NORTH SHORE (Podcast) This week the Salem News sports writers check in on local high school football with the season scheduled to kickoff in less than two weeks. The writers also check in on other fall sports and discuss possible local teams that may be in the running for a state title. Below, Salem State hires new lacrosse coach.
Hear from Phil Stacey (Executive Sports Editor), Matt Williams (Asst. Sports Editor), Nick Giannino, Nick Curcuru (Gloucester Times Sports Editor), and Bill Newell from msonewsports.com.
Salem State Athletics Names Stephen Driscoll New Head Men’s Lacrosse Coach
SALEM – Former Bishop Fenwick lacrosse coach Stephen Driscoll has been named the new head coach of the Salem State men’s lacrosse program after an announcement made by Vikings’ Athletic Director Nicolle Wood on Wednesday. “Stephen has a demonstrated a history of success in recruiting student-athletes and building teams into successful programs. We are excited to have him join our staff and lead our men’s lacrosse program as they strive to compete in the Little East Conference (LEC) and New England.”
Driscoll has led the Crusaders for the past six seasons., earning Catholic Central League Boys Lacrosse Coach of the Year Honors in 2018 and 2021. The two-time Bay State Northeast head coach also coached basketball at the school. This will be his first collegiate head coaching position.
“I am very excited and thankful to be named head men’s lacrosse coach at Salem State University. “I want to thank Athletic Director Nicolle Wood and the search committee for giving me the opportunity to help grow the men’s lacrosse program to new heights at an exceptional school like Salem State.”
“The entire athletic department embodies the drive and dedication it takes to be successful. I look forward to being able to add to that success with my passion, leadership and love for the sport of lacrosse and empowering young men to be the best version of themselves.”
Driscoll graduated from the University of Maine in 2012 and is currently the Director of Admissions at Bishop Fenwick High School. He resides in Manchester, Massachusetts.
