By Chris Goldberg
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 2/4/12

Conrad Weiser senior face-off specialist/midfielder Dan Bray has committed to play Division III lacrosse at Cabrini College.

Dan Bray log:

Dan Bray

High School: Conrad Weiser

Graduation Year: 2012

Position: FO/middie

College Choice: Cabrini College

Club Affiliation: Twist

Major lacrosse honors: All-Berks First Team, 2011, Second Team, 2010

Academic honors: Honor Roll

What will you major in/study? Probably exercise science

Why did you choose school? “The campus is really nice and it fits me a lot. They have a major that really interests me. The kids seem great and I like the coaches a lot.”

What is your HS team’s outlook for the season? “We have a lot of young kids, we replaced the main parts of the team and we have a lot of rebuilding and repositioning to do.”

Other comments: “I want to thank my whole family because they really got me started; they helped make it a major part of my life. I also want to thank the Twist coaches, (Joey) Coeyman, (Mike) Lavin, (Jack) Devlin, (Greg) Flego and (Joe) Seria.”

By Chris Goldberg
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 2/1/12

Springfield-Delco senior LSM/defenseman Dan Bowden has committed to play Division III lacrosse at Cabrini College.

Dan Bowden log:

Dan Bowden (Right)

High School: Springfield-Delco High School

Graduation Year: 2012

Position: LSM/Defense

College Choice: Cabrini

Club Affiliation: Springfield/Ridley tropics all-star team

Major lacrosse honors: Captain, Central League champions 2010, Meltdown Champions and final goal scorer in O.T.

Academic honors, service projects: Honor Roll, PEER Facilitator

What will you major in/study? Undecided

Why did you choose Cabrini? “Cabrini’s location is close to home, has an excellent coaching staff and lacrosse program. It’s a small nice campus and a very excellent academic school. I am positive I will have the best experience at Cabrini. Also, Cabrini has a lot of past Springfield Alumni that I will be honored to be a part of.”

What is your HS team’s outlook for the season? “Same outlook every season play our hardest, compete for the Central League championship and win the state championship. If we play our hardest I believe we can accomplish winning the Central League and the state championship. Just have to take it one game at a time.”

Additional comments: I want to thank all my coaches (Tom Lemieux, Rory Friel, Jason Orlando), my family, friends and especially the Cabrini coaches for guiding me to realize my perfect choice, Cabrini.”

By Chris Goldberg
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 2/1/12

Kennett senior attackman Evan Allvord has committed to play Division III lacrosse at Cabrini College.

Evan Allvord log:

Evan Allvord (right, #2)

High School: Kennett High School

Graduation year: 2012

Position: Attackman

College choice: Cabrini College

Club affiliation: Black Bear Chester County

Major lacrosse honors: Second Team All-Ches Mont 2011, Honorable Mention 2010

Academic honors: Honor Roll every semester

What will you major in/study? Criminal Justice

Why did you choose chose: “I chose Cabrini College because of the close location to home and I also feel it is the right academic fit for me. I liked it from the first time I was on campus. Coach (Steve) Colfer and Coach (Brian) Felice were very helpful, and I would like to thank them for all of their time and effort through my decision.”

What is your HS team’s outlook this year? “We lost a lot of seniors last year but we have a lot of young guys that are looking to fill the spots of the lost seniors. Between them and a strong group of juniors and seniors we are looking forward to having another great year and making the district playoffs again.”

Additional comments: “I would like to thank my father, Bob Allvord and the rest of my high school coaches; and my club coaches Jon Heisman and Jim Schorn. I would also like to thank my mother, Tracy and sister, Natalie for all their support.”

By Chris Goldberg
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 1/10/12

Great Valley senior attack Katie Lasater has committed to play Division III lacrosse at Cabrini College.

Katie Lasater log:

Katie Lasater goes to goal

High school: Great Valley

Graduation year: 2012

Position: Attack

College choice: Cabrini

Club affiliation: Phantastix

Major lacrosse honors: 2010 Philly Showcase All-Star

What will you major in/study? Elementary Education

Why did you choose Cabrini? “I chose this school because of the the size of the campus and its atmosphere. It’s close to home so my family can come to a lot of my games. When I met Coach (Jackie) Neary she was so nice and optimistic of the upcoming seasons and I really liked her coaching philosophy.”

Outlook for your high school team? “We are working harder than ever to reach our goal of State Champs. We have really strong upperclassmen all over the field as well with some really strong underclassmen that will fit into our program.”

Additional comments: “I want to thank my Phantastix coaches Sue Frazier, JoAnn Yusko, Lorainne Beers and Karen Martellucc they have helped develop into the player I am today. I would also like to thank the Great Valley coaching staff.”

By Chris Goldberg
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 1/8/12

Hershey High senior attackman Jordan Bowser has committed to play Division III lacrosse at Cabrini College.

