Kathy Taylor - Women's Lacrosse Coach
Kathy Taylor is a women’s lacrosse coach with more than 30 years of experience at the high school and collegiate levels.
About Kathy Taylor
Kathy Taylor is a veteran women’s lacrosse coach with more than three decades of experience coaching at the high school, Division III, Division II, and Division I collegiate levels. Known for building competitive programs and developing student-athletes on and off the field, Coach Taylor’s career includes national championships, conference titles, and leadership roles within women’s lacrosse at the national level.
She most recently served as head women’s lacrosse coach at Colgate University, following successful tenures at Le Moyne College and SUNY Cortland. Coach Taylor retired after a long and successful coaching career, leaving behind a record defined by competitive excellence, player development, and sustained program growth.
Coaching Philosophy and Approach
Coach Kathy Taylor’s coaching style is grounded in accountability, preparation, and trust. She has consistently been hired to elevate programs that aspired to compete at higher levels, often inheriting rosters built under different expectations and cultures.
Her approach emphasizes:
- Clear standards for performance and conduct
- Athlete accountability paired with structured support
- Collaboration with athletic training and sports medicine staff
- Long-term development of leadership, resilience, and confidence
Former players frequently describe her as demanding but fair, direct but deeply invested, and committed to preparing athletes for life beyond lacrosse.
Career Highlights and Coaching Résumé
Coaching Experience
- Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach, Colgate University (Division I)
- Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach, Le Moyne College (Division II)
- Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach, SUNY Cortland (Division III)
- Head Coach, Fayetteville-Manlius High School
Championships and Achievements
- 2018 NCAA Division II National Champion (Le Moyne College)
- IWLCA National Coach of the Year (2018)
- 97–12 record at Le Moyne College (.890 winning percentage)
- Four consecutive NCAA Final Four appearances
- Two New York State Championships at Fayetteville-Manlius High School
- Coached 16 Division II All-Americans
Leadership and Service
- President, International Women’s Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA)
- Member, U.S. Women’s National Team Selection Committee
- Inducted into multiple regional and program halls of fame