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New Coaches Appointed to Revitalize Penn Athletics Programs

8/20/2025

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Penn athletics has appointed new coaches to enhance various sports programs.
Fran McCaffery will lead men's basketball, focusing on program revival after recent struggles.
Taylor Wray, from Saint Joseph’s, takes charge of men's lacrosse, aiming to improve a 4-10 record.
Scott Tupper joins field hockey to address a decline following a 4-12 season, with assistant Erin Smoot.
Alyssa Bert becomes the new assistant coach for volleyball, building on a promising 13-10 season.

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Story summary

Penn athletics has appointed new coaches to enhance various sports programs.
Fran McCaffery will lead men's basketball, focusing on program revival after recent struggles.
Taylor Wray, from Saint Joseph’s, takes charge of men's lacrosse, aiming to improve a 4-10 record.
Scott Tupper joins field hockey to address a decline following a 4-12 season, with assistant Erin Smoot.
Alyssa Bert becomes the new assistant coach for volleyball, building on a promising 13-10 season.