Jordan Bowser log:

Jordan Bowser

High school: Hershey High School

Graduation year: 2012

Position: Attack

College choice: Cabrini College

Club affiliation: Mid State Elite

Major lacrosse honors: First Team All-Conference, Patriot News “Big 11″

What will you major in/study: Business/Accounting

Why did you choose Cabrini? “I like the size of the school and the atmosphere. On my overnight visit, I felt like I fit in well with the team and the coaches were helpful in showing me all Cabrini has to offer.”

Outlook for your high school team? “My team has a lot of experience entering the season, having lost only one senior to graduation. We have many goals set and I feel that we will accomplish them because of the hard work we are putting in during the off season.”

Additional comments: “I’d like to thank my parents for all they have done to help me make my decision. I would also like to thank Coach (Steve) Colfer and Coach (Brian) Felice for showing me what Cabrini had to offer which helped me make my decision.”

By Chris Goldberg
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 12/7/11

Upper Merion senior defenseman Austin Edelman has committed to plat Division III lacrosse at Cabrini College.

Austin Edelman log:

Austin Edelman

High school: Upper Merion

Graduation year: 2012

Position: Close defense

College Choice: Cabrini

Club Affiliation: Team Philly Elite

Major lacrosse honors: First team All Suburban one American; Defensive MVP, Played for Philly at National Lacrosse Classic; All-Times Herald Second team

Academic honors: Distinguished Honor Roll, takes AP Courses, National Language Honor Society

What will you major in/study? Education (History)

Why did you choose school? “I liked the small school feel and campus. I did my overnight and got to meet the whole coaching staff and team and it wasn’t long after that I decided that’s where I wanted to go.”

What is your HS team’s outlook for next year? “The Suburban One American Conference is always competitive with Plymouth Whitemarsh, Wissahickon and Upper Dublin and I think we can come out on top. We graduated a number of players but a bunch of new guys are ready to step up.”

Other comments: “I want to thank my parents and friends for helping me and supporting me; my high school coaches and high school teammates and my club coaches.”

By Chris Goldberg
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 12/5/11

Haverford High senior goalie Chris Treat has committed to play Division III lacrosse at Cabrini College.

Chris Treat log:

Chris Treat

High School: Haverford High

Graduation Year: 2012

Position: Goalie

College Choice: Cabrini

Club Affiliation: Twist

Major lacrosse honors: Second Team All-Central League, 2011

Academic honors: P.A.L.S. animal shelter volunteer; FBLA, 1st at Regionals

What will you major in/study? Business/education

Why did you choose school? “It is close to home and I fit in well with the people on the team. I like the school’s academics. They have had great success in lacrosse and I feel like I can learn a lot from the coaches.”

What is your HS team’s outlook for next year? “We have a pretty young team with a lot of strong guys in transition. The sophomore class is loaded with offense. We are hoping to make the playoffs again this year.”

Other comments: “I want to thank my parents, (Haverford) coach (Dan) Greenspun, coaches (Jack) Devlin and (Greg) Flego from Twist, coach (Jamie) Steele from Ursinus for helping me through the recruiting process, and (youth coach) Garth Donaldson.”

Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 12/5/11

Cabrini College is No.20 in the Face-Off Yearbook Division III Preseason Top 20.

Also from Pennsylvania, Dickinson is No. 3 and Gettysburg is No. 16.Click here for full story on insidelacrosse.com.

Division III Preseason Top 20
Face-Off Yearbook
1. Salisbury
2. Amherst
3. Dickinson
4. Roanoke
5. Tufts
6. Cortland
7. Stevenson
8. Lynchburg
9. Middlebury
10. RIT
11. Stevens
12. Union
13. Denison
14. Endicott
15. Trinity
16. Gettysburg
17. Bowdoin
18. RPI
19. Skidmore
20. Cabrini

By Chris Goldberg
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 10/4/11

Ryan Greer, who served as the associate head coach for 2011 state finalist St. Joseph’s Prep, has been named the head boys’ lacrosse coach at Abington.

Greer, who helped Ridley win two state championships and later starred at Cabrini College, takes over a program that has won five straight Suburban One championships and finished undefeated each of those years.

New Abington head coach Ryan Greer (courtesy of St. Joseph's Prep lacrosse)

Greer replaces Randy McNeil, who resigned during the summer.

Greer was a two-time all-conference player at midfield during his career (1998-01) at Cabrini. Greer coached for five years as an assistant at Cabrini and helped guide the Cavaliers to five straight Pennsylvania Athletic Conference championships.

Greer was a member of Ridley’s state championship teams in 1994 and 1997 and earned all-Central League honors as a midfielder in 1996. At Cabrini, Greer was a first-team all-conference midfielder in 2000 and 2001, when he helped the Cavaliers win their first league title and defeat their first ranked opponent, No. 18 Marymount.

