Lacrosse (Men's)
The fastest developing club in Durham
Durham University Men's Lacrosse is embarking upon a new and exciting era. Men's Lacrosse became a British University Sport just three years ago and since its establishment within the programme the sport has developed throughout Britain. Durham University has a unique relationship with the English Lacrosse Association and are working towards establishing H.E.Higher Education Academy status with the intention of becoming the leading men's and women's lacrosse university in Britain. The Men's Lacrosse Club have recently apppointed their first Senior Coach. Omar Dupree joins Durham with the intention of developing a team capable of winning the British University Championship and individuals capable of competing at international level.
About Omar:
• Goucher College, Baltimore graduate
• Four years NCAA Division 3 experience
• Level 2 coach
Omar is supported by Graduate Assistant Kevin Discepolo who is studying but also working for Team Durham to develop the junior lacrosse programme and to support Omar's work with the University squad.
About Kevin
• Yale University graduate
• Four years NCAA Division 1 experience
• Level 2 coach
• Studying for an MA in Marketing
Lacrosse Scholarships are available to players of age group international standard and above. For more information about Scholarships and the Elite Athlete Performance Programme, please click here.
In addition, Durham also operates a unique scholarship scheme for North American postgraduate student athletes. These scholarships are availble to students with at least three years experience of competing in the NCAA. For more information please contact Quentin Sloper, Email: q.r.sloper@dur.ac.uk
Durham University Men's Lacrosse is a Tier 1 Performance Club and athletes within the club have access to the following support services
- Full time professional coaching support
- Sports specific strength and conditioning and fitness support
- Access to nutritional guidance seminars and additional nutritional information
- Access to Connect Physical Health Centre Open Clinics and pre booked physiotherapy sessions to selected athletes
- Access to an on-site doctor to selected athletes
- Team performance and individual technique video analysis (First Team only)
- Access to a comprehensive pre-winter season, post Christmas and pre-summer season training programme
- Support in attaining sporting concessions where the performer is in good academic standing
- Lifestyle and time management support / mentoring for selected athletes
Want to know more about the Team Durham Performance programme? Please click here
