2010 York College Men's Lacrosse Media Guide

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York colleGe overview York College of Pennsylvania is a private-sector, independent institution of higher education, which focuses on offeringbaccalaureate degree programs in the arts and sciences, business administration, education, public affairs, and nursing. Students may also enroll in courses leading to the associate degree and master’s degree. The College draws its 4,600 full-time undergraduate and 1,500 part-time and graduate students from some 30 states and36 foreign countries. Typically, 50% of York’s freshmen hail from Pennsylvania; 30% from New York and New Jersey; and15% from Maryland, Washington, DC, Virginia, and Connecticut. Others come from states up and down the East Coast andfrom abroad. Most of York’s part-time and graduate students reside and are employed in the greater York Area. The College occupies a 190-acre, park-like campus, just beyond the York city (pop. 50,000) limits, in the rolling hills ofthe south central part of the state. Close to the heart of “Pennsylvania Dutch” country, York is one hour from Baltimore; twohours from Philadelphia or Washington, DC; and four hours from New York City, Pittsburgh, or Richmond. Nearly half ofits undergraduate students reside in college housing in the vicinity of the campus. York College envisions itself as a center of affordable academic excellence and has received favorable national recogni-tion for its success in offering a higher education program of high quality at a tuition rate substantially lower than the ratescharged by institutions of similar type, scope, and distinction. York’s effective control of tuition costs stems principallyfrom the long-term, generous support of the College by its friends in the York community and its alumni. This support hasprovided both superior debt-free physical facilities and permanent endowment resources sufficient to fund institutionalscholarships and financial aid for needy students. York uses this fiscal strength in turn to provide a kind of “scholarship” toeach of its students in the form of relatively modest charges for tuition and campus housing. York College is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges andSchools and has specialized accreditation for its business, nursing, allied health, and recreation programs. York College isproud of its ongoing efforts in gender equity. As per the Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act of 1994, information regardingYCP’s gender equity statistics is available for review in the office of the Assistant Dean for Athletics and Recreation. Stu-dents can request a copy of the report from the Assistant Dean for Athletics and Recreation.

The Grumbacher

SporT & FiTneSS cenTer The York College campus officially grew on April 29, 2006, as the College unveiled the Grumbacher Sport & FitnessCenter to the public. This 160,000 square foot complex is the centerpiece for student life on the College’s West Campus.Bordered by McKay Hall and Grantley Hall, and a quadrangle of new dormitories, the Center features the Charles WolfGymnasium, a 1,712-seat arena hostingvarsity competition in men’s andwomen’s basketball, volleyball, andwrestling. Other features include aneight-lane competitive pool with instruc-tional areas and 1- and 3-meter divingboards, a three-court field house, spacious locker room facilities, and astate-of-the-art fitness area that spreadsout over 7,600 square feet. Two new Sport Turf fields sit directlysouth of the Grumbacher Center. Graham Field is home to the men’s andwomen’s soccer and track & field teamswhile Kinsley Field is the home of thefield hockey, men’s lacrosse, andwomen’s lacrosse teams.

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sparTan fasT faCTsLocation ......................................................................York, PennsylvaniaFounded............................................................................September 1787Enrollment ........................................................................................4,600President ..............................................................Dr. George W. WaldnerConference ....................................................Capital Athletic ConferenceAffiliation ....................................................................NCAA Division IIINickname......................................................................................SpartansColors ....................................................................Kelly Green and WhiteVenue ....................................................................................Kinsley Field Capacity ..........................................................................................300Athletic Director ..................................................................Sean Sullivan Alma Mater ..........................................Univ. of California-Santa CruzAssociate A.D. ....................................................................Betsy Witman Alma Mater ................................................James Madison UniversityAssistant A.D. ..........................................................................Paul Saikia Alma Mater ..............................................Southern Illinois UniversitySports Information Director ....................................................Scott Guise Alma Mater ........................................Bowling Green State UniversitySports Information Intern........................................................Brent Duffy Alma Mater ......................................................................York CollegeHead Athletic Trainer ..............................................................Nate Cooke Alma Mater ................................................................Messiah CollegeAsst. Athletic Trainer ........................................................Allison Kunkel Alma Mater................................................University of Pitt-BradfordAsst. Athletic Trainer ...................................................Jennifer Robertson Alma Mater ................................................James Madison UniversityHead Men’s Lacrosse Coach ....................................................Jim Griffin Alma Mater ............................................................Limestone CollegeAsst. Men’s Lacrosse Coach ..............................................Josh Hamilton Alma Mater..................................................................Wagner CollegeAthletic Phone ..................................................................(717) 815-1780Men’s Lacrosse Office Phone............................................(717) 815-1949Athletic Fax ......................................................................(717) 849-1626SID Phone..........................................................................(717) 815-1394SID Fax..............................................................................(717) 849-1642

Media inforMaTion• The York College Sports Information Office requests that any media interested in covering a Spartan men's lacrosse game please

contact the Sports Information Office prior to game day so that a spot at the table may be held for that media member.• Requests for permission to broadcast must be made at least two weeks prior to the game. The visiting teams will be allowed to broad-

cast as long as there is a reciprocal agreement allowing Spartan radio to broadcast when York is on the road.• Postgame interviews will be arranged through the respective Sports Information Directors. If a visiting SID is not present, a represen-

tative from York College will arrange the visitor’s interviews. The Spartan men’s lacrosse players will be available ten minutes aftereach home contests and can be interviewed on the field or inside the Grumbacher Sport & Fitness Center.

