At Empower the Athlete, we often talk about ways to address the overwhelming cost of a college education. Depending on the sport, seeking an athletic scholarship might not be the best way to mitigate high tuitions. Applicants should also consider…»
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This former NCAA D1 athlete will always be remembered as an american hero. On September 4th, ESPN aired an Outside the Lines piece on Welles Crowther, a hero from 9.11. Welles was working as an equity trader in the World…»
O'Hara began his coaching career in 1976 as an assistant coach at West Genesee High School. He moved on to the college ranks as an assistant coach at North Carolina State during the 1978-79 season. In 1980, he earned his first head lacrosse coaching job at Alfred University. In 1981, O'Hara accepted the assistant coaching job at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), before heading back to his alma mater, Hobart, to serve as an assistant coach from 1982-86. As an assistant with the Statesmen, Hobart won five of 12 straight NCAA Division III titles.
He took over the Hobart program in 1990 and enjoyed unparalleled success until his departure in 2001, compiling a 97-63 overall record. He also was instrumental in taking the program from the Division III to the Division I level. He led the Statesmen to three NCAA Division III Championships (1990, 1991 and 1993), the program's ... [read more]
