Staff
Ken Brubaker
"Coach B" is the founder and director of 313 Lacrosse. A constant student of the game, he has 12 years coaching experience
at all levels including collegiate with the Western Michigan University Men's Lacrosse Club (MCLA, DI). As a U19 Head coach
he has recorded over 125 wins at the HS Elite level with GP Select & 313 Lax Club. Many of the victories have come vs.
some of the Nation's best Select and All-Star teams.
He is known by college coaches nationally as promoter of Midwest lacrosse player. He has been instrumental in landing numerous young men spots on college rosters. Ken has also served as a tireless volunteer youth lacrosse instructor in the Grosse Pointe community for over a decade.
At the U15 level, he recorded an impressive .720 winning record in 8 years as youth coach. Coach B is also an expert goalie instructor and has been on staff at numerous camps, clinics and training programs as far away as Sarasota, FL. Always high-energy and up-tempo his coaching style is a mix of teaching traditional values and the modern game.
He is known by college coaches nationally as promoter of Midwest lacrosse player. He has been instrumental in landing numerous young men spots on college rosters. Ken has also served as a tireless volunteer youth lacrosse instructor in the Grosse Pointe community for over a decade.
At the U15 level, he recorded an impressive .720 winning record in 8 years as youth coach. Coach B is also an expert goalie instructor and has been on staff at numerous camps, clinics and training programs as far away as Sarasota, FL. Always high-energy and up-tempo his coaching style is a mix of teaching traditional values and the modern game.
Ron Hebert
Ron Hebert has 40 years experience at the Collegiate, Club and HS levels. He has headed up several high school powerhouses
such as Brother Rice, Notre Dame Prep and Cranbrook Academy. His collegiate tenure has included successful runs at Northwood
College (NCAA DII) Michigan State (MCLA DI) and Oakland University (MCLA DI).
His numerous accolades include being a four time winner of the Michigan HS state championship and two-time winner of the Midwest HS Championship. He has also received the Midwest HS Coach of the Year honors several times.
In 2009 Coach Hebert was inducted in to the Michigan Lacrosse Hall of Fame. Ron is known as one of the best instructors Michigan has to offer. Players he comes in contact with greatly improve. Also, many of the Michigan's best coaches have learned the game as a direct result of being on the sideline with Ron Hebert.
He has an unrivaled knowledge of the game and its tactics. His thunderous coaching style, sideline intensity and interaction with players are notorious.
His numerous accolades include being a four time winner of the Michigan HS state championship and two-time winner of the Midwest HS Championship. He has also received the Midwest HS Coach of the Year honors several times.
In 2009 Coach Hebert was inducted in to the Michigan Lacrosse Hall of Fame. Ron is known as one of the best instructors Michigan has to offer. Players he comes in contact with greatly improve. Also, many of the Michigan's best coaches have learned the game as a direct result of being on the sideline with Ron Hebert.
He has an unrivaled knowledge of the game and its tactics. His thunderous coaching style, sideline intensity and interaction with players are notorious.
Aaron Birsen
Aaron has 15 years coaching experience. He has coached multiple levels including pioneering high school lacrosse
in the Las Vegas, NV area. More recently, he was on staff as Defensive Coordinator for Davenport University (MCLA DII),
which won a National Championship in 2011. Under his command, the team accomplished an unheard of 6.5 goals against
average per game.
Aaron played midfield at Hope College, and currently plays elite level club with the West Side Dragons. Aaron has played side by side with MLL players such as Joe Walters and Alex Smith as a member the nationally ranked Hell Fish Lacrosse Club. His high-energy style and deep commitment to the sport and its players is significant.
Aaron played midfield at Hope College, and currently plays elite level club with the West Side Dragons. Aaron has played side by side with MLL players such as Joe Walters and Alex Smith as a member the nationally ranked Hell Fish Lacrosse Club. His high-energy style and deep commitment to the sport and its players is significant.
Patrick Ellis
Pat started his coaching experience with Champion Lacrosse (Birmingham, MI) back in 2005. He has contributed to
numerous High School Camps and Clinics as an expert at teaching the defensive position. Pat Ellis played
Varsity Lacrosse at Bellarmine University (NCAA DI) from 2007-2011, where he was Team Captain in 2011.
An outstanding student, in 2010 Pat made the All-ECAC Academic Team.
He attended the University of Detroit Jesuit HS where he starred as Varsity player graduating in 2007. He also was an important contributor to the Champion Lacrosse Summer Elite teams in 2005-07.
His coaching philosophy is that the game of lacrosse should, first and foremost be fun. He shares with players his experience - through lacrosse one can develop confidence, discipline, leadership skills, and make great friends. He always coaches with these principles in mind.
