CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – The Harvard Women's Tennis program recently welcomed Yang Lee as the team's second assistant coach, Traci Green, the Shelia Kelly Palandjian Head Coach for Harvard Women's Tennis, announced today. Lee joins the Crimson following a standout tenure as Interim Head Coach at Saint Leo University, where she guided both the men's and women's teams to national prominence during the 2024 season.

Under her leadership, Saint Leo's men's team reached a No. 2 national ranking, earned a spot in the NCAA Division II Final Four, and finished as runner-up at the ITA Indoor National Championship. On the women's side, Lee led the team to a No. 15 national ranking with wins over multiple top 15 opponents.

Originally from Taiwan, Lee brings a wealth of international recruiting experience and a dynamic coaching style rooted in player development. A former Division I student-athlete and team captain at Washington State University, she has earned a reputation for her work ethic, competitive edge, and ability to elevate student-athletes on and off the court.

"We're excited to welcome Yang to the Harvard Women's Tennis coaching staff," said Green.  "Her international experience, proven coaching success, and passion for player development make her a fantastic addition to our program. She brings great energy and perspective that will complement and elevate the strong foundation we've built."

Lee joins a program with a strong culture and tradition of excellence, and she looks forward to building on that foundation as the Crimson prepare for the upcoming season.

In addition to Lee's hiring, Head Coach Traci Green has announced the promotion of RJ Nagel to Associate Head Coach of Harvard Women's Tennis. Nagel, who joined the Crimson coaching staff in summer 2024, has quickly become a key part of the program's continued success.

"RJ has done a terrific job with our student-athletes, both on and off the court," said Green.  "He is a true partner whose dedication, leadership, and consistency have been instrumental to our growth. I'm happy to elevate him into this role and continue building together!"