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[HomerCoach]

Logan Otto officially named HC at Transylvania.

https://www.transysports.com/news/2021/ ... rosse.aspx

Seems like a no-brainer

[boredatwork]

Update 8-2

Alvernia University - (Vacated by Carl Haas, 4yrs)
Amherst College - (Vacated by Rashad Devoe, 1yr)
Baldwin Wallace University - (Vacated by Trey Keeley, 4yrs)
Bowdoin College - (Vacated by Jason Archbell, 8yrs - Filled by Bill Mason, Lasell Head Coach)
Capital University - (Vacated by Dom Marzano, 5yr Filled by A.J. Smith, Shenandoah Assistant Coach)
Carroll University (WI) - (Vacated by Zack Olsen, 2yrs- Filled by Jacob Acevedo, Spaulding Head Coach)
Cazenovia College - (Vacated by Zak VanValkenburgh, 2yrs - Filled by Chris Cooper, Colgate Assistant Coach)
Concordia University-Chicago - (Vacated by Brian Welch, 4yrs- Filled by Scott Gwyn, Shaler High School Assistant Coach)
Denison University - (Vacated by Mike Caravana, 28yrs- Filled by Eric Koch, Washington & Lee Assistant Coach)
Drew University - (Vacated by Doug Sage, 4yrs- Filled by Dan Liedl, St. George's School Head Coach)
Gettysburg College - (Vacated by Hank Janczyk, 34yrs- Filled by Pete Toner, Penn State Associate Head Coach)
Greensboro College - (Vacated by Mike Foderaro, 7yrs - Filled by Nate Bates, Elon University Club Head Coach)
Guilford College - (Vacated by Mark Crisco, 3yrs- Filled by Mark Frey, Methodist Assistant Coach)
Heidelberg University - (Vacated by Bill Schmoldt, 6yrs- Filled by Mark Cyron, Mount Union Assistant Coach)
Keystone College - (Vacated by Justin Ross, 3yrs)
Lasell University - (Vacated by Bill Mason, 6yrs)
La Roche University - (Vacated by Cody Golon, 1yr)
Manhattanville College - (Vacated by Ryder Bohlander, 7rs- Filled by Kyle Hayes, Babson Assistant Coach)
McDaniel College - (Vacated by Keith Euker, 6yrs)
Medaille College - (Vacated by Dan Patrone, 4yrs - Filled by Sean Behan, Skidmore Assistant)
Messiah University - (Vacated by Atsen Bulus, 7yrs-Filled by Dan Carson, Santa Fe Christian School Head Coach)
Monmouth College (IL) - (Vacated by Chris Klaiber, 4yrs)
Salem State - (Vacated by Eric Small, 4yrs)
Spalding University - (Vacated by Jake Acevedo, 1yr- Filled by Kurt Ohlen, Former Johnson & Wales University Head Coach)
SUNY-Plattsburgh - (Vacated by Andrew Hauk, 1yr - Being Retained ???)
Transylvania University - (Vacated by Terry Justice, 10yrs - Filled by Logan Otto, Transylvania Associate Head Coach)
Trine University - (Vacated by Karl Zimmerman, 7 yrs)
Wabash College - (Vacated by Tim O’Shea, 2yrs- Filled by Chris Burke, Maryville Assistant Coach)
Washington College - (Vacated by Jeff Shirk, 11yrs - Filled by Jon Nostant '86, Gilman School Head Coach)
Washington & Jefferson College - (Vacated by Kevin Kustron, 7yrs - Filled by Cody Golon, La Roche Head Coach)
William Peace University - (Vacated by Colin Smith, 2yrs- Filled by Dylan Price, Mount Olive Assistant Coach)
Wilmington College (OH) - (Vacated by Jeff Arneson, 4yrs - Filled by Garyck Todd ‘16, Pickerington HS (OH) Head Coach)

[LaxCoach13]

Where did Zimmerman go from Trine? Did he move up? Is Vinney taking his place?

[LacrosseFan33]

Where did Zimmerman go from Trine? Did he move up? Is Vinney taking his place?

Getting out of coaching.

I've heard Vinny is a possibility, would also think assistant coach Scott Morrison would get a shot. Was the Adrian head coach for a bit.

[Switzerland]

I've heard Vinny is a possibility, would also think assistant coach Scott Morrison would get a shot. Was the Adrian head coach for a bit.

Both would be interesting options. I was under the impression that Lang stepped away from the head role to focus on his teaching opportunities at Trine. While Scott has some familiarity there, his track record at Adrian is somewhat underwhelming.

