Melissa Lehman serves as Head Coach for Rutgers University's Lacrosse-Women program in Piscataway, New Jersey.
Updated 5/27/26
The Lehman File
2022 Big Ten Coach of the Year
2022 IWLCA Mid-Atlantic Region Coach of the Year
U.S. Women's Senior National Team Assistant Coach/Defensive Coordinator (2024-Present)
21 All-Big Ten selections
15 All-Region selections
13 All-America selections
Three NCAA Tournament appearances (2021, 2022, 2026)
Three Big Ten Players of the Year (Cassidy Spilis - 2022, 2024; Meghan Ball - 2023)
152 Academic All-Big Ten selections
Melissa Lehman finished her seventh year as head coach of Rutgers women's lacrosse in 2026. In just seven seasons, Lehman has led the Scarlet Knights to three NCAA Tournament appearances after RU qualified for just one in its previous 43 years as a varsity program.
