Chris Feifs begins his second season as Coach Jeff Shirk’s top assistant. On July 2, 2007, Feifs was named to the VMI staff as an assistant coach, and in the summer of 2008, he was officially given the title of Offensive Coordinator.
Feifs rounded out his playing career at Maryland where he served as co-captain of the 2007 team. "I am extremely excited to have Chris join the VMI lacrosse family," said Shirk. "I had the opportunity to coach him at both the Naval Academy Prep School (NAPS) and the University of Maryland, and he is a great addition to our program."
"I couldn't have asked for a better opportunity to work with Coach Shirk at such a highly respected institution," said Feifs. "I'm really looking forward to helping build this program and taking on the challenge of a coaching a Division 1 lacrosse program.
“VMI lacrosse has a great deal of potential and I am motivated to help them reach that high standard of excellence."
"As a player Chris was tough, hard working, and led by example," commented Shirk. "As a person, he is well spoken, motivated, and passionate.”
In addition, Feifs was drafted in the 2007 Major League Lacrosse Supplemental Draft. Taken by the Boston Cannons in the draft’s third round, the former Terrapin became the first VMI player or coach drafted by an MLL team.
In May 2007, Feifs received his Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Maryland. He posted a 3.5 GPA, and was a three-time member of the All-ACC Academic Honor Roll. Feifs has also spent the past four summers as a camp instructor for several top lacrosse camps on the east coast.
