NEWPORT NEWS, VA - Christopher Newport University Director of Athletics C.J. Woollum today announced the resignation of CNU women’s soccer and lacrosse coach Kwame Lloyd. Woollum said Lloyd has accepted the women’s soccer head coaching position at the University of Vermont.
“We certainly hate to lose a coach of Kwame Lloyd’s caliber,” Woollum said. “He’s done a magnificent job in both sports at Christopher Newport and is extremely popular on our campus. Kwame will be greatly missed, but we are very happy for this opportunity for him, and we know he’ll continue to be successful.”
Lloyd has coached the Captains women’s soccer squad for the past seven seasons, guiding the program to an overall record of 91-40-8. His team reached the NCAA Tournament three times, including an “Elite 8” appearance in 2004 when the Captains finished 16-4-3.
The women’s lacrosse team compiled a 50-47 record under Lloyd over the last six years. His team reached the NCAA Tournament twice, including last spring when CNU went 12-5, the best season record in program history.
“I’m very proud of my players and their accomplishments over the last seven years,” Lloyd said. “I’m grateful for the opportunity President Trible and C.J. Woollum gave me to coach at Christopher Newport, and I know the programs will continue to be successful. I’m now looking forward to the challenge of coaching at the Division I level at Vermont, and I believe it will be the right fit for my family and me.”
Lloyd, a native of Queens, NY, was recognized as Virginia’s state coach of the year in 2004, and the USA South’s coach of the year four times in seven years in women’s soccer. He was also named USA South coach of the year three times in six years in women’s lacrosse. The Susquehanna College graduate came to Christopher Newport after three seasons at Whittier College in California.
Woollum announced that women’s lacrosse assistant Carolyn Raveia will take over the program on an interim basis for the upcoming season. He also announced that national searches will begin soon for both coaching positions.