Dave Pietramala

2021 PLL Awards: Blaze Riorden Becomes Second Goaltender to Win MVP

By Pro Lacrosse Talk | September 18, 2021 |

PLL Championship weekend got started in Washington, D.C. (aka the District of Champions) with the annual PLL awards ceremony. The … Read more

2021 PLL College Draft Preview: Defense

By Isaac Berky | April 21, 2021 |

The 2021 PLL College Draft is right around the corner! To prepare, we’re spotlighting the top prospects in each position Read more

Cassese, Team USA set for busy stretch heading into World Championships

By Lacrosse Playground | June 25, 2014 |
An assistant coach for the U.S. National Team, Cassese and Team USA is in the midst of training camp this week which is capped off by an exhibition game against the Major League Lacrosse All-Stars on Thursday evening inside Harvard Stadium. Faceoff is set for 7:30 p.m. on CBS Sports Network. Read More...

US Lacrosse Announces Speaker Schedule for 2014 National Convention

By Lacrosse Playground | October 17, 2013 |
BALTIMORE, Oct. 17, 2013 — US Lacrosse today announced the schedule of presenters and topics for nearly 130 educational sessions for lacrosse coaches and officials at the 2014 US Lacrosse National Convention, presented by Champion. Read More...
March 24, 2012; Charlottesville, VA, USA; John Hopkins Blue Jays head coach Dave Pietramala looks at the scoreboard against the Virginia Cavaliers in the second half at Klockner Stadium. The Blue Jays won 11-10 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Video: Dave Pietramala Speaks about Big Ten Lacrosse and what it Means for Hopkins

By Lacrosse Playground | June 3, 2013 |
From the Cordish Lacrosse Center at Homewood Field, members of the Hopkins community and the Big Ten gathered to make a monumental announcement earlier today. After the Johns Hopkins University President, the Director of Athletics for Hopkins, and the Big Ten Commissioner announced Hopkins' affiliate membership to the Big Ten, Head Coach Dave Pietramala discussed his assessment. Read More...
May 21, 2011; Hempstead NY, USA; Johns Hopkins Blue Jays head coach Dave Pietramala yells in the first quarter against the Denver Pioneers during the quarterfinal round of 2011 NCAA mens lacrosse tournament at James M. Shuart Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Fielding-USA TODAY Sports

Johns Hopkins Really Needs to Beat Maryland

By Lacrosse Playground | April 11, 2013 |
If JHU doesn't beat Maryland, then the team will secure its fate of possibly not making the NCAA Tournament. The Terps rolled over the Blue Jays twice last season. Two years ago Hopkins was able to come from behind in an electric game in Byrd Stadium to defeat the Hardshells. Read More...

Kevin Cassese to Coach in ‘Duel in Denver’ this Saturday

By Lacrosse Playground | September 4, 2012 |
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Lehigh head men’s lacrosse coach Kevin Cassese will man the sidelines in Denver this Saturday, Sept. 8, when the U.S. National Team faces Canada in the “Duel in Denver.” It will mark the first time the current U.S. staff will coach together as they begin preparation for the 2014 FIL World Championships. United States’ head coach Richie Meade named his assistants in February, which includes Cassese, Dave Pietramala of Johns Hopkins and Jeff Tambroni of Penn State. Read More...

Cassese, Pietramala, Tambroni Named Team USA Assistants

By Lacrosse Playground | February 10, 2012 |
BALTIMORE – US Lacrosse has named Kevin Cassese, Dave Pietramala and Jeff Tambroni assistant coaches for the 2014 U.S. men's national team. Cassese, Pietramala and Tambroni join the coaching staff led by head coach Richie Meade that will lead the U.S. men's national team at the 2014 Federation of International Lacrosse (FIL) World Championships, hosted by US Lacrosse and set for July 10-19, 2014, in Denver, Colo. The U.S. men's national team is seeking its 10th world championship after reclaiming the gold medal at the 2010 FIL World Championships in Manchester, England. Read More...

Game Photos: Easton, San Fran Fall Lacrosse Classic

By Lacrosse Playground | October 19, 2010 |
This past weekend was a special treat for the San Francisco lacrosse community. The second annual 'San Fran Fall Lacrosse Classic' featured an amazing game between two powerhouses in Johns Hopkins and Notre Dame live and direct from Kezar Stadium (the former home of such teams like the San Francisco Dragons and 49'ers) in front of close to 5,000 spectators. The great minds at Easton Lacrosse (Doug Appleton & Blake and Cort Kim) sponsored a clinic for the kids on the field before the game that had tomorrow's stars getting hands on teaching from ND and JHU players.