• Interviews with players or coaches should be arranged through the Sports Information Office. Please allow 24 hours to arrange the interviews. The arrangements will be made for in-person and telephone interviews at a time that is agreeable to both the reporter and athlete. Head coach Jim Griffin is best reached during the early afternoons. The Sports Information Office phone number is(717) 815-1394.

The 2010 Men’s Lacrosse media guide was

produced by Brent Duffy,

York College Sports Information Intern,

with assistance from Scott Guise,

York College Sports Information Director.

Photography by Steve Doemland,

Scott Guise, and Zach Clabaugh.

Table of ConTenTs

York College Overview ........................................Inside Front Cover

The Grumbacher Center ........................................Inside Front Cover

Table of Contents ..............................................................................1

Spartan Fast Facts ..............................................................................1

Media Information ............................................................................1

2010 Preview..................................................................................2-3

Student-Athlete Profiles ................................................................4-8

Coaching Staff ..............................................................................9-10

2008-09 Results ..............................................................................10

2009 Capital Athletic Conference Standings ..................................11

2009 All-CAC Squad ......................................................................11

Spartan All-Time All-CAC Honorees ..............................................11

Spartan Records ..............................................................................12

2010 Roster ............................................................Inside Back Cover

2010 Schedule ..................................................................Back Cover

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It's cold. It is 7 a.m. on a January morning and the 40members of the 2010 York College men’s lacrosse teamare out on Kinsley Field throwing a ball back-and-forth.

Why, one may ask? Well that answer is simple.“This is how we are going to become one of the best

programs in the country,” Spartan head coach Jim Griffinsaid. “It is not just about being skillful, it is about disci-pline, about focus. It is about commitment to fundamen-tals, and you can never work on fundamentals enough.Those are the things that make not only great teams, butgreat programs.”

The 2010 Spartans open the season with loads of optimism after a highly successful 2009 campaign. Yorkdid end the year with a relatively average 8-7 mark, but itis what happened within those 15 intercollegiate conteststhat made it a success. York tallied excellent Capital Athletic Conference wins over St. Mary’s and MaryWashington while pushing national-powerhouse Salisburyto the brink.

“We proved we can play with the best teams in ourconference – which translates into being able to play withthe best teams in the country,” Griffin, who begins hissixth year at the helm of the Spartan squad, said. “Thosegames proved to us that we can compete. We are notafraid of anyone anymore.”

And the Spartans better not be afraid this season asthey embark on one of the most brutal schedules in all of Division III. The Green and White will line up againstfive nationally ranked squads, with four of those five tak-ing place away from Kinsley Field. The Spartans take thefield against CAC squads #2 Stevenson and #4 Salisbury,in addition to non-conference foes #4 Haverford, #7Roanoke, and #20 St. John Fisher. (Rankings according toLacrosse Magazine’s 2010 Division III Preseason Poll).

“To be the best you have to beat the best,” Griffin commented, echoing the old adage. “You cannot hide behind a soft schedule and say you want to be the best.These games will be extremely challenging, no doubt, butwe want to be where they are. We want to go where theyhave gone. And to do that, we are going to have to stepup.”

With that in mind, the Spartans hit the field in 2010with a myriad of talent and potential throughout thelineup. York returns eight players who started at least fivegames during the 2009 campaign and bring in a wealth ofnew talent.

“Our guys will be up to the task,” Griffin said of theSpartans competing against some of the best teams in Division III. “We really like the veteran players that arecoming back this year, and we are very excited about thenew players we have coming in. If we can gel early, wehave the potential to be an outstanding squad this season.”

On the offensive end, the Green and White welcomeback their top three scorers from a season ago and four oftheir top five. Josh Gamble returns as the Spartans’ lead-ing scorer from last season, after he posted 47 points on30 goals and 17 assists over his 15 games. An exception-ally talented attackman, Gamble has the strength to scoreon the inside and the deft touch to tally from longer range.A big year from the junior should result in numerousSpartan victories. Joining Gamble from last year’s front

line are senior Ryan McNicholas and sophomore B.J.Blaker. McNicholas, who tied Gamble’s 30 goals lastyear, is a consistent scoring threat. An elusive and am-bidextrous finisher, McNicholas will look to combine hisability and experience for an outstanding 2010. Blakerburst on the scene last year as one of the top freshmen inthe conference. The rookie notched 26 goals and sevenhelpers last year and, with a full season of collegiate experience under his belt, should become one of the best attackers in the region this season.

Pushing York’s three returners, juniors BrendanMcLaughlin and John Moritmer as well as sophomoreJohn Powell will add experienced depth to the Spartan attack. Kevan Schellenberg, a transfer, will add evenmore experienced talent while Jordan Mitchell will bringa fresh energy in his first collegiate season.

“We have a very good mix in the attack,” Griffin commented. “Gamble, McNicholas, and Blaker are eachextremely talented and are set to do some great things forus offensively. But not only are our first line guys superb,we also have the depth that will help us throughout the grueling lacrosse season.”

