BRUNSWICK, Maine – The Bowdoin College Athletic Department has announced that Jason Archbell will not return as head coach of the men's lacrosse program following the conclusion of this academic year.
 
"I am grateful for all that Jason has done for our Men's Lacrosse program and campus community during his tenure as head coach of our program," said Ashmead White Director of Athletics Tim Ryan. "Jason's shared passion for the game of lacrosse and the development of members of his program, both on and off the field, has been greatly appreciated. I look forward to following Jason's future successes as a head coach in the years ahead."
 
"I've deeply appreciated my nine years as the Head Men's Lacrosse Coach at Bowdoin," said Archbell. "The players, their families and our alumni have meant so much to me and my family. It's difficult to express how much I will miss them and our interactions."
 
Hired as head coach in the summer of 2012, Archbell posted a 57-55 record in eight seasons at the helm of the Polar Bears. In 2016, Bowdoin posted a 12-5 mark, earning the third seed for the NESCAC Tournament, and totaling the most wins for the program since 2012, as Archbell was named the conference coach of the year. Nineteen athletes earned All-NESCAC, All-Region and All-American recognition during his tenure.
 
Bowdoin will conduct a national search for his replacement.