FROM THE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR...
Welcome to the 2025 lacrosse season! We are extremely excited and proud to have Head Coach Jeff Schwartz and his outstanding coaching staff guiding our program (on and off the field) this year. Across the board at PVI, we are blessed to have so many dedicated and decorated coaches leading our student-athletes. These coaches teach accountability, understand, encourage academic success, support each other’s programs, and work hard to build great teams based on faith. Coaches who are “teachers” and Christian leaders with character and integrity make a tremendous difference in our children’s lives. Teaching our student-athletes to be respectful and accountable teaches them to succeed in life. We are also extremely fortunate to have a dedicated support network from our alumni, boosters, parents, school staff, and community. No doubt about it...PVI is truly a special place.
It is critical to recognize athletics’ value as an essential part of the educational process. More importantly, remember that our sports programs at PVI are an extension of our mission and ministry. As a college preparatory school, we strive to run college prep athletic programs so that our student-athletes who can combine the right amounts of ability and desire can move to the next level thanks to the PVI athletic experience. At the same time, a significant focus of our athletic program is to help our student-athletes to develop lasting life skills to use as they move on in college, in a career, as productive members of society, as husbands and wives, and as parents. When you surround your child with the gospel, discipline, integrity, and truth, you can make a difference in their life forever. That is the core of our mission. It is easier to build boys and girls than mend men and women.
Finally, I would like to remind all our spectators to be “good sports.” Be a fan but allow our coaches to coach and let the players play. Let us create a positive environment for all involved: one where student-athletes and parents get the most from their experiences; one where winning is not the only thing; one where opponents and officials are not taunted or humiliated. We want an environment where the emphasis is on positive relationships and learning essential life lessons through hard work, competition, and faith.
It is an honor and a privilege to serve as Director of Athletics at PVI. Our community’s sense of togetherness humbles me. We are genuinely ONE TEAM! #TeamPVI
William H. Emerson III, RAA Director of Athletics
PVI BOYS LACROSSE GAME D AY GUIDE 2025
MESSAGE FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL
Dear PVI Lacrosse Community,
As lacrosse season starts, I am reminded of the years I sat in the stands watching my sisters, brother, and nephew play lacrosse. (I also played for a brief time, but could only catch on my left side, which meant that I was better off in the stands!) It is a game of agility, stick skills, finesse, and mud, and I look forward to being in the stands once again, this time to cheer on our talented boys’ lacrosse team. Under the leadership of our head coach, Jeff Schwartz, I have no doubt it will be an exciting and rewarding season!
At PVI, the coaches and the Athletic Department staff work tirelessly to create a program that combines the many facets of our Catholic mission. Our student-athletes are encouraged to use their God-given talents to the best of their abilities, in the classroom, on the field, and through service to others. PVI student athletes represent what can be accomplished through discipline, teamwork, and faith.
Positive support under the responsibility of good sportsmanship is expected of all students, families, and spectators. A good rule of conduct should be to let each participant do the job he or she has been trained to do: players play, coaches coach, officials officiate, and fans cheer in a positive manner.
Thank you for your support of our PVI boys lacrosse program. May the spring lacrosse season bring success and safety for all, and a good amount of sticks and mud! Go Panthers!
Peace and blessings,
Laura Swenson Head of School
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Current Student Athlete Commits
2025
Zakk Chesteen - Vermont
Connor Pinto - CNU
Kyle Pinto - CNU
Ryan Rubino - Franklin & Marshall
Christopher Rothenberger - Sewanee
Alumni Commits
2024
James Peters - Rollins College
Ryan Kehoe - University of Michigan
Jack Wheatley - Christopher Newport University
Will Cramp - Christopher Newport University
Luca Signorello - Washington College 2023
Matthew Dineen - University of Utah
Henry Fleckner - Jacksonville University
Grant Giunchi - St. Bonaventure University
Matthew Han - University of Michigan
Finn Joyce - Newberry College
Parker Love - United States Naval Academy
Nathan Murphy - University of Richmond
Dustin Shattan - United States Coast Guard Academy
Griffin Hart - James Madison University (Football) 2022
