New Alabama Women’s Golf Coach

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University of Alabama athletics director Greg Byrne announced that Lydia Lasprilla has been named head coach of the Crimson Tide women's golf program. Lasprilla comes to the Capstone from Houston, where she spent the last eight years on the coaching staff including the last five as the team's head coach.

"We are excited to welcome Lydia Lasprilla as the next head coach of Alabama Golf," Byrne said. "Lydia is a rising star in the sport and did an exceptional job during her time at Houston. Lydia's vision aligned with Alabama's commitment to comprehensive excellence. We look forward to her leading Alabama golf to championship levels."

During her tenure at Houston, Lasprilla guided the Cougars to historical success, leading the program to four consecutive NCAA Regional appearances from 2023 through 2026 and its first-ever berth in the NCAA Championships in 2026. Lasprilla's leadership, the Cougars reached new heights since she assumed her head coach role in 2021-22. At the beginning of her head coach tenure, Houston was ranked No. 69 nationally and this season, the Cougars climbed to No. 27 in the NCAA Women's Scoreboard rankings. In addition to climbing up the national rankings, Houston finished 20th overall at the most recent 2026 NCAA Championships, making historical strides for the UH program under Lasprilla.

"I am so honored to join the University of Alabama as the Head Women's Golf Coach. The tradition, the brand, and the university is very special. To see the investment that Alabama has made, especially in the golf facility at Crimson Reserve, is unmatched. I am looking forward to building a winning culture and winning championships for years to come. I can't wait to get started and am so thankful for this opportunity."

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Alabama women's golf head coach Lydia Lasprilla announced Friday the hiring of Cabe Waters as assistant coach. Waters comes to Tuscaloosa after spending last season on Lasprilla's staff as the associate head coach at Houston.

"Cabe will be a great addition to our staff at Alabama," said Lasprilla. "I have thoroughly enjoyed coaching with Cabe throughout our time at Houston and he brings a great skillset that will be vital to our program. I am so happy his family will be joining us in Tuscaloosa and cannot wait to get started."

After competing as a student-athlete at Limestone University, where he was an all-conference golfer, Waters has served as an assistant coach with stints at Missouri (2023-25), Georgia Southern (2021-23) and at Limestone (2017-21) in addition to his last stop at Houston.

"I am incredibly grateful to the University of Alabama and coach Lasprilla for this opportunity to join such a prestigious program," Waters said. "Alabama has made a tremendous investment in its golf programs and has positioned itself for long-term success at the highest level of collegiate golf. I am excited to get to Tuscaloosa and begin working alongside coach Lasprilla to continue building something special. We are committed to competing at the highest level nationally and pursuing championships while creating an environment where our student-athletes can thrive both on and off the course."

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