Hello! My name is Gregory Shutler.  I am a former student of Marshall County Schools, graduating from John Marshall in 2016.  I was a part of the original group of guys that started the lacrosse program at John Marshall in 2014.  I played all 3 years as an attackman/midfielder until I graduated in 2016.  After graduating high school, I attended West Virginia University where I graduated with a Master’s and Bachelors of Science degree in Physical Education Teacher Education and a Minor in Scholastic Coaching, finishing school in the Summer of 2021.

            While at WVU, I discovered my true passion for coaching.  I started my coaching career in 2019 where I was a volunteer assistant coach for Morgantown High School’s Boys Lacrosse team from 2019-2021.  I became the JV Head Coach for the 2021 season and was the Varsity game day box coach.  After the 2021 season, my wife, Natalie, and I moved to a suburb outside of Philadelphia. I continued coaching and teaching in the greater Philadelphia area at Conestoga High School for 2 seasons, primarily working with their JV teams.  I also coached for NXT Lacrosse Club, working with their 2028’s graduating class in both field and box lacrosse.  I also have 3 seasons of experience coaching high school girls’ soccer, 2 seasons of middle school basketball, and other various camps.

            Since moving back to WV in the Winter of 2023/24, I am a substitute teacher in the Marshall County School District and have returned to the John Marshall Boys Lacrosse program last season as the assistant coach.  Last season we finished with a 1-10 overall record, with our 1 win coming in the final game of the season against Capital High School.  That win did send us to the Division 2 State Playoffs where we fell to a very strong St. Albans team.  Upon the completion of the 2024 season, I was awarded the WVSLA Division 2 Assistant Coach of the Year as voted by other coaches across the state.

            It was always the goal to return to where it all began for me and help lead a John Marshall team to become one of the best lacrosse programs in the state.  Bringing back a middle school program is vital for the success and growth of not only John Marshall’s program, but also the growth of the sport that I love in the Ohio Valley and the entire state.

            This coming season will mark my 7th year of coaching and I am ready to embark on the next big chapter in it with the start of the Yellow Jacket program.  Lacrosse has brought so much enjoyment into my life and I am ready to tackle the challenge of starting a brand-new program.  Through much time and effort, I hope I can pass my knowledge and love of the game onto the next generation of student athlete lacrosse players.

-Coach Shutler

Tim Shutler (brother and former JM goalie) and Greg, following John Marshall’s victory over Capital.

Greg his Senior season at John Marshall.