Gordon College Men's Lacrosse

Mayes signed on as an assistant men's lacrosse coach for Gordon in August of 2014.   He comes to Gordon after most recently serving three seasons with the Minneapolis High School Warriors as an assistant coach and offensive coordinator.   A 2004 graduate of Gettysburg College, Mayes was a four-year member of a Bullets program that was ranked No. 1 in the nation for two consecutive years, won three Centennial Conference championships, and played in two national championship games (2001, 2002). He captained the team his senior season while collecting All-Centennial Conference honors for his standout efforts in the Bullets' midfield. Getting his start in lacrosse at The McDonogh School in Owings Mills, Md., Mayes helped lead the Eagles to an MIAA conference championship and No. 1 national ranking in 1999. Following his graduation from Gettysburg, Mayes began a career in professional sports, working in the front offices of the Baltimore Ravens, Portland LumberJax, and Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx. During that time he remained heavily involved in lacrosse, coaching for several development and club programs including Rhino Lacrosse (Portland, Ore.), Homegrown Lacrosse (Minneapolis, Minn.), and FCA Lacrosse.   Additionally, Mayes founded BMORE Creative in 2010, a sports and entertainment consultancy that works with client organizations to build customized content, creative solutions, and innovative strategies.   Said Warren Shumate, head coach of the Scots, "I am excited to have Jay join us this year. His lacrosse and business experience make him an excellent addition to our staff." Jay Mayes signed on as an assistant men's lacrosse coach for Gordon in August of 2014.   He comes to Gordon after most recently serving three seasons with the Minneapolis High School Warriors as an assistant coach and offensive coordinator.   A 2004 graduate of Gettysburg College, Mayes was a four-year member of a Bullets program that was ranked No. 1 in the nation for two consecutive years, won three Centennial Conference championships, and played in two national championship games (2001, 2002). He captained the team his senior season while collecting All-Centennial Conference honors for his standout efforts in the Bullets' midfield. Getting his start in lacrosse at The McDonogh School in Owings Mills, Md., Mayes helped lead the Eagles to an MIAA conference championship and No. 1 national ranking in 1999. Following his graduation from Gettysburg, Mayes began a career in professional sports, working in the front offices of the Baltimore Ravens, Portland LumberJax, and Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx. During that time he remained heavily involved in lacrosse, coaching for several development and club programs including Rhino Lacrosse (Portland, Ore.), Homegrown Lacrosse (Minneapolis, Minn.), and FCA Lacrosse.   Additionally, Mayes founded BMORE Creative in 2010, a sports and entertainment consultancy that works with client organizations to build customized content, creative solutions, and innovative strategies.   Said Warren Shumate, head coach of the Scots, "I am excited to have Jay join us this year. His lacrosse and business experience make him an excellent addition to our staff."

Shumate joined the Gordon athletic department in July of 2009. In his first season at the helm for the Scots, Shumate was named The Commonwealth Coast Conference (TCCC) Coach of the Year for guiding his team to an 8-2 third-place finish in conference. Included in the season's successes was a 7-5 win over nationally ranked TCCC opponent, Endicott College, marking the program's first win over its crosstown rival since 2003. His sophomore debut yielded similarly successful results, with the Scots once again finishing third behind nationally ranked Western New England and Endicott with a 7-3 TCCC record. The season also produced a pair of All-American selections in seniors Dan Utz, who was named to the USILA DIII All-American Honorable Mention squad, and Stuart Knechtle, a member of the USILA DIII All-Academic Team.  A 2005 graduate of Gordon, Shumate was a four-year starter and two-year captain in the Fighting Scots' lacrosse program, helping lead his team to its first ever NCAA tournament appearance in 2003. For his standout efforts he was four times selected to the Commonwealth Coast Conference All-Conference team and twice named an ECAC All-New England player. Additionally, he was honored by the College as Gordon's Senior Athlete of the Year following his final season.  Prior to his return to Gordon Shumate served as the head lacrosse coach at the Wakefield School in The Plains, Va. He also coached with an elite team in Manassas, Va. and has been involved with FCA Lacrosse for multiple years as both a player and coach.  Warren and his wife, Lindsay (Kronzer) Shumate, a 2007 Gordon graduate, currently reside in Topsfield, Mass.    Coach Warren Shumate joined the Gordon athletic department in July of 2009. In his first season at the helm for the Scots, Shumate was named The Commonwealth Coast Conference (TCCC) Coach of the Year for guiding his team to an 8-2 third-place finish in conference. Included in the season's successes was a 7-5 win over nationally ranked TCCC opponent, Endicott College, marking the program's first win over its crosstown rival since 2003. His sophomore debut yielded similarly successful results, with the Scots once again finishing third behind nationally ranked Western New England and Endicott with a 7-3 TCCC record. The season also produced a pair of All-American selections in seniors Dan Utz, who was named to the USILA DIII All-American Honorable Mention squad, and Stuart Knechtle, a member of the USILA DIII All-Academic Team.  A 2005 graduate of Gordon, Shumate was a four-year starter and two-year captain in the Fighting Scots' lacrosse program, helping lead his team to its first ever NCAA tournament appearance in 2003. For his standout efforts he was four times selected to the Commonwealth Coast Conference All-Conference team and twice named an ECAC All-New England player. Additionally, he was honored by the College as Gordon's Senior Athlete of the Year following his final season.  Prior to his return to Gordon Shumate served as the head lacrosse coach at the Wakefield School in The Plains, Va. He also coached with an elite team in Manassas, Va. and has been involved with FCA Lacrosse for multiple years as both a player and coach.  Warren and his wife, Lindsay (Kronzer) Shumate, a 2007 Gordon graduate, currently reside in Topsfield, Mass.