Franc Cook joins Jacksonville University men’s lax coaching staff

Jacksonville men's lacrosse head coach John Galloway announced the addition of Franc Cook to his staff as an assistant coach Aug. 17.

"We are so excited to welcome Franc to our Jacksonville family," Galloway said. "In this process, we used the same critique as we use with our team; better people make better Dolphins. Franc's wealth of experience coaching at the collegiate level speaks for itself. What pushed us over the edge was his character, charisma and passion. Our guys will feel his energy on the first day."

Cook arrives in Jacksonville after previous stops as an assistant coach at Colorado Mesa and Arcadia, and most recently spent time at Delaware Technical Community College, working as a student-athlete academic development specialist.

"I'm so lucky to have had amazing opportunities as a player and coach, and even luckier that I was able to experience them with great people," said Cook. "Thank you, coaches Koudelka, Stagnitta, D'Ambrogi, Tischler, Smith, Delaney and Shupard for the wisdom and insight you have provided over the years. After seeing the accomplishments of Coach Galloway and his staff, along with the leadership of Athletic Director Alex Ricker-Gilbert, this program is on a roll to national prominence, fast. I knew it was an opportunity I had to take. I look forward to joining The Duval Mission and helping each player achieve his goals on and off the field."

A 2012 graduate of Lynchburg, Cook was a four-year starter at goalie for the Hornets. Cook helped Lynchburg to a 50-15 record during his playing career. A four-time All-Old Dominion Athletic Conference selection, Cook was a two-time USILA All-American, as well as earning scholar-athlete All-American honors.

Cook, a 2008 Cape alumnus, graduated from Lynchburg with a bachelor's degree in athletic training, and also earned a master's degree in coaching and athletic administration from Concordia University-Irvine in 2016.