Field Hockey
Farquhar, Lynn
Lynn Farquhar
- Title:
- Head Coach
- Email:
- lmfarquh@syr.edu
A new era of field hockey at Syracuse University is ready to begin with Lynn Farquhar at the helm of the Orange program for the 2023 season.
Farquhar returned to Syracuse as the head coach, previously serving as an assistant coach for four seasons (2007-10) under former head coach Ange Bradley, who retired in December 2022 after 16 seasons guiding the Orange.
In her first season back on University Hill, Farquhar helped lead Syracuse back to the postseason. The Orange reached the NCAA Tournament Quarterfinals for a third-straight season, the only program in the ACC to win at least one first-round game in each of the last three years. Farquhar collected the first NCAA Tournament win of her head coaching career as the Orange knocked off No. 7 Liberty 2-1 in overtime on Nov. 10, 2023.
Farquhar mentioned three All-ACC First Team selections in her first year with Syracuse - Eefke van den Nieuwenhof, Charlotte de Vries, and Pieke van de Pas. Van den Nieuwenhof was named ACC Defensive Player of the Year, just the second player in program history to earn that distinction.
“Back in Orange! My heart is full and excited to work alongside bold, courageous & passionate student-athletes,” said Farquhar. “To be surrounded by the legacy and competitive spirit on campus is surreal for me and my family. We are incredibly thankful for this opportunity, to join John Wildhack’s transformative vision and holistic pursuit of excellence at one of the top sports institutions in the country. This field hockey program has a strong heartbeat- committed to honoring our past, choosing to be our best self, and leaving a legacy for those who follow will endure. Thank you to the women who have laid the groundwork. I am honored to be your coach, and you will get my very best.”
Farquhar takes the reins of a program that is the only team in the Atlantic Coast Conference to reach the second round of the NCAA Tournament in each of the last two seasons. The Orange have qualified for the NCAA Tournament in 13 of the last 16 seasons. Last fall, Syracuse went 16-6 overall, knocking off No. 7 Princeton 5-2 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Three Orange players were named NFHCA All-America along the way.
“We are excited to welcome Lynn back to Syracuse,” said Syracuse University Director of Athletics John Wildhack. “Lynn has a proven track record of developing high-level student-athletes on the field, in the classroom, and prepared for life after college. She will continue to keep Syracuse Field Hockey among the elite programs in both the ACC and in the nation.”
For eight seasons, Farquhar led the Saint Joseph’s University program. Under her direction the Hawks reached the NCAA Tournament four times (2017, 2018, 2019, 2021), and captured the Atlantic 10 Conference title in each of those seasons. Five times Saint Joseph’s was crowned A10 Regular Season Champions (2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021). A five-time A10 Coach of the Year, Farquhar coached six All-Americans, 22 All-Region selections, more than 50 All-Conference selections, three NCAA Woman of the Year candidates, and nearly 100 NFHCA Academic Squad honorees.
Off the turf in Philadelphia, Farquhar helped elevate the program’s Ranking Percentage Index (RPI), from the low end of Division I membership to a perennial spot in the RPI top 10. Farquhar chaired the NCAA Rules Committee from 2020-22 and was on the NCAA Division I Championship Committee from 2018-22. Farquhar helped with the US National Team U21/U17 camps and selections and served on the Athletics DEI Working Group at Saint Joe’s.
Farquhar spent the last year as an assistant athletic director and head field hockey coach at George School in Newtown, Pennsylvania.
Before taking over the program at Saint Joseph’s, Farquhar was the associate head coach at University of Delaware, helping the Fightin’ Blue Hens to the NCAA Tournament after capturing the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) Tournament and regular season crowns in 2013. That season, Delaware collected several individual honors, including CAA Co-Coach of the Year, Mid Atlantic Region Coach of the Year, CAA Rookie and Player of the Year, NFHCA Team Academic Squad, and All-America honors.
Prior to her stint in Newark, Delaware, Farquhar was the associate head coach at James Madison University for two seasons (2011, 2012), helping the Dukes reach the CAA Tournament in both seasons. Several JMU players earned All-Conference plaudits, All South Regional awards and the NFHCA Team Academic Award.
The first assistant coach hired by Bradley at Syracuse, Farquhar helped the Orange reach the NCAA Tournament Final Four in 2008, while also earning berths in the Elite Eight in 2009 and 2010. The Orange captured the BIG EAST crown in 2008 and 2010, winning the regular season title in those seasons, in addition to the 2009 regular season championship.
During her four seasons in Central New York (2007-10), Farquhar was responsible for recruiting efforts, both domestically and internationally. She was also charged with development on the defensive side of the ball, community outreach and local youth development. Team awards during her time in Syracuse include a Honda-Broderick Cup runner-up, an appearance in Sports Illustrated Faces in the Crowd, BIG EAST Goalkeeper of the Year, BIG EAST Coach of the Year, more than a dozen All-America selections, and NFHCA Team Academic Awards. Farquhar also mentored 2012 Olympian Shannon Taylor at both Syracuse and Richmond.
