Career Timeline of Lars Tiffany: Major Achievements and Milestones

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Lars Tiffany

How Lars Tiffany built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Lars Tiffany is an American lacrosse coach currently serving as the head coach of the Virginia Cavaliers men's lacrosse program. He has achieved significant success, leading Virginia to consecutive national titles. Tiffany's coaching prowess has been recognized with the 2019 ACC Coach of the Year award. Before Virginia, he coached at Brown University, his alma mater, where he earned Ivy League Coach of the Year honors in 2015 and 2016. In 2022, he was appointed head coach for the Haudenosaunee men's national lacrosse team for the 2023 World Lacrosse Championship.

2 days ago : Lars Tiffany departs from UVA Lacrosse after 10 seasons and two titles.

Lars Tiffany is out as UVA lacrosse coach after a decade, despite securing two national titles. Virginia Athletics announced the leadership change on May 18, 2024.

1997: Assistant Coach at Washington and Lee

In 1997, Lars Tiffany became an assistant coach for the Washington and Lee Generals, working with Jim Stagnitta.

1998: Assistant Coach at Washington and Lee

In 1998, Lars Tiffany continued as an assistant coach for the Washington and Lee Generals.

1999: Assistant Coach at Dartmouth College

In 1999, Lars Tiffany became an assistant coach for the men's lacrosse program at Dartmouth College.

2000: Assistant Coach at Penn State

In 2000, Lars Tiffany began a four-year stint as the top assistant coach at Penn State under head coach Glenn Thiel.

2000: Assistant Coach at Dartmouth College

In 2000, Lars Tiffany continued his role as an assistant coach for the men's lacrosse program at Dartmouth College.

2004: End of Assistant Coaching at Penn State

In 2004, Lars Tiffany concluded his four-year tenure as the top assistant coach at Penn State.

2005: Head Coach for Stony Brook; Conference Coach of the Year

In 2005, Lars Tiffany became the head coach for the Stony Brook Seawolves men's lacrosse program and was named the America East Conference coach of the year.

2006: Head Coach for Stony Brook

In 2006, Lars Tiffany continued as the head coach for the Stony Brook Seawolves men's lacrosse program.

2007: Head Lacrosse Coach at Alma Mater

In 2007, Lars Tiffany became the head lacrosse coach at his alma mater.

2008: Ivy League Championship

In 2008, Lars Tiffany won the Ivy League Championship as head coach at his alma mater.

2010: Ivy League Championship

In 2010, Lars Tiffany won the Ivy League Championship as head coach at his alma mater.

2015: Ivy League Championship

In 2015, Lars Tiffany won the Ivy League Championship as head coach at his alma mater.

June 21, 2016: Head Coach of Virginia Men's Lacrosse

On June 21, 2016, Lars Tiffany became the 17th head coach of the Virginia men’s lacrosse program.

2016: Final Four Appearance

In 2016, Lars Tiffany's final season as head coach at his alma mater, the team reached the Final Four of the NCAA tournament.

2017: Head Coach of Virginia Cavaliers

In 2017, Lars Tiffany became the head coach of the Virginia Cavaliers men's lacrosse program at the University of Virginia, a position he held until 2026.

2019: Won ACC and NCAA Tournaments

In 2019, Lars Tiffany led the Cavaliers to win both the ACC tournament as well as the NCAA Tournament. This marked the sixth NCAA tournament championship for the University of Virginia, and Tiffany's first as a head coach.

2019: Named ACC Coach of the Year; National Title

In 2019, Lars Tiffany was named ACC Coach of the Year and led the Virginia Cavaliers to a national title.

2021: National Championship Victory

In 2021, Lars Tiffany led the Cavaliers to victory in the national championship game, defeating Maryland 17–16, earning Tiffany back-to-back NCAA Championships.

2021: Back-to-Back National Title

In 2021, Lars Tiffany led the Virginia Cavaliers to back-to-back national titles.

November 1, 2022: Named Head Coach for Haudenosaunee

On November 1, 2022, Lars Tiffany was named the head coach for the Haudenosaunee men's national lacrosse team for the 2023 World Lacrosse Championship.

2023: Head Coach of Haudenosaunee

In 2023, Lars Tiffany was the head coach for the Haudenosaunee men's national lacrosse team for the World Lacrosse Championship.

2026: End of Coaching at Virginia

In 2026, Lars Tiffany's tenure as the head coach of the Virginia Cavaliers men's lacrosse program came to an end.