TROY, N.Y. - The Sage Colleges Director of Athletics, Dani Drews announced the selection of Jackie Luszczek to serve as the head women's lacrosse coach. Luszczek currently serves as the head women’s basketball coach at Sage.

Dani Drews, Athletic Director said of the selection, “Jackie’s experience and ability as a head coach and a leader for our female student-athletes will help our program as we continue to develop and build the foundation for the future of the sport of lacrosse here at Sage.”

She will remain the head women’s basketball coach and will also serve as coach of the women’s lacrosse program, replacing Andrea Hanley, who resigned earlier this summer to pursue her career outside of coaching. Hanley served as head coach of the program in a part-time capacity for three seasons, including two with the team as a varsity program.

The 2011 season will mark the third season of varsity competition for the program, which will compete as a member of the Skyline Conference. Luszczek inherits a program that graduated just two seniors in 2010 and is excited about the opportunity to help Sage build a tradition of athletic success and continuity in the sport.

Luszczek came to Sage in 2005 and has served as the head women’s basketball coach for the last five seasons. Twice during her tenure the program has garnered the Skyline Conference Team Sportsmanship award. During her time at Sage, she has also served as sports information director from 2005 until the summer of 2009.

Prior to coming to Sage, she was an assistant coach at Tompkins County Community College for one season (2004-2005), and at the completion of the season she was named the second head coach in Tompkins County Community College history. She has also served as a head coach for the Upstate Ladies AAU program.

She is a 2004 graduate of Oswego State University, where she received her bachelor of science degree in wellness management with a minor in health science. While at Oswego, Luszczek was a three-year letterwinner and was named a team captain as a senior. During her season campaign, the 2003-2004 Laker squad rewrote the team record books, several of which still stand. She still ranks among the top 25 leaders for all-time scoring with her 617 points, while ranking fifth with her 133 career three-point baskets and second in three-point field goal percentage (.376).