--- title: Joe Fletcher of Platform Lacrosse description: Train with Coach Joe Fletcher, a former NCAA Champion and professional lacrosse player. 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[Train With Joe](https://platformlacrosse.sprocketsports.com/dashboard) ### Meet Coach Fletcher Joe Fletcher is a former professional lacrosse player and alumnus of Loyola University Maryland, where he competed at the highest level of Division I lacrosse. Joe has represented Team USA and competed professionally in the Premier Lacrosse League with the Chrome Lacrosse Club, bringing international and pro-level experience to his coaching. He specializes in defensive fundamentals, transition play, and teaching players how to read the game with confidence. 1 x NCAA Champion 3 x All-American 1 x Tewaaraton Finalist 1 x Team USA Gold Medal   ### Playing & Coaching Experience ##### Platform Lacrosse 2025 - Present Defensive Coach ##### Premier Lacrosse League 2019 Player for Chrome Lacrosse Club ##### Major League Lacrosse 2014 - 2018 Player for the New York Lizards ##### Loyola University of Maryland 2010 - 2014 3x All-American [Train With Joe](https://platformlacrosse.sprocketsports.com/dashboard)   ### Areas of Expertise #### Defensive Positioning ##### Men's & Women's #### Defensive Footwork ##### Men's & Women's #### Defensive Conditioning ##### Men's & Women's ![Primary Logo Color](https://www.platformlacrosse.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logos%20and%20Pillar%20Images/Primary%20Logo%20Color.png?width=300&height=111&name=Primary%20Logo%20Color.png)   [Disclaimer](https://www.platformlacrosse.com/disclaimer?hsLang=en) [Terms and Conditions](https://www.platformlacrosse.com/terms-and-conditions?hsLang=en) [Privacy Policy](https://www.platformlacrosse.com/privacy-policy?hsLang=en) [Cookies Policy](https://www.platformlacrosse.com/cookies-policy?hsLang=en) [About](https://www.platformlacrosse.com/about?hsLang=en) [Trainings](https://www.platformlacrosse.com/trainings?hsLang=en) [Platform Prep](https://www.platformlacrosse.com/platform-prep?hsLang=en) [Shop](https://syrswag.com/platform/)   - [Designed by The Lacrosse Marketing Co.](https://www.lacrossemarketing.co/) © 2026 Platform Lacrosse Academy. 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