From Press Releases

Westminster College Director of Athletics Shay Wyatt has announced that Nikki Harding has been named the new head coach of the school’s women’s lacrosse program. Harding spent the 2009 season as the lead assistant coach for the Griffins and will take over for Soni Bartlett, who stepped down last month.

“I would like to thank Coach Bartlett for her efforts in establishing our women’s lacrosse program this past season,” Wyatt said. “I was pleased Coach Harding chose to accept our head coach position and build upon the foundation Soni had established. Coach Harding was highly recommended by Coach Bartlett and others to lead our women’s lacrosse program.

“I felt from many aspects she was the right candidate for Westminster and our women’s lacrosse program. I look forward to working with Nikki and supporting her efforts in building our women’s lacrosse program further.”

Harding is the program coordinator for the Utah Lacrosse Association. She handles the day-to-day operations and finances for the organization, along with developing policies, budgets and schedules. Prior to joining the Griffins, Harding served as the head coach for the Woods Cross High School girls lacrosse team. She has also spent time as the commissioner for the ULA Junior and Thunder Girls League.

The Griffins’ women’s lacrosse team went 3-6 during their inaugural season in 2009. They will return 19 players.