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Jamie Batley brings nearly a decade of coaching
experience and a proven track record of head coaching
success to the Shamrox and is considered one of the
top indoor coaches in the game. As head coach of the
NLL’s Colorado Mammoth from 2003 through 2005, he led
the team to two division titles. In his role with
the Shamrox, Batley will be responsible for all
aspects of coaching during games and practices,
including decisions on player evaluation, game-day
lineups and physical training. He also strategizes the
team building process through drafts, as well as
through free agency.
Batley previously served as head coach and general
manager of the Peterborough Lakers of the Canadian
Major Lacrosse League, a position he had served during
the summer months since 2003. In those roles, he made
all player and coaching decisions as well as
developing and implementing the team’s scouting
system. His efforts and leadership propelled the team
to three Ontario Championships and two Canadian Mann
Cup Championship. The coach brings vast lacrosse
knowledge to the Shamrox gained through many years of
coaching, scouting and developing physical fitness
regimes.
Batley’s resume includes additional NLL experience
with the Buffalo Bandits, Syracuse Smash and the
Pittsburgh Crossefire. He also coached the U.S. Box
Lacrosse Team in 2003, leading the team to a bronze
medal at the World Championships. As a player, Batley
was an All-American midfielder for the University of
Maryland in 1993 and a member of Team Canada from
1989-1994. |
