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Jenna Slowey has joined the Notre Dame women’s lacrosse program as an assistant coach.

OuttaNowhereWregget wrote: ↑Fri Jul 02, 2021 11:42 am Jenna Slowey has joined the Notre Dame women’s lacrosse program as an assistant coach.

Another Moorestown kid, about whom NJBill might've given us insights. Gee, too bad.

glaxer24 wrote: ↑Fri Jul 02, 2021 10:22 am Nicole Flores is VCU’s next head coach, she’s the former assistant at Stanford

I know nothing about this coach, was never on my radar and have no idea whether she will ultimately be better than the previous coach. But, it is great to see someone like this get a shot at a head coaching job. She has been coaching in various assistant positions at least 6 D3 and most recently D1 schools, all over the country for 12+ years and played collegiately at a school that none of us probably follow (Springfield college).

If you are not a former star player or come from a pedigreed coaching tree, getting a HC job is such a grind. You literally have to be willing to move jobs every couple of years anywhere in the country to climb the ladder. It's easy to get fixated on the big names and top programs, but they are the exceptions and hires like this are the norm.

So good luck to her and VCU!

Flores getting the job is terrific. Congrats to her. Worked very hard and in a lot of different places to earn this opportunity. VERY UNUSUAL these days.

glaxer24 wrote: ↑Fri Jul 02, 2021 10:22 am Nicole Flores is VCU’s next head coach, she’s the former assistant at Stanford

https://vcuathletics.com/news/2021/7/2/ ... coach.aspx




I LOVE this kind of hire! Look at her resume and the depth of her coaching experience. I know a lot of you D1 Elitists will say "Why didn't they hire a D1 assistant from a top program? Because good coaching comes from those that you often dismiss. Being a really good player from a really good program does NOT guarantee that same success as a Head Coach. It more depends on the ability of the HC to communicate, delegate, teach and oversee. Success also depends on the commitment of the Athletic Administration to the program. That comes through in scholarships, budget and admissions.

Best of luck to Coach Flores.

LarryGamLax wrote: ↑Tue Jul 06, 2021 9:10 am

glaxer24 wrote: ↑Fri Jul 02, 2021 10:22 am Nicole Flores is VCU’s next head coach, she’s the former assistant at Stanford

https://vcuathletics.com/news/2021/7/2/ ... coach.aspx




I LOVE this kind of hire! Look at her resume and the depth of her coaching experience. I know a lot of you D1 Elitists will say "Why didn't they hire a D1 assistant from a top program? Because good coaching comes from those that you often dismiss. Being a really good player from a really good program does NOT guarantee that same success as a Head Coach. It more depends on the ability of the HC to communicate, delegate, teach and oversee. Success also depends on the commitment of the Athletic Administration to the program. That comes through in scholarships, budget and admissions.

Best of luck to Coach Flores.

She was my assistant for 1 season in college. She was an amazing coach. So happy for her and I'm sure she will do great

IWLCA website has postings for both Associate Head Coach and Assistant Coach positions at the USNA, posted yesterday

wlaxphan20 wrote: ↑Thu Jul 08, 2021 4:35 pm IWLCA website has postings for both Associate Head Coach and Assistant Coach positions at the USNA, posted yesterday

hmmm

Dr. Tact wrote: ↑Thu Jul 08, 2021 4:37 pm

wlaxphan20 wrote: ↑Thu Jul 08, 2021 4:35 pm IWLCA website has postings for both Associate Head Coach and Assistant Coach positions at the USNA, posted yesterday

hmmm

Who were they? Devlin? Who else?

seacoaster wrote: ↑Thu Jul 08, 2021 4:42 pm

Dr. Tact wrote: ↑Thu Jul 08, 2021 4:37 pm

wlaxphan20 wrote: ↑Thu Jul 08, 2021 4:35 pm IWLCA website has postings for both Associate Head Coach and Assistant Coach positions at the USNA, posted yesterday

hmmm

Who were they? Devlin? Who else?

