Kelley McPeake spent two seasons as an assistant on the Tribe’s staff in 2018 and 2019 after serving as a volunteer in 2016.
While McPeake was instrumental with both defensive and offensive strategy, her primary responsibilities included recruiting, practice planning, leadership development of the players, team travel and business office liaison.
McPeake made a tremendous impact during her initial season on the staff, as Sophie Kopec and Anne Milwicz garnered CAA All-Rookie Team honors. Additionally, W&M ranked among the league’s top four in ground balls and caused turnovers, while its 160 caused turnovers ranks tied for seventh in school history.
Prior to joining W&M’s staff, McPeake compiled an impressive résumé that included a pair of head coaching positions at Fort Lewis College and San Diego State University. She played a pivotal role at both schools in helping lead and cultivate the growth of the women’s lacrosse programs.
As head coach at Fort Lewis from 2008-10, McPeake initiated the school’s lacrosse team and oversaw all aspects of the program. During her two-year stint, she was instrumental in building a strong foundation upon which the program was able to grow.
Before taking over at Fort Lewis, McPeake served as the head coach at San Diego State for four years (2004-08). Under her leadership, the Aztecs achieved tremendous success that was highlighted by a conference title and a top-seven ranking in the team’s division. In addition to consistently earning lofty national rankings, she helped many of her players garner all-league distinction and SDSU Academic honors. During her time leading the Aztecs, McPeake also served as the WWLL League Commissioner and was named the SDSU Club Sports Coach of the Year.
McPeake’s extensive coaching résumé also includes serving as the head coach of Klahowya High School (2011-13) and Pacific Falcons Lacrosse Club (2010-11). Additionally, she worked as an assistant at Trinity High School (2014-16), Scripps Ranch High School (2011) and LaxDawgs Lacrosse Club (2004-08, 2010).
As a club coach, she helped 15 players earn roster spots with Division I programs, while 10 others went on to play at the Division II and III levels.
McPeake played collegiately at the University of California, Berkeley and graduated with degree in sociology in 2004.
She currently lives in Williamsburg with her husband, James McPeake, and three daughters, Peri, Lucy and Beverly.
