Dustin Kerns discusses coaching journey on The Hawk’s Nest

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Last updated Aug 11, 2026

Dustin Kerns discusses coaching journey on The Hawk’s Nest

Summary

Dustin Kerns, head coach of the Appalachian State Mountaineers basketball team, appeared on The Hawk’s Nest to discuss his background as a Kingsport native and former Dobyns-Bennett player. Kerns reflected on his coaching journey and provided insights into the upcoming season for the Mountaineers. His local roots played a significant role in his development as a coach. The team is preparing for their upcoming season, looking to build on past performance.

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•Dustin Kerns is the head coach of Appalachian State Mountaineers.
•He is a former player from Dobyns-Bennett High School.
•Kerns discussed his coaching journey on The Hawk’s Nest.
•The Mountaineers are preparing for the upcoming basketball season.

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2:08 AMYahoo Sports — Kingsport native and App State head basketball coach Dustin Kerns on the Hawk’s Nest

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(WJHL) — Kingsport native Dustin Kerns, the head coach of the Appalachian State Mountaineers basketball team and a former Dobyns-Bennett Indian, joined us on The Hawk’s Nest. The Kingsport native stops by to reflect on his local roots, discuss his coaching journey from Dobyns-Bennett to the collegiate ranks, and offer an inside look at what […]
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