Libby Swanson

Libby Swanson began her lacrosse journey in 2015 in San Diego, California, where she quickly developed a passion for the sport that would shape her athletic and professional career. Through hard work, determination, and leadership, Libby became a four-year varsity starter and two-year varsity captain. She also served as captain of her club team for three seasons, leading her teammates to multiple championship titles while fostering a culture of accountability, resilience, and teamwork.

Throughout high school, Libby earned numerous individual honors, including three Varsity Overall MVP awards, two Club Team MVP awards, and Second Team All-CIF San Diego Section recognition. Her leadership culminated in one of the most memorable moments in her school’s history when she captained her team to its first-ever CIF Division II Championship in 2019 after a deep playoff run.

After moving to Fort Collins to pursue a degree in Zoology at Colorado State University, Libby continued her success both in the classroom and on the field. She competed for the Colorado State University Division I WCLA Women’s Lacrosse Team, where she served as both Vice President and team captain for two seasons. Although an injury ultimately ended her collegiate playing career, it opened the door to a new passion—coaching.

Libby began coaching in 2020 in Eastern San Diego before returning to Northern Colorado, where she has dedicated herself to growing girls’ lacrosse at every level. As a coach, she emphasizes not only skill development and game strategy but also confidence, leadership, resilience, sportsmanship, and the lifelong lessons that athletics can teach. She believes that developing exceptional people is just as important as developing exceptional athletes.

In the spring of 2026, Libby became the Varsity Head Coach of the PSD Stars Girls Lacrosse Team. In her first season, she focused on establishing a strong team culture built on commitment, accountability, and family while helping athletes compete at a high level and grow as leaders. Her coaching philosophy centers on inspiring players to be their best through positive leadership, high expectations, and genuine relationships. She is passionate about creating an environment where every athlete feels valued, challenged, and empowered to succeed both on and off the field.

In addition to coaching at the high school level, Libby serves as the Girls Lacrosse Director for Northern Power Lacrosse, where she oversees youth programming for girls from kindergarten through eighth grade. She is committed to building a strong developmental pathway that introduces young athletes to the sport while preparing them for success at the high school level and beyond.

Recognizing the need to continue expanding opportunities for girls’ lacrosse in Northern Colorado, Libby also serves on the Board of Directors for the Northern Colorado Women’s Lacrosse Foundation. Through this role, she helps organize learn-to-play clinics, community outreach events, fundraising initiatives, and programs designed to increase access to the sport and inspire the next generation of female athletes.

Libby Swanson’s journey from accomplished player to coach, mentor, and community leader reflects her unwavering passion for the game and her dedication to empowering young women through athletics. Whether she’s coaching on the sidelines, directing youth programs, or building opportunities for future players, her mission remains the same: to use lacrosse as a vehicle for developing confident leaders, strong teammates, and remarkable people.