Caitlin Fitzpatrick joined the Colgate Women’s Lacrosse program as an assistant coach in January, 2014.
In her two seasons with the program, Fitzpatrick has played a key role in the growth of the Raiders program. The 2015 campaign saw Colgate post double-digit wins for the first time since the 2009 campaign with a 10-6 overall mark. The Raiders also turned in their best Patriot League mark in four seasons with a 6-2 League record.
Goalkeeper Jennie Berglin flourished in her final two seasons under Fitzpatrick’s tutelage, culminating with a 2015 campaign that saw her earn All-Patriot League First-Team honors after ranking among both the conference and national leaders in save percentage (.483), total saves (116), saves per game (7.73), goals against average (8.33) and ground balls per game (2.20).
Including Berglin, a total of five players have earned eight All-League honors during Fitzpatrick’s two seasons with the Raiders, highlighted by six First-Team All-Patriot League selections.
Fitzpatrick joined the Raiders coaching staff after spending two seasons at her alma mater, Adelphi University, as an assistant coach. The Panthers made the Division II NCAA Tournament with Fitzpatrick on staff and defeated Le Moyne to advance in the tournament. Adelphi had multiple players earn All-Conference, All-Region and All-American accolades during her two seasons with the program, including four players receiving All-American distinction. The Panthers also excelled in the classroom, earning the Northeast-10 Conference Team Academic Excellence Award for the 2011-12 season.
“We are thrilled to have Caitlin as part of the Colgate Women’s Lacrosse family,” Young said. “Being a goalie you have the unique perspective to see the game from all angles. We have been able to utilize Caitlin's knowledge on the field in all facets of our game to great success.”
Prior to her return to Adelphi, Fitzpatrick began her coaching career at Bridgewater State University (Mass.). She helped the Bears go undefeated in league play to win the NEWLA title and qualify for the NCAA Tournament. She coached the NEWLA Goalkeeper-of-the-Year as well as multiple all-conference selections.
A two-time C. Markland Kelly Award winner, given to the top college women’s lacrosse goaltender in NCAA Division I, II, & III, Fitzpatrick helped the Panthers to repeat National Championships (2009 and 2010) and was the only player to repeat as an Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) First Team All-American in Division II in 2009 and 2010. The Northeast-10 Conference Goalkeeper of the Year finished her career with a 54-2 record and 487 saves at Adelphi.
In addition to her All-America honor in 2010, Fitzpatrick was named the IWLCA Division II Goalkeeper of the Year, and was chosen to play in the North-South Senior All-Star Game. She was also a two-time NCAA Division II All-Tournament selection (2009, 2010).
Fitzpatrick, who hails from Port Washington, New York, is a 2010 graduate of Adelphi with a Bachelors of Science degree in Physical Education.
