Coach Dennis Stewart, the Director of Operations for TripleEDGE Lacrosse, is known in most Northern Virginia lacrosse circles as simply, "Coach." When we speak of Coach, most people in the lacrosse community know who we are talking about. We’re talking about the man who sets the standard for all other lacrosse coaches - a man who is larger than life, who has an undying passion, limitless knowledge, and pure love for the great game of lacrosse. He’s someone who is never at a loss for words, a quick joke, or an amusing lacrosse anecdote. Every young player who has passed through the doors of the SYC Lacrosse program has benefited from Coach’s expertise, whether he or she attended a TripleEDGE camp, clinic, or league game, or was taught by an SYC lacrosse coach who learned about coaching the game directly or indirectly from Coach.

On Friday, Sep 25, while preparing for a weekend of lacrosse, Coach suffered a serious stroke. He was taken to the ER in Prince William Hospital and then flown by helicopter to INOVA Fairfax Hospital’s Neuro Science Intensive Care Unit. Coach continues to improve every week, but he has a long road to recovery. He and his family could use our prayers. To follow Coach’s progress, and to post messages of encouragement, please go to INOVA Health System’s  for Coach Dennis. Thank you. 

Burke Connection Article
March 11-17, 2010