Griffin looks for good things from the Spartan midfield this season, which consists of a stellar blend ofathletic players. Junior Adam Cooper looks to be one ofYork’s most talented middies after appearing in all 15contests in 2009. He is an extremely fast student-athletewho will help the Spartans’ transition game on both endsof the field. Junior captain Russell Tutt brings great lead-ership to the midfield. Tutt posted a solid 2009, his first ina Spartan uniform, and will look to build on that strongeffort as a defensive middie this season. Nick Bach returns for his sophomore season having made an impactas a rookie. A quick player, Bach, who possesses a greatshot from the outside, should be a key cog in the midfieldthis season. Zach Scherr enters 2010, his senior season inthe Spartan uniform, as York’s top choice in face-offs.Scherr is a quick and tough player who won over 54 percent of hisface-offs lastseason and willlook for aneven better per-formance thisyear. PatrickRaymond willadd vital expe-rienced depthto the midfieldafter appearingin 11 games in2009 while junior KevinCarlson andsophomoreMarcus Cop-pola will lookto step up in2010.

“We have agreat group of

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2010 SparTan men’S lacroSSe previewreturning middies,” Griffin raved. “They are all very ath-letic and bring different but valuable skills. We are look-ing for this group to be one of our strongest this season.”

Helping the midfield get even better, the Spartans welcome in a slew of new players who bring outstandingtalent. Leading that crew is Jamie Lowe as he looks to beone of York’s top freshmen and should be an impactplayer right away. The 2009 [Frederick] Gazette HighSchool Boys’ Lacrosse Player-of-the-Year, Lowe scored35 goals and posted 31 assists in his senior year at UrbanaHigh School. Ultra-talented, Lowe is primed to make animmediate splash on the collegiate level. Fellow rookieDan Schuck is a hard-working student-athlete who willprovide York with another solid choice in face-offs aswell as defensive midfield. Junior Kevin Topper andsophomore Tyler Roy transfer into the Spartan program as each has the capability to see minutes this season.Rookies Corey Cooke and Eric Selingski will add evenmore athleticism to the midfield while fellow newcomersPat Wills, Josh Crego, and Derrike Hill will provide quality depth.

“Our new guys in the midfield are going to add a lot to our program,” Griffin said. “And, I believe, they aregoing to start doing that this season. It is such a luxury tohave freshmen come in and perform well and I think thisgroup can do just that.”

The Spartan defense looks to be the largest questionmark for the Green and White in 2010, as the departure oflast year’s talented senior class leaves room where othersneed to step up.

“We had several very good defensive players graduatelast year,” Griffin said. “Sure it will be hard to replacethem, but that just means other guys have opportunities.Hopefully they will grab those opportunities and run withthem.”

Despite the defensive losses from last season, the Spartans do have three senior captains who should provide outstanding performances and leadership for theGreen and White. Senior James Greenwood is set to leadthe backline in 2010, after starting all 15 games in 2009,and will be called upon for stellar and steady perform-ances. A hulking defenseman, Greenwood’s play as wellas his leadership as a captain this season will be key toYork’s overall success. Fellow senior captains JoshMuskin and Jason Underwood will also be keys this season. Muskin, a long-stick middie, appeared in 14games, including nine starts, and his combination of talentand experience will allow him to become an outstandingplayer on the defensive end. Underwood returns for hissenior year in the Spartan lineup and will be a significantcontributor as both a defenseman and long-stick middie.

“The three captains on defense are going to be hugefor us this year,” Griffin commented on Greenwood,Muskin, and Underwood. “They are going to need to playextremely well and lead extremely well. I truly believethey are each capable of doing both of those things.”

The Spartans do have a veteran-laden core of defense-men, which should prove a valuable asset especially earlyin the season. Senior Dan Sadler, who played in 14 gameslast year, has the opportunity to find a starter’s role thisseason. Fellow senior Jon Silverio returns to the Spartan

squad after missing all of last year and should be hungryin 2010. Having spent countless hours in the weightroom, junior Bob Braun is an exceptionally strong student-athlete who is ready for a breakout season. Juniors Jim Oleskowitz and Bryce Johnston as well assophomores Patrick Glenn and Ryan Glavin will addmuch-needed depth to the defensive ranks.

York’s newcomers will look for immediate contribu-tions as the Spartans welcome four new faces on defense.Travis Atwell, a 2009 National Junior College AthleticAssociation All-American, comes to the Spartan programfrom Anne Arundel Community College and could be aninstant impact player. Another big, tough defenseman,Atwell should give the York squad added bite this year.Rookies Matt Jovinelli, Nate Stewart, and Colin Glavinwill each look to push for playing time early in their careers.

“Overall, our defense could be solid, a strong-point ofour team, if they all come together and play as a unit,”Griffin said. “The combination of experience, youthfulenergy, talent, and opportunity that we have this yearcould equal some great results.”

Looking to back that defensive effort, the Spartangoalies could be one of the top groups in the conference.Led by junior Chris Collins, the Spartan goalkeeping unitlooks to be in good shape for 2010. Collins had a superbseason last year starting each of York’s 15 contests. A quick yet steady netminder, Collins’s best work lastseason came against then-#1 Salisbury as he recorded 22saves in York’s near-miss against the Sea Gulls. In York’snext contest, Collins posted 19 saves in the Spartans’ 7-5victory over St. Mary’s as he netted CAC Player-of-the-Week honors for his efforts. Simply a fantastic goalie,Collins could become one of the nation’s best this season.

“Collins is exceptional,” Griffin raved. “In my opin-ion, he is already one of the top goalkeepers out there. He is definitely ready for an unbelievable year.”

