Sun Devil Lacrosse Head Coach Tim McCormack announced the addition of former All-American and James Madison Assistant Dorrien Van Dyke, as an assistant coach in July of 2019.
"I can't wait to work with Dorrien," Coach McCormack said. "She has a wealth of knowledge on both sides of the ball and has proven herself as an excellent draw unit coach and recruiter. She will be a great fit in Tempe."
In an abbreviated first season on Coach McCormack's first staff as Head Coach of the Sun Devil Lacrosse program, Van Dyke helped build a winning culture that the new coaches are attempting to establish in Tempe. She was a big part of organizing the high-powered offense relying on a balanced attack featuring multiple scoring threats that helped Arizona State get off to a 5-3 start before the season was cut short. Fans got a glimpse of the fast-paced, up-tempo style that the coaching staff wants the program to be known for. With her experience as an All-American midfielder giving her knowledge of both sides of the ball, Van Dyke was integral in installing the new defense. Despite only having eight games to learn a brand-new system, the Sun Devil defense showed flashes of brilliance, playing a controlled and discipline brand of lacrosse. Two different Sun Devils attackers won Pac-12 Offense Player of the Week under the direction of Van Dyke, as Kerri Clayton and Emily Glagolev were recognized for several elite performances.
The offense saw a considerable jump in production compared to last season, thriving under the direction of the new coaching staff. Through eight games, Arizona State scored at least 18 goals four different times, a feat they accomplished only twice last season. ASU had 16 or more goals in six of their eight games. The Sun Devils were the highest scoring offense in the Pac-12 conference and the 12th-best in the country, averaging 16.38 goals/game. As a result of a balanced attack that featured multiple dangerous scoring options, the Maroon & Gold averaged the third-most assist/game in the country (9.5). In a historic victory over Detroit in only the second game of the new tenure, the Sun Devils scored 24 goals with 13 different goal scored, both representing new program records. Additionally, the 18-goal margin of victory (24-6) matched a program-high.
The coaching staff managed to utilize the skill sets of several standout individuals perfectly, as Kerri Clayton and Emily Glagolev excelled in the new system. Clayton was unstoppable during the eight-game run, racking up 41 points (29 goals & 12 assists). She recorded a hat trick in each of her first seven games, proving why she was considered one of the most dangerous offensive threats in the country. Glagolev was the main facilitator, operating the offense at a high level. She dished out an incredible 24 assists in only eight games, the third-best mark in the country. She added 13 goals to give her 37 points, ranking in the Top-20 nationally (19th) along with teammate Kerri Clayton (14th).
Coach Van Dyke immediately improved the draw control unit, another aspect of the game that was coming together under the new coaching staff. Figuring out how to best utilize the talents of each individual, several Sun Devils were involved in the draw unit. The team enjoyed success with this method throughout the season. Maura Cissel matched the program record for draw controls, securing 11 in the victory over Detroit. She was one of three individuals with 20 or more draw controls, with midfielder Kaylon Buckner (26) and Emily Glagolev (20) playing a major role. Thanks to the recruiting efforts of Coach Van Dyke, Sun Devil Lacrosse continues to add to an already talented roster, bringing in a highly-touted recruiting class with several instant impact players. With significant progress made in all aspects of the game during the first season under the new coaching staff, Sun Devil fans have a lot to be excited about as it relates to the lacrosse program.
Most recently before her arrival in Tempe, Van Dyke served as an assistant coach for James Madison during the 2019 season, learning from Dukes' Head Coach Shelley Klaes-Bawcombe. Prior to that, she was an assistant coach at Monmouth College following the culmination of her outstanding playing career at Stony Brook University.
"I am extremely grateful and honored to be on staff as an assistant coach at Arizona State University," Coach Van Dyke remarked. "I would like to thank Shelley Klaes-Bawcombe and all my players for everything at JMU."
During her only season coaching the defending National Champions, she played a key role in helping lead the Dukes to the 2019 CAA Regular Season and Conference Championship along with a berth in the NCAA Tournament. James Madison spent the entirety of the 2019 season in the Top-25, finishing at No. 14 in the final Inside Lacrosse rankings.
