WILKES-BARRE – Wilkes University Director of Athletics Addy Malatesta has announced the hiring of Amber McCarver as the new Head Coach of the Colonels women's lacrosse program.
 
McCarver comes to Wilkes following a three-year career at goalie at MAC Commonwealth power Messiah College. She played in 42 career games in net for the Falcons, including 36 starts during her junior and senior seasons. McCarver finished her junior year with a 7.67 goals against average posting 62 saves while recording 13 wins. Her senior season saw McCarver start in 17 games posting a 13.41 goals against average and 131 saves.
 
For her career, McCarver finished in the top ten in Messiah goalkeeper records including minutes played (1,604 – sixth) and saves (195 – seventh).

"After meeting with the team I am really excited about the opportunities that we have here at Wilkes," said McCarver. "The team has a lot of talent and potential that I am excited to tap into," she added.
 
McCarver has coached several club teams throughout the Southeastern Pennsylvania circuit and is a PIAA certified US Lacrosse official.
 
She graduated from Messiah in 2019 with a degree in Biochemistry. She is currently finishing her Master's degree in Data Science from Eastern University.

"As a former collegiate lacrosse player, I don't remember all the wins and losses. Instead I remember the memories I shared with my teammates. Those will last forever. As such, I hope to create a team that feels liike family, able to rejoice together in the highs and pick each other up in the lows," McCarver explained.
 
The Colonels begin the 2022 season on February 19 when they host Mount Saint Mary College (NY) at 1:00 p.m. at Bruggeworth Field. The team begins MAC Freedom play March 30 with a road matchup at Delaware Valley University at 4:00 p.m.
 
McCarver begins her duties at Wilkes on January 26^th.