LOCK HAVEN, PA – Seven former West Chester University Golden Rams were named to the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC), 75 Distinguished Keystoners as part of the conference celebrating its 75th anniversary season in 2025-26.
This is the last in a series of lists honoring 300 of its most prominent contributors throughout the month of September.
The fourth and final grouping so honored are the PSAC's 75 Distinguished Keystones, recognizing individuals that have been historically influential in the PSAC, whether it be staff, coaches, or administrators.
The first 75 honorees were designated
"Made in the PSAC", a group that recognizes former student-athletes that have gone on to influential careers after graduation (which could be in the sports industry, but not necessarily as a professional athlete.) The next groups of honorees were the conference's
75 Greatest Female Athletes and
75 Greatest Male Athletes.
All 300 honorees were selected through a process that included nominations from institutions and selections by committee. The committee was comprised of institutional and PSAC staff.
"Every great structure relies on keystones, which are essential elements that hold everything together," said Steve Murray, PSAC Commissioner. "The individuals we recognize as our Distinguished Keystones have been just that: the steady hands, bold voices, and visionary leaders who helped shape the foundation of our conference. They may or may not have worn a uniform, but their fingerprints are all over our history. Their legacy reminds us that success isn't only measured in points or trophies but in leadership, dedication, and a lifelong commitment to something greater than oneself."
West Chester's delegates included:
Dick DeLaney - West Chester, Men's Basketball Coach, 1987-08
Winningest MBB coach in school history (370 wins in 21 seasons); 18 winning seasons, four PSAC Eastern Division titles, two PSAC Championship game appearances, 3x NCAA Tournament appearances.
Phil Donley - West Chester, Athletic Training, 1965-91
Founded WCU athletic training program that served as model program for PSAC/PASSHE. Served as head AT at WCU for 26 years and was a 10-year consultant to Philadelphia Phillies and a five-year consultant to Philadelphia Eagles.
Kevin Guskiewicz – West Chester, Athletic Training, 1985-89
UNC Chancellor/Michigan St. President; Received MacArthur fellowship in 2011 for his work on diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of concussions; convinced NFL and NCAA to adjust kickoff rule, which resulted in a 50% reduction in concussions on kickoffs.
Deirdre Kane – West Chester, Women's Basketball Coach, 1987-2014
Winningest Women's Basketball coach in school history (447 wins in 27 years); 16 PSAC Tournament appearances, four NCAA Tournament appearances; 5x PSAC Coach of the Year; seven 20+ win seasons.
W. Glenn Killinger – West Chester, Football Coach, 1934-1959
Accumulated record of 147-41-11 in 23 seasons; won seven conference championships; served in U.S. Navy during World War II, raising to rank of Commander before returning to WCU as coach, professor, and, eventually, Dean.
Jamie Rudisill – West Chester, Swimming & Diving Coach, 1988-2017
34 combined conference championships; finished among top four teams in country 10 times; coached 28 PSAC Athletes of the Year and 11 Rookies of the Year; 16x PSAC Coach of the Year.
Bill Zwann – West Chester, Football Coach, 2003-23
Winningest football coach in school history (162 wins in 20 seasons); six PSAC Eastern Division titles; won outright PSAC Championship in 2018; 10 NCAA Tournament appearances; two NCAA national semifinal appearances.
ABOUT THE PSAC
Headquartered in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference is an NCAA Division II Conference comprised of 17 campus.es in Pennsylvania and West Virginia. The members are: Bloomsburg, California (PA), Clarion, East Stroudsburg University, Edinboro, Gannon University, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Kutztown University, Lock Haven, Mansfield, Millersville University, The University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, Seton Hill University, Shepherd University, Shippensburg University, Slippery Rock University, and West Chester University.
The PSAC was founded on March 11, 1951, and comprised 14 institutions as the Pennsylvania State Teachers College Athletic Conference (PSTCAC). Since then, it has grown into one of the largest conferences in the NCAA across all three divisions.
