Northwestern University Athletics
Scott Hiller Named Israel Men’s Sixes Head Coach
2/24/2026 3:36:00 PM | Women's Lacrosse
ASHKELON, Israel — The Israel Lacrosse Association (ILA) has named Scott Hiller its Men's Sixes Head Coach ahead of the 2026 European Sixes Lacrosse Championships (ESLC) in Spain this November.
The first-ever ESLC will double as the first stage in the qualification process for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. This will mark lacrosse's first appearance in the Olympics, which will feature the Sixes discipline as opposed to standard field lacrosse.
"First and foremost, the shared commitment, passion, and purpose of the entire ILA organization really resonated with me as I interviewed for this unique and truly special opportunity," Hiller said. "Second, I couldn't pass on potentially being part of something as life changing as the Olympics. Lastly, the discipline of Sixes is so new, and the ability to challenge myself creatively is something that really excites me."
Hiller has served on the Northwestern staff since 2001 and was named to his current position of assistant coach in 2020. He and his wife, Combe Family Head Lacrosse Coach Kelly Amonte Hiller, have guided the Wildcats to eight national championships.
"Scott is the consummate professional," ILA Executive Director Ian Kadish said. "He brings a competitive vision and drive that is unmatched. He is every bit Team Israel's best chance to not only qualify for the Olympics but win a medal in 2028."
In addition to his success in helping forge a dynasty at NU, Hiller is a two-time MLL Coach of the Year, winning the award with the Boston Cannons in 2002 and 2005. He joined the coaching profession as an assistant coach for Harvard Men's Lacrosse in 1991.
He served as the co-president and general manager of the Washington Bayhawks of Major League Lacrosse (MLL) after his dual role as head coach and general manager for the 2006 and 2007 seasons.
As a player, Hiller was a four-time All-American at the University of Massachusetts. He won a gold medal at the 1994 World Lacrosse Championship with Team USA.
Hiller will guide Team Israel through the ESLC from Nov. 10-18 in Satou, Spain's Mediterranean Sports Hub. If the squad places within the top five at the tournament, it will advance to the 2027 World Lacrosse Sixes Championship (WLSC).
The first-ever ESLC will double as the first stage in the qualification process for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. This will mark lacrosse's first appearance in the Olympics, which will feature the Sixes discipline as opposed to standard field lacrosse.
"First and foremost, the shared commitment, passion, and purpose of the entire ILA organization really resonated with me as I interviewed for this unique and truly special opportunity," Hiller said. "Second, I couldn't pass on potentially being part of something as life changing as the Olympics. Lastly, the discipline of Sixes is so new, and the ability to challenge myself creatively is something that really excites me."
Hiller has served on the Northwestern staff since 2001 and was named to his current position of assistant coach in 2020. He and his wife, Combe Family Head Lacrosse Coach Kelly Amonte Hiller, have guided the Wildcats to eight national championships.
"Scott is the consummate professional," ILA Executive Director Ian Kadish said. "He brings a competitive vision and drive that is unmatched. He is every bit Team Israel's best chance to not only qualify for the Olympics but win a medal in 2028."
In addition to his success in helping forge a dynasty at NU, Hiller is a two-time MLL Coach of the Year, winning the award with the Boston Cannons in 2002 and 2005. He joined the coaching profession as an assistant coach for Harvard Men's Lacrosse in 1991.
He served as the co-president and general manager of the Washington Bayhawks of Major League Lacrosse (MLL) after his dual role as head coach and general manager for the 2006 and 2007 seasons.
As a player, Hiller was a four-time All-American at the University of Massachusetts. He won a gold medal at the 1994 World Lacrosse Championship with Team USA.
Hiller will guide Team Israel through the ESLC from Nov. 10-18 in Satou, Spain's Mediterranean Sports Hub. If the squad places within the top five at the tournament, it will advance to the 2027 World Lacrosse Sixes Championship (WLSC).
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