Former Viking Bridget Lawless '18 Named Head Women's Lacrosse Head Coach at UMaine Farmington

Farmington, Maine - Former Viking Bridget Lawless '18 was recently named the new head women's lacrosse coach at UMaine Farmington. Lawless a three-year player and team captain for Salem State scored 32 goals and added 17 assists during her playing career.  She earned a bachelor's degree in Sport and Movement Science and was a member of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. 

Lawless joins UMF after serving as an assistant coach for Washington & Jefferson College in Pennsylvania. There she was integrally involved in every aspect of the successful program, playing lead roles with recruiting, scouting, team/player development, practice instruction, and in-game adjustments, as well as fundraising and other initiatives. While at W&J, she completed the NCAA LGBTQ One Team training to promote inclusion in college athletics regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

Lawless also brings experience as clinician and head club coach to the table. She has earned US Lacrosse Level 1 and 2 certificates and anticipates completing her master's degree in Sport Leadership at Endicott College later this fall.

(Courtesy UMaine Farmington Sports Information)