Score Board
- 05/23/08
- Golf
- 2nd
- NJCAA DII Championships
- 05/10/08
- Baseball
- 4-9 L
- Young Harris
- 05/10/08
- Baseball
- 6-17 L
- So Georgia College
- 05/09/08
- Baseball
- 10-9 W
- Gordon College
Upcoming Events
- Soccer: Men
- 08/09/08
- College Experience @ Darton, TBA
- Soccer: Men
- 08/16/08
- Darton @ Georgia Southwestern State University, TBA
- Soccer: Men
- 08/17/08
- Darton @ Thomas University, 2:00
- Soccer: Men
- 08/22/08
- Darton @ Wallace State,AL, 2:00 Shelton State Invitational, Tuscaloosa, AL
- Full list of events
J. Michael Kiefer
Athletic Director
Mike Kiefer enters his second year as Athletic Director at Darton College. In Kiefer’s first year, DC captured three region championships, two #1 National Rankings, 2 individual National Champions, a National Runner up finish in golf, 3rd place team finishes in Men’s and Women’s Swimming, and an 8th place finish in Women’s Soccer. DC had 28 student athletes receive All-American honors in 2007-2008. Additionally DC enjoyed equal success in the classroom as 8 Athletes received Academic All-American honors including 2 Distinguished Academic All Americans with 4.0 GPA’s. The Cavalier golf, cross country, and softball teams each received a NJCAA Academic Team of the Year nomination as the Athletic Department finished 17th in the final national NATYCAA Pepsi Cup rankings.
Kiefer began his leadership duties at Darton on July 16, 2007. Prior to his arrival as a Cavalier, Kiefer served as Director of Athletics and Head Soccer Coach at Neosho County College in Chanute, Kan., since 2002. While at Neosho County College, Kiefer directed 14 intercollegiate sports. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Philosophy from University of Missouri-Rolla and a Masters in Exercise Science from the University of Central Missouri. Kiefer is currently pursuing his Juris Doctorate degree.
Mike and his wife Angie have two children, Bailey (11) and Landon (6).
Thanks Nancy!
Nancy Abraham led the largest two year athletic program in the State of Georgia. As Athletic Director at Darton College, she oversaw the construction and completion of the new $12 million dollar Physical Education complex. Already, it is considered one of the nicest two year facilities in the Southeast.
In addition to her leadership during this phase, Cavalier athletic teams have excelled both on the field and in the classroom under her guidance Women's basketball, men's golf, men's soccer, and softball teams have all captured state titles during Abraham's watch. Student-athletes' GPAs have also ranked among the states' best due to her implementation of mandatory study sessions. In 1994, Abraham initiated and organized the Darton Boosters, which raises an average of $40,000 a year for Cavalier Athletics.
A fixture in the P.E. department and on the Darton College campus for nearly thirty years, Abraham has also served as Assistant Athletic Director, Director of Fitness, and Director of Summer Youth Programs. Abraham graduated from Georgia Southern University in 1972 with a Bachelor of Science in Education and a Masters of Science in Teaching in 1973. She has served on numerous professional committees and is an active member of several community, state and national organizations including AAHPERD, GAHPERD, USGA, Georgia Women's Golf Association, and the new First Tee program.
Abraham always gave back to the community and campus which she loved. As she closed out her career after thirty years of distinguished service, Abraham can be assured that everyone at Darton College and the surrounding communities will reap the benefits of her hard work for years to come. Thanks Nancy!
