Dave Hoover joined Genesee in 2005, which was the first in the history of the Lacrosse program. Coach Hoover served as the assistant coach for the first season and is now the head coach. He brings nearly 30 years of experience as a coach at all levels as well as a player.

Prior to joining Genesee, Coach Hoover served as an assistant coach for the East Aurora High School boys' lacrosse team. East Aurora was a Section VI finalist in 2004 and 2005. He has also served as the Head Coach at Niagara University, Williamsville North High School as well as for several club teams in Kenmore. He was a four year letter winner at Springfield College where he received All-New England Honorable Mention recognition. He was also named a tri-senior Athlete of the Year at Springfield after leading his team to the NCAA tournament in 1973.

Dave is an excellent strategist and teacher of the fundamentals of the game. With the experience and knowledge that Coach Hoover brings to Genesee the Lacrosse program will continue to develop significantly in the next few years.

He may be contacted at (585) 343-0055, ext. 6440 or by email at: DJHoover@genesee.edu

Derek Hoover has been with Genesee lacrosse program for four years as the offensive coordinator, while also having the responsibility of recruiting for the Cougars. Prior to joining the Genesee staff Derek was the head coach of the East Aurora boys varsity team where he lead the team to five straight Section VI Class C Championships from 2004 to 2008, winning one title in 2007.

Derek is a 2002 graduate of SUNY Cortland where he received his B.A. in Physical Education with a minor in elementary Physical Education. While at Cortland he was a member of the lacrosse team that made it the NCAA Tournament in 2001.

Derek can be contacted at dkhoover@genesee.edu