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Home of the Britons

Albion Athletics

Compete at the highest level of NCAA Division III athletics while pursuing academic excellence. Our student-athletes are champions in the classroom and on the field.

22
Varsity Sports
600+
Student-Athletes
45
Conference Titles
3.4
Avg. Team GPA
150+
All-Americans
Varsity Programs

Our Sports

Albion competes in the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA), one of the nation's oldest athletic conferences.

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Football

Fall Season

Men's MIAA Champions

Soccer

Fall Season

Men's & Women's
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Volleyball

Fall Season

Women's
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Basketball

Winter Season

Men's & Women's
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Swimming & Diving

Winter Season

Men's & Women's

Baseball

Spring Season

Men's
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Softball

Spring Season

Women's
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Tennis

Spring Season

Men's & Women's
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Track & Field

Winter & Spring

Men's & Women's

Golf

Fall & Spring

Men's & Women's
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Lacrosse

Spring Season

Men's & Women's
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Equestrian

Year-Round

Co-Ed
World-Class Venues

Athletic Facilities

Train and compete in state-of-the-art facilities designed to help our student-athletes reach their full potential.

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Sprankle-Sprandel Stadium

Home of Briton football with seating for 5,000 fans, state-of-the-art turf, and modern press facilities.

5,000 Seats Turf Field Night Games
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Kresge Gymnasium

Multi-purpose arena hosting basketball, volleyball, and campus events with renovated locker rooms.

2,500 Seats Hardwood Courts
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Dow Recreation Center

Olympic-sized pool, diving platforms, and fitness center open to all students year-round.

8-Lane Pool Diving Boards Fitness Center
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Ferguson Athletic Center

12,000 sq ft strength and conditioning facility with Olympic platforms and sports medicine suite.

Free Weights Athletic Training

Frank Joranko Field

Championship-caliber baseball facility with covered dugouts, batting cages, and bullpen areas.

Natural Grass Indoor Cages
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Tennis Complex

Eight outdoor courts plus four indoor courts for year-round practice and competition.

12 Courts Indoor/Outdoor
More Than Athletics

The Student-Athlete Experience

At Albion, we develop the whole person. Our student-athletes excel in competition, academics, and life.

Academic Excellence

Our teams maintain a 3.4 average GPA. Academic support services including tutoring, study halls, and priority registration help athletes succeed.

Championship Culture

Compete for conference and national championships in NCAA Division III. Our programs have won 45 MIAA titles and produced 150+ All-Americans.

Team & Community

Join a tight-knit team family. Athletes participate in community service, leadership development, and create lifelong friendships.

Career Preparation

Develop leadership, teamwork, and time management skills that employers value. Our alumni network opens doors across industries.

Our Legacy

Recent Championships

Albion's tradition of athletic excellence continues with recent conference and national success.

2024

MIAA Football Champions

Football

Undefeated conference record, advancing to NCAA Division III playoffs for the 5th consecutive year.

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2024

MIAA Swimming & Diving Champions

Women's Swimming

Dominated the conference championships with multiple individual event winners and relay champions.

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2023

MIAA Golf Champions

Men's Golf

Captured the conference title and earned a bid to the NCAA Division III Championships.

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2023

MIAA Tennis Champions

Women's Tennis

Third consecutive conference title with All-MIAA honors for five team members.

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Join Our Team

Athletic Recruiting

Interested in competing as a Briton? Our coaches are actively recruiting talented student-athletes who want to excel both in the classroom and in competition.

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Complete Questionnaire

Fill out our recruiting form with your athletic and academic info.

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Connect with Coaches

Our coaching staff will reach out to discuss opportunities.

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Visit Campus

Tour our facilities, meet the team, and experience Albion.

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Apply & Commit

Submit your application and join the Briton family.

Prospective Athlete Form

Leadership

Meet Our Coaches

Our experienced coaching staff is dedicated to developing champions in athletics and in life.

JB

Jason Bakker

Head Coach

Football

Contact Coach
SM

Sarah Mitchell

Head Coach

Women's Basketball

Contact Coach
MR

Michael Rodriguez

Head Coach

Men's Soccer

Contact Coach
LT

Lisa Thompson

Head Coach

Swimming & Diving

Contact Coach

Ready to Become a Briton?

Join our winning tradition. Apply to Albion College and discover what it means to be a student-athlete at a premier liberal arts institution.