At MIT
Anne Versprille enters her eleventh season as the MIT women's lacrosse head coach and physical education and wellness instructor in 2026. A two-time NEWMAC and IWLCA Regional Coach of the Year, the Engineers captured the 2026 NEWMAC Championship and made their fourth straight appearance in the NCAA Tournament. In 2024, Versprille became the all-time winningest coach in program history.
Before MIT
Versprille came to MIT from Endicott College, where she served as an assistant coach for the Gulls for two seasons. At Endicott, she was responsible for coaching the goaltenders, breaking down film, and assisting with recruiting, practice planning, and coaching. In both of her two seasons, the Gulls advanced to The Commonwealth Coast Conference Tournament, including reaching the league finals in 2016. Versprille also coached six IWLCA All-Region selections, 12 All-Conference players, one ECAC New England All-Star and one conference Defender of the Year.
Other Experiences
Versprille was selected to attend the 2017 NCAA Women Coaches Academy, strengthening her advanced leadership skills to continue to elevate her players and program.
Education
Versprille graduated from Springfield College with her Bachelor's of Science degree in Movement and Sports Studies in 2014.Versprille was a four-year standout goaltender at Springfield College, as she was a two-year team captain, a three-time NEWMAC All-Academic selection, the 2013 NEWMAC Tournament Most Outstanding Player, and was named to the NEWMAC All-Conference Second Team in 2012 and 2013. In her final season in 2014, Versprille was named the NEWMAC Player of the Year, was selected to the NEWMAC All-Conference First Team, a IWLCA Berkshire All-Region First Team selection, and was a member of the IWLCA Academic Honor Roll.
Team Accomplishments
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| NCAA Tournament Appearances |
2023, 2024, 2025 |
| NEWMAC Championships |
2025 |
| NEWMAC Championship Appearances |
2023, 2024, 2025 |
| NEWMAC Tournament Semifinal Appearances |
2017, 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 |
Student-Athlete Accomplishments
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| NEWMAC All-Conference Team |
47 |
| NEWMAC Athlete of the Year |
2 |
| NEWMAC Defensive Player of the Year |
2 |
| NEWMAC Rookie of the Year |
3 |
| IWLCA All-America |
2 |
| IWLCA All-Region |
21 |
| IWLCA Academic Honor Squad |
8 |
| IWLCA Merit Squad (top three GPA in Division III) |
4 |
| IWLCA Academic Honor Roll |
66 |
| IWLCA Division III Scholar Athlete of the Year |
1 |
| NEWMAC Academic All-Conference Team |
122 |
| USA Lacrosse Magazine All-America |
4 |
