By: Vermont State University Castleton Athletics

CASTLETON, Vt. – The Vermont State University Castleton athletics department announced the hiring of Nathan Snitz as the new head coach of the Spartans men's lacrosse program on Monday afternoon.

"We are thrilled to welcome Coach Snitz as our new head men's lacrosse coach," said Director of Athletics Tim Barrett. "His deep passion for the game, relentless work ethic, and commitment to developing student-athletes both on and off the field make him the ideal leader for our program. We're excited for the energy and vision he brings to the team."

Snitz arrives at Castleton after serving as the Offensive Coordinator and Recruiting Coordinator at Division II Lynn University in Boca Raton, Fla., during the 2025 season. Under his leadership, the Fighting Knights' offense became known for its up-tempo style and efficiency, leading to an immediate turnaround. The team improved from a 5–10 (2–5 conference) record last season to a strong 10–5 overall mark and a 5–2 finish in Sunshine State Conference play, placing second in the league. The five conference wins tie for the second-best in over a decade.

The 2025 Lynn squad saw two attackers named All-Conference, as Connor Houston was named to the Second Team and Mitch Rini made a Third Team appearance. 

Snitz earned a bachelor's degree in sociology from Florida Atlantic University, where he was a three-year starter and a two-year captain. He helped lead the team to a conference and league berth in the Southeastern Lacrosse Conference. He was named the men's lacrosse program's Offensive Player of the Year. As a member of the coaching staff he helped guide the Owls' MCLA Division II squad to its highest national ranking in program history (No. 18 in 2020) as offensive coordinator. He later earned a master's in humanities from Hood College, where he served as a graduate assistant and played a key role in both on-field strategy and academic support for student-athletes.

"I am honored and excited to lead the men's lacrosse program at Vermont State University Castleton. This is a proud institution with a rich tradition, and I'm eager to build upon that legacy." Said Head Coach Snitz, "I want to thank Athletic Director Tim Barrett and the entire search committee for their belief in me and the vision we share for the future of Spartan lacrosse."