Mark Cole appointed North Carolina  Wesleyan golf coach

Rocky Mount, NC - The North Carolina Wesleyan Department of Athletics is pleased to announce that Mark Cole has been appointed head men’s golf coach for the Battling Bishops.  A native of Philadelphia, PA, Cole (pictured) also serves as an Admissions Counselor for the College.  He takes over a Wesleyan program that will return four letterwinners next season.

“With a new home course in our backyard and a solid base of returning players, I am very excited about my appointment and the future of the Wesleyan golf program.”

A decorated athlete, Cole brings a wealth of experience to the Bishops.  He is a lifetime golfer that has competed in numerous amateur golf tournaments during his career.  Additionally, he earned All-American honors in baseball as a prep standout, as well as All-County awards in football and baseball.  Academically, Cole was named Delaware County Scholar-Athlete of the Year as a senior. 

Cole then took his baseball talents to Millersville University where he received his B.S. in Special Education with a minor in Psychology in 1982.  On the field, he enjoyed a stellar collegiate career that saw him become a three-time All-Conference performer.  For his efforts, he was signed by the Toronto Blue Jays organization and proceeded to play two seasons professionally.

Cole’s coaching career began in 1991 when accepted a position with his alma mater as assistant baseball coach and athletic recruiter.  His two-year stint with Millersville saw him earn his master’s degree in education in 1993, while also working in the Office of Academic Advisement.  Cole went on to join Franklin & Marshall College in 1995 as head baseball coach.  While at Franklin & Marshall, he also served in the Admissions Office as an Admissions Counselor. 

His eight years of collegiate coaching experience have left Cole well-equipped to turn the North Carolina Wesleyan golf program into a USA South contender.

“Great athletes like challenges and excel in the spotlight.  I look for players that are not afraid to work hard and enjoy the athletic gift they possess.”

Cole received his American Sport Education Program (ASEP) coaching certification in 1991.  In 1995, he became a certified Specialist in Sports Condition (SSC) by the International Sports Science Association.  With his background in education and athletics, Cole has worked with over 1,000 youth and amateur athletes through personal, group, and team training programs around the United States.

He and his wife, Kathy, reside in Cary, NC.  They have three children:  Casey, Mary Kate, and Mandy.
 

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