Nancy Coffman is inducted into the Chester County Sports Hall of Fame for her outstanding 40-year career in officiating field hockey and lacrosse and her 20 + years of selfless service as a lacrosse administrator.

Nancy is a graduate of Penncrest High School & West Chester University where she played both field hockey & lacrosse. After her playing days, Nancy turned to umpiring the sports she loved so much.

Beginning as a locally rated umpire, she umpired most of the middle schools and virtually every public and private school in Chester County and beyond. She was recognized for her ability and quickly moved up the ranks to become a National and International official. In addition, she has worked an NCAA schedule in both sports as well, traveling officiating on the East coast and across the US.

Recognition of her dedication & professionalism led her to be chosen to umpire the PIAA State Finals and NCAA Championship games. Internationally, Nancy worked the 2001 Lacrosse World Cup in England. In addition, she has umpired at the European Championships in Germany, Sweden, Czech Republic, England and Scotland.

Administratively, Nancy has chaired the PWLUA (Philadelphia Women’s Lacrosse Umpires’ Association), has served as a board member of the PBOWS (Philadelphia Board of Officials for Women’s Sports), and was an executive officer of FIL (Federation of International Lacrosse).

For over a decade, Nancy headed up the officials training course for youth and adults at USTC (United Sports Training Center) in Downingtown. A critical service to help alleviate the shortage of umpires in the Philadelphia area, she has trained over 100 new umpires. Nancy has been a tireless clinician in the United States and abroad.

Internationally, she has taught courses & served as a Technical Delegate at five U-19 World Championships between 1999 & 2015 in Australia, USA, Canada, Germany & Scotland. In 2017, she was selected as Head Clinician for the World Cup in England.

Nancy has been awarded the PIAA 25 Year Award for field hockey & lacrosse, the US Lacrosse Meritorious Service Award, the PBOWS 25 Year Service Award & the FIL Service Award. In addition, she has been inducted into the Penncrest High School Hall of Fame & the Eastern PA Lacrosse Hall of Fame. In 2020, Nancy received the Collegiate Women’s Lacrosse Officials’ National Emeritus Award.