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New Era Begins for Cross Country and Track & Field, Helen Lehman-Winters Departs the Hilltop

SAN FRANCISCO – No one has exhibited the University of San Francisco's Four Pillars of success more than legendary cross country and track and field head coach Helen Lehman-Winters. The eight-time WCC Coach of the Year who has guided the Dons to six WCC Championships has accepted a position to become the new associate head coach for the University of Oregon.

"On behalf of all Dons, we want to thank Helen Lehman-Winters for the tremendous impact she has made at USF," said Director of Athletics Scott Sidwell. "She took our track and field programs to new heights and will forever be a Don.