Luke Wesneski

Biography

Wesneski came to AU as the sixth Head Coach in the program's history from Division I Bucknell University in Lewisburg, PA, where he served as a volunteer assistant during September of 2015. Since becoming the Head Coach at AU, Wesneski has amassed a record of 245-139-1, only missing one Empire 8 Conference Championship Tournament. Wesneski and the Saxons have won the Empire 8 Championship on three occasions. Wesneski is the only coach in program history to win multiple Empire 8 Championships. Prior to taking an assistant's position at Bucknell, Wesneski served as assistant softball coach at Susquehanna University in Selinsgrove, PA from 2011 to 2015. During his tenure at Susquehanna, the Crusaders went 40-9 and won a Landmark Conference championship in 2013, qualifying for the NCAA tournament and placing third in regional play. Prior to his time at Susquehanna, Wesneski was a successful high school coach in Central Pennsylvania, leading the Canton High School team from 2003-07 and Williamsport High School team from 2008-10. Prior to coaching, Wesneski played men's fast pitch for 15 years. Wesneski has bachelor's degrees in criminal justice from Lycoming College (1997) and education from Lock Haven University (2001) and a master's degree in education from Wilkes University (2006).