VLC 2034
PRACTICE
Spring practices begin March 6 and will be held at George Mason University in Fairfax, VA. Additional practices in Fairfax &/or Loudoun County will be added.
Fridays at 7:00--8:00 -- 3/7, 3/14, & 3/21, GMU #3
Fridays at 6:00--7:00 -- 3/28 through 5/16, GMU #5
TOURNAMENTS
VLC Youth teams will compete in the spring Greater Howard Club Lacrosse Conference (HoCo). Games begin March 23 for 2034 teams.
Summer 2025
- Aloha Beach Lax, 6/7--8/2025
- Crab Feast, 6/21--22/2025
- Hogan Hershey, 7/12-13/2025
Coaches
Jeff Del Rosso
Jeff Del Rosso grew up playing lacrosse on Long Island at Comsewogue High School where he played midfield. Jeff was named captain of the team his senior year and helped Comsewogue win back-to-back County Championships. The son of a lacrosse coach, Jeff played collegiately at Wesleyan University. Jeff was a four-year starter for the Cardinals while they transformed into a perennial top 10 program under Coach John Raba. Jeff was voted "unsung hero" in his senior year and finished his Wesleyan career with 73 points, 53 goals and 17 assists. Jeff helped lead Wesleyan in his Senior year to an undefeated NESCAC regular season tying with eventual D3 champions Middlebury and finishing the year with a top 10 ranking. Jeff coached at the youth level with the Dulles South Program and with the VLC 33 team last year. Jeff currently works for the Hertz Corporation and lives in Haymarket, VA. His wife Joann and he have two boys Blake (9) who plays for the 34’s and future VLC player Lucas (6).
Kyle Cragg
Kyle Cragg grew up in Northern Virginia, playing youth lacrosse for SYA and eventually as an attackman at Centreville High School where he played Varsity all four years. He also refereed youth and high school lacrosse throughout high school and college. Upon graduation from high school, Kyle spent 4 years in the Army at Fort Bragg before returning to Northern Virginia. He enjoys giving back to the sport coaching lacrosse, having helped Assistant Coach at Freedom High School and now for VLC where his oldest son Mason is on his second year with VLC (2034). He lives in Loudoun County with his wife, dog, his daughter Leni who is starting girls lacrosse this spring and his youngest, Owen, who’s not far behind.
Luke Caldow
Defensive coordinator for the VLC 2034 team. Growing up in Vienna, Va, Luke started his lacrosse career in Vienna Youth Lacrosse and graduated from James Madison High School as a 4x varsity defenseman and 2x captain of the lacrosse team. Recruited to Lynchburg College, he finished his collegiate lacrosse career as a member of the 2005 NCLL national championship team. While obtaining his masters at Georgetown University, Luke began his coaching journey at South County High School as a varsity defensive coach then returned to his alma mater, James Madison High School, as the JV head coach and varsity defensive coach. Unable to hang up the cleats, Luke then played defense for the Virginia Golden Bears in the North American Box Lacrosse League. Now focused on cultivating the next generation's passion for lacrosse; in addition to coaching for VLC, Luke is the president of Dulles South Lacrosse in Loudoun County, Va where he also coaches his son's 8U team.
Dave Gerstner
I am thrilled to be an assistant coach on the Virginia Lacrosse Club (VLC) 2034 team, where I am passionate about helping young athletes grow both on and off the field. Coaching the VLC 2034 team allows me to share my love for the game while fostering a positive and competitive environment that encourages hard work, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
I grew up playing lacrosse and hockey for Canandaigua Academy, where my passion for sports first took root. With 23 years of experience in education and a professional license in physical/health education, I bring a unique perspective to coaching, combining my knowledge of child development with my deep understanding of athletic skill development. My coaching philosophy is centered on developing players’ athleticism and fundamental lacrosse skills, focusing on the kinesiological concepts in the game to enhance each athlete's performance and confidence.
Over the past 26 years, I have coached multiple sports, including lacrosse, hockey, basketball, and flag football, which has shaped my holistic approach to athletic development. Currently, I am in my fifth season coaching CYA lacrosse for both boys and girls, where I continue to build strong connections with players and families in the community.
Lacrosse is not just a sport for me; it’s a family affair. My daughter, Avonlea, plays on the CYA girls 5/6 team, and my son, Cavin, competes on one of the CYA 10U teams and proudly represents the VLC 2034 team. Watching my children grow through sports and having the opportunity to coach alongside them inspires me daily. I am dedicated to cultivating a love for lacrosse and helping each player reach their full potential, both as athletes and as individuals.