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From Lax Power:
Compitello Joins Bryant's Lacrosse Staff for 2014-2015 Season
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Head coach Mike Pressler is pleased to announce the addition of Tom Compitello to the Bryant University men's lacrosse coaching staff for the 2014-15 season.
Compitello joins the Bulldogs as an assistant coach and offensive coordinator and will also be responsible for the program's extra-man unit and goalies.
"Speaking for our entire program, we are absolutely thrilled with the hire of Tom Compitello as our assistant men's lacrosse coach," said Pressler. "He is a tireless recruiter who brings three different Division I experiences to the table, first at Stony Brook as a great player and then coaching on the sidelines at Lehigh and Sacred Heart."
Compitello arrives in Smithfield after having spent last season as the first assistant at Northeast Conference rival Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Conn. There, he acted as extra-man and offensive coordinator and was responsible for all offensive personnel and game planning decisions. He designed the offense's off-season training program and was responsible for film exchange and breakdown, while also acting as the recruiting coordinator for the Pioneers.
Under Compitello's guidance, Sacred Heart finished third in the league in goals per game in 2014 (10.13) and tied the Bulldogs for the most assists per game at 6.20 each time out. The Pioneers were second only to Bryant in points per game (16.33) last season while clinching the three-seed in the 2014 NEC Tournament and finishing the year with a 4-2 record in league play (6-9 overall).
The Pioneers saw four named All-NEC selections in 2014, including First Team nods for attack Cody Marquis and midfielder Alex Miller under the tutelage of Compitello.
"It is so important for us to continue the momentum from the 2014 season," said Pressler, "and I believe the hire of Coach Comp will keep the Bryant Bulldogs heading in the right direction."
"I am really excited about the opportunity to join the Bryant coaching staff and become a part of this program," said Compitello. "The Bulldogs came off a great season last year, so I am ready to step in and continue that success."
Prior to arriving at Sacred Heart, Compitello spent two seasons as a volunteer assistant at Patriot League powerhouse Lehigh University, where he acted as assistant offensive coordinator for the two-time league champs. He also assisted with the man-up unit and film breakdown while being involved in all game planning. The Mountain Hawks led the nation in extra-man opportunities in 2012, converting at a 54.2 percent clip, and the 2013 edition would run through the Patriot League to reach its second-straight NCAA tournament.
Compitello has also spent years in the club and youth coaching ranks, currently working with Dynamic Lacrosse Training since 2010.
Compitello entered the coaching realm after a successful playing career at Stony Brook University from 2007-2011. Team captain as a senior, he helped lead the Seawolves to an America East Championship in 2010, winning USILA All-America honors as a junior. A 2010 and 2011 first team all-conference pick, Compitello also excelled in the classroom, earning his Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training in June 2011 and being named an Academic All-American in the same year.
Compitello totaled 146 career points with the Seawolves, tallying 68 points and 78 assists in four seasons with 78 career ground balls. He was drafted 28th overall (fifth round) by the Boston Cannons in the 2011 Major League Lacrosse draft.