I chose to forgo my “COVID year” at the University of Maryland due to all the uncertainties surrounding how the 2021 season would play out. As hard as it was, and still is, to let go of that opportunity, I knew I wanted to try something different but still be involved in lacrosse. I’m a pretty cut and dry person to say the least so to say this has been a change for me is an understatement. Here is what I ve learned for anyone stuck in-between that same decision.
1. Don’t expect anything, but be prepared for everything.
My experience at Maryland came with knowing and playing with some of the best in the game and understanding a winning mindset. Moving to a mid-major program I wasn t sure what to expect. I knew the skill level would be different, but the mindset was the most interesting part. I see kids everyday with so much potential (as I’m sure many coaches do) and as a coach you expect them to just be able to grow into it naturally. That isn t the case. Building confi
NEWARK, NJ (WBNG) The Binghamton men s swimming and diving team was crowned the America East conference champions Sunday night.
This is the team s first conference title since 2003. This is the first team conference championship for Binghamton Athletics since 2016.
The Bearcats finished with 889 points. Freshman Liam Murphy won the 1,000 free. Freshman Jack Vecchio won the 100 fly. Junior Ryan Board won the 100 breaststroke.
The women s team finished fourth place out of seven teams in their meet. In the 1,000 free, senior Kaitlyn Smolar finished sixth, junior Katie Schultz finished seventh and freshman Mel Carousso finished eighth.
BU Director of Athletics Patrick Elliott Is Stepping Down
Patrick Elliott, Binghamton University Director of Athletics will be leaving his position at the end of June after nine years of service.
According to a message from Binghamton University President Harvey Stenger, Elliott has decided to leave the position to send more time with his sons.
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Stenger said in his message, when we hired Pat, he was charged with guiding Binghamton Athletics into the school’s second decade of NCAA Division I membership, while ensuring our coaches and student-athletes have the resources they need to be successful, not just as athletes but, more importantly, as students and citizens of the University community.