CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) Former Virginia All-American and current professional lacrosse star Connor Shellenberger, a Charlottesville native and former St. Anne’s-Belfield standout, is returning to UVA as an assistant coach, the school announced Monday.

“It’s an honor to return to the University of Virginia and join this outstanding coaching staff,” said Shellenberger in a statement released by school. “I’m deeply grateful to Coach Tiffany for the opportunity to be part of this special program. I look forward to working alongside our talented players and dedicated staff as we pursue another national championship.”

Shellenberger starred for the Cavaliers from 2021-2024, leading UVA to the 2021 national championship, earning four first-team All-American honors and the program’s only three-time Tewaaraton Award finalist. He is the school’s all-time leader in points and assists.

He was the second overall selection in the 2024 Professional Lacrosse League draft and has been an all-star each of his two seasons with the New York Atlas.

“Every day we strive to bring our best and inspire our teammates with relentless effort,” Tiffany said in a statement. “Few do this better as a player than Connor Shellenberger – and now he will also do it as a coach. This is a momentous day. The men of UVA Lacrosse will have one of the greatest talents and minds to grow their games with. Connor will focus in on the development of our attackmen and offensive midfielders while working closely with [associate head coach and offensive coordinator] Kevin Cassese.”