Athletics

The Doane Athletic Club held its annual Golf Outing at College Heights Country Club in Crete on July 28.  Athletic Director Greg Heier '85 and members of the coaching staff welcomed 67 golfers competing in two flights.  The team of Mike Foster '78, Jeannine Foster, Roger Foster and Kevin Sullivan took first place overall, earning the Bob Erickson '57 traveling trophy.  The team fired a 15 under par score of 57.  Second place in the championship flight went to the team of Marty Fye '83, Bill Anderson '82, John Cox '83 and Steve Derr '85 who shot 61.   The team of Ed Fye '82, Brent Harsin '86, Tom Hood '71 and Tom Allen '85 won the first flight shooting a 63, while the team of Pat McArdle '68 , Dan Meyer, Russ Andersen '79 and John Widhalm took second with 65. 

Coaches summarized their sport over the past year and gave a glimpse into what fans can expect for the upcoming season.

Proceeds fund scholarships for student athletes.  In addition to Doane Athletic Club memberships sold at the event, individuals and corporate partners sponsored holes providing additional funds.   

"This is one of my favorite events.  The funds raised make a major difference in recruiting and retaining quality student athletes.  It's simply a lot of fun and a great cause, so we really appreciate the participants and sponsors," Heier stated.

Mark your calendars for the 2008 event on Saturday, August 2!   

Read more about the Doane Athletic Club.

In November, Myron Parsley was named the head men's golf coach and Jeannine Foster the head women's golf coach for the Tigers.  They replace Kevin Sullivan who left coaching and the College Heights Country Club to join a family business. Parsley is the director of counseling services at Doane and previously served as golf coach from 1997-1999.  Foster is the physical plant coordinator for Doane's maintenance office and served as assistant golf coach since spring 2007.   Read the news release.

NAIA Awards

Rick Schmuecker, sports information director, earned recognition from the NAIA-Sports Information Directors Association (NAIA-SIDA) this past summer in the publication contest.  The Doane athletics Web site received a Top 10 award and the football game day program a Top Five placement award.