Troy Lesesne Named Asst. Head Coach at Charleston

Charleston, S.C. -- The College of Charleston men’s soccer team named Troy Lesesne its assistant head coach following the resignation of Associate Head Coach Ralph Polson, it was announced today.

“Troy’s dedication and commitment to the Cougars has been integral to the quality of our program for the last seven years,” said Head Coach Ralph Lundy. “He has all the abilities to continue to make our program one of the best.”

Lesesne, a former draft pick of the United Soccer League’s Charleston Battery, has served as the Cougars’ assistant coach for three years. In that capacity, he was charged with managing key elements of the program including academics, coordinating recruitment, alumni relations, scheduling, budgeting and equipment.

During his two seasons with the Battery, Lesesne saw action in 38 games and recorded three assists. Prior to being drafted, Lesesne was a standout at midfield for the Cougars. His most notable season came in 2004 when he was named to the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA)/adidas All-South and All-American teams. Throughout his four years, Lesesne helped lead Charleston to 47 wins and a birth in the second round of the NCAA College Cup, following the capture of the Southern Conference championship in 2004.

In addition to his duties at CofC, Lesesne serves as an assistant coach for the 1993 South Carolina Olympic Development Program. He is also a trainer for the 1991 and 1995 Mount Pleasant Soccer Club boy’s teams.

Lesesne’s promotion came after Polson accepted a position as head coach for the Wofford men’s soccer team. A native of West Columbia, S.C. (Brookland-Cayce High School, 2001), Lesesne earned a bachelor’s in corporate communication from the College of Charleston in 2004. He is currently pursuing a master’s in communication from CofC.

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