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Table of Contents • Quick Facts Table of Contents Quick Facts Quick Facts/Credits ...... 1 School ...... University of Missouri-Rolla (UMR) Media Information & 2007 Schedule ...... 2 Previous Name . . .Missouri School of Mines & Metallurgy (MSM) 2007 Roster & Miners on the Map ...... 3 Future Name ...... Missouri University of Science & Technology 2007 Season Outlook ...... 4-5 ...... (Missouri S&T) - Effective January 1, 2008 The Coaches Location ...... Rolla, Missouri (17,000) Founded ...... 1870 Head Coach Jason Holt ...... 6 Enrollment ...... 5,500 (Spring, 2007) Assistant Coach Heather Roberts ...... 7 President ...... John F. Carney III Volleyball Support Staff ...... 7 Director of Athletics ...... Mark Mullin The Team Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs . . . . .Dr. Debra Robinson Stephanie Harman ...... 8 Senior Women’s Administrator ...... Sarah Moore Lynsey Jorgenson ...... 8 NCAA Compliance/Budget ...... Debbie Hickey Lisa Robinson ...... 9 Faculty Athletic Representative ...... Dr. Jeff Cawlfield Tory Smiley ...... 9 Nickname ...... Miners School Colors ...... Gold, Silver and Forest Green Ashlyn Balensiefer ...... 10 National Affiliation ...... NCAA Division II Lisa Bradley ...... 10 Conference ...... Great Lakes Valley Katie Herington ...... 11 Region ...... Great Lakes Kaci Herron ...... 11 Home Court ...... Gale Bullman Multi-Purpose Bldg. Samantha Klump ...... 12 Capacity ...... 4,000 Jessica Laughary ...... 12 School Website ...... www.umr.edu Hope Mooberry ...... 13 Athletic Dept. Website . . . . .www.campus.umr.edu/sports Maddie Owak ...... 13 Volleyball Staff/Support Staff Leandra Pelae ...... 14 Head Coach ...... Jason Holt Annie Smith ...... 14 Alma Mater ...... Western Oregon State (formally), ‘95 Kit Spears ...... 15 Record at UMR ...... 0-0, 1st Season Lauren Summerville ...... 15 Career Record ...... 0-0, 1st Season Bridget Williams ...... 16 GLVC Record ...... 0-0, 1st Season Miner Volleyball Information Office Phone ...... (573) 341-6848 2007 Miner Volleyball Camps ...... 16 E-mail ...... [email protected] Academic Honors ...... 16 Assistant Coach ...... Heather Roberts Opponents Alma Mater ...... William Woods, ‘05 Year at UMR ...... 1st Season 2007 Non-Conference Opponents ...... 17-18 Office Phone ...... (573) 341-4175 ‘I Chose Division II’ ...... 18 E-mail ...... [email protected] 2007 GLVC Opponents & Information ...... 19-23 Student Assistant Coach ...... Kristina Conley 2006 GLVC In Review Student Manager ...... Brittany Hood 2006 GLVC Standings/Honors ...... 24 Lead Athletic Trainer ...... Tiffany King 2006 GLVC Stat Leaders ...... 25 Assistant Athletic Trainer ...... Greg Bozeka University & City Information Equipment Manager ...... Ryan Murphy Media Relations About UMR ...... 26 A UMR Education ...... 27 Sports Information Director ...... John Kean UMR/UM System Administration ...... 28 E-mail ...... [email protected] Office Phone ...... (573) 341-4140 Athletic Administration ...... 29 Office Fax ...... (573) 341-4880 Head Coaches & Athletic Staff/Phone Numbers . . . . .30 Cell Phone ...... (573) 368-8431 Athletic Facilities ...... 31 Media Relations Mailing Address - About Rolla ...... 32 G-2 Gale Bullman Multi-Purpose Bldg. Friends of the Program ...... 32 705 W. 10th Street | Rolla, Missouri 65409 Credits On The Cover The Lady Miners are ready for battle The 2007 University of Missouri-Rolla Miner Volleyball Media Guide was written and designed by head volleyball coach Jason Holt and during their inaugural volleyball sea- Sports Information Director John Kean using Quark Xpress Desktop Publishing; Photos by Kean, Holt, and sports information directors son of 2007. from opposing institutions. Printed by University of Missouri-Rolla Printing Services. Copyright © University of Missouri-Rolla, 2007.

www.campus.umr.edu/sports 2007 MINER VOLLEYBALL MEDIA GUIDE 1 University OF Missouri-Rolla • Miner Volleyball 2007 Media Information • 2007 Schedule

L Guide Info 2007 Miner Volleyball Schedule L The 2007 University of Missouri-Rolla vol- Date Day Opponent Location Time A leyball media guide was prepared to aid the Aug. 20 Mon. SILVER-GOLD SCRIMMAGE UMR 7pm B members of the media covering Miner vol- Aug. 24-25 Fri.-Sat. @ Christian Brothers Memphis, TN Y leyball this season, as well as provide infor- Fri. vs. Harding 12noon mation to prospective volleyball student- Fri. vs. Ouachita Baptist 4pm E Sat. vs. Christian Brothers 10am L athletes as a recruiting guide. Additional Sat. vs. Belhaven 2pm L information is available by contacting the Aug. 31- Fri.-Sat. @ Colorado Mines Golden, CO

