Skiera coached a program-best five All-Patriot League players in Jackie Brattan, Caroline Raymond, Samantha Stewart, Maddie Burns and Manuela Cortes. The successful season also included a seven-game winning streak to start the year, a program-high nine home wins and countless records broken. Army competed in its first-ever league tournament and claimed a, 12-9, win in the quarterfinal round versus Lehigh at Michie Stadium. She not only guided the team to a program-best 14-5 record, but also to a third-place finish in the Patriot League standings after playing to a program-best 6-3 mark in league play. The 2019 season was one to remember as Skiera lifted the program to new heights. The Black Knights held six of their seven opponents to single-digit goals and ranked seventh in the nation in scoring margin after outscoring the opposition by 8.0 goals per outing. Skiera had Army ranked first in the nation in draw control percentage (.677), tied for second in fewest goals allowed per game (7.29) and ranked 15th in scoring offense with 15.29 goals per contest. The 2020 squad got off to a stellar start and was one of the best all-around teams in the nation. The 7-0 start also tied the program record for the longest single-season winning streak, which was previously set during the 2019 campaign. She has additionally coached five 100-point and a pair of 100-goal scorers.ĭespite a shortened 2020 campaign, the Cadets held a 7-0 mark to make them just one of eight teams in Division I to finish the year undefeated. Since Army’s first season as a Division I program in 2016, Skiera has developed nine All-Patriot League performers (3 First Team, 6 Second Team) as well as the program’s first-ever Patriot League Rookie of the Year.
Skiera has also helped the Cadets turn in three consecutive seasons with a winning record at home, while posting a combined 17-5 mark at the historic Michie Stadium from 2018-20. Over the past three seasons, the Black Knights have ranked third in draw control percentage, sat inside the top-four in goals per game and ranked inside the top-five in goals against average. Skiera has elevated the women’s lacrosse program since her arrival at West Point and has guided the Black Knights to three consecutive winning seasons.Īlong the way, Army has become one of the top Patriot League programs. Kristen Skiera, formerly Kristen Waagbo, enters her seventh season as the Noto Family Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach at Army West Point after being appointed to the position on June 13, 2014.
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