Sherman Tabbed as New Women's Lacrosse Coach

Oskaloosa--William Penn University Athletics Director Nik Rule is proud to announce the hiring of Katelyn Sherman as the new Head Women's Lacrosse Coach.

Sherman comes to WPU from Elmira College in Elmira, N.Y., where she served as interim head coach the past year. During her shortened tenure (the program was cut in the spring), she guided her squad to a 5-4 record, its first winning campaign since 2006.

"Coach Sherman showcased her strong desire to be a part of a team that is invested in the entire student-athlete experience," Rule said. "Her vision for the program aligned perfectly with ours. She has a deep understanding of NAIA lacrosse and has studied the best teams in the NAIA and also our conference; she sees the investment we are making in the program and articulated a pathway to success."

Sherman joined the Elmira staff as a graduate assistant coach in the fall of 2019 before being promoted to interim head coach status after one year.

While in New York, Sherman coached the Gaffer Elite club team as well. During the fall of 2016, Sherman gained her first coaching experience with the Braveheart club team in Florida.

"The entire process was very natural with Coach Sherman," Rule said. "Our entire hiring committee felt strongly she was the right choice. She is going to be a great asset to our student athletes and our University."

A native of Florida, Sherman is a 2019 graduate of Ave Maria University with a degree in Exercise Physiology. At Ave Maria, she was a four-time all-conference honoree. She was also a Second-Team All-American in 2017, garnered a CoSIDA Academic All-District selection in 2019, and was a two-time captain. The school's Senior Female Athlete of the Year honoree, she departed Ave Maria as the program's all-time leader in scoring.

Sherman earned her Master's of General Management from Elmira in 2021.

"I would like to thank President John Ottosson, Athletic Director Nik Rule, and the search committee for believing in me and giving me this exciting opportunity to lead the women's lacrosse team at William Penn," Sherman said. "I have a deep passion for expanding the growth of lacrosse within the NAIA; William Penn's vision for the success of the women's lacrosse team is the perfect fit for me. From the moment I stepped on campus, I felt at home. The community and support within the department is unwavering and I am thrilled to be a part of something special. It is a great day to be a Statesmen!"