(Peru, Neb.)- Peru State College Athletic Director Glennis Werner is proud to announce the hiring of Head Bowling Coach Linda Himes to lead the Bobcats moving forward with the 2026-27 season.
 
"Coach Himes arrives to Peru State as our new Head Bowling Coach prepped and ready for success, her athletic performance, her experience and certifications means that she is perfectly suited to impact our athlete's development immediately." Said Werner. "Linda has a nearly unmatched passion for the game and she's excited to share this with our Peru State Bowling teams, I'm pleased to have Coach Himes become part of our Peru Community."
 
Himes brings a wealth of experience to Peru State, including as the prior Head Bowling Coach at Cottey College from January to October of 2026, where she had guided the program to its highest team placements at tournaments, highlighted by a 6^th place finish at SWIBC I in Garland, Texas. Himes also oversaw recruitment efforts following significant turnover from the program.
 
"I am incredibly excited and grateful for the opportunity to lead the men's and women's bowling programs at Peru State College," said Himes. "Having had the opportunity to learn from and work alongside some of the best in collegiate bowling, I want to bring that experience and knowledge to Peru State as we work toward competing among the top programs in the country."
 
Prior to leading the Comets, Himes saw time as an assistant at Webber International University during the 2022-23 season where she would work with both the Varsity and Junior Varsity women's programs. During her time, she would assist the Varsity squad in claiming 1^st at Sectionals and qualifying for the USBC Intercollegiate Team Championships.
 
Before entering the coaching ranks, Himes would make a name for herself on the lanes starting during her time at Arkansas High School, earning the Arkansas High School Girls Singles State Record (756) on her track to a spot on the Dexter High School National All-American Team before beginning her collegiate career at NAIA Institution Kansas Wesleyan University in the 2019 season. During her time as a Coyote, Himes would make her way onto three All-Tournament Teams with multiple finishes in the top five individually while claiming a spot on the 2020-21 NAIA Nationals All-Tournament Team before transferring to Webber International University for her final season.
 
As a Warrior Himes would show out, making seven All-Tournament Teams as well as being awarded as a National Collegiate Bowling Coaches Association First Team All-American while being the NCBCA Runner Up Player of the Year, Himes would also earn International Bowling Media Association Honorable Mention for Bowler of the Year. Himes would go on to graduate through Webber International University with her Bachelor's and MBA in Sports Business Management.
 
Himes has a plethora of certifications to her name, including United States Bowling Congress (USBC) Silver and Bronze coaching certifications as well as being a candidate for the Gold Certification, she has also earned multiple certifications through Kegel Coaching Master's Program (KCMP), such as Direction, Two-Handed Scoring, and Art of Scoring. Himes is also Drilling certified through International Bowling Pro Shop & Instructors Association (IBPSIA) as well as being a certified Strength and Conditioning Coach through the International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA).
 
When asked about her goals and expectations moving forward, Himes would give a response displaying determination and a desire to implement a new standard when looking onward. "My goal is to build a culture of excellence, accountability, and unity while developing student-athletes both on and off the lanes."