Meet the Coach
Geneva’s coaching elder statesman, Alan Sumner is set to begin his 20th season as the Golden Tornadoes head coach. During his first 19 seasons, Sumner has amassed more victories than any other coach in any sport in school history. With a career record of 457-369, Sumner has averaged over 24 victories per season during his tenure, including a pair of trips to the NAIA World Series in the 1990’s. Sumner surpassed the 400 victory plateau with a win over St. Vincent near the end of the 2005 campaign. Sumner has been a fixture on Geneva’s campus since beginning his playing career in 1982. A standout shortstop during his four-year stint, he still holds the school record for consecutive games played at 183. Sumner earned is Bachelor of Science degree from Geneva College, prior to completing his Master’s degree at the U.S. Sports Academy in sport management. Sumner is currently the Physical Education chair at Geneva and also teaches a sport management class, which was started only two years ago. “Geneva affords me the opportunity to develop my players athletically, academically and spiritually”, Sumner said. “This is the best situation to be in that I could have ever dreamed. Geneva is a special place and I am fortunate to have the opportunity to coach in such a great place”. Sumner and his wife Linda, also a Geneva graduate, reside in Beaver Falls with their two daughters, Jamie and Erica. Email Coach Sumner at awsumner@geneva.edu. |
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Alan Sumner 
