Cersosimo Resigns As Women's Lacrosse Coach

STORRS, Conn. (April 25, 2008) - University of Connecticut head women’s lacrosse coach Megan Cersosimo has resigned her position effective May 31, after leading the Husky squad for the past two seasons.

“I want to thank the administration, coaches and players who have given me so much over my combined 11 years with the University of Connecticut lacrosse program,” said Cersosimo. “I am grateful for the opportunity to have coached at my alma mater and am proud of what this team has accomplished over the last several years. I have a young son, Brady, at home and I am very much looking forward to spending more time with him and my family.”

“I wholeheartedly believe that this team has the potential to succeed within the region, BIG EAST Conference and ultimately the NCAA and I will forever remain a loyal member of the University of Connecticut family."

Cersosimo, the former Megan Campbell, was named head coach in August 2006 after serving as an assistant coach for the previous five seasons. She was a four-year letter winner for the Huskies and was part of the program’s first recruiting class. She was named All-BIG EAST second team as a senior in 2001 and to the North Regional All-American Second Team.

“Megan will always be a valuable member of the UConn lacrosse family,” says UConn Director of Athletics Jeffrey Hathaway. “She has been part of our women’s lacrosse program from the beginning and has played an important role in the success that the team has enjoyed over the years.  We wish the very best for Megan and her entire family.”

“We will immediately begin a national search to find the very best coach to lead our student-athletes in the continued enhancement of our lacrosse program."