BETHLEHEM, Pa. – Lehigh head men’s soccer coach Dean Koski has named Ryan Hess as a new assistant coach, rounding out the current staff of Koski, Michael Benn and Michael O’Connell. Hess comes to Lehigh from nearby Moravian College where he enjoyed a standout playing and coaching career, with a coaching stint at Muhlenberg sandwiched in between. He is also a captain for local FC Sonic, a team which features a number of Mountain Hawks’ players.
“Through the generosity of our alumni, we’ve been able to create a part time assistant position for the first time since I’ve been here,” said Koski. “It not only presents a great opportunity for us to bring in someone like Ryan Hess, but it also provides a great opportunity for a young, enthusiastic coach like Ryan, who can join our staff and get valuable Division I experience. Ryan is a terrific coach for his age and I think this is a great fit for both parties.”
“I’m thrilled to be moving to an established program like Lehigh,” said Hess. “It was a wonderful opportunity I had over at Moravian; it taught me and helped educate me for the experience I’ll have here. I’m just excited to get started.”
During his playing career, Hess was a four-year starter, three-time captain and two-time team MVP at Moravian under current Lehigh women’s soccer coach Eric Lambinus. Hess’ success was highlighted by his senior season when he was named Second Team All-Landmark Conference.
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