O Media Relations Office at (573) 341-4140. Sept. 1 Fri. vs. Western State 11am Fri. vs. Adams State 3:30pm V Credentials for Games Sat. vs. Western New Mexico 11am Sat. vs. Colorado Mines 7:30pm R These will be assigned to news media cover- Sept. 4 Tue. @ Washburn Topeka, KS 6pm E ing the game. Press passes must be request- Sept. 7 Fri. DRURY * UMR 7pm Sept. 8 Sat. ROCKHURST * UMR 3pm N ed at least one day in advance of the game I Sept. 11 Tues. @ Missouri-St. Louis * St. Louis, MO 7pm to be covered. Please make all requests to Sept. 14 Fri. SOUTHERN INDIANA * UMR 7pm the Media Relations. Sept. 15 Sat. PITTSBURG STATE UMR 1pm M Sept. 15 Sat. SOUTHWEST BAPTIST UMR 6pm Gameday Services Log on to www.campus.umr.edu/sports for all the lat- Sept. 21 Fri. @ SIUE * Edwardsville, IL 7pm R est news and information on Miner volleyball and all Sept. 22 Sat. @ Quincy * Quincy, IL 3pm The University of Missouri-Rolla Media the other Miner sports teams. Sept. 25 Tue. MISSOURI VALLEY UMR 7pm M Relations staff will distribute final results Sept. 28 Fri. @ Bellarmine * Louisville, KY 7pm Sept. 29 Sat. @ Kentucky Wesleyan * Owensboro, KY 3pm U Daily Media Services and statistics via fax approximately 20 minutes follow- Oct. 4 Thu. SAINT JOSEPH’S * UMR 7pm • ing the conclusion of the match. For the most up-to-the-minute Miner volleyball Oct. 5 Fri. NORTHERN KENTUCY* UMR 7pm news and statistics, as well as information on all Oct. 6 Sat. INDIANAPOLIS * UMR 3pm L Interview Policies Oct. 12 Fri. @ Wisconsin-Parkside* Kenosha, WI 7pm L Jason Holt the other UMR athletic teams, visit the official Oct. 13 Sat. @ Lewis * Romeoville, IL 3pm Head Coach is accessible for media inter- Oct. 16 Tue. @ Central Missouri Warrensburg, MO 7pm A website (pictured above) of the University of views. He can be reached in the volleyball office during Missouri-Rolla Miner Athletic Department at: Oct. 19 Fri. SIUE * UMR 7pm B regular business hours via telephone at (573) 341-6848 www.campus.umr.edu/sports Oct. 20 Sat. QUINCY * UMR 5:30pm Oct. 26 Fri. @ Drury * Springfield, MO 7pm Y or email at [email protected]. Oct. 27 Sat. @ Rockhurst * Kansas City, MO 4pm E Through this site, you can also link to many Oct. 30 Tue. MISSOURI-ST. LOUIS * UMR 7pm L All player interviews must be arranged through the other site on the internet, such as the NCAA, the Nov. 2 Fri. @ Southern Indiana * Evansville, IN 7pm L Media Relations Office at (573) 341-4140. Interviews Nov. 3 Sat. vs. Emporia State Kirksville, MO (TSU) 3pm NCAA Division II home page, and other NCAA Nov. 3 Sat. @ Truman State Kirksville, MO 7pm O will not be granted before or during home games. Division II institutions. V Nov. 8-10 Thu.-Sat. Great Lakes Valley Conference Tournament TBD Post-game interviews with Coach Holt and requested Presstable Nov. 15-18 Thu.-Sat. NCAA Volleyball Regional Championships TBD R players will be conducted on the court at the Gale The press table is located on the south side of the Nov. 29- Thu.-Sat. NCAA Division II Elite Eight TBD E Bullman Multi-Purpose Bldg. Access to the UMR locker volleyball court at the Gale Bullman Multi- Dec. 1 N room is prohibited. Players and Coach Holt will also be * - Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) Matches I Purpose Bldg. Members of the press will either available for comment before or after practice during be seated at the table or along the sidelines, the week. ALL TIMES LOCAL M depending on the availability of space.

