Jill Batcheller, who once played lacrosse at Archbishop Carroll High School in Radnor, has been hired as Villanova University’s new women’s lacrosse head coach.

She was selected following a national search, said Vice President & Director of Athletics Mark Jackson.

She will be the eighth head coach in the program’s history.

Batchellor replaces Julie Young who resigned in early June. Young led the Villanova program for the past 10 seasons.

 “Her competitive spirit and familiarity with the lacrosse talent hot-bed here in Philadelphia and beyond will bring excitement and energy to our campus and community,” Jackson said.

Batcheller thanked University President Father Peter Donohue and Jackson and his staff.

“Growing up two miles from campus, Villanova has always felt like home. I am so proud to have the opportunity to represent a university not only known for its competitive greatness, but also for its faith,” she said.

Batcheller spent the last three seasons at Drexel University, leading the Dragons to a 24-15 overall record. She guided the team to a 13-3 overall mark, to a spot in the CAA championship game, an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament  and the program’s first-ever top 10 national ranking.

Read more at villanova.com about Jill Batcheller.