2011 C.W. Post Men's Lacrosse Media Guide by C.W. Post

C.W. POST PIONEERS Inside Lacrosse Preseason All-America Dan DaCosta

2011 men’s USILA Second Team All-America Mike Messina

Inside Lacrosse Preseason All-America Nick Coric

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LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY

2011

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C.W. POST ATHLETICS

2011 men’s lacrosse

2009-10 Quick Facts: Overall Record: 208-101-4 (.668 winning pct.) Conference Record: 123-46 (.727 winning pct.)

• 18 student-athletes were named All-Americans. • 71 student-athletes received All-Conference recognition. • Five programs won their conference championships (men’s cross country, men’s soccer, men’s lacrosse, base ball, women’s lacrosse). • Six programs participated in NCAA Championships. • Men’s Lacrosse repeated as NCAA Champions, capturing its second straight title and third overall in program history.

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C.W. POST ATHLETICS MISSION STATEMENT Intercollegiate athletics is a key component to the success of Long Island University. The Intercollegiate Athletics Program at C.W. Post de- velops leadership skills, personal character, discipline and competitiveness in an environment where the foremost goal is academic achieve ment and the successful completion of the University’s academic requirements for graduation. Each student-athlete is a representative of the University and C.W. Post, and will conform to the letter and spirit of all rules and regulations, including those contained in the Campus Ethos Statement and will reflect the University’s commitment to excellence and access. The Intercollegiate Athletics Program strives to offer a wide range of opportunities in an environment that encourages diversity; remain re- sponsive to student, faculty and public interest; inspire the belief that the success of the overall department is greater than that of the individu al team; and create an enduring source of pride for student-athletes, alumni and the greater communities in which the program is a part.

The Program endorses the following Foundations of Athletic Excellence: • Leadership • Accountability • Pride • Competitiveness • Integrity • Service • Respect • Commitment • Sportsmanship

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2011 C.W. Post Men’s Lacrosse/Quick Facts...............................1 This is C.W. Post................................................................................2 Pioneers In The Community...........................................................3 Head Coach John Jez.....................................................................4-5 Assistant Coaches..........................................................................6-7 Season Outlook............................................................................ 8-10 2011 Roster....................................................................................... 11 Pioneer Profiles.......................................................................... 12-32 2010 Statistics.................................................................................. 33 East Coast Conference................................................................... 34 All-Time Series................................................................................ 35 All-Americans............................................................................ 36-37 Coaching Records........................................................................... 38 Year-By-Year.............................................................................. 39-42 LIU/C.W. Post Administration.............................................. 43-44 C.W. Post Athletics Staff............................................................... 45 Facilities............................................................................................ 46

MEN’S LACROSSE INFORMATION Head Coach...... John Jez (B.A. Pfeiffer ‘94, M.A. C.W. Post ‘10) Record at C.W. Post................................................................... 51-9 Career Collegiate Record......................................................... 71-17 Assistant Coaches....................... Frank Vitolo, Chris Gencorelli, .......................................... Dan Forsyth, Joe Blount, Rich Schmidt 2010 Record.................................................................................. 16-1 Final Ranking................................................1, USILA coaches poll Starters Returning/Lost............................................................. 10/5 Letterwinners Returning/Lost................................................ 29/13 2011 Captains.................. Dan DaCosta,Wade Ungar. Erik Boyd, ................................ Mike Messina, John Wood, Keith Rodriguez

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Credits

The 2011 C.W. Post Men’s Lacrosse media guide was written, edited and designed by the C.W. Post Athletic Media Relations Office. Design and layout by Sarah Ralls using InDesign CS3 and Photoshop CS3. Special thanks to John Jez, Jill Fisher, Patrick McWalters and Marie Guarnieri for their assistance. Individual headshots, cover photos and action photography by Joe Rogate, Susan Andrews and Brian Ballweg. Cover design by Sarah Ralls. Printing and color separations by Evans Printing, Concord, N.H.

Location........................................................Brookville, N.Y. 11548 Founded........................................................................................1954 President............................................................Dr. David Steinberg Provost.................................................................... Dr. Paul Forestell Enrollment...................................................................................8.472 Nickname...............................................................................Pioneers Colors...........................................................................Green & Gold Athletics Director........................... Bryan Collins (516) 299-2847 Faculty Athletic Representative.... Dr. Sean Grennan (516) 299-2592 Affiliation................................................................ NCAA II, ECAC Head Trainer..........................................................Elizabeth Zanolli Athletics Administrative Assistant.Marie Guarnieri (516) 299-2288 Equipment Manager............................ Bob Sugar (516) 299-2676 Athletic Media Relations Dir.(Men’s Lacrosse Contact)... Sarah Ralls (516) 299-3957 Athletic Department Fax........................................ (516) 299-3155 SID Fax....................................................................... (516) 299-2844 Ralls E-Mail........................................................ sarah.ralls@liu.edu C.W. Post Pioneers Web Site.............www.cwpostpioneers.com

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head coach john jez

Head Coach Fifth Season

John Jez is in his fifth season as head men’s lacrosse coach at C.W. Post. Jez is only the eighth head coach in the 52 years history of the program. The Pioneers have reestablished the strong winning tradition and perennial national dominance of the men’s program at the Long Island University. Team and individual success have gone hand in hand during Jez’s tenure. Two national titles and a pair of conference championships have come under the watch of Jez. Twenty four players have earned East Coast Conference year end honors, including 2009 ECC Player of Year, Greg Cerar, and 2008 ECC Rookie of the Year, Michael Messina. Jez has also helped his players to earn a combined 24 All-America distinctions, including 10 First Team, nine Second Team and five Honorable Mention selections. Under his tutelage, Cerar and Michael Cama were honored as top players in their respective positions by the USILA. Cerar was honored as the 2009 Lt. Col. J Turnbull Award winner for Outstanding Attackman of the Year and the 2009 Lt. Raymond Jenners award for National Player of the year. Cama was honored as both the 2010 and 2009 Specialty Player of the Year. Jez also stresses excellence in the classroom, resulting in four players earning USILA Scholar All-American honors, including Matt Dimler (2008), Greg Cerar (2009), David Loftus (2009) and Dan Sciulla (2009). Each semester, more than 20 of Jez’s players have been recognized with the C.W. Post Athletic Academic Achievement Award. This award is given to student-athletes that obtain a 3.0 or higher semester GPA. Many student-athletes who have achieved a 3.25 or better were named to the ECC Commissioner Honor Roll. In 2010, C.W. Post captured its second straight and third overall national title in a rematch over LeMoyne at M & T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland. The Pioneers bounced back from a halftime deficit to defeat the Dolphins, 14-9, and finished the season as the top-ranked team in the final USILA national poll. The Pioneers led the national in man-up scoring percentage and had the highest winning percentage among all Division II teams with a program-best 16-1 record. The 2009 team finished as NCAA Division II National Champions after defeating LeMoyne, 8-7, in front of more than 24,000 fans at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. The Pioneers wrapped up the season with a 15-1 record and a .938 winning percentage, which was second best in the nation. The offense was ranked No. 1 nationally averaging, 15.06 goals per game and they scored at least 10 goals against all but one opponent. For his efforts, Jez was honored as the 2009 USILA and FieldTurf/NCAA Division II Coach of the Year. This also marked the best scoring offense in the 50-year history of the C.W Post lacrosse program. The man-up and face-off units also led the nation in 2009, with the man-up unit scoring 51 percent of the time and the face-off unit, posting a 67.5 win percentage. The 2008 and 2007 seasons were also very successful under Jez’s leadership. The Pioneers were ranked fourth nationally both years and ranked the highest in many

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C.W. POST PIONEERS 2011 men’s lacrosse the North-South Senior All-Star game in 1994 and was named Pfeiffer University’s lacrosse MVP that same year. He completed his master’s degree in Criminal Justice at C.W. Post in May 2010. Jez and his wife, Christine, currently reside in Cortlandt Manor, N.Y. with their daughters, Olivia (12), Dakota (6) and Jalyn (4).

THE JEZ FILE

Year by Year As Head Coach 2010 2009 2008 2007 2004 2003

16-1 15-1 11-3 9-4 9-5 11-3 71-17 (.807)

Coaching Experience 2007-pres. 2005-06 2003-04 1996 1995, 1997-02

Head Coach Asst. Coach Head Coach Asst. Coach Asst. Coach

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Coaching Honors

• 2010 NCAA Division II National Champions • 2009 NCAA Division II National Champions • 2009 USILA Division II Coach of the Year • 2009 FieldTurf/NCAA Division II Coach of the Year • 2009 East Coast Conference Coach of the Year • 2009 Hudson Valley-Section One Man of the Year

Career Highlights

• 30 All-Americans, three position Players of the Year, one national Player of the Year • 2003 and 2009 teams ranked No. 1 in scoring offense • 2009 team ranked No. 1 in Face-off and Man-up Units • 2010 team ranked No. 1 in Man-up Units and winning percentage

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head coach john jez

NCAA statistical categories. Before taking over for legendary National Lacrosse Hall of Fame inductee, Tom Postel, Jez assisted him for two seasons in 2005 and 2006. In 2005, the Pioneers advanced to the NCAA Division II semifinal round against NYIT. Jez came to C.W. Post after serving as head coach at Pace University for the 2003 and 2004 seasons. He led the Setters to as high as No. 3 national ranking in Division II. In 2003, he coached the nation’s top scoring offense that averaged 19.07 goals per game. In 2004, his team averaged 15.93 goals per game which was third-best nationally. While at Pace, Jez mentored six AllAmericans and 12 Northeast 10 All-Conference performers. Prior to his appointment as head coach at Pace, Jez served as an assistant for six years at the Pleasantville campus and he had a one-year stint at Division I Sacred Heart University. Jez currently serves as the Chairman of the NCAA Division II Lacrosse Championships Committee and is the central region advisor on the USILA All-America Committee. He also serves as a representative for the weekly USILA Division II national poll. Jez was also an assistant general manager for the 2010 US Men’s National Lacrosse team. He was on the support staff for the 2008 US Under-19 National Lacrosse team and the 2006 US National team. A native of Ossining, NY, Jez earned a bachelor’s degree in Sports Medicine-Exercise Science in 1994 from Pfeiffer University. He was a four-year letterwinner at the North Carolina school helping lead the team to national Top-10 ranking his junior and senior seasons. A two time All-American midfielder in 1993 and 1994, Jez was selected as an alternate for

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vitolo

pioneer coaching staff

Assistant Coach Fifth Season

A veteran lacrosse coach at the high school, collegiate and professional levels, Frank Vitolo enters his fifth season as the program’s top assistant and defensive coordinator. “Frank is one of the top defensive coaches in the nation,” says head coach John Jez. “His hard work and dedication has continued our program’s winning tradition and without him we would not be at the level of competitiveness we are at today. His game preparation is unmatched. C.W. Post lacrosse is blessed to have his guidance and leadership. I do not know what we would do without him.” Prior to joining Jez’s staff, Vitolo was an assistant with the New Jersey Pride of the Major League Lacrosse from 2002-05 and also spent eight seasons on the coaching staff at Northeast-10 member Pace University. Vitolo served as the Setters’ head coach from 2000-02 and his team was nationally ranked during that time. In 2010, Vitolo was the architect of a defensive unit that posted a 5.88 goals against average (second-best nationally) and the best mark for a Pioneer defense in over 38 years (1972 - 5.30 goals against average). Under his leadership, Joe Blount (First Team), Richard Schmidt (First Team) and Bryan Leonard (Second Team) all earned USILA All-America honors. In 2009, Vitolo’s defensive unit posted a 6.199 goals against average (second-best nationally). C.W. Post held 15 of its 16 opponents to fewer than 10 goals. Under Vitolo’s guidance, defensemen Bryan Leonard, Joe Blount and Jon Kology earned USILA All-America honors. In addition, Vitolo was bestowed the 2009 Division II Assistant Coach of the Year by the Intercollegiate Men’s Lacrosse Coaches Association for his outstanding work in helping the Pioneers capture their second national title. In both 2007 and 2008, Vitolo’s defensive units ranked among the best in NCAA Division II statistical categories. The 2007 team was fourth in scoring defense (7.85 goals per game) and fourth in man-down defense (81.9 percent stoppage). His 2008 defense was fifth in scoring defense (6.79 goals per game) and eighth in man-down (75 percent stoppage). In the last four seasons, Vitolo has coached nine defensive All-Americans at C.W. Post. Among those honored are four First Team selections Rob Blount (2007), Chase Safarowic (2007), Bryan Leonard (2009) and Joe Blount (2010); three Second Team selections Bryan Leonard (2008, 2010), Joe Blount (2009) and one Honorable Mention selection, Jon Kology in 2009. A longtime resident of Somers, N.Y., Vitolo spent over 20 years as head coach at Lakeland High School, where he accumulated more than 300 victories. During the summer of 1990, Vitolo coached the Hudson Valley boys’ lacrosse team to a gold medal finish at the Empire State Games. He is a member of the Lakeland High School Athletics Hall of Fame and was inducted into the Hudson Valley Chapter of the Lacrosse Hall of Fame in 1995. Vitolo received his bachelor’s degree in Physical Education in 1972 from Ithaca College. While at Ithaca, Vitolo competed in the wrestling and lacrosse programs. Vitolo and his wife, Kathi, are the proud parents of daughters Nicole, Kim, Sara and Katy. They currently reside in Babylon, N.Y.

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gencorelli

Assistant Coach Third Season

FORSYTH

Assistant Coach Second Season

Dan Forsyth begins his second season as an assistant coach for the Pioneers. He was an active player for the Pioneers from 2007-09, including the 2009 National Championship team. “We are excited Dan will be working with us again,” says head coach John Jez. “Dan works with our younger players and has helped set the framework for their success.” Forsyth’s primary responsibility will be with the defense and will help with the development of the younger members of the team. Forsyth is completing his degree in business management at C.W. Post. He coaches several youth teams during the summer, including the Minnesota LaxLoon and resides in Plymouth, Minn.

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Chris Gencorelli is in his third season as an assistant coach at C.W. Post following a career at neighboring New York Institute of Technology in which he was a member of two national championship teams in 2005 and most recently in 2008. He will work with the offense and the management of the midfield units. In 2010, Gencorelli helped guide the Pioneers to a school best 16-1 record and third national title. His tuteledge helped midfielders Mike Messina and Joe Meo both earn USILA Second Team All-America honors. In 2009, Gencorelli helped the Pioneers to a 15-1 record and a perfect 6-0 mark in East Coast Conference play. Midfielders Matt Dimler (First Team) and Mike Messina (Honorable Mention) were named All-America. The offense was the nation’s top scoring offense in 2009 and averaged 15.06 goals per game. As an assistant, Gencorelli is a vital part of the team’s success. Gencorelli’s game day responsibilities will primarily be with the substitution area and midfield. During his senior and junior seasons at NYIT, Gencorelli was named caption for the Bears. In 2005 and 2008 his play helped NYIT claim NCAA national titles. “Chris brings an abundance of energy to our program,” says Jez. “His hard work and dedication is unmatched. He has had an instant impact on our program and our athletics department. He is well liked by our players and is a role model for our student-athletes.” During the summer, Gencorelli coaches the Long Island Express and continues to play in various summer leagues and tournaments. Gencorelli received his master’s degree in criminal justice at C.W. Post in May 2010. He resides in Merrick, N.Y.

Dan

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Joe

blount

pioneer coaching staff

Assistant Coach First Season

Joe Blount joins the C.W. Post coaching staff after a fouryear career with the Pioneers. Blount played in 59 career games, and was a member of the Pioneers back-to-back NCAA National Championships in 2009 and 2010. A standout defender for C.W. Post, Blount was a two-time All-ECC selection as well as a two-time USILA All-American, after totaling 93 ground balls over and 70 caused turnovers for his career. A native of Inwood, N.Y., Blount attended Lawrence High School and received all-Nassau County recognition in both lacrosse and football.

Rich

schmidt

Assistant Coach First Season

Rich Schmidt joins the coaching staff after a two-year stint as a member of the Pioneers, where he was a two-time All-ECC selection as well as a 2010 USILA First Team All-American. He will work alongside Coach Vitolo in the guidance of the defense. “Richie was a main reason for our success in 2009 and 2010,” says head coach John Jez. “ He is a tough player and a great role model for our young defense. Schmidt, a defensive staple for the Pioneers back-to-back National Championships in 2009 and 2010, accumulated 73 ground balls and caused 42 career turnovers. His career included 30 starts in 33 career games, including a pair of goals and assists offensively. A resident of Hicksville, N.Y. he played three years of varsity lacrosse for the Comets. After graduating, he played for Division I Sacred Heart, before transferring to NJCAA member Nassau Community College for his sophomore year. Schmidt earned his bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from C.W. Post in May 2010.

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Attack

15 assists. Jez notes that Patterson has the best vision on the team and he is projected to play a lot of minutes on the frontline. Says Jez, “Justin stepped into a starting role midway through the 2010 season and has shown he is a huge asset to our scoring success.” Senior Vito Minerva (Nesconset, N.Y.) and junior Tom Giordano (Garden City, N.Y.) each bring a hard work mentality to the group. Minerva has been a hard working and skilled player throughout his career at C.W. Post. Remarks Jez, “Vito does anything he is asked to do.” Minerva tallied six goals with 12 assists in 14 games played last season. Giordano saw limited action last season but has worked hard since the fall season and will push for more time up front. Junior Owen Campbell (Massapequa, N.Y.) transferred from Nassau Community College, where he was an All-American and Jez is hoping for him to break in right away. Freshman Connor Mackay (Shrub Oak, N.Y.) will be a strong backup and should see time this season.

