Villanova Univeristy Athletics

Lynn Tighe is in her 28th season at Villanova after returning to her alma mater in 1998 and currently serves as the chief athletics administrative officer and senior woman administrator in addition to a role as deputy athletic director.

In this role, Tighe manages the personnel function for the Athletic Department while serving as the liaison with key campus offices, including Human Resources, Admissions, Residence Life and Dining Services. She also serves as the sport administrator for the women's basketball and track and field programs and will now oversee student development.

In addition to being the Deputy Title IX Coordinator for the University, Tighe led the recent review of the Athletics gender equity position that included representatives from around the University.  She also contributed to the development and launch of the Leadership Institute for Wildcat student-athletes.

She currently serves on the NCAA Women's Basketball Committee and has previously served on the NCAA Division I Women’s Soccer Committee, in addition to working on various campus-wide committees as well as BIG EAST Conference committees.

Prior to her current stint on the Main Line, Tighe served as the Director of Game Operations and Special Events for the American Basketball League’s Philadelphia Rage from 1997-98.  As director, Tighe was responsible for planning, coordinating and implementing all day of game operations and special events.  She was also the Director of Merchandising, and created and directed the Merchandising Department.

Tighe is a 1987 graduate of Villanova, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics.  She was a four-year member of the Wildcats women’s basketball team and ranks second in program history in career assists.  Tighe was the starting point guard for three seasons and helped lead the team to BIG EAST Championship titles and NCAA Tournament appearances in 1986 and 1987.  Tighe was inducted to the Villanova University Varsity Club Hall of Fame in November 1998 and to the Philadelphia Big 5 Hall of Fame in January 1998.

Tighe returned to Villanova in 1987 as an assistant women’s basketball coach for head coach Harry Perretta, a position she maintained until 1989. From 1989-91, she served as a volunteer assistant coach for the Wildcats.  Tighe is single and resides in Newtown Square, Pa.