Colgate University Women's Lacrosse

Alyssa Guido was named Colgate's head women's lacrosse coach in July 2024.  Guido arrived in Hamilton after spending three years as the associate head coach and offensive coordinator at Drexel University, helping the Dragons win their first-ever Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) championship in 2022 and guiding the program to three-straight NCAA tournaments. She accumulated a 37-20 record in her time with the Dragons. "From the start of the search process, Alyssa's enthusiasm, passion for the sport of lacrosse, and commitment to the student-athlete experience was palpable," said Amir. "We are excited about the vision she brings to the women's lacrosse program and having her lead the team into the next chapter."  Drexel posted a 13-6 record in 2024, picking up two wins over nationally ranked opponents.The Dragons went 7-1 in CAA action, their most conference wins in program history.  On the heels of the program's fourth straight NCAA tournament appearance in 2024, Guido was named an assistant coach for the Philippines Senior National Team at the Asia Pacific Lacrosse Championship World Qualifier. Her duties included working with the offensive unit and draw team. "I am incredibly honored and excited to accept the position of the head women's lacrosse coach at Colgate University," Guido said. "This opportunity represents not only a chance to contribute to the success of Colgate athletics but foster a culture of excellence and pride within the program. I look forward to working with the talented student-athletes, dedicated staff, and supportive community to achieve new heights together." Athletics and Academic Success at Drexel Guido coached two-time All-American and CAA Attacker of the Year Corinne Bednarik. Nine Dragon offensive players garnered All-CAA accolades, and three earned All-Rookie honors during her time in Philadelphia. Guido also served as Drexel's goalkeeper coach, mentoring two-time All-American Jenika Cuocco, who earned CAA Goalkeeper of the Year for the second-straight season in 2024 and was the CAA Rookie of the Year in 2023. Two Dragons earned Philadelphia Inquirer Academic All-Area honors during the 2023 and 2024 seasons, and 15 were selected to the IWLCA Academic Honor Roll in 2023. Patriot League Familiarity Guido spent the 2021 season as an assistant coach at Holy Cross, helping one Crusader attacker earn All-Patriot League Second Team honors. Head Coaching Experience Guido was the head coach at Division III SUNY Maritime for two years. She earned Skyline Conference Coach of the Year in 2019 after guiding the Privateers to their first-ever winning season and their most victories in a season. Maritime also clinched its first conference tournament berth in program history. In 2020, Guido led the Privateers to a 4-1 start, including their second-straight Maritime Cup victory. Playing Career and Personal Background A four-year letter winner at Stony Brook, Guido totaled 77 points with 28 goals and 49 assists in 68 career games. She helped the Seawolves to a 72-11 record, winning four straight America East regular season and tournament titles. Guido graduated in 2017 with a bachelor's degree in Health Science.  She played professionally with the Philadelphia Force of the United Women's Lacrosse League in 2017. Guido's coaching career started with Team 91 Lacrosse. She worked with the club for eight years, serving as Girls Director, Account Manager, and head coach.

Coaching Experience Assistant Women's Lacrosse Coach, Colgate University (2025-pr.) Associate Head Women's Lacrosse Coach, Youngstown State University (2023-2025) Head Women's Lacrosse Coach, Converse University (2020-23) Assistant Women’s Lacrosse Coach, Earlham College (2019-20) Assistant Women’s Lacrosse Coach, Ferrum College (2017-19) Education M.S., Criminal Justice, Youngstown State University (2025) B.S., Philosophy & Criminal Justice, Virginia Commonwealth University  Before Colgate Woolard joins the Raiders after spending two years at Youngstown State University. Woolard served as associate head coach for the Penguins where she helped the team to its second-highest win total of any season in program history. Prior to joining YSU, Woolard was the head coach at Division II Converse University for three seasons. In 2023, Woolard helped the team make its first postseason appearance since 2019 and developed four All-Conference selections including the Freshman of the Year. The team ranked within the top-25 in assists per game, caused turnovers per game, and draw controls per game.  Before her turn around at Converse University, Woolard was the assistant coach at Earlham College before the season was canceled due to COVID-19. Woolard worked as the assistant coach and defensive coordinator at Ferrum College prior to her time at Earlham where she oversaw defensive strategy, recruiting, and operations. Woolard helped develop three student-athletes to USA South All-Conference honors and three student-athletes to the IWLCA academic honor roll. Woolard served as head coach at Hanover High School in Mechanicsville, Virginia in 2017 where she led the team to a 9-8 overall record with 14 players earning all-conference honors and four all-region selections. Before earning the head coach position, Woolard served as the program's defensive coordinator and assistant coach during the 2014-16 seasons.

Coaching Experience Assistant Women's Lacrosse Coach, Colgate University (2025-pr.) Assistant Women's Lacrosse Coach, Eastern Michigan University (2024-25) Undergraduate Assistant, Vanderbilt University (2022-24) Playing Experience Vanderbilt University (2019-24) Education B.S., Human and Organizational Development, Vanderbilt University (2024) Before Colgate McCauley joins the Raiders after a year at Eastern Michigan where she served as the offensive coordinator. She led the offensive unit as well as helped with draw control specialists and goalie development. Prior to her time at Eastern Michigan, McCauley worked as an undergraduate assistant at her alma mater, Vanderbilt. She was responsible for the draw unit, helped with offensive coordination, ran the scout team and compiled scouting reports as well as created practice plans. McCauley was the head coach for a number of club teams after her collegiate career where she won AAC Freshman of the Week in 2020 and was the team's third leading draw control specialist. She also helped Vanderbilt to its first NCAA appearance in 11 years before becoming an undergraduate assistant due to medically retiring. McCauley earned her bachelor of science in human and organizational development with a minor in business from Vanderbilt University in 2024.