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Dominican University New York Athletics
September 12, 2008

MEN'S LACROSSE COACH NICK BALLOU RESIGNS

Orangeburg, NY (9/12/08) Dominican College Director of Athletics, Joe Clinton, has announced the resignation of Head Men's Lacrosse Coach, Nick Ballou.

Orangeburg, NY (9/12/08)  Dominican College Director of Athletics, Joe Clinton, has announced the resignation of Head Men's Lacrosse Coach, Nick Ballou.

Ballou has been the coach for the past three seasons and compiled a 14-28 overall record.  In 2007 he set a new program record for wins in a season with five and tied that record in the 2008 season.  The team also became an affiliate member of the East Coast Conference (ECC) in 2007.

"We wish Nick all the best in his future endeavors," said Joe Clinton.  "I want to thank him for all his hard work and dedication to the men's lacrosse program over the past three years."

A 2002 graduate of the State University of New York at Geneseo, Ballou earned his bachelor's degree in elementary and special education.  He was a member of the men's lacrosse team for four years and was named captain in his junior and senior seasons.  Among being a three-time All SUNYAC selection, he led a defense that was ranked 13th in the nation in 2002.  He also helped lead Geneseo to their first Division III top twenty ranking. 

After graduation, Ballou returned to his alma mater as an assistant coach.  In his three years as an assistant, the team went to the SUNYAC final every year and won the championship in 2003.  The team made two appearances in the ECAC Tournament, capturing the title in 2003 and participating in the 2005 tournament.  In 2004, Geneseo advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament. 

A search will begin immediately for a new coach.  Anyone interested should send a resume with three references to Joe Clinton, Director of Athletics, 470 Western Highway, Orangeburg, NY, 10962.

 

The aim of Dominican University New York is to promote educational excellence, leadership, and service in an environment characterized by respect for the individual and concern for the community and its needs. Founded by the Dominican Sisters of Blauvelt, the university is an independent institution of higher learning, Catholic in origin and heritage. In the Dominican tradition, it fosters the active, shared pursuit of truth and embodies an ideal of education rooted in the values of reflective understanding and compassionate involvement.  Committed to building its programs upon a strong foundation in the liberal arts and sciences, the university maintains a student-centered climate and serves a diverse community of students in undergraduate and graduate programs. The university empowers this community of learners to excel, lead and serve with integrity and to engage responsibly in the pursuit of a more just, ethical and sustainable world.  Dominican also sponsors 18 varsity intercollegiate sports that compete at the NCAA Division II level.  To learn more about Dominican University New York, please visit www.duny.edu.