Reinhardt University Athletics - 2007 Baseball Coaches

Baseball Coaches
Bill Popp - Head Coach Bill Popp Head Coach/Athletic Director Coach Bill Popp heads into his 3rd season at the helm of the baseball program at Reinhardt College. Coach Popp has guided the Eagles to a 37-68 record in their brief two year history. Coach Popp came to Reinhardt from Oglethorpe University, where he was the head baseball coach from 1992-2004. The Eagles finished the 2006 season with a 21-32 overall record, and a 7-23 record in the Southern States Athletic Conference (SSAC) which placed them 10th. The 2006 season saw an improved record, and a win over #5 NAIA ranked Auburn University of Montgomery. The 2007 season will feature two games against NCAA Division I opponents, and the first Senior Class in Reinhardt baseball history. The Eagles have brought in another excellent recruiting class for the 2007 season, and look forward to making postseason play this year. In his tenure as head coach of the Stormy Petrels, Coach Popp led Oglethorpe to three Eastern Division Championships in the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference-NCAA Division III. He had 25 All-Conference performers, 8 All-South members, 2 Academic All-Americans, 3 Conference Players of the Year, and was also named the SCAC Coach of the Year in 2002 while at Oglethorpe. After just two seasons at Reinhardt, Coach Popp has added two more All-Conference players, 10 Academic All-Conference players, a Freshman of the Year, an All-Region XIII player, an Honorable Mention All-American, and an Academic All-American. Coach Popp was also an integral part of the highly successful East Cobb baseball program. Serving as the Assistant Head Coach to John Ihlenburg of the East Cobb Ringors 18 & under program since 1990. Bill is a graduate of Kennesaw State University where he played from 1989-1991. He and his wife Jennifer reside in Canton. Phone: 770-720-5568 Fax: 770-720-5622 E-Mail: WCP@reinhardt.edu John Ihlenburg - Assistant Coach John Ihlenburg Assistant Coach/Developmental Squad Head Coach Coach John Ihlenburg returns for his 3rd season with the baseball program at Reinhardt College. He will work with the Varsity and serve as the Developmental Squad Head Coach. Coach Ihlenburg has previously served as an Assistant at Fairfield (Connecticut) University, and under Coach Popp at Oglethorpe University. Coach Ihlenburg and Coach Popp have also coached together during the summers with the East Cobb Ringors 18 & under program since 1990. Coach Ihlenburg led the Ringors to 3 National Championships, and has helped many of his players move on to play collegiately, as well as see some make it all the way to the Major Leagues. Coach Ihlenburg has also worked as a scout in the Toronto Blue Jays organization. John is a graduate of the University of Connecticut where he was a 1972 All-American while leading the Huskies to the College World Series that same season. He was also an Academic All-American in 1972 & 1973 while at UConn. After playing collegiately, John was drafted by the Kansas City Royals where he played for three seasons. John also played Quarterback at Wake Forest during his Freshman year of college before transferring to play baseball at UConn. He and his wife Kathy reside in Roswell. Phone: 770-720-9227 Fax: 770-720-5622 E-Mail: JCI@reinhardt.edu