To receive custom email notifications for press releases the moment they are published, subscribe at www.kiamedia.com/us/en/newsalert. A true dual threat. [8], The Kutztown men's soccer team was led by 10th year head coach Otto Ormosi. [18] The program as a whole has produced two NCAA champions, Ed Flory (1977-'78) and Claudine Gruver (1997). [5], PSAC Players of the Year from Kutztown, since 1985:[6], All players won their awards as members of the PSAC Eastern Division, PSAC Coach of The Year (Eastern Division) from Kutztown (since 1985), The Kutztown University field hockey team is led by head coach Marci Scheuing, who has served in that role since 2013. Berks Game Day features coverage of local football, baseball, and basketball leagues 1 ranked team in Division II. [9] The men's team was suspended effective the end of the 2008 season. The Kutztown women's volleyball team is led by head coach John Gump, who has guided the program since 1997. "Our children and student-athletes deserve every opportunity to compete in the classroom and on the athletic fields. At Kutztown University, we offer more than 100 majors, minors and concentrations for undergraduates seeking bachelors degrees, graduates seeking master's degrees or doctoral degrees. [30] In spring 2013, Kutztown reached the USA Rugby national playoff quarterfinals. The Kutztown University wrestling team is led by head coach Robert Fisher, who has served in that role since 2000-01. Other accomplishments include setting the school record for overall wins (48) in 2008 and wins in the Eastern Division (22) in 2007. The Golden Bears can be seen in more places than the sports fields. The men's team won the PSAC outdoor title in 1983, 1996, 1998, 2000, 2001 and 2002; and the Eastern College Athletic Conference indoor title in 1995, 1997, 1998, 2000 and 2001. There have been multiple tournament wins, international tours, and playoff appearances. The women's soccer program has recorded six-straight double-digit win seasons, and had four-straight appearances in the PSAC Playoffs (2003â'06) and was the PSAC runner-up in 2004 and 2005. Rugby Mag, 2012 LVI Scores - CRC Qualifier, Feb. 12, 2012. The Raymond Entertainment Group of Newark, Delaware, helped KU create the new mascot. [25], Kutztown University's men's and women's tennis teams are under the direction of head coach Suresh Ramamurthi. Member schools are in the process of finding ways to live stream their home Winter contests so that parents, family members and community members will be able to still watch our Winter competitions. Along with the statues, several residential areas are named after the Golden Bear. Burstein came to Kutztown from Bowling Green State University, where he served as an assistant coach during the 2006 season. In 2007â08, Kutztown University added womenâs lacrosse and womenâs bowling to the list of varsity sports that it offers.[2]. In February 2012, Kutztown beat Missouri and Miami-Ohio en route to reaching the semifinals at the Las Vegas Invitational. A :30-second broadcast spot, entitled "The Bear & The Eagle," featuring the all-new 2021 Kia Sorento SUV will debut on network and cable outlets. Lawes has been named PSAC East Coach of the Year in 1989, 1994, 2000 and 2007. "We're honored and humbled to accept such a wonderful donation from Kia Motors," said, Camden City School Superintendent, Katrina McCombs. Rugby Mag, College 7s Top 25 - First of the Season!, August 31, 2012, Kutztown Golden Bears men's basketball team, "Kutztown Adds Women's Bowling and Lacrosse", http://www.kubears.com/coaches.aspx?rc=551&path=football, "PSAC Players and Coaches of the Year (1985-2006), All-PSAC Teams (1951-2006)", "PSAC Men's Soccer Players and Coaches of the Year, All-PSAC Teams (1982-2006)", "PSAC Women's Soccer All-PSAC Teams, Players and Coaches of the Year (1994-2006)", http://articles.mcall.com/1988-05-05/sports/2631752_1_rugby-bears-golden, "Welcome to KURugby.com! Kia serves as the "Official Automotive Partner" of the NBA and offers a complete range of vehicles sold through a network of more than 750 dealers in the U.S., including cars and SUVs proudly assembled in West Point, Georgia.*. PSAC Women's Soccer Rookie of the Year from Kutztown (Since 1994). Kutztown has won PSAC Eastern Division titles in 1997, 1999, 2001 and 2007; PSAC Championships in 1966, 1999, 2002, 2005, 2006 and 2008; and has won the North Atlantic Regional tournament in 2001, 2002, 2004 and 2007. Betty Wesner was named the NFHCA Division II coach of the year in 1997, the NHFCA South Region Coach of the Year in 2007, and the PSAC coach of the year in 1988, 1997, 2004 and 2007. 10 players were chosen to be part of the All-PSAC Men's Soccer Team, including two-time first team selections Lee Hawley (2000, '01) and Marc Benson (2004, '05). Error! Kutztown became the fifth league school to win the award after placing second in the rankings in the 2003â04 and 2004â05 school years. Fisher has a record of 81-40-1. The best source for Berks County Wrestling news and stats. 