As a basketball player at UMPI, Cummings, who earned a bachelor’s degree in Recreation and Leisure services, experienced a stellar career, where he was an All-NAIA District 5 pick and scored more than 2000 career points.  He was a BDN All-Maine, third-team choice at Houlton High School in 1987. “He brings a great background as a collegiate player and possesses coaching experience at the high school level as well,” said UMPI athletic director Bill Casavant.  “He’s done very well at both, and he still has name recognition, which is very important.”

Prior to joining UMPI, Cummings has been the Athletic Director at Greater Houlton Christian Academy since 2003 and coached the Eagles’ boys basketball team from 2002-2008.  He did double duty the past two winters, coaching the girl’s varsity basketball squad.  The GHCA girl’s team compiled an impressive 34-7 record under Cummings, reaching the Eastern Maine Class D semifinals in 2007 and the quarterfinals in 2008.  Terry was also the school’s volleyball coach during the past two seasons.

In his role at UMPI, Cummings will also oversee the Gentile Hall fitness center, where he works to set up health and wellness programs for the University’s faculty and staff.  Terry will also strive to promote a healthy lifestyle as an outreach to the surrounding community and set up fitness programs for Gentile Hall members.
“I’m thrilled at the opportunity to work with the student-athletes at UMaine Presque Isle,” commented Cummings.  “I look forward to the challenge of rebuilding these two programs, and at the same time, helping to bring our UMPI athletic teams back to their former levels of success.  I’m ready to get going and am very excited for the student-athletes to finally arrive back on campus.”