I know another UNC player, Ally Messinger, who was also an assistant at one point, maybe she was elevated after Capuzzi left?

wlaxphan20 wrote: ↑Thu Jul 08, 2021 4:49 pm

seacoaster wrote: ↑Thu Jul 08, 2021 4:42 pm

Dr. Tact wrote: ↑Thu Jul 08, 2021 4:37 pm

wlaxphan20 wrote: ↑Thu Jul 08, 2021 4:35 pm IWLCA website has postings for both Associate Head Coach and Assistant Coach positions at the USNA, posted yesterday

hmmm

Who were they? Devlin? Who else?

I know another UNC player, Ally Messinger, who was also an assistant at one point, maybe she was elevated after Capuzzi left?

Messinger left a few years ago and is, I think, coaching high school somewhere.

wlaxphan20 wrote: ↑Thu Jul 08, 2021 4:35 pm IWLCA website has postings for both Associate Head Coach and Assistant Coach positions at the USNA, posted yesterday

Maybe Cindy Timchal took Clemson and they are going with her but since Clemson haven’t announced her yet they can’t post the HC role. Just a wild guess

laxlaxlax wrote: ↑Thu Jul 08, 2021 6:20 pm

wlaxphan20 wrote: ↑Thu Jul 08, 2021 4:35 pm IWLCA website has postings for both Associate Head Coach and Assistant Coach positions at the USNA, posted yesterday

Maybe Cindy Timchal took Clemson and they are going with her but since Clemson haven’t announced her yet they can’t post the HC role. Just a wild guess

Meg Taylor the assistant coach looks to has left to work for the GoalieSmith group as Head of Women’s development.

AreaLax wrote: ↑Thu Jul 08, 2021 6:30 pm

laxlaxlax wrote: ↑Thu Jul 08, 2021 6:20 pm

wlaxphan20 wrote: ↑Thu Jul 08, 2021 4:35 pm IWLCA website has postings for both Associate Head Coach and Assistant Coach positions at the USNA, posted yesterday

Maybe Cindy Timchal took Clemson and they are going with her but since Clemson haven’t announced her yet they can’t post the HC role. Just a wild guess

Meg Taylor the assistant coach looks to has left to work for the GoalieSmith group as Head of Women’s development.

Oh nice!

Kelly Devlin may also have gone for the Drexel job since she is a Philly native.

Karen Healy-Silcot is the new head coach at Howard. Orange alum, spent 8 years as Bryant’s head coach at one point

seacoaster wrote: ↑Thu Jul 08, 2021 4:55 pm

wlaxphan20 wrote: ↑Thu Jul 08, 2021 4:49 pm

seacoaster wrote: ↑Thu Jul 08, 2021 4:42 pm

Dr. Tact wrote: ↑Thu Jul 08, 2021 4:37 pm

wlaxphan20 wrote: ↑Thu Jul 08, 2021 4:35 pm IWLCA website has postings for both Associate Head Coach and Assistant Coach positions at the USNA, posted yesterday

hmmm

Who were they? Devlin? Who else?

I know another UNC player, Ally Messinger, who was also an assistant at one point, maybe she was elevated after Capuzzi left?

Messinger left a few years ago and is, I think, coaching high school somewhere.

Yes, wasn't sure if she was still there or not, thanks!

Monica Borzillo hired as a new assistant coach at Old Dominion after playing 5 years at Cincinnati. Holds both career and single-season records for goals, assists, and points

Meg Decker has been announced as Xavier’s first head coach. Previously she was Hartford’s head coach for 4 years.

glaxer24 wrote: ↑Mon Jul 12, 2021 12:18 pm Meg Decker has been announced as Xavier’s first head coach. Previously she was Hartford’s head coach for 4 years.

Makes sense since Hartford is leaving Division 1, I hope it works out better than Hartford

wlaxphan20 wrote: ↑Mon Jul 12, 2021 12:38 pm

glaxer24 wrote: ↑Mon Jul 12, 2021 12:18 pm Meg Decker has been announced as Xavier’s first head coach. Previously she was Hartford’s head coach for 4 years.

Makes sense since Hartford is leaving Division 1, I hope it works out better than Hartford

Yep, that’s what I was thinking. I also wonder how many girls will transfer out of Hartford… it has the potential to be a really great D3 program