The Marshalltown Community College men's basketball staff has announced the hiring of former player Michael Appel as an assistant coach for the 2014-15 season. Appel played two seasons under current head coach Brynjar Brynjarsson from 2009-2011.
"Michael is a great addition to our staff," said Brynjarrson. "Michael has tremendous pride as a Tiger from his playing days here and from being a local product. Michael understands our philosophy at MCC and has a great perspective of the game. He'll be a tremendous asset in helping our student-athletes mature and grow, just as he did here at Marshalltown."
Appel was a two-time Honorable Mention All-Iowa Community College Athletic Conference (ICCAC) selection during his two-years at MCC. Appel set the school record for consecutive three-point shots made in a game with eight against conference foe Southeast Community College.
Following his tenure at MCC, Appel moved on to Southwest Minnesota State University, a NCAA Division II institution and member of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference. Appel played in 19 career games for the Mustangs
"I'm excited to get back to Marshalltown," stated Appel. "I've always had a great passion for the Tigers, even after my playing days. I'm looking forward to being on the other side of things now."
Not only will Appel join his former junior college coach on the MCC bench, but the Marshalltown High School graduate will be teaming up with his former high school coach Ron Ginapp, who has been an assistant for the past three seasons after coaching at MHS for seven years.
"I learned a lot from coach Ginapp at the high school level and coach Brynjarsson at the collegiate level," Appel continued. "I'm excited to soak up more knowledge about the game from two great coaches."
Appel is working towards the completion of a degree in Physical Education with a Special Needs minor while student teaching in the West Marshall school district.
