Christian Cuccinello

Offensive Coach | First Class Lacrosse

Christian Cuccinello Lacrosse

FCL Offensive Coach

About Christian


 

Christian Cuccinello is a professional lacrosse player, playing in the new Premier Lacrosse League in the summer of 2019. Previously, Christian was drafted into the MLL, where he played with the Atlanta Blaze in 2018, and was one of the three finalists for the MLL Rookie of the Year Award. He was also drafted by the Philadelphia Wings of the NLL.

Prior to his professional career, Christian was a 4 year starter, captain, and All American at Villanova University. In addition to finishing 5th in Villanova’s all time scoring, he was also named a Scholar All American in 2018, and was a Tewaarton Award semi-finalist for NCAA Player of Year in 2018.

He also played for the Italian National Team in the 2018 Lacrosse World Championships in Netanya Israel. Christian hails from Mountain Lakes, NJ where he was a three sport athlete (football, basketball and lacrosse), and was named the 2014 NJ Player of the Year in lacrosse. He currently resides in Philadelphia, PA.

 

Career Highlights

  • 2019 PLL Player
  • All American at Villanova University
  • Team Italy National Team Member
  • MLL Rookie of the Year Finalist
  • Tewaaraton Award Semi-finalist
  • 5th All time in Points at Villanova
  • 2014 NJ Player of the Year

Recent Blogs

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How to Standout as a Defender (Vol. 2)

In 2021, I wrote a blog called “How to Stand Out as a High School Defender at a Showcase.” Every year since, I’ve sent...
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2025 Atlas Cup Takeaways and Standouts

Introduction This past weekend, I had the opportunity to attend the inaugural Atlas Cup. I had multiple questions on...
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Best In Class Standouts: Men's 2029

The Best In Class 2029s competed in what was likely their first "showcase" event. As they begin the fall in preparation...
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Building Your Offensive System Around Core Principles with Coach Kyle Hayes

When we started the FCL Coaches Community, our goal was to create the kind of coaching content we wished existed when...