Eastern Mennonite University

Mikaela Brooks-Fauver became the 2nd coach in EMU lacrosse history in 2023

Coaching Experience

• Head Coach, Eastern Mennonite University (2023-present)
• Interim Head Coach, Eastern Mennonite University (2022-2023)
• Graduate Assistant, Eastern Mennonite University (2021-2022)

Education

• M.A. in Organizational Leadership - Eastern Mennonite University (2023)
• B.S. in Exercise Science, Minors in Coaching and Exercise Psychology - Bridgewater College (2021)

At EMU  

• The 2023 team averaged eight goals per game, their highest total since the COVID-shortened 2020 season
• The 2023 squad matched their win total from the previous three seasons combined
• 2025 saw the Royals finish at 6-11, the best record in EMU lacrosse history
• The Royals averaged 10 goals per game in 2025, their highest goals/game total in team history

Player Development 

• Finished 2022-23 season with 3.20 cumulative team GPA with 11 players boasting a 3.0 or better
• Finished 2024-25 season with a 3.35 cumulative team GPA with 12 players with a 3.5 or higher
• In 2024-25, 12 student-athletes named to the All-ODAC Academic Team 

Playing Experience

• Two-time All-ODAC, ODAC Player of the Week