Mike Karwoski and Devin O’Neill will each look topush Collins this season. Karwoski, a sophomore, put in agreat offseason and has taken hold of the #2 spot and willstrive for continued improvement. O’Neill, who competedinternationally this past summer, is a solid netminder whogives the unit excellent depth.

“Our three goalies this year are outstanding,” Griffinsaid. “They can all play at a high level and will push eachother, keep each other sharp, throughout the season.”

Although Griffin is high on York’s 2010 roster, heknows that it is going to take a lot of hard work to have asuccessful year.

“Bottom line, we need to work very hard this season,”Griffin said. “It is going to take lots of hard work and dedication to the fundamentals in order for us to be inevery game. But I know that if we can focus day-in andday-out and commit to the hard work, we can be very successful.”

The Spartans begin that quest on Saturday, February13, when they travel to Salem, Va., for a 2 p.m. tilt with#7 Roanoke.

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2010 SparTan proFileS

#10 Chris Collins *captain

SeniorGoalie

westminster, md.westminster

#9 adam CooperJuniormiddie

bel air, md.bel air

#7 Zach scherrSeniorDefensive midfield

reisterstown, md.Franklin

#4 nick bachSophomoremiddie

Glen burnie, md.north county

Nick Bach begins his second season with the Green and White, looking tocontinue the momentum he gained from last year’s confidence-buildingcampaign. Bach appeared in all 15 Spartan contests in 2009, posting threegoals and four assists. With a much better understanding of the collegiategame this season, Bach will have a great opportunity to compete for addi-tional minutes in the Spartan midfield and possibly become one of York’smost dangerous offensive players.

Zach Scherr begins the 2010 campaign after a breakout junior season.Scherr, the Spartans’ top choice in face-off situations, won 54 percent ofhis face-offs last year helping the Green and White gain 120 valuable possessions. In addition, he led the York squad with an impressive 87ground balls, 15 more than any other Spartan. A solid offseason combinedwith increased confidence will allow Scherr to be a key component as aface-off specialist and short-stick defensive midfielder in 2010.

Adam Cooper returns to the Spartans’ 2010 lineup after starting in York’sfirst midfield line last year. An extremely athletic player, Cooper postedseven goals and 13 assists in 2009, numbers on which he has the ability toimprove in 2010. Having garnered significant experience over his firsttwo college campaigns, evidenced by his 27 games played - including all15 Spartan contests last year, Cooper could become one of the Green andWhite’s best playmakers this season.

Chris Collins enters the 2010 season as York's top netminder and arguablyone of the conference’s best. Collins put on several masterful efforts in2009, highlighted by his 22 saves in a near-upset of then-#1 Salisbury andhis 19 stops in a 7-5 victory over St. Mary’s, performances which led tohis CAC Player-of-the-Week honor. A quick and athletic goalie, he startedall 15 games for the Spartans in 2009 finishing the year with 160 saves.Exceptionally talented, Collins is primed for a spectacular 2010.

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#18 Josh GambleJuniorattack

easton, md.easton

#12 russell Tutt *captain

JuniorShort-Stick Defensive middie

baltimore, md. parkville

#11 ryan McnicholasSeniorattack

Fallston, md.Fallston

Ryan McNicholas is set to begin his final campaign in the Green andWhite having become one of York’s top offensive threats. His 30 goalslast season tied him for the team-high while he also distributed six assists.The senior combines his nose for the goal with fluid stick-skills, makinghim difficult to defend. A starter in each of York’s 15 contests in 2009,McNicholas will look to maintain his solid work on the offensive end andbecome one of the CAC’s best attackmen.

Russell Tutt embarks on the 2010 season, his first as a Spartan captain,with high expectations. Voted a captain by his teammates, Tutt’s out-standing leadership skills will help the Green and White stretch for newheights this season. He appeared in 13 of York’s 15 contests during the2009 campaign, spending his time in the Spartan midfield. After a productive offseason, Tutt will have the opportunity to move up the midfield ranks and see increased minutes in 2010.

Josh Gamble returns to the Spartan lineup for his junior campaign afterleading the Green and White in points as a sophomore. Gamble’s team-best 47 points came via team-leading marks of 30 goals (tied for team-

high) and 17 assists. A tough, brawny attackman who is easily one of thetop offensive players in the conference, Gamble brings an ability to scorequickly and score in bunches. With steady focus, Gamble could post atruly remarkable 2010 season.

#16 John powellSophomoremiddie / attack

mount airy, md.urbana

John Powell opens the 2010 season with an opportunity to garner addedminutes. Powell saw action in six games during his freshman campaign,obtaining valuable experience at the college level. He put together a fantastic fall campaign, which sets up the sophomore well for a smoothtransition into the spring season. A constant competitor, Powell’s workethic and drive will allow him to push his teammates and compete for increased time in 2010.

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#25 Josh Muskin *captain

Seniorlong-Stick midfield

union bridge, md.Francis Scott key

#24 b.J. blakerSophomoreattack

chester, pa.west chester henderson

#23 dan sadlerSeniorDefenseman

arnold, md.broadneck

Dan Sadler brings his Spartan career to a close in 2010, with expectationsof a breakout year. Sadler saw action in 14 of the Spartans’ 15 contests in2009, starting four of those games, while picking up 24 ground balls andposting four take-aways. With the departure of several key defensemenfrom 2009, Sadler will have an opportunity this season to see added timein York’s defense, which should allow him to become an exceptional performer for the Green and White.

