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Head Coach Denny Griffin

 

Denny Griffin

Softball Head Coach

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Denny Griffin begins his 26th year at Alma College and his 20th at the helm of the Scots softball program. He moved into the head softball coaching position in 1989 after two years as assistant coach. In his 19-year span he has amassed an overall record of 585-195, ranking him Eighth in the list of Winningest Division III Coaches All-time and Eighth among Winningest Coaches All-time at an NCAA school by percentage. His teams have never fallen lower than third place in conference standings and 12 of his last 14 teams have qualified for the NCAA Tournament.

In addition to his softball duties, Griffin is the program director for the Athletic Training Education Program. He teaches first aid/CPR and sports medicine classes in the Exercise and Health Science Department.

He and his wife, Tammy, his son, Sean, and his daughter, Erin, reside in Alma. A native of Midland, Griffin earned a bachelor's degree in biology and physical education from Hope College. He holds a master's degree from Western Michigan University and is a certified athletic trainer.

 

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Dennis Griffin

Dennis Griffin

Denny Griffin is heading into his 26th year at Alma College and his 20th at the helm of the Scots softball program. He moved into the head softball coaching position in 1989 after two years as assistant coach. His teams have never fallen lower than third place in conference standings and 12 of his last 14 teams have qualified for the NCAA Tournament.

In addition to his softball duties, Griffin is the program director for the Athletic Training Education Program. He teaches first aid/CPR and sports medicine classes in the Exercise and Health Science Department.

Read More