The University of Massachusetts Lacrosse program would like to thank the Laxbackers for all that they have done and the unwavering support they have always showed. Your support enables our program to continue the tradition and excellence we have enjoyed for many years. Over the years, it has been great to feel the passion you have for YOUR program. Banding together as a group to support the present and future players is an incredible boost to our student-athletes and a most impressive symbol of gratitude and love for YOUR program. It is so great to know all of the folks who have gone through UMass, or their sons have gone/are going through UMass, whether it was with Coach Garber, Ted Garber or myself, had a great experience. We as coaches and players are so proud to represent you all every day! The funds raised, will help us continue to play and compete at the highest level and give us the best chance to remain a consistently top tier program in the nation!
We here at UMass lacrosse appreciate your help in allowing the program to maintain excellence and achieve the success we have had over the years!
Thank you again for your tremendous support!
GREG CANNELLA
HEAD LACROSSE COACH
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
GREG CANNELLA
HEAD LACROSSE COACH
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
About Us
Impact
During the NCAA Championship run in 2006, alums Norm Smith '79 and Kelley Carr '88 started conversations on how they can focus all the passion and support for Gorilla Lacrosse. Within six months the “Laxbackers” raised half a million dollars for a brand new 5,000 seat grandstands and press box and have been providing and facilitating a first-class experience since. Capital projects have included the current field turf (Richard F. Garber Field), the Norm Smith '79 Videoboard as well as the more recent expansion and renovation to the locker room. The impact is felt in all aspects of the program from travel, meals, equipment, and apparel. The generosity has enhanced the day-to-day experience as well as one that stabilizes the program's future endeavors.
Mission
To continue to take pride in the tradition of Coach Garber's legacy and provide the current student-athletes with a first-class experience both on and off the field. The funds raised will help us continue to play and compete at the highest level and give us the best chance to remain a consistently top-tier program in the nation!
Postseason History
20
NCAA TOURNAMENT APPEARANCES
1976, 1977, 1979, 1981, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1993, 1995, 1997, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2009, 2012, 2018
23
NEW ENGLAND CHAMPIONSHIPS
1963, 1969, 1974, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1981, 1984, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1993, 1997, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2011, 2012
2
USILA TOURNAMENT APPEARANCES
1972, 1973
4
ECAC CHAMPIONSHIPS
2001, 2002, 2005, 2009
2
CAA CHAMPIONSHIPS
2012, 2018
All-Time Head Coaches
HEAD COACH |
YEARS (TOTAL) |
RECORD |
PCT |
POSTSEASON NOTES |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL GOODYEAR | 1954 (1) | 2-3 | .400 | |
| RICHARD F. GARBER | 1955-1990 (36) | 300-141-3 | .679 | 9 NCAA TOURNAMENTS |
| TED GARBER | 1991-1994 (4) | 37-17 | .685 | 2 NCAA TOURNAMENTS |
| GREG CANNELLA | 1995-PR. (29TH) | 233-161 | .589 | 9 NCAA TOURNAMENTS |
| OVERALL | 70TH SEASON | 572-322-3 | .640 | 20 NCAA TOURNAMENTS |
HEAD COACH
YEARS (TOTAL)
RECORD
PCT.
POSTSEASON NOTES
AL GOODYEAR
1954 (1)
2-3
.400
RICHARD F. GARBER
1955-1990 (36)
300-141-3
.679
9 NCAA TOURNAMENTS
TED GARBER
1991-1994 (4)
37-17
.685
2 NCAA TOURNAMENTS
GREG CANNELLA
1995-PR. (29TH)
233-161
.589
9 NCAA TOURNAMENTS
OVERALL
70TH SEASON
572-322-3
.640
20 NCAA TOURNAMENTS
UMass Lacrosse Alumni Committee
Anthony Biscardi '12
John Gonzalez '90
Kevin Porzelt '16
Greg Cannella '87
Bob Goodhue '70
Joe Reale '09
Kelley Carr '88
Rich Guyre '05
Doc Schneider '09
Marc Feinberg '91
Brett Jenks '89
Kyle Smith '13
Keith Gabrielli '01
Rusty Paparo '87
Brian Tobin
Men's Lacrosse in the UMass Hall of Fame
RICHARD F. GARBER
HEAD COACH
SCOTT HILLER '90
ATTACK
DICK HOSS '62
FOOTBALL,
LACROSSE (MIDFIELD)
RUSS KIDD '56
FOOTBALL, ICE HOCKEY,
LACROSSE
SAL LOCASCIO '89
GOALIE
JIM MCALEAVEY '91
ATTACK
MARK MILLON '94
ATTACK
MILT MORIN '66
FOOTBALL, LACROSSE,
WRESTLING
NORM SMITH '79
MIDFIELD
TIM SOUDAN '91
MIDFIELD
JEFF SPOONER '77
ATTACK
BROOKS SWEET '80
ATTACK
JIM WELLER '82
ATTACK
Connect with Us
To become more involved with UMass Lacrosse and the Laxbackers, please fill out this form.
PLEASE NOTE: Required Fields have an asterisk *