Chris Ilse currently serves as the Associate Head Coach and Offensive Coordinator for the Men’s Lacrosse program at Seton Hill University, where he plays a pivotal role in the team’s ongoing national success. Since assuming the Associate Head Coach position in 2022, he has overseen offensive strategy and team logistics, leading the Griffins to Top 10 national rankings in key offensive categories, including goals, assists, and scoring margin. His efforts have contributed to the development of multiple All-American and All-Conference athletes.

 

Prior to his current role, Coach Ilse spent nine years as Seton Hill’s Defensive Coordinator and Recruiting Coordinator. Under his guidance, the defensive unit consistently ranked in the national Top 12 for goals allowed, while the program also made multiple NCAA Tournament appearances and earned conference championships and finals appearances. His innovative recruiting strategies, including the use of personalized digital content and detailed campus visit coordination, have resulted in a retention rate of 85% among recruited freshmen since 2020.

 

A two-time graduate of Seton Hill University, Ilse holds a Master of Business Administration in Sport Management and a Bachelor of Science in Sport Management. He is also NCAA Division II recruiting certified and proficient in ARMS recruiting software and digital media management, overseeing the lacrosse program’s presence across social platforms.

 

Throughout his tenure, Coach Ilse has helped produce over 55 All-Conference selections, 18 All-Americans, and more than 230 All-Academic team honorees, contributing to the continued academic and athletic excellence of Seton Hill lacrosse.