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The 2022 FSU Lacrosse Alumni Game will take place on Friday September, 30 at 7:00PM at Harkins Field in Tallahassee, Florida.

All Alumni are invited to attend. Weekend events include a competitive match vs the current team on Friday with a tailgate and Football game vs Wake Forest on Saturday.

Football Tickets vs Wake Forest

Football tickets vs Wake Forest are available for purchase for $35. To purchase tickets, please email alumni@fsulacrosse.com.

ALL FOOTBALL TICKET ORDER MUST BE PLACED BY FRIDAY, JULY 1.

For more information, all alumni should join the FSU Lacrosse Alumni Facebook group for further discussion and information.

For more information about the alumni game or any alumni related issues, please email alumni@fsulacrosse.com.

Tryouts for the 2022 season have concluded. The full roster is listed below.

PLAYER	HIGH SCHOOL	STATE	POSITION
Alex Gerdak	Creek Side High School	FL	Attack
Andrew Zeman	Lambert High School	GA	Attack
Ben Jolly	Gulf Coast High School	FL	Attack
CJ Bennett	Lincolin High School	FL	Attack
Harrison Gottlieb	St. Thomas Aquinas	FL	Attack
Michael Menetre	Northview High School	GA	Attack
Ryan Farquar	Wesley Chapel High School	FL	Attack
Will Sackman	Lake Brantley High School	FL	Attack
Austin Persico	Severna Park High School	MD	Defense
Douglas Rivinius	Boca Raton High School	FL	Defense
Connor Smith	St. Petersburg High School	FL	Defense
Eduardo Paredos	Christopher Columbus High School	FL	Defense
Jonas Clingerman	Leon High School	FL	Defense
Luther Johnson	Christopher Columbus High School	FL	Defense
Robert Preisendorf	Jupiter High School	FL	Defense
Sebastian Youngs			Defense
Stephen Kolski	Christopher Columbus High School	FL	Defense
Travis Lesko	Lake Brantley High School	FL	Defense
Zach Ryan	Archbishop McCarthy High School	FL	Defense
Colby Etter	Lincoln High School	FL	Defense
Christian Gullet	Chiles High School	FL	FOGO
Will Phifer	Vero Beach High School	FL	FOGO
Drake Bishop	Leon High School	FL	Goalie
Jacques Amilcar	Rickards High School	FL	Goalie
Sayre McMahon	American Heritage High School	FL	Goalie
Luke Weaver	East Lake High School	FL	Goalie
Cam Strickler	H. B. Plant High School	FL	Long Stick Defensive Midfield
Ryan Healy	Bishop Verot High School	FL	Long Stick Defensive Midfield
Vinnie Whibbs	San Dieguito Academy	CA	Long Stick Defensive Midfield
Zach Zeman	Lambert High School	GA	Long Stick Defensive Midfield
Aidan Skokan	Centeral Catholic High School	OE	Offensive Midfield
Alex Houk	Saint Edwards School	FL	Offensive Midfield
Andrew Crosby	Wellington High School	FL	Offensive Midfield
Anthony Chacon	Duncan U. Fletcher High School	FL	Offensive Midfield
Carson Moe	Kimball Union Academy	NH	Offensive Midfield
Chris Wagener	Metea Valley High School	IL	Offensive Midfield
Cole Gehring	Oviedo High School	FL	Offensive Midfield
Diego Ucros	Christopher Columbus High School	FL	Offensive Midfield
Dylan Barnes	Lake Brantley High School	FL	Offensive Midfield
Jake Elder			Offensive Midfield
Jake Shul	Orchard Park High School	NY	Offensive Midfield
Kyle Ross	James Caldwell High School	FL	Offensive Midfield
Ryan Robbins	American Heritage High School	FL	Offensive Midfield
Dante Cloutier	American Heritage School (Plantation)	FL	Offensive Midfield/ Attack
Connor Brown	Winter Park High School	FL	Short Stick Defensive Midfield
Kyle Lesko	Lake Brantley High School	FL	Short Stick Defensive Midfield
Mike Majoros	Ramapo High School	NJ	Short Stick Defensive Midfield
Andrew Worman	Ponte Vedra High School	FL	Short Stick Defensive Midfield
Vincent Mercadante	Cardinal Mooney	FL	SSDM/FOGO
Will Couture	Essex High School	VT	SSDM/FOGO

All alumni old and new are invited to take part in the 2021 Alumni Game on the refurbished Harkins Field.

The game will take place on Friday October 1st at ~~7:00PM~~ 6:00PM at Harkins Field in Tallahassee.

Weekend Events include:

2021 Alumni Game – Alumni Team vs Current Team
After game dinner & meetup (more info soon)
Saturday morning tailgate
Football game vs Syracuse

If you need more information, please email web@fsulacrosse.com and remember to check back here for updates.

All alumni should check the FSULAX Alumni facebook page for more information and discussion.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/fsulax.alumni
Open to FSULAX Alumni only

The past three years with FSU Lacrosse have absolutely flown by. The trials and triumphs
experienced with this program have changed my life, all for the better. Having the opportunity to lead this
program has taught me more than I could have ever imagined. I have tried to give my all to this beautiful
game, but it consistently gives me more in return- it truly is the Medicine Game.

At this time I am officially stepping off the field as the Head Coach of FSU Men’s Lacrosse. I
have an opportunity to take the next step in life with my fiance Erica and be closer to our friends and
families in northeast Florida. I will be moving to an “off the field” role with the program and will remain
on as an Executive Board Advisor so that I can assist the team in whatever they may need.

