Ron Obermeier Provided Teaching and Coaching Expertise for Nearly Three Decades

Assistant Director of Athletics Ron Obermeier, who taught and coached almost three decades of MFS students, retired at the end of the 2022-23 school year.

Ron began in 1995 as a full-time math teacher, and in the early 2000’s designed the finance class that is still enjoyed by many 12th grade students today. In 2002, he assumed the role of Assistant Athletic Director as he continued teaching math part-time. In 2021, Ron decided to step down from teaching math and focus only on his Assistant Athletic Director responsibilities.

“Ron’s role as Assistant Athletic Director has been instrumental to our program, and his positive attitude and support of our student-athletes, coaches, and teams has been felt by generations of MFS student-athletes,” said Head of School Julia de la Torre. “He was a staple at MFS sporting events, whether it was serving as site manager, chatting with fans, helping with the scoreboard or clock, or cheering on the Foxes.”

A former collegiate baseball player for St. Joseph’s, Ron served two stints as the MFS  Boys’ Varsity Baseball Coach amassing 167 career wins (by far the most coaching wins in program history), highlighted by a 2014 Friends Schools League Championship and a NJSIAA Non-Public B South championship game appearance in 2013.

“Simply put, Ron is a legend at Moorestown Friends,” said Director of Athletics Danielle Dayton. “He is one of the most successful and beloved coaches in school history. I am forever indebted to Ron for the amount of time and effort he has put in to support  our student-athletes and coaches in his Assistant Director role. Many do not realize how much goes on behind the scenes to support Middle and Upper School Athletics. Ron has a can-do attitude and always has been willing to go the extra mile to ensure that things run smoothly for our teams, officials, and fans attending our home competitions.”

Ron has served as Treasurer of the Friends Schools League and was also a member of the MFS Athletics League Membership Committee in 2023-24.

Ron has four children: Jordan ’21, now a student at the University of Tampa, Tia ’23, now a student at Auburn University, Savannah ’26, and Brett ’30. In retirement, Ron looks forward to spending more time with his family and helping coach Brett’s sports teams.

Ron was recognized at the Dinner Among Friends on Alumni Weekend and former players, colleagues and friends also provided the surprise gift of sending him to Phillies Fantasy Camp in January.

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