Xavier University Athletics
Women's Lacrosse
Cori Collinsworth
- Title:
- Director of Operations
- Email:
- collinsworthc@xavier.edu
Cori Collinsworth was hired as the lacrosse director of operations in June of 2026.
Collinsworth brings a diverse background in athletics administration, student-athlete development, event management and organizational leadership.
Prior to transitioning into administration, Collinsworth spent nine seasons leading the Hanover College softball program. During her tenure, she guided the Panthers to multiple Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference (HCAC) Tournament appearances, earned HCAC Coach of the Year honors, and helped develop numerous All-Conference, Academic All-District, and award-winning student-athletes.
Her leadership emphasized excellence in competition, academics, and personal growth, creating a student-athlete experience centered on holistic development.
In her administrative role, Collinsworth oversees operational initiatives that enhance departmental effectiveness and support the success of student-athletes, coaches, and staff. Her experience includes event management, game operations, compliance collaboration, student-athlete academic support, diversity and inclusion initiatives, and strategic planning. She is passionate about creating systems and processes that strengthen organizational performance while ensuring an exceptional experience for all constituents.
Before arriving at Hanover, Collinsworth spent seven years as a student-athlete and coach at the University of Indianapolis. As a graduate assistant coach, she was part of a staff that accumulated a 132-41 record and made three NCAA Tournament appearances, including a trip to the NCAA Division II Women's College World Series. The coaching staff earned NFCA Midwest Region Coaching Staff of the Year honors in 2015.
As a student-athlete at Indianapolis, Collinsworth was a four-year starter at catcher and infield, helping lead the Greyhounds to a 184-44-1 record. She earned All-Great Lakes Valley Conference recognition three times, was named the 2011 GLVC Freshman of the Year, and received both NFCA Academic All-American and NFCA All-Region honors.
Collinsworth earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Indianapolis in 2014 and completed her Master of Business Administration in 2017. She also serves as an NCAA OneTeam Facilitator and Athletics Diversity and Inclusion Designee, supporting leadership development and inclusive excellence initiatives across collegiate athletics.
Collinsworth brings a diverse background in athletics administration, student-athlete development, event management and organizational leadership.
Prior to transitioning into administration, Collinsworth spent nine seasons leading the Hanover College softball program. During her tenure, she guided the Panthers to multiple Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference (HCAC) Tournament appearances, earned HCAC Coach of the Year honors, and helped develop numerous All-Conference, Academic All-District, and award-winning student-athletes.
Her leadership emphasized excellence in competition, academics, and personal growth, creating a student-athlete experience centered on holistic development.
In her administrative role, Collinsworth oversees operational initiatives that enhance departmental effectiveness and support the success of student-athletes, coaches, and staff. Her experience includes event management, game operations, compliance collaboration, student-athlete academic support, diversity and inclusion initiatives, and strategic planning. She is passionate about creating systems and processes that strengthen organizational performance while ensuring an exceptional experience for all constituents.
Before arriving at Hanover, Collinsworth spent seven years as a student-athlete and coach at the University of Indianapolis. As a graduate assistant coach, she was part of a staff that accumulated a 132-41 record and made three NCAA Tournament appearances, including a trip to the NCAA Division II Women's College World Series. The coaching staff earned NFCA Midwest Region Coaching Staff of the Year honors in 2015.
As a student-athlete at Indianapolis, Collinsworth was a four-year starter at catcher and infield, helping lead the Greyhounds to a 184-44-1 record. She earned All-Great Lakes Valley Conference recognition three times, was named the 2011 GLVC Freshman of the Year, and received both NFCA Academic All-American and NFCA All-Region honors.
Collinsworth earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Indianapolis in 2014 and completed her Master of Business Administration in 2017. She also serves as an NCAA OneTeam Facilitator and Athletics Diversity and Inclusion Designee, supporting leadership development and inclusive excellence initiatives across collegiate athletics.
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