Metro Atlanta · Est. 2013 · Year Five

Metro Atlanta's premier development platform.

Founded in 2013 and relaunched in 2021, serving athletes from more than 50 youth and high school programs across the region.

11

Years Running

2K+

Athletes Developed

50+

Feeder Programs

3K+

Social Followers

Our Mission

Three pillars.

Develop Elite Players

A system-driven model that advances every athlete’s skill, IQ, and confidence.

Build a Team-First Culture

Positive, inclusive, and accountable — coaches coach, players play, parents cheer.

Strengthen Georgia Lacrosse

Growing the game across the region and supporting the school programs our players come from.

"We are not a transactional club. We are a developmental platform."

What Sets Us Apart

Eight differentiators.

Roster caps — 22 youth / 24 high school

System-driven player development model

Overnight summer camp (all expenses included)

SportsRecruits Pro (IMCLA) for college-bound athletes

Strength & Speed training every season

Director-level oversight across operations

Scholarship & financial aid awarded annually

National exposure via Team America & ALC

Our Leadership

Built by coaches.

Run by people who genuinely care.

Club President

Vince Walch

Leads program strategy, operations, parent communications, and overall direction. Spearheaded the 2021 relaunch.

Program Director

Chris Hasbrouck

Oversees day-to-day program management, guides every athlete and family through college recruiting, and organizes our training camp.

Director OF Operations & Performance

Bajro Buzaljko

Leads speed, agility, and performance training, and oversees coach development. Point person for parent and player issues.

DIRECTOR OF COLLEGE RECRUITING & SELECT PROGRAMMING

EVAN VOSS

Two-time All-American and NCAA National Champion at Lenoir-Rhyne. Guides college recruiting and leads DB Select, creating elite development opportunities and pathways for our top athletes.

Head of Content & Media

Jake Guarton

Captures video and photography of every player in the program, putting each athlete in front of college coaches and the community.

Director of Box Lacrosse

Adam Wiedemann

Active Georgia Swarm defenseman, 8th overall pick in the 2018 NLL Draft, bringing pro-level box coaching into the program.

Meet the 'Birds

Our Boys Travel Lacrosse Staff

Vince Walch

President and CEO

Chris Hasbrouck

Program Director and Director of Recruiting

Bajro Buzaljko

Director of Operations and Performance

Whitney Damrau

Director of Program Engagement

Brian Pilliod

Director of Player Development

Taylor Deaton

Marketing and Operations Consultant

Jake Guarton

Head of Content

Adam Wiedemann

Director of Box Lacrosse

Evan Voss

Director of Recruiting & Select Programming

Dirty Bird Staff Highlights

30+ Coaches dedicated to developing players from youth through high school
300+ Years of combined coaching experience across youth, high school, and college levels
50+ Years of NCAA college coaching experience at the Division I, II, III, NAIA, and MCLA levels
Multiple NCAA Alumni with playing experience in Division I, II, III, NAIA, and MCLA programs
National & State Championship Pedigree — staff with GHSA, NCAA, NAIA, and MCLA championship wins and deep playoff runs
Extensive Recruiting Experience — staff have helped guide and place athletes into college programs throughout their coaching careers

Award-Winning Staff — including GHSA Coach of the Year, conference Coaches of the Year, All-American coaches, and national recognition
Certified & Qualified — US Lacrosse, GHSA, CPR/First Aid, strength & conditioning, and sport-specific certifications
Program-Building Experience — history of transforming programs into consistent playoff contenders and champions
Specialized Training Expertise — goalie development, positional skill work, strength & conditioning, and speed & agility programs