[laxdad30]

What happened a Baldwin Wallace?

Baldwin Wallace University - (Vacated by Trey Keeley)

any more info on this?

[InsiderRoll]

What happened a Baldwin Wallace?

Baldwin Wallace University - (Vacated by Trey Keeley)

any more info on this?

He took the assistant coach position at Cleveland state.

[LI_Lax14]

Baldwin Wallace is an attractive late opening. Coach Keeley did a great job of really building a strong foundation. Whoever gets this job is walking into a great situation.

[LacrosseFan33]

I've heard Vinny is a possibility, would also think assistant coach Scott Morrison would get a shot. Was the Adrian head coach for a bit.

Both would be interesting options. I was under the impression that Lang stepped away from the head role to focus on his teaching opportunities at Trine. While Scott has some familiarity there, his track record at Adrian is somewhat underwhelming.

I agree, this late in the game though it may be best for the program to elevate one to interim head coach and see how it goes.

[Switzerland]

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I agree, this late in the game though it may be best for the program to elevate one to interim head coach and see how it goes.
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So your saying there is a 50:50 shot of driving this bad boy into the ground?

[laxdad30]

Good for him I guess. My son was recruited by Tatro to play there, but after a year of contact and promises the last minute he ghosted us. Apparently Keeley over recruited and didn't need another D-pole. Not a great experience. He found a better suited program anyways. Loved the school, but ghosting us was pretty crappy.

What happened a Baldwin Wallace?

Baldwin Wallace University - (Vacated by Trey Keeley)

any more info on this?

He took the assistant coach position at Cleveland state.

[Midwestfan2018]

Hearing that Trine is pretty much done, candidate has diverse experience.

As for BW, Tatro has been there a while and had success there and Wittenberg. Now Schmoldt is helping out, successful at Oberlin, and with head experience, the two could work. But maybe they open it up? Coming off a good year with a young team is attractive.

[River Donkey]

Good for him I guess. My son was recruited by Tatro to play there, but after a year of contact and promises the last minute he ghosted us. Apparently Keeley over recruited and didn't need another D-pole. Not a great experience. He found a better suited program anyways. Loved the school, but ghosting us was pretty crappy.

What happened a Baldwin Wallace?

Baldwin Wallace University - (Vacated by Trey Keeley)

any more info on this?

He took the assistant coach position at Cleveland state.

No such thing as over recruiting in D3, the more on the roster the better. If they “ghosted” your son it must have been for another reason.

[Switzerland]

Good for him I guess. My son was recruited by Tatro to play there, but after a year of contact and promises the last minute he ghosted us. Apparently Keeley over recruited and didn't need another D-pole. Not a great experience. He found a better suited program anyways. Loved the school, but ghosting us was pretty crappy.

What happened a Baldwin Wallace?

Baldwin Wallace University - (Vacated by Trey Keeley)

any more info on this?

He took the assistant coach position at Cleveland state.

No such thing as over recruiting in D3, the more on the roster the better. If they “ghosted” your son it must have been for another reason.

I think there is such a thing as "over-recruiting," but whether it is a good thing or a bad thing is subjective, depending on the process, your position, and your attitude. Since many schools are "enrollment driven," BW is no exception, that shouldn't be a surprise. Keeley also has experience at OWU and Roanoke, and I don't think that is uncommon there either. That said, his rosters seemed to hover in the mid to upper 40s. I don't think that is over recruiting unless 20-30+ former lacrosse players are walking around campus (or left campus) because they got cut.

Should the coaches have responded and said, "sorry, we have been talking with you for the last year, and now the class is filled?" Yes. They probably could/should have, but maybe they didn't have time since coaches are throwing out so many "offers" nowadays... It sounds like it all worked out for the best, but the recruiting conversations went on for about a year. If I courted a lady-friend for a year and she hasn't pulled the trigger, I might have moved on too.

[KingPrat]

No such thing as over recruiting in D3, the more on the roster the better. If they “ghosted” your son it must have been for another reason.

This is just incorrect.

I interviewed at a couple schools that put a roster limit on their program for budgetary reasons, and they were adamant that recruiting classes were capped at a certain number. It does exist at the D3 level.

The reality of the situation is that the coach should've followed up and explained the situation. It's a VERY difficult conversation sometimes, and some people just don't know how to handle it.

