GREENVILLE, Pa.—Thiel College men's and women's golf coach Dan McMillen ’86 has announced his retirement after 16 seasons leading the Tomcat golf programs. A Thiel alumnus, accomplished PGA Professional and former student-athlete, McMillen guided the program through years of competitive success while mentoring generations of student-athletes on and off the course.
His tenure included coaching Jason Thorp ’18 to the 2018 Presidents’ Athletic Conference individual championship and Most Valuable Player honors, the program’s first conference champion since 2000.
“Coach McMillen's impact on Thiel College extends far beyond the golf course,” Director of Athletics Isaac Collins said. "He has represented our institution with integrity, professionalism, and a genuine commitment to developing young people through the game of golf."
A national search is underway for the next leader of the Thiel men's and women's golf programs.
About Thiel College
Thiel College is an independent college founded in the Lutheran tradition. Located in Greenville, Pa., the College offers 60 majors and minors, 24 varsity sports, and an 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The College is also home to a new Master of Science in speech-language pathology and 2Master of Business Administration. Both master’s degree programs offer innovative and accelerated five-year paths which allow students to earn a bachelor’s and master’s degree in five years. The speech-language pathology program also has an accelerated 15-month graduate-level program. The M.B.A. program also has a 12-month post-graduate program.A dedicated faculty paired with dynamic research and internship opportunities produce numerous graduate school and job placements. Coeducational from its beginnings, the College remains committed to combining tradition with innovation as it celebrates 150 years.