Adelphi University Athletics

Adelphi alumnus, Brian Volpi ('06), enters his 14th season as an assistant coach on the Panther’s men’s lacrosse staff in 2025. His responsibilities on the field include assisting the defense and coaching the goaltenders. Administratively, he is in charge of film breakdown and recruiting potential student-athletes for his alma mater. 

Brian was bestowed the honor of 2023 IMLCA Outstanding DII Assistant Coach of the Year.

The two-year Panther letterman returned to Adelphi in 2010 and helped lead the program to a NCAA Finals appearance in that same season. During his tenure, he has mentored numerous high school and collegiate goalies. Volpi coached Eric Janssen ('12) to a two-time All-American selection, 2011 Northeast-10 Goalkeeper of the Year and the DII NCAA save percentage leader. Under Volpi’s tutelage, Brendan McDougal ('18) was named a three-time All-American while earning the 2017 & 2019 USILA Ensign C. Markland Kelly, Jr. Award for Outstanding Goalie. McDougal was also awarded 2017 & 2019 NE10 Goalkeeper of the Year. Most recently, Dylan Renner put up a historic season in 2024, being named not only the USILA Goalkeeper of the Year, but picking up Player of the Year honors as well. 

The Lawrence, New York native was a goalie for the Panthers in the 2004 and 2006 seasons. During that time, he played in a total of 24 games - starting 23- and compiled a total of 209 saves and a goal against average of 8.41.  

Volpi came to Adelphi after two years at Nassau Community College in Garden City, where he helped lead the Lions to the 2002 division championship and won the NJCAA national championship.

A three-sport athlete at Lawrence (NY) High School, Volpi lettered in football, wrestling and lacrosse. He was an All-Conference selection in football his senior year as well as the defensive MVP of the Senior Game. On the mats, Volpi received a two-time All-Nassau County selection nod. Volpi was a two-time All-Nassau County lacrosse goalie and the defensive MVP of the Senior Game.

Volpi has a bachelor's degree in social science from Adelphi. Volpi and his wife, Jessica currently reside in Farmingdale, NY with their daughter Lyla and loyal dog, Desmond “Dez” Volpi.