Head Coach
Sterling Johnson
Coach data is provided for recruiting research and should be confirmed with the official athletics website before contact.
Basketball Staff Contacts
Verified 2026-08-15 from this program's own staff page. Staff change during the recruiting cycle, so confirm before sending outreach.
| Name | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Sterling Johnson | Head Coach | johnsons2@tiffin.edu |
| Zach Hendrick | Assistant Coach | hendrickz@tiffin.edu |
| Dillon Schwanbeck | Graduate Assistant Coach | schwanbeckd@tiffin.edu |
About Tiffin University Basketball
Every winter evening, you can find Tom Church in the Tiffin University gymnasium, watching tape and building something that outlasts any single season. That's the culture here, programs are constructed, not inherited. The Dragons compete in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference, a league where consistency matters more than flash, where teams that execute fundamentals and trust their system find ways to win close games. Tiffin basketball has a quiet tradition of developing players who understand their role. Church's approach centers on defensive discipline and balanced scoring, the kind of basketball that doesn't always make highlight reels but keeps opponents guessing. Players who arrive here discover that playing college ball means earning minutes through practice habits, not just talent. The program values versatility; wings who can guard multiple positions and guards who can facilitate find opportunity. The university sits in northwest Ohio, a region where academic rigor and athletic commitment walk hand in hand. Student-athletes here manage real coursework while competing in Division II, which means the support system extends beyond the court. Strength and conditioning is taken seriously, as is film study. If you thrive in an environment where preparation is celebrated and shortcuts aren't tolerated, Tiffin offers the kind of program where growth is measurable. This is basketball with purpose, not glamorous, but built to last. The gap between a recruit who gets offers and one who doesn't is rarely talent alone, it's preparation. Florida Coastal Prep specializes in exactly that bridge year. Explore the program at floridacoastalprep.com or reach out via /contact/.
Net price
$26,131/yr
Grad rate
42%
Enrollment
2,051
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $26,131 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $22,907 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $21,024 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $24,263 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $29,980 / year
- $110,001+
- $29,911 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 2,051
- Average net price
- $26,131 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $36,500 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $36,500 / year
- Graduation rate
- 42%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Great Midwest Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|
Ashland University
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Location Ashland, OH | Enrollment 2,199 | Avg. net price $23,678 |
Cedarville University
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Location Cedarville, OH | Enrollment 4,024 | Avg. net price $23,335 |
Hillsdale College
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Location Hillsdale, MI | Enrollment 1,573 | Avg. net price — |
Kentucky Wesleyan College
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Location Owensboro, KY | Enrollment 842 | Avg. net price $19,409 |
Lake Erie College
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Location Painesville, OH | Enrollment 852 | Avg. net price $13,324 |
Malone University
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Location Canton, OH | Enrollment 798 | Avg. net price $12,621 |
Northwood University
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Location Midland, MI | Enrollment 1,974 | Avg. net price $25,908 |
Ohio Dominican University
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Location Columbus, OH | Enrollment 760 | Avg. net price $17,780 |
Thomas More University
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Location Crestview Hills, KY | Enrollment 1,293 | Avg. net price $22,723 |
Tiffin University
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Location Tiffin, OH | Enrollment 2,051 | Avg. net price $26,131 |
University of Findlay
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Location Findlay, OH | Enrollment 2,223 | Avg. net price $26,406 |
Walsh University
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Location North Canton, OH | Enrollment 1,390 | Avg. net price $19,588 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tiffin University D2?
Yes, Tiffin University is an NCAA Division II program in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Tiffin University men's basketball.
What conference is Tiffin University in?
Tiffin University competes in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference for D2 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Tiffin University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $26,131 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Tiffin University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 2,051 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Tiffin University?
Build updated game film, complete NCAA or NAIA eligibility requirements for D2, and contact the coaching staff using verified emails on this page or the official athletics staff directory. FCP helps players prepare film and recruiting profiles for D2 programs. See floridacoastalprep.com/apply/ and the how-to-get-recruited guide on this site.
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Coaching contacts compiled by the FCP recruiting staff. Cost and graduation figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-11-04.