| Title: | Women's Lacrosse Head Coach |
| Email: | rsmith@ursinus.edu |
Honors/Accomplishments
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Started DeSales University Lacrosse Program (2015-2020)
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1x MAC Freedom Coach of the Year (2019)
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ECAC Tournament Appearance (2019)
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Stevenson University MAC Commonwealth Championship (2014)
Coaching Experience
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Head Coach, Ursinus College (2020-Present)
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Head Coach, DeSales University (2015-2020)
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Graduate Assistant Coach, Stevenson University (2014-15)
Education
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B.S., Event Management, University of Florida (2013)
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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
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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
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NCAA Regional Advisory Committee (2016-2019).
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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.