Michael D. Rollman, a longtime Blue Mountain High School softball team coach, passed away at the age of 37 on Sunday, February 10, 2025, at his home in Landingville.
Rollman took his last breath of natural causes, which Schuylkill County Coroner David J. Moylan III confirmed. According to Moylan, it was Chief Deputy Coroner Joseph Weber who was called to the coach’s home and ruled his death as natural.
He was a beloved coach and father to his two kids, Lilly and Michael. However, it remains unknown if his fiancée, Brianna Anderson, is the biological mother of Rollman’s kids.
Originally from Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania, Brianna Anderson also worked at Blue Mountain School District. Most likely, the couple should’ve met there; however, details surrounding their relationship timeline are behind the curtain.
Brianna worked at Adventure Academy Early Learning Center from August 11, 2019 until June 2021. She studied at Lehigh Carbon Community College.
Several well-wishers and loved ones took to Brianna’s Facebook timeline to write words of encouragement and condolence amid the ordeal.
Every now and then, Rollman shared a glimpse of his life with his children. Back in 2017, Rollman shared pictures of his daughter, Lily, helping him in the kitchen, “My little helper cooking dinner with me.“
Meanwhile, a GoFundMe account has been created to help Brianna and their two kids for helping them with expenses during this difficult time.
As the Head Coach of Blue Mountain, Michael Rollman Achieved an Impressive Record of 101 Wins!
Over his six seasons as the head coach of Blue Mountain, Michael Rollman achieved an impressive record of 101 wins and 22 losses.
Rollman coached the Eagles, a Blue Mountain High School softball team, to win two consecutive PIAA Class 4A championships in 2023 and 2024.
Under his leadership, Blue Mountain secured its first Schuylkill League championship in 2023 and triumphed over Montour with a 3-2 victory in the PIAA 4A title game.
He didn’t stop there, Rollman continued his successful streak in 2024, leading the team to another victorious season, culminating in a 4-0 shutout against Elizabeth Forward.
During the last two seasons, Rollman’s teams recorded impressive records of 25-3 and 27-1.
The Eagles boasted a batting average of .407 with 302 hits, 244 RBIs, and 15 home runs while maintaining a team-earned run average of 1.35 in the most recent championship season.
Following his tragic death, the Blue Mountain School District expressed their grief and wrote an eulogy which reads,
We are deeply saddened to share the passing of Coach Mike Rollman. His kindness, leadership and dedication will leave a lasting impact on our athletes and community. Coach Rollman inspired students to be better individuals, both on and off the softball field. Our thoughts are with his family during this difficult time.
Blue Mountain High District
Morgan lauded Rollman’s coaching, stating that he had achieved feats at Blue Mountain, saying, “that’s never been accomplished in any sport.”
He continued, “Leadership on and off the field. Mike was so involved at the school. He’d take them to watch the finals. That leadership led them, and they brought in and built this program up over the years.“
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Apart from his career as a coach, Michael Rollman was an inventory control manager at Pioneer Pole Buildings.
- Michael Rollman graduated from Schuylkill Haven Area High School.