Offensive Midfield

Junior Eddie Plompen The attack unit should be stronger than ever with the return of every starting attacker from last season. Sophomore Eddie Plompen (West Islip, N.Y.) is the experienced scoring leader after breaking out last season with a team-leading 45 goals. He will lead an offensive unit that returns seven attackers who scored 113 of the team’s 231 goals last season. “Eddie is a great inside shooter and is very hard working,” says Jez. “He should continue his scoring success from last year.” Senior Nick Coric (Walnut Creek, Calif.) is regarded as the quarterback of the offense as he dished out a team-high 27 assists last season. His quickness and knowledge of the C.W. Post system will be valuable for the Pioneer’s offense in 2011. Says Jez, “Nick has improved in every season since his freshman year and will look to take the reins on offense and have a phenomenal senior year.” Sophomore Justin Patterson (Corning, N.Y.) earned well deserved praise last season after stepping up and scoring nine goals on 12 attempts with

Senior Mike Messina The midfield remains solid with senior AllAmerican Mike Messina (Sayville, N.Y.) returning along with senior Jimmy Johnston (Farmingville, N.Y.) and junior Keith Rodriguez (Cortlandt Manor, N.Y.). Messina is fast and athletic and is one of the top midfielders in the country. His ability to transition the ball up the field will be a key to the Pioneers’ offense. Messina has worked on his fitness and shooting in the off-season and is ready to finish his career with the Pioneers on top. Johnston had a productive junior season and looks to continue his success into his final year. He is extremely fast and is one of the more accurate shooters on the team. Rodriguez is a do-it-all midfielder. He is ex-

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2011 season outlook

In his fifth season as head coach of the C.W. Post men’s lacrosse team, John Jez has elevated the Pioneers into one of the top tier programs in the country and one of the most exciting teams to watch in lacrosse. The Pioneers have posted a 31-2 overall record and have won back- to-back national titles over the last two seasons. Picked first in the 2011 Inside Lacrosse and Lacrosse Magazine preseason polls, the Pioneers are setting their sights on another championship run. “Our focus is to qualify for the playoffs,” remarks Jez. “We have strong leadership and are looking to continue building the foundation of a championship-caliber program.”

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2011 season outlook

2011 men’s lacrosse tremely quick and possesses an accurate shot. Expect him to be a driving force in the success of the Pioneers in 2011. Junior Brad DeSouza (Trumbull, Conn.) is hard working and possesses a hard shot and should see significant playing time this year. Desouza should be a huge asset to the Pioneers’ manup unit. Sophomore Matt Riccio (Trumbull, Conn.) can play both midfield and attack and Jez is hoping for him to break out this season. Riccio has great quickness and great energy. Jason Cranmer (Hicksville, N.Y.), a transfer from Nassau, is a top-rated athlete who is a relentless player. Cranmer should break into the line-up and will be a force for the Pioneer offense.

Face-Off

Senior Ronnie Irving The graduation of Mike Cama ’10 leaves one of the largest holes in the Pioneer lineup but senior Ronnie Irving (Glen Head, N.Y.) looks to have taken this loss major step in replacing. Irving saw action in eight games last season and won nine of his 20 face-offs. Juniors James Kozlakowski (Lynbrook, N.Y.) and Jason Cranmer have both been working hard on face-offs. Kozlakowski saw limited time last season but knows the demands of the job. Cranmer was an All-American at Nassau and is looking to have a great season.

Short Stick Midfield

The defensive midfield is another area in which the Pioneers remain strong and experienced. The tandem of senior John Wood (Marblehead, Mass.) and junior Wade Ungar (Middle Island, N.Y.) have been shutting down opponents together the last two years. One of the most hard working and athletic players on the team, Wood was fourth on the team

Junior Wade Ungar in caused turnovers last season with 19 and contributed offensively with two goals and three assists. Ungar has been a vocal leader on and off the field and brings skill to the position. He played in all 17 games last season and recorded 12 caused turnovers with 32 ground balls. Senior Nick Lacagnina (Farmingville, N.Y.) played in every game last season and tallied two goals and an assist with nine caused turnovers and 40 ground balls. Lacagnina’s aggressiveness with scooping ground balls on face-offs has made him an important role player. Irving, along with junior transfer John Aragona (Rockville Centre, N.Y.) and freshman Brett Miller (Shoreham, N.Y.) will add depth where needed.

Long Stick Midfield

Senior Dan DaCosta

The Pioneers will have a big role to fill with the graduation of Joe Blount ’10. Fortunately, Blount has returned to the sidelines as a coach this season and will mentor the long sticks. Senior Dan DaCosta (Putnam Valley, N.Y.) ranked third in caused turnovers with 23 and has the experience and toughness to be a force on deNCAA 1977 • 1986 • 1993 • 1996 • 1998 • 1999 • 2000 • 2001 • 2005 • 2009 • 2010 10

C.W. POST PIONEERS 2011 men’s lacrosse fense. Dacosta is a three-year captain and is a team leader. His direction at the midfield is key to stopping opposing teams Junior Craig Nenos (Coram, N.Y.) is transferring to C.W. Post after playing at Suffolk and has been learning the system and playing hard since the fall. Incoming freshman Jordan Leake (Key Largo, Fla.) is fast and athletic and has had experience playing on state championship teams in high school. With his knowledge of the game and skills, the coaching staff is hoping for huge things from Leake.

good fall season and has been putting in extra time and will push for time in goal. Junior Kyle Siegel (Montauk, N.Y.) transfers in from Stevenson and will also push for playing time.

Schedule

Senior Erik Boyd This year’s defensive unit can be best described as a young ,smart and focused group , and Jez is confident they will succeed. Leading the group are returning seniors Erik Boyd (Coram, N.Y.) and Sean Baum (Merrick, N.Y.). Boyd brings needed size to the position and is the leader on defense. Boyd is a returning starter, team captain and the vocal leader of the defense. Baum has worked hard and should start strong. He brings a physical presence to the game and is ready to play. Sophomore transfer Bennett Dee (Charlotte, Vt.) and freshman Stephen Burke (Yorktown, N.Y.) fill out the top tier of defenders. Dee has learned the system and will use his athleticism on the field. Burke has a good lacrosse IQ and should see significant time on the turf this year.

Goalkeeper

The Pioneers currently have three goalkeepers but senior Mike Giordano (Farmingdale, N.Y.) has the starting nod after earning the starting role midway through last season. Giordano was undefeated in goal last season with seven starts in goal. Senior Nick Foote (Trumbull, Conn.) had a

This year, the schedule features the largest number of games ever at C.W. Post with 17. The Pioneers open play on the road in Arizona where they will face East Coast Notre Dame de Namur Conference (Feb. 17), Grand Canyon (Feb. 19) and Mesa State Preseason Poll (Feb. 22). They return to Team Points host their home opener and ECC opener against 1. C.W. Post (9) 118 2. Mercyhurst (1) 110 Chestnut Hill on Feb. 3. NYIT (1) 97 26. The Pioneers will 4. Dowling 90 face a tough stretch with 5. Seton Hill 77 6. Molloy 56 three straight contests 7. Wheeling Jesuit 48 versus Northeast-10 op- 8. Mercy 47 ponents, Bentley (March 9. Dominican 45 22 12), Saint Anselm (March 10. Chestnut Hill 11. Lake Erie 16 16) and Saint Michael’s (March 19) followed by * First place votes are in parenthesis a road game at Dowling on March 26. April will Lacrosse Magazine back-to-back home contests against NYIT (April Preseason Poll 2) and Mercyhurst (April 9) followed by a long road Team Points trip to play Wheeling 1. C.W. Post Jesuit (April 13). The Pio- 2. LeMoyne neers close out the regu- 3. Mercyhurst Limestone lar season at home against 4. 5. Merrimack Molloy on May 7. 6. Dowling

7. NYIT 8. Adelphi 9. Bentley 10. Q ueens (N.C.)

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2011 season outlook

Defense

Senior Mike Giordano

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2011 c.w. post roster

No. Name

0 Brian Campbell 1 Matt Riccio 2 Keith Rodriguez* 3 Octovio Bernabo 4 Justin Patterson 5 Brett Miller 6 Brad DeSouza 7 Nick Foote 8 Bennett Dee 9 Chris Ruhlig 10 Rob Messina 11 Ryan Carroll 12 Ryan Becker 13 Jordan Leake 14 Nick Watson 15 John Hannan 16 Wade Ungar* 17 Joe Weller 18 Dan DaCosta* 19 Vito Minerva 20 Tom Giordano 21 Mike Messina* 22 Jimmy Johnston 23 Sean Baum 24 Nick Lacagnina 25 Brandon Bertone 26 Gavin McCormack 27 Luke Murray 28 Matt Carrello 29 Dmitriy Bakrukov 30 Dylan Weinberg 31 Phil Bardsley 32 Eddie Plompen 33 Ronnie Irving 34 Craig Nenos 35 John Wood* 36 Brandon Fennell 37 Kyle Siegel 39 Connor Mackay 40 Nick Coric 41 Erik Boyd* 42 Jason Cranmer 43 Stephen Burke 44 Mike Giordano 45 John Aragona 46 Peter Lacagnina 47 Alex Canet 48 Kyle Riegel 49 Bo Bollinger 51 James Kozlakowski 52 Pete Michaleas 53 Danny Schmidt 55 Tim Russo 99 Owen Campbell

Cl. Pos. Ht. Wt. Sr. So. Jr. Fr. So. Fr. Jr. Sr. So. So. So. Fr. Fr. Fr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Fr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Fr. Sr. So. So. Fr. Fr. Gr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Fr. Jr. Fr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Fr. Sr. Jr. Fr. Fr. Jr. Fr. Jr. Sr. So. Sr. Jr.

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230 165 140 165 140 158 195 215 185 175 185 185 175 160 190 190 163 186 165 170 184 185 156 190 155 165 175 160 215 140 162 210 165 185 200 190 165 180 165 160 215 195 170 190 165 160 154 210 185 185 200 210 175 185

Hometown/High School

Massapequa, N.Y. / Massapequa Trumbull, Conn. / Trumbull (Bridgeton Academy) Cortlandt Manor, N.Y. / Lakeland Mahopac, N.Y. / Mahopac Corning, N.Y. / Corning East Wading River, N.Y. / Shoreham-Wading River Trumbull, Conn. / St. Andrew’s Trumbull, Conn. / St. Joseph’s Charlotte, Vt. / Champlain Valley Union (Onondaga) Islip Terrace, N.Y. / Avon Old Farms Sayville, N.Y. / Sayville Babylon, N.Y. / West Babylon Tampa, Fla. / Saint Andrews School Key Largo, Fla. / St. Andrew’s Trumbull, Conn. / Trumbull Gansevoort, N.Y. / Saratoga Springs Middle Island, N.Y. / Longwood Smithtown, N.Y. / Smithtown East Putnam Valley, N.Y. / Lakeland Nesconset, N.Y. / Smithtown East Garden City, N.Y. / Kellenberg Sayville, N.Y. / Sayville Farmingville, N.Y. / Sachem East Merrick, N.Y. / Bellmore JFK (Nassau C.C.) Farmingville, N.Y. / Sachem East Ronkonkoma, N.Y. / Connetquot Long Beach, N.Y. / Long Beach (Nassau C.C.) Pine Bush, N.Y. / Pine Bush Bethpage, N.Y. / Bethpage Syracuse, N.Y. / Jamesville DeWitt Westbury, N.Y. / W.T. Clarke Stamford, Conn. / Trinity-Pawling (Sacred Heart) West Islip, N.Y. / West Islip Glen Head, N.Y. / North Shore (Nassau C.C.) Coram, N.Y. / Longwood (Suffolk) Marblehead, Mass. / Marblehead Mohegan Lake, N.Y. / Lakeland Montauk, N.Y. / East Hampton Shrub Oak, N.Y. / Lakeland Walnut Creek, Calif. / De La Salle Coram, N.Y. / Middle Country Hicksville, N.Y. / Hicksville Yorktown, N.Y. / Yorktown Farmingdale, N.Y. / Farmingdale Rockville Center, N.Y. / South Side Farmingville, N.Y. / Sachem East Paris, France / Buffalo (N.Y.) Bethpage, N.Y. / Island Trees (Nassau C.C.) Fairfield, Conn. / Fairfield Ludlowe Lynbrook, N.Y. / Lynbrook Glen Cove, N.Y. / Glen Cove Hicksville, N.Y. / Hicksville Lindenhurst, N.Y. / Lindenhurst Massapequa, N.Y. / Massapequa

Alphabetical No. Player

45 29 31 23 12 3 25 49 41 43 0 99 47 28 11 40 42 18 8 6 36 7 44 20 15 33 22 51 24 46 13 39 26 21 10 52 5 19 27 34 4 32 1 48 2 9 55 53 37 16 14 30 17 35

John Aragona Dmitriy Bakrukov Phil Bardsley Sean Baum Ryan Becker Octovio Bernabo Brandon Bertone Bo Bollinger Erik Boyd Stephen Burke Brian Campbell Owen Campbell Alex Canet Matt Carrello Ryan Carroll Nick Coric Jason Cranmer Dan DaCosta Bennett Dee Brad DeSouza Brandon Fennell Nick Foote Mike Giordano Tom Giordano John Hannan Ronnie Irving Jimmy Johnston James Kozlakowski Nick Lacagnina Peter Lacagnina Jordan Leake Connor Mackay Gavin McCormack Mike Messina Rob Messina Pete Michaleas Brett Miller Vito Minerva Luke Murray Craig Nenos Justin Patterson Eddie Plompen Matt Riccio Kyle Riegel Keith Rodriguez Chris Ruhlig Tim Russo Danny Schmidt Kyle Siegel Wade Ungar Nick Watson Dylan Weinberg Joe Weller John Wood

Head Coach: John Jez (Pfeiffer ‘94) - Fifth season Assistant coaches: Frank Vitolo, Chris Gencorelli, Dan Forsyth, Joe Blount, Rich Schmidt * - 2011 Captain

NCAA 1977 • 1986 • 1993 • 1996 • 1998 • 1999 • 2000 • 2001 • 2005 • 2009 • 2010 12

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Erik

BOYD

Senior • 6-4 • 215 Coram, N.Y. Middle Country

Defense - Captain

2010: Played in all 16 games and made 14 starts … caused six turnovers and picked up 15 ground balls … played a large defensive role in the playoff games against Dowling (May 22) and LeMoyne (May 30) and recorded a caused turnover against the Dolphins.

pioneer profiles

2009: Saw action in three games … caused one turnover and grabbed one ground ball. 2008: Played in three games and recorded one ground ball against Briarcliffe (March 7). Prior to C.W. Post: Played three years of varsity lacrosse and football at Middle Country ... named a National Football Foundation Scholar Athlete as well as second team all-division in football. Personal: Youngest of Bob and Elise Boyd’s four children … his brother, Dan, played football and lacrosse for the U.S. Air Force Academy where he was also an assistant coach for two years … his sister, Kaitlin, played field hockey at Western New England College … his brother, Bobby, played lacrosse for the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy … majoring in business.

BOYD BY THE NUMBERS Year GP G 2008 3 0 2009 3 0 2010 15 0 TOTAL 21 0

A Pts Sh T/O CT GB Pen-Min 0 0 0 0 0 1 1-0.5 0 0 0 1 1 1 0-0.0 0 0 0 4 5 15 4-3.0 0 0 0 5 6 17 5-3.5

NCAA 1977 • 1986 • 1993 • 1996 • 1998 • 1999 • 2000 • 2001 • 2005 • 2009 • 2010 13

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Nick

CORIC

Senior • 5-11 • 160 Walnut Creek, Calif. De La Salle Attack

pioneer profiles

2011 Inside Lacrosse Preseason Second Team All-America 2010: ECC Honorable Mention ... played in 16 games and made 13 starts … was third in scoring with 24 goals and led the team with 27 assists … tallied three game-winners … caused four turnovers and picked up 26 ground balls … scored a career-high six goals against Seton Hill (March 6) … tallied three assists in the Pioneers’ Semifinal win over Dowling (May 22) and added a goal and three assists in the title game against LeMoyne (May 30). 2009: Started all 16 games … was fourth on the team in scoring with 24 goals and had 20 assists … tallied four game-winning goals, including victories against Dowling (May 2) and Limestone in the NCAA Semifinal (May 16) … named Inside Nike/Inside Lacrosse Player of the Week (May 5) … also named ECC Player of the Week for April 16 and May 4 … picked up 14 ground balls. 2008: Played in 12 games … scored one goal on the season in an 11-5 win over Bryant (March 1). Prior to C.W. Post: Was a three-year varsity player at De La Salle, where he helped the Spartans to an overall 48-17 record and NCS championship in 2007…named First-Team All-American and firstteam all-league his senior year. Personal: Is the middle child of Angelo and Stevee Coric’s three children … his older brother, Matt, played two years of lacrosse at Notre Dame de Namur University.

CORIC BY THE NUMBERS Year GP 2008 12 2009 16 2010 15 TOTAL 43

G A 1 2 24 20 23 24 48 46

Pts Sh T/O CT 3 12 9 0 44 73 22 0 47 58 30 4 94 143 61 4

GB Pen-Min 2 1-0.5 14 5-4.0 23 4-5.5 39 10-10.0

Career Highs Goals.........................................6 vs. Seton Hill (3/6/10) Assists.................................................................... 4, twice Points........................................8 vs. Seton Hill (3/6/10) Ground Balls.............................. 5 at Queens (2/13/10) Caused Turnovers........................... 3 at NYIT (4/3/10)

NCAA 1977 • 1986 • 1993 • 1996 • 1998 • 1999 • 2000 • 2001 • 2005 • 2009 • 2010 14

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Dan

DACOSTA

Senior • 5-8 • 165 Putnam Valley, N.Y. Lakeland Defense - Captain

2011 Inside Lacrosse Preseason Second Team All-America 2010: Played in all 17 games and made 13 starts … was third in caused turnovers with 23 and picked up 22 ground balls … caused five turnovers at Southern New Hampshire (March 28).

pioneer profiles

2009: Started all 16 games … tallied an assist in the 13-7 win at Adelphi (April 11) … caused 12 turnovers and picked up 17 ground balls. 2008: Played in 13 games, making 12 starts … was second in caused turnovers (17) … picked up 25 ground balls. Prior to C.W. Post: Was a four-year varsity lacrosse player at Lakeland High … led the Rebels to an outstanding 19-2 record his senior season and finished his career with a 54-25 record … named all-section … a member of the Hudson Valley Empire Team. Personal: Younger of Horacio and Lucy DaCosta’s two children … hobbies include martial arts, where he has a black belt … favorite athlete is Michael Jordan … majoring in health and physical education.

