Skidmore College Athletics

Thomas Spinella '06 built a roster of athletic honors that established him as one of the most influential players in the history of Men's Lacrosse. In the process, he helped transform the program into a regional powerhouse national competitor.
 
The midfielder was a three-time United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association All-American, earning 3rd Team honors in 2005 and honorable mention in 2004 and 2006. Spinella was the team's leading scorer in 2005, when he set the Skidmore record for goals in a season (54), and captained the Thoroughbreds to their first Liberty League Championship and National Collegiate Athletic Association Tournament berth. He was named 2005 Liberty League Player of the Year.
 
Continuing as team captain in 2006, Spinella led Skidmore and the Liberty League in goals per game with2.69 and was fourth in scoring with 35 goals and six assists for 41 points. That year, Spinella, who was also a key member of Skidmore's men's hockey team from 2002 to 2005, was honored with the Senior Male Athlete Award. He is currently Men's Lacrosse second all-time goal scorer (143) and stands fifth overall with 170 total points (143 goals and 27 assists).
 
Spinella went on to serve as an assistant lacrosse coach at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and Bryant University. He currently coaches and teaches at the Millbrook School.