Gabby Capuzzi
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Gabby Capuzzi, who both played and coached at Ohio State previously, is returning to Columbus and will be the Buckeyes associate head coach.
Capuzzi, a four-year letterwinner form 2009-12 and assistant coach from 2012-14, has spent the last six seasons at Navy, where she held the titles of assistant coach (2015-18) and associate head coach (2019-20). Capuzzis primary focus was on Navys defensive, while she also has an active role in recruiting.
Thank you to Gene Smith, Janine Oman and Amy Bokker for granting me the privilege to serve as the Associate Head Coach for the womens lacrosse program, said Capuzzi. As a proud alumna, I am extremely honored and grateful to be presented this opportunity at an institution that is so special and dear to my heart. My husband, Greg, and I are thrilled to return to our Buckeye roots! I look forward to leading the women of Buckeye Lacrosse alongside Coach Bokker and her staff. She is one of the most respected coaches in our game and I am excited for the chance to learn from her as I begin this journey under her leadership.
A second team All-American during her time with the Scarlet and Gray, Capuzzi led the team with 42 goals, 52 draw controls, 38 ground balls and 31 caused turnovers in 2012. She is third in career draws (166) and owns two of the top 10 single-season records in that category.
Following her playing days, Capuzzi remained with the program for the 2013 and 2014 seasons as an assistant coach. She served as the Buckeyes offensive coordinator and draw specialist. In 2014, Capuzzi helped Ohio State finish 13-7 and earn an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament.
We are thrilled to welcome Gabby and her husband Greg home to Buckeye Nation, said Bokker. Gabby is a successful, veteran associate head coach. She knows and loves Ohio State and that passion came through in all of our conversations. We are truly grateful she wanted to come back to Columbus. Gabby represents so many of our programs established core values. I am specifically excited for her to share her pride and love for Buckeye lacrosse with future recruits and most importantly our current team.
Over her six seasons at Navy, the Midshipmen won 80 games and in 2017 became the first Service Academy team from a womens sport to advance to the NCAA Final Four. Navy won Patriot League titles in 2017 and 2018 and registered at least 13 wins in every full season that it played during Capuzzis tenure.