Assistant Coach

Wheeling Jesuit University promotes Mike Jacques from volunteer to Grad assistant. 

Mike returns to WJU after completing his first year as a volunteer assistant.  Mike did a great job as a volunteer coach being responsible for the goalies, face-off men, and running the box.  His responsibilities have been increased and he will be a key part in in our success. 

From 2006-2009 Jacques was a four year starter and team captain.  Mike was a short stick defensive midfielder who excelled shutting down other teams middies and creating transition for the team.  As a captain his leadership was very good on and off the field.  Prior to to his career at WJU Mike excelled playing Junior B indoor lacrosse in Sarnia Ontario for the Sarnia Pacers. 

Coach Jacques currently resides in Wheeling while seeking his masters degree in organizational leadership.

Coach Sothoron on assistant Mike Jacques: “Mike was a senior captain for me in 2009.  He stayed on as a volunteer assistant running the box for us last season.  He did a great job and gained valuable experience.  He will work primarily with the goalies and face-off men this season.  He will also assist me with the offense.  Mike is a hard worker who is dedicated to this team and program.  He is a great asset for this team.”

Assistant Coach

Joe Wascavage, a native of Drayden, Maryland, comes to Wheeling Jesuit to join the lacrosse team as a graduate assistant coach. Joe will run the defense for the 2011 season.

A 2010 graduate from NCAA Division I Towson University, Wascavage brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the WJU lacrosse program. 

A three-year starting defenseman Towson, Wascavage was named to the Harrow Sports Face-Off Classic All-Tournament Team during his junior year.

Prior to his collegiate career, Joe was a High School All-American, First Team All-Metro, and Washington Catholic Athletic Conference Player of the Year at St. Mary's Ryken High School in Leonardtown, MD.

In addition to coaching duties, Joe is working towards Masters Degree in Business Administration.

Coach Sothoron on assistant coach Joe Wascavage: “I am thrilled to have Coach Joe Wascavage on staff.  I have a unique relationship with Joe.  I had the privilege to coach Joe during his high school career so he understands what I expect.  He understands my coaching philosophy and we are on the same page with what we want to achieve on the defensive end of the field.  Coach Wascavage will look to build on the solid defense returning from last season.  Joe brings a wealth of knowledge from his experience playing at the division 1 level.  Already this fall our defense has made major improvements.  We look forward seeing our defense improve under Coach Wascavage’s leadership.”