Hall of Fame
Jim Nestor (Women's Lacrosse) was Gannon's lacrosse pioneer, serving as the University's first women's lacrosse head coach when the program became a varsity sport in 1996. He quickly became one of the nation's top coaches, compiling a 73-20-1 record in six seasons at the helm. As a result, Nestor was named Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) NCAA Division II Coach of the Year in 1996 and College LacrosseUSA.com NCAA Division II Coach of the Year in 2000.
Gannon won three straight Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Championships from 1998-2000 under Nestor. The Lady Knights were named the co-national champion by the IWLCA following the 2000 season. Nestor's teams reached double digits in victories every year. He still remains No. 1 among Gannon's all-time lacrosse coaches in career winning percentage (.782). Gannon had 21 student-athletes recognized as IWLCA All-Americans during Nestor's tenure with the program. He also served as Gannon women's soccer head coach from 1995-99, leading the program to its first-ever winning season in 1996.
