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Rascals Introduce Fraser as Head Coach

July 26, 2012 - Professional Lacrosse League (PLL-1)
New Jersey Rascals News Release


The New Jersey Rascals, proud members of the Professional Lacrosse League (PLL), have named Randy Fraser as head coach and general manager for the team's inaugural season.

Known for his leadership, passion and intensity both on and off the field, Randy Fraser is a true ambassador for the game of lacrosse. With over 30 years of field and box experience, Fraser's ability to improve players effectiveness and build teams places him amongst the game's best youth, elite, college and professional coaches in the world.

After a successful college career at Springfield College (1986-1990), Fraser established himself as one of the most dominant lacrosse players of his generation. He amassed over 200 career points through 11 seasons in the NLL with the Boston Blazers (1991-1997), New York Saints (1998-1999) and Buffalo Bandits (2001-2004). Captained Team USA in the 2003 World Indoor Championship, alternate for USA National field team in 2000, honored as United States Club Lacrosse Association player of the year in 1997, and 1st team All North in 1993-1997.

Fraser began his coaching career as Assistant Coach for both Dean and American International colleges, and also as Defensive Coach for his alma mater, where he helped lead the Pride to the Division II National Championship in 1994. Professionally, he has enjoyed tenures as Assistant Coach for the Boston Cannons (2006), New York Titans (2006) Boston Blazers (2007-2011) and Team USA (2007 and 2011).

Since 1990, Fraser has been deeply committed to coaching young lacrosse players - his lifetime of experience and passion for the game allows him to continue to offer exceptional clinics, camps and private instruction to players of all abilities throughout New England. His passion for the game also affords him the luxury of remaining an active, impactful player in elite adult leagues and summer tournaments around the country.

"Randy brings a solid understanding of what it takes to be successful in professional lacrosse," said Rascals President Nicholas Desrosiers. "His teams have consistently displayed a high level of toughness and he has a history of success. Randy knows pro lacrosse very well and that knowledge combined with his enthusiasm will serve the Rascals and our fans on and off the turf very well."

Fraser hails from Long Island, New York, currently resides in Marlborough, Massachusetts and works in sales and product development for Gait Lacrosse.

Season tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available for the upcoming 2012 New Jersey Rascals season. For more information, call the Rascals at (203) 668-5306. Rascal fans can also follow the team on Facebook, Twitter (JerseyRascals) and at www.jerseyrascals.com.



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