JOSIE EARNEST

Bowling

2007-2010

Josie Earnest was the No. 1 recruit in the United States as a high school senior in Vandalia, Illinois, where she often did her homework at her family’s bowling center. Her decision to attend a young Vanderbilt bowling program surprised some but it has paid dividends ever since. Her mere presence was a catalyst for other bowling stars to also choose Vanderbilt and she went on to become the most honored female student-athlete in school history, the only Commodore to be voted her sport’s national Player of the Year. She is still a key part of the Vanderbilt program while developing into one of the nation’s top professional bowlers.

Two-time NCAA Player of the Year
Four-time All-American, three times as first-team selection
Won 19 Gold Medals in international competition representing USA
Five-time member of Junior Team USA
Tennessee Female Amateur Co-Athlete of Year (2008)
First-team Academic All-American
Led Vanderbilt to 2007 NCAA team championship
Named nation’s best high school bowler (2006)
Current member of Team USA, comprised of the best professional bowlers in the nation
Currently serving as Vanderbilt’s assistant bowling coach