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Q&A with Coach Greg Breitbach Head football coach Greg Breitbach finished his first season in 2013 and is working to restore success at Millersville. Here are his reflections of his first season as the Marauders’ head football coach.
What was your greatest challenge in year one?
Coach Greg Breitbach
What is your view of the Millersville University community after one season? I view the Millersville University community as supportive. Most people understand that it can take time to build the type of success some programs in this league are having. Many university and community people were excited to start this season. The support continued through the season from our administration, fans and alumni. We didn’t start as national champions or PSAC champions, but that will be the goal every year. We will have a great offseason, and I believe with continued growth, we can give the university and community a team they can be proud of.
Was there a moment from this season that will always stay with you? I have a photo on my office wall of our first 6 a.m. spring practice. The sky is dark; the seats are empty; but the lights are on at the stadium and the gear is ready for practice. I like reflecting on that moment because it signals to me the starting point of what we intend to build here at Millersville. It signified to me the work that will go into brightening the skies, filling the stands and bringing the program to where we all want it to be.
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Developing trust as quickly as needed has been the biggest challenge. As a football team, football program or a university, it’s important to trust in the process, trust in each other and trust in yourself. I believe over time, trust issues have hampered this program on a lot of levels. When we learn to trust each other at a higher level, do what we are asked to do to the best of our ability, and we do it that way consistently, we’ll win games. Trust takes time to build. We’re working to build it within our program, university, community and alumni base. I like the improvements that we’ve all made.
What has your interaction with alumni been like? Active. I’ve reached out to many alumni and alumni groups in an effort to connect. I’m attempting to bring the eras of Millersville football together. We’ve developednetworks through social media and other means to touch base with as many alumni as possible. Everyone is important no matter when they graduated or what their record was— they all matter. We’re trying to send that message loud and clear. It will take all of us to build this program. I hired two former players to my first staff. Their input and investment into the program and in the area of alumni relations have been helpful and will be instrumental going forward.