University of North Carolina Athletics
Cook Named Assistant Coach At Princeton
June 28, 2012 | Women's Lacrosse
CHAPEL HILL - Fourth-year University of North Carolina assistant coach Jenn Cook has left Carolina and will take over as the top assistant coach at Princeton University, Tigers head coach Chris Sailer announced this week.
"We are thrilled to be welcoming a coach
of Jenn's caliber to our staff," Sailer said in a release. "A standout player at UNC,
Jenn has made quite a name for herself over the past four years at her alma
mater, coaching one of the nation's premier defensive units to three NCAA final
four appearances. Jenn understands what it takes to compete and excel at the
highest level, and she brings so much to the table in terms of her knowledge,
unique coaching approach and work ethic. Jenn has a great energy about her. From
the moment you meet her, it's obvious how passionate she is about coaching the
game of lacrosse and helping young people achieve their potential. I have no
doubt that our players will learn a great deal from Jenn and will love being
coached by her."
As the Tigers top assistant, Cook will take on the role of defensive coordinator and will also work with the center draw unit. She'll have input into every phase of the game and operation, including recruiting, scouting, player development, film breakdown and program management.
"First, I would like to thank Chris Sailer and the Princeton Athletic Department for giving me this wonderful opportunity," Cook said. "I am excited to work with coach Chris Sailer and Anne Murray. This is a program they hold very close to their hearts. I look forward to being a part of the Princeton Lacrosse family and upholding Princeton's academic and athletic excellence."
Cook, a three-time All-America and the 2006 National Defender of the Year, served as an assistant coach at Carolina under head coach Jenny Levy from 2009-12 alongside lead assistant Phil Barnes. Before returning to Chapel Hill, Cook was an assistant coach at Drexel for the 2008 season.
The Tar Heels advanced to three consecutive NCAA Tournament semifinals in Cook's first three years on Levy's staff, reaching the NCAA title game in 2009.
Cook is Carolina's career leader with 200 ground balls and ended her career as the Tar Heels' all-time leader in games played (a record since broken). She also set a then-UNC record wtih 51 draw controls in 2005.
A native of Broomall, Pa., Cook graduated from UNC in 2007 with a degree in exercise sports science with an emphasis in sports administration.
