Coach Tom Hansen

Tom Hansen was born in Buffalo, New York and graduated from Hamburg High School.  He received his B.S. and M.S. from Ithaca College, majoring in physical education. At Ithaca, Tom was a three-time varsity letter winner for Ithaca Football; playing both offensive-line and punter. In addition, he was named 3 times to the All-Conference team (ICAC) and was named All-East his senior year. During his senior year at Ithaca, Tom Hansen was introduced to the game of lacrosse and accepted an assistant lacrosse-coaching job at East Ridge High School in Central New York.

After his graduation from Ithaca in 1979, Tom Hansen accepted a position as a graduate assistant at his alma mater; assistant coaching for both football and lacrosse, while at the same time earning a Masters Degree in physical education. In 1981, Tom Hansen was named as the assistant football coach and head lacrosse coach at the United States Military Academy Preparatory School.

Now entering his 30th year at the Prep School, Coach Hansen's lacrosse record stands 240-153. Furthermore, Coach Hansen has made a tremendous contribution to West Point's storied lacrosse program; coaching several All-American's and numerous other players who have helped West Point lacrosse develop into a successful Division I program.

MAJ Greg Tily

3rd Season

West Point, 1998

MAJ Tily was a two time 1st Team Patriot League selection at midfield (1997, 1998).  After his senior year in 1998, he was chosen as the Team Offensive MVP.  

MAJ Tily was commissioned as an aviation officer and has served two combat tours in Iraq, including the initial invasion in March 2003.  MAJ Tily has also served in Korea, Hunter Army Airfield, and Germany.  While stationed in Germany, MAJ Tily helped The Frankfurt Sports Club 1880 win a German National Championship (2005) and was selected to represent Team Germany in the Lacrosse World Games (2006) in London, Ontario Canada. 

MAJ Tily has held positions ranging from Platoon Leader to Battalion Executive Officer.  He currently serves as the Battalion Tactical Officer for USMAPS.