In 2009, Cantabene was named College Coach of the Year by the Maryland State Lacrosse Coaches Association after leading the Mustangs to a 17-2 record, its first-ever NCAA appearance and a No.
Cantabene received the College Coach of the Year award from the Maryland State Lacrosse Coaches Association in 2009 for leading the Mustangs to an impressive 17-2 season, their first-ever trip to the NCAA tournament and a notable achievement.