Background
Roach, J. Phillip was born on May 27, 1939 in Columbus, Ohio, United States. Son of John Berkley and Rosemary (Capper) Roach.
Roach, J. Phillip was born on May 27, 1939 in Columbus, Ohio, United States. Son of John Berkley and Rosemary (Capper) Roach.
Bachelor, Ohio Wesleyan University, 1961; Master of Education, Ohio U., 1964; Doctor of Philosophy, Ohio U., 1984.
Coach, teacher, Chauncey (Ohio) Dover Schools, 1961-1963;
graduate assistant, Ohio U., Athens, 1963-1964;
assistant basketball, soccer coach, Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, 1965-1966;
head soccer/lacrosse/assistant basketball, Wittenberg U., Springfield, Ohio., 1966-1967;
head soccer/assistant basketball coach, Ohio U., 1967-1970;
assistant professor/soccer, basketball coach, Marietta (Ohio) College, 1970-1980;
director atletics/basketball coach, Marietta (Ohio) College, 1980-1989;
director athletics, Guilford College, Greenboro, North Carolina, since 1989. Director Win Coach Camps, Marietta, 1970-1990, National Baseball Championship, Marietta, 1980-1987. Lecturer Business Resource Center, Marietta, 1984-1988.
President Ohio Athletic Conference, Toledo, 1987-1989.
President Methodist Men, Marietta, 1982-1984. Lay leader United Methodist Church, Marietta, 1984-1988. Education director United Way, Marietta, 1986-1989.
Member National Association College Athletic Dirs., National Association Basketball Coaches (Merit award 1984), Greensboro Sports Commission, Marietta Chamber of Commerce (program director 1976), Cardinal Country Club (golf committee).
Married Susan Jean Long, June 10, 1962 (deceased December 1969). 1 child, Jennifer Jo. Married Linda Ann Sweeney, November 22, 1970.
Children: John Michael, Alison Emi.