I 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?