Incoming freshman who are interested in playing lacrosse for the 2011 season should conact Coach Jen Lee (jenlee@scuwlax.org) to make sure you are on our email distribution list.  There will be an informational meeting held during the first or second week of school.  Check back here for updates once an exact time and location have been determined. 

Former assistant coach, previous player and Santa Clara alumni, Jennifer Lee, will take over the reigns as Head Coach of the Santa Clara Women's Lacrosse Team for the 2011 season and beyond.  Jen played for four years at Santa Clara as a defender and graduated in 2006.  During her playing years at SCU, Jen was a First Team WDIA All American, 2006 National Defender of the Year, 3-time WWLL All Star and team captain.  Jen returned to the team at the end of 2008 and has served as a defensive assistant up until now. 

Jen will now take over the reigns after 9-year Head Coach, Brendan O'Brien, announced in Arizona that he would not be returning to the team for the 2011 season because his wife expecting a baby in July.  During Brendan's nine year's as coach the team attended the WWLL playoffs nine out of nine seasons, attended the WDIA National Tournament six out of the nine seasons, including its best finish being a loss in the 2004 National Championship game.   When asked about leaving the team he said "I would like to thank all those players, alumni, parents and friends who supported the team over the years.  The team's success was largely a byproduct of those who supported it year in and year out.  I encourage players and alum to continue to stay involved with the program to maintain that support going forward."

The Broncos plan to return 13 players from last year's roster, including four seniors.  Practices begin in early October for the Broncos, so we will see you in a few months when Fall Ball kicks off!!!

The Broncos ended their season short of their ultimate goal but ended with an impressive 21-2 overall record and a 5th place finish at the National Championship Tournament held in Scottsdale, AZ last May.  Multiple Broncos were honored at the annual WDIA Awards Banquet that week.  Congratulations to the following players:

WDIA Single Postion Honors:

• WDIA Player of the Year - Senior, Krista Shaw
• WDIA Rookie of the Year - Freshman, Maggie Burke
• WDIA Goalie of the Year - Junior, Renee Eligio

WDIA All American Honors:

• First Team All American - Senior, Krista Shaw / Midfield
• First Team All American - Senior, Jamie Staudt / Defense
• First Team All American - Junior, Renee Eligio / Goalie
• First Team All American - Junior, Gracie Binder / Attack

• Second Team All American - Senior, Ellen Metzger / Defense
• Second Team All American - Freshman, Maggie Burke / Midfield

WDIA All Tournament Team Honors:

• Senior, Krista Shaw

Thank you again to all those people who supported the team during the 2010 season.  We can't thank you enough.  Have a great summer and we will see you next season!