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Richmond, Va. – University of Richmond men’s lacrosse head coach Dan Chemotti has announced the addition of Jack Kearney to his staff. Kearney comes to Richmond from NJIT and will work closely with the goalies, faceoff specialists and defense.
“We’re excited to announce Jack Kearney as the newest addition to the Richmond coaching staff,” said Chemotti. “We had a talented group of candidates for this position, but Jack is the full package. Coaching is a way of life for him, and he has demonstrated that to the coaching community through his work ethic, professionalism, and intelligence. He exceeded the glowing recommendations given by his past colleagues and has proven himself on the field and on the recruiting trail. Additionally, he is exceptional at developing players, including both specialty positions (those statistics speak for themselves). Jack will take the lead with our specialists and assist with our defensive group in every respect. We are excited and lucky to learn from Jack and watch him elevate our program.”
Kearney comes to Robins Stadium following two seasons as an assistant at NJIT. While with the Highlanders, Kearney helped lead the team to a 7-0 start to begin the 2024 season. He helped turn around a NJIT team that prior to last season, had only won 10 games in its first nine seasons of existence. During 2024, Kearney helped the Highlanders double their program record for wins in a season (previously 3, set in his first season on staff in 2023), pick up the nation’s longest win streak (8 games including the 2023 finale), receive votes in the Inside Lacrosse and USILA Top 20 polls for three consecutive weeks and help land defenseman Hank Bethel on the Tewaaraton Award Watch List.
Prior to his time in Newark, Kearney served as Bryant’s volunteer assistant and goalie coach for two seasons. In the same time Kearney was on staff, the Bulldogs reached two NEC tournaments, winning it all in 2021 and advancing to the NCAA tournament. In 2021, he coached goalie Luke Caracciolo to 2021 NEC tournament MVP status as he was named First Team All-New England Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association (NEILA).
Kearney’s first collegiate coaching job came in 2018 at his alma mater, Post, where he was an assistant and served as defensive coordinator. Kearney graduated from Post in 2017 with a degree in criminal justice. He played long-stick midfield for the Eagles and is Post’s career record holder with 55 games played and 60 caused turnovers. He is second all-time with 137 ground balls, posting 47 alone in 2014 en route to being named Second Team All-NEILA. He is one of just two Poet players to ever receive the honor.
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Publish date : 2024-08-15 05:58:41
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