Bradley Univ to Mark Rauterkus about the return of Coach Spink

 BRADLEY UNIVERSITY

DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS

May 30, 1986

Mr. Mark Rauterkus

1606 N. Peoria Ave., Apt. A

Peoria, IL 61603

Dear Mark,

I know that it has been quite a while since we last talked about the various possibilities regarding the Bradley swimming program for 1986-87. I have tried to get a reading much sooner than this, if not for our sake, then certainly for your sake.

We feel fairly confident at this time that Jim Spink will be given at least partial clearance to coach the swimming team next year. Since two of his former swimmers have completed their eligiblity (Weeks and Murray) and still have a need to go to school, Jim would like to use them to assist him in the area that he will have problems with. I think this arrangement is in the best interests of the Bradley swimming program since all of us at Bradley are very much concerned in helping Coach Spink continue to be productive in some capacity. Down the road we may wish we took a different approach, but at this time I guess we are willing to gamble that Jim will get significantly better and will be back on a full-time basis for the 1987-88 season.

Since you need to know what is going on and either you or I have been out of town, I felt the need to write to you and let you know where we are. We are all indebted for your tremendous help and guidance during a most crucial time for our swimming program. If and when we ever have the need to hire someone to handle our swim program, you are at the top of the list. We are very grateful and will always want to stay involved with you and your career.

Please keep in touch on all matters, as certain developments may change things very quickly.

RF/d1f

CC:

Coach Jim Spink

Mr. Gary Anna

PEORIA, ILLINOIS/61625/ 309-676-7611