April 23, 2002 For immediate release Contact: Bob Lowe, SID 336-272-7102, x279
	Neal Mitchell

Mitchell arrives from Colorado College where he has coached since 1997. He served as assistant head coach last year for the Tigers, and as the defensive coordinator for the past five seasons. 

In 2001, Mitchell's defense recorded two shutouts and held opponents to just 293 yards-per-game 

"Neal Mitchell is a high-energy, charismatic leader who truly understands that football is a value-added dimension of higher education," said Strable. "He is committed to pursuing qualified student-athletes whose passion is learning--both on and off the playing field."

A 1992 graduate of Washington Univ., Mitchell was a four-year starter at defensive end and an all conference selection as a senior. Mitchell's coaching resume also includes stops at Vanderbilt University (1994) as an administrative assistant, Louisiana State University (1995) as a graduate assistant and Wash U. (1996) as defensive line coach. 

While at LSU, Mitchell was on a staff that led the Tigers to a bowl game win over Michigan State. During that same season, LSU recorded its first winning season in six years. At Washington University, he was part of a conference champion team.

"Neal has been an integral part of our football program at Colorado
College and we appreciate all he has done for us," said Greg Polnasek, head football coach at Colorado College. "It's great to see Neal have this opportunity at Greensboro College. I know he will do a great job." 

Mitchell and his wife, Jennifer, have a three-year-old son, Jack, and a newborn daughter, Abbey.

"Successful football teams run the football and can stop the run on defense," said Mitchell. "I also believe in putting student-athletes in the best possible situation for success. If that means learning new schemes, then that's what our staff will do."