Merrimack College Men's Lacrosse

Morgan will enter the 2017 campaign with a career coaching record of 114-33, good for a winning percentage of .776. He ranks seventh among all active coaches in Division I, II and III in career win percentage and third amongst Division II coaches. After leading the team to a remarkable year in 2015, Morgan's squad reached a new bar in the spring of 2016, setting a new school record for wins in a single season (15) while posting a 10-1 record in conference play en route to a second-place finish in the Northeast-10 Conference standings. More importantly, for the second year in a row and third time in program history, the Warriors qualified for the NCAA Tournament and advanced to the national semifinals. Merrimack started the year with a win over a nationally ranked team in LIU Post and that set the stage for the historic season that was to follow. Merrimack marched through the regular season with a 13-1 record highlighted by victories over five teams that were either nationally ranked or receiving votes in the national poll, including back-to-back wins at home against Molloy (#12) and Adelphi (#5) midway through the year to essentially clinch an NCAA Tournament berth.  In the 2016 postseason, the Warriors won both games played at Martone-Mejail Field, including a triple-overtime thriller in the league semifinals over Adelphi and a back-and-forth affair against LIU Post in the NCAA Tournament Quarterfinals. It marked the first time in school history that Merrimack hosted a playoff game in North Andover and the first-ever NCAA Tournament victory at home. Morgan's guidance once again produced a school-record six All-Americans at the conclusion of the 2016 season, as well as nine all-region and all-conference honorees. Scott Corcoran, a 2016 alum, was named the USILA National Longstick Midfielder of the Year, as well, to highlight the list of individual accolades.  The 2015 season was also one of the most successful in school history, as the Warriors finished the year 13-3, including a 10-1 mark inside league play that helped the team to a second-place finish in the NE-10 standings. Merrimack earned an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament for only the second time in school history, and the Warriors would make more history in the national quarterfinals after stunning second-ranked Adelphi, 10-9, for the first NCAA Tournament win in school history. Merrimack would eventually fall in overtime to Le Moyne in the NCAA Semifinals in one of the more hotly contested games in recent memory. Despite falling just short of a berth in the national championship, the Warriors still recorded the third-most wins in school history (13) and saw six student-athletes named All-Americans, tying for most in a single season since 2000.  Morgan saw 10 of his student-athletes garner NEILA All-New England recognition in 2015, highlighted by Corcoran being named New England Player of the Year. Nine Warriors earned all-conference accolades, as well.  The previous spring, Morgan and his staff managed to reload instead of rebuild and put together another fine season in 2014, as the Warriors strung together a 12-5 overall record that featured marquee victories over two ranked opponents.  Equipped with a young but talented lineup, Morgan's Warriors got better as the season progressed and played their best lacrosse down the stretch, as Merrimack knocked off top-ranked Le Moyne in the NE-10 Semifinals - on the road, nonetheless - to earn its fifth appearance in the NE-10 Championship Final in the last six years. There, the Warriors would battle top-seeded Adelphi in one of the most exciting games in recent memory before bowing out in overtime.  Morgan's Warriors garnered plenty of individual success in 2014 highlighted by four USILA All-America selections, five NEILA All-New England honorees and five NE-10 All-Conference selections. Among that group, Merrimack boasted the NEILA Player of the Year (Jimmy Holland - '14) and NE-10 Rookie of the Year (Tucker Schwarz - '17). Leading the Warriors to an 11-3 campaign in the spring of 2013, Morgan helped the program claim its first-ever Northeast-10 Conference regular season crown, as Merrimack shared the honor with Adelphi after going 10-1 in league play. The highlight of the season came in the form of a dramatic, upset victory at home against No. 1-ranked Le Moyne, snapping the Dolphins' 59-game regular season unbeaten streak and represented Le Moyne's first regular season loss to a conference opponent since 2007. Despite just missing an at-large berth in the NCAA Tournament, Morgan saw several individuals haul in postseason accolades; Corey Lunney ('13) was named the USILA Division II National Player of the Year, with classmate Connor Reagan ('13) earning the nation's Top Goalkeeper honor. In total, four Warriors earned USILA All-America honors, as well. Merrimack posted another 13-3 season in 2012, as the team roared out to a 7-0 start and eventually earned an appearance in the NE-10 Championship Final before narrowly falling to Le Moyne and was one of the final teams left out of the NCAA Tournament field. Morgans first four seasons were as successful as any Division II mens lacrosse coach ever, as he became the first head coach to win 50 games in four seasons when Merrimack defeated Le Moyne on May 6, 2011. Along the way, he also guided the Warriors to their first-ever NCAA Final Four appearance (2009) and a Northeast-10 Championship (2010). In 2011, Merrimack finished 11-6 but advanced to the NE-10 Championship for the third straight season, defeating Bentley and Le Moyne in the playoffs as the No. 5 seed. The Warriors became the first team to defeat Le Moyne in consecutive meetings in Syracuse since 2002 after upsetting the top overall seed in the Northeast-10 Semifinals.  In 2010, the Warriors recorded a 13-3 record (the first of three such seasons under Morgan's tenure), defeating top-ranked and then-unbeaten Le Moyne in the Northeast-10 Championship in overtime, becoming just the second team in 42 games to defeat the Dolphins in Syracuse. The 2010 Warriors featured first-team All-American and Northeast-10 Goaltender of the Year, Cory Spinale, and the Northeast-10 Rookie of the Year, Corey Lunney. In each of his first two coaching seasons, Morgan guided the Warriors to back-to-back school records for wins, including an NCAA Final Four appearance in 2009. Merrimack finished 14-3 that spring, with all three losses coming against Le Moyne, while finishing second in the conference and with a final No. 4 national ranking. Morgan coached Greg Rogowski to his fourth All-American honor and to a Northeast-10 and NEILA Player of the Year selection that spring while expanding his recruiting efforts to a national level to locations such as Texas and Minnesota. In 2008, he led Merrimack to a 12-4 record and a third-place conference finish in his first year guiding the Warriors. That five-win improvement was the best in the country that season after Merrimack finished 6-8 in 2007. Setting what was then a school record for wins in a season, Morgan was named the Northeast-10 Coach of the Year and the NEILA Coach of the Year. Corey Spinale was tabbed the NE-10 Goalkeeper of the Year and an All-American honorable mention, while Greg Rogowski earned his third All-American honor. Morgan previously served as an assistant coach at Merrimack, working primarily with the defense. Prior to his arrival at Merrimack, Morgan served as the head lacrosse coach at St. Dominic High School for four seasons. He led the team to 38 wins in four years, the most in school history over a four-year stretch, and his teams were 24-1 against schools of comparable size. Additionally, his team GPA was ranked in the top two of the schools athletic teams over all four years. In 2005, Morgan was selected to evaluate and coach the Long Island Empire State Lacrosse Team. He also guided St. Dominic to its first-ever Class AA Championship Game. He still holds the all-time record at St. Dominic, where he was both captain and Team MVP in 1994, 1995 and 1996. Morgan was a CHSAA All-League selection in 1995 and 1996. A 2000 graduate of Merrimack College, Morgan was named an All-American in 2000 when he earned First Team All-Northeast 10 and All-New England honors. That year, he was also named New England Player of the Year. He was a key member of the 2000 squad that captured Merrimacks first Northeast-10 Championship and two ECAC Championships (1999, 2000). Morgan resides in North Andover, Massachusetts, with his wife Allison, and their daughter Brooke. Mike Morgan (Merrimack)  2008-11

