Welcome to the home of Palm Beach Atlantic University men's lacrosse.

We are LACROSSE ON THE BEACH.

Our downtown West Palm Beach campus is positioned on Florida's Intracoastal Waterway, just steps away from the Atlantic Ocean.

Come see why lacrosse at PBA is an experience unlike any other.

Looking for a great place to play college lacrosse? Check out everything Palm Beach Atlantic University has to offer... including year-round average temps of 78 degrees.

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Sailfish Newswire

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Six Sailfish named to SELC All-Conference teams

Van Stone named '11 SELC Specialty Player of the Year

  • PBA's Kevan Van Stone was named the 2011 SELC Specialty Player of the Year for his work at the faceoff 'x'.

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PBA falls to Kennesaw State in quarterfinals, 15-8

Sailfish bow out of 2011 SELC Tournament

  • In their first-ever trip to the SELC Conference Tournament in Atlanta, Georgia, Palm Beach Atlantic fell victim to the Kennesaw State Owls 15-8. The quarterfinal matchup was a rematch for both teams, as Kennesaw eeked out a 9-6 victory in Palm Beach earlier in the year.

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Sailfish top Charleston, 11-9, clinch SELC berth

Van Stone finishes 20/23 at the faceoff 'x' in key win

  • Junior Joe Ciringione led Palm Beach Atlantic with seven points, while faceoff specialist Kevan Van Stone was 20/23 in the crucial 11-9 win over College of Charleston. By defeating the Cougars, PBA has clinched their first-ever berth into the SELC Conference Tournament (the Sailfish finished tied for first place in 2009, but lost their tournament spot in a tiebreaker).

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Schedule

 
Fall Schedule January February March April May

Fall '11

PBA hosts the 3rd Annual South Florida Lacrosse Invitational in November.

  • 09.28.11 - vs T.C. Scorpions (club) - 7:00pm

  • 10.08.11 - vs Duke University (club) - 7:00pm

  • 10.19.11 - vs T.C. Scorpions (club) - 7:00pm

  • 10.22.11 - vs TBA - TBD

  • 11.06.11 - @ Florida Tech Tournament

  • 11.19.11 - South Florida Lacrosse Invitational (home)

Jan '12

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Full Spring schedule coming in late September.

(TBD)

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Feb '12

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Full Spring schedule coming in late September.

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Mar '12

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PBA hosts the Sailfish Shootout, March 3-8. Joining are St. John's, Grand Valley, Sam Houston State, Coast Guard, Elon, Emory, & Biola.

3/3/11, 7pm - vs Grand Valley ... 3/4/11, 7pm vs Sam Houston State ... 3/6/11, 7pm vs US Coast Guard ... 3/8/11, 2pm vs St. John's

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April '12

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Full Spring schedule coming in late September.

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May '12

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Full Spring schedule coming in late September.

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Sailfish Student-Athletes

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#1 - Branden Bernstein - Defense

Branden came to Palm Beach Atlantic from Palm Beach Gardens HS, where he was named first team all-state. Originally an attackman, Branden has converted to close defense for 2012. He averaged 1.08 PPG in 2011, with a career high five points twice (2/25 vs Georgia State; 4/9 vs Georgia Southern).

factBranden loves to wear obnoxiously old Gait gloves.

SENIOR ... HT: 6'3 ... WT: 205 ... Palm Beach Gardens, FL

  • Click to see Branden's game-by-game, season, and career statistics from the official website of the MCLA.

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#3 - Joe Ciringione - Attack

Joe transferred to PBA from Nassau CC as a junior. Prior to that, he played at Sanford H. Calhoun HS on Long Island. He averaged 5.8 PPG in 2011, with a career high eleven points on 2/5 vs Liberty University.

factJoe earned second team All-SELC in 2011

SENIOR ... HT: 5'10 ... WT: 150 ... Merrick, NY

  • Click to see Joe's game-by-game, season, and career statistics from the official website of the MCLA.

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#6 - Justin Shockley - LSM

Justin came to Palm Beach Atlantic as a sophomore with no prior lacrosse experience.

factJustin loves pink backpacks and Japanese food

JUNIOR ... HT: 5'10 ... WT: 185 ... Simpsonville, SC

  • Click to see Justin's game-by-game, season, and career statistics from the official website of the MCLA.

