Kathy Taylor
Cazenovia, NY, United States
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About Kathy Taylor
Kathy Taylor is a retired women’s lacrosse coach with more than three decades of experience coaching at the high school and collegiate levels. Over the course of her career, she built competitive programs, coached All-Americans, and led teams to conference titles and national championships.
Taylor coached at multiple levels of collegiate athletics, including head coaching roles at SUNY Cortland, Le Moyne College, and Colgate University. She is widely known for her work developing student-athletes and elevating programs through clear standards, preparation, and accountability.
Among her career highlights, Taylor led Le Moyne College to the 2018 NCAA Division II National Championship and was named IWLCA National Coach of the Year the same season. She compiled a 97–12 record at Le Moyne, guided her teams to four consecutive NCAA Final Four appearances, and coached 16 Division II All-Americans. Earlier in her career, she served as head coach at Fayetteville-Manlius High School, where she led the program to two New York State Championships.
Beyond wins and losses, Taylor played an active leadership role in the sport. She served as President of the International Women’s Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) and as a member of the U.S. Women’s National Team Selection Committee.
Taylor retired after a long and successful coaching career. Former players and colleagues frequently describe her coaching style as demanding yet supportive, with a focus on long-term development, leadership, and preparing athletes for success beyond lacrosse.
Beyond wins and losses, Taylor played an active leadership role in the sport. She served as President of the International Women’s Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) and as a member of the U.S. Women’s National Team Selection Committee.
Kathy Taylor retired after a long and successful coaching career. Former players and colleagues frequently describe her coaching style as demanding yet supportive, with a focus on long-term development, leadership, and preparing athletes for success beyond lacrosse.
Watch the video tribute to Kathy Taylor, Lacrosse Coaching, from her former players.
Former Player Testimonials About Lacrosse Coach Kathy Taylor
Here are a few quotes from over fifty testimonials from former players coached by Kathy Taylor over her long women’s lacrosse coaching career:
“Having Kathy Taylor as a coach has made the biggest impact on me as a player and a human being.”
Katie Feeley
Former player at Fayetteville-Manlius High School (2000–2003); later played at the University of Maryland and coached Division I lacrosse
“Kathy possessed an uncanny ability to identify untapped strength within her players and worked tirelessly to draw it out.”
Lindsay Abbott Byrnes
Four-time All-American at SUNY Cortland (2008–2012); later coached alongside Kathy Taylor
“She taught me to stand up for myself and to believe in my capability to be a freshman starter and then a senior captain.”
Erin Kollar
Former SUNY Cortland women’s lacrosse player and senior captain; now a teacher and coach
“After transferring multiple times and struggling with my mental health, Coach Taylor opened her team and her heart to me when I needed it most.”
Madison Pritchard Killen
Former Le Moyne College women’s lacrosse player (2017–2019); member of the 2018 National Championship team
“Through all of those ups and downs, I never once questioned how much Coach Taylor cared for me, and wanted me to succeed.”
Jackie Pardee
Former Le Moyne College women’s lacrosse player (2014–2018)
“I can state with absolute certainty that the foundation of my leadership and resiliency was built under Coach Taylor.”
Jordan A. Miller
Former SUNY Cortland lacrosse player; later served as a U.S. Army Major leading more than 500 soldiers
“Coach Taylor has been my biggest fan since our lives crossed paths, thirty years ago, and I will always be grateful for what she taught me – to believe in myself.”
Sarah Averson Kellner
Former player and assistant coach; now a head college lacrosse coach
Kathy Taylor Profiles
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