Devon Wills (born March 28, 1984) is an American women’s lacrosse player. Having played with the Dartmouth Big Green at the collegiate level, she would become the first female player to sign a contract with the New York Lizards of Major League Lacrosse.[1] From 2007-13, Wills was a member of the United States national team. In 2016, she became the first-ever draft pick of the Long Island Sound, one of four charter franchises in the United Women's Lacrosse League.
Devon Wills
Born
(1984-03-28) March 28, 1984 (age 40) Colorado, USA
Named the Ivy League Rookie of the Year in 2003, Wills was also named to the All-Ivy League second-team notice. Wills participated in the 2003 and 2004 NCAA quarterfinals in 2003 and 2004. In 2005, Dartmouth qualified for the national semifinals. In her senior season, Wills was named team captain as the team appeared in the 2006 NCAA national championship game. During her Dartmouth career, Wills also qualified for a spot on the US national development team.[2]
USA Lacrosseedit
One of Wills’ first experiences with the US national team included a roster spot on the Prague Cup Touring Team in 2008. With the US national team, Wills would capture a pair of gold medals in the FIL World Cup (2009, 2013).[3] In the aftermath of the 2009 FIL World Cup, Wills logged a 6.69 goals against average and a 46.6 save percentage. Wills was recognized as the Player of the Match in the championship game. She would log eight saves in the 8-7 championship win over Australia. At the 2013 World Cup in Oshawa, Ontario (located east of Toronto), Wills started all seven games. Overall, she would post a goals against average of 5.58. Wills was named to the training squad that shall prepare for the 2017 edition of the FIL World Cup.
UWLXedit
Selected by the Long Island Sound with their first pick in the 2016 UWLX Draft, Wills would gain the start in the first game in franchise history. In addition, said game was also the first in UWLX history. Opposing the Baltimore Ride, Long Island prevailed by a 13-12 tally. Of note, Wills allowed the first goal in UWLX history to Beth Glaros, while also registering the first win in league history.
Coaching careeredit
Upon graduating from Dartmouth, Wills remained with the program serving as an assistant coach from 2007-08. Serving in the capacities of both defensive coordinator and recruiting coordinator, she also helped to start the Dartmouth Winter Lacrosse Camp. In 2010, Wills joined the University of Denver as a volunteer assistant in 2010. During the season, the Pioneers enjoyed a 13-5 record, qualifying for the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation finals. In 2011, she would be appointed to a full-time assistant position on the coaching staff. Joining the USC Trojans women’s lacrosse program in 2013, Wills would become the associate head coach in 2016.[4] Other roles that she occupied with the program included assistant coach, defensive coordinator, and recruiting coordinator. On August 1, 2018, Wills was announced as the new head coach for Harvard Women's Lacrosse.
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Devon Wills born March 28 1984 is an American women s lacrosse player Having played with the Dartmouth Big Green at the collegiate level she would become the first female player to sign a contract with the New York Lizards of Major League Lacrosse 1 From 2007 13 Wills was a member of the United States national team In 2016 she became the first ever draft pick of the Long Island Sound one of four charter franchises in the United Women s Lacrosse League Devon WillsBorn 1984 03 28 March 28 1984 age 40 Colorado USANationality USAHeight5 ft 9 in 1 75 m ShootsLeft RightPositionGoaltenderNCAA teamDartmouth Big GreenPro career2003 Medal record Representing United States World Championships 2009 Czech Republic 2013 Canada The World Games 2017 Wroclaw Lacrosse Contents 1 Playing career 1 1 NCAA 1 2 USA Lacrosse 1 3 UWLX 2 Coaching career 3 Statistics 4 Awards and honors 5 ReferencesPlaying career editNCAA edit Named the Ivy League Rookie of the Year in 2003 Wills was also named to the All Ivy League second team notice Wills participated in the 2003 and 2004 NCAA quarterfinals in 2003 and 2004 In 2005 Dartmouth qualified for the national semifinals In her senior season Wills was named team captain as the team appeared in the 2006 NCAA national championship game During her Dartmouth career Wills also qualified for a spot on the US national development team 2 USA Lacrosse edit One of Wills first experiences with the US national team included a roster spot on the Prague Cup Touring Team in 2008 With the US national team Wills would capture a pair of gold medals in the FIL World Cup 2009 2013 3 In the aftermath of the 2009 FIL World Cup Wills logged a 6 69 goals against average and a 46 6 save percentage Wills was recognized as the Player of the Match in the championship game She would log eight saves in the 8 7 championship win over Australia At the 2013 World Cup in Oshawa Ontario located east of Toronto Wills started all seven games Overall she would post a goals against average of 5 58 Wills was named to the training squad that shall prepare for the 2017 edition of the FIL World Cup UWLX edit Selected by the Long Island Sound with their first pick in the 2016 UWLX Draft Wills would gain the start in the first game in franchise history In addition said game was also the first in UWLX history Opposing the Baltimore Ride Long Island prevailed by a 13 12 tally Of note Wills allowed the first goal in UWLX history to Beth Glaros while also registering the first win in league history Coaching career editUpon graduating from Dartmouth Wills remained with the program serving as an assistant coach from 2007 08 Serving in the capacities of both defensive coordinator and recruiting coordinator she also helped to start the Dartmouth Winter Lacrosse Camp In 2010 Wills joined the University of Denver as a volunteer assistant in 2010 During the season the Pioneers enjoyed a 13 5 record qualifying for the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation finals In 2011 she would be appointed to a full time assistant position on the coaching staff Joining the USC Trojans women s lacrosse program in 2013 Wills would become the associate head coach in 2016 4 Other roles that she occupied with the program included assistant coach defensive coordinator and recruiting coordinator On August 1 2018 Wills was announced as the new head coach for Harvard Women s Lacrosse Statistics editGP Games Played GAA Goals Against Average PCT Percentage W Wins L Losses GB Ground Balls Season Team League GP GAA Saves Pct W L GB CT 2003 Dartmouth Big Green NCAA 11 6 81 88 547 9 2 31 12 2004 Dartmouth Big Green NCAA 16 7 56 133 530 10 6 49 9 2005 Dartmouth Big Green NCAA 19 7 00 138 521 16 3 49 12 2006 Dartmouth Big Green NCAA 20 6 59 134 502 14 6 64 18 NCAA Totals 66 6 99 493 525 49 17 193 51Statistics source 5 Awards and honors edit2003 Ivy League Rookie of the Year 2003 All Ivy Second Team 2004 06 All Ivy First Team 2004 06 IWLCA US Lacrosse All America second team 2013 2017 FIL World Cup All World Team 6 2006 2009 Women s Lacrosse Award from Sportswomen of Colorado 2016 UWLX All Star Selection 7 References edit Jordan Lauterbach 2014 04 05 Devon Wills trying to become first woman to play in all male Major League Lacrosse newsday com Retrieved 2016 04 20 Team USA s Devon Wills uncaged laxmagazine com n d Archived from the original on 2016 04 25 Retrieved 2016 04 21 Team USA Devon Wills usalacrosse org n d Archived from the original on 2016 04 25 Retrieved 2016 04 20 Devon Wills Bio usctronjans com n d Retrieved 2016 04 21 Team USA Devon Wills usalacrosse org n d Archived from the original on 2016 04 25 Retrieved 2016 04 20 Team USA Devon Wills usalacrosse org n d Archived from the original on 2016 04 25 Retrieved 2016 04 20 United Women s Lacrosse League Announces 2016 All Stars UWLX 2016 08 31 Archived from the original on 2016 09 17 Retrieved 2016 09 16 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Devon Wills amp oldid 1214315153, wikipedia, wiki, book, 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