Hailing from Alexandria, Virginia, Farquhar began her coaching career at the University of Richmond for two seasons. The Spiders captured the 2005 and 2006 Atlantic 10 titles, earning subsequent berths to the NCAA Tournament. During that time, Richmond had the Atlantic 10 Offensive Player of the Year, in addition to Defensive Player and Rookie of the Year honorees.
An accomplished student-athlete, Farquhar graduated from Old Dominion University in 2005, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in business administration, marketing, alongside minors in sports management and graphic design. Farquhar was a member of the 2000 NCAA Division I National Championship team with the Monarchs, while later serving as a team captain, earning Regional First Team honors and was an Academic All-American.
The Farquhar File
* - Competed in Spring 2021
Farquhar returned to Syracuse as the head coach, previously serving as an assistant coach for four seasons (2007-10) under former head coach Ange Bradley, who retired in December 2022 after 16 seasons guiding the Orange.
In her first season back on University Hill, Farquhar helped lead Syracuse back to the postseason. The Orange reached the NCAA Tournament Quarterfinals for a third-straight season, the only program in the ACC to win at least one first-round game in each of the last three years. Farquhar collected the first NCAA Tournament win of her head coaching career as the Orange knocked off No. 7 Liberty 2-1 in overtime on Nov. 10, 2023.
Farquhar mentioned three All-ACC First Team selections in her first year with Syracuse - Eefke van den Nieuwenhof, Charlotte de Vries, and Pieke van de Pas. Van den Nieuwenhof was named ACC Defensive Player of the Year, just the second player in program history to earn that distinction.
“Back in Orange! My heart is full and excited to work alongside bold, courageous & passionate student-athletes,” said Farquhar. “To be surrounded by the legacy and competitive spirit on campus is surreal for me and my family. We are incredibly thankful for this opportunity, to join John Wildhack’s transformative vision and holistic pursuit of excellence at one of the top sports institutions in the country. This field hockey program has a strong heartbeat- committed to honoring our past, choosing to be our best self, and leaving a legacy for those who follow will endure. Thank you to the women who have laid the groundwork. I am honored to be your coach, and you will get my very best.”
Farquhar takes the reins of a program that is the only team in the Atlantic Coast Conference to reach the second round of the NCAA Tournament in each of the last two seasons. The Orange have qualified for the NCAA Tournament in 13 of the last 16 seasons. Last fall, Syracuse went 16-6 overall, knocking off No. 7 Princeton 5-2 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Three Orange players were named NFHCA All-America along the way.
“We are excited to welcome Lynn back to Syracuse,” said Syracuse University Director of Athletics John Wildhack. “Lynn has a proven track record of developing high-level student-athletes on the field, in the classroom, and prepared for life after college. She will continue to keep Syracuse Field Hockey among the elite programs in both the ACC and in the nation.”
For eight seasons, Farquhar led the Saint Joseph’s University program. Under her direction the Hawks reached the NCAA Tournament four times (2017, 2018, 2019, 2021), and captured the Atlantic 10 Conference title in each of those seasons. Five times Saint Joseph’s was crowned A10 Regular Season Champions (2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021). A five-time A10 Coach of the Year, Farquhar coached six All-Americans, 22 All-Region selections, more than 50 All-Conference selections, three NCAA Woman of the Year candidates, and nearly 100 NFHCA Academic Squad honorees.
Off the turf in Philadelphia, Farquhar helped elevate the program’s Ranking Percentage Index (RPI), from the low end of Division I membership to a perennial spot in the RPI top 10. Farquhar chaired the NCAA Rules Committee from 2020-22 and was on the NCAA Division I Championship Committee from 2018-22. Farquhar helped with the US National Team U21/U17 camps and selections and served on the Athletics DEI Working Group at Saint Joe’s.
Farquhar spent the last year as an assistant athletic director and head field hockey coach at George School in Newtown, Pennsylvania.
Before taking over the program at Saint Joseph’s, Farquhar was the associate head coach at University of Delaware, helping the Fightin’ Blue Hens to the NCAA Tournament after capturing the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) Tournament and regular season crowns in 2013. That season, Delaware collected several individual honors, including CAA Co-Coach of the Year, Mid Atlantic Region Coach of the Year, CAA Rookie and Player of the Year, NFHCA Team Academic Squad, and All-America honors.
Prior to her stint in Newark, Delaware, Farquhar was the associate head coach at James Madison University for two seasons (2011, 2012), helping the Dukes reach the CAA Tournament in both seasons. Several JMU players earned All-Conference plaudits, All South Regional awards and the NFHCA Team Academic Award.
The first assistant coach hired by Bradley at Syracuse, Farquhar helped the Orange reach the NCAA Tournament Final Four in 2008, while also earning berths in the Elite Eight in 2009 and 2010. The Orange captured the BIG EAST crown in 2008 and 2010, winning the regular season title in those seasons, in addition to the 2009 regular season championship.
