DeMarco Appointed as FIL Development Committee Chair

(TORONTO, CANADA) Tom Hayes, Director of Development for the Federation of International Lacrosse (FIL), is proud to announce that Bob DeMarco has been appointed as the new chair of the Development Committee.

Over the past three years, DeMarco has served as an FIL Development representative, providing equipment grants and conducting development clinics in a number of developing countries. DeMarco’s efforts with Belgium, Russia and, most recently, China, helped those countries’ National Governing Bodies for lacrosse field competitive teams and participate in the 2014 Men’s World Lacrosse Championship this past July in Denver, Colorado, as a part of the 38-nation event.

Hayes commented, “The Federation of International Lacrosse is fortunate to have such a professional and talented individual elevated to the position of Chair of the Development Committee. Bob has the dedication, experience and drive to continue the growth of membership accomplished over the past 20 years. We look forward to Bob assisting in many FIL projects as we look forward to Olympic recognition and inclusion.”

DeMarco, a longtime member of the Long Island Lacrosse Club, is a graduate of Hofstra University where he was a standout dual-sport athlete in both football and lacrosse. He has been inducted in 2004 into the New Jersey Football Coaches Hall of Fame in recognition of his 30-year coaching career at Old Bridge High School in Matawan, New Jersey where he won two state championships.

Bob has a long history of involvement with international lacrosse, serving as an administrative assistant with the United States Men’s Lacrosse team at the International Lacrosse Federation’s 1974 World Championship. DeMarco has enjoyed a long professional relationship with Tom Hayes at Rutgers University where the two coached together for over twenty years.

DeMarco retired from coaching in 2009. He and his wife Zoni reside in Marlboro, New Jersey. They have two children, a son, C.J., and a daughter, Lindsey.