Coach Chris played lacrosse at Hereford High where he was named 2X first team all county and 2X Baltimore County player of the year finalist. He continued his lacrosse career playing in college at Salisbury University for 4 years.  Chris played in two National Championships - winning one and runner up in another.  He had the game winning assist in the D3 National Championship in OT in 2003.  Chris served as team captain his junior and senior years. He was 2X All Conference, winner of the SU Charles Clark award and played in the D3 North/South All Star game.

Chris coached for ten combined years at various camps, HLC Limelight, and boys rec and club programs.