University of Richmond Welcomes Taylor Paige as New Women’s Lacrosse Assistant Coach
Richmond, Va. — The University of Richmond’s women’s lacrosse program is pleased to announce the appointment of Taylor Paige as the new assistant coach for the upcoming season. Head coach Anne Harrington expressed her enthusiasm for Paige’s addition, emphasizing her extensive coaching experience across multiple levels of the sport.
Coach Harrington’s Endorsement
“Taylor Paige is a strong addition to our staff,” said Harrington. “She has gained valuable experience by coaching at a variety of levels and serving programs in a variety of roles. We are excited Taylor has chosen to take this next step in her career with Richmond.”
Harrington further highlighted Paige’s significant role in guiding goalkeepers, contributing to the defensive unit, aiding in recruiting efforts, and overseeing program operations. She concluded her remarks with a warm welcome: “Welcome to the Spider family, Taylor!”
Previous Coaching Experience
Before joining the Spiders, Paige spent three years at Virginia Tech, where she began her tenure in August 2023. Under her guidance, the Hokie goalies recorded a total of 158 saves, showcasing an impressive performance by allowing one fewer goal per game than their opponents in the 2024 season. The goalkeepers also improved their overall save percentage compared to the previous year.
- Sophomore Jocelyn Torres made her mark by starting every game, finishing the season with a 9-9 record and a .427 save percentage after facing 427 shots, saving a total of 131.
- Graduate keeper Lilly Kannapell contributed in eight matches with 27 saves, achieving a .540 save percentage.
Both goalies played crucial roles in helping Virginia Tech achieve a victory margin against state rivals, outscoring opponents 62-45.
Career Journey
Paige’s coaching career includes a significant role at the University of Virginia, where she served as a lacrosse operations assistant for two seasons, contributing to the team’s two NCAA Tournament appearances.
Prior to this, she was an assistant coach at Shenandoah University for three seasons, where the program experienced a rise in conference win percentage year-over-year. Notably, before the 2020 season was interrupted, Shenandoah launched into an unblemished 7-0 record in nonconference play, with outstanding goal statistics.
Earlier in her coaching journey, Paige focused on goalkeepers at Bridgewater College, where her coaching efforts helped the Eagles secure ten All-ODAC selections in the 2017 and 2018 seasons, including two standout goaltenders.
A Dedicated Player
Pursuing her own lacrosse career, Paige had a notable playing tenure at Mary Washington, where she was a key contributor. In her first season as a starter in 2014, she achieved a perfect 100% save percentage, etching her name into the Capital Athletic Conference (CAC) records.
Looking Ahead
Expressing her gratitude for the opportunity, Paige stated, “I would like to thank Anne for this opportunity to coach lacrosse at the University of Richmond. I’m no stranger to the state of Virginia and have always been impressed with the university and its lacrosse program. I’m excited and grateful about the opportunity to work alongside Anne and Danielle and continue the program’s strong commitment to excellence both on and off the field.”
