Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 9/21/26
From Press Release
Downingtown East has named former Chestnut Hill College Alec Dambach as its head boys’ lacrosse coach.
Dambach brings a combination of public-school roots, accomplished collegiate playing experience, and elite-level coaching exposure. A standout at Howell High School in New Jersey, Dambach concluded his career as the Rebels’ all-time leading scorer with 306 points, totaling 140 goals and 166 assists.
He earned 2013 US Lacrosse All-American honors, two All-State Honorable Mention selections, and three All-Shore Conference selections. He continued his career at Chestnut Hill College, where he became one of the most accomplished players in program history. A two-year captain and two-time team MVP, Dambach earned two All-East Coast Conference selections and received the Chestnut Hill College Athletic Director’s Award.
He finished his collegiate career ranked among the program’s all-time top 10 in 11 statistical categories, including first in assists, second in goals and points, and fourth in ground balls. His success extended beyond the field, earning USILA/Nike Division II Scholar All-American recognition.
Following his playing career, Dambach transitioned into coaching at Chestnut Hill in 2017 before joining the Yale University Men’s Lacrosse program in September 2021 as Director of Men’s Lacrosse Operations. He was promoted to Assistant Coach in August 2024. His time at
Today, Dambach also serves as Director of Freedom Lacrosse Club.
