Beer Named Centre's First Women's Coach
from press releases
DANVILLE, Ky. - Julie Beer has been named
head women's lacrosse coach, marking the beginning of a new era for
Centre athletics as the College becomes one of only two
institutions in the state to field intercollegiate men's and
women's lacrosse teams, and the only Kentucky college participating
in the sport in Division III. Official play will begin in the fall
of 2010.
"I'm very excited to be at Centre," says Beer. "Beginning the new
women's lacrosse program here is a great honor, and I'm in the
unique position of being able to foster my own traditions, and my
own model. It's wonderful to be part of this new venture and I'm
eager to see it take off."
Beer launches the women's program after having been the assistant
lacrosse coach at Framingham State College. In her first year at
Framingham, the women's varsity finished 4-6. In her second year
they finished 7-7 and had a bid for the Eastern Coast Athletic
Conference finals. During the '09-'10 school year, she will be
actively recruiting student-athletes to begin intercollegiate
competition the following year.
"We're excited to have Julie starting the women's lacrosse
program," says Gina Nicoletti, assistant athletic director and
senior woman administrator. "Her experience, energy and personality
will be assets in both recruiting and coaching."
Beer earned a B.A. at Clark University where she was a 4-year
lacrosse player, and team captain for two years.
"Adding men's and women's lacrosse at Centre College once again
shows that we're leaders in the state and region when it comes to
NCAA Division III athletics," says Brian Chafin, Centre's athletic
director. "This will open up more national recruiting opportunities
and allow students who want to play lacrosse to attend a top
national liberal arts institution while continuing to pursue their
athletic interest."
The installation of field lights in 2008 and the installation of an
all-purpose surface this summer at Farris Stadium has provided
Centre with a suitable location for these teams to conduct practice
and play their contests.
The search for a head men's lacrosse coach is well underway and
College officials hope to announce a hire in the near future.
