:ylsuper:Bishop Brossart High School today named Ron Verst as the school's new Head Baseball Coach. He replaces Matt Grosser who was recently named the Principal at St. Mary in Alexandria, Ky. Grosser in three seasons compiled a 60-42 record.

Ron has been a member of the Bishop Brossart coaching staff since 2001. He has served in various capacities including Freshmen Coach, Junior Varsity Coach, and Varsity Assistant. He was also Junior Varsity Coach from 1990-1993. He addressed the Bishop Brossart team for the first time on Friday afternoon.

“We are extremely lucky and pleased to have a man like Ron Verst as our new Head Baseball Coach,” exclaimed Athletic Director Mel Webster. “He not only brings to us a wealth of experience and baseball knowledge but he is respect and liked by his players and parents. We have no doubt he will continue the long run of excellence enjoyed by our baseball program.”

Ron inherits a solid group of players from last year's 24-13 team that won their 7th Consecutive Tenth Region All “A” Baseball Crown and advanced to the State Championship game in Lexington. They were also 24-12 in 2010.

Ron was a fine high school player Bishop Brossart, graduating in 1980 as a three year varsity starter. He played for Thomas More College in 1984 and 1985 and also the St. Mary's Holy Name League from 1978 to 1994. He also served as manager of St. Mary's Holy Name Team from 1984 to 1994, a team comprised of high school and collegiate level players in Northern Kentucky. He coached many summer youth baseball teams over the past 16 years.

Ron received his Bachelor of Arts Degree from Thomas More College in 1985 in Business Administration and Computer Science. He has been employed by the U.S. Postal Service since 1986 and is currently a Postal Inspector and Team Leader. He and his family are an active member of St. Mary Parish in Alexandria and a member of the St. Mary's Booster's Organization.

Coach Verst was chosen from a list of 15 applicants including current Head Coaches, assistant coaches and former College Assistant Coaches.

“We certainly felt Ron was the man for the job based on his track record, his ability and the overwhelming support of the Bishop Brossart team and community. This is hopefully the crowning moment of a long and successful coaching career,” added Webster.

Ron is married to the former Karen Mueller, a 1981 Graduate of Bishop Brossart High School. The Verst family has four children Son Tyler (2008), daughter Chelsea (2010), daughter Katelyn a freshman at Bishop Brossart and son Nolan a 7th Grader at Sts. Peter and Paul.

I'm sure Mustang is happy about this choice! Good luck Ron. Another great pick up for Brossart

I'm sure Mustang is happy about this choice! Good luck Ron. Another great pick up for Brossart

 

Very happy!!! I and many other Brossart insiders have felt that Coach Verst was the most qualified candidate who was certainly deserving of the position. For the past few weeks, while I was quite confident that Ron would get the job, you are never quite sure, what with new administrative policy requiring that all vacant coaching positions be opened for applications, interviews, and selection.

 

In this case, all is well that ends well. Coach Verst is certainly a popular choice among members of the baseball program and his returning players. I am confident that he will maintain and further advance the tradition of baseball excellence that we enjoy here at Brossart High School.

 

One note that Mel failed to include in the press release. Coach Verst led his Class B Knothole baseball team to the City Tournament Championship this summer, which is no small feat.

 

We wish Coach Verst the very best of everything in his tenure as the 11th head coach of the Brossart baseball Mustangs.

"Coach Verst was chosen from a list of 15 applicants including current Head Coaches, assistant coaches and former College Assistant Coaches"

 

 

Don't know if that is a fair statement. I know for a FACT... that a few current head coaches that applied didnt so much get a interview of any kind. Must of been the guy they really wanted, becuase without interviewing some of these guys do they really know what was out there?

"Coach Verst was chosen from a list of 15 applicants including current Head Coaches, assistant coaches and former College Assistant Coaches"

 

Don't know if that is a fair statement. I know for a FACT... that a few current head coaches that applied didnt so much get a interview of any kind. Must of been the guy they really wanted, becuase without interviewing some of these guys do they really know what was out there?

 

Probably a case of being trapped with an established policy. That policy being that all open coaching positions, regardless of who is available, or for whatever sport, will be posted, applications taken, and interviews conducted (if necessary), prior to naming a new head coach.

 

There were many of us who felt that since Coach Verst was a perfect fit for our program, he should have been named head coach immediately following Matt Grosser's resignation, however, with that policy in place all of the other hoop jumping needed to take place before Verst could be named head coach.

 

I think our administration did want to see what was out there, and make the best choice in the best interest of our baseball program and high school. They did.

Key word "if necessary" I am sure the coaches that applied that did not get so much as a interview will have good things to say about the porcess Brossart takes.

Key word "if necessary" I am sure the coaches that applied that did not get so much as a interview will have good things to say about the porcess Brossart takes.

I'm sure that we are not the only ones to have a similar policy in place.

 

Applicants have to understand that they may not receive an interview. Normally, if a school receives a couple dozen applications, only a few are granted interviews.

 

I do not know if we did or did not conduct any interviews.

 

What I do hope is that all applicants receive a formal letter from our administration thanking them for their interest in our job.

Key word "if necessary" I am sure the coaches that applied that did not get so much as a interview will have good things to say about the porcess Brossart takes.

 

Great Hire--No time for sour grapes!!

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I'm sure that we are not the only ones to have a similar policy in place.

 

Applicants have to understand that they may not receive an interview. Normally, if a school receives a couple dozen applications, only a few are granted interviews.

 

I do not know if we did or did not conduct any interviews.

 

What I do hope is that all applicants receive a formal letter from our administration thanking them for their interest in our job.

congrats ron. you deserve it. good luck!

Congratulations to Ron! Couldn't have happened to a better guy. Good luck, Mustangs!