Alfred University Softball

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).

Cassie Reed was hired as a Graduate Assistant Coach for the AU softball team in August, 2021 and was promoted to Assistant Coach in 2024. Reed assists Head Coach Luke Wesneski with recruiting, game and practice planning, player development, fundraising, and travel logistics. Reed comes to Alfred after a solid four-year playing career at Calumet College of St. Joseph. Reed, a utility player, played in 102 career games. As a senior in 2021, Reed tallied 22 hits, leading the team with 14 walks, and finished third on the team with 16 runs batted in. A great fielder, Reed was named Defensive Player of the Year by the CCSJ softball team. Reed, a Colorado Springs, Colo. native, is also stellar in the classroom. Reed is a three-time Easton/NFCA All-America Scholar-Athlete, which honors athletes who achieve a 3.5 or better grade point average. She graduated with magna cum laude honors, earning a bachelor's degree in criminal justice and a minor in human services. Reed has also been very busy around campus and in the community. Reed served as a student assistant in CCSJ's athletic department for the last four years and served as Student Government President in the 2020-21 school year. She has volunteered her time in the community with Habitat for Humanity and the I'm Not Just a Name Children's Resource Center. Reed also worked as a Tour Ambassador with the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Training Center from 2018-2020, promoting awareness and positive recognition of the Olympic and Paralym

Chris Boswell Title Director of Athletic Communications/Assistant Coach Email boswell@alfred.edu Phone (607) 871-2528 Pronouns He/Him

Hired at AU: 2001 Alma Mater: LeMoyne College Dr. Daniel Curtin, MD is lifelong resident of New York. He finished his undergraduate

Dr. McGowan accepted the role as Faculty Athletics Representative in August of 2025, adding to his role as a Professor of Chemistry at Alfred University. In his

Letti Hibbard joined the Alfred University sports medicine staff as an Assistant Athletic Trainer in August of 2021. Hibbard, a native of Bedford, NH, arrives at Alfred University after earning her master's degree in athletic training from Merrimack College. There, she worked with the Merrimack football program during the 2020-21 season, focusing on rehabilitation, treatment, and COVID-19 management. Hibbard also worked at Rivier University (all sports), Saint Anselm College (men's lacrosse), and The Derryfield School (all sports), all in New Hampshire. Hibbard also spent the time as the assistant track and field coach at Bedford High School, her alma mater. Hibbard earned a bachelor's degree in human biology from SUNY Albany in May of 2019.

Hired at AU: February of 2024 Alma Mater: Pittsburgh '07 Bassage was promoted as an assistant baseball/strength & conditioning coach

Hired at AU: - March of 2024 Alma Mater: - Alfred University '22 - Pennsylvania Western '24 Masters of Exercise Science Wilson