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Tales from DeSales
'Tales from DeSales' is an in-studio conversation series hosted by DeSales University President Fr. Jim Greenfield. Each episode features thoughtful interviews with DeSales alumni and notable leaders from the Lehigh Valley, exploring their personal journeys, professional paths, and the experiences that have shaped their lives and leadership. The show offers meaningful insight into the impact of a DeSales education and the stories that continue to strengthen the University’s extended community.
Tales from DeSales
Episode 1: Featuring Tom Shirley
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Enjoy the first episode of a new podcast from DeSales University hosted by the president, Fr. Jim Greenfield. In this episode Fr. Jim sits down with with Tom Shirley, who has a long history with DeSales University.
Tom Shirley served as the Director of Athletics and Head Women's Basketball Coach from 1981-89. He garnered a 148-73 (.670) winning percentage in his eight years as the women's basketball coach and was the first coach to guide a DeSales team to the NCAA Tournament when his women's basketball team advanced to the "Big Dance" in 1988-89. Overall he won 20+ games six times, was named NAIA District 19 Coach of the Year four times, and was honored as the National Coach of the Year in 1986-87.