ALLIANCE, Ohio – Dominic Perella has been named the head coach for men's lacrosse at the University of Mount Union.
 
Perella was Offensive Coordinator at Baldwin Wallace previously and coached 2 USILA All-Americans, three All-Region players and was the OAC Regular Season Champion last year.
 
"I would like to thank Michael Parnell for the opportunity to join such a fantastic institution. I'd also like to thank Mike Fuline and the rest of the search committee for making me feel so welcome and supported immediately."
 
"After a very thoughtful search the committee and I believe that Dominic brings the right vision and passion to the program," commented Athletic Director Mike Parnell. "His experience in the OAC will help energize the team to reach the next level of success."
 
"Mount Union athletics has a great tradition of excellence. I look to honor that tradition by building a program that helps young men become great people and great players during their time." Perella commented, "A special thank you goes to my family, girlfriend, Tony Tatro, Shawn Runyon & Robbie Marasti for all of their support throughout the years."
 
Perella was also the high school director and recruiting coordinator for Low and Away Pittsburgh Lacrosse. He has helped coach over 50 student-athletes get to the next level. Prior to joining Low and Way, he was a recruiting coordinator at 412 Elite Lacrosse.
 
Perella also has experience coaching at the high school level as he was a defensive coordinator with the Seneca Valley School District and at Peters Township High School. At Peters Township, he coached the 2018 Pittsburgh Player of the Year and was an Assistant Coach of the Year candidate.
 
Prior to coaching, Perella played football and lacrosse at Thiel (Pa.) College.  While at Thiel, he earned a Bachelor of Arts in business administration. Perella was a four letterwinner in football and lacrosse and was a team captain in lacrosse.
 
"I look forward to meeting more members of the Mount Union community, both past and present, and I cannot wait to get started."