Jesse Foss
Tim Cates talks with Jesse Foss about guiding his Concordia University Irvine Eagles lacrosse team to a 2023 MCLA National Championship. The former college lacrosse standout at Stoney Brook has been in Southern California for two decades coaching youth, high school and college lacrosse. Jesse is in his 5th season at Concordia University Irvine as the Men's Lacrosse Coach and will now help the program transition from Club to NCAA D2 in 2024.
Topics Discussed
- 2023 MCLA National Championship
- Head Coach Men's Lacrosse, Concordia University Irvine
- Making the Jump from Club Level to NCAA Div II
- Move from East Coast to West Coast
- Getting started in California Lacrosse with coaching Juniors Girls Lacrosse
- La Costa Canyon High School Boys Head Coach
- Development and advancement of Lacrosse on the West Coast
- Growth of Lacrosse in California
- Mentors in his playing and coaching
- Building Culture in a program with great kids and players
- Future of your program in NCAA DII
- Recruiting the correct athlete for Concordia
- New Conference Play
- Transfer Portal Discussion
- Five - Ten Year projection into the future