Bowling | John Williamson Leaves Championship Legacy – Vanderbilt Athletics

NASHVILLE, Tenn. —  The architect of a self-made dynasty that won Vanderbilt’s first national championship and recently became the university’s first three-time national champion, bowling head coach John Williamson will transition from coaching after 22 seasons. Williamson will continue his career in a new role in Vanderbilt Athletics at the conclusion of the 2025-26 season, Vice Chancellor for Athletics and University Affairs and Athletic Director Candice Storey Lee announced Friday.   “John Wiliamson showed us what it means to reimagine what is possible at Vanderbilt,” Lee said. “I had the privilege of witnessing him turn the mere idea of a new program into a  three-time national champion and set an unmatched standard. Today, when we talk about Vanderbilt’s commitment to winning with our values intact, we are building from a blueprint that John championed. His leadership has shaped generations of student-athletes and continues to define the culture and standards we expect within Vanderbilt Athletics.”     A four-time National Tenpin Coaches Association Coach of the Year, Williamson led teams to NCAA championships in 2007, 2018 and 2023 and reached the championship match on three more occasions among 10 Final Four appearances. Vanderbilt has advanced to 19 consecutive NCAA Tournaments, the second-longest active streak
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