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Derek Marks

 
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Veteran coach Derek Marks was named an assistant coach with the Canisius men’s lacrosse program in Sept. 2017.

Marks handles the team’s defensive players and schemes while also overseeing the team’s recruiting efforts. He also assists in the day-to-day operations of the program.

In his first season with the program, Marks helped guide Canisius to its highest win total in 10 seasons. He also led the squad to the 2018 MAAC Men’s Lacrosse Championship as the Griffs recorded a pair of thrilling overtime victories against top seeds Quinnipiac and Detroit Mercy on their way to their third league title in program history.

Individually, defenders Holden Garlent and Logan Monroe were named All-MAAC First Team, part of a record nine Griffs to earn all-conference distinction for the 2018 campaign.

“Coach Marks is a man of great integrity and knowledge that has a passion for teaching not only the skills of lacrosse, but for helping to develop student-athletes for their future away from the sport,” head coach Mark Miyashita said. “His experience at all levels of lacrosse and as a head coach make him a great asset for the program.”

Marks joined the Golden Griffins from Post University, where he served as head coach for the past two seasons. The program’s all-time winningest coach, he guided the Eagles to a school-record six wins during his first season in 2016 and the program’s second All-New England Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association (NEILA) performer.

The stint was Mark’s second with the Eagles, having previously served as the top assistant for the team’s inaugural season in 2014. The Eagles won four games that year and boasted an All-NEILA selection.

“I cannot express how grateful I am for the opportunity that Coach Miyashita has given me here at Canisius College,” Marks said. “I appreciate the trust he has shown in asking me to be part of his staff and it is an honor to represent a great institution."

Prior to his return to Post, Marks spent the 2015 as an assistant coach with Fairfield University, helping guide the Stags to a Colonial Athletic Association regular season title and a USILA national ranking. He played a key role in the development of the CAA’s Rookie of the Year and seven all-conference selections.

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