Current City: Newark, NY
Hometown: Newark, NY

Adam brings a wealth of experience and skill to the Craftsmen, having been drawn to the game ever since he picked up his first stick from a friend. He first got into stringing when that stick was factory strung and needed some work. “I for the life of me could NOT hit the cage and that made me upset. So, I got myself some soft mesh and then slowly learned how to get different things with my pockets. The rest is history.” Adam continues to play, coach and string in the Newark area and played for the Newark Reds and Rochester River Monsters.

Adam makes himself available to all players who want to learn to string. His first lesson is “don’t be afraid to try different things like mesh, knots etc. Don’t give up!”

Lacrosse Superstitions?
“New tape. Every game.”

What does it mean to you to be a Powell Craftsman?
“Incredibly honored, it’s great to work along some of the best in the community on bringing the gear and products to the lacrosse world.”

What Does Lacrosse Mean to Him?
“Lacrosse is about respect, learning/teaching, growth and many more things, but the one thing lacrosse means to me is when things in life are tough you can pick up the stick and be clear headed instantly and to be THANKFUL to play the game always.”

Current Stick
Pioneer II Attack on a Switchback

Current City: Cheektowaga, NY
Hometown: Cattaraugus Reservation, NY

Brody brings years of stringing expertise to the Craftsmen, stringing his first stick 14 years ago. “The first stick I strung was a Woodie. My uncle needed his wooden stick restrung and thought my creativity could be helpful. He walked me through the basics and that sparked my interest in stringing.” An enrolled Seneca of the Seneca Nation of Indians, lacrosse has always been prominent in his life, but he credits his uncle for encouraging him to play at age 10, saying “it was the greatest decision of my life.”

Brody’s stringing and dying is showcased through his page Brodyj21. His advice to new stringers and dyers is to start early. “There are tons of videos on stringing. Knowledge is very accessible today and any stringer worth their salt will help out/answer any questions you may have.”

Lacrosse Superstitions?
“I always wet my gloves before games. Can’t say I had a reason, but I did that before every game. Win or lose I always felt like I played better when I did.”

What does it mean to you to be a Powell Craftsman?
“The opportunity to further my skills as a dyer and stringer with the help of Powell Lacrosse.”

What Does Lacrosse Mean to Him?
“As of now lacrosse is a creative outlet, since I no longer play all of my focus on lacrosse is directed towards dying and stringing. It’s my way of staying connected to the game.”

Current Stick
Pioneer II Transition on a Bloodline Pro

Current City: Palo Alto, CA
Hometown: Palo Alto, CA

Bubba joins the Craftsmen as one of the most creative stringers in the game today. First introduced to lacrosse at a clinic held by the Stanford Men’s Lacrosse Club, Bubba fell in love with the game. He first started stringing in 1999 while at a lacrosse overnight camp. Since then, he’s been stringing for his players, teammates, coaches, and professionals.

Having strung sticks for over 20 years, Bubba emphasizes the importance of symmetry to new stringers in the game. “Whatever you do to one side, do the exact same on the other”.

Favorite Lacrosse Memory?
“Attending my first MLL game in Baltimore, Maryland (2000). I remember being stoked seeing professional lacrosse in person for first time and getting a game used ‘grippy ball’ signed by Gary Gait.”

What does it mean to you to be a Powell Craftsman?
“I feel honored to be a member of the Powell Craftsmen team. It’s been great being able to collaborate with some of the best stringers and dyers in the business. Not to mention being able to do so under the guidance of Powell Lacrosse.”

What Does Lacrosse Mean to Him?
“Lacrosse, to me, is about developing character, being creative, and family.”

Current Stick
Pioneer II Attack on a Switchback

Current City: Gloucester, VA
Hometown: Milton, DE

James is the most accomplished athlete of the Craftsmen, playing in the Division III National Championship Game his senior year at Lynchburg. He first learned stringing from his brother his senior year of high school and then dying from his freshman year roommate. Today, his business 7HillsStrings produces dyes that can be seen being used by players in indoor and outdoor lacrosse.

James was introduced to lacrosse by his dad when he was younger and has a brother who also played at Lynchburg with him. His advice to new dyers is to keep practicing. “It’ll never be perfect at first, but the more you do it, the better it gets.”

Lacrosse Superstitions?
“Everything has to fit perfect on game day and the orientation of how I put on my socks/cleats. Two energy drinks before games.”

