Saint Ursula Academy Assistant Athletic Director, Kim Gunning will retire at the end of the current school year.  

 

Kim started at Saint Ursula Academy in 2017 and has been involved in various roles within the athletic department throughout her tenure here.  Prior to arriving at SUA, Kim began her career at Villa Madonna Academy taking on the responsibilities of Athletic Director, teacher and coaching various sports.  Kim then moved on to Notre Dame Academy for the next 25 years as Athletic Director, teacher and volleyball coach taking her teams to 12 consecutive State appearances, 7 State finals and 3 State Championships. Kim was also an integral part in developing the athletic complex at Notre Dame Academy, which is a showcase of sports facilities in Northern Kentucky.  

 

During her time at SUA, Kim has enriched the athletic department and programs by serving in multiple athletic roles, including Athletic Director. She also managed SUA’s partnership with the University of Cincinnati as the D1 University rented our athletic facility for three years. 

 

Kim has made outstanding contributions to both Kentucky and Cincinnati sports and is a true pioneer of women’s athletics.  Kim was inducted into five Halls of Fame including Buddy LaRosa High School Sports HoF. She also earned the KHSAA Top Athletic Administrator Award and the Women Sports Foundation Lifetime Service Award.  Kim has made a lasting impact on Saint Ursula Athletics and will surely be missed. 

The athletic search committee is excited to announce Claire Weisbrod ’17 as Saint Ursula Academy’s new Assistant Athletic Director.  Claire is truly excited about returning home to her alma mater where she participated in swimming all four years.  Claire received her undergraduate degree from Capital University, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude before obtaining her Master of Science degree in Sports Administration from the University of Cincinnati. She has spent the last two years working in the athletic department at St. Xavier High School while also earning her certification as a Registered Athletic Administrator (RAA). 

 

Here is what Claire has to say about returning home to Saint Ursula Academy, “I am beyond honored and excited to return to Saint Ursula Academy as the Assistant Athletic Director. This school holds such a special place in my heart – it was where I grew academically, spiritually, emotionally, and physically as both a student and athlete. I can’t ask for a better opportunity than to give back to the school that played such a pivotal role in shaping me into the woman I am today.  

 

What excites me most is the chance to become the strong, young female role model I once looked up to – someone who can inspire, mentor, and guide our student-athletes both on and off the field/court/pool/etc. I look forward to working alongside the talented Saint Ursula coaches, staff, and students to uphold the school’s mission and strengthen the unique sisterhood. 

 

The opportunity to learn from two incredible professionals like Kim Gunning and Kelly Powers is truly a privilege, and I am deeply motivated to make a positive impact on this community. Go Bulldogs!”