DaCOSTA BY THE NUMBERS Year GP G 2008 13 0 2009 16 0 2010 16 0 TOTAL 45 0

A Pts Sh T/O CT GB Pen-Min 0 0 0 6 17 25 6-5.5 1 1 0 5 12 17 12-11.0 0 0 1 5 23 21 3-2.0 1 1 1 16 52 63 21-18.5

Career Highs Goals............................................................................N/A Assists..........................................1 at Adelphi (4/11/09) Points...........................................1 at Adelphi (4/11/09) Ground Balls...........................5 vs. Catawba (2/16/10) Caused Turnovers......5 at Southern New Hampshire (3/28/10)

NCAA 1977 • 1986 • 1993 • 1996 • 1998 • 1999 • 2000 • 2001 • 2005 • 2009 • 2010 15

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Mike

giordano

Senior • 6-0 • 190 Farmingdale, N.Y. Farmingdale Goalkeeper

2010: Played in nine games with seven starts … succeeded as the starter toward the middle of the season … posted a 7-0 record in goal … recorded a 6.51 goals against average in almost 400 minutes in goal … made 43 stops in goal.

pioneer profiles

2009: Appeared in seven games … posted a .402 goals against average in net … registered a win against Dominican (March 23). 2008: Saw action in eight games … started the final three games of the season in goal … twice named ECC Rookie of the Week … made a season-high 12 saves to preserve a 9-8 win over eighth-ranked Dowling (April 26). Prior to C.W. Post: Played three years of varsity lacrosse at Farmingdale … led the Lions to a 15-4 record his senior season … named all-conference … was a captain on the football team … NYS varsity lacrosse and football scholar athlete … Farmingdale Student Athlete of the Year. Personal: Youngest of Ross and Ginger Giordano’s three sons … hobbies include hunting, fishing and playing football and baseball … favorite athlete is Lance Armstrong … majoring in criminal justice.

GIORDANO BY THE NUMBERS Year GP 2008 8 2009 8 2010 9 TOTAL 25

Min GA GAA Saves Save% 233:26 26 6.68 30 .536 74:33 5 4.02 6 .545 336:17 34 6.07 38 .528 644:16 65 6.05 74 .532

W L 4 0 1 0 7 0 12 0

T 0 0 0 0

Career Highs Goals............................................................................ N/A Assists.......................................................................... N/A Points........................................................................... N/A Ground Balls...............................6 vs. Adelphi (4/5/08) Saves...................................... 11 at Mercyhurst (5/1/10) Caused Turnovers.................................... 1, three times NCAA 1977 • 1986 • 1993 • 1996 • 1998 • 1999 • 2000 • 2001 • 2005 • 2009 • 2010 16

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Jimmy JOHNSTON Senior • 6-0 • 156 Farmingville, N.Y. Sachem East

Midfield

2010: Played in all 17 games and made one start at Molloy (April 24) … recorded 18 goals and two assists … caused five turnovers and picked up 20 ground balls … registered hat tricks against Seton Hill (March 6) and Dowling (April 10) … scored two goals in the semifinal game against Dowling (May 22).

pioneer profiles

2009: Played in 13 games … tallied six goals and one assist … registered a goal and an assist against Assumption (Feb. 28) … scored a career-high two goals against Dominican (March 23). 2008: Appeared in five games … tallied one goal and one assist … scored the game-winning in a 14-3 win over Briarcliffe (March 7). Prior to C.W. Post: Played two years of varsity lacrosse at Sachem East … led the Arrows to the Super 6 and Super 7… also played football … named all-division and received the Unsung Hero award … was a scholar-athlete in both football and lacrosse. Personal: Younger of Jimmy and Donna Johnston’s two children … his sister, Kristen, and cousin, Krystle, played softball at Dowling … hobbies include skiing and playing softball … favorite athlete is Derek Jeter … majoring in criminal justice.

JOHNSTON BY THE NUMBERS Year GP G 2008 5 1 2009 14 6 2010 16 18 TOTAL 35 25

A Pts Sh T/O CT GB Pen-Min 1 2 6 0 0 0 0-0.0 2 8 26 5 2 4 0-0.0 2 20 58 18 5 13 4-3.0 5 30 90 23 7 17 4-3.0

Career Highs Goals......................................................................3, twice Assists...........................................................1, four times Points.......................................................... 3, three times Ground Balls...........................3 vs. Catawba (2/16/10) Caused Turnovers...................2 vs. Lake Erie (5/9/10)

NCAA 1977 • 1986 • 1993 • 1996 • 1998 • 1999 • 2000 • 2001 • 2005 • 2009 • 2010 17

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Nick LACAGNINA Senior • 5-8 • 155 Farmingville, N.Y. Sachem East

Midfield

pioneer profiles

2010: Played in all 17 games and made 14 starts … caused nine turnovers and picked up 40 ground balls … scored two goals on the season, including one against Dowling (April 10) and one against Lake Erie (May 9). 2009: Started all 16 games … scored two goals and added two assists … caused five turnovers and picked up 44 ground balls. 2008: Started all 14 games and was second on the team in ground balls (47) … recorded two goals and one assist. Prior to C.W. Post: Was a three-year varsity player at Sachem East, where he was a team captain…selected to All-Division First Team and Academic All-Division in football and was named the team’s MVP…received Scoop Monster Award and Sopracasa Essay Scholarship. Personal: Middle child of Peter and Sharen Lacagnina’s three sons … younger brother, Peter, is also his teammate on the team … brother, Chris, played football at Worcester Polytech Institute … favorite athlete is Barry Sanders … is a member of the C.W. Post Honor Society and American Marketing Association … majoring in business marketing.

LACAGNINA BY THE NUMBERS Year GP G 2008 14 2 2009 16 2 2010 16 2 TOTAL 46 6

A Pts Sh T/O CT 1 3 4 7 0 3 5 7 10 5 1 3 2 4 8 5 11 13 21 13

GB Pen-Min 47 2-2.0 44 1-1.0 38 1-0.5 129 4-3.5

Career Highs Goals.......................................... 2 at Catawba (2/16/08) Assists............................................................ 1, five times Points.....................................................................2, twice Ground Balls........................................................7, twice Caused Turnovers...............................................2, twice

NCAA 1977 • 1986 • 1993 • 1996 • 1998 • 1999 • 2000 • 2001 • 2005 • 2009 • 2010 18

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Mike

MESSINA

Senior • 6-2 • 185 Sayville, N.Y. Sayville Midfield - Captain

2011 Inside Lacrosse Preseason First Team All-America 2010 USILA Second Team All-America 2009 USILA Honorable Mention All-America 2008 ECC Rookie of the Year

pioneer profiles

2010: USILA Second Team All-America … ECC Second Team … played in all 17 games and made one start … tallied 19 goals and nine assists … scored two man-up goals … registered hat tricks against Mercy (March 7) and Mercyhurst (May 1) … added two goals and an assist at NYIT (April 3) and against Wheeling Jesuit (April 17) … scored a goal and two assists against Dominican (March 24) as well as Lake Erie (May 9) … caused eight turnovers and picked up 12 ground balls. 2009: USILA Honorable Mention All-America …Played in 16 games … scored 19 goals and added seven assists … caused three turnovers and picked up 11 ground balls. 2008: ECAC Rookie of the Year … East Coast Conference Rookie of the Year … played all 14 games … registered four goals and five assists … scooped up 10 ground balls and caused two turnovers. Prior to C.W. Post: Was a three-year varsity lacrosse player at Sayville … named all-league and all-county…also played football and basketball.

MESSINA BY THE NUMBERS Year GP 2008 14 2009 16 2010 16 TOTAL 46

G A 4 5 19 7 18 9 41 21

Pts Sh T/O CT 9 40 12 2 26 61 18 3 27 69 20 8 62 170 50 13

GB Pen-Min 10 1-0.5 11 2-1.5 21 6-4.0 42 9-6.0

Career Highs Goals............................................................. 3, four times Assists........................................................... 2, four times Points...................................4 vs. Mercyhurst (4/18/09) Ground Balls............................................... 3, four times Caused Turnovers............................................... 2, twice

NCAA 1977 • 1986 • 1993 • 1996 • 1998 • 1999 • 2000 • 2001 • 2005 • 2009 • 2010 19

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John

wood

Senior • 6-0 • 190 Marblehead, Mass. Marblehead

Defense - Captain

2010: Played in all 17 games … caused 19 turnovers and scooped up 27 ground balls … tallied two goals and three assists … scored a goal and added an assist at NYIT (April 3).

pioneer profiles

2009: Saw action in 14 games … registered an assist against Molloy (April 25) … caused 11 turnovers and picked up 16 ground balls. 2008: Played in 13 games … caused eight turnovers … picked up 16 ground balls. Prior to C.W. Post: Played four years of varsity lacrosse at Marblehead … named team MVP both his junior and senior years…named league defensive MVP in 2007…also played football. Personal: Younger of Dan and Maryanne Woods’ two children … majoring in finance.

WOOD BY THE NUMBERS Year GP 2008 13 2009 14 2010 16 TOTAL 43

G 0 1 2 3

A 0 1 3 4

Pts 0 2 5 7

Sh T/O 1 2 1 3 3 4 5 9

CT GB 8 16 11 16 19 25 38 57

Pen-Min 4-2.5 5-4.5 12-10.0 21-17.0

Career Highs Goals...........................................1 at Catawba (2/17/09) Assists.......................................... 1 vs. Molloy (4/25/09) Points..................................................................... 1, twice Ground Balls........................................................ 4, twice Caused Turnovers.................................... 3, three times

NCAA 1977 • 1986 • 1993 • 1996 • 1998 • 1999 • 2000 • 2001 • 2005 • 2009 • 2010 20

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Eddie

plompen

Junior • 5-11 • 165 West Islip, N.Y. West Islip Attack

2011 Inside Lacrosse Preseason Second Team All-America

pioneer profiles

2010: Led the team in scoring with 45 goals and added nine assists … earned Nike Player of the Week honors for his performance in the semifinal game against Dowling … named ECC Player of the Week (April ) … registered a hat trick against Dominican (March 24) … tallied a career-high seven goals with two assists against Wheeling Jesuit (April 17) and followed that up with a six-goal performance at Molloy (April 24) … also scored six goals with two assists against Lake Erie (May 9) … had a strong postseason and led the Pioneers in scoring with four goals in each game against Dowling (May 22) and LeMoyne (May 30) … was named the Most Outstanding Player in the title match against LeMoyne. 2009: Played in 15 games … tallied 16 goals and 11 assists … caused one turnover and picked up seven ground balls. Prior to C.W. Post: A three sport athlete for the West Islip Lions … played three years of varsity lacrosse … led his team to one county championship and two state championships … was named Most Improved Player and Suffolk County Rookie of the Year in 2007… a captain in 2008, earned All-American honorable mention nods … scored a career high nine points on April 18, 2008 against William Floyd High School … set a school record of 67 goals in 2008, also tallying 17 assists … notched 38 goals and seven assists in 2007… played two years of varsity soccer and basketball. Personal: Youngest of Larry and Patricia Plompen’s three children ... favorite athlete is Michael Jordan … majoring in criminal justice.

PLOMPEN BY THE NUMBERS Year GP 2009 15 2010 16 TOTAL 31

G A 16 11 41 8 57 19

Pts Sh T/O CT GB Pen-Min 27 33 12 1 7 4-4.0 49 91 16 9 39 4-3.5 76 124 28 10 46 8-7.5

Career Highs Goals............................ 7 vs. Wheeling Jesuit (4/17/10) Assists............................................................ 2, five times Points........................... 9 vs. Wheeling Jesuit (4/17/10) Ground Balls............................ 7 vs. Lake Erie (5/9/10) Caused Turnovers.................. 2 vs. Lake Erie (5/9/10)

NCAA 1977 • 1986 • 1993 • 1996 • 1998 • 1999 • 2000 • 2001 • 2005 • 2009 • 2010 21

C.W. POST PIONEERS 2011 men’s lacrosse

Keith rodriguez Junior • 5-8 • 140 Cortlandt Manor, N.Y. Lakeland Midfield - Captain

pioneer profiles

2011 Inside Lacrosse Preseason Second Team All-America 2010: Played in all 17 games and made one start … recorded 16 goals and added 14 assists … caused four turnovers and picked up 13 ground balls … scored the game-winning goal against Lake Erie (May 9) … made his only start of the season in the title game against LeMoyne and made good on the opportunity when he scored three goals against the Dolphins. 2009: Played in 16 games … registered six goals and an assist … scored the game-winning goal in a 10-5 win over Mercyhurst (April 18). Prior to C.W. Post: Played four years of varsity lacrosse for head coach James Lindsay at Lakeland … was named all-section his junior and senior years … also played basketball at Lakeland High School. Personal: Youngest of William and Naomi Rodriguez’s three children … favorite athlete is Dwayne Wade … hobbies include playing basketball.

RODRIGUEZ BY THE NUMBERS

Year GP G A Pts Sh T/O CT GB Pen-Min 2009 16 6 1 7 13 9 1 8 4-4.0 2010 16 13 14 27 60 21 4 11 3-2.0 TOTAL 16 6 1 7 13 9 1 8 4-4.0

Career Highs Goals........................................3 vs. LeMoyne (5/30/10) Assists.......................................3 vs. Seton Hill (5/6/10) Points................................................. 4 at NYIT (4/3/10) Ground Balls........................... 3 vs. Catawba (2/16/10) Caused Turnovers....................................... 1, five times

NCAA 1977 • 1986 • 1993 • 1996 • 1998 • 1999 • 2000 • 2001 • 2005 • 2009 • 2010 22

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Phil

bardsley

Graduate • 5-10 • 210 Stamford, Conn. Trinity-Pawling Sacred Heart Defense

Prior to C.W. Post: Transferred from Division I Sacred Heart University … was a three-year varsity player at Trinity-Pawling … also played ice hockey. Personal: Son of Phillip and Sandra Bardsley’s three children … enjoys fishing and hunting … admires John F. Kennedy … plans to work in public relations … started his own business in 2010, coaching travel lacrosse teams … majoring in economics.

Sean

baum

Senior • 6-0 • 190 Merrick, N.Y. Bellmore JFK Nassau Defense

Brian campbell

Defense

Prior to C.W. Post: Previously played for C.W. Post during the 2003, 2004 and 2005 seasons … was a four-year varsity player at Massapequa and helped the Chiefs claim the 2001 Nassau County title … also played football and competed in wrestling. Personal: One of Terry and Regina Campbell’s five children … hobbies include playing tennis … favorite athlete is Randy Couture … plans for a career in law enforcement … majoring in criminal justice.

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pioneer profiles

2010: Played in eight games … recorded seven ground balls … caused a turnover at Chestnut Hill (March 20). Prior to C.W. Post: Transferred from Nassau and was a member of the 2008 NJCAA national championship team … all-region selection … lettered in lacrosse and football at Bellmore JFK … all-conference and all-county selection. Personal: Oldest of David and Lisa Baum’s three children … majoring in business management.

Senior • 6-0 • 230 Massapequa, N.Y. Massapequa

C.W. POST PIONEERS 2011 men’s lacrosse

John

HANNAN

Senior• 6-5 • 190 Gansevoort, N.Y. Saratoga Springs

pioneer profiles

Attack/Midfield

Ronnie IRVING

Senior • 5-9 • 185 Glen Head, N.Y. North Shore Nassau Midfield

2010: Saw action in five games … scored a goal against American International (March 21). 2009: Made two appearances against Catawba (Feb. 17) and Assumption (Feb. 28) … picked up two ground balls. 2008: Redshirt season. Prior to C.W. Post: Was a two-year varsity player at Saratoga Springs … led the Blue Streak to a 10-10 record his senior season … named Saratoga Springs Most Dedicated and received the 2007 Saratoga Springs Athletic Director’s Award … also played football. Personal: Older of John and Kathy Hannan’s two children … sister, Katie, is a freshman on the C.W. Post women’s lacrosse team … majoring in biology.

2010: Played in eight games … scored one goal against American International (March 21). Prior to C.W. Post: Transferred after two years at Nassau C.C. … was a member of the 2008 NJCAA national championship team and was named to the All-Tournament team … All-America and All-Region selection … was a three-sport athlete at North Shore and was named all-county in lacrosse and football. Personal: Middle child of Ronald and Michelle Irving … hobbies include amateur boxing … aspires to become a teacher … majoring in childhood education.

Year GP G A Pts Sh T/O CT GB Pen-Min 2008 Did not play. 2009 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0.00 2010 5 1 0 1 1 2 1 0 0-0.00 TOTAL 7 1 0 1 1 2 1 0 0-0.00

Year GP G A Pts Sh T/O CT GB Faceoff Pen-Min 2010 8 1 0 1 1 4 2 11 9-20 0-0.00 TOTAL 7 1 0 1 1 2 1 0 9-20 0-0.00

HANNAN BY THE NUMBERS

IRVING BY THE NUMBERS

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C.W. POST PIONEERS 2011 men’s lacrosse

Gavin Mccormack

Senior • 5-11 • 175 Long Beach, N.Y. Long Beach Nassau Defense

Senior • 6-2 • 200 Glen Cove, N.Y. Glen Cove St. Andrews (N.C.) Midfield

Peter MICHALEAS

2010: Played in six games … scored one goal against Lake Erie (May 9). 2009: Saw action in one game against Catawba (Feb. 17). Prior to C.W. Post: Transferred from St. Andrews College (N.C.) … played two years of varsity lacrosse for Frank Coratoro… was named all-conference his senior year… scored a career high six goals in one game, nabbing a total of 23 goals in 2007… also played varsity football and indoor track. Personal: Christos and Adrienne Michaleas’ oldest child … favorite athletes are Steve Weatherford and Chad Pennington … plans to pursue a career in law enforcement … majoring in physical education.

MICHALEAS BY THE NUMBERS Year GP G 2009 1 0 2010 6 1 TOTAL 7 1

A Pts Sh T/O CT GB Pen-Min 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0.0 0 1 3 2 0 0 0-0.0 0 1 3 2 0 0 0-0.0

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pioneer profiles

2010: Played in seven games for the Pioneers. Prior to C.W. Post: Transferred from Nassau after three seasons … the Lions were NJCAA national champions in 2008 … all-region selection in 2008 … played at Long Beach where he was named allconference in lacrosse and wrestling … the Bulldogs were semifinalists in 2006. Personal: Oldest of Pat and Gail McCormack’s four children … his brother, Tim, is a goalkeeper at UMass and his brother, Pat, plays for Long Beach … favorite athlete is Michael Jordan … admires his father most outside of sports … majoring in physical education.