R Media Outlets

M Rolla Daily News Kansas City Star KRCG-TV (CBS) U 101 West Seventh 1729 Grand Avenue P.O. Box 659 • Rolla, Mo. 65401 Kansas City, Mo. 64108 Jefferson City, Mo. 65102

L Phone: (573) 364-2468 Phone: (816) 234-4355 Phone: (573) 896-5144

L [email protected] Fax: (701) 235-3647 Fax: (573) 896-5193

A Missouri Miner (UMR) Springfield News-Leader KOLR-TV (FOX) B 1870 Miner Circle 651 Boonville 2650 East Division

Y Rolla, Mo. 65409 Springfield, Mo. 65806 Springfield, Mo. 65803 E Phone: (573) 341-4312 Phone: (417) 836-1118 Phone: (417) 862-6397 L Fax: (573) 341-4235 Fax: (417) 837-1381 Fax: (417) 831-4209 L [email protected] KTTR/KZNN-Radio KSPR-TV (ABC) O Waynesville Daily Guide 1505 Soest 1359 St. Louis St. V P.O. Box 578 Rolla, Mo. 65401 Springfield, Mo. 65808 Waynesville, Mo. 65583 Phone: (573) 364-2525 R Phone: (417) 831-1234 Phone: (573) 336-3711 Fax: (417) 831-9358 E KUMR (UMR)-Radio Fax: (573) 336-4640 N 1870 Miner Circle, UMR I [email protected] KYTV-TV (NBC) Rolla, Mo. 65409 St. Louis Post-Dispatch Phone: (573) 341-4386 999 West Sunshine M 900 North Tucker Springfield, Mo. 65807 Phone: (417) 831-0000 R St. Louis, Mo. 63101 Phone: (573) 340-8170 Fax: (417) 268-3100

M Fax: (314) 340-3070

U www.campus.umr.edu/sports 2 2007 MINER VOLLEYBALL MEDIA GUIDE 2007 Roster • Miners on the Map 2007 Miner Volleyball Roster Roster Breakdown No. Name Cl. Pos. Ht. Hometown / Previous School By Home State 1 Annie Smith Fr. DS/L 5-5 Florissant, Mo. / Incarnate Word Acad. Arkansas (1) 2 Bridget Williams Fr. DS/L 5-4 Topeka, Kan. / Hayden HS Kaci Herron. Colorado (1) 3 Leandra Pelae Fr. OH 5-10 Dunlap, Ill. / Dunlap HS Lisa Bradley. 4 Hope Mooberry Fr. MH 6-1 Morton, Ill. / Morton HS Illinois (3) 5 Jessica Laughary Fr. OH 5-7 Wheaton, Mo. / Wheaton HS Hope Mooberry, Maddie Owak, Leandra Pelae. 6 Stephanie Harman Jr. DS/L 5-4 Carl Junction, Mo. / Webb City HS Indiana (1) 7 Kit Spears Fr. OH 6-0 Valley Center, Kan. / Valley Center HS Ashlyn Balensiefer. Iowa (1) 8 Lauren Summerville Fr. RS/OH/S 5-10 Fenton, Mo. / Rockwood Summit HS Katie Herington. 9 Tory Smiley RFr. S 5-7 Springfield, Mo. / Glendale HS Kansas (2) 10 Lynsey Jorgenson So. MH 6-0 St. Louis, Mo. / Lindbergh HS Kit Spears, Bridget Williams. 11 Katie Herington Fr. MH 6-0 Kalona, Iowa / Mid-Prairie HS Louisiana (1) 12 Ashlyn Balensiefer Fr. S 5-9 Lafayette, Ind. / McCutcheon HS Lisa Robinson. Missouri (7) 13 Samantha Klump Fr. MH 6-1 Ash Grove, Mo. / Homeschool Stephanie Harman, Lynsey Jorgenson, Samantha Klump, 14 Kaci Herron Fr. MH/RS 6-0 Jonesboro, Ark. / Jonesboro HS Jessica Laughary, Tory Smiley, Annie Smith, Lauren 15 Lisa Bradley Fr. S 5-7 Littleton, Colo. / Columbine HS Summerville. 18 Maddie Owak Fr. RS 5-10 Tinley Park, Ill. / Chicago Christian HS By Class 20 Lisa Robinson So. OH/RS 5-9 Lake Charles, La. / St. Louis Catholic HS Seniors (0) None. Head Coach: Jason Holt, 1st season Assistant Coach: Juniors (1) Heather Roberts, 1st season Stephanie Harman. Student Assistant Coach: Kristina Conley, 1st season Sophomores (2) Student Manager: Brittany Hood, 1st season Lynsey Jorgenson, Lisa Robinson. Redshirt Freshmen (1) Leandra Pelae Hope Mooberry Tory Smiley. Dunlap, Ill. Miners on the Map Morton, Ill. Freshmen (13) Katie Herington Iowa Maddie Owak Ashlyn Balensiefer, Lisa Bradley, Katie Herington, Kaci Kalona, Iowa Tinley Park, Ill. Herron, Samantha Klump, Jessica Laughary, Hope Mooberry, Maddie Owak, Leandra Pelae, Annie Smith, Kit Lisa Bradley Annie Smith Indiana Littleton, Colo. Florrisant, Mo. Spears, Lauren Summerville, Bridget Williams. Bridget Williams Illinois To p e k a , K a n . By Height 6-1 (2) Samantha Klump, Hope Mooberry. Colorado Kansas 6-0 (4) Missouri Ashlyn Balensiefer Katie Herington, Kaci Herron, Lynsey Jorgenson, Kit Lafayette, Ind. Spears. Lynsey Jorgenson 5-10 (3) Kit Spears St. Louis, Mo. Valley Center, Kan. Maddie Owak, Leandra Pelae, Lauren Summerville. Lauren Summerville 5-9 (2) Stephanie Harman Fenton, Mo. Carl Junction, Mo. Ashlyn Balensiefer, Lisa Robinson. Samantha Klump Tory Smiley Arkansas Springfield, Mo. 5-7 (3) Ash Grove, Mo. Lisa Bradley, Jessica Laughary, Tory Smiley. Jessica Laughary Kaci Herron Jonesboro, Ark. 5-5 (1) Wheaton, Mo. Annie Smith. 5-4 (2) Stephanie Harman, Bridget Williams. Louisiana Lisa Robinson Lake Charles, La. By Position Middle Blocker (5) Katie Herington, Kaci Herron, Lynsey Jorgenson, Samantha Klump, Hope Mooberry. Outside Hitters (4) Jessica Laughary, Leandra Pelae, Lisa Robinson, Kit Spears. Pronunciation Guide Setters (3) Ashlyn Balensiefer ...... ASH-linn Bal-in-SEE-fer Maddie Owak ...... O-wack Ashlyn Balensiefer, Lisa Bradley, Tory Smiley. Right Side Hitters (2) Lynsey Jorgenson ...... Lin-zee Jor-GEN-son Leandra Pelae ...... Lee-ON-dra Pel-eye Maddie Owak, Lauren Summerville. Liberos/Defensive Specialists (3) Jessica Laughary ...... La-HAR-e Lauren Summerville ...... Summer-VIL Stephanie Harman, Annie Smith, Bridget Williams. 3 www.campus.umr.edu/sports 2007 MINER VOLLEYBALL MEDIA GUIDE University OF Missouri-Rolla • Miner Volleyball 2007 2007 Season Outlook

