Streitenberger retires as McClain baseball coach
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Stephen Forsha-sforsha@gmail.com
Brandon Streitenberger has announced his retirement from coaching baseball at McClain High School after 22 years in the program, seven years as head coach.
In his seven seasons as the Tigers' head coach, Streitenberger compiled a 76-88 record, including a South Central Ohio League championship in 2010. Streitenberger was also named Southeast District Coach of the Year the same season.
During his tenure, nine Tiger baseball players earned First-Team All-Southeast District honors and one earned All-Ohio honors.
“The decision to retire is solely mine," Streitenberger said. "This is the most agonizing decision I have ever made. I am going to miss the kids and the game big time."
"I am just worn out – going from basketball into baseball has taken its toll over the years.”
With Streitenberger leaving the helm of Tigers' baseball program, he had those he wanted to thank.
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“I have been blessed to have worked for some great people over the years – Pat Stevens, Dan Strain and Terry Fouch," he said. "Also, I have the best coaching staff around, and those guys have been with me for years, with Ed Bolender, Brad Campbell, Matt Raike and Tyler Carman.
"Brad has volunteered his time over the past five years, and the amount of time Ed has put into the program is incalculable.”
McClain athletic director Patrick Stevens spoke about Streitenberger's importance to the baseball and entire athletic program at McClain.
"I want Brandon to remain coach for as long as he wants, but I understand when people decide it's time to move on to something different," Stevens said. "I appreciate his time with the baseball program, and he's a role model to all the kids.
"He's not going anywhere else. He'll still remain as a coach in other sports, but the baseball program will miss him. I couldn't ask for a better guy to coach the kids. He cares about the program, and I've never had to worry about the business done with the baseball program. Brandon is detail-oriented, and it will be hard to find someone to replace him."
MHS assistant coach Ed Bolender spoke about coaching with Streitenberger.
"I'm thankful he gave me a chance to continue to be a part of the baseball program," Bolender said. "He is a good baseball guy, and knows the game as well as anyone I know.
"Brandon did some great things while running the program, most of all bringing a SCOL title to McClain, just the second one since 1954."
As far as returning to baseball, Streitenberger has no plans to do so anytime soon.
“Our program will be in capable hands, and our kids will continue to develop," he said. “At the end of the day, it’s the relationships you develop with your players, fellow coaches and even umpires that truly matter. The wins are special, but those relationships last a lifetime.”
In his seven seasons as the Tigers' head coach, Streitenberger compiled a 76-88 record, including a South Central Ohio League championship in 2010. Streitenberger was also named Southeast District Coach of the Year the same season.
During his tenure, nine Tiger baseball players earned First-Team All-Southeast District honors and one earned All-Ohio honors.
“The decision to retire is solely mine," Streitenberger said. "This is the most agonizing decision I have ever made. I am going to miss the kids and the game big time."
"I am just worn out – going from basketball into baseball has taken its toll over the years.”
With Streitenberger leaving the helm of Tigers' baseball program, he had those he wanted to thank.
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“I have been blessed to have worked for some great people over the years – Pat Stevens, Dan Strain and Terry Fouch," he said. "Also, I have the best coaching staff around, and those guys have been with me for years, with Ed Bolender, Brad Campbell, Matt Raike and Tyler Carman.
"Brad has volunteered his time over the past five years, and the amount of time Ed has put into the program is incalculable.”
McClain athletic director Patrick Stevens spoke about Streitenberger's importance to the baseball and entire athletic program at McClain.
"I want Brandon to remain coach for as long as he wants, but I understand when people decide it's time to move on to something different," Stevens said. "I appreciate his time with the baseball program, and he's a role model to all the kids.
"He's not going anywhere else. He'll still remain as a coach in other sports, but the baseball program will miss him. I couldn't ask for a better guy to coach the kids. He cares about the program, and I've never had to worry about the business done with the baseball program. Brandon is detail-oriented, and it will be hard to find someone to replace him."
MHS assistant coach Ed Bolender spoke about coaching with Streitenberger.
"I'm thankful he gave me a chance to continue to be a part of the baseball program," Bolender said. "He is a good baseball guy, and knows the game as well as anyone I know.
"Brandon did some great things while running the program, most of all bringing a SCOL title to McClain, just the second one since 1954."
As far as returning to baseball, Streitenberger has no plans to do so anytime soon.
“Our program will be in capable hands, and our kids will continue to develop," he said. “At the end of the day, it’s the relationships you develop with your players, fellow coaches and even umpires that truly matter. The wins are special, but those relationships last a lifetime.”