YORK, Pa. — Matt Rotonda is the new head men’s basketball coach at Penn State York and is excited for the opportunity. He has served as the assistant men’s basketball coach since 2011 under Parrish Petry, who retired this year. Rotonda has been an integral part of leading the team to four Penn State University Athletic Conference (PSUAC) titles and five national tournament teams in the United States Collegiate Athletic Conference (USCAA).
"We are extremely pleased to have Matt accept the opportunity and the head men's basketball coaching position. He has been active in our men's program for a long time, both as a player and a coach,” said Jeff Barkdoll, athletic director at Penn State York. “He has also been active in recruiting players in his assistant coaching role, so I expect the transition to be smooth. I look forward to having Coach Rotonda lead us on into this next chapter of Penn State York men's basketball.”
Barkdoll also notes that Rotonda has extensive experience, knows the players and the conference well, and is positive that players will continue to benefit from his leadership.
Rotonda played basketball under former Head Coach Parrish Petry as a student at Penn State York. Rotonda also served as team captain during the 2009-10 and 2010-11 seasons. Prior to coming to York, Rotonda began his collegiate play at Ocean County College, where he was also named to the Academic All-Region Team. Rotonda is grateful for having had the chance to develop as a young coach under Petry.
“In working with him (Petry), it is very obvious to me that every accolade he has gotten is more than well-deserved. Those honors do not do justice to what his lessons and teachings throughout countless hours have meant to so many individuals,” said Rotonda. “I am lucky to be one of them. I also certainly appreciate the confidence in my abilities to lead our team that Jeff Barkdoll and many of those throughout the community have shown since the start of the school year.”