North Cross Varsity Lacrosse Coach Stephen Belderes has been named the VISAA Division III State Coach of the Year. The announcement came after the School’s varsity lacrosse team won the VISAA Division III State title after defeating Wakefield School, 14 -6. Both the lacrosse team state title and the state coach title are the first for North Cross School.
The VISAA selected Belderes as the Division III State Coach of the Year from amongst all of the division three coaches. Belderes is the second NCS coach this year to earn the state title. Varsity Volleyball Coach Heather Donaho was also named the State Coach of the Year (for volleyball) this year.
“The VISAA has great coaches in all three divisions, and to be selected from this group is a true honor,” said Belderes. I’d like to thank my assistant coach Chris Davies and our middle school lacrosse coach Chris Pollock for their hard work as well.”
Belderes started his college coaching career after a very successful senior campaign as points leader and captain at St. Andrews College, where he earned a bachelor’s degree. He spent four years coaching at St. Andrews College, leading his team to the semifinals of the NCAA tournament. Belderes took over the NCS Varsity Lacrosse Coach in August 2007.
The Raiders finished up the season with a 11-4 record and placed two players on the Division III All-State team. George Revercomb 12′ (attack) with 35 goals and 44 assists and Quint Coles -10′ (midfield) 23 goals and 9 assists, were named First Team All-State.
NCS athletic teams have seen much success in recent school years, bringing home state titles in Varsity Lacrosse in 2010, Varsity Volleyball in 2009, Varsity Football in 2008, and Varsity Boys’ Soccer in 2007.