Tom Abbott

Hometown: Syracuse, New York
College: Syracuse University 1975-1978
2 time All-America selection 1977 & 1978
2nd of 3 Family members to play at Syracuse University
(Father/Larry 1948-1952 & Son/Matt 2006-2009)

Men’s Lacrosse Official 1980 – Present

8 New York State High School Championship Games
Officiated in the NCAA Tournament continually since 1989
Including 21 of the last 23 Final Fours
14 National Championship games
3 – Division I
3 – Division II
6 – Division III
2 – Junior College
ILF World Championships Referee - 1994 - Manchester, England
5 Major League Lacrosse Championship games
Former Empire State Games referee & Supervisor of officials
Member of Upstate NY Lacrosse Hall of Fame (2002)
Central New York – Section 3 Boy’s Lacrosse Rules Interpreter
US Lacrosse Sub-District training coordinator (Upstate NY)

Personal: Married – Lorie (#1 loyal referee fan) and 3 children.
Mike (Assistant coach @ Colgate)
Matt (Asst coach @ Colgate & MLL player (Chesapeake Bayhawks)
Melissa