Men's Club Lacrosse
The Iona University Men's Club Lacrosse team is a member of the National College Lacrosse League. In its first year (2021-22), the team finished the season with a record of 3-5.
Spring 2024 Schedule
All home games will be played on the Bronxville Campus.
February 24, 3 p.m.
Away vs Stony Brook
February 25, 1 p.m.
Home vs CCNY
March 3, 1 p.m.
Home vs NYU
Home vs Stevens Tech
March 22, 7 p.m.
Away vs Marist
April 7, 1 p.m.
Away vs Sacred Heart
April 14, 1 p.m.
Home vs CCNY
April 21, 12 p.m.
Away vs New Haven
| Number | Name | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anwar Abirou | Defense |
| 2 | Michael Emiliano | Attack |
| 3 | William McNeely | Defense |
| 4 | Niall Zaman | Midfield |
| 5 | Nick Belluccio | Attack |
| 6 | Andrew Baldoceda | Midfield/FO |
| 8 | Garrett Higler | Midfield |
| 9 | Gianni Frango | Defense |
| 10 | Daniel Brown | Attack |
| 11 | Vito Lopresti | Goalie |
| 13 | Nicholas Arcuri | Defense |
| 15 | Will Marchini | Attack/Midfield |
| 18 | Dahir Galeb | Midfield |
| 19 | Jeremiah Vidal | Defense |
| 20 | Christian Armstrong | Midfield |
| 21 | Robert Parisi | Defense |
| 22 | Carson Brown | Attack/Midfield |
| 23 | Joseph Samarneh | Midfield |
| 25 | Kern Flanders | Midfield |
| 30 | Alessio Campione | Midfield |
| 32 | Evan Sims | Midfield |
| 33 | Nicolas Zarra | Midfield |
| 44 | John Stivala | Midfield |
| 45 | Mikey Montiel | Midfield |
| 69 | Liam Warren | Midfield |
| John Robbins | Attack |
Head Coach
Tyler Danzi
Email: Tdanzi@iona.edu
Tyler Danzi was named the Coordinator of Recreation and Intramurals in the summer of 2023. Tyler was Iona University’s first Club Lacrosse Head Coach. The team was founded in the fall of 2021 and competes in the National College Lacrosse League. Most recently, he served as the Eastchester Varsity Boy’s Lacrosse Head Coach. He currently serves as a part-time consultant coach for Horace Mann High School, holding the title of Associate Varsity Head Coach. His previous stops and positions include Ardsley High School Varsity Boy’s Lacrosse Associate Head Coach, Riverdale Country Day Boy's Varsity Lacrosse Assistant Coach and Mount Saint Michael Boy's Varsity Lacrosse Assistant Coach. He served as one of the Iona Summer Camp Directors for several years including the development of the Boy’s Lacrosse Summer Camp. Tyler played Division II and Club Lacrosse during his college career. Tyler obtained his Master of Arts in Teaching in Physical Education and Sports Pedagogy from Manhattanville College and a Bachelors or Arts and Sciences from the University at Albany. Tyler is a New York State Certified Physical Education Teacher having worked in various districts in Westchester County.
Volunteer Assistant Coach
Steve Magarelli
Steve Magarelli was named the men’s club volleyball coach in the spring of 2024. Steve is currently a volunteer assistant coach for the club lacrosse team and has been a part of the staff since 2021. Steve is a certified Physical Education Teacher at Pelham Memorial High School and Modified Football and Basketball Coach. He has coached volleyball, lacrosse, basketball, field hockey and football. He has also served as the Boy’s Varsity Head Lacrosse Coach for James O’Neil High School, Hastings High School and Pelham Memorial High School. He also served one year as the JV Head Coach for Ardsley High School.
Volunteer Assistant Coach
Rocco Rubeo
Rocco Rubeo was commissioned as an officer in the United States Marine Corps. He retired at the rank of Major in 2019. Rocco is currently on the Iona Women’s Lacrosse Staff serving as Assistant Coach.
Volunteer Assistant Coach
Jack Ruscetta
Email: jruscetta@iona.edu
Jack Ruscetta is a graduate of Iona University and a former Iona club lacrosse player. Jack was a member of the inaugural season and earned team MVP during his senior season. He is currently the Iona University Undergraduate Admissions Counselor. His territories include Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont.
Volunteer Assistant Coach
Tim McDermott
Tim McDermott is a graduate of Iona University and a former college lacrosse player. Prior to his time at Iona, he was the Varsity Head Lacrosse Coach at Mount Saint Michael Academy and Junior Varsity Head Coach at Riverdale Country Day.
- 2023 Record: 1-1 (Fall)
- 2023 Record: 2-1 (Spring)
- 2022 Record: 3-5 (Spring)
Instagram: @ionaclublacrosse
Twitter: @ionaclublax
Gaels who have played NCAA Lacrosse:
- Matt Newman NCAA III
- Aedan Kearns NCAA II
Gaels who have played International Lacrosse:
- John Stivala, Rome City
