Jaime Dardine, who enjoyed an outstanding playing career at James Madison University, was named an assistant coach with the University of Delaware women’s lacrosse staff in February, 2010.
Dardine (pronounced dar-dean), a native of Broomall, Pa., was a two-year starter on attack at James Madison and played four seasons in 2006-09. She earned her degree in sport management in May, 2009 and will pursue a master’s degree in higher education administration at Delaware.
She helped the Hens compile a record of 6-10 in 2010. UD fell to seven nationally ranked opponents, but won two of its final three games, including a late come-from-behind victory over local CAA foe Drexel, to finish fifth in the league and one spot shy of a CAA Tournament appearance.
Dardine was a standout field hockey and lacrosse player at Marple-Newtown (Pa.) High School where she was a three-time all-conference selection, was a team Most Valuable Player, and a team captain in both sports.
While at James Madison, she was a two-year starter and four-year letterwinner on attack for the Dukes. She earned second team All-CAA and second team All-State honors as a senior in 2009 when she also represented the Dukes in the IWLCA North-South Senior All-Star game. She served as a team captain as a senior in 2009 when she also led the team in scoring with 50 points on 34 goals and 16 assists. She also earned the team’s Purple Pride Award, given to the person who embodies the JMU spirit.
She finished her career having played 40 games with 30 starts and scored 51 goals and 26 assists for 77 points while collecting 22 groundballs and nine caused turnovers. She faced Delaware five times during her career and scored two goals each in James Madison losses to the Blue Hens in 2008 and 2009.
While at James Madison, Dardine was active with the Student-Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC) for two years, served as a student assistant to the JMU strength and conditioning staff, was Assistant to the Director of Programs and Coaching with the Shenandoah Valley United Soccer Organization, and was active as a lacrosse camp counselor for three years.
