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Courtney Grove
Courtney Grove was named head coach of the RMU women's lacrosse program July 5, 2023.
"We're thrilled with the addition of Courtney as the new leader of our women's lacrosse program," King said. "Her vision for our program stood out throughout the interview process, as Courtney embodies the key characteristics of what we were looking for in our next head coach. She is passionate about serving as the next head women's lacrosse coach at RMU, is a relationship builder and emphasized the importance of the player-to-coach relationship. Most importantly, Courtney understands the importance of serving, mentoring and leading our student-athletes on and off the field."
Grove, a native of Boyertown, Pa., joins RMU after spending the last 10 years as head coach at Seton Hill. The last decade marked her second tenure as head coach with the Griffins, as she also led the program for four seasons from 2008 to 2011 before being named the first assistant coach in program history at Marquette. Grove spent two seasons as the top assistant with the Golden Eagles before returning to the Greensburg, Pa., campus.
"I'm extremely excited for the opportunity to be the next head women's lacrosse coach at RMU and I promise to give the program everything that I have to offer," Grove said. "I would like to thank athletic director Chris King and the search committee for the chance to lead this program. I played against Robert Morris in college and have followed the program closely since my time as a student-athlete and am looking forward to building on the tradition that has been established."
While leading Seton Hill over the last decade, Grove helped guide the Griffins to an overall record of 106-64 (.624), including a mark of 76-31 (.710) in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC). Grove guided Seton Hill to each of the last three PSAC West Division crowns, compiling an overall mark of 42-13 (.764), including 32-2 (.941) in conference action, from 2021 to 2023. The Griffins appeared in two of the last three finals of the PSAC Championship and also earned automatic bids to each of the last four NCAA Division II Tournaments (2019, 2021-23).
"Courtney's core values aligned with our department core values, and she understands the importance of maintaining the championship level of success that RMU women's lacrosse has become accustomed to," King said. "Everyone involved in the hiring process was equally impressed, and we're excited to have Courtney represent the women's lacrosse program as the next head coach at Robert Morris University."
Grove is a four-time PSAC Coach of the Year honoree (2014, 2019, 2021, 2023), and her student-athletes have won numerous PSAC postseason awards and all-conference accolades. Last season, Makayla Kinter was named the 2023 PSAC West Defender of the Year, while Mila Udovicic was tabbed 2023 West Freshman of the Year.
The award for Kinter marked her second consecutive PSAC West Defender of the Year plaudit, as she was also honored in 2022. That season the Griffins swept the West Division awards, with Jaclyn Frank tabbed the 2022 PSAC West Athlete of the Year while Megan Bunker was named the 2022 West Freshman of the Year. In 2021, Kristi Kada collected PSAC West Athlete of the Year honors.
Grove is a 2007 graduate of Duquesne with a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education. A student-athlete for the Dukes, Grove appeared in 68 games, including 66 starting assignments, and finished with 118 points courtesy of 93 goals and 25 assists. She concluded her career ranked in the top 10 in program history in eight different categories. As a senior in 2007, Grove was named to the All-Atlantic 10 Second Team, a year after earning honorable mention accolades.
Grove and her husband, Matt, have two daughters, Mia and Brooke, and a son, Austin.
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