St. Thomas University Athletics Director, Bill Rychel, would like to announce the hiring of Andres Gomez as the new Women's Bowling Head Coach. Gomez will become the second coach in program history.
The Women's bowling program began in 2021 as they competed in five events. The season started off strong with a first-place finish at the Spring Hill College Fall Tournament.
"I am excited to build our Bowling program with Coach Gomez. As a professional bowler he will bring a unique experience to our women that will make their collegiate career special," stated Rychel. "I cannot wait to see his development of our athletes and the way he will grow our roster."
Gomez has been coaching since 2004 when he was the Head Coach for the Men's Colombia team. In 2007, Gomez adapted the role of a multi-coach taking on both the men's and women's teams as well as the junior's team. In 2009, Gomez moved to the collegiate coaching world taking an assistant position at University of Maryland Eastern Shore.
"I am very excited for this new chapter in my career," said Coach Gomez. "STU has a vision to grow the Bowling Program, and I cannot wait to go along on the ride. I am sure we will bring some great results in the future."
Gomez went back to the international coaching world in 2012 leading Team Guatemala. Through his career Gomez has been certified as a United States Bowling Congress (USBC) Silver Coach, was named Top 100 Coaches in the World in Bowlers Journal, and has taught clinics in Barcelona, Costa Rica, Colombia, Ecuador, the United States, Guatemala, Mexico, and Venezuela.
"South Florida is a great destination, and bowling is big down here. I am sure I will be able to recruit great student-athletes and build a strong team to make St. Thomas proud for many years," added Gomez.
Gomez has also a decorated career as a professional and an international bowler. In the 30 years spent on Team Colombia, 11 medals have been won in World Championships, as well as four South American titles and two Central American titles. Five medals have been won at the Pan American Games; the champion title has also been claimed at the Tournament of the Americas, Champion of Champions (PABCON), and 13 titles in open tournaments around the world.
As a professional athlete in the states Gomez has won three national Professional Tour title and on regional title. Placed top-eight at the PBA Playoffs in 2019 and was ranked 21st in the Professional Bowlers Association. Gomez has recorded 88 perfect 300 games in competition.
"I would like to thank Coach [Bill] Rychel for this great opportunity, I know there were many candidates, and I look forward to work together with him and build a bowling powerhouse at STU," said Gomez.
Gomez earned a Bachelor Degree in Business Administration from the University of Central Florida in 2004. Gomez owns four bowling Proshops through South Florida (Boca Raton, Margate, Davie, and Pembroke Pines) while also being a sales rep in Latin America for Storm Bowling Products Inc.
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