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Dave Cornell, former lead defensive assistant coach at the University of Notre Dame, has been named head coach of the men´s lacrosse program. Fran Shields, the Katherine Wenk Christoffers ´45 Director of Athletics, Chair of Physical Education and Vice President of the United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association (USILA) made the announcement in mid-July.

Under the direction of Fighting Irish head coach Kevin Corrigan, Cornell assisted in all phases of a nationally ranked program that qualified for the 2006 NCAA Championship. While Cornell´s most recent experience is at the Division 1 level, he carries deep ties to Division III intercollegiate lacrosse. Cornell was a two-time All-America selection at Gettysburg College, contributing to three Centennial Conference Championship teams with the Bullets. Gettysburg reached its pinnacle in 1995 with an appearance at the NCAA Final Four.

After graduating, Cornell returned to his alma mater, serving as offensive coordinator for three seasons and defensive coordinator for one year. The Bullets made four consecutive appearances in the NCAA Tournament, advancing to the national championship game in 2001. In 2001, Cornell was named head coach of Muhlenberg College in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Cornell developed and resurrected program that was reinstated after a 21-year hiatus, setting a program record for victories in 2003 and 2004.

"We are excited to add a professional like Dave Cornell to our talented group of coaches," Shields stated. "He brings a wealth of college coaching experience to our program and has competed at the highest level of lacrosse as a player and a coach. Most importantly, Dave is committed to the student-athletes and their development in a challenging liberal arts environment."

Cornell earned his Bachelor of Arts in business management and entrepreneurship at Gettysburg. He holds a Master´s Degree of Science from McDaniel College in Health and Exercise Science and Athletic Administration.