Charger News
Thu, Jan 24, 2008 | Football
Tom Rethman has been named Briar Cliff University's new football coach. Rethman has been the offensive coordinator at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh for the past seven years.
"We are extremely excited to announce the latest addition to our Briar Cliff coaching family," said Gast."We believe Tom has both the experience and energy to help our football program take the next step."
Rethman has ample college coaching experience at various levels including NCAA I-AA (Illinois State, Southern Illinois) and NCAA DIII (Knox College, Carroll College and the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh).Rethman has served as the offensive coordinator at Wisconsin-Oshkosh since 2001.In 2007, his offense led the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) in fewest turnovers, while ranking second in rushing offense and passing efficiency.The Titans were third in total offense and averaged 28.2 ppg.Prior to coaching at Wisconsin Oshkosh, Rethman was the offensive coordinator at Carroll College for two years.In one season, he helped the Pioneers' team improve from last in total offense and scoring offense to third in both categories.
Rethman is a 1992 graduate of Knox College, where he earned his undergraduate degree in history and was a four-time letterwinner at defensive back.He then spent one season at Knox as an assistant coach, overseeing the wide receivers and tight ends.He then served as a graduate assistant at Southern Illinois for a year before completing his graduate studies at Illinois State.At Southern Illinois, Rethman worked with the defensive backs and outside linebackers, while at Illinois State, he coached the tight ends, offensive line, kickers and punters for two seasons.After earning his master's degree from Illinois State in 1996, Rethman returned to his alma mater where he served as offensive coordinator for three years.He also coached the quarterbacks, kickers and punters.
Rethman and his wife, Michelle, have four children; daughters, Devin, Tara and Jenna, and son, Garrett.
At Briar Cliff, Rethman takes over the BCU football program from Dick Strittmatter, who resigned in November, after six years with the program.This past fall, the Charger football team concluded its fifth varsity season with an 0-11 record.In five seasons, the Chargers have produced a combined record of 12-41.Their best campaign was a 5-6 mark in 2006.
"My family and I are excited about the opportunity to come to Briar Cliff.I have a great appreciation for the mission of the school and the type of students that attend Briar Cliff," said Rethman."I look forward to getting to work and moving the football program forward.I see a great deal of promise in what we can accomplish in the future."
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