Hager joined Mercer University’s staff in 2010-11 as the Bears fielded the school’s inaugural men’s lacrosse team.

Hager spent 2009-2010 in Manchester, England coaching club lacrosse at Manchester University and developed club lacrosse with the Timperley Club. He also had a role in hosting the World Lacrosse Games with the English Lacrosse Association.

Hager was a two-sport athlete at Hobart College, starring on its NCAA Division I lacrosse team, as well as its DIII football team.

In lacrosse, Hager was Hobart’s team captain in 2008-09 and started all 14 games his senior year, while tallying 13 starts (out of 14 games) his junior year as a defender. He had his first start for HC as a sophomore against Canisius College in 2007.

In football, Hager led the Liberty League with 134 tackles in 2008, which set a school record at Hobart for tackles in a season. He was twice named first team All-Liberty League (2007 and 2008)and was a second team All-American as a senior (2008). His career totals include 288 tackles, which ranks second all-time for Hobart.

Hager is a graduate of Salamanca High School and was a three-sport athlete, lettering in lacrosse, football, and wrestling. He was named first-team Class C All-State and Big 30 Defensive Player of the Year in football in 2004. He also rushed for nearly 1,000 yards as a senior.

Hager will work with every aspect of MU’s operations. On the field, he will have primary duties with the Bears’ defense. He will head up the recruiting efforts for the program, as well.