~ MEET THE COACHES ~
2024 Revolution Coaching Staff
DANNY LOFTUS
DIRECTOR and COACH
Danny Loftus is from Syosset, NY and joined the Jupiter Warriors lacrosse team in 2008. Danny attended and played lacrosse at Duke University. He is also a former MLL Pro. Some lacrosse recognition he has received include:
2X All-American Goalie (2007 & 2008)
All-ACC Goalie
ACC Tournament MVP
Coach Danny also led the Jupiter Warriors lacrosse team to 3 final four appearances and led the team to become the FHSAA Lacrosse State Champions in 2018.
Danny lives in Jupiter with his wife Mercedes and 4 children. When he is not coaching lacrosse, he enjoys spending time with his family.
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NICK O'HARA
DIRECTOR and COACH
Nick O’Hara is a x2 State Champion Head Coach at Jupiter HS and has been an deeply involved in the Jupiter lacrosse community since 2009. Originally from Orchard Park, NY, Coach Nick attended college and played lacrosse at Duke University. He has also played several seasons of professional lacrosse in the MLL and NLL. Recognition he learned in his lacrosse years include:
NCAA Defensemen of the year (2008)
2X 1st Team All-American (2007 & 2008)
2X Academic All-American (2007 & 2008)
2X NCAA All-Tournament Team (2005 & 2007)
Not only has Nick led the JHS lacrosse team to 3 final four appearances, he also led the JHS Warriors team to become FHSAA Lacrosse State Champions in 2018 and 2021.
Nick lives in Jupiter with his wife Katie and 3 sons. When not on the lacrosse field he enjoys playing sports with his little guys.
MATT SOFARELLI
WLTW COACH
Matt Sofarelli is originally from Long Island, NY and is currently the Head Coach of the Jupiter High School Boy's Lacrosse Team.
Coach Matt attended Syracuse University where he played lacrosse as a defensive middie. Matt started the lacrosse program at Jensen Beach High School and served as their head coach (2009-2014). He was also the Defensive Coordinator for Florida Launch (2014-2015). Matt most recently served as the Athletic Director at the Pine School (2015-2020). In 2014 he was recognized as Treasure Coast Palm Beach Coach of the Year.
Matt has 3 children: Matthew, Chase, and Gracie. He is currently a teacher at Jupiter Middle School. Outside of lacrosse, coach Matt likes to golf and spend time with his family.
JR Glita
WLTW COACH
JR is from Wayne, NJ and has been a coach with the Jupiter boys lacrosse team for many years.
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He attended Wayne Hills High School in NJ and went on to attend and play lacrosse at Kean University as a midfielder.
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JR helped lead the JHS team in 2018 to become the State Champions and has assisted in leading them to 2 final four appearances.
Ryan St. Croix
12U COACH
Ryan is from Syracuse, NY and is in his 4th year with the Jupiter Warrior lacrosse team.
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Ryan attended and played lacrosse at Clarkson University in Potsdam, NY. Some recognition he received includes:
2x All-American midfielder
3x First Team All Liberty Leage
IMLCA All East Midfielder
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Coach Ryan's Jupiter coaching career includes 3 final four appearances and a state championship title in 2018.
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Ryan's family includes three brothers, all of whom played at Clarkson University. His youngest brother, Liam, now lives in Jupiter and is on the coaching staff as well. When not on the lacrosse field he enjoys hanging out with friends, fellow coaches and playing golf.
CONTACT
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