Sept. 10, 2007
PHILADELPHIA- Kevin Gross, a four-time Dad Vail champion as a member of Temple's Varsity 8, returns to his alma mater as an assistant men's crew coach, announced head coach Gavin White. Gross, who rowed for the Owls from 1994-98, replaces longtime assistant Pete Gergo, who left the program following the 2006-07 season.
"Kevin will have some big shoes to fill. Pete Gergo, my assistant for the last seven years literally was the glue that kept the wheels on," said White. "We are lucky to have him as he knows what I expect and has a great appreciation for what it means to be a Temple oarsman and champion.
I believe that he will be the ideal person to help convey the work ethic, drive, values, and character necessary to become a champion. Kevin is a fine coach, but more important still is the fact that he is a good person and role model. I am proud and very pleased that he has accepted the position."
During his time with the Owls, Gross' Varsity 8 crew won four straight Dad Vail Regatta titles and also won the 1996 Augusta Invitational. Gross also helped the Cherry and White to their 15th consecutive Bergen Cup and ninth Murphy Cup titles.
Gross also excelled in the academic arena, graduating magna cum laude in 1999 with a degree in nursing. He received the Temple University Alumnae Award for excellence in academic and clinical nursing, and potential for leadership. Gross also was an honorable mention Acres of Diamonds community service award honoree. He went on to earn a MBA in Health Administration from Temple University Fox School of Business in 2005.
The Philadelphia native graduated from Father Judge High School, where he was an All-Catholic League Swimmer and three-year member of the crew team.
