Oberlin College

Oberlin College Department of Athletics
200 Woodland Street Oberlin, OH 44074

Division 3 Ohio Midwest

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Erin Mitchell

Interim Head Women's Lacrosse Coach

Erin Mitchell is entering her sixth season as the assistant coach for Yeowomen's lacrosse in the 2023-24 season.

In her first two seasons on staff, Mitchell guided the Yeowomen to the North Coast Athletic Conference Tournament. Mitchell has coached 11 NCAC All-Conference players, including goalie Sienna Marcelle '19 who capped off her career finishing second in the conference in saves (153) and third in save percentage (.486).

Prior to Oberlin, Mitchell spent the past three seasons (2016-18) as the head coach at nearby Westlake High School. As the first-ever head coach of the Demons, she improved the team’s record each year while expanding the program’s roster size.

The Northeast Ohio native helped establish the Westlake youth program in 2016, and coaches for the Ohio Premier Lacrosse Club. In the fall of 2022, Mitchell was appointed the Recruiting Director of Ohio Premier Lacrosse.

A former standout at Siena Heights University (MI), Mitchell was a three-time Wolverine Hoosier Athletic Conference selection, earning first-team honors in 2014 and 2015. A two-team National Women’s Lacrosse League All-American, she holds Saints records for career goals (189) and points (214) for a four-year player..

A native of Rocky River, Ohio, Mitchell graduated from Siena Heights University with a bachelor’s degree in education. In 2022 Mitchell received her masters in Coaching and Sports Leadership from Randolph College.