Friday, December 11, 2009

Coach's Profiles: Tim Hollibaugh

Throughout the season we profiled each of our 14 senior players and now that we've entered the off-season, it's time to meet each member of our coaching staff. We'll spotlight one coach each week leading up until Christmas, proceeding, as we did with the seniors, in alphabetical order.

Next up is assistant head coach and defensive line coach, Tim Hollibaugh!


Name: Tim Hollibaugh
Hometown: Logansport, IN
Alma Mater: Hanover College - 1990
Family: Wife - Alison, Children - Ryan (11), Blake (9), and Lindsey (6)
Position/Title at Grinnell: Associate Professor and Assistant Football and Head Baseball Coach

What brought you to Grinnell?
The ability to work at a great school at the Division III level while doing the things I love to do (coach and teach).

What do you enjoy about coaching at Grinnell?
By far the student-athletes.

What is your favorite memory here at Grinnell?
Going 10-0 and winning the Midwest Conference in football in 1998.

Why did you choose your alma mater? What drew you there?
I chose Hanover because I could play two sports while receiving my degree.

How would you describe yourself as a coach?
I am a demanding coach who treats his players as adults. If you cannot give effort while being self-motivated to succeed then you should look to do something else. Team success is far more important than individual success.

Favorite movie: Gladiator

Favorite book: The Lance and the Shield: The Life and Times of Sitting Bull

Favorite food(s): Seafood

Favorite travel location: Yellowstone

Hobbies and Interests: Hunting, Fishing, and Dogs

List at least one random or interesting fact about you: I love to travel!