Today, the conference consists
of NCAA Division III schools from Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, Washington DC and North Carolina. All of these schools
are affiliated with All-Sport Conferences, but the quality of
competition, history and mystique have allowed the conference to continue into the 21st century. Today’s members consist
of, Catholic University of America, Christopher Newport University,
Frostburg State University, Gallaudet University, The University of Mary Washington, Methodist University,
Salisbury University, Cabrini College, College Misercordia, Gwynedd-Mercy
College, Penn State Behrend and Keystone College
While the membership has fluctuated, the focus of the Mason Dixon
remains unchanged. It is a group that reflects a tradition of broad-based programs, led by administrators and coaches who
place a constant emphasis on providing student athletes opportunities to grow, both academically and athletically. Some of
the most respected coaches in Division III Track & Field have made the Mason Dixon Conference home.
Jerry McGee of Catholic University had the longest running tenure of any coach in the
conference. Jerry started at Catholic University in the early 60’s and after almost 40 years of competition, still had
the competitive fire and drive that epitomizes a true Track & Field coach until he retired in the spring of 2006.
Vince Brown of Christopher Newport University who retired in 2005 had
multiple national championship teams and individual championships during his tenure at CNU, Stan Soper of Mary Washington
College has continually given the sport valuable time and exceptional teams, Jim Jones of Salisbury University, and Felix
Moreno of Frostburg State University are fantastic young coaches who are building strong teams at their institutions.
