Terrell-Kearney steps down as DSU Bowling Coach
June 30, 2009
Dover, DE – Kim Terrell-Kearney has stepped down as head coach of the Delaware State University Bowling Team as announced today. After two seasons at the helm of the DSU bowling team, the 2009 National Tenpin Coaches Association (NTCA) Coach-of-the-Year has left Delaware State for a position at the United States Bowling Congress in Arlington, Texas.
"It was a tough decision to leave Delaware State because of the wonderful student-athletes and staff I was privileged to work with the past two years," said Terrell-Kearney. "I’m grateful to the University administration and athletic department for the support which enabled the bowling program to reach new heights. The student-athletes in the DSU bowling program are among the best in the country, and I’m certain they will continue to bring pride to the University. From a personal and professional standpoint, it's a tremendous opportunity to work with the U.S. Bowling Congress. Delaware State University will always hold a special place in my heart."
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"The DSU Athletic Department is losing a quality coach and we are saddened by her departure," said DSU Director of Athletics Derek Carter. "Kim has done tremendous things for our bowling program as well as the University, making our program one of the nation’s elite. She will always be a part of the Hornet family and we want to wish her all the best."
Terrell-Kearney guided the Hornets to a school-record 119 wins (119-38) and first-ever appearance in the NCAA Women’s Bowling Championship Tournament this past season. The Hornets advanced to the national semifinals, two wins shy of reaching the national championship. Named the 2008-09 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Coach-of-the-Year, Terrell-Kearney also captured the bowling team’s first MEAC Tournament championship in March.
During her two-year stint as the head coach of DSU Bowling, Terrell-Kearney posted a 193-85 record, including a 48-9 mark in MEAC play. She coached four all-conference selections, including the 2008-09 MEAC Rookie-of-the-Year (Adriana Jaime), eight academic all-conference honorees, and four NCTA All-Americans. This past season, Terrell-Kearney became the first Delaware State coach, in any sport, to earn a victory in an NCAA post-season contest (2-2).
A search for DSU’s new bowling coach will begin immediately with an announcement to be made in the upcoming weeks.
"We must now look towards filling her vacancy. We will be looking for a strong candidate who embodies a strong passion and commitment to academic and athletic excellence," said Carter.
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