Amanda O'Leary

Biography

Amanda O’Leary, an experienced coach who played the sport at its highest level, finished her 16th season at the helm for the Florida Gators in 2025. O’Leary has turned her team into a national powerhouse since its inception in 2010. Hired to lead Florida’s inaugural lacrosse team on June 22, 2007, O’Leary had the opportunity to recruit and organize the program before the Gators began competition in the 2010 season. Her impressive career record of 422-128 (.767) ranks third among active head coaches in wins. In 15 seasons, plus the shortened 2020 season, she has taken Florida to three NCAA Final Fours, nine NCAA quarterfinal appearances, 14 NCAA Tournament appearances, one Big 12 regular season title, one Big 12 tournament championship, four AAC regular season titles, five AAC tournament titles, four BIG EAST regular season championships, four BIG EAST tournament titles, four American Lacrosse Conference regular season titles and two ALC tournament championships. She has coached 44 Gators who have earned IWLCA All-American honors, five Tewaaraton Award finalists and two Honda Sports Award nominees. The 2025 season was another leap forward in Gainesville, as UF logged a 20-3 record overall and a 5-0 conference record in the inaugural Big 12 season. O'Leary and the Gators brought home the Big 12 regular season championship and the Big 12 tournament championship, outscoring Big 12 opponents by 12.00 goals per game in the regular season and postseason commbined. Florida got to its