Burke Leaves for Citadel Job

SPARTANBURG, SC – Rob Burke has stepped down as head men's basketball coach at SMC to become an assistant coach at The Citadel.

Burke was at SMC for six years and 117-68 overall.  Before coming to SMC, Burke coached at Limestone College and Campbell University.  His SMC teams won 24 games in 2007-08 and 22 in 2005-06.

"It's been a good six years at SMC, but it is time for another step in my career. The Citadel is the right step for me and my family," said Burke.

When asked about the move for Burke, SMC athletic director Mark Perdue said, "I could not be more happy for him."

"Rob has worked hard for six years now and deserves this opportunity," Perdue added.

A search will begin promptly to fill the vacancy left by Burke.  Interested applicants can view the position description and application process at http://bit.ly/a8GH5Z

Spartanburg Methodist College has 14 intercollegiate teams that compete in Region X of the National Junior College Athletic Association, which includes colleges in the Carolinas, Virginia, and West Virginia. The College is in its 99th year of providing quality education to students in a Christian environment.  More than 90 percent of SMC graduates continue their education at other institutions of higher learning.

For more information, contact SMC director of public information Brian Fulkerson at (864) 587-4254 or fulkersonb@smcsc.edu