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Women's Lacrosse 11/4/2026 11:00:00 AM Braden Golisek - Assistant Director of Sports Information

Women's lacrosse hires Sam Peterson as Assistant Coach

Peterson joins NMU after a decorated career at Alma College

MARQUETTE, Mich. -- Head women's lacrosse coach Adam Dobis has announced that Sam Peterson has been hired as the Northern Michigan University women's lacrosse assistant coach on Monday, November 2, 2026.

"We are thrilled to add Sam to our coaching staff," adds head coach Adam Dobis. Dobis was announced as head coach on August 12, 2026. "Sam has an incredible resume as a player with experience and accolades at various levels. Sam brings a great level of knowledge and passion to our program, and I'm excited to see the positive impact she will leave on our student-athletes in her new role."

A standout over four years at Alma College, Peterson was a two-time first-team All-MIAA selection. She recorded three of the top 10 goal-scoring seasons in program history, en route to finishing as the second leading goal and point scorer in program history. She is also Alma's career assist leader.

"I am incredibly excited to join the NMU lacrosse program," adds Peterson, who joins the Wildcats after one season as an assistant coach with her Alma mater, Alma College. "There is so much talent, and I am eager to work towards the continued success of women's lacrosse!"

After graduating from Alma in 2024, Peterson completed her fifth year at Division II Northwood University. She finished tied for the team lead in points at 60, with 45 goals and 15 assists, achieving her third MIAA First Team Midfield selection.

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