Syracuse University Men's Lacrosse

Widely considered to be the greatest player in lacrosse history, Gary Gait has been hired as the Roy D. Simmons Jr. Head Men's Lacrosse Coach at Syracuse on ...

John Odierna begins his first season with the Syracuse University men's lacrosse program, joining the Orange in August 2023 as an assistant coach/defensive c...

Returning to Central New York, Nick Acquaviva is now in his second season as an assistant coach for the Syracuse University men’s lacrosse team. Acquaviva, a Cicero North Syracuse High School product, joins the Orange after spending two seasons at Cleveland State. Duties at Syracuse will include working with the goalkeeping corps and the faceoff units. “I would like to thank Coach Gary Gait for the opportunity to join such an amazing coaching staff,” said Acquaviva. “It’s an honor to be part of such a historic program. I am extremely grateful for the opportunity to continue my coaching career in my hometown, working with the program I grew up idealizing.” Acquaviva, a former netminder at New England College and Onondaga Community College, worked closely with the goalies, with a focus on skill, technique and mindset. During his time in northeast Ohio, Acquaviva helped implement the Vikings’ ride and clear package, ran the substitution box, and assisted with the offense during practice. Additionally, he helped break down film from opponents, practice, and Cleveland State games. He handled travel duties for road games and was instrumental in daily practice planning. Prior to Cleveland State, Acquaviva spent time in Central New York at both Colgate University and SUNY Cortland. While in Hamilton, Acquaviva worked closely with the goalies and man-down units, rides and clears, film sessions, travel plans, and equipment management. During his two-year stint at Cortland, Acquaviva sp

Pat March, who has engineered offenses that have ranked in the top-10 nationally in scoring in four of the last-five seasons at both Princeton and Syracuse, serves as the Orange’s offensive coordinator and recruiting coordinator. Ready for his fifth season in 2024, March was elevated to the associate head coach postion in October 2023 for the Syracuse University lacrosse program, retaining offensive coordinator and recruiting coordinator duties as well. While his first year at SU was shortened, March’s offense provided a glimpse at what his units could accomplish. ‘Cuse finished the shortened 2020 season ranked sixth nationally in scoring offense (16.60 goals per game), fifth in scoring margin (+7.2 goals per game), 10th in points per game (25.20) and the Syracuse first-midfield unit was on pace to be the third-highest scoring trio in program history, behind just the 1988 and 1990 squads that featured the Gait brothers. Individually, Stephen Rehfuss was on pace for a historic season, averaging 3.6 assists per game, Chase Scanlan was third in the ACC at 3.6 goals per game and Jamie Trimboli led the nation in scoring by a midfielder at 3.4 goals per game. ‘Cuse was also tenacious on the ride, with Griffin Cook leading all attackmen nationally with seven caused turnovers. His second season saw 'Cuse post the 13th-best scoring offense nationally, while Owen Hiltz put up a historic freshman season, leaving Orange fans excited about the future. Hiltz had the eighth-most productive