MOHONK MOUNTAIN LACROSSE

Here at Mohonk Mountain Lacrosse our goal is to provide a safe environment for young players to further develop their fundamental skills. Regardless of lacrosse experience, Mohonk Mountain Lacrosse has a place for you. Encouraging all to take this opportunity to play our beloved sport. Lacrosse can teach developmental qualities across traits of dedication, work ethic, and communication. Mohonk Mountain Lacrosse was established in April of 2024, with intention to support the lacrosse players of the Hudson Valley region for years to come.

At Mohonk Mountain Lacrosse, our coaching staff is a close-knit group of family and friends who share a deep passion for the game and a commitment to nurturing the growth of young athletes. Our program is built to provide a supportive environment where players can develop their skills and love for lacrosse.
 

MEET THE STAFF

Founder and head coach, Sean McLaughlin grew up in Wilbraham, Massachusetts, attending Minnechaug Regional High School and Wilbraham & Monson Academy (WMA). At WMA he played for their men's lacrosse team, starting for 2 consecutive seasons. McLaughlin contributed to bringing along the program's most successful seasons. After graduating he attended SUNY New Paltz, playing for the Men's Lacrosse team in their inaugural season as a NCAA program. Mclaughin was a consistent starter for 2 seasons in the competitive SUNYAC division. From there Coach Sean McLaughlin began his coaching career with the Hyde Park Lacrosse Club hosting clinics monthly for 1 full year. This led to coaching for Reign Lacrosse travel organization. Soon after he was offered the position as New Paltz High Schools head coach of the boy’s varsity lacrosse team. 

McLaughlin is not the only member of his family who has a passion for lacrosse. Sean's siblings, Amanda, a Division I national champion at Northwestern University, and his younger brother and sister, who compete at the collegiate and high school levels.

​Coach Aiden Jones grew up in Averill Park, New York. He attended Averill Park High School, was a 3 sport athlete for his 4 years there. Jones played for their Varsity Men’s Lacrosse team, starting for the varsity team all 4 seasons. After graduating he was recruited to play for the SUNY New Paltz Men’s Lacrosse team in their inaugural season as an NCAA program. Jones was a consistent starter for 3 seasons competing in the difficult SUNYAC division. During the program's first SUNYAC playoff, Coach Jones started as the crease attackman. Jones has multiple years of experience coaching lacrosse, as well as basketball at the youth and high school levels. Jones has one younger brother who has also played lacrosse at the middle and high school level.