Brian Lemon
Fishhawk Coyotes • Tampa Elite • Jesuit High School of Tampa • West Florida Lacrosse
Former professional player and World Champion who founded grassroots and elite Florida programs developing hundreds of youth players.
Biography
Brian Lemon is inducted as a truly great coach who has contributed noteworthy service to the game of lacrosse over the years in Florida. Lemon grew up playing box lacrosse in Owen Sound, Ontario, one of the 'hotbeds' of Canadian box lacrosse. As a youth player, Lemon was a team member of many provincial championships and was a top goal scorer on many of these teams. Continuing his craft playing Junior A in St. Catharines, Ontario, he once again led his team in goals scored and was awarded Rookie of the Year Award and All-Star status (2x) during his Junior league tenure.
Career Highlights
- 8-year professional career in the Major Indoor Lacrosse League (now NLL)
- World Championship with the Detroit Turbos (1991)
- Played for Baltimore Thunder, Detroit Turbos, and Rochester Knighthawks
- Founder and Director of Player Development, Fishhawk Coyotes Lacrosse
- Founder, Tampa Elite summer travel program
- Head Varsity Coach, Jesuit High School of Tampa
Awards & Accomplishments
- Junior A Rookie of the Year (Ontario)
- Junior A All-Star (2x)
- Multiple Canadian Provincial Championships
- Two Presidents Cup Championships
- MILL World Championship (1991)
Contribution to Florida Lacrosse
Brought elite Canadian box lacrosse pedigree to Florida and built grassroots and travel programs that have produced hundreds of youth and collegiate players.