Sarah Queener took over the reigns of the women's lacrosse program after a successful collegiate career at Yale University and made an immediate impact. In her first season, the team had its best record and qualified for the NCAA Championships for the first time and in her second season the team won their first NCAA playoff game. She was a four-year starter for the Bulldogs and was an important contributor during their 2003 Ivy League title as well as their NCAA tournament appearance. During her years at Yale, Queener scored 76 goals and recorded 66 assists, was a two-time All-Ivy pick, IWLCA All-American, and a North-South Senior All-Star.

Queener has grown up with lacrosse all her life. Both parents are high school lacrosse coaches. Her brother, Brice, also coaches on the collegiate level and plays professional lacrosse. Her other brother, Brett, and her sister, Sylvia both play collegiately.