The Denver Outlaws announced today that Matt Bocklet will be taking over as the new team President. Bocklet has been a dedicated member of the Outlaws organization since 2009.

A Johns Hopkins University graduate, Matt Bocklet takes over one of the most successful MLL teams in the league's history. The Outlaws have competed in nine MLL Championships, most recently in the 2019 season. The Outlaws have won three Championships while Bocklet served as team captain ('18, '16 and '14). The Outlaws have won 124 games in their fourteen-year history. Bocklet will leverage his leadership experience on the field, in the community and from past business ventures to build on the franchise's success.

"I am excited by the opportunity to lead an organization that has had such a profound impact on my career and my life," said Bocklet. "Everyone talks about the lacrosse community, but in Denver it is exemplified better than anywhere else. Our fans, partners, players, coaches and staff have inspired the Outlaws to consistently be the best professional lacrosse team, and I look forward to bringing a few more championships home."

Bocklet previously ran Outlaws Academy, managing all levels of the valuable revenue generating venture and community engagement outlet for the Outlaws. He also served as the team's Defensive Coordinator in 2019. Outside of the Outlaws, Bocklet is an owner of X10 Lacrosse, serves as the Director of Team 91 Colorado, and coached Cherry Creek High School, winning the 2019 State Championship. Bocklet spent 6 years as the Head Coach at Highlands Ranch High School, where he was named CHSAA Coach of the Year in 2014. He also serves on the Young Professionals Board for Denver City Lax.

" Matt Bocklet has been a dedicated leader for the Denver Outlaws, and the Denver community for the last eleven years," said MLL Commissioner, Alexander Brown. "Matt has a deep passion for the team and for the sport, and he brings the invaluable experience of having been a player, a coach and a business leader within the organization. We are thrilled to have such an experienced leader take the helm of this storied franchise."

Before retiring from play in 2018, Bocklet served as a star defenseman for the Outlaws. He was a captain for all three of the team's Championship titles, is the franchise's all-time leader in games played (144), appeared in five(5) All-Star Games, is ranked third all-time in MLL for ground balls, and in recognition of such a prestigious career, had his number (#7) retired by the Outlaws in 2019.

"I have played with and played for Matt, and there is no one who is better suited to lead the Outlaws' organization than him," said Mikie Schlosser , Denver Outlaws midfielder. "After the loss in the Championship last season, we have been fired up through the offseason. We can't wait to take the field and compete for the 2020 MLL Championship with Matt leading the charge."

About the Denver Outlaws

The Denver Outlaws began play in Major League Lacrosse in 2006. In the last 14 years the Outlaws have played in the championship game a league-record 9 times. They have made the playoffs 13 of the last 14 years and won 67% of their games. Matt Bocklet took over as team president in 2020 after an illustrious career playing and working in the front office for the Outlaws. The Outlaws offer fans the opportunity to be a part of this growing, fast-paced and exciting sports community. The 2020 MLL season opens May 30. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit outlaws.majorleaguelacrosse.com.

Additional Team Information

Website: DenverOutlaws.com

Instagram: @denveroutlaws

Twitter: @DenverOutlaws

About Major League Lacrosse

Major League Lacrosse (MLL), based in Boston, is the premier professional outdoor lacrosse league. MLL has led lacrosse's growth into the mainstream of competitive team sports since 2001. In the spring of 2018, MLL entered into new leadership for the first time in 17 years when it selected Alexander Brown as the Commissioner. Since that time, MLL has been on an aggressive path towards sustainably developing and the league. In 2019 MLL welcomed ten new partners to the league, introduced a creative and sophisticated digital team (generating 194% growth in social traffic, 97% growth in social engagement and 393% growth in web traffic) and achieved a 16% increase in total attendance year-over-year. The 2020 season starts May 30. 2020 will be Major League Lacrosse's twentieth-anniversary season. Learn more about MLL's twentieth anniversary season on majorleaguelacrosse.com.