Stevenson University

Regarded as one of the greatest players and hardest workers in the game's history, Paul Cantabene became the program's fifth head coach when he took over the Mustangs in 2005. Cantabene also serves as an Associate Athletic Director and Director of Facilities and the chair of the Stevenson Athletics Hall of Fame committee. Cantabene was named to the inaugural PLL Hall of Fame in February 2022. 

• 13 NCAA Tournament Appearances
• Eight MAC Commonwealth titles
• 20-12 in the NCAA Tournament
• 2010 CAC Champions
• 2006 ECAC South Championship

    NCAA Tournament

• 2024 NCAA Third Round
• 2021 NCAA Second Round
• 2019 NCAA Third Round
• 2018 NCAA Second Round
• 2017 NCAA Third Round
• 2016 NCAA First Round
• 2015 NCAA Second Round
• 2014 NCAA Quarterfinals
• 2013 NCAA Champions
• 2012 NCAA Semifinals
• 2011 NCAA Quarterfinals
• 2010 NCAA Semifinals
• 2009 NCAA Semifinals

    Conference Champions

• MAC Commonwealth (7): 2024, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013
• CAC (1): 2010

    Program Milestones

• First Ranking: March 5, 2007 (17th)
• First NCAA Tournament Appearance: 2009
• First NCAA Tournament Win: May 9, 2009 (8-7 vs. Cabrini)
• First Conference Title: 2010 (10-6 vs. Salisbury)
• First Win: March 30, 1995 (18-2 vs. York)

    Mustangs in the MLL

• All-Star Game Appearances (3): 2017 - Mike Simon; 2016 - Mike Simon; 2014 - Mike Simon
• Callum Robinson - Played for Team Australia at World Lacrosse Championship (July 2018); Selected Second Overall by Atlanta Blaze in MLL Supplemental Draft (December 2016)
• Mike Simon - Five-time MLL Champion; Named to Team USA Roster for Exhibition Game (December 2016); Named to U.S. Men's National Team Roster for Champion Challenge (January 2014); Named to U.S. Men's National Team Roster for Champion Challenge (January 2013)
• Jimmy Dailey - Three-time MLL Champion: Boston (2011), Chesapeake (2012, 2013)
• Premier Lacrosse League (3): 2019 - Brent Hiken (Redwoods LC), Callum Robinson (Atals FC), Mike Simon (Atlas FC)
• Drafted Mustangs (3): 2015 - Callum Robinson (25th), Tony Rossi (55th); 2014 - Brent Hiken (16th)
• Practice Squads: (2): 2013 - Kyle Menendez, Kyle Moffitt

