University of Massachusets Athletics
Men's Lacrosse Alumni Recognized By US Lacrosse
December 07, 2017 | Men's Lacrosse
Hiller inducted into Long Island Metro Chapter Hall of Fame, Donovan named co-recipient of lifetime achievement award
AMHERST, Mass. - Two members of the University of Massachusetts men's lacrosse family will be recognized by the US Lacrosse Hall of Fame Metro Long Island Chapter on Sat., Jan. 28, 2018. Scott Hiller will be inducted into the organization's hall of fame as part of a 10-member Class of 2017 while Rich Donovan is a co-recipient of the 2017 Whitey Hendrickson Lifetime Achievement Award.
One of only three UMass athletes to be named a four-time All-American, Hiller starred on the lacrosse field for the Minutemen from 1987-90. He was a four-time All-New England selection and currently ranks third all-time in career goals scored (135) and seventh in points (190). He helped the Minutemen to four NCAA Tournament berths and New England Championships each.
An impact player on offense, Hiller led the team in scoring for three years in a row from 1987-89 and was a member of the United States National Team in 1994. Hiller continued his involvement with the game through Major League Lacrosse, where he has served as head coach, general manager and team executive with the Baltimore Bayhawks, Boston Cannons and Chicago Machine. Hiller earned MLL Coach of the Year on two occasions while at the helm in Boston. He was inducted into the UMass Athletics Hall of Fame in 2010.
Donovan, a standout at East Meadow High School on Long Island, was a four-year member of the UMass men's lacrosse defense and a team captain for the Minutemen in 1978. He helped the squad win 39 games over his four seasons, including NCAA Tournament berths in 1976 and 1977.
Following graduation from UMass, Donovan pursued coaching and began as an assistant to Dick Garber with the Minutemen in 1979. He went on to coach collegiately at C. W. Post (defensive coordinator, 1983-85) and Hofstra (associate head coach, 1986-95) while he also impacted the game at the scholastic level.
Donovan was the varsity coach at Herricks High School in 1981-82 and East Meadow High School from 2002-04, while he is currently the leader of the Wheatley/Carle Place High School squad. He also holds experience at the Major League Lacrosse (Bridgeport Brigade, 2002) and international levels (German National Team, 2010-14).
Outside of the coaching realm, Donovan is involved in the growth of the game as a co-author with Jack Kaley of Lacrosse Essentials, published in 2015, while he fills a role as a commentator on event broadcasts at various levels. Donovan's experience also include as a clinician and volunteer on the local, regional and national level; sponsor of youth lacrosse camps, Nassau County Lacrosse Officials Association member, Nassau Country Lacrosse Coaches Association Executive Council member and a field director.
The awards banquet will be hosted at the Long Island Marriott (101 James Doolitte Blvd., Uniondale, N.Y. 11553). The dinner reception will begin at 7 p.m., at a cost of $125 per person.
Follow the Minutemen on Twitter (@UMassMLacrosse) and Instagram (@UMassMLAX).
One of only three UMass athletes to be named a four-time All-American, Hiller starred on the lacrosse field for the Minutemen from 1987-90. He was a four-time All-New England selection and currently ranks third all-time in career goals scored (135) and seventh in points (190). He helped the Minutemen to four NCAA Tournament berths and New England Championships each.
An impact player on offense, Hiller led the team in scoring for three years in a row from 1987-89 and was a member of the United States National Team in 1994. Hiller continued his involvement with the game through Major League Lacrosse, where he has served as head coach, general manager and team executive with the Baltimore Bayhawks, Boston Cannons and Chicago Machine. Hiller earned MLL Coach of the Year on two occasions while at the helm in Boston. He was inducted into the UMass Athletics Hall of Fame in 2010.
Donovan, a standout at East Meadow High School on Long Island, was a four-year member of the UMass men's lacrosse defense and a team captain for the Minutemen in 1978. He helped the squad win 39 games over his four seasons, including NCAA Tournament berths in 1976 and 1977.
Following graduation from UMass, Donovan pursued coaching and began as an assistant to Dick Garber with the Minutemen in 1979. He went on to coach collegiately at C. W. Post (defensive coordinator, 1983-85) and Hofstra (associate head coach, 1986-95) while he also impacted the game at the scholastic level.
Donovan was the varsity coach at Herricks High School in 1981-82 and East Meadow High School from 2002-04, while he is currently the leader of the Wheatley/Carle Place High School squad. He also holds experience at the Major League Lacrosse (Bridgeport Brigade, 2002) and international levels (German National Team, 2010-14).
Outside of the coaching realm, Donovan is involved in the growth of the game as a co-author with Jack Kaley of Lacrosse Essentials, published in 2015, while he fills a role as a commentator on event broadcasts at various levels. Donovan's experience also include as a clinician and volunteer on the local, regional and national level; sponsor of youth lacrosse camps, Nassau County Lacrosse Officials Association member, Nassau Country Lacrosse Coaches Association Executive Council member and a field director.
The awards banquet will be hosted at the Long Island Marriott (101 James Doolitte Blvd., Uniondale, N.Y. 11553). The dinner reception will begin at 7 p.m., at a cost of $125 per person.
Follow the Minutemen on Twitter (@UMassMLacrosse) and Instagram (@UMassMLAX).
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