Denison Women's Lacrosse Prospect Day 2024

Join us Class Years: 2026 & 2027 & 2028!!

When

Sunday, October 6, 2024
8:30am Registration

Where

Denison University
Granville, OH

Prospect Day Details
We look forward to having you!

This full-day event is a great way to learn more about Denison University and the lacrosse program and gives you a unique opportunity to interact with our current players. The event is open to all First Years (2028's), Sophomores (2027's), and Juniors (2026's). As a side note: we realize that a 9 AM - 3 PM commitment is a long day. If you are only able to attend a part of the day, please let us know and we will work with you! We would love to have you join us and look forward to hearing from you. Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions.

Program Coaches

Amanda Daniels

Head Women's Lacrosse Coach

Amanda Daniels returns for her 12th season as Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach at Denison University in 2025. She was also promoted to Associate Professor of Physical Education in the summer of 2023.

Daniels was inducted into the Ohio Lacrosse Hall of Fame in August of 2024.

Few coaches have had a better start to their careers than Daniels. In 11 years and 10 full seasons (2020 season was shortened due to COVID-19) as the Big Red head coach, she has guided Denison to 10 straight NCAA Division III Tournament appearances, a Final Four appearance in 2021, six North Coast Athletic Conference championships and nine NCAC Tournament titles. From April 11, 2015, to April 2, 2022, the Big Red won 45 consecutive regular-season conference games.

At Denison, Daniels has compiled an impressive record of 137-58 (.702 pct.) while going 66-6 (.916 pct.) in NCAC contests. She has been named the NCAC Coach of the Year three times – 2014, 2016 and 2023. Daniels is a four-time IWLCA Great Lakes Region Coach of the Year in 2016, 2019, 2021 and 2024.

On February 27, 2022, Denison defeated Dickinson College 17-11 as Coach Daniels earned her 100th career win as head coach of the Big Red.

The 2024 season was once again a memorable one of the Big Red. Denison finished with a 15-5 overall record after falling to Tufts in the third round of the NCAA tournament. The Big Red advanced to the round of 16 in the NCAA Tournament for the sixth straight year after defeating No. 22 Scranton by a 13-6 score in the NCAA Second Round. Under the guidance of the coaching staff, five players garnered All-Great Lakes Region honors and two were named IWLCA All-Americans. Recent graduate Josie Lucchesi and rising senior Mary Daniel earned All-American honors from the IWLCA. Kate Coward, Bridget Sheehy and Maddie Morrell joined Lucchesi and Daniel on the IWLCA All-Great Lakes Region Teams. Denison ranked among the top 25 in NCAA Division III in shots per game (9th), shots on goal (16th), scoring offense (20th) and caused turnovers per game (21st). Additionally, Denison’s 15-5 record was the 20th best in Division III, in terms of both wins and win percentage.

Tyra Prince

Assistant Women's Lacrosse Coach

The Denison University women’s lacrosse program recently named Tyra Prince an assistant coach. Prince joins the Big Red after spending the past two years at Eastern Michigan University.

Prince helped guide the Eagles to new heights, as they qualified for the Mid-American Conference Tournament for the first time in program history in 2024. During her time with the Eagles, she served as Lead Offensive Coordinator. She coached three All-MAC players and a pair of All-MAC freshmen team players during the 2024 season.

Prior to her arrival in Ypsilanti, Prince was as an assistant coach at her alma mater, Central Michigan. As a member of the Chippewas’ coaching staff, she assisted with the offense and transitional movements.

During her coaching stint at Central Michigan, Prince mentored former teammate and 2022 MAC Offensive Player of the Year, Audrey Whiteside as well as five All-MAC honorees — (three) First-Team and (two) Second-Team.

A former standout on the field, the Whitby, Ontario native arrived at Central Michigan in 2016 to be a part of the very first lacrosse team. The five-year letter-winner and starter was named to the 2017 Atlantic Sun All-Freshman Team, the 2018 All-Southern Conference Second Team, and the 2021 All-MAC First Team, while also receiving multiple academic honors. In 2018, Prince had the honor of being a part of the program’s very first Southern Conference Regular Season Championship.

Tori Vernau

Assistant Women's Lacrosse Coach

Tori Vernau returns to Denison University for her sixth season as an assistant coach with the Big Red women’s lacrosse program in 2025.

In five years and three full seasons (2020 season was shortened due to COVID-19) since joining the team in September of 2019, Vernau has helped Denison to a North Coast Athletic Conference regular-season and tournament championship and subsequent NCAA Final Four appearance in 2021, followed by three-straight NCAA Sweet 16 appearances in 2022, 2023 and 2024. In addition, the Big Red have gone a combined 52-28 overall and 23-2 in the NCAC action during Vernau’s time on staff in Granville.

