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Duquesne University

Duquesne University Athletics
 600 Forbes Avenue Pittsburg, PA 15282
Division 1 Pennsylvania Northeast
Private Medium National competitor
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Tracy Coyne

Tracy Coyne was named the fifth head coach in Duquesne Lacrosse program history on July 16, 2024. Coyne, a Pittsburgh native, arrives on the Bluff as the 17th winningest coach in NCAA history and ranks 12th among active coaches with a 322-230 record over 35 seasons.


Coyne spent the past five seasons leading the Saint Francis University program in Loretto, Pa. where she recorded the most overall wins (30) and Northeast Conference (NEC) wins (18) in program history. The Red Flash were guided to two NEC Tournament appearances (first two in program history) and finished with a .500 or better record for the first time in 2023 and 2024 under Coyne, including a program-best 10 overall wins and seven NEC victories in 2023. Coyne coached the first two major award winners in program history (NEC Midfielder of the Year and NEC Rookie of the Year), 13 All-NEC and three NEC All-Rookie selections at SFU.


Coyne's legendary career began in 1988 at Division III programs Denison University (2 seasons) and Roanoke College (7 seasons) before being tabbed as the inaugural head coach at Notre Dame in August of 1996. Coyne won the NCAC title both years at Denison and led Roanoke to five conference championships in seven seasons. She was also named the National Coach of the Year in 1992 after leading the Maroons to the national semifinals and is a member of the Roanoke College Athletic Hall of Fame.


As the first coach in program history at Notre Dame, Coyne quickly turned it into a national power over her 15-year tenure. The Irish made six NCAA Tournament appearances, including a national semifinal run in 2006, and won the Big East Championship in 2009. Coyne, who is an honorary member of the Notre Dame Monogram Club, was honored as the Big East Coach of the Year in 2006 and 2008, as well as IWLCA's Division I National Coach of the Year in 2006.


Coyne bookended a return to Division III as head coach at Washington & Jefferson in 2013 with assistant coaching positions at Duquesne (2012) and Dartmouth (2014). The Dukes were 12-6 during Coyne's one season on the staff. Prior to Saint Francis, Coyne spent five seasons (2015-19) leading the George Washington program in the Atlantic 10.


A 2012 recipient of the IWLCA Diane Geppi-Aikens Award for lifetime achievement in the sport of lacrosse, Coyne has coached 48 All-Americans, three CoSIDA Academic All-Americans and two Tewaaraton finalists - an award given to the top player in college lacrosse. Coyne also served as the head coach of the Canadian National Team from 1999-2005, earning fourth-place finishes at the 2001 and 2005 World Cups.


Coyne's programs have been been consistently honored on the IWLCA Academic Honor Roll and her 2020-21 Saint Francis team earned the IWLCA Division I Community Service Award.


A Bishop Canevin High School graduate, Coyne earned her bachelor's degree in organizational communications from Ohio University and master's degree in sports administration from St. Thomas University (Fla.).

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Elise Jackins

Elise Jackins returns to the Bluff for her second season after joining the Dukes as the goalie coach in 2024.


Last season, she helped lead the team to a five-win increase from 2023, tying the program record for the largest year-to-year improvement. Jackins has also served as a head coach at Pittsburgh Youth Lacrosse for more than three years and is currently a coach at True Lacrosse, one of the premier club teams in the area. One of her primary responsibilities with the club includes guiding prospective student-athletes in the college recruiting process. With strong ties to the local high school lacrosse community, Jackins has held coaching roles at Mt. Lebanon and Fox Chapel high schools, mentoring goalies who went on to successful collegiate careers.


A native of Columbus, Ohio, Jackins holds a degree in media arts and professional communications with a minor in corporate relations and digital arts from the University of Pittsburgh. Alongside her coaching duties, she works in video production and women's ministry at Orchard Hill Church. Jackins and her husband Ben reside in the North Hills.

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Lily Miller

Lily Miller joins the Dukes for her first season in 2025 after a standout career at Kent State, where she was a three-time all-conference selection. She finished her Golden Flashes career as the program's all-time leader in games played (68), ground balls (95), and caused turnovers (57). Since 2021, Miller has also served as a club coach at 3D Lacrosse in Denver.


Miller was a consistent member of the Academic All-MAC Team, the IWLCA Academic Honor Roll, and a two-time Academic All-District honoree. A Highlands Ranch, Colorado native, Miller graduated summa cum laude from Kent State in 2024 with a degree in sport administration.

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