Gordon College Athletics

Patrick Rich joined the Gordon Athletics team as head cross country and track and field coach in July of 2012, bringing with him a wealth of coaching experience in the local communities. He has served as the head coach of Ipswich High School varsity indoor and outdoor track and as an assistant coach to the Hamilton-Wenham High School's cross country program since 2006. As a post-collegiate runner, he owns PR’s of 15:02 for 5k, 31:28 for 10k, and 2:28 for the marathon.
 
An alumnus of the University of Michigan, Rich obtained a B.A. in organizational studies and is currently pursuing a graduate degree in coaching and athletic administration from Concordia University.
 
Said Rich of his post, "I'm grateful to God and humbled at His kindness to me. To be here at Gordon and have the opportunity to work with students and staff who want to honor God and pursue excellence for His sake is the answer to many earnest prayers." 
 
Patrick and his wife, Heather, live in nearby South Hamilton, Mass. They have three children: Benjamin, Grace and Emma.