Title: | Women's Lacrosse Head Coach |
Email: | rsmith@ursinus.edu |
Honors/Accomplishments
Started DeSales University Lacrosse Program (2015-2020)
1x MAC Freedom Coach of the Year (2019)
ECAC Tournament Appearance (2019)
Stevenson University MAC Commonwealth Championship (2014)
Coaching Experience
Head Coach, Ursinus College (2020-Present)
Head Coach, DeSales University (2015-2020)
Graduate Assistant Coach, Stevenson University (2014-15)
Education
B.S., Event Management, University of Florida (2013)
M.S., Business and Technology Management, Stevenson University (2015)
Coaching at Ursinus
“We are confident that Rachel will make a very successful addition to Team Ursinus,” Director of Athletics and Recreation Laura Moliken said. “We were extremely pleased with the strength of the candidate pool; there was great experience, enthusiasm, and professionalism from all those we spoke with and interviewed. Rachel’s ability to articulate a vision and plan for the future success of the program made her an outstanding choice.”
In 2022 Coach Howard-Franklin has guided the Bears to the best season since 2017.
Under Howard-Franklin Ursinus has seen four players earn All-CC honors in two seasons, five earn IWLCA Academic Honors,
Prominent Ursinus Graduates under Howard-Franklin
Becca Lewis ’22 – Played two seasons under Howard-Franklin earning All-CC First-Team honors. Finished career with 99 ground balls and 79 caused turnovers in 39 games.
Playing Career
Howard-Franklin was a member of the inaugural women’s lacrosse team at University of Florida and the top-ranked recruiting class. During her time at UF, the Gators went to the NCAA tournament three times and in 2012 played in the Final Four.
Committees
NCAA Regional Advisory Committee (2016-2019).
NCAA Division III Tournament Site Representative (2017 and 2018).
Personal
Howard-Franklin (maiden name is Smith) is originally from Ellicott City, MD attending Mt. Hebron High School. She married husband Tyrell in the summer of 2021, and they have a son Ace. They currently reside in Collegeville, PA.