Michael Sciamanna is in his second season as the head coach at Merrimack College in 2026, bringing nearly two decades of collegiate coaching experience and a distinguished track record of building elite programs.   Sciamanna joined In 2025 as the Warriors made their debut in the MAAC. The Warriors held their own in their inaugural season in the league winning two games with three of their six losses coming by one goal. On the season five of Merrimack's losses were by one goal.  Sciamanna arrived in North Andover after an exceptional nine-year tenure as the Head Coach at Saint Anselm College (2015–2024), where he elevated the Hawks to national prominence. Taking over a program that had finished 2-11 the year prior, Sciamanna built a powerhouse, leading the team to an 82-41 overall record and becoming the winningest coach in the program’s history. His teams earned four consecutive NCAA Tournament berths (2021–2024), including a historic run to the 2024 NCAA Division II Semifinals. Sciamanna guided the Hawks to a 50-17 record over the last five seasons, with multiple national rankings, including a peak ranking of No. 5 in Division II. Throughout his time at Saint Anselm, Sciamanna consistently developed elite talent, coaching 23 USILA All-Americans, eight Scholar All-Americans, National Goalie of the Year, National Midfielder of the Year and numerous NE10 award recipients, including Players of the Year, Defensive Players of the Year, Midfielders of the Year and Goalie of the Year. He was recognized as the 2021 NE10 Coach of the Year and New England Coach of the Year and served in key leadership roles within the lacrosse community, including as NE10 Coaches Chair and member of various NCAA and USILA committees. Prior to his success at Saint Anselm, Sciamanna served as Assistant Men’s Lacrosse Coach at Endicott College (2008–2015), where he was instrumental in the program’s success as Offensive Coordinator. Under his guidance, the team consistently ranked nationally, captured three Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) titles, and earned four NCAA Tournament appearances. His offensive schemes set numerous program records, and his teams regularly ranked among the nation’s best in scoring and extra-man offense. In addition to his collegiate coaching career, Sciamanna is the founder and director of Elite 100 Lacrosse, a premier recruiting showcase that has connected hundreds of student-athletes with NCAA programs. He has also directed and coached select teams, emphasizing player development and fostering a pipeline of talent to collegiate lacrosse programs. As a player, Sciamanna competed at the Division I level for Wagner College and the University of Massachusetts Amherst. He was a member of UMass’s historic 2006 team that advanced to the NCAA National Championship game, marking the program’s first Final Four appearance. Sciamanna holds a Master’s degree in Athletic Administration from Endicott College and a Bachelor’s degree in Communication from UMass Amherst.    He currently resides in North Andover, Mass. with his wife, Heather, daughter, Reese, born in October 2018, and son Zachary, born in December 2020.    

