Women’s soccer coach resigns

Bob Barnes. Photo courtesy of battlingbishops.com.
Bob Barnes. Photo courtesy of battlingbishops.com.

Ohio Wesleyan’s women’s soccer coach resigned Tuesday.

Bob Barnes coached the Bishops for 19 seasons, leading the team to back-to-back NCAA Division III championships in 2001 and 2002. His team also set a NCAA Division III record with a 60-game winning streak.

In an article on battlingbishops.com, Barnes said, “Leaving Ohio Wesleyan is the toughest thing I’ve ever had to do. I appreciate my time at Ohio Wesleyan as a student-athlete and then as a coach for 19 seasons — it has been an amazing journey.”

“I think the current team, along with another recruiting class, will accomplish great things, and I look forward to watching their development into a conference contender.”

Assistant Coach Nicole Ross will take over as interim head coach until a permanent replacement is found.