Adelphi University Men's Lacrosse

On July 18, 2007, Gordon Purdie was named the sixth head men’s lacrosse coach in Adelphi University history, replacing Sandy Kapatos. The 2026 season marks his

Former Panther netminder Billy Smithwick returns for his third year on the coaching staff in 2026. He serves as the assistant defensive coordinator and works with

Adelphi alumnus, Brian Volpi ('06), enters his 15th season as an assistant coach on the Panther’s men’s lacrosse staff in 2026. He primarily serves as the defensive

Greg Puskuldjian is a Glen Head, N.Y. native where he attended North Shore High School.  He went on to leave an impressive mark for the Panthers during his time

Catalanotti is beginning his 17th season on the sidelines for the Adelphi University men's lacrosse program after joining the staff in 2010. He was elevated to Associate

Draper returns to Adelphi for his second tenure and ninth season overall on the sidelines for the men’s lacrosse team as an assistant coach in 2026.  His responsibilities

Nick O’Shea joined the Adelphi men’s lacrosse coaching staff in 2026 after completing a four-year career with the Panthers as a midfielder from 2022–25. During his

Ryan Durnin joined the Adelphi men’s lacrosse coaching staff in 2026, following a four-year playing career with the Panthers as a long stick midfielder from 2022–25.