The Notre Dame de Namur University athletic department has announced the hiring of Joe Kerwin as the head lacrosse coach. Kerwin comes to NDNU after coaching at the University of Oregon for the past five seasons. Kerwin started at Oregon as an assistant coach for three years before taking over head coaching duties in 2006. He led the Ducks to a 35-8 record the past two seasons and an appearance in the 2007 Men's Collegiate Lacrosse Association Championship Game. Kerwin was also named MCLA and PNCLL Coach of the Year in 2007.

As a player, Kerwin played for four seasons at Roger Williams University in Rhode Island. "I am excited about the opportunity to coach at NDNU and look forward to building on the team's success this season." Kerwin said. The Argos finished last season with an 11-3 record and will begin their 2008 season in February.

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October 25 - The Notre Dame de Namur lacrosse team and Coach Joe Kerwin has named his captains for the upcoming season. Seniors Tim Campeau, Cam Foss and junior Cory Upshaw earned the delegation of captain for the Argos. All three started in every game last season while leading NDNU to an 11-3 overall record.

"I am very pleased that these three players were chosen as captains" Coach Kerwin said. "Each of them is very well respected by all the players and coaches on the team."

Campeau is coming off a junior season that saw him set every single season offensive record in school history. He finished with 35 goals and 46 assists for 91 points on the season ranking him first all-time at NDNU in all three categories. Campeau scored at least one goal in 13 of 14 games last season and recorded at least one assist in every game. He registered a hat trick in six games and had eight more games with at least three assists. Campeau recorded a career high 10 points (six goals, four assists) against Boise State and notched eight points (five goals, three assists) in NDNU's one goal loss to NYIT. He also scored the game winning goal with three second left in the Argos 14-13 victory over Whittier.

Foss also had a stellar year as an attackman, finishing second on the team in assists and third in points. He tallied 40 points (22 goals, 18 assists) on the season and recorded four hat tricks. Foss scored five points (three goals and two assists) against NYIT and four goals in NDNU's last second win over Whittier.

Upshaw was a staple on defense for NDNU last season, consistently guarding the opposing team's best offensive player. He finished sixth on the team in groundballs and also recorded two assists.

The Argos open up the 2008 season on February 16 with a game at Whittier.

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