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ABOUT THE PROGRAM

Vandal Lacrosse is the official men's club lacrosse team of the University of Idaho. The Vandal Lacrosse program is a member of the Men's Collegiate Lacrosse Association (MCLA), the largest lacrosse league in the world. The MCLA consists of approximately 150 teams in 9 conferences throughout the US and Canada. The Vandals compete in the Pacific Northwest Collegiate Lacrosse League (PNCLL) in the Division II bracket. 

 

Vandal Lacrosse, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) corporation, led by the coaches and managed by a Board of Directors primarily comprised of parent volunteers who support the coaches in various ways.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM
COACHES
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Head Coach

COLTON RAICHL

Hometown: Bend, OR

 

Coaching Experience

  • University of Idaho: 2016 - present

  • Assistant Coach: MCLA, PNCLL​

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Playing Experience

  • University of Idaho – Attackman

  • 4-Year Player (2012-2015)

  • Team Captain – '15

  • Club President – '13, '14, '15

  • PNCLL All Conference – '12, '13, '14, '15

  • Career Stats: 138 Goals / 42 Assists

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BLAKE UPHUS

Assistant Coach

Hometown: Couer d' Alene, ID

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Coaching Experience:

  • University of Idaho: 2000 – present

  • Assistant Coach: MCLA, PNCLL

 

Playing Experience:

  • University of Idaho – Goalie

  • 4-Year Player (2009-2012)

  • Club President – '10, '11

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