AUSTIN POPOVICH
FOUNDER, HEAD COACH, & HEAD TRAINER
Austin brings 15 years of playing experience and 8 years of coaching/training experience as founder of iQ Lacrosse. In his time as a Division 1 collegiate midfielder at Robert Morris University (2017-2021), he achieved 2x NEC Conference Champion, 4x NEC Academic Honor Roll, NEC Player of the Week, 2020 USILA Scholar All-American, and 2020 MLL Recruit. He has also played for the US Box Lacrosse National Team, been selected for the D1 North v. South Game, and played in the Under Armour All-American Games. Now, he prides himself on leading a faith-driven lifestyle and giving back to the sport that has given him so much over the years.
DOM MARZANO
HEAD COACH & SKILLS TRAINER
As an MLL Champion and PLL Runner-Up, Dom brings a vast background of lacrosse knowledge and coaching experience as a head coach at iQ Lacrosse. During his 9 years of professional coaching, he worked with the MLL Ohio Machine 2014-2017 and the PLL Redwoods 2019-2023 as an Assistant Coach where he achieved 2017 MLL Champion and 2019 PLL Runner-up. During his 11 years of NCAA coaching, he started the Wilmington College lacrosse program in 2013 followed by coaching at Capital University where he achieved 2019 OAC Champion, 2x OAC Runner-up, 2x OAC Coach of the Year, and 26 All-OAC selections.
JESSE LAWRENCE
HEAD COACH & SKILLS TRAINER
Jesse brings an extensive background of playing experience and 9 years of NCAA coaching experience as a head coach at iQ Lacrosse. After graduating from Ohio Wesleyan University where he achieved First-Team All Conference as a Face-off Specialist, 2x NCAC Conference Champion, and 4 NCAA tournament appearances he moved on to coach for OWU. In his time coaching at OWU as a Face-off Coordinator and Asst. Defensive Coordinator, he helped earn Coach of the Year accolades, won 2 NCAC Conference Championships, and made 2 NCAA Tournament appearances. He then moved on to coach at Capital University as Defensive Coordinator and Recruiting Coordinator where he helped set the school record for wins in a season and consecutive wins while also achieving an OAC Conference Championship. He has also had the honor of assisting with the Danish National Team.
CHRIS REYNOLDS
HEAD COACH & SKILLS TRAINER
Chris brings 10 years of playing experience and 4 years of coaching/training experience. In his time at Worthington Kilbourne, he was named All-State First Team, All-Region First Team, All-OCC First Team, & All-Midwest First Team and led Worthington Kilbourne to the state championship as a senior. In his time at Robert Morris University, he achieved 2x NEC Conference Champion and started at goaltender in two NCAA Tournament games, getting the win against Canisius and recording seven saves against #1 Maryland.
RYAN COCHRAN
STRENGTH & CONDITIONING TRAINER
Passionate, experienced, and dedicated, Ryan leverages his firsthand athletic experience and professional expertise to help athletes reach their highest potential. As a former international rugby player who dedicated 20 years to the sport, Ryan brings a rich athletic history and deep understanding of an athlete's needs to his training approach. For 13 years, he has honed his craft in personal training and strength and conditioning, with a primary focus on preparing athletes to perform at their best. His extensive professional journey includes working with renowned sports organizations, such as Tiger Rugby and the Stellenbosch Academy of Sports, where he trained numerous Olympic athletes across various disciplines. Ryan has also had the privilege of working with the South African 7s rugby team, equipping them with the physical prowess needed to compete on the world stage.
MARCUS DIETZ
ASSISTANT COACH
Marcus brings an extensive background of playing and coaching experience as an Assistant Coach at iQ Lacrosse. After playing at St. Francis Desales High School where he achieved 2012 State Champion, Marcus went on to play at CCBC Essex in Maryland. As a team captain, he achieved NJCAA All-American, MVP of NJCAA, Offensive Player of the Year at Essex, and led the nation in points. He then went on to play at Ohio Wesleyan University where he achieved 2x NCAA All-American, MVP of NCAC, Offensive Player of the Year at OWU, and Newcomer of the Year at OWU. After graduating, he played 5 years professionally for The Ohio Machine (MLL) where he won the 2017 MLL Championship. He has coached club lacrosse for the past 11 years and has won 7 tournament championships in his time coaching.
CONNOR BUZZELLI
ASSISTANT COACH
Connor brings over 17 years of playing experience and 8 years of coaching experience as an Assistant Coach at iQ Lacrosse. Connor played at Peters Township High School in Pittsburgh, PA and went on to play as a Division 2 defender at Wheeling Jesuit University (2014-2019) where he achieved GMAC Second Team All-Conference, recorded over 120 ground balls, and 75 caused turnovers. He has served as a leader on and off the field with over 350 hours of community service, leading the spiritual retreat KAIROS, and as a staff member for WU’s HESS mentorship program. After graduating, he continued to coach club lacrosse and is now entering his 4th season as the Thomas Worthington Junior Varsity head coach.