Coach Preston Weaver

Q: When was the first time you realized you loved lacrosse?

A: I fell in love with lacrosse when I was in 8th grade, having changed positions from attack to LSM, it all seemed to click and it's been love ever since. 

Q: What drives you as a coach?

A: Seeing the players click on the field and coaching newer players

Q: What goals do you personally have for your time with this program?

The ultimate goal is to finish top 2 in our league and make the playoffs. Finish with a record above .500.

Q: What values do you hope to instill on the team or in the lax community at large through your time with these players?

A: Winning and losing with class - always respecting your opponent, the officials, and the teams you're playing. 

Q: What do you think is the most important thing an athlete can do to grow as a player and as a person?

A: Always be coachable. I've been playing for 25 years, and still want to learn from others. Be humble with your play.

Q: Who has been your favorite or most inspirational coach or athlete? 

A: Nick Saban in his approach to coaching the players to be better men first, and athletes second has always resounded with me.

Q: What are 3 words you would use to describe yourself? What 3 words do you think your players would use to describe you?

A: I would describe myself as jovial, easy to approach, and empathetic.  My Players would say fun, easy to play for, and tough.

Q: What advice would you give yourself as a high schooler?

A: You're not a rockstar. Don't be afraid to ask questions.

Q: What qualities or skills do you hope to have (or grow) five years from now?

I would like to be seen as a resource to not only high school lacrosse, but lacrosse in general. 

Q: What are some other hobbies or interests you have and how do they help you with coaching?

Oh boy, there are plenty.  I like to listen to different podcasts & audiobooks to grow my mind and work out to maintain physical fitness. 

Lacrosse wise, I enjoy watching coaching highlights and different variations of stringing lacrosse sticks (it's really fun to build differing pockets for different players).

Q: What song are you walking out to?

A: Incubus - New Skin

Preston Weaver is the Head Lacrosse Coach at Montrose High on the Western Slope of Colorado, where lacrosse participation is certainly gaining momentum. Coach Weaver has helped to grow lacrosse all across the southern United States —from youth and high school programs to camps and clinics. After moving to Colorado, he decided to invest more time into the sport and eventually became the head coach of Montrose. During his time at Montrose, Weaver hopes to grow a love of the sport for each student-athlete that moves through the program and help them become better people for the future.

Montrose High Red Hawks are located in the 4A - Mountain division for Colorado Lacrosse. Their instagram handle is @mhsredhawkslacrosse and their website can be found here.