Franklin & Marshall College

Cristina Maurizi joined the Franklin & Marshall women’s lacrosse team as a full-time associate head coach prior to the 2023 season. Maurizi will assist in all aspects of Franklin & Marshall’s nationally-renowned program, with a special emphasis on the team's defensive unit.

Maurizi brings extensive experience to the position as she spent the previous seven years as the head coach at Stockton University. During her time leading that program, the Ospreys boasted 59 victories and advanced to the three ECAC Tournament appearances. That postseason success included an ECAC Championship during the 2018 season. Maurizi also led Stockton to the NJAC playoffs on four different occasions.

Her tenure at Stockton was additionally highlighted by numerous program firsts that included wins against a number of perennial nationally-ranked teams. Her 13 wins during the 2016 season ranks as the highest in program history. Maurizi was named the NJAC Coach of the Year following that successful season. The multiple playoff appearances under her tutelage featured the first-ever postseason victories in that program’s history.

Prior to being named the head coach at Stockton, Maurazi spent three years as an assistant coach at Montclair State (2013-15). During that time, the Red Hawks posted a 40-13 record and made one appearance in the NCAA Tournament.

Maurizi got her start in coaching as the head coach of the T3 Lacrosse club teams for several years beginning in 2011 and also spent one season as an assistant coach at The Pingry School. She played four seasons at the college level, playing at Division I George Mason (2007-10) where she graduated with a degree in English. During her undergraduate playing career, Maurazi was a two-year team captain who appeared in 49 games. Maurizi possesses a bachelor’s degree in English from George Mason.