Ally McCormick enters her first season as an assistant coach for the Williams College women's lacrosse program during the 2026-27 academic year.

McCormick competed as a Division I lacrosse student-athlete at Niagara from 2018-22, compiling 31 goals, six assists and 37 points. She was a four-time recipient of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) Academic Honor Roll distinction and was named three times to the MAAC All-Academic Team. McCormick was heavily involved in the community during her undergraduate studies, volunteering with Habitat for Humanity and the Buffalo Bills.

The midfielder and attacker finished with 16 goals and five assists, while being selected as a team captain during her senior season. In 2022, McCormick earned Niagara's Unsung Hero award, given to one student-athlete per team who excels and demonstrates superior ability to perform in his or her sport. McCormick earned a bachelor's degree in criminology and criminal justice, and a minor in military service and psychology, graduating with summa cum laude honors from Niagara in 2022.

She also received coaching experience during her college days, serving as an assistant club lacrosse coach with Nor'easter Lacrosse in Connecticut from 2018-20. McCormick assisted the head coach in planning and conducting practices, skill-development sessions and game-day preparation. She supported player development by providing individualized coaching, feedback and mentorship to improve performance and teamwork.

McCormick spent time as the head club coach for Red Devil Lacrosse in Cary, North Carolina, from 2024-26, mentoring high school student-athletes to improve technical skills, teamwork, discipline and on-field performance throughout the year. She organized practices, coordinated competition schedules and implemented training programs to support team growth and player development. Furthermore, McCormick directed game preparation and in-game strategy adjustments, while fostering a competitive and positive team environment.

McCormick has been in the U.S. Army for the last four years and stationed in Fort Bragg, North Carolina. She spent time as an operations officer, hazardous material adviser, team supervisor, training and development coordinator, assistant manager and deputy unit director. McCormick participated as a cadet in Niagara's ROTC program from 2018-22.