C.W. POST PIONEERS 2011 men’s lacrosse

Vito

MINERVA

Senior • 5-10 • 170 Nesconset, N.Y. Smithtown East

pioneer profiles

Attack

2010: Played in 14 games, making one start against Catawba (Feb. 16) … scored six goals, including a hat trick against Lake Erie (May 9) … tallied 12 assists on the season, including a four-assist effort at Chestnut Hill (March 20). 2009: Saw action on the field in eight games … registered eight goals and added two assists … scored a career-high three goals against Assumption (Feb. 28) … grabbed five ground balls and caused one turnover. 2008: Saw action in seven games … tallied two goals and one assist … picked up four ground balls and caused one turnover. Prior to C.W. Post: Was a two-year varsity lacrosse player at Smithtown East … led the Bulls to Super 6 Championship both years with a combined 33-7 record … named all-division … received the Gary Eucker Memorial Scholarship Award … participated in 10 years of travel ice hockey … also competed in cross-country. Personal: Older of Dominick and Theresa Minerva’s two children … plans to pursue a master’s in education … majoring in history.

MINERVA BY THE NUMBERS Year GP 2008 7 2009 8 2010 14 TOTAL 29

G 2 8 6 16

A 1 2 12 15

Pts 3 10 18 31

Sh 5 16 15 36

T/O CT GB Pen-Min 3 1 4 0-0.0 5 1 5 1-1.0 9 1 11 0-0.0 17 3 20 1-1.0

Tim

russo

Graduate • 6-0 • 175 Lindenhurst, N.Y. Lindenhurst Sacred Heart Midfield

Prior to C.W. Post: Transferred from Division I Sacred Heart University … was a three-year varsity player at Lindenhurst and was named all-league and all-county. Personal: Middle child of James and Carrie Russo’s three children … hobbies include playing video games and going to the beach … his brother, Nick, played four years of lacrosse at Sacred Heart and his sister, Kelsey, is a freshman at SHU … favorite athlete is Tim Lincecum … plans to become a teacher … majoring in education.

Dan

schmidt

Senior • 6-3 • 235 Hicksville, N.Y. Hicksville Nassau Defense

2010: Did not see action. Prior to C.W. Post: Transferred from Nassau, where he was a member of the 2008 NJCAA national championship team … played football and lacrosse at Hicksville. Personal: Son of Richard and Denise Schmidt … twin brother, Richard, was a member of the C.W. Post lacrosse team (2009-10) and now serves as assistant coach… also has a younger brother … aspires to become a New York City firefighter … majoring in criminal justice.

John

aragona

Junior • 5-10 • 165 Rockville Centre, N.Y. South Side Midfield

Prior to C.W. Post: Played a season at Division I Wagner in 2009 … played varsity lacrosse at South Side and led the Cyclones to a runnerup finish in the Nassau County championship. Personal: Youngest of John and Arlene’s three children … likes listening to music … majoring in business finance.

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Owen campbell

Junior • 6-0 • 185 Massapequa, N.Y. Massapequa Nassau Attack

Junior • 5-11 • 195 Trumbull, Conn. St. Andrew’s

Brad

Prior to C.W. Post: Transferred from Nassau, where he was an AllAmerican … played four years at Massapequa … named all-county … also played soccer and basketball. Personal: Son of Terry and Regina Campbell … has four brothers, including a brother, Brian, who is a senior on the lacrosse team … plans to become a gym teacher … majoring in physical education.

Desouza

Attack/Midfield

Jason

cranmer

Junior • 6-0 • 195 Hicksville, N.Y. Hicksville Nassau Midfield

Year GP 2009 14 2010 14 TOTAL 28

G 4 5 9

A 2 6 8

Pts 6 11 17

Sh T/O CT GB 11 7 0 7 21 14 2 7 32 21 2 14

Prior to C.W. Post: Transferred from Nassau Community College, where he was a 2010 All-American … led Nassau to the final four … played lacrosse, football and ice hockey at Hicksville. Personal: Younger of Richard and Nancy Cramner’s two children … likes to play hockey … admires his dad … plans for a career in law enforcement … majoring in criminal justice.

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Pen-Min 1-1.0 1-0.5 2-1.5

pioneer profiles

2010: Played in 15 games … scored five goals and tallied seven assists … scored the game-winners against Queens (N.C.) (Feb. 13), Bentley (March 13) and Wheeling Jesuit (April 17) … caused two turnovers and picked up seven ground balls. 2009: Played in 14 games … registered four goals and two assists … scored a goal and added an assist against Dominican (March 23) … picked up seven ground balls. Prior to C.W. Post: Played four years at St. Andrews in Boca Raton, Fla. … helped the Scots capture three state titles … tallied 50 goals and 50 assists his senior year … also played football and was named all-county as a linebacker. Personal: Middle child of Ed and Stephanie DeSouza’s three children … Ed played lacrosse at NYIT … favorite athlete is Jeff Goldberg … is a member of the Accounting Society on campus … majoring in accounting.

DESOUZA BY THE NUMBERS

C.W. POST PIONEERS 2011 men’s lacrosse

Nick

Senior • 5-8 • 215 Trumbull, Conn. St. Joseph’s Manhattanville Goalkeeper

PIONEER PROFILES

FOOTE

Tom

2010: Played two games in goal and combined to make five saves on eight shots faced. 2009: Did not see action. Prior to C.W. Post: Transferred from Manhattanville College … played four years of varsity lacrosse at St. Joseph’s and garnered allleague honors. Personal: Youngest of Raymond and Lori Foote’s three children … admires his parents … hobbies include fishing and playing golf, basketball and billiards … plans to pursue a career in law enforcement … majoring in criminal justice.

FOOTE BY THE NUMBERS

Year GP Min GA GAA Saves Save% W L T 2010 2 38:43 2 3.10 5 0.714 0 0 0 TOTAL 2 38:43 2 3.10 5 0.714 0 0 0

giordano

Junior • 6-3 • 184 Garden City, N.Y. Kellenburg Attack

2010: Appeared in four games … scored one goal at Molloy (April 24) … tallied three assists against Lake Erie (May 9). 2009: Played in eight games … tallied four goals and five assists. 2008: Redshirt season. Prior to C.W. Post: Was a two-year varsity lacrosse and football player at Kellenburg … named all-league. Personal: Youngest of Mike and Deirdre Giordano’s four children … his brother, Pat, played lacrosse at C.W. Post in 2007 … his dad played football at Lafayette … admires his father and Rex Ryan … favorite athletes are Michael Jordan and John Tavarez … majoring in management.

GIORDANO BY THE NUMBERS Year GP G A Pts 2008 Redshirt season. 2009 8 4 5 9 2010 4 1 3 4 TOTAL 12 5 8 13

Sh T/O CT GB 12 6 5 2 17 8

0 0 0

1 1 2

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James KOZLAKOWSKI

Junior • 5-11 • 185 Lynbrook, N.Y. Lynbrook

Junior • 6-0 • 200 Coram, N.Y. Longwood Suffolk Defender

Midfield

nenos

Prior to C.W. Post: Transferred from Suffolk and helped advance the Long Horns to the Final Four in 2010 … played football and lacrosse at Longwood. Personal: Oldest of Theodore and Rosemarie Nenos … hobbies include longboarding and working out … favorite athlete is Mark Messier … admires his parents … hopes to become a history teacher and coach … majoring in history education.

KOZLAKOWSKI BY THE NUMBERS

Year GP G A Pts Sh T/O CT GB Faceoff Pen-Min 2010 2 1 0 1 3 0 0 4 8-12 0-0.00 TOTAL 2 1 0 1 3 0 0 4 8-12 0-0.00

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pioneer profiles

2010: Played in two games … scored a goal against Wheeling Jesuit (April 17) … was 8-for-12 on face-offs. Prior to C.W. Post: Played two years of lacrosse at Lynbrook … won 70 percent of his face-offs … named all-county … also participated in football and wrestling. Personal: Oldest of Jimmy and Annemarie Kozlakowski’s three children … majoring in childhood education.

Craig

C.W. POST PIONEERS 2011 men’s lacrosse

Kyle

riegel

PIONEER PROFILES

Junior • 6-2 • 210 Bethpage, N.Y. Island Trees Nassau Attack

2010: Played in five games … recorded three goals and one assist … had a two-goal performance against American International (March 21) … caused one turnover and picked up three ground balls. Prior to C.W. Post: Transferred after playing at Nassau, where he was a member of the 2008 NJCAA national championship team … was a three-year varsity player at Island Trees … all-county selection. Personal: Oldest of Scott and Irene Riegel’s three children … Scott played football at Hofstra … likes to work out and surf … aspires to become a gym teacher … majoring in physical education.

RIEGEL BY THE NUMBERS

Year GP G A Pts Sh T/O CT GB 2010 5 3 1 4 6 2 1 3 TOTAL 5 3 1 4 6 2 1 3

Kyle

Siegel

Junior • 5-9 • 180 Montauk, N.Y. East Hampton Stevenson Goalkeeper

Prior to C.W. Post: Transferred after playing two years at Division III Stevenson … played three years of varsity lacrosse at East Hampton and served as captain his senior year … also played football. Personal: Youngest of Kathy Ostroff ’s three children … favorite athlete is Billy Rebmen … undecided major.

Pen-Min 0-0.0 0-0.0

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Wade

UNGAR

Junior • 6-1 • 163 Middle Island, N.Y. Middle Island

Nick

Junior • 6-0 • 190 Trumbull, Conn. Trumbull

Midfield - Captain

UNGAR BY THE NUMBERS Year GP G 2008 3 0 2009 16 0 2010 16 0 TOTAL 35 0

A Pts Sh T/O CT GB Pen-Min 1 1 1 1 0 1 0-0.0 2 2 1 4 2 18 3-1.5 0 0 0 8 11 30 5-2.5 3 3 2 13 13 49 8-4.0

Defense

2010: Played in eight games … grabbed four ground balls, including three against Lake Erie (May 9). 2009: Saw action in six games … caused one turnover and picked up one ground ball. 2008: Redshirt season. Prior to C.W. Post: Played three years of varsity lacrosse at Trumbull … named Connecticut Post Boys Lacrosse All-Star ... FCIAC Scholar Athlete and CIAC All-Star … Trumbull won the Division II State Championship in 2005 ... also played varsity ice hockey. Personal: Oldest of Paul and Donna Watson’s three children ... admires his father … favorite athlete is Scott Stevens … majoring in business.

WATSON BY THE NUMBERS Year GP G 2009 6 0 2010 8 0 TOTAL 14 0

A Pts Sh T/O CT GB Pen-Min 0 0 0 1 1 1 3-2.5 0 0 0 0 0 4 1-0.5 0 0 0 1 1 5 4-3.0

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pioneer profiles

2010: Played in all 17 games … caused 12 turnovers and picked up 32 ground balls … caused two turnovers and grabbed five ground balls in the semifinal win against Dowling (May 22). 2009: Played in all 16 games … registered assists against Queens (March 11) and Southern New Hampshire (March 28) … caused two turnovers and picked up 18 ground balls. 2008: Medical redshirt. Prior to C.W. Post: Played two years of varsity lacrosse at Longwood … led the Lions to the Big Four Championship his junior year … named Most Improved and received Scholar Athlete accolades … also participated in travel ice hockey. Personal: Younger of Morris and Joni Ungars’ two children … admires his father … favorite athlete is Darelle Revis … planning for a career in law enforcement … majoring in criminal justice.

WATSON

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Matt

CARRELLO

Sophomore • 6-3 • 215 Bethpage, N.Y. Bethpage

pioneer profiles

Defense

2010: Saw action in three games on defense for the Pioneers. Prior to C.W. Post: Played at Bethpage, where he was both an allconference and academic all-conference player … also played football and basketball. Personal: Oldest of Joseph and Marie Carrello’s three sons … favorite athlete is David Kelly … admires his parents … aspires to become a pediatrician … majoring in political science.

CARRELLO BY THE NUMBERS

Year GP G A Pts Sh T/O CT GB 2010 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 TOTAL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Bennett

dee

Sophomore • 6-2 • 185 Charlotte, Vt. Champlain Valley Union Onondaga Defense

Prior to C.W. Post: Transferred from Onondaga Community College … played three years at Champlain Valley Union High School and led the Red Hawks to a state title in 2006 … named First Team All-State Long Stick Midfield in 2006 and First Team All-State Defense in 2007. Personal: Older of Mike and Justine Dee’s two sons … hobbies include skiing, snowboarding, boats, books and puzzles … favorite athlete is Rajon Rondo … admires Jane Michaud … plans to become a nutritionist and coach lacrosse … spent one summer in Costa Rica learning Spanish and culture … majoring in nutrition.

Pen-Min 0-0.0 0-0.0

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Rob

MESSINA

Luke

MURRAY

Sophomore • 6-0 • 185 Sayville, N.Y. Sayville

Sophomore • 6-0 • 160 Pine Bush, N.Y. Pine Bush

Defense

Midfield

MESSINA BY THE NUMBERS

Year GP G A Pts Sh T/O CT GB 2010 7 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 TOTAL 7 0 1 1 0 0 0 1

Pen-Min 0-0.0 0-0.0

2010: Played in nine games … caused one turnover at Chestnut Hill (March 20) and picked up a ground ball against Lake Erie (May 9). Prior to C.W. Post: Played at Pine Bush and scored 41 goals and tallied 53 assists his senior year … also played soccer … helped lead both the soccer and lacrosse teams to a Section 9 championship. Personal: Youngest of Keith and Ann Murray’s three children … admires Jay-Z … plans to teach math … major is undecided.

MURRAY BY THE NUMBERS

Year GP G A Pts Sh T/O CT GB 2010 9 0 0 0 7 1 1 1 TOTAL 9 0 0 0 7 1 1 1

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Pen-Min 0-0.0 0-0.0

pioneer profiles

2010: Played in seven games … recorded an assist in the Pioneers’ win over American International (March 21). Prior to C.W. Post: Played at Sayville and helped the Golden Flashes capture the Long Island Championship in 2009 … two-time all-county selection … also played football and led the team to a Long Island Championship. Personal: Son of John and Erin Messina … brother, Matt, played at NYIT and currently plays for the Boston Cannons … his other brother, Mike, plays at C.W. Post … favorite athlete is Mark Sanchez.

C.W. POST PIONEERS

pioneer profiles

2011 men’s lacrosse

Justin PATTERSON

Sophomore • 5-10 • 140 Corning, N.Y. Corning East

Sophomore • 5-10 • 165 Trumbull, Conn. Trumbull

Attack

Attack/Midfield

2010: Played in 11 games … scored nine goals and tallied 15 assists … recorded his first collegiate goal and added two assists against American International (March 21) … registered a season-high nine points (4g, 5u) against Wheeling Jesuit (April 17) … tallied a goal and an assist in the semifinal match against Dowling (May 22) … scored a goal and added two assists in the title game against Le Moyne (May 30). Prior to C.W. Post: Played at Corning East and was the Section 4 Player of the Year … scored 50 goals with 49 assists his senior year … the Trojans were runners-up in the state tournament … four-time all-league selection … named to the Adidas All-America Team … also played basketball. Personal: Son of Michael and Jennifer Patterson … has a brother, Bryce, of the same age … admires his father most outside of sports … aspires to become a gym teacher … majoring in physical education.

PATTERSON BY THE NUMBERS

Year GP G A Pts Sh T/O CT GB 2010 10 8 13 21 10 12 0 6 TOTAL 10 8 13 21 10 12 0 6

Matt

RICCIO

2010: Played in all 17 games … scored nine goals and tallied nine assists … caused three turnovers and picked up 17 ground balls … scored a pair of goals against Mercy (March 7) … registered a seasonhigh five points (2g, 3u) against American International (March 21). 2009: Redshirt season. Prior to C.W. Post: Played three years of varsity lacrosse … won the D2 State Championships. Personal: Younger of Daniel and Liz Riccio’s two sons … has one older brother … Daniel Riccio Sr. played tennis at New England College favorite athlete is Michael Jordan …majoring in criminal justice.

RICCIO BY THE NUMBERS

Year GP G A Pts Sh T/O CT GB 2010 16 9 8 17 42 16 3 16 TOTAL 16 9 8 17 42 16 3 16

Pen-Min 0-0.0 0-0.0

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Pen-Min 0-0.0 0-0.0

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Chris

RUHLIG

Dmitriy Bakrukov

Sophomore • 5-11 • 175 Islip Terrace, N.Y. Avon Old Farms

Freshman • 5-9 • 140 Syracuse, N.Y. Jamesville-DeWitt

Midfield

Defense

RUHLIG BY THE NUMBERS

Year GP G A Pts Sh T/O CT GB 2010 12 1 1 2 6 2 2 2 TOTAL 12 1 1 2 6 2 2 2

Pen-Min 0-0.0 0-0.0

Prior to C.W. Post: Three-year varsity player at Jamesville-DeWitt … the Red Rams captured the state title with a 22-0 record in 2010 … named First Team All-CNY. Personal: Older of Max and Olga Bakrokov’s two children … enjoys swimming … admires T-Breezy … majoring in radiology technology.

Ryan

Becker

Freshman • 5-10 • 175 Tampa, Fla. Saint Andrew’s Midfield

Prior to C.W. Post: Played for Coach Jeff Goldberg at Saint Andrews … the Scots won state championship titles in 2009 and 2010 … was a First Team All-South Florida Selection … scored 46 career goals along with 49 assists, including 22 goals and 24 assists during his senior campaign … had a career 81 percent face-off winning percentage … was part of back-to-back state championship teams in Florida (2009, 2010) … also played football. Personal: Older of Scott and Sharon Becker’s two children … favorite athlete is Quincy Black … admires John Oliver … plans to be an investment banker … majoring in finance.

