LCCC Hires Eric Lahetta as New Athletic Director

March 11, 2025 - - Lorain County Community College has hired Eric Lahetta as its new Athletic Director, ushering in an exciting new era for the college's athletics programs. Lahetta, who brings more than 26 years of leadership experience in intercollegiate athletics, is ready to take on this important role and help elevate LCCC's athletic department. 

He previously served as the Director of Athletics and Head Baseball Coach at Bryant & Stratton College (BSC) in Solon, where he oversaw NJCAA compliance, budget management, fundraising, and secured practice and game facilities. As the head coach of the Bobcat baseball team, his teams achieved three OCCAC Championships, two NJCAA District Runner-Up finishes, and seven NJCAA postseason appearances. He also led initiatives such as becoming a Nike school via BSN Sports and hiring the college's first athletic trainer.

Lahetta's career highlights include his role as Associate Athletic Director for Internal Operations at Oberlin College, where he managed budgets, transportation, NCAA compliance, and facility operations while contributing to marketing and sponsorship efforts. As Oberlin's head baseball coach for 13 years, he revitalized the program, earning 143 career victories and developing players who achieved All-NCAC honors and advanced to professional baseball including Phil Brua, who pitched for the Toronto Blue Jays, and Seth Binder, who played in the Israel Professional Baseball League

Most recently, Lahetta served as Parks & Recreation Superintendent for the City of Lorain, overseeing the maintenance of over 50 parks and managing multimillion-dollar projects, including the Campana Park/Pipe Yard and Oakwood Pool/Splash Pad upgrades. He doubled the full-time staff, hired a recreation coordinator, and collaborated with community organizations to enhance recreational facilities. 

An Amherst native, Lahetta is a graduate of Marion L. Steele High School. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Sports Administration & Management and a Master of Education in Athletic and Recreation Administration from Bowling Green State University, where he also played collegiate baseball.