ETHAN HOLLY
Lebanon,Ohio
Summary
Dedicated lacrosse coach focused on developing student-athletes both on and off the field. Expertise in defensive strategies, practice organization, and fostering a strong locker room culture. Committed to building a Christ-centered program that nurtures character, leadership, and teamwork.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Varsity Men's Lacrosse Coach
Lebanon City Schools
Lebanon, Ohio
02.2023 - Current
- Serve as Defensive Coordinator, developing defensive strategies, teaching fundamentals, and helping student-athletes understand team defensive concepts.
- Plan and conduct practices focused on skill development, game preparation, competition, and continual improvement.
- Collaborated with coaching staff on game preparation, player evaluation, and team strategy, contributing to cohesive program operations.
- Developed individual players through constructive instruction, mentorship, and accountability, enhancing their skills and overall growth.
- Established strong locker room culture centered on trust, teamwork, discipline, respect, and responsibility, fostering positive relationships among players.
- Work to create an environment where players are encouraged to support one another and take ownership of the team's success.
- Provide patient and individualized guidance to student-athletes with different personalities, experiences, and skill levels.
- Communicate effectively with players, coaches, families, and members of the athletic department.
- Oversaw daily locker room activities to maintain organization and foster team unity. and contribute to an organized, positive team environment.
- Lead by example and seek opportunities to positively influence student-athletes both on and off the field.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lebanon City Schools
Lebanon, Ohio05-2021
Some College (No Degree) -
Miami University
Oxford, Ohio09-2026
Skills
- Christian Leadership & Mentorship
- Program Building & Culture Development
- Strong Knowledge of All Aspects of Lacrosse
- Practice & Game Organization
- Team unity development
- Excellent Communication
- Strong Organizational Skills
- Patient & Individualized Coaching
- Accountability & Character Development
PLAYING EXPERIENCE
- Lebanon City Schools — Men's Lacrosse
- Lebanon, Ohio | 10 Years
- Three-year high school varsity starter.
- Served as a team captain, gaining firsthand experience in leadership, accountability, communication, and team building.
- Earned All-Region and Earned All-Conference honors.
- Developed extensive knowledge of offensive, defensive, transition, and team concepts through ten years of playing experience.
- Experienced the game from the perspective of both a player and coach, providing a strong foundation for understanding and developing student-athletes.
LEADERSHIP & COACHING PHILOSOPHY
- I believe a coach has the opportunity to impact student-athletes far beyond wins and losses. My goal is to build a Christ-centered lacrosse program that develops young men of character, faith, discipline, and integrity while challenging them to pursue excellence in everything they do.
- My main coaching philosophy is built around four core values: Faith, Integrity, Excellence, and Fun.
- As a head coach, my goal would be to build a sustainable lacrosse program, develop players at every level, establish a consistent culture, support younger athletes entering the program, and create a program that families, students, coaches, and the school community can take pride in.
Timeline
Assistant Varsity Men's Lacrosse Coach
Lebanon City Schools
02.2023 - Current
High School Diploma -
Lebanon City Schools
Some College (No Degree) -
Miami University