Chris Thomas, the newly appointed head coach of the Roadrunner Women’s Flag Football team, hopes to capitalize upon his past successes as he prepares to lead RCSJ’s newest women’s athletic program.
Thomas comes to RCSJ Gloucester following a successful tenure as head football coach at Pitman High School, where he spent 11 seasons leading the football program. One of the defining chapters of his tenure came when low participation forced the Panthers to step away from varsity competition in 2017. Thomas remained committed to rebuilding the program, strengthening participation, and developing the foundation necessary for Pitman football to return. The Panthers later produced several successful seasons, including an 8-2 campaign in 2024. His experience also includes coaching softball at Pitman.
“Chris’ leadership, football knowledge, and ties to South Jersey make him a great fit to become the first head coach of our Women’s Flag Football program.,” said RCSJ Gloucester executive director of athletics Brian Rowan.
“I love the fact that we are starting from scratch,” said Thomas. “We will implement our own program philosophies and culture right from Day 1—and then we will keep building from there.”
Women’s Flag Football will become the 17th varsity sport offered at RCSJ Gloucester and will begin competition during the Spring 2027 semester. The addition represents another investment by the college in expanding athletic opportunities for female student-athletes while also positioning RCSJ to participate in one of the fastest-growing areas of interscholastic and collegiate athletics.
“Launching Roadrunner Women’s Flag Football marks an exciting new chapter for RCSJ Athletics,” said Rowan College of South Jersey President Brenden Rickards. “We are thrilled to welcome Coach Chris Thomas to the Roadrunners family. His leadership and commitment to student-athletes will be instrumental as we build this program and prepare for competition in Spring 2027.”
“It’s pretty well known that in this area, we have some of the best athletes in the country right here in our midst,” said Thomas. “We can capitalize on all of the excitement being generated nationwide about flag football, get our local athletes here involved, and then take it all the way to a national championship.”
If interested in becoming part of the inaugural RCSJ Gloucester Women’s Flag Football team, complete the Roadrunners’ information form at https://rcroadrunners.com/Information/wflag-recruit-form.
