Dougherty Returns to William Smith Staff
from press release
GENEVA, N.Y. - William Smith College Director of Athletics
Deb Steward announced that Brighde Dougherty '04 will return to the
Heron lacrosse coaching staff for the 2011 season. The former head
coach at Pomona Pitzer, Dougherty will assist US Lacrosse Hall of
Fame Head Coach Pat Genovese.
"Brighde's experience as a head lacrosse coach, passion for HWS,
and educational background in the area of leadership make her a
great fit to return to and make an impact on William Smith
Athletics," Steward said.
Dougherty spent two seasons at Pomona Pitzer, leading the program
from a club to a Division III varsity. In 2006, Doughtery also
served as a head coach for the girls' varsity lacrosse team at St.
Rose High School in Belmar, N.J.
Dougherty is returning to her alma mater after working for Outward
Bound Los Angeles. She created an intensive team leadership
training program for Outward Bound. Dougherty previously served as
an assistant coach for the Herons in 2005 and 2007.
A leader in the growth of youth lacrosse in New Jersey, Dougherty
designed and managed the first lacrosse camp for girls along the
Jersey Shore. She also established a thriving indoor high school
lacrosse league which draws teams from all over Central New
Jersey.
As a student-athlete, Dougherty led the Herons to a 61-9 record,
two league titles, three NCAA Tournament appearances, and the 2001
ECAC Mid-Atlantic Championship. An IWLCA/US Lacrosse All-American,
she totaled 85 goals and 26 assists for 111 career points.
Also a former William Smith tennis player, Dougherty has taught
private and group tennis lessons to people of all ages.
A Sea Girt, N.J., native, Dougherty graduated from William Smith
with a bachelor's degree in media and society. In 2009, she earned
a master's degree in organizational leadership from Azusa Pacific
University.
The Herons are looking to build on the 2010 season's 8-7 record,
welcoming back 19 of 23 team members for the 2011 campaign, which
is scheduled to begin on March 5 at Nazareth.
