Top Side Lacrosse
Top Side Lacrosse was founded with the desire to see the game we love reach it’s full potential. In order for it to do so, we have to give the players all the opportunities possible to gain a proficient skill set as well as the means to demonstrate their skills.
We pride ourselves on our commitment to the game and to each of our clients. Our training sessions focus on building a solid skill foundation through effective drills, while our events and leagues throughout the year allow players to show off what they have learned.
TSL understands that in order for the sport to be successful, there first needs to be successful and confident players. We continue to push the boundaries of the game by providing a premier, cohesive, and exclusive service that isn’t offered anywhere else.
Justin Otto - Owner/Founder - Justin is a 2005 graduate of Manhattan College in Riverdale. There he obtained his degree in Civil Engineering while playing lacrosse at the D1 level. Justin plays attack and is currently the All-Time Leading goal scorer in MC history (129), second in points (172) and was part of the 2002 undefeated season winning the MAAC Championship and playing in the first round of the NCAA playoffs.
He received Team MVP honors in 2003 along with 3-Time First Team All-MAAC selection, a Second Team All-MAAC selection, 2-Time All Tournament Team, led the team in scoring and points in three out of his four years and was Top 20 in goals in Division 1 every year.
Otto was the Offensive Assistant Coach at MC for the 2005-2006 season as well as the Assistant Coach for Riverdale Country Day in 2008 & 2009. He was the head JV coach at Bronxville H.S. in 2010 and 2011 and currently plays on the Hershey Haymakers (NALL) and the Salt Shakerz (www.laxoften.com). Otto will be the Archbishop Stepinac HS Varsity Assistant Coach/Head Offensive Coach this year and looks to make an immediate impact improving the team and sharing his 20+ years of lacrosse knowledge.
Email him at justin@topsidelacrosse.com
Ginny Capicchioni - Trainer/Coach - A world-class keeper in her own right, Capicchioni is a trail-blazing lacrosse player and a gifted educator. A three-time Northeast Conference Goalie of the Year while at Division I Sacred Heart University, Capicchioni twice ranked in the NCAA’s Top 10 in Save Percentage while setting the program records for saves, goals against average and career wins. Following her collegiate career she became the first woman to sign with a men’s professional team, the first woman to play in a men’s professional lacrosse game, first American born keeper to play in a Canadian Championship, and the first woman to play for a men’s national team.
2010 brought yet another statement in the Capicchioni’s career, being named to the USA World Team. She competed in the 2011 World Indoor Lacrosse Championships (Prague, Czech Republic) and compiled an overall 93% save percentage for the tourney.
Capicchioni coaching career has includes three years at Drew University, three years with Tristate lacrosse, a year at Immaculate Heart Academy, and a year at Bergen Catholic High School. Her list of goaltending clients has grown exceptionally long, and includes girls’ field lacrosse goaltenders, boys’ field lacrosse goaltenders, and indoor lacrosse goaltenders.
Capicchioni gained a BS in Political Science from Sacred Heart University. She further attended Loyola College, and attained a Master’s in School Counseling. She will be working with the Top Side girl's division including training, clinics, and travel teams.
James Synowiez - Snipers Co-Director/Coach/Trainer - A 2010 Graduate of Manhattan College. At MC he obtained his degree in Marketing with a minor in Global Business while playing lacrosse. James is an attackman and the fastest player to reach 100 points in Manhattan College history(32 games). In 2009 he was named MAAC conference offensive player of the year, was a 2x all MAAC selection as well Team MVP in 2009. In 2009 James finished top 20 in Division 1 in goals. James finished his career in fifth place on Manhattan's all-time list with 81 career goals and 2nd and 3rd in single season goals. At Onondaga Community College in 2008 James was one of the team captains and earned an NJCAA All-Region III First Team selection. As a freshman in college James was part of the 2007 NJCAA Undefeated National Champion Onondaga Lazers and earned an Academic All-American Selection. In High school at Owego Free Academy James is the all-time leader in goals and points. He also ranks among New York State’s all time leaders in career goals and career points, as well as single season goals(twice), a 3-time Section IV All Star and 2x team captain.
James currently teaches at Heathcote Elementary and is the Freshman Lacrosse coach at Scarsdale High School. He lives at Greenwich, CT.
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