Bethany College (WV) Adds Lacrosse, Hires Coach

January 19th, 2010 Posted in New College Programs

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BETHANY, W.Va. – Bethany College Director of Athletics and Recreation Tim Weaver announced Monday that Todd Wolffrum has been named as the new coach to start a men’s lacrosse program. Wolffrum is a a former player at NCAA Division II Pfeiffer (N.C.) University.

The announcement is the first step in Bethany adding lacrosse as its 21st varsity sport. Under Wolffrum’s direction, the program will compete at the club level during 2010-2011 before moving to varsity status for the 2011-2012 academic year.

The decision to add men’s lacrosse is part of a master plan which was crafted when current President Dr. Scott D. Miller came to Bethany in Dec., 2007. According to Dr. Miller and Weaver, finding someone with Wolffrum’s energy and background is exactly what the Bison lacrosse program needs to get off to a strong start.

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