By: Nolan Alexander
KENNESAW, Ga. – The ASUN Conference has announced that successful Kennesaw State University coach and administrator Scott Whitlock will be inducted into the 2024 ASUN Hall of Fame class.
Whitlock served KSU for four decades, dating back to its infancy in athletics. The 2012-13 academic year marked the conclusion of a storied career as Kennesaw State's head softball coach.
Whitlock won two national titles, 13 regional championships, coached 51 All-Americans, and owned an innumerable number of personal accolades.
"On behalf of the entire KSU Athletic family, I wish to thank the ASUN for this honor. When these times occur, one should know that this type of recognition must be shared with each and every one who was a part of your career - especially the student-athletes - and I was blessed and fortunate to have worked with incredible young people and peers," said Whitlock.
After championship runs at the NAIA and NCAA Division II levels, Whitlock carried his success into Division I. The Bostwick, Ga. native compiled a 228-157 (.592) overall record in eight seasons at the Division I level including winning the ASUN Conference regular season title in 2007 and 2012. The titles are more impressive with the background of the school's Division 1 transition, when KSU was not allowed to compete for ASUN tournament or NCAA postseason berths.
He coached two ASUN Players of the Year, an ASUN Pitcher of the Year, and an ASUN Freshman of the Year, and was a three-time ASUN Coach of the Year winner as well.
Whitlock guided the Owls to back-to-back Division II national championships in 1995 and 1996. In his 21 seasons coaching fastpitch, Whitlock compiled an overall record of 997-296 (.771), placing him near the top in most NCAA softball coaching categories.
While at the helm of the Owls, Whitlock produced 18 consecutive 35-win seasons from 1991 to 2008; he had fifteen 40-win campaigns and four seasons in which his clubs won 50 or more games. Additionally, Whitlock led the Owls to nine consecutive seasons (1992-2000) in which they never lost more than a single-digit number of games. Every year from 1991 through 2002, Whitlock led the Owls to a final top-10 national ranking.
"Congratulations to Scott Whitlock on another worthy Hall of Fame induction. Thank you to the ASUN Conference for recognizing the legacy he created as a coach and administrator at KSU," said Director of Athletics Milton Overton. "His accomplishments are impressive, but most importantly the positive impact he had on countless lives is what is most admirable."
As a member of the administrative team, Whitlock was responsible for capital projects, as well as serving as the program administrator for softball, women's golf, men's golf and volleyball. He also worked closely with the football program, assisting the newest KSU program with its upload, scheduling and facilities. He served as a member of both the department's strategic and management teams and assisted in the day-to-day management of the 18-sport intercollegiate athletics program. Among the capital projects Whitlock has managed are the renovations of the football coaching staff offices and Fifth Third Stadium.
His ASUN Hall of Fame induction will be his fifth Hall of Fame honor. He is a Hall of Fame member of the following organizations: National Fastpitch Coaches, Peach Belt Conference, Georgia Dugout, and Kennesaw State.
Whitlock is also an author. His book is titled I Wasn't Expecting All This: Memoir of a Grateful Coach.
Click here to read more about his legacy at KSU.
