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Kean University

Kean University Dept of Athletics & Rec
1000 Morris Avenue Union, NJ 07083
Division 3 New Jersey Northeast
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Sarah Lawshe

Sarah Lawshe was named the seventh women's lacrosse coach in program history ahead of the 2024 season. She enters her second season as head coach in 2025.


Kean Highlights


Two All-Region Selections


Four All-NJAC Selections


One NJAC Rookie of the Year Selection


One National Offensive Player of the Week Selection


One CSC All-District Selection


Prior to Kean Highlights


Head Coach at Wilkes University for Three Seasons (2019-21)


MAC Freedom Tournament Appearance - 2021


"It's a great honor to be named the next head women's lacrosse coach at Kean", said Lawshe. "I would like to thank Athletic Director Kelly Williams for the opportunity to lead this program".


Lawshe takes over for B.J. Johnson, who was promoted to Managing Assistant Director of Recreation/External Affairs.


She arrives in Union from NJAC rival Montclair State University, where she has served as an assistant since 2021. During her time with the Red Hawks, she recruited 21 newcomers over the past two seasons, planned prospect clinics with local schools and club programs, designed team strength and conditioning workouts and managed the team's social media accounts.


Prior to Montclair, she was the head coach for the women's lacrosse program at Wilkes University from 2019-21. During her time with the Colonels, she doubled the team's win record and improved athlete recruiting and retention.


She is currently a group fitness coach at Alpha Fit Club in Wayne and the Director of Girls Lacrosse at the Evolution Lacrosse Academy.


Lawshe was a four year defender on the women's lacrosse team at Shippensburg University where she was captain her senior season.


She graduated with a bachelors in Public Relations and Communications from Shippensburg and a Master's in Education from Wilkes University in 2019.


"I had an immediate sense of belonging after stepping foot on campus. It's my goal to pursue excellence and find ways to be our best on and off the field. I look forward to working with the entire Cougar community to achieve those goals

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