Kyle Wilson has been appointed as the head coach of the RedStorm's men's and women's bowling programs at the University of Rio Grande, replacing Quincy Walker. Previously, Wilson coached at the University of Pikeville, where he turned the program into one of the best in the NAIA, leading them to nine USBC Intercollegiate Team Championships and multiple conference titles. Returning to coaching after a short stint elsewhere, Wilson aims to maintain and enhance the success of Rio Grande's bowling program, emphasizing discipline and accountability.

By the Numbers
  • Wilson led UPike to nine USBC Intercollegiate Team Championships.
  • He received the MSC Coach of the Year award five times during his tenure at Pikeville.
State of Play
  • Wilson is familiar with several bowlers on the Rio roster through the Junior Tournament Bowlers Association (JTBA) he established.
  • The team will revert practice back to a closer facility, reducing travel from Chillicothe.
What's Next

Wilson plans to use this first year to stabilize the program and enhance recruiting efforts, aiming for significant growth over the next few years. He envisions building a new facility similar to one he established at Pikeville to further support the program.

Bottom Line

The hiring of Kyle Wilson as head coach is set to elevate Rio Grande's bowling program. His goal is to foster a disciplined and competitive environment while steadily enhancing the team's performance and structure.