Towson Women’s Lacrosse Lands Legendary Coach Ricky Fried as Assistant Coach

The Towson University women’s lacrosse program made one of the most significant coaching additions in the country on Tuesday, announcing that longtime Georgetown head coach Ricky Fried has joined Kristen Carr’s staff as an assistant coach.

The move gives the Tigers one of the most respected minds in women’s lacrosse and instantly adds decades of elite-level coaching experience to a program looking to return to the top of the Coastal Athletic Association.

“We are thrilled to welcome Ricky Fried to our coaching staff,” Towson announced as part of Wednesday’s announcement. Fried brings decades of collegiate, international and championship-level coaching experience to the Tigers program.

For Towson, this is much more than a typical assistant coaching hire. This is the addition of a coach whose resume spans the highest levels of collegiate and international lacrosse.

One of the Most Accomplished Coaches in Women’s Lacrosse

Fried arrives in Towson after building Georgetown into one of the nation’s most respected women’s lacrosse programs. Since taking over the Hoyas in 2005, Fried guided Georgetown to numerous NCAA Tournament appearances and helped establish the program as a consistent contender in the Big East Conference.

Before Georgetown, Fried also spent time coaching at the collegiate and international levels, becoming widely recognized as one of the sport’s premier tacticians and player developers.

His influence extends far beyond college lacrosse.

Fried has served as a coach for multiple international teams and has played a major role in growing the game worldwide. His international experience and reputation have made him one of the most respected figures in women’s lacrosse over the last two decades.

That level of experience is rarely available to a program in an assistant coaching role.

Major Boost for Kristen Carr’s Staff

Head coach Kristen Carr has worked aggressively to elevate Towson’s profile since taking over the Tigers program in 2023.

Carr herself arrived with an impressive résumé as a two-time Team USA gold medalist and one of the most accomplished players and coaches in the sport.

Now she adds another elite lacrosse mind to a staff that already includes experienced assistants and former high-level players.

The hire sends a clear message that Towson is serious about competing for championships in the CAA and making future NCAA Tournament runs.

For a coaching staff, experience matters. Fried has seen every situation imaginable in college lacrosse, from conference title races to NCAA Tournament battles and international competition.

That knowledge becomes invaluable in recruiting, player development, game planning and program building.

What Fried Brings to the Tigers

The biggest impact may come on the recruiting trail.

Few coaches in women’s lacrosse carry the name recognition and credibility that Fried brings. Prospective student-athletes and club coaches across the country know his track record.

Towson can now sell recruits on the opportunity to learn from:

• A longtime Division I head coach
• An NCAA Tournament veteran
• An international coach
• One of the sport’s most respected teachers of the game

The Tigers should also benefit from Fried’s ability to develop offensive systems, mentor players and provide another experienced voice in critical game situations.

For a program that finished the 2026 season with an 8-11 record but still reached the CAA Championship Game under Carr, the addition could help accelerate the next step in the program’s development.

Why This Matters for Towson

Towson women’s lacrosse has a proud tradition that includes multiple conference championships and NCAA Tournament appearances. The Tigers remain one of the most recognizable programs in the CAA.

Adding a coach of Fried’s caliber reinforces that tradition.

Championship programs often separate themselves through elite coaching staffs. Towson already had a strong foundation under Carr. Bringing Fried aboard gives the Tigers another nationally respected voice and could prove to be one of the most impactful offseason moves in the conference.

As the Tigers prepare for the 2027 season, expectations will rise.

With Carr leading the program and Fried now joining the bench, Towson has assembled a coaching staff capable of attracting top recruits, developing talent and competing for championships.

The Tigers may have made one of the biggest coaching hires of the summer—and the rest of the CAA certainly took notice.

Final Take

Maryland sports fans know Ricky Fried’s reputation. Georgetown became a perennial contender under his leadership, and his influence on the sport extends far beyond one program.

Now that experience is headed to Towson.

For a Tigers program looking to return to national prominence, this hire feels like a home run.