Our story
Built on the Seacoast.
Built like a family.
Houlagan Lacrosse started with one coach and a simple idea: every player who wants to get better deserves real attention. Fifteen years later, that idea is still what runs the program, just with a lot more people carrying it forward.
How we got here
A Seacoast program, from the start.
Houlagan Lacrosse has grown steadily since its founding, but the foundation has never changed: development first, family always.
What we believe
Family-operated. Seacoast rooted.
Houlagan Lacrosse is a family-operated club, and we mean that as more than a tagline. Every player who joins is treated as an extended member of that family, not a name on a roster. We built this program here on the Seacoast, and we have stayed here, with our facilities, our relationships, and our community all rooted in the towns we serve across New Hampshire, Maine, and Northern Massachusetts.
Development Over Politics
We build players, not just rosters. Every coaching decision starts with what helps an individual athlete grow.
Seacoast Roots
We are not a regional chain spread thin across four states. We are local, and we are staying local.
Personal Attention, Always
Small rosters and real coach-to-player ratios mean your son or daughter is known by name, not just by number.
A Program for Everyone
Boys and girls, all grades, all skill levels. Need-based financial aid ensures passion for the game is what matters most.
Leadership and coaching staff
The people behind the program.
Houlagans is led by coaches who have played and coached the game at every level, from local youth leagues to Division I lacrosse.
Sean Houlahan
Founder and Head Coach, Houlagan Lacrosse · MCLA Division I Coach, University of New Hampshire
Sean founded Houlagan Lacrosse in 2010, bringing a lifetime in the game to the Seacoast. He grew up playing in the competitive lacrosse culture of upstate New York and went on to play at Boston College. After college, he spent over 20 years coaching at the high school level in New York and New Hampshire, earning New Hampshire Coach of the Year honors five times and leading teams to state titles. He currently coaches MCLA Division I lacrosse at the University of New Hampshire, bringing that same standard back to every Houlagan practice.
Boston College alum ~ 5x NH Coach of the Year ~ NH State titles ~ UNH Head coach ~ Founded Houlagan, 2010
Chris Ketcham
Director, Player Experience — oversees the full day-to-day operation of Houlagan Lacrosse
Chris brings a rare combination of competitive playing experience and proven head coaching success to Houlagan's operations. He currently serves as Head Coach at Dover High School, previously coaching at Exeter High School, and played D3 lacrosse and soccer at Nichols University after JUCO lacrosse at Herkimer College. Before coaching, Chris played semi-professional soccer for the Rochester Rhinos. He oversees logistics, communication, and day-to-day operations across both the boys and girls programs, making sure every Houlagan family is informed, supported, and taken care of.
Head Coach, Dover HS ~ Nichols University ~ Semi-pro soccer, Rochester Rhinos
Program Directors
Brandon Howe
Boys Program Director and Recruiting Coordinator
Brandon played at Bedford High School before becoming a captain and starting attackman at the University of New Hampshire, where he now serves as Offensive Coordinator. He leads the boys program day to day and guides every Houlagan athlete through college recruiting.
Bedford HS alum ~ UNH captain ~ UNH Offensive Coordinator
Oscar Kozikowski
Girls Program Director
Oscar grew up on the Seacoast, played at Portsmouth High School, and started at Southern New Hampshire University. He currently coaches with Seacoast Lacrosse, assists at Portsmouth High School, and leads SAYLL's spring league play.
Portsmouth HS alum ~ SNHU player ~ SAYLL head
Houlagan's full coaching staff spans Division I, professional, and championship-level playing and coaching experience across both programs. Full coaching staff bios Located Here →.