Howie Salus
Asst. Coach 2030 Herd | Goalie's Rule Academy Trainer
mOose Facts
Hometown: West Islip, NY
High School: East Meadow
College: New York Institute of Technology (NYIT)
Coaching Experience:
- Head Coach – 2030 Recon Chaos | Recon Head goalie trainer (2020-2024)
- Head Coach – West Islip Lacrosse (girls and boys, 2013-present)
- Crease 11 Lacrosse Goalie Academy (2019-present)
- Coach – 2030 Mooselax Herd (2024-present)
Bio
Playing Experience:
As a goalie, Howie played varsity lacrosse at East Meadow High School as a Freshman until his senior year where he was the recipient of the Most Improved Player award after being one of the top 3 goalies in Nassau County his senior year with an avg. save pct of 74.4%.
At Division II NYIT, Howie played in between the pipes under the tutelage of Hall of Fame Coach, Jack Kaley where he’s gotten some of his coaching philosophies from, which he uses still to this day.
Howie currently plays competitive lacrosse in the Grandmasters league for the LI Chaos Lacrosse Club as well as the Masters Israel National Team.
Why I Coach at Mooselax:
Lacrosse is a huge part of my life whether it’s watching, coaching or playing the greatest, fastest game on 2 feet! I’ve met many of my friends and my network through this amazing game and there is no greater gift than instilling the values I’ve learned throughout my career while giving back to the youth. I preach hard work while focusing on the details and having fun at the same time. Team sports create character and are a huge part of the development and confidence for these players and I’m a firm believer that will help shape a good baseline for their future! Mooselax shares these same values and I’m happy to be a part of such a well-balanced, established Lacrosse club.