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Rupert Lewis returns for his seventh season as the head coach of the Saint Joseph's Field Hockey program.

The 2010 Monks went 13-6 overall and posted a flawless 7-0 record in NAC contests for the second consecutive year under the guidance of Coach Lewis, who collected Coach of the Year honors for the second year in a row for his efforts. In the conference tourney, St. Joe's defeated Castleton State, 2-1 in overtime, before falling to Husson University by a 2-1 margin in the NAC Championship at Lakeside Field on November 6th. Senior forward Courtney Rague became the second consecutive SJC field hockey player to garner NAC Player of the Year honors after leading the team in goals (14), assists (12) and points (40) and classmate Kayla Nowell capped her career as the team's all-time leader in goals (57), points (146), shots (346) and game-winners (13).

In 2009, Lewis guided the Monks to a 14-4 overall record and a perfect 7-0 mark in North Atlantic Conference play. As the regular season champs, St. Joe’s gained the top seed in the NAC Tournament but suffered a penalty-stroke loss to Husson in the semifinal round. Coach Lewis was selected as the 2009 NAC Coach of the Year and four players, including Player of the Year Julia Ostrowski (Albany, NY), received All-Conference recognition. Also, the Monks set new program single-season records for winning percentage (.778) and shot percentage (.219) and tied the marks for fewest losses (4) and consecutive shutouts (2) during the 2009 campaign.

In 2008, Lewis led the Lady Monks to a 15-6 overall record and a trip to the North Atlantic Conference championship game as a first year member of the league. As the third seed with a 5-1 record in NAC play, Saint Joseph's defeated Thomas and Farmington before falling to top-seeded Castleton, 1-0, in the title match. Following the hard-fought loss to the Spartans, St. Joe's made an appearance in the ECAC Championship Tournament for the second consecutive year.

With a 4-2 triumph over Castleton at Lakeside Field on October 5th, Lewis became the winningest coach in SJC Field Hockey history. His 2008 team set program records for wins, winning percentage (.714), goals (75), assists (65) and points (215).

The 2007 squad enjoyed a breakout season, posting a 14-7 record and earning a berth into the ECAC Championship Tournament for the first time. After defeating Wheaton College, 2-1, in an unconventional shootout round that required three days to complete, St. Joe's proceeded to topple Plymouth State to advance to the championship. Unfortunately, the Lady Monks fell to Bridgewater State at Lakeside Field in the title game, but they certainly made their presence felt as an up-and-coming team in the New England Region on their journey to the season-capping match.

Coach Lewis is a native of Jamaica, where he began his illustrious career in field hockey and soccer. While in high school in Jamaica, he represented his country nationally in both sports. During his senior year, he played and coached his high school team through a winning season at Cornwall College High School located in Montego Bay, Jamaica.

A 1984 University of Southern Maine graduate, Lewis went on to hold the position of Assistant Field Hockey Coach for the Huskies from 1984 to 1991 and proved instrumental in helping the Field Hockey program to get to their first NCAA Division III national tournament.

Lewis brings a wealth of coaching and playing experience to the program which will successfully improve the student-athlete's knowledge and understanding of the game.

In addition to coaching field hockey, Lewis is a nationally-licensed soccer coach and has played semi-professionally in Massachusetts where he made the All-Massachusetts Select Travel Team. He was also the Assistant Coach for the University of Southern Maine's 2004 Men's Soccer Team.

Lewis has a distinguished and winning soccer resume as well, and has been named to the NCAA Division III All-State and Regional Teams, as well as receiving Honorable Mention for the All-America Collegiate Team. He has played and coached for a number of southern Maine summer soccer teams, winning both the Division I and II leagues numerous times. Lewis also coached the 2003 U-14 Boys Premier Club for Maine Metro in Portland, Maine.

Megan Entwistle was hired as an assistant coach prior to the start of the 2011 campaign.  

Entwistle attended Mount Holyoke College in South Hadley, Mass. where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Environmental Studies with a concentration in Health and the Environment. She went on to gain a Masters Degree in Public Administration, with concentrations in Criminal Justice and Health and Social Policy, from the University of Oregon.

While at Mount Holyoke, Entwistle participated as a member of the Lyons’ field hockey team for four seasons and was a two-year team captain. A standout out player, she also garnered First Team All-Conference honors and was selected as the New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) Player of the Week while playing at the collegiate level.

Entwistle joined the coaching ranks last fall when she served as the junior varsity coach for the field hockey program at McAuley High School in Portland, Maine.

Coach Entwistle currently resides in Portland.