Highlights & Accolades
Led Assumption University's program for 10 years, becoming its all-time winningest head coach
Led Assumption to a #3 national ranking and first All-American
Teams earned IWLCA All-Academic honours every season (GPA 3.0+)
2019 National Coach of the Year (New England Lacrosse Journal)
Coach of the Boston Storm professional team, leading them to the league finals
Has placed 300+ student-athletes at top women's lacrosse programs across the ACC, Big Ten, Ivy League, NESCAC, and more over the past decade
Brings 20 years of collegiate and club coaching experience
Abbey Capobianco
Head Coach of Girls’ Lacrosse
Sports have been a major influence throughout Abbey’s life. Growing up as a multi-sport athlete, she competed in Soccer, Ice Hockey, and upon reaching high school, Lacrosse.
She enjoyed a successful playing career in all three sports and was inducted into the inaugural Framingham High School Hall of Fame in 2019. Abbey began her collegiate career as a dual-sport athlete at Central Connecticut State University, playing both soccer and lacrosse, before finishing at UMass Amherst. Always a student of the game, she took every opportunity to learn and grow in her sport.
Abbey began coaching while still in college and never stopped. Following graduation, she was named the first assistant at Bentley University and, the next season, head coach at Assumption University. She spent ten years coaching in Worcester, followed by one season at Holy Cross. Throughout her college-coaching career, she also served as recruiting coordinator and coach with Boston Laxachusetts, where she is now a Director.
In 2017, Abbey was named head coach of the Boston Storm in the UWLX, the first women’s professional lacrosse league, and led the team to a championship in 2018. Her passion on and off the field, along with her deep love for lacrosse, drives her to be better every day for her coaching colleagues and players.
Abbey considers herself fortunate to have a career she truly loves. She is a players-first coach who is ready to do whatever is needed to better the team, leading with high energy, passion, joy, grit, and a team-first philosophy.
COACHING PHILOSOPHY
Trust. Building an environment where players feel comfortable to be themselves, confident to challenge one another, but ultimately sacrifice whatever is needed for the team to be successful.
Happiness and purpose beyond the success on the field. Chasing their dreams, and guiding them to the best of my ability. Tough conversations where we will grow and get better! Ultimately, if players are willing to be all in and give 100% at both we will find success!
What players put in is what they will get out. High intensity, lots of competition, hopefully lots of joy, and will challenge players to get out of their comfort zones so we can be the best version of ourselves on and off the field. We will work hard to identify strengths and weaknesses to improve all over the field. Failure is forward.
Spring term will be our traditional playing season consisting of mid-week games starting in March. Additionally, there will be a pre-season trip and a mid season trip for competition and training. Fall term will consist of a non-traditional playing season focused on training, development on and off the field team building and preparation for the spring season. Training sessions will vary from 60-120 minutes pending time of year and what the team needs. We will look to build a highly competitive spring season of about 14 games, with 1-2 trips in the February-May time frame.
Our girls lacrosse pathway is built on developing the whole student-athlete—skill, mindset, character, and academic readiness. Players begin by mastering fundamental stickwork and decision-making, then progress into competitive regional and national play where exposure and college recruitment naturally become part of their journey. Through strong mentorship, academic support, and a consistent, positive performance environment, our athletes are fully prepared to succeed at top college programs and to thrive as confident young women beyond the sport.
“With the support system and resources at Masters Academy International, we’ll help our student-athletes dream big without restrictions.”
– Abbey Capobianco, Head Coach of Women’s Lacrosse
COLLEGE PLACEMENT & PATHWAYS
I have had the privilege of placing student-athletes at many of the top academic and lacrosse institutions in the country. From the Ivy League to the ACC and the NESCAC, I have helped multiple athletes each year find their place in leading collegiate programs. I currently coach two Team USA players and have coached more than a dozen national-level athletes over the past decade.
Playing girls lacrosse at the Masters Academy is truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Our program is built to set your daughter up for success—in the classroom, on the field, and in every area of her future. We are committed to discovering what drives each athlete, unlocking her passion, and empowering her to dream without limits. With an unparalleled balance of academics and athletics, supported by a dedicated staff available around the clock, MAI offers an environment where student-athletes can reach heights they may not achieve elsewhere.
MAI is special because it is the first of its kind to provide a genuine, sustainable balance between elite academics and elite athletics—without forcing students to sacrifice one for the other. We are excited to grow our MAI Lacrosse family and continue to dream big together.
START YOUR JOURNEY
We’re building something special in New England, and we’d love to tell you more about it. To connect with our founding team at Masters Academy International, please fill out our inquiry form and we’ll be in touch within 24 hours.