LEXINGTON, Va. - Washington and Lee University Michael F. Walsh Director of Athletics,
Jan Hathorn, and Head Football Coach
Garrett LeRose '07 have announced the hiring of Kenny Treschitta as Assistant Football Coach.
"We are very excited to welcome Coach Treschitta and his family to our football program," said LeRose. Coach brings strong experience as a coordinator and program builder to our defensive back end, along with familiarity with the ODAC from his playing career at Catholic University. He has a proven ability to connect with players and help them improve, and we are excited to have him in Lexington.
Treschitta arrives in Lexington after serving as the Associate Head Coach and Defensive Coordinator at Elmhurst University in Illinois last season. He led the Blue Jays' defensive unit that ranked first in the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) in interceptions and achieved national statistical rankings through the first six weeks of the season. Treschitta also led defensive lineman Malakai Correa to Second Team All-CCIW honors.
"I am humbled and honored to join the Washington and Lee University Community," said Treschitta. W&L is an incredible place and I'm looking forward to developing our players and see them grow on the field and as young men."
Prior to Elmhurst, he was selected as the first head coach to launch Schreiner University's NCAA Division III football program. Before heading to Kerrville, Texas, Treschitta spent eight seasons at the University of New England as an assistant, later being promoted to defensive coordinator. He led recruiting efforts throughout Connecticut, Texas, California, Maine and Massachusetts while leading the team to its highest team GPA in program history as the academic coordinator.
Treschitta also made stops as a safeties coach at Western Connecticut State University (2015-2016), inside linebackers coach at Becker College (2014-2015), and a defensive line coach at McKendree University, a Division II University in Lebanon, Ill. (2013-2014).
Treschitta was a two year starter at defensive back at The Catholic University of America, leading the team to an ECAC Southeast Bowl Win while being named the Anthony J. Bottoni Leadership Award. He received a Bachelors of Arts in History and Secondary Education from Catholic before earning a Masters of Arts in Higher Education Administratvie Services from McKendree University.
Nestled in the mountains of Virginia, Washington and Lee University is a proud member of NCAA Division III and the Old Dominion Athletic Conference. Founded in 1749, W&L is the ninth-oldest college in the United States and a top-ranked liberal arts university. With over 500 student-athletes in 24 varsity sports, the Generals have celebrated over 265 conference championships. Learn more about the Blue and White by visiting www.generalssports.com or on social media at @WLUGenerals.
