Illinois Lacrosse regrets to announce that Coaches Doug Shanahan and Vince Smith will not be returning for the ’08-’09 Lacrosse season. Both coaches have had a profound influence on the team, something that will remain even as they leave. The team thanks both coaches for their great leadership throughout the past year.

Doug Shanahan has accepted an offer from a prep school in Florida where he will teach and be the Head Lacrosse Coach. Coach Shanahan leaves to obtain greater stability for him and his family and wishes the team the best of luck in the future.

Vince Smith is also accepting a teaching position, in Virginia at the college preparatory Christchurch School where he will be the Head Boys Lacrosse Coach, Lacrosse Program Director, as well as an assistant coach for the Football team.