L her parents are UMR alumni. L The newest chapter in the history of Miner athlet- "Annie is a player who will provide us with excellent ball control. She is a fast player who possesses great A ics will be written in 2007 when the University of Missouri-Rolla competes in NCAA volleyball. footwork and passing technique,” said Holt. B On paper, the 2007 Lady Miners will be a group of Williams, 5-4, comes to UMR as one of the best ball Y one junior, two sophomores, and 14 freshmen. Or five control players in the Midwest after winning multiple E middle blockers, four outside hitters, three defensive awards in high school. L specialist-liberos, three setters, and two right side hit- “Bridget has solid technical serve receive and defen- L ters. But years from now, none of that will matter. What sive skills, and is an excellent server,” said Holt. O will matter is that this group will always be remem- Setters V bered for their position in history, rather than their position on the volleyball court. The setter position may be one of the most competi- R Head Coach Jason Holt said “that even though tive this fall, with three very solid players vying for the E his roster is very young, and has no collegiate experi- starting spot and playing time. Redshirt freshman, N Tory Smiley I ence, he believes that the 2007 Lady Miners should be (Springfield, Mo.), and true freshmen, balanced – strong offensively with the ability to put the Ashlyn Balensiefer (Lafayette, Ind.) and Lisa Bradley M ball down and strong defensively with excellent block- Liberos/ (Littleton, Colo.) will challenge and assist ers and ball control.” each other everyday to become the quarterbacks of the R He won’t make any preseason standings predictions, Defensive team this fall. but Holt believes the stage has been set for a success- Specialists Like Harman, the 5-7, Smiley was one of the four M ful inaugural season. current UMR students to spend the winter and spring of U “Each of the players within the program knows how Liberos/Defensive Specialists 2007 weight training and conditioning as well as in • great of an opportunity this is to be a part of,” said individual on-court workouts preparing for the fall. Holt. “They have all worked very hard this past sum- Defense and ball control is definitely going to be “Tory is going to develop into a great setter for the L Miners,” says Holt. “She is very smart, has very nice L mer preparing to put this new program on the volley- one of the Miners strengths this fall, and it all starts ball map.” with the libero and defensive specialist positions. Three hands and can put up a nice ball.” A Holt also believes that as far as talent goes, this talented and defensive-minded players, junior, Balensiefer, 5-9, is a polished setter with outstand- B first, and only, UMR volleyball squad, before becoming Stephanie Harman ing instincts, and a fierce competitor with solid techni- Missouri University of Science and (Carl Junction, Mo.), fresh- Y Annie Smith Bridget cal skills. Technology men, (Florissant, Mo.) and E (Missouri S&T) in January 2008, may Williams (Topeka, Kan.) will compete for the starting “Ashlyn puts up a very consistent set, which our hit- L be one of the deepest rosters in the Great Lakes Valley libero spot, with the others vying to see court time as ters should have a lot of fun with this season. We will L Conference (GLVC). The Lady Miners will play their fall defensive specialists. look to her to be a workhorse for the Miners in the gym O 2007 campaign as the 14th volleyball member of the Harman, who will academically be a senior at UMR and in the weightroom.” said Holt. Of the 5-7 Bradley, Holt believes that she is a quick, V GLVC. this fall, was one of four student-athletes selected dur- “With everyone on the roster being new, we will ing a walk-on tryout in November 2006. intuitive and talented setter, with great hands and ball R have a lot of competition for playing time at all of the “The 5-4 Harman will be looked to as a team leader, placement. E positions this year, and that will help us take the first being the elder stateswoman of the team, said Holt. Holt said, “that she has been well trained, and has N steps in the right direction for this new and exciting a lot of different sets in her repertoire for her to choose I "She also provides us with great ball control, strong program,” Holt says. serving and an even better work ethic and positive atti- from.”

