Girls’ Lacrosse

Program Overview

Head Coach Jennifer Nardi finds immense satisfaction in mentoring and shaping the next generation of lacrosse players, instilling in them a passion for the sport and a drive for excellence. “Empowering young athletes to reach their full potential,” says Nardi, “is the most rewarding aspect of my role at Poly.”

HISTORY MADE 2026: Poly’s Varsity Girls’ Lacrosse team won the 2026 NYSAIS Championship for the first time in program history.

Poly’s Varsity Girls’ Lacrosse team plays its home matches at the Steinberg Athletic Complex and competes in the Ivy Prep League. The highly competitive program consistently competes against some of the strongest teams in New York. With core foundations centered on discipline, hard work, team cohesion, and fair play, the student-athletes excel both individually and as a team.

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Girls’ Lacrosse Head Coach

Jennifer Nardi

Business Phone: (718) 836-9800
Education: University of Massachusetts – BS, Southern New Hampshire University – MS

Jennifer Nardi joined Poly’s Athletics Department as head coach of the Varsity Girls’ Lacrosse team and Physical Education teacher in 2023. Three years later, she led the team to Poly Prep’s first ever NYSAIS Girls’ Lacrosse Championship title.

Originally hailing from Queens, Nardi earned her degree in hospitality and tourism management from UMass, later achieving a master’s in sports management from Southern New Hampshire University in 2013. She completed her MBA at University of Hartford in 2025.

“Empowering young athletes to reach their full potential is the most rewarding aspect of coaching.” 

A seasoned lacrosse coach, prior to Poly, Nardi made a significant impact on the University of Hartford Hawks, guiding them to break 11 single-season records, resulting in the most successful season in the program’s history. Prior to this, she spent three seasons as the head coach at Manhattanville College, where she led the Valiants to a school-record 258 goals in a standout 2018 season. 

With a rich Division I background, including stints at esteemed institutions like UC Berkeley, UMass, and UVM, Nardi brings a wealth of experience to her role at Poly. A former standout goalie at UMass, she graduated as the program’s all-time leader in saves, culminating in an IWLCA All-Northeast Region First Team selection in 2000. 

Nardi’s coaching acumen extends beyond college lacrosse, having overseen the Brooklyn Crescents Lacrosse program, catering to hundreds of youth athletes.

Lacrosse Facilities

Our lacrosse teams practice and compete at the Steinberg Athletic Complex.