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Dave enters his 4th year with the Falcons and will continue to work with the offense and face-off unit, along with running the substitution box.  Prior to Torrey Pines, he spent 2 years (2015-2016) as the Head Coach at Rancho Santa Fe Middle School, leading the team to Championship game appearances in both seasons, and winning the 2015 SDCLA title.  O’Neil also previously spent 3 years (2012-2014) at the Bishops School – assisting with the Middle School, JV and Varsity teams – and 2 years (2010-2011) at Patrick Henry High School as a Varsity assistant.  O’Neil has coached for the RC Middle School and High School program since 2012, along with the West Coast Starz program since 2015.

O’Neil is a 2009 graduate of Arizona State University (MCLA) where he played Midfield and Attack. He is from Franklin, MA and attended Franklin High School where he played Lacrosse, Football & Golf.  He was a 2x All League and All Eastern Massachusetts lacrosse selection and played in the 2004 North-South Massachusetts All Star Game.

Throughout my college years, I’ve focused my efforts heavily on athletics and achieved success as a Lacrosse Athlete at the Division 1 & 2 levels.

Athletic Highlights:

*** Named to the Puerto Rico Lacrosse National Team roster for the 2018 Federation of International Lacrosse (FIL) World Championships.

2019 Season:
Played in all 17 games, making 15 starts… Collected 25 ground balls and 15 caused turnovers… Also scored a pair of goals… Scored first goal as a Setter against Saint Rose on March 30… Had season-high four ground balls against Saint Michael’s on March 23.

2018 Season:
Saw action in 11 games… Collected 17 ground balls while causing five turnovers… Had an assist against Saint Rose on March 31 for lone point of the season… Nabbed four ground balls against AIC (March 10) and SNHU (March 17)… Appeared on the NE10 Commissioner’s Honor Roll for the spring.

My passion for Lacrosse didn’t end there, however, as I also served as an Assistant Coach in my spare time. Recently, I was promoted to Head Coach after demonstrating strong leadership capabilities, as well as exceptional judgement and decision-making while under pressure.

Coaching Highlights:
Head Lacrosse Coach for Mad dog club Lacrosse
Assistant Lacrosse Coach at Cathedral Catholic
Promoted to Head Coach position at Showtime Lacrosse as a result of a successful track record of performance and the ability to lead the team most effectively
o Served as the youngest Head Coach on the team
o Selected to coach the All-Star Game based on exceptional performance

By managing academics, athletics, and coaching simultaneously, I’ve developed strong time management and multitasking capabilities. While being a college athlete taught me the value of team work and self-discipline, coaching helped me hone in on my leadership and communication skills. In everything I do, I bring a relentless work ethic, competitive spirit, and enthusiasm. Integrity stands at the top of my work philosophy.

Coach Experience:
Founder of Pride Lacrosse

Co-Founder of SoCal Rogue
Head Coach – Mater Dei HS

SoCal Express 2023 Summer Team Coach
2015 – South Coast League Coach of the Year
2013-2015 – Head Coach – Trabuco Hills
2012 – JV & Varsity Assistant – La Costa Canyon

Playing Experience:
Captain of 2011 National Championship Team
2011 D3 National Goalie of the Year
2x All-American
LXM Pro – Maverick UnitedDrafted by Bayhawks in 2012
Previous teams-
Chesapeake Bayhawks, Ohio Machine,
Denver Outlaws, Rochester Rattlers, Atlanta Blaze