University of Montevallo Athletics

1991 UM Hall of Inductee, Dr. Beverly Warren helped build the Lady Falcon athletic program into a national power. Warren piloted the first ever Montevallo women's basketball team to a 7-2 mark in 1972-73. In 1977 she became head Volleyball coach.

Before joining the NAIA ranks, Warren-led squads claimed AIAW State Championship in 1979 and 1981, along with district titles in 1978, 1979 and 1981. During Warren's reign, Montevallo tied or set the school record for wins five times.

Warren was named Alabama AIAW Coach of the Year in 1979 and 1981 and NAIA District Coach of the Year in 1982, 83 and 84. Warren also served as past-president of the Alabama Association of Intercollegiate Athletics for Women and was a member of the NAIA District 27 Executive Committee and the NAIA Volleyball Coaches Association. She posted a 336-129-1 (.722) volleyball record and a 13-8 (.619) women's basketball mark.

Due to her tireless efforts and success, the Lady Falcon athletic department enjoyed many years of success at the national and state level.