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Mike Delloro is the founder of both the Texoma Lacrosse Club in Sherman, Texas and the Durant Lacrosse Association in Durant, Oklahoma. Mike is also the co-founder and coach of Outlaws Lacrosse, a high school select travel lacrosse academy in North Texas, Southern Oklahoma, and Kansas. Mike is the former Head Coach of the Varsity Shawnee Lacrosse Club in Shawnee, Oklahoma. In 2015-2016, Mike was the Associate Head Coach for the University of Oklahoma Sooners Men’s Lacrosse team. Currently, Mike serves as an Advisor and Head Coach of Southeastern Oklahoma State University Savage Storm Lacrosse program.

Mike has more than 20 years of lacrosse experience as a player and coach. As a coach, Mike has more than eleven (11) years of lacrosse experience at the youth, middle school, high school, and college levels. Mike is a U.S. Lacrosse Level 3 Certified Lacrosse Coach. He is also a Canadian Lacrosse Association Level 3 Certified Lacrosse Coach.

David Diaz is a co-founder and coach of Texas Heat. David has more than a decade of lacrosse coaching experience. Over the years, David has served as a coach and program administrator for several lacrosse programs in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex area, including Lovejoy Lacrosse, North Texas Outlaws, and Plano United Lacrosse. David has coached both girls’ and boys’ lacrosse teams of all different grade levels from kindergarten up to Varsity High School. David is a U.S. Lacrosse Level 3 Certified Men’s Coach, a Level 2 Certified Women’s Coach, and a Level 2 Certified Program Administrator. David is one of only a handful of individuals that hold such certifications in Texas.

In addition to coaching, David has organized and run numerous girls’ and boys’ lacrosse camps, skills clinics, tournaments, and programs throughout the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex and southern Oklahoma area.

Courtney Counce is the Head Coach of our 12U Texas Heat team. She has more than 14 years of lacrosse experience as a player and coach. Courtney is extremely passionate about helping grow the game by providing opportunities for girls and young ladies to learn and excel in lacrosse.

Courtney is a graduate of the College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia. While at William & Mary, she was an attacker on the Tribe’s women’s lacrosse team. She was named team captain her senior year. Courtney was also named to the Dean’s List and received the One Tribe Award.

Courtney grew up in Dallas and began playing lacrosse in high school while attending Ursuline Academy of Dallas. While at Ursuline, where she was a defender, she was a two-time team captain and a three-time varsity letter recipient. During her junior year, Courtney received Academic All-American honors and was named to the All-State team. She was also a member of the US Lacrosse Women’s National Tournament Team her sophomore and junior years.

Courtney has been actively involved in teaching and coaching lacrosse throughout the years. She’s coached lacrosse at the youth, middle school, and high school levels. Fun fact: Courtney’s first collegiate goal was scored on an 8-meter shot with no goalie.

Morgan Alexander is the Head Coach of the Texas Heat High School team. Morgan is originally from Adams, New York and has more than 15 years of experience as a player and coach. Morgan brings a tremendous amount of energy, passion, and knowledge of the game from having played at the highest level.

Morgan is a graduate of Syracuse University where she played attack for the Syracuse women’s lacrosse team under legendary coach Gary Gait. While at Syracuse, she earned numerous academic honors, including being named to the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll multiple times and to the IWLCA Academic Honor Roll. Morgan’s team also made appearances in the NCAA Women’s Lacrosse Tournament each year from 2017-2021. Prior to Syracuse University, Morgan attended South Jefferson High School, where she earned High School All American honors.

Morgan has been actively involved in teaching and coaching lacrosse throughout the years. Prior to joining Texas Heat, she served as a coach for the M&D Orlando lacrosse club and the Monkey Elite lacrosse club in Minnesota. In addition to playing and coaching, Morgan has organized and run numerous girls’ lacrosse camps and clinics across the country.

Emma Lambert is the Head Coach of our 14U Texas Heat team. Emma is a native Texan from Plano, Texas. Emma brings a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm to the Texas Heat program. Emma currently attends Oklahoma University where she plays midfield for the Sooners women’s lacrosse team. Emma also serves as the Vice President of the Sooners women’s lacrosse team. During her time at Oklahoma University, she has earned academic honors, including being named to the Dean’s List.

Emma played for Plano Premiere while in high school. She was named team captain her senior year. Following her junior season, Emma received All-State Attacker honors. Emma’s team also made appearances in the Texas Girls High School Lacrosse League state championship playoffs in 2017 (semi-finals) and 2018 (state championship runner-up). While at Plano Premiere, Emma served as an assistant coach for the club’s youth lacrosse teams.

Angie Ruiz is the Assistant Coach of our 14U Texas Heat team. Angie is a native Texan with a tremendous passion for lacrosse. Angie currently attends Reinhardt University where she plays attack for the Eagles women’s lacrosse team. During her first two years at Reinhardt University, Angie’s team were the 2x NAIA AAC Conference Champions.

Angie played lacrosse for Prosper High School where she was a 3x team captain from her sophomore to senior year. Her senior year at Prosper High School, Angie was a member of the DII State Runner-Up team during the Texas Girls High School Lacrosse League state championship playoffs. In 2021, Angie received All-District Attacker honors.

Ainslie Reynolds is the Assistant Coach of our 12U Texas Heat team. Ainslie was born and raised in Texas. Her infectious energy and kindhearted spirit provide a great learning environment for our young Texas Heat players. Ainslie currently attends Quincy University where she plays attack and midfield for the Hawks women’s lacrosse team. Ainslie was a defender while on the Rockwall High School lacrosse team. She was named team captain her senior year.

Sydney Mayo is the dedicated Goalie Coach of the Texas Heat program. Sydney works exclusively with all of our Texas Heat goalies during practices and tournaments. Sydney  currently attends Lee University where she plays goalie for the Flames women’s lacrosse team.

Sydney played lacrosse for Highland Park High School where she was a 4-year varsity goalie. Her junior year at Highland Park High School, Sydney received the award for Defensive Player of the Year. During her sophomore year, Sydney was the goalie during Highland Park High School’s playoff appearance in the Texas Girls High School Lacrosse League state championship playoffs.