Women's Basketball
Micir, Addie
Addie Micir
- Title:
- Head Coach
- Email:
- adm419@lehigh.edu
- Alma Mater:
- Princeton '11
A tremendous leader with a strong basketball mind and understanding for the game, Addie Micir was appointed the eighth head coach in Lehigh women’s basketball program history on April 27, 2022.
She will enter her seventh season overall at Lehigh in 2025-26, previously serving as associate head coach since 2019.
In her first season as a head coach, Micir led the Mountain Hawks to a 17-14 overall record, posting a 12-6 record in the Patriot League. Micir’s 17 wins were the most wins in program history as a first-year head coach. Micir guided the Mountain Hawks to the Patriot League Semifinals.
Also coached and mentored the Patriot League Player of the Year Frannie Hottinger and the first College Sports Communicators Academic All-American Mackenzie Kramer. Had two players land on the First Team All- Patriot League for the first time since 2010. Also had one player land on the All-Rookie Patriot League team.
Micir served as coordinator for Lehigh’s offense and end of game special situations. She also worked closely with Lehigh’s post players including All-Patriot League performers Camryn Buhr, Emma Grothaus and Frannie Hottinger.
Under Micir’s guidance in 2021-22, the Mountain Hawks finished 19-11 and went 11-7 in Patriot League play, reaching the quarterfinal round of the Patriot League Tournament. Mackenzie Kramer and Grothaus were named All-Patriot League selections while the former was the program’s first Patriot League Scholar-Athlete of the Year selection since 2016.
With Micir's help, Lehigh once again reached the mountaintop during the 2020-21 campaign, capturing the program's fourth Patriot League Championship and NCAA Tournament appearance, the first since 2010, with a 64-54 victory over Boston University. The victory followed the Mountain Hawks' third straight semifinal appearance, knocking off undefeated Bucknell on the road for the first time in nine tries. Lehigh dismantled fifth-seeded Holy Cross at Stabler Arena in the quarterfinal round, the team's third victory over the Crusaders on the season. Micir helped the Mountain Hawks finish the year with a 10-6 overall record and 7-5 in Patriot League play en route to a No. 4 seed in the Patriot League. In an 89-71 win over American on January 11, the Mountain Hawks sank a new program record 16 3-pointers, also tying the Patriot League record in the process. Two players, Hottinger and Mary Clougherty, earned Second Team All-Patriot League selections while both were named Academic All-Patriot League honorees. Kramer was a member of the Patriot League All-Rookie team, the program's first honoree since 2016.
With Micir on staff, Lehigh led the Patriot League in scoring, assists and three-point field goals made per game in both 2021 and 2022 and ranked in the top 10 nationally in three-point field goals made per game in both of those seasons.
Micir spent the last year of her coaching career at her alma mater where she helped lead the Tigers to the 2018-19 Ivy League Regular Season and Tournament Championship.
With Micir on the coaching staff, Princeton achieved an overall record of 22-10 and a league record of 12-2 en route to its second consecutive Ivy League crown. As an assistant, she helped develop Bella Alarie to be Ivy League Player of the Year and First Team All-Ivy League for the 2018-19 season.
Prior to her season with the Tigers, Micir served as the assistant women's basketball coach at Dartmouth for five seasons, where she recruited nationally and internationally, helping to bring in players from 14 different states and three foreign countries. Two Big Green players were named to All-Ivy teams under Micir, including guard Kate Letkewicz in 2018 and Lakin Roland in 2016.
Micir had a prolific playing career at Princeton, being named the program's first Ivy League Player of the Year, which was also unanimous, in her senior season. A 1,000-point scorer and a three-time All-League selection, she played a big role in leading the Tigers to back-to-back Ivy League titles in 2010 and 2011. The league title in 2010 was Princeton's first outright championship since 1978, which included the team's first-ever NCAA Tournament berth.
“I could not be more thrilled to serve as the next head coach for Lehigh women’s basketball,” Micir said. “This is a program with an established standard for excellence both on the court and in the classroom, and I look forward to continuing to meet and exceed those elite standards. To become a head coach at a place so near and dear to my heart surrounded by people that have become family is truly incredible. Our student-athletes, program, department and University will get my best every single day. The journey to learn, grow, and lead continues.”