1 rugby tourney, April 19, 2008. Famous former athletes from Kutztown include football stars Andre Reed, John Mobley, Bruce Harper and Doug Dennison and baseball standout Ryan Vogelsong. Still, Tim mentored his younger brother throughout his high school career and the recruiting process. "I always competed with him growing up, … Program Finder. Morning Call, Kutztown advances at Div. The program has produced two NCAA Division II National Champions, Mike Cantrel (pole vault, 1987 indoors) and Tara Crozier (hammer, 1997 outdoors). [34] Kutztown has continued to see success in tournaments, including a national semifinals appearance in the 2019 Collegiate Rugby Championships, where they lost to eventual champion Lindenwood 30-12. PSAC Eastern Division Rookies of the Year (since 1991): PSAC Eastern Division Athletes of the Year (since 1991): Kutztown University's men's basketball team was established in 1903. There was an error processing your request. Leagues and tournaments are organized by the Recreational Services department every semester, and range from badminton tournaments to rock climbing competitions. [16], The Kutztown University women's basketball team was established in 1971. Clements came to Kutztown after serving as the head coach at Division III Delaware Valley College for eight years. The program was established in 1940, but was discontinued three years later due to World War II. : History of the Club", http://articles.mcall.com/2008-04-19/sports/4054849_1_esu-rugby-notes, http://www.d1arugby.com/conferences/east/kutztown/news/item/all-settled-in-the-east?category_id=33, http://www.rugbymag.com/news/rankings-section/college-rankings/college-7s-rankings/5657-rugbymag-college-7s-top-25-first-of-the-season.html, "KUTZTOWN MEN'S RUGBY FINISHES CRCS WITH A FINAL FOUR DEFEAT TO EVENTUAL CHAMPION LINDENWOOD", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Kutztown_Golden_Bears&oldid=996995029, Articles with dead external links from October 2010, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. [23], Kutztown University's softball team is led by head coach Judy Lawes, who has served as head coach since 1987. High school football. The best source for Berks County Boys basketball news and stats. Scheuing has a career record of 28-26-0. "Kia is continuing to help young people in need get back some of their pre-pandemic lives. Prior to that, nine players were chosen twice, and three (Tony Didyoung ('74â'76), Joe Heffner ('83,'85â'86) and Kevin Berg ('91â'93)) were chosen three times. We admire the resolve and determination of the Woodrow Wilson Tigers and look forward to celebrating more extraordinary young people across the country who simply want to play the game they love.". The Kutztown Golden Bears are the sports teams that represent Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, located in Kutztown, Pennsylvania. Players from Kutztown were selected to the All-PSAC Women's Soccer Team 28 times since 1994. Supporting high school football teams is the latest extension of Kia Motors' "Accelerate The Good" charitable initiative, which began in 2019 when … From 1998 until 2008, Kutztown players won 18 All-PSAC men's soccer team honors. Lek Powell, of Bishop McDevitt, passes during McDevittÕs 45-10 win over Cumberland Valley in high school football on October 16, 2020. The men's team was suspended effective the end of the 2008-2009 season. Before 2005, Goldie and Griz served as the KU Golden Bear mascots. Nitschmann is within walking distance of much of Bethlehem’s historical, residential, and recreational areas. However, they were both "graduated" to make way for a new mascot. [32] Kutztown began the fall 2012 season ranked as the #1 team in college rugby sevens. Clouds and a morning shower then some sunshine; turning breezy later and still rather warm for one more day. Blum has amassed a 225-96 record, including an 87-35 mark in the PSAC East. The Junior Day Football Showcase is designed for high school football players that want to work directly with college coaches in an on-field environment. Coach Hoffman also has served as head coach of the entire track and field program since the 2006-07 school year. Athletes of the Year (Award was broken up into Offense and Defense in 1996): One runner has won a PSAC individual title (Megan Seefeldt), 26 won USTFCCCA All-Academic Team individual awards, This page was last edited on 29 December 2020, at 14:55. [22], The Kutztown University women's lacrosse program returned to varsity status in 2008. In addition to the monetary donations, Kia Team Member volunteers assembled personal protective equipment (PPE) at Kia's manufacturing plant in Georgia, ultimately delivering more than 550,000 face shields to hospitals and medical centers across the country. Additional high school football programs will be added to the campaign and