Troy Dell ’95 has come home. After nearly two decades leading transformative initiatives as director of athletics at Frostburg State University in Frostburg, Maryland, Dell returned to Gettysburg College as Executive Director of Athletics and Recreation last August.
A native of Hanover, Pennsylvania, Dell was a four-year letterwinner on the wrestling mat and graduated with a degree in history. He was named Gettysburg’s head wrestling coach during the 1997-1998 season and remained in that role for a decade, coaching multiple national qualifiers and Centennial Conference champions. He was also assistant director of athletics for five years, where he guided facilities operations, first-year Orientation, and interdepartmental initiatives.
“As an undergraduate, Gettysburg College provided me with a foundation of academic excellence that carried into my professional career,” Dell noted. “If it wasn’t for David Wilson’s recruitment, I would not have been exposed to this great community. I’m also forever thankful for Chuck Winters [former director of athletics] for hiring me to take over the wrestling program and David Wright [former assistant vice president for athletics] for the opportunity to enter administration and for being a lifelong mentor and friend.”
Dell took over as the director of athletics at Frostburg in 2007, overseeing 25 varsity sports, intramural programs, and a comprehensive community wellness initiative. His leadership was pivotal in Frostburg’s 2019 transition from Division III to Division II. He strengthened student-athlete experiences by expanding athletic training and strength programs, introducing new varsity sports, and increasing academic performance
across teams.
The homecoming presents a new chapter for Dell and his wife Toni. After spending nearly two decades at Frostburg watching their four children grow and compete as student-athletes at the collegiate level, the couple return to their family roots and embark on an exciting opportunity alongside a new group of student-athletes, coaches, and staff at Gettysburg.
“I’m honored to return and work with today’s student-athletes and look forward to collaborating across campus, as well as with alumni and friends of the College,” Dell said.