Barnes Joins BU Women's Lax Staff
from press release
BOSTON - Amanda Barnes, who spent the last two
seasons as an assistant women's lacrosse coach at Ohio State, has
joined the Boston University lacrosse coaching staff as an
assistant coach, it was announced by head coach Liz Robertshaw.
"I'm really excited about the addition of Amanda to our staff and
welcoming her to the Terrier lacrosse family," said Robertshaw.
"Her experiences both playing and coaching at the highest levels of
lacrosse will no doubt be a huge asset to our goalkeepers and the
team as a whole."
While at Ohio State, Barnes helped guide the Buckeyes to a 20-14
record while working primarily with the team's goaltending corps.
Under her tutelage, Annie Carruthers was tabbed the 2010 American
Lacrosse Conference Goalie of the Year and, in 2009, Kristen Gilwee
ended her career with program records in career saves and wins.
Before her coaching career, Barnes was a four-year letter winner at
North Carolina, where she helped the Tar Heels to the NCAA
quarterfinals each season. The squad's starting netminder as a
senior, Barnes was a four-year member of the ACC academic honor
roll.
In addition, the Bel Air, Md., native as a multi-year participant
in the Carolina Leadership Academy and received the program's
highest honor, the Three-Dimensional Leader award. She also has
extensive experience working as a camp instructor, including North
Star, Adrenaline, Between the Pipes, UNC, NEMS and Elite 300
camps.
Barnes, who also starred in cross county and swimming at C. Milton
Wright High School, led the Mustangs to the 2004 Maryland state
lacrosse championship. She was inducted into her high school's hall
of fame in spring 2009.
