PHILADELPHIA – August 21, 2025 – The Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) powered by Ticketmaster today announced that Coach Joe Alberici of the United States Military Academy at West Point and Coach Joe Amplo of the United States Naval Academy will return to the sidelines for the Second Annual Stars and Stripes Classic.
Coach Alberici will lead the Green Beret Foundation team, while Coach Amplo will coach the Navy SEAL Foundation team. The game will take place on September 1 at Subaru Park at 6:00pm ET, immediately following the PLL Semifinals in Philadelphia, and will air on ESPNU and ESPN+.
Green Beret Foundation Coaching Staff:
- Joe Alberici: Head Coach, Men’s Lacrosse at the United States Military Academy at West Point
- Bobby Benson: Men’s Lacrosse Head Coach at Providence College
Navy SEAL Foundation Coaching Staff:
- Joe Amplo: Head Coach, Men’s Lacrosse at the United States Naval Academy
- Ken Broschart: Assistant Coach, Men’s Lacrosse at the United States Naval Academy
- Rob Camposa: Lacrosse Operations at the United States Naval Academy
“This game represents so much more than competition. It’s a celebration of service, sacrifice, and the values our league stands for,” said Mike Rabil, co-founder and CEO of the PLL. “Having leaders like Coach Alberici and Coach Amplo, who represent the very best of service, sport, and mentorship, return to lead these teams underscores the deep bond between lacrosse and the military. We’re honored to partner with the Green Beret Foundation and Navy SEAL Foundation to celebrate these heroes, and our sport in Philadelphia.”
“It is an incredible honor to work with the Green Beret Foundation team, they represent the best of the best. The PLL provides an awesome experience and opportunity for these soldiers to showcase skills in a different arena,” said Joe Alberici, men’s lacrosse head coach at the United States Military Academy at West Point. “I’m proud to play a small part in helping to create an experience for these heroes that they are so deserving of.”
“I am incredibly honored to once again coach the Navy SEAL Foundation Team. Having the opportunity to represent such an important cause and the warriors who inspire us all is a privilege I don’t take lightly,” said Joe Amplo, US Naval Academy men’s lacrosse head coach. “Returning for a second year brings an even greater level of excitement. I know what this experience means to these men and I’m eager to get back together with them. Watching these great Americans compete as a team on Labor Day will be a highlight anyone who watches will cherish.”
The Stars and Stripes Classic will be held at Subaru Park on Monday, September 1 at 6:00pm ET following the PLL Semifinals, airing on ESPNU and streaming on ESPN+. Tickets are on sale now at https://premierlacrosseleague.com/semifinals. Each ticket grants admittance to all three games.
About the Premier Lacrosse League
The Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) powered by Ticketmaster is a men’s professional lacrosse league in North America, composed of eight teams rostered by the best players in the world. Co-founded by lacrosse superstar, philanthropist, and investor Paul Rabil and his brother, serial entrepreneur and investor, Mike Rabil, the PLL is backed by an investment group composed of Joe Tsai Sports, The Chernin Group, Arctos, Brett Jefferson Holdings, The Raine Group, Creative Artists Agency (CAA), The Kraft Group, Bolt Capital and other top investors in sports and media. The PLL is distributed through an exclusive media rights agreement with ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPN+. The PLL was named 2023 Best Place to Work in Sports, and 2020 Sports Breakthrough by the Sports Business Journal, and recognized as a 2021 Best Employer in Sports by Front Office Sports. For more on the league, visit www.premierlacrosseleague.com and follow on social media: Instagram (@PLL), Twitter (@PremierLacrosse), Facebook (@PremierLacrosseLeague), YouTube (YouTube.com/PLL) and TikTok (@plll)
About the Navy SEAL Foundation:
The Navy SEAL Foundation (NSF) provides critical support for the warriors, veterans, and families of Naval Special Warfare (NSW) through a comprehensive set of over thirty programs under five Pillars of Support: Strength, Resilience, Health, Education, and Community.
NSF is a high-performing organization committed to excellence. Charity Navigator has awarded it a 4-star rating yearly since 2009 and a perfect score of “100” since 2014 for financial health, accountability, and transparency. The Foundation ranks above 99.9% of over 200,000 charities nationwide, with ninety-four cents of every dollar donated directly funding its programs or being retained for future mission use.
NSF is a 501(c)(3) national nonprofit charitable organization with TAX ID 31-1728910. It is not a part of the Department of Defense or its components and has no official affiliation with any federal entities. To learn more, visit www.navysealfoundation.org.
About the Green Beret Foundation
The Green Beret Foundation (GBF) provides emergency and ongoing support to all generations of U.S. Army Special Forces soldiers and their families. Since its inception in 2009, GBF has assisted over 26,000 Special Forces families and invested 85%, or 85 cents of every dollar, into its programs and services, totaling over $28 million that has directly supported the Regiment and its families. As a committed nonprofit organization, GBF has earned the prestigious 4-Star Rating from Charity Navigator, a testament to its dedication and efficacy in supporting Green Berets and their families. GBF is the sole special operations nonprofit accredited by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the purpose of preparing, filing, and appealing disability claims. For more information, please visit the Green Beret Foundation’s website at https://greenberetfoundation.org.
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Naval Special Warfare Command, the United States Navy, and the Department of Defense do not endorse any non-federal entity, product, or service involved at this event. Appearance of any DoD resources or personnel at this event does not imply endorsement of any non-federal entity involved.
