Staff
-
Do you have the skills to coach?
Since 2011 we have provided athletes with a comprehensive education in lacrosse. Our staff includes current NCAA rostered players, alumni coaches, and officials. At Bright Side, we believe in playing hard, playing fast, and having fun.
-
Available to partner with athletes?
Improvement comes from training between practices, games, and tournaments. That’s where our staff provides the confidence to unlock your potential and elevate your game. Imagine having expert guidance at your fingertips—coaches who are committed to your success and understand the nuances of each position.
-
The highest honor is to grow the game. Join our staff today to pass on your experience and knowledge to the next generation of athletes.
Want to join our staff?
Player
IMMACULATA UNIVERSITY
First Team All-CSAC Conference — 2014
CSAC All-Academic Team — 2013 & 2014
Team Captain — 2014
WASHINGTON COLLEGE
2x Letterman — 2009 & 2010
CONESTOGA HIGH SCHOOL
2x Central League Champion — 2006 & 2007
Bhelly Bagbonon
Founder & Director
Official
NCAA
Division I, Division II, & Division III Referee
PIAA
PIAA 3A Championship — 2022
District 1 Semi-Finals — 2025
USA Lacrosse
U-15 National Championship (2 Appearances)
U-15 Regional Championship (3 Appearances)
Coach
Conestoga Youth Lacrosse Program — 2019-Present
Asst. Coach, William Penn Charter School — 2017-2021
Head Coach, Stetson Middle School — 2012
Head Coach, Conestoga Youth Lacrosse — 2011
-
Our community features former campers that return as coaches and counselors. Our athletes have played professionally and at elite universities.
-
Our seasoned coaches work with local universities and high school programs. We are prepared to help athletes build confidence between training, practices, and game situations.
-
Referees and officials have the best seats in the game!
Our brand is unique because we include the knowledge and experience of what referees see on the field.
Understanding the rules of lacrosse can take your game to the next level
Experience is the best teacher…
Current college athletes, coaches, and officials design curricula and teach according to their respective positions. Our camps provide knowledge to both new and experienced players. Coaches emphasize gamesmanship significantly — our approach has been honed over the years, with player development as the paramount principle.
Staff & Alumni Present & Past
Damase Bagbonon - Conestoga / Loyola (MD)
Kate Galica — Conestoga / UVA
Tristan Whitaker — Episcopal / Vermont
Olivia Tuma — Episcopal / Cornell
Andrew McMeekin — Episcopal / Princeton

Emme Bucher - Conestoga / Univ. of Georgia

Jake Scott — Harvard / Asst. Coach @ Gilman School
Ryan McNulty — Loyola (MD) / PLL Chaos
Gideon Brockenbrough — Roman Catholic / Cleveland State
Colton Padgett — Eastlake, WA / Lenoir-Rhyne Univ.
Clif Hawkins — Conestoga / LIU
Will Johnson — Canandaigua Academy / Eastern University
Brooke Stocku — Episcopal / Army West Point
Zack Schleicher — Conestoga / Monmouth
Matt Schleicher — Conestoga / Delaware

Jack Green — Conestoga / Temple

Lindsay Johnson — Conestoga / James Madison University

John Serafim — Conestoga / RIT

Annie Posillico — Sacred Heart / Drexel

Celine Dugan — Sacred Heart / Delaware
Want to join our staff?