Chris Cameron Steps Down, Brian Cameron Named Boys Lacrosse Head Coach
NASHUA, N.H. — After 20 seasons at the helm of the Bishop Guertin High School Boys Lacrosse Team, head coach Chris Cameron has announced that he is stepping down. Cameron will remain with the program, moving into the joint role of assistant coach and Director of Operations, where he will continue to be a fixture at practices and on the sideline during games.
Assuming the role of head coach will be Brian Cameron ’18 — the son of Chris and a standout lacrosse player at Bishop Guertin before moving on to an outstanding college career at both the University of North Carolina and Rutgers as a graduate student. The younger Cameron will take over the program built up by his father over the course of the two decades beginning immediately in preparation of the 2025 season.
Under Cameron, the Cardinals have become not only one of the most dominant lacrosse teams in New Hampshire or New England history, but one of the top athletic teams of all time in the Northeast regardless of sport, winning 13 state titles and appearing in the championship game in each of the last 19 seasons
Cameron — the most decorated coach in school history — has led Bishop Guertin to those 13 titles in truly impressive fashion, too, averaging 18 wins per season.
In creating a strong team culture, Cameron and his program were also instrumental in helping to develop many talented players who would move on to play at the next level. In total, 128 Cardinals would leave BG and go on to play college lacrosse at either the Division I, II or III level. Sixty players earned US Lacrosse All-American honors while playing under the guidance of Coach Cameron, including his son Brian.
“Each season starts out emphasizing that our ultimate goals are to win the state championship and to enjoy the journey. I certainly did enjoy the journey the last 21 years,” Cameron said. “The Bishop Guertin journey has been nothing short of amazing. I had no idea back in 2003 what this would lead to. It has been so much more than the wins, losses, and titles.
“The talent and culture in the BG lacrosse program are in a great place. I am not emotional because I am not going anywhere. I’m looking forward to a long run serving as an assistant coach and in the Director of Operations role,” he added.
From one Coach Cameron to another, Bishop Guertin will keep its boys lacrosse head coaching position in the family with Brian’s elevation to the position.
“I am honored to be the next head coach of the Bishop Guertin boys lacrosse team, a program has been an important part of my life since 2004,” Brian Cameron said. “I was a superfan for my entire childhood, then played for BG, and am now living out my dream as head coach.
“My dad’s impact on this program is immeasurable,” he continued. “He will continue to be a significant part of the program and guide me for many years to come. He has impacted so many lives and set the bar extremely high. My goal is to take the program to new heights by building upon the foundations of relationship-driven coaching, player development, and the long-standing winning culture we have here. I am excited for the challenge to continue to elevate Bishop Guertin lacrosse and help our players succeed now and at the next level.”
Brian Cameron takes over after an outstanding playing career with the Cardinals before playing Division I lacrosse at UNC and Rutgers. While a player at BG, Cameron was the two-time Offensive Player of the Year and US Lacrosse All-American. He graduated as one of the program’s best players, setting the single-season record for points as a senior in 2018 with 165.
Cameron spent three seasons at North Carolina (2019, ’20 and ’21), amassing 38 goals and 49 points to go along with 47 ground balls. During his final season in Chapel Hill, Cameron helped the Tar Heels win a share of the 2021 ACC Championship. After completing his degree in under four years, Cameron would play two more seasons as a graduate student at Rutgers where he would earn his Master’s. While a member of the Scarlet Knights, he posted 60 goals and 79 points in just 29 games between 2022 and 2023.
With Cameron joining the team for his first season in New Jersey, Rutgers made it all the way to the 2022 NCAA Men’s Lacrosse Final Four, the first appearance in the national semifinals in school history. Against Cornell in the Final Four, Cameron scored a pair of goals in front of a crowd of nearly 22,000 fans in Hartford. The following spring, he led the team in goals with 26 during his final collegiate season as a player.
A three-time academic all-conference player between the ACC (2) and Big 10 (1), Cameron has made the move into the coaching ranks since graduating from Rutgers. He has served as an assistant at Holy Cross as well as the Director of Player Development and Recruiting for the New Hampshire Tomahawks in the last two years.
What They’re Saying…
“I want to thank coach Cameron for his two decades of commitment to our boys lacrosse program and our school community as a whole. I have been incredibly fortunate to have worked with him for the past five years and in that time, it has been evident the level of respect and admiration his players — both past and present — have for him as not only their coach, but also as a mentor. We cannot thank Chris enough for all he has done and are excited to see what he can continue to do for this program moving forward under the leadership of his son.
Brian has demonstrated a passion for this program and continuing to build strong relationships with our student-athletes. His vision to elevate the program to even greater heights is rooted in the foundation of those strong relationships of trust between players and coaches. The blow of losing a coach of Chris’ caliber is greatly softened by the seamless transition of gaining Brian in this role.”
- Bishop Guertin Athletic Director Ryan Brown
“Coach Cameron’s impact on the Bishop Guertin community extends beyond championships and wins. His commitment to shaping players into principled, hardworking, respectful individuals reflects the core values of our school’s mission and provided his players with the tools to meet life's challenges and to become leaders and contributors. As Brian assumes leadership of the program and Chris remains with us in a new role, we are confident that the program's legacy will continue to achieve new heights, guided by the same philosophy.”
- Bishop Guertin Principal Jason Strniste
A Letter From Coach Chris Cameron
There are so many people to thank that helped make the experience so successful.
My family for all their support through the years allowing me to coach, especially my wife Judy and three children. BG Lacrosse is a way of life in our house.
Four of the best Athletic Directors in the business: Andy Krahling who hired me in 2003, Tony Johnson, Peter Paladino, and Ryan Brown.
Principal Strniste and President Brodeur who have given full support to the student-athletes, me, and the program.
All my assistant coaches, especially: Luke Solms, Pat Caveny, Jon Salch (deceased), Cody Marquis, John Fisher, Kyle Fisher, Mike Soucy, Dave MacKay, Mike McCarthy, and Cam Hult.
The parents for trusting in me that I had their sons’ best interests in mind. Their endless support for their boys and the BG program enabled our success.
Most importantly, I’d like to thank all the incredible players through the years. The players were held to a high standard from a character, leadership, and ability standpoint. They responded and raised the bar each and every season. I pushed them and they pushed me to be great. I loved nothing more than when the alumni come back and visit at practice to share their college experience and offer advice to current players.
Brian is ready to leverage his vision and energy to take the program to a higher level. He is a proud BG alum, who understands the demands of balancing athletics and rigorous academics. Brian has played and coached at the highest level. After impressive playing careers at UNC and Rutgers, he recently coached at the NCAA Division I level. He knew his future was leading the BG program, and I couldn’t be more excited for him to take on this new role.
Thank you,
Chris