Rachel Vallarelli
| Born | Hartsdale, New York |
|---|---|
| Position | Goaltender |
| NCAA team | University of Massachusetts |
Rachel Vallarelli is an American lacrosse player. In 2019, she became the first woman in history to be invited to the NLL U.S. Elite Combine.[1] Vallarelli became the head coach for the women's lacrosse team at Bard College in November 2021.
Career
From 2012 to 2015, she attended the University of Massachusetts.[2][3] In her final season at the university, she was named Atlantic 10 Defensive Player of the Year, and she finished her career with 8th-best goals against average in NCAA history.[4][5]
In 2019, she was invited to try-out for the New York Riptide, but failed to make the cut.[6] She was then drafted by the Whitby Steelhawks of the Canadian Arena Lacrosse League.[7]
Personal life
Vallarelli has a degree in sports management.[8]
References
- ^ "Rachel Vallarelli: 'I Exist to Inspire Others Around Me'". www.uslaxmagazine.com.
- ^ Saade, Joey. "Rachel Vallarelli's career-year in net anchors tournament-bound Minutewomen".
- ^ "AMHERST — As she sits on the bus from the team hotel to College Park, Maryland, senior goalie Rachel Vallarelli".
- ^ "Rachel Vallarelli, Field + Box Goalie – Going Offsides". October 9, 2020.
- ^ Fierro, David (October 22, 2018). "Vallarelli hired as Greenwich High girls lacrosse coach". GreenwichTime.
- ^ "UMass alum Rachel Vallarelli gets shot at men's lacrosse league". November 30, 2019.
- ^ "Rachel Vallarelli and The Journey to (Men and Women) Pro Lacrosse - LGR Episode #64 | Lax Goalie Rat". laxgoalierat.com.
- ^ "Rachel Vallarelli - Women's Lacrosse". University of Massachusetts Athletics.
External links
- RV Lacrosse LLC Website
- Rachel Vallarelli on Instagram and RV Lacrosse
- Rachel Vallarelli on Twitter
- Rachel Vallarelli and RV Lacrosse on Twitch
- Rachel Vallarelli and RV Lacrosse on YouTube
- Rachel Vallarelli and RV Lacrosse on Apple Podcasts
- SUNY Purchase coaching bio
- UMass playing bio
Categories:
- Living people
- American lacrosse players
- Lacrosse goaltenders
- UMass Minutewomen lacrosse players
- Lacrosse players from New York (state)
- People from Hartsdale, New York
- Sportspeople from Westchester County, New York
- Wagner Seahawks coaches
- Villanova Wildcats lacrosse
- Villanova Wildcats coaches
- Fresno State Bulldogs coaches
- State University of New York at Purchase faculty
- High school lacrosse coaches in the United States
- College women's lacrosse coaches in the United States
- College men's lacrosse coaches in the United States