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Coach Bill Pilat

Coach Pilat on the sidelines
Coach Bill Pilat

Entering his 20th season on the Roanoke College sidelines, Bill Pilat has accumulated
well over 60 percent of the men’s lacrosse wins in school history. A 1985 graduate of the
college, Pilat has won 191 games in his head coaching career, while losing just 92. Pilat is
by far the winningest coach in the team’s history. His winning percentage of .649 is also the
best in the history of the Roanoke lacrosse program. 
In 19 seasons as the RC head coach,
Pilat has led the Maroons to a top-10 ranking 14
times, culminating with a number-four ranking
in 1992 and 1997 and a number-three ranking
in 2005.  He has coached 60 All-Americans,
64 First Team All-ODAC selections, and
eight conference Players of the Year. In 17 of his 20
seasons, the Maroons have completed
the season ranked among the nation’s top 20.

PILAT’S COACHING CAREER

Head Coach : 20th Season : Roanoke ’85 :191-95 Overall Record : 87-23 ODAC Record 
Coaching Career
Head Coach - Roanoke College - 1989-present
Assistant Coach - Roanoke College - 1988
Assistant Coach - Washington & Lee University - 1987

Graduate Assistant - Alfred University - 1986


Playing Career

Roanoke College - 1982-85

3 Time College All American Goalie
C. Markland Kelly Award as "NCAA Goalie of the Year - 1985"
2 Time Old Dominion Athletic Conference Player of the Year - 1984, 1985
North South All Star - 1985
Team USA Selected for Tryouts - 1985

Education
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Roanoke College - 1985

Master’s of Education - Alfred University - 1986

Coach Pilat addresses the camp
Coach Pilat being interviewed after NCAA playoff win