Hempstead, NY - Hofstra University Head Women's Lacrosse Coach Abby Morgan today announced the appointment of Allison Nuzzi to the position of assistant coach. Nuzzi replaces Danielle Piercy, who left in September to take a similar position at Villanova.

Nuzzi joins the Hofstra staff after serving as an assistant women's lacrosse coach at the University of Richmond since June of 2007.

"Allison brings a different approach to our program. Her experiences at Richmond gives her ideas and strategies that will complement our staff," commented Morgan. "The transition has been seamless because her goals and determination mirror what we already have in place here at Hofstra."

Nuzzi was an assistant coach for the Spiders during the 2008 and 2009 seasons and helped Richmond compile an 11-3 Atlantic-10 Conference record during that time. Nuzzi assisted in all aspects of the program, including: game preparation, scouting reports and on-field coaching. She also monitored the academic progress of the student-athletes, and the team compiled one of the highest grade point averages in Richmond lacrosse history. The recruiting coordinator for the Spiders, Nuzzi also helped to manage the budgets and the conditioning and practice plans for the squad.

Prior to her stint at Richmond, Nuzzi was an accounting associate with Clifton Gunderson LLP from August 2006 to June 2007.

A four-year member and two-year captain of the Richmond women's lacrosse team from 2002-06, Nuzzi totaled 32 goals and 63 assists during her stellar career. When her playing career concluded, she ranked second all-time in assists and her 26 assists in 2006 and 25 in 2004 ranks as the second and third-highest single season total in school history.

A member of the student-athlete leadership council and Kappa Alpha Theta sorority during her undergraduate career, Nuzzi graduated from Richmond in 2006 with a bachelor of science in business administration and also minored in accounting.

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