M The following is a look at the 2007 Miner tude.” Middle Hitters Volleyball lineup by position: Smith, is very familiar with the university as both of Sophomore, Lynsey Jorgenson (St. Louis, R Katie Herington 2007 Miner Volleyball - At a Glance Mo.), and freshmen, (Kalona, M

U Liberos/Defensive Specialists (3) 1 Annie Smith 5-5 Fr. Florissant, Mo. Incarnate Word Acad. Team St. Louis • 2 Bridget Williams 5-4 Fr. Topeka, Kan. Hayden HS Topeka Juniors L 6 Stephanie Harman 5-4 Jr. Carl Junction, Mo. Webb City HS Cardiac Attack L Setters (3) A 9 Tory Smiley 5-7 RFr. Springfield, Mo. Glendale HS Glendale Juniors B 12 Ashlyn Balensiefer 5-9 Fr. Lafayette, Ind. McCutcheon HS Indy Juniors 15 Lisa Bradley 5-7 Fr. Littleton, Colo. Columbine HS Colorado Performance Y E Middle Hitters (5) L 4 Hope Mooberry 6-1 Fr. Morton, Ill. Morton HS Mizuno Eastside L 10 Lynsey Jorgenson 6-0 So. St. Louis, Mo. Lindbergh HS ACE Juniors O 11 Katie Herington 6-0 Fr. Kalona, Iowa Mid-Prairie HS Iowa Rockets

V 13 Samantha Klump 6-1 Fr. Ash Grove, Mo. Homeschool Springfield Juniors 14 Kaci Herron 6-0 Fr. Jonesboro, Ark. Jonesboro HS Arkansas Juniors R Right Side Hitters (2) E 8 Lauren Summerville 5-10 Fr. Fenton, Mo. Rockwood Summit HS Parkway Lighting N I 18 Maddie Owak 5--10 Fr. Tinley Park, Ill. Chicago Christian HS Celtic Force Outside Hitters (4) M 3 Leandra Pelae 5-10 Fr. Dunlap, Ill. Dunlap HS Mizuno Eastside

R 5 Jessica Laughary 5-7 Fr. Wheaton, Mo. Wheaton HS No club 7 Kit Spears 6-0 Fr. Valley Center, Kan. Valley Center HS Molton Shockwave Setters M 20 Lisa Robinson 5-9 So. Lake Charles, La. St. Louis Catholic HS No club

