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Kelly Nangle

 
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Kelly Nangle was named the second head coach in the history of Liberty's women's lacrosse program in June of 2013.

Since taking over the fledgling program, Nangle has coached 22 Big South All-Conference team members, two Big South Conference Freshman of the Year (Kayla Foster, 2016, Carly White, 2017) award winners and five Big South All-Tournament Team selections in her time at Liberty.

Additionally, she has seen nine of her players named to the VaSID All-State team and a VaSID Rookie of the Year selection (Kayla Foster, 2016). Nangle has also fostered academic success, with four Big South All-Academic honorees and six IWLCA Academic Honor Roll selections. Nangle has also seen three of her players earn inclusion on the Inside Women's Lacrosse All-Rookie team.

Nangle collected her first win at the helm of the program on Feb. 21, 2014 when the Lady Flames defeated Elon, 13-9, at the Liberty Lacrosse Field.

Prior to coming to Liberty, Nangle spent two seasons at Central Connecticut State, helping the Blue Devils reach new heights during her tenure. She posted a 16-18 overall record and a 12-6 mark in Northeast Conference action.

Nangle guided Central Connecticut State to a program record tying seven victories in 2012, while setting new program standards with five NEC victories and six home wins. She was recognized for her efforts, by being named the 2012 NEC Coach of the Year. In addition, her senior keeper, Erin DeLancey, was selected the NEC Goalkeeper of the Year.

In 2013, Nangle's squad finished second in the NEC with a 7-2 conference record. The Blue Devils made their first-ever appearance in the NEC Championship, advancing to the semifinal round.

Central Connecticut State posted a 9-9 overall record in 2013, surpassing the previous school record for overall wins. Six of Nangle's players earned All-NEC honors, dramatically increasing the program's number of all-conference honorees. Central Connecticut State had 11 total previous all-conference honorees in program history.

Prior to her heading Central Connecticut State, Nangle spent three years as an assistant coach at Rutgers (2009-11). She oversaw the Scarlet Knights' defense, while assisting with the program's recruiting efforts and overseeing the team's academics.

Rutgers posted a 27-21 record during her three seasons in Piscataway, N.J., maintaining a presence in the national rankings each year. The Scarlet Knights' defense improved each season, spotlighted by a second-place finish in goals against average in the Big East during her final season with the program (9.06 in 2011).