After six seasons as head lacrosse coach, Bugda is leaving the program because of a new job commitment. With these new responsibilities, he would not be afforded the time to continue coaching.

 

“I am sad that I must resign my head coaching positions at Wilmington, but I can no longer put in the hours it takes to be a head coach, Bugda said.  I would feel like I was cheating the team if I could not give them the effort they deserve.”

 

“Over the years, Dave has been a hard-working and loyal friend to Wilmington University and the student-athletes he has recruited," said Cunningham.  "He will be missed by all here at the school, and we wish him the best for the future.”

 

During his tenure, Bugda was named the inaugural women’s lacrosse coach, and he guided the team to a 48-40 record throughout his six seasons.

 

Assistant Coach Jackie Trainer has been named interim head coach.  She has spent the last two seasons as the top assistant to Bugda.  Coach Trainer is a graduate of Monmouth University, where she was a four-year member of the Hawks lacrosse team.