FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sepetember 5, 2014
GARDEN CITY, N.Y. - Adelphi
University Director of Athletics and
Recreation, Danny
McCabe announced today
that Pat McCabe (no relation)
has been tabbed as new head coach of the women's lacrosse program.
McCabe comes to Garden City with a tremendous background on the
collegiate, professional and international stage and will lead the
Panthers in defense of their 2014 NCAA Division II National
Championship.
"We are excited to welcome Pat McCabe as the new Head Coach of
Adelphi University women's lacrosse program. Pat is a person of
high character, who has won at every level of lacrosse" explained
McCabe. "His extensive experience and knowledge of the game of
lacrosse separated him from the rest of the candidate pool, along
with his strong values and tireless work ethic. He and his staff
will assist our student-athletes in excelling both on and off the
field of play."
A National Hall of Fame Defenseman, McCabe, started his illustrious
playing career at Elmont Memorial High School, where he led the
program to a New York State Championship. In 1987 he would
matriculate at Syracuse University, where he would win three NCAA
Division I National Championships, earn four United States
Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association All-American honors and the
1990 NCAA Defensive Player of The Year award.
"I am humbled by this opportunity and look forward to leading this
special group of young women. Adelphi University women's
lacrosse has set a high standard, both on and off the field and I
will work tirelessly to uphold that tradition," stated McCabe. "I'd
like to thank Athletic Director Danny McCabe, the search
committee and the Administration at Adelphi for their support."
Following college, McCabe moved into the professional ranks,
playing for the New York Saints of the National Lacrosse League
from 1992 thru 2001, spending seven years as team captain. In 2001
he joined the Long Island Lizards of Major League Lacrosse,
spending six years with team, all of them as captain. He also
helped the Lizards to Major League Lacrosse Championships in 2001
and 2003.
McCabe also brings a wealth of international experience to Adelphi.
He first donned a USA jersey in 1988 as part of the U19 team at the
World Championships in Adelaide, Australia, where he earned
"Fairest and Best Player" at the Championship honors. He followed
that up with inclusion on the 1990 (alternate), 1998 and 2006
United State National teams, earning a Gold medal in 1998 and a
Silver Medal at the 2006 World Championships.
Collegiately, McCabe has spent time as a defensive coordinator with
the LIU-Post men's lacrosse program from 1999 thru 2001, helping
the Pioneers to NCAA Division II runner-up finishes in 1999 and
2000. He was also a member of the Adelphi University men's lacrosse
coaching staff in 2011, pushing the Panthers to NCAA Division II
runner up status.
McCabe is also the found and camp director for Shooting Star
Lacrosse Camps, which has operated since 1999 and founded ICON
Lacrosse, where he coaches the girl's lacrosse class of 2017 team,
while also acting as program director.
The Northeast-10 Conference is an association of 15 NCAA Division II colleges and universities located in New England and New York that is committed to supporting balanced academic and athletic opportunities for more than 6,000 student-athletes.
Each year, 4,000 of those student-athletes compete in Conference championships in 23 sports, making the NE-10 the largest DII conference in the country in terms of sports sponsorship. Leading the way in the classroom, on the field and within the community, the Northeast-10 is proud of its comprehensive program and the experience it provides student-athletes.
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