LOUISVILLE, Ky.—Bellarmine Lacrosse Coach Jim Mitchell announced today that he has added Kyle Bernlohr and Steve Soriano as full-time assistant coaches to his staff.
 
Bernlohr comes to Bellarmine after most recently serving two seasons on the coaching staff at Cleveland State where he worked with goalies before being elevated to defensive coordinator. A 2016 graduate of the University of Maryland, Bernlohr played goalie for the Terrapins.  He was a two-time All-American and won the 2015 Ensign C. Markland Kelly, Jr. Award as the nation's best goalie. He also was a top 25 nominee for the Tewaaraton Award in 2015.
 
In addition to coaching at Cleveland State the past two years, Bernlohr also has played for the Ohio Machine of Major League Lacrosse.  He has won a host of honors as a professional including the MLL Most Improved Player in 2017 as well as being nominated for MLL Goalie of the Year after leading the league in save percentage and goals against average.

"Kyle is a rising star in the coaching profession," Mitchell said, "and we are fortunate to have him join us here at Bellarmine. He is currently one of the best goalies in the world and our student-athletes will benefit from his combined experience as both an accomplished player and a college coach. 
 
"His positive attitude and competitive drive will immediately impact the program as he takes over as the defensive coordinator," Mitchell added. "His roots in the Midwest and his desire to grow the game will also benefit the local lacrosse community here in Louisville."
 
Soriano, a 2014 Bellarmine graduate, was a face-off specialist for the Knights during his playing days.  Bellarmine fans also will remember him serving on the BU coaching staff for the 2016-17 season.  He comes back to Bellarmine after a one-year stint as an assistant coach at Princeton University, where he worked with the Tiger offense as well as with the face-off specialists.
 
Prior to making the switch to coaching college lacrosse, Soriano spent two seasons helping with Louisville high school programs.  In the 2014-15 school year, he was on staff at Trinity High School before moving to Christian Academy of Louisville for a season.
 
"We are proud to welcome Steve back to Bellarmine," Mitchell said. "His passion and commitment to Bellarmine University is unmatched, and his relentless energy will help provide a tremendous experience for the young men in this program. His expertise in coaching face-offs and his time spent working on the staff at Princeton will also directly benefit the team from day one. Steve is an impressive young coach with a versatile skill set and we would like to officially welcome him back to the family!"