During her four seasons in Central New York (2007-10), Farquhar was responsible for recruiting efforts, both domestically and internationally. She was also charged with development on the defensive side of the ball, community outreach and local youth development. Team awards during her time in Syracuse include a Honda-Broderick Cup runner-up, an appearance in Sports Illustrated Faces in the Crowd, BIG EAST Goalkeeper of the Year, BIG EAST Coach of the Year, more than a dozen All-America selections, and NFHCA Team Academic Awards. Farquhar also mentored 2012 Olympian Shannon Taylor at both Syracuse and Richmond.
Hailing from Alexandria, Virginia, Farquhar began her coaching career at the University of Richmond for two seasons. The Spiders captured the 2005 and 2006 Atlantic 10 titles, earning subsequent berths to the NCAA Tournament. During that time, Richmond had the Atlantic 10 Offensive Player of the Year, in addition to Defensive Player and Rookie of the Year honorees.
An accomplished student-athlete, Farquhar graduated from Old Dominion University in 2005, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in business administration, marketing, alongside minors in sports management and graphic design. Farquhar was a member of the 2000 NCAA Division I National Championship team with the Monarchs, while later serving as a team captain, earning Regional First Team honors and was an Academic All-American.
The Farquhar File
| Year | School | Role | Overall | Conference | Postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Old Dominion | Student-Athlete | 25-1 | 5-0 (CAA) | CAA Champions | NCAA Champions |
| 2001 | Old Dominion | Student-Athlete | 18-5 | 3-0 (CAA) | CAA Champions | NCAA Quarterfinals |
| 2002 | Old Dominion | Student-Athlete | 21-4 | 7-0 (CAA) | CAA Champions | NCAA Semifinals |
| 2003 | Old Dominion | Student-Athlete | 14-10 | 6-1 (CAA) | CAA Champions | NCAA Quarterfinals |
| 2004 | Old Dominion | Student-Athlete | 13-8 | 6-1 (CAA) | NCAA First Round |
| 2005 | Richmond | Assistant Coach | 16-6 | 7-0 (A10) | Atlantic 10 Champions | NCAA First Round |
| 2006 | Richmond | Assistant Coach | 17-5 | 7-0 (A10) | Atlantic 10 Champions | NCAA First Round |
| 2007 | Syracuse | Assistant Coach | 12-7 | 3-3 (BIG EAST) | - - - |
| 2008 | Syracuse | Assistant Coach | 22-2 | 5-1 (BIG EAST) | BIG EAST Champions | NCAA Semifinals |
| 2009 | Syracuse | Assistant Coach | 18-4 | 6-0 (BIG EAST) | NCAA Quarterfinals |
| 2010 | Syracuse | Assistant Coach | 16-5 | 6-0 (BIG EAST) | BIG EAST Champions | NCAA Quarterfinals |
| 2011 | James Madison | Assistant Coach | 9-10 | 4-4 (CAA) | - - - |
| 2012 | James Madison | Assistant Coach | 11-8 | 4-3 (CAA) | - - - |
| 2013 | Delaware | Assistant Coach | 17-5 | 6-0 CAA) | CAA Champions | NCAA First Round |
| 2014 | Saint Joseph's | Head Coach | 9-9 | 3-5 (A10) | - - - |
| 2015 | Saint Joseph's | Head Coach | 9-9 | 5-3 (A10) | - - - |
| 2016 | Saint Joseph's | Head Coach | 15-6 | 8-0 (A10) | - - - |
| 2017 | Saint Joseph's | Head Coach | 18-4 | 7-1 (A10) | Atlantic 10 Champions | NCAA First Round |
| 2018 | Saint Joseph's | Head Coach | 18-3 | 8-0 (A10) | Atlantic 10 Champions | NCAA First Round |
| 2019 | Saint Joseph's | Head Coach | 17-4 | 8-0 (A10) | Atlantic 10 Champions | NCAA First Round |
| 2020 * | Saint Joseph's | Head Coach | 5-3 | 3-1 (A10) | - - - |
| 2021 | Saint Joseph's | Head Coach | 16-5 | 6-1 (A10) | Atlantic 10 Champions | NCAA First Round |
| 2023 | Syracuse | Head Coach | 11-8 | 2-4 (ACC) | NCAA Quarterfinals |
| Totals | Student-Athlete | 91-28 | 27-2 | ||
| Assistant Coach | 138-52 | 48-11 | |||
| at Saint Joseph's | 107-43 | 45-11 | |||
| at Syracuse | 11-8 | 2-4 | |||
| Head Coach | 118-51 | 47-15 | |||
| Career | 347-137 | 122-28 |
Highlights | Syracuse at Ohio State
Sunday, September 07
Field Hockey | Syracuse vs. Rutgers Highlights
Friday, September 05
Field Hockey | Postgame Interview vs. Fairfield
Sunday, August 31
Highlights | Syracuse vs. Fairfield
Sunday, August 31
