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Five Harding Women's Golfers Earn Academic All

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June 20, 2025

Five Harding Women's Golfers Earn Academic All

SEARCY – The Harding women’s golf team is celebrating remarkable academic and athletic achievements, as five of its dedicated student-athletes have been named to the College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District® Team for NCAA Division II.

To be eligible for Academic All-District consideration, a student-athlete must be at least a sophomore academically and athletically, be a significant contributor on the field or course, and maintain a minimum cumulative grade-point average (GPA) of 3.50.

Leading the charge for the Lady Bisons’ academic accolades is Sarah Kmiecik, a senior from Houston, Texas. She has achieved an outstanding 4.00 GPA while majoring in kinesiology and sport administration. On the course, Kmiecik has been a vital part of the team’s success, contributing with a school-record 74.20 stroke average, six top-10 finishes and seven rounds of par or better.

Joining Kmiecik on the Academic All-District team is Sydney Kincade, a sophomore from Prosper, Texas. She maintains an impressive 3.88 GPA as an exercise science major. Kincade’s contributions to the team this season included a 75.52 stroke average and five top-10 finishes.

Kmiecik and Kincade both earned All-Great American Conference honors and have advanced to the Academic All-America ballot.

Also recognized is Pilar Martinez, a junior from Aguascalientes, Mexico. With a 3.56 GPA in marketing, Martinez has proven to be a true student-athlete. On the course, she had a 77.12 stroke average and tied for the individual championship at the Grace Shin Regional Preview.

Adding to the list of honorees is Madeleine Wilson, a junior from Springdale, Arkansas. She holds a strong 3.84 GPA and is studying marketing. Wilson had a 78.76 stroke average in her 10 events.

Rounding out the five recipients is Cooper Meyer, a sophomore from Salado, Texas. A health studies major with a 3.71 GPA, Meyer posted a 79.31 stroke average in 11 events and won the Scots Fall Invitational.

The Lady Bisons concluded their season with a strong showing at the NCAA Central Regional, finishing 10th, after placing second at the GAC Championship.

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Head Volleyball Coach in Wise, VA for University of Virginia’s College at Wise

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23 minutes ago

December 30, 2025

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Posted: 30-Dec-25

Location: Wise, Virginia

Type: Full-time

Salary: $50,000 – $55,000

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Coaching

Coaching – Volleyball

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Professional Sports

Internal Number: R0079167

The University of Virginia’s College at Wise located in the beautiful mountains of southwestern Virginia is seeking applicants for a Head Volleyball Coach.

Head Coaches oversee all aspects of a sports program and assume primary responsibility for all activities of a team. They are responsible for the same duties as Assistant Coaches, however, they operate with additional authority, independence, or level of complexity. Head Coaches ensure the sports program strategy and objectives are in alignment with the mission and goals of the Department of Athletics and University. They adhere to the rules and regulations outlined by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the South Atlantic Conference (SAC).

Construct a strategic recruiting plan that targets student athletes who are academically eligible and athletically competitive.

Hire, train, and supervise a small or large staff team.

Define team and player goals and implement plans to achieve them.

Monitor expenses, analyze cost projections and trends, identify resource allocation, and maintain a balanced and accurate budget.

Maintain detailed and current knowledge on all NCAA Division II, South Atlantic Conference (SAC), and College/University rules and regulations related to the sports program, ensuring all those associated with the program remain compliant.

In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

UVA Wise is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence, affordable access, and unwavering support of a collaborative and diverse community. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Employee fulfills duties as a “responsible employee” under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. A Responsible employee includes any employee: who has the authority to take action to redress sexual violence; who has been given the duty of reporting incidents of sexual violence or any other misconduct by students to the Title IX Coordinator or other appropriate school designee; or whom a student could reasonably believe has this authority or duty.

UVA Wise is committed to helping the campus community provide for their own safety and security. The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report containing information on campus security and personal safety, including alerts, fire safety, crime prevention tips, and crime statistics is available at www.uvawise.edu/ASR. A copy is available upon request by calling 276-328-0190 or 276-376-3451.

About University of Virginia’s College at Wise

A member of the prestigious Council for Public Liberal Arts Colleges, the University of Virginia’s College at Wise is an inspiring place to teach, lead, learn and call home. With a student faculty ratio of 13:1 and approximately 2,000 students, UVA Wise is committed to excellence in teaching, personalized attention, and individual growth, as well as to the advancement of our region through economic development.

The only division of the University of Virginia located outside of Charlottesville, UVA Wise has a beautiful campus that is nestled in the Appalachian Mountains of Southwest Virginia. Here, students learn from faculty who are encouraged to engage in scholarship and service that complements their teaching, and our environment is ideal for the task. In addition to Appalachian arts and culture, on-campus wetlands and impressive geography, and a region full of opportunities for study and outdoor adventure, there are many opportunities to build partnerships with organizations, agencies, and businesses in the area and beyond. Professional staff and a dedicated senior leadership team are driven by the vital mission of ensuring access and affordability to this robust, quality hig…her education. The College’s student population is largely first-generation, often rural students, for whom we offer access and affordability along with challenging academic work in the liberal arts tradition. The result is well-rounded graduates who earn fulfilling work at leading organizations and pursue graduate study at prestigious universities.

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