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Andi and Coach Buddy Bolding (Part 2 of 2) Forge Longwood Baseball Legacy

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Release Date: 09/27/2025

Former Longwood Women’s Golf Coach Cindy Ho Forges Legacy at UNC-Wilmington show art Former Longwood Women’s Golf Coach Cindy Ho Forges Legacy at UNC-Wilmington

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Cindy Ho landed her first golf head coaching job at Longwood College in 1992, following the legendary Dr. Barbara Smith. Fresh out of graduate school, Cindy embraced the challenge. Her Lady Lancer golfers won national championships in 1993 and 1995, and 10 golfers were named All-American 18 times. Now, in her 24th season at UNC-Wilmington, she has won seven conference titles and advanced to the NCAA regionals eight times. A native of Canada, she received her United States citizenship in May 2024. Four-time All-American Karla Roberson (Rasmussen), Longwood ’98, also comments on her former...

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Terri Sawyer is synonymous with playing, coaching and officiating, mostly field hockey.  As a senior, she led Longwood College (now Longwood University) to a sixth-place finish in the 1975 AIAW/National Field Hockey Assoc. tournament.  The '75 team was named to the 2026 LU Athletic Hall of Fame.  Terri taught health and physical education for 30 years in the Virginia Beach Public Schools and coached prep soccer for 19 years.  The Virginia Beach native officiated high school field hockey for 46 years and on the college level. Now, she competes in US Senior Pickleball...

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Scott Abell, Longwood Baseball ‘92, Applies Coaching Skills to Gridiron show art Scott Abell, Longwood Baseball ‘92, Applies Coaching Skills to Gridiron

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For Scott Abell, coming to Longwood in the fall of 1988 was an easy decision. Former Longwood Baseball coach Buddy Bolding made him an offer he could not refuse.  In his four-year career, the Lancer catcher compiled a .336 batting average and led the Lancers to the final four of the 1991 NCAA Division II CWS.  Shortly after graduation, he reunited with his first love, football.  After coaching high school and college teams to conference and state championships, he is in his first year as the Dunlevie Family head coach at Rice University in Houston TX.

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Dr. William Dunn, Longwood Basketball ‘91, Hits a Big Three in Community Service show art Dr. William Dunn, Longwood Basketball ‘91, Hits a Big Three in Community Service

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Known at Longwood as Billy Dunn (Class of ‘91), William’s story is one of the ages.  Growing up in challenging neighborhoods, he defied the odds and earned his Associates, Bachelors, Masters and Doctorate while fueling his passion for philanthropy. As founder of the Dunn Foundation, William received the President's Lifetime Achievement Award in 2024 for his community outreach in Southern California and Metro Washington DC. 

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Andi and Coach Buddy Bolding (Part 1 of 2) Forge Longwood Baseball Legacy show art Andi and Coach Buddy Bolding (Part 1 of 2) Forge Longwood Baseball Legacy

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From 1978 to 2013, Longwood’s Dynamic Duo -- Head Coach Charles Buddy Bolding and his wife Andi Bolding -- led Lancer Baseball.    In this series, the Boldings talk about their journey from their marriage in 1968 to their 35-years of Longwood Baseball. This is the first episode of a two-part series.              

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Andi and Coach Buddy Bolding (Part 2 of 2) Forge Longwood Baseball Legacy show art Andi and Coach Buddy Bolding (Part 2 of 2) Forge Longwood Baseball Legacy

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From 1978 to 2013, Longwood’s Dynamic Duo -- Head Coach Charles Buddy Bolding and his wife Andi Bolding -- led Lancer Baseball.  In this series, the Boldings talk about their journey from their marriage in 1968 to their 35-years of Longwood Baseball. This is the second episode of a two-part series.          

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Julie Dayton (Part 2 of 2), Longwood College Field Hockey and Lacrosse ’81 Leads St. Catherine's Athletics Over 25-year career show art Julie Dayton (Part 2 of 2), Longwood College Field Hockey and Lacrosse ’81 Leads St. Catherine's Athletics Over 25-year career

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In part two of this two-part series, Julie talks about her passion for St. Catherine’s and recognizes fellow Longwood grad '71 and former St. Catherine's and Virginia lacrosse and field hockey coach, Linda Southworth.  Finally, Julie recalls perhaps her biggest St. Catherine's honor - Julie Dayton Field at Performance Park.   This episode is part two of a two-part series. 

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Julie Dayton (Part 1 of 2), Longwood College Field Hockey and Lacrosse ’81  Develops into All-American and Championship Coach show art Julie Dayton (Part 1 of 2), Longwood College Field Hockey and Lacrosse ’81 Develops into All-American and Championship Coach

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Recruited by Longwood to play field hockey, Julie Dayton picked up lacrosse from her college coach. With her speed and athleticism, she developed into a two-time All-American and a member of the US National Team.  After assisting Jane Miller in both sports at Virginia, she led the Virginia and Dartmouth Field Hockey teams.  This episode is part one of a two-part series. 

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Kiki McIntyre, Longwood Basketball ’25, Transitions from Steal Queen to Law Career show art Kiki McIntyre, Longwood Basketball ’25, Transitions from Steal Queen to Law Career

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For one season, no one in Longwood Women’s Basketball history did it better than Kiki McIntyre.  She racked up 130 steals and averaged 3.82. Both ranked her top 3 in the nation.  After graduation, she started her new career as a paralegal with a major law firm in Richmond, Va.  Listen to Kiki talk about the art of stealing and her first step toward her professional goal as a defense attorney.  Enjoy special insight from former Lancer teammate and current WBB head coach of Seneca High (S.C.) Anne-Hamilton Leroy.    

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Lynne Gilbert, Longwood College ‘84, Builds Softball Programs with “Half Full” Attitude show art Lynne Gilbert, Longwood College ‘84, Builds Softball Programs with “Half Full” Attitude

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As a member of Longwood College’s first softball team in 1981, Lynne Gilbert remembers the humble beginnings. After Longwood, she poured her love for teaching and coaching into a 39-year career with Chesterfield County Public Schools.  Coach Gil may be best known for her 18 years as the Head Coach of the Manchester High School Softball where she won seven district titles and a state championship in 1996.  Lynne, now retired, teaches drivers education.   

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From 1978 to 2013, Longwood’s Dynamic Duo -- Head Coach Charles Buddy Bolding and his wife Andi Bolding -- led Lancer Baseball.  In this series, the Boldings talk about their journey from their marriage in 1968 to their 35-years of Longwood Baseball. This is the second episode of a two-part series.