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Keely McDonald ’00 Steps Down as Women’s Lacrosse Head Coach
5/4/2023 1:01:00 PM | Women's Lacrosse
PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Chancellor Samuel M. Mencoff '78 Vice President for Athletics and Recreation M. Grace Calhoun '92, Ph.D. announced today that Keely McDonald '00 would step down as the head coach of women's lacrosse.
"I am proud of the growth of the young women in our program and their accomplishments on and off the field," said McDonald. "It has been an honor to grow the program during my time here. Working at Brown was a rewarding experience, and I'm grateful to our people, players, and the Brown community with whom I've had the opportunity to work closely. After two decades, I am ready for a change and excited for a new chapter in my family's life."
"We are grateful for the commitment and dedication Keely brought to our women's lacrosse program," said Calhoun. "She will always be a valued part of the Brown Athletics community, and we wish her and her family well."
McDonald served as head coach from 2004 through 2023. Under her guidance, Brown had a 117-146 record and a 32-89 Ivy League record.
A national search for the women's lacrosse head coach position will begin immediately.
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"I am proud of the growth of the young women in our program and their accomplishments on and off the field," said McDonald. "It has been an honor to grow the program during my time here. Working at Brown was a rewarding experience, and I'm grateful to our people, players, and the Brown community with whom I've had the opportunity to work closely. After two decades, I am ready for a change and excited for a new chapter in my family's life."
"We are grateful for the commitment and dedication Keely brought to our women's lacrosse program," said Calhoun. "She will always be a valued part of the Brown Athletics community, and we wish her and her family well."
McDonald served as head coach from 2004 through 2023. Under her guidance, Brown had a 117-146 record and a 32-89 Ivy League record.
A national search for the women's lacrosse head coach position will begin immediately.
BROWN UNIVERSITY SPORTS FOUNDATION
The Brown University Sports Foundation (BUSF) is the lifeblood of the athletics program and exists to enhance the student-athlete experience through philanthropic support from alumni, parents, fans, and friends. A gift through the Sports Foundation immediately impacts today's Brown Bears and helps them to be their best in the classroom, in competition and most importantly in the community. To learn more about supporting the Bears, please click here.
FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL
For the latest on Brown Athletics, please follow @BrownAthletics on Twitter, @BrownAthletics on Instagram, like BrownAthletics on Facebook, and subscribe to the BrownAthletics YouTube channel.
