Marks Joins Men’s Lacrosse Staff as Assistant Coach

BUFFALO – Canisius head coach Mark Miyashita announced the addition of veteran coach Derek Marks to his inaugural coaching staff on Wednesday.

Marks will handle the team's defensive players and schemes while also overseeing the team's recruiting efforts.

"I am very excited about the addition of Derek Marks to our staff as Defensive and Recruiting Coordinator," Miyashita said. "Coach Marks is a man of great integrity and knowledge that has a passion for teaching not only the skills of lacrosse, but for helping to develop student-athletes for their future away from the sport. His experience at all levels of lacrosse and as a head coach make him a great asset for the program."

Marks joins the Golden Griffins from Post University, where he served as head coach for the past two seasons. The program's all-time winningest coach, he guided the Eagles to a school-record six wins during his first season in 2016 and the program's second All-New England Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association (NEILA) performer.

"I cannot express how grateful I am for the opportunity that Coach Miyashita has given me here at Canisius College," Marks said. "I appreciate the trust he has shown in asking me to be part of his staff and it is an honor to represent a great institution."

The stint was Mark's second with the Eagles, having previously served as the top assistant for the team's inaugural season in 2014. The Eagles won four games that year and boasted an All-NEILA selection.

Prior to his return to Post, Marks spent the 2015 as an assistant coach with Fairfield University, helping guide the Stags to a Colonial Athletic Association regular season title and a USILA national ranking. He played a key role in the development of the CAA's Rookie of the Year and seven all-conference selections.

Marks began his career at Mitchell College, working as an assistant for one year before being promoted to head coach, a position he held for three seasons (2011-13). In 2011, he led the Mariners to a 9-4 record and an appearance in the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) North Regional Playoffs. Mitchell repeated that feat in 2013.

A native of East Lyme, Conn., Marks graduated from Sacred Heart in 2008 with a bachelor's degree in business administration and sports management.

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