Meet Coach Whelchel
We are pleased to announce that after serving as the interim off-season coach and completing the formal interview process, Elijah Whelchel will officially become the Varsity Head Coach of the Northfield Boys’ Lacrosse program.
Coach Whelchel has been part of our staff for the past two seasons as JV Head Coach and Varsity Assistant, contributing to a 4A State Championship Game appearance and, most recently, a 5A league championship and playoff berth.
With extensive coaching experience across multiple states, including time as a Varsity Head Coach on the East Coast and his current role with Team 91 Colorado, Coach Whelchel has a proven record of developing athletes who go on to compete at the collegiate level. Guided by his “Get Better” philosophy, he is committed to continuing the growth of our program and building on the success Northfield Lacrosse has already achieved.