Mike Kochczynski
Retail and Event Sponsorship Associate
mkochczynski@uslacrosse.org
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Mike coordinates the daily management of USL retail operations, and provides additional support for all sponsorship initiatives.

At US Lacrosse since:
October 2012

Education:
B.S. in Political Science (2008), Canisus College
M.S. in Sport Administration (2012), Canisius College

Employment History:
Counselor, Good Shepherd Services
Graduate Assistant for On-Campus Promotions and External Affairs, Canisius College
Marketing Manager, Towson University Athletics
Admissions Counselor, Loyola University Maryland

What attracted you to US Lacrosse?
A poster found all over our offices has a phrase that is the epitome of my upbringing and outlook on life: lunch-bucket players. Everyone chips in enthusiastically and tenaciously, so we can grow the sport and serve our members as best as possible.

What do you like most about lacrosse?
I love that the core skills of the sport are pretty easy to learn and that lacrosse can suit so many different athletic skills, approaches, and backgrounds.

Do you have any hidden talents?
I’m an absolute ringer at trivia.

What’s your hometown?
Toledo, Ohio - the glass capital of the world.

What sports do you play/did you used to play?
Mostly hockey, dabbled in soccer

What are the three things you can’t live without?
Family, Friends, Sports

What is your favorite food?
BBQ or Italian

What was your childhood dream job?
Being Bob Costas’ successor