For Immediate Release:
19 September 2025

Franklin, MA- Vice President of Athletics & Recreation Geoff Lerner is pleased to announce the hiring of Kaitlyn Daly as the Head Women's Lacrosse Coach.

"We're excited to welcome Kaitlyn Daly to Dean College as our new Head Women's Lacrosse Coach," Lerner expressed. "She brings not only strong coaching and recruiting experience, but also a great passion for teaching the game. As a former standout player herself, Kaitlyn has a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed both on and off the field."

Daly joins Bulldog Nation after spending two seasons as the Head Coach of Thomas College. During her time up north, she guided the Terriers through a crucial part of their building process. Coach Daly brought in multiple recruiting classes, aiming to compete amongst the top of the North Atlantic Conference (NAC).

"I'm super excited to be here and hit the ground running," Coach Daly expressed. "Dean is an amazing program, and I'm thrilled to help build a lasting legacy here."

Coach Daly also spent time as the Head Women's Lacrosse Coach at Lawrence High School. She enjoyed teaching the skills & fundamentals to the next generation of collegiate athletes.

Before her coaching career, Daly was a decorated player for NCAA Division II Franklin Pierce University. She was a starting midfielder all four years and eventually served as team captain. Daly scored 22 goals in her career while holding an impressive .833 shot-on-goal percentage. 

Daly originally hails from LaGrangeville, New York. She holds a bachelor's degree in physical therapy from Franklin Pierce.  

To learn more about Coach Daly and Dean's women's lacrosse program, please visit any of the respective links above.

For Media Inquiries:
Brett Chaves
Sports Information Director, Dean College Athletics
(508) 541-1826
BChaves@dean.edu