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Another Big Donation to Signal Mountain Lacrosse

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 15:33:37 GMT

Three Large Backnets

Once again, a long-time Signal Mountain resident has stepped up and made a generous donation to the Signal Mountain Lacrosse program. This time 3 large 3’x10’ backnets for the high school program. Thank you, Patrick Wagner, the current head coach of the Baylor Varsity lacrosse program and director of No Excuse lacrosse.

“I wanted to make this donation because backnets, along with many other vital lax resources, are LONG-overdue at Chattanooga lacrosse programs, especially public school teams like Signal and Soddy.”

Wagner who now lives in Big Ridge grew up on Signal Mountain and was part of the very first team back in 2006. One of the original 14. He started playing in middle school. “We were lucky to even get on an old community baseball outfield for practice. When we actually had a “real” field to practice on, we had nothing to stop balls from flying off into the woods/briar patches.” Wagner sees the donation as a way to save valuable time allowing the players to instead work on their skills. “Resources like backnets are essential to program growth, and give players a greater sense of being ‘valued.’”

Lacrosse has been a big part of Wagner’s life. He was Signal Mountain’s first ever high school goalie, and while he calls himself a mediocre player, he went on to play a season in the NCAA Div III at Millsaps College. Later, he would find a new love in coaching.

“As a coach, I’ve been blessed with far more success, winning my first TSLA championship title in 2016 and second in 2017 as the head varsity coach of Evangelical Christian HS in Memphis, TN,” says Wagner. An accomplishment he managed while in law school. In fact, Wagner says to his knowledge, he may be the youngest head coach in Tennessee history to win a state title.

His advice to the Signal players this year:

“Do not get complacent and never settle for “good enough.” You have three top-notch No Excuse coaches guiding your way this season, and an incredibly talented player base. I think I can speak for all of my former Signal Mountain HS teammates and players when I say that we are living vicariously through you. We did not suffer through multiple 0-10+ seasons and beatdowns just for you to half-way commit to your season. Buy in fully, listen to your coaches, give it your absolute EVERYTHING, and bring home that D2 Public State Title for the first time in Signal Mountain lacrosse history. It is LONG overdue, and there is frankly No Excuse for anything less happening. Let’s go Eagles!”

Big Donation from Former Lacrosse Player

Tue, 07 Feb 2023 15:31:31 GMT

Bronson Meskimen, a resident of Signal Mountain and owner of 1st Mate Logistics, made a very generous donation to the Signal Mountain Lacrosse program including two lightweight lacrosse cages, one net, and 3 boxes of white balls. All brand new.

“I love giving back to the lacrosse community,” says Bronson, a former defense player for eight years. “I wanted to make this donation to SML because I live on the mountain and wanted to give back as local as I could.”

Bronson fell in love with the game of lacrosse when he was in high school and started playing in Memphis. “Lacrosse, to me, was a great way to make friends. My dad was in the Navy for 35 years, and we moved a lot to different places.” His love for the sport continued with more time on the field as a lacrosse player at UTC. As a freshman with the Mocs, Bronson helped start the Normal Park Lacrosse Club.

His advice to the team: “Keep your teammate’s spirits up, and have fun with your friends. Some will be lifelong, so don’t take this time for granted. Get out there, enjoy yourself, and have fun with your teammates.”

Introducing Our New Head Coach for the HS Girls’ Team

Fri, 27 Jan 2023 15:30:10 GMT

We are pleased to announce that the new Signal Mountain Middle High School girls lacrosse Head Coach is Reed Dillard. Reed comes from a strong lacrosse background including playing, coaching, and officiating girls lacrosse.

Reed grew up in Hendersonville, TN and played high school lacrosse. He came to Chattanooga in 2007 to attend UTC and played on the mens‘ club team. He started his teaching career at Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy where he founded their first competitive athletic team. He then led the middle school program at GPS where he coached until 2022.

During his time as a coach he has traveled with summer and fall teams at all age levels and also served as an official in the Chattanooga area during the 2019 season. He currently works at the district level for Hamilton County Schools and lives in Red Bank with his wife Chassey and (soon-to-be) 17-month-old daughter, Lettie.

Girl’s Lacrosse Beginner’s Clinic

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 15:28:08 GMT

November 20th 10:00am – 12:00pm

On the lower lacrosse field

Wear athletic shoes or cleats.

Stick and goggles will be provided if you don’t already have them.

Text Coach Abby at (865) 318-1467 or ask a player for more.

Work’in at the Car Wash

Sat, 25 Sep 2021 15:26:45 GMT

We will be having a bake sale as well, so if you can’t make it to help with the car wash, maybe make a goodie or two, or do both Please bring baked goods, individually wrapped, to the Threads parking lot, 1207 Taft Hwy. (old Taco Bell) on Saturday, Sept. 25th at 11:30 .

Help us spread the word and tell all your friends and family to come by and support us!!

Thank you to our wonderful lacrosse community!

$10 minimum for car
$15 minimum for large vehicle

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D4EABA82AA0FD0-laxcar

Safe Field Campaign

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 15:24:56 GMT

Families and Friends can now purchase a tile to be permanently displayed at the lower practice field. Be a part of the solution!
Lots of options for clip art or upload your custom logo!

Phase One field progress

Fri, 14 Aug 2020 15:23:36 GMT

Check out this video to see the field progress! If you would like to donate to the field campaign click on the Donate Here tab on the home page.