UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – The Penn State women's lacrosse program has announced that Shanna Brady will join head coach Missy Doherty's staff as the defensive coordinator.
"We are so excited to have Shanna join our staff as our new defensive coordinator," Doherty said. "She is a fantastic coach who brings championship experience to Happy Valley. We can't wait to get started on an exciting 2023 season."
Brady joins the Nittany Lions from Towson where she was an assistant coach for two seasons with the Tigers. Prior to her time in Maryland, she worked as the recruiting and defensive coordinator for Hofstra beginning at the end of 2016.
The newest addition to the Nittany Lions spent her first season as an assistant coach at LIU Post in 2016. She oversaw the defense and helped lead the team to a 17-4 record that season.
Brady graduated from the University of Maryland in 2015 where she was a two-time national champion as a student athlete. The Smithtown, N.Y native ended her collegiate career recording 75 ground balls, 46 caused turnovers and 30 draw controls in her 92 appearances.
Upon graduating, she played professionally for the Long Island Sound in the United Women's Lacrosse League in 2016. Brady currently plays for the Fight of the Women's Professional Lacrosse League.