B.J. Blaker became one of the Spartans’ best offensive players in just hisrookie season. Registering 33 points - the third-highest total on the squadlast year - on 26 goals and seven assists, Blaker saw immediate actionplaying in all 15 games for the Green and White while starting 13 times.Combining his exceptional talent with the collegiate experience he gainedlast season should allow Blaker to become one of the premier offensiveplayers in the Capital Athletic Conference.

Josh Muskin returns for his senior campaign looking to be a force for theSpartans defensively. Muskin sports plenty of experience, highlighted byhis 15 games played and nine starts in 2009, which bodes well for theYork squad this season. Muskin is a tough and athletic student-athlete thatwill help the Spartans shut down opposing attacks and transition into theoffensive third. A captain in 2010, Muskin will provide exceptional seniorleadership as the Green and White push for an ascent up the CAC ladder.

#21 John silverioSeniorDefenseman / long-Stick midfield

Dover, Del.Dover

John Silverio begins his senior year in a Spartan uniform looking to be akey cog in York’s defensive unit. A tremendously athletic player, Silveriobrings versatility to the defense and is a student-athlete who can give thesquad added bite. His athleticism will help York remain as a tough squaddefensively. Silverio will push this season for time as a defenseman aswell as a long-stick midfielder, while seeing significant time in man-downsituations.

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#31 patrick raymondJuniormiddie

Garden city, n.J.kellenberg memorial

Patrick Raymond begins his third season in the Spartan Green and Whitewith an opportunity to be a solid contributor on York’s offensive end.Raymond saw action in six contests during the 2009 season, a numberwhich he has the opportunity to greatly increase this year. His exceptionalathleticism combined with a fantastic work ethic and further improvedplay, will help Raymond move up the depth chart at both midfield and attack in 2010.


#39 James Greenwood *captain

SeniorDefenseman

bel air, md.Fallston

#43 bob braunJuniorDefenseman

chadds Ford, pa.bishop Shanahan

#32 Jason Underwood *captain

SeniorDefenseman

Shady Side, md.Southern

Jason Underwood returns to the Spartan lineup for his senior campaignwith the Green and White. A solid defenseman, he will play a key role inYork’s defensive third this year playing both close defense and long-stickmidfield. Underwood is a tough player who has plenty of collegiate expe-rience that he will draw upon this year. Selected by his teammates as acaptain for the 2010 season, Underwood’s leadership will be key to theSpartans’ overall success.

Bob Braun enters the 2010 season with high expectations following asolid 2009. Braun played in 14 of the 15 Spartan contests, seeing time atboth long-stick midfield and close defense, gaining valuable experiencethat will bode well for the Green and White this year. A leader in theweight room, Braun is a tough student-athlete who will add a physicalpresence to the Spartan defensive unit this season. Altogether, Braun isprimed for a breakout 2010 campaign.

James Greenwood embarks on his senior campaign as York’s top return-ing defenseman from 2009. A big, strong student-athlete, the 6' 4" 205-pound Greenwood brings critical size to the Spartan defense. Greenwoodstarted in all 15 contests for the Green and White last year, picking up 47ground balls while causing 23 turnovers - the second-highest total on thesquad. He will provide York with strong veteran leadership in 2010 as hewill be a key part of the Spartans’ overall success this season.

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#3 Kevan schellenberg

#5 Travis atwell

Sophomoreattack

hagerstown, md.Smithsburg

JuniorDefenseman

Dunkirk, md.Southern

#6 Jamie lowe

#19 eric seglinski

Freshmanmiddie / attack

monrovia, md.urbana

Freshmanmiddie

baltimore, md.archbishop curley

#20 Corey Cooke

#36 John Mortimer

Freshmanmiddie

baltimore, md.archbishop curley

Juniorattack

morton, pa.cardinal o’hara

#37 brendon Mclaughlin

#40 Tyler roy

Juniorattack

brookeville, md.Good counsel

Sophomoremiddie

Feasterville, pa.archbishop wood

#45 devin o’neil

#46 Marcus Coppola

JuniorGoalie

Downington, pa.bishop Shanahan

Sophomoremiddie

bel air, md.c. milton wright

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SparTan coachinG STaFF

Head Coach

Jim GriffinSixth Season (39-34)

Jim Griffin enters his sixth season as the head coach of the York College

men’s lacrosse program. Already the winningest head coach in the brief history

of the squad, Griffin has led the Green and White to their two most successful

seasons going 11-5 in 2006 and 10-7 in 2008.

In his first season at the helm of the program, Griffin led the Green and White

to a then school-record five wins. Griffin’s second season brought double the

success as the Spartans went 11-5 overall and 4-2 in CAC play, as both marks were school records. In his sixth season,

Griffin will look to continue to build the Spartans into one of the top programs in the Capital Athletic Conference.

Griffin is in his ninth year of involvement with the men’s lacrosse program at York, after playing collegiately at

Division II Limestone College in Gaffney, S.C. He served his first three seasons on the Spartan staff as York’s defensive

coordinator and goalies’ coach. As an assistant and now the Spartans’ head coach, Griffin’s tireless efforts on the

recruiting circuit have allowed the Green and White to bring in a number of top-notch classes. Heading into the 2010

season, the Spartan mentor is pleased with the direction of the York program.

