The Ephrata Area School District appointed Timothy Rice as the new Ephrata Varsity Wrestling Coach. Mr. Rice is an Ephrata High School graduate who earned over 100 high school career victories and was a 4-time District qualifier while a Mountaineer. He has nine years of varsity coaching experience at Manheim Township High School and created and developed the current Ephrata Youth Wrestling program structure. In addition, Mr. Rice is a certified Division 1 NCAA Wrestling Official.
"I am excited and grateful to have been given the opportunity to lead the Ephrata Wrestling Program as the new head high school wrestling coach. I’d like to thank the Ephrata Area School District for this opportunity to lead and continue to build the wrestling program here at Ephrata. I'm eager to work with our outstanding student-athletes as we strive to achieve success both on and off the mat. Together, I look forward to creating an environment in which wrestlers will love the sport, feel supported, and see progress as they achieve their full potential. Go Mounts!," shared Coach Rice.
“We are thrilled to welcome Timothy Rice as the new head coach of the Ephrata Wrestling program. Coach Rice brings a wealth of experience and a passion for the sport that will undoubtedly inspire our student athletes. We are confident that under his leadership, the program will continue to grow and thrive. Join us in welcoming Coach Rice to the Ephrata family as we look forward to an exciting season ahead. Go Mounts!,” commented Marvin Sanders, Director of Athletics.
“We are fortunate to have such a knowledgeable and experienced individual to take the reins and continue the growth of our wrestling program. Coach Rice will not only have a positive influence on our student-athletes on the mat but will serve as a positive role model to them as they grow as human beings. At Ephrata, we recognize that some of the most important lessons we can teach our students are best experienced through our extra-curricular programs, especially when those programs are led by quality individuals like Coach Rice,” added Dr. Brian Troop, Superintendent.
Mr. Rice is a Technology and Engineering Teacher at Manheim Township High School. He has a Bachelor of Education from Millersville University and a Master of Education from Scranton University.
