The familiar face of Coach TJ Rosene will head the men’s basketball program at
Reinhardt
College
after leading the Lady Eagles basketball team for three years.
Rosene’s new position comes after the resignation of Eagles Head Coach
Joe Kennamer on April 27.
Head Baseball Coach and Athletic Director, Coach
Bill Popp states, “I have full confidence in Coach Rosene to spear head
the men’s program and think he will do just an outstanding job in the
new position.”
During his four seasons at Reinhardt, Kennamer lead
the Eagles to two appearances at the NAIA National Tournament and
earned the Eagles’ first GAC Conference title.
“Coach Kennemar did a great job getting this program
headed in the right direction. I hope to build on what has been
started,” said Rosene, a 2000 graduate of Reinhardt. “I look forward to
the challenge with losing some seniors this year and I plan for a
smooth adjustment for all.”
Coach Rosense started his coaching career as the
assistant to the men’s team from 2000-2002. Rosene was named Head Coach
for the Lady Eagles in 2002 and has proven to be successful bringing
the women’s program to new heights and record breaking seaons. During
the 2003-04 season, the Lady Eagles went 20-13, earned a conference
tournament appearance, and Coach Rosene was named Conference Coach of
the Year. For the 2004-05 season, the Lady Eagles broke several school
records and ended with a 22-11 overall record and 11-9 in the
conference.
ReinhardtCollege
is a member of the Southern States Athletic Conference or SSAC
(formerly known as the Georgia-Alabama-Carolina (GAC) Conference) of
the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). The
College has competed in this division since Fall 1999. Reinhardt fields
men’s and women's soccer, men’s and women’s cross country, men’s and
women’s basketball, men’s and women’s tennis, men’s baseball and golf;
and women's volleyball and fast-pitch softball.