Epoch Lacrosse Partners with Adelphi University Men's Lacrosse Team

MINNEAPOLIS, MN--(Marketwired - Aug 29, 2017) - Epoch Lacrosse, a U.S. design and technology company that specializes in lacrosse, proudly announces its partnership with Adelphi University's NCAA Men's Lacrosse team. The team deal will include Epoch outfitting the student athletes for the upcoming 2018 lacrosse season starting this fall.

"As an Adelphi University alumnus, it is an honor to outfit the school that gave me my start in the lacrosse industry," said James Miceli, principal and founder of Epoch Lacrosse. "Adelphi has a prestigious lacrosse team that I was once a part of, so it is fitting Epoch Lacrosse outfit these dedicated players."

During this partnership, Epoch Lacrosse will provide Adelphi University players with its latest gear, including its newest Dragonfly shaft, its Integra protective line and even custom gear. Epoch has worked to understand the dynamics and forces present in the game of lacrosse, which has resulted in the creation of durable, reliable and high-performing products.

Epoch Lacrosse's Integra Protective Line was created to maximize a player's feel, design and control during a lacrosse game. The line includes gloves, arm and shoulder pads, and incorporates revolutionary features including Phase Change Technology, Tri-Layer Dual Density Foam Stack and flexible carbon fiber for lightweight, but effective protection.

Joe Vitale, Epoch Lacrosse's regional sales representative, is another Adelphi alumnus who worked with the team throughout the sales process to understand the needs and wants of the Adelphi University Men's Lacrosse team. Vitale played for the Panthers from 2009-2012 and is continuing to support Adelphi University throughout the length of the agreement.

"It is an honor to have an Adelphi alumnus such as James as a partner," said Gordon Purdie, the head lacrosse coach at Adelphi University. "We are looking forward to this partnership as Epoch Lacrosse provides the latest and most technologically-advanced gear for this incredibly hard-working team."

The Adelphi men's lacrosse program just recently celebrated 70 years of existence in which the Panthers have won seven NCAA Division II National Championships and made 23 NCAA tournament appearances (four in Division I). Adelphi has made it to the national championship game 11 times and currently holds the team championship record. Under Coach Purdie, the Brown and Gold have made it to the tournament in four of the last five years, including the national semifinals in 2017.

To learn more about Epoch Lacrosse, please visit www.epochlacrosse.com and follow the brand on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

To learn more about Adelphi University, please visit www.adelphi.edu and follow the university on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.

About Epoch Lacrosse
Epoch Lacrosse is a U.S. design and technology company committed to exclusively creating the highest-performing lacrosse equipment made and manufactured in the U.S. Through its innovation lab in Minneapolis, Epoch Lacrosse incorporates high-tech practices into its production including 3D printing and utilizing carbon fiber. In addition to Epoch Lacrosse's use of technology, the design of their shafts is leading the lacrosse industry and are growing in popularity among players - including the Dragonfly 7, a light-weight shaft that is produced for players at the highest level.

About Adelphi University
A modern metropolitan university with a personalized approach to higher learning. Adelphi University is a highly awarded, nationally ranked, powerfully connected doctoral research university offering exceptional liberal arts and sciences programs and professional training with particular strength in its Core Four--Arts and Humanities, STEM and Social Sciences, the Business and Education Professions, and Health and Wellness. Adelphi is dedicated to transforming students' lives through small classes, hands-on learning and innovative ways to support student success.

Founded in Brooklyn in 1896, Adelphi is Long Island's oldest private coeducational university. Today Adelphi serves over 7,600 students at its beautiful main campus in Garden City, New York--just 23 miles from New York City's cultural and internship opportunities--and at dynamic learning hubs in Manhattan, the Hudson Valley and Suffolk County, and online.

More than 100,000 Adelphi graduates have gained the skills to thrive professionally as active, caring citizens, making their mark on the University, their communities and the world.

About Adelphi Athletics
Adelphi University joined the Northeast-10 Conference in the fall of 2009 and in the past seven seasons, has collected 18 regular season conference titles, 22 tournament championships, 29 individual crowns and captured the Northeast-10 Presidents' Cup three times (2013, 2014, and 2016), while winning five NCAA Division II National Championships.