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Chris Hess 2025

Christopher Hess

EDUCATION

  • Bethel University – Master of Ministry (2001)
  • Bethel University – Bachelor of Arts: Liberal Arts (1993)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

  • Bethel University, Associate Athletic Director (2019-present)
  • Bethel University, Director of Golf (2019-present)
  • Bethel University, Women’s Golf Head Coach (2011-19, 21-present)
  • Bethel University, Assistant Athletic Director (2004-19)
  • Bethel University, Women’s Basketball Assistant Coach (2005-14)
  • Bethel University, Men’s Golf Head Coach (1996-13)
  • Bethel University, Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach (1994-00)
  • Bethel University, Men’s Golf Assistant Coach (1994-96)

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

  • NCCAA, National Women’s Golf Chair (2012-present)
  • Women’s Golf Coaches’ Association (WGCA) (2010-present)
  • NCCAA, North Central Region Chair (2001-present)
  • United States Golf Association (USGA) (1992-present)
  • Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) (1998-2016)

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

  • 3 NAIA National Championships (Men’s Basketball)
  • 1 NCCAA National Championship (Men's Basketball)
  • 3 NCCAA National Championships (Women’s Basketball)
  • 2 NCCAA National Championships (Women's Golf)
  • 13 Crossroads League Championships (Men’s Golf, Women’s Golf, Men’s Basketball, Women’s Basketball)
  • 4 Crossroads League Coach of the Year Awards (Men’s Golf, Women’s Golf)
  • 8 NCCAA North Central Region Coach of the Year Awards (Women’s Golf)
  • 2 NCCAA National Coach of the Year (Women's Golf)
  • Dr. Albert J. Beutler Bethel Athletic Hall of Fame (2020)
  • NCCAA Hall of Fame (2022)

PERSONAL INFORMATION

  • Christopher and his wife, Sheri, live in Mishawaka. Together, they have two children, Zachary and Madison. Christopher’s wife Sheri is the Food Service Manager for Bethel University.