Staff

Meet the Coaching Staff

Ascent Nationals is led by a coaching staff with elite playing and coaching backgrounds. Our coaches are former top college players and professional athletes who have competed at the highest levels of the game. They bring that same standard, insight, and intensity to every training session—developing players to perform and compete on a national stage.

Joey Sankey

Joey Sankey

Co-Founder

UNC All-Time Point Leader

3x All-American

Steve Holmes

Steven Holmes

Co-Founder

8-year pro in MLL and NLL

Chris Bryan

Chris Bryan

Coach

Mac Foley

Coach

Tom Reed

Coach

Drew Lenkaitis

2030 Coach

Ian Allender

Ian Allender

2032 Coach

Ascent Nationals Lacrosse Leadership

Our Directors

Former pro players Steve Holmes and Joey Sankey created Ascent Nationals to help advanced lacrosse players further develop their skills and compete nationally.

Steve Holmes

Steven Holmes
FUSION

Joey Sankey

Joey Sankey
TEAM 11

Chris Bryan

Chris Bryan
DELCO