Thomas P. Rosandich

Thomas P. Rosandich (died 2020) was an American sports administrator and coach.

Biography Rosandich career began in the early 1950s, with his involvement in football and track and field coaching, which earned him induction into the Helms Track and Field Hall of Fame. Among the athletes he coached were notable Olympic and world record holders such as Bob Mathias, Josh Culbreath, Al Cantello, and Bob Gutowski. During his time in the Marine Corps, he led the national team of then-Malaya to international competitions and was later appointed as the National Track and Field coach for Indonesia.

In response to issues identified in the U.S. Olympic team's performance at the 1972 Munich Games, Rosandich founded the United States Sports Academy in 1972. The Academy expanded its international presence, starting with a contract with the State of Bahrain in 1976 to oversee their national sports programs.