Our Directors

Charles Apel

Head Coach at Bridgewater-Raritan HS

Matt Apel

Assistant Coach at Bridgewater-Raritan HS

Jamie Lovejoy

Head Coach at Somerville HS

Andrew Apel

Former Assistant Coach at Ridge HS

Fifteen (15) Time Coach of the Year
500+ High School Career Wins
TOC NJ Champions (2015, 2012, & 2011)
Group IV State Champs (2022, 2016, 2015, 2012, & 2011)
Somerset County Champs (2017, 2016, 2012, & 2011)
NILCA HS Coach of the Year (2015)
NFHSCA National Coach of the Year (2009)
NJSCA Coach of the Year (2009)
NFHSA Coach of the Year (2009)
Group IV State Champs (2009)
B-R State Champs (1998)

USA National Team

  • Assistant General Manager to USA U-19 Lacrosse National World Team (2012)
  • Head Coach – USA-U19 Lacrosse National World Team Champions (2008)
  • Assistant Coach – USA U-19 World Champion Team (1999)

Hall of Fame

  • NILCA Coaches Hall of Fame 2020
  • LI Metro Lacrosse Foundation Hall of Fame (2019)
  • NJ Lacrosse Hall of Fame (2000)
  • NJSIAA Coaches Hall of Fame (2000)

Rutgers 2X All-American

Bridgewater-Raritan HS Assistant Coach (2007 – Present)

2022 New Jersey Lacrosse Person of the Year
NJ Coaches Association NJLICA President 2021- Present
US Lacrosse Assistant Coach of the Year – NJ (2017)
Kean University Assistant Coach (2005 – 2007)
Rutgers Men's Lacrosse  (2001- 2004)

  • ECAC Lacrosse All-Academic Team
  • Rutgers Lacrosse All-Time Scholar Athlete (2002 & 2003)
  • Rutgers "Knight Cup" Award (2004)
  • NCAA Tournament Appearance (2003 & 2004)

High School All-American (2000)
NJ First Team All-State (1999 & 2000)
National HS North/South All-Star Game  

NJ Coach of the Year (2018)

Len Rolands Award (2018)

NJ Group IV State Champs – Watchung Hills Regional HS (2018)

NJ Group II South Sectional Champs – Somerville High School (2019)

US Lacrosse Assistant Coach of the Year – NJ (2011)

NJILCA President (2016 – 2021)

US Lacrosse Area Chair – NJ North (2015 – Present)

NJ Lacrosse Foundation Board Member 

Rutgers Men's Lacrosse (2002 – 2005)

  • Rutgers Men's Lacrosse Team Captain (2004 & 2005)
  • USILA Scholar All American (2005)
  • USILA North/South Senior All Star (2005)
  • Rutgers "William Miller" Trophy (2005)
  • Rutgers "Albert Sassar" Trophy (2002)
  • NCAA Tournament Appearance (2003 & 2004)

Former Head Coach Madison High School
Former Rutgers Player
Former Rutgers Lacrosse Assistant Coach
Former Assistant Coach Ridge High School

  • NJ Lacrosse Assitant Coach of the Year (2013)
  • TOC NJ Champions – Ridge HS (2013)

Kimber Division Coach of the Year (2005)