Coach Lance Dottin was born and raised in Cambridge Massachusetts and is a state champion alumnus of the Cambridge Rindge and Latin School. After a successful football career at the University of Michigan where he played for 4 Big Ten championship teams, he returned to Cambridge to give back to the community that had served him.

In this capacity, Lance has coached basketball at Cambridge Rindge and Latin School for over 30 years. 3 years as the Junior Varsity Head Coach and then as the Head Coach of the Varsity for 27 years.

During his tenure, he has accumulated 473 wins. His teams have won 20 league championships (15 Greater Boston League and 5 Dual County League), 6 MIAA North Sectional Championships, 3 MIAA Eastern Massachusetts Championships, and 3 MIAA Division 1 State Championships.

Under Coach Dottin’s guidance, his teams finished # 1 in the State 2001, 2016, & 2017 as well as having been ranked as one of the top teams in the country by USA Today.

Coach Dottin has been recognized by his peers and the media for his accomplishments with several Coach of the Year awards including the following:

•5x Massachusetts Basketball Coaches Association Coach of the Year 2000, 2003, 2015, 2016, & 2017

•2x Boston Globe All-Scholastic Coach of the Year 2001 & 2016

•2x USA Today American Family Insurance (Mass.) Coach of the Year 2015-16 & 2016-17

Coach Lance Dottin was also inducted into the Massachusetts Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame Class of 2022.

Coach Dottin brings his strong passion for the game and more importantly, positively impacting youth into each and every endeavor he pursues.

Jeff Nelson is currently an Advance Scout for the Phoenix Suns. Coach Nelson has been a scout in the NBA for 18 seasons previously working for the Los Angeles Lakers, Philadelphia 76ers, and Utah Jazz. Prior to his work in the NBA, Coach Nelson was the Varsity Basketball Coach at Reading High and Tewksbury High School. Coach Nelson also spent several seasons as an assistant coach at Harvard University, and Babson College.

Coach Nelson’s true passion is teaching proper shooting mechanics to boys and girls at all levels.

Coach Nelson has worked with current NBA players Georges Niang and Terance Mann. His son Tyler Nelson a Central Catholic graduate is currently a professional basketball player in Germany and is one of the top shooters overseas.

He is also Director of Basketball at Cedardale Health and Fitness in Haverhill where he works on developing players of all ages.

Kevin is a Reading, MA native and former Division 1 lacrosse player at UMass Amherst. With over 8 years of coaching experience, he brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the field.

During his time at UMass, Kevin established himself as a force to be reckoned with, becoming the highest-scoring midfielder in the university's history. His exceptional talent earned him a spot on the 1st Team All-Conference in 2022, along with the prestigious title of UMass Offensive MVP. Today, he proudly holds the 13th position in UMass's all-time points record.

Kevin's passion for lacrosse extends beyond his personal achievements; he finds immense joy in cultivating a love for the sport among the next generation of players. With a specialty in coaching K-8 lacrosse, Kevin blends fun and skill development, creating a positive and engaging environment for young athletes to thrive.

Under Kevin's guidance, budding lacrosse players not only master the fundamentals of the game but also develop essential life skills such as teamwork, sportsmanship, and resilience.