Margaret Wolford - Women's Lacrosse Coach - Xavier University Athletics

Margaret Wolford

Title:
Assistant Coach
Email:
wolfordm1@xavier.edu

Margaret Wolford was hired as an Assistant Coach for the women's lacrosse program in August of 2024.

Wolford comes to Xavier with 10 years of college coaching experience, most recently with Kent State as an assistant coach for the 2024 season. Wolford has also been a Head Girls Lacrosse Coach and Recruiting Coordinator for the Lucky Lax Lacrosse Club in Columbus, Ohio since 2013.

"Margaret has significant experience in the lacrosse world," said Head Coach Meg Decker. "She has worked in multiple divisions, is a former head coach, and has deep roots in the Ohio lacrosse community. Margaret will be taking the lead with our defensive unit, building on our national ranking of 27th in the country caused turnovers per game. She has experience in all areas of the field. We are looking forward to taking the reins defensively while helping connect all position groups on the field. She is a natural connector, a true competitor, and a genuine human being. We are looking forward to having her take the lead on our community outreach off the field and help us grow the reach of our Xavier lacrosse community!"

She began coaching at the collegiate level at Smith College from 2014-16 before serving as an assistant at Saint Francis University for the 2016 season. Wolford then received the head coaching position at Wittenberg University where she led the Tigers for four seasons and had six players earn All-NCAC honors. She then was the assistant coach at Georgetown College, where she also served as the Assistant Director of Admissions for Campus Visits and Events-Athletics Liaison.

Wolford played collegiate lacrosse at Fresno State where she appeared in 54 games from 2010-13. She was named the Offensive MVP in 2010 and excelled in the classroom with MPSF All-Academic team honors in 2011, 2012 and 2013.