I could not be more excited and proud to announce that we are promoting Louis Albasi to be the
next Head Coach of our storied program. From the first day the program needed help, Lou immediately
stepped up to the plate. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the helm and he truly cares
about the Tallahassee community and our players. I can not wait to see how far he will continue to raise
the program and I, along with our alumni and families, will fully support him along the way.

I want to thank Noah Dearman and the executive board of ‘18-’20 for giving me the chance to do
something I love, and to thank Sean Monahan and the executive board of ‘21 for allowing me to continue.
I will do whatever I can to assist Cam Strickler and the new executive board in any capacity they may
need. To Louis Albasi, Kevin Hoppey, Chris Anders, and Mike McGraw- thank you for all the help in
pushing this program forward the past four years. You guys are absolutely the reason this program is
where it is today and I am forever grateful to you all. To Erica and my Family- thank you for the constant
support and uplifting, you’ll never know how much it meant to me!

To all our players- as we talked about this past week- I appreciate the hell out of all of you and I
love you guys. I can’t wait to cheer you all on next year and to come at you in the alumni game! If any of
you need anything you know you can call at any time. Thank you all for your efforts and joy for the game.

It will be incredible to see the re-birth of Harkins Field this summer, I am ecstatic for the future
and the journey the program will continue to take. As always- Go Noles!

With Gratitude,
Darby Brower

March 11th, 2021 marks an entire year since our last lacrosse game of the 2020 season. No one knew we would be walking on to Bill Harkins field for the last time that night. Fears of COVID-19 spread across the world and led FSU to officially cancel our season to prioritize everyone’s health and safety. As devastated as we all were for the unprecedented news of our season’s cancellation, we were even more heartbroken that we wouldn’t have the opportunity to gather as a team and say our farewells to our incredible seniors. After a great start to the season, it certainly wasn’t the ending anyone expected…

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FSU Men’s Lacrosse is proud to announce the addition of Chris Anders to the coaching staff for the upcoming 2020/2021 academic year. Anders will serve as an assistant coach alongside Head Coach Darby Brower and Offensive Coordinator Lou Albasi.

Having made a name for himself in the Florida High School Lacrosse Circuit as Head Coach of Chiles High School, Anders comes to the program as a rising star and mainstay of the Tallahassee Lacrosse Community. From his humble roots as a Junior Varsity Assistant Coach in 2012, Anders quickly ascended the ranks of the program attaining the JV head coaching job just one year removed from his inaugural coaching season. Anders’s rise didn’t stop there as after just two seasons he assumed the Varsity Head Coaching job at Chiles High School in 2015.

In full control of the program, Anders took a relatively unknown team to new heights. In 2018, Ander’s squad marked a turning point for the program as the Timberwolves knocked off perennial powerhouse, The Maclay School in the district championship, breaking a six year run for the Marauders and establishing the ‘Wolves as a legitimate contender in the FHSAA playoffs.

Outside of the High School circuit, Anders served on staff for the Tallahassee Terror Lacrosse Club for 3 club seasons before breaking off to form his own travel team, the Wolfpack Lacrosse Club in 2018. Both FSU Men’s Lacrosse and Anders hope to continue his record of success as he assumes his new role in Fall 2020.

“We are thrilled to add Chris Anders to our FSU staff. Anders will be a great asset to our program and players with his leadership abilities and coaching experience. He is passionate about the growth of Lacrosse in Tallahassee and the greater North Florida community and will help lead our team to future championships. We cannot wait to have him in the Garnet and Gold. Go Noles!”
-Darby Brower, Head Coach FSU Men’s Lacrosse.

For the first time ever in the South, you can experience instruction from SIX NCAA and MCLA College Head and Assistant lacrosse coaches, ALL IN ONE PLACE!

Florida State University will be our host for this day and overnight boy’s lacrosse camp located in the State Capital of Florida.

THIS IS AN INDIVIDUAL PLAYER CAMP and a INVITE ONLY Team Camp (12 Teams).

The Super 6 is designed for both experienced and new players. The four days will be packed with a meticulous progression of drills designed to take all aspects the campers game to the next level. The curriculum designed by some of the best coaches in the world will focus on the core fundamentals, building all the way up to full field situations, high level dodging/defending and game play. Skills and lessons valuable for ALL players.

Dorm and dine at beautiful Florida State University in the heart of Tallahassee! An experience supervised by our high school and college lacrosse coaches, creating an unforgettable experience with old and new friends!

All players receive camp reversible jersey and t-shirt, EPOCH giveaways, Deep South swag and lots more!

Click here for more information

It is with heavy hearts that we announce that legendary coach Bill Harkins has passed away. Coach Harkins was an integral part of the Florida State Lacrosse program, bringing it to national prominence during his tenure. The level of organization, recruiting, and framework that he brought in created a culture of competitiveness and brotherhood that has endured over the years and will continue to live on. Because of Coach Harkins, FSU lacrosse has become a strong network of alumni, players, coaches, parents, and fans that cherish the garnet and gold.

Thanks to generous donations from Coach Harkins, our team has a proud facility on the University campus to call home. Harkins Field is a multipurpose facility shared by the Marching Chiefs, lacrosse, and numerous other athletic programs.

The lacrosse program offers our support and love to the Harkins family and the hundreds of alumni who had the chance to work with him during his time coaching the team. We are grateful for the opportunity to carry on Coach Harkins' legacy. We will have a dedicated ceremony at Harkins field in coordination with his family and friends at a later date.

Florida State sophomore lacrosse player Ben Wiegel (center) promotes suicide awareness through his non-profit charity, Koby’s Cause.

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