NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Vanderbilt lacrosse head coach Beth Hewitt announced the addition of Morgan Barlow to her coaching staff on Tuesday. Barlow will join the program as an assistant coach, draw specialist coach and assist in player development.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Morgan to the Vanderbilt lacrosse family,” Hewitt said. “She brings great energy, a strong lacrosse IQ, and a true passion for developing student-athletes. Her expertise on the draw adds tremendous value to our staff and will play a key role in our continued success. Her experience and perspective will be a huge asset as we continue to build a championship culture here in Nashville.”
Barlow comes to Vandy after spending the last three seasons at Lindenwood where she served as the team’s defensive coordinator and draw specialist coach as the program transitioned to Division I.
“I’m extremely excited to start this new chapter at Vanderbilt,” Barlow said. “This program offers top-tier resources, elite facilities and unmatched opportunities for student-athletes to grow on and off the field. I’m inspired by Coach Hewitt and her staff’s passion and drive to keep elevating the program and competing for championships.”
In her time with the Lions, Barlow coached some of the most elite draw specialists in the country, including Ryleigh Cavanaugh, who set Lindenwood’s single-season draw control record (169), single-game record (19) and average draw control wins per game record (9.39). Cavanaugh finished the season ranked No. 1 in the ASUN Conference and No. 7 nationally in total draw control wins.
Prior to Lindenwood, Barlow had a two-year stint at Saint Michael’s College where she served as an assistant coach before being elevated to the interim head coach. Some of Barlow’s responsibilities included managing all recruiting efforts, planning and executing practice plans, providing individual instruction to draw specialists and coordinating team travel.
The Gloucester, Massachusetts, native began her collegiate playing career at Roanoke College, where she was named Rookie of the Year by both the Virginia Sports Information Directors and Old Dominion Athletic Conference. She also landed on the Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Coaches Association All-Chesapeake Region second team while netting 24 goals with 23 draw controls. Barlow helped the Maroons go 6-2 in the ODAC and earn a postseason berth.
Barlow concluded her playing career at Saint Lawrence University, where she served as a captain in her senior season and on the student-athlete advisory committee. Barlow was heavily involved in community service initiatives supporting Love Your Melon’s Beanies for Nat, the Special Olympics, Harlem Lacrosse, National Girls & Women in Sports Day, and breast cancer and mental health outlets.