• USILA First Team All-American (11): 2015 - Callum Robinson; 2014 - Kyle Holechek, Brent Hiken, Stephen Banick; 2013 - Kyle Holechek; 2011 - Jimmy Dailey, Evan Douglass; 2010 - Steve Kazimer, Jimmy Dailey; 2009 - Steve Kazimer, Jimmy Dailey
• USILA Second Team All-American (16): 2022 - Josh Brannan; 2021 - Jacob Tatum; 2019 - Ethan Christensen; 2017 - Kyle D'Onofrio; 2016 - Stephen Banick; 2014 - Callum Robinson; 2013 - Peter Green, Chris Dashiell; 2012 - Kyle Holechek; 2011 - Neal Barthelme, Kyle Moffitt; 2010 - Richie Ford, Ray Witte, Evan Douglass; 2009 - Nic Bevacqua, Mike Simon
• USILA Third Team All-American (13): 2021 - Ryan Coleman, Jacob Magaw, Marc Poust; 2015 - Stephen Banick, Connor Curro, Josh Rufolo; 2014 - Glen Tompkins, Tony Rossi, Connor Curro; 2013 - Parker Bratton; 2012 - Ian Bolland; 2011 - Ray Witte; 2010 - Kyle Moffitt
• USILA Honorable Mention All-American (59): 2024- Jack Scaliti, Grant Zick, Ed Masterson, Ryan Quinn; 2023 - Cam Leydig, Ryan Quinn; 2022 - Nolan Enneguess, Cam Leydig, Ryan Coleman, Marc Poust; 2021 - Cam Leydig; 2019 - Dominic DeFazio, JT Thelen; 2018 - JT Thelen, Ethan Christensen, Harrison Faecher, Kyle Karsian, Austin Howard, Justin Burnette, Sam Ross; 2017 - Dominic DeFazio; 2016 - Chad Williams, Kyle D'Onofrio, Lito Flanagan; 2015 - Billy Burgoyne, Colin Dabney, Tony Rossi, Pat Candon, Chad Williams; 2014 - Chris Dashiell, Ryan Rubenstein, Billy Burgoyne, Colin Dabney, Dimitri Pecunes; 2013 - Tyler Reid, Nick Rossi, Brent Hiken, Mark Pannenton, Billy Burgoyne, Connor Curro, Callum Robinson; 2012 - Stephen Banick, Tyler Reid, Justin Lea, Nick Rossi, Ryan Rubenstein, Andrew McCrumb, Kyle Fendlay; 2011 - Richie Ford, Sean Calbrese, Kyle Menendez, Tony Rossi; 2010 - Mike Gustowarow, Geoff Hebert; 2009 - Richie Ford, Greg Furshman; 2008 - Richie Ford, Greg Furshman, Steve Kazimer
• Nation's Outstanding Attackman (2): 2010 - Steve Kazimer; 2009 - Steve Kazimer
• Nation's Outstanding Defensive Player (2): 2014 - Kyle Holechek; 2011 - Evan Douglass
• Nation's Speciality Player Award (1): 2014 - Brent Hiken
• IMLCA First Team All-American (1): 2017 - Kyle D'Onofrio
• IMLCA Second Team All-American (5): 2018 - Justin Burnette; 2017 - Dominic DeFazio; 2016 - Stephen Banick, Chad Williams, Kyle D'Onofrio
• IMLCA South Defensive Player of the Year (1): 2017 - Dominic DeFazio
• IMLCA All-Region First Team (12): 2019 - Dominic DeFazio, JT Thelen; 2018 - Harrison Faecher, JT Thelen, Justin Burnette; 2017 - Dominic DeFazio, Kyle D'Onofrio, Justin Burnette; 2016 - Stephen Banick, Chad Williams, Kyle D'Onofrio, Lito Flanagan
• IMLCA All-Region Second Team (9): 2021 - Jacob Tatum, Ryan Coleman, Marc Poust; 2019 - Jimmie Case, Ethan Christensen, Dylan Harris, Gray McKee, Seth Thornton; 2017 - JT Thelen
• IMLCA All-Region Honorable Mention (2): 2021 - Jacob Magaw; 2018 - Ethan Christensen
• Inside Lacrosse Preseason Second Team All-American (2): 2017 - Kyle D'Onofrio, Garrett Egnaczyk
• Inside Lacrosse Preseason Third Team All-American (1): 2017 - Lito Flanagan