While in Harrisonburg, part of her responsibilities included coaching the offense and draw units, in which she provided a breakdown of draw and offensive film resulting in the creation of scouting reports. In addition, she was in charge of organizing practice plans, game day operations, and travel accommodations. Van Dyke was an integral part of the recruiting efforts, while also coordinating and instructing camps and clinics.
"I am very thankful for Coach McCormack and the administration for this great opportunity," Coach Van Dyke added. "I am so excited to be a part of this amazing athletic department and can't wait to continue to build a championship caliber program at ASU."
James Madison's junior attacker Maddie McDaniel had a breakout junior season under the tutelage of Van Dyke, as she developed into one of the premier draw specialists in the country. The First Team All-CAA selection set the JMU and CAA single-season record with 127 draw controls, becoming just the second player in school history to surpass 100 draws. She was equally as impactful on offense, recording 41 goals and three assists, collecting the second most goals and third most points on the team.
Fellow attacker Hannah Haven excelled in Van Dyke's system, earning First Team All-CAA honors after a spectacular 81-point season. Attacker Logan Brennan and midfielder Kelsey Reed both landed on the All-CAA Second Team, while freshmen midfielders Lizzy Fox and Rachel Matey made the CAA All-Rookie Team.
Van Dyke began her coaching career in 2018 at Monmouth University, enjoying immediate success with the Hawks. She helped the program capture the MAAC Regular Season Co-Championship, completing the season with a 6-2 conference record highlighted by a victory over 2018 NCAA Tournament participant Fairfield. During her time in West Long Branch, she assisted with day-to-day operations of the Lacrosse program, including planning practices, scheduling travel, and managing meal orders. She worked closely with the midfielders and attackers, tasked with accelerating skill development and implementing attacking schemes. Van Dyke played a significant role in recruiting in addition to organizing and running camps and clinics.
Before she entered the coaching profession, Van Dyke was an All-American midfielder at Stony Brook University. She finished her illustrious career near the top of the program record book, sitting second in goals (197), sixth in assists (71), third in points (268), and fourth in draw controls (179). The 2017 Tewaaraton Award Nominee enjoyed a breakout senior season that saw her earn IWLCA All-American recognition and a spot on the Division I Senior All-Star team after her second-consecutive 70-point season. The accolades don't end there, as Van Dyke was a three-time IWLCA First Team Mid-Atlantic All-Region Selection.
The Seawolves won the America East Conference Championship and earned a berth in the NCAA Tournament all four season that Van Dyke was a part of the program. She made her impact felt the minute she stepped on campus, as the four-time First Team All-Conference member was the only freshman selected to the 2014 American East All-Conference squad after leading all Division I freshman with 68 points. She came up big when her team needed her the most, earning a spot on the America East All-Championship Team in both 2016 & 2017. She still holds the Seawolves' program record for goals in an NCAA Tournament game, coming through with seven goals in a first-round victory over Bryant. Her performance sparked a postseason run, with Stony Brook falling to eventual national champion Maryland by one goal in a back-and-forth quarterfinal matchup.
Known as a tremendous leader, Van Dyke earned the trust of her teammates and coaches resulting in her twice being named a team captain. Additionally, she was selected by the Athletic Director to be a part of the Stony Brook Academy of Leaders as well as representing female student-athletes as a member of the Intercollegiate Athletics Board. She took care of business on and off the field while a student-athlete, twice appearing on the America East All-Academic Team (2016 & 2017) in addition to receiving America East Honor Roll distinction all four years.
Van Dyke continues to compete professionally, as she is currently a midfielder for the Brave, one of five teams in the Women's Professional Lacrosse League (WPLL). She originally started her professional career as a member of the Long Island Sound, playing in the United Women's Lacrosse League. She is also a part of the 2019 U.S. National Team Player Pool, having previously competed for Team USA at the 2018 Fall Classic.
