Thiel College Women's Cross Country
Thiel College (Thiel) · Greenville, Pennsylvania · Private nonprofit university
Thiel College Women's Cross Country coaches
Coaches at Thiel College who recruit Women's Cross Country, head coach first.
The program
Where Thiel College competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NCAA
- Division
- Division III
- Conference
- Presidents' Athletic Conference
- Program level
- Somewhat Recognized
- Athletics site
- thielathletics.com
Academics
What you'd study and how the school handles admissions.
Popular majors
- Test policy
- Neither Required nor Recommended
- Student-to-faculty
- 12 : 1
- Graduation rate
- 49% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
Thiel College in Greenville.
- Location
- Greenville, Pennsylvania
- Type
- Private Non-Profit
- Religious affiliation
- Evangelical Lutheran Church
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Website
- thiel.edu
About Thiel College Women's Cross Country
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Brandon Litz, the Assistant Director of Track & Field - Head Cross Country Coach, leads the Thiel College Women's Cross Country staff of 3 coaches, verified October 2026. Thiel College (Thiel) competes in NCAA Division III Women's Cross Country as a member of the Presidents' Athletic Conference. Under NCAA rules, Division III coaches can call and message recruits at any time. Thiel College is a small private school in Greenville, Pennsylvania with 950 undergraduates, a 72% acceptance rate and an average net price of $22,490 a year after aid.
How to get recruited by Thiel College Women's Cross Country
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Brandon Litz, the Assistant Director of Track & Field - Head Cross Country Coach and Jessi Juarez, the Director of Track & Field - Cross Country - Vertical Jumps, Sprints & Combined Events. Thiel College has 3 coaches for Women's Cross Country, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
- Lead with your numbersPut your 5K or 3-mile PRs and your 1600m and 3200m times in the subject line and first sentences. Division III programs don't offer athletic scholarships, so add your GPA and intended major too.
- Send your videoInclude links to verified results on Athletic.net or MileSplit, with the link near the top so Brandon can watch without scrolling.
- Show the academic fitMention your GPA, test scores and intended major so the coach can check your admission chances.
- Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the Thiel College staff after a week, and again after your next race with updated results.
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Email Coach BrandonHow cross country recruiting works on AthleticScholar →Thiel College Women's Cross Country FAQ
Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is Thiel College D3?
Yes. Thiel College competes in NCAA Division III Women's Cross Country, in the Presidents' Athletic Conference.
Is Thiel College public or private?
Thiel College is a private nonprofit school in Greenville, Pennsylvania.
What conference is Thiel College Women's Cross Country in?
The Presidents' Athletic Conference.
Does Thiel College offer athletic scholarships for Women's Cross Country?
No. NCAA Division III schools don't offer athletic scholarships, but athletes can receive academic and need-based aid.
How many coaches does Thiel College Women's Cross Country have?
3 coaches, led by Brandon Litz, the Assistant Director of Track & Field - Head Cross Country Coach.
Who is the head coach of Thiel College Women's Cross Country?
Brandon Litz is the Assistant Director of Track & Field - Head Cross Country Coach.
When can Thiel College Women's Cross Country coaches contact recruits?
Under NCAA rules, Division III coaches can call and message recruits at any time. You can email the coaches yourself at any age. Rules change, so check your sport's current NCAA recruiting calendar.
Can you walk on to Thiel College Women's Cross Country?
It depends on roster space each year. The best way to find out is to email the coaches with your stats and highlights and ask about walk-on spots.
How much does Thiel College cost?
In-state tuition is $36,364 and out-of-state tuition is $36,364 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $22,490.
What is the Thiel College acceptance rate?
72% of applicants are admitted.
How do I contact the Thiel College Women's Cross Country coaches?
Start a free 7-day AthleticScholar trial to see each coach's email and send a personal message from your own Gmail, with follow-ups until they reply.
Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.
