John Desko

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John Desko is the coach of the Men's Lacrosse team at Syracuse University taking over the reins in 1999.

Desko has an overall record of 118-40 and a post-season record of 23-5. He has won four NCAA Championships as head coach and six more as an assistant coach. He has coached the Syracuse lacrosse team to five NCAA finals appearances and six Final Fours. Desko also coached Team USA at the 2006 International Lacrosse Foundation World Championship.

John earned All-America honors as he helped Syracuse to a 10-5 record in 1979 and the school's first NCAA playoff berth. Desko's two younger brothers, Dave and Jeff, were also All-American lacrosse players at Syracuse.

Desko resides in Syracuse with his wife, Cindy, and their four children; Timothy, Nicole, Casey and Ryan. Timothy is attending Syracuse and will play lacrosse for his father. he is red-shirting the 2008 season.

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• Syracuse Orange Notable Coaches