2011 Alumnus of the Year
Vickie Denny
Vickie Denny has served the Lord in Christian education for over 30 years. She graduated from BJU in 1978 with a bachelor of science degree in health and physical education and began her career teaching physical education at Marquette Manor Baptist Academy in Downers Grove, Ill.
After four years, she moved to Maranatha Baptist Bible College where she served as associate professor of physical education and as women’s volleyball, basketball and softball coach until 1988.
She received her master’s degree in physical education from the University of Illinois at Chicago and then continued her education at Ohio State University. In 1992, she completed her doctoral degree in physical education/teacher education from Florida State University.
Currently, Vickie serves as chair of the Department of Exercise and Sport Science, professor of physical education/teacher education and women’s volleyball coach at Clearwater Christian College in Florida. As a volleyball coach, she has an overall record of 844 wins and 253 losses. She is a six-time NCCAA II National Coach of the Year and has coached her team to eleven NCCAA II National Championships. In 2005, she was inducted into the NCCAA Hall of Fame.
In addition to her coaching accomplishments, Vickie has published several articles and is a frequent presenter at Christian school conventions. She also serves as the administration board president of the National Christian College Athletic Association.
Along with her professional duties, Vickie has conducted children’s outreach ministries and volleyball clinics in Costa Rica, the Bahamas and the Dominican Republic. In 2010, she traveled to Haiti to assist in earthquake relief efforts.
In recognition of her outstanding accomplishments, devotion to the Lord Jesus Christ and loyalty to the principles of Bob Jones University, the Alumni Association Executive Committee is pleased to present the 2011 Alumnus of the Year Award to Vickie Denny.
