Gary Dallmann enters the USCAA Hall of Fame following a career dedicated to collegiate athletics.

During his time as Commissioner of the National Little College Athletic Association (NLCAA) from 1985-1995, Dallmann oversaw the organization’s name change, becoming the National Small College Athletic Association (NSCAA). His duties included the writing of the new organization’s constitution, overseeing national championship events, keeping the record books, and adding new members.

Prior to his time as commissioner, Dallmann served as Assistant Commissioner of the NLCAA. In that role, Dallmann oversaw activities in women’s athletics, which included the national tournaments and the development of women’s programs in many of the institution’s members.

Throughout his involvement with the NLCAA and NSCAA, Dallmann served as Director of Athletics at Dr. Martin Luther College (DMLC) from 1972-1995. He presided over the school’s athletic programs, which won three national championships as a member of the NLCAA and NSCAA, and also coached men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s tennis, baseball, soccer and golf at the school.

Dallmann started his career at DMLC in 1964 and remained at the school through 1995, when it became Martin Luther College (MLC) until 2008. Along with his duties as Director of Athletics and coach, Dallmann also taught in the Physical Education department throughout his tenure, teaching Physical Education, Health, and other upper level PE courses.

Dallmann’s interests outside of athletics include hunting, fishing, and training hunting dogs, which he did professionally for 25 years. In 2013, Dallmann published a novel titled White Fox, Dakota Warrior.

Dallmann credits many for helping him throughout his career, including his wife, Diane, as well as his five children. He resides in New Ulm, Minnesota, where he has lived all but one year of his life.