A native of Newtown, Pa., Micir earned her bachelor's degree in Psychology from Princeton in 2011 and her master's degree in Liberal Studies from Dartmouth in 2018.
What They’re Saying About Addie Micir:
“Addie is prepared for this position as she has established herself over the last three years as a coach who has a strong basketball mind and understanding for the game, is a strong recruiter, connects incredibly well with players and is a proven talent developer. She is a highly competitive person who has a track record of success in everything to which she has put her efforts. I am excited to watch the program grow under her leadership.” – Sue Troyan, Lehigh head coach 1995-2022
“Addie is a home run hire. She is a brilliant basketball mind. Her teams will be prepared and they will be fun to watch. She is a winner in every sense of the word. Her playing career speaks for itself, but her ability to teach will soon be on full display. I hired Addie once and tried to hire her again many times. This is a win for Lehigh. I can’t wait to see what she does for the entire Mountain Hawk family.” – Courtney Banghart, head coach University of North Carolina
“Addie is an exceptional coach and an even better person. She has a passion for learning and teaching the game, she cares greatly for the young women she coaches and will find a unique way to lead and bring out the best in her players. She has worked and prepared for this moment and I am confident she will make a lasting impact in the Bethlehem community. Lehigh is incredibly lucky to have her.” – Carrie Moore, head coach Harvard University
THE ADDIE MICIR FILE
Hometown: Newtown, Pa.
High School: Council Rock North
College: Princeton University '11
Collegiate Coaching Resume
2022-present Lehigh University, Head Coach
2019-2022 Lehigh University, Associate Head Coach
2018-2019 Princeton University, Assistant Coach
2013-2018 Dartmouth College, Assistant Coach
She will enter her seventh season overall at Lehigh in 2025-26, previously serving as associate head coach since 2019.
Micir made history in the 2024–25 season, leading the Mountain Hawks to one of their most successful campaigns in program history. In just her third season at the helm, Micir guided Lehigh to the Patriot League Championship, a regular-season title, and an impressive 27-win season—marking the third-highest single-season win total in program history.
Her leadership was recognized league-wide, as she was named the Patriot League Coach of the Year. Micir’s impact was felt not only in the win column but in the individual development of her players—most notably Maddie Albrecht who became the first player in program history to earn First Team All-Patriot League and All-Defensive Team honors in the same season. Albrecht also earned spots on the Patriot League All-Academic Team and the College Sports Communicatiors Academic All-District Team.
Ella Stemmer (Second Team) and Belle Bramer (All-Rookie) also earned All-Patriot League honors in 2024-25
In her first season as a head coach, Micir led the Mountain Hawks to a 17-14 overall record, posting a 12-6 record in the Patriot League. Micir’s 17 wins were the most wins in program history as a first-year head coach. Micir guided the Mountain Hawks to the Patriot League Semifinals.
Also coached and mentored the Patriot League Player of the Year Frannie Hottinger and the first College Sports Communicators Academic All-American Mackenzie Kramer. Had two players land on the First Team All- Patriot League for the first time since 2010. Also had one player land on the All-Rookie Patriot League team.
Micir served as coordinator for Lehigh’s offense and end of game special situations. She also worked closely with Lehigh’s post players including All-Patriot League performers Camryn Buhr, Emma Grothaus and Frannie Hottinger.
Under Micir’s guidance in 2021-22, the Mountain Hawks finished 19-11 and went 11-7 in Patriot League play, reaching the quarterfinal round of the Patriot League Tournament. Mackenzie Kramer and Grothaus were named All-Patriot League selections while the former was the program’s first Patriot League Scholar-Athlete of the Year selection since 2016.
