Varsity
Michael Ryerson, Head Coach
George O’Connor, Assistant Coach

Junior Varsity
Mike Eckert, Head Coach

Hello and thank you for your interest in Blair boys’ lacrosse. The Blair lacrosse program was founded in 1972, and builds upon a number of ideals that have well served Blair students over the years. We want the school to feel proud about the strength of our program, for our players to enjoy a fun and educational environment, and to foster a winning atmosphere for players, parents, and fans. I am pleased that our student-athletes take responsibility for meeting these ideals, and that as the program grows, we will continue to improve in all of these areas. It is an exciting time to be part of our program as we are an up and coming squad with many strong sophomores and juniors. Each spring, we take a week long trip to Hilton Head, South Carolina to compete against other boarding schools and gear up for the season ahead. It is a great chance for the younger members of the team to bond with the veterans, play a lot of lacrosse and enjoy some warm weather.

This year will mark our eleventh in the New Jersey Rizk division, which combines both public and private schools, and offers excellent competition. In addition, we face stiff competition outside of Rizk, competing in the Mid Atlantic Prep League (MAPL) against some of the top teams in New Jersey including The Peddie School, The Hun School of Princeton, and The Lawrenceville School, all of which are perennial members of the New Jersey Star-Ledger Top 15. In addition, many of our players go on to compete at the college level. We have sent players to Amherst College, Drew University, Hartwick College, Middlebury College, Lehigh University, Gettysburg College and Lafayette College to name just a few.

The boys’ lacrosse season runs from our Spring Break trip in late March through mid-May. If you have any questions or are interested in learning more about our great program, please feel free to email me anytime at ryersm@blair.edu. I look forward to hearing from you.

Coach Mike Ryerson

About Coach Ryerson: Mike Ryerson was a four-year member of the varsity lacrosse team at Brighton High School in Rochester, NY, where he earned two All-County awards, and Section V (Class B) MVP, and still holds the record for career goals and goals in a single season. He then played for the SUNY Geneseo Blue Knights, earning one All-SUNYAC Tournament Team selection, and team MVP. He is entering his third year coaching at Blair Academy. This is his first year as head coach.

Iacocca signs with Lehigh University

11/10/11 - Andrew Iacocca, a two-year captain of the varsity boys’ lacrosse team, has been the heart of the team and the driving force behind the offense. In the 2012 season, he will look to challenge the all-time scoring record at Blair Academy. He is pictured here with Athletic Director Jim Stone and varsity lacrosse coach Mike Ryerson as he signs his letter of intent to attend Lehigh University.

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