Tiffin University Athletics
Tiffin University competes in intercollegiate athletics for men and women. Men's sports include baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, soccer, swimming, diving, tennis, track and field, and wrestling. Women's sports include basketball, cross country, golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming, diving, tennis, track and field, and volleyball. Tiffin also has a co-ed equestrian team (Tiffin University Athletics, 2016, Athletic Information).
PhilosophyTiffin University is committed to the continued development of its students as members of an institution of higher education in which each student athlete is recognized as an individual with a unique set of goals for success in life and in career. The University is committed to the belief that an athlete's success in life is contingent upon the athlete's commitment to the principles of honor on and off the field of play.
The Athletic Department will promote a spirit of competition that concentrates upon the development of leadership skills, involvement and participation of non-athletic personnel in the support of intercollegiate competitive contests, and a sense of unity among all members of the Tiffin University Community. Tiffin University emphasizes academic success for all its students. In keeping with this philosophy, the athletic program at Tiffin University enforces specific standards of eligibility designed to assist its students in achieving success in the classroom throughout their university career. The successful completion of all degree requirements is considered paramount to the development of the student athlete at Tiffin University. The participation in athletic contests further contributes to the development of a well-rounded individual who is fully prepared to meet the demands and challenges of life beyond the confines of one's college career. Only amateur student-athletes as defined by our National Associations will be eligible to participate in intercollegiate athletic contests. In keeping with the above philosophy, the Tiffin University Athletic Department has set forth the following criteria designed to assist its members, both staff and students, in the maintenance of the foregoing policies:
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AffiliationsTU is a member of Division II of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). They are also a full member of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC).
Tiffin University SportsWomen's Sports
Basketball Cross Country Golf Lacrosse Soccer Softball Swimming & Diving Tennis Track & Field Volleyball Men's Sports Baseball Basketball Cross Country Football Golf Soccer Swimming & Diving Track & Field Wrestling Coed Sports Equestrian Esports Fight Song "Green and Gold"We are the Tiffin Dragons, and we’re out to win. We have an old tradition, to which we owe our kin. The Green and Gold will battle, ‘til victory rings through. We always stand behind our team from old T. U.
Alma Mater‘Tis the place where I have grown, Where my heart resides; Green and Gold, I long for you, You’re my Tiffin Pride You’re my Tiffin University You’re my Tiffin Home Memories we’ll keep of you As our lives move on. As your spirit points the way Onward to the dawn. You’re my Tiffin University You’re my Tiffin Home
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Supervisor/Mentor: Lonny Allen, Athletic Director
Lonny Allen is a Tiffin Alum as he graduated in 1992 from the university receiving a degree in Sports Management. He also has a Masters Degree from Bowling Green State University in Sports Administration. Lonny coached the Dragon baseball team for 21 seasons and also competed for the team as a student athlete. As a player and a coach he has been part of 444 victories for the baseball program. Lonny has been with Tiffin University in a variety of roles for over 27 years.
As the athletic director the university has made great strides and seen consistent growth over the last few years. Continued growth has been experienced as Division II members of the NCAA and the GLIAC. His accomplishments at the helm has featured many positive additions and improvements. The development and construction of the Heminger Center, which is a 3.5 acre indoor practice and recreation center. It features an indoor track and filed complex that has played a major role in the track and field winning a National Championship last year. Additionally, in the center is an indoor practice field that many of the teams utilize for practice. The golf and wrestling programs have also received new facilities under Lonny's direction.
In overall improvement of the athletic facilities Allen has been a key factor in these accomplishments. Changes and upgrades include: upgrades to the baseball facility with new offices and a lounge area above the home dugout, a brand new clubhouse attached to the home dugout, stadium seating behind home plate, and a fully functioning press box; additions to the soccer facility at the Paradiso Athletic Complex, including stadium seating, a fence enclosing the facility, press box, and dugouts for the home and opposing team; softball facility improvements including the addition of a press box, stadium seating, brand new backstop, and the recent addition of batting cages.
In addition to the various playing facilities, Allen has enhanced the Hanson Physical Fitness Center with the remodeling of the weight room, addition of a cardio room, and the addition of an athletic training facility that provides convenient care for all Tiffin University student athletes.
