Directors & Staff
All Dip N Dunk Lacrosse counselors are current high school coaches or former/current college lacrosse players. In addition, almost all the coaches have played and excelled at the division 1 level and many have coached at the Division 1 level. Each counselor in the Dip N Dunk Lacrosse Staff helps develop the campers in their expertise. Dip N Dunk Staff members have accolades as high School coaches, face off specialists, goalies, offensive coordinators, attack and midfielders.
The Dip N Dunk Lacrosse Staff believes in positive coaching and life long learning. Our staff attends the US National Lacrosse Conventions and the IMLCA College Coaches Lacrosse Convention.
The Dip N Dunk Lacrosse Staff believes in positive coaching and life long learning. Our staff attends the US National Lacrosse Conventions and the IMLCA College Coaches Lacrosse Convention.
Directors
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James Ardizone- Current defensive coordinator for Clarkstown South, former D coordinator for North Rockland, and former Byram Hills and Tappan Zee Head Lacrosse Coach. Coach Ardizone is also a co-founder of Tappan Zee Youth Lacrosse. Coach "Ardi" was recognized as the 2014 Class B coach of the year, 2011 Class B Coach of the year, and the 2006 Rockland County and USILA Division B Coach Of The Year. Coach Ardi was a Defensive Coordinator for the Hudson Valley Empire Team. In his four years as Defensive Coordinator and assistant coach Hudson Valley received two Bronze Medals (1st medal in 6 years) and a win over Long Island (1st win in 15 years). Prior to Tappan Zee, he was a 1st Assistant for the Manhattan College Men's Lacrosse Team for 4 years. Highlighted by an undefeated MAAC season and MAAC Championship. Manhattan was one of only 12 teams in the NCAA National Championship. The Jaspers fell to Georgetown in a respectable 12-7 loss. Currently a physical education teacher with a masters in special education at Byram Hills High School. Outside of the Empire State Games, Coach Ardizone has coached at Primetime Lacrosse, Dip N Dunk Lacrosse, Connecticut Chargers, Matrix, and Riot Lacrosse and is currently coaching at Clarkstown South High School.
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Ken Rose- Ken Rose is a highly accomplished lacrosse Coach and educator with decades of experience shaping athletes both on and off the field.
A former Division 1 standout at Manhattan University, Rose was a 100 point scorer during his collegiate career before moving into coaching. In 2002, he began his collegiate coaching career as an assistant at Manhattan, playing a key role in guiding the Jaspers to a MAAC Championship and a NCAA Tournament appearance. Rose built a lasting legacy at North Rockland High School where he spent over 20 years on the sidelines as both Offensive Coordinator and Head Coach. During his tenure, he developed a competitive and respected program, earning Rockland County Coach of the Year honors in 2019 and 2022. Prior to his coaching career, he was a standout high school athlete, earning All-League, All-County, and All-Section honors his junior and senior year. Rose was also voted Most Athletic by his graduating Class of 1997. Beyond the field Rose dedicated 22 years to education as a physical education teacher in the North Rockland Central School District and holds a master's degree in special education. Currently, Rose serves as the Head Coach of Dana Hills Girls Lacrosse, where he continues to bring his passion, experience and commitment to player development to the next generation of athletes. |
Staff |
All staff are current college / hs coaches, teachers or collegiate players.
We are proud to say that many of our staff has come through our camp system. |
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CoachDon Femminella - Currently a Head Coach at Red Bank Catholic HS in NJ. Don was a two sport All-Conference standout at Massapequa High School in football and lacrosse. After high school he went on to play at division 1 Manhattan College, where he was a four year starter, 2-time captain and ALL-MAAC Midfielder from 2002-2003. During his 2002 season at Manhattan, he lead his team to a undefeated season in conference, only to fall to Georgetown in the NCAA tournament, losing 12-7. After graduation he served as assistant coach for 3 years at Manhattan. Currently he works as a District Manager for Lacrosse Unlimited in the New Jersey area. He still actively plays in many summer tournaments and leagues such as War at the Shore, Vail and Lake Placid.
James Amandola-Teacher/CoachJames Amandola- Coach James Amandola had a highly decorated playing career along with years of coaching and teaching experience. He began his lacrosse career at Patchogue-Medford High School and was recruited to continue playing at Manhattan College. There, he was a four-year starting goalie. As a senior captain, he led the team to an undefeated MAAC season, its first MAAC Lacrosse Championship, and its first automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. He was selected to the MAAC All-Tournament First Team, named Tournament MVP, and earned MAAC Defensive Player of the Year honors, along with multiple MAAC Defensive Player of the Week awards throughout his career.
Amandola compiled outstanding statistics at Manhattan College, becoming the program’s all-time leader in minutes played, saves, and saves per game. He remains the only three-time Outstanding Performer in Manhattan lacrosse history. His 3,533 career minutes rank sixth in NCAA Division I history, while his 1,043 career saves rank second all-time. His 17.38 career saves per game average ranks fourth in NCAA Division I history, and his 2002 save percentage (.685) is among the top single-season marks in Division I history. He also holds the Delaware Stadium record for most saves in an NCAA Tournament game. After college, Amandola earned his master’s degree from Fordham University. He has been a social studies teacher for 21 years and currently teaches at Tappan Zee High School. He has served as an assistant varsity lacrosse coach for 10 years and an assistant varsity football coach for six years, in addition to six years as the varsity lacrosse head coach at Tappan Zee and two years as an assistant coach at Manhattan College. He is currently an assistant coach for the Tappan Zee girls varsity lacrosse team and the Dominican University women’s lacrosse team. Amandola has been recognized for his contributions to athletics and the community, including honors from the Nyack Penguin Plunge committee for supporting children with life-threatening diseases. He has been named Rockland County Assistant Coach of the Year in both football and lacrosse, a two-time Rockland County Head Coach of the Year by Lohud, and Section 1 Class B Coach of the Year. He is also the co-founder of the Tappan Zee Youth Lacrosse League, supporting both boys and girls in the community. Tyler Senatore- Tyler Senatore is a former standout multi-sport athlete and experienced lacrosse coach with a lifelong passion for competition, leadership, and player development. A graduate of North Rockland High School, Tyler was a member of the varsity lacrosse team from 2011–2016, where he established himself as one of the program’s top offensive players. During his high school career, he totaled over 250 career points while earning 4-time All-County, All-League, and All-Section honors. He was also a key member of the 2012 Section 1 Class A finalist team.
In addition to lacrosse, Tyler was a 2-year starting running back in football, earning All-League honors twice and further showcasing his athleticism, toughness, and competitive mindset. Tyler continued his lacrosse career at St. Thomas Aquinas College from 2016–2020, where he recorded over 160 career points and earned Second Team All-Conference honors. He finished his collegiate career as the school’s all-time leader in both goals and total points, cementing his legacy as one of the top offensive players in program history. Following his playing career, Tyler transitioned into coaching, serving as a collegiate assistant coach before becoming a current high school assistant coach. His background as a high-level athlete and coach allows him to bring valuable experience, energy, and leadership to every team he works with. Tyler’s coaching philosophy emphasizes discipline, toughness, lacrosse IQ, accountability, and player confidence. He is passionate about helping athletes maximize their potential both on and off the field while building a strong culture centered around hard work and team success. Mark Paul- Mark was an all-county selection that played Division 1 lacrosse at Sacred Heart and finished his last year as a Starter for St Thomas Aquinas. A former assistant Coach of the Tappan Zee Boys' Lacrosse Team, Mark is currently the Head Coach for Suffern High School. |
