Kyle Hannan Returns to Goucher as Head Men's Lacrosse Coach

July 14, 2022

TOWSON, Md. – Goucher College Director of Athletics and Associate Dean of Students Andrew Wu announced Thursday that Kyle Hannan, who had a highly-successful run as the Gophers' men's lacrosse coach from 2001-12 and is the winningest coach in program history, will return to that position. Hannan, who is currently the associate head coach at Queens (N.C.) University, will officially begin his duties on August 1.

"Coach Hannan is without question one of the most accomplished coaches in Goucher's history. He is a winner who built our men's lacrosse team into a nationally-ranked program while developing an incredibly strong team culture that continues to show today in the positive engagement from his alums.," said Wu of Hannan, who brings 27 years of collegiate head coaching experience to Goucher. "I'm absolutely thrilled to welcome back a coach of his talent, energy, and enthusiasm to the Goucher community."

"I would like to thank Director of Athletics, Andrew Wu and Senior Associate Director of Athletics, Andrea Preston, for giving me the opportunity to return to Goucher College and lead the men's lacrosse program. This homecoming is special due to memorable personal and professional times during my first stint at Goucher," said Hannan. "The Gopher lacrosse program and the college overall, mean a great deal to the Hannan family. I will also cherish the opportunity to reconnect with the alumni and continue the strong Gopher lacrosse tradition. I am looking forward to getting on campus, meeting the players, and leading the team into the 2022-2023 season."

In 12 seasons as Goucher's head coach, Hannan guided the Gophers to a 129-71 record, including a 64-22 (.744) record over his final five seasons. In Landmark Conference play, Goucher compiled a 26-3 (.897) record under Hannan and captured Landmark Conference championships in 2010 and 2012.

In 2010 Hannan and his staff were named Landmark Conference Coaching Staff of the Year after going 6-0 in league play and 14-4 overall en route to the conference title and the program's first NCAA berth. In 2012 the Gophers again went 6-0 in Landmark action and posted an 18-2 overall record and the program's second NCAA appearance. Goucher downed Washington College for its first NCAA win before falling to eventual 2012 national champion Salisbury.

Hannan coached a total of 12 USILA All-Americans during his time at Goucher, with Matt Lynch earning Third Team accolades in 2012. The program had five USILA Division III Scholar All-Americans. A total of 54 players earned All-Conference honors under Hannan, including 31 Landmark All-Conference selections and 23 All-Conference nods in the Capital Athletic Conference from 2001-07. Hannan was also the CAC Coach of the Year in 2001 after guiding the Gophers to a 13-3 record in his first season.

Most recently, since the summer of 2021, Hannan has been the associate head coach at Queens (N.C.) University. The Royals posted an 12-5 record this past season. Hannan served as a senior advisor to the Lenoir-Rhyne University men's lacrosse program in 2021 as it reached the NCAA Division II championship game. Since 2020, Hannan has had an extensive role with Team 91 Lacrosse, the largest lacrosse development program in North Carolina.

From 2013-20, Hannan was the head men's lacrosse coach at Division I Mercer University in Macon, Georgia, where he earned Atlantic Sun Coach of the Year honors in 2014. Before arriving at Goucher Hannan served as head coach at Colorado College in 1999 and 2000 and began his head coaching career with five seasons at Virginia Wesleyan from 1994-98. In 27 years as a collegiate head coach Hannan has a 216-184 record.

A graduate of Salisbury University, Hannan got his start in collegiate coaching as an assistant coach for two seasons with the Sea Gulls. He was an assistant coach at Bates College before spending four seasons at then-Division III Hobart as an assistant coach. During his time in Geneva, New York the Statesmen captured national championships in 1990, 1991 and 1993.

Hannan earned his bachelor's at Salisbury then went on to earn his Master's in Counseling. He and wife Angie have a daughter Margo and a son Kade.

KYLE HANNAN BY THE NUMBERS

35 years as a collegiate lacrosse coach

28 seasons as head coach/associate head coach
7 seasons as an assistant coach

314 career wins

230 as head coach/associate head coach
84 as an assistant coach

50 All-Americans

39 USILA All-Americans
11 USILA Scholar All-Americans

23 Postseason Tournament Appearances

Seven national tournament appearances
16 conference tournament appearances

7 Championships

3 national championships (1990, 1991, 1993)
4 conference championships (2010, 2012, 2014, 2021)

3 Coach of the Year Awards

Capital Athletic Conference (2001)
Landmark Conference (2010)
Atlantic Sun Conference (2014)

Under Hannan, the Gophers captured Landmark Conference championships in 2010 (pictured) and 2012.