Diane “Dee” Stephan begins her first season as an assistant women’s lacrosse coach ahead of the 2024 season.
A native of Clinton and current resident of Avon, Stephan brings an ton of coaching experience to the staff. She currently serves as founder and owner of the Avon-based Dodgers, Inc., an elite travel lacrosse program for girls that trains and teaches grade-school student-athletes.
She came to Hartford after serving as the head lacrosse coach at Eastern Connecticut State for the last three seasons. The Warriors compiled a 17-14 record during her tenure at the helm.
Stephan holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Education from Southern Connecticut and an Masters of Arts in Education from Syracuse, and resides in Avon with her husband, Chris. The Stephans have four children, all three of their daughters having played collegiate lacrosse.
