Utica University Athletics

Sean Behan was hired as an athletic assistant for the Utica College men's lacrosse program in the Summer of 2015. He will be responsible for assisting Head Coach Mike Parnell with all facets of the Pioneers’ lacrosse program including scouting, recruiting, practice and game preparation along with day-to-day operations in the office.

A 2015 graduate of Utica College, Behan earned his bachelors’ degree in Criminal Justice – Economic Crime Investigation. A four-year letter winner at UC, he helped the 2013 Pioneers to a school-record nine victories and the program’s first-ever appearance in the Empire 8 Conference Tournament. 

In his career at Utica, Sean played in every single game of each season (48 total) while aiding a solid defensive unit. He competed at several positions including a long-stick midfielder, close defenseman, and he was a member of the man-down unit. Behan concluded his career with 25 ground balls, 20 caused turnovers and had three career goals on just four shots.

While in high school at Jamesville-Dewitt (Syracuse, NY), Sean was the recipient of the Junior Coach’s Award (2009) and the Player’s Sportsmanship Award (2010) for varsity football, and the Player’s Sportsmanship Award (2011) for varsity lacrosse. He was also a member of the 2010 and 2011 NYS Class B State Champion Lacrosse teams for Jamesville Dewitt, and finished his senior campaign as part of the No. 2 team in the country.

Originally from Syracuse, NY, Sean is the son of Emily and Joe Behan and currently resides in Utica where he is pursuing his master’s degree at UC.