JD LeMay has been named as the head coach of the Mitchell College men’s lacrosse program, Director of Athletics Matt Finlayson announced on Friday.

"We are thrilled to welcome JD LeMay as the next head coach for the Mitchell men’s lacrosse program," Finlayson said in a release. "LeMay’s accomplishments in a Mariner uniform speak for themselves and we welcome him home with the belief that he is the right person to guide our men’s lacrosse program. His passion for Mitchell stood out throughout the interview process. We can't wait to continue the rebuild of our men’s lacrosse program with coach LeMay at the helm."

A 2017 graduate of Mitchell College, LeMay returns to New London after serving as the head coach at Brevard College for four seasons. He also coached at Missouri Valley College.

“I would like to thank AD Matt Finlayson and the search committee for this amazing opportunity,” LeMay said in a release. “To be able to come back to my alma mater and take over the program that has giving me so much means a lot. I am looking forward to getting started and helping this program grow and get back on track.”

One of the most accomplished players in the Division III era of the Mitchell men’s lacrosse program, LeMay was a three-year captain at goalkeeper who was a three-time New England Collegiate Conference (NECC) first team selection. He was also a three-time Goalie of the Year, and the Rookie of the Year in the conference in 2014. LeMay remains the program’s all-time leader in saves with 773, and is second in both save percentage, goals against average, and wins.