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04.26.12
Schmutte named new Athletic Director at Hastings College
April 26, 2012
For Immediate Release
Schmutte named new Athletic Director at Hastings College
Note to Media: For more information, contact Patty Sitorius at psitorius@hastings.edu or (402) 960-5944.
(Hastings, Neb.) – After a national search for a new Athletic Director to replace the retiring Ian Roberts, Hastings College welcomes Jerry Schmutte. Schmutte, who has spent 11 years at Morningside College in Sioux City, Iowa, brings to this position extensive experience in the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC).
“I am honored to have a successful, proven leader and administrator such as Jerry Schmutte join our team as Athletic Director,” said Dennis Trotter, President of Hastings College. “He understands the importance of small college athletics. It’s not the won/loss record. It’s developing leadership and excellence in young men and women. Jerry has embodied that as a coach and athletic director.”
In the move to Hastings College, Schmutte sees an opportunity to be part of a successful team.
“Hastings College has always been known for its great academics and great athletics with top notch facilities. I’m excited to be part of the team,” said Schmutte. “I’m also excited to return to my home state.”
Schmutte’s new appointment is effective on June 1, 2012.
Official Biography for Jerry Schmutte
Jerry Schmutte assumed the role of athletic director at Morningside College on March 6, 2001. Schmutte, who served as the college's co-athletic director from 1995-96, was put in charge of the Mustangs' athletic department during an historic period as the college began competition as a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) in 2002 and as a member of the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) during the 2003-04 academic year.
Schmutte was named the 2007-08 Hauff Mid-America Sports/GPAC Athletic Director of the Year by a vote of his GPAC peers. Under Schmutte's direction, the Mustangs claimed the 2007-08 and 2006-07 GPAC All-Sports Trophies.
Schmutte is one of the most successful coaches in Morningside history. He compiled a 12-year record of 194-135 for a .590 winning percentage as the school's head men's basketball coach to make him the all-time "winningest" men's basketball coach in school history. His .590 career winning percentage is also a Morningside record.
He set Morningside's record for career coaching victories when the Mustangs defeated Augustana College 94-90 on Dec. 30, 2000, to break the former school record of 176 career coaching triumphs set by Dan Callahan from 1973-86. When Morningside defeated St. Cloud State University 98-82 on Feb. 9, 1996, during his sixth season at the school, Schmutte became the fastest coach in Morningside history to reach the 100-victory plateau. He reached another milestone on Dec. 5, 1997, when Morningside defeated Iowa Wesleyan University 106-53 for the 300th victory of his career.
Schmutte led Morningside to a 24-8 record and the Elite Eight of the national post-season tournament in 1994-95. The 24 wins was the second highest victory total in school history.
Schmutte, who previously coached at Nebraska Wesleyan University, posted a 368-210 record for an impressive .637 winning percentage in 21 seasons as a head men's basketball coach.
At Nebraska Wesleyan, Schmutte guided the school to a nine-year record of 174-75 for a .699 winning percentage. He led the school to national prominence with three Final Four berths in the NCAA Division III National Tournament and to a feature article and a No. 1 national ranking in Sports Illustrated's 1988-89 pre-season collegiate basketball issue.
Hastings College, founded in 1882, is a private, four-year liberal arts institution affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA). A total of 64 majors in 32 areas of study and 12 pre-professional programs are offered to more than 1,150 students. Hastings College was named among “America’s Best National Liberal Arts Colleges” by U.S. News & World Report, a “Best in the Midwest” by The Princeton Review, and a “Best Buy in College Education” by Barron’s. Visit www.hastings.edu for more information.
04.26.12
Schmutte named new Athletic Director at Hastings College
April 26, 2012
For Immediate Release
Schmutte named new Athletic Director at Hastings College
Note to Media: For more information, contact Patty Sitorius at psitorius@hastings.edu or (402) 960-5944.
(Hastings, Neb.) – After a national search for a new Athletic Director to replace the retiring Ian Roberts, Hastings College welcomes Jerry Schmutte. Schmutte, who has spent 11 years at Morningside College in Sioux City, Iowa, brings to this position extensive experience in the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC).
“I am honored to have a successful, proven leader and administrator such as Jerry Schmutte join our team as Athletic Director,” said Dennis Trotter, President of Hastings College. “He understands the importance of small college athletics. It’s not the won/loss record. It’s developing leadership and excellence in young men and women. Jerry has embodied that as a coach and athletic director.”
In the move to Hastings College, Schmutte sees an opportunity to be part of a successful team.
“Hastings College has always been known for its great academics and great athletics with top notch facilities. I’m excited to be part of the team,” said Schmutte. “I’m also excited to return to my home state.”
Schmutte’s new appointment is effective on June 1, 2012.
Official Biography for Jerry Schmutte
Jerry Schmutte assumed the role of athletic director at Morningside College on March 6, 2001. Schmutte, who served as the college's co-athletic director from 1995-96, was put in charge of the Mustangs' athletic department during an historic period as the college began competition as a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) in 2002 and as a member of the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) during the 2003-04 academic year.
Schmutte was named the 2007-08 Hauff Mid-America Sports/GPAC Athletic Director of the Year by a vote of his GPAC peers. Under Schmutte's direction, the Mustangs claimed the 2007-08 and 2006-07 GPAC All-Sports Trophies.
Schmutte is one of the most successful coaches in Morningside history. He compiled a 12-year record of 194-135 for a .590 winning percentage as the school's head men's basketball coach to make him the all-time "winningest" men's basketball coach in school history. His .590 career winning percentage is also a Morningside record.
He set Morningside's record for career coaching victories when the Mustangs defeated Augustana College 94-90 on Dec. 30, 2000, to break the former school record of 176 career coaching triumphs set by Dan Callahan from 1973-86. When Morningside defeated St. Cloud State University 98-82 on Feb. 9, 1996, during his sixth season at the school, Schmutte became the fastest coach in Morningside history to reach the 100-victory plateau. He reached another milestone on Dec. 5, 1997, when Morningside defeated Iowa Wesleyan University 106-53 for the 300th victory of his career.
Schmutte led Morningside to a 24-8 record and the Elite Eight of the national post-season tournament in 1994-95. The 24 wins was the second highest victory total in school history.
Schmutte, who previously coached at Nebraska Wesleyan University, posted a 368-210 record for an impressive .637 winning percentage in 21 seasons as a head men's basketball coach.
At Nebraska Wesleyan, Schmutte guided the school to a nine-year record of 174-75 for a .699 winning percentage. He led the school to national prominence with three Final Four berths in the NCAA Division III National Tournament and to a feature article and a No. 1 national ranking in Sports Illustrated's 1988-89 pre-season collegiate basketball issue.
Hastings College, founded in 1882, is a private, four-year liberal arts institution affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA). A total of 64 majors in 32 areas of study and 12 pre-professional programs are offered to more than 1,150 students. Hastings College was named among “America’s Best National Liberal Arts Colleges” by U.S. News & World Report, a “Best in the Midwest” by The Princeton Review, and a “Best Buy in College Education” by Barron’s. Visit www.hastings.edu for more information.
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