The second all-time leading scorer in the history of the Southern Connecticut State University women’s lacrosse program, Cathy Cardini is in her second season with the Owls.
Cardini was a two-sport standout for the Owls in both field hockey and lacrosse during her collegiate career.
On the lacrosse field, Cardini tallied 98 points (78 goals, 20 assists) in her career and led the team in scoring in her freshman and sophomore campaigns.
As a member of the field hockey squad, Cardini earned All-American honors as a junior and senior and also participated in the NFHCA North-South Senior All-Star Game. She was a two-time All-Conference selection as well.
Cardini also excelled in the classroom, as she was twice selected to the NFHCA National Academic squad.
Prior to joining the Owls’ staff, Cardini amassed coaching experience at the scholastic level in both field hockey and lacrosse throughout the state of Connecticut.
After starting her coaching career as an assistant field hockey coach at New Canaan High School, Cardini moved on to the head coaching position at Conard High School in West Hartford, Conn. Cardini led Conard to a state tournament appearance and a trip to the second round.
She also served as a lacrosse coach in the Wilton school system and was a high school physical education teacher at New Canaan High School.
Cardini is a member of the Connecticut Women’s Lacrosse Coaches Association and is an active on-field official in the state.
A native of Willington, Conn., she currently resides in East Hartford, Conn.
