Bronx, N.Y. – Fordham University Director of Athletics David Roach announced the promotion of five members of the department for their diligent work for the department. Those receiving promotions are Tim Rehm, Shane Fogarty, Rob DiToma, Katie Lane, and Gavin Wyse.
 
"All athletic departments rely on having great people who work tirelessly for the student-athletes," Roach said. "All of these professionals have displayed that they will do whatever they can to help our student-athletes achieve their goals.  I am happy to be able to promote these outstanding coaches and offer my congratulations to each."
 
Rob DiToma – Promoted to Associate Head Baseball Coach

• Heading into his fifth season with the Fordham baseball coaching staff.
• Added the title of recruiting coordinator in 2016.
• The Rams had a player earn Freshman All-American status as pitcher (Kyle Martin by Baseball America and Alvin Melendez by the NCBWA) for the first time since 2011.
• Was part of the Rams' staff in 2016 that helped guide the team to 29 wins, the most for the program since 2011, and 14 conference wins, which was good for fifth place in the conference standings and a third straight trip to the Atlantic 10 Championship.
• Prior to Fordham, DiToma had a four-year stint at Iona College, serving as the team's hitting instructor and recruiting coordinator.
• A 2005 graduate of Mercy College who earned his master's degree in physical education from Manhattanville College in 2007.
• Played four years as the starting second baseman at Mercy as an undergraduate, serving as team captain as a senior.

 
Head coach Kevin Leighton on DiToma: "Rob has worked extremely hard in his time here at Fordham and he is very deserving of this promotion.  I rely heavily on his knowledge when it comes to game day decisions, practice planning, skill development, and recruiting decisions, and I know he is a valuable asset to our program and Fordham University."