Born and raised in Lakeville, Minnesota, Schwartz studied exercise science and competed for the perennial Top 20 ranked, NCAA Division II, University of Mount Olive Trojans from 2012-2014 as a member of the inaugural team at the institution. With a degree in exercise science and a strength and conditioning internship under his belt, Schwartz pursued a career in coaching lacrosse at the college level. Earning his first position as an assistant coach in 2015 for the Greensboro College Pride (NCAA DIII), Schwartz would go on to work at 5 different colleges in the southeast region, attaining a Masters degree in the process, before landing at Christ School.

Most recently, Coach Schwartz spent 4 years at Catawba College (NCAA DII) and was promoted to Associate Head Coach for his final 2 years on campus. In 2019, Schwartz helped lead the Catawba Indians to a 9-6 record and returned the program to Top 20 rankings in the NCAA Coaches polls. Finishing 2nd in the SAC regular season and falling in the semi-finals of the SAC championship tournament, the team garnered rankings in the national top 20 polls, rankings in the regional NCAA tournament poll, and secured the SAC coach of the year honor. That season also secured a program record 8 straight wins. In Schwartz’s 4 years with Catawba, the program had several big wins over top 20 opponents, most notably 2 wins over NCAA Tournament teams in 2019 and a top 5 win to begin the 2021 season.

Currently, Coach Schwartz and his wife, Katie, reside in Arden at Christ School, where he teaches in the Learning Resources department and assists the program director in all facets of running the Greenie lacrosse program. After coaching offense and assisting in all other areas of the game as a college coach, Schwartz moved over to the defensive side of the ball this past season at Christ School. With a depth of knowledge on both sides of the ball as well as in the athletic performance realm, Coach Schwartz is excited to dive into the WNC lacrosse community to help grow the game.