Philadelphia University Athletic Director Tom Shirley is proud to announce the hiring of Lance Lee and the new men’s and women’s tennis coach as of December 14th, 2010.

“We welcome Lance to the PhilaU family," said Shirley.

Lee begins his first championship season with the Rams in the fall of 2011. 

Lee comes to the University with an extensive background in tennis both as a collegiate player and instructor. He currently serves as Director of Tennis at Arthur Ashe Youth Tennis and Education Center since 2007 where he has overseen the strategic and operating plans for the facility as well as instructed young tennis players.

While attending Hampton University where he received his degree in sports management, Lee played two full seasons at the NCAA DI level.  He then continued his eduation at the University of the District of Columbia, earning his Juris Doctorate. 

Lee has been a long-time Philadelphia resident, growing up in Mt. Airy, PA and graduating from Central High School.  He now resides in Lawnside, NJ.