Carson Boyle - University of Vermont
Grant Catello - Mount St. Mary’s University
Jacob Fowler - University of Mary Washington
Johnny Kidd - Lehigh University
Jaden Mullins - Mount St. Mary’s University
Marco Signorello - University of Maryland
Cameron Young - Hampden-Sydney College 2021
Will Barnes – Boston University
Colin Degrassi – Hofstra University
Ethan Hodges – University of Detroit Mercy
Bennett Love – Colorado College
Bryce Morris – Manhattan College
Burke McFarlane – Tampa University / UVA
Patrick Neubauer – Stevenson University
Dylan Previ – Piedmont College 2020
Ben Branic - Roanoke College
Owen Houston - Virginia Military Institute
Brian Howdershell - Virginia Military Institute
John Kelly - Marist College
Caleb McNaull - Fairfield University
Charlie O’Connor - Duke University
Jackson Palmer - Colorado Mesa University
Max Redmond - Virginia Military Institute
Billy Saffin - Loyola University
2026
Gavin Gilmore - Richmond
Colton Sirois - Stony Brook
Heath Holland - High Point
Tyler Elgas - Vermont
Adam Corkhill - Johns Hopkins
Joshua Shearer - Jacksonville
Braiden Galaida - CNU
2019
Logan Ancona - Virginia Military Institute
Jacob Angelus - Johns Hopkins University
Joe Dickson - Christopher Newport University
Gavin Kline - Syracuse University
Ian McCarthy - Lynchburg College
2018
RJ Barnes - Virginia Military Institute
Luke Caracciolo - Bryant University
Steven Cornwell - UMBC
Greyson Ergenbright - Dartmouth College
Brandon Fisher - Ohio State University
Kyle Greenfelder - Dennison College
Gavin Kemble - Gettysburg College (football)
Reid McDonald - Trinity College
2017
Tommy Brackett - Christopher Newport University
Emmett Kemble - Bryant University
Danny Kielbasa - United States Military Academy
Gus Lee - University of Richmond (football)
AJ Nieves - Lynchburg College
Nick Pogreba - Christopher Newport University
Roman Puglise - University of Maryland
Jackson Smith - Ohio State University
2016
Nic Ancona - Wagner College
Adam Baker - Jacksonville University
Luke Davies - Virginia Military Institute
Tim Dickson - Delaware Valley
Michael McCormick - Gettysburg College
Joe Neubauer - Florida Southern College
Jeffrey Pisani - Lynchburg College
John Schmank - Virginia Military Institute
2015
Luke Brugel - Unviersity of Virginia
Andrew Garstka - Gettysburg College
Lane Grimes - Virginia Military Institute
Patrick Gyennis - University of Maryland
Troy Jahelka - United States Naval Academy
Ryan Lamb - University of Virginia
Andrew McCormick - Catholic University of America
Ryan O’Connor - University of North Carolina
Taylor Redmond - Gettysburg College
David Williamson - Furman University
Jeff Schwartz
Head Coach
Paul VI Boys Varsity Lacrosse
Coach Jeff Schwartz had a successful first season as head coach in 2024 and is looking to build on that success for 2025. Coach Schwartz served as an offensive and defensive volunteer assistant at PVI under former Panther coach, Bob Waters. Coach Schwartz helped lead the Panthers to a 2018 VISSA championship. Coach Schwartz brings 10+ years of experience coaching at all levels of lacrosse to Paul VI. Coach Schwartz notes, “I could not be more grateful to be a part of the PVI Panther family. I’m excited to enable a brand of lacrosse of which the community can be proud. I can’t wait to get to work.”
Coach Schwartz started his playing career as a 3-sport athlete at Tabor Academy in Marion, MA graduating in 2007. He went on to play at the University of Lynchburg as a Face-Off Specialist earning two All ODAC honors. His leadership skills were honed as a 2-time captain prior to graduating in 2012. Coach Schwartz stayed at Lynchburg, beginning his coaching career as a Graduate Assistant Coach helping lead the Hornets to an Old Dominion Athletic Conference Championship game berth and a trip to the NCAA Quarterfinals.
After leaving Lynchburg, Coach Schwartz moved to Israel to serve as the Head Coach of Israel’s Men’s National team. He served in this role for more than a year and led the Blue and White to a silver medal in the European Championships in 2016. Coach Schwartz remained on Israel’s coaching staff as a defensive assistant and defensive coordinator through the 2018 and 2023 World Championships. Coach Schwartz continues to work with Team Israel and remains the defensive coordinator on staff.
Coach Schwartz’s success and drive isn’t limited to the lacrosse field. In addition to being an effective Area VP of North American Sales for Gartner, Inc., Coach Schwartz is completing a Master’s degree in Applied Sport Psychology, combining his experience on the field with a background in mental strength training. Coach has deeply rooted connections to collegiate coaches and experience on both sides of the recruiting process.
When Coach Schwartz has some free time, he enjoys participating in CrossFit and triathlons (not at the same time) and hanging out with his wife Amanda, adorable 2-year-old son, Ethan and brand new baby girl, Mia.
