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

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.

Dave Heisey

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

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.

Ken Lovic

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.


Mike Martin

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.

Mike Martin

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)

Bylaws Operating Policy 2011 Winter Agenda 2011 Winter Minutes

MCLA Conference Directors

CCLA

Ron Hebert

GRLC

Matt Gardiner

LSA

Jason Zantjer

PCLL

Ben Clark

PNCLL

Jason Stockton

RMLC

John Robinette

SELC

Buff Grubb

SLC

Matt Holman

UMLL

Rob Graff

WCLL

Gary Podesta


MCLA Committees

Strategic Planning
Ken Lovic (Chair)Georgia Tech
Mason GoodhandWestminister
Scott MorrisonArizona
AJ StevensClaremont
Dan MorrisTournament Director
Mike MartinMCLA Secretary
Division I National Tournament Selection
Ken Lovic (Chair)Georgia Tech
Bill HarkinsFlorida State
Alex SmithColorado State
Joe KirwinOregon
Rob GraffUMD
Mike DeWanSan Diego
Division II National Tournament Selection
Ken Lovic (Chair)Georgia Tech
Charlie MarkDayton
Kevin PerkinsUtah Valley
John McCreeryUC Santa Cruz
Mike CummingsSCAD
Pete MoosbruggerSt. Thomas
Mark BrownSouthern Oregon
Andy JolyMissouri Baptist
Michael BrandCentenary
Gary PodestaSanta Clara
Aaron KlettBiola
Division I Awards
Chair:Mike MartinMCLA Secretary
CCLA:Dwayne HicksMichigan State
GRLC:Keith EukerMissouri
LSA:Tom GreeneSMU
PCLL:Jake SullivanUNH
PNCLL:Brent HoskinsSFU
RMLC:Mike RyderColorado
SELC:Bill HarkinsFlorida State
SLC:Chris MaloneASU
UMLL:Rob GraffUMD
WCLL:Aaron MyersCal Poly
Division II Awards
Chair:Mike MartinMCLA Secretary
CCLA:Bob ClarksonDavenport
GRLC:Andy JolyMissouri Baptist
LSA:Jim PeroutySHSU
PCLL:Brian KrautlerUSCGA
PNCLL:Bubba GutherlessPLU
RMLC:Zane BilgravFort Lewis
SELC:--
SLC:Aaron KlettBiola
UMLL:Jim ReillyUST
WCLL:Colin KnightlySt. Mary’s