March 10, 2008

EAST STROUDSBURG - East Stroudsburg University head baseball coach John Kochmansky has announced the addition of Bob Shebelsky as the pitching coach on the Warriors' staff.

Shebelsky has been a volunteer assistant coach for the Warriors for the last three seasons and has been an assistant coach with Kochmansky for the last seven seasons, beginning with four years (2001-04) when Kochmansky was the head coach at Pen Argyl High School. Their run included an appearance in the district finals in 2003, and the Colonial League championship in 2004.

"Coach Shebelsky brings a wealth of knowledge to our pitching staff and will assist in all areas of the program, including recruiting and daily operations," Kochmansky said. "Our personalities work incredibly well together, so his expertise in handling the pitchers allows me to focus on the offensive aspect of the game."

As an assistant coach at ESU, he helped current senior pitcher Dave Boyer earn PSAC East Rookie of the Year honors in 2005 and was part of the staff that guided the Warriors to their first PSAC tournament appearance in 22 years last season.

Shebelsky is a 1972 graduate of Penn State University and is a certified public accountant. He is the scheduler for American Legion baseball in Northampton County.