Seth Mahler - Team Israel

Seth played his college career at Whittier College in Whittier, California, from 2006-2010. He is one of Israel Lacrosse’s longest tenured players, having been with the program since 2012 and moving to Israel in 2013. He has played in the 2014 World Championships, 2015 World Box Championships, 2016 European Championships, 2017 European Box Championships, and 2018 World Championships, serving as captain for the 2016, 2017 and 2018 teams.

He does more than just play, though. In 2013, he a was part of one of Israel’s first lacrosse communities, founding a youth program in Baltimore’s sister city of Ashkelon.  Seth was head coach of Israel’s U-19 team for the 2016 U-19 World Championships, leading the team to a sixth-place finish. He also serves an administrative role for Israel Lacrosse as well, acting as the organization’s program director.

“Every time I get to suit up and wear the jersey I have the opportunity to compete and represent a family, a community, a nation of people, in the most positive way I know how.  It means the world to me to know I’m inspiring and laying the ground work for the next generation of Israeli players and coaches.”