Friday, January 22, 2016
YOUNGSTOWN — Eastern Gateway Community College already has a Gator mascot, and now its administrators are exploring the idea of creating sports teams.
President Jimmie Bruce told trustees at their regular meeting today that he’s considering starting an intercollegiate athletic program at the college.
Bruce said John Zizzo, a baseball trainer and consultant, contacted him last September about starting a baseball team at the school. Zizzo, who was Youngstown State University’s head baseball coach from 1991 to 1998, has offered to assist without pay.
“I’ve always been a big believer in doing things to engage students, engage the community and connect students and the community,” Bruce said.
Eastern Ohio is an area that’s enthusiastic about sports, he said.
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