EAST STROUDSBURG - East Stroudsburg University head wrestling coach Jason Kutz has resigned from his position effective Friday, August 3, Director of Athletics Dr. Tom Gioglio has announced.

Kutz will accept a position as an assistant coach at Lehigh University, where he spent the last three years prior to becoming ESU's head wrestling coach last July.

"The athletic department is disappointed that Coach Kutz will no longer be with us, but we understand his desire to return to his alma mater where he has had a successful wrestling and coaching career," Gioglio said.

"I appreciate everything my ESU experience has taught me and I highly valued my time here. I wish the team the very best next season," Kutz said.

A national search for the Warriors' next head wrestling coach will begin immediately