Story courtesy of Patrick Stewart, Director of Athletic Communications at Western New England University

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — 2012 Washington & Jefferson College graduate and former field hockey player Hannah Lott has been named the interim field hockey coach at Western New England University. 

"We are happy to have Hannah on board. She has earned the respect of all of our players throughout this past season and has worked diligently with the program's recruiting efforts throughout this year," Western New England Director of Athletics Dr. Mike Theulen stated. "Hannah has a very good playing background and wants to pursue the coaching profession. She brings energy and a strong work ethic to this position."

Lott spent her first season as an assistant coach with the Golden Bears this past fall working primarily with the defense and midfielders.

"I am excited to lead the WNE field hockey program to achieve team and individual goals this spring," said Lott.  "We are preparing the current athletes and laying the groundwork for welcoming a new team and new season next fall."

In 2012, Lott served on the field hockey coaching staff at Smith College in Northampton.

Lott graduated from Washington & Jefferson College in Washington, Pa., with a bachelor of arts degree in Spanish, with minors in French and Entrepreneurial Studies. She is currently pursuing as master's degree in exercise & sport studies from Smith. Her W&J academic honors include Spanish and French honor societies and study abroad scholarship.

Lott played at W&J where she was a four-year starter for the Presidents with career totals of 11 goals, 13 assists and 35 points. The midfielder/defender helped the team go 49-21 for a .700 winning percentage from 2008 to 2011.

As team captain, she helped the Presidents to their first Empire 8 Conference title and NCAA Division III tournament appearance in 2011, going 14-5 on the season.  During that senior season, she compiled three goals and 10 assists for 16 points – setting career highs for the latter two categories.  She led the squad in assistant as well as defensive saves (5).