Randolph-Macon College

Emerson Foster enters her first season at the Helm of the Women's Lacrosse team

She joins the Yellow Jackets after serving as head coach at fellow Old Dominion Athletic Conference member Virginia Wesleyan University during the 2025 season. Under her leadership, the Marlins posted a 9-8 overall record, a 4-4 mark in ODAC play and earned a berth in the ODAC Quarterfinals. The winning season was the program's first since 2015.

Prior to her stint at Virginia Wesleyan, Foster spent two seasons as an assistant coach at Randolph-Macon from 2024-25. During her tenure, she helped guide the Yellow Jackets to back-to-back 14-win seasons, tying the program record for victories in a single season. Foster worked primarily with the defense and midfield units, mentoring multiple All-ODAC, All-State, and All-Region student-athletes while helping the team reach consecutive ODAC semifinal appearances.

In addition to her experience at Randolph-Macon and Virginia Wesleyan, Foster served as an assistant coach at Susquehanna University, where she worked closely with the midfield and defensive units. She is also well-acquainted with the ODAC, having enjoyed a standout four-year playing career at Roanoke College. A four-year starter and two-year team captain for the Maroons.