ATLANTA - Oglethorpe director of Athletics Todd Brooks announced Friday that Scott Dangel has been hired as the men's lacrosse head coach. Dangel joined Oglethorpe's athletics staff as an assistant coach for the 2020-2021 season before becoming the interim head coach for the 2021-22 season.
"I am extremely pleased to announce the appointment of Scott Dangel as our next head men's lacrosse coach." Brooks said. "After a national search that yielded a strong pool of candidates, Scott ultimately emerged as the individual most capable of advancing our men's lacrosse program. He did an excellent job managing our program last year while serving as our interim head coach. I am confident in Scott's abilities and leadership and know he will be successful in strengthening our program further now as our permanent head coach."
In Dangel's two seasons as part of the Oglethorpe men's lacrosse program, the team made tremendous strides. As defensive coordinator and recruiting coordinator in his first year, Dangel drastically lowered the team's goals allowed per game, then as interim head coach in his second year, he turned more attention to the offense where the team raised its scoring output by more than 50 percent.
"It is an honor to serve this team for another season, and I am eager for the opportunity to be challenged by my goals," Dangel said. "This team is so hungry and focused, and I am excited to grow alongside them. I want to thank Todd Brooks, the search committee, and everyone involved throughout my hiring process for this opportunity. Grateful does not even come close to expressing my true feelings."
Dangel guided several Petrels to individual success this past season. At the top of the list was Addison Irwin, an All-SAA second team selection who ranked No. 1 in NCAA Division III with 294 saves this season, No. 4 in NCAA for saves per game, and moved up to No. 19 all-time in NCAA history with 775 career saves. Also under Dangel's tutelage, Carsen Van Note ranked No. 33 nationally for face-off winning percentage, and Richard Bedgood IV ranked No. 74 in goals per game.
Prior to Oglethorpe, Dangel served as head coach for Oak Mountain junior varsity (2017) and varsity (2018) boys' lacrosse. He also was a lacrosse camp instructor for Miles Jones Roswell Lacrosse Camp and Gamebreaker Georgia Gwinnett Lacrosse Camp in 2021.
Dangel graduated from Shorter University in 2016 with a Bachelor of Science degree in interdisciplinary studies. While studying at Shorter, he was a four-year starting defensive midfielder, two-time team captain, and was a volunteer assistant coach one semester.
