positionAssistant Coachlast_nameNestlefirst_nameEricahighschoolLeigh HScustom3First SeasonhometownSan Jose, Calif.Erica Nestle returns to Pacific, as an assistant coach, after a strong four-year career for the Tigers. Nestle increased her scoring in each of her four years playing for coach Linda MacDonald.As a senior in 2008, Nestle started all 18 games for the Tigers, scoring four goals and handing out two assists. Her ten points tied her for second most on the team. In 2007, Nestle scored seven points, scoring two goals and handing out three assists. However, she made a big impact for the Tigers in the NorPac Tournament, earning a spot on the NorPac All Tournament Team.Nestle attended Leigh High School, earning seven letters in field hockey (three) and soccer (four). She was second team all-league, All-CCS First Team and team Most Valuable Player her senior season. As a junior Erica was named Junior of the Year in the Blossom Valley Athletic League and All-CCS Second Team. Nestle was also voted to the All-BVAL First Team her sophomore season.