Tim Whitehead is KUA's New Boys' Varsity Hockey Coach
Kimball Union's Director of Athletics, Michael Doherty, announced today that former University of Maine Head Coach, Tim Whitehead, has been appointed KUA's new Varsity Boys' Hockey coach.
Tim Whitehead was the Head Hockey Coach at the University of Maine from 2001-2013. A six-time finalist for the Spencer Penrose Trophy as Division I National Coach of the Year, Whitehead won the award in 2002. In 2012, he led the Black Bears to their 7th NCAA Tournament appearance in 11 years, a run that included four Frozen Fours, two National Championship games, and the 2004 Hockey East Championship. While at Maine, Whitehead was inducted into Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest academic honor society, "for outstanding commitment to academic excellence at the University of Maine." In 2013, his men's hockey team earned its 12th consecutive team GPA at 3.0 or above.
Prior to his position at Maine, Whitehead was the Head Coach at the University of Massachusetts Lowell, and also served as an Assistant Coach at UMass Lowell, Maine, and Middlebury College. Prior to that, he taught history and social studies at St Gregory The Great School in Hamilton, NJ and at John Baptist High School in Bangor, ME. Whitehead played professional hockey in Europe before starting his teaching & coaching career. He earned his undergraduate degree at Hamilton College and his Master's degree in Education at the University of Maine, graduating summa cum laude.
"We are delighted to welcome Tim, his wife Dena and their children, Natalie and Zach to the Kimball Union community," said Head of School Michael J. Schafer, " A talented coach and educator, Tim's commitment to developing young men as athletes and citizens and scholars reflects our school's mission and the philosophy of Wildcat Athletics. We have a terrific program, with great momentum, a proven track record, and a great group of boys on the team. I know that Tim will continue and expand the long tradition of Wildcat hockey success and that our students and our school will benefit greatly from his experience and expertise."
"My family and I are excited to join the outstanding faculty, staff, and students in the KUA community. We're looking forward to this new chapter in our lives, and we can't wait to get started. I want to thank Head of School Mike Schafer, Director of Athletics Mike Doherty, and the KUA Board of Trustees for this tremendous opportunity."
During 2012-13, the KUA Boys' Varsity Hockey team were Lakes Region Champions, Elite 8 NEPSAC quarter-finalists, winners of the Flood-Marr and Nichols Holiday Tournaments, and ended season 27-3-0 record.
In addition to his coaching responsibilities, Tim will be working in the Alumni and Development Office where he will put his years of successful fundraising experience at the collegiate level to work.
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Tim Whitehead was the Head Hockey Coach at the University of Maine from 2001-2013. A six-time finalist for the Spencer Penrose Trophy as Division I National Coach of the Year, Whitehead won the award in 2002. In 2012, he led the Black Bears to their 7th NCAA Tournament appearance in 11 years, a run that included four Frozen Fours, two National Championship games, and the 2004 Hockey East Championship. While at Maine, Whitehead was inducted into Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest academic honor society, "for outstanding commitment to academic excellence at the University of Maine." In 2013, his men's hockey team earned its 12th consecutive team GPA at 3.0 or above.
Prior to his position at Maine, Whitehead was the Head Coach at the University of Massachusetts Lowell, and also served as an Assistant Coach at UMass Lowell, Maine, and Middlebury College. Prior to that, he taught history and social studies at St Gregory The Great School in Hamilton, NJ and at John Baptist High School in Bangor, ME. Whitehead played professional hockey in Europe before starting his teaching & coaching career. He earned his undergraduate degree at Hamilton College and his Master's degree in Education at the University of Maine, graduating summa cum laude.
"We are delighted to welcome Tim, his wife Dena and their children, Natalie and Zach to the Kimball Union community," said Head of School Michael J. Schafer, " A talented coach and educator, Tim's commitment to developing young men as athletes and citizens and scholars reflects our school's mission and the philosophy of Wildcat Athletics. We have a terrific program, with great momentum, a proven track record, and a great group of boys on the team. I know that Tim will continue and expand the long tradition of Wildcat hockey success and that our students and our school will benefit greatly from his experience and expertise."
"My family and I are excited to join the outstanding faculty, staff, and students in the KUA community. We're looking forward to this new chapter in our lives, and we can't wait to get started. I want to thank Head of School Mike Schafer, Director of Athletics Mike Doherty, and the KUA Board of Trustees for this tremendous opportunity."
During 2012-13, the KUA Boys' Varsity Hockey team were Lakes Region Champions, Elite 8 NEPSAC quarter-finalists, winners of the Flood-Marr and Nichols Holiday Tournaments, and ended season 27-3-0 record.
In addition to his coaching responsibilities, Tim will be working in the Alumni and Development Office where he will put his years of successful fundraising experience at the collegiate level to work.
