Jillian Terreri

Dedicated and player-centered lacrosse coach with a strong background in both competitive play and youth development. Emphasizes fundamentals, teamwork, discipline, and confidence-building while fostering a positive and inclusive team culture. Passionate about mentoring student-athletes on and off the field.

Coaching Experience

Assistant JV Coach & Head Goalkeeper Coach
Latin School of Chicago | Chicago, IL
Spring 2025 Season

Served as Assistant Coach for the JV girls lacrosse team and Head Coach for goalkeepers

Led position-specific goalkeeper training focused on footwork, angles, communication, and shot stopping

Assisted in practice planning, drills, and game-day preparation

Supported athlete development, confidence-building, and team culture

Private Lacrosse Trainer – Goalkeeper & Girls Field
Chicago, IL
2023–Present

Provide individualized training for goalkeepers and field players

Focus on fundamentals, advanced techniques, conditioning, and lacrosse IQ

Adapt training plans based on player skill level, goals, and age

Emphasize confidence, consistency, and mental toughness

Positions Played & Coaching Scope

Primary Position: Goalkeeper
Coaching Scope: All Positions

Primary playing position as a goalkeeper with deep specialization in defensive systems and field communication

Strong overall lacrosse IQ with the ability to coach all positions, including offense, defense, transition, and team concepts

Experience teaching game strategy, spacing, movement, and situational awareness across the full field

Able to connect goalkeeper play to team defense and overall game flow

Professional & Related Experience

Over 5+ years of coaching experience across youth, private training, and high school levels

Strong familiarity with athlete injuries, limitations, and long-term development due to personal playing experience

Family exposure to Division I athletics, including a sibling who played Division I lacrosse at Virginia Tech

Experience mentoring student-athletes on resilience, mental toughness, and balancing athletics with academics

Hillsborough High School (NJ 2019) graduate

current WGU college student getting my teaching degree!