Durham University Men's Lacrosse Club

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Durham Palatinate
Founded~2002
University Durham University
Head coachDave Coldwell (3rd season)
StadiumMaiden Castle
Location Durham, England

Durham University Men's Lacrosse Club represents the University of Durham in the sport of lacrosse.

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History

Durham University Men's Lacrosse Club has existed for a number of years. The most recent incarnation of the club began in the early 2000s, with the club competing in the now defunct Anglo-Scottish League [1] This was followed by competing in the initial BUSA precursor league & Regional Tournaments, and then being an ever present in the BUCS leagues.

From 2009, the university side has been supported by a number of American students who are encouraged to come to the UK to continue playing their chosen sport whilst pursuing a 1-year Master's degree. These students are expected to represent the university throughout the season, whilst also taking on some responsibility for development of existing a new players.

The club welcomes both experienced and new players, and has alumni playing for a variety of UK clubs. The club has participated in a number of tournaments, including the Bath 8s in 2007, and tours to tournaments in Dublin & Salou.

In 2012, Durham University Men's Lacrosse Club was awarded English Lacrosse High Performance University status. [2] [3]

In 2014, Durham was defeated by the England Men's National Team. In 2017, Durham defeated the England Men's National Team. [4]

The team competes in the Cathedral Cup against Pellicani Bocconi Lacrosse. They are set to play Reading University Men’s Lacrosse first team in what will be a challenging fixture for Durham.

The club successfully run a mixed tournament every year, playing without pitch boundaries. The club has also assisted in facilitating a large intra-mural mixed lacrosse league between the colleges of the university, providing further opportunities for new players to take up the game.

Notable alumni

Durham Men's Lacrosse has a history of producing athletes who have been involved in lacrosse at the international level:

NameCollegeCountry
Pierre McilweeFrance
Paul LefebvreSt. Chads [5] France [6]
Melih Yagci [7] St. John'sTurkey
Alex MajdUniversityEngland
Dan KellyIreland
Federico GalpertiItaly [8]
Kyle StandifordEngland
Andy NichollsWales
Jeremy NevinIreland [9]
Jak WawrzyniakUstinovEngland
Dan SmithEngland
Matthew SheinfeldCollingwoodPeru
Will HardyEngland
Michael McTernanVan MildertIreland
Isaac NewlandStevensonJamaica
Frank VasconcelosPortugal
Max Shafheutle-EvansU-21 Wales
Trevor JacksonScotland
Henry Tucker [10] UniversityBermuda

In addition, several players have been involved with lacrosse at the professional level:

NameCollegeTeam
Jeremy Sieverts [11] [12] Denver Outlaws (MLL), Whipsnakes (PLL)
Reagan Harding [13] UstinovOhio Machine (MLL), Florida Launch (MLL), [14] Saskatchewan Rush (NLL) [15]
Vince Gravino [16] Hild BedeOhio Machine (MLL) [17]
Alex Burkhead [18] Charlotte Hounds (MLL), Charlotte Copperheads (PLL) [19]
Keegan Bal [20] Vancouver Stealth (NLL)
Pat KaroleDenver Outlaws (MLL) [21]
Eli GobrechtHild BedeVancouver Stealth (NLL) [22] Denver Outlaws (MLL), [23] Archers (PLL)
Jak WawrzyniakUstinovBoston Cannons (MLL) [24]
Nico CapronCharlotte Hounds (MLL) [25]
Greg WeylSt. Cuthbert'sFlorida Launch (MLL)

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