John Gallant

Biography

University of Denver men's lacrosse assistant coach John Gallant will begin his sixth season with the program in 2025. Gallant filled the defensive coordinator position following the departure of John Orsen after the 2019 season, and was retained when head coach Matt Brown took over after Bill Tierney's retirement in 2023. Gallant was a two-time captain for the Colorado Mammoth, and wore the 'A' on his chest in two other campaigns during his 14-year National Lacrosse League career. A member of the Mammoth's All-Decade Team in 2012, Gallant moved with the franchise from Washington to Colorado in 2002, completing his career with a single franchise. In his career, the Mammoth defenseman played in 209 games, scored 14 goals and added 86 assists for 100 points. The 2001 Lake Superior State graduate directed the Colorado Collegiate Box Lacrosse League player combine and served as a guest coach for multiple franchises.