Octovio bernabo Freshman • 5-7 • 165 Mahopac, N.Y. Mahopac

Midfield

Prior to C.W. Post: Four-year varsity player at Mahopac … was an All-Section pick in Section I New York while at Mahopac … also played football and basketball. Personal: Youngest of Alejando and Daniella Bernabo’s three children … enjoys fishing … favorite athlete is Michael Jordan … aspires to be a physical education teacher … majoring in physical education.

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2010: Played in 12 games … tallied one goal and one assist … scored the goal against Wheeling Jesuit (April 17) and recorded the assist against American International … caused two turnovers and picked up two ground balls. Prior to C.W. Post: Played at Avon Old Farms under head coach Bartolo Governanti … received the Skip Flannagan Award his senior year … also played soccer and ice hockey … the Winged Beavers were champions in 2007. Personal: Older of Bernard and Christine Ruhlig’s two sons … favorite athlete is Christopher Higgins … admires his father most outside of sports … majoring in business finance.

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Brandon bertone

Freshman • 5-6 • 165 Ronkonkoma, N.Y. Connetquot

Freshman • 5-8 • 154 Paris, France Buffalo H.S. (N.Y.)

pioneer profiles

Midfield

Prior to C.W. Post: Two-year varsity player at Connetquot … holds the highest winning percentage of face-offs in Suffolk County history … won 85 percent of face-offs … all-division Faceoff selection in 2010 … the Thunderbirds made it to the Big Six semi-finals twice (2009, 2010) … also participated in basketball, soccer, football and wrestling along with lacrosse at Connetquot. Personal: Youngest of Joe and Barbra’s three children … his brother, Justin, is a kicker on the C.W. Post football team ... favorite athlete is LaDainian Tomlinson … hobbies include playing video games and snowboarding … major is undecided.

bollinger

Freshman • 6-1 • 186 Fairfield, Conn. Fairfield-Ludlowe Defense

Stephen

burke

Freshman • 5-10 • 170 Yorktown, N.Y. Yorktown Defense

canet

Midfield

Prior to C.W. Post: Three-year varsity player at Yorktown … the Huskers won two section championships (2008, 2009) … tallied 53 groundballs and 27 caused turnovers during his senior season … named Yorktown’s 2010 Most Outstanding Male Athlete … All-Section selection in 2010. Personal: Middle child of James and Margaret Burke’s three children … enjoys ski racing …major is undecided.

Prior to C.W. Post: Played at Buffalo High School ... was a member of the 2010 French National Team. Personal: Older of two of Patrick and Valerie’s two children … enjoys skiing, soccer, tennis, and music … favorite athletes are French soccer stars, Zinedine Zidane and and Thierry Henry … speaks fluent French … majoring in business with a minor in psychology.

Ryan

carroll

Freshman • 6-3 • 185 Babylon, N.Y. West Babylon Defense

Prior to C.W. Post: Played three years of varsity for Coach Parisi … advanced to the state playoffs. Personal: One of Bruce and Fendra Bollinger’s five children … hobbies include boxing and playing basketball, football and volleyball … admires Michael Jordan and Ghandi … plans to play lacrosse in Australia … is an aspiring artist and has received honors for his work in competitions … major is undecided.

Alex

Prior to C.W. Post: Two-year varsity player at West Babylon … served as team captain his senior year … the Eagles were the Elite Eight Champions in 2009 … recipient of the George Kruz Memorial Award. Personal: Younger of Sean and Nualah’s two children … older sister, Shauna, played lacrosse at Alfred University … admires his father … majoring in accounting.

Brandon fennell Freshman • 6-0 • 165 Mohegan Lake, N.Y. Lakeland

Defense

Prior to C.W. Post: Four-year varsity player at Lakeland … the Hornets were 18-4 his senior year and won the Section 7 title … AllLeague selection … also competed in track and played football. Personal: Youngest of Harold and Beth’s three children … favorite athletes are Kevin Durant, Michael Jordan, and Ray Lewis … is ambidextrous … majoring in criminal justice.

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Peter lacagnina

Freshman • 5-7 • 160 Farmingville, N.Y. Sachem East

Freshman • 5-8 • 158 Wading River, N.Y. Shoreham-Wading River

Midfield

Jordan leake Freshman • 5-9 • 160 Key Largo, Fla. St. Andrew’s

Defense

Conor

mackay

Freshman • 5-9 • 165 Shrub Oak, N.Y. Lakeland Attack/Midfield

Midfield

Prior to C.W. Post: Three-year varsity player at Shoreham-Wading River … three-time all-league selection … two-time all-county pick … the Wildcats advanced to the state semifinals three straight years … also competed for three years in winter track. Peronsal: One of Greg and Kathy Miller’s seven children … favorite athlete is Matt Messina … hobbies include surfing … admires Will Farrell … aspires to become a physical education teacher … majoring in physical education.

Dylan weinberg Freshman • 5-9 • 162 Westbury, N.Y. W.T. Clarke

Prior to C.W. Post: Played lacrosse and football at St. Andrew’s in Boca Raton, Fla. ... the Scots were two-time state champions. Personal: Youngest of Scott and Beverly Leake’s three sons … hobbies include playing football and fishing … plans to start a business after college … majoring in business.

miller

Prior to C.W. Post: Four-year varsity player at Lakeland … the Rebels were 2010 Section 1 Champions with an 18-4 record and advanced to the state semifinals. Personal: Younger of Harry and Lisa’s two children … favorite athlete is Jorge Posada … enjoys skiing … major is undecided.

pioneer profiles

Prior to C.W. Post: Played at Sachem East … scored 39 goals with 10 assists and picked up over 100 ground balls during his senior year …registered seven consecutive games with three or more goals … an All-County and All-Division pick during senior year … team MVP … participated in wrestling, football, and track. Personal: Youngest of Peter and Sharon Lacagnina’s three children … brother, Chris, played football at Worcester Polytech Institute and Nick is a senior on the C.W. Post lacrosse team … admires his mother and Nick … majoring in computer science with a minor in criminal justice.

Brett

Midfield

Prior to C.W. Post: Three-year varsity player at W.T. Clarke … won of 75 percent of his face-offs during his career … a 2009 and 2010 Scholar-Athlete recipient … also competed in wrestling … was a top four wrestler at County Championships in 2010. Personal: Oldest of Robert and Michele Weinberg’s three children … favorite athlete is Brett Favre … admires his father, Robert … majoring in international business.

Joseph

weller

Freshman • 5-9 • 162 Westbury, N.Y. W.T. Clarke Defense

Prior to C.W. Post: Four-year varsity player at Smithtown East … Was an All-Division 1 selection in football and lacrosse … also played summer lacrosse for Smithtown. Personal: One of Joe and Debbie Weller’s three children … favorite athlete is Chad Ochocinco … aspires to be a teacher and coach following graduation … majoring in education.

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2010 statistics

## Name 32 12 40 22 7 21 2 1 4 19 6 25 48 5 35 24 99 20 29 52 31 15 51 9 42 44 11 45 41 10 14 38 30 43 46 47 28 26 18 50 16 8 13 49 55

GP-GS G

Plompen, Eddie 17-15 Meo, Joe 16-1 Coric, Nick 16-14 Johnston, James 17-1 Hoch, Doug 16-9 Messina, Mike 17-1 Rodriguez, Keith 17-1 Riccio,Matt 17-3 Patterson, Justin 10-6 Minerva, Vito 13-1 DeSouza, Brad 14-0 Cama, Mike 17-14 Riegel, Kyle 5-0 Andreassi, Marc 3-0 Wood, John 17-0 Lacagnina, Nick 17-15 Schmidt, Richard 17-16 Giordano, Thomas 4-0 Celano, Mike 15-0 Michaleas, Peter 6-0 Ivanditto, Justin 5-0 Hannan, John 4-0 Kozlakowski, James 2-0 Ruhlig, Chris 11-0 Irving, Ronnie 8-0 Giordano, Mike 9-7 Leonard, Bryan 17-15 Orlando, Dan 10-9 Boyd, Erik 16-15 Messina, Rob 6-0 Watson, Nick 7-0 Baum, Sean 8-0 Wolfson, Austin 10-1 Smith, Drew 4-0 Murray, Luke 9-0 Ray, Travis 4-0 Andrews, Brian 11-0 McCormack, Gavin 8-0 DaCosta, Dan 17-14 Foote, Nick 2-0 Ungar, Wade 17-0 Olin, Bert 2-0 Blount, Joe 17-2 Arcuri, Keith 3-0 Carrello, Matt 3-0 Total 17 Opponents 17

Name

50 Foote, Nick 45 Orlando, Dan 43 Smith, Drew 44 Giordano, Mike Total Opponents

45 9 41 2 24 27 18 2 18 19 18 9 16 14 9 8 9 15 6 12 5 7 4 2 3 1 2 0 2 3 2 1 1 0 1 3 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 231 138 100 42

Pts Sh Shot% SOG SOG% GW UP DN GB T/O CT Faceoff Pct Pen-Min 54 43 51 20 37 27 30 17 24 18 12 6 4 2 5 3 1 4 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 369 142

95 133 64 61 53 71 64 42 12 15 22 27 6 11 3 2 3 5 3 3 2 1 3 6 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 7 2 2 0 1 0 0 1 3 0 0 730 395

GP-GS Minutes 2-0 10-9 3-0 9-7 17 17

38:43 524:31 60:29 396:17 1020:00 1020:00

.474 .308 .375 .295 .340 .254 .250 .214 .750 .400 .227 .148 .500 .182 .667 1.000 .333 .200 .333 .333 .500 1.000 .333 .167 1.000 .000 .000 .000 .000 .000 .000 .000 .000 .000 .000 .000 .000 .000 .000 .000 .000 .000 .000 .000 .000 .316 .253

2 49 6 43 100 231

72 88 48 44 40 46 36 26 11 10 14 13 4 5 2 2 1 3 2 2 1 1 2 3 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 5 1 2 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 489 226

.758 2 .662 3 .750 3 .721 1 .755 3 .648 0 .562 1 .619 0 .917 0 .667 0 .636 3 .481 0 .667 0 .455 0 .667 0 1.000 0 .333 0 .600 0 .667 0 .667 0 .500 0 1.000 0 .667 0 .500 0 1.000 0 .000 0 .333 0 .000 0 .000 0 .000 0 .000 0 .000 0 .500 0 .000 0 .714 0 .500 0 1.000 0 .000 0 .000 0 .000 0 .000 0 1.000 0 .333 0 .000 0 .000 0 .670 16 .572 1

GA Avg 3.10 5.61 5.95 6.51 5.88 13.59

Saves 5 71 7 43 126 258

8 14 1 1 2 2 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 30 20

0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0

Pct

.714 .592 .538 .500 .558 .528

41 11 26 13 20 21 13 17 8 11 7 193 3 1 27 40 43 1 13 0 1 0 4 2 11 24 35 16 15 1 4 7 1 1 1 0 7 0 22 1 32 0 27 1 0 722 447

0 9 0 7 16 1

18 9 0-0 .000 22 5 0-0 .000 32 4 0-0 .000 18 5 0-0 .000 24 5 0-0 .000 22 8 0-0 .000 22 4 0-0 .000 16 3 0-0 .000 13 0 0-0 .000 9 1 0-0 .000 15 2 0-0 .000 15 3 248-353 .703 2 1 0-0 .000 3 0 0-0 .000 4 19 0-0 .000 4 9 0-0 .000 23 24 0-0 .000 2 0 0-0 .000 3 7 0-1 .000 2 0 0-0 .000 0 0 0-0 .000 2 1 0-0 .000 0 0 8-12 .667 2 2 0-0 .000 4 2 9-20 .450 1 3 0-0 .000 13 17 0-0 .000 6 2 0-0 .000 4 6 0-0 .000 0 0 0-0 .000 0 0 0-0 .000 0 1 0-0 .000 1 0 0-0 .000 0 1 0-0 .000 1 1 0-0 .000 0 0 0-0 .000 4 0 0-0 .000 1 0 0-0 .000 5 23 0-0 .000 0 0 0-0 .000 9 12 0-0 .000 0 0 0-0 .000 2 25 0-0 .000 0 1 0-0 .000 0 0 0-0 .000 344 207 265-386 .687 411 115 121-386 .313

0 1 0 0 1 16

0 0 0 0 0 0

Shots Faced 8 190 22 175 395 730

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4- 3.5 3- 3.0 4- 5.5 4- 3.0 3- 2.5 6- 4.0 3- 2.0 0- 0.0 0- 0.0 0- 0.0 1- 0.5 4- 3.0 0- 0.0 0- 0.0 14-11.5 1- 0.5 8- 7.0 0- 0.0 2- 1.5 0- 0.0 0- 0.0 0- 0.0 0- 0.0 0- 0.0 0- 0.0 0- 0.0 1- 1.0 0- 0.0 4- 3.0 0- 0.0 1- 0.5 1- 1.0 0- 0.0 0- 0.0 0- 0.0 0- 0.0 1- 0.5 0- 0.0 3- 2.0 0- 0.0 6- 3.5 0- 0.0 4- 3.0 1- 0.5 0- 0.0 81-64.5 80-67.0

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East Coast Conference Administration Commissioner: Assistant Commissioner: Director of Media Relations:

Bob Dranoff rdranoff@eccsports.org (631) 348-3451 Melissa Perry mperry@eccsports.org (631) 348-3453 Casey Rafferty crafferty@eccsports.org (631) 348-3452

C.W. Post 2009-10 ECC Champions

2009 Men’s Soccer

2009 Men’s Cross Country

2010 Women’s Lacrosse

2010 Men’s Lacrosse

2010 Softball

2010 Baseball

East Coast Conference Men’s Lacrosse Champions Year 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

Regular Season Adelphi C.W. Post Adelphi Adelphi Adelphi NYIT NYIT NYIT NYIT C.W. Post/Mercyhurst/Dowling Mercyhurst NYIT C.W. Post C.W. Post/Mercyhurst/Dowling

Tournament

Mailing Address: 300 Carleton Ave. • NYIT SAC210 • Central Islip, N.Y. 11722 Fax: (631) 348-3015

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east coast conference

Founded as the New York Collegiate Athletic Conference in 1989 and rechristened the East Coast Conference in July 2006, the ECC was formed to enhance intercollegiate athletic competition among member institutions and to assist them in integrating athletics into their academic program in a fiscally sound way. The ECC is committed to the highest standards of scholarship, sportsmanship, teamwork, and citizenship. Its mission is to promote the total person concept in its student-athletes, which stresses the abilities to excel in academic achievement, athletic competition, and positive character traits. East Coast Conference (www.eccsports.org) members for 2010-11 include: University of Bridgeport (Conn); C.W. Post Campus of Long Island University (Brookville, N.Y.); Dowling College (Oakdale, N.Y.); Mercy College (Dobbs Ferry, N.Y.); Molloy College (Rockville Centre, N.Y.); New York Institute of Technology (Old Westbury, N.Y); Queens College (Flushing, N.Y.); and St. Thomas Aquinas College (Sparkill, N.Y.). The ECC sponsors the following championship sports: baseball; men’s and women’s basketball; men’s and women’s cross country; men’s and women’s lacrosse; softball; men’s and women’s tennis; men’s and women’s soccer; and women’s volleyball. The East Coast Conference is a proud member of the NCAA and Division II. Division II is a dynamic and engaging group of colleges, institutions and conferences of varying sizes and educational missions. Division II members encourage and support diversity; value sportsmanship, fairness and equity; and place the highest priority on the overall educational excellence of the student-athlete.

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ECC Conference Statistics Leaders Points Per Game

east coast conference

1. Sullivan, Matt-NYIT McClure, John-Dowling 3. Zalesky, Joel-Seton Hill 4. O’Brien, Kyle-Dowling 5. Scheetz, Brian-Mercy 6. Sabo, Kevin-Dowling 7. Menefee, Justin-Seton Hill 8. Maione, Albert-Molloy 9. Carino, Austin-NYIT 10. Plompen, Eddie-C.W. Post

Goals Per Game

GP G A Pts Avg. 13 13 14 14 14 14 14 14 13 17

24 62 44 30 31 29 33 30 43 45

46 8 31 41 30 30 20 20 3 9

70 70 75 71 61 59 53 50 46 54

5.38 5.38 5.36 5.07 4.36 4.21 3.79 3.57 3.54 3.18

Avg.

1. McClure, John-Dowling 13 2. Carino, Austin-NYIT 13 3. Zalesky, Joel-Seton Hill 14 4. Plompen, Eddie-C.W. Post 17 5. Meo, Joe-C.W. Post 16 6. Jones, Alex-Dominican 16 7. Menefee, Justin-Seton Hill 14 Chaples, Greg-Seton Hill 14 9. Scheetz, Brian-Mercy 14 10. Holland, Josh-Seton Hill 14 O’Brien, Kyle-Dowling 14 Maione, Albert-Molloy 14

62 43 44 45 40 39 33 33 31 30 30 30

4.77 3.31 3.14 2.65 2.50 2.44 2.36 2.36 2.21 2.14 2.14 2.14

Assists Per Game

Avg.

1. Sullivan, Matt-NYIT 13 2. O’Brien, Kyle-Dowling 14 3. Zalesky, Joel-Seton Hill 14 4. Scheetz, Brian-Mercy 14 Sabo, Kevin-Dowling 14 6. Coric, Nick-C.W. Post 16 7. Menefee, Justin-Seton Hill 14 Maione, Albert-Molloy 14 9. Patterson, Justin-C.W. Post 11 10. Delaney, James-Seton Hill 14 Sciulli, Michael-Mercy 14

46 41 31 30 30 26 20 20 15 18 18

3.54 2.93 2.21 2.14 2.14 1.62 1.43 1.43 1.36 1.29 1.29

Game-winning Goals GP

Avg.

14 14 13 14 15 16 16 16

4 4 3 3 3 3 3 3

0.29 0.29 0.23 0.21 0.20 0.19 0.19 0.19

Ground Balls Per Game GP

Avg.

1. 2. 4. 5.

193 91 91 75 68

11.35 6.50 6.50 6.25 5.67

1. 3.

