(Story taken from the Sewanee athletics website)
SEWANEE, Tenn. - Sewanee Head Coach Robert Black,
C’89, has stepped down from his role atop the Tiger football
program according to Athletic Director Mark Webb. The University
announced Thursday that Black, who has been Sewanee’s head
coach since 2007, will move into University Relations as a major
gift officer effective April 1.
Vice President for University Relations Jay Fisher, C'79, said,
“We are thrilled that Robert has accepted our offer to join
University Relations as a major gift officer. His devotion to his
alma mater and strong skill set will make him a valuable
member of our division. We look forward to his good work
ahead.”
Black’s career includes a wide range of service in education, including roles as athletic director and coach for TMI Episcopal School in San Antonio, and director of admissions at Montgomery Bell Academy in Nashville. While at MBA, Black also taught English and served as an assistant football coach before returning to his alma mater. He has served on the NCAA All-American Selection Committee and the South Region Advisory Committee.
A native of Nashville, Black has a B.A. in English from Sewanee and did graduate work at the University of Texas-San Antonio. He has compiled a 4-34 record as head coach of the Tigers.
“I am extremely grateful to Robert for his leadership and distinguished contributions to our football program and to the Department of Athletics,” said Webb. “He has recruited outstanding young men to the Mountain and has been an invaluable mentor and role model. I am confident that his keen appreciation for the distinctive mission of the university will make him effective in his new role.”
Said Black, “I am looking forward to my new role and work
in University Relations. At the same time, I am very grateful to
Mark Webb and the university to have had the chance to lead Sewanee
Football these past four years. I am proud of our young men and
look forward to seeing the program build upon what we have worked
hard to create.”
According to Webb, the search for the 30th head coach in
Sewanee’s storied football history will begin
immediately.
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