Horowitz joins the Tigers after a highly-successful six-year run as an assistant coach at Division I Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, where he helped guide the Hawks to four Northeast Conference regular-season championships.

“We are thrilled to welcome Mike Horowitz to Colorado College,” Irvine said. “He is a rising star and someone I know will build strong relationships with our student-athletes and Men’s Lacrosse community. His commitment to the Division III ideals as well as his championship experience perfectly suits him to lead this program at the national level.”

Horowitz, who joined the SJU staff as a volunteer assistant coach in 2014, most recently served as St. Joseph’s defensive coordinator as well as its recruiting coordinator. He was mentored and worked under four-time NEC Coach of the Year, Taylor Wray, who is the winningest coach in Saint Joseph’s history.

“I couldn't be more proud and excited for Mike to be taking the next step in his coaching career,” Wray said of his protégé. “He is more than ready to be a head coach and will help continue the rich tradition of success at Colorado College.

“In his time here on Hawk Hill, Mike has been instrumental in every facet of our program, from recruiting, implementing new strategies, player development, academic success, career services, alumni networking, etc., Mike has had a tremendously positive impact everywhere. While, we will miss him dearly, we will be following his success and rooting for the Tigers as they continue their upward trajectory.”

During his time with the Hawks, Horowitz also was the program’s goaltender coach, face-off unit coordinator, and ride/clear coordinator. At the same time, he coordinated the program’s social media, career development, mentorship and diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.

“I could not be more excited to lead the Colorado College men's lacrosse team,” Horowitz said. “I believe Colorado Springs is home to the most unique lacrosse experience in the entire NCAA. Our mission is to continue to grow this program in pursuit of a national championship and to reflect the special student-athlete experience we can offer at Colorado College.

“We want to play a fast-paced, transition style that puts the game in the hands of the players. To do that, we are going to recruit on a national scale. We will look for elite student-athletes who are completely bought into and excited to be part of this special program we are working so hard to build.”