HEAD MEN'S LACROSSE COACH - Johnson & Wales University (Providence, RI)
In September of 2022, Coach Murphy took over as the head coach at JWU, becoming the second head coach in the history of the program. Prior to JWU, Murphy was the head coach at Curry College (2013-2022) and Husson University (2010-2012) as well as a former assistant at Franklin Pierce University, St. Andrews University (NC), Merrimack College, University of Southern Maine, Andover High School (MA) and Kennebunk High School (ME).
In 2024 at JWU he led the Wildcats to a 7-3 conference regular season record and the conference tournament.
DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR - Johnson & Wales University (Providence, RI)
In the 2023-24 season, Coach Thomas joined the JWU program after serving as an assistant at Connecticut College in 2023 and Clark University the previous four seasons. The Shrewsbury, MA native played at the University of Southern Maine and in the summer of 2023 he competed in the Lacrosse World Games in San Diego, CA for the Wales Men's National Team.
ASSISTANT COACH / FACE-OFFS - Johnson & Wales University (Providence, RI)
Coach Cromwell began his college coaching career in the 2023 season for JWU. Previous to his coaching career, he was a face-off specialist at Curry College.