Marian University names new athletic director at Ancilla College
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A new face will soon be leading the athletic department of Marian University’s Ancilla College in northern Indiana.
The university announced Monday that Kyle Allison will begin his new role on July 19.
Allison comes to Ancilla College after serving for six years as director of cross country and track and field for the University of Saint Francis in Fort Wayne and for three years as an assistant track and field coach at Manchester University.
“Kyle Allison has an excellent track record of success in athletics, and I am confident he will continue to buil on the strong foundation established by Shaun McAillister and her team,” Ancilla College Chancellor Joseph Heidt said in a news release. “With nearly 75% of students participating in a sport, we view athletics as a laboratory for training disciplined and skilled leaders who are prepared to serve their communities and beyond.”
The college in Plymouth is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association, or NJCAA, and offers eight men’s and nine women’s sports. The school saw two First Team ALL-MACCAA Western Conference players on its women’s basketball team in the past year and its golf team earned the highest GPA in their conference.
In both 2022 and 2023, Ancilla’s bowling, cross country and wrestling teams all placed in national competition.
“Throughout my career as a collegiate cross country and track and field coach, my goals have always been to help those I work with achieve more than they thought possible,” Allison said. “I look forward to serving at Marian University’s Ancilla College to support northern Indiana’s future transformational leaders.”