Coaching Staff

Preston Chapman enters his fifth season with the Purple and Gold after returning to EC in 2005.  In his first stint with the Soaring Eagles, Chapman posted a 38-67 record, and currently ranks first on the Elmira College Men’s Lacrosse all-time wins list.

Chapman, a 1989 graduate of Alfred University, coached at Elmira College from 1991-98, and was responsible for making the Soaring Eagles one of the most competitive Division III teams in Upstate New York. Twice during his tenure at Elmira College, Chapman was named the Empire 8 Men’s Lacrosse Coach of the Year.

Chapman serves on the Division III All-America selection committee. He was chosen to coach the North Team in the 2003 North-South Division All Star game, played in June at Sacred Heart University in Connecticut.

Chapman resides in Elmira, NY with his wife Nicole and son Payton.

Jim Mullaley enters his second season as Assistant Men’s Lacrosse Coach.  Mullaley, a 2006 graduate from Mercyhurst College, received a B.A. in Business with a concentration in Marketing during his time as an undergraduate.

After graduation Mullaley traveled overseas to compete in the English Lacrosse Association with the Premiership Club Hitchin Orange located in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England. His efforts led to a league championship and Most Valuable Player honors.

Coach Mullaley spent last season as the Assistant Men’s Lacrosse Coach at Susquehanna University.   He also served as the Mercyhurst North-East Assistant Coach last fall.

Mullaley, a native of Syracuse, NY graduated from West Genesee High school, where he played midfield and faced-off for the Wildcats. His secondary school team went 21-2 and claimed the Class A New York State Championship in 2002.

At Mercyhurst College Mullaley was a four-year starter for the Lakers. During his collegiate career he made three Final Four appearances.

In addition to his responsibilities as Assistant Men’s Lacrosse Coach, Mullaley will serve as the Junior Varsity Lacrosse Head Coach.   He will also pursue a master’s degree in Education at Elmira College.