University of Massachusets Athletics
Minutewomen Welcome Giorgio As Newest Addition To Staff
September 10, 2024 | Women's Lacrosse
AMHERST, Mass. -- The University of Massachusetts women's lacrosse program introduced the hiring of Avery Giorgio as an assistant coach, Head Coach Jana Drummond announced Tuesday. A former Division I Lacrosse player at Holy Cross and assistant at both the club level and Trinity College, Giorgio brings immense experience to the Massachusetts program.
Giorgio comes to Amherst after two stints as an assistant women's lacrosse coach at Trinity College. During her time with the Bantams, Giorgio coached attacker Molly McGuckin to 2023 NESCAC Rookie of the Year and Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association Division III All-American Second Team honors. Overall, Giorgio assisted in developing three Division III national all-american, nine IWLCA All-Region and five NESCAC All-Conference selections over her final two years with the team. Over the last two years, Giorgio also helped Trinity qualify for back-to-back NCAA Tournaments including a third round appearance in 2023.
Giorgio enjoyed a successful playing career at Holy Cross, playing in over 70 games for the Crusaders. A leader over her four years in Worcester, Giorgio served as a team captain during her senior season and was a member of the Holy Cross Leadership Academy. Giorgio graduated from Holy Cross with a bachelor's degree in psychology in 2017.
She joins a Minutewomen staff looking to continue to build off a 2024 campaign which saw Massachusetts earn a 13-5 record and the Atlantic 10 regular season title.
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Giorgio comes to Amherst after two stints as an assistant women's lacrosse coach at Trinity College. During her time with the Bantams, Giorgio coached attacker Molly McGuckin to 2023 NESCAC Rookie of the Year and Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association Division III All-American Second Team honors. Overall, Giorgio assisted in developing three Division III national all-american, nine IWLCA All-Region and five NESCAC All-Conference selections over her final two years with the team. Over the last two years, Giorgio also helped Trinity qualify for back-to-back NCAA Tournaments including a third round appearance in 2023.
Giorgio enjoyed a successful playing career at Holy Cross, playing in over 70 games for the Crusaders. A leader over her four years in Worcester, Giorgio served as a team captain during her senior season and was a member of the Holy Cross Leadership Academy. Giorgio graduated from Holy Cross with a bachelor's degree in psychology in 2017.
She joins a Minutewomen staff looking to continue to build off a 2024 campaign which saw Massachusetts earn a 13-5 record and the Atlantic 10 regular season title.
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