Virginia Lacrosse Names McDermott Volunteer Assistant Coach

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – Tim McDermott has joined the Virginia men’s lacrosse program as a volunteer coach, as announced by head coach Dom Starsia. McDermott is the older brother of former UVa faceoff specialist, Brian McDermott.

“I couldn’t be more pleased to announce Tim’s addition to our staff,” said Starsia. “I have known Tim for some time now and have come to admire him as a person and a student-athlete. He will work closely with our face-off men and goalies and will be involved in all aspects of the program. It will be a joy to continue to have the McDermott family around the program.”

McDermott was a midfielder for three seasons at DIII Geneseo of the SUNY system, where he was a two-time All-American and led the NCAA in face-off win percentage in 2006. He graduated with a bachelor of science degree in business administration before transferring to Loyola in Baltimore for his final year of eligibility in 2008, while pursuing an MBA. McDermott’s younger brother Brian was a member of UVa’s 2010 ACC championship squad and the 2011 NCAA title team.

“I’ve had the privilege to become acquainted with the Virginia lacrosse family through my brother’s involvement with the program over the last several years,” said McDermott. “I’m very grateful for the opportunity to join a program that conducts itself in the highest regard from the top down. I’m eager to contribute in any way the coaches and staff see fit to assist this spring in our goal of making it back to playing on Memorial Day.”

On a volunteer basis, McDermott has also coached various players, including working with athletes from Loyola and the club program at Richmond. During the 2011 and 2012 seasons he was a varsity coach at Deep Run High School in Richmond and in the summer of 2011 was a reserve player for Major League Lacrosse’s Chicago Machine. McDermott’s most recent volunteer job was with Cortland State this fall.

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35 Comments

  1. 2SecondCoach Tommy on December 1, 2012 at 10:34 pm

    I’m so excited I could burst!

  2. 2SecondCoach Tommy on December 1, 2012 at 10:34 pm

    I’m so excited I could burst!

  3. WEEEEEEDen on November 30, 2012 at 11:49 pm

    My favorite thing about Tim is that he’s a real go getter. Like, he’ll look at something and say “man, I’m going to go get it.” Also great DHV.

    • Alexlaxin on December 1, 2012 at 10:37 pm

      Hah- Brandon Weeden sucks bro. Get a new team loser.

    • Alexlaxin on December 1, 2012 at 10:37 pm

      Hah- Brandon Weeden sucks bro. Get a new team loser.

  4. Boon on November 30, 2012 at 5:12 pm

    Way to make your own luck Tim!

  5. Boon on November 30, 2012 at 5:12 pm

    Way to make your own luck Tim!

    • White-Fox Pete on December 1, 2012 at 10:35 pm

      Owe me a toilet Boon

    • White-Fox Pete on December 1, 2012 at 10:35 pm

      Owe me a toilet Boon

  6. HuttonSuxD on November 30, 2012 at 5:04 pm

    YEAH TIMMY

  7. SUlaxin44 on November 30, 2012 at 5:01 pm

    never heard of this kid, don’t really see the need to post a volunteer coach joining a team, great article, not

  8. SUlaxin44 on November 30, 2012 at 5:01 pm

    never heard of this kid, don’t really see the need to post a volunteer coach joining a team, great article, not

  9. BK's Plunger on November 30, 2012 at 4:59 pm

    VA will finally be good in the faceoff circle, been awhile for them

  10. BK's Plunger on November 30, 2012 at 4:59 pm

    VA will finally be good in the faceoff circle, been awhile for them

  11. Hanover on November 30, 2012 at 4:28 pm

    looks like a real straight shooter with uppermanagement written all over him

  12. Jimmy Lions on November 30, 2012 at 4:07 pm

    GO TIM GO WAHOOS!

  13. Boon on November 30, 2012 at 4:07 pm

    Hopefully I’ll be able to catch a few games on tv this year and see tim coach! Hopefully he’s not too green

    • Burnsey on November 30, 2012 at 4:12 pm

      the article says he’s got a lot of coaching experience, im sure he won’t be too “green”

      • Boon on November 30, 2012 at 4:13 pm

        not green in terms of coaching

      • Boon on November 30, 2012 at 4:13 pm

        not green in terms of coaching

    • Burnsey on November 30, 2012 at 4:12 pm

      the article says he’s got a lot of coaching experience, im sure he won’t be too “green”

  14. Jimmy Lions on November 30, 2012 at 4:05 pm

    GO TIM! GO WAHOOS!

  15. White-Fox on November 30, 2012 at 4:01 pm

    hummina hummina hummina oil spill suasage hummina

  16. White-Fox on November 30, 2012 at 4:01 pm

    hummina hummina hummina oil spill suasage hummina

  17. Rob Cooper aka Poop on November 30, 2012 at 3:57 pm

    gr8 kid, played with him for a season before i quit, realy nice guy too

  18. Rob Cooper aka Poop on November 30, 2012 at 3:57 pm

    gr8 kid, played with him for a season before i quit, realy nice guy too

  19. Killa Cam on November 30, 2012 at 3:48 pm

    awesome to see a great D3 player making a name for himself, some great coaches coming from that Geneseo program, must be doing something right down there

    • OCC05 CHAMPPPZ on November 30, 2012 at 3:50 pm

      Obviously you’re a geneseo grad or something, who has even heard or Geneseo? I’ve heard of Cortland, Salisbury, Tufts, etc… nice try buddy

    • OCC05 CHAMPPPZ on November 30, 2012 at 3:50 pm

      Obviously you’re a geneseo grad or something, who has even heard or Geneseo? I’ve heard of Cortland, Salisbury, Tufts, etc… nice try buddy

      • Coach Costanza on November 30, 2012 at 3:51 pm

        sweet community college bro

  20. Killa Cam on November 30, 2012 at 3:48 pm

    awesome to see a great D3 player making a name for himself, some great coaches coming from that Geneseo program, must be doing something right down there

  21. Donnelly, Steve, Esq. on November 29, 2012 at 4:55 pm

    Wow! Great hire by Virginia, can’t say enough good things about this guy, just a real class act. GO HOOS!

  22. Donnelly, Steve, Esq. on November 29, 2012 at 4:55 pm

    Wow! Great hire by Virginia, can’t say enough good things about this guy, just a real class act. GO HOOS!

  23. Boon on November 28, 2012 at 8:22 pm

    Great hire by UVA, going to have the best face off guys in D1 with McDermott’s coaching!

  24. Boon on November 28, 2012 at 8:22 pm

    Great hire by UVA, going to have the best face off guys in D1 with McDermott’s coaching!

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