Lehigh Valley taps local talent to lead athletic teams

Penn State Lehigh Valley’s growing athletics department has announced the addition of three new coaches this fall. Lorie Khalil takes the helm as head coach of the women’s basketball team, now prepping for its second season, and assistant coach of the women’s volleyball team. Brittni Kholi will serve as head coach of the newest campus team, women’s volleyball, and assistant coach of women’s basketball. Both teams compete in the Penn State University Athletic Conference (PSUAC). Finally, recent campus alumna and standout cyclist Mandy Marquardt ’14 takes over as head coach of the cycling team.