Lourdes University athletic director Janet Eaton has announced the hiring of Irene Okubo as the Gray Wolves head women's lacrosse coach.
 
"I am excited to add Coach Okubo to our team here at Lourdes," Eaton stated.  "She brings experience and the ability to recruit to our program and I feel she will revolutionize the culture within the program."
 
Okubo arrives at Lourdes from Adrian College, where she spent two seasons as an assistant coach for the Bulldogs.  She helped guide Adrian to an 8-7 record in 2019, the program's best record since 2014.  In addition, she aided in producing an All-Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association selection.
 
""I would like to thank Athletic Director Janet Eaton and Lourdes University for this incredible opportunity," Okubo said.  "I am excited to meet the team and start preparing for the spring season!  I'm ready to use the knowledge that I have gained at Lane Tech and Adrian College to help take the program to the next level."
 
Prior to Adrian, Okubo served as the assistant girls lacrosse coach at Lane Tech College Prep High School in Chicago, where she helped lead the varsity program to their fourth consecutive city championship.  She was also a part of the program when it became the first Chicago Public School to win a state playoff game.
 
Okubo played collegiate lacrosse at Norwich University, where she was a First Team All-Great Northeast Athletic Conference goalie during her career.  She was also a member of the Cadets' club ice hockey team.
 
Okubo is a 2015 graduate of Norwich University with a degree in physical education.