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Manhattan University

Manhattan University Athletics
 Draddy Gymnasium 4513 Manhattan College Pkwy Riverdale, NY 10471
Division 1 New York Northeast
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Jenna Dingler

Jenna Dingler is in her third year as the head coach of the Manhattan Women's Lacrosse program.


This past season, she guided the Jaspers to a three-game winning streak to end the regular season, and oversaw the development of All-MAAC Second Team selection Grace Lipponer and MAAC All-Rookie Team honoree Jillian Reiner.


She made an immediate splash in 2020, as the Green & White posted a thrilling overtime victory against La Salle in the season opener. Manhattan also registered victories over Detroit Mercy and Sacred Heart before the season was cancelled due to the Coronavirus pandemic.


Dingler arrived in Riverdale after spending two seasons as the head coach at Division II Caldwell College. During her time there, she oversaw the development of four All-Central Atlantic Athletic Conference (CAAC) selections.


Arden Kassaleh cracked the 200-goal plateau under Dingler’s mentorship in 2019 at Caldwell, en route to earning ECAC Offensive Player of the Year honors. Kassaleh was also the school's first All-Region individual honoree, and was selected to the Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) Atlantic Region Second Team.


In Dingler’s first season, the Cougars advanced to the CAAC Final Four for the first time in program history, while midfielder Rachel Lucia was tabbed as the ECAC Defensive Player of the Year. Lucia was also a standout off the field and was cited as Caldwell’s 2019 NCAA Woman of the Year.


Dingler, who also was the director of recreation at Caldwell, took over the reins of the Cougars after serving as an assistant coach in 2017.


She also has served as the director of Evolution Girls Lacrosse Academy, and previously was the head coach of the South Jersey Devils.


On the field, Dingler was a four-year standout and totaled 102 points with 89 goals at Lock Haven University. As a junior, she was named an IWLCA First Team All-American selection and helped lead the Bald Eagles to back-to-back NCAA Division II Championship game appearances and a pair of PSAC titles.


Dingler graduated with a degree in recreation management from Lock Haven in 2016, before earning her master’s degree in exercise science with a concentration in sports administration and coaching from Montclair State University.

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Parker Brown

Parker Brown has been added as an assistant coach for the Manhattan women's lacrosse program, head coach Jenna Dingler announced. Brown joins the Jaspers after having served as the program director of Harlem Lacrosse and the head coach of HHH Philly Girls Lacrosse club since 2022.


Brown has been involved in the sport over the past decade, bringing a mix of administrative and coaching experience to Manhattan. Prior to her previous roles, Brown worked as head coach of Hathaway Brown School in Shaker Heights, Ohio. At Hathaway Brown, Brown was involved in all aspects of program operations, leading a player development program that earned 2 Division II state semifinal appearances in 7 years.


"I am beyond excited to welcome Parker into our Jasper Family," Dingler said. "Parker's experiences from playing in the MAAC to programming for Harlem Lacrosse make her a well-rounded coach, and we are thrilled to be bringing her to Gaelic Park. She has innate leadership qualities and an energy that the team will grow from."


Brown is a graduate of Iona University, where she played collegiate lacrosse. Brown appeared in 32 games for the Gaels and was a member of the 2015 team that clinched a spot in the MAAC playoffs. During her time in New Rochelle, Brown coached and mentored at Iona Lacrosse summer camps and also volunteered at New Rochelle youth lacrosse clinics.


"I am incredibly excited to join the women's lacrosse team at Manhattan University and can't wait to dive in and make an impact," Brown said. "I look forward to building lasting relationships and contributing to a culture of empowerment, where every member feels valued and motivated."


"This is just the beginning, and I am eager to be a part of something truly special."


Brown is a native of Silver Spring, Maryland and graduated from Northwood.

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