Illinois Men’s Lacrosse Seeking Head Coach

[J. Driscoll]

The University of Illinois Men’s Lacrosse Team is seeking a head coach for the ’08-’09 lacrosse season and beyond. The team is a member of the Great Rivers Lacrosse Conference (GRLC) and has a rich history of success being perennially ranked among the top 25 MCLA Div. I teams. The team plays a limited fall ball schedule with practices three days a week and several weekend tournaments. In the spring, the team practices five days a week and plays games most weekends. MCLA or NCAA experience is recommended but not required. A deep understanding of offensive and defensive schemes and great leadership skills are mandatory. Salary negotiable and based on qualifications. Appointment: Part-time.

Contact for questions or interest: James Driscoll, Club President, at (773) 507-0327 or jdrisc2@gmail.com.

[beckner11]

Maybe firing a great coach mid-season in favor of maintaining one who would leave at the end of the season wasn't such a smart idea after all!

[scooter]

Maybe firing a great coach mid-season in favor of maintaining one who would leave at the end of the season wasn't such a smart idea after all!

Well, when they start the year 1-6, and finishing as strong as they did; perhaps it was a good decision.

[coach]

Good luck in your search guys!

[coach]

This ad may not be real. Illinois has not had a player named James Driscoll on the team in the last three years. Unless a new player is the new president. I find that hard to believe.

[NELAX21]

This ad may not be real. Illinois has not had a player named James Driscoll on the team in the last three years. Unless a new player is the new president. I find that hard to believe.

that is weird if true, but there is a press release announcing that the coaches are leaving, and why.

[StrykerFSU]

What school in Florida is Coach Shannahan coming to?

Why are people making comments about a team's vacancy ad? I don't think that is the proper forum for that kind of thing. These are student run teams and the peanut gallery might not always agree with the decisions that kids make but I don't think that enough facts have come out about the situation at Illinois for a bunch of anonymous posters to be spouting off about it. If I've learned anything over these years on these boards, it's don't shoot off about things you know nothing about or support your opinions with facts.

Best of luck to the Illini and their former coaches.

[Timbalaned]

This ad may not be real. Illinois has not had a player named James Driscoll on the team in the last three years. Unless a new player is the new president. I find that hard to believe.

that is weird if true, but there is a press release announcing that the coaches are leaving, and why.

There a link for that?

[BigheadTodd]

Shanahan and Smith Announce Departure From Illinois
Updated: 05/23/2008 at 7:25 PM
Illinois Lacrosse regrets to announce that Coaches Doug Shanahan and Vince Smith will not be returning for the ’08-’09 Lacrosse season. Both coaches have had a profound influence on the team, something that will remain even as they leave. The team thanks both coaches for their great leadership throughout the past year.

Doug Shanahan has accepted an offer from a prep school in Florida where he will teach and be the Head Lacrosse Coach. Coach Shanahan leaves to obtain greater stability for him and his family and wishes the team the best of luck in the future.

Vince Smith is also accepting a teaching position, in Virginia at the college preparatory Christchurch School where he will be the Head Boys Lacrosse Coach, Lacrosse Program Director, as well as an assistant coach for the Football team.

The Illini, with help from both Shanahan and Smith, are looking to fill the void and build on what both coaches brought to the team as preparation for the 2009 season begins. Best of luck and great success to both coaches at their new positions!

http://illinilacrosse.vicid.net/newsarticle.php?newsid=13

[illinimid22]

This ad may not be real. Illinois has not had a player named James Driscoll on the team in the last three years. Unless a new player is the new president. I find that hard to believe.

The post is valid. James Driscoll has been helping the team out for two years now, but has not been eligible to play. Despite being a "new player", he is the incoming President and the post is legitimate.

Any questions, feel free to PM me.

Thanks.

--

Doug Sutherland
Captain, Illinois Lacrosse
Out-going President

[emlax13]

[quote="StrykerFSU"]What school in Florida is Coach Shannahan coming to?

Why are people making comments about a team's vacancy ad? I don't think that is the proper forum for that kind of thing. These are student run teams and the peanut gallery might not always agree with the decisions that kids make but I don't think that enough facts have come out about the situation at Illinois for a bunch of anonymous posters to be spouting off about it. If I've learned anything over these years on these boards, it's don't shoot off about things you know nothing about or support your opinions with facts.

Best of luck to the Illini and their former coaches.[/quote]

I believe that Coach Shannahan is going to be at Pine Crest in Fort Lauderdale, FL. My brother who is still there said the new coach last was at Illinois. Should be interesting to see what he can do there.

[the lax]

Maybe firing a great coach mid-season in favor of maintaining one who would leave at the end of the season wasn't such a smart idea after all!

Didn't Stevens leave because of family issues? I'm "almost positive" he left on his own.