high school coaches
Varsity Head Coach
Sam Rose
Sam Rose enters his second season as Head Coach of the Woodstock Wolverines Varsity Boys Lacrosse program after a successful first year leading the team. In his debut season as head coach, Rose guided the Wolverines to a Sweet 16 appearance in the Georgia High School Association state playoffs, helping continue the growth and competitiveness of the program.
A graduate of Pope High School, Coach Rose played goalie during his high school lacrosse career and has remained deeply connected to the sport ever since. With more than 16 years of coaching experience, he has built a reputation for developing student-athletes both on and off the field.
In addition to coaching, Rose is an educator at Woodstock High School, where he is committed to mentoring students in the classroom and through athletics. His coaching philosophy is built on the cornerstones of integrity, hard work, and striving for excellence in all endeavors. Coach Rose emphasizes accountability, teamwork, and character development while fostering a competitive and disciplined culture within the Wolverines program.
Varsity Assistant Coach
Zach Rose
Zach Rose brings a strong defensive mindset, extensive goalie experience, and a lifelong passion for the game to the Woodstock Wolverines coaching staff.
A graduate of Pope High School, Coach Rose played goalie alongside his brother, Head Coach Sam Rose, continuing a strong family tradition in the sport. He also played collegiate lacrosse at the University of Tennessee, where he further developed his understanding of defensive play and game strategy.
Coach Rose has extensive experience coaching and mentoring goalies, bringing a detailed and position-specific approach to player development. His background as a defensive-minded player gives him strong insight into building effective defensive units.
He is committed to helping Woodstock compete at a high level while developing disciplined, confident, and accountable student-athletes.
Varsity Assistant Coach
Zack Powers
Zack Powers is an Assistant Coach for the Woodstock Wolverines Varsity Boys Lacrosse program, where he focuses on offensive development, skill building, and improving game IQ.
He brings over five years of coaching experience, including time with 3D Georgia, where he worked with competitive travel players to develop advanced offensive skills and concepts. His coaching style emphasizes fundamentals, spacing, decision-making, and confidence with the ball.
A former attackman at both the high school and collegiate levels, Coach Powers was a high-scoring player and holds the Pope High School scoring record. His playing background gives him a strong understanding of offensive execution and attacking strategy.
Coach Powers is passionate about helping players grow their offensive creativity and compete at a high level, while contributing to the continued success of the Wolverines program.
Varsity Assistant Coach
Tanner Bruton
Tanner Bruton is an Assistant Coach for the Woodstock Wolverines Varsity Boys Lacrosse program, bringing extensive experience as both a player and coach within Georgia lacrosse.
A former player at Pope High School, Coach Bruton competed during the early growth of lacrosse in the state and later continued his playing career at Kennesaw State University at the club level. He has been closely involved in the development of the sport throughout Georgia.
Bruton has over 12 years of coaching experience at Pope High School, along with additional work developing players in local recreational leagues. He is known for teaching fundamentals, improving game awareness, and helping players reach their potential.
He is committed to building disciplined, skilled, and competitive athletes as part of the Woodstock coaching staff.