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Vincent P. Batha was a college football and basketball player and coach in the United States. He also worked as a professor of math and sciences after retiring from coaching.

Playing history
Batha played tackle for the Carroll College Pioneers (now called "Carroll University") located in Waukesha, Wisconsin. The school honored his legacy by inducting him into their "Hall of Fame" in 1973 as as "charter member" of the group.

Coaching history
Batha later became the the 16th head football coach for his alma mater and he held that position for the 1931 season. His career coaching record at Carroll College was 1 win, 4 losses, and 1 tie. This ranks him 26th at Carroll College in total wins and 25th at Carroll College in winning percentage. He would remain with the program as assistant coach under Glenn Thistlethwaite beginning in 1932. Coach Batha's poor performance was called the worst start in seven years for the program, which was attributed to weakness at the end positions and turnover in the bakcfield.

Batha also was the head basketball coach at Carroll from 1931 until 1934, posting the 12th-most wins at the history of the school (as of 2007-2008 season) with a record of 29-13. He also was assistant Athletic Director and head coach of the track and field and cross country teams.

Academics
While at Carroll, Batha also was an instructor of physics, mathematics, and physical education. Carroll college set up a memorial carillon in his memory. One of his greatest joys was helping young men succeed in college and life.

Batha earned a Master of Science from the University of Wisconsin in 1929 and completed research on platinum and its reflective power as varied by temperature.

During World War II, Batha served as a flight instructor at Carroll for the United States Army Air Corps. The eight-week curriculum consisted of mathematics, navigation, and aviation operation. The program was coordinated through the college and taught at Waukesha County Airport.

Volunteer work
Batha was very active in the Boy Scouts of America and was awarded the Silver Beaver in 1949. He was also active with the Kiwanis organization.