Norfolk State University Women's Bowling

Darryl Bullock joins the Norfolk State coaching staff ahead of the 2025 season as the Spartans’ assistant head coach, bringing over three decades of collegiate coaching experience.   Bullock comes to NSU from across the bay, serving as the offensive line coach and run-game coordinator at Hampton. Under his leadership, the Pirates ranked second in the CAA with 195.8 rushing yards per game, racking up 32 touchdowns on the ground.   Bullock came to Hampton from North Carolina Central, beginning as an offensive line coach during the 2007 season. Following the 2007 campaign, he was elevated to the rank of assistant head coach and in 2010 he was elevated to interim head football coach.   Spending two seasons at Tennessee State as the offensive line coach, tight ends coach, and recruiting coordinator, Bullock’s offensive line paved the way for a sophomore running back to gain 1,233 yards on the ground in that time.   Bullock coached three All-Big South Conference linemen as the defensive line coach at Gardner Webb in 2002. As the offensive line coach at New Hampshire (1999-2000), five of Bullock’s student-athletes claim all-conference honors in just two seasons.   Serving as tight ends coach and recruiting coordinator at Morgan State from 1996-98, Bullock also had a brief stint as the team’s interim head football coach. He began his full-time college football coaching career as the defensive line coach/recruiting coordinator at Moorehead State (1994) after holding offensive line coaching internships at Penn State (1992-93) and graduate assistant defensive line coach at Michigan (1990-91).   As a player for Penn State, he was a part of two consecutive trips to national championship games, including a loss to Oklahoma followed by a victory over Miami in the 1987 Fiesta Bowl to win the national title.   Bullock has also worked summer internships with the Dallas Cowboys (2009), Cleveland Browns (2001), Miami Dolphins (2000), and New England Patriots (1998).   Bullock received his bachelor’s degree in exercise science in 1990 from Pennsylvania State University and his master’s degree in kinesiology in 1992.   He is the proud father of a son, Luther.

Roberts returns to a familiar place after previously serving as an assistant coach for the Norfolk State volleyball program from 2022-24. Her coaching résumé includes leadership roles at Kempsville High School, Beach Elite Volleyball, Bryant & Stratton College, and Bayside High School, where she helped develop student-athletes on and off the court. Roberts brings more than a decade of coaching experience and a strong commitment to student-athlete success as she takes the reins of the Spartan bowling program. A former Norfolk State student-athlete, Roberts competed on the Spartan bowling team during her sophomore and junior seasons from 2007-09 while also earning four letters as a member of the volleyball program. During her time with the bowling team, Norfolk State advanced to the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Championship semifinals in 2009. On the volleyball court, Roberts established herself as one of the most accomplished players in program history. She finished her career ranked among Norfolk State's all-time leaders in kills, attacks, service aces, and digs, becoming one of only two players in program history to record more than 700 kills and 700 digs. A lifelong bowler who competed alongside her parents in leagues throughout Hampton Roads, Roberts has maintained a strong connection to Norfolk State since her graduation. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies: Elementary Education from Norfolk State in 2010, graduating Cum Laude. Roberts becomes the eighth head coach in program history and will lead the Spartans into the 2026-27 season.

Joy Colden-Hepbourn returned to Norfolk State Athletics in November 2025 and currently serves as Executive Assistant, supporting executive operations through financial administration, travel coordination, and organizational management. In her role, Colden-Hepbourn manages office budgets and financial transactions, including invoices, purchase requisitions, reimbursements, and vendor payments, while coordinating travel, meetings, and special events. She prepares agendas and key documents while maintaining efficient and secure filing systems to support daily operations. Prior to her current position, Colden-Hepbourn served as the Director of Administrative Operations for Norfolk State Athletics, where she oversaw day-to-day administrative functions and provided executive-level support to the Director of Athletics and senior leadership. She managed scheduling, coordinated leadership meetings, assisted with strategic initiatives, and served as a liaison to the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC), NCAA, and other external partners. She also played a key role in game day operations and departmental events, contributing to a positive experience for student-athletes, staff, and fans. Colden-Hepbourn brings a diverse professional background that includes experience in legal administration, client relations, and business operations, including time as a legal assistant and as the owner and operator of her own business. Her strong organizational skills and attention to detail have been instrumental throughout her career. A proud 2008 graduate of Norfolk State University, Colden-Hepbourn earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Mass Communications, graduating magna cum laude, and also completed The Media Sales Institute at Florida A&M University. She is currently pursuing her Master’s degree in Higher Education with a concentration in Leadership at Old Dominion University. Colden-Hepbourn is married and the proud mother of two sons, Breon and Cayden, and remains deeply connected to the Norfolk State community.