St. John's University Athletics
Rick Sowell Named Head Lacrosse Coach At Stony Brook University
8/15/2006 12:00:00 AM | Men's Lacrosse
Rick Sowell, who led the rebuilding efforts of the St. John???s lacrosse program two seasons ago, will become the new head coach at Stony Brook University, it was announced Monday.
???We appreciate Coach Sowell???s efforts in rebuilding the foundation for our lacrosse team, and we wish him the best of luck in the future,??? said Chris Monasch, Director of Athletics. ???We will begin a national search to find our new head coach immediately.???
Sowell was hired in July of 2003 to restart the Red Storm lacrosse program, and in 2005, he led St. John???s onto the field for its first contest since 1994. Sowell coached the Red Storm for two seasons and posted a 6-20 overall record (2-11 in 2005, 4-9 in 2006).
Prior to his time at St. John???s, Sowell spent five years at the helm of the Dartmouth program. During his final season with the Big Green, the team finished with an 11-3 record, went 5-1 in the Ivy League, captured the Ivy League title, and made an appearance in the NCAA tournament. Sowell also spent nine years as an assistant coach at Georgetown University, where he also helped lead the team become a national contender.
???We appreciate Coach Sowell???s efforts in rebuilding the foundation for our lacrosse team, and we wish him the best of luck in the future,??? said Chris Monasch, Director of Athletics. ???We will begin a national search to find our new head coach immediately.???
Sowell was hired in July of 2003 to restart the Red Storm lacrosse program, and in 2005, he led St. John???s onto the field for its first contest since 1994. Sowell coached the Red Storm for two seasons and posted a 6-20 overall record (2-11 in 2005, 4-9 in 2006).
Prior to his time at St. John???s, Sowell spent five years at the helm of the Dartmouth program. During his final season with the Big Green, the team finished with an 11-3 record, went 5-1 in the Ivy League, captured the Ivy League title, and made an appearance in the NCAA tournament. Sowell also spent nine years as an assistant coach at Georgetown University, where he also helped lead the team become a national contender.
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