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#9 - Bobby Hantske - Midfield

Bobby transferred from as a sophomore into the PBA program. He was voted second team All-SELC in 2011.

factBobby is a PE Education major that loves tacos

JUNIOR ... HT: 6'1 ... WT: 215 ... Annapolis, MD

  • Click to see Bobby's game-by-game, season, and career statistics from the official website of the MCLA.

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Coaching Staff

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Chris Southard - Head Coach

Chris "Suds" Southard has been head coach at Palm Beach Atlantic University for nine seasons. Southard played four standout years as a crease attackman at Guilford College in North Carolina. Chris is also the offensive coordinator.

Chris is the longest-serving head coach in the SELC Division II.

factChris also works for First Presbyterian of North Palm Beach.

Ninth Season ... Alma Mater: Guilford College

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Patrick Johnston - Assistant Coach

Patrick began coaching at PBA in 2009 where he has served as an assistant coach and defensive coordinator. Before joining the Sailfish staff, Johnston led Cardinal Newman HS to 36-15 record in three seasons as the Crusaders head coach. Johnston played four seasons at the University of Alabama where he earned both SELC All-Conference and USLIA All-American accolades.

factPat recently welcomed a daughter into his family.

Third Season ... Alma Mater: University of Alabama

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Jayson Schmidt - Assistant Coach

Jayson is in his third year as Director of Operations of PBA men's lacrosse & first as an assistant coach. Prior to coaching, Jayson was an all-conference defensive midfielder and will consequently work with the midfield in 2012.

factJayson launched a high school program (Howell) in 2004.

First Season ... Alma Mater: Palm Bch Atlantic Univ

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Jordan Gritter - Strength & Conditioning Coach

Jordan joins the Palm Beach Atlantic staff this season as Strength & Conditioning coach. Utilizing his extremely well-versed background in the world of fitness, Jordan will bring a new element to the Sailfish coaching staff.

factJordan played for PBA from 2009-2011.

First Season ... Alma Mater: N/A

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Sailfish Lacrosse Videos

Welcome to PBA LAX

Check out this video from 2009, and learn more about the program.

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Highlight Reel Sequence

2009: Senior goalie Fritz Van der Grift heaved a pass to freshman Trey Darby, who miraculously holds on; moments later, Darby found senior Andrew Lockhart who buried a behind-the-back pass in a 13-2 rout of Georgia State.

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Recruiting Central

 
Welcome About PBA About Lacrosse What You Need to Know Athletic Visit "Fly On Us"

Welcome

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Welcome to Palm Beach Atlantic lacrosse.

Lacrosse at PBA is completely unique. We're a downtown university, located in West Palm Beach, on the northern end of South Florida. In addition, we're also a campus on the water, with Florida's Intracoastal Waterway to our east, with the Atlantic Ocean beaches just steps away.

← The downtown West Palm Beach waterfront.

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About Palm Beach Atlantic University

PBA is Florida's top Christian college. In addition, our location in West Palm Beach, Florida, provides the ultimate environment for living and learning. You’ll be within walking distance to breathtaking beaches and Fortune 500 companies. Our location offers you access to culture, professional opportunities and fun.

← Our campus, located on the Intracoastal.

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About PBA Men's Lacrosse

Average yearly temperature: 78 degrees. No lacrosse in cold or snow... ever. In addition to the heat in the air, we bring the heat on the field. PBA is a rising member of the SELC (Division 2). Last season, we finished in the conference quarterfinals; our goals, however, are to win a conference championship and advance to the national tournament.

The postgame prayer, led by a PBA captain, is a longstanding tradition. →

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What You Need To Know

  • Founded: 1968

  • Total Enrollment: 3,659

  • Student-faculty ratio: 13-to-1

  • Undergrad majors: 50 total

← Downtown WPB & our Campus

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Athletic Visit

Dates for athletic visits to Palm Beach Atlantic are coming soon. In the meantime, you can schedule a time to meet with staff, faculty, and take a campus tour. See the "Fly On Us" slide for more information.

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Fly On Us

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PBA's Fly on US Program

Palm Beach Atlantic will reimburse a prospective DAYTIME UNDERGRADUATE student's airfare up to $200 for one visit to PBA. The reimbursement will only be valid upon enrollment and will be credited to the student's account AS SAILFISH DOLLARS after classes begin. Sailfish dollars can be used at the Campus Bookstore, at campus dining facilities, for campus laundry facilities, etc. and cannot be applied towards tuition or fees.

Visit www.pba.edu/fly for more information →


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