Mission Statement

HONESTY

Honesty is showing strong moral principles and great character.  

EFFORT

Effort = Results.  Our coaching staff has a love and passion for this game, which means we always give our athletes our best effort and ask for the same in return.

ATTITUDE

Bringing a positive mental attitude can help give a competitive edge.  

TRUST

Trust is extremely important for two reasons.  First, we want our young athletes to trust their ability.  Being able to rely on your learned skills, without over thinking, is extremely important to player development.  Second, great teammates have the trust in each other to fulfill their role.  

We believe our athletes following these core values, paired with the encouragement from their families and our coaches, will ultimately lead to an unforgettable overall experience.

Bring the HEAT!

OUR COACHES

Adam Ahmad

Director of Coaching & Curriculum

As a Special Education teacher, Coach Ahmad brings an ability to connect and teach the game of lacrosse to each individual athlete.  He believes in a positive approach to motivate athletes and instill confidence in themselves to reach their full potential.


Coach Ahmad’s Philosophy comes from John Sullivan’s book Every Moment Matters: 

“There is nothing wrong with winning.  But when the outcomes completely overshadow the process, the culture, and the satisfaction of creating an environment that serves your athletes far beyond the sports field, you lose something.  Actually, you lose a lot, and so do your athletes.”


Education/Experience

  • Played at Montclair State University (2006-2010)

  • Paramus High School Varsity Head Coach (2016 - Present)

  • Club Lacrosse Head Coach - 10+ years of experience

  • US Lacrosse Level 1 Certified

  • NJJLL Certified

  • Member of the National Interscholastic Lacrosse Coaches Association (NILCA)

  • Rutgers S.A.F.E.T.Y Certified

TJ Sharples

Director of Development

Coach Sharples’ coaching style stems from playing for great coaches as well as being able to connect with his team from a player’s perspective. His main goal with Heatwave Lacrosse is to make sure every kid has fun, works towards building better habits, and comes away from the experience learning as much as possible.      

One quote that Coach always kept in his mind was:

“We don’t rise to the level of our expectations, we fall to the level of our training” - Archilochus

Coach Sharples puts a major emphasis on training on and off the field, with your team and by yourself. He believes the difference between a good player and a great player is the amount of time spent working on themself.


Education/Experience

  • Played at Kean University (2018-2019)

  • Paramus Recreation 8th Grade Head Coach (2021 - Present)

  • US Lacrosse Level 1 Certified

  • NJJLL Certified

  • 15+ Years Competing in High Level Lacrosse

  • Rutgers S.A.F.E.T.Y Certified

Meghan Jones

Director of Girl’s Lacrosse

As a four year high school varsity player and a five year high-level club player, Coach Meghan is able to teach the game from a player’s perspective. Whether to an individual player or to the whole team, Coach will ensure she gets her point across clearly. She is committed to Montclair State University Women’s Lacrosse for the 2025 season. 

Coach Meghan believes in giving one hundred percent, one hundred percent of the time. 


“Every day there is something to learn by giving your all.” - Coach Meghan


Education/Experience:

  • Played at Paramus High School (2020-2024)

  • Played High-Level Club Lacrosse (2018-2024)

  • Club Lacrosse Coach (2023-Present)

  • US Lacrosse Member

  • Rutgers S.A.F.E.T.Y. Certified

Tom Jones

Director of Operations


Coach Tom has been coaching both boys and girls for 8+ years. He believes in hard work, discipline and dedication both on and off the field. There are proven results with putting in the time and Coach Tom certainly puts in the time. He plays a very important role preparing players for high school competition. 


Education/Experience:


  • Paramus Recreation Coach (8+ years)

  • US Lacrosse Level 1 Certified

  • NJJLL Certified

  • Rutgers S.A.F.E.T.Y. Certified

Anthony DiGiacomo

Coach

Coach Anthony still currently competes at the college level which is a massive advantage from a coaching standpoint. Not only is coach able to teach the skills he would like to see implemented, he is also able to show them. He is extremely dedicated to the sport and his main goal is to see the athletes succeed.

Education/Experience:

  • Currently playing at Fairleigh Dickinson University

  • Fairleigh Dickinson University Rookie of the Year

  • Paramus High School Captain (2020-2023)

  • 1st Team All League

  • Honorable Mention All Bergen County

Heatwave Lacrosse

(973) 919-0117

info@heatwavelax.com