Head Coach Kim Lester
Kim Lester is in her sixth year as Head Women's Volleyball coach. The 2004 Mesa's Womens Volleyball team (22-5) completed its highest finish in the program's history finishing second in the state. In 2006, the Olympians qualified for the State Championship again and finished fourth. Over the past four years Coach Lester has culminated a record of 59-1 in Pacific Coast Conference play and the Olympians have been conference champions outright for the past four years. Coach Kim was also honored as the PCC Coach of the Year (2004,2006,2007) as well as the PCC Female Sport Coach of the Year (2004).
Prior to coaching at SD Mesa, she served as Assistant Volleyball Coach at The University of Nevada, Las Vegas. She has also successfully coached as either Assistant or Head Coach at Idaho State University, the University of Oklahoma, Saddleback College, San Diego City College, and Southwestern College. In these assignments, she has been known for her emphasis on developing good students as well as good athletes. She earned "Coach of the Year" honors at Saddleback College where her team finished 2nd in the state. She is also known for developing winning teams, resulting in numerous championships and titles.
Kim is a fomer intercollegiate player herself, playing for San Diego State University. She earned a B.S. in Physical Education and a Masters in Education with an emphasis in Physical Education from Azusa Pacific Univeristy.