Granville, Ohio - Denison Athletics welcomes three new members to the Big Red coaching staff this fall. Welcome Keegan Rich, Alex Skvarch, and Bobby Wells to the Hill! 

Men's & Women's Track & Field (Jumps & Combined Events) Assistant Coach- Keegan Rich

Keegan Rich joins the Denison men's and women's track and field staff after spending the last two years at Westminster College in Fulton, Mo., as their men's and women's assistant cross country and track and field coach. At Westminster, Rich coached as an assistant for a year and then took over as head coach for a year, focusing on sprints, hurdles, jumps, and throws, while also assisting with the distance programs. Under his tutelage, 11 school records were broken (Indoor: Men's 60 Hurdles, Weight Throw, High Jump and Women's High Jump, Weight Throw) (Outdoor: Men's 200, 400, 4x100 relay, Pole Vault and Women's Discus and Hammer), and he coached two Outdoor Conference Champions (Women's 400 & Javelin). 

Before landing at Westminster, Rich was the assistant track and field coach at Bethany Lutheran College, where he led efforts in coaching sprints, hurdles, jumps, throws, and multi-events. While there, he helped his student-athletes break 19 school records and coached a Division III national qualifier in the triple jump.

Director of men's and women's cross country and track and field Dara Ford shared, "We are really excited about the enthusiasm and knowledge Keegan brings to the program. I have confidence that our jumps program will continue to grow and excel with Keegan at the helm."

Rich graduated from Wartburg College with a bachelor's in Business Administration with an emphasis in Sports Management. As a student-athlete, he became an All-American in long jump. earned five event championships in the UMAC at Bethany Lutheran and then tacked on two more all-conference performances in the ARC.

Men's Lacrosse Assistant Coach-Alex Skvarch 

This fall, Alex Skvarch joins the Denison men's lacrosse coaching staff after three years leading the Thiel College men's lacrosse program. While at Thiel, Skvarch's 2025 team earned a USILA All-Academic Team award, and in 2024 he coached a USILA Scholar All-American. From 2024 to 2026, Skvarch coached four honorable mentions for the All-PAC team.

Before Thiel, Skvarch was head coach at Walsh University for eight seasons, where he coached two USILA Scholar All-Americans, a USILA North/South Senior All-Star Game participant, two GMAC Elite 26 Award winners, a GMAC Goalie of the Year, and 17 All-GMAC players. While Walsh was in the ECAC, Skvarch coached two All-ECAC honorees and six ECAC Rookie team players.

"I am excited to welcome Alex to the Denison Lacrosse family. Throughout the process, I was impressed by his knowledge of the game, attention to detail, and relationship-first coaching philosophy," shared head coach Eric Koch. "Alex brings great energy to our staff, along with a wealth of experience from his 12 years as a head coach. I look forward to seeing him guide our defense, mentor our student-athletes, and make a lasting impact on our program." 

Skvarch earned his Bachelor of Arts in Biology at Hartwick College and was a four-year varsity letter winner. At Hartwick, he was named team captain his junior and senior years and was a second-team all-league Empire 8 and Empire 8 Sportsman of the Year honoree. 

Men's Lacrosse Assistant Coach-Bobby Wells

Bobby Wells is joining the Denison men's lacrosse coaching staff this fall. Wells most recently was associated with the Caufield Lacrosse Club, where he played in the Victoria Lacrosse League as a semi-professional lacrosse player. While with the club, he finished the season as the leading scorer for the 2025 season. When he wasn't playing with the club, he coached a 14u youth team.

"We are really excited to have Bobby join our staff", stated head coach Eric Koch. He had an outstanding playing career at St. Lawrence and knows firsthand what it takes to compete and succeed at a high level. Bobby is hardworking, competitive, and eager to learn. He brings a valuable perspective to our staff, and I believe our players will connect with him immediately. I am excited to watch him grow as a coach and make an impact on our program." 

Wells, a graduate of St. Lawrence University, earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, with a minor in Sports Studies and Exercise Science. He was a four-year varsity letter winner on the men's lacrosse team and helped the team to three third-round NCAA tournament appearances. He is a two-time All-League honoree and a two-time USILA All-American.