He brings us a great quote from his former Head Coach Jack McGetrick, who lost a battle with cancer in 2010. "When I die and am standing in front of my higher power, I can tell him I gave it my best."
He attended the University of Detroit Jesuit HS where he starred as Varsity player graduating in 2007. He also was an important contributor to the Champion Lacrosse Summer Elite teams in 2005-07.
His coaching philosophy is that the game of lacrosse should, first and foremost be fun. He shares with players his experience - through lacrosse one can develop confidence, discipline, leadership skills, and make great friends. He always coaches with these principles in mind.
He brings us a great quote from his former Head Coach Jack McGetrick, who lost a battle with cancer in 2010. "When I die and am standing in front of my higher power, I can tell him I gave it my best."
Brandon Davenport
Brandon Davenport is has been on the 313 Lacrosse staff since 2009. He holds with coaching positions on GP Select
and the 313 Lax Club. He is also a long time University Liggett School Summer Camp Instructor entering his 5th year
as a camper favorite.
Brandon is currently playing Varsity Lacrosse at the University of Detroit Mercy (NCAA DI). He took 279 division 1 face-offs in 2011 and was amongst the Titans leaders in GB's with 53.
In high school at Grosse Pointe North, Brandon was easily one of Michigan's best HS players. He was a four-year Varsity starter who graduated in 2008. Brandon won All-State honors three times. His senior year season was awarded the MAC Conference MVP. As a HS face-off specialist, he won an astounding 92% of his draws. He was also a three-year all-star at GP Select and the 2008 U19 MVP.
As a coach, Brandon brings not only his knowledge of the game, but gives younger players a taste of his perpetual determination and assertiveness he has displayed as a varsity collegiate athlete.
Brandon is currently playing Varsity Lacrosse at the University of Detroit Mercy (NCAA DI). He took 279 division 1 face-offs in 2011 and was amongst the Titans leaders in GB's with 53.
In high school at Grosse Pointe North, Brandon was easily one of Michigan's best HS players. He was a four-year Varsity starter who graduated in 2008. Brandon won All-State honors three times. His senior year season was awarded the MAC Conference MVP. As a HS face-off specialist, he won an astounding 92% of his draws. He was also a three-year all-star at GP Select and the 2008 U19 MVP.
As a coach, Brandon brings not only his knowledge of the game, but gives younger players a taste of his perpetual determination and assertiveness he has displayed as a varsity collegiate athlete.
Chris Ostrowski
Coach "Oz" began coaching in 2009 with the Avon Sharks at the Middle School level. A natural as a coach, he stepped
into the Head Coach role with GP Select U15 in 2010. He was invited to been on staff by former MLL MVP Greg Cattrano
for his Goalie Clinics, a position he has held since 2010. Chris also was an instructor at
U of D Jesuit HS Summer Camps (2008-2009)
Chris is currently the Captain at Western Michigan University Men's Lacrosse (MCLA DI) (CCLA) where he was All Conference Goalie in 2011, and the teams 2011 MVP. He played HS at U of D Jesuit High School (2007-2009), and at 1763 Club in 2008 where he was awarded the team MVP award.
Coach Ostrowski has an solid overall knowledge of the game and is an expert at teaching fundamental skills to younger players. His goal at the U15 level is to have each player master the basics of the game.
Chris is currently the Captain at Western Michigan University Men's Lacrosse (MCLA DI) (CCLA) where he was All Conference Goalie in 2011, and the teams 2011 MVP. He played HS at U of D Jesuit High School (2007-2009), and at 1763 Club in 2008 where he was awarded the team MVP award.
Coach Ostrowski has an solid overall knowledge of the game and is an expert at teaching fundamental skills to younger players. His goal at the U15 level is to have each player master the basics of the game.
John Herbert
John is currently playing Varsity Lacrosse at Rollins College in Winter Park, FL (DII NCAA). A prolific scorer,
John was 2009 MVP of GP Select's U19 team. He played HS lacrosse at De La Salle graduating in 2009. He played
attack at the varsity level for 3 years and was named team captain his senior year. A versatile player John can
also play Midfield at the highest level.
Being a starter at The DII NCAA level, he has quickly increased his lacrosse knowledge on both ends of the field. Coach Herbert is the U15 offensive coordinator and is charge of executing rides and clears. John works closely with attack and midfielders to increase their skills and knowledge of the game.
Being a starter at The DII NCAA level, he has quickly increased his lacrosse knowledge on both ends of the field. Coach Herbert is the U15 offensive coordinator and is charge of executing rides and clears. John works closely with attack and midfielders to increase their skills and knowledge of the game.
