Atlanta, GA-  The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech), an MCLA Division I lacrosse team,  is the latest team to sign an equipment deal with the innovative equipment manufacturer Brine/Warrior Lacrosse.

Beginning in the fall of 2011 and over the next several seasons, the Yellow Jackets will take to the field in custom gold, white and navy Brine King III gloves and Warrior Nation elbow pads and guards.

Tech's players will also have the new Brine and Warrior heads at their disposal with custom Warrior Georgia Tech Lacrosse printed shafts. Along with the equipment deal, the Tech players will also be donning custom New Balance and Warrior turf and grass cleat footwear.

"The boys couldn't be more excited about continuing with Brine equipment. We have worn Brine for the past 8 years but the difference now is that all we will wear is Brine/Warrior," said Georgia Tech’s Head Coach Ken Lovic. "We appreciate Liam Banks and Chip Mayer, for not only what they have done for the program, but also the lacrosse community. Brine/Warrior is the top of the product line in lacrosse equipment and the Georgia Tech program is proud to wear their logo as a partnered collegiate program”.

Alongside the teams equipment outfitting, GT Lacrosse Camps Inc. will now be covered under the Brine/Warrior partnership. The over 1000 annual campers will be able to see new product lines before they are released and also receive various products from Brine/Warrior during their registered event. GT Lacrosse Camps offers a wide range of programming from summer camps, fall high school tournaments and their new 2012 youth summer league.

 "Coach Lovic has built a fantastic program for Tech and the surrounding community. We are excited to solidify our partnership with such a competitive and highly visible team and camp business," commented Liam Banks, the Southeast Representative for Brine/Warrior. “He is a known figure in the state of Georgia lacrosse history as well as in the national lacrosse community”.

"We are looking forward to working with everyone at Georgia Tech and will do everything to support Coach Lovic and the Yellow Jackets' efforts to bring home a Southeastern Lacrosse Conference championship."

About Brine.

Was originally established in 1922 but in 2006, Brine was acquired by New Balance, a leading manufacturer of technologically innovative width-sized performance footwear and athletic apparel for women, men, and children.

"Brine's history of manufacturing high-performance team sports products will enable us to broaden our offerings at the global level," says Jim Davis, Chairman and CEO for New Balance. Brine's motto "Find Your Game," speaks directly to their long-standing support of game improvement products and programs, and fits in well with New Balance's philosophy of promoting personal athletic achievements.

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Atlanta, G.A. At the conclusion of the Georgia Tech Lacrosse team’s fall meeting last week, two student-athletes have been tabbed as team captains for the 2011-2012 Georgia Tech men's lacrosse team by a vote of their teammates. Along with the captain position’s, new officers have been elected by their peers, Head Coach Ken Lovic announced today.

Senior Midfielder Pat Tynan (Martinez, GA.) along with junior defender Phil Georgakakos (Atlanta, GA.) will serve as captains for the upcoming season.

"These two young men bring a great deal of leadership to our team on and off the field, and I applaud our team for this year's selections," Lovic said. "Each brings unique and different leadership skills which will complement each other, and I believe they will be very effective leaders this season for our team as they work together to make our team better to achieve our ultimate goal of a conference championship."

Tynan has been a member of Georgia Tech’s midfield unit since coming to the school as a freshman in 2008.  He played many roles on the field including taking face-offs and short stick defense.

Georgakakos is a member of Georgia Tech's defense. He played all last year rotating between base defense and long stick midfield.  Phil finished his 2011 season with 1 goal and 2 assists and over 50 ground balls. Phil compliments the Yellow Jackets base defensive unit with his speed and athleticism. 

Akram Ibrahim, Colin Gray, Colin Granger and John Mahoney have been elected as officers for the 2011-2012 year.  Junior Ibrahim (Alpharetta,GA.) has taken the position as President of the lacrosse program. Gray (Charlotte, NC.) has stepped into role of Treasurer. Sophomore Granger (Tallahassee, FL) has been nominated and awarded the position of secretary and equipment manager and finally Junior goalie Mahoney has been elected as Vice-President to help Ibrahim with the daily duties assigned to him concentrating on marketing and recruiting assistance.

Georgiatech’s freshman and returning players arrived on campus August 18 with the first meeting of the year last week. The team got under way with their first contact practice on Labor Day.

Georgia Tech officially opens the 2012 season on February 10 when the Crimson Tide of Alabama comes toAtlantafor a 3p.m. face-off.

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