All B2B Lacrosse events are staffed with collegiate level coaches who bring a wealth of knowledge and energy to the field.  We offer the highest quality coaching at an affordable price to help grow the game of lacrosse in our area.  

"We pride ourselves on providing the highest quality instruction at all of our events.  All of our coaches are either currently playing or coaching in college.  Our staff brings a wealth of knowledge to the field, high energy, and a fun coaching style to help all of our players take their games to the next level."

GARY MERCADANTE - FOUNDER/DIRECTOR

A native of Florham Park, NJ, Gary Mercadante has been playing and coaching the game of lacrosse for eighteen years.  His passion for lacrosse and dedication to the growth of the game led to the creation of B2B Lacrosse. Gary has personally coached over 500 players over the past 10 years to success with some of the best youth, high school, and club teams in the country.


  • Playing Experience: 17 Years
  • Delbarton School, NJ
    • 4 Time NJ State Tournament of Champions
    • 4 Time Group Four Title Champions
    • 3 Time NJ Morris County Tournament Champions
    • 3rd Leading Scorer in 2004-2005
  • Division III Dickinson College
    • Captain 2008 and 2009 Season
    • Rookie of the Year 2005-2006
    • 2005-2006 #8 National Ranking
  • Ursinus College Men's Lacrosse Assistant Coach (2009 - 2013)
  • Delaware Valley University Head Men's Lacrosse Coach (2013 - 2018)
  • Ursinus College Head Men's Lacrosse Coach (2018 - 2022)
    • ​2019 Centennial Conference Champions
    • 2019 Centennial Conference Coach of the Year
    • National Ranking as high as #6
    • 2x Centennial Conference Playoff Appearance
    • 2nd Round NCAA Appearance
    • ​16 All Conference Selections
    • ​4 All Americans

 

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