Boys Coaches

Ira Blumenthal, known as Coach B, brings a lifetime of lacrosse experience and passion to the HOYA Youth Lacrosse program. Raised on Long Island, NY — a true lacrosse hotbed — Coach B has been dedicated to the game for over 65 years as a player, coach, and national ambassador. His remarkable resume includes being part of a Division I national championship team at the University of Maryland, co-founding the Major Indoor Lacrosse League, coaching at Towson University and Kennesaw State, earning national “Coach of the Year” honors, and helping launch Harrison High School Lacrosse in 1998. In 2023, he joined HOYA Youth Lacrosse to coach his grandson, Benny, and continue inspiring young players. Off the field, Ira is a successful businessman, longtime Coca-Cola consultant, best-selling author, columnist, and international speaker. He and his wife Kim have been married for 43 years and cherish their five children and fourteen grandchildren.

Kelli, a proud Cobb County native, graduated from Kennesaw Mountain High School, where she first discovered girls lacrosse and played for several seasons, sparking her love for the game. Now a mom of two, she signed her son up for Hoya Youth Lacrosse — and that’s when the real fun began! Spending time at the field with him and connecting with the Hoya community reminded her how special the sport truly is. Her passion for the game and the players inspired her to join the coaching staff, and she is now in her third season coaching the boys U9 team. Coach Kelli loves creating lasting memories both on and off the field with her son and his teammates. She believes in making every practice and game a positive experience, helping young athletes learn, grow, and fall in love with lacrosse just like she did.

Tyler has been coaching with the Hoyas for two years and is excited to continue giving back to the program that helped shape his love for the game.

He began playing U13 lacrosse and went on to play four years at Kennesaw Mountain High School, graduating in 2020. After high school, Tyler played a season at Kennesaw State University while earning his Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, which he completed in 2023. He is currently continuing his studies at KSU, working toward his Master’s in Computer Science.

Tyler enjoys helping young players develop their skills, confidence, and passion for lacrosse, just as his coaches did for him. He believes in creating a positive, supportive environment where players can learn, grow, and build lasting friendships on and off the field.

He looks forward to another great season with the Hoyas!