After successful seasons in their respective sports, football coach Brian Bohannon and volleyball coach Keith Schunzel have earned extensions to their contracts at Kennesaw State.
Over the past three years, Bohannon has helped build the football program from the ground up, immediately establishing KSU as a formidable force in the Football Championship Subdivision.
“What coach Bohannon has accomplished in such a short amount of time is incredible,” Director of Athletics Milton Overton said. “Coach Bohannon strives tirelessly to encourage his student-athletes to be men of character and challenges them to be champions in the classroom, on the field, in the community and in life.”
So far, he has amassed a 28-11 record with the Owls while creating an exciting and winning culture that recruits can look forward to joining. While his work has helped create the leading rushing attack in the FCS, Bohannon has also been a vocal supporter of hard work from his athletes in the classroom and off the field.
Last season, the Owls won the Big South Conference and made it to the quarterfinals of the FCS Playoffs, solidifying their presence in the football world.
With the large media market of Atlanta and plenty of high school talent to recruit from, KSU is set to become a vital part of the local sports community for years to come and many would say it is difficult to see anyone besides Bohannon at the helm. His new contract extension will last through the 2023 season.
Meanwhile, Schunzel has found great success of his own, leading the volleyball team to their first conference championship and NCAA tournament appearance last season.
Over the past five years, he has gradually grown the program into a successful one, building up a 66-56 record in the process. His recruiting during this time has resulted in a well-balanced team that plays with distinct aggressiveness.
After the success of last season, Schunzel scheduled a number of difficult opponents for this season to challenge the team. With a 9-4 record so far, his contract extension to 2022 already looks to be justified.
“The commitment that KSU has made to volleyball is so exciting as a head coach because we came in with big dreams and expectations,” Schunzel said. “As we move forward, I am more excited than ever to reach our goals and do it at a university where so many great things are happening both inside and outside of the athletic department.”
