Kean University

Former Cougar Jay Leta joins the Coaching staff for his second season in 2026.

Leta comes over from NJAC rival the College of New Jersey, where he was an assistant coach with the Lions since 2020. During his time with the
Lions, TCNJ won an NJAC Championship and qualified for the NCAA Tournament in 2023.

Leta also coached at Ocean County College, Stockton University, Rowan at Burlington, Salem CC, and Pineland Regional High School.

Leta played two seasons at Kean after transferring in from OCC. He qualified for two NJAC Tournaments under former coach Jim Casalino.

He graduated from Kean in 1998 with a degree as a Teacher of the Handicapped. He also received a M.A. in Athletic Administration from Concordia-Irvine in 2021 and a Masters in Exercise Science for CU in 2022.

Leta is currently a Special Education Teacher in the Lacey Township School District.

Updated 8-5-25