• MAC Commonwealth Offensive Player of the Year (3): 2022 - Josh Brannan;  2021 - Jacob Tatum; 2019 - Ethan Christensen; 2018 - JT Thelen; 2016 - Stephen Banick; 2014 - Stephen Banick; 2013 - Chris Dashiell
• MAC Commonwealth Defensive Player of the Year (3): 2017 - Dominic DeFazio; 2016 - Lito Flanagan; 2015 - Callum Robinson
• MAC Commonwealth Midfielder of the Year (2): 2024 - Grant Zick; 2023 - Cam Leydig
• MAC Commonwealth Rookie of the Year (2): 2024 - Gavin Gossen; 2013 - Dimitri Pecunes
• MAC Commonwealth Specialist of the Year (2): 2022 - Nolan Enneguess; 2019 - Seth Thornton
• All-MAC Commonwealth First Team (57): 2024 - Grant Zick, Jack Scaliti, Ryan Quinn, Ed Masterson, Conor Halpin; 2023 - Cam Leydig, Shane Ford, Ryan Quinn, Jack Scaliti, 2022 - Josh Brannan, Cam Leydig, Ryan Quinn, Nolan Enneguess; 2021 - Jacob Tatum, Ryan Coleman, Jacob Magaw; 2019 - Ethan Christensen, Seth Thornton, JT Thelen, Gray McKee, Dominic DeFazio, Dylan Harris, Jimmy Case; 2018 - JT Thelen, Ethan Christensen, Harrison Faecher, Justin Burnette; 2017 - Dominic DeFazio, Kyle D'Onofrio, JT Thelen, Justin Burnette; 2016 - Stephen Banick, Lito Flanagan, Kyle D'Onofrio, Chad Williams; 2015 - Stephen Banick, Pat Candon, Collin Dabney, Tony Rossi, Callum Robinson, Chad Williams, Josh Rufolo, Connor Curro, Justin Buonomo; 2014 - Stephen Banick, Chris Dashiell, Colin Dabney, Tony Rossi, Glen Tompkins, Kyle Holechek, Callum Robinson, Connor Curro, Brent Hiken; 2013 - Chris Dashiell, Peter Green, Parker Bratton, Kyle Holechek, Billy Burgoyne, Callum Robinson, Connor Curro, Brent Hiken
• All-MAC Commonwealth Second Team (42): 2024 - Max Racich, Nicholas Mulvey; 2023 - Josh Brennan,  Ryan Coleman, Matt Wilson, Ed Masterson, Justin Scorese; 2022 - Ed Masterson, Ryan Coleman, Shane Ford, Nicholas Mulvey, Marc Poust; 2021 - Marc Poust, Shiloh Shassian, Tyler Sullivan, Connor Nelson, Cam Leydig, Nicholas Mulvey; 2019 - Jacob Tatum, Cam Leydig; 2018 - Kyle Karsian, Chris Hammerquist, Tom Brown; 2017 - Jacob Brown, Wade Korvin, Kyle Karsian, Dylan Harris; 2016 - Dominic DeFazio, Taylor Morgan, Dylan Muti, Morgan Pritchett, Matt Tompkins; 2015 - Billy Burgoyne, Kyle D'Onofrio, Sam Wyatt, Connor Skeen; 2014 - Billy Burgoyne, Dimitri Pecunes; 2013 - Ryan Rubenstein, Nick Rossi, Pat Candon, Mark Pannenton
• All-MAC Commonwealth Honorable Mention (20): 2024 - Gavin Gossen, Robbie Vanderklugt, Justin Scorese; 2023 - Grant Zick, Andrew Searing, Justin Bordner; 2022 - Luke Ensor; 2021 - Lewis Anania, John Harrington, Jacob Doster; 2019 - Al Falco, Marc Poust; 2018 - Austin Howard; 2016 - Nathaniel LeQuang, Connor Skeen, Parish Young; 2014 - Ryan Rubenstein, Josh Rufolo; 2013 - Dimitri Pecunes, Sam Wyatt

• CAC Player of the Year (1): 2011 - Jimmy Dailey
• CAC Rookie of the Year (2): 2011 - Ryan Rubenstein; 2007 - Jimmy Dailey
• All-CAC First Team (22): 2012 - Stephen Banick, Kyle Holechek, Ian Bolland; 2011 - Jimmy Dailey, Neal Barthelme, Kyle Moffitt, Evan Douglass, Ray Witte; 2010 - Steve Kazimer, Jimmy Dailey, Richie Ford, Kyle Moffitt, Evan Douglass, Ray Witte; 2009 - Mike Simon, Steve Kazimer, Nic Bevacqua, Jimmy Dailey; 2008 - Richie Ford, Steve Kazimer, Greg Furshman; 2007 - Jimmy Dailey
• All-CAC Second Team (16): 2012 - Justin Lea, Parker Bratton, Kyle Fendlay, Ryan Rubenstein; 2011 - Kyle Menendez, Tony Rossi; 2011 - Mike Gustowarow, Geoff Hebert; 2009 - Greg Furshman, Evan Douglass, Brett Yoder, Richie Ford; 2007 - Andrew White, Nic Bevacqua, Greg Furshman, Chol Mueller
• ECAC Offensive Player of the Year (1): 2018 - JT Thelen
• ECAC Defensive Player of the Year (2): 2017 - Dominic DeFazio; 2016 - Lito Flanagan
• All-ECAC Team (1): 2024- Grant Zick
• All-ECAC First Team (18): 2018 - JT Thelen, Harrison Faecher; 2017 - Dominic DeFazio, Kyle D'Onofrio; 2016 - Stephen Banick; 2015 - Callum Robinson; 2014 - Kyle Holechek, Brent Hiken, Callum Robinson; 2013 - Chris Dashiell, Brent Hiken; 2012 - Kyle Holechek; 2011 - Jimmy Dailey, Neal Barthelme, Evan Douglass; 2010 - Steve Kazimer, Jimmy Dailey, Evan Douglass
• All-ECAC Second Team (10): 2018 - Justin Burnette; 2017 - Justin Burnette; 2016 - Lito Flanagan; 2014 - Stephen Banick, Glen Tompkins; 2011 - Kyle Moffitt, Ray Witte; 2010 - Richie Ford, Kyle Moffitt, Ray Witte
• CAC Silver Anniversary Team (2): Steve Kazimer, Jimmy Dailey
• All-PAC First Team (2): 2006 - Andrew White, Andy Bishop-Woelfel
• All-PAC Second Team (2): 2006 - Greg Furshman, Mike Simon
• All-PAC Honorable Mention (1): 2006 - Matt Miller

