2016-2017 THIEL ATHLETICS QUICK FACTS Location National Affiliation • Thiel College is located on a • Division III is the largest of the 135-acre, tree-lined campus NCAA’s three divisions with over in Greenville, Pa., a small 435 members. town in the heart of Western • Academic scholarships based Pennsylvania’s hill country. on scholarly accomplishments • Only 90 minutes from are permitted. • The NCAA Division III Identity Pittsburgh, Cleveland and is based on three principles: Erie—Thiel has ready access to Discover, Develop, Dedicate. “big city” culture, but is distant enough to be safe and free from Conferences distractions. • Presidents’ Athletic Conference (PAC) History • Continental Volleyball • Founded as co-educational Conference (CVC) for men’s Thiel Hall in Monaca, Pa., in volleyball only 1866; chartered by Pennsylvania • Ohio River Lacrosse Conference in 1870 and moved to Greenville (ORLC) in 1871. • Allegheny Mountain Collegiate • Affiliated with the Evangelical Conference for women’s bowling Lutheran Church in America. (AMCC) PAC Members Students • Bethany, Chatham, Geneva, • Thiel’s fall 2016 enrollment is Grove City, Saint Vincent, 1,000; 47% are female and 53% Thomas More, Washington are male. & Jefferson, Waynesburg, • 65% from Pennsylvania; 30% Westminster from other states & Puerto Rico; 5% international students; and Varsity Sports 75 College Ave. 13% minority students. • Men’s - Baseball, Basketball, Greenville, PA 16125 Cross Country, Football, Golf, www.thielathletics.com Nickname Soccer, Tennis, Indoor and • Tomcats Outdoor Track and Field, Lacrosse, Volleyball, Wrestling Admissions 724-589-2345 • School Colors • Navy Blue and Old Gold • Women’s - Basketball, Bowling, 800-24-THIEL Cheerleading, Cross Country, www.thiel.edu/admissions Dance, Golf, Soccer, Lacrosse, President Tennis, Indoor and Outdoor Track • Susan Traverso, Ph.D. College Advancement and Field, Softball, Volleyball 724-589-2160 Director of Athletics Conference Championships www.thiel.edu/advancement • Amy Schafer • 48 Faculty Athletic Representative Athletic Facilities • Chris Moinet • Alumni Stadium at Stoeber Field (Football, M/W Soccer) Athletic Trainers • Beeghly Gymnasium (M/W • Joe Zidar Basketball, M/W Volleyball) • Hannah Jasienski • Rissell-Schreyer Dome (M/W Lacrosse, Golf, Indoor Track and Director of Sports Information Field) • Tomcat Park (Baseball, Softball) • Ed Topoleski ’02 • Paul Bush ’66 Memorial Fitness Center • Thiel Tennis Courts (M/W Tennis) Thiel College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religious belief, national origin, ancestry, age or non-job related handicap as those items are defined under applicable law. This policy of non-discrimination applies in connection with admission to and participation in all programs and activities sponsored by Thiel College and to all employment practices of Thiel College. Men’s Athletics Baseball Lacrosse Head Coach: Joe Schaly Head Coach: Jeff Arneson Phone: 724.589.2138 Phone: 724.589.2089 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Basketball Soccer Head Coach: Tim Loomis Head Coach: Killian Riley Phone: 724.589.2134 Phone: 724.589.2869 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Cross Country Tennis Head Coach: William Mills Head Coach: Rob Clune Phone: 724.589.2038 Phone: 724.589.2141 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Football Track & Field Head Coach: Dan Blume Head Coach: William Mills Phone: 724.589.2137 Phone: 724.589.2038 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Golf Volleyball Head Coach: Dan McMillen Head Coach: Adam Roche Phone: 724.589.2239 Phone: 724.589.2078 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Women’s Athletics Basketball Softball Head Coach: Rob Clune Head Coach: Lori Schimmel Phone: 724.589.2141 Phone: 724.589.2164 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Bowling Spirit Squads (Cheer & Dance) Head Coach: Dan McMillen Head Coach: Amber Kimmel Phone: 724.589.2239 Phone: 724.589.2247 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Cross Country Tennis Head Coach: William Mills Head Coach: Rob Clune Phone: 724.589.2038 Phone: 724.589.2141 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Golf Track & Field Head Coach: Dan McMillen Head Coach: William Mills Phone: 724.589.2239 Phone: 724.589.2038 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Lacrosse Volleyball Head Coach: Tim Priskey Head Coach: Kelly Barzak Phone: 724.589.2012 Phone: 724.589.2216 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Soccer Head Coach: Aaron McGuiness Phone: 724.589.2285 Email: [email protected].