Salisbury men's lacrosse coach Jim Berkman retires after 38 seasons
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 4:42 PM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
Jim Berkman announced his retirement as head coach of the Salisbury men’s lacrosse team on Tuesday. In a 38-year career, he led the Sea Gulls to an NCAA-record 13 championships at the Division III level and became the all-time winningest coach with 678 victories. Berkman also achieved a.902 winning percentage, the highest in NCAA lacrosse history. His tenure included seven undefeated seasons and 28 appearances in the Final Four. Berkman expressed gratitude for the opportunity to coach and noted the contributions of his players in establishing the program's success over the years.
- •Berkman retires after 38 years as head coach at Salisbury.
- •He won 13 NCAA championships and is the all-time winningest coach.
- •Salisbury reached the Final Four 28 times under his leadership.
- •He set records with 678 wins and a.902 winning percentage.
- •310 All-Americans developed during his coaching tenure.
- 5:51 PMYahoo Sports — Salisbury lacrosse's Jim Berkman retires as NCAA's winningest coach
- 4:42 PMYahoo Sports — Record-setting Salisbury men’s lacrosse coach Jim Berkman retires
"Jim Berkman, who guided Salisbury men’s lacrosse to an NCAA-record 13 championships at the Division III level and became the all-time winningest men’s lacrosse coach regardless of division, announced his retirement as head coach on Tuesday. The 66-year-old Berkman capped his 38-year career with the Sea Gulls by setting NCAA lacrosse records for the most wins (678) and highest winning ...
"Salisbury's Jim Berkman, the winningest coach in NCAA men's lacrosse history, has announced his retirement after 38 years leading the Sea Gulls.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 23, 2026, 5:51 PMSalisbury lacrosse's Jim Berkman retires as NCAA's winningest coach
Salisbury's Jim Berkman, the winningest coach in NCAA men's lacrosse history, has announced his retirement after 38 years leading the Sea Gulls.
- Yahoo SportsJun 23, 2026, 4:42 PMRecord-setting Salisbury men’s lacrosse coach Jim Berkman retires
Jim Berkman, who guided Salisbury men’s lacrosse to an NCAA-record 13 championships at the Division III level and became the all-time winningest men’s lacrosse coach regardless of division, announced his retirement as head coach on Tuesday. The 66-year-old Berkman capped his 38-year career with the Sea Gulls by setting NCAA lacrosse records for the most wins (678) and highest winning ...
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