The Vikings' first game of the Spring 2020 season marked the coaching debut of Head Coach Samantha Fernandez, a recent graduate of Georgian Court University and 15-year athlete in the sport of lacrosse. Samantha enjoyed an outstanding lacrosse career at Georgian Court. She was named Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) Player of the Year in both 2017 and 2018, and was also named to the CACC All-Tournament and All-Conference Teams in both years. She was the CACC Tournament MVP and an Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWCLA) 2nd Team All-Region member in 2018, and holds the Georgian Court record for goals in a season with 74, a feat accomplished in her junior year (2017). Additionally, Coach Sam joined Ocean's women's basketball team as an assistant coach for the 2021-22 season.

"I was absolutely thrilled to be a part of the OCC Women’s Lacrosse program as it took on its inaugural season," remarked Fernandez. "I felt that the addition of Women’s Lacrosse would be beneficial for both the athletics department and college as a whole. I was excited to offer an experience to the student-athletes that will impact them not only on the field but also in the classroom and as citizens in our community. It is extremely important to remember that not every person will be given the opportunity to experience collegiate athletics, and it is one that should never be taken for granted. I also believe that each athlete should feel comfortable and confident enough to reach their full potential in a friendly environment which Ocean County College most definitely provides."