Jake Acevedo

Directing camp is Jake Acevedo, head men's lacrosse coach at Carroll University. The 2023 men's lacrosse season will mark Acevedo's second with the Pioneers.

Acevedo comes from Huntingdon College in Montgomery, Ala., where he grew from assistant coach, to associate head coach, to head coach in three years. In two and a half seasons (shortened due to COVID-19), Acevedo was a member of a staff that went 34-16, including 16-3 in 2018. Acevedo worked closely with defenders and goalies, coaching the 2018 USA South Tournament MVP goaltender. Acevedo’s defensive unit was 42^nd in the nation in scoring defense in 2019.

Acevedo has also worked as an Xcelerate Camp Clinician the past three years, hosting camps in multiple locations. Acevedo oversaw drills and daily activities for campers across all ages and skill level.

Acevedo’s playing career included starting Elmhurst University’s first-ever men’s lacrosse team from 2012-2015. Acevedo graduated with a degree in exercise science and fitness management from Concordia University-Chicago in May of 2017.