Coach Laurie Merian

Coach Merian grew up playing youth and high school lacrosse near Annapolis MD, played college lacrosse at Belmont Abbey, and has been the head coach for three college programs - Albion College, Alma College and Detroit Mercy.  She has 14 years of coaching experience at every level, from youth through DI.  She knows what it takes to be successful at every level and is passionate about seeing her players progress and achieve their personal and team goals.

 

MDLax Director & Coach (2023-present)

Albion Head Coach (2018-2023)

• MIAA Conference Champions 2022
• MIAA Conference Tournament Championship in 2019
• Placed second in the MIAA Conference 2019
• 21 MIAA All-Conference players 

Detroit Mercy Head Coach (2016-2018), Assisstant Coach (2014-2016)

• 2018 Southern Conference Coach of the Year
• 2018 Southern Conference Regular Season Co-Champions, top-seeded conference tournament team
• Earned the top Southern Conference Awards for the 2018 season including: Freshman of the Year, Offensive Player of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year and Coach of the Year
• 15 All-Conference Players

Alma Head Coach (2011-2014)

• Placed second in the MIAA Conference for seasons 2013 and 2014 
• Played for MIAA Conference Tournament Championship in seasons 2013 and 2014
• 12 MIAA All-Conference players 
• 2014 National NCAA Divisions III leader for single season goals 

Belmont Abbey College - Midfielder (2006-2010)

• Team captain 2009 and 2010 seasons
• Freshmen of the year for Conference Carolina, 2007
• Female Freshmen Athlete of the Year for Belmont Abbey College, 2007
• Four-time First-Team All-Conference Carolina Team
• Three-time All Regional Player
• Rookie All-American team, 2007
• Two-time Player of the Week for Conference Carolina
• Player of the Week in 2010 for Belmont Abbey College
• Team MVP, 2008
• Two-time All-Tournament Team