LOWELL, Mass. – With the 2026 season right around the corner, UMass Lowell Men's Lacrosse Head Coach Drew Kelleher has announced the addition of George Diantgikis to round out his coaching staff.

"Coach Diantgikis brings a ton of experience and positivity to our program," commented Kelleher. "I know that he will be a great addition to our staff and help develop our players on and off the field."

Diantgikis has six years of experience coaching at the collegiate level, most recently serving as the defensive coordinator for Bentley University from 2021 to this year. While there, Diantgikis helped lead the Falcons to three NCAA tournaments and their first conference championship game in 14 years. As the defensive coordinator, he helped organize the defensive strategy and implemented different defensive sets, while also developing scouts and matchups. Off the field, he also played a key role in handling alumni relations, including setting up alumni events throughout the season.

"I'm honored to become a part of UMass Lowell lacrosse and help drive the program forward every day," added Diantgikis.

Prior to his time at Bentley, Diantgikis started his collegiate coaching career at Wentworth Institute of Technology, serving as the defensive coordinator for the Division III lacrosse program. Alongside organizing the defensive strategy, he also assisted in all aspects of lacrosse operations and assisted in the team's recruiting.

Before coaching at the collegiate level, got his start in the field serving as an Assistant Boys' Lacrosse Coach at Peabody Veterans Memorial High School. Since then, he has also coached for Four Leaf Lacrosse and was an Assistant Coach for the Greek National Men's Lacrosse Team from 2023 to 2025.

Diantgikis graduated from Dowling College in 2011 with his bachelor's in Business Management and Leadership.