Rick Rosinski rescinds resignation as Green Bay Preble boys basketball coach

The question of whether Rick Rosinski resigned as the Green Bay Preble boys basketball coach or essentially was forced out has been answered. Green Bay School Board members received an email from Rosinski on May 11, telling them he was rescinding his resignation. It came four days after Preble athletic director Tim Flood sent an email to parents and players informing them that Rosinski had stepped down after three seasons.

The email sent from Rosinski to the Board was confirmed by Board member Alex Mineau. Rosinski said he was not prepared to comment about the situation, while Mineau did not provide further comment. Flood and Superintendent Vicki Bayer did not respond to messages asking whether Rosinski was given an ultimatum to either step down or be dismissed, and whether he would be welcomed back if he wanted to return.

Rosinski’s fate is not in the hands of the School Board. His situation is not subject to Board approval, and because the school accepted his resignation, there are no indications the administration plans to offer him a coaching contract for next season. This does not impact his teaching job at Green Bay East.

Green Bay Preble parents, coaches speak out in support of Rick Rosinski It doesn’t mean those supporting Rosinski will walk away quietly, including the ones who attended a Green Bay School Board meeting May 11 to speak on behalf of the veteran coach. “He’s done a wonderful job the last few years educating the players on how to be better men,” said Steve Komp, whose son, Elliot, was a sophomore in the basketball program this season. “As a father, there are limits to what I can do.