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Tim Rickabaugh
Tim Rickabaugh

Bio

Professor Tim Rickabaugh is in his second season after rejoining the coaching staff of the Yellow Jacket women's soccer program for the 2019-20 season after an absence since 2005.

He led the program from 1998-2005 and was named HCAC Women's Soccer Coach of the Year in 2000. He was also the Head Coach of Defiance HS Girls Soccer program for several years. Rickabaugh has certifications in National Strength & Conditioning Association, CPT, and CSCS. He is also in his 25th year as Professor of Exercise Science at DC where he earned the Defiance College Stroede Distinguished Faculty Award.


He is married to Rosanne with two children, Andrew & Abby, Rickabaugh earned his PhD in Science Teaching with a specialization area of Exercise Physiology from Syracuse University in 1998, a Master's degree Exercise Science with a specialization area of Exercise Physiology from Miami University in 1988, and his Bachelor's in Physical Education from Ohio Wesleyan University in 1983.