John Danowski

2021 PLL College Draft Prospects: Goalie

By Adam Moore | April 25, 2021 |

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

College Lacrosse Roundup: Michael Sowers and Brennan O’Neill debut for Duke, UNC drops 24 goals and more

By Sean Wiser | February 8, 2021 |

Welcome to Lacrosse Playground’s College Lacrosse Roundup, where we recap all the notable news, scores and highlights of the past … Read more

Duke’s John Danowski Joins Top 205 Lacrosse Directors

By Lacrosse Playground | November 12, 2014 |
DENVER, Colo. – Three-time NCAA Championship head coach John Danowski of the Duke University Blue Devils has joined the Directors of Top 205 Lacrosse, leading up to the Top 205 Fall Showcase on Nov. 22 and 23. Danowski joins Bill Tierney (University of Denver Head Coach), Tony Seaman (Denver Outlaws General Manager) and Dave Cottle (Chesapeake Bayhawks Head Coach) as the Directors of the nation’s longest-running recruiting camp. Read More...
May 27, 2013; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Duke Blue Devils head coach John Danowski and attackman Josh Dionne (8) celebrate their teams 16-10 victory over the Syracuse Orange following the 2013 NCAA Division I Men's Lacrosse Championship Game at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

Danowski Contract Extended Through 2018

By Lacrosse Playground | June 14, 2013 |
DURHAM, N.C. – The contract of Duke head men’s lacrosse coach John Danowski has been extended through the 2018 season, announced by the school’s Vice President and Director of Athletics Kevin White on Friday. Read More...
May 27, 2013; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Duke Blue Devils midfielder Jake Tripucka (7) takes a diving shot into Syracuse Orange goalie Dominic Lamolinara (50) during the second quarter of the 2013 NCAA Division I Men's Lacrosse Championship Game at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

Duke Plays its Best Lacrosse When it Matters Most

By Lacrosse Playground | May 28, 2013 |
The Duke men’s lacrosse team has made a habit of getting off to slow starts before finishing with a bang. Whether it’s in a season or a game itself, the Blue Devils play their best lacrosse towards the end - when it matters most - and they’ve shown that it can be a formula for success. Read More...

Providence College Names Chris Gabrielli Head Men’s Lacrosse Coach

By Lacrosse Playground | June 21, 2012 |
PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Providence College Athletics Director Bob Driscoll announced today (June 21) that Chris Gabrielli has been named head men's lacrosse coach. Gabrielli replaces Chris Burdick, who resigned in May after 14 seasons at the helm of the program. Read More...

Duke Men’s Lacrosse Walks Away with ACC Championship

By Lacrosse Playground | April 22, 2012 |
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. - Duke University sophomore attackman Christian Walsh had a career-high four goals and two assists to help lead the top-seeded Blue Devils to the 2012 ACC Men's Lacrosse Championship. Seventh-ranked Duke defeated No. 3 seed North Carolina 12-9 to win its seventh ACC title and fourth under head coach John Danowski. Read More...