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Coach Hester

Mark Hester

M.A. Ed. Bethel College, 2003. B.S. Phys. Ed., Western KY University, 1996

  • Athletic Director
  • Graf Center Coordinator
  • Head Coach (Men’s Basketball) (2nd Year IU East, 8th Overall)

Coach Mark Hester is in his second year at the helm of the Indiana University East Pioneer Athletic Program. In addition to being the Athletic Director, Coach Hester is also the Men’s Basketball Coach and Graf Center Coordinator at IU East. Coach Hester is excited about all of the possibilities for the Pioneer Athletic Programs.

Originally from Glasgow, KY and a 1992 graduate of Barren County High School, he went on to graduate from Western Kentucky University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education. In 2003, Coach Hester received his Masters of Arts in Education from Bethel College. He is currently pursuing a second Masters degree in Sports Management from the United States Sports Academy.

Hester came to IU East from Bethel College, where he spent 6 years with the Men’s Basketball Team, serving as the assistant coach, head Junior Varsity Coach, Intramural Director, and instructor. During the 2002 season, Bethel made it to the NAIA Division II National Tournament where they made the “Sweet 16.” Bethel had winning seasons from 2001-2006.

His other basketball experience includes serving on the Western Kentucky University Hilltopper Basketball Team for two seasons, with WKU winning two Sun Belt Conference Championships and earning berths to the NCAA Tournament in 1994 and 1995. He also served as an assistant boy’s basketball coach for Warren East High School under legendary Coach Tommy Compton. Hester has also worked as a financial representative for National City Corporation in Lexington, KY, where he resided until 2000.

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Pair of Indianapolis players sign with Red Wolves

RICHMOND, Ind.- The Indiana University East men's basketball program has completed the roster for the 2008-2009 season with the signing of two players.  Daniel Metzelfeld (Heritage Christian) and Phillip Killebrew (Indianapolis Washington) will play for the Red Wolves in the upcoming season. Metzelfeld, a 6'5" forward, averaged 11.7 points and 5.4 assists per game for the Eagles.  He was an important member of the squad ...

Hoosier basketball top 60 guard signs with IU East

RICHMOND, Ind. - In another important day for the IU East basketball program, guard David Sanders and forward Devon Niehoff became the first official Red Wolves.  Both players will bring important strengths to the teams, as Sanders will bring even more talent at the guard position and Niehoff will provide match-up problems on the defensive end. Sanders (Beech Grove High School) is a 5'11" point ...

Elite transfers join IU East basketball program

RICHMOND, Ind.- The Indiana University East basketball program has signed four elite transfers to join the sophomore NAIA campaign. All bring a winning attitude and pedigree to IU East. Brandon Beasley (Arlington High School/ Southeastern Illinois), John Gory (Leilehua High School, HI), Dustin Overton (Jay County High School/ Ancilla College), and Tyler Rigby (Jay County/ IU Southeast) were highly recruited players coming ...