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Mission and Board Members

Mission Statement

It is the stated mission of Westport PAL Lacrosse to create a fun, safe and respectful environment for boys and girls to learn the fundamental skills of lacrosse, regardless of race, creed, color, or economic circumstances. 

Our goal is to instill in players of all abilities the love we share for the game, respect for their teammates, personal responsibility, and an understanding of good sportsmanship.  

The Westport PAL Lacrosse program is one of many youth sports groups under the Westport PAL. The Westport PAL is a non-profit organization with a long history of successful youth sports programs. 

The Westport PAL Lacrosse Program is comprised of volunteer lacrosse enthusiasts who support Staples High School Boys and Girls Lacrosse teams. Our teams are open to boys and girls who live in or attend school in Westport.  

We welcome new players into our program at all age levels.  We do not cut anyone from our program.  Instead, we attempt to place each player on a team that will allow him/her to develop at the quickest pace while enjoying his/her experience. 

The Westport PAL has served the community for over 50 years. The lacrosse program has continued to grow since its inception 20 years ago and recently became part of the Westport PAL.  A board of directors oversees both the administration of the program’s policies and the program’s operation throughout the year. 

The board is comprised of a diverse group of coaches, parents and local volunteers. Teams are coached and managed by both paid and volunteer coaches.  All coaches attend mandatory coaching clinics, are certified by the National Youth Coaches Association, attend and pass a concussion identification program, and have passed a criminal background check.  

Westport PAL Lacrosse believes the keys to success are respect, personal responsibility, sportsmanship and FUN for all athletes


Westport PAL Lacrosse Board Members

WPAL Athletic Director of Youth Sports Darryl Delia westportpalathleticdirector@gmail.com
WPAL- President Craig Bergamo
President Boys Lacrosse Tim Leary westportctboyslacrosse@gmail.com
3rd & 4th Grade House Coordinator Jeff Zuckerman jeffzuck@gmail.com
Kindergarten to 2nd Grade Coordinator Barrett Hyde barretthyde@gmail.com
Treasurer Matt Pallai mattpallai@gmail.com
Coaching Coordinator Will Koshansky will.koshansky@gmail.com
Parent Member Lisa Calabro lisajcalabro@gmail.com
Parent Member Joe Cortese joecortese19@gmail.com
Parent Member Tim Dolnier timmayd@gmail.com
Parent Member Dan Hauber dhauber@gmail.com
Parent Member Phil Polito ppolito18@mac.com
Parent Member John Tysseland john.tysseland@gmail.com