Spires returned to West Long Branch in September 2026 after spending the previous five seasons as an assistant coach at Sacred Heart University, where she served as the Pioneers’ defensive and draw coach as well as recruiting coordinator.
A four-year member of the Monmouth women’s lacrosse program from 2015-19, the Medford, N.J., native returns to her alma mater with extensive experience in recruiting, player development and program operations.
During her tenure at Sacred Heart, Spires helped guide the Pioneers to the 2023 Northeast Conference regular season and tournament championships. The Sacred Heart staff was also recognized as the NEC Coaching Staff of the Year that season. In addition to her on-field responsibilities, Spires served as the program’s lead recruiter, developed and implemented practice plans and oversaw team travel and other day-to-day operations.
Prior to joining the Sacred Heart staff, Spires spent two years at Saint Francis University while pursuing her master’s degree. She worked as an Athletic Administration Graduate Assistant during the 2020-21 academic year after previously serving as a graduate assistant in Student-Athlete Development and Academic Services. In those roles, Spires gained experience in athletic administration, academic advising, NCAA eligibility, student-athlete development and departmental operations.
As a member of the Monmouth women’s lacrosse team as a player from 2015-2019, Spires appeared in 15 games while making one start, recording a pair of caused turnovers and scooped three ground balls as part of the Hawks’ defense.
Spires earned her bachelor’s degree in communications with a minor in psychology from Monmouth in 2019. While an undergraduate student in West Long Branch she worked as a communications assistant with the Monmouth Digital Network, assisting with live broadcasts in addition to her duties as a student-athlete.
She later earned a master’s degree in education with a specialization in leadership from Saint Francis in 2021.
