David Bookmyer (1971-74) was a standout men's basketball player for one of  Tiffin University's National Championship teams. Bookmyer helped lead Tiffin University to two Lake Erie Conference Championships over his three seasons while also leading the Dragons to two National Little College Tournament appearances. His career reached a high point in the 1972-73 season when he helped lead the Dragons to the National Little College Championship, the second national championship in Tiffin University's history. Bookmyer scored 1075 points in his career and was a two-time First Team All-Lake Erie Conference honoree. He currently works for the State Auditor's Office. He and his family reside in Columbus.

 

 

Jim Hammond is one of the most successful Men's Basketball coaches in Tiffin University's history. Hammond coached the Dragons from 1986-97, leading the Dragons to three NAIA National Tournament appearances. Tiffin University also won two District 22 Championships and one Mid-Ohio Conference Championship during that period. The Dragons were consistently ranked in the top 20 in the nation over his career. Hammond won 171 games, including a 114-48 stretch from 1988-93. He is a two-time District 22 and Mid-Ohio Conference Coach of the Year. He earned a Bachelor's degree from Otterbein College and two Master's degrees from Xavier University. He currently serves as Assistant Men's Basketball Coach at Norfolk State University. He and his family reside in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

 

 

Sean Walkes (1989-92) holds all Men's Soccer career, season, and single game records for goals and points. Walkes earned three NAIA All-American honors over his three-year career. Walkes also has the distinction of being the only Men's Soccer player to earn NAIA National Player of the Year honors (1990). He is an Umbro Senior Bowl participant who earned three-time All-Conference, District, and Region honors. He helped lead Tiffin University to a 57-12-2 record and three consecutive Mid-Ohio Conference Championships over his career. He earned his degree in Sports Management. He currently works in the construction field. He resides in New York City.   

 

 

 

Philmore George (1988-91) is the only Men's Soccer player to earn four NAIA All-American honors. He is also the only Tiffin University athlete inducted in the NAIA National Hall of Fame. Over his career the Dragons won four Mid-Ohio Conference Championships, posting a 79-14-3 record. He is a four-time All-Conference, District, and Region player who holds the career assists record (55). He is ranked in the top four in career goals and points. George earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and a Master's degree in Sports Management from Marshall University. He currently serves as the Men's and Women's Head Soccer Coach for Mount Olive College in North Carolina. He resides in Goldsboro, North Carolina.

 

 

 

 

Dana Sendelbach (1988-92) was a standout two-sport athlete for Tiffin University. She earned NAIA All-American honors while playing softball for the Dragons, while also posting three-time All-District and Conference citations. Sendelbach still holds the single season records for batting average (.495) and home runs (4). During her career the Dragons softball team attracted national attention, posting a 77-33 record over her final three seasons, including a Mid-Ohio Conference Championship in 1991. She was also a standout volleyball player, earning two All-Conference honors at setter. The volleyball team registered a 114-52 record over her career. She earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration. She currently works for Alvada Construction in Alvada, Ohio. She and her family reside in Tiffin.  

 

 

Melanie Sears (1998-2000) is the only two-time NAIA Women's Basketball All-American. She also earned two All-American Mideast Conference honors. She holds five Dragons records, including career scoring (16.7) and rebounding (10.9) averages. She holds single season records for rebounds (365) and rebounding average (13.5) as well as grabbing a record 24 rebounds in a game during her senior season. Her rebounding average during her senior season also placed her among national leaders. After graduating with a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Sears played professionally for Escola Secundaria de Santo Andre in Portugal, attracting the attention of WNBA scouts. Sears died in an automobile accident in 2001.