With Micir's help, Lehigh once again reached the mountaintop during the 2020-21 campaign, capturing the program's fourth Patriot League Championship and NCAA Tournament appearance, the first since 2010, with a 64-54 victory over Boston University. The victory followed the Mountain Hawks' third straight semifinal appearance, knocking off undefeated Bucknell on the road for the first time in nine tries. Lehigh dismantled fifth-seeded Holy Cross at Stabler Arena in the quarterfinal round, the team's third victory over the Crusaders on the season. Micir helped the Mountain Hawks finish the year with a 10-6 overall record and 7-5 in Patriot League play en route to a No. 4 seed in the Patriot League. In an 89-71 win over American on January 11, the Mountain Hawks sank a new program record 16 3-pointers, also tying the Patriot League record in the process. Two players, Hottinger and Mary Clougherty, earned Second Team All-Patriot League selections while both were named Academic All-Patriot League honorees. Kramer was a member of the Patriot League All-Rookie team, the program's first honoree since 2016.
With Micir on staff, Lehigh led the Patriot League in scoring, assists and three-point field goals made per game in both 2021 and 2022 and ranked in the top 10 nationally in three-point field goals made per game in both of those seasons.
Micir spent the last year of her coaching career at her alma mater where she helped lead the Tigers to the 2018-19 Ivy League Regular Season and Tournament Championship.
With Micir on the coaching staff, Princeton achieved an overall record of 22-10 and a league record of 12-2 en route to its second consecutive Ivy League crown. As an assistant, she helped develop Bella Alarie to be Ivy League Player of the Year and First Team All-Ivy League for the 2018-19 season.
Prior to her season with the Tigers, Micir served as the assistant women's basketball coach at Dartmouth for five seasons, where she recruited nationally and internationally, helping to bring in players from 14 different states and three foreign countries. Two Big Green players were named to All-Ivy teams under Micir, including guard Kate Letkewicz in 2018 and Lakin Roland in 2016.
Micir had a prolific playing career at Princeton, being named the program's first Ivy League Player of the Year, which was also unanimous, in her senior season. A 1,000-point scorer and a three-time All-League selection, she played a big role in leading the Tigers to back-to-back Ivy League titles in 2010 and 2011. The league title in 2010 was Princeton's first outright championship since 1978, which included the team's first-ever NCAA Tournament berth.
“I could not be more thrilled to serve as the next head coach for Lehigh women’s basketball,” Micir said. “This is a program with an established standard for excellence both on the court and in the classroom, and I look forward to continuing to meet and exceed those elite standards. To become a head coach at a place so near and dear to my heart surrounded by people that have become family is truly incredible. Our student-athletes, program, department and University will get my best every single day. The journey to learn, grow, and lead continues.”
A native of Newtown, Pa., Micir earned her bachelor's degree in Psychology from Princeton in 2011 and her master's degree in Liberal Studies from Dartmouth in 2018.
What They’re Saying About Addie Micir:
“Addie is prepared for this position as she has established herself over the last three years as a coach who has a strong basketball mind and understanding for the game, is a strong recruiter, connects incredibly well with players and is a proven talent developer. She is a highly competitive person who has a track record of success in everything to which she has put her efforts. I am excited to watch the program grow under her leadership.” – Sue Troyan, Lehigh head coach 1995-2022
“Addie is a home run hire. She is a brilliant basketball mind. Her teams will be prepared and they will be fun to watch. She is a winner in every sense of the word. Her playing career speaks for itself, but her ability to teach will soon be on full display. I hired Addie once and tried to hire her again many times. This is a win for Lehigh. I can’t wait to see what she does for the entire Mountain Hawk family.” – Courtney Banghart, head coach University of North Carolina
“Addie is an exceptional coach and an even better person. She has a passion for learning and teaching the game, she cares greatly for the young women she coaches and will find a unique way to lead and bring out the best in her players. She has worked and prepared for this moment and I am confident she will make a lasting impact in the Bethlehem community. Lehigh is incredibly lucky to have her.” – Carrie Moore, head coach Harvard University
THE ADDIE MICIR FILE
Hometown: Newtown, Pa.
High School: Council Rock North
College: Princeton University '11
Collegiate Coaching Resume
2022-present Lehigh University, Head Coach
2019-2022 Lehigh University, Associate Head Coach
2018-2019 Princeton University, Assistant Coach
2013-2018 Dartmouth College, Assistant Coach
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