SUNY Polytechnic Institute

Eric Miccio enters his first season as the head coach of the Wildcats after being officially hired in October of 2024. Prior to joining the Wildcats, Miccio served as an Assistant Coach at SUNY Oswego while also working full-time as a Human Resources Manager in a manufacturing facility. While at SUNY Oswego, Miccio helped the Lakers qualify for the SUNYAC Tournament in 2024.

Before his time at SUNY Oswego, Miccio was the Head Men’s Lacrosse Coach at Onondaga Community College, an NJCAA program in Syracuse, NY. Under his leadership, the Lazers won the Mid-State Athletic Conference (MSAC) Championship in 2019 and 2022, as well as the Region III Championship in both years. The Lazers also made an NJCAA Quarterfinals appearance in 2022. Notably, in 2019, the Lazers claimed the NJCAA National Championship, avenging early-season losses to Hartford and Nassau with thrilling victories in the semifinals and final, including a 7-6 overtime win against Nassau.

During his tenure at Onondaga, Miccio developed a highly successful program, producing 11 NJCAA All-Americans, five NJCAA All-Academics, 26 All-Region III players, and 16 All-MSAC players. Two of his players were named NJCAA Offensive Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year in 2019. Miccio was honored with several coaching awards, including Mid-State Athletic Conference Coach of the Year in 2019 and 2022, NJCAA Region III Coach of the Year, and NJCAA District A Coach of the Year in 2022. He was also named the NJCAA National Championship Coach of the Year in 2019.

Miccio’s coaching journey began at Mercyhurst North East University, where he restarted the NJCAA Region III program. In just two years, he led the Saints to a Region III postseason appearance. Miccio developed seven All-Conference selections, three All-Region III selections, and two NJCAA All-Academic selections. In 2018, the Saints made significant progress, advancing to the playoffs, and Miccio was named Region III Coach of the Year and voted National Coach of the Year by his peers.

Miccio’s first coaching role was as the Defensive and Recruiting Coordinator for the Oswego Lakers men’s lacrosse team in 2012. He also served as Interim Head Coach at Oswego at the start of the 2014 season.

With over a decade of playing and coaching experience, Miccio brings a wealth of knowledge to his role. As a high school player at West Genesee (NY), he helped lead his team to a Class A State Championship in 2008. Miccio then played for the Onondaga Community College Lazers, winning back-to-back NJCAA National Championships in 2009 and 2010. He was a team captain and a two-time NJCAA Academic All-American. Miccio continued his playing career at NCAA Division III SUNY Oswego, where he was named team captain in 2012 and earned All-Conference honors.

Miccio resides in Liverpool with his wife, Amanda, and their two sons, Luca (4) and Jack (2).

Coaching Record: 

MercyHurst North East University

•     2017: 0-12
•     2018: 7-7 (Region III Semifinals 

•     2019: 13-2 (Region III Champions & NJCAA National Champions)
•     2020:  2-1  (Season Canceled Due to COVID) 
•     2021: Season Canceled Due to COVID
•     2022: 10-3 ( Regionn III Champions & NJCAA Quarterfinals)