Crabs 2032
Practice Schedule:
November
9th - 9 - 1030 Boys Latin Upper
16th - 9 - 1030 Boys Latin Upper
December
7th - 930 - 11 BL Upper
14th - Playday at Archbishop Spalding HS
January
4th - 930 - 11 BL Upper
11th - 930 - 11 BL Upper
25th - 930 - 11 BL Upper
February
1st - 930 - 11 BL Upper
8th - 930 - 11 BL Upper
15th - 930 - 11 BL Upper
Tournament Schedule:
Oct 26th-
Jackolantern Lax Classic
Maplezone Sports Institute
Nov 2nd-Fall Brawl Annapolis
Dec 14th - Playday @ Spalding HS
Summer Events:
NLF Summer Kickoff May 30-31 Kirkwood Soccer Complex
Big Time Regions June 13-14 Hill School,PA
Crab Feast June 20-21 Cedar Lane Bel Air
NLF Championship July 10-11
Stonybrook University Long Island, NY
Coaches
John Harkins
2032 Head Coach
- John Harkins grew up in Oregon and began playing lacrosse in 5th grade. He went to Lake Oswego High School where he also played Football and Basketball. From there he went on to play at Aurora University where he was a part of the programs 2nd and 3rd year existence. After that he transferred to Salisbury University where he played for the 2015-16 seasons and won the DIII National Championship in 2016. In the spring of 2017 he was the varsity defensive coordinator for West Linn High School. He moved to Baltimore in 2018 and has been coaching for Crabs since. John lives in Millersville with his wife Laura and 2 children, son Jameson (3) and daughter Blake (2).
Coaching Experience
- 2012/13 – True Ill. Club.
- 2014 – Lake Oswego JV Defensive Coordinator.
- 2017 – West Linn Varsity Defensive Coordinator.
- 2018-present – Crabs ’23, ’24, ’26 Defensive Coordinator. ’28 Head Coach.
Playing Experience
- Lake Oswego High School – 2007-11, 4 year letter winner, Senior Captain, All conference Sophomore/Junior/Senior Year, All State Junior/Senior Year.
- Aurora University – 2012-13, Captain as Freshman, 2nd team All-Conference Freshman year, Unanimous All Conference Sophomore year.
- Salisbury University – 2015-16, DIII National Champion 2016.
Frank Hopkins
2032 Assistant Coach
Jim Bender
Offensive Coordinator. Crabs 2032 Elite Lacrosse
Jim Bender brings a wealth of experience and passion to his role as the new Offensive Coordinator for the Crabs 2032 Elite lacrosse team. With nearly two decades of head coaching experience in club lacrosse, Jim has established himself as a respected figure in the sport. His coaching journey includes 10 years with the Sidewinders, 6 years with API/Arden Diamondbacks, and the last 3 years with the Annapolis Hawks. Additionally, Jim served as head coach for the freshman/sophomore team at Archbishop Spalding High School for 4 years, where he honed his ability to develop young talent.
A lifelong lacrosse enthusiast, Jim began playing at age 5 and competed at Old Mill High School. Though he planned to play collegiately at Salisbury University, family responsibilities led him to pursue a different path. Jim’s competitive spirit shone through in his 8-year tenure in the Men’s Indoor Lacrosse League (MILL), where he played games twice weekly and participated in tournaments year-round. He remains so passionate about the game that he still considers returning to the field.
Jim’s personal connection to lacrosse extends to his family. His son, a Syracuse University graduate, played club lacrosse for the Orange, while his daughter is committed to play at High Point University next year. Jim’s love for the game is matched only by his appreciation for the relationships he has built through coaching and playing. His extensive experience, strategic insight, and dedication to player development make him an invaluable addition to the Crabs 2032 Elite coaching staff.