The Tiffin University tennis program wasn't forgotten as the courts were updated as well with the resurfacing of the courts, addition of stadium seating, aesthetic changes that both brighten and modernize the facility, and storage areas for equipment.
Additions have taken place at Frost-Kalnow Stadium, the home of Tiffin University’s football and women's lacrosse teams. Two of the newest additions include new field turf and a video board.
The Gillmor Student Center and Old Fort Bank Court, where the Dragon basketball and volleyball teams play their home events, has also benefited from Allen's drive to improve all athletic venues. Recent upgrades include new scoreboards, court resurfacing, the remodeling of both player and officials locker rooms, remodeling of coaches offices, construction of storage space, and the addition of a concession area.
In addition, Allen has overseen the addition of four new varsity sports (women's lacrosse, wrestling, men’s and women’s swimming and diving), along with helping develop new athletic offices as part of the Heminger Center, expanding the size of the weight room, and upgrading the training facilities for the betterment of TU's athletes.
(Tiffin University Athletics, 2016, Staff Directory)
As the athletic director the university has made great strides and seen consistent growth over the last few years. Continued growth has been experienced as Division II members of the NCAA and the GLIAC. His accomplishments at the helm has featured many positive additions and improvements. The development and construction of the Heminger Center, which is a 3.5 acre indoor practice and recreation center. It features an indoor track and filed complex that has played a major role in the track and field winning a National Championship last year. Additionally, in the center is an indoor practice field that many of the teams utilize for practice. The golf and wrestling programs have also received new facilities under Lonny's direction.
In overall improvement of the athletic facilities Allen has been a key factor in these accomplishments. Changes and upgrades include: upgrades to the baseball facility with new offices and a lounge area above the home dugout, a brand new clubhouse attached to the home dugout, stadium seating behind home plate, and a fully functioning press box; additions to the soccer facility at the Paradiso Athletic Complex, including stadium seating, a fence enclosing the facility, press box, and dugouts for the home and opposing team; softball facility improvements including the addition of a press box, stadium seating, brand new backstop, and the recent addition of batting cages.
In addition to the various playing facilities, Allen has enhanced the Hanson Physical Fitness Center with the remodeling of the weight room, addition of a cardio room, and the addition of an athletic training facility that provides convenient care for all Tiffin University student athletes.
The Tiffin University tennis program wasn't forgotten as the courts were updated as well with the resurfacing of the courts, addition of stadium seating, aesthetic changes that both brighten and modernize the facility, and storage areas for equipment.
Additions have taken place at Frost-Kalnow Stadium, the home of Tiffin University’s football and women's lacrosse teams. Two of the newest additions include new field turf and a video board.
The Gillmor Student Center and Old Fort Bank Court, where the Dragon basketball and volleyball teams play their home events, has also benefited from Allen's drive to improve all athletic venues. Recent upgrades include new scoreboards, court resurfacing, the remodeling of both player and officials locker rooms, remodeling of coaches offices, construction of storage space, and the addition of a concession area.
In addition, Allen has overseen the addition of four new varsity sports (women's lacrosse, wrestling, men’s and women’s swimming and diving), along with helping develop new athletic offices as part of the Heminger Center, expanding the size of the weight room, and upgrading the training facilities for the betterment of TU's athletes.
(Tiffin University Athletics, 2016, Staff Directory)
References
GLIAC. (2016) Home Page. Retrieved Decembet 29, 2016 from http://gliac.org/landing/index
NCAA. (2016) Home Page. Retrieved December 29, 2016 from http://www.ncaa.com/
Tiffin University Athletics (2016) Home Page. Retrieved December 29, 2016 from http://www.gotiffindragons.com/
GLIAC. (2016) Home Page. Retrieved Decembet 29, 2016 from http://gliac.org/landing/index
NCAA. (2016) Home Page. Retrieved December 29, 2016 from http://www.ncaa.com/
Tiffin University Athletics (2016) Home Page. Retrieved December 29, 2016 from http://www.gotiffindragons.com/