Jacksonville University

Haley Warden serves as the associate head coach for Jacksonville University women's lacrosse, where she leads as the offensive coordinator and draw teams coach as well as the program's recruiting coordinator. 

In her debut season, the Dolphins boasted one of the best draw control units in the country. Jacksonville ranked fourth nationally in draw percentage and sixth in the country in draw controls per game. Junior midfielder Abby Moran smashed every single-game and single-season draw control record in school history en route to honorable mention All-American honors.

Jacksonville finished the season 6-0 in ASUN play in Warden's first season on staff, clinching a second-consecutive regular season championship. The Dolphins averaged 13.33 goals per game, while attackers Ainsley Scruggs, Maeve Brennan and Shae Hagans all earned All-ASUN honors.

Prior to JU, she served as an assistant coach and offensive coordinator at Arizona State University. Warden significantly contributed to the team’s impressive performance and player development. Under her leadership, the team achieved the top ranking in the Pac-12 for draws and draw controls per game and secured the 2nd spot for goals per game average in 2024.

Nationally, the team was ranked 8th in draw controls per game and 27th in scoring offense, even while competing against 10 top-20 opponents. Additionally, they attained a draw control percentage of 58.1%, placing them 18th nationally.

Warden’s dedication to player development was reflected in several key accomplishments. She mentored a player to First Team All Pac-12 honors and coached the Pac-12’s Attacking Freshman of the Year in 2023. In 2024, her guidance led to two players ranking in the top 5 for goals and points in the Pac-12, earning Second Team All Pac-12 selections. Remarkably, she also helped two attackers earn spots on the IWLCA Senior All-Star Team in both 2023 and 2024—an unprecedented achievement for the program.

Warden developed the all-time leader in draw controls at ASU, enhancing her performance to a national ranking of 8th with 8.79 draws per game and a total of 330 draws over three years.

Over the course of a brilliant four-year run with the James Madison Dukes, Warden established herself as one of the best to ever wear the purple and gold. She capped her playing career in the ultimate fashion, captaining the 2018 team to the NCAA Championship, the first in program history. Warden was named the Most Outstanding Player of the National Championship Game after delivering a four-goal performance in a 16-15 win over Boston College.

During her three years as part of the coaching staff at James Madison, she assisted in all areas of the women's lacrosse program, including recruiting, coaching, and developing student-athletes. She specifically worked with the draw takers and offensive personnel in skill development, game planning, and overall team concepts.

"I have a tremendous amount of respect for Coach Shelley Klaes and am forever grateful for all that she has done for me," Warden said. "James Madison Lacrosse will always hold a special in my heart."
 
Throughout her three-year stint as the offensive coordinator, James Madison maintained the standard set by Warden and the 2018 National Championship team. The Dukes compiled a 31-11 record during that time, appearing and securing victories in the past two NCAA Tournaments.
 
One of the biggest wins in program history came in 2021, with James Madison picking up a monumental victory over No. 3 Maryland on the road. Warden's offense and draw control unit were extremely effective in the 13-8 win, just the fourth victory by the Dukes in the 46-game history of the rivalry.
 
James Madison won the 2021 CAA Tournament Championship, becoming the first team in conference history to win four-straight titles, with Warden patrolling the sidelines as a coach after winning three of the titles as a player.
 
A member of the James Madison Staff, All-American honors were earned eight times during Warden's tenure, highlighted 2022 Tewaaraton Nominee Isabella Peterson and fellow 2022 All-Americans Mairead Durkin and Molly Dougherty. The Dukes were consistently one of the top teams in the CAA in both draw controls and scoring over the past three seasons. In 2020, Warden's draw control unit thrived, finishing ninth nationally in draw control percentage.
 
Warden was selected as an alternate for Team USA, serving as a member of the training team ahead of the 2022 Women's Lacrosse World Championships. Team USA won the Gold Medal, defeating Team Canada to become the first country to win on home turf. She was also an alternate for the USA Women's Box Lacrosse team.
 
Before she was representing her country, Warden was a two-time All-American at James Madison. She finished her four-year career with 245 draw controls, which is still a program record. Warden is also second all-time at JMU in career (119) and single season (47) caused turnovers. She was named the 2017 CAA Player of the Year and followed that up by being selected as the 2018 CAA Co-Defensive Player of the Year.
 
While her defense was a focus, she was equally as effective on the offense end, emerging as one of the nation's best two-way players. During an incredible senior season in 2018, Warden was a Tewaaraton Top-25 Nominee after putting up insane numbers. She finished with 46 goals and 11 assists (57 points) while adding 46 ground balls, 45 caused turnovers, and 108 draw controls.
 
Warden cemented herself as one of the all-time greats at James Madison during the 2018 National Championship run, delivering one of the most unforgettable performances in recent memory.

In helping the Dukes take down No. 2 North Carolina in the NCAA Semifinals, Warden scored five goals while also collecting ten draw controls. She wasn't done coming through in the clutch, putting together a four-goal performance two days later to lead James Madison to the 2018 NCAA Title. Her goal with 1:05 left proved to be the difference in the 16-15 victory, leading to her being named the Most Outstanding Player.
 
She received her B.B.A in Computer Information Systems from James Madison in 2018 and immediately pursued a professional career. Warden was drafted by the WPLL Pride, competing in the inaugural season for the league in 2018. Her most recent playing experience came with Athletes Unlimited, where she played for four seasons. She finished as a Top 20 player in league history, littering the record book with impacts all over the field.