Sandy Lagana Bly

Sandy Lagana Bly is one of the region’s most respected and accomplished leaders in women’s soccer, bringing unmatched experience, deep community roots, and a proven track record of player development to the Nike Girls Soccer Camp at McDaniel College.

After an extraordinary 11-year tenure as McDaniel’s Head Women’s Soccer Coach, Sandy was promoted to Associate Athletic Director in 2024, where she also serves as the department’s Senior Woman Administrator and oversees NCAA compliance. As the winningest coach in program history, she guided the Green Terror to 144 victories, a .693 winning percentage, and an incredible nine postseason appearances, including five NCAA Tournament runs and multiple ECAC titles. Her leadership helped deliver the 2021 Centennial Conference championship, five Centennial Conference Coaching Staff of the Year honors, five All-Americans, and numerous all-conference and all-region standouts.

Sandy’s final season in 2023 was emblematic of her excellence, taking McDaniel to the NCAA Second Round and earning regional and conference Coaching Staff of the Year recognition. Prior to her time at McDaniel, she built successful programs at Ferrum and Mary Baldwin, amassing 183 career wins across 17 college coaching seasons. A Sykesville, MD native and former multi‑sport collegiate standout in both soccer and lacrosse at Bridgewater College, Sandy combines her elite coaching background with genuine local connection and passion for empowering young female athletes. With advanced academic training in athletic administration and coaching, Sandy brings not only experience but vision, creating a camp environment where girls are inspired, challenged, supported, and encouraged to grow into confident players and confident leaders.