Chet Pobolish
Receivers Coach

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Chet Pobolish is in his first season as an assistant on Ron Roberts' staff at Delta State. Pobolish comes to Delta State University from William Penn University in Oskaloosa, Iowa.  His hiring ends a two-week search to find a replacement after the resignation of Jackie Cooper in July.

“Coach Pobolish brings a wealth of experience and energy to our coaching staff,” Roberts said.  “Chet was an accomplished player at Emporia State University and he brings a level of enthusiasm and excitement to our receiving corps that we certainly needed.  He played for coach Darrin Hicks (offensive coordinator) at ESU and he is very familiar with our offensive philosophy.”

The Moundsville, W.V., native spent eight seasons as an assistant coach at Emporia State before moving to William Penn.  At ESU, Pobolish coached wide receivers for five years before serving the last three as quarterbacks coach.  At ESU, Pobolish directed the Hornets’ quarterbacks to record setting performances including Tad Hatfield’s school-record 3,068 yards in 2004.       

Pobolish was also a four-time All-Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association selection at wide receiver for Emporia State from 1995-1998.  While at ESU, the speedster hauled in 193 passes, good for fifth all-time in MIAA history.  His 2,595 yards receiving also rank fourth on the all-time ESU list.  Known as a deceptive and elusive receiver, Pobolish concluded his career with 4,655 all-purpose yards. 

He is a 1999 graduate of Emporia State with a degree in Health, Physical Education and Recreation.  In December, Pobolish married the former Holly Mitchell.  The couple resides in Cleveland.