Hall of Honor
Dr. John Bratcher served as the men's soccer coach from 1980 through 1989 and compiled an overall record of 119-34-10. He led the Comets of Grand Rapids Baptist to four NCCAA District championships in 1982, 1984, 1986 and 1988 and helped the first ever GRBC to the national tournament where they finished third on three different occasions.
He was recognized as the NCCAA National Coach of the Year in 1982 and 1985 and was the Michigan NAIA Soccer Coach of the Year in 1985.
What stood out most to those who were part of the nomination process was the Mission Trips that John led while he was here in Grand Rapids as he took a pair of them to Jamaica in 1980 and 1989.
Bratcher also served as the Athletic Director from 1985-1989 and was also a coach for Track & Field and Wrestling during his time at GRBC. Away from the playing field, John finished his career at GRBC as the Division Chair for Physical Education and Health.
After his time at GRBC, John went on to have Hall of Fame coaching careers at both Indiana Wesleyan and Lee University (Tenn.).