U www.campus.umr.edu/sports 4 2007 MINER VOLLEYBALL MEDIA GUIDE 2007 Season Outlook Iowa), Kaci Herron (Jonesboro, Ark.), Samantha Summerville (Fenton, Mo.). The Miner head coach said Holt. Klump (Ash Grove, Mo.), and Hope Mooberry said, “that the ‘opposite’ spot has become a very vital Schedule (Morton, Ill.) are five very smart and talented middle hit- part of a strong volleyball team over the years, and we ters that make this position the Lady Miner’s deepest spot look for these two, Holt has scheduled an impressive on the floor. as well as other list of opponents for the Miner’s inaugu- Jorgenson, a 6-0 academic junior, spent last spring possible versatile ral volleyball season, including six teams with Smiley and Harman preparing for the competition players, to defi- that qualified for the 2006 NCAA Division brought in a the middle position. Because of her strong nitely provide the II Regional Championships. work ethic, leadership skills and talent, Holt named Miners strength UMR will open the season with the Jorgenson as one of the team’s first captains for this fall. this season.” first annual Silver-Gold Intra-squad Holt believes that she will surprise a lot of people in the Hailing from a Scrimmage on Monday, Aug. 20th in the GLVC this season. suburb of ‘The Gale Bullman Multi-Purpose Building, the Herington, 6-0, was the first player to commit to Holt’s Windy City’ of Home of Lady Miner Volleyball. The scrim- 2007 recruiting class and comes to UMR from a strong Chicago, the 5-10, mage will be open to the public as a first Iowa Rockets volleyball club program. Owak, was a very opportunity to ‘Meet the Miners’, who will “She is a solid middle hitter with experience at both highly recruited sign autographs, as well as provide an the high school and club levels,” said Holt. “She has an player out of the opportunity to learn a little bit about the outstanding work ethic and will be an excellent player always-competi- game of volleyball from the players and along the net for us." tive Celtic Force coaching staff. The 6-0 Herron of Arkansas Juniors Volleyball Club will Volleyball Club. Missouri-Rolla volleyball will begin also be vying for a spot in the middle. “Maddie is a their regular season later that same week “Kaci provides for us another solid middle option. She very talented and on the road with a two-day tournament has a great attack arm swing and is a powerful defensive consistent player Right Side August 24-25, at Christian Brothers who is also an University in Memphis, Tennessee. extremely hard Hitters Next up for the Miners is a trip to worker,” said Holt. the Mile-High City of Denver, Colorado, to “She is highly competitive and driven, we will look to her compete at the Colorado School of Mines in the to become a major leader for us on and off the court.” CSM/Days Inn-Denver West Oredigger Volleyball Classic Perhaps one of our most versatile players on this sea- over Labor Day weekend in nearby Golden. son’s roster, the 5-10, Summerville, can play all positions Individual match play begins on Sept. 4, when UMR including outside, right side, middle, defensive specialist hits the road again, this time to Topeka, Kansas, to take and even setter. Holt looks for her to provide the Miners on the Lady Blues of Washburn University, who finished with depth and power at both the right side and outside the 2006 season ranked #23 on the CSTV/AVCA Division positions. II Top 25 Coaches Poll. “She is a strong athletic player with great instincts,” The Miners open their home schedule with a two- said Holt. match Great Lakes Valley Conference stand against Drury Outside Hitters University on Friday, Sept. 7, and the Lady Hawks of Rockhurst University on Saturday, Sept 8 at the Gale The left pin will be a very busy place this fall, with four Bullman. great players challenging each other for playing time. UMR Volleyball will host a total of 12 home match- Sophomore, Lisa Robinson (Lake Charles, La.), and es in the Gale Bullman Multi-Purpose Building during the freshmen, Jessica Laughary (Wheaton, Mo.), 2007 season for the UMR and Rolla communities to come Middle Hitters Leandra Pelae (Dunlap, Ill.) and Kit Spears cheer on the Lady Miners this fall. (Valley Center, Kan.) make up the foursome of outsides vying for time this fall. Robinson, 5-9 is the final member of the four walk-on tryout players. force at the net with outstanding blocking skills,” said “Lisa is going to give us solid depth on both pins at the Holt. “She is also an exceptional leader and student.” net,” said Holt. “She has a strong arm swing, and should Klump, 6-1, is an exceptional home schooled student- be a great blocker for us as well.” athlete who will provide even more depth for the Miners. An outstanding small-town local product, Laughary “Sam is very athletic, moves well along the net and brings a great deal of athleticism to the outside position puts up a great block,” said Holt. “Her long reach will pro- and the team. vide for great defense against opposing hitters.” “Jessica is a tremendous athlete,” said Holt of the, 5- Rounding out this strong group of middles is the 6-1 7, Laughary. “She has great speed and jumping ability as Mooberry. well as a great arm swing. She brings a lot to the table “Hope puts up an excellent block and is fluid with her for the Miners.” offensive and defensive footwork,” said Holt. “I look for Of the 5-10, Pelae, originally from Brazil, Holt believes her to develop into a solid attack option while putting up she is a great overall volleyball player. a huge block along the net. Like her new teammates, she “She has a great arm swing and can put the ball wher- too is an exceptional student and has strong leadership ever she wants it,” said Holt. “She provides us with an skills.” outstanding outside option.” Right Side Hitters Spears, 6-0, is another solid outside hitter with great experience and control in all facets of her game. Holt believes he has two outstanding right side hitter “She is an emotional player with great volleyball options going into the 2007 campaign in freshmen, skills, energy and intensity which is very contagious. She Maddie Owak (Tinley Park, Ill.) and Lauren will be a solid leader for us both in and out of season.” Outside Hitters

5 www.campus.umr.edu/sports 2007 MINER VOLLEYBALL MEDIA GUIDE University OF Missouri-Rolla • Miner Volleyball 2007 Head Coach Jason Holt

L The Holt File L

A Coaching Experience B • Head Coach University of Missouri-Rolla (2006-present)

Y • Assistant Coach University of North Dakota (2002-’06) E • Assistant Coach Fort Hays State University (Kan.) (2000-’02) L • Assistant Coach Front Range Volleyball Club (Colo.) (1999-’00) L • Head Coach Sprague High School (Ore.) (1995-’99) O • Head Coach Central High School (Ore.) (1992-’94) V

R Education E • BS, Western Oregon University, 1995

N • MS, Fort Hays State University, 2002 I

M Jason Holt In his professional career, UMR Volleyball Head Coach has assisted one collegiate volleyball program to a huge turnaround and another to its first post- R season appearances. Now, he has the opportunity to put his own stamp on a program M right from the beginning.

