Robert Morris University Athletics

Jeff Handman joined the staff as an assistant coach in June 2025. 

In his first year at Robert Morris, the defensive unit anchored a historic campaign that saw the team set a program record with 14 victories and a perfect 7-0 NEC mark. Behind a stifling scheme that fueled a 13-game winning streak, the Colonials defensive efforts were headlined by Owen Tapper, who was named the NEC Defensive Player of the Year and a USILA All-American Honorable Mention.

The RMU defense played a pivotal role in the program sweeping the NEC major awards and securing a league-high 11 All-Conference selections. While the defense shut down opponents, the Colonials also made history on the other side of the ball, as Dylan Anderson became the first player in league history to simultaneously be named the NEC Player, Offensive Player, and Rookie of the Year.

Handman arrived in Moon Township from St. Bonaventure, where he served for two seasons, the last as associate head coach. During his time with the Bonnies, he coached seven student-athletes who earned spots on the Atlantic 10 All-Academic and All-Freshman teams, with multiple others receiving recognition through the Atlantic 10 weekly awards.

Before St. Bonaventure, Handman was an assistant coach at Queens University of Charlotte for the 2023 season, where he helped the program transition to the Division I level. In addition to recruiting, travel, scheduling, and fundraising, Handman also served as the program’s recruiting coordinator.

Previously, Handman worked at Newberry College from 2019-22. Serving as defensive coordinator, goalie coach, and recruiting coordinator, he recruited four USILA All-Americans, six USILA South All-Region players, and 17 South Atlantic All-Conference selections. Their program had back-to-back 10-win seasons in 2021 and 2022 and ranked No. 15 in the USILA rankings for 2022, leading to two players selected in the NLL Draft.

Handman was also on staff at Barton College, where he helped lead the team to the conference playoffs in its first year. There, he held an assistant coaching role and was responsible for recruiting, player development, scouting, and film.

On top of his experience in Division I and II athletics, Handman coached at the club level, including time spent with Team 91 Carolina.

Handman played collegiately at Lincoln Memorial. He received a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, was named to the All-South Atlantic Conference Honor Roll and maintained Dean’s List student status.