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STAFF

Meet the Staff

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Dr. John Billen, Ed.D., M.A.

Owner/Director/Team Leader

Dr. John Billen is an elementary school principal and has been in education for over 22 years.  He has a master's and doctorate degree in school administration and educational leadership respectively.  He holds an elementary teaching certificate, special education certificate, principal & supervisor certificate as well as a school superintendent certificate. His experiences include teacher, assistant principal and principal.  His philosophy in educating students mirrors the mission statement. He believes in promoting self confidence to allow kids to reach their full potential.  He has coached High School Boy’s Lacrosse (5 years), Middle School Boy’s Basketball (3 years), Flag Football (Gr. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8), Boy’s Lacrosse Gr. 2 & 3 and Girl's Lacrosse Gr. 2. He has also served MYAA (Medford Youth Athletic Association) in several capacities including a Flag Football Division Commissioner (Gr. 6, 7, 8) and as a Medford Basketball Grade Level Commissioner (Gr. 4, 5, 6) , Rec Basketball Commissioner (2 years) and Basketball Commissioner.  His love of sports and helping kids improve their skills and confidence is evident through his coaching and volunteer roles in the Medford Sports Community.

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Ms. Maeci Moore

Ms. Maeci Moore is a Medford Lakes native and is a Shawnee Graduate.  She is currently a division 1 woman's lacrosse player at Eastern Carolina University.  Maeci was a four year varsity starter on the Shawnee's Girls Lacrosse Team. Her accomplishments include 1st team all conference, 1st team all group 3, 3rd team all state.  She has played for and coaches with the South Jersey Lacrosse Club.  Maeci also played soccer for two years at Shawnee  Most importantly, Maeci has a warm and personable demeanor with Nitro1 Sports campers!

Team Leader

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Ms. Beth Pulaski, M.A.

Team Leader

Ms. Beth Pulaski has a Master's Degree in Education.  She is a Level 2 Crossfit Trainer and a 200 hour registered Yoga Teacher.  She also serves as Co-Commissioner of the MYAA Track and Field Program.  Beth has been working with young athletes for over 20 years, coaching various sports, including track and field, basketball and weightlifting.  Beth espouses the same beliefs as in Nitro1 Sports Mission Statement.  She always emphasizes sportsmanship and teamwork and helps kids develop self-confidence through encouragement and positive interactions.  She understands the importance of physical fitness and works hard to instill a love of playing and being active in kids.  Outside of coaching, Beth enjoys running, lifting weights, and playing any sport with her three boys.  Beth also owns Beth Pulaski Photography and serves as Nitro1 Sports Photographer. 

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Mr. Frank Bonner

Team Leader

Mr. Frank Bonner is a retired Police Lieutenant, with 28 years of lacrosse coaching experience.  Frank started playing lacrosse for Cherry Hill West, continued at Widener University and has played for numerous semi-professional box lacrosse teams in the US and Canada.  Coach Bonner also played for the first Puerto Rican National Lacrosse Team.  He is currently the offensive coordinator for the Puerto Rico Under 20 National Team competing in the Lacrosse World Games in Ireland.  Frank has coached many youth programs, Cherry Hill, Marlton, Mt. Laurel, Medford and Gloucester Township, and multiple inner city teams in Philadelphia as well as co-founding the South Jersey Boys Lacrosse League.   He has also coached for the South Jersey Shamrocks and currently coaches the 2027 Jersey Express Team, which recently qualified for the World Series of Youth Lacrosse.  Coach Bonner prides himself in having developing hundreds of players in South Jersey with a positive attitude and sense of humor.  "I get the most satisfaction when a young player learns a new skill and smiles while doing so." Frank is also the proud father of Gabriel and Mia and is the newest member to the Nitro1 Sports Team!

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