Lacrosse: Broad Run Names New Boys, Girls Coaches

Ashburn (Dec. 4, 2009) - The AA Dulles District top two lacrosse programs will have new coaches in 2010 as Broad Run named Ryan Richardson and Erin Stacey to lead the Spartans.

Richardson takes over for Dave Forman, who took over last year for Phil Truiett, who built the Broad Run program into a district and region power. Forman led the Spartans to district and regional titles before falling in the state semifinals.

Stacey takes over for Jen Melhuish who in four years at Broad Run led the Spartans to four district titles and a perfect 44-0 record vs. Dulles opponenets. The Spartans made three consecutive trips to the VHSL tournament under Melhuish.

Richardson is originally from the Syracuse area and played at Lynchburg College. He served as a varsity assistant coach at West Springfield last season and currently teaches in Fairfax.

Stacey played her high school Lacrosse in Florida and is a graduate of the University of Florida where she was a member of the womens lacrosse team which at that time was a club sport for the Gators. She teaches in Loudoun County.