Senior Callie Humphrey led the team in caused turnovers (16) and ground balls (18) on her way to being named Third Team Inside Lacrosse Media All-America.

Williams arrived in Durham following six seasons at Georgetown.

Days before she was set to leave, Levy called to ask if the longtime friends could meet for dinner. “We’re not here to just make students better lacrosse players, we’re here to help them grow during their most formative years.”

Kerstin Kimel, who first came to Duke in 1995, seen here coaching during the 2001 season.

As she got to know Kimel as a high schooler, Lazaroff said it seemed clear that the coach focused on teaching players the team was important, but there was more to life than simply winning a lacrosse game. 

That’s showed in past summers, when Lazaroff and other players took part in leadership training camps.

“She started the program from the ground up and that investment makes her care so much about the program and its people.” 

Kimel said the crazy – and best – thing is she has lots more time with the program. He enters his third season working with the Blue Devils.

Williams second season with the Blue Devils saw Duke excel on the defensive front.

Under Williams, Duke averaged 12.44 caused turnovers per game, leading the ACC and ranking sixth nationally. Williams helped mentor eight Blue Devils to reach 10+ caused turnovers, led by graduate student Callie Humphrey with 33, followed by sophomore Cubby Biscardi (23) and sophomore Olivia Carner (22). He served as a volunteer assistant coach for one campaign and an assistant coach for four seasons before being elevated to the role of associate head coach prior to the 2019 campaign.

During his six years with the Hoyas, Williams helped guide the program to a 57-55 ledger, including an impressive 34-10 mark in BIG EAST play.

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