A former alumni and assistant men’s lacrosse coach at Eastern University in St. Davis, Pennsylvania, Alan Rudnick joins the Hood lacrosse family as the Blazers prepare for their fourth season of intercollegiate competition.

Rudnick was a two-time team MVP and two-time all conference selection as a goalie at Eastern University. While at Eastern University, Rudnick ranked as high as fifth in the nation in save percentage (.660).

Rudnick obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree from Eastern University in 2003 and also received his Master of Divinity Degree from Palmer Theological Seminary in 2006. After college Rudnick played in both the American Lacrosse League and the Tri-State indoor league. Most recently, Rudnick was an assistant lacrosse coach at Eastern University.

Currently Rudnick, who is an ordained minister, serves as an associate pastor at Damascus United Methodist Church in Damascus, Md.