MARIETTA, Ohio — Marietta College named Nathan Grover as its next assistant men's lacrosse coach. Grover returns to his collegiate home after serving as the assistant coach at Malone University.

"Nate was the best face-off man in the conference during his playing days for us. But I've learned in just a short time of working with him, that he's an even better person," said Marietta College Athletic Director Larry Hiser. "He is committed to the coaching profession and brings a strong work ethic and even temperament to our team. He's already been worth his weight in gold for managing the team so well in this rare transition to our next head coach. I look forward to our men's lacrosse team maintaining its positive momentum with Nate on the staff."

Grover comes to Marietta after two seasons as the assistant coach at Malone. The Pioneers won five games last spring, just the program's third year in existence. In 2024, Grover helped lead Malone to eight wins and an appearance in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference Tournament.

Grover also has three years experience coaching with the Burning River Travel Lacrosse team, headquartered in Broadview Heights, Ohio. In addition, he assisted with the boy's lacrosse team at his high school alma mater, North Canton Hoover.

Grover was a four-year letterman for the Pioneers as a face-off specialist. He was named All-Ohio Athletic Conference three times, including a first-team selection his junior year. He led the OAC with 203 face-offs won, breaking his single season record set the year prior.

A native of North Canton, Ohio, Grover graduated from Marietta with a bachelor's degree in Sport Management in May of 2023.  He completed his MBA from Malone University in 2025.

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