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.

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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 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)

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.

Our community features former campers who return as coaches and counselors. Our staff have played professionally and at elite universities.
Our experienced staff consists of professionals from local universities and high school programs. We assist athletes in building confidence during training, practices, and games.
Officials have the best seats in the game! Our brand is unique because we use the knowledge and experience of referees.

Staff & Alumni Present & Past

Damase Bagbonon - Conestoga / Loyola (MD)

Emme Bucher - Conestoga / Univ. of Georgia

Jake Scott — Harvard / Asst. Coach @ Gilman School

Gideon Brockenbrough — Roman Catholic / Cleveland State

Colton Padgett — Eastlake, WA / Lenoir-Rhyne Univ.

Will Johnson — Canandaigua Academy / Eastern University

Brooke Stocku — Episcopal / Army West Point

Lindsay Johnson — Conestoga / James Madison University