John Wait's Experience
John’s lacrosse career began at Merrimack College, where he played long stick midfield and defense.
Following his graduation, John transitioned to coaching and began his career with the Duxbury, Massachusetts Youth Lacrosse Program. He then transitioned to coaching Duxbury High School Varsity Lacrosse Team, serving as defensive coordinator in 1994 and head coach from 1995 to 1998. During his tenure, his teams qualified for the MIAA Playoffs in 1995, 1996, and 1998, with the 1998 team advancing to the MIAA Quarterfinals.
In 1999, John returned to youth lacrosse and played a key role in establishing the King Philip Youth Lacrosse Program in Wrentham, Massachusetts. From 1999 through 2013, he held multiple board positions and coached at every level, from Learn-to-Play programs through U-15 Select teams. His Select teams achieved notable success, reaching the Massachusetts Youth Select Championship for four consecutive years.
From 2015 to 2026, John was actively involved with the Cumberland Youth Lacrosse program, again serving in various leadership and coaching roles, from Lil’ Laxers through 8th grade, and coached two teams to Rhode Island Youth State Championships.
In addition to his contributions to town programs, John has been involved in club lacrosse. Most recently, he coached with the Piatelli Lacrosse Club from 2009 to 2025. He served as coach for the 2018 AA Team and, later, the 2030 AA Team. His teams consistently competed at a high level, reaching numerous tournament championships.
In 2025, John joined the Rhode Island Bulldogs as a coach for the 2030 Black Team.
Over more than three decades of coaching, John has had the pleasure of coaching multiple All-Conference players and High School All-Americans. Many of his former players have gone on to excel at the high school level and continue their careers in collegiate lacrosse across NCAA Divisions I, II, and III. He takes great pride in getting the opportunity to watch his players compete in the NCAA Men’s Lacrosse Championships over Memorial Day Weekend.
Outside of his work with lacrosse, John works as an Operations & Sr Account Manager at ExhibitSense in Northborough, Massachusetts. He lives in Cumberland, Rhode Island, and enjoys spending time with his wife, Lisa, and three children: daughter, Casey, and sons Daniel and Benjamin.