PREDS 2031A

A defensive specialist at both defense and midfield, John forged his lacrosse journey with triumphs at Yorktown High School, clinching two section championships. As captain of the D3 NCAA squad, The Manhattanville Valiants, he demonstrated leadership, paving the way for a coaching career that boasted 9 winning seasons out of 11 across four major club teams. Over the past five years, John has made a lasting impact with Predators Lacrosse, enabling his players to hone their skills and excel to state championships and NCAA title levels.

A four year standout on the Springfield College men’s lacrosse team, Brian Dalton made an immediate impact from the first time he stepped on the field. Named the Springfield College freshman athlete of the year in 1998, Dalton helped lead Springfield to the Eastern College Athletic Conference Division Three championship in his first season. As he developed, the Pride continued its rise on the national stage. The 2000 New England Women’s Men’s Athletic Conference Player of the Year, Dalton earned a pair of All New-England honors and played a critical role in the historic 2001 campaign in which Springfield College owned a 16-2 record and was ranked as high as No. 3 in the country. Dalton would claim all American honors, and was then drafted by the New Jersey pride of major league lacrosse.

Dalton then transitioned to the sideline serving as an assistant coach at St. John’s University and also coached at Fox Lane high school. Since 2002 he’s worked as a physical education teacher in the Bedford Central school district.