Mitchell Hires Jewett to Lead Men’s Lacrosse Program

NEW LONDON, CONN. - Mitchell College has hired Steve Jewett to lead the men's lacrosse program.  Jewett  was at the helm of the Hamden Hall Country Day School boys lacrosse program for the past 18 years, where he posted over 125 wins and was named the US Lacrosse Fairchester League Coach of the Year twice. 

He has had great success instilling the love of the game in his players and owes a winning record to his emphasis on team play, "This is a great game that, with the right combination of players, connecting as a team, can result in a win on any given day."

Jewett plans to bring the same philosophy to Mitchell College.  His experiences in education and business compliment his coaching, to present his players with a fair and consistent style of management.   Jewett said about his style and the upcoming season, "Hard work and determination will be two critical factors in meeting our goals for 2009 and beyond. Any players looking to get involved and play a direct role in a fast, developing program should really consider Mitchell."

A St. Lawrence University graduate, Jewett was a three year starter for the Saints while earning all league honors at his midfield position and participating in the NCAA Division III tournament in 1984 and 1987.

The Mariners men's lacrosse program will continue to build a young but emergent program. After a 2008 season consisting of more losses than wins, the returning team is hungry for success and looks to field more complete athletes for 2009.  Key returning seniors include attacker Zach Ledvina (New Bedford, Mass.), midfielder Ian Gosselin (Uncasville, Conn.), and midfielder Josh Souza (New Bedford, Mass.).  Other returners include junior midfielder John (KK) Kearney (Wellesley, Mass.) and sophomores Joseph Rice (Northbridge, Mass.) and John Hoffman (Bala Cynwyd, Penn.).  

The squad will look to the energy and athleticism of a young but able freshman and sophomore class, along with the experience and leadership of upperclassmen to complete the roster. Coach Jewett and his Mariners will strive to build a team that will persevere and build for an optimistic future. With hard work and team play, the Mitchell College men's lacrosse team is poised for a breakout year.