One month later, he brought his impressive résumé to Long Island University as the men's lacrosse program's new head coach.

Levine, a native of Bethpage on Long Island, produced a 110-39 overall record in 10 seasons with Mercy.

He earned three straight East Coast Conference Coach of the Year awards, and five overall.

The Mavericks won three consecutive ECC titles to close his tenure with the school.

Levine coached 66 all-conference selections, 23 USILA All-Americans, two USILA Academic All-Americans and one CoSIDA Academic All-American during his decade leading the Mavericks.

Levine earned a bachelor of arts degree in history with a minor in English from UAlbany in 2008 and a master of science degree in sports business management from Manhattanville College in 2012.

He was a three-time first-team All-America East selection and two-time USILA All-American as an undergraduate at UAlbany. He twice helped lead the Great Danes to the NCAA Tournament, with the latter trip including a first-round win against Loyola (Md.), in 2007.

A first-round pick, Levine played five seasons in Major League Lacrosse. He was a member of the 2009 champion Toronto Nationals and was selected to the league's all-star game in 2009 and 2011. He also played three seasons with the Philadelphia Wings in the National Lacrosse League.