Men's Lacrosse
Woodward, Mason

Mason Woodward
- Title:
- Assistant Coach
- Email:
- mason.woodward@marquette.edu
- Phone:
- 288-5731
Four-time USILA All-American and PLL first round pick Mason Woodward is in his first season as assistant coach on the Marquette University men's lacrosse staff in 2024-25.
Woodward recently concluded his collegiate career as MU's first four-time All-American, four-time team captain and all-time leader with 265 ground balls. He became the first MU player selected in the first round of the Premier Lacrosse League College Draft when the Utah Archers picked him with the eighth overall pick and is in the middle of his first season as a professional.
"Mason is one of the best defenders in the world and his commitment to Marquette over the years has been second to none," MU head coach Jake Richard said upon his hire. "Mason has a special ability to make those around him better on and off the field. He embodies the values we hope to build upon and we are thrilled to keep him in Milwaukee."
Woodward completed the most-decorated playing career in program history this spring and immediately jumps into an assistant coaching role, like Richard's hire upon his graduation in the spring of 2016. In addition to his program ground ball record, Woodward ranks second in program history with 84 caused turnovers.
The native of Towson, Maryland utilized his additional year of eligibility this spring after earning his bachelor's degree in exercise physiology from MU in May 2023 with a 3.82 cumulative grade point average. This spring he earned a graduate certificate in sports leadership and is a four-time BIG EAST All-Academic Team selection. His final two seasons he earned College Sports Communicators Academic All-District honors (2023 and 2024) and was inducted into Chi Alpha Sigma, honor society for Jesuit colleges and universities. He was also the winner of Marquette's McCahill Award in 2023, the highest honor awarded a MU student-athlete, recognizing achievement in athletics, academics and service.
Woodward recently concluded his collegiate career as MU's first four-time All-American, four-time team captain and all-time leader with 265 ground balls. He became the first MU player selected in the first round of the Premier Lacrosse League College Draft when the Utah Archers picked him with the eighth overall pick and is in the middle of his first season as a professional.
"Mason is one of the best defenders in the world and his commitment to Marquette over the years has been second to none," MU head coach Jake Richard said upon his hire. "Mason has a special ability to make those around him better on and off the field. He embodies the values we hope to build upon and we are thrilled to keep him in Milwaukee."
Woodward completed the most-decorated playing career in program history this spring and immediately jumps into an assistant coaching role, like Richard's hire upon his graduation in the spring of 2016. In addition to his program ground ball record, Woodward ranks second in program history with 84 caused turnovers.
The native of Towson, Maryland utilized his additional year of eligibility this spring after earning his bachelor's degree in exercise physiology from MU in May 2023 with a 3.82 cumulative grade point average. This spring he earned a graduate certificate in sports leadership and is a four-time BIG EAST All-Academic Team selection. His final two seasons he earned College Sports Communicators Academic All-District honors (2023 and 2024) and was inducted into Chi Alpha Sigma, honor society for Jesuit colleges and universities. He was also the winner of Marquette's McCahill Award in 2023, the highest honor awarded a MU student-athlete, recognizing achievement in athletics, academics and service.