Shania Springer enters her third season an Assistant Coach in the Women's Lacrosse program. She was hired prior to the 2024 season.
Springer returns to the program after playing two years for the Bulldogs. During her time as a player, Springer collected a total of 20 shots, 39 ground balls, and 18 different caused turnovers. Her time was split, transferring to William Pace University in 2019 before returning to Dean the following year. In 13 games for the Pacers, Springer posted four points on defense, plus an additional 42 ground balls and 26 caused turnovers. She also took home the 2019 USA South Defender of the Year honors.
She replicated the same journey in women's basketball, playing two seasons for the Bulldogs. Her best season on the court came in the 2017-18 campaign. Springer averaged just over 6.5 points per game, including 37 steals, 59 rebounds, 48 total assists. She also started in nine of her 21 appearances for Dean.
After obtaining her B.A. from Dean, she went on to attend Johnson & Wales University (RI) during the 2022-23 season. While acquiring her master's, Springer played one season for the Wildcats' women's basketball program. During 19 appearances (15 starts), she accumulated over eight points per game, 67 total rebounds, and an impressive 56 assists. She also took home GNAC All-Academic Team honors.Â
