GW’s third women’s lacrosse coach in program history will leave the team after posting a 47-69 record over seven years.
Tara Hannaford, who was a four-year letter winner at the College of William & Mary, coached the Colonials to three Atlantic 10 Championship appearances. She said in a release Wednesday that she would leave the program to spend more time with family.
“I would like to thank [Athletic Director] Patrick Nero and the athletic department for a tremendous experience at GW,” Hannaford said. “I’ve loved coaching the student-athletes and being part of a thriving program.”
The Colonials went 7-9 last season, missing the playoffs after two consecutive postseason appearances in 2012 and 2013.
The search for Hannaford’s replacement is already underway.