Clarksville, Ark. - The winningest softball coach at University of Central Arkansas (UCA) and Delta State University has joined the athletic staff at Ozarks as the new softball coach.
     
David Kuhn, who has over 800 collegiate career wins, was announced today to lead the Eagles' program. A native of Greenville, Mississippi, Kuhn posted 380 wins at UCA while leading the Bears to nine straight conference championship tournaments. The Bears won the 2015 conference championship and advanced to the NCAA regional championship that season. At Delta State, he accumulated 368 wins and guided the Lady Statesmen to ten straight conference championship tournaments and an NCAA II regional championship appearance. In addition to his success at UCA and Delta State, Kuhn had an impressive run at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College (MGCCC) owning a 131-92 record over four seasons. 
     
"It is a new era for our softball program as we welcome David Kuhn as the head coach," said Dr. Sergio Molina, director of athletics. "We are fortunate to have someone of his caliber join the softball program. Coach Kuhn brings championship experience and a track record of success everywhere he's coached. He has an expansive knowledge of the game, a proven ability to build winning cultures both on the field and in the classroom and a strong commitment to player development. His experience in guiding teams to the postseason is a testament to his leadership ability." 
     
Kuhn has 27 years of collegiate coaching experience at the NCAA Division I, NCAA Division II and National Junior College Athletic Association levels. He has posted 30-plus winning seasons 17 times as a head coach.
     
"I am incredibly excited for the opportunity to serve as the next head coach of the University of the Ozarks Softball program," said Kuhn. "The campus and facilities are exceptional, and the academic opportunities available to student-athletes are truly impressive. My wife and I are looking forward to becoming a part of the University and the surrounding community."
     
"I want to thank President Dunsworth, Amy Zamaripas, Sergio Molina, and the entire search committee for their confidence in me. I'm honored to lead the Eagles and look forward to building strong relationships, lasting friendships, and a culture of excellence both on and off the field."
     
In 13 seasons as head coach at UCA, Kuhn's club defeated six nationally ranked teams and had the program's first wins over SEC and ACC opponents. He had over 40 All-Conference players, the conference Pitcher of the Year and the Conference Hitter of the Year and numerous players on the conference All-Academic team.
     
In ten seasons at Delta State, Kuhn had a 49-win campaign and was named the GSC West Division Coach of the Year in 2005 and 2006. He coached two All-Americans, 21 All-Region selections and 64 All-Gulf South Conference selections. 
     
In four years at MGCCC, Kuhn guided the Bulldogs to three consecutive playoff appearances, highlighted by his 2023 team winning 39 games. Overall, his teams produced two All-Americans, five All-Region performers and 13 All-Conference selections. 
     
Kuhn most recently served as the Athletic Director at Mississippi Delta Community College.
     
A veteran of the U.S. Air Force, Kuhn earned a bachelor's degree and a Master of Education in Social Studies from Delta State. He and his wife, Sharon, are the parents of two daughters – Taylor and Cheyenne.