TIFFIN, Ohio- Mark Del Monaco has been named Director of Track and Field and Cross Country at Tiffin University.

Del Monaco, who will enter his fourth year as Tiffin's Head Cross Country Coach in 2025-26, has worked with the track and field program extensively during his time with Tiffin. Del Monaco has coached the Dragons to 10 All American honors, 23 USTFCCCA All Region honors, 36 G-MAC All Conference honors, 32 school records and an individual national champion, along with 22 All Academic honorees and 58 G-MAC All Academic honorees.

In addition, he has coached three team conference champions, 16 NCAA Championship qualifiers, and 6 conference champions.

Del Monaco served as the Director of Cross Country and Track and Field at Minot State University from 2018-2022.

Del Monaco came to Minot State from Cal State East Bay in Hayward, California, where he was the assistant coach from 2016-18. He also was an assistant coach at Metropolitan State in Denver, Colorado, for three seasons.

During his stints at Cal State East Bay and Metro State, Del Monaco coached 12 All-Americans, 23 all-region honorees and had 25 student-athletes named all-conference.

Del Monaco earned his degree and competed at La Salle in 2011 in information technology with a minor in history.

"After an extensive national search, it became clear that the best person for the job was already part of our family," said Athletic Director Kelly Daniel. "Coach Del Monaco brings unmatched commitment, vision, and leadership to this role - and we are excited to see what's next under his guidance. It is rare to find someone who understands where we've been and where we want to go. Mark has the heart, the work ethic, and knowledge to do the job.  This is a win for our program, our student athletes, alum, and our entire community."

"I am incredibly honored to be named the Director of Cross Country and Track & Field at Tiffin University," said Del Monaco. "This is a dream job for me, and I am excited to lead such a historic program into its next chapter. Tiffin cross country and track & field is nationally known across the NCAA in cross country and track & field and it will be my mission that it continues to be the case for many years to come."

"I would like to thank Athletic Director Kelly Daniel, Vice President Amy Wood, and the search committee for this tremendous opportunity and trust in me. Lastly, to Coach Croy, Ray Robinson, Brendon Moody, Cam Burrows and the many TU alumni I have been so fortunate to meet and become friends with, your guidance, friendship, and support has meant a lot to me. I am ready to get to work and continue to immerse myself, our staff, and the program within Tiffin University and the Tiffin community as we continue to build upon a culture of excellence. Go Gons!"