The MCLA Executive Board
Tony Scazzero President
Scazzero grew up in Elmsford, New York, and enjoyed success as a player as well as a coach. He went on to play for Hall of Fame coach Richie Moran at Cornell. 2009 is Scazzero’s 30th year as head coach of the Texas A&M lacrosse program with an outstanding 414-119 overall record. In 2003 Scazzero was named Lone Star Alliance Division I Coach of the Year. In May of 2004, Scazzero received the prestigious Sam Stadler Award as humanitarian of the year. He is the past president of the Southwest Lacrosse Association (SWLA), League Commissioner of the Lone Star Alliance and currently sits on the US Lacrosse board of directors. In May 2009 Scazzero became the third president of the MCLA.
Vice President Dave Heisey
Dave Heisey is entering his 20th season as part of the Harrisburg Academy Lacrosse program. Coach Heisey played 4 years under legendary coach George Gonzales and was Coach Gonzo’s assistant for 14 seasons. Dave became head coach at Central Dauphin East High School (Harrisburg, PA) in 2003 and lead the second year Panther program to a 22-8 record in the 2 seasons he coached. He left the high school ranks for 3 seasons to lead the Central Dauphin youth program before returning to his alma mater as head coach of the varsity program in 2008. In addition, Coach Heisey was one of the founding coaches of the Keystone State Games Lacrosse Tournament.
Doug Carl VP of Eligibility
Doug Carl started his coaching career at Cumberland Valley HS in Pennsylvania where he won two titles in four years. Carl was then recruited to coach Sonoma State in 2001, where he led the Seawolves to three WCLL titles in six years, a National Championship in 2003, a second trip the MCLA finals in 2005 and has accumulated more than 100 wins. Carl stepped down from Sonoma State after the 2007 seaon and is now entering his 5th season as the Eligibility Chair where he oversees the eligibility for every player in the league.
VP of Competition Ken Lovic
This is Ken Lovic's 13th year at the helm of the Georgia Tech program. Ken has led the Yellow Jackets to two SELC titles, one in his first year in 1997, and the second in 2004. Ken has coached over 20 All-Conference players and 8 All-Americans. He has also coached 2 high school teams from Georgia to 2 Championships at the Vail Shootout (2001, 2002). Lovic is currently the Sport Club Coordinator at Georgia Tech. His playing experience is with the Towson Lacrosse Club, West Virginia and James Madison College Clubs and Loyola High School in Baltimore, Maryland. This is Lovic's 5th season as Vice President/Tresurer for the MCLA.
Dr. Michael Martin Secretary
After completing a playing career in Upstate New York (Webster High School and Union College, Schenectady), Martin earned his USILA Officiating patch during graduate school and has officiated in six decades. He has coached at Missouri S&T and Washington University, and was named GRLC, B Division, Coach of the Year in 2005. Previously, he held the position of GRLC secretary, then GRLC Commissioner. Currently, he is Secretary of the MCLA, a member of MCLA Executive Board, and chairs the MCLA Awards Committee.
Treasurer Mike Annala
Mike Annala has been involved with the game of Lacrosse in a variety of capacities since 1987. He has been a member of the WCLL Board of Directors since 1990, served as President for 10 years and is currently the WCLL Treasurer. A graduate of Humboldt State University, Mike did not experience the game of Lacrosse until he took a position at Sonoma State University where he became the team’s Advisor and most ardent advocate. He currently serves as Director of Operations and Engineering at the university and besides Lacrosse, enjoys collecting wine, cooking and listening to acoustic music.
MCLA Documents (PDF)
MCLA Conference Directors
MCLA Committees
| Strategic Planning | ||
|---|---|---|
| Ken Lovic (Chair) | Georgia Tech | |
| Mason Goodhand | Westminister | |
| Scott Morrison | Arizona | |
| AJ Stevens | Claremont | |
| Dan Morris | Tournament Director | |
| Mike Martin | MCLA Secretary | |
| Division I National Tournament Selection | ||
|---|---|---|
| Ken Lovic (Chair) | Georgia Tech | |
| Bill Harkins | Florida State | |
| Alex Smith | Colorado State | |
| Joe Kirwin | Oregon | |
| Rob Graff | UMD | |
| Mike DeWan | San Diego | |
| Division II National Tournament Selection | ||
| Ken Lovic (Chair) | Georgia Tech | |
| Charlie Mark | Dayton | |
| Kevin Perkins | Utah Valley | |
| John McCreery | UC Santa Cruz | |
| Mike Cummings | SCAD | |
| Pete Moosbrugger | St. Thomas | |
| Mark Brown | Southern Oregon | |
| Andy Joly | Missouri Baptist | |
| Michael Brand | Centenary | |
| Gary Podesta | Santa Clara | |
| Aaron Klett | Biola | |
| Division I Awards | ||
|---|---|---|
| Chair: | Mike Martin | MCLA Secretary |
| CCLA: | Dwayne Hicks | Michigan State |
| GRLC: | Keith Euker | Missouri |
| LSA: | Tom Greene | SMU |
| PCLL: | Jake Sullivan | UNH |
| PNCLL: | Brent Hoskins | SFU |
| RMLC: | Mike Ryder | Colorado |
| SELC: | Bill Harkins | Florida State |
| SLC: | Chris Malone | ASU |
| UMLL: | Rob Graff | UMD |
| WCLL: | Aaron Myers | Cal Poly |
| Division II Awards | ||
| Chair: | Mike Martin | MCLA Secretary |
| CCLA: | Bob Clarkson | Davenport |
| GRLC: | Andy Joly | Missouri Baptist |
| LSA: | Jim Perouty | SHSU |
| PCLL: | Brian Krautler | USCGA |
| PNCLL: | Bubba Gutherless | PLU |
| RMLC: | Zane Bilgrav | Fort Lewis |
| SELC: | - | - |
| SLC: | Aaron Klett | Biola |
| UMLL: | Jim Reilly | UST |
| WCLL: | Colin Knightly | St. Mary’s |














