Nicole Poli Hired as Mount Ida Women's Lacrosse Coach

Newton, Mass. - The Mount Ida College Athletic Department is pleased to announce the hiring of Nicole Poli as head women's lacrosse coach.

"I'm excited and honored to begin my journey as a head coach at Mount Ida College," said Poli. "With the motivation and drive of this program, I am confident that I can continue the growth and progress of the Mount Ida women's lacrosse program."

Poli comes off a one year stint as the assistant women's lacrosse coach at Western New England University (WNEU) this past 2012 season. Poli, who is a 2011 graduate of Western New England University and a four year player for both the women's lacrosse and soccer programs, earned a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, while minoring in Coaching.

Prior to this year Poli was a Wilbraham/East Long Meadow Youth Program volunteer teaching young lacrosse players proper positioning on the field. On top of volunteering, Poli is also a coach for Mass Elite Lacrosse while instructing at clinics, practices and coaching tournaments. Poli also coaches for Croart Lacrosse, which involves 1 on 1 training teaching fundamentals and communicating the importance of teamwork as well as preparing student-athletes for college level of play.

*Release courtesy of Mount Ida College Sports Information Dept.