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Kim Monika Bownes serves as Director of Athletics at Plymouth State University, a position she assumed as Interim Director in June 2015. A multi-award-winning staff member with deep institutional roots, she began her 35+ year career at Plymouth State in 1987 as head alpine ski coach before transitioning to athletic administration. Her leadership philosophy centers on developing student-athletes who excel academically, athletically, and as future community leaders.
Her educational background includes:
- Bachelor of Education from McGill University (1982)
- Master's in Education (Athletic Administration) from Plymouth State University (2008)
Professional interests span athletic administration, coaching pedagogy, and exercise physiology integration. She pioneered an innovative interdisciplinary cluster connecting athletics with exercise physiology departments, enabling data-driven athlete development through comprehensive physiological testing. This initiative exemplifies her commitment to evidence-based athletic programming that benefits all student participants.
Her accolades include:
- National championship team and individual awards
- Multiple 'Coach of the Year' honors
- Recognition as a multi-award-winning administrator
As both coach and lecturer, Bownes mentored generations of student-athletes through her 'Coaching Effectiveness' course and hands-on leadership. She champions holistic development by modeling healthy behaviors through her active outdoor lifestyle in the White Mountains. Current initiatives focus on student enhancement programs that bridge athletic excellence with career preparation, fulfilling her vision of producing 'engaged, giving alumni' who succeed in all life domains.