“We continue to make strides each and every season,” Griffin said. “We have a very talented group of student-ath-

letes who are committed to making this team and this program better every day. That, in tandem with the Grumbacher

Sport & Fitness Center and Kinsley Field, will enable us to continue to grow and develop as a program.”

In addition to his collegiate coaching duties, he serves York College as an academic advisor for non-athletes.

Griffin was also a guest speaker at the 2006 U.S. Lacrosse National Convention in Philadelphia.

He currently resides in Towson, Md. with his wife, Hollie.

Year-bY-Year recorDS

Season Coach Overall Winning %

2000 Phil Avillo 3-10 .231

2001 Phil Avillo 3-12 .200

2002 Rob Horrigan 4-10 .286



2005 Jim Griffin 5-7 .417

2006 Jim Griffin 11-5 .687


2008 Jim Griffin 10-7 .588


Totals 10 Seasons 55-82 .401

Chris Read begins his tenure on the Spartan staff as an assistant that will focus mainly on theoffensive end of the field. His extensive lacrosse experience will provide the York attack with invaluable insight.

A 2008 Division III All-American, in addition to a pair of honorable mention selections atWashington College (Md.), Read tallied over 200 career goals as an undergrad as he helped theShoremen to a 49-20 record and a pair of NCAA Tournament appearances over his four seasons.

A former assistant at his alma mater, Read will now look to transfer his incredible on-field ability to the Spartan coaching realmwhere he should be able to help the Green and White become an offensive force this season.

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SparTan coachinG STaFF

assistant Coach

Josh HamiltonThird Season

Josh Hamilton embarks on his third season on the Spartan staff and brings a wealth of lacrosseknowledge to the York sideline.

Hamilton, who is charged with developing the Spartan attackers, will continue to work with theSpartan offense this season after a successful 2009. For last season’s campaign, the Green and Whiteaveraged 10.27 goals per contest, up from 9.35 the season before. The Spartan attack will continue tobenefit greatly from Hamilton’s experience and savvy on the offensive end of the field.

Collegiately, Hamilton played midfielder at Division I Wagner College in Staten Island, N.Y. During his high school days, Hamiltonstarted at Severna Park, a lacrosse powerhouse in Maryland.

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Chris readFirst Season

Date Opponent Result Record

Feb. 21 @ Roanoke L, 20-7 0-1 Mar. 2 @ Rochester Inst. @ Orlando, Fla. L, 12-9 0-2Mar. 4 @ Sewanee W, 12-5 1-2Mar. 11 Messiah W, 9-5 2-2Mar. 14 Wesley * L, 10-5 2-3Mar. 18 @ Dickinson L, 12-9 2-4 Mar. 21 Marymount (Va.) * W, 16-14 3-4 (1-0 CAC)Mar. 24 Salisbury * L, 13-9 3-5 (1-1 CAC)

Date Opponent Result Record

Mar. 28 @ St. Mary’s (Md.) * W, 7-5 4-5 (2-1 CAC)Mar. 30 @ Hood * W, 23-11 5-5 (2-2 CAC) Apr. 1 Stevenson * L, 18-7 5-6 (2-3 CAC) Apr. 4 @ Mary Washington * W, 11-9 6-6 (3-3 CAC)Apr. 7 Susquehanna W, 9-0 7-6Apr. 13 @ Wesley * L, 13-11 7-7 (3-4 CAC)

CAC Playoffs - First RoundApr. 21 Catholic W, 10-9 8-7

2009 SparTan men’S lacroSSe reSulTS

Joe Griffin joins the Green and White as York’s strength andconditioning coach. Griffin will coordinate the Spartans’ condi-tioning program as he strives to make the the York squad into oneof the most physically fit teams in the region.

Griffin comes to York with extensive experience in the fieldof strength and conditioning having trained the Loyola Univer-sity men’s lacrosse team, a Division I program in Maryland.

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2009 capiTal aThleTic conFerence CAC Games OverallSchool W L PCT. GB W L PCT StreakStevenson 7 0 1.000 - 17 2 .895 L1Salisbury 5 2 .714 2 16 4 .800 L1St. Mary’s 5 2 .714 2 8 7 .533 W1Wesley 4 3 .571 3 11 6 .647 L1York 4 3 .571 3 8 7 .533 W1Mary Washington 2 5 .286 5 8 7 .533 L1Marymount 1 6 .143 6 5 8 .385 L3Hood 0 7 .000 7 1 13 .071 L12

2009 all-Capital athletic Conference men’s lacrosse SquadYORK, PA - Salisbury senior midfielder Kylor Berkman was named the CAC Men’s Lacrosse Player-of-the-Year for the secondstraight season while teammate Matt Cannone was chosen as the CAC Rookie-of-the-Year and St. Mary’s mentor Chris Hasbrouckwas selected as the Coach-of-the-Year to lead the 2009 All-CAC team, selected by the conference coaches. York garnered a pair of senior all-league honorees in first-team defenseman Steve Mersinger and second-team midfielder John Gaeta.

