NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee State has taken its biggest step yet toward becoming the first historically Black college and university to introduce ice hockey by hiring Duanté Abercrombie as the Tigers’ head coach.
President Glenda Glover and athletic director Mikki Allen announced the hiring Thursday. They first announced the HBCU’s plans in June 2023 during the NHL draft in Nashville hoping to start play this year at the club level and eventually field Division I men’s and women’s teams.
“I firmly believe that one day, TSU will be recognized not only as a powerhouse on the ice but also as a program whose student-athletes leave a profound legacy on the world, enriched by the lessons learned at TSU,” Abercrombie said in a statement.
He is an inaugural member of the NHL’s Coaches’ Association’s BIPOC Coaches Program that supports coaches of color developing skills, leadership strategies, communication, networking and offering career advancement opportunities.
Sluggish start for spring homebuying season as home sales fall in March with mortgage rates rising
Central gov't lauds passage of safeguarding national security bill in HKSAR
Swiatek beats Gauff to reach China Open final
Deion Sanders' sons Shilo and Shedeur take on some recruiting duties for Colorado
Retired Principal Promotes 'Red Spirit' via Reading
Feature: Chinese Acupuncturists Earn Recognition, Respect from Algerians
Former Wisconsin Democratic Rep. Peter Barca announces new bid for Congress
Seedling Breeder Helps Farmers Attain Wealth by Developing Vegetable Cooperative