NORTHBOROUGH, MASS. – The Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) has announced the recipients of the 2025 Outstanding Assistant Coach Award, recognizing exceptional assistant coaches across all three NCAA divisions. Navy associate head coach Gabby Capuzzi Solomon was the Division I recipient, while Jordan Anderson of Slippery Rock (Division II), and Nicky Clauter of York College of Pennsylvania (Division III) were also honored for their significant contributions to their programs.
 
These coaches have demonstrated outstanding dedication, hard work, and sportsmanship, making a distinct impact on the success of their teams. They will be formally recognized at the Awards Luncheon on November 19 during the 2025 IWLCA Convention.
 
"I am honored and grateful to receive this recognition," Capuzzi Solomon said. "I would like to thank the IWLCA for this award and extend my sincere appreciation to the Navy women's lacrosse coaching staff – Cindy, Brooke, Taylor, and Liz – for the nomination and for their daily support, collaboration, and trust. It is a privilege to work at such an elite institution alongside an exceptional group of leaders and to coach the amazing women of Navy women's lacrosse. These high-achieving individuals inspire me every day with their dedication, resilience, and commitment to excellence in the classroom, on the field, and in service to our country as future Naval and Marine Corps officers."
 
"Gabby has had an extraordinary impact on our program, both on and off the field," stated head coach Cindy Timchal. "Her leadership style combines passion, creativity, and accountability, and she consistently sets a standard of excellence for our student-athletes. Gabby connects deeply with players, fostering confidence and resilience. She is an energizing presence in practice, balancing high expectations with positive reinforcement. Her ability to build relationships has been essential in shaping a cohesive and competitive team culture."
 
Last season, the Navy women's lacrosse team concluded the year with a 15-6 overall record, including an 7-2 mark in the Patriot League. The Midshipmen won the Patriot League Tournament Championship – the seventh in program history and the first since 2018. The Midshipmen earned the conference's automatic berth into the NCAA Tournament. It was the eighth time in program history the Mids advanced to the NCAA Tournament and the first time since 2019.
 
Under Capuzzi Solomon's direction, the Navy defense held eleven (11) opponents to single-digit goals, including seven during Patriot League regular season play. Defensively, the Midshipmen caused 160 of its opponents 300 turnovers (53.3 percent), including 76 unsuccessful clear attempts.
 
In addition, Capuzzi Solomon worked directly with draw control specialist Alyssa Daley ('25), who earned second-team IWLCA All-American honors. Daley led the team with a single-season school record 236 draw controls, topping the previous record of 191 she set in 2024 under Capuzzi Solomon's direction. She broke the Navy and Patriot League record for career draw controls of 493 by Loren Generi ('15), finishing her collegiate career with 504 draws. Daley became the 11th player in NCAA history with 500 or more career draws.
 
The Midshipmen concluded the year ranked among the NCAA's top 10 in draw controls per game (3rd / 18.10) and draw control percentage (5th / .633). Individually, Daley and Felicia Giglio ranked in the NCAA's top 25. Daley ranked fourth in draw controls per game (11.24), while Giglio was 21st in goals against average (10.20).