Widener University Athletics

Mike Talarico is in his sixth year in his second stint as Widener assistant coach. Talarico came back in 2008 to help Widener match the school record for most victories (13) and notch its second NCAA Tournament victory. He was a part of two MAC championship teams as an assistant from 2001-04. He left the first time to become head coach at Lycoming College, where he served two years and was tabbed MAC Coach of the Year in 2005. Talarico entered coaching after a standout career for Drew University (1998-2001). Graduating as the school’s second all-time leading scorer, he was named first team All-MAC three times after being selected second team all-league as a freshman. A captain in 2000 and 2001, he was picked Drew’s Athlete of the Year in 2001 and drafted by the Washington Power of the National Lacrosse League the same year. Talarico works in Widener’s Development Office.