Matt Francis

Biography

Matt Francis begins his first season on the Lehigh sidelines in 2022-23. Francis comes to Lehigh following a six-year run at Providence College, the last three as the Friars’ associate head coach. Francis brings a wide breadth of experience and versatility to the Lehigh men’s lacrosse staff. “We are thrilled to officially welcome Matt Francis, his wife Auden and daughter Mackenzie into the Lehigh Lacrosse family,” said Lehigh head coach Kevin Cassese. “Matt brings a wealth of knowledge and 12 years of coaching experience with him to Lehigh. He is a true professional in this business, a tireless recruiter and someone who cares deeply about his players and helps them to develop as lacrosse players, as teammates, as leaders and as men. He is so versatile as a coach with experience coaching defense, man down, faceoffs, goalies, riding, clearing and the substitution game. And, his positive attitude and infectious energy will make an immediate uplifting impact on our Lehigh Lacrosse culture.” In six seasons at Providence, Francis worked with the defense, goalies and faceoff specialists. The Friars qualified for the Big East Tournament in three of the five seasons a postseason championship was held. With Francis on staff, Providence produced 16 All-Big East honorees, highlighted by Big East Defensive Player of the Year and two-time All-American goalie Tate Boyce. The Friars ranked 10th in the country in scoring defense in 2019. “I’d like to thank Murray H. Goodman Dean of Athletics