Oct 3, 2023

Athletics fundraising campaign, Berg Days of Summer, surpasses goal

For the third year in a row, Heidelberg Athletics' Berg Days of Summer comprehensive fundraiser has surpassed its goal. While gifts continue to roll in from families, friends and alumni, the department has already raised more than $76,000. Started in 2021, the Berg Days of Summer is an annual, month-long effort to help each team raise funds for its
Sep 29, 2023

PALS: Iconic UNC coach shares inspiring champion’s journey

This semester, The Patricia Adams Lecture Series (PALS) at Heidelberg hosted Jenny Levy, legendary head coach of the University of North Carolina’s women’s lacrosse team, as its keynote speaker. Jenny has led her team to three national championships and was twice named the National Coach of the Year. In 2017, she was named the head coach for the
Sep 25, 2023

Pair of iconic coaches, teams inducted into Athletic HOF

With the largest crowd in recent memory looking on, the Heidelberg University Athletics Hall of Fame inducted its 37th class on Saturday night in Seiberling Gymnasium. Enshrined were athlete, coach and administrator Jerry McDonald '76, Coach Larry Brown, the 2005-06 Wrestling Team and the 2007 Volleyball Team. McDonald, a member of the 1972 Stagg
Sep 19, 2023

Giving back: Women's Basketball dishes an assist to Safety City

You’re never too young to learn the ABCs of safety. A group of Heidelberg student-athletes had a role in making sure local little ones get off on the right foot in learning the importance of road and fire safety. The Tiffin Police Department and the Tiffin Fire/Rescue Division annually conduct Safety City – a structured program to teach children
Sep 15, 2023

Underdog Esports team making a name for itself in first year

In its first year of competition, Heidelberg’s Esports team feels somewhat like an underdog. As the digital athletic competition based around video games becomes a mainstay on campus, every step toward success is that much more satisfying. In January, Ryan McDannell was hired to develop Heidelberg’s first Esports team. He brought on Tiffin native
Aug 31, 2023

’20 ‘Berg alum brings passion as new men’s LAX coach

Heidelberg University Athletic Director Greg Cooper has announced the hiring of Ryan Sinnema as the next head coach of the men's lacrosse team, effective Aug. 28. Sinnema, a 2020 Heidelberg graduate, returns to his alma mater as the third head coach in program history. "Ryan emerged from a very deep pool of candidates," Greg said. "Ryan's passion
Jul 31, 2023

Senior Brett Reed: Academic, athlete, now ironman

Incoming senior Brett Reed accomplished more in the world of athletics before graduating college than many do in a lifetime. Brett was born and raised in the Sandusky, Ohio area. He’s been an athlete his whole life, and has always been interested in Ironman competitions. An Ironman is a triathlon-style race, where athletes can compete individually
May 5, 2023

OAC Championship toss: 'Berg’s Reese Recker takes first in javelin

ALLIANCE, Ohio – The Heidelberg University men's and women's track and field teams are off to a strong start at the Ohio Athletic Conference championships. On day one, sophomore Reese Recker was crowned OAC champion for women's javelin throw – only the fourth female in 'Berg history to win the event. The first day of the competition consisted of
Apr 18, 2023

Red carpet worthy: SAAC, Athletics present 8th annual Siggy Awards

The Student Athlete Advisory Committee of Heidelberg University and the Office of Athletic Marketing & Information rolled out the red carpet – literally – for the eighth annual Siggy Awards on Sunday night in Seiberling Gymnasium. The event was the premier event of Heidelberg's Division III Week celebration. The Siggys recognize on-field and off