LIMESTONE WOMEN’S LACROSSE ANNOUNCES NEW STAFF MEMBERS

GAFFNEY, S.C.- Limestone College head women’s lacrosse coach Scott Tucker has announced that Erin DeSantis and Kristen Black will join the team’s coaching staff for the 2007 season.

DeSantis, a former member of the Oneonta State University women’s lacrosse team, will join this year’s staff beginning July 1. DeSantis played four years in the SUNYAC conference as the team advanced to the conference championship two of her four years there. She began her coaching career instructing at camps and clinics throughout New York State. She also serves as an assistant director at two locations for the NIKE Lacrosse camps. DeSantis graduated from Oneonta State in 2005 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Ecology with a minor in Health and Wellness. DeSantis was most recently employed by Health Links in Oneonta, N.Y., where she was responsible for developing and implementing specific fitness programs to meet clients’ needs.

Kristen Black, a former standout player for the Lady Saints, will join the staff in August as she looks to finish up her degree in Health and Wellness. Black received All-American honors the past two seasons and All-CVAC recognition. Black, a former Inside Lacrosse Defender of the Year, will look to help guide the defense to another successful season. 

“I am very excited about the staff we have put together this year” said Tucker. “I’m confident each coach will bring something valuable to the table as we continue to grow and improve”.

The Lady Saints saw the 2006 season end in the semifinal of the NCAA Division II national championship with a 10-8 loss to West Chester. Limestone’s season ended with an impressive 16-4 overall record and a No. 6 national ranking. Limestone has won three consecutive regular season Carolinas-Virginia Athletics Conference championships (2004, 2005 and 2006).  The squad won the 2006 CVAC tournament title and has made two appearances in the NCAA tournament semifinal (2004 and 2006).

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