PHILADELPHIA - Thomas Jefferson University announces Randy Vite as the new head coach of the women's lacrosse program, Assistant Vice President for Athletics Corey Goff announced this afternoon.

Vite becomes the eighth head coach in the program's history, bringing a proven track record of success and leadership. She joins Jefferson after four standout seasons at SUNY New Paltz, where she became the program's all-time winningest coach. Under her guidance, the Hawks reached the SUNYAC postseason each year, including back-to-back semifinal appearances. Her teams posted three of the top win totals in program history. In recognition of her leadership, Vite and her staff were named the 2023 SUNYAC Coaching Staff of the Year.

"I'm incredibly excited to join the Thomas Jefferson athletic department and lead the women's lacrosse program into its next chapter," said Vite. "I want to sincerely thank Corey Goff and the search committee for believing in my vision and giving me the chance to be part of this incredible community. I'm excited to begin building strong relationships with the team, empowering our athletes to grow both on and off the field, and building on what is already an incredibly competitive program. Go Rams!"

Vite's coaching journey includes roles at several institutions across the country. She previously served as an assistant coach at the University of Chicago and Colorado State University-Pueblo, and as a graduate assistant at Aurora University. As a player, she competed at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, where she was a team captain, PSAC All-Second Team honoree, and a Scholar-Athlete.

"Coach Vite brings a depth of experience and a clear, strategic vision for enhancing our women's lacrosse program," said Corey Goff. "She is deeply committed to mentoring student-athletes and fostering a culture of excellence on and off the field. Her ability to leverage technology to enhance performance, expand our roster through targeted recruiting, and advocate for her players makes her an exceptional leader for the next chapter of our program." 

She holds a Bachelor of Science in Education from Kutztown University (2013) and earned her MBA from Aurora University (2018).