Arrow Lacrosse About Us

Jay Sperling
Jay Sperling has been playing, coaching and teaching lacrosse since 1989. After a short hiatus from the sport, he dove right back in when his children became old enough to play. The experience of playing, coaching and being a father provides a great combination in helping new players learn the sport and experienced players take the next step. His love for the sport is contagious and he is always willing to pick up a stick and play.

• 1990 Starting goalie North Allegheny WPYLA champions
• Pine Richland Youth Coach and coordinator
• Vincentian Academy Assistant coach
• Founding partner in Arrow Lacrosse

Andy Bencsics
Andy Bencsics is perhaps the most experienced lacrosse coach in the Pittsburgh Area having played and coached in the sport for over 30 years. This experience has taught him how to appreciate the traits of each player and team he coaches. It is with this respect for the game that current and former players are always calling on Coach Andy for advice and tips to the game. This experience also provides an expertise on not only teaching advanced skills but incredible patience for new players just learning the sport. His resume listed below speaks for itself and his great coaching skills.

1977-1981 Slippery Rock University Lacrosse player.
1982 -1989 Pittsburgh Lacrosse Club player.
1987 - Allegheny Lacrosse League All-Star
1990-1997 Head Coach North Allegheny High School Boys Lacrosse.
1992 - WPSLA Coach of the Year.
1998 Head Coach Duquesne University Mens Lacrosse club
2001 - Present Head Coach Vincentian Academy Boys Lacrosse


Nicholas Kazimer
Nick is from Syracuse, NY. He attended Henninger High School where he was Most Valuable Player and All-League in his senior campaign. He then went on to play at Onondaga Community College where he won a national championship in 2007. He has been playing and/or coaching the game for over 15 years.

2007- National Champion Onondaga Community College
2009-present coached with the Pine Richland Youth boys lacrosse team (6th to 8th grade)
2011- volunteer coach at Vincentian Academy
Present Assistant coach at LaRoche College