NILCA

December 7, 2018

National Interscholastic Lacrosse Coaches Association presents their

2018 Prep School Lacrosse Showcase, Coach of the Year Award

Baltimore, MD - The National Interscholastic Lacrosse Coaches Association will present the “Prep School Lacrosse Showcase” 2018 Coach of the Year Award to Jay Negus, Head Coach at Ward Melville HS at the IMLCA Convention on Saturday.    

Negus is the Head Coach of Ward Melville HS: In 2018, the 21-1, Ward Melville lacrosse team won its second consecutive Class A, New York State Championship. This was Negus’ 5th season at the helm of the Patriots.  The Ward Melville graduate, has compiled a 88-16 overall record since taking over in 2014.

“NILCA couldn’t be more excited to name Coach Negus as NILCA’s “Prep School Showcase” Coach of the Year,” said Ren Pettinelli, President of the National Interscholastic Lacrosse Coaches Association. “What Coach Negus has been able to accomplish in his 5 seasons at Ward Melville, is truly amazing in this day and age.  With so many great programs across the country, he has lifted an already storied program, to a level, such that Ward Melville will be at the top of the national polls discussions for years to come.”

NILCA was formed to provide dedicated service to high school lacrosse coaches throughout the United States. NILCA seeks to identify and provide solutions to issues raised by men’s high school lacrosse coaches. NILCA conducts its annual meeting in association with the IMLCA Convention

For additional information, please visit our website at www.hslacrossecoaches.com or contact:

Ren Pettinelli

President                                                

NILCA

renniepett@yahoo.com