University of Massachusets Athletics
Women’s Lacrosse Hires LaPrise As Assistant Coach
August 02, 2023 | Women's Lacrosse
Lia LaPrise was a standout attacker at UConn, where she finished as the program’s career leader in points and assists.
AMHERST, Mass. – University of Massachusetts Head Women's Lacrosse Coach Jana Drummond announced the hiring of Lia LaPrise as an assistant coach on Wednesday afternoon. LaPrise was a standout attacker at UConn and finished her career as the program's all-time leader in points and assists.
"We are very excited to welcome Lia to our program," said Drummond. "Lia brings with her a competitive knowledge of the game, an incredible work ethic, a strong passion for lacrosse, and mature leadership qualities that our student athletes can look up to and learn from. Lia was a fierce competitor as a player and currently holds the UConn program records for career points and assists. Her addition to our staff, program, and athletic department will be a tremendous benefit for us all."
The Windsor, Conn. native was a two-time Big East First-Team All-Conference selection for the Huskies and led the conference in points in 2021. LaPrise was a team captain for her squad and earned a spot on the IWLCA All-Northeast Region Second Team as a senior in 2022. LaPrise has also worked with club team Nor'easter since 2018, coaching a range of age groups from middle school to high school.
"I am beyond excited and grateful for the opportunity to join the UMass women's lacrosse program," said LaPrise. "There is so much energy, competitiveness, and dedication that is innate in this group and I cannot wait to be a part of the journey. I am looking forward to getting on campus and meeting the team."
"We are very excited to welcome Lia to our program," said Drummond. "Lia brings with her a competitive knowledge of the game, an incredible work ethic, a strong passion for lacrosse, and mature leadership qualities that our student athletes can look up to and learn from. Lia was a fierce competitor as a player and currently holds the UConn program records for career points and assists. Her addition to our staff, program, and athletic department will be a tremendous benefit for us all."
The Windsor, Conn. native was a two-time Big East First-Team All-Conference selection for the Huskies and led the conference in points in 2021. LaPrise was a team captain for her squad and earned a spot on the IWLCA All-Northeast Region Second Team as a senior in 2022. LaPrise has also worked with club team Nor'easter since 2018, coaching a range of age groups from middle school to high school.
"I am beyond excited and grateful for the opportunity to join the UMass women's lacrosse program," said LaPrise. "There is so much energy, competitiveness, and dedication that is innate in this group and I cannot wait to be a part of the journey. I am looking forward to getting on campus and meeting the team."
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