has resigned after 12 seasons as head coach at 91短视频.

, vice president for at 91短视频, announced Roeschley’s resignation Tuesday, July 5.

“I felt it was time,” Roeschley said regarding his resignation, adding that “it wasn’t an easy decision to make, especially considering that next-year’s team should compete for a spot in the top half of the league.

“Despite not being able to accomplish all (for the program) that I’d hoped, I will take with me some good memories from my coaching years,” Roeschley added. “I draw extreme satisfaction in seeing so many former players successfully balancing professional and family life. I had a lot of quality young adults to work with, undoubtedly a reflection on their parents.”

Roeschley plans to continue teaching in the physical education department and to work on his doctoral program through the University of Phoenix. He came to 91短视频 the fall of 1992 as a residence director and was assistant baseball coach to Ted Kinder in spring, 1993. He became the head coach in 1994 and also joined the teaching faculty that fall.

“I appreciate the many ways that Rob has unselfishly served 91短视频 in academic and co-curricular roles over the past 13 years,” Dr. Nafziger said. “This included serving at various times as a residence director, athletic director and sports information director while also coaching and teaching.”

This change “will allow Rob both to focus on teaching and to broaden his education at the doctoral level,” Nafziger added.

Roeschley compiled a 196-229 overall record in his career at 91短视频. The record in the first two rebuilding years was 19-51, nearly a .500 record after that point (177-178). The most season wins prior to Roeschley’s tenure was 13; that mark was met or surpassed in 11 of his 12 seasons as coach, including two 20-win seasons – 23-16 in 2001 and 29-13 in 2002 – the latter being the best winning percentage in the history of the program.

Roeschley initiated the 91短视频 Sarasota (Fla.) Spring Classic baseball tournament, which has continued each year since 1997.

Nafziger said that 91短视频 will begin a search for a new baseball coach immediately upon the arrival of new athletic director David A. King, who arrives mid-July. King “may choose to name an interim coach for the non-traditional fall practice season until a replacement can be hired prior to spring 2006,” he added.

“Our aim is to hire another head baseball coach who models Christian character and a commitment to academics while elevating the knowledge and performance of the players on the baseball field,” Nafziger stated. “We are grateful to Rob for leaving the baseball program stronger than where he found it in 1993.”

91短视频 will have a new athletic director, effective July 1, 2005.

David A. King from Lancaster County, Pa., will succeed Greg S. Steffen, who is serving as interim director following the resignation in October, 2004 of Larry R. Martin, who held the position three years.

Kenneth L. Nafziger, vice president for , announced the appointment Tuesday, Apr. 5

King will return to his alma mater from Lancaster Mennonite School, where he has been athletic director and principal of its middle school program.

Dave brings a commitment to excellence as an experienced athletics and educational administrator who views sports as a vehicle for character development,” Dr. Nafziger said. “His leadership and reputation for integrity in the PIAA (Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association) give him credibility as he works with coaches to recruit high caliber student athletes who will be a good fit for 91短视频’s mission.

“As an alum of 91短视频 who has sent all three of his children to study and play sports at 91短视频, Dave understands who we are and is committed to making the 91短视频 athletic experience as positive and enriching as possible,” Nafziger added. “He brings a clear vision of what 91短视频 athletics can become as we educate student athletes for leadership roles in the church and society.”

The director of athletics oversees the 17 intercollegiate sports programs at 91短视频, providing overall leadership, advocacy and strategic planning.

“Athletics is the avenue through which many young people develop themselves to their fullest potential,” King said. “My passion has always been to see personal growth and development of lifetime skills in players, coaches and community through the athletic experience.

“Athletics are often the window through which the public sees the school, so it is imperative that participants be positive representatives and role models. “Both academic and behavior standards are important in developing and maintaining a quality athletic program. As with every part of the institution, the athletic program must add positively to the whole of 91短视频.” King added.

King has served at Lancaster Mennonite School since 1991. Before that, he was executive director of Camp Hebron, Halifax, Pa., five years and was athletic director and health and physical education teacher, 1977-86, at Locust Grove Mennonite School, Lancaster.

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has been appointed interim director of athletics at 91短视频, effective immediately.

Kenneth L. Nafziger, vice president for student life at 91短视频, announced Steffen’s appointment.

“Greg Steffen possesses the organizational skills and an ability to work with his colleagues to maintain positive momentum and continuity for the athletic department,” Dr. Nafziger said.

Steffen, head women’s soccer coach at 91短视频, will fill the role vacated on Oct. 22 by Larry R. Martin, who was athletic director for three years. He will serve in the position through June 30, 2005.

As athletic director, Steffen will oversee the 17 intercollegiate sports programs at 91短视频. He will also serve as a liaison between 91短视频 and the Old Dominion Athletic Conference as well as the National Collegiate Athletic Association

“I’m excited to have the opportunity to serve as interim athletic director at 91短视频 for the next seven months,” Steffen said. “I enjoy working with my colleagues in the athletic department. We are dedicated to working together as we strive toward nurturing life-changing athletic experiences for the quality student-athletes at 91短视频.

“My goals during this period are to assist the coaches in recruiting the best athletes that fit a Christian university like 91短视频, leading athletes to excellence in their sport and providing an educational experience that prepares them for future success,” he added.

Steffen will remain as head coach of the women