Francesca DeLorenzo

Francesca DeLorenzo

Title: Head Coach
Phone: 914-674-7304
Email: fdelorenzo@mercy.edu
Year: Third Season
College: Marist '05

Francesca DeLorenzo is entering her third season as the head coach of the women's lacrosse program, having been hired in 2008 in order to start recruiting and other preparations for the inaugural 2009-10 season.

DeLorenzo led the Mavericks to a winning record (8-6 overall, 3-4 in the ECC) in her first season and improved on both marks in her second, going 9-6 overall and 5-3 in the ECC.

Her coaching experience includes working as a volunteer assistant coach at fellow ECC member St. Thomas Aquinas College in 2006 and a head coaching stint for Hot Shots Youth Lacrosse in 2006 and 2007.  She most recently spent 2008 as an assistant coach with the Tri-State Lacrosse winter league.

A four-year letterwinner as a midfielder at Division I Marist College, DeLorenzo and the Red Foxes made four MAAC Tournament appearances, including a run to the 2003 championship game. Ranking fourth on the team in goals and fifth in draw controls as a senior, DeLorenzo finished her career ranked eighth in school history with 59 games played. She earned several academic distinctions while at Marist, including three MAAC All-Academic selections, two IWLCA Academic Honor Roll selections and Dean's List.

A native of nearby Nyack, N.Y., DeLorenzo graduated from Marist in 2005 holding a bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a dual emphasis in marketing and finance and a minor in Spanish language and recently received her master's degree in Business Administration at Mercy.

Prospective student-athletes interested in women's lacrosse at Mercy can contact Coach DeLorenzo at 914-674-7220 or fdelorenzo@mercy.edu

Jacqueline Pierce

Jacqueline Pierce

Title: Assistant Coach
Email: jpierce@mercy.edu
Year: Second Season
College: Sacred Heart '10

Jacqueline Pierce joined the Mercy College Department of Athletics in October of 2010 as the Equipment Manager as well as the First Assistant for both the Women’s Lacrosse and Field Hockey programs. Entering her second season as the first assistant to Francesca DeLorenzo, she is focused on helping build a stand-out program in the ECC.

Immediately upon her arrival in 2010, she stepped in and worked primarily with the defense, while still helping with the attack and goalkeepers as well. She has a great passion for the sport of lacrosse and it shows on and off the field.

Prior to her arrival at Mercy College, Pierce graduated from Sacred Heart in June 2010 with a psychology degree, where she won 3 NEC Titles under current head coach Laura Cook. Jackie was an All-NEC pick in 2009 and made the All-NEC Tournament team in 2009 and 2010. In 2008, Pierce was involved in the first-ever NEC Championship team in program history, continuing their reign in 2009 and 2010 for a final of 3 consecutive titles.
At Sacred Heart, she took on the role as the leader on the defensive end during her sophomore and junior seasons. She held team records in groundballs and caused turnovers during all three years. During her senior year, she battled through injuries, but became a crucial midfielder for the Pioneers. She was fourth in scoring with 22 goals and 15 assists as well as holding the highest scoring percentage for the team. Also, she came picked up 26 groundballs and ranked third on the team with 22 caused turnovers.
Her work ethic on and off the field will help continue with the growing success of the Mercy Lacrosse program. Off the field, she has contributed to team fundraising, equipment, recruiting and practice planning. With her knowledge of the game and dedication to the program, she is excited to see the growth of the team, day in and day out.
As well as the lacrosse assistant, she serves as assistant coach to Head Field Hockey Coach Kayte Kinsley. Although Pierce did not play field hockey in college, she was a well-known player in Section One and played for Walter Panas High School. She will work primarily with the goalies during the field hockey season while still helping with the defense.

In high school lacrosse, Pierce was named as an All-League selection in 2004, 2005 and 2006, as well as earning All-Section honors in 2005 and 2006. During her season year she earned All-American Honorable Mention honors. From 2004-2006 she was named to the Journal News and North County News Section 1 teams.

Throughout the past year, Pierce has also been the head coach for the U15 WestRock Girl’s Lacrosse team. Only in their second year as a travel program, she looks to continue coaching travel lacrosse and local camps through the summer and fall seasons.
Pierce currently resides in Cortlandt Manor, N.Y. While working at Mercy, she is continuing with her education and in the process of earning her Master's in School Counseling.
Kimberly DeLorenzo

Kimberly DeLorenzo

Title: Assistant Coach
Phone: 914-674-7220
Year: Third Season
College: St. Thomas Aquinas '08

Kimberly DeLorenzo was named assistant women's lacrosse coach in the fall of 2008. A native of nearby Nyack, NY and sister of head coach Francesca DeLorenzo, she will assist with the day-to-day operations, recruiting, scheduling and general instruction.

DeLorenzo comes to Mercy College with East Coast Conference (ECC) experience as a student-athlete at St. Thomas Aquinas College. She was captain from 2007-08 and was counted on for leadership on and off the field.

DeLorenzo also won several academic and athletic honors as an undergraduate. She was named to the ECC Women's Lacrosse Honor Roll in 2006 and 2007, ECC All-Region Second Team in 2006 and 2007, NCAA Division II Statistical Champion of Draw Controls in 2007, and earned several Dean's List accolades.

DeLorenzo has a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education with a concentration in Social Sciences and Special Education.