Steve Koudelka
Head Coach
Head coach Steve Koudelka has established the Lynchburg College men’s lacrosse program as a national powerhouse in his 12 seasons on the Hornet sidelines. In 2006, the Hornets finished 13-4 overall and were ranked #2 in the nation at midseason, the highest ranking in program history. Lynchburg advanced into the NCAA Tournament for the third time in four years. LC finished 2007 with a 13-4 record and started the season with seven straight wins to rise to #3 in the national poll.
Under Koudelka in 2005, LC won its second Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) title with an 11-10 win over Roanoke in the tournament final. Lynchburg defeated Denison College in the second-round of the NCAA Division III Tournament, the first victory in NCAA Tournament action in program history, and was a goal away from reaching the final four. During his tenure, Koudelka has recorded an overall record of 99-56, including eight-straight winning seasons.
The 2004 team finished 9-5 overall and in 2003, the Hornets won their first title and advanced to the NCAA Division III Tournament for the second time in program history. The 2003 team finished with a 12-5 record - tying the school record for most wins in a season, and ended the campaign with a #6 national ranking. His 2002 team set a new school record with a seven-game winning streak and reached #13 in the NCAA Division III poll. LC finished 11-4 overall.
Koudelka’s 1999 squad posted an 11-5 mark en route to the program’s first-ever NCAA tournament appearance. The 2000 campaign saw the LC men earn a share for second place in the ODAC, their best ODAC finish since 1984.
Koudelka was selected to coach at the 2000 North-South All-Star game and was the past-president of the US Lacrosse Men’s Division Coaches’ Council Executive Committee.
Prior to assuming the head post at Lynchburg, Koudelka spent three years as graduate assistant coach at Gettysburg (PA) College, where he was a two-time all-America goalkeeper. He was inducted into the school’s Hall of Fame in the fall of 2006.
The Long Valley, NJ native earned his bachelor’s degree from Gettysburg in 1993 and his master’s degree from Western Maryland College in 1996. He was one of just 12 goalkeepers invited to try out for the 1998 U.S. World Team. Koudelka played professionally for two seasons with the New Jersey Pride for Major League Lacrosse. Koudelka and his wife, Amy, have three children, Holly, Billy and Mary.
Chad Clark
Graduate Assistant Coach
Clark returns to Lynchburg College for his second season as an assistant coach after graduating in 2006 with a degree in communication. He was a four-year starter for the Hornets, while earning first-team All-ODAC honors and his team’s defensive MVP award in 2004, 2005, and 2006. He was presented with honorable mention All-American honors in 2004 and 2005. In 2006, Clark was named Lynchburg Male Senior Athlete of the Year, third team All-American, and a Scholar All-American. Clark will be coaching individual defense, working with the man down defense, and serve as academic coordinator for the Hornets. He is pursuing a Master’s Degree in educational leadership at LC.
Joe Starsia-Lasagna
Graduate Assistant Coach
Starsia-Lasagna is back for his second year with the Lynchburg College staff after graduating in 2006 with a degree in sports management and a minor in English. He was honored by his teammates with the David Zimmer Team Spirit Award in 2003, 2005, and 2006. He competed in 18 career games and recorded seven ground balls. Starsia coaches individual offense, extra man offense, and face-offs, as well as recruiting for the Hornets. He will be pursuing a master’s in educational leadership at LC.
Steve Bradney
Assistant Coach
Steve Bradney returns for his fifth season as an assistant coach with the Hornets. He graduated from
For more information about Lynchburg College Men's Lacrosse, please contact head coach Steve Koudelka at (434) 544-8494 or by email at koudelka@lynchburg.edu.
