Piccioli Named Associate Head Field Hockey Coach
March 01, 2016 | Field Hockey
Lucas Piccioli named Associate Head Field Hockey Coach
University of Louisville head field hockey coach Justine Sowry has announced that Lucas Piccioli has been named Associate Head Coach.
Piccioli joined Sowry's staff as an assistant coach prior to the 2012 season and has been instrumental in the program's success. He has helped guide the Cardinals to 55 wins and two NCAA appearances and several top 10 rankings, reaching as high as No. 5 in the nation - all while the Cardinals made a successful transition into the powerful Atlantic Coast Conference.
"Since his arrival in Louisville, Lucas has been instrumental in the continued growth and success of the Louisville field hockey program," said Sowry. "I feel fortunate to have the opportunity to work alongside someone of his talent and caliber. Lucas brings tremendous experience as a player and more importantly, as a high performance coach. His expertise and his ability to teach individual skills and tactics have made a significant impact on the development of our student-athletes. In addition, he brings a very high level of technological proficiency that allows him to breakdown concepts and provide immediate and impactful feedback to our athletes."
"My family and I are very grateful to be a part of the University of Louisville and this community," said Piccioli. "I'm very appreciative for the opportunity that Justine has given me to be a part of her staff and the support that she and the University of Louisville have shown me. I have so much respect for Justine as a coach but more importantly as a person. I'm excited and committed to help Justine fulfill the goals she has set for this program."
During Piccioli's time at Louisville, three Cardinals have earned National Field Hockey Coaches' Association All-America status and Louisville has garnered seven All-Region and eight all-conference selections. Other highlights include the following:
• Louisville posted a 13-7 overall record and earned its second-straight NCAA appearance in 2015. The Cards spent seven weeks ranked among the top 10 teams in the nation. Senior Victoria Stratton and freshman Ayeisha McFerran earned NFHCA All-America honors while sophomore Nicole Woods was selected to USA Field Hockey's Under 21 team.
• In 2014 Louisville posted a 15-6 overall record and earned an at-large bid to the NCAA tournament. The Cards finished their inaugural Atlantic Coast Conference season with a 3-3 mark in league play and tied for third in league standings. Louisville's conference victories included upsets of No. 4 Duke and No. 1 North Carolina - marking the first win over a top-ranked team in program history. Alyssa Voelmle earned first team NFHCA All-America honors.
• The 2013 Cardinals registered a 15-5 record - the most wins since 2001. Louisville also posted a 6-1 mark in BIG EAST play, earning a share of the league's regular season title. Additionally, Louisville registered a perfect 10-0 record at Trager Stadium for the first time in program history.
• In 2012, the Cardinals posted a 12-8 overall record and a semifinal appearance in the BIG EAST Championship.
"Lucas Piccioli's passion and his commitment for the sport and the Louisville field hockey program are second to none," added Sowry. "I look forward to the future and to continuing to work as a team on our quest to win a national championship."
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Piccioli joined Sowry's staff as an assistant coach prior to the 2012 season and has been instrumental in the program's success. He has helped guide the Cardinals to 55 wins and two NCAA appearances and several top 10 rankings, reaching as high as No. 5 in the nation - all while the Cardinals made a successful transition into the powerful Atlantic Coast Conference.
"Since his arrival in Louisville, Lucas has been instrumental in the continued growth and success of the Louisville field hockey program," said Sowry. "I feel fortunate to have the opportunity to work alongside someone of his talent and caliber. Lucas brings tremendous experience as a player and more importantly, as a high performance coach. His expertise and his ability to teach individual skills and tactics have made a significant impact on the development of our student-athletes. In addition, he brings a very high level of technological proficiency that allows him to breakdown concepts and provide immediate and impactful feedback to our athletes."
"My family and I are very grateful to be a part of the University of Louisville and this community," said Piccioli. "I'm very appreciative for the opportunity that Justine has given me to be a part of her staff and the support that she and the University of Louisville have shown me. I have so much respect for Justine as a coach but more importantly as a person. I'm excited and committed to help Justine fulfill the goals she has set for this program."
During Piccioli's time at Louisville, three Cardinals have earned National Field Hockey Coaches' Association All-America status and Louisville has garnered seven All-Region and eight all-conference selections. Other highlights include the following:
• Louisville posted a 13-7 overall record and earned its second-straight NCAA appearance in 2015. The Cards spent seven weeks ranked among the top 10 teams in the nation. Senior Victoria Stratton and freshman Ayeisha McFerran earned NFHCA All-America honors while sophomore Nicole Woods was selected to USA Field Hockey's Under 21 team.
• In 2014 Louisville posted a 15-6 overall record and earned an at-large bid to the NCAA tournament. The Cards finished their inaugural Atlantic Coast Conference season with a 3-3 mark in league play and tied for third in league standings. Louisville's conference victories included upsets of No. 4 Duke and No. 1 North Carolina - marking the first win over a top-ranked team in program history. Alyssa Voelmle earned first team NFHCA All-America honors.
• The 2013 Cardinals registered a 15-5 record - the most wins since 2001. Louisville also posted a 6-1 mark in BIG EAST play, earning a share of the league's regular season title. Additionally, Louisville registered a perfect 10-0 record at Trager Stadium for the first time in program history.
• In 2012, the Cardinals posted a 12-8 overall record and a semifinal appearance in the BIG EAST Championship.
"Lucas Piccioli's passion and his commitment for the sport and the Louisville field hockey program are second to none," added Sowry. "I look forward to the future and to continuing to work as a team on our quest to win a national championship."
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