• USILA Scholar All-American (18): 2024: Nicholas Mulvey; 2023 - Justin Scorese; 2021 - Marc Poust; Jacob Tatum; 2018 - Kyle Karsian; 2017 - Kyle D'Onofrio, Wade Korvin; 2015 - Justin Buonomo, Connor Curro, Callum Robinson; 2013 - Peter Green, Tyler Reid; 2012 - Ian Bolland, Justin Lea, Andrew McCrumb;  2011 - Jimmy Dailey, Evan Douglass, Kyle Menendez
• Capital One Academic All-District (1): 2015 - Callum Robinson
• MAC Scholar-Athlete of the Year (2): 2023 - Cam Leydig; 2015 - Callum Robinson
• Academic All-MAC (7): 2024- Jack Scaliti, Grant Zick; 2023 - Cam Leydig; 2021 - Ryan Coleman, Marc Poust; 2018 - Kyle Karsian; 2017 - Kyle D'Onofrio
• MAC Academic All-Coneference (6): 2019 - Dylan Harris; 2016 - Kyle D'Onofrio; 2015 - Connor Curro, Callum Robinson; 2014 - Connor Curro, Callum Robinson

• Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) introduced the Paul Cantabene Faceoff Man of the Year Award
• 2017 MAC Commonwealth Coach of the Year
• 2013 FieldTurf Division III Men's Lacrosse Coach of the Year
• 2013 CaptainU Division III College Coach of the Year
• 2013 MAC Commonwealth Coach of the Year
• 2013 Touchdown Club of Annapolis Team of the Year
• 2012 Greater Baltimore Chapter of U.S. Lacrosse Hall of Fame
• 2011 FieldTurf Division III Men's Lacrosse Coach of the Year
• 2010 Stevenson President's Medal
• 2010 Named to MLL's 10-Year Anniversary Team
• 2008 Named as one of the top-10 players in the history of MLL by Lacrosse Magazine
• 2003 Rochester Chapter of U.S. Lacrosse Hall of Fame

• Assistant Coach, US Lacrosse, FIL World Championship (2010)
• Assistant Coach, Maryland (2003-04)
• Offensive Coordinator, Towson (1999-02)
• Midfield Coach, Johns Hopkins (1996-98)
• Offensive Coordinator, The McDonogh School (1994-95)
• Drafted in the seventh round of the 2001 Major League Lacrosse (MLL) Inaugural Draft by the Baltimore Bayhawks
• Played six seasons in the MLL from 2001-06 with the Bayhawks and Philadelphia Barrage
• Played in five championships, winning three in 2002, 2004, and 2005
• Five-time All-Star, two-time All-MLL selection and recipient of the SoBe Iron Lizard Award in 2002
• Led the MLL in face-offs won and percentage in 2004 and 2005
• Played six years for Mt. Washington Lacrosse Club from 1995-2000
• Six-time All-South First Team selection and a two-time second team honoree
• Played 11 seasons in the National Lacrosse League (NLL) from 1994-2004 with the Baltimore Thunder, Pittsburgh Crossefire, Washington Power, and Philadelphia Wings
• Finished his career with a 55.8 face-off percentage, winning 982-of-1759 in regular-season play while recording 859 loose balls, 107 goals, 184 assists and 291 points in 114 games
• Three-time NLL All-Star and 1999 All-Star Game MVP
• Selected as the Thunder's team MVP and Rookie of the Year
• Named the 2000 Southern Division Player of the Year by the United States Club Lacrosse Association (USCLA)
• Played for the Maryland Lacrosse Club in 1994, earning his first, first-team all-club selection
• Standout face-off specialist at Loyola (Md.), 1990-93
• Second Team All-American as a senior
• Named team MVP and selected to the North-South All-Star game in 2003
• Four consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances, including one National Championship game appearance

• A native of Rochester, New York
• Graduated from Loyola (Md.) in 1993 with a Bachelors of Art in Communications and Advertising
• Married to the former Tracey Whetstone, an inaugural member of Stevenson's Athletics Hall of Fame
• Proud father of daughter, Lilly, and son, Curry
• Resides in Seven Valleys, Pennsylvania