Jacob Giacalone is a former lacrosse player and current coach. He began his lacrosse career at Sachem North High School in Lake Ronkonkoma, New York, where he was recognized as an All-American, All-Long Island, All-Suffolk, and All-Division player during his senior year. After high school, Giacalone continued his lacrosse journey at Johns Hopkins University, where he played as a goalie. In 2017, Inside Lacrosse ranked him as the #7 freshman goalie in the nation.