Lars Tiffany not returning as head coach of UVA men’s lacrosse

University of Virginia Athletics announced May 18 that head coach Lars Tiffany will not return as the men’s lacrosse program leader for the 2024 season. Tiffany, who took over in 2016, compiled a 108-51 record, including back-to-back national championships in 2019 and 2021, and three ACC titles during his tenure. The 2023 Cavaliers struggled early but finished strong, winning four straight games, including victories over No. 1 Notre Dame and No. 7 Duke, to secure an ACC Tournament berth. The team lost in the first round of the NCAA Tournament to Georgetown but still qualified as the fifth overall seed. Tiffany’s contract expired after the season, and Virginia Athletics confirmed the decision despite earlier reports suggesting he expected to remain. A national search for a replacement will begin immediately, with updates expected as the process develops. Tiffany’s departure marks the end of an era for UVA lacrosse, as he rebuilt the program from a struggling state to a national powerhouse. His teams won 68% of their games, earned six NCAA Tournament appearances, and made four semifinal runs during his decade-long tenure. The athletic department will now focus on finding a new coach to maintain the program’s success.