Kristen Skiera

Kristen Skiera began her tenure at Virginia Tech as Head Coach in 2021 and by 2025 had completed her fourth season leading the Hokies. Under her guidance, the program has achieved several landmark victories, including an upset over No. 11 Syracuse and multiple ranked wins at home and on the road. In 2025, Skiera’s squad notched three ACC wins and earned a berth in the ACC Women’s Lacrosse Championship, while standout players such as Lauren Render and Mia Pozzi earned All-Conference and All-Region honors. Over her early years at Tech, her teams have gradually improved their competitiveness in what is widely regarded as one of the toughest conferences in the nation. (Virginia Tech staff directory) Before arriving in Blacksburg, Skiera spent seven seasons as head coach at Army West Point, where she oversaw the transition of the women’s lacrosse program from club to varsity status. During her Army tenure, she led the team to multiple winning seasons, produced numerous All-Patriot League performers, and established many program records. Earlier in her coaching career, she served as an assistant at Duke (her alma mater), Navy, and UC Davis. As a collegiate player, she starred at Duke University, earning two All-America distinctions, becoming the school’s all-time leader in assists, and ranking second in total points. (Virginia Tech staff page; USA Lacrosse; Women’s Lax Drills profile)