Saint Anselm College

Saint Anselm College women's lacrosse assistant coach Julia Marsden enters her first season on the Hawks' coaching staff heading into the 2026-27 season. A four-year member of the Hawks' women's lacrosse program, Marsden returns to the Hilltop following her graduation from Saint Anselm in the spring of 2026.

Marsden played four seasons for the Hawks from 2023-2026, appearing in 64 career games and making 40 starts. Throughout her career as a defender, she recorded 60 ground balls, 47 caused turnovers, and three goals.

After appearing in 10 games as a freshman in 2023, Marsden continued to take on a larger role within the program. The Hawks reached the NE10 Semifinals her freshman year, Quarterfinals her sophomore year, and Semifinals again her junior and senior seasons. During her junior year, the team, also advanced to the NCAA First Round. She appeared in all 17 games in 2024 before starting every game in her final two seasons. As a senior in 2026, Marsden served as a team captain. During her final two seasons, she combined for 51 ground balls and 41 caused turnovers, contributing defensively to the Hawks. 

Marsden earned her Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education at Saint Anselm and is continuing her education through the College's accelerated 4+1 program. During the 2026-27 academic year, she will complete her Master's degree in Education while serving as an assistant coach. The program allows students to earn both a bachelor's and master's degree, along with teacher and special education teaching licenses, in five years.

As she begins her coaching career, Marsden will bring four years of experience as a Saint Anselm student-athlete to the coaching staff, returning to the program where she spent her entire collegiate playing career.