Jacob Acevedo (Ah-seh-vay-dough) was named Head Men's Lacrosse Coach in July of 2021. The 2025 men's lacrosse season will mark Acevedo's fourth at the helm of the Pioneers. He led Carroll to a program-best six wins during the 2024 season, which also saw the team set or tie 24 individual and team single season records, including most points (201), goals (147), assists (54), shots (703), and shots on goal (360).
Acevedo comes from Huntingdon College in Montgomery, Ala., where he progressed from assistant coach, to associate head coach, to head coach in just three years. In two and a half seasons (shortened due to COVID-19), Acevedo was a member of a staff that went 34-16, including 16-3 in 2018. Acevedo worked closely with defenders and goalies, coaching the 2018 USA South Tournament MVP goaltender. Acevedo’s defensive unit was 42nd in the nation in scoring defense in 2019.
Acevedo has also worked as an Xcelerate Camp Clinician the past five years, hosting camps in multiple locations. Acevedo oversaw drills and daily activities for campers across all ages and skill levels.
Acevedo’s playing career includes starting Elmhurst University’s first-ever men’s lacrosse team in 2012, which he was a part of for all four years. Acevedo graduated with a degree in exercise science and fitness management from Concordia University-Chicago in May of 2017.
