Varsity Boys Lacrosse

Veteran coach Billy McKinney completed his ninth season at the helm of Germantown Academy boys lacrosse in 2025, continuing to develop high-level talent and lead the program through one of the most competitive lacrosse leagues in the country.

The 2025 season saw a young Patriots squad finish with a 6-14 overall record and a 2-8 mark in Inter-Ac League play. That 2024 team endured a rebuilding year, finishing without a win following the graduation of nine seniors - six of whom went on to play collegiate lacrosse - but laying the foundation for future success.

In 2023, the Patriots went 4-13 overall with a 1-8 league record. Walker Schwartz '23 earned All-League recognition and was also named a USA Lacrosse All-American for the second consecutive year.

The 2022 campaign saw the Patriots compile an 8-9 overall mark and a 2-8 Inter-Ac finish, with two players earning All-League honors. In 2021, GA posted an 8-8 record and went 4-6 in conference play, again producing two All-League selections.

The Patriots did not compete during the COVID-19-affected 2020 season.

In 2019, GA recorded a 5-11 overall record and went 0-5 in league action.

During the 2017 and 2018 seasons, GA posted a 6-9 overall record and a 1-4 mark in Inter-Ac competition. Two players from the 2018 squad earned First-Team All-Inter-Ac recognition, with another receiving honorable mention honors.

Before his tenure at Germantown Academy, McKinney served as defensive coordinator at his alma mater, William Penn Charter School, from 2007–08 and again from 2012–16. His coaching résumé also includes stints at the collegiate level, with stops at Lafayette College (2008–09), Haverford College (2009–10), and Saint Joseph’s University (2010–11).

A graduate of the University of Denver, McKinney earned a dual Bachelor of Science degree in business administration and economics. As a long-stick midfielder and team captain, he led the Pioneers to their first-ever NCAA Tournament appearance and top-10 national ranking. Following his collegiate career, McKinney played professionally for two seasons in Major League Lacrosse, helping the Philadelphia Barrage capture the MLL Championship in 2007.

Off the field, McKinney has had a lasting impact on the Philadelphia lacrosse community. He is the founder of Big 4 Lacrosse, a premier development program for elite players in the region. He also served as Director of Operations for LEAPS (Lacrosse Education Attitude Perseverance Success), a nonprofit organization that uses lacrosse to positively influence the lives of underserved youth in Philadelphia. In addition, McKinney played a key role in developing the lacrosse curriculum for the School District of Philadelphia’s physical education programs.

Updated: June 5, 2025

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