FIrST TEam all-CaCAttackmen

Jimmy Dailey - So. - StevensonMatt Cannone - Fr. - SalisburySteve Kazimer - Jr. - Stevenson

Brad Smith - Jr. - Wesley

MidfieldersRyan Alexander - Jr. - St. Mary’sKylor Berkman - Sr. - SalisburyNic Bevacqua - Sr. - Stevenson

Defensive MidfielderRyder Henry - Sr. - St. Mary’s

Short Stick SpecialistMarc DiPasquale - Sr. - St. Mary’s

DefensemenSteve Mersinger - Sr. - YorkMike Simon - Sr. - Stevenson

Kirk Waldie - Sr. - Wesley

GoalkeeperJim McCleaft - Sr. - Wesley

Player-of-the-Year: Kylor Berkman - Salisbury Rookie-of-the-Year: Matt Cannone - SalisburyCoach-of-the-Year: Chris Hasbrouck - St. Mary’s

YCP all-TImE all-CaC SElECTIONS

SECOND TEam all-CaCAttackmen

Kevin Conklin - Jr. - MarymountRichie Ford - Jr. - Stevenson

Dennis Rosson - So. - St. Mary’s

MidfieldersGreg Furshman - Sr. - Stevenson

Nick Pisacano - Jr. - WesleyJustin Thompson - Sr. - Wesley

Brett Yoder - Sr. - Stevenson

Defensive MidfielderJohn Gaeta - Sr. - York

Will Poletis - Jr. - Salisbury

Short Stick SpecialistRyan Finch - Jr. - Salisbury

DefensemenA.J. Armstrong - Sr. - St. Mary’sEvan Douglass - So. - StevensonKevin Maynard - Sr. - Salisbury

GoalkeeperPat Simpson - So. - St. Mary’s

2001: Second Team: Jason Kemper2002: Second Team: Jason Kemper, Scott Hermes2003: Second Team: Jason Kemper2004: First Team: Josh Papsan

Andrew Collins (CAC Rookie-of-the-Year)2005: First Team: Josh Papsan2006: First Team: Josh Papsan

2007: Second Team: Steve Mersinger2008: First Team: Steve Mersinger

Second Team: Rob Marine, Steve Roy2009: First Team: Steve Mersinger

Second Team: John Gaeta

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SparTan men’S lacroSSe recorDSIndividual Career RecordsPoints1. Scott Hermes 153 2000-022. Josh Papsan 131 2003-063. Ben Libertini 101 2003-064. Adam Cross 100 2004-075. Jason Kemper 91 2000-036. Brendan Brace 84 2000-037. Ryan McNicholas * 81 2007-097. Ryan Wynne 81 2001-029. Chris Chappelle 77 2005-0810. Kyle Henninger 73 2005-08Goals1. Scott Hermes 104 2000-022. Adam Cross 79 2004-073. Ben Libertini 75 2003-064. Josh Papsan 63 2003-065. Ryan McNicholas * 62 2007-096. Kyle Henninger 56 2005-087. Brendan Brace 55 2000-038. Jason Kemper 53 2000-039. Chris Chappelle 47 2005-089. Josh Gamble * 47 2008-09Assists1. Josh Papsan 68 2003-062. Scott Hermes 49 2000-023. Ryan Wynne 41 2001-024. Jason Kemper 38 2000-035. Paul Rudell 37 2005-076. Chris Chappelle 31 2005-087. Brendan Brace 29 2000-03 8. Ben Libertini 26 2000-039. Brendan Hopkins 23 2006-0710. Adam Cross 21 2004-07Ground Balls1. Josh Papsan 505 2003-062. Jason Kemper 378 2000-033. Steve Mersinger 212 2006-093. Chris Chappelle 177 2005-084. Matt Keeler 176 2005-08Face-off Wins1. Jason Kemper 378 2000-032. Josh Papsan 335 2003-063. Zach Scherr * 192 2007-09 4. Chris Chappelle 152 2005-085. Mike LaRoque 93 2008-09Goalie Saves1. Evan Mazzocchi 468 2000-032. Matt Keeler 437 2005-083. Matt Hanson 206 2004-074. Chris Collins * 204 2008-095. Colin Johnson 198 2000

Team Single Game RecordsPoints1. 41 @ Hood (3/30/09)2. 40 vs. Alvernia (2/28/04)3. 39 vs. Cazenovia (4/25/04)4. 32 @ Hood (4/10/07)

32 vs. Hood (3/2/08)Goals1. 25 vs. Alvernia (2/28/04)2. 23 @ Hood (3/30/09)3. 21 vs. Cazenovia (4/25/04)4. 20 vs. Hood (3/2/08)5. 19 vs. Neumann (3/22/03)

19 @ Hood (4/10/07)19 vs. Richard Stockton (3/8/08)

Assists1. 18 vs. Cazenovia (4/25/04)

18 @ Hood (3/30/09)3. 15 vs. Alvernia (2/28/04)4. 13 vs. Washington and Jefferson (3/24/06)

13 vs. Moravian (4/14/05)13 @ Hood (4/10/07)

Shots 1. 66 @ Misericordia (4/12/06)2. 63 @ Guilford (2/23/08)3. 60 vs. Hood (3/2/08)

60 vs. Richard Stockton (3/8/08)5. 59 vs. Catholic (4/18/06)

59 @ Hood (4/10/07)Goalie Saves1. 27 vs. Salisbury (3/3/02)2. 24 vs. Catholic (3/17/01)3. 22 vs. Mary Washington (3/25/00)

22 vs. Salisbury (3/24/09)5. 21 @ Dickinson (3/18/09)Ground Balls 1. 87 vs. Alvernia (4/28/04)2. 81 vs. Cazenovia (4/25/04)3. 80 vs. Neumann (3/22/03)4. 75 @ Hood (3/30/09)5. 74 vs. Misericordia (4/12/05)Face-offs Won1. 24 vs. Cazenovia (4/25/04)2. 23 vs. Alvernia (2/28/04)

