Our Mission
At Live 4 Lax Recruiting, our mission is to empower student-athletes to excel both academically and athletically, providing a comprehensive pathway to collegiate lacrosse success.
We are committed to guiding young athletes through the recruiting process with a focus on academic achievement, personal development, and athletic excellence.
By fostering a balance between rigorous academics and top-tier athletic training, we help our athletes secure opportunities at leading colleges and universities, ensuring they are not only prepared to compete at the highest level but also equipped for lifelong success beyond the field.
who i am
Bob Betcher
Founder & Chief Recruitment Officer
I’m Bob Betcher,
I am a father of two college student athletes, a mentor, coach and trusted advisor. The game of lacrosse has been in my DNA my entire life.
I started Live 4 Lax Recruiting because I want to help
aid and support student athletes navigate the confusing and complex NCAA recruiting process.
When both of my sons were in high school, I saw firsthand all the challenges that players faced daily. Questions
arose such as:
How do I get on the college coaches’ radars?
How do I best prepare my high school academic transcript for admission to the school of my choice?
Am I playing with the right travel organization?
Do I need a trainer?
Should I focus more on prospect events or showcase events?
Will I qualify for an academic or athletic scholarship?
Who will help me promote myself?
I have coached at many different levels: community youth programs, travel teams, high school, NCAA Division 1 college programs, and men's club lacrosse.
It is inevitable that most players get lost in the recruiting process without specific guidance. I have made it my mission to ensure that the players and parents take a realistic approach to their son’s areas of strength and areas of development to help them find the “right fit” for their college experience. My philosophy is that this is academically driven first, and athletics are secondary.
About Me
High School - The Ward Melville High School
• 1982 & 1983 Long Island Champions, NYS Boy’s Lacrosse Semi-Finalists
• Ward Melville HS boy’s lacrosse assistant coach - NYS High School Class “A”
State Championship Winner: 1988 / 1992 / 1999 / 2000
• 2009 Ward Melville Athletic HOF Inductee
• 1988 - 2016 Co-Director - Ward Melville HS Lacrosse Alumni Foundation
College - Ohio Wesleyan University
• 1984 - 1987 - 4-year NCAA varsity starter attackman & letterman
• 1987 / NCAA D3 National Championship Finalist - First ever appearance in school history
Coaching
• 1988 - 2012 - Men’s club lacrosse player - Green Turtle LC / Vail, CO,
North Hempstead LC, Suffolk LC / Long Island, NY
• 1988 - 1990 SUNY Stony Brook - Grad Assistant
• 1990 - 1992 Duke University - Offensive Coordinator
• 2013 Head Coach - Suffolk LC
• 2015 - 2016 Co-Owner - Havoc Dune Dogs youth travel lacrosse
• 2016 - 2018 Co-Director - Long Island Blue Fish- coached 2020 boys’ “A” team
• 2017 - 2021 Head Coach - Rusty Red Men’s 45+ Senior Lacrosse Team – Won
3 Men’s National Championships
• 2018 - 2023 Co-Director Tenacious Turtles travel lacrosse - coached:
2028 / 2025 / 2023 boy’s travel teams
• 2023 / 2024 / 2025 - St. Andrew’s Middle School boys' lacrosse coach - captured three consecutive
Gold Coast Championships
• 2024 - St. Andrew’s School boys varsity assistant lacrosse coach - District Champion & Florida
State semi-finalist
• 2024 - Board Member, Lax For Life Foundation - Organ Donor Awareness​
Recruiting Consultation Seminars
• Effectively conduct NCAA college lacrosse recruiting seminars with prospective
high school student athletes & parents
• Helped place 150+ individual Men’s NCAA prospective college
recruits into NCAA college lacrosse programs