Kevin Sanna

Kevin Sanna rejoins Hartford's coaching staff after spending two seasons as a volunteer assistant coach in 2019 and 2020. He most recently worked with 2Way Lacrosse, a strong club program based in Connecticut, where he served as an assistant director.

A native of Pittsford, N.Y., Sanna was a standout defender for the Hawks from 2013-17. Captaining the team in each of his final two seasons, he started 55 of the 58 games in which he appeared. Sanna also etched his name into Hartford's record book, as his 33 caused turnovers are the eighth-most in program history.

Sanna's career at Hartford was highlighted by what is arguably one of the top defensive plays in program history. With 71 seconds remaining in regulation and the Hawks trailing by one goal to fourth-ranked UAlbany in the semifinals of the 2016 America East Tournament, Sanna forced a pivotal turnover that led to the game-tying goal with 28 seconds remaining.

The Hawks went on to stun the Great Danes in overtime, 11-10, before defeating Vermont, 17-16, to claim the program's second America East Championship.

Sanna excelled in the classroom as well during his time in a Hartford uniform. A three-time America East All-Academic Team member in 2015, 2016 and 2017, he capped off his career by earning the America East's Elite 18 Award and earning a spot on the New England Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association's (NEILA) Academic All-New England Team.

Sanna graduated from Hartford's Barney School of Business with a degree in marketing in 2016. He continued his schooling at Hartford, earning his MBA in 2017.