Katie Arsenault

Katie Arsenault begins her first season as head women's lacrosse coach at Keene State College.  Arsenault takes over the program from Michelle Mason, who accepted the head coaching position at Iona College. 

"I'm very excited about becoming the head coach at Keene State," said Arsenault, who served as an assistant under Mason last season.  "The program has so much potential and it's a great campus for recruiting."

Arsenault hopes to develop a well-disciplined team that stresses structure and conditioning.  "I think we can accomplish those goals while also providing a fun environment for the players," she said.  "We have a very young team with the talent and enthusiasm to be successful" 

Arsenault, a native of Wayland, Mass., brings both a strong playing and coaching background to her position.  Prior to joining the KSC program, she spent two seasons as an assistant at her alma mater Colby-Sawyer College.  Arsenault was a three-time All-Conference defender for the Chargers. 

Arsenault also played four varsity seasons at Wayland High School where she was selected as a conference All-Star and defensive MVP as a senior.

Setting about the task of putting her stamp on the program, Arsenault wants her team to work hard and never give up.  "The will and drive will take you so far," she said. From there your skills go on top of that. And that's how you win championships."