Jillian Terreri
HS Girls Lacrosse Coach
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About
Dedicated and player-centered lacrosse coach with a strong background in both competitive play and youth development. Emphasizes fundamentals, teamwork, discipline, and confidence-building while fostering a positive and inclusive team culture. Passionate about mentoring student-athletes on and off the field.
Experience
Coaching Experience
Assistant JV Coach & Head Goalkeeper Coach
Latin School of Chicago | Chicago, IL
Spring 2025 Season
Served as Assistant Coach for the JV girls lacrosse team and Head Coach for goalkeepers
Led position-specific goalkeeper training focused on footwork, angles, communication, and shot stopping
Assisted in practice planning, drills, and game-day preparation
Supported athlete development, confidence-building, and team culture
Private Lacrosse Trainer – Goalkeeper & Girls Field
Chicago, IL
2023–Present
Provide individualized training for goalkeepers and field players
Focus on fundamentals, advanced techniques, conditioning, and lacrosse IQ
Adapt training plans based on player skill level, goals, and age
Emphasize confidence, consistency, and mental toughness
Positions Played & Coaching Scope
Primary Position: GoalkeeperCoaching Scope: All Positions
Primary playing position as a goalkeeper with deep specialization in defensive systems and field communication
Strong overall lacrosse IQ with the ability to coach all positions, including offense, defense, transition, and team concepts
Experience teaching game strategy, spacing, movement, and situational awareness across the full field
Able to connect goalkeeper play to team defense and overall game flow
Professional & Related Experience
Over 5+ years of coaching experience across youth, private training, and high school levelsStrong familiarity with athlete injuries, limitations, and long-term development due to personal playing experience
Family exposure to Division I athletics, including a sibling who played Division I lacrosse at Virginia Tech
Experience mentoring student-athletes on resilience, mental toughness, and balancing athletics with academics
Education
Hillsborough High School (NJ 2019) graduate current WGU college student getting my teaching degree!