Killpack, Redmond-Dowling Menefee, Justin-Seton Hill McClure, John-Dowling Burton, Tyler-Mercy DeSouza, Brad-C.W. Post Hoch, Doug-C.W. Post Coric, Nick-C.W. Post Meo, Joe-C.W. Post

Cama, Mike-C.W. Post 17 Vissichelli, Joe-Molloy 14 Stellwagen, Thomas-Dowling 14 Sabia, Alex-Chestnut Hill 12 Raab, Peter-NYIT 12

Shots Per Game

Avg.

1. McClure, John-Dowling 13 2. Meo, Joe-C.W. Post 16 3. Maione, Albert-Molloy 14 4. Winkelspecht, Mark-Chestnut Hill 15 5. Carino, Austin-NYIT 13 6. Zalesky, Joel-Seton Hill 14 7. Marzocca, Mike-Mercy 15 8. Amengual, Ryan-NYIT 12 9. Bal, Keegan-Lake Erie 14 10. Gil, Bryan-NYIT 12

123 132 115 123 103 108 103 81 88 74

9.46 8.25 8.21 8.20 7.92 7.71 6.87 6.75 6.29 6.17

Ct. 45 38 25 21 26 26

Avg. 3.21 2.71 1.79 1.75 1.73 1.73

Caused Turnovers Per Game GP 1. Vissichelli, Joe-Molloy 14 2. Rubisch, Kyle-Dowling 14 3. Lauria, Matthew-Dowling 14 4. Carfagna, Tom-Chestnut Hill 12 5. Rucinsky, Joe-Chestnut Hill 15 Munch, Michael-Mercy 15

Goals Against Average

GP GA Min. Avg.

1. Watts, Cameron-Mercy 7 2 82:04 1.46 2. Krutzler, Christopher-Dowling 1 2 46:41 2.57 3. McCallan, Mike-NYIT 4 3 59:51 3.01 4. Foote, Nick-C.W. Post 2 2 38:43 3.10 5. Diantgikis, George-Dowling 6 8 92:18 5.20 6. Orlando, Dan-C.W. Post 10 49 524:29 5.61 7. Nash, Zach-Mercy 12 56 565:59 5.94 8. Smith, Drew-C.W. Post 3 6 60:29 5.95 9. Jeschawitz, Michael-Mercy 8 19 189:39 6.01 10. Giordano, Mike-C.W. Post 9 43 396:17 6.51

Save Percentage

1. Krutzler, Christophe-Dominican 1 2. McCallan, Mike-NYIT 4 3. Watts, Cameron-Mercy 7 4. Foote, Nick-C.W. Post 2 5. White, Dylan-Lake Erie 4 6. Nash, Zach-Mercy 12 7. Orlando, Dan-C.W. Post 10 8. Slater, Andrew-Dominican 6 9. Struss, Corey-Seton Hill 14 10. Dougherty, Ryan-Dowling 14

Saves Per Game

S GA Pct. 12 2 14 3 9 2 5 2 13 8 83 56 71 49 13 9 198 139 127 92

1. DiCarlo, T.J.-Mercy 15 2. Struss, Corey-Seton Hill 14 3. Krutzler, Christophe-Dominican 1 4. Bonacum, Brendan-Dominican 16 5. Bruno, Tommy-Molloy 13 6. Wisner, Alexander-Lake Erie 14 7. Dougherty, Ryan-Dowling 14 8. Maurer, Dakota-Chestnut Hill 13 9. McGee, William-NYIT 7 10. Jim Lapenna-Wheeling Jesuit 11

.857 .824 .818 .714 .619 .597 .592 .591 .588 .580

S Avg. 222 198 12 190 145 141 127 117 62 85

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14.80 14.14 12.00 11.88 11.15 10.07 9.07 9.00 8.86 7.73

C.W. POST PIONEERS 2011 men’s lacrosse Opponent

19 10 4 1 5 3 1 9 7 1 0 5 2 9 3 1 1 2 1 1 1 4 2 6 0 1 5 18 0 0 9 3 1 1 0 5 3 7 3 0 2 0 3 1 1 3 6 2 1 1 0 0 1 4 4 1 1

37 0 0 0 9 0 0 1 1 0 10 2 2 3 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 7 0 3 4 0 0 3 1 1 10 0 0 0 1 15 7 16 0 2 0 1 2 0 0 7 2 12 0 0 4 3 0 3 0 0 1

T 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Opponent

M.I.T. Molloy Montclair St. Morgan State Nazareth New England New Hampshire New Haven New York Maritime NYIT Nichols North Carolina Notre Dame Ohio State Ohio Wesleyan Oneonta Oswego Pace Penn State Pennsylvania Pfeiffer Plymouth St. (N.H.) Potsdam Providence Queens (N.Y.) Queens (N.C.) R.I.T. Roanoke Rutgers Sacred Heart Seton Hill St. Andrews St. John’s St. Lawrence St. Michael’s Siena Southampton Southern Connecticut Southern New Hampshire Springfield Stony Brook Syracuse Towson State Vermont Villanova Washington & Lee Wesleyan West Chester Wheeling Jesuit William & Mary Williams Wingate W.P.I. Yale

10 13 4 1 2 3 2 6 6 19 1 0 1 2 0 1 2 6 4 3 1 3 1 2 2 4 1 1 2 2 2 3 13 2 1 8 16 2 3 0 2 0 0 1 19 0 0 11 2 1 4 1 1 3

1 1 3 0 12 1 1 0 1 10 0 3 0 4 1 0 1 2 5 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 0 0 0 2 2 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 1 10 1 1 3 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 6

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T 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

all-time series

Adelphi Albany Air Force American International Army Assumption Belmont Abbey Bentley Bowdoin Briarcliffe Brown Bryant Bucknell C.C.N.Y. Catawba Chestnut Hill Clarkson Colgate Colorado College Colorado Mines Cornell Cortland State Dartmouth Delaware Denison (Ohio) Denver Dominican (N.Y.) Dowling Drexel Eastern Connecticut FDU-Madison FDU-Teaneck Geneseo State Gettysburg Hamden-Sydney Harvard Hobart Hofstra Holy Cross Ithaca Kean Kenyon Kutztown Lake Erie Lees McRae Le Moyne Limestone Loyola (MD) Lynchburg Mars Hill Maryland Massachusetts Mercy Mercyhurst Merrimack Michigan State Middlebury

C.W. POST PIONEERS 2011 men’s lacrosse

Ed Sutton

all-americans

Tom Postel

David Kelly

1961

Bob Culver

Attack

Hon. Mention

1962

Bob Culver

Attack

Hon. Mention

1963

Bob Culver

Attack

Hon. Mention

1964

Tom Postel Ed Sutton

Attack Goal

Hon. Mention Hon. Mention

1965

Tom Postel

Attack

Third Team

1966

Bill Miller

Attack

Hon. Mention

1968

Bruce Burton Dick Conway

Attack Attack

Second Team Second Team

1971

Jerry Saslow

Defense

First Team

1973

Al Brown

Defense

Hon. Mention

1974

Al Brown

Defense

Third Team

1975

Leroy Meyers

Attack

Hon. Mention

1976

Chris Quinn

Attack

Third Team

1977

Bob Michalowski

Defense

Third Team

1978

Jack Luchsinger

Midfield

Hon. Mention

1979

Jack Luchsinger

Midfield

Hon. Mention

1984

Chris Anglim

Goal

Hon. Mention

1985

Joe Woska

Defense

Hon. Mention

1986

Tim McIntee Tony Romano

Midfield Defense

Hon. Mention Hon. Mention

1987

Tim McIntee

Midfield

Third Team

1988

Tim McIntee

Midfield

Second Team

1989

Lou Janotte

Goal

Hon. Mention

1991

Mike Iglio

Defense

Hon. Mention

1992

Jack Herzlinger Steve Cox

Midfield Defense

Hon. Mention Hon. Mention

1993

Tom Burke Dan Riordan Steve Cox Phil Fandale Greg Cody

Attack Midfield Defense Midfield Defense

First Team First Team First Team Hon. Mention Hon. Mention

Tim Paulson

1994

Dan Riordan Steve Carey Greg Brosakas Joe Loiacono Dan Brooks Chris Triolo

Midfield Defense Attack Midfield Midfield Defense

First Team First Team Second Team Second Team Hon. Mention Hon. Mention

1995

Jay Navaez Tom Londino Joe Loiacono Kevin Kurrus

Attack Midfield Midfield Defense

First Team First Team Second Team Second Team

1996

Omar Rivera Chris Triolo Kelly Bixler Jay Navaez Pete DeRupo Kevin Kurrus

Def. Midfield First Team Defense First Team Goal First Team Attack Second Team Midfield Second Team Defense Hon. Mention

1997

Todd Bolognese David Kelly Kevin Kurrus Bill Santamaria Luis Gonzalez David Loiacono Vin Fredericks

Attack Midfield Defense Defense Midfield Attack Goal

First Team First Team First Team First Team Second Team Hon. Mention Hon. Mention

1998

Gavin Chamberlain David Loiacono David Kelly Vin Fredericks Luis Gonzalez Tim Fagan

Attack Midfield Defender Goal Midfield Defense

First Team First Team First Team First Team Second Team Second Team

1999

Luis Gonzalez David Kelly Benny Cottone Todd Bolognese Rob Parengkuan Tim Fagan Vin Fredericks

Midfield Defense Attack Midfield Midfield Defense Goal

First Team First Team Second Team Second Team Second Team Second Team Second Team

2000

Gavin Chamberlain Rob Parengkuan David Kelly R.J. Degenfelder Larry Collins Ernie Thompson Mike Brzezinski

Attack Midfield Defense Goal Midfield Attack Defense

First Team First Team First Team First Team Second Team Hon. Mention Hon. Mention

2001

Rob Parengkuan Larry Collins R.J. Degenfelder Rob Coscia Drew Cavadias Mike Brzezinski

Midfield Midfield Goal Attack Midfield Defense

First Team First Team First Team Second Team Second Team Second Team

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C.W. POST PIONEERS 2011 men’s lacrosse

Colin Achenbach

Rob Blount

Matt Dimler

Tom Messina

Defense

Hon. Mention

2002

Drew Cavadias Anthony Santamaria Steve Messina

Midfield Midfield Defense

First Team Hon. Mention Hon. Mention

2004

Joe Mascaretti

Specialist

Second Team

2005

Colin Achenbach Rob Blount Ralph Carino Jeremy Jablonski Tim Paulson

Midfield Defense Attack Attack Midfield

Second Team Second Team Second Team Second Team Second Team

2006

Colin Achenbach Tim Paulson Rob Blount Jeremy Jablonski Chase Safarowic Mike Rimmer Ralph Carino

Attack Midfield Defense Midfield Defense Goal Attack

First Team First Team First Team Second Team Second Team Second Team Hon. Mention

2007

Rob Blount Chase Safarowic Nick Dello-Iacono Greg Cerar

Defense Defense Goal Attack

First Team First Team Hon. Mention Hon. Mention

2008

Greg Cerar Matt Dimler Bryan Leonard Mike Cama Dave Loftus

Attack Midfield Defense Midfield Attack

First Team Second Team Second Team Second Team Hon. Mention

2009

Greg Cerar Matt Dimler Bryan Leonard Mike Cama Dave Loftus Joe Blount Dan Sciulla Mike Messina Jon Kology

Attack First Team Midfield First Team Def. Midfield First Team Midfield First Team Attack Second Team Def. Midfield Second Team Goal Second Team Midfield Hon. Mention Defense Hon. Mention

2010

Rich Schmidt Mike Cama Joe Blount Joe Meo Mike Messina Bryan Leonard

Defense Midfield Defense Midfield Midfield Defense

First Team First Team First Team Second Team Second Team Second Team

Lt. Raymond J. Enners Award Outstanding Player 1999 2000 2001 2009

David Kelly David Kelly D.J. Degenfelder Greg Cerar

Defense Defense Goalkeeper Attack

William C. Schmeisser Award Outstanding Defensive Player 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000

Chris Triolo Bill Santamaria David Kelly David Kelly David Kelly

Defense Defense Defense Defense Defense

Ensign C. Markland Kelly, Jr. Award Outstanding Goalie 1996 2000 2001

Kelly Bixler R.J. Degenfelder R.J. Degenfelder

Goalkeeper Goalkeeper Goalkeeper

Lt. Col. J. I. Turnbull Award Outstanding Attackman 2000 2009

Gavin Chamberlain Greg Cerar

Attack Attack

LT. J.G. Donald McLaughlin Jr. Awards Outstanding Midfielder 1996

Pete DeRupo

Midfield

Specialty Player Award 2009 2010

Mike Cama Mike Cama

Midfield Midfield

Scholar All-America 2006 2008 2009

Tim Paulson Matt Dimler Dave Loftus Greg Cerar Dan Sciulla

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all-americans

Greg Cerar

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coaching records

YEAR 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

COACH

TOTALS

Al Brisotti, Sr. Al Brisotti, Sr. Al Brisotti, Sr. Al Brisotti, Sr. Al Brisotti, Jr. Al Brisotti, Jr. Bill Ashley Bill Ashley Bill Ashley Bill Ashley Bill Ashley Bill Ashley Bill Ashley Vito Venezia Vito Venezia Vito Venezia Vito Venezia Vito Venezia Vito Venezia Bob Rullan Bob Rullan Bob Rullan Tony Seaman John Danowski John Danowski John Danowski Tom Postel Tom Postel Tom Postel Tom Postel Tom Postel Tom Postel Tom Postel Tom Postel Tom Postel Tom Postel Tom Postel Tom Postel Tom Postel Tom Postel Tom Postel Tom Postel Tom Postel Tom Postel Tom Postel Tom Postel Tom Postel John Jez John Jez John Jez John Jez

RECORD 1-4 3-7 4-6 10-3-1 10-2 7-5-1 8-6 7-4 10-2 5-6 5-8 8-4 9-3 12-4 8-6 8-6 6-7 8-8 7-6 3-10 8-6 9-7 12-3 9-6 6-7 12-3 11-4 7-6 8-5 2-10 0-11 4-8 3-8 4-6 7-5 5-8 10-3 8-3 10-2 11-3 8-4 9-4 8-4 4-8 4-9 9-5 8-3 9-4 11-3 15-1 16-1

COACHING CHRONOLOGY NAME

Al Brisotti, Sr. Al Brisotti, Jr. Bill Ashley Vito Venezia Bob Rullan Tony Seaman John Danowski Tom Postel John Jez

YEARS

1960-63 1964-65 1966-72 1973-78 1979-81 1982 1983-85 1986-06 2007-Pres.

RECORD

18-20-1 17-7-1 52-33 49-37 20-23 13-3 27-16 140-118 51-9

RECORD BY DECADES 1960-69 1970-79 1980-89 1990-99 2000-09 2010-

65-45 74-62 84-57 62-57 85-45 16-1

.591 .544 .596 .521 .653 .941

SINGLE SEASON RECORDS

Most Points (Tom Postel, 1963, 1965)........................................ 96 Most Goals (Tom Postel, 1963).................................................... 60 Most Assists (Ed Long, 1975)....................................................... 57

CAREER RECORDS

Most Points (Tom Postel, 1963-65)...........................................269 Most Goals (Tom Postel, 1963-65)...........................................144 Most Assists (Tom Postel, 1963-65)..........................................125

(51 SEASONS) 375-266-2

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C.W. POST PIONEERS 2011 men’s lacrosse Adelphi......................................W 12-6 F.D.U. (Madison).........................L 8-7 Hofstra.........................................W 8-7 1970 (5-8) Coach: Bill Ashley Colgate...........................................L 6-4 New York Tech........................W 14-1 Plymouth State (N.H.)..............W 8-7 M.I.T.............................................W 1-0 Cortland State............................L 18-3 C.C.N.Y........................................W 8-2 Bucknell.........................................L 7-1 Villanova.....................................L 10-8 F.D.U. (Madison).........................L 9-4 Bucknell.........................................L 7-1 Hofstra.........................................L 16-2 Adelphi........................................L 12-3 Albany State.............................W 20-4

1960 (1-4) Coach: Albert Brisotti Sr. Hobart.........................................L 16-0 Loyola (Md.)...............................L 18-2 Adelphi........................................W 6-4 C.C.N.Y........................................L 16-4 New England................................L 9-2 1961 (3-7) Coach: Albert Brisotti Sr. Ohio State...................................W 9-5 Villanova.....................................W 8-2 Towson State................................L 8-6 Wesleyan.....................................L 15-5 Adelphi........................................L 10-5 Brown..........................................L 13-3 Loyola (Md.)...............................L 10-5 C.C.N.Y................................... W 13-12 Cortland State............................L 18-8 Adelphi..........................................L 9-4 1962 (4-6) Coach: Albert Brisotti Sr. Ohio State...................................L 12-2 Villanova.....................................W 8-1 Bowdoin......................................W 5-4 Towson State..............................L 15-2 Brown..........................................L 12-3 Nichols........................................W 6-3 Adelphi..........................................L 7-4 C.C.N.Y........................................L 12-7 Siena W 8-1 Loyola (Md.)...............................L 14-4 1963 (10-3-1) Coach: Albert Brisotti Sr. Ohio State.....................................L 9-7 Villanova...................................W 13-4 MIT W 12-11 Bowdoin......................................W 9-6 N.Y. Maritime...........................W 17-4 C.C.N.Y........................................W 9-8 Brown..........................................L 13-6 W.P.C.........................................W 12-2 F.D.U. (Madison).....................W 19-0 Adelphi......................................... T 9-9

Siena W 21-2 Hofstra...........................................L 4-3 Loyola (Md.)...............................W 8-7 Cortland State............................W 6-5 1964 (10-2) Coach: Albert Brisotti Jr. Villanova...................................W 17-2 Ohio State................................ L 11-10 Harvard.......................................L 11-7 Bowdoin....................................W 12-6 F.D.U. (Madison).....................W 19-4 Holy Cross............................. W 13-10 Hofstra.........................................W 6-4 Cortland State..........................W 12-2 Adelphi......................................W 12-7 N.Y. Maritime...........................W 14-2 C.C.N.Y......................................W 14-4 Loyola (Md.).............................W 13-9 1965 (7-5-1) Coach: Albert Brisotti Jr. M.I.T...........................................W 10-9 Hofstra.........................................L 17-6 Bowdoin....................................W 13-5 Villanova...................................W 15-6 Ohio Wesleyan.............................L 9-8 F.D.U. (Madison).....................W 17-4 Kenyon..................................... L 16-12 Denison (Ohio)..........................L 14-7 C.C.N.Y.....................................T 12-12 Adelphi......................................W 14-9 N.Y. Maritime...........................W 14-5 Cortland State..........................W 11-9 Hobart...................................... L 12-10 1966 (8-6) Coach: Bill Ashley Ohio State...................................L 14-6 Villanova.....................................W 9-7 Bowdoin......................................W 8-5 M.I.T.............................................W 6-5 C.C.N.Y................................... W 14-11 Middlebury...................................L 8-7 Holy Cross................................W 13-2 F.D.U. (Madison).......................L 11-5

