Army West Point Athletics
Georgalas Promoted to Associate Head Coach
September 21, 2017 | Men's Lacrosse
WEST POINT, N.Y. – Army West Point men's lacrosse head coach Joe Alberici has announced the promotion of Kyle Georgalas to associate head coach.
Georgalas is entering his sixth season on the sidelines at Army on Alberici's staff. He has proved to be a valuable asset to the coaching staff both on the field and recruiting trail.
He is primarily responsible for coordinating the Black Knights' offense as well as overseeing the man-down defense and goalkeepers.
"Kyle's promotion to associate head coach is well deserved," Alberici said. "Since his arrival he has had a tremendous impact on all facets of our program. His humble and steadfast leadership has enriched our cadet-athletes' experience on and off the field and I am certain his positive influence as a coach and recruiter will continue to grow."
Since his arrival at West Point, Georgalas has played an integral role in helping shape the Black Knights' offense, which averages better than 10 goals per game consistently.
Georgalas mentored two USILA All-Americans, Cole Johnson and David Symmes, in 2017. Johnson finished his career as one of the top scorers in Army history, while Symmes has molded into a big offensive threat and came through in the two victories over top five teams Syracuse and Notre Dame.
In addition to his offensive duties, he has worked as the faceoff specialist coach in the past and Georgalas watched Derek Sipperly '12 garner second team All-Patriot League plaudits and the No. 2 spot on Army West Point's single-season face-off wins list with 171. More recently, Alex Daly, during his sophomore season was one of the league's breakout stars at the "x" after a stellar rookie campaign. A first team All-Patriot League performer, Daly finished the season ranked 10th in the nation with a 58.6 face-off win percentage.
During his time as the goalkeeper coach, Georgalas mentored two-time Honorable Mention All-American and three-time All-Patriot League goalkeeper Sam Somers '15. Somers led the country in goals against average in 2013 and 2014 and was named Patriot League Goalie of the Year in 2015.He tutored AJ Barretto in 2016 and he became the first rookie to start the opening game of a season since Rick Aguilar in 1991. Barretto was among the Patriot League leaders in goals against average and save percentage in his first year.
As a player and graduate of Cornell, Georgalas headed up the Big Red defense in 2005 and served as a team captain during his final two seasons During his senior season, Georgalas helped Cornell to an 11-3 overall record, completing a perfect 6-0 Ivy League season and its first outright Ivy title since 1987. The 2005 squad then advanced to the NCAA quarterfinals for the second-straight season where they fell to eventual national runner-up Duke.
He was selected to compete for the North team in the 64th annual North-South Classic, and was drafted by the New Jersey Pride in the fifth round of the 2005 Major League Lacrosse collegiate draft.
Georgalas' father, Ted, has been a volunteer assistant for seven seasons.
Georgalas and his wife, Dawn, welcomed a daughter, Peyton, this spring.
Georgalas is entering his sixth season on the sidelines at Army on Alberici's staff. He has proved to be a valuable asset to the coaching staff both on the field and recruiting trail.
He is primarily responsible for coordinating the Black Knights' offense as well as overseeing the man-down defense and goalkeepers.
"Kyle's promotion to associate head coach is well deserved," Alberici said. "Since his arrival he has had a tremendous impact on all facets of our program. His humble and steadfast leadership has enriched our cadet-athletes' experience on and off the field and I am certain his positive influence as a coach and recruiter will continue to grow."
Since his arrival at West Point, Georgalas has played an integral role in helping shape the Black Knights' offense, which averages better than 10 goals per game consistently.
Georgalas mentored two USILA All-Americans, Cole Johnson and David Symmes, in 2017. Johnson finished his career as one of the top scorers in Army history, while Symmes has molded into a big offensive threat and came through in the two victories over top five teams Syracuse and Notre Dame.
In addition to his offensive duties, he has worked as the faceoff specialist coach in the past and Georgalas watched Derek Sipperly '12 garner second team All-Patriot League plaudits and the No. 2 spot on Army West Point's single-season face-off wins list with 171. More recently, Alex Daly, during his sophomore season was one of the league's breakout stars at the "x" after a stellar rookie campaign. A first team All-Patriot League performer, Daly finished the season ranked 10th in the nation with a 58.6 face-off win percentage.
During his time as the goalkeeper coach, Georgalas mentored two-time Honorable Mention All-American and three-time All-Patriot League goalkeeper Sam Somers '15. Somers led the country in goals against average in 2013 and 2014 and was named Patriot League Goalie of the Year in 2015.He tutored AJ Barretto in 2016 and he became the first rookie to start the opening game of a season since Rick Aguilar in 1991. Barretto was among the Patriot League leaders in goals against average and save percentage in his first year.
As a player and graduate of Cornell, Georgalas headed up the Big Red defense in 2005 and served as a team captain during his final two seasons During his senior season, Georgalas helped Cornell to an 11-3 overall record, completing a perfect 6-0 Ivy League season and its first outright Ivy title since 1987. The 2005 squad then advanced to the NCAA quarterfinals for the second-straight season where they fell to eventual national runner-up Duke.
He was selected to compete for the North team in the 64th annual North-South Classic, and was drafted by the New Jersey Pride in the fifth round of the 2005 Major League Lacrosse collegiate draft.
Georgalas' father, Ted, has been a volunteer assistant for seven seasons.
Georgalas and his wife, Dawn, welcomed a daughter, Peyton, this spring.
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