What does it mean to you to be a Powell Craftsman?
“Having the ability to help/be part of something bigger than just myself.”

What Does Lacrosse Mean to Him?
“It’s a healthy outlet for me to clear my head and express myself in cool ways.”

Current Stick
Pioneer Attack 2 on a Switchback

Current City: Richmond, VA
Hometown: Houston, TX

Jason brings years of dying experience to the Craftsmen through his page Space_City_Designs. He began dying as a way to integrate some originality into his sticks, rather than solid color dyes that were already available. After some research and videos, he was able to master the precision needed to create his own designs that have been featured on prominent sites and social media accounts.

Jason was first introduced to lacrosse by his childhood friend and his favorite games were played while at camp at the Naval Academy. His advice to new dyers is simple, “Practice and never be afraid to fail. In dying mistakes happen, don’t let it keep you from trying again.”

Lacrosse Superstitions?
“Never do a stick pyramid, it was bad luck.”

Favorite Lacrosse Memory?
“Going to the Naval Academy summer lacrosse camp with my best friend for a week.”

What does it mean to you to be a Powell Craftsman?
“It’s a chance to help grow the Powell brand and means that I am trusted with creating the quality that represents the Powell brand.”

What Does Lacrosse Mean to Him?
“Lacrosse has always been about competition and friendship. Brothers and sisters off the field playing the game we love.”

Current Stick
Pioneer II Attack on a Switchback

Current City: Baltimore, MD
Hometown: Glenelg, MD

Jeff is one of the best-known dyers in lacrosse and brings that background to the Craftsmen. A Maryland native, Jeff was first introduced to lacrosse by his father and his career progressed to St. Mary’s College and Towson’s Club teams. His business, Summit26_lacrosse has been a staple in the lacrosse community the past few years, dying heads for college and professional players. “I thought the blending of sport and art to make truly custom equipment was incredibly cool”. Jeff’s work can also be seen on prominent sites and social media accounts throughout the sport.

The message Jeff shares with new dyers is “dyeing is an art and it is supposed to be fun and creative.”

Lacrosse Superstitions?
“Re-taping my stick on the bus before games.”

What does it mean to you to be a Powell Craftsman?
“Extremely grateful to be part of a team comprised of some of the best stringers and dyers in the lacrosse community.”

What Does Lacrosse Mean to Him?
“An incredible sport that has provided me with countless opportunities, friends, and great times.”

Current Stick
Pioneer II Transition on a Switchback

Current City: Bedford, NH
Hometown: Bedford, NH

Joe brings his years of dying experience to the Craftsmen as a former hockey player turned dyer and stringer. He was first introduced to lacrosse when a family friend recommended the game to his son. “It didn’t take right away, but they kept coming up with opportunities for him to play. He’s now on their top 2025 team and lacrosse is his life (and ours!).” He first started stringing and dying after taking his heads to a local lacrosse store to be strung. After seeing their work, he decided he could learn the techniques necessary for a high performing head and began doing it himself.

Having experience as both a stringer and dyer, Joe’s advice to new stringers is “get on YouTube and practice, practice, practice! Seek out experts (local and on social media) and ask questions – most are more than willing to help out someone who is just learning. Try new techniques then test them out. Never stop learning!”

Favorite Lacrosse Memory?
“Bulldog Fall Brawl at Bryant in November 2019. Both my sons’ club teams won on the same day – 2025 and 2029.”

What does it mean to you to be a Powell Craftsman?
“I am honored to even be considered to be a Powell Craftsman. To work with some of the most recognized faces in lacrosse, alongside so many other talented dyers and stringers is an honor.”

What Does Lacrosse Mean to Him?
“Lacrosse is something we experience as a family. Those long, hot summer tournament days have been some of the most memorable for me and my family. And we’ve met some of our best friends through lacrosse as well.”

Current Stick
Pioneer II Attack on a Switchback

Current City: Atlanta, GA
Hometown: Atlanta, GA

Justin joins the Craftsmen as an accomplished player, coach, and stringer. He played his college lacrosse at Birmingham-Southern College and now coaches 3D Georgia High School and at Oglethorpe University. He started stringing in the Atlanta area out of necessity with few lacrosse outlets when he began playing. However, it turned into something more as he “ended up getting hooked by the artistic side, as well as the relationships I made in the community.” He continues to string through his business Sesh Strings.

