Blumenthal Named New Assistant Men's Lacrosse Coach

BABSON PARK, Mass. -- Josh Blumenthal has been named the new assistant coach for the Babson College men's lacrosse program, head coach Brendan Gorman and Director of Athletics Josh MacArthur announced on Tuesday.

A 2003 graduate of the University of Rhode Island, Blumenthal comes to Babson after spending the last year as an assistant coach at Adelphi University, where he also received his Master's degree in Sports Management in August 2009. Prior to that, he spent four years as the head varsity lacrosse coach and sports information director at Palmer Trinity School in Miami, where he led his team to a top-10 finish in South Florida in three of his four seasons. Blumenthal also served as associate head coach and offensive coordinator for the U19 Bermuda National Team in the summer of 2008, and he is currently an assistant coach for the Bermuda Men's National Team.

While at Rhode Island, Blumenthal played three seasons as a member of the men's lacrosse team, including the 2001 campaign which saw the Rams win the Pioneer League Championship. He also worked in a number of high profile public relations departments during and after his time at URI, including various roles for the New Jersey Storm of the NLL, the New York Power of the WUSA, the National Lacrosse League, and the National Hockey League.

"We are very excited to add a coach like Josh to the Babson Lacrosse family," says Brendan Gorman, who is also entering his first season at the helm of the Beavers. "The professionalism he brings to the program will improve our players' college experience, both on and off the playing field. Having a coach of his caliber fully engrained into our program instantly moves us closer to where we want to be."

"While Josh's primary responsibility will be to work with our goalies and defense, the whole team will benefit from his knowledge. Also, his experience at Adelphi and Palmer Trinity will help immensely in our recruiting efforts not only in the traditional lacrosse hot beds such as Long Island but also the rising ones like Florida."