The University of Puget Sound announced that Matt Robles has been appointed as the new men’s and women’s head golf coach.  Robles will take over for Dr. Richard Ulrich who retired following the 2009-10 school year after 13 years of coaching golf for the Loggers.
 
“I am very excited and humbled for this new opportunity to be the head men’s and women’s golf coach and work with such an outstanding group of student-athletes,” said Robles. “I look forward to carrying on the tradition and excellence of Logger golf established by Dr. Ulrich and am thrilled for this new challenge that awaits.”

Robles has worked in the Puget Sound Athletics Department for the past five years as the assistant men’s basketball coach.  During that time, the team has had one of its most impressive string of seasons including a 16-0 Northwest Conference record in 2008-09.  Robles has served as the recruiting coordinator for the team, landing players from six different states.  He also brings the organizational knowledge to run a successful NCAA Division III program.  
 
“Matt brings a great appreciation and understanding for the Puget Sound experience and has a tremendous respect for our student-athletes, “ added Athletic Director Amy Hackett.

Robles’ experience in Division III athletics goes back to his days as a student-athlete at University of California, Santa Cruz. Robles played four years of basketball for the Banana Slugs, starting in 98 of 99 games in his career.  He graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics in 2005 and later earned his Master’s in Leadership from Grand Canyon University.  

Robles inherits a very successful golf program. In 2009, the men’s team finished just two strokes back of Northwest Conference champion, Whitworth, at the NWC Championship. The women’s team advanced to two NCAA Championships in the past four years after winning the NWC Championship in those years.

Both teams consistently earn academic accolades as well. Both teams combined to have five academic All-Americans in 2010 and the men’s team earned a prestigious spot on the President’s Special Recognition List for All-Academic teams.