| The University of Miami is a program on the rise. We are relatively new members of the Men’s Collegiate Lacrosse Association (MCLA) and compete regionally in the Southeastern Lacrosse Conference (SELC). In the fall, our players commit to practices twice a week and frequently work out together daily. In the spring, we practice three times a week and play one or two games on the weekends. We play a very competitive schedule consisting of several road trips per year culminating in games versus nationally ranked programs. Although, we receive generous assistance from the University, players are still expected to assist the team with fundraising. As a MCLA Division 1 program, we do not offer scholarships and have limited influence over the admissions process. If you are a high school senior and interested in applying please visit the following link for more information : www.miami.edu/apply.
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Alex Schultes
Head Coach
A native of Great Falls, VA, Schultes played for Episcopal High School, where he was a three year starter, team captain, and most valuable player. In addition to being named All Conference (IAC), All State, (VA), and All Metro (DC), he holds the records for single game, season number of saves and save percentage.
Schultes spent much of his high school and college days as the goalie of the German National Lacrosse Team. He participated in four European Championships and the 1998 World Games in Baltimore, MD as the youngest player among all competing nations. He was twice named All-European and Best Goaltender in Europe (1999, 2000), Most Valuable Player (2000), and captained the 2001 European Lacrosse Champions. He was a four year letter winner for the Brown University Bears.
He began his coaching career as the assistant head coach and defensive coordinator for the Potomac School in McLean, VA (2004, 2005) leading the panthers to two consecutive league championships and producing five All Metro players. After a move to South Florida in order to attend graduate school at the University of Miami, he coached at Palmer Trinity School in Palmetto Bay, FL (2007) where he produced the Miami-Dade player of the year and two All County selections. Schultes has consistently produced all conference goalies at every level he has coached.
Schultes is a 2003 graduate of Brown University with an undergraduate degree in International Relations and a 2008 graduate of the University of Miami with a master’s degree in International Administration.
Record:
2009: 4-5
2010: 6-4, 1st Top 25 ranking in program history, 1st Top 10 ranking in program history, Ranked #8 in the country according to Laxpower.com, 2 - All SELC Conference Selections
2011: 8-5, Awarded University of Miami Polly Cooper Outstanding Club Sports Advisor of the Year, 1 - All SELC Conference Selection
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Keith Bilotta
Assistant Coach
The assistant coach and offensive coordinator is originally from Mt. Sinai, NY. Bilotta was a four year starter at midfield and co-captain at New York Maritime (Fort Schuyler) competing in the NCAA DIII Skyline Conference. He graduated with distinction in 2006 with a BE in Naval Architecture and an unlimited horsepower engine license from the United States Coast Guard. Upon graduation, Keith accepted a position as an Assistant Superintendent Engineer for Royal Caribbean/Celebrity Cruises and moved to Coral Gables, FL.
Bilotta completed a MBA in International Business from the University of Miami School of Business in 2010
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Zach Barnes
Assistant Coach
The assistant coach and defensive coordinator is originally from Lake Worth, FL. Barnes was a four year starter at defense for the University of Miami Hurricanes. During his high school days, he played for the Palm Beach Lacrosse Club and was instrumental in promoting the sport throughout Palm Beach County. After arriving in Coral Gables, FL, Barnes was a major figure in leading the team during its transition into the Men’s Collegiate Lacrosse Association (MCLA).
He graduated in 2009 with a BS in Microbiology & Immunology and Economics and recently accepted a Senior Research position at the Center for Multidisciplinary Research on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) and Gulf War Illness. He is currently helping to coordinate multiple NIH/Department of Defense research grants and working on finding biomarkers within CFS and defining immune dysfunction within the disease.
Zach is now completing post baccalaureate work at the University of Miami with plans of attending medical school in the near future.
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Tommy Holder
Graduate Assistant Coach
The graduate assistant coach is originally from Stuart, FL. A charismatic and vocal leader, Holder was a two year starter on defense for the University of Miami and instrumental in changing the mindset of a once complacent defensive unit. One of the first highly touted defensive recruits out of Martin County after playing for Saint Edwards High School, he competed at NCAA DIII Virginia Wesleyan in Virginia Beach, VA for two years.
After transferring to the University of Miami, Holder graduated with a BA in Business Management and a Minor in Business Law in 2010.
He is currently a Professional Fisherman and plans to attend the University of Miami MBA program in the fall of 2011.
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