New coordinator brings big plans

    GCSU has seen seven intramural coordinators in seven years.  Hard to believe coming from a school with a student body deeply involved in a successful intramural program. Bert Rosenberger plans to change this high turnover rate.
    “I can guarantee I’ll be here longer than two years or three years or probably even five years,” said Rosenberger, the newly appointed coordinator of intramural and recreational sports.
    He calls Jacksonville, Fla. home, and, at 14, moved to Atlanta where he played football and wrestled at McEachern High School in Cobb County.  He then went to Georgia Southern, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in recreation.  His work at the Milledgeville Parks and Recreation Department gave Rosenberger valuable experience and created important ties with the city of Milledgeville. 
    “When I’m out on the [intramural] fields at night is when I can breathe, you know, that’s my element,” said Rosenberger.
    Better officiating is a key aspect of Rosenberger’s plans for GCSU intramurals.  As an intramural official himself, he was selected to referee in the national intramural tournament in New Orleans.  He plans to aid GCSU officials in finding jobs outside the school.
    “As I learn who the more advanced officials are, I want to start creating some outside opportunities for them, like high school football, baseball basketball, whatever their expertise is in,” Rosenberger said. “They’re going to go and do some high school games and work with some other officials.”
     Rosenberger said this will allow these students to make money as well as become better referees for GCSU
intramurals.
    Another important goal of the Rosenberger era at GCSU is to upgrade the facilities. 
    “I would like to bring the facilities to a better place than they are, you know, I want to make them more than just safe to play,” Rosenberger said. “I want them to be good.  I want our facilities to be at a level to where we can host a state tournament, you know, a state softball tournament or whatever and be proud to have other teams come in.”    Students interested in becoming intramural officials may apply on the third floor of the Student Activities Center in the Campus Life office. 
    Positions for serious applicants are still available.

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