Jack Velte
Director & Lead Offensive Coach
Director of East Side Tide and Program Head Offensive Coach
The Staff
Meet the coaches
College players and proven high-school coaches who know the East Metro game — and who coach every athlete by position, level, and goals.
East Side Tide’s coaching staff brings together current college lacrosse players and experienced high-school coaches across East Metro, Twin Cities. They lead small-group goalie and offensive training plus private 1-on-1 sessions, coaching each player by position, level, and individual goals.
Coaching Staff
Who you’ll train with
Tap any coach to read their full background, credentials, and the programs they lead.
Joey Velte
Assistant Program Director & U14 Offensive Coordinator
East Side Tide’s assistant program director and a former Woodbury High School midfielder coordinating the U14 offense.
Evan Hermann
Lead Goalie Coach
Maryville University goalkeeper and Woodbury High School alum coaching East Side Tide goalies.
Oliver Stalsberg
Offensive Skills Coach
Maryville University player and East Ridge High School alum coaching offensive skills.
Hank Roelofs
Defensive Coordinator
Maryville University defenseman and Mahtomedi High School alum coordinating East Side Tide’s defense.
MJ Pietruzewski
Assistant Defensive Coordinator
Incoming Minnesota State University, Mankato defenseman and Woodbury High School alum helping coordinate East Side Tide’s defense.
Train with a coach who knows your game
Register for the summer season, or book a private 1-on-1 to pick your coach, your focus, and your time.
Call or text 651-422-5700