Upon completion of his college career, Greer was Cabrini’s No. 5 all-time scorer with 120 points, ranking seventh in goals (47) and third in assists (73).

Greer answered these questions:

What is your coaching philosophy?

Greer: “My coaching philosophy is pretty straight forward with the team. I expect the team to work hard in the classroom and on the field, while having respect for their teammates, opponents, teachers, and the community that the Abington High School jersey represents. I am very fortunate to inherit a senior laden team that will be mentors to the underclassmen to uphold the character and philosophy of the Abington Lacrosse Program.”

How have your past experiences as a coach molded you?

Greer: “I have been very lucky to have been coached by some great Philadelphia lacrosse coaches. Going through the Ridley youth and High School program which was coached by Matt Flynn (Youth), and Doug and Kevin Ellers in High School, they taught me the basics and fundamentals of lacrosse while instilling the drive to always work hard on the field.

“After a brief stint at the United States Military Academy I transferred to Cabrini College where I was coached under Pat Scarpello and then Steve Colfer, who I also coached with after graduation in 2001. Steve really influenced my Coaching philosophy and let me understand that coaching isn’t just raising your voice and barking out orders. He showed me how to teach the players more then just the game. I learned to teach young men how communicate in group settings, commit to a goal bigger then any one individual, develop their individual skills for the benefit of the team, and mature as a respectable young man.

“At St. Joe’s Prep I was lucky enough to coach under Eric Gregg. Eric showed me what it takes to build a premier high school program through hard work and love of the game. The success with Eric and SJP really gave me the drive to become a head coach, which led me to Abington.”

What are your expectations in your new job with a program that has been very successful and returns many key players?

Greer: “I am extremely lucky to be taking over such a premier program and that has a great feeder program such as the Abington Youth Lacrosse Club. I hope to build a program that makes the Abington School District and community proud, while increasing the aspirations of the youth lacrosse players in Abington to one day step into Schwarzman Stadium with an Abington High School lacrosse jersey on.

“Of course my goal is to win games, but I want to make sure that these young men are learning that hard work in the classroom, in the community, and on the field will make them better men at the end of the day! I know this year’s team has high expectations and it will be my job to help them accomplish their goals by giving them the knowledge and direction that is needed. The team and I have a lot of work to do for this season, but I know they will be up to the challenge. My expectation for the program is build upon all of the accomplishments of past teams at Abington High School, and have a long successful run into the State Playoffs.”

What type of style for offense/defense do you stress?

Greer: “On offense and defense we will probably have a few more options to utilize. Coach McNeil did a great job before me, so I really just have to build upon his teachings. I know we will be prepared for each team we will play this year, and I want the team to be comfortable in playing a fast or slow paced game. With such a senior heavy team I want us to be able capitalize on the other team’s mistakes, and play full speed for the entire game.”

Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 9/14/11
From Press Releases

Christy Malone has been named head women’s lacrosse coach at Neumann University, Chuck Sack, Director of Athletics and Recreation announced recently.

Christy Malone

Malone is a graduate of Archbishop Prendergast and Cabrini College and former coach at Division II Philadelphia University and most recently Division III St. Bonaventure.

“She has demonstrated successful leadership at every level of collegiate athletics both as a student-athlete and more recently as a coach,” Sack said. “She has an excellent understanding of Division III collegiate athletics as well as the sport of lacrosse. We are excited to welcome Christy to Neumann University.”

Said Malone: “I’m honored to be named the Associate A.D./Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach at Neumann University. This is an amazing opportunity for me and I am thrilled to relocate back to my hometown. I want to thank Chuck Sack and the search committee for this opportunity. I look forward to representing Neumann University and am excited about the future for Neumann Athletics.”

Malone comes to Neumann after spending four seasons at St. Bonaventure where she posted a 24-38 record. While at St. Bonaventure, Malone coached one Defense Player of the Year in the A10 and saw 16 lacrosse student-athletes achieve All-Conference honors.

Prior to coaching at St. Bonaventure Malone spent the five seasons at Philadelphia University, including four as the head coach. Malone posted a 39-21 overall record and helped lead the Rams to the ECAC Division II Championship in 2007.

During her tenure at Philadelphia, Malone coached nine All-Americans or All-Region selections, including three in the 2005 season. Malone’s immediate impact at Philadelphia didn’t go unnoticed as she was named the coach of the 2004 Division II Senior All-Star Game at the University of Maryland-Baltimore County following her first season.

A native of Aldan, Pa., Malone earned her bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts from Cabrini in 2001. As a standout goalie, Malone was a two-time Pennsylvania Athletic Conference (PAC) Most Valuable Player, helping the Cavaliers to the PAC title all four years. In 2000 and 2001, Cabrini was invited to the NCAA Division III Tournament.