Scott Marr
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Scott Marr is an American lacrosse
coach. He is currently the head coach for the University at Albany Great Danes men's lacrosse
team. He previously served as the offensive coordinator at the University of Maryland
and University of Delaware
. Marr led the Great Danes to the school's first ever NCAA tournament appearance in 2003. In 2007, Albany won its first NCAA tournament game, and the United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association
named Marr the Coach of the Year.
, where he earned high school All-America honors in lacrosse. He attended college at Johns Hopkins University
, from which he received a B.S. in behavioral science in 1991. Marr played lacrosse for the Blue Jays, and his career highlights included winning the NCAA championship in 1987
and advancing to the final in 1989
.
at the University of Maryland from 1995 to 2000. In that period, the Terrapins advanced to the NCAA tournament final in 1995
, 1997
, and 1998
. The NCAA suspended Marr for two games for "unsportsmanlike behavior" directed at officiating staff during the 1998 championship game against Princeton
.
for the 2001 season. In 2002, his Great Danes captured the America East Conference
regular season championship, and Marr was voted as the conference Coach of the Year. The following year, Albany made its first appearance in the NCAA tournament. The Great Danes won the America East Conference tournament each season from 2003 to 2005, and with it earned an automatic berth in the NCAA tournament. After falling in the 2006 America East championship game, Albany returned to claim the conference title and an NCAA appearance in 2007
. Fifth-seeded Albany then defeated Loyola
in the first round for the first NCAA tournament win in school history. The Great Danes fell to Cornell
in overtime in the NCAA quarterfinals, and Albany finished the season with a 15–3 record, the best in school history. Marr was named the 2007 USILA Coach of the Year.
Marr expressed an interest in the Maryland head coaching job after Dave Cottle
was forced out in 2010: "I've always said it's a school that I would seriously consider if it did open up," but added, "I'm really excited about being at Albany ... I have no reason to move." The position, however, ultimately went to former Harvard
head coach John Tillman
.
, which secured the silver at the World Lacrosse Championship
.
Field lacrosse
Field lacrosse, sometimes referred to as the "fastest sport on two feet," is a full contact outdoor men's sport played with ten players on each team. The sport originated among Native Americans, and the modern rules of field lacrosse were initially codified by Canadian William George Beers in 1867....
coach. He is currently the head coach for the University at Albany Great Danes men's lacrosse
Albany Great Danes Men's Lacrosse
The Albany Great Danes men's lacrosse team represents the University at Albany in NCAA Division I men's college lacrosse. Albany currently competes in the America East Conference and plays its home games on John Fallon Field. The team reached the NCAA Men's Lacrosse Championship tournament in...
team. He previously served as the offensive coordinator at the University of Maryland
University of Maryland, College Park
The University of Maryland, College Park is a top-ranked public research university located in the city of College Park in Prince George's County, Maryland, just outside Washington, D.C...
and University of Delaware
University of Delaware
The university is organized into seven colleges:* College of Agriculture and Natural Resources* College of Arts and Sciences* Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics* College of Earth, Ocean and Environment* College of Education and Human Development...
. Marr led the Great Danes to the school's first ever NCAA tournament appearance in 2003. In 2007, Albany won its first NCAA tournament game, and the United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association
United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association
The United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association is an association of institutions with varsity college lacrosse programs in all three NCAA divisions, founded in 1885.-Awards:...
named Marr the Coach of the Year.
College career
Marr was raised in Yorktown, New YorkYorktown, New York
Yorktown is a town in Westchester County, New York, in the suburbs of New York about north of midtown Manhattan. The town lies on the north border of Westchester County...
, where he earned high school All-America honors in lacrosse. He attended college at Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins University
The Johns Hopkins University, commonly referred to as Johns Hopkins, JHU, or simply Hopkins, is a private research university based in Baltimore, Maryland, United States...
, from which he received a B.S. in behavioral science in 1991. Marr played lacrosse for the Blue Jays, and his career highlights included winning the NCAA championship in 1987
1987 NCAA Division I Men's Lacrosse Championship
The 1987 NCAA Division I Men's Lacrosse Tournament was the 17th annual Division I NCAA Men's Lacrosse Championship tournament. Twelve NCAA Division I college men's lacrosse teams met after having played their way through a regular season, and for some, a conference tournament.The championship game...
and advancing to the final in 1989
1989 NCAA Division I Men's Lacrosse Championship
The 1989 NCAA Division I Men's Lacrosse Tournament was the 19th annual Division I NCAA Men's Lacrosse Championship tournament. Twelve NCAA Division I college men's lacrosse teams met after having played their way through a regular season, and for some, a conference tournament.The championship game...
