REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR THE WINTER CLINIC

I am just a Dad with no lacrosse experience but has a son who LOVES the game. I founded the Lockport Lacrosse Association back in 2021 as I recognized the need for our youth to be able to play year round to develop our players to be competitive at the high school level.  My goal was to start a grass roots campaign to help grow the sport and help kids get to that next level.  My background is in ice hockey playing through college. I then became a referee where I worked my way from youth to D3 and D1 college.  Currently, I am a volunteer for USA Hockey on the training staff of officials and I serve as a supervisor of officials for NY State Amateur Hockey.  I train and supervise officials and am proud to say that many of the officials I have worked with are now working at the collegiate level, Semi pro level, AHL, NHL, IIHF, and the Olympics.  I am also a US Navy Veteran spending 8 years in the Reserves and was proudly called up to active duty after 9/11. When I am not driving my son to tournaments for box or field lacrosse, I enjoy spending time with  my wife of 18 years, watching anime (One Piece) and going to comic book stores with my other son, smoking a fine cigar, and snuggling my two chihuahuas and American Pit Bull Terrier. If your child has the drive, we can work with them on the field to get them to that next level.

 My name is Tyler Stickney, I started playing organized lacrosse in 2010 at Lockport high school starting as a close defender and moving to an LSM role For the JV team. I was moved up to varsity at the end of my sophomore year and played as both a Long stick and short stick midfielder earning a spot as a team captain my senior year. Upon graduation I joined the US Navy serving as an Electronics Technician from 2014-2022, During my time in I earned qualifications as a Visit Board Search and Seizure Team Member as well as a Surface Search and Rescue Swimmer. When I returned to Lockport at the end of my active duty time I reached out to Guy Bax to try and become a coach for the organization as I wanted to give back to my community and I thought what better way to do that than to teach kids the game I love. It turned out to be one of the most rewarding experiences of my life and I am so happy to be able to share my knowledge and passion for the sport. When I am not Coaching, I am either playing Lacrosse in a local men's league or spending time with my Wife Cayleigh and my Daughter Luna.  

 Nick has been around the Lockport Lacrosse community since he played in highschool from 2010-2014. Nick started playing attack and switched to goalie in his sophomore year where he found a significant love for the sport. He continued to play through his senior year and even became captain of his team. Additionally, Nick played at NCCC during their last year as an organization and even led his league in saves. Nick continues to play in a men's league that goes throughout the year as well as many pick up games as he can make.

Since graduating, Nick has helped with the varsity program sharing wisdom as well as tips and tricks, especially for the goalies within the program, but will also help the other positions. He wants to promote a lifelong love of the game and build a reputation for Lockport lacrosse across the area. 

Outside of lacrosse, Nick is a physical therapist and has been for 2 years. Aside from his position, he also is in an Athlete Performance Specialist program, with a focus on both lacrosse and swimming. He enjoys working out, lifting weights, and optimizing human performance. Aside from helping the lacrosse program, Nick also coaches a swim program within the area which takes most of his free time during fall and winter months leaving him open for lacrosse during their prime months.