Maryville University’s lacrosse field, with a red M at midfield, team benches, trees and campus buildings beneath a blue sky. — Maryville Lacrosse Field

The red Maryville M sculpture in front of Saints Hall on Maryville University’s campus. — Saints Hall

Girls · Featured alumna

Izzy Watts

Maryville University

Midfield · Roosevelt

Part of Maryville’s 2026 NCAA Division II national runner-up team.

Explore the next chapter

Izzy Watts holding her black Maryville No. 12 jersey in a scarlet-and-black CitySide athlete graphic celebrating Maryville’s 2026 NCAA Division II national runner-up finish.

Izzy’s next chapter

Saints Hall

Maryville University

Meet the girls recruiting team

Girls recruiting team

Rachel leads the girls recruiting process, with Olivia providing additional support for players and families.

Recruiting lead

Rachel Benzing

Girls Program Director

2×All-American
1×NCAA head coach

Rachel is the main recruiting contact for our girls’ teams and their families. She brings her college-coaching experience to conversations about fit, preparation and the opportunities ahead.

Ask Rachel about recruiting Read Rachel’s coaching bio

Additional recruiting support

Olivia MacIntire

Girls Program Assistant Director

Olivia supports the girls recruiting process alongside Rachel, helping players and families follow up on questions and prepare for their next steps.

Ithaca College · All-Conference midfielder

Ask Olivia about recruiting Read Olivia’s coaching bio

Recruiting support

High-school players get guidance from their program staff, a clear recruiting timeline and a SportsRecruits account.

Start with the playbook
Learn the recruiting process with your Player Hub recruiting playbook.
Open Recruiting playbook
Build your profile
Add your academics, lacrosse experience and film to SportsRecruits. Keep your profile current.
Find your college fit
Use the Player Hub college directory to find schools that fit your game, academics and goals. Build a plan with your coaches.
Explore college directory
Execute your game plan
Work with your coaches on a timeline. Stay proactive in the classroom, on the field and in your communication.
Talk through your game plan