U Holt was hired on July 1st, 2006 to begin his first season as the inaugural head

• coach of the University of Missouri-Rolla after serving as former head coach Maria

L Bruggeman’s top assistant coach at University of North Dakota for four seasons (2002- L 05). During his tenure with the Fighting Sioux, the UND volleyball program produced

A a 65-59 (.524) record, including its first and only two appearances in the NCAA Division

B II Regional tournament in 2002 and 2003. Holt served as a interim head coach for the

Y Fighting Sioux volleyball program in August 2002 and in February 2003, while Head E Coach Bruggeman was out on maternity leave. L Born in Denver, Colo. and raised in Grants Pass, Ore., Holt graduated from Grants L Pass High School in 1988. He received his undergraduate degree in physical education O and interdisciplinary studies from Western Oregon University in 1995 and a master’s V degree in physical education and sport administration from Fort Hays State University

R in May of 2002. E He began his coaching career at Springfield (Ore.) High School, where he was the

N junior varsity coach from 1989-91. Holt was appointed to his first head coaching position in 1992, leading Central High School of Independence, Oregon to three winning sea- I sons (1992-94). He moved on becoming the head coach of the Olympians of Sprague High School in Salem, Ore. in 1995. During his four seasons at Sprague, Holt lead SHS

M to two state tournament appearances, and in 1996 to it’s first conference championship in 11 years, winning the Valley League Conference Coach of the Year. He also served as a physical education and health teacher as well as the activities director. R Holt also has six years of track and field coaching experience at several high schools in Oregon between 1989-1997, including one season as the head coach at Dallas

M High School. In addition, he has eight years of club volleyball experience as a coach and club director in Oregon.

U In 1999, Holt returned to Denver where he coached with the prestigious Front Range Volleyball Club, helping their 18 Black team to the Northern Lights National Qualifier championship and appearance at the 2000 USA Volleyball Junior Olympic National Championships in Louisville, Ky. He also worked as a free-lance web site developer while • in Denver. L

L He matriculated at Fort Hays State in the fall of 2000, where he became head coach Jesse Mahoney’s top assistant and recruiting coordinator. After going 1-28 in 2000, the Lady Tigers improved to 18-12 in 2001. Two of Holt’s recruits to FHSU have become AVCA All- A

B Americans under Coach Mahoney. During his four years at the University of North Dakota, Holt was involved in all phases of the Y

E volleyball program, including scouting, recruiting, home event management, team travel arrange- L ments, videotape production and distribution, team statistics, and practice and match preparation L along with Coach Bruggeman. O He served as the Fighting Sioux’s recruiting coordinator by evaluating talent, correspondence V with recruits and the organizing campus visits, as well as assisted with on-court training, the coor-

dinating the highly successful Fighting Sioux summer volleyball camps as well as the hugely-popu- R

E lar Spring Thaw Juniors Volleyball Festival in the spring. He also served as the Faculty Liaison to the University of North Dakota Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) which represented all N I student-athletes on the UND campus. Holt has also worked several volleyball camps in his 19-year volleyball coaching career, includ- M ing sessions at the University of Missouri-Columbia, Saint Louis University, University of Minnesota, R Oregon State University, Guy Enriques’ Volleyball Ventures Team Camps, Regis University (Colo.), Front Range Volleyball Club as well as of course North Dakota and Fort Hays State. M

