Meltzer named head women's lacrosse coach at Olivet College

OLIVET, Mich. -- Mary Ann Meltzer has been named head women's lacrosse coach at Olivet College, according to an announcement by Athletic Director Heather Bateman.

"I am extremely pleased to welcome Mary Ann to the Comet family," said Bateman. "She brings a lot of lacrosse knowledge and experience with her as a coach and player. I am excited for what Mary Ann will bring to the future of our women's lacrosse program."

Meltzer comes to Olivet after serving as the director/coach of the Detroit Lacrosse Club since 2011. She also served as the head varsity women's lacrosse coach at University of Detroit Mercy for three years and the club program at University of Michigan (U of M) for five seasons. Meltzer is the winningest women's lacrosse coach in U of M history with a 93-22 record. While there, she coached 10 All-Americans and led the Wolverines to the Intercollegiate Associates National Tournament in each of her five seasons, including advancing to the semifinals in 2003 and 2004 and the national championship game in 2006.

Prior to her time at U of M, Meltzer was the head girls' lacrosse coach at Birmingham Seaholm High School for five years. She led the Maples to three Michigan High School Athletic Association championships and a 78-23 record.

A native of Columbus, Ohio, Meltzer earned a bachelor's degree in speech communication from University of Maryland in 1990. At Maryland, she was a two-time All-American and named the 1990 NCAA Division I National Offensive Player of the Year. Meltzer was also a member of the United States Lacrosse squad from 1988-93.

"I would like to thank Heather Bateman and President Steven Corey for this opportunity," said Meltzer. "I am excited about being at Olivet and starting a new chapter in the women's lacrosse program. I also look forward to jumping in with both feet and moving the program forward."