Chris Francis is the new head coach at West Chester Rustin.

A graduate of Penncrest Francis played Division I club hockey at West Chester University.

He began his coaching career by launching the program at Kingsway Regional High School in South Jersey and has also spent time at Springfield-Delco and Harriton. He is currently an assistant coach at Neumann University.

Rustin did not field a varsity team for the 2024-25 season but the Golden Knights have won nine Class A Flyers Cup championships and seven state chapionships including six straight Cup and state titles from 2024-19.