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Women's Lacrosse Adds Kayla Wood To Coaching Staff
August 11, 2023 | Women's Lacrosse
Princeton welcomes Kayla Wood as an assistant women's lacrosse coach as announced by head coach Jenn Cook.
"We are excited to announce the addition of Kayla Wood to our Princeton Lacrosse staff," Cook said. "Kayla has incredible playing experience, work ethic, passion for the game, and positive energy will have an immediate impact on our program and our student-athletes".
Wood, a 2021 graduate of North Carolina, played four seasons with the Tar Heels where she appeared in 66 games as a defender. UNC reached Championship Weekend three times during Wood's tenure in Chapel Hill, advancing to the national semifinals in 2018, 2019, and 2021. She was also part of three ACC regular season titles and three ACC Tournament championships during her North Carolina career.
"I am incredibly grateful and honored to have the opportunity to be part of a women's lacrosse program as exceptional as Princeton's," said Wood. "I look forward to working with the talented coaching staff and an outstanding group of student-athletes. At Princeton I hope to continue my journey of empowering female student-athletes and contribute to their growth as both players and people."
After graduating from UNC, Wood started her professional lacrosse career with Athletes Unlimited. She finished the 2021 AU season ranked No. 6 out of the 58 players in the league, earned three captaincy nods and was a nominee for Defensive Player of the Year. She has now played three professional seasons with Athletes Unlimited.
Wood also brings international experience to the Tigers, having represented Team USA at the 2021 USA Lacrosse Fall Classic and time with the Team USA training team ahead of the 2022 World Championships.
In the spring of 2023, Wood was head coach of the Issaquah girls lacrosse team in Seattle. She guided the team to a 10-4-1 overall record and a berth in the state semifinals. She also owns and operates KW Lacrosse, a data-driven service which provides coaching and mentorship to young lacrosse players.
Wood has also worked as a mentor with Nations United in Baltimore, serving as a coach and panelist surrounding the importance of celebrating and elevating diversity within the lacrosse community.
A Catonsville, Md. native, Wood was an Under Armour All-American at Catonsville High School.
"We are excited to announce the addition of Kayla Wood to our Princeton Lacrosse staff," Cook said. "Kayla has incredible playing experience, work ethic, passion for the game, and positive energy will have an immediate impact on our program and our student-athletes".
Wood, a 2021 graduate of North Carolina, played four seasons with the Tar Heels where she appeared in 66 games as a defender. UNC reached Championship Weekend three times during Wood's tenure in Chapel Hill, advancing to the national semifinals in 2018, 2019, and 2021. She was also part of three ACC regular season titles and three ACC Tournament championships during her North Carolina career.
"I am incredibly grateful and honored to have the opportunity to be part of a women's lacrosse program as exceptional as Princeton's," said Wood. "I look forward to working with the talented coaching staff and an outstanding group of student-athletes. At Princeton I hope to continue my journey of empowering female student-athletes and contribute to their growth as both players and people."
After graduating from UNC, Wood started her professional lacrosse career with Athletes Unlimited. She finished the 2021 AU season ranked No. 6 out of the 58 players in the league, earned three captaincy nods and was a nominee for Defensive Player of the Year. She has now played three professional seasons with Athletes Unlimited.
Wood also brings international experience to the Tigers, having represented Team USA at the 2021 USA Lacrosse Fall Classic and time with the Team USA training team ahead of the 2022 World Championships.
In the spring of 2023, Wood was head coach of the Issaquah girls lacrosse team in Seattle. She guided the team to a 10-4-1 overall record and a berth in the state semifinals. She also owns and operates KW Lacrosse, a data-driven service which provides coaching and mentorship to young lacrosse players.
Wood has also worked as a mentor with Nations United in Baltimore, serving as a coach and panelist surrounding the importance of celebrating and elevating diversity within the lacrosse community.
A Catonsville, Md. native, Wood was an Under Armour All-American at Catonsville High School.
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