“Coach Scott” | MPT, CSCS, CSAC
Highly-Accomplished High School & Club Girls Lacrosse Coach | Strength Coach & Speed Specialist | Player Development Expert | Multidisciplinary Coach
Founded Disruptive Lacrosse in June, 2021 – Dedicated to serving the girls lacrosse community (athletes, coaches, and parents)
PROVEN LEADERSHIP | PROVEN EXPERIENCE
Professional Summary
Scott Iardella is an accomplished high school girls lacrosse coach, leader, and player development specialist known for blending lacrosse skill training with elite-level strength & conditioning, speed development, and biomechanics. With a background as a sports/orthopedic physical therapist and long-time sports performance coach with numerous credentials, Scott takes a comprehensive, athlete-first approach to development – helping players become faster, more skilled, more confident, and more resilient.
He has been entrenched in the South Florida girls lacrosse community for nearly 10 years and coaching human performance for over 30 years.
He specializes in offensive player development, particularly dodging, footwork, and decision-making, and is the creator of multiple training systems designed to elevate individual performance and game IQ.
Girls Coaching Experience & Track Record of Success
- Successful & Experienced High School Girls Lacrosse Coach With Proven Leadership
- Highly Accomplished Lacrosse Sports Performance Expert
- Strength, Speed, & Sports Performance Coach for Athletes
- Nearly a Decade of Girls Lacrosse Coaching Experience (*experienced at all levels: including youth, middle school, high school, and club lacrosse)
High School Head Coach.
.750% Winning percentage as Head Coach, High School Girls Varsity Lacrosse at Majory Stoneman Douglas (MSD).
In ‘24, he lead the MSD team to the FHSAA State Semifinals for the FIRST and ONLY time in school history and produced a “top 20” program in the state of Florida. Leading his team to victories in District and Regional Championships – advancing to State Finals.
He has produced multiple All-Americans,1st-team All-Region, 1st-team All-District athletes during his tenure as a Head Coach.
He has been named “Coach of the Year” by:
- The Miami Herald
- Sun-Sentinel
- USA Lacrosse
He has also served as the Varsity Assistant Girls Lacrosse Coach for American Heritage High School and St. Thomas Aquinas.
Club Accomplishments:
.657% Winning percentage as Head Coach for the Florida Select program, the premier girls lacrosse program in Florida – helping develop several college commits.
Coaching Values & Philosophy
Scott believes great players and teams are built through intentional practices, attention to detail, and a commitment to daily improvement.
His personalized coaching integrates:
- Skill development (dodging, shooting, stick work)
- Speed, agility, and change of direction mechanics
- Strength and power training
- Lacrosse IQ and decision-making
- Confidence, mindset, and leadership
His mission is to make a difference and help lacrosse athletes get 1% better every day while developing the habits, traits, and skills that translate both on and off the field. He is dedicated to self improvement and growth so that he can serve his athletes to the highest potential.
5 Core Coaching Values That Guide His Approach:
- TEAM (Driving Team Culture & Unity)
- EFFORT (Giving Your Best Effort Everyday)
- EXCELLENCE (Striving for Excellence On and Off the Field)
- DEVELOPMENT (Relentlessly Focusing on Player & Team Development)
- JOY (Creating The Environment To Fuel Fun, Excitement, And Passion for Lacrosse)
Areas of Expertise
- Offensive Skill Development (Dodging Specialist)
- Speed & Agility Training for Lacrosse
- Strength & Conditioning for Female Athletes
- Footwork & Change of Direction Mechanics
- Injury Prevention & Movement Efficiency
- Lacrosse IQ & Game Situations
- Year-Round Athlete Development Planning
Programs & Offerings
- Private & Small Group Training (Girls Lacrosse Athletes)
- LAX Speed Clinics (Acceleration, Deceleration, Footwork)
- Dodging Development Systems & Curriculum
- Seasonal Training Plans (In-Season & Off-Season)
- Individual Lacrosse Player Assessments Plans (L.P.A.P.)
Creator & Author
Scott is the founder of Disruptive Lacrosse, where he publishes articles, training guides, and player development resources. His work includes:
- The Dodging Blueprint: 5 Moves Every Player Needs to Master
- The Shooting Space Podcast (In development)
- Lax Speed Training Clinics
- Lax Lessons: Life Lessons from Girls Lacrosse (Coming soon)
Additional Background & Credentials
- Former Sports & Orthopedic Physical Therapist (Masters Degree in Physical Therapy from University of Maryland)
- (C.S.C.S.) Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist by NSCA – the “gold standard” for strength and conditioning professionals in the NFL, NBA, NHL, and Collegiate Athletics
- Certified Speed and Agility Coach (*Parisi Certified, NSPA certified, Altis Trained)
- Human Movement & Biomechanics Expert
- USA Lacrosse Platinum Certified Lacrosse Coach
- Winning High School & Club Coach
- And several more renowned credentials…
Overarching Mission
To help develop female lacrosse athletes to their potential: skilled, fast, strong, confident, and prepared to be highly successful in sports and in life.
Sports as the vehicle to become people.
Contact:
Training Inquiries: DisruptiveLacrosse.com/interest
Instagram: @DisruptiveLacrosse
Email: scott@disruptivelacrosse.com