LOS ANGELES - August 20, 2024 - The Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) powered by Ticketmaster today announced that Coach Joe Alberici from the United States Military Academy at West Point and Coach Joe Amplo from the United States Naval Academy lacrosse programs will coach the Green Beret Foundation and Navy SEAL Foundation lacrosse teams respectively in the inaugural Stars and Stripes Classic on September 2 at Gillette Stadium ahead of the PLL Cash App Quarterfinals.

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
• Rob Camposa: Lacrosse Operations at the United States Naval Academy

"It's no coincidence that Coach Alberici and Coach Amplo were US National Team coaches -- now they're leading the way for Army and Navy lacrosse," said Paul Rabil, co-founder and president of the PLL. "Their leadership, integrity and coaching styles foster a team culture that has represented the United States in championship form. It was an honor to compete for them, and I look forward to watching them work with our country's finest again at Gillette.”

"Coaching a team of Green Beret veterans is a tremendous honor. My experience at the United States Military Academy at West Point has given me a deep appreciation for the dedication and resilience of our military,” said Joe Albreci, men’s lacrosse head coach at the United States Military Academy at West Point. “Bringing that experience to coaching Green Berets veterans on the lacrosse field is incredibly rewarding. These men exemplify the highest standards of leadership, teamwork, and resilience. I am thrilled to be part of an event that celebrates their dedication and brings attention to the invaluable work of the Green Beret Foundation."

"We are incredibly proud to have such distinguished coaches leading the teams for the Stars and Stripes Classic," said Mike Rabil, co-founder and CEO of the PLL. "Each of these coaches embodies the values of leadership, dedication, and excellence that are core to our mission at the PLL. Their involvement in this event not only elevates the level of competition but also highlights the deep connection between lacrosse and our nation's military academies."

“Having a chance to coach the Navy SEAL Foundation lacrosse team against the team of Green Beret veterans is very humbling,” said Joe Amplo, US Naval Academy men’s lacrosse head coach. “Since being at the Naval Academy, I have been blessed to be around so many great leaders, many of which serve in our Naval Special Warfare community. To help these men compete against other great warriors in a lacrosse game is a privilege I will cherish.” 

"It's no coincidence that Coach Alberici and Coach Amplo were US National Team coaches -- now they're leading the way for Army and Navy lacrosse", said Paul Rabil, co-founder and President of the PLL. "Their leadership, integrity and coaching styles foster a team culture that has represented the United States in championship form. It was an honor to compete for them, and I look forward to watching them work with our country's finest again at Gillette."

The Stars and Stripes Classic will be held at Gillette Stadium on Monday, September 2 at 1 pm ET ahead of the PLL Cash App Playoffs Quarterfinals and streaming on ESPN+. Tickets are on sale now at www.premierlacrosseleague.com/quarterfinals. 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 Sports Partners, 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 (@pll).

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 20,000 Special Forces families and invested 86%, or 86 cents of every dollar, into its programs and services, totaling over $21 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. Please visit the Green Beret Foundation's website for more information: https://greenberetfoundation.org.

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.