Coaching Change

South Haven Swimmers and Families,

It is with mixed emotions that I must announce that I will not be in South Haven for the upcoming school year in a teaching nor coaching capacity as I have accepted an offer to teach high school math and coach the women's varsity swim team for Holland Christian beginning this fall.  Since graduating from Hope, is has been my goal to end-up back in Holland, but certainly I did not expect the opportunity to come this soon.  Also, it allows me to work for a school with which I already have some experience as I was the assistant coach for the HC men's swim team from 2008 to 2010.  It is especially difficult for me to leave a group of athletes, as a coach naturally develops a much closer relationship with his athletes versus a teacher with his students, but I feel that this is the right next step in my career path.  I spoke with those who are currently swimming RAC this morning, but did not feel that scheduling a brief team meeting was necessary.  

Thank you for all the support you gave me throughout the year...I would not have survived without it!  I have learned a great deal through my experience with the Rams' swim teams, and my only hope is that the swimmers have learned a little something from me as well. 

Take care.

~Ben Herrman