Who are the top alumni candidates for West Genesee boys lacrosse coaching job?
Syracuse, N.Y. -- The vacant position of running the West Genesee boys lacrosse team is a high school job, but Chuck Wilbur thinks anyone applying for it should realize thats deceptive. Wilbur, former head coach at OCC, compares the post to ones at a higher level. Its a tall task, Wilbur said. Its a college job. The spotlight thats put on it, and the stuff that they do, they practice, its a year-round job. The program is probably the program when you talk about high school sports.  Wilbur himself said while he would never rule anything out, hes happy with his job as an administrator at OCC and cant see himself applying for the job. Shaun Smith, who resigned from the position last week, was not a Wildcats alum. If West Genesee wants to turn to a former player to take charge, they have several strong possibilities. Here are some of them. Eric Burns (Class of 1997)  Resume: He has coached the Wildcats junior varsity the past three seasons and has also taken over the communitys youth program. Before coming to West Genesee, he spent six years as head coach at Onondaga. Outlook: Probably the leader in the clubhouse. Hes already familiar with the players, the program and parental expectations. Burns brother, Mike, is West Genesee athletic director. Im not sure if Ill be throwing my name into that hat yet, but time will tell, Eric Burns said. Luke Cometti (Class of 2008)  Resume: Honorable mention All-American midfielder at Syracuse. Spent last seven years in Austin, Tex., where he coached the club program at Vandegrift High School. Outlook: Another strong candidate because of his extensive experience working with high-school-aged players. He and his wife, former Syracuse lacrosse star Alyssa Murray, and their baby recently returned to Camillus. Cometti seemed to indicate the relocation process would be keeping him busy for now. Im flattered that Im being considered but I dont think Im going to be putting in for the job. As much as I love coaching, Im sure Ill be coaching or helping out again. Its just not the right time, he said. Its a lot of moving pieces of the move across the country. A big part is just figuring out what Im going to be doing.  Eric Miccio (Class of 2008)  Resume: Head coach of OCC. Outlook: If West Genesee is truly a college program, then Miccio could be the man to run it. But Miccio is still establishing his foundation there. He took over for Wilbur in 2019 but since playing three games in 2020 the team has been idle since because of the Covid shutdown. He said he plans on staying there. Dylan Donahue (Class of 2011)  Resume: Former All-American at Syracuse and currently an assistant at OCC. Big lacrosse family tree that includes father, Kevin, a former long-time assistant with the Orange. Outlook: Certainly scores high on the name recognition factor, but Miccio said Donahue told him he plans to remain at OCC. Steve Scaramuzzino (Class of 1985)  Resume: The West Genesee gig would top off an impeccable resume. He was an All-American defender with the Orange and an assistant coach at Navy and Syracuse. He has coached professionally in the MLL and NLL. He currently runs the Orange Crush lacrosse program. Outlook: A long-shot. He has three children and he said hes busy enough without taking on the Wildcats challenge. You never say never to anything, he said. High school is tough. I think parents have a green light right to administration (to complain). I think theres a lot of good people out there who would want the job. I think people have to understand youre not just a coach. Theres a lot that goes with it.  Charlie Lockwood (Class of 1990)  Resume: One of the greatest players to ever come out of Section III and a four-time All-American midfielder at Syracuse. He has extensive experience coaching youth and travel teams. Outlook: Its likely a pipe dream that the West Genesee could get him to run the program. Lockwood has four children and a very hectic coaching schedule. But he said hed consider helping out on a volunteer basis if the head coach was interested. People have been asking (whether hed apply for the head job). The issue with the job is the time commitment, Lockwood said. Its not just a spring sport anymore. Youve got to dedicate yourself in the summer. Its a 10-month deal. I just dont have that type of time. I hope West Genesee can find a good mix of someone who went to school there, someone who can blend the old-world values with the world we live in. I think its a hard decision for guys to even put their name in the hat for West Genesee.  Contact Lindsay Kramer anytime: Email | Twitter  MORE HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS COVERAGE  Mike Messere on West Genesee lacrosse coaching change: I knew the bottom would fall out (7 questions)  Meet the 2021 All-CNY softball team  Meet the 2021 All-CNY boys lacrosse team  Meet the 2021 All-CNY girls lacrosse team  Meet the 2021 All-CNY baseball team  2020-21 All-CNY High School Sports Awards: Watch the show honoring top athletes in Section III (video)