Lakeville South boys hockey coach resigns after being placed on leave

Originally posted on Bring Me The News | By Dustin Nelson | Last updated Mar 20, 2026 2:58 PM ET

After being placed on paid administrative leave on Jan. 28, Lakeville South varsity boys hockey coach Josh Storm has resigned.

Storm, who also teaches physical education at the school, resigned from his coaching position on March 19, the district's communications director, Grace Olson, tells Bring Me The News.

Details about Storm's leave of absence have not been shared publicly, but Olson says the coach was on leave "pending the outcome of an investigation regarding allegations that were made against him."

He returned to his teaching position in early February.

Further details about the investigation have not been shared, as the district considers that information "private data." However, the Minnesota Star Tribune notes that sources shared details on "times when he lost his temper."

Lakeville South girls hockey coach Kurt Weber was named the acting head coach for boys hockey in February and remained in the position through the end of the season.

Storm, a Lakeville High School graduate and former Owatonna coach, became the Lakeville South coach in the 2021-22 season and took the Cougars to the state tournament three times during his tenure.

Storm replaced Janne Kivihalme, who went on to be an assistant coach at Augsburg University for two seasons and is currently an assistant coach for the Rosemount High girls' team.

This article first appeared on Bring Me The News and was syndicated with permission.

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