GREENVILLE, Pa.—Thiel College Director of Athletics Isaac Collins announced Friday morning the hiring of football assistant coach Jon Bevier as the first women's flag football head coach in school history.
Bevier will oversee all aspects of the program's creation and early development as the Tomcats plan to begin competition this spring.
“I'm incredibly honored to be named the head women’s flag football coach at Thiel College,” Bevier said. “This is a special opportunity to build something meaningful, empower our student-athletes and elevate this rapidly growing sport on campus.”
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.