Dugan Resigns at Scranton; Joins Notre Dame
from press releases
SCRANTON, Pa. - Kevin Dugan, head men's lacrosse
coach at The University of Scranton, has notified Toby Lovecchio,
director of athletics, of his decision to resign, effective
immediately, to accept the newly-created position of director of
men's lacrosse operations at the University of Notre Dame.
In addition, Lovecchio has announced that Tim Marshall, Dugan's top
assistant coach and recruiting coordinator for the past two
seasons, will serve as head coach on an interim basis for the
upcoming 2010 season.
Dugan, a 2001 graduate of Notre Dame, led the Royals to 26 wins and
three conference post-season tournament appearances, including a
berth in the championship game of the Landmark Conference
tournament in 2009, over the last three seasons. In 2008,
with a roster that included 28 freshmen among its 37 players, Dugan
led Scranton to a school-record 12 wins. In addition,
Scranton had four players earn all-conference honors that season,
the most for the program since 1995.
Under his tutelage, seven Scranton players have earned
all-conference honors, including Kyle Frank, the Landmark
Conference Rookie of the Year in 2007, while 15 have been
recognized for their achievements in the classroom as well as on
the playing field.
‘I am really excited to be joining the Notre Dame staff, but
at the same time, I am definitely not specifically happy or excited
about leaving Scranton, I really enjoyed my time here" says Dugan.
"The young men on the Scranton team are a mature, confident and
determined group and I know they are excited about the opportunity
they will have to take full ownership of their success this spring.
I have no doubt they are going to be extremely well coached and
prepared by Tim Marshall."
Dugan has also served as ambassador for the sport, providing
clinics for coaches and players of all ages not only here in
Northeastern Pennsylvania but internationally as well. He
founded the non-profit organization, Fields of Growth, which uses
lacrosse as a platform to introduce community development projects
in Uganda, East Africa. While at Scranton, Dugan became very
involved in international social justice issues serving on the
University's Board of Education for Justice and leading students on
service trips to El Salvador, Ecuador and Jamaica.
"I am extremely grateful for all that Coach Dugan has done for our
men's lacrosse program, the local communities, our athletic
department, and of course the University," says Lovecchio.
"His positive impact on all of these areas has been tremendous. The
entire University community has benefited greatly from Kevin's deep
commitment to our University mission and passion for the game of
lacrosse. I wish Kevin great success, health and happiness in the
life that is ahead of him at The University of Notre Dame."
