Klugerman takes over helm of West Windsor South

There isn’t much Tracy Klugerman hasn’t accomplished on the lacrosse field as a player or as a coach, and now she is ready for the next challenge.

The task is a tough one as Klugerman takes over the fortunes of the West Windsor-Plainsboro South program. There have been some tough times for the Pirates as their last winning season was 2011.

The new coach brings a pretty impressive resume, though.

She is a member of the Lafayette College Hall of Fame. Klugerman is the all-time leader in career assists with 112, career points with 300, single-season assists with 55 and she is fourth in career goals.

Just as her love of the sport has grown through the years, so has her affinity for West WindsorPlainsboro South.

“I have been involved in lacrosse most of my life as a player, parent, coach and official,’’ said Klugerman. “I live in the WW-P school district as well, so I have a special place in my heart for Pirate athletics.’’

Despite some tough times on the scoreboard the Pirates have always been a program that plays hard and plays until the final horn.

Being a lacrosse purist Klugerman will stress the little things and let the wins follow.

“We are going to focus on basic skills,’’ said Klugerman. “We want to also focus on working together as a team.’’

WW-P South returns a few players that will help make the transition easier and help the Pirates get back on the right track.

“We want to become a better all-around team,’’ said Klugerman. “Hopefully, that will lead to a successful season.’’

Klugerman will bring a new enthusiasm, some great game sense and a bevy of knowledge to impart on the young Pirates.

“I’m very excited to work with this group of girls as well as my assistant coach, Laura McCormick,’’ said Klugerman.

Klugerman has always responded well to a challenge, and the Pirates will benefit from having her on the sideline. Steinert, Hamilton, Nottingham, Northern Burlington and Notre Dame.

Moorestown and Seneca, two of the most dominant teams, are now in South Jersey III, leaving the locals to dominate.

CJ II has Ewing, Lawrence and Robbinsville. The powerhouse in this group over the years has been Rumson-Fair Haven, and unfortunately for the locals, it still is in the section.

South, Hightstown and Princeton are in Central Jersey IV as well as Rancocas Valley.

Hopewell Valley and WW-P North are in North Jersey 2, Group III.

The new format should make it easier for teams to win a sectional title and make tourney time a lot more interesting.