SMITHFIELD, R.I. — After 16 seasons at Bryant University, men's lacrosse head coach Mike Pressler has announced his retirement.
"I spoke with coach Pressler this afternoon and am confirming his retirement as the head coach of our men's lacrosse program for personal family reasons," Director of Athletics Bill Smith said. "We are so grateful for all that Coach Pressler did for our men's lacrosse program, our student-athletes, this department and Bryant University over the last 16 years."
Pressler took the Bryant men's lacrosse program to the next level over the last 16 years, taking the Bulldogs to six NCAA Tournaments. One of the winningest coaches in NCAA lacrosse history, Pressler finishes his career at Bryant with a 153-103 (.598). In 37 seasons as a collegiate lacrosse head coach, Pressler won an incredible 382 games, retiring eighth on the all-time wins list.
"The last 16 years at Bryant University have been just incredible for myself and my family on multiple levels," Pressler said. "All the players, coaches and alum's in our lives over that period of time have made me a better man, but at 62 years old and for personal and family reasons the time has come to officially announce my retirement from Bryant University and college coaching. My wife and I are looking forward to the next chapter in our lives, wherever that journey takes us. My loyalty to the Bulldogs over these 16 glorious years has been beyond reproach. This decision is best for the team and program moving forward. I will forever be indebted to Athletic Director Bill Smith, our former President Ron Machtley and our current Chairman of the Board Dave Beirne back in the summer of '06, in our darkest hour, they gave myself and our family our lives back. I will forever bleed Black and Gold. Go Dawgs!"