Release courtesy of McDaniel Athletic Communications

WESTMINSTER, Md. - McDaniel College Director of Athletics Adam Hertz announced on Wednesday that David Sartin has been appointed as the interim head coach for the 2023 season following the departure of Demarcus White.

Sartin has served as the offensive line coach for the Green Terror for the last two seasons.

"We are excited to have David take over the program as interim head coach," said Hertz. "His charisma, work ethic, and commitment to McDaniel College and Green Terror football will help us transition through the summer and fall season. We are excited for the future of the program and looking forward to seeing him in his new role."

Sartin has 25 years of college football coaching experience during which he has helped lead four different schools to a total of six NCAA postseason appearances and two national championships, including one at Grand Valley State in 2006 and one at Mount Union in 1997. He also served as the assistant head coach for two seasons at Finlandia University in 2019 and 2020.

"I am beyond humbled to be given this opportunity," said Sartin. "I would like to thank President Jasken, Dean of Students Liz Towle and Director of Athletics Adam Hertz. Our main objective and main goal will be to produce a program and team that this school and community can be very proud of while embracing the tradition of McDaniel College athletics."

A 1998 graduate of Mount Union, Sartin played four seasons as an offensive tackle for the Purple Raiders from 1993-96 where they posted a 50-3 record, qualified for the NCAA postseason each year and won the program's first two national championships in 1993 and 1996.

Hertz said that a national search for the next head football coach at McDaniel will begin following the 2023 season.