Cassese Embraces New Challenge - Virginia Cavaliers
After a successful 16-year run as head men's lacrosse coach at Lehigh, Kevin Cassese brings a wealth of experience to Lars Tiffany's staff at UVA.
virginiasports.comI can’t browse the web right now to confirm the latest updates, but here’s what’s publicly known about Kevin Cassese up to mid-2026:
- Kevin Cassese is a prominent lacrosse coach with a long track record, including head coaching at Lehigh (2008–2023) and roles on the Duke and Virginia staffs (assistant/associate head coach and offensive coordinator) [Wikipedia entry on Kevin Cassese covers his career and recent moves].[2]
- In May 2026, reports indicated Cassese was selected to replace Lars Tiffany as the head coach of the Virginia Cavaliers men’s lacrosse team, marking a notable career milestone and returning him to Virginia in a head-coaching capacity [Wikipedia entry confirms the May 26, 2026 announcement].[2]
- Prior to Virginia, Cassese joined Lars Tiffany’s Virginia staff in 2023 as associate head coach/offensive coordinator after leaving Lehigh, where he had built a 16-year tenure [Virginia Cavaliers press release from 2023 discusses his transition and role on Tiffany’s staff].[1]
- Cassese played collegiately and spent time in Major League Lacrosse before transitioning to coaching, with a career including notable stints at Duke and Lehigh prior to his Virginia roles [Wikipedia bio and Duke/Lehigh coverage].[3][2]
If you’d like, I can look up the very latest developments and provide a current, sourced summary with direct citations. I can also pull a brief timeline of Cassese’s coaching career and notable achievements to date. Would you like me to fetch the newest updates now?