23 vs. Neumann (3/22/03)23 vs. Misericordia (4/12/05)

5. 21 vs. Villa Julie (3/6/02)21 Eastern (4/24/01)21 @ Hood (3/30/09)

2010 SparTan men’S lacroSSe roSTer# Name POS HT WT CL Hometown/High School1 Pat Wills M 5-10 185 Fr. Forest Hill, Md./Calvert Hall3 Kevan Schellenberg A 5-8 175 So. Hagerstown, Md./Smithsburg4 Nicholas Bach M 5-9 160 So. Glen Burnie, Md./North County5 Travis Atwell D 6-3 215 Jr. Dunkirk, Md./Southern6 Jamie Lowe M/A 5-10 165 Fr. Monrovia, Md./Urbana7 Zach Scherr DM 5-8 175 Sr. Reisterstown, Md./Franklin8 Daniel Schuck M 6-0 175 Fr. Leonardtown, Md./St. Mary’s Ryken9 Adam Cooper M 6-0 175 Jr. Bel Air, Md./Bel Air10 Chris Collins GK 6-0 170 Sr. Westminster, Md./Westminster11 Ryan McNicholas A 6-0 180 Sr. Fallston, Md./Fallston12 Russell Tutt M 6-1 165 Jr. Colorado Springs, Colo./Parkville13 Josh Crego M 6-4 215 Fr. Ocean City, N.J./Ocean City14 Kevin Topper A/M 5-11 195 Jr. Marriottsville, Md./Liberty16 John Powell M/A 5-10 185 So. Mount Airy, Md./Urbana17 Patrick Glenn D/LSM 6-2 220 So. Ridley Park, Pa./Ridley18 Josh Gamble A 6-0 215 Jr. Easton, Md./Easton19 Eric Seglinski M 5-11 165 Fr. Baltimore, Md./Archbishop Curley20 Corey Cooke M 6 170 Fr. Baltimore, Md./Archbishop Curley21 John Silverio D 6-0 185 Sr. Dover, Del./Dover22 Derrike Hill M 5-7 165 Fr. Trappe, Md./Easton23 Dan Sadler D 6-3 210 Sr. Arnold, Md./Broadneck24 B.J. Blaker A 6-0 175 So. West Chester, Pa./Henderson25 Josh Muskin LSM 6-1 190 Sr. Union Bridge, Md./Francis Scott Key27 Kevin Carlson DM 5-9 165 Jr. Fallston, Md./Harford Tech28 Nate Stewart D 6-1 175 Fr. Finksburg, Md./Westminster Senior31 Patrick Raymond A/M 5-11 190 Jr. Garden City, N.Y. /Kellenberg32 Jason Underwood D 6-1 195 Sr. Shady Side, Md./Southern33 Matthew Jovinelli D/LSM 5-10 190 Fr. Crofton, Md./Arundel34 Jordan Mitchell A 6-0 190 So. Perry Hall, Md./Perry Hall35 Michael Karwoski GK 6-2 190 So. Phoenixville, Pa./Phoenixville36 John Mortimer M 5-10 170 Jr. Morton, Pa./Cardinal O'Hara37 Brendan McLaughlin A 5-6 160 Jr. Brookeville, Md./Good Counsel38 Ryan Glavin D 5-10 180 So. Bel Air, Md./Fallston39 James Greenwood D 6-4 205 Sr. Bel Air, Md./Fallston40 Tyler Roy M 5-9 150 So. Feasterville, Pa./Archbishop Wood41 Jim Oleskowitz D 5-10 200 Jr. Coopersburg, Pa./Southern Lehigh42 Colin Glavin D 6-1 180 Fr. Bel Air, Md./Fallston43 Bob Braun D 5-9 185 Jr. Chadds Ford, Pa./Bishop Shanahan44 Bryce Johnston D 5-9 183 Jr. Medford, N.J./Shawnee45 Devin O'Neill GK 5-10 160 Jr. Downingtown, Pa./Bishop Shanahan46 Marcus Coppola M 5-8 165 So. Bel Air, Md./C. Milton Wright

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2010 Spartan Men’s Lacrosse

Schedule

Date Opponent Time

Feb. 13 @ Roanoke 2:00 PM

Feb. 20 @ Va. Wesleyan 1:00 PM

Feb. 27 St. Vincent 1:00 PM

Mar. 3 @ St. John Fisher @ Greensboro, N.C. 1:00 PM

Mar. 10 Haverford 12:30 PM

Mar. 13 @ Messiah 1:00 PM

Mar. 16 Dickinson 3:30 PM

Mar. 20 @ Catholic 2:30 PM

Mar. 24 Hood * 3:30 PM

Mar. 31 @ Marymount (Va.) * 3:30 PM

Apr. 3 Mary Washington * 1:00 PM

Apr. 7 @ Wesley * 7:00 PM

Apr. 10 St. Mary's (Md.) * - Senior Day 1:00 PM

Apr. 13 @ Salisbury * 7:00 PM

Apr. 15 @ Stevenson * 4:00 PM

Apr. 18 CAC Tournament First Round

Apr. 22 CAC Tournament Semifinals

Apr. 24 CAC Tournament Championship

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SeniorRyan McNicholas

Attack

SeniorJames Greenwood

Defenseman

Documents

2010 York College Men's Lacrosse Media Guide