Justin was introduced to lacrosse when his was in high school by a friend who got him into the sport. His advice for new stringers is to embrace failure. “It’s a tedious and meticulous process sometimes, but you will learn the most from your mistakes. If it becomes frustrating, take a break, and come back fresh.”

Lacrosse Superstitions?
“I always spoke with my father after every game or tournament. I still do as a coach.”

What does it mean to you to be a Powell Craftsman?
“It’s an honor to work with one of my idols on any project. Being involved with Powell Lacrosse is a great learning experience.”

What Does Lacrosse Mean to Him?
“Lacrosse is an opportunity. It opened doors to higher education, as well as a career path. I have made lifelong relationships, and learned countless real-world lessons. I am forever grateful for everything lacrosse has given me.”

Current Stick
Pioneer II Transition on a Bloodline Pro

Current City: Camas, WA
Hometown: Camas, WA

Macon joins the Craftsmen from the Pacific Northwest where he played high school and later college lacrosse at the University of Oregon. He continues to be involved with the game in Washington State with the 5-0-Trees. A teammate got him into stringing when he was younger and became more serious about it in college. “I was tired of paying $40 for mediocre string jobs, so I learned to string my own sticks.”

Macon’s advice to young stringers is to “take your time! Ask questions, the stringing and dying community is often willing to help share their knowledge.” His work is showcased through his business Sasquatch Strings.

Lacrosse Superstitions?
“I always have a fresh tape job. I also leave my mouthpiece on the field at the end of the season.”

What does it mean to you to be a Powell Craftsman?
“It means that I am a respected and trusted technician. To have a company like Powell supporting my craft is huge, and makes me want to push my abilities, and learn how to do what I do even better and more effectively.”

What Does Lacrosse Mean to Him?
“Brotherhood. The bonds and relationships that are created through the small, tight-knit community of lacrosse stretch way past the sport itself.”

Current Stick
Pioneer II Transition on a Bloodline Pro

Current City: Meguro, Japan
Hometown: Tokyo, Japan

Better known for his business Kewa Strings, Masaya is one of the most influential stringers in Japan and a valuable addition to the Craftsmen. He was first shown the game by an upper classman in high school and was immediately attracted to it. Without many stringers in Japan, Masaya took it upon himself to learn to string for players across the country. “I checked out so many pictures of stringing and watched tutorial videos.” His hope for the future is that lacrosse will continue to expand throughout Japan and become an even more popular sport.

When stringing his sticks, Masaya emphasizes the importance of function over all else. “It is very important to make a stick functional for the player to use.”

Favorite Lacrosse Memory?
“My first goal. It was a fast break and I was able to score.”

What does it mean to you to be a Powell Craftsman?
“It is an honor for me. I have a lot of respect for Powell Lacrosse.”

What Does Lacrosse Mean to Him?
“I love this sport and I can’t live without it. Especially stringing for other players. The thanks I get is why I continue to string.”

Current Stick
Pioneer II Attack on a Switchback

Current City: Scotia Glenville, NY
Hometown: Scotia Glenville, NY

Nathan joins the Craftsmen after years of running his business Tartan Strings. He first started playing in middle school when his best friend introduced him to the game. He immediately fell in love with lacrosse, but his first stick didn’t perform the way he wanted. “I didn’t like how my stick was throwing and didn’t want to pay for someone to restring it. So, I started watching YouTube videos of sidewall stringing tutorials and the rest is history. I have always been the team stringer since then.”

When it comes to stringing and dying, Nathan believes in making your stick truly your own. “Your possibilities are endless as to what you can string and dye. You can make it yours, limited edition, something only YOU have. It’s super satisfying to tie up a head for yourself or even doing it for someone else.”

Favorite Lacrosse Memory?
“I was in my sophomore year of college at Hudson Valley. We played one of our best competitors and they were beating us the whole game. Late in the fourth, I turned it up and made detrimental goals to eventually tie up the game and even led to us scoring more goals on top of that. By the end of the day, I scored five goals and we won the game.”

What does it mean to you to be a Powell Craftsman?
“This is my next great step to becoming someone in the lacrosse world. I’m always looking to be a part of new opportunities and usually spring at them if I can. I’m blessed to be a part of this.”

