AT COLLEGE OF IDAHO:  Drake O'Neill became the head coach and offensive coordinator of the Yote lacrosse program heading into the 2024 season. He went 7-4 in his first season with a marquee upset victory against then #7 Montana in triple overtime at Simplot Stadium, which is the second highest ranked opponent defeated in program history. He has coached 1 MCLA All-American and 7 PNCLL All-Conference players.

BEFORE C OF I: Prior to taking the head coach position at The College of Idaho, he was the lead assistant & offensive coordinator at NCAA Division III Oberlin College in Ohio. During his tenure at Oberlin, O’Neill helped lead the Yeomen to the NCAC tournament for the first time in program history in 2022 and then again in 2023. He also helped mentor the programs first Division III Offensive All-American. Prior to his two and a half years at Oberlin, he was a coach at Timberline High School in Boise for the 2021 season. He also coaches a club team for True Lacrosse, having started in 2016.

PERSONAL: As a player, O'Neill played at Timberline for four seasons, graduating in 2016. He then moved on to play at Rockhurst University in Kansas City. While at Rockhurst, he was an NCAA Division II Lacrosse Magazine All-American, and was named to the  GLVC All-Conference team three times. He also led Timberline to two Idaho state championships while also being named an Idaho High School Lacrosse All American.