Harvard men's lacrosse coach steps down to take post in athletic dept.

From Staff Reports Harvard Crimson

August 9, 2007

Cambridge, MA (CSTV U-WIRE) -- Scott Anderson, the head coach of the Harvard men's lacrosse team for two decades, has been appointed an assistant director of athletics, Director of Athletics Bob Scalise announced Thursday.

Anderson will oversee non-intercollegiate and facility-related projects in the department, a press release said.

"I'm extremely happy that Scott has accepted this new challenge," Scalise said in a statement. "He has been a leader among his colleagues here for some time now, and his deep vision and intricate knowledge of Harvard Athletics make him a perfect fit for our management team."

Anderson moves from the lacrosse sideline to the athletic department's administrative side in a move that mirrors Scalise's eventual rise to athletic director.

Scalise was the men's lacrosse coach for 13 years, concluding his tenure in 1987 to pursue a degree at Harvard Business School. He held various business-related jobs until 2001, when he was named the seventh director of athletics in Harvard history.

Anderson leaves his post with the Crimson as the second-winningest coach in team history. He led Harvard to four NCAA tournament appearances, including the most recent in 2006. The Crimson won the Ivy League in 1990 under Anderson, and he holds a record of 142-134 as the coach at Harvard.

Information regarding a new coach for the Crimson was unavailable, although the press release did say that "Harvard will begin an immediate national search for a new men's lacrosse coach."