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Brad Ross

 
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Bryant University Director of Athletics Bill Smith announced Brad Ross as the next head coach of the men's lacrosse program on Monday afternoon.

Ross takes over as the third head coach in program history following Mike Pressler's retirement last week. An associate head coach at Bryant for four years (2011-2014), Ross returns to the Black and Gold after spending the last three years at Navy.

"I am excited to welcome Brad, his wife and their three children to our Bulldog family," Smith said. "I was able to witness his coaching skills first hand when he was at Bryant and helped the Bulldogs win three NEC Championships and defeat Syracuse in the Carrier Dome. Brad checks all the boxes; intelligence, work ethic, passion, character and competitive spirit. Coach Pressler often states that Brad is one of the top five toughest and most competitive student-athletes he's ever coached, and that's exactly what we want in our next head coach."

"This is great news for Bryant University and for our men's lacrosse program," Bryant University President Ross Gittell, Ph.D. said. "Coach Ross brings a very impressive background and extensive experience back to Bryant as our head coach, ensuring a strong future for the men's lacrosse program."

Coach Ross was a three-time All-American at Duke University, graduating with 73 career wins, an NCAA record at the time, and playing in four NCAA Final Fours. On the sidelines, Ross has emerged as one of the premier recruiters and one of the top offensive minds in lacrosse. In his role as an assistant coach at Navy, the Mids produced four top-20 recruiting classes in the four years he was on staff. As the associate head coach and recruiting coordinator at Ohio State, the Buckeyes' 2017 and 2019 recruiting classes were ranked No. 4 nationally. Those two classes included nine "top 100" players according to Inside Lacrosse.

"I am thrilled to return to Bryant University as the head men's lacrosse coach," Coach Ross said. "First, I would like to thank President Ross Gittell and Director of Athletics Bill Smith for this incredible opportunity. Secondly, I would like to profusely thank Coach Amplo, the staff and each of the Midshipmen I have had the pleasure of coaching over the past three years. Coach Amplo has been an incredible mentor and friend to me. I know there are big things ahead for the Mids.

"It's never easy succeeding a legend," Ross continued. "I will work every day to make Coach Pressler, the alumni and the University proud.