announced over the coming weeks. The Kutztown Women's Soccer Team is under the direction of Erik Burstein, who became head coach in 2007. Five Wyomissing football players have been selected to participate in the first PSFCA small-school East-West Game, and one Wilson player was picked for the big-school squad. Hoffman has twice been named the PSAC Womenâs Coach of the Year (2000, 2006) and the KU Womenâs Athletics Coach of the Year (2000â01, 2001â02). The program, which won the PSAC title in 1982, is responsible for the first PSAC Championship by a women's team in KU history. The university sponsors eight men's and thirteen women's intercollegiate sports. Find the right major, minor, program for you. The women's team has finished a best-ever second in the PSAC twice (1993â94, 2004â05)[26], Kutztown University's Men's and women's indoor and outdoor track and field teams are under the direction of head coach Ray Hoffman, who has led the program since the 2006â07. A notable Kutztown victory came in 2006 and was the first game to be played at night at Kutztown's Andre Reed Stadium after lights were installed in the stadium and the team's season-opener, a 27â10 win over Clarion. Before coaching at KU, Gump was head coach of Division III Allentown College (now DeSales University) Gump is the winningest coach in Kutztown University volleyball history, with an overall record of 230â120 in 11 seasons and a PSAC East record of 78â32. The women's cross country team has competed in the NCAA Championships four times. Coach Gump was named the 2003 and 2006 PSAC East Coach of the Year, the 1998-99 and 2003-04 KU Women's Athletics Coach of the Year.[14]. Live streaming options that are available for each member school can be found by visiting the Winter 2020 Live Streaming Page. Over the past six years, the team has won four PSAC East titles and went a perfect 10â0 in the PSAC East in 2003. The Kutztown University women's swimming team is guided by head coach Tim Flannery, who has served in that position since 1996-97. Kutztown's record that year was 12-7, three wins better than the 1975 and 1991 seasons. “My first game, I … Lawes also garnered the Dr. Dorothy Moyer Award in 1994, 1995, 2000, 2007 and 2008, which is presented to the KU Coach of the Year for womenâs athletics. [19], Chris Blum has served as head coach of the Kutztown University baseball program since 2003. The team has placed as high as second at the PSAC Championships and have not placed lower than fourth in the last six seasons. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. Before coaching at KU, Ormosi coached at Raritan Valley Community College in Somerville, NJ for 10 years where he led his team to eight regional tournament appearances and a national ranking of fifth in 1997. As we thought about it more, we realized Kia could use this as an opportunity to help high school players keep working toward their dreams of someday being on football's biggest stage," said Russell Wager, vice president, marketing, Kia Motors America. 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She has been named the PSAC Coach of the year in 2015. Avalanche is so named to honor Kutztown State College during the time of the Golden Avalanche sports teams.[4]. She has the most wins in The team appeared in the PSAC playoffs every season from 1995-96 to 2005-06.[17]. Photo - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1433691/Kia_Motors_Football_Team.jpg, Logo - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/812837/Kia_Motors_America_Logo.jpg. ... Sean Smith, Wrestling — Kutztown University. As America readies for the action of the field this Sunday, Kia Motors America today announced an all-out blitz in support of America's youth, specifically those whose football dreams have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia Motors America continues to top quality surveys and is recognized as one of the 100 Best Global Brands. Kutztown won the Dixon Trophy in 2006, which is awarded to the PSAC school with the best overall athletic program that year. Kutztown University's men's and women's cross country teams are under the direction of head coach Ray Hoffman, who has led the program since 1998. Success! From 1998â2006, Hoffman served as an assistant coach, while also serving as head coach of the cross country teams. After 11 consecutive years of award-winning and thought-provoking ads in the big game, this year, Kia will focus on giving back directly to young people nationwide through a new charitable initiative in support of high school football programs across the country. [24], Kutztown University's women's golf team is led by head coach Robert Fisher, who has served in the role since January 2002. In 1999, Coach Ormosi led the Golden Bears to their winningest season in school history. In 1961, Kutztown replaced the Golden Avalanche nickname with the Golden Bears as the University's nickname. D1A Rugby, ALL