What Does Lacrosse Mean to Him?
“Lacrosse is The Creator’s game. It is a medicine. Every time I pick up a stick and play, I feel as if the stick is a part of my body. I focus on nothing but the game and task at hand while playing. I breathe lacrosse. It takes all the stress that I have built up from life in general.”

Current Stick
Pioneer II Attack on a Switchback

Current City: Baltimore, MD
Hometown: Middletown, MD

Ryan brings a lot of passion to the Craftsmen, having spent years reading up on lacrosse stringing and dying on forums and websites. He was first introduced to the game by his baseball coach who thought his energy and enthusiasm would translate well to lacrosse. He vividly remembers getting his first stick, “Going into the lacrosse store and looking up at a wall full of heads my favorite players used. After an agonizing five days of waiting for them to dye and string it, taking that stick home and playing with it felt like I’d just stepped through a door of infinite possibilities. It was magic to 10-year-old me.”

Ryan’s message for young stringers in lacrosse today is to take the time to figure it out for yourself. “There are countless resources walking you through how to do specific things on specific heads, but knowing why you’re doing something a certain way will make you a better stringer. I’m notorious for restringing heads when I’ve already strung a pocket that I like.”

Lacrosse Superstitions?
“I always suit up ‘left first.’ Left cleat, then right cleat. Left arm pad, then right arm pad. Left glove, right glove.”

What does it mean to you to be a Powell Craftsman?
“Being a Powell Craftsman feels like the realization of years spent honing my craft. I’m ecstatic to have the opportunity to work with people as passionate as I am about making and customizing lacrosse sticks.”

What Does Lacrosse Mean to Him?
“Lacrosse is a microcosm of life. We’re all playing the same game, but what it means to us and how we approach it is unique to everyone. To me, lacrosse is something I hope to give back to as much as it’s given me.”

Current Stick
Pioneer II Transition on a Switchback

Current City: San Diego, CA
Hometown: Vancouver, WA

Shane joins the Craftsmen as a premier dyer in the lacrosse community. Growing up in Washington state, lacrosse wasn’t available to him growing up. After his son was invited to a lacrosse summer camp, he was immediately drawn to the game. In a span of 18 months, Shane went from a novice dyer to competing at the highest levels in dyers competitions. His work is featured through his business page Lax Zombie Dyes and showcased by prominent lacrosse websites and social media accounts.

Having just started dying in 2018, Shane’s advice to new dyers is “do not be afraid of a mistake because you will always make them. The key is just to keep getting better from the mistakes we make.”

Favorite Lacrosse Memory?
“Winning the Dyers Cup…TBD still.”

What does it mean to you to be a Powell Craftsman?
“I have taken great pride in being chosen to do this in such a short time. Shows me that my work is paying off. To become more of a role model to younger players.”

What Does Lacrosse Mean to Him?
“The instant that I watched a game I was hooked. I couldn’t believe that I didn’t have this sport when I was young. It has renewed a passion for me to provide what I can to the game since I did not have a chance to play. If my designs can help inspire kids to play then I will have contributed to the game the best I can.”

Current Stick
Pioneer II Attack on a Switchback

Current City: Charlotte, NC
Hometown: Phoenix, AZ

Tom joins the Craftsmen after years of stringing and dying in the Phoenix and Charlotte lacrosse communities. He was introduced to lacrosse at age 12 when his brother bought him his first stick and hasn’t stopped playing since. He’s always strung on and off throughout his career, but started Southern Strings Carolina because “in Phoenix, there were no dedicated lacrosse stores and in Charlotte, too many youth players had sticks that made it impossible to learn the game.”

Lacrosse Superstitions?
“I always re-tape my stick before every game and practice. Has to be hockey tape too, nothing from the trainer’s office.”

Favorite Lacrosse Memory?
“My youth team was coming on to play at halftime of an NLL game. Gary Gait was coming down the tunnel as I was walking up. He gave me a fist pump and said, ‘good luck.’”

What does it mean to you to be a Powell Craftsman?
“It’s a responsibility. What you string and dye has to be of the highest standards. You represent yourself, your community, and the Powell name with each stick.”

What Does Lacrosse Mean to Him?
“One of my coaches was Matt Kerwick. He always said that the game was never ours to keep. It was meant to be shared and that as players, we had the responsibility of upholding the tradition of the sport.”

Current Stick
Powell Pioneer II Transition on an Upstate Mighty Black Pro