John Olmstead
position
2030 Cannons Coach
Quick Facts
- Hometown: Lowville, NY
- Lacrosse Bio: I started playing lacrosse over 20 years ago for Lowville Academy and Central School. I graduated in 2009, ranking 39th in the nation for face-off’s and 10th for ground balls. I began my college education at SUNY Potsdam where I was recruited to play lacrosse. I continued my education, graduating from SUNY Canton, with a degree in Criminal Justice. While at SUNY Canton, I assisted with growing the lacrosse program and campaigned for the team to join the NCAA. Also, while attending Canton, I became president of Habitat for Humanity, leading several fundraising events and participating in multiple residential builds.
Seven years ago, I began volunteering my time coaching for the Lowville Youth Lacrosse program as a way to give back to the community. More recently, I have had the pleasure of being a member of the 1812 Cannons Lacrosse Club coaching staff.
- Hobbies: When I am not working as a New York State Trooper, I enjoy hunting and spending time in the outdoors with my wife and three children.
- Favorite Food: Surf and Turf
- Favorite College Lacrosse Team: Syracuse
- Biggest Highlight of playing/coaching career: Watching the players I’ve coached be successful on and off the field.