Varsity Boys Lacrosse

Billy McKinney enters his ninth season as the leader of the Patriots in 2025.

Following the graduation of nine seniors, six of whom are playing in college, including two-time All-American Walker Schwartz '23 (Cornell), the Patriots finished the 2024 campaign without a win.

In 2023, GA compiled an overall record of 4-13 and a 1-8 Inter-Ac League Record. Walker Schwartz '23 was named to the All-League Team following the season, as well as being named a USA Lacrosse All-American.

GA ended the 2022 season with a 8-9 overall record while going 2-8 in the Inter-Ac League. Two members of the team were named to the All-League team.

In 2021 GA played to a 8-8 overall record while going 4-6 in the Inter-Ac. The Patriots had two players named to the All-League team.

The Patriots did not compete in the spring of 2020. In 2019, GA went 5-11 and 0-5 in league play.

In 2017-18, GA finished the year with an overall record of 6-9 while going 1-4 in Inter-Ac League play. Two members of the 2018 team were named First-Team All-Inter-Ac and one more earned Honorable Mention.

Before joining GA, McKinney coached at his alma mater, William Penn Charter School, where he served as a defensive coordinator for the Quakers from 2007-2008 and 2012-2016. McKinney spent the 2008-12 seasons on the lacrosse coaching staffs of Lafayette College (2008-2009), Haverford College (2009-2010) and Saint Joseph’s University (2010-11).

McKinney graduated from the University of Denver, earning a dual Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and Economics. He was a long stick midfielder and captain of the Pioneers and he led the program to its first top 10 national ranking and its first berth to the NCAA Tournament.

After college, McKinney went on to play in Major League Lacrosse for two seasons where he helped the Philadelphia Barrage win a MLL title in 2007.

Following his playing days, McKinney founded Big 4 Lacrosse with the intention of giving top lacrosse players in the Philadelphia Area an opportunity to fine-tune their skills and showcase their talent. He served as the Director of Operations for LEAPS (Lacrosse Education Attitude Perseverance Success), a non-profit, which is dedicated to enriching the lives of underserved youth in Philadelphia through lacrosse. He was also instrumental in developing the lacrosse curriculum for the Physical Education Department of the Philadelphia School District

(Updated: 2/21/25)

I love GA because...

Of the wonderful students I get to teach and coach every day!