Elizabeth Gainer is in her third year as the Head Coach of the Manhattan College Women's Lacrosse program. 
 
Prior to leading the Jaspers, Gainer was at the helm at Holy Family University where she compiled a 27-9 overall record in two seasons from 2011 to 2013.  
 
She spent the 2011 season as an assistant coach at Villanova where she served as the defensive/midfield coordinator and had roles in monitoring academics, scouting, and recruiting.  Prior to joining the Villanova staff, Gainer was an assistant for La Salle during the 2010 season.  She was tasked with aiding in practice coordination and developing strategies, plays and drills throughout the season while primarily focusing on the La Salle attack. 
 
Gainer spent her collegiate playing days at Loyola (Md.) University where she lettered all four seasons in lacrosse for the Greyhounds.
 
Gainer earned a degree in communications, specializing in advertising and public relations from Loyola in 2009. She also owns a Master's degree in sports management from Neumann University.