BALTIMORE, MD – Johns Hopkins women's lacrosse head coach Tim McCormack announced today the addition of Jill Girardi to the Blue Jays' coaching staff. Girardi, who comes to Homewood from Coastal Carolina, began her tenure on July 1.
 
Recent NCAA rule changes around the composition of a Division I Women's Lacrosse coaching staff allows teams to have four full time coaches with one head coach and three assistant coaches. Previously, the coaching staff was limited to three full time coaches (one head coach, two assistant coaches) and one volunteer assistant. 
 
Girardi began her coaching career at Coastal Carolina in August 2022. She helped the Chanticleers to a 12-7 record last season and a berth in the ASUN Semifinals. She coached the draw specialists, including Devin Rybacki, who set the program single-season record. She also managed midfield and defensive-specific training.
 
After a standout five-year career at Northwestern, Girardi spent last summer playing in the Athletes Unlimited Pro League. Girardi finished her career with the Wildcats with 84 goals, 21 assists and 273 draw controls. A consensus First Team All-American in 2022, she erupted for 52 goals, 62 points and a school-record 183 draws as a senior. She led the Big Ten and ranked second in the nation with 9.63 draws per game in2022. Girardi also ranked seventh in the conference in goals and 10^th in points. She helped the Wildcats to a five-year record of 66-20, including a pair of Big Ten Tournament titles and three NCAA Semifinals appearances.  
 
In McCormack's first season at the helm, Johns Hopkins went 9-9 and advanced to the NCAA Sweet 16 for the first time since 2016.