GREENVILLE, S.C. – Furman head women's lacrosse coach
Gail Wallach has announced the addition of former Paladin midfielder Sydney McClure as an assistant coach for the 2026 season.
McClure, a native of Marietta, Ga., returns to Furman after spending the fall season on the coaching staff at Central Michigan. She will work primarily with the Paladin attackers.
"I'm thrilled to return to Furman as a coach," said McClure. "This place and program hold a special place in my heart. Last year, Gail and her staff pushed the program to new heights and I'm excited to be a part of that continued success. Go 'Dins!"
She played her freshman season at Furman under former head coach Rachel Shuck Whitten in 2021, helping the Paladins tie a then-school record 12 wins and earn the program's second SoCon regular season championship. McClure finished fifth on the team that year with 36 points on 23 goals and 13 assists.
"Sydney is a proven winner and leader with character and integrity," Wallach stated. "She is a dynamic, young offensive coordinator who will bring a lot of excitement and explosiveness to our offense. Sydney's playing career and love for Furman is going to be impactful to our student-athletes, both on and off the field. I am excited to have her on staff and part of the Furman family again!"
McClure transferred to Coastal Carolina in 2022 and was a four-year letterwinner for the Chanticleers. She was part of the 2024 ASUN championship team and, as a senior, set the program's single season goals record with 56 while adding 25 assists and 81 points. McClure garnered first team All-ASUN honors twice. McClure concluded her career in Conway with 201 points on 120 goals and 81 assists.
She graduated cum laude from Coastal Carolina in 2024 with her bachelor's degree in sport communication, earning IWLCA Honor Roll and ASUN All-Academic honors, and is currently pursuing a master's in sport management from CCU with an expected completion of 2026.
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