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Mark Schmidt to Retire After 19 Seasons Leading St. Bonaventure

The 63-year-old will finish the season at the A-10 tournament, with GM Adrian Wojnarowski overseeing the replacement search.

Mar 17, 2019; Brooklyn, NY, USA; St. Bonaventure Bonnies head coach Mark Schmidt reacts in the second half against the Saint Louis Billikens in the Atlantic 10 Conference Tournament at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Catalina Fragoso-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo
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Nov 25, 2025; Fort Myers, Florida, USA; St. Bonaventure Bonnies head coach Mark Schmidt looks on against the North Carolina Tar Heels in the first half at Suncoast Credit Union Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
Nov 17, 2023; Brookyln, NY, USA; St. Bonaventure Bonnies head coach Mark Schmidt coaches against the Auburn Tigers during the first half at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Overview

  • St. Bonaventure announced Schmidt will retire after the season following a 68-63 loss to Davidson, and he will coach through the Atlantic 10 tournament that opens Wednesday in Pittsburgh with the Bonnies as the No. 13 seed.
  • Schmidt departs as the program’s all-time wins leader at 339-254, with three NCAA Tournament appearances, two A-10 regular-season titles, and two A-10 Coach of the Year awards.
  • Explaining his decision, Schmidt cited age and family, saying he is not leaving because of anything that happened and that “it’s just time.”
  • Wojnarowski is expected to lead the hiring process, and reporter Jeff Goodman has reported an early five-person list: Joe Gallo (Merrimack), Mike MacDonald (Daemen), David Vanterpool (Wizards assistant), Pat Sellers (Central Connecticut State), and Brian Adams (Alabama assistant).
  • Local reporting alleged recent friction between Schmidt and Wojnarowski over roster matters, but Goodman has disputed that characterization and said Schmidt had final say on roster decisions.