Camp Director

Jacob DeCola

Jake DeCola brings a proven legacy of program building, championship leadership, and player-centered development to Xcelerate. After arriving at Albion College in 2009 to found the men’s varsity lacrosse program, Coach DeCola spent 17 seasons building the Britons into a regional powerhouse—capturing five MIAA regular-season titles, six MIAA Tournament championships, and six NCAA Division III Tournament appearances. A former four-year starting goalie and team captain at UMass Dartmouth, he has mentored over 50 All-MIAA selections, multiple USILA All-Americans, and conference MVPs while earning national recognition for team sportsmanship. In 2026, he joined the coaching staff at the University of Michigan. At camp, Coach DeCola brings high-level technical instruction, deep knowledge of fundamentals, and an energetic coaching style focused on building confident, skilled, and passionate players.