Head Coach
Mike Nestor
Coach data is provided for recruiting research and should be confirmed with the official athletics website before contact.
Basketball Staff Contacts
Verified 2026-08-15 from this program's own staff page. Staff change during the recruiting cycle, so confirm before sending outreach.
| Name | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Mike Nestor | Head Coach | mnestor@lockhaven.edu |
| Brian Oleksiak | Associate Head Coach | boleksia@lockhaven.edu |
About Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania Basketball
Lock Haven operates in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference, a Division II league that emphasizes defensive consistency and pace control. Head coach Mike Nestor builds rosters around ball movement and perimeter shooting, the program typically features guards who can facilitate and wings comfortable working off screens. Lock Haven asks its players to play with discipline on both ends, valuing decision-making over iso-heavy offense. The program produces players who understand spacing and team concepts. You'll see structured offenses, zone and man principles on defense, and an emphasis on shooting accuracy. Lock Haven doesn't rely on flash; it relies on execution. This means guards need to be reliable ball handlers who don't force plays, and forwards need to move without the ball and shoot from range. The typical Lock Haven player is self-aware about role definition, someone who knows where he fits and can prove it consistently. The program develops talent but doesn't carry passengers. If you're a guard or forward looking for a place where fundamental skill translates directly to minutes, and where the PSAC's competitive level offers real development, Lock Haven offers that pathway. Nestor's system rewards preparation and basketball IQ over athleticism alone. Players who arrive at college campus-ready, technically polished and physically prepared, get noticed faster. Florida Coastal Prep's post-graduate program in Fort Walton Beach, FL is built to close that gap. Learn more at floridacoastalprep.com or visit /apply/ to start the conversation.
Net price
$17,468/yr
Grad rate
54%
Enrollment
9,210
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $17,468 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $12,459 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $12,446 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $13,453 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $18,364 / year
- $110,001+
- $22,472 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 9,210
- Average net price
- $17,468 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $11,610 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $23,976 / year
- Graduation rate
- 54%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
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Location Bloomsburg, PA | Enrollment 9,210 | Avg. net price $17,468 |
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
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Location East Stroudsburg, PA | Enrollment 4,814 | Avg. net price $21,084 |
Gannon University
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Location Erie, PA | Enrollment 2,365 | Avg. net price $24,443 |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
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Location Indiana, PA | Enrollment 6,764 | Avg. net price $17,391 |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
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Location Kutztown, PA | Enrollment 6,180 | Avg. net price $22,146 |
Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania
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Location Lock Haven, PA | Enrollment 9,210 | Avg. net price $17,468 |
Mansfield University of Pennsylvania
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Location Mansfield, PA | Enrollment 9,210 | Avg. net price $17,468 |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
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Location Millersville, PA | Enrollment 5,728 | Avg. net price $18,817 |
Pennsylvania Western University, California
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Location California, PA | Enrollment 7,451 | Avg. net price $17,839 |
Pennsylvania Western University, Clarion
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Location Clarion, PA | Enrollment 7,451 | Avg. net price $17,839 |
Pennsylvania Western University, Edinboro
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Location Edinboro, PA | Enrollment 7,451 | Avg. net price $17,839 |
Seton Hill University
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Location Greensburg, PA | Enrollment 1,492 | Avg. net price $25,519 |
Shepherd University
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Location Shepherdstown, WV | Enrollment 2,344 | Avg. net price $7,940 |
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
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Location Shippensburg, PA | Enrollment 4,086 | Avg. net price $21,129 |
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
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Location Slippery Rock, PA | Enrollment 6,788 | Avg. net price $19,972 |
University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown
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Location Johnstown, PA | Enrollment 1,808 | Avg. net price $16,375 |
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
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Location West Chester, PA | Enrollment 14,164 | Avg. net price $24,778 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania D2?
Yes, Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania is an NCAA Division II program in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania men's basketball.
What conference is Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania in?
Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania competes in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference for D2 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $17,468 per year for in-state students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania?
College Scorecard reports approximately 9,210 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania?
Build updated game film, complete NCAA or NAIA eligibility requirements for D2, and contact the coaching staff using verified emails on this page or the official athletics staff directory. FCP helps players prepare film and recruiting profiles for D2 programs. See floridacoastalprep.com/apply/ and the how-to-get-recruited guide on this site.
The Commitment Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania Respects
D2 coaches at programs like Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania extend offers to players who show commitment: to their development, their academics, and the process. FCP gives you the structure to demonstrate that commitment in every metric a coach evaluates.
Coaching contacts compiled by the FCP recruiting staff. Cost and graduation figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-11-04.