Butler University women's lacrosse coach Maggie Zentgraf has announced her resignation as she, her husband John and their children will move to the East Coast this summer to be closer to family.
 
"This is really bittersweet," said Zentgraf. "We are excited to get back East and be around more of our family but we're sad to leave Butler, these amazing young women and the entire community that has supported our family these last few years. Butler is a wonderful place with incredible support, and I want to thank Molly Sullivan, Michelle Bowman and Grant Leiendecker for their belief, guidance and patience. I've enjoyed coaching this team of talented student-athletes so much and I know they will do big things moving forward."
 
"Maggie has built a strong culture within our women's lacrosse program and we could all see the groundwork she laid start to show itself more and more on the field," said Butler Vice President and Director of Athletics Grant Leiendecker. "We certainly support her decision to prioritize her family and being closer to them. And we want to thank Maggie for all her efforts over the last four years as a mentor to her student-athletes and a great representative of our university and The Butler Way."
 
Zentgraf is the second head coach in Butler women's lacrosse history. She took over the program prior to the 2023 season and served four seasons in the role.
 
A national search for a new head coach is underway.