DATE: Dec. 5, 2000 CONTACT: Brian Logue
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Emmer Named As 2002 US Men's Lacrosse Team Coach

Baltimore - US Lacrosse has announced that Army head coach Jack Emmer has been selected as head coach for the 2002 US Men's Lacrosse Team, which will compete for the world championship in Australia.

"I think the committee did a great job of selecting an exceptionally well-qualified candidate from a pool of outstanding candidates," said Dave Urick, chair of the coach selection committee and the head men's lacrosse coach at Georgetown University. "The committee is looking forward to working with Jack on the selection process for the staff."

Three assistant coaches for the team will be announced during the US Lacrosse Men's Division Convention and Coaches Clinic Awards Luncheon on Jan. 13, 2001 in Philadelphia. Team player tryouts will be held June 14-17, 2001 at the University of Delaware.

With 281 career victories, Emmer is the winningest active coach in college lacrosse. Since taking over at Army in 1984, Emmer has compiled a record of 141-100 with five NCAA tournament berths. His 1993 Army squad won a school-record 12 games.

Prior to arriving at Army, Emmer had successful stints at Cortland State and Washington and Lee. Emmer went 32-6 in three seasons at Cortland, leading the Red Dragons to the 1972 NCAA University Division semifinals. In 11 seasons at W&L, Emmer was 108-47 and led the Generals to seven NCAA Division I tournament appearances, including three trips to the semifinals. Emmer was named the national coach of the year following the 1972, 1973 and 1974 seasons.

The 2002 International Lacrosse Federation World Championship will be held from July 6-14 in Perth, Australia. The US defeated Canada 15-14 in overtime to win the 1998 championship at Homewood Field in Baltimore.

US Lacrosse, a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization, is the national governing body of men's and women's lacrosse.

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