Cindy Timchal

Cindy Timchal is the all-time winningest head coach in NCAA Division I women's lacrosse history, becoming the first college lacrosse coach to reach the historic 600-win milestone in 2026. Renowned as a premier program builder, she has achieved unparalleled success across three prominent collegiate programs, rewriting the record books and mentoring generations of leaders in the sport.

Coaching Career

Naval Academy Head Coach (2006-present)

• 8x Patriot League Championship (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2017, 2018, 2025, 2026)

Maryland Head Coach (1991-2006)

• 8x NCAA Tournament National Championship (1992, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001)

Northwestern Head Coach (1982-1990)

Awards

• 2x Patriot League Coach of the Year (2012, 2013)
• National Lacrosse Hall of Fame Induction (2012)
• University of Maryland Athletics Hall of Fame Induction (2012)
• NCAA 25th Anniversary Team Head Coach (2006)
• 4x ACC Coach of the Year (1999, 2000, 2001, 2003)
• National Coach of the Year (1999)