ALFRED, NY – Alfred University Athletics has announced the appointment of Erin Schurr as the Interim Head Women's Lacrosse Coach.
 
"I am incredibly thankful to Erin," Associate Vice President for Student Experience, Athletics and Recreation Deb Steward said. "Her commitment to the experience of our student-athletes is again demonstrated by her willingness to put her coaching hat back on and step into this role during this transition. Her leadership of our team will set program up for future success."
 
Schurr currently serves as the Associate Director of Athletics and Senior Woman Administrator for Alfred University Athletics. She oversees 10 varsity athletics programs, along with academics, compliance, facilities, and special events.
 
Prior to joining the Saxons, Schurr was the Head Women's Lacrosse Coach at Medaille University from 2018-23. While with the Mavericks, Schurr successfully led the women's lacrosse program to the United East Championship during the 2022 season. Medaille University joined the Empire 8 Conference in 2023, where Schurr and the Mavericks finished with a 9-5 overall record.
 
Before her time with Medaille, Schurr was the Head Women's Lacrosse Coach and Head Women's Soccer Coach at SUNY Polytechnic for five years. During the 2016 women's lacrosse season with the Wildcats, Schurr led the program to a 13-4 overall record, securing the team's first NEAC Championship and an automatic bid to the NCAA Division III Women's Lacrosse Championship Tournament. Later that spring, SUNY Poly was credited with six All-Conference talents, while Schurr was honored as NEAC Coach of the Year.
 
For two years prior to the SUNY Polytechnic head coaching position, Schurr was the assistant coach for both programs and before those appointments, she served as the assistant women's lacrosse coach at SUNY Geneseo for a year prior SUNY Poly.
 
"I'm thrilled to be stepping into the role of head coach for our women's lacrosse program for the upcoming season," Schurr said. "The program has seen a lot of growth over the last few years, and I look forward to continuing its ascent. I'm excited for the opportunity to get back on the sideline and start building strong relationships with the team."
 
Schurr is a graduate of Fredonia, earning her B.S. in Sport Management. She then earned her Master's in Coaching and Athletic Administration from Concordia University Irvine.
 
A national search for the full-time head women's lacrosse coach will begin at the conclusion of the 2026 season.