She also brings club coaching experience to Tempe, having coached with the Long Island "Elite" Yellow Jackets. She has had an U.S. Lacrosse Coaching Membership since 2013.
"I can't wait to work with Dorrien," Coach McCormack said. "She has a wealth of knowledge on both sides of the ball and has proven herself as an excellent draw unit coach and recruiter. She will be a great fit in Tempe."
In an abbreviated first season on Coach McCormack's first staff as Head Coach of the Sun Devil Lacrosse program, Van Dyke helped build a winning culture that the new coaches are attempting to establish in Tempe. She was a big part of organizing the high-powered offense relying on a balanced attack featuring multiple scoring threats that helped Arizona State get off to a 5-3 start before the season was cut short. Fans got a glimpse of the fast-paced, up-tempo style that the coaching staff wants the program to be known for. With her experience as an All-American midfielder giving her knowledge of both sides of the ball, Van Dyke was integral in installing the new defense. Despite only having eight games to learn a brand-new system, the Sun Devil defense showed flashes of brilliance, playing a controlled and discipline brand of lacrosse. Two different Sun Devils attackers won Pac-12 Offense Player of the Week under the direction of Van Dyke, as Kerri Clayton and Emily Glagolev were recognized for several elite performances.
The offense saw a considerable jump in production compared to last season, thriving under the direction of the new coaching staff. Through eight games, Arizona State scored at least 18 goals four different times, a feat they accomplished only twice last season. ASU had 16 or more goals in six of their eight games. The Sun Devils were the highest scoring offense in the Pac-12 conference and the 12th-best in the country, averaging 16.38 goals/game. As a result of a balanced attack that featured multiple dangerous scoring options, the Maroon & Gold averaged the third-most assist/game in the country (9.5). In a historic victory over Detroit in only the second game of the new tenure, the Sun Devils scored 24 goals with 13 different goal scored, both representing new program records. Additionally, the 18-goal margin of victory (24-6) matched a program-high.
The coaching staff managed to utilize the skill sets of several standout individuals perfectly, as Kerri Clayton and Emily Glagolev excelled in the new system. Clayton was unstoppable during the eight-game run, racking up 41 points (29 goals & 12 assists). She recorded a hat trick in each of her first seven games, proving why she was considered one of the most dangerous offensive threats in the country. Glagolev was the main facilitator, operating the offense at a high level. She dished out an incredible 24 assists in only eight games, the third-best mark in the country. She added 13 goals to give her 37 points, ranking in the Top-20 nationally (19th) along with teammate Kerri Clayton (14th).
Coach Van Dyke immediately improved the draw control unit, another aspect of the game that was coming together under the new coaching staff. Figuring out how to best utilize the talents of each individual, several Sun Devils were involved in the draw unit. The team enjoyed success with this method throughout the season. Maura Cissel matched the program record for draw controls, securing 11 in the victory over Detroit. She was one of three individuals with 20 or more draw controls, with midfielder Kaylon Buckner (26) and Emily Glagolev (20) playing a major role. Thanks to the recruiting efforts of Coach Van Dyke, Sun Devil Lacrosse continues to add to an already talented roster, bringing in a highly-touted recruiting class with several instant impact players. With significant progress made in all aspects of the game during the first season under the new coaching staff, Sun Devil fans have a lot to be excited about as it relates to the lacrosse program.
Most recently before her arrival in Tempe, Van Dyke served as an assistant coach for James Madison during the 2019 season, learning from Dukes' Head Coach Shelley Klaes-Bawcombe. Prior to that, she was an assistant coach at Monmouth College following the culmination of her outstanding playing career at Stony Brook University.
"I am extremely grateful and honored to be on staff as an assistant coach at Arizona State University," Coach Van Dyke remarked. "I would like to thank Shelley Klaes-Bawcombe and all my players for everything at JMU."
During her only season coaching the defending National Champions, she played a key role in helping lead the Dukes to the 2019 CAA Regular Season and Conference Championship along with a berth in the NCAA Tournament. James Madison spent the entirety of the 2019 season in the Top-25, finishing at No. 14 in the final Inside Lacrosse rankings.
