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Richie Meade chosen as head coach of U.S. men in 2014? Senior National Team
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Baltimore, MD (PRWEB) December 16, 2011
Lacrosse head coach Richie Meade appointed American of American men in 2014? Senior National. Meade will lead the U.S. team to defend his title at the International Federation of the 2014 World Lacrosse Championships (IDF), hosted by the ass and the United States, held in Denver, Colorado, 10-19 July 2014. He became the head coach in the history of the 12 th men in the U.S.? Schedule D for the senior team.
A veteran of 35 years of training at the college level, Meade has recently worked as the head coach for the men of the United States Naval Academy? 1994-2011 team, which has led to a would-be (0589) 142-97 record in 17 years. In his 21 year career as head coach, including four years at the University of Baltimore, has compiled a 162-120 Meade (0585) records. While Meade? Assignment S as head coach at Navy, his team made five Patriot League regular season and tournament titles, appeared in seven NCAA tournaments and has won 39 All-America selections. In 2004, the Marines advanced to the national championship game and Meade was honored with the Morris Touchstone Memorial Award for national coach of the year. E ‘was also twice named coach of the Patriots League this year (2004, 2007).
Meade began his coaching career as an assistant at Duke University in 1977. After spending two years at Duke University, Meade made a stop at the University of North Carolina (assistant, 1979-1980), the University of Baltimore (head coach 1980-1983), Marine (assistant, 1984-1988), North Carolina (assistant, 1989-1990) and the United States Military Academy (assistant, 1990-1994) before joining the Navy as a head coach in 1994.
“I want to thank Coach Tierney and the selection committee to put their trust in me? Meade said.? I am honored and pleased to be named head coach of U.S. men in 2014? s national team and look forward the challenge of defending the gold medal for our country.
? I was lucky enough to have trained and trained our men and beautiful women in uniform for 27 years? Meade said. ? I saw their commitment, courage and honor. It will be in this spirit that our mission of American men in 2014? National will provide our sport with the same determination that our military has defended our freedom. “
native of Williston Park, NY, Meade received his degree? s (1976) and master? s (1979) degrees from North Carolina. He served as president of the Intercollegiate Men’s Lacrosse Coaches Association (IMLCA) since 2005.
? Coach Meade? s selection the result of extensive research and discussions of the exceptional group of candidates who have applied? said Bill Tierney, president of the U. S. Lacrosse? Committee’s selection of coaches and former American men? s national coach of the team. Especially when we arrived to interview the finalists, who have done an incredible job, Richie Meade has the qualities shine. It has long established a career as a successful coach in the Navy and his passion, dedication and enthusiasm to represent the United States have greatly helped in the final decision. We are confident in his ability to build a quality staff, choose a great team and defend the gold medal in 2014 in Denver.
? This selection is a testament to long hours of hard work by some of the most prestigious and volunteer staff of lacrosse? said Bob Russell, president of the U. S. Lacrosse? Men? S Mon committee and executive committee member of the board of directors. ? The selection process was clear, fair and transparent for all concerned. We have chosen a great coach and especially a leader of unquestionable integrity to lead this team to the 2014 World Championships now in Denver. Bring Coach Meade is an incredibly positive step for the team, program, lacrosse and the United States.
Meade is scheduled to make his first appearance as head coach of the men in the United States? s senior team in the U. S. National Lacrosse Convention in Philadelphia, PA. He will present a session on leadership Saturday, January 14th at 13:45, will also attend and observe the team in action at Champion Challenge, a U. S. Lacrosse event, where Team USA will have semi-finals of the NCAA University of Denver Sunday, January 29. Select an assistant coach and support staff will begin in May 2012.
Mike Pressler
previously was head coach of U.S. men? s senior team and led the U.S. team to its ninth gold medal with a victory by Canada at the 2010 World Championship in England FIL.
Warrior is the official equipment and apparel sponsor of American men? s national team. Marriott and National are the official sponsors of the national programs.
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