About The Men’s Collegiate Lacrosse Association

The Men’s Collegiate Lacrosse Association (MCLA) is a national organization of non-NCAA, college lacrosse programs. The MCLA currently operates in the US and Canada with 213 teams in two divisions, across ten conferences.

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/Treasurer 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 his college lacrosse career at Union College in Schenectady, NY, Martin earned his USILA Officiating patch and has officiated lacrosse in five decades. He is the current head coach at Washington University in St. Louis and has served as the GRLC Commissioner and Secretary in the past. Martin replaces Tim Gray as the MCLA Secretary.