Menlo School proudly welcomes Will Mark, professional goalkeeper and four-time collegiate All-American, as the new Director of Boys’ Lacrosse. Mark steps into the role with an impressive blend of professional experience, coaching excellence, and a passion for developing student-athletes.

This school year marks a transition for Menlo’s lacrosse community. After seven successful years guiding the boys’ program, Blake Kim moves into a new role as Program Director for Varsity Girls’ Lacrosse while continuing his leadership of the middle school program. The boys’ team has qualified for CCS in all three seasons of its existence. Kim, a US Lacrosse Hall of Famer, brings more than three decades of playing and coaching experience to the team, and coached both the boys’ and girls’ teams during the 2020-2021 shortened spring seasons.

“I will always treasure the incredible memories shared with and relationships built through our boys’ lacrosse program at Menlo,” Kim said. “As I step into this exciting new role with the girls’ lacrosse program, I’m energized by their talent, and potential together. The future is bright for both programs, and I’m eager to continue working with the entire Menlo lacrosse family.”

Mark currently serves as a Director at ADVNC Lacrosse and plays professionally for the New York Atlas in the Premier Lacrosse League. He oversees player development programs, coaches athletes from elite to novice, helping them to reach goals that emphasize both athletic achievement and personal growth.

“Will brings a tremendous level of experience, leadership, and passion for the sport,” said Menlo Director of Athletics Earl Koberlein. “His blend of professional play, player development expertise, and coaching insight makes him an exceptional addition to our community.”

Mark, a native of Danville, is eager to join the Knights and contribute to the sport’s growth on the West Coast.

“I’m so excited for the opportunity to grow the game that has given me so much in the region where I grew up,” Mark said. “The chance to provide Menlo School and its students with an elite lacrosse experience, while becoming part of such an incredible community, is truly special. I believe this sport can play a powerful role in shaping young men, and I’m eager to share the lessons it has taught me.”

Mark was a four-time USA Lacrosse Magazine All-America Honorable Mention and a two-time nominee for the Tewaaraton Trophy, recognizing the nation’s top collegiate players.

He had a standout senior and graduate year as captain at Syracuse University, where he earned a bachelors in Rhetoric and Communications. Prior to that, Mark played at Long Island University for three seasons, and during that time, led the nation in saves and was twice named conference player of the year. He holds a bachelors in Business Administration from LIU.

At ADVNC Lacrosse, Mark is developing a comprehensive goalie academy and leading coach and player development across regional programs.

“Will’s energy, vision, and commitment to cultivating student-athletes embody everything we strive for at Menlo,” Koberlein added. “He’s ready to inspire our players, from middle school to varsity, to reach their highest potential both on and off the field.”