Sept. 4, 2003

Siena College Athletic Director John D'Argenio announced the hiring of Jake McHerron as head women's lacrosse coach this afternoon. McHerron inherits a growing program that made great strides last season, earning more victories in 2003 than it had in the past four years combined.

Prior to being named head coach at Siena, McHerron served as the Head Coach at Regis University in Denver, Colorado for five years. While at Regis, he guided his 2002 squad to a 12-place finish in the country among Division II institutions. For his efforts his was nominated for NCAA Division II Coach of the Year.

A teacher, McHerron also has coaching experience at the high school and club levels. In 1995 he was instrumental in helping to start two women's lacrosse programs in central New York, while earning Coach of the Year recognition after leading his varsity Homer High School team to a Section III Championship. McHerron has also served as the head coach of the Hitchin Lacrosse Club and Luton Sprites Lacrosse Club in England.

"We are excited to have Jake on board as head coach of our women's lacrosse program," said Siena Athletic Director John D'Argenio. "He was very successful at Regis University and we are confident that with his experience he will be well prepared to help the program reach the next level."

McHerron graduated from the University of Arizona with a bachelor's degree in Health Sciences in 1994. He went on to pursue a master's degree in Physical Education in 2001 from the University of Northern Colorado. While at the University of Arizona, McHerron was named a 1993 USILA All-Star while leading the nation in save percentage in both 1992 and 1993.

"I am looking forward to expanding upon the recent successes of the women's lacrosse program here at Siena," said McHerron. "The program has come a long way in the past couple of years and I am confident that we have the potential to reach that next level of play." The Saints finished the 2003 season 3-12 overall and 1-5 in the MAAC.