Bowling Green State University Athletics
Pechac Named Academic Coordinator for Football
August 29, 2012 | Football
Bowling Green, Ohio - The Bowling Green State University Athletics Department has announced the addition of Mike Pechac to the Office of Student-Athlete Services in the position Academic Coordinator for Football.
"Mike brings a passion and enthusiasm for helping develop young men through football," Kerry Jones, Director of Student-Athlete Services, said. "This passion and his previous experiences were a perfect fit for this academic position. I am excited to have him as a part of our team in Student-Athlete Services."
Pechac's prior experience includes work in both the coaching and academic aspects of collegiate football over the past 14 years. Most recently, he served as the part-time defensive line coach at Otterbein University, where he assisted the staff with opponent film breakdown and recruiting. He held similar positions at Ohio State University, Malone College and Hiram College. As the defensive line coach at Hiram, he also acted as the team's academic advisor. He also has experience in education and coaching at the high school level in Ohio.
"I am truly honored to join the Bowling Green Athletic Department staff," Pechac said. "The opportunity to be in such a great place surrounded by so many great coaches and administrators is a honor. I look forward to mentoring and supporting our student athletes as they work toward becoming graduates of Bowling Green State University."
Pechac earned a bachelor's degree in physical education at Mount Union College, where he graduated in 1998 as a three-year letterman for the Purple Raiders in football. He makes the move to BGSU with his wife Sharmaine and three sons, Trevon, 18, Kameron, 15, and Kristian, 12.
