Skylar Simpson ’17 Named SHC Head Girls Lacrosse Coach

Sacred Heart Cathedral Athletics is pleased to announce that Skylar Simpson ’17 has been named head coach of the Girls Lacrosse program. Simpson returned to SHC last season as an assistant coach and helped the Girls Varsity Lacrosse team win its first ever West Bay Athletic League Alpine Division Championship title. Simpson played lacrosse at Chico State University where she graduated with a degree in kinesiology. She brings to the program a high level of experience and advanced knowledge of the game, along with an energy and enthusiasm to grow the program. While at Sacred Heart Cathedral, Simpson served as captain of the girls lacrosse team and earned all-league honors.

“I’m honored to take over as head coach of the Fightin’ Irish Girls Lacrosse program. This program taught me life skills and lessons that I cherish. I am ecstatic to have the opportunity to provide the same for our current and future student-athletes. I look forward to sharing my love, knowledge, and passion for lacrosse with the SHC community.”

In addition to serving as head girls lacrosse coach, Simpson coaches JV girls golf at SHC. She also serves as tenant coordinator for Barker Pacific Group at One Sansome Street and as a recreation leader for San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department.