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Coach Steve Jewett returns for his second season as head coach of
the Mitchell College men's lacrosse team in 2010.
Jewett first developed his lacrosse game in Ithaca NY, playing at
Ithaca high school under coach Frank Welch. He continued to develop
his game at the midfield while attending St. Lawrence University.
Under the direction of Coach Don Leet, the Saints qualified in both
1984 and 1987 for the NCAA tournament losing twice in the
quarterfinals. Jewett received All League honors at midfield
in 1987 and was recognized as one of SLUs all time top
middies.
Coach Jewett then began coaching at the secondary level in Western
New England. His tenure at Hamden Hall Country Day School
(WNESSLA) lasted 18 years. During this time, he posted a record
with over 125 wins and was awarded the US Lacrosse Fairchester
League Coach of the Year twice. Many of his charges continued
playing at DI, DII, DIII ,MCLA and MLL. Jewett 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. "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."
Jewett's Career Highlights:
- 30 years playing experience: Ithaca High School, St. Lawrence
University, Club: New Haven, Connecticut Valley.
- Three year starter at St. Lawrence University, Midfield League
Honors
- Participation in NCAA DIII tournament 1984, 1987
- 20 years coaching experience; Preps, Camps, Clinics
- FAA, US Lacrosse Coach of the year: 1996, 1998
- 125 Career Prep School Wins, Posted 18-2 record in 1998
- All Tournament Player (midfield): Lake Placid, Elm City,
Bridgeport, Vail
- Small Business CoFounder-Owner 2003-2008
Coach Jewett has his Bachelor's Degree in Education from St.
Lawrence University.
Derek Marks joins the collegiate coaching ranks as an assistant at
Mitchell College for the 2010 season. He will help with planning
and executing practices, scouting opponents, devising game plans
and recruiting players.
A former Division I athlete in two sports, Marks brings a wealth of
experience and knowledge to the Mariners program. He played two
seasons of lacrosse at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Conn.,
logging time in the defensive midfield at both short and long pole.
He was also a four-year letterwinner on the football team as the
starting punter. A second team All-American and the Northeast
Conference’s Top Punter in 2006, he graduated as the
Pioneer’s all-time leading punter and holds school records
for yards per attempt for a season (39.8 in 2006) and career
(38.4).
Marks began his collegiate football career at the University of
Connecticut and redshirted as a freshman. He was a member of the
squad that won the Motor City Bowl in 2004-05, the first bowl
victory for the Huskies.
A standout athlete at East Lyme High School, Marks earned
all-conference and all-state honors in both lacrosse and football
during his career. He played in CHSCA Lacrosse All-Star Game and
led the Vikings to a state championship in 2004. His football team
also captured a state title in 2003.
Marks graduated from Sacred Heart University in 2008 with a degree
in business administration/sports management. He still plays
semipro football as a member of the Connecticut Bearcats of the New
England Football League.
