Erica Blubaugh was named acting head coach of the RPI Women's Lacrosse program in September 2026.
Blubaugh assumes leadership of the Engineers after joining RPI with collegiate coaching experience spanning several NCAA programs. Most recently, she served as an assistant coach at Marist University following three seasons at Williams College, where she worked primarily with the Ephs’ draw unit and goalkeepers.
“We are excited to elevate Erica Blubaugh as acting head coach,” said Director of Athletics, Dr. Kristie Bowers at the time of her appointment. “Erica brings a strong record of player development, recruiting, and coaching leadership, along with a commitment to supporting student-athletes academically and athletically. We are confident in her ability to build on the foundation Leslie has established and lead our women’s lacrosse program forward.”
During Blubaugh’s tenure at Williams, the Ephs produced multiple conference and regional award recipients while competing in the highly competitive NESCAC. In her first season with the program, Williams finished 10-6 overall and 5-5 in conference play, earning a berth in the NESCAC Tournament while recording victories over nationally ranked Colby and Bowdoin. Her student-athletes went on to receive All-NESCAC and Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Coaches Association regional recognition during her time on staff.
Prior to Williams, Blubaugh spent two seasons as an assistant coach at Juniata College, serving as the program’s defensive coordinator. She helped engineer a defensive unit that allowed the fewest goals in program history and coached five All-Conference selections along with the 2021 Landmark Conference Rookie of the Year. The 2022 Juniata squad recorded the best overall and conference records in program history, while Blubaugh was part of the Landmark Conference Coaching Staff of the Year.
Blubaugh began her collegiate coaching career at Chowan University, where her responsibilities included recruiting, game strategy, individual skill development, and conditioning. She also served as head coach of the institution’s men’s and women’s cross country programs.
A graduate of Bridgewater College, Blubaugh was a two-time captain as a student-athlete and helped the Eagles reach the Old Dominion Athletic Conference playoffs for the first time in 12 years. During her senior season, Bridgewater produced the best campaign in program history and climbed as high as No. 19 in the national rankings. She earned her bachelor’s degree in English from Bridgewater in 2018 and later received a master’s degree from Johns Hopkins University.