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Assistant coach
Marr's first coaching experience was as an offensive coordinator at the University of Delaware from 1992 to 1994. The Blue Hens secured the North Atlantic Conference championship each year of his tenure there. Marr then served as an assistant coach and offensive coordinator under Dick EdellDick Edell
Richard "Dick" Edell is an American former lacrosse coach. He served as the head coach for the University of Maryland, United States Military Academy, and University of Baltimore's men's lacrosse teams...
at the University of Maryland from 1995 to 2000. In that period, the Terrapins advanced to the NCAA tournament final in 1995
1995 NCAA Division I Men's Lacrosse Championship
The 1995 NCAA Division I Men's Lacrosse Tournament was the 25th annual Division I NCAA Men's Lacrosse Championship tournament. Twelve NCAA Division I college men's lacrosse teams met after having played their way through a regular season, and for some, a conference tournament.The championship game...
, 1997
1997 NCAA Division I Men's Lacrosse Championship
The 1997 NCAA Division I Men's Lacrosse Tournament was the 27th annual Division I NCAA Men's Lacrosse Championship tournament. Twelve NCAA Division I college men's lacrosse teams met after having played their way through a regular season, and for some, a conference tournament.The championship game...
, and 1998
1998 NCAA Division I Men's Lacrosse Championship
The 1998 NCAA Division I Men's Lacrosse Tournament was the 28th annual Division I NCAA Men's Lacrosse Championship tournament. Twelve NCAA Division I college men's lacrosse teams met after having played their way through a regular season, and for some, a conference tournament.The championship game...
. The NCAA suspended Marr for two games for "unsportsmanlike behavior" directed at officiating staff during the 1998 championship game against Princeton
Princeton Tigers men's lacrosse
The Princeton Tigers men's lacrosse team represents Princeton University in National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I men's lacrosse...
.
University at Albany
Marr took over as head coach at the University at AlbanyAlbany Great Danes Men's Lacrosse
The Albany Great Danes men's lacrosse team represents the University at Albany in NCAA Division I men's college lacrosse. Albany currently competes in the America East Conference and plays its home games on John Fallon Field. The team reached the NCAA Men's Lacrosse Championship tournament in...
for the 2001 season. In 2002, his Great Danes captured the America East Conference
America East Conference
The America East Conference is a NCAA Division I college athletic conference whose members are located mainly in the northeastern United States. The conference was known as the ECAC North from 1979 to 1988 and the North Atlantic Conference from the fall semester of 1988 to the end of the spring...
regular season championship, and Marr was voted as the conference Coach of the Year. The following year, Albany made its first appearance in the NCAA tournament. The Great Danes won the America East Conference tournament each season from 2003 to 2005, and with it earned an automatic berth in the NCAA tournament. After falling in the 2006 America East championship game, Albany returned to claim the conference title and an NCAA appearance in 2007
2007 NCAA Division I Men's Lacrosse Championship
The 2007 NCAA Division I Men's Lacrosse Tournament was held from May 12 through May 28, 2007. This was the 37th annual Division I NCAA Men's Lacrosse Championship tournament...
. Fifth-seeded Albany then defeated Loyola
Loyola Greyhounds men's lacrosse
The Loyola University Greyhounds are the NCAA Division I men's collegiate lacrosse team that represents Loyola University Maryland in Baltimore, Maryland...
in the first round for the first NCAA tournament win in school history. The Great Danes fell to Cornell
Cornell Big Red men's lacrosse
The Cornell Big Red Men's Lacrosse team represents Cornell University in National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I men's lacrosse. Cornell competes as a member of the Ivy League, of which they have won 23 conference championships. The Big Red have appeared in the NCAA tournament 22...
in overtime in the NCAA quarterfinals, and Albany finished the season with a 15–3 record, the best in school history. Marr was named the 2007 USILA Coach of the Year.
Marr expressed an interest in the Maryland head coaching job after Dave Cottle
Dave Cottle
Dave Cottle is an American lacrosse coach. He is currently a consultant to the Chesapeake Bayhawks of Major League Lacrosse and Marquette University, which announced it was addding men's and women's varsity lacrosse on December 16, 2010. He was previously the head coach for the Maryland Terrapins...
was forced out in 2010: "I've always said it's a school that I would seriously consider if it did open up," but added, "I'm really excited about being at Albany ... I have no reason to move." The position, however, ultimately went to former Harvard
Harvard Crimson men's lacrosse
The Harvard Crimson men's lacrosse team represents Harvard University in National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I men's lacrosse...
head coach John Tillman
John Tillman (lacrosse)
John C. Tillman is an American lacrosse coach. He is currently the head coach for the University of Maryland Terrapins men's lacrosse team...
.
International competition
In 2006, Marr served as an assistant coach for the United States national teamUS Lacrosse
US Lacrosse is the national governing body of men and women's lacrosse in the United States, primarily serving the youth game. It provides a leadership role in virtually every aspect of the game, boasts 63 chapters throughout the United States, and offers programs and services to inspire...
, which secured the silver at the World Lacrosse Championship
2006 World Lacrosse Championship
2006 Warrior World Lacrosse Championship, held in London, Ontario from 13–22 July 2006, was won by Team Canada and featured a record twenty-one competing nations...
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