Hobart.......................................W 11-9 Adelphi......................................W 12-5 N.Y. Maritime...........................W 15-5 M.I.T...............................................L 9-3 Hofstra.........................................L 10-5 Cortland State......................... L 15-10 1967 (7-4) Coach: Bill Ashley Ohio State...................................W 5-2 Bowdoin....................................W 16-7 M.I.T.............................................W 9-8 C.C.N.Y........................................L 10-9 Holy Cross................................W 15-4 Cortland State............................L 12-5 Hobart...........................................L 8-4 N.Y. Maritime.............................W 8-3 Adelphi......................................W 12-5 F.D.U. (Madison).......................L 10-8 Hofstra.......................................W 11-8 1968 (10-2) Coach: Bill Ashley Bowdoin....................................W 13-4 M.I.T...........................................W 15-2 Harvard.........................................L 9-6 Villanova................................ W 15-11 C.C.N.Y......................................W 12-7 Bucknell.....................................W 11-6 Cortland State....................... W 12-11 Hobart.........................................L 11-6 N.Y. Maritime...........................W 23-1 Adelphi......................................W 10-8 Colgate.........................................W 9-8 Hofstra.......................................W 11-8 1969 (5-6) Coach: Bill Ashley Colgate...........................................L 7-5 Harvard.......................................L 14-6 M.I.T...........................................W 13-6 Villanova...................................W 13-3 C.C.N.Y........................................W 9-2 Cortland State............................L 11-2 Hobart.........................................L 15-3 N.Y. Maritime.............................L 17-3

1972 (9-3) Coach: Bill Ashley St. Lawrence...............................W 9-5 M.I.T...........................................W 12-6 Cornell.......................................W 11-1 Middlebury.................................W 7-2 Villanova...................................W 17-2 C.C.N.Y......................................W 12-1 Dowling.....................................W 17-2 New York Tech..................... W 16-12 Hofstra.........................................L 14-3 Adelphi........................................L 14-1 Brown..........................................L 10-3 Albany State.............................W 13-0 1973 (12-4) Coach: Bill Ashley Yale L 7-6 Southern Conn........................W 19-2 Dowling.....................................W 16-4 Bucknell.......................................W 8-7 F.D.U. (Madison).....................W 16-8 Clarkson....................................W 15-6 M.I.T...........................................W 17-2 Brown..........................................L 11-3 Plymouth State (N.H.)............W 12-5 Washington/Lee........................L 12-5 F.D.U. (Teaneck)......................W 15-5 Hobart.........................................L 16-9 Adelphi......................................W 11-8 Villanova................................ W 18-10 New York Tech........................W 12-4 Albany State...............................W 6-4 Hofstra.........................................L 13-9 Albany State.............................W 12-6 Williams......................................... 15-7

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year-by-year results

C.W. Post’s First Men’s Lacrosse Team, 1960

1971 (8-4) Coach: Bill Ashley St. Lawrence...............................W 9-6 M.I.T...........................................W 20-7 Plymouth State (N.H.)..............W 5-0 Albany State.............................W 12-2 Colgate.........................................W 4-2 C.C.N.Y........................................W 9-4 Villanova.....................................W 9-4 New York Tech........................W 19-3 Cortland State..............................L 9-6 Adelphi..........................................L 9-6 F.D.U. (Madison).........................L 6-5 Hofstra...................................... L 12-10

C.W. POST PIONEERS 2011 men’s lacrosse St. John’s....................................W 12-3 Siena L 10-9 Adelphi..........................................L 9-8 Kutztown....................................W 8-7 F.D.U. (Madison).....................W 13-7 Southampton...........................W 14-5 Montclair State..................... W 14-10

year-by-year results

1974 Pioneers Kean W 24-1

Kean W 24-1

1974 (8-6) Coach: Vito Venezia Yale L 8-7 R.I.T. W 18-7 F.D.U. (Madison).........................L 9-5 New England..............................W 9-4 F.D.U. (Teaneck)........................W 7-2 Towson State..............................L 11-1 Adelphi................................... W 14-11 Villanova...................................W 12-8 New York Tech........................W 13-6 Washington/Lee........................L 20-5 Albany State.............................W 12-3 Hofstra.........................................L 12-5 Kean W 10-6 F.D.U. (Madison).......................L 10-8

1977 (8-8) Coach: Vito Venezia Rutgers.........................................L 14-7 New York Tech........................W 10-5 Yale L 9-8 Gettysburg..................................W 9-8 Harvard.........................................L 9-7 Williams................................. W 15-12 Connecticut..............................W 15-8 Adelphi..................................... L 16-10 F.D.U. (Madison).................. W 14-10 New Haven...............................W 12-3 Air Force...................................W 13-9 Albany State.............................W 13-3 Hofstra...........................................L 6-3 Army............................................L 18-6 Montclair State............................L 4-3 Cortland State#..........................L 12-7 # NCAA First Round

1975 (8-6) Coach: Vito Venezia Rutgers.........................................L 18-6 Yale L 6-5 Brown..........................................L 15-5 New England............................W 12-4 F.D.U. (Madison).....................W 11-6 Dowling.....................................W 15-3 Villanova...................................W 11-5 F.D.U. (Teaneck)......................W 12-4 Bowdoin......................................L 10-6 New York Tech..........................W 9-5 Albany State.............................W 13-5 Williams....................................W 11-8 Adelphi..................................... L 13-12 Hofstra.........................................L 10-3 1976 (6-7) Coach: Vito Venezia Rutgers.................................... W 14-10 Army....................................... W 11-10 Yale L 11-10 Harvard.......................................L 13-7 New England............................W 18-2 New York Tech........................W 11-8 Adelphi........................................L 15-5 Washington/Lee........................L 13-8 F.D.U. (Madison).................... L 13-10 Hofstra.........................................L 13-9 Albany State.............................W 12-6 Williams....................................W 15-7

1978 (7-6) Coach: Vito Venezia Army............................................L 12-5 Yale W 10-6 Harvard.......................................L 15-6 Ithaca........................................ L 11-10 Rutgers.........................................L 24-7 Penn W 16-14 Williams....................................W 11-5 New Haven...............................W 10-6 Adelphi..........................................L 8-7 F.D.U. (Madison).......................W 8-2 New York Tech..................... W 13-12 Air Force...................................W 14-8 Hofstra.........................................L 11-7 1979 (3-10) Coach: Bob Rullan Army............................................L 13-7 Towson State..............................L 21-7 Geneseo State........................ W 14-13 Harvard.......................................L 14-6 St. Lawrence...............................L 17-5 Williams......................................L 13-6 Kutztown State..........................L 15-6 New Haven............................ W 15-14 Adelphi..................................... L 20-12 Rutgers.........................................L 20-4

Hofstra...................................... L 23-11 Montclair State........................W 12-7 F.D.U. (Madison).................... L 19-18 1980 (8-6) Coach: Bob Rullan St. John’s....................................W 14-9 Yale W 10-9 Dowling.....................................W 13-3 St. Lawrence...............................L 10-9 Oswego......................................W 15-7 Ithaca...........................................L 22-3 New Haven...............................W 10-9 Kutztown....................................L 14-8 Villanova...................................W 16-2 Adelphi........................................L 22-9 Southampton...........................W 18-1 F.D.U. (Madison).....................W 13-5 Montclair State....................... L 15-14 Army..........................................W 12-6

1983 (9-6) Coach: John Danowski Rutgers.........................................L 15-5 Kutztown..................................W 14-5 Villanova.....................................W 8-1 Roanoke.......................................W 9-8 Notre Dame..............................W 15-6 Hofstra.........................................W 9-8 Army............................................L 12-5 St. John’s......................................W 8-6 Siena W 11-8 Adelphi........................................L 15-4 Hobart.........................................L 18-5 Air Force...................................W 12-5 Southampton.............................W 7-5 Harvard.........................................L 7-5 Massachusetts..............................L 8-7 1984 (6-7) Coach: John Danowski Southampton...........................W 14-5 Michigan...................................W 21-6 Army..............................................L 8-6 Delaware.......................................L 7-4 Hofstra.........................................L 10-6 St. John’s....................................W 14-8 Siena W 19-3 Hobart.................................... W 13-10 Adelphi..................................... L 14-12 Harvard.................................... L 12-11 Montclair State........................W 20-1 Pennsylvania.................................L 8-0 Massachusetts............................L 18-8

1981 (9-7) Coach: Bob Rullan Yale L 8-5 Oswego........................................L 10-8 Villanova.....................................W 8-6 Army............................................L 11-4 Potsdam.....................................W 11-4 Oneonta....................................W 13-4 New Haven...............................W 12-5 Kutztown............................... W 20-14 Hamden-Sydney........................L 11-5 Lynchburg.................................W 12-8 Morgan State..............................W 9-8 Adelphi........................................L 18-6 Siena W 8-7 F.D.U. (Madison).......................L 13-7 Southampton...........................W 19-5 Montclair State....................... L 11-10

1985 (12-3) Coach: John Danowski Stony Brook........................... W 18-11 Harvard.....................................W 11-9 Army............................................W 9-8 Villanova...................................W 14-4 Rutgers.......................................W 11-6 Hofstra.......................................W 16-6 Dartmouth............................. W 14-11 Southampton...........................W 17-2 Siena W 19-6 St. John’s....................................W 13-5 Delaware................................ W 12-11 Adelphi........................................L 12-5 Montclair State........................W 18-2 Penn State................................ L 12-10 Massachusetts......................... L 19-13

1982 (12-3) Coach: Tony Seaman Yale W 9-8 Oswego......................................W 11-5 Villanova.....................................W 9-2 Army............................................L 15-4 William and Mary...................W 13-9 Colorado College.....................W 11-8 Air Force.....................................W 7-6 Colorado Mines.......................W 11-2

1986 (11-4) Coach: Tom Postel Stony Brook..............................W 19-2 Harvard.................................. W 13-11 North Carolina..........................L 11-7 Villanova...................................W 14-2 Rutgers...........................................L 9-3 St. John’s......................................W 7-3 Dartmouth............................. W 14-10 Siena W 20-1 Pennsylvania...............................W 7-6

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1988 (8-5) Coach: Tom Postel Harvard.........................................L 5-4 Hobart.................................... W 15-14 Loyola............................................L 9-1 Rutgers.......................................W 12-2 St. John’s................................. W 13-10 New Hampshire.......................W 13-3 Delaware...................................W 11-5 Pennsylvania...............................L 13-9 Adelphi................................... W 11-10 Army............................................W 5-4 Penn State.................................W 16-6 North Carolina..........................L 15-1 Hofstra...........................................L 9-8 1989 (2-10) Coach: Tom Postel Harvard.........................................L 8-4 Brown..........................................L 11-7 Maryland...........................L 11-10 (ot) St. John’s......................................W 7-3 Rutgers.........................................L 10-4 North Carolina............................L 9-5 Delaware.......................................L 9-6 Pennsylvania...............................L 12-5 Adelphi........................................L 16-2 Army..............................................L 9-5 Penn State...................................W 7-6 Loyola..........................................L 11-5 1990 (0-11) Coach: Tom Postel Harvard.................................... L 13-10 Brown..........................................L 18-5 Maryland.................................. L 17-13 St. John’s......................................L 13-9 Towson..................................... L 20-12 Delaware.......................................L 9-8 Pennsylvania...............................L 16-8 Adelphi..................................... L 16-15 Loyola..........................................L 26-8 Penn State................................ L 13-10 Hofstra.........................................L 14-5

1992 (3-8) Coach: Tom Postel Harvard.....................................W 11-4 West Chester............................W 16-2 Brown..........................................L 19-9 Maryland.......................................L 9-5 Loyola (Md.)...............................L 18-7 Towson........................................L 13-8 Syracuse................................... L 21-11 Delaware.....................................W 9-5 St. Johns................................... L 15-12 Penn State.........................L 10-9 (2ot) Adelphi........................................L 13-9 1993 (4-6) Coach: Tom Postel West Chester............................W 17-5 Nazareth......................................W 9-7 Adelphi..................................... L 13-12 St. John’s....................................W 14-8 Penn State...................................L 17-7 Loyola (Md.)...............................L 12-9 New York Tech........................W 14-9 Harvard.................................... L 11-10 Towson..................................... L 13-10 Adelphi##....................................L 11-7 ## NCAA Div. II Finals 1994 (7-5) Coach: Tom Postel Pfeiffer.......................................W 18-6 West Chester............................W 12-6 Denver.........................................W 9-5 Vermont........................................L 9-5 Adelphi........................................W 9-7 Limestone.................................W 14-7 St. John’s....................................W 11-5

Springfield.....................................L 6-5 Nazareth................................... L 12-11 New York Tech....................... L 17-15 Harvard.....................................W 11-9 Towson........................................L 15-7 1995 (5-8) Coach: Tom Postel Loyola..........................................L 22-6 Pennsylvania...............................L 17-8 West Chester............................W 14-4 Springfield...................................L 12-7 Providence................................W 12-6 Adelphi........................................L 10-9 Dowling.....................................W 26-1 Limestone................................ L 12-10 St. John’s....................................W 15-7 Nazareth................................... L 15-10 New York Tech........................W 13-9 Harvard.......................................L 15-9 Towson........................................L 23-5 1996 (10-3) Coach: Tom Postel Queens (N.C.)..........................W 17-5 Limestone.................................W 11-0 St. Andrew’s.............................W 13-9 Albany........................................W 10-4 West Chester..............................W 9-5 Adelphi........................................L 10-7 Dowling.....................................W 12-5 Providence..................................W 7-6 Loyola (Md.)...............................L 17-5 Southampton...........................W 12-9 Nazareth................................... L 18-11 New York Tech..........................W 9-8 Adelphi##............................... W 15-10 ##NCAA Div. II Finals 1997 (8-3) Coach: Tom Postel Sacred Heart.............................W 14-5 Southampton...........................W 14-8 Limestone.................................W 13-5 Dowling.....................................W 16-5 Pace W 6-3 West Chester............................W 10-7 Nazareth................................... L 11-10 Albany..................................... W 16-13 Queens (N.C.)..........................W 17-1 New York Tech....................... L 12-10 Adelphi##..........................L 13-12 (ot)

##NCAA Div. II Finals NYCAC Champions 1998 (10-2) Coach: Tom Postel Sacred Heart.............................W 13-7 Dowling.....................................W 14-8 St. Andrews........................... W 13-11 Pace W 15-2 Limestone.................................W 10-5 Southampton...........................W 12-5 Molloy..........................................W 5-4 Nazareth................................... L 11-10 Adelphi........................................W 9-8 West Chester............................W 11-2 New York Tech........................W 12-3 Adelphi##....................................L 18-6 ## NCAA Div. II Finals 1999 (11-3) Coach: Tom Postel Mercyhurst...............................W 11-8 St. Andrews..............................W 15-7 Dowling.....................................W 12-9 Limestone.................................W 12-4 West Chester..............................W 7-3 Nazareth................................. W 11-10 Southampton...........................W 16-6 Adelphi........................................L 14-7 Pace W 8-7 (2 ot) Denison.........................................L 9-8 Molloy........................................W 21-4 New York Tech..................... W 16-12 Bentley.......................................W 25-8 Adelphi#......................................L 11-8 ## NCAA Div. II Finals 2000 (8-4) Coach: Tom Postel Dowling.....................................W 15-4 Merrimack................................W 17-7 Bentley.......................................W 20-9 West Chester............................W 17-8 Pace W 9-5 Nazareth........................................L 9-5 Southampton...........................W 15-9 Adelphi..................................... L 11-10 Molloy........................................W 18-7 Denison.......................................L 11-6 New York Tech........................W 17-8 Limestone##...............................L 10-9 ## NCAA Div. II Finals

1996 NCAA Division II Champions

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year-by-year results

1987 (7-6) Coach: Tom Postel Loyola....................................... L 13-10 Harvard.......................................L 12-5 Vermont....................................W 13-7 Rutgers.........................................L 11-7 St. John’s................................. W 11-10 New Hampshire.......................W 16-4 Siena W 21-3 Pennsylvania............................ L 15-10 Delaware................................ W 12-11 Adelphi..........................................L 7-6 Penn State.............................. W 16-12 Army............................................L 16-6 Hofstra.........................................W 8-7

1991 (4-8) Coach: Tom Postel Harvard.....................................W 11-8 Brown..........................................L 18-8 New Hampshire...............L 14-13 (ot) Maryland.....................................L 13-9 St. John’s....................................W 14-7 Towson..................................... L 14-11 Rutgers.........................................L 10-9 Delaware................................ W 13-11 Pennsylvania.......................... W 15-13 Penn State................................ L 14-13 Adelphi..................................... L 14-12 Loyola..........................................L 10-4