[LacrosseFan33]

Add Warren Wilson College to the list:

https://ncaamarket.ncaa.org/jobs/152158 ... rce=indeed

[Switzerland]

Update 8-2

Alvernia University - (Vacated by Carl Haas, 4yrs)
Amherst College - (Vacated by Rashad Devoe, 1yr)
Baldwin Wallace University - (Vacated by Trey Keeley, 4yrs)
Bowdoin College - (Vacated by Jason Archbell, 8yrs - Filled by Bill Mason, Lasell Head Coach)
Capital University - (Vacated by Dom Marzano, 5yr Filled by A.J. Smith, Shenandoah Assistant Coach)
Carroll University (WI) - (Vacated by Zack Olsen, 2yrs- Filled by Jacob Acevedo, Spaulding Head Coach)
Cazenovia College - (Vacated by Zak VanValkenburgh, 2yrs - Filled by Chris Cooper, Colgate Assistant Coach)
Concordia University-Chicago - (Vacated by Brian Welch, 4yrs- Filled by Scott Gwyn, Shaler High School Assistant Coach)
Denison University - (Vacated by Mike Caravana, 28yrs- Filled by Eric Koch, Washington & Lee Assistant Coach)
Drew University - (Vacated by Doug Sage, 4yrs- Filled by Dan Liedl, St. George's School Head Coach)
Gettysburg College - (Vacated by Hank Janczyk, 34yrs- Filled by Pete Toner, Penn State Associate Head Coach)
Greensboro College - (Vacated by Mike Foderaro, 7yrs - Filled by Nate Bates, Elon University Club Head Coach)
Guilford College - (Vacated by Mark Crisco, 3yrs- Filled by Mark Frey, Methodist Assistant Coach)
Heidelberg University - (Vacated by Bill Schmoldt, 6yrs- Filled by Mark Cyron, Mount Union Assistant Coach)
Keystone College - (Vacated by Justin Ross, 3yrs)
Lasell University - (Vacated by Bill Mason, 6yrs)
La Roche University - (Vacated by Cody Golon, 1yr)
Manhattanville College - (Vacated by Ryder Bohlander, 7rs- Filled by Kyle Hayes, Babson Assistant Coach)
McDaniel College - (Vacated by Keith Euker, 6yrs)
Medaille College - (Vacated by Dan Patrone, 4yrs - Filled by Sean Behan, Skidmore Assistant)
Messiah University - (Vacated by Atsen Bulus, 7yrs-Filled by Dan Carson, Santa Fe Christian School Head Coach)
Monmouth College (IL) - (Vacated by Chris Klaiber, 4yrs)
Salem State - (Vacated by Eric Small, 4yrs)
Spalding University - (Vacated by Jake Acevedo, 1yr- Filled by Kurt Ohlen, Former Johnson & Wales University Head Coach)
SUNY-Plattsburgh - (Vacated by Andrew Hauk, 1yr - Being Retained ???)
Transylvania University - (Vacated by Terry Justice, 10yrs - Filled by Logan Otto, Transylvania Associate Head Coach)
Trine University - (Vacated by Karl Zimmerman, 7 yrs)
Wabash College - (Vacated by Tim O’Shea, 2yrs- Filled by Chris Burke, Maryville Assistant Coach)
Washington College - (Vacated by Jeff Shirk, 11yrs - Filled by Jon Nostant '86, Gilman School Head Coach)
Washington & Jefferson College - (Vacated by Kevin Kustron, 7yrs - Filled by Cody Golon, La Roche Head Coach)
William Peace University - (Vacated by Colin Smith, 2yrs- Filled by Dylan Price, Mount Olive Assistant Coach)
Wilmington College (OH) - (Vacated by Jeff Arneson, 4yrs - Filled by Garyck Todd ‘16, Pickerington HS (OH) Head Coach)

Add Warren Wilson College to the list, I guess...? I wasn't aware this school/program existed.

From what I can tell, they had 12 players (9 freshmen) on their '21 roster, and their only game was canceled. A recent press release indicates they are bringing in 4 "great players" and 3 walk-ons. It also looks like they retained all but one from the past spring and head into year 2 with 18 players.

[LaxCoach13]

Looks like their coach was only there a year?

[Switzerland]

Looks like their coach was only there a year?

Only there for one "season," if you can call it a season, but he was announced in December '19. This will be an uphill battle if they intend on playing in '22, and they don't seem to be a part of a conference. Would it be better to take a mulligan and do club status for a year and let the coach recruit and do moderate stuff this fall/spring?

[River Donkey]

It should be interesting to see what they do, it appears Keystone is in a similar position.