Chris Diantgikis is in his 10th season with the Merrimack College men’s lacrosse coaching staff in 2026, continuing to work with the defensive unit as an assistant coach. His collaborative and focused approach has played an integral role in Merrimack’s development, particularly during the program’s transition to Division I competition. Diantgikis helped the Warriors to their first-ever Division I postseason appearance in 2024, reaching the America East semifinals. The Warriors also earned a season-high 15-goal win against NJIT, highlighting both defensive stability and offensive progression. In 2023, Merrimack posted a 7-7 record during its first season in the America East Conference, notching impressive victories over Hofstra, LIU, and Bryant. The team also maintained a 5-2 home record. This built on the 2022 season, where the Warriors achieved a 6-6 record and continued developing their presence at the Division I level. During his time at Merrimack, Diantgikis has contributed to the development of several standout players, including 10 All-Americans, nine all-region First Team honorees, and four all-conference First Team selections. His efforts were crucial in two of the program’s most historic seasons. In 2018, Merrimack captured its first NCAA Division II national championship, powered by a dominant defense that allowed just 21 goals across three NCAA Tournament games. The following year, the Warriors secured back-to-back national titles, capping their run with a decisive win over Limestone in the championship game. As a student-athlete, Diantgikis enjoyed a playing career at Dowling College, where he was a four-year member of the men’s lacrosse team. In 2012, he helped Dowling to its first NCAA Division II national championship. A two-time national semifinalist (2010, 2012), Diantgikis was named team captain as a senior in 2013 and earned the Dowling Lacrosse Coach’s Award for his leadership and contributions. He graduated in 2013 with a bachelor’s degree in business management and later earned a Master of Science in Business Administration, Management, and Operations (MSM) from Merrimack College in 2023. Before joining Merrimack, Diantgikis began his coaching career in his hometown of Peabody, Massachusetts, where he led the boys’ lacrosse team for two seasons. He later served as an assistant coach and defensive coordinator at Salem State University from 2016 to 2017. Off the field, Chris resides in Wakefield with his wife, Nicole, and their daughter, Zoie. His family is deeply connected to the Merrimack community and embodies the spirit and dedication of the program. Chris remains committed to fostering a culture of growth and excellence at Merrimack while helping student-athletes reach their full potential.

Christian Thomas, a 2021 graduate of Merrimack College, has returned to his alma mater as an assistant coach, leading the Warriors’ offense. A Massachusetts native, Thomas brings a wealth of playing and coaching experience to his role, further cementing his connection to the program where he achieved significant success as a student-athlete.   Previously, Thomas joined the Harvard men’s lacrosse staff as the director of lacrosse operations in August 2023. His time at Harvard marked his second stop in collegiate coaching, following a stint as a volunteer assistant coach at Merrimack during the 2023 season. That year, he helped guide the Warriors to a seven-win campaign, their highest win total since transitioning to Division I in 2020.   In addition to his collegiate coaching roles, Thomas has coached for the 4Leaf Lacrosse Club for six years, working with players from 4th grade through high school. With 4Leaf, he focused on player development through structured practice plans and youth camps.   As a player, Thomas was one of the most prolific goal scorers in Merrimack lacrosse history, finishing his career ranked fourth on the program’s all-time scoring list. A three-time team captain, he led the Warriors’ attack to back-to-back NCAA Division II National Championships in 2018 and 2019, earning National Championship Game MVP honors in 2018 after a 10-point performance. His numerous accolades include being named a 2019 DII All-American, two NEILA All-New England selections, and recognition on the NE10 All-Conference Third Team (2019) and NE10 All-Rookie Team (2018).   Now back at Merrimack, Thomas is committed to furthering the program’s success while mentoring the next generation of Warriors.    

Steve Moreland has joined the Merrimack College men’s lacrosse staff as an assistant coach, focusing on the team’s offense.   Moreland previously served as a volunteer assistant coach for the Boston University men’s lacrosse program, where he joined in August 2022 and completed his second season in 2024. At BU, he worked primarily with the team’s faceoff specialists. Under his guidance, Matthew Fritz enjoyed a career year in 2024, posting a .534 win percentage, collecting a team-high 74 ground balls, and scoring three goals.   Before his tenure at BU, Moreland had a successful 2022 season as an assistant coach at Tufts. He helped guide the Jumbos to a 19-3 record, a NESCAC title, and a trip to the national semifinals, where they fell to eventual NCAA champion RIT. Moreland coached the top-scoring offense in the country, with Tufts averaging 20.27 goals per game. He also mentored First Team All-American Mac Bredahl, who led the nation with 6.82 points per game. Four members of Moreland’s offense earned All-America honors in 2022.   Prior to his time at Tufts, Moreland served as head coach at Governor’s Academy, where the team was co-champion of the ISL in his first season (2018). He was also the head coach at Phillips Andover, his alma mater.   A native of North Andover, Mass., Moreland graduated from UMass in 1986. He captained that year’s squad, helping them advance to the NCAA quarterfinals and finish 10th in the USILA national poll.