While in Harrisonburg, part of her responsibilities included coaching the offense and draw units, in which she provided a breakdown of draw and offensive film resulting in the creation of scouting reports. In addition, she was in charge of organizing practice plans, game day operations, and travel accommodations. Van Dyke was an integral part of the recruiting efforts, while also coordinating and instructing camps and clinics.
"I am very thankful for Coach McCormack and the administration for this great opportunity," Coach Van Dyke added. "I am so excited to be a part of this amazing athletic department and can't wait to continue to build a championship caliber program at ASU."
James Madison's junior attacker Maddie McDaniel had a breakout junior season under the tutelage of Van Dyke, as she developed into one of the premier draw specialists in the country. The First Team All-CAA selection set the JMU and CAA single-season record with 127 draw controls, becoming just the second player in school history to surpass 100 draws. She was equally as impactful on offense, recording 41 goals and three assists, collecting the second most goals and third most points on the team.
Fellow attacker Hannah Haven excelled in Van Dyke's system, earning First Team All-CAA honors after a spectacular 81-point season. Attacker Logan Brennan and midfielder Kelsey Reed both landed on the All-CAA Second Team, while freshmen midfielders Lizzy Fox and Rachel Matey made the CAA All-Rookie Team.
Van Dyke began her coaching career in 2018 at Monmouth University, enjoying immediate success with the Hawks. She helped the program capture the MAAC Regular Season Co-Championship, completing the season with a 6-2 conference record highlighted by a victory over 2018 NCAA Tournament participant Fairfield. During her time in West Long Branch, she assisted with day-to-day operations of the Lacrosse program, including planning practices, scheduling travel, and managing meal orders. She worked closely with the midfielders and attackers, tasked with accelerating skill development and implementing attacking schemes. Van Dyke played a significant role in recruiting in addition to organizing and running camps and clinics.
Before she entered the coaching profession, Van Dyke was an All-American midfielder at Stony Brook University. She finished her illustrious career near the top of the program record book, sitting second in goals (197), sixth in assists (71), third in points (268), and fourth in draw controls (179). The 2017 Tewaaraton Award Nominee enjoyed a breakout senior season that saw her earn IWLCA All-American recognition and a spot on the Division I Senior All-Star team after her second-consecutive 70-point season. The accolades don't end there, as Van Dyke was a three-time IWLCA First Team Mid-Atlantic All-Region Selection.
The Seawolves won the America East Conference Championship and earned a berth in the NCAA Tournament all four season that Van Dyke was a part of the program. She made her impact felt the minute she stepped on campus, as the four-time First Team All-Conference member was the only freshman selected to the 2014 American East All-Conference squad after leading all Division I freshman with 68 points. She came up big when her team needed her the most, earning a spot on the America East All-Championship Team in both 2016 & 2017. She still holds the Seawolves' program record for goals in an NCAA Tournament game, coming through with seven goals in a first-round victory over Bryant. Her performance sparked a postseason run, with Stony Brook falling to eventual national champion Maryland by one goal in a back-and-forth quarterfinal matchup.
Known as a tremendous leader, Van Dyke earned the trust of her teammates and coaches resulting in her twice being named a team captain. Additionally, she was selected by the Athletic Director to be a part of the Stony Brook Academy of Leaders as well as representing female student-athletes as a member of the Intercollegiate Athletics Board. She took care of business on and off the field while a student-athlete, twice appearing on the America East All-Academic Team (2016 & 2017) in addition to receiving America East Honor Roll distinction all four years.
Van Dyke continues to compete professionally, as she is currently a midfielder for the Brave, one of five teams in the Women's Professional Lacrosse League (WPLL). She originally started her professional career as a member of the Long Island Sound, playing in the United Women's Lacrosse League. She is also a part of the 2019 U.S. National Team Player Pool, having previously competed for Team USA at the 2018 Fall Classic.
She also brings club coaching experience to Tempe, having coached with the Long Island "Elite" Yellow Jackets. She has had an U.S. Lacrosse Coaching Membership since 2013.