Christopher Newport University

Zach Quezada joined the Christopher Newport men's lacrosse program as an assistant coach prior to the 2027 campaign.

Quezada arrived in Newport News with experience at both the collegiate and high school levels. Most recently, he has worked with Catholic High School in Virginia Beach since 2021. After five seasons directing the defense, he was promoted to head coach of the Crusaders in 2026. He also served as the defensive coordinator at Central Catholic High School in Pennsylvania from 2019-20.

Along with his work at the high school level, Quezada was the defensive coordinator at nearby Hampton University from 2016-18. During his stint with the Pirates, he led the recruiting efforts for the first two classes in program history while overseeing player development, practice installation, opponent scouting, and game planning on the defensive side of the ball.

Active on the youth and club level as well, Quezada has worked with FCA Coastal Virginia since 2022 and was promoted to the Director of Boys Programs in 2026. He has also served as a coach with Madlax National and was the Director of Boys Programs for V3 Lacrosse from 2014-15.

Off the field, he has served as the host and producer of "The Ride: Lacrosse Podcast." Prior to his professional endeavors, he graduated with a bachelor's degree in physical activity and health from Auburn University in 2015. During his time in Alabama, he was a four-year midfielder and team captain for the Tigers in the Men's Collegiate Lacrosse Association before serving as a student assistant coach at the end of his tenure.

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