Denison put together another championship season in 2024. The Big Red finished with a 15-5 overall record and advanced to the third round of the NCAA Tournament. The Big Red moved into the round of 16 in the NCAA Tournament for the sixth straight year after defeating No. 22 Scranton by a 13-6 score in the NCAA Second Round. Vernau was part of a coaching staff that earned Coaching Staff of the Year honors from both the NCAC and the IWLCA (Region Staff of the Year). Five players garnered All-Great Lakes Region honors and two were named IWLCA All-Americans. Denison ranked among the top 25 in NCAA Division III in shots per game (9th), shots on goal (16th), scoring offense (20th) and caused turnovers per game (21st). Denison finished 2024 ranking 20th best in Division III in both wins and win percentage.

SCHEDULE OF THE DAY

Day 1, Oct 22

8:30 am - 9:00 am

Registration/Check-In

9:00 am - 10:00 am

Admissions Overview

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Campus Tour

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Lunch

12:15 pm - 12:45 pm

Mitchell Center Tour

1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Clinic on Kienzle-Hylbert

2:45 pm - 5:00 pm

Individual Meetings (Optional)

Our Student-Athlete Experience

The Denison Women’s Lacrosse Team means everything to me. From walking on the team freshman year and not knowing anyone to now going into my senior year, this program and team have become family. My teammates and the game of lacrosse have taught me so many life skills. A few that stand out are accountability, responsibility, and leadership. This program has given me the support and encouragement of living in New Zealand for five months by myself. It has pushed me to pursue a degree that fulfills me in Psychology and Education and it has simply pushed me to be a better person. I have learned skills that I wouldn’t have been able to learn anywhere else. Skills that will resonate with me forever and I can’t thank this program enough for that.
Carlie Grandjean '20 Midfield
Major: Educational Studies Minor: Psychology (Canton, OH)

Denison women’s lacrosse to me means family. Our team has created a sense of sisterhood that I don’t believe can be found anywhere else. The freedom to be who we are on and off the field builds the team chemistry that keeps us running. Denison women’s lacrosse stretches much farther than just the field. We have lots of fun but know how to do get the job done. This team has made my Denison experience very special, and I couldn’t imagine going through it without my teammates and sisters by my side, DUWL!
Molly Fischer '21 Midfield
Major: Communication (Barrington, RI)

From the first day on campus as a freshman DUWL gave me 32 people immediately looking out for me and supporting me. It is so special to be a part of a team at Denison because not only do we support each other, but the entire athletic community at Denison is there supporting you in the classroom and on the field. We push each other to be better athletes, students, and people.
Maeve Caldwell '22 Goalie
MAJOR: Educational Studies (Marblehead, MA)

DUWL has not only given me a second family on the hill but has also provided me with a comfortable environment where I can not only grow immensely as an athlete but also inspires me to become my best self every single day. The people on this team are the most caring, thoughtful, and most of all fun that I have ever met before and truly made the transition to college so much easier. That’s what truly makes this team so special and Denison so different from any other school. We all really care about each other and root for each other on and off the field and at the end of the day, that’s what really counts and makes our team have such good chemistry. I honestly would not want to play for any other team and am grateful every single day for this goofy group of girls and this school.
Casey McTague '22, Midfielder
Major: Educational Studies (Arlington, VA)

The Women’s Lacrosse team has provided me with the most incredible support system, amazing teammates, and lifelong memories. Over the past four years, I have been able to excel in the classroom, lead different campus organizations, and study abroad- all well playing on a nationally ranked lacrosse team. The privilege of being a part of something bigger than myself has taught me lifelong lessons about accountability, leadership, and responsibility. I am a better person, teammate, and friend because of the Denison Women’s Lacrosse program. I don’t think I will ever be able to put into words how incredible my experience has been as a student-athlete at Denison. Committing to Denison to play lacrosse was the best decision my 17 year-old self made!
Annie Rau '23 Defense
MAJOR: FINANCIAL ECONOMICS, MINOR: STUDIO ART (DEVON, PA)

From the first moment I met the members of the Denison Women’s Lacrosse team, I knew they would quickly become my family. My student-athlete experience at Denison has taught me so many important skills that I will use for the rest of my life. My teammates and coaches have taught me the importance of loyalty, accountability, and tenacity. This program has given me the best support group anyone could ask for to help me succeed in all areas of my college career. I have watched myself and my teammates grow into amazing people with encouragement and overwhelming love and support that is extended through the Denison Women’s Lacrosse program and I will forever be extremely grateful.
Maddie Morrell '24 Midfielder
MAJOR: COMMUNICATION (PICKERINGTON, OH)

Pricing & Registration

$100

Sunday October 6th Prospect Day

Location and Directions

Denison's 900-acre hillside campus is in Granville, Ohio, just 27 miles east of Columbus, the state capital. Columbus International Airport is about 22 miles from campus and is served by most major airlines.

Venue

Burton Morgan Address (Registration Check In)

150 Ridge Rd, Granville, OH 43023

Clinic Field Address

100 West College Street, Granville OH 43023 (This is Mitchell address please follow street signs to find field)