News & Notes: Former UVa assistant Walker joins Princeton and other coaching moves; Lake Placid coverage; Michigan recruiting efforts; more headlines

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There was a major move in the world of college lacrosse yesterday. Joe Lombardi reported on LaxLessons.com’s “Lacrosse Insider” section that Princeton University filled its assistant coaching vacancy created when Greg Raymond left to become head coach at Hobart. Former Army three-time All-American John Walker is the new assistant under coach Chris Bates. He will […]

Actor/laxer Gravitte looks forward to performing for Princeton

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Sam Gravitte is no stranger to starring roles. A member of an acting family, he has been at home on stage since he was a youngster and will be playing the lead role in the Ridgefield High School production of “The Pajama Game.” In football, the RHS junior just wrapped up a season in which […]

Ann Bates, wife of Princeton coach Chris Bates, dies at age 43

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We have some sad news to report. Ann Bates, the wife of Princeton University head men’s lacrosse coach Chris Bates, died today at age 43 after a long battle with cancer. Chris Bates, a 1986 John Jay High School graduate, took over as the Tigers’ coach in June 2009 after a successful tenure at Drexel. […]

Froccaro helps Bates win Princeton debut 17-14 over Hofstra; Dartmouth upsets Colgate; notes on other games

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Freshman midfielder Jeff Froccaro of Port Washington (left) had three goals, including a crucial insurance goal with 2:09 remaining, as eighth-ranked host Princeton edged No. 11 Hofstra 17-14 today. The game marked the debut of first-year Princeton head coach Chris Bates, (pictured below right) a 1985 John Jay graduate who took over the Princeton program […]

Bates is off and running at Princeton

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I spoke to newly named Princeton coach Chris Bates earlier this afternoon, and I have to laugh at how the conversation began. He asked me what I’ve been up to and after I told him about my various ventures, he said, “Wow. It’s been a whirlwind for you.” Actually, I can’t think of a better […]

Princeton turns to John Jay grad Bates

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Princeton’s search for a replace for the legendary Bill Tierney has ended. The Tigers, one of the nation’s strongest and most tradition-rich programs, have named former John Jay star Chris Bates as their new head coach.