Nichols College Athletics

A native of Swampscott, Massachusetts, Barden graduated from Springfield College in 2025, where he competed as a member of the men’s lacrosse program during the 2024 and 2025 seasons.

In addition to his role at Nichols, Barden serves as a coach with 3D New England, a regional lacrosse organization providing athletes of all ages access to elite instruction and competitive tournament opportunities. He also coached with 3D New England South during the summer of 2025.

Barden began his athletic career at St. Mary’s High School in Lynn, where he was a multi-sport athlete, earning 11 varsity letters across soccer, football, basketball, and lacrosse.