https://friendsathletics.com/rss.aspx?path=athletic_trainingLatest news items for Friends Universityen-us60https://friendsathletics.com/news/2026/6/8/football-falcons-receive-top-recognition-at-upcoming-28th-annual-greater-wichita-sports-banquet.aspxhttps://friendsathletics.com/news/2026/6/8/football-falcons-receive-top-recognition-at-upcoming-28th-annual-greater-wichita-sports-banquet.aspxFootball, Men's Golf, Women's Outdoor Track and Field, Women's Indoor Track and Field

WICHITA, Kan. – Friends University Falcon student-athletes and coaches will be well-represented at the upcoming 2026 Greater Wichita Sports Banquet, hosted by the Wichita Sports Commission. The banquet will be held on June 25 at the INTRUST Bank Arena.]]>Greater Wichita Sports Banquet finalists and awards Graphic WebMon, 8 Jun 2026 21:21:00 CST36228https://friendsathletics.com/news/2026/6/8/mens-golf-total-god-thing-the-story-of-impeccable-timing-and-circumstance-that-landed-wichita-states-tom-mccurdy-at-helm-of-friends-mens-golf-program.aspxhttps://friendsathletics.com/news/2026/6/8/mens-golf-total-god-thing-the-story-of-impeccable-timing-and-circumstance-that-landed-wichita-states-tom-mccurdy-at-helm-of-friends-mens-golf-program.aspxMen's Golf

Tom McCurdy didn't expect his career to pivot in the way it did. After nearly two decades with Wichita State golf, the longtime coach suddenly found himself at a crossroads when the university announced it would discontinue both golf programs. But just as one door closed, another opened — and this one happened to be right across town.]]>Tom McCurdy Story Cover PicMon, 8 Jun 2026 13:06:00 CST76227https://friendsathletics.com/news/2026/6/8/mens-golf-falcon-mens-golf-trio-receive-2026-naia-ping-all-america-nod.aspxhttps://friendsathletics.com/news/2026/6/8/mens-golf-falcon-mens-golf-trio-receive-2026-naia-ping-all-america-nod.aspxMen's Golf

NORMAN, Okla. – Fresh off contributing to the finest men's golf season on record, Friends University senior Trinton Nobles, sophomore Bernhard Koster and graduate student Gabriele Romani have each been named to the 2026 NAIA PING All-America team, announced today (June 8) by the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA). Nobles is a second-team honoree, while Koster and Romani are third-team performers.]]>M Golf NAIA PING All-American Graphic WebMon, 8 Jun 2026 11:03:00 CST76226https://friendsathletics.com/news/2026/6/2/four-baseball-falcons-receive-csc-academic-all-district-recognition.aspxhttps://friendsathletics.com/news/2026/6/2/four-baseball-falcons-receive-csc-academic-all-district-recognition.aspxBaseball

WICHITA, Kan. – Four Friends University Baseball Falcons have earned the 2026 Academic All-District award, presented by the College Sports Communicators, the organization announced today (June 2).]]>Baseball CSC Academic All-District Graphic WebTue, 2 Jun 2026 14:09:00 CST16225https://friendsathletics.com/news/2026/6/1/mens-basketball-mcclintock-resigns-post-as-friends-mens-basketball-head-coach.aspxhttps://friendsathletics.com/news/2026/6/1/mens-basketball-mcclintock-resigns-post-as-friends-mens-basketball-head-coach.aspxMen's Basketball

WICHITA, Kan. – Phil McClintock is stepping down as the head coach of the Friends University men's basketball program, VP of Athletics & Strategic Expansion Dr. Rob Ramseyer has announced.]]>Phil McClintock PicMon, 1 Jun 2026 07:47:00 CST56224https://friendsathletics.com/news/2026/5/29/womens-tennis-avakian-earns-third-career-naia-womens-tennis-all-america-nod.aspxhttps://friendsathletics.com/news/2026/5/29/womens-tennis-avakian-earns-third-career-naia-womens-tennis-all-america-nod.aspxWomen's Tennis

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Friends University senior Silva Avakian has been selected as an NAIA Women's Tennis All-American for the third time in her career, the national office has announced.]]>Silva Avakian NAIA W Tennis All-American Graphic WebFri, 29 May 2026 13:12:00 CST186223https://friendsathletics.com/news/2026/5/29/mens-golf-mccurdy-takes-the-reins-of-friends-mens-golf-program.aspxhttps://friendsathletics.com/news/2026/5/29/mens-golf-mccurdy-takes-the-reins-of-friends-mens-golf-program.aspxMen's Golf

WICHITA, Kan. – Friends University VP of Athletics & Strategic Expansion Dr. Rob Ramseyer has announced the hiring of Tom McCurdy as Head Coach and Director of Golf for the Falcon Men's Golf program.]]>Tom McCurdy M Golf Hiring Graphic WebFri, 29 May 2026 11:58:00 CST76222https://friendsathletics.com/news/2026/5/28/mens-golf-galyon-steps-down-as-friends-mens-golf-head-coach.aspxhttps://friendsathletics.com/news/2026/5/28/mens-golf-galyon-steps-down-as-friends-mens-golf-head-coach.aspxMen's Golf

WICHITA, Kan. – Friends University VP of Athletics & Strategic Expansion Dr. Rob Ramseyer has announced the resignation of men's golf head coach Dustin Galyon, effective immediately.]]>Dustin Galyon Story Cover PicThu, 28 May 2026 15:42:00 CST76221https://friendsathletics.com/news/2026/5/28/mens-golf-nobles-koster-named-naia-mens-golf-all-americans.aspxhttps://friendsathletics.com/news/2026/5/28/mens-golf-nobles-koster-named-naia-mens-golf-all-americans.aspxMen's Golf

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Friends University senior Trinton Nobles and sophomore Bernhard Koster have each been selected to the 2025-26 NAIA Men's Golf All-America team, the national office announced today (May 28). Nobles is a second-team selection, while Koster earns third-team honors.]]>M Golf NAIA All-America Graphic WebThu, 28 May 2026 11:36:00 CST76220https://friendsathletics.com/news/2026/5/26/falcon-softball-trio-earns-csc-academic-all-district-award.aspxhttps://friendsathletics.com/news/2026/5/26/falcon-softball-trio-earns-csc-academic-all-district-award.aspxSoftball

WICHITA, Kan. – A trio of Friends University Softball Falcons have received the 2026 Academic All-District award, presented by the College Sports Communicators, the organization announced today (May 26).]]>Softball CSC Academic All-District Graphic WebTue, 26 May 2026 14:23:00 CST126219