Ken Broschart | Naval Academy

Ken Broschart was named offensive coordinator for the Navy men's lacrosse team on June 12, 2024, after spending the previous seven years at High Point, including the last four as the Panthers’ associate head coach.

“As we began the search for a new offensive coordinator, we sought individuals embodying specific traits vital to our program’s success.” said Amplo. “Paramount among these was the ability to develop players’ potential alongside a strategic plan tailored to our team’s identity. Equally crucial was a genuine eagerness to contribute to the Naval Academy community. Following a thorough and deliberate search, during which we engaged with numerous exceptional candidates, Ken emerged as the perfect match for our vision. Though often operating away from the limelight, his dedication to mastering his craft is obvious. At each juncture of his journey, Ken has gleaned invaluable insights, leaving an indelible mark of improvement wherever he’s been. His knack for talent identification and skill maximization through innovative coaching methodologies is unmistakable. We eagerly anticipate him getting started with us, and we welcome his wife, Keekan, and children, Hadley and Case, to the Navy lacrosse family.”

“There is no program in the country that garners more respect than the Naval Academy,” said Broschart. “It’s long and storied history is something that instantly grabs your attention, especially the vision, support and commitment to excellence for the future. To work alongside one of the best coaches in the game in Joe Amplo, and the rest of his staff is extremely exciting.  Most importantly, the privilege to build relationships with the young men who make the decision to serve our country and a purpose bigger than themselves is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. I would like to thank Joe Amplo and Director of Athletics Chet Gladchuk for welcoming my family and I to Annapolis.”

Broschart began his tenure at High Point in August of 2017 and worked with the Panthers’ faceoff unit, as well as the defense. His impact was immediately felt, as High Point’s faceoff winning percentage jumped from 33.9 percent in 2017 to 50.8 percent in his first season. His prized pupil Davis Sampere won 53.7 percent of his draws under Broschart’s guidance after winning just 37.0 percent the year before.

The following year (2019) Broschart was promoted to offensive coordinator and under his guidance, High Point flourished. The Panthers averaged at least 13 goals per game every year outside of the COVID season (2020) and ranked among the nation’s top 15 three times and the top 25 five times. During that same time frame, at least one High Point player was ranked among the nation’s top 20 in points five times, top 10 in assists five times and top 40 in goals five times. The only year a Panther did not qualify was the shortened COVID year.

In his first season as offensive coordinator, he orchestrated a remarkable turnaround that saw the Panthers set single-season school records in points (354), goals (232), assists (122) and shot percentage (.340). They finished 2019 ranked fourth nationally in scoring offense, averaging a program-record 14.50 goals per contest. During that same campaign, High Point broke single-game records with its 22 goals and 37 points in its 22-13 victory over UMBC (3-9-19). The Panthers finished the year with a 13-3 record, the most wins in school history, and captured wins over No. 2 Duke (13-9) in Durham, N.C. and No. 9 Virginia (14-13) in Charlottesville.

The tandem of Asher Nolting and Chris Young was sensational in 2019. Nolting broke the program record for single-season points (92), goals (44-later broken) and assists (48), while Young, who also scored 44 goals, led the nation in shooting percentage (.595).

After a shortened 2020 pandemic season, High Point returned to form in 2021. The Panthers led the SoCon and were ranked 18th nationally with its 13.36 scoring offense that was led by Nolting who stood eighth nationally in points per game (5.14) and second in assists (3.21). High Point went on to capture the program’s second SoCon Tournament title and earning its second NCAA Tournament berth.

The Panthers owned a 13.40 scoring average in 2022 and High Point saw the end of an era with Nolting exhausting his eligibility. Nolting, who was fifth nationally in points (5.40) and third in assists per game (3.13) in 2022, closed out his career as the program’s record holder in nearly every offensive category - single-season assists (48 / 2019), single-season points (92 / 2019), single-season conference goals (25 / 2019), single-season conference assists (24 / 2018), single-season conference points (45 / 2019), career assists (198 / 2018-22), career points (344 / 2018-22), career conference goals (63 / 2018-22), career conference assists (78 / 2018-22), career conference points (141 / 2018-22). A three-time SoCon Offensive Player of the Year (2018, ‘19, ‘22), Nolting garnered First-Team All-SoCon honors in 2018, ‘19, ‘21 and ‘22 and was the 2021 SoCon Tournament Most Valuable Player.

The 2023 and ‘24 seasons saw High Point once again finish among the top 15 in scoring offense, as the Panthers averaged 14.12 goals per game in 2023 and stood 14th, while this past spring they were ranked 13th with an average of 13.38 goals per game. All-American attackman Brayden Mayea closed out a spectacular career as the program’s record holder in career goals (168) and broke Nolting’s single-season goals mark of 44 (2018) in both 2023 (45) and 2024 (46).

Nine players on the offensive side of the ball accounted for 16 First (9) or Second-Team (7) All-SoCon or All-Atlantic 10 Conference citations during Broschart’s tenure at High Point.

Prior to his seven-year stint at High Point, Broschart spent a decade (2008-17) in Ann Arbor, Mich. as the defensive coordinator at the University of Michigan. Alongside former Michigan head coach John Paul, Broschart played an instrumental role in the Wolverines’ transition to its current NCAA Div. I status after the completion of its 2011 club season.

Under Broschart’s tutelage, long-stick midfielder Chase Brown garnered All-Big Ten honors in 2016 by leading the conference in caused turnovers. Additionally, goalkeeper Gerald Logan finished fourth in the nation in 2015 in saves per game (12.31).

 

Prior to the elevation of Michigan’s program, the Wolverines played in the Men’s Collegiate Lacrosse Association (MCLA). In his four seasons (2008-11) with the team, Michigan put together a 76-2 record and won three MCLA titles (2018, ‘09, ‘10) in four seasons. During that time, he had a hand in all aspects of on-field coaching, while also serving as the coordinator of the team’s strength and conditioning program.

 

Prior to his time at Michigan, he was the head coach of the MCLA Division I program at the University of Arizona for four years. He posted a 57-24 record and was the 2004 WCLL Coach of the Year.

 

Broschart also has U.S. National Team experience, coaching the U.S. West National Team in 2007 and leading it to victories in the Berlin Open and the Prague Cup. He also was the defensive coordinator in 2005 when the squad won the Asian Pacific Championship in Osaka, Japan.

In the fall of 2020, Broschart joined the coaching staff for the U18 Iroquois National Team.

 

A 2002 graduate of New York Institute of Technology, Broschart cut his teeth in the coaching ranks as a graduate assistant at his alma mater in 2003. That season the Bears posted a 14-0 record and claimed the NCAA Division II national title.

 

The Hicksville, N.Y., native was a three-time USILA All-America defenseman at New York Institute of Technology from 1997-2001. During his playing career, the Bears posted an impressive 40-12 record.

 

Broschart and his wife, Keekan, are the parents of two children, Hadley and Kase.