TEMPE, Ariz. – Sun Devil Athletics has hired Taryn VanThof as the new Lacrosse Head Coach, Vice President of University Athletics Ray Anderson announced on July 5.
VanThof comes to Arizona State after an extremely successful six-year stint as the Assistant Coach at national power Florida. There she served as the Offensive Coordinator, Goalie Coach, Draw Specialist, and Recruiting Coordinator for the Gators.
"Thank you to Vice President for University Athletics Ray Anderson and Senior Associate AD/SWA Christina Wombacher for this opportunity to lead the Sun Devil Lacrosse program," VanThof remarked. "I could not be more thrilled to coach at this extraordinary university."
Under the direction of VanThof and Head Coach Amanda O'Leary, Florida has emerged as one of the nation's premiere programs over the past six years. In 2022, the Gators made their fifth consecutive NCAA Tournament, earning a bid every year of VanThof's tenure. She arrives in Tempe coming off two straight appearances in the NCAA Quarterfinal Round (Elite Eight) with Florida.
"Taryn VanThof is a tremendous addition to the Sun Devil Family." Vice President of University Athletics Ray Anderson stated. "We identified her as the right person to lead this program on the rise because of her energy, passion, and desire to be at Arizona State."
Prior to launching a budding career in coaching, VanThof was a standout All-American midfielder at Loyola Maryland from 2011-15. She competed at the professional level as recently as the 2021 season in the Athletes Unlimited League.
"We could not be more excited to name Taryn VanThof the Head Coach of Sun Devil Lacrosse," Senior Associate AD/SWA Christina Wombacher exclaimed. "She is a dynamic recruiter, tireless worker, and fantastic leader that is ready for this next step in her career."
Arizona State is coming off a record-breaking 2022 campaign in which they set new highs for overall (11) and conference (7) wins while making the Pac-12 Lacrosse Tournament Championship for the first time. The potential of the up-and-coming program attracted VanThof to the job.
"Arizona State offers an exceptional experience for their student-athletes," VanThof added. "That is what made this such an easy decision and appealing situation. The program is in a great position with an excellent foundation. I look forward to being a Sun Devil!"
VanThof comes to Arizona State after an extremely successful six-year stint as the Assistant Coach at national power Florida. There she served as the Offensive Coordinator, Goalie Coach, Draw Specialist, and Recruiting Coordinator for the Gators.
"Thank you to Vice President for University Athletics Ray Anderson and Senior Associate AD/SWA Christina Wombacher for this opportunity to lead the Sun Devil Lacrosse program," VanThof remarked. "I could not be more thrilled to coach at this extraordinary university."
Under the direction of VanThof and Head Coach Amanda O'Leary, Florida has emerged as one of the nation's premiere programs over the past six years. In 2022, the Gators made their fifth consecutive NCAA Tournament, earning a bid every year of VanThof's tenure. She arrives in Tempe coming off two straight appearances in the NCAA Quarterfinal Round (Elite Eight) with Florida.
"Taryn VanThof is a tremendous addition to the Sun Devil Family." Vice President of University Athletics Ray Anderson stated. "We identified her as the right person to lead this program on the rise because of her energy, passion, and desire to be at Arizona State."
Prior to launching a budding career in coaching, VanThof was a standout All-American midfielder at Loyola Maryland from 2011-15. She competed at the professional level as recently as the 2021 season in the Athletes Unlimited League.
"We could not be more excited to name Taryn VanThof the Head Coach of Sun Devil Lacrosse," Senior Associate AD/SWA Christina Wombacher exclaimed. "She is a dynamic recruiter, tireless worker, and fantastic leader that is ready for this next step in her career."
Arizona State is coming off a record-breaking 2022 campaign in which they set new highs for overall (11) and conference (7) wins while making the Pac-12 Lacrosse Tournament Championship for the first time. The potential of the up-and-coming program attracted VanThof to the job.
"Arizona State offers an exceptional experience for their student-athletes," VanThof added. "That is what made this such an easy decision and appealing situation. The program is in a great position with an excellent foundation. I look forward to being a Sun Devil!"
