After 29 years at the helm of the Edinboro wheelchair basketball program,
Jim Glatch has announced he will retire at the end of the 2023-24 season.
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Glatch's last home game will be Saturday, Feb. 24 at 1:15 p.m. when the Scots take on Missouri. There will be a ceremony prior to that game, approximately starting at 1 p.m., to recognize Jim and his commitment to Edinboro and the wheelchair basketball program.
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In addition to his work with Edinboro wheelchair basketball, Glatch served as the director of Team USA's Senior National Program from 2009-2012. His teams have earned success in international competition. He guided Team USA 23 team to the 2009 IWBF U23 World Championship, as the United States finished with a perfect 8-0 record while competing in Paris, France. That team included former Edinboro standouts Tommie Gray and Trevon Jenifer. The United States capped its perfect run to the title with a 77-54 win over Spain.
Glatch and his Team USA earned the bronze medal at the 2012 Paralympics in London, England. It was the first medal for the men's team since 2000.
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During his tenure, the Scots have had success both on the court and in the classroom. Glatch has coached 19 All-Americans, 15 Academic All-Americans, four All-Rookie players and three CID Sportsmanship Award winners.
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