Dr. Jeffrey Noftz Embarks on a New Chapter at Bowling Green State University

Following 21 years as Head Team Physician and Director of Athletic Medicine at Bowling Green State University, Dr. Jeffrey Noftz will transition into the classroom at the School of Applied Human Development. During his tenure, Noftz was a cornerstone of Falcon Athletics, caring for student-athletes across every sport and supporting the university during some of its most memorable athletic eras.

Key Takeaways:

• Dr. Jeffrey Noftz will retire as Head Team Physician and Director of Athletic Medicine after 21 years of service at Bowling Green State University, transitioning into the classroom at the School of Applied Human Development.
• Noftz, a 1992 graduate of BGSU, has been a critical component of Falcon Athletics since 2004, supporting student-athletes across all sports and playing a key role in shaping BGSU's Sports Performance Program.
• During his tenure, Noftz supported BGSU during notable athletic eras, including the Urban Meyer years in football and Mid-American Conference championships under coaches Dave Clawson and Dino Babers.
• Noftz also played a crucial role in BGSU Volleyball's rise to national prominence and the tradition-rich men's and women's basketball programs.
• Prior to his return to Bowling Green, Noftz worked as a physical therapist at the Medical College of Ohio (now University of Toledo Medical Center) and later became Chief Resident and Medical Director for the BGSU Student Health Center.
• Noftz has a long history of service, including a stint as a U.S. Air Force veteran (1984-88) and the establishment of Jump Start Physical Therapy in Bowling Green.
• Noftz will be recognized for his dedication and service to the University on November 1, during the BGSU football game against Buffalo, and a reception will be held after the game to celebrate his career.

Statistics:

• 21 years of service as Head Team Physician and Director of Athletic Medicine at Bowling Green State University.
• Over two decades of caring for hundreds of student-athletes across all sports.
• More than 30 football players have gone on to NFL careers, several of whom have played in Super Bowl teams.
• BGSU's Sports Performance Program integrated experts in nutrition, psychology, and exercise science to support the holistic success of Falcon student-athletes.
• 1992: Noftz earned his degree in physical therapy from Bowling Green State University.
• 2004: Noftz returned to BGSU as Head Team Physician and Director of Athletic Medicine.

Sources:

• Bowling Green State University Athletics (Exact Date Unavailable)