Presbyterian Tabs Gongas Acting Head Coach
from press release
CLINTON, S.C. - The Presbyterian College
athletics department has announced that Mike Gongas has been named
acting head men's lacrosse coach.
"Coach Gongas has done a wonderful job serving as our interim men's
lacrosse head coach," Dr. Bee Carlton said. "He has led the team
effectively as they have continued to work hard in conditioning and
training for the upcoming season. He has also continued to recruit
and to attract quality young men to the program and campus. I am
confident that he can effectively lead this team in the upcoming
competition season."
Gongas took over the capacity as interim head men's lacrosse coach
on Sept. 2, 2009. Since that time, Gongas has worked with the team
in all aspects, including coaching, recruiting, and financial
planning with the budget.
A year ago, Gongas was the assistant coach under former PC head
coach Jason Childs. Gongas was instrumental on the field and off,
helping in all aspects of the job.
A 2007 graduate of Adelphi University, Gongas has extensive playing
and coaching experience.
A native of Port Jefferson Station, NY, Gongas graduated from
Comsewogue H.S. where he was a two time All League and All County
honoree, a member of the Empire State team and was named All
American, and All Long Island his senior year.
In the fall of 2007, Gongas signed a contract with the New York
Titans, a professional indoor lacrosse team in the National
Lacrosse League as well as being drafted and participating in
training camp with the Long Island Lizards of Major League
Lacrosse, the professional outdoor lacrosse league.
"I'm really excited about the opportunity," Gongas said. "The
administration has given me the opportunity to fulfill my dream of
becoming a Division I head coach and I want to thank them for
giving me the chance to help take Presbyterian College lacrosse to
the next step in its Division I transition. The team has worked
really hard this fall and we are looking forward to keeping the
momentum we have built for the 2010 season."
Gongas is looking to help the team improve on the 1-11 record from
a season ago.
The Blue Hose open the season February 20 against Sacred Heart.
