Liney Dutchyshyn enters her first season on the Hartford women's lacrosse coaching staff in 2026 after joining the Hawks in September of 2026.
Dutchyshyn joins Hartford after serving as an assistant coach at Sacred Heart Academy in Hamden, Conn., since March of 2026. During her time at Sacred Heart Academy, Dutchyshyn worked closely with the head coach on practices, game preparation, film sessions, communication, culture and program development, with a primary focus on the defensive unit.
In addition to her role at Sacred Heart Academy, Dutchyshyn will serve as the head coach of the 2029 team at Team CT Lacrosse Club. In that role, she develops practice plans focused on fundamental skills and lacrosse IQ while implementing defensive sets and a faster-paced style of play.
Prior to her coaching career, Dutchyshyn was a four-year member of the Ithaca College women's lacrosse team from 2020-24. As a member of the nationally ranked Bombers, Dutchyshyn helped lead Ithaca to its first ever Liberty League Championship in 2024, as well as multiple NCAA Tournament appearances. Ithaca advanced to the NCAA quarterfinals in 2021 and the third round in 2022 and 2024.
A 2024 graduate of Ithaca College, Dutchyshyn earned a bachelor's degree in communications with a major in Television and Digital Media Production and a minor in Legal Studies.
