LEWISTON, ID-Lewis-Clark State College President/Athletic Director announced Friday, April 19th, the hiring of Jason Zoeteman as head coach for the women’s volleyball team. A press conference will be held Monday, April 22nd, at 1:00 PM, in Student Union Building Room #225. Zoeteman replaces Kip Yoshimura who resigned to take a similar position at Gonzaga University.

"It’s been a long search," said Thomas, "but I am delighted with the outcome."

Zoeteman comes to Lewis-Clark State from Solano Community College in Suisun City, Calif. He was the head coach for the Falcons’ women’s volleyball program the last four years, posting a 40-31 record, building it virtually from scratch. The Solano CC program was in between coaches for a year. Zoeteman guided the Falcons to a 15-3 record and were declared Bay Valley Conference Blue Champions for the first time in 20 years. He was also named Conference Coach of the Year. The team went on to play in the NorCal playoffs, making its first appearance in 20 years. He coached 11 All-Conference players and six Academic All-Conference players.

Zoeteman played volleyball, collegiately, at Lethbridge Community College in Lethbridge, Alberta (1989-90). While there, he earned the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference Academic Athletic Award. After LCC, Zoeteman attended Baylor University and then earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Lethbridge. He earned his Master’s in Education from Montana State University, Billings, in 1997.

Zoeteman is currently a member of the American Volleyball Coaches Association, United States Volleyball Association and the CCCWVCA.