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Sam Patterson

Head of Lacrosse

NTU Sport

Staff Group(s)
Sport

Role

Having been at NTU since 2016, as the Head Lacrosse at NTU, Sam oversees six teams competing in BUCS and externally, focusing on performance programs, recruitment, and player development. He has amassed over 18 years of experience across club, university, and international levels.

Career overview

At NTU, Sam's leadership led the men's team to three BUCS National Championships and the women's team to the BUCS National Trophy Championship, whilst earning them promotion into the top league in BUCS. He has been on the BUCS Lacrosse advisory group since 2018.

External activity

Beyond NTU, Sam has recently been appointed the Head Coach of the England Men's National Team. He has been with coaching with England Lacrosse for over 12 years in the England Talent Pathway and assisted England to a 4th place finish at the 2008 U19 World Championships. Sam's playing career boasts three European Championship gold medals (08', 12', 16') with England Lacrosse and competed in four consecutive World Championships (06', 10', 14' and 18'). For club he has won four European Club Championships and eight Premier League titles with Stockport Lacrosse Club.