SETTLED IN THE EAST, April 7, 2013. Nitschmann Middle School is a community middle school of 800 students in West Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, serving the City of Bethlehem and Hanover Township. The team was established in 2000-01 as the first women's golf program in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference. The event is for those players who are focused on becoming college football student-athletes or want to learn more about that process. Berks Game Day features coverage of local football, baseball, and basketball leagues In 2008, Kutztown advanced to the national quarterfinals, led by Marco Barnard who later went on to play for the U.S. national sevens team. Morning Call, KU Is Gaining National Reputation In Rugby, May 5, 1988. Gregg 'Doc' Jones has been the team's head coach since 1986. Kutztown University is a member of NCAA Division II and competes in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC). [3] Famous former athletes from Kutztown include football stars Andre Reed, John Mobley, Bruce Harper and Doug Dennison and baseball standout Ryan Vogelsong. [35]. [10], PSAC Men's Soccer Rookies of the Year from Kutztown Since 1994:[11]. Clouds and a morning shower then some sunshine; turning breezy later and still rather warm for one more day.. Woodrow Wilson High School in Camden, New Jersey to Receive a $50,000 Donation from Kia; Donations to Additional High Schools to be Announced, IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ --. On October 1, 2005, at Kutztown's football game versus West Chester University, Kutztown University unveiled Avalanche as the school's new mascot. In 1965, Dan Hinkel was the head coach when the program was reinstated. Kutztown improved on their performance the following year, reaching the finals of the 2014 Collegiate Rugby Championship before losing to Cal 24-21. He earned four Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) championships (2008â11) and three NCAA second round appearances (2009â11). In the 2019 season opener against Kutztown, he returned a kickoff 81 yards for a touchdown and threw a TD pass. We know first-hand that this generous donation will help restore and elevate our football program for some very deserving student-athletes.". It is currently under the direction of head coach Bernie Driscoll, who has led the program since 2000. In later years, Golden Bear mascots came into play. Since 1983, 22 players have been selected to the All-PSAC East First Team. The team is now under the direction of head coach Sarah Greer, a Kutztown University graduate. Kim Kelty was selected four times, the most at Kutztown University.[12]. Additionally, her team won a share of the PSAC East title in 1994 and won the title outright in 2007 and 2008. [31], Kutztown has also been successful in rugby sevens. [27], Founded in 1984 by Andrew Lewis,[28] the Kutztown Rugby Football Club represents Kutztown in college rugby competitions, and has been a member of USA Rugby since 1988. At the onset of the pandemic in 2020, Kia continued these efforts by making two separate $1 million donations to organizations that support America's homeless youth population. [33] Kutztown reached the semifinals of the 2013 Collegiate Rugby Championship, the highest profile competition in college rugby sevens, played at PPL Park in Philadelphia and broadcast live on NBC. Head coach Janet Malouf has served in that position since 1994. Lawes has led the Golden Bears to appearances in the NCAA Division II Tournament in 1994-96 and then every year from 2000-08. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Supporting high school football teams is the latest extension of Kia Motors' "Accelerate The Good" charitable initiative, which began in 2019 when the Great Unknowns Scholarship was established to help young people in need get a foothold in higher education. Ramamurthi has served as head coach since the 1999-2000 season. Get local Breaking News alerts sent directly to your inbox. The womenâs team has earned five trips to the NCAA Championship, including a best-ever 14th-place finish in 2006 after winning its first-ever NCAA East Regional title. [29], Kutztown plays in the East Conference of Division 1-A Rugby. Lawes has also guided Kutztown to 13 PSAC playoff appearances, including four runner-up finishes (1988, 1989, 1996, 2007). In 2000, Megan Seefeldt won the individual PSAC title, being the first-ever in the program's history. *The Telluride, Sorento and K5 are assembled in the United States from U.S. and globally sourced parts. The team won the PSAC East regular-season title in 1988 and shared the division title in 2008. The team finished as the NCAA Division II runner up in 1997. For media information, including photography, visit www.kiamedia.com. He is the winningest coach in Delaware Valley history with an overall record of 66-24 from 2006â13, including a perfect 10-0 regular season in 2011.