Walsh University Men's Lacrosse

Skvarch enters his first season as the mens lacrosse head coach after serving as an assistant coach for the program in 2014. Skvarch previously served as the Defensive Coordinator at the Hartwick College. While at Hartwick College, Skvarch coached two USILA North/South game participants, four Empire 8 All-League players, and one Academic All American. Last season, he coached six ECAC All-Rookie Team selections and two ECAC Defensive Player of the Week selections. Skvarch also played lacrosse at Hartwick and was a two-year captain, selected to the Empire 8 Second Team in 2011, and ended his four-year career with 153 groundballs and 98 caused turnovers in 51 games.  Skvarch was selected to the Empire 8 Sportsman of the Year Team and was named the teams Defensive MVP in 2011.

David Salter was named Head Coach for the Walsh Men's Lacrosse program in the summer of 2023. During his time at Walsh, he has taken the program to new heights, leading the Maroon and Gold to their first ever G-MAC Playoff win and in 2025, leading the team to their first conference championship game appearance.  Salter also tied the program record in wins and win percentage in year one and in year two, led the team to a program best 6-3 conference record and 10-8 overall record.  Coach Salter has helped earn many Cavaliers All-Conference honors as well as record breaking performances. In 2024, Joe Rush earned G-MAC Specialist of the Year and All-Region honors. Colby Bowman, Joe Rush, and Mikey Sawulak were All-Conference with Matthew Bagatta winning the Elite 26 award! Colby Bowman also set many offensive records under Salter's leadership during the 2024 season.  In 2025, James Sternberg was Honorable Mention All-American and All-Region Attack along with his First Team G-MAC honors. Mike Sawulak made Second Team All-Conference. Prior to Walsh, Coach Salter spent 7 years as an assistant with various stops. After his first two years with Mercyhurst North East, Salter went to Piedmont University where he helped the program capture their first USA South Conference Championship and NCAA Tournament appearance. Following Piedmont, Salter spent three years at Division II Lander University as an assistant. During his three years there, Lander compiled a 30-14 record, including an 11-4 conference record, and helped guide the program to their first ever PBC regular season title and PBC tournament championship. In his 7 years as an assistant, Salter has coached over 20 All-Conference players, 5 All-Region players, and 1 All-American. Native of Mount Airy, Maryland, Salter played college lacrosse at Howard Community College and Belmont Abbey College. He graduated from Belmont Abbey with a Bachelors in Business Management and received his Masters in Organizational Leadership from Mercyhurst University. He has competed in the World Lacrosse Championships and the European Lacrosse Championship.  In taking the reigns at Walsh University, Coach Salter hopes to establish a winning identity to the program.  Salter resides in Massillon with his wife, Bri. 

Kyle DeCrispino was hired in July of 2024 as the Walsh Men's Lacrosse Assistant Coach.  Kyle comes, most recently, from Lander University, where, as a player, he was two time All-Conference, two time Player of the Week, and a two time conference champion. He was the 2024 Peach Belt Conference Tournament MVP and an USILA All-Region Selection. His collegiate playing career included 99 goals, 41 assists, 84 ground balls, and 17 caused turnovers.  Originally from Arnold, Maryland, Coach DeCrispino hopes to contribute a winning mindset and a high lacrosse IQ to the program. He also is excited to assist in developing leaders! 

Frank comes to North Canton after a decorated career at Wheeling Jesuit. During his four-year career as a starter for the Cardinals, Frank was a two-time preseason All-American, All-ECAC selection, and team captain. He graduated with a degree in sports management. Frank has previously served as the Director of Lacrosse Operations at Brant Lake Camp in upstate New York during the summers. He is a native of Solomons Island, Md., and attended St. Mary's Ryken for his prep career. He was a three-time All-WCAC team member and played on the 2009 WCAC Championship team.