PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. – Brandon Donovan, who competed in men's lacrosse at SUNY Potsdam from 2017-20, has been named an assistant men's lacrosse coach at Plattsburgh State, as announced by the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreation.
 
"We are thrilled to welcome Brandon Donovan to the Plattsburgh Lacrosse family," head coach Darry Thornton said. "Brandon is hungry, passionate and has an amazing work ethic. I am excited for him to come in, hit the ground running and make an immediate impact for our program both on and off the lacrosse field."
 
An Erin, N.Y., native, Donovan played in 35 career games as a long-stick midfielder for the Bears, scooping up 62 ground balls and causing 18 turnovers. He also recorded an assist on March 12, 2020, against Marian University.
 
"I am beyond excited and blessed for the opportunity to get my foot in the door as an assistant coach," Donovan said. "Lacrosse has had much influence in my life, and I'm looking forward to doing something that I love for a living. There's no place I would rather devote my time to than SUNY Plattsburgh and the men's lacrosse team."
 
Donovan earned his Bachelor of Arts in business administration from Potsdam in 2020.