University of Massachusets Athletics
Men's Lacrosse
CJ White
- Title:
- Director of Player Development
- Email:
- cjw@umass.edu
CJ White joined the Massachusetts men's lacrosse staff in the fall of 2025 as director of player development He enters his second season with the Gorillas in 2027.
In his first year in Amherst working with the UMass goalkeepers, CJ helped mentor Owen Salanger to Inside Lacrosse and USA Lacrosse Magazine Honorable Mention All-America honors. Salanger was also chosen as the Atlantic 10 Goalkeeper of the Year and named All-New England and First Team All-Atlantic 10.
White came to UMass from Vassar College, where he served as associate head coach in the defensive coordinator role. His work as a defensive coordinator resulted in Vassar producing two All-Liberty League defenders. White previously served as the assistant coach specialized in goalie and face-off coaching for Vassar.
Prior to joining Vassar’s staff, White was a graduate assistant coach at Clarkson University, where he earned his Masters of Business Administration. White mentored the defensive end and goalies, as well as assisted with faceoff coaching. During his time at Clarkson, White helped the Golden Knights post an 11-5 record.
As a student-athlete at Hobart, White earned a degree in Media and Society with a minor in Entrepreneual Studies. White made three starts in five games as a goaltender.
In his first year in Amherst working with the UMass goalkeepers, CJ helped mentor Owen Salanger to Inside Lacrosse and USA Lacrosse Magazine Honorable Mention All-America honors. Salanger was also chosen as the Atlantic 10 Goalkeeper of the Year and named All-New England and First Team All-Atlantic 10.
White came to UMass from Vassar College, where he served as associate head coach in the defensive coordinator role. His work as a defensive coordinator resulted in Vassar producing two All-Liberty League defenders. White previously served as the assistant coach specialized in goalie and face-off coaching for Vassar.
Prior to joining Vassar’s staff, White was a graduate assistant coach at Clarkson University, where he earned his Masters of Business Administration. White mentored the defensive end and goalies, as well as assisted with faceoff coaching. During his time at Clarkson, White helped the Golden Knights post an 11-5 record.
As a student-athlete at Hobart, White earned a degree in Media and Society with a minor in Entrepreneual Studies. White made three starts in five games as a goaltender.
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