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New Changes, New Progress

    Sometimes in life, changes are needed. Changes are always happening in life, whether for better or worse. You may not realize it, but every single you are making changes and choices that are impacting yourself and your future. Over the last year, I have had significant changes in my life and career, mostly good. When these changes happen, it is key that you adapt to them and figure out the best way to move forward. 

    A significant change occurred last winter for our men's basketball program. After over six years, our head coach decided to part ways and leave the program. When you are around that person daily for three years, that is a huge change to yourself and the program. When we got the news, it was shocking, but we knew we couldn't dwell on it because it was time for a brand-new start. After the announcement, the search for a new coaching staff began immediately and we were on the prowl for the best fit possible for our program. Ohio Northern is prestige basketball program with a lot of rich history, including a National Title in 1993 with Coach Joe Campoli, so getting the right coach was a huge deal. 

    After months of searching and going through the interview process, we decided on Neal Young from Covenant College in Tennessee. Coach Young has been nothing short of fantastic so far and has completely changed our culture. Along with Coach Young, he brought aboard Jon Tropf from Goshen College in Indiana who has great knowledge of the game and is a family man. Change can be scary, but looking back at it, I am very glad. It will take time, but I believe our program and culture are moving forward in the right direction and I can't wait to put Ohio Northern back on the map. 

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