Delbarton School and Delbarton Athletics are thrilled to congratulate former varsity lacrosse coach, alum and current Assistant Headmaster for Student Affairs Chuck Ruebling '79 on his upcoming induction to the National Interscholastic Lacrosse Coaches Association Hall of Fame.  The Delbarton lacrosse community congratulates Chuck for this distinguished honor," says Delbarton lacrosse head coach Matt Kovachik.  "As a teacher, coach and mentor, Chuck had a profound impact on the lives his players for more than three decades. As one of the legendary New Jersey lacrosse coaches, Chuck continues to work tirelessly to grow New Jersey lacrosse, give back to game he loves and introduce the sport to the next generation of players." 

The National Interscholastic Lacrosse Coaches Association will induct the 2021 Class of the NILCA Hall of Fame during its annual award dinner on March 12, 2022 at the Plandome Country Club. "We are extremely proud to announce the 2021 NILCA Hall of Fame Class," said Joe Baccarella, NILCA Vice President. "Each of these men has established himself among the best to ever to have coached the game of lacrosse , and we look forward to recognizing their incredible accomplishments."

According to the NILCA website, "The National Interscholastic Lacrosse Coaches Association (NILCA) was formed to provide dedicated service to high school lacrosse coaches throughout the United States. NILCA seeks to identify and provide solutions to issues raised by men's high school lacrosse coaches. Issues NILCA will address include: high school playing rules, Coaches recognition and awards, relations with the Intercollegiate Men's Lacrosse Coaches Association (IMLCA), and the representation of high school coaches at the regional and national level."

The NILCA is dedicated to the support and education of Secondary School Lacrosse Coaches. Dating back to 1968, the NILCA has supported educational clinics, conventions, HS lacrosse record keeping and selected national Coach and Man of the Year awards. "With the selection of these coaches, winners over over 4000 games in total and who have made an impact on countless young men, we are beyond excited to announce the 2021 electees", stated John Kenney, Hall of Fame Committee Chair. "The NILCA applauds those coaches whose mentorship and groundbreaking coaching careers have left an indelible mark on the high school game of lacrosse".

Mr. Ruebling will join nine other coaches from New York, Colorado, Virginia, New Jersey and Maryland as part of the NILCA Hall of Fame Class of 2021.  Ruebling played on Delbarton's first varsity lacrosse team in 1976 and became head coach in 1987.  He finished with a coaching record of 523-114, leading Delbarton to six NJ TOC championships, 16 County Championships and 15 conference championships.