
Meet the Team


Gil Swenson
President & Founder
Coaching History
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2012: Head Coach - NJ U-15 All Star Team
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2012: Founded Iron Lacrosse
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2012-2016: Assistant HS Coach
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2017: Assistant Coach - Saint Joseph's University
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2018: Assistant Coach - Montgomery High School
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2019-2021: Head Coach - Montgomery High School
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2020: Founded Q4 Lacrosse
Honors & Awards
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2x Skyland-Raritan Conference Champions
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NJSIAA Group IV South Sectional Champions
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NJSIAA Group IV State Champions
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Trenton Times Team of the Year
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NJ.com Coach of the Year
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Nike ASG Coach - New Jersey
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UA Command Team Coach - New Jersey

Jill Plushanski
Director of Girls Lacrosse
Playing Career
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Varsity Lacrosse Player at TCNJ
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3x New Jersey Athletic Conference Champions
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4x NCAA Tournament Appearances (Final Four in 2011)
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2013 NJAC Attack Player of the Year
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2013 Division 3 All-American
Coaching Career
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Head Girls Lacrosse Coach at Hunterdon Central High School (2014-2025)
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Led Hunterdon Central to 3x Sectional Final Appearances
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4x Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex County Champions (2015, 2016, 2017, 2019)
"We are thrilled to have Coach Jill join Q4 Lacrosse! Her experience as both a player and a coach will be a huge addition to our program and we are excited to grow our girls lacrosse training opportunities with her." - Gil Swenson (Q4 Lacrosse Founder)

Joe Donnelly
Director of Player Development
Playing Career
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Varsity Lacrosse Player at Ursinus College
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3x Hunterdon County Player of the Year
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2x All-Conference Selection
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2016 All-State Selection
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2016 NJ Assist Leader
Coaching Career
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Head Boys Lacrosse Coach - The Hun School
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Former Offensive Coordinator - Kean University
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Former Assistant Coach - The Hun School
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Former Director of Player Development - Team 91 NJ
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Former Head Coach - Team 91 NJ
"Joe has been a phenomenal addition to our coaching staff since our inception in 2020 and I am beyond excited to name him our Director of Player Development. In this new position, he will take on a larger role within all of our training programs including private lessons, skills clinics, camps, and team training." - Gil Swenson (Q4 Lacrosse Founder)

Shane Freda
Director of Operations
Our Coaches
We are proud to partner with the very best coaches possible for all of our clinics, camps, training, and events. Our coaching staff includes lacrosse hall of famers, accomplished high school coaches, current and former college coaches and players. Most importantly, all of our coaches are great teachers of the game and are dedicated to the improvement of our Q4 Athletes. Coaches will be announced for each training session so you will know who will be coaching your players.
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