UConn Extends Contract Of Women's Lacrosse Coach

STORRS, CT — The UConn Athletic Department has announced a contract extension for women's lacrosse head coach, Katie Woods.

The new deal will run through May of 2028. Terms were not disclosed.

During Woods' 13-year tenure as Head Coach, she has amassed 126 wins, led the team to seven BIG EAST Tournament runs, and appeared in the NCAA Women's Lacrosse Division I Tournament three times.

Woods has also been named Big East Coach of the Year three times while at UConn (2013, 2015, 2021), has had 19 All-Big East First Team selections, nine Big East Players of the Year, six IWLCA Division I All-Americans, and 11 IWLCA All-Region First Team selections.

The Huskies went 12-7 during the 2023 season under the leadership of Woods, while notching a consecutive NCAA tournament appearance and clinching a spot in the Big East Tournament Championship game.

"I'm excited to continue building UConn Lacrosse into a championship program," said Woods when asked about the future of the program. "We have a great group of athletes and recruits that have that competitive goal of winning championships. We have amazing facilities to help us get there and a great atmosphere here at UConn – the championship culture within the athletic department is just unmatched."