Patrick Hatch Position: Running Backs Coach Experience: 3rd Season at SBU Alma Mater: Union College '06

After working with the defensive line for two seasons, Patrick Hatch will work with the running backs in 2011. Hatch, who joined the Seawolves in February of 2009, also will work with the fullbacks.

Hatch had been with the staff at the Worcester Polytechnic Institute for three seasons where he worked with both the offensive and defensive lines. He also worked as the academic liaison and co-video coordinator for the Engineers. During his time at WPI the Engineers increased their win total each season, with their 7-3 record in 2008 representing the highest number of victories for the squad in 16 years.

Hatch is a 2006 graduate of Union College in Schenectady, New York where he was a four-year starter on the offensive line and a three-time all-Liberty League selection. In 2005, the Dutchmen were undefeated in the regular season en route to capturing the Liberty League championship and reached the second round of the NCAA Division III championships. Hatch played his high school ball at Maloney High School in Meriden, Connecticut.

HATCH SNAPSHOT

Family: Single

Education: Bachelor's degree, Union, 2006

Playing Experience:Union, offensive line, 2002-06

Coaching Experience: 6 years

Recruiting Areas: Northern California Junior Colleges; Connecticut (Litchfield, Hartford, Fairfield, New Haven, Middlesex, New London, Tolland, Windham); Prep Schools (Fork Union, Hargrave, Bridgton, Milford, No. Connecticut Preps)