Staff
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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.
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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.
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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?
Staff & Alumni Past & Previous
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
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
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
Official
NCAA
Division I — Division II — Division III
PIAA
PIAA 3A Championship — 2022
District 1 Semi-Finals — 2025
USA Lacrosse
U-15 National Championship (2 Appearances)
U-15 Regional Championship (3 Appearances)
Experience is the best teacher…
Our approach has been honed over the years, with player development as the paramount principle.
We emphasize gameship by using current college athletes, coaches, and officials to design curricula and teach according to their respective positions.
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Our community features former campers who return as coaches and counselors. Our staff have played professionally and at elite universities.
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Our experienced staff consists of professionals from local universities and high school programs. We assist athletes in building confidence during training, practices, and games.
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Officials have the best seats in the game! Our brand is unique because we use the knowledge and experience of referees.
Want to join our staff?