Tristan Hanna is entering his second season as a graduate assistant coach of the lacrosse team.

In his first season on staff, Cleveland State had their most successful season thus far under German’s guidance, as the Green and White won six games in addition to their first-ever ASUN victory, which came at home against Lindenwood, 14-12, on March 18.

Gannon Matthews brought in his second major award after receiving ASUN Midfielder of the Year honors and was a repeat member of the ASUN First Team. Xander Johnson became the third Viking to be named to the ASUN All-Freshman Team. During the year, the Vikings had two seniors set career program records: Ryan Haigh in scoring (71) and Cameron Logan (328).

Hanna, a member of the Cleveland State program from 2017-21, is returning to the Vikings to help with the attackers. Hanna never missed a game in his four-year career, playing in all 46 contests for the Vikings. During his time, he scored 57 goals and had 25 assists for 82 points. In addition, he scooped up 52 ground balls and caused 12 turnovers.

Hanna graduated as the record holder for career goals (57) and most goals in a season (26 as a junior). During his junior season, Hanna scored the game-tying and game-winning goals against Air Force, helping Cleveland State win their first-ever game against a nationally ranked team.

After graduating from Cleveland State, Hanna was drafted 65th overall by the New York Riptide of the National Lacrosse League, becoming the first player selected under Coach German.

The Leaskdale, Ontario, native graduated Summa Cum Laude with a degree in criminology and psychology in 2021. As a senior, he was named a USILA Scholar All-American.