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Dec. 16, 2006

KUTZTOWN UNIVERSITY TO BEGIN SEARCH FOR HEAD WOMEN’S SOCCER COACH

KUTZTOWN, PA – Kutztown University Director of Athletics Greg Bamberger has announced the beginning of a search for a new head women’s soccer coach for the Golden Bears. 

            The search will locate a replacement for Jeff Schellenberger, who resigned effective March 2, 2007, to pursue other opportunities. 

            “We thank Jeff Schellenberger for his years of service to Kutztown University,” Bamberger said.  “He leaves the women’s soccer program with a very bright outlook.  We wish him the best of luck in his future endeavors.”

            Schellenberger coached the Golden Bears for 12 seasons over two stints at Kutztown.  He was KU’s coach from 1989-91 before returning to the school in 1998.  Schellenberger finishes with a 97-107-16 career record, including a mark of 86-75-14 since his return in 1998.  Since 2003, Kutztown has compiled a 52-26-9 record and made four straight appearances in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Playoffs, including berths in the championship game in 2004 and 2005.

            Schellenberger was the sixth head coach since the program was instituted in 1984.  He earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Randolph-Macon (VA) College in 1984. In 1992, he completed a master’s degree in sport and recreation management at Temple University.

            “I’m very happy with the success achieved by the women’s soccer program at KU, as one of the top programs in the conference,” Schellenberger said.  “I wish the team and the KU athletic department well.”

            The national search for Schellenberger’s replacement will begin immediately.

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December 11, 2006 

TWO GOLDEN BEARS RECEIVE PSAC HONORS 

KUTZTOWN, PA – Kutztown University’s Stephen Dennis (West Chester/Henderson) and Lara Dellegrotti (so. Berwick/Berwick) received Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) basketball honors.

            Dennis received his second PSAC Men’s Rookie of the Week for the eastern division.  He tied for a team-high 26 points in the lone game this week against Columbia Union.  He went 9-for-10 from the free throw line.  Dennis also had four assists and three blocks.

Dellegrotti was named the PSAC East Women’s Player of the Week.  She averaged 13.5 points in the Golden Bears two wins.  Dellegrotti shot 47.1% from the field and hit six shots from behind the arc.  She led with team with 16 points over Columbia Union.  In the win over Lincoln, Dellegrotti pulled in a double-double with 11 points and 11 rebounds. 

The Golden Bears will return to action on December 19 when they travel to Slippery Rock.

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December 5, 2006 

HOFFMAN NAMED WOMEN'S CROSS COUNTRY COACH OF THE YEAR 

KUTZTOWN, PA – Kutztown University’s women’s cross country head coach Ray Hoffman was named the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Coach of the Year. 

            Hoffman had four runners earn earned All-Conference and All-Region honors this season.  The team finished second at the PSAC Championships and brought home its first-ever East Regional Title.  The team traveled to Pensacola, FL for the NCAA Championships and finished a best-ever 14th of 24 teams.

            This is the second time Hoffman has been named the PSAC Women’s Coach of the Year.  His first honor was in 2000.  The ninth-year head coach was also named East Region Women’s Coach of the Year by the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) last month. 

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December 5, 2006 

EDWARDS NAMED ROOKIE OF THE WEEK 

KUTZTOWN, PA – Kutztown University’s Nate Edwards (Philadelphia/North Catholic) has been named the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Eastern Division Rookie of the Week for men’s basketball.           

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            Edwards averaged 10.0 points per game, connecting on three three-pointers, in a 3-0 week for the Golden Bears.  He scored a team high 13 points in a 55-53 win over the University of the Sciences.  He had two perfect games from the free throw line and missed only one in the third to go 9-for-10.  He notched 11 steals and seven rebounds.

The Golden Bears will return to action on Wednesday when they travel to the Columbia Union.  Tip-off is set for 8:00 PM

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