ROANOKE, Va. – Hollins University Director of Athletics Chris Kilcoyne has announced the hiring of Kevin Board as the university's new Head Tennis Coach.

Board brings a unique combination of collegiate coaching experience, student-athlete leadership, recruiting expertise, and higher education administration to the Hollins tennis program. A former NCAA student-athlete and assistant tennis coach at Ferrum College, Board has spent much of his professional career working in higher education, developing talent, mentoring students and employees, and building strong organizational cultures.

"We are thrilled to welcome Kevin to Hollins University," said Kilcoyne. "Kevin's background as a collegiate tennis player, coach, recruiter, and higher education leader makes him an excellent fit for our department. He understands the value of the Division III experience, and we are confident that his leadership, enthusiasm, and passion for student-athlete development will have a tremendous impact on our tennis program."

Board most recently serves as Ferrum College's Talent & Culture Manager, leading campus-wide recruitment and retention efforts while collaborating with institutional leadership on strategic initiatives focused on employee engagement and organizational effectiveness.
Prior to his current role, Board held several leadership positions at Ferrum College, including Human Resources Specialist & Risk Management Coordinator and Executive Assistant for Administration. Board's coaching foundation was built at Ferrum, where he served as an assistant tennis coach from 2008 to 2010. In that role, he assisted with all facets of the program, including player development, practice planning, match preparation, recruiting support, and student-athlete mentorship.

As a student-athlete, Board was a four-year member of the Ferrum College men's tennis team and was elected team captain for two consecutive seasons. He also served as President of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), representing the voice of student-athletes and collaborating with athletics administrators to enhance the student-athlete experience. Board earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration.

"I am truly honored to have the opportunity to coach the women's tennis program at Hollins University," said Board. "My goal as a coach is to help student-athletes become the best tennis players, teammates, and people they can be. I am grateful for the opportunity to be a part of these student-athletes' journeys, to help them grow and succeed both on and off the court, and to build a team culture where everyone feels supported, valued, and inspired to reach their full potential."

Board will begin his duties immediately and will oversee all aspects of the Hollins tennis program, including recruiting, practice and match preparation, student-athlete development, scheduling, and program operations.