Michael Hofmeister

University of Scranton

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At Scranton

Winningest coach in program history with a career record of 92-59 (.609) over nine seasons as head coach
Has built Scranton into one of the premier NCAA Division III men’s lacrosse programs in the Landmark Conference and Mid-Atlantic region
Led the Royals to four consecutive Landmark Conference Championships (2023, 2024, 2025, 2026) and four NCAA Division III Tournament appearances
Guided Scranton to three NCAA Tournament victories, including the program’s first NCAA Tournament win in 2024 and first-round victories in 2025 and 2026
Led the Royals to the 2026 Landmark Conference Championship and an NCAA First Round victory over SUNY Maritime
Guided Scranton to its first NCAA Tournament appearance in program history in 2023 and its first NCAA Tournament victory in 2024
Led the Royals to a program-record 14 victories in 2023, 2024, and 2026
Guided Scranton to eight Landmark Conference Tournament appearances (2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026)
2021 Landmark Conference Coach of the Year
2026 Landmark Conference Coaching Staff of the Year
Has coached over 40 All-Landmark Conference selections and nine IMLCA/USILA All-Americans

Continued Scranton’s tradition of excellence with the Royals earning four straight Landmark Conference Championships from 2023-2026 and four consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances
In 2026, guided Scranton to a 14-7 record, the program’s fourth straight Landmark Conference Championship, and an NCAA First Round victory over SUNY Maritime
Coached Colin Giarrusso to Landmark Conference Defensive Player of the Year honors in 2026, while three Royals earned All-American recognition
In 2025, led Scranton to its third straight Landmark Conference Championship and an NCAA Tournament victory over Immaculata, 20-8, in the First Round
In 2024, guided the Royals to their second straight Landmark Conference Championship and the first NCAA Tournament victory in program history with a 10-9 overtime win over John Carroll
In 2023, led Scranton to the program’s second Landmark Conference Championship and an NCAA Tournament appearance, while Christopher Crapanzano earned USILA All-American honors for the second time in his career

Helped lead York College to a 66-29 record over five seasons as an assistant coach
Helped the Spartans capture the 2016 Capital Athletic Conference Championship and advance to the NCAA Tournament
Assisted York in producing multiple All-Americans, conference award winners, and NCAA Tournament appearances
Helped Roanoke post a 12-4 record during the 2017 season and finish tied for first in the ODAC regular season standings
Responsible for recruiting, offensive development, scouting, practice planning, and game preparation at both York and Roanoke

Coached numerous conference award winners, including:
- Landmark Conference Offensive Player of the Year: Christopher Crapanzano (2023), Michael Elefonte (2019)
- Landmark Conference Defensive Player of the Year: Colin Giarrusso (2026), Zachariah Palinkas (2025), Colin Pierce (2024)
- Landmark Conference Rookie of the Year: Myles McCutcheon (2024)
Coached nine IMLCA/USILA All-Americans, including:
- Collin Purdy (2021)
- Christopher Crapanzano (2022, 2023)
- Matthew McAree (2024)
- Colin Pierce (2024)
- Zachariah Palinkas (2025)
- Colin Giarrusso (2026)
- Quinn Carson (2026)
- Carsen Kirchner (2026)
Coached numerous All-Region and All-Conference selections, including over 40 All-Landmark Conference honorees throughout his tenure