DUDLEY, Mass. (7/24/2025) – The Nichols College Division of Athletics has named Don Lemieux the new head coach of the Bison men's and women's golf programs, as announced by Interim Director of Athletics, Kristan Mallet on Monday.
Lemieux, a well-known name from Thompson, Connecticut, makes his collegiate debut with Nichols College, bringing with him a wealth of coaching experience across multiple sports and age levels. His longstanding dedication to athlete development and team leadership positions him well to make a strong impact at the collegiate level.
"I am pleased to welcome Don Lemieux to the Division of Athletics as the new leader of the men's and women's golf programs," said Mallet. His competitive drive, strong leadership qualities, and commitment to student success make him an outstanding fit. We're confident that his presence will inspire our student athletes and contribute to the continued success of our golf programs."
Lemieux graduated from Mitchell College in 2004 with a bachelor's degree in sport management. Throughout that time, he was also a four-sport athlete for the Mariners, participating in soccer, basketball, baseball, and golf. After graduation, he made his first stop in minor league baseball as a groundskeeper, working with notable teams like the Worcester Tornadoes, Bridgeport Bluefish, Long Island Ducks. His groundskeeping work then brought him to the Pawtucket Red Sox in 2012 as a facilities manager, where he was part of their eventual International League Championship campaign.
In 2021, Lemieux graduated from the MPTC Plymouth Police Academy and currently serves as a police officer and drone pilot for the Sutton Police Department. He lives locally with his wife Lisa, a 2004 Nichols graduate and former softball and field hockey coach, and their four kids.