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year-by-year results

2001 (9-4) Coach: Tom Postel Denison (St. Joseph’s, Pa.).......L 13-8 West Chester............................W 13-7 Bentley.......................................W 18-5 LeMoyne.....................................W 9-8 Nazareth................................... L 15-10 Pace W 13-5 Molloy........................................W 14-6 Dowling.....................................W 16-9 Bryant..........................................W 9-5 Adelphi..........................................L 9-8 Southampton.............................W 9-6 New York Tech........................W 15-9 Adelphi#......................................L 16-8 NCAA Div. II Semifinals 2002 (8-4) Coach: Tom Postel Merrimack................................W 13-5 West Chester............................W 14-9 Dowling.................................. W 16-13 Bentley.......................................W 13-9 LeMoyne...................................W 11-7 Nazareth................................... L 11-10 Adelphi..................................... L 13-11 Pace W 16-9 Bryant..........................................L 14-9 Southampton...........................W 17-7 Molloy........................................W 15-5 New York Tech..........................L 14-8 2003 (4-8) Coach: Tom Postel Eastern Connecticut.................L 16-5 Pace L 13-10 Bentley.......................................W 12-5 LeMoyne.....................................L 12-8 Southampton...........................W 11-6 Nazareth......................................L 11-3 West Chester........................ L 8-7 (ot) New Haven...............................W 25-1 Dowling...................................... L 1104 Molloy........................................W 16-3 New York Tech....................... L 17-12 Adelphi#................................... L 17-11 2004 (4-9) Coach: Tom Postel Pace L 17-7 Bentley................................... L 8-7 (ot) Nazareth......................................L 15-9 Bryant....................................... L 12-10 Southampton...........................W 13-8 LeMoyne.................................. L 12-10 Dowling.....................................W 13-9 Molloy....................................... L 16-10 New York Tech..........................L 12-8 Adelphi........................................L 12-4 Molloy..........................................W 9-8 Adelphi........................................W 6-5 New York Tech..........................L 16-4 2005 (9-5) Coach: Tom Postel Lees-McRae (at Mercyhurst)......W 22-2 Mars Hill (at Mercyhurst).....W 20-7 Bentley.................................... W 16-10 Drexel (Orlando, Fla.).................L 8-6 Nazareth......................................L 10-9 Bryant........................................W 10-5

Dowling (at Stony Brook)......W 12-6 LeMoyne.....................................L 12-3 Molloy..................................... W 11-10 New York Tech....................... L 19-12 Southampton...........................W 21-2 Mercyhurst (at Hartwick)....... W 17-10 Adelphi................................... W 19-11 New York Tech#........................L 21-9 # NCAA Div. II Semifinals 2006 (8-3) Coach: Tom Postel Merrimack............................. W 17-10 Bentley.......................................W 12-9 Nazareth......................................L 11-7 New York Tech........................W 11-9 Dowling.....................................W 10-7 Bryant........................................W 14-9 LeMoyne.....................................L 10-9 Mercyhurst.................................L 10-9 Adelphi......................................W 15-7 Molloy........................................W 15-5 Dominican (N.Y.).....................W 25-3 2007 (9-4) Coach: John Jez Queens (N.C.)............................W 8-6 Belmont Abbey..........................W 8-7 Dominican (N.Y.).....................W 12-4 Bryant........................................W 10-7 Southern New Hampshire........W 11-6 Assumption..............................W 13-4 LeMoyne (Carrier Dome)........L 10-5 Merrimack..................................W 9-4 New York Tech..........................L 11-9 Mercyhurst...................................L 9-7 Adelphi................................... W 12-11

Molloy..........................................W 9-5 Dowling.................................... L 18-11 2008 (11-3) Coach: John Jez Queens (N.C.)..........................W 14-7 Catawba.....................................W 17-2 Assumption..............................W 14-6 Bryant........................................W 11-6 Briarcliffe..................................W 14-3 Seton Hill..................................W 16-6 LeMoyne.......................................L 8-6 Wheeling Jesuit........................W 15-4 New York Tech..........................L 10-8 Adelphi............................W 15-14 (ot) Mercyhurst...................................L 8-1 Molloy..................................... W 13-12 Dowling.......................................W 9-8 Dominican (N.Y.).....................W 19-4 2009 (15-1) Coach: John Jez Wingate.....................................W 15-7 Catawba ...................................W 18-5 Assumption..............................W 21-3 Bentley.......................................W 18-7 Queens (N.C.)..........................W 18-7 Saint Michael’s.........................W 18-1 LeMoyne.......................................L 6-5 Dominican................................W 19-5 Southern New Hampshire..........W 19-5 New York Tech..................... W 16-12 Adelphi......................................W 13-7 Mercyhurst...............................W 10-5 Molloy........................................W 16-5 Dowling.....................................W 15-8 Limestone#...............................W 12-9

LeMoyne##.................................W 8-7 # NCAA Div. II Semifinals ## NCAA Finals (Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Mass.) 2010 (16-1) Coach: John Jez 2/13 at Queens (N.C.)...........W 14-6 2/16 vs. Catawba......................W 9-5 3/6 SETON HILL*...............W 17-4 3/7 MERCY*.........................W 12-3 3/13 BENTLEY.........................W 7-4 3/20 at Chestnut Hill*...........W 14-5 3/21 AMERICAN INT’L......W 19-3 3/24 DOMINICAN...............W 10-3 3/28 at Southern N.H............W 11-7 4/3 at NYIT*...................... W 13-11 4/10 DOWLING*.......................L 8-7 4/17 WHEELING JESUIT*..W 22-5 4/24 at Molloy*.......................W 16-6 5/1 at Mercyhurst*...............W 11-9 5/9 LAKE ERIE*...................W 26-4 5/22 DOWLING#....................W 9-8 5/30 vs. Le Moyne##.............W 14-9 # NCAA Div. II Semifinals ## NCAA Finals (M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, Md.)

2009 NCAA Division II Champions

2010 NCAA Division II Champions

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2009 DIVISION II NATIONAL CHAMPIONS

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pioneers in the community

2011 men’s lacrosse

15 Teams

389 Student-Athletes 2,640 hours of community service

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SCHOOLS OF STUDY

The C.W. Post Campus includes six schools of study: the College of Information and Computer Science, including the acclaimed Palmer School of Library and Information Science; the College of Management, including the schools of Business, Professional Accountancy and Public Service; the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, with 13 academic departments; the School of Education; the School of Health Professions and Nursing, and the School of Visual and Performing Arts. For more information visit our Web site at www.liu.edu/academics.

PERSONALIZED EDUCATION

The academic and personal support provided to C.W. Post students is second to none. Each undergraduate is assigned to a full-time, professional academic counselor to help them stay on course to successful completion of their degrees. C.W. Post’s award-winning Cooperative Education program provides students with the opportunity for internships related to their studies, and the Office of Professional Experience and Career Planning maintains a wide array of services to help graduates enter meaningful and rewarding careers.

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

The C.W. Post Campus of Long Island University is known for small classes and personal attention from dedicated and highly credentialed professors. C.W. Post offers more than 250 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degree programs, many of which carry the endorsement of the world’s top accrediting agencies, including the American Psychological Association, the American Library Association, AACSB International – the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, and many more.

IDEAL LOCATION

C.W. Post is located on Long Island in the Village of Brookville, one of the most sought-after residential communities in the United States. Our location, just 10 minutes by car from the Long Island Expressway, means that you can quickly get to major shopping malls, beautiful beaches, parks and gardens, historic landmarks that include the former homes of U.S. presidents, multiplex movie theaters, sports centers, planetariums and museums. The campus is just 50 minutes from the corporate and entertainment capital of the world – New York City.

FIRST-RATE FACILITIES

The safe and secure, 307-acre C.W. Post Campus is widely acclaimed for its scenic beauty and distinguished architecture. Its academic, cultural and recreational facilities include three art galleries, 80 student organizations, the world-class Tilles Center for the Performing Arts and a premier research library with more than three million volumes.

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Entering its ninth decade of providing access to the American dream through excellence in higher education, Long Island University is a multi-campus, diverse, doctoral institution of higher learning. One of the largest and most comprehensive private universities in the country, Long Island University offers almost 600 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degree programs and certificates, and educates more than 18,600 credit-seeking students and 5,900 continuing education students in Brooklyn, Brookville (C.W. Post), Brentwood, Riverhead, Rockland, and West Chester. The Arnold & Marie Schwartz College of Pharmarcy and Health Services prepares students for successful careers in the fields of pharmacy and health care. The University’s Global College offers a wide range of study abroad options at overseas centers in China, Costa Rica, Japan and South Africa.

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2011 men’s lacrosse

C.W. Post Distinguished Alumni • Brian Kilmeade, Anchor for Fox 5 and Friends (Media Arts) • Howard Lorber, CEO of Nathan’s Famous Franks (Accounting)

• Al Kahn, the marketer for Cabbage Patch Kids, Yugio and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles • Ted David, 1010 WINS Business Reporter (Media Arts) • Bunny Hoest, cartoonist for the Lockhorn’s and Howard Huge (Education) • Jamie Kellner, chairman and CEO of the WB Television Network • Sarabeth Levine - 1964, of Sarabeth’s Kitchen franchise in NYC • A.J. Benza - 1984, E! Television, TV host, gossip columnist • John Collins (Marketing) –1983, Chief Operating Officer, National Hockey League and Former President, Cleveland Browns

• Steven Cymbrowitz – 1974, NYS Assemblyman • Ed Lauter – 1960, actor • Ron Stonitsch –1971, track team alumni • Ralph Suozzi –1979, Mayor of Glen Cove • Robert K. Sweeney –1980, NYS Assemblyman • Gary Wichard (football) - 1972, sports agent

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David Steinberg - President, Long Island University

Paul H. Forestell - Provost, C.W. Post Paul H. Forestell, a professor of psychology and an internationally renowned marine mammal scientist, was appointed provost of the C.W. Post Campus of Long Island University in July 2008. A seasoned administrator, Dr. Forestell served as vice president of the Pacific Whale Foundation in Hawaii, as dean of undergraduate programs at Southampton College of Long Island University, and as associate dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at C.W. Post. As provost, Dr. Forestell leads one of the New York metropolitan area’s most respected private university campuses, with an enrollment of nearly 5,700 undergraduate, 3,100 graduates and 2,300 continuing education students. He is responsible for campus operations, program development, admissions and recruitment, retention, financial aid, athletics, student affairs, public safety, and buildings and grounds. His collaborative leadership style has contributed greatly to enhancing the student-centered mission of the University. In 2008, Dr. Forestell established the Division of Student Retention & Academic Support Services at C.W. Post to assist students in achieving academic and career success. A champion of experiential learning, he coordinates study abroad and field research opportunities for students, and teaches classes in whale and dolphin behavior. Dr. Forestell graduated from the University of New Brunswick in Canada with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and philosophy in 1972 and a master’s degree in experimental psychology in 1976. He earned a Ph.D. in comparative psychology from the University of Hawaii in 1988. He is the author of several peer-reviewed science articles and four books, including “Humpbacks of Hawai’i: The Long Journey Back.”

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Dr. David J. Steinberg, the ninth president of Long Island University, has served the institution since 1985. The son of the late Rabbi Milton Steinberg of Manhattan’s Park Avenue Synagogue, he was born in New York City and was educated at Phillips Academy at Andover, Malvern College in England and Harvard College, from which he graduated magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa. After a Fulbright year at the University of the Philippines and a year at Columbia University on a Woodrow Wilson Fellowship, he returned to Harvard, where he earned an M.A. in East Asian studies in 1963, and a Ph.D. in history in 1964. Dr. Steinberg also has received several honorary degrees. He began his teaching career in the Department of History at the University of Michigan, where he rose to the rank of full professor. In 1973, he joined the administration of Brandeis University as executive assistant to the president, becoming vice president and university secretary in 1977. The author of numerous books and articles on Southeast Asia and, in particular, Philippine history, Dr. Steinberg has taught, lectured and written about this important area of the world for a third of a century. His first book, “Philippine Collaboration in World War II,” won the University Press Award in 1969. “The Philippines: A Singular and a Plural Place,” now in its third edition, was described by U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines Nicholas Platt as “the best single-volume guide to understanding the Philippines, past and present.” He also edited and co-authored both editions of “In Search of Southeast Asia,” one of the major textbooks on the area. Dr. Steinberg recently collaborated with top scholars from around the world to co-author “The Emergence of Modern Southeast Asia,” a new and multifaceted history of this complex region. In addition, he is a co-author of “Religion and Religiosity in the Philippines and Indonesia: Essays on State, Society and Public Creeds,” which was published in 2005. Dr. Steinberg was a member of the international observer team that monitored the Philippine presidential elections when Corazon Aquino defeated Ferdinand Marcos. He has written numerous op-ed pieces and has been a consultant to UN agencies, the United States government, the Ford Foundation and others. He and his wife, Joan, a chanteuse and real estate executive, reside in McGrath House on the C.W. Post Campus. The couple has two Cavalier King Charles spaniels, whom they sometimes bring to football games on campus. His greatest personal accomplishment: raising his two superb sons, Noah and Jonah. His greatest pleasure: watching his grandchildren grow.

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director of athletics bryan collins

Bryan Collins, Director of Athletics Bryan Collins is in his fifth year as the Director of Athletics at C.W. Post. Under Collins’ leadership, the Pioneers’ athletic programs have seen a continual rise in both the regional and national levels. During Collins’ tenure, the Pioneers have achieved both athletic and academic success. Notable achievements include 22 conference titles as well as NCAA championship titles from the 2007 women’s lacrosse and 2009 and 2010 men’s lacrosse teams. This past season, the men’s and women’s cross country, women’s swimming, baseball, men’s lacrosse, softball and women’s lacrosse teams all participated in NCAA tournaments. C.W. Post boasts many of the most top-ranked programs in the country that are frequently ranked in national polls. The Pioneers finished first in the East Coast Conference Commissioner’s Cup standings for 2009-10, the second Cup win (2006-07) during Collins’ tenure. Prior to the 2007-08 academic year, the football and field hockey programs gained admission into the esteemed Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference. Off the field, Collins has included community service as a part of his players’ responsibilities. Among the efforts since his arrival have been visitations to the St. Mary’s Children’s Hospital in Bayside, N.Y., while also volunteering with other charitable organizations such as Habitat for Humanity and the Make-A-Wish Foundation. During the 2008-09 academic year, C.W. Post student-athletes completed over 3,200 hours of service. Collins is responsible for the creation of a department mission statement based on the foundation of athletic excellence as well as the initiation of the Academic Commitment Excellence (ACE) program, designed to improve attendance and academic achievements in the classroom. In addition, C.W. Post athletic programs are mentored by campus faculty and staff through the Adopt-A-Faculty program. During 2007-08, Collins established a Student-Athlete Orientation seminar and handbook as well as an annual student-athlete awards banquet to recognize both athletic and academic success. The department also established an Academic Honor Roll to honor student-athletes’ who receive a minimum 3.0 grade point average. Collins has overseen improvements to the athletic facilities on campus, including the installation of FieldTurf on Hickox Field as well as a new state-of-the art sound system for the stadium. In addition, all the outdoor athletic fields have undergone improvements to their playing surface. The Pratt Recreation Center Gymnasium, home to the basketball and volleyball teams, received a new sound system as well as a working press row table for media and game operations staff. A former student-athlete at St. John’s University, Collins played linebacker on the Red Storm’s football team and was the recipient of the Dr. Peter Vitulli Award, given to the St. John’s student-athlete who demonstrated the most courage, perseverance, dedication and spirit of self-sacrifice in seeking to attain the highest ideals of sportsmanship. Collins received his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration in 1987. Collins and his wife, Patti, reside in Sayville, N.Y. with their son, Tyler (15) and daughter, Megan (10).

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Chris Casey

Mark Dawson

Jill Fisher

Melissa Beausoleil

Sean Grennan

Marie Guarnieri Athletic Administrative Assistant

Game Day Coordinator and Special Events

Associate AD, Senior Woman Administrator

Associate AD, Asst. Football Coach

Meghan McNamara

Deirdre Moore

Rob Morris

Shellane Ogoshi

Sarah Ralls

Associate AD, Head Coach, Softball

Faculty Athletic Representative

Head Coach, Women’s Lacrosse

Head Coach, Men’s Basketball

Assistant Athletic Trainer

Matt Guercio

Head Coach, Women’s Basketball

Renie Sokolowski Head Coach, Tennis

Bob Sugar

Head Coach, Cross Country

Equipment Manager

Head Coach, Women’s Soccer

Assistant Director, Athletic Media Relations

Shantey Hill

Brian Hughes

Head Coach, Volleyball

Pete Timmes Head Coach, Baseball

Director, Athletic Media Relations

Bob Tirado

Assistant Athletic Trainer

Jim Gibbons

Jonathan Gill

Asst. Football Coach, Community Service Coordinator

Strength & Conditioning Coordinator Assistant Football Coach

John Jez

Andreas Lindberg

Kathy Renton

Raenee Savin

Head Coach, Men’s Lacrosse

Assistant Athletic Trainer

Maureen Travers Head Coach, Swimming

Head Coach, Men’s Soccer

Head Coach, Field Hockey

Elizabeth Zanolli Head Athletic Trainer

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Jamie Apicella

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athletics facilities

Hickox Field SOFTBALL COMPLEX

ROBERT BLITZ FIELD

BASEBALL FIELD

PRATT RECREATION CENTER

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FOR THE PLAYERS. BY THE PLAYERS. MAVERIKLACROSSE.COM

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122 All-Americans 14 Position Players of the Year 11 NCAA Appearances

1977, 1986, 1993, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001,2005, 2009, 2010

4 Players of the Year 3 National Championships 1 Historic Program

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2011 men’s lacrosse DIVISION II NATIONAL CHAMPIONS

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C.W. POST PIONEERS Inside Lacrosse Preseason All-America Eddie Plompen

2011 men’s lacrosse

Junior midfielder Wade Ungar

2011 PIONEERS SCHEDULE

Senior defender John Wood

Feb. 17 vs. Notre Dame de Namur 7 p.m. Feb. 19 at Grand Canyon 1 p.m. feb. 22 vs. Mesa State 3 p.m. feb. 26 Chestnut Hill* 11 a.m. feb. 27 American International 2 p.m. march 5 at Seton Hill* 1 p.m. march 11 at Bentley 4 P.M. march 16 Saint Anselm 4 p.m. march 19 Saint Michael’s 12 p.m. march 26 at Dowling* 1 p.m. april 2 Nyit* 12 p.m. april 9 Mercyhurst* 12 p.m. april 13 at Wheeling Jesuit* 2 p.m. april 16 Lake Erie* 12 p.m. april 23 at Mercy* 1 p.m. april 30 at Dominican* 1 p.m. may 7 Molloy* 10 a.m * East Coast Conference game All Home games in CAPS Inside Lacrosse Preseason All-America Keith Rodriguez

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