John Desko

John Desko, Syracuse Lacrosse Honored by FieldTurf

By Lacrosse Playground | January 13, 2014 |
MONTREAL – Five-time national champion head coach John Desko has been named the 2013 FieldTurf Division I Men’s Lacrosse Coach of the Year. The honor marks Desko’s first win in the eight-year history of the award. In addition, FieldTurf selected the 2013 Orange as the NCAA Team of the Year for its performance last season. Read More...

Syracuse Lacrosse Scores for the Food Bank of CNY

By Lacrosse Playground | December 16, 2011 |
SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Tops Friendly Markets donated $2,750 in Tops gift cards to the Food Bank of Central New York on Friday, Dec. 16 as part of the “Score for the Food Bank” partnership between Syracuse University and Tops. Read More...

Syracuse University Lacrosse Player Charged with DWI after Crashing Coach’s Car

By Lacrosse Playground | October 25, 2011 |
Syracuse, NY -- A Syracuse University lacrosse player is facing driving while intoxicated, hit and run and resisting arrest charges following a crash in a car owned by the SU lacrosse coach early morning Monday in the Westcott Street area. Read More...

John Desko, Kevin Donahue To Be Inducted Into West Genesee/Town Of Camillus Hall Of Fame

By Lacrosse Playground | October 19, 2011 |
SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Syracuse University head lacrosse coach John Desko and assistant coach Kevin Donahue have been friends, teammates and co-workers for more than 40 years. From their playing days at West Genesee High School to their time together on the SU sideline, the two have been inseparable. That’s why it’s fitting that Desko and Donahue will be inducted together into the West Genesee/Town of Camillus Sports Hall of Fame on Saturday, Oct. 22. Read More...