Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 9/21/26
From Press Release
Black Bear Lacrosse Club is proud to announce the hiring of Ursinus College Men’s Lacrosse Head Coach Ryan Burke as the organization’s Director of College Recruiting. Burke brings extensive NCAA experience, a strong coaching pedigree, and a deep national network of college coaches to support Black Bear athletes and families throughout their recruiting journeys.
In this role, Burke will lead a comprehensive recruiting support system designed to help high school players and families within the club navigate the increasingly competitive college landscape. His responsibilities will include:
- One-on-one recruiting consultations with players and families
- Guidance on contacting, communicating, and building relationships with college coaches
- Strategic support in evaluating academic, athletic, and financial fit
- Leveraging his extensive network of NCAA coaches to advocate for Black Bear athletes
- Assisting as a coach for Black Bear’s 10th and 11th grade teams during fall and summer seasons
Burke’s addition strengthens Black Bear’s commitment to providing personalized, transparent, and effective recruiting guidance for every athlete in the program.
“Ryan is a tremendous addition to our club,” said the Black Bear Lacrosse Club Directors Bryan Churchey and Grady Wise. “His experience at the NCAA level, his ability to connect with families, and his passion for helping athletes find the right college fit will elevate our recruiting support to an entirely new level while helping us continue to offer our players and families exceptional guidance in finding the best fit for them. We can’t wait to get started and for our families to use him as a resource in the recruiting process.”
Burke will begin working with players and families immediately as Black Bear prepares for the fall recruiting season with Ursinus College Hosting the clubs Fall Recruiting Night on Monday October 5th at 7pm.
Learn more about the club at www.blackbearlacrosse.com or email blackbearlacrosseclub@gmail.
