Mark Stiverson is entering his fourth season as the men's golf head coach at Mount Vernon Nazarene University in 2008-2009.

Stiverson, a 1977 graduate of MVNU, took over at the helm of the Cougars' golf program for the 2005-2006 season.  He guided the team to a 57-55 overall record during his first campaign as head coach.  MVNU also finished sixth out of 14 teams at the American Mideast Conference/NAIA Region IX Tournament to cap off his first year.

During the 2006-2007 season, Stiverson, who was a member of the MVNU track and field team during his college days, led the Cougars to a 65-47-4 record.  The team also finished tied for fifth out of 25 teams at the National Christian College Athletic Association national tournament and was sixth at the AMC/NAIA Region IX Tournament once again.

During the 2007-2008 season, Stiverson and the Cougars posted a 70-35 overall record - the most wins and the best winning percentage since the 2003-2004 season.  MVNU also finished 10th out of 23 teams at the NCCAA National Tournament and placed fourth out of 10 teams at the AMC/NAIA Region IX Tournament.

“It is a great opportunity for me to be a part of the MVNU athletic department,” said Stiverson, who lives in Apple Valley with his wife, Cindy. “While golf is a sporting event, this also provides me with an opportunity for ministry with college students. The guys on the team have been working hard and I am looking forward to seeing them progress throughout the year.”


To contact Coach Stiverson, you can e-mail him at mstiver2@mvnu.edu.