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Women's hockey finds new coach
By Crystal Meyer
SCSU Director of Athletics Dr. Morris Kurtz announced the appointment of Jason Lesteberg as the new women's hockey coach.
Lesteberg was the head coach for women's hockey at Bemidji State University last year and was also a finalist for the NCAA Division 1 Coach of the Year in the 2001-2002 season.
Since the team's previous coach, Kerry Wethington, left to spend more time with her family, many changes are expected to take place.
"When Jason came in, he really wowed us with his personality, knowledge of the game, excitement, and what he did with the team in Bemidji. He is very energetic and we are lucky to have him," Shawna Rawson, associate athletic director, said.
Lesteberg, Burnseville native, graduated from Gustavus Adolphus College in 1996. While playing hockey for Gustavus, he was a College Hockey Player of the Year finalist, and a NCAA Division III Player of the Year finalist. Lesteberg was also named Conference Player of the Year, two-time first team All-Conference, and two-time conference scoring champion.
"When the time came to look at the four candidates the choice was hard, but after our interview with Jason, the choice became apparent of who we wanted," Wethington said.
According to Wethington, there are several qualities the hockey team coach search committee kept in mind when considering the candidates.
"The major things we look at when interviewing are first off the knowledge of the game, then the ability to recruit, and personality," Wethington
Levington's past achievements and the success of Bemidji women's hockey team brings encouragement to this years women's hockey team at SCSU.
"We were immediately impressed with Jason's knowledge, energy and work ethic. It was obvious to everyone involved in the search that this individual could build on the foundation set by Coach Wethington and catapult the Huskies' women's hockey program into national prominence," Kurtz said.
Lesteberg is determined to make the best of his time at SCSU.
"This school has the ingredients for success with the location and all the facilities I have seen," Lesteberg said.
Lesteberg's recipe for success is simple.
"I have certain guidelines and standards I go by. I am going to stick to what makes me successful as a coach," Lesteberg said.
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