Jacob Baxter has been with Queens since the fall season of 2009.
Baxter, a native of Severna Park, Md., holds a bachelor’s degree in criminology from the University of Maryland.
While at Maryland, Baxter worked his way up each year and was in the starting lineup by his senior season. He was a pivotal part of the Terrapin defense his entire career. The Terrapins made it to the NCAA quarter finals during Baxter’s senior year. His efforts on the field helped him in earning the team’s Unsung Hero award in 2008.
Before College, Baxter was a standout player in the state of Maryland at Severna Park High School in his hometown of Severna Park, Md. He was an all-county player in Anne Arundel County his senior year as he led his team to a 17-1 record.
After graduation Baxter served as a Local Development Officer for the English Lacrosse Association. While in Manchester he worked for Timperley Lacrosse Club where he coached the U-16, U-19, senior men, and University of Manchester club team. His U-19 team won the championship for the first time since 2004 and his senior men’s team made it to the final four. The University team went undefeated throughout the regular season.