DANBURY, Conn. - Western Connecticut State University has hired David Robinson as an assistant men's lacrosse coach for the 2026-27 academic year.  Robinson, who will assist with the Wolves offense, comes to WestConn after spending eight seasons as an assistant coach at Division II Post University.  WestConn, coached by Ryan Cavanagh (11th Season), finished the 2026 campaign with a 15-4 overall record and completed a perfect 8-0 run through the LEC conference for the second year in a row to capture the regular season title.  The Wolves downed Plymouth State, 20-3, in the LEC Semifinals but lost, 13-10, versus Massachusetts Maritime in the LEC Finals. 

A native of Brampton, Ontario, Canada, Robinson grew up playing minor lacrosse in Brampton and competed for the Brampton Excelsiors, where he won multiple Provincial Championships, helped the team reach the Minto Cup Final and played in the Mann Cup. He played in Canada with the Orangeville Northmen and was drafted by the Rochester Knighthawks.  In 2001, Robinson began his college career at Monroe Community College in Rochester, New York. He competed at the Senior B level with Owen Sound and played professionally in the National Lacrosse League with the Columbus Landsharks in 2003. Robinson also served as the head coach of the Mayfield High School varsity lacrosse team in Caledon, Ontario.  He earned his bahcelor's degree from SUNY Brockport in 2006.