MISHAWAKA, Ind. ---Bethel University is pleased to announce the hiring of Head Coach David Osborn to lead the Bethel Men's Basketball Program.
"We are thrilled to welcome Coach Osborn as the new Head Coach of our Men's Basketball Team at Bethel. David is a seasoned coach and servant leader who exemplifies what we strive to be every day at Bethel...Bethel Men's Basketball is in great hands and we look forward to welcoming David, Amber, and their children to the Pilot family," said Jason Lewkowicz, Director of Athletics.
Osborn most recently served as the Head Coach for Trinity Christian College, where he lead the Trolls to a 17-13 winning record in his sophomore season.
Well-acquainted with the Crossroads League, Osborn previously served as an assistant coach for the Indiana Wesleyan Wildcats for six seasons. He is also a native of Fort Wayne, Ind.
Bethel University Men's Basketball has a rich history of NAIA National Tournament runs, most recently advancing to the second round against Georgetown College. In his time at Indiana Wesleyan, Osborn led the Wildcats to a 2018 NAIA National Title.
"I am honored to be named the next Men's Basketball Coach at Bethel University. I want to thank Director of Athletics Jason Lewkowicz, Vice President Dr. Shawn Holtgren, and President Dr. Dee McDonald for giving me the opportunity to lead the program," Osborn shared.
He continued, "We (Osborn's family) inherit a program with a rich history and a supportive community. We were excited about Bethel's desire to build and sustain athletic programs that are Christ-centered, culture-driven, and competitively excellent. It was important to me to find an institution where there was a shared vision and administrative alignment. We found that here at Bethel and are thankful to be returning to Indiana."
Osborn is also the founder of TRU Basketball Camps, also known as The Rock University. These faith-based, youth basketball camps stem from Matthew Chapter 7, in which Jesus describes the importance of building each of our lives on Him.
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