Latest News About Kevin Cassese

Here’s what I found about Kevin Cassese and the latest publicly reported updates.

Core answer

• Kevin Cassese is the head lacrosse coach at the University of Virginia, having progressed from interim roles at Duke to Lehigh, and then to UVA where he served as associate head coach/offensive coordinator before being named UVA’s head coach in 2026. This latest development marks him as the new UVA head coach as of May 26, 2026. [Sources: UVA and related profiles; Duke and Lehigh coverage] [cite ][2][7][9]

Context and recent roles

• Cassese had a long tenure at Lehigh as head coach (2008–2023) before moving to UVA as associate head coach/offensive coordinator in 2023. He was later announced as the replacement for Lars Tiffany as UVA’s head coach in 2026.[7][2]
• Prior to UVA, he was introduced at Duke as interim head coach in 2006 and later was recognized for his lacrosse accomplishments at Duke, Lehigh, and in the MLL.[3][5][6]

Notable highlights

• At Virginia, Cassese is praised for his eye for talent and for building strong team dynamics, contributing to competitive offense during his coaching tenure.[1]
• He is widely recognized within lacrosse circles for his coaching philosophy and leadership, and his career path has included time at Duke, Lehigh, and UVA, culminating in the UVA head coach appointment in 2026.[9][2]

Notes

• Some sources reference Cassese’s earlier career moves and recognitions (e.g., Duke Athletics Hall of Fame induction) that illustrate his long-standing impact on collegiate lacrosse. If you’d like, I can pull exact quotes or timelines from those articles.[5]

Would you like a concise timeline of Cassese’s coaching career with key dates, or a quick comparison of his coaching style versus Lars Tiffany’s approach? I can also fetch the most up-to-date UVA press release or profile details if you want precise wording. [cite ][9]