U www.campus.umr.edu/sports 6 2007 MINER VOLLEYBALL MEDIA GUIDE Assistant Coaches • Support Staff Student Manager, Brittany Hood, is a 2006 graduate of Northwest High School in Cedar Hill, Missouri, where she was a two- time letterwinner in volleyball, playing multiple positions. She was selected to the All-Suburban West Conference Honorable Mention, and was the 2004 Gatorade Rookie of the Year in her region and let her team in kills while at NHS. She also participated in club volleyball for two years, playing for JC Juniors and Rockwood Thunder. Hood is currently a sophomore at UMR, studying Biological The Hood File Assistant Coach Heather Roberts joined the Miner coaching staff in February of Sciences. She plans to attend med- Playing Experience ical school and pursuing a career in • UMR Lady Miners Travel Club team (2006-present) 2007. She came to UMR after spending two seasons with Bemidji State University (Minn.) • Northwest High School (2000-’03) as an assistant coach. pediatric medicine. She is also cur- Education Roberts, originally from Koloa, Hawaii, was a four-year starter at William Woods rently involved with the UMR Lady •Currently, Soph. at University of Missouri-Rolla University (Fulton, Mo.), where she played setter for three seasons and right-side hitter for Miners Travel Club Volleyball team. one. She earned three-time Academic All-Conference accolades, and was a three-time All- American Midwest Conference selection, including a First-Team nod in 2002. Roberts also Tiffany King, served as team captain for two seasons and collected NAIA Region V Setter of the week and ATC came to UMR in WWU Student-Athlete of the month honors. July 2007 and begins her Although UMR is only her second collegiate volleyball coaching stop, Roberts has been first year as the Lead a USA Volleyball club coach with Central Missouri Volleyball Club (Jefferson City, Mo.), and Athletic Trainer for the the Po’okela Volleyball Club (Lihue, Hawaii) for a combined six years. Miners. King, originally During the summer months Roberts has worked as a head court coach at numerous from Cincinnati, Ohio is a high level volleyball camps, including the University of Florida, St. Louis University, 1998 graduate of Lakota University of Missouri-Columbia, and S.P.I.K.E summer volleyball camps. In addition, she West High School. She has worked as an Event Specialist for USA Volleyball for five summers. received her Bachelor of Roberts received Science degree in Athletic The Roberts File her bachelor’s degree Training from Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio in 2002, followed by her Master’s Coaching Experience in Communication degree in Exercise & Sports Science from Texas Tech University in 2004. • Assistant Coach University of Missouri-Rolla (2007-present) from William Woods Prior to coming to UMR, King The King File • Assistant Coach Bemidji State University (2005-’07) in 2005, and recently worked as a athletic trainer at • Head Coach Central Missouri Volleyball Club (2002-’05) completed her Whiteface High School in Whiteface, Training Experience Playing Experience Texas, Bacone College in Muskogee, • Lead Athletic Trainer Missouri-Rolla (‘07-present) • Setter/Right Side Hitter William Woods University (2001-05) Master’s degree in • Athletic Trainer, Cincinnati State Tech (‘05-’07) Sports Studies from Oklahoma and Cincinnati State • Athletic Traienr, Bacone College (‘04-’05) Education Bemidji State in 2007. Technical and Community College in Education • BS, William Woods University, 2005 Cincinnati, Ohio. She became a • BS, Xavier University, 2002 • MS, Bemidji State University, 2007 Certified Athletic Trainer in 2002. • MS, Texas Tech University, 2004

Kristina Conley, Ryan Murphy, of joined the Lady Miner Boerne, Texas, begins his volleyball coaching staff second year as the UMR as the Student Assistant Athletic Equipment Coach in March of 2007. Supervisor after joining Conley, originally from the athletic department Kansas City, Missouri, in December 2006. attended Plattsburg High Murphy graduated School graduating in from Boerne High School 2005. She will graduate in 1998. He later received from UMR in December his Bachelor’s of Science 2007 with a Bachelor’s in Kinesiology and Sport Science from Sul Ross State University in 2004, where he degree in Engineering Management. served as the football equipment manager for three years. He spent three summers Conley is no stranger to the game of volleyball, as she earned all-conference accolades as an intern with three different NFL The Murphy File as a setter and middle hitter as well The Conley File teams (Miami Dolphins, Jacksonville as team Most Valuable Player hon- Jaguars, and Tennessee Titans) Manager Experience ors in high school. She is also cur- Playing Experience between 2003-2005. Murphy is also • Equipment Manager, Missouri-Rolla (‘06-present) rently involved with the UMR Lady • UMR Lady Miners Travel Club team (2004-present) a member of the Athletic Equipment • Football Equipment Manager, Sul Ross State (‘01-’04) Miners Travel Club Volleyball team • Plattsburg High School (2000-’03) Managers Association and a Certified • NFL Intern, (Miami, Jacksonville, Tennessee) (‘03-’05) serving as player/coach. Education Equipment Manager. Education •Currently, University of Missouri-Rolla, Will Graduate Dec. ‘07 • BS, Sul Ross State University, 2004 7 www.campus.umr.edu/sports 2007 MINER VOLLEYBALL MEDIA GUIDE University OF Missouri-Rolla • Miner Volleyball 2007 Stephanie Harman • Lynsey Jorgenson

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M UMR UMR R • Spent the last two seasons with the UMR Travel Club Volleyball team as a • Named a team captain for the Lady Miners Volleyball program this season. defensive specialist and libero (2005-06). • Played one season with the UMR Travel Club Volleyball team as an out- M side hitter and right side hitter in 2006. U Webb City HS - Class of 2004 • Member of the UMR Chancellor's Leadership Academy (CLA). • • Coached by Jenny Collins. L Lindbergh HS - Class of 2005 L • Earned three varsity letters as a defensive specialist for the Cardinals while setting a record for digs in a season as a senior. A • Coached by Johnna Wieter. • Received the team Hustle Award all four years of high school, while also • Earned a varsity letter for the Flyers as a middle blocker as a senior. B being honored with the Coaches Award as a senior.

Y • A two-time letterwinner in track & field at WCHS, running middle distances. E • Earned a Honors Diploma as well as the Presidential Freedom Scholarship. Club L

L • Played for four seasons for ACE Volleyball Club. Club • Coached by Dave Schauwecker. O • Played for Cardiac Attack Volleyball Club for three seasons (2002-04). V • Coached by Sarah Wall. Getting to Know Lynsey R

E • Birthplace/Nicknames: Born Lynsey Faith Jorgenson on May 22, Getting to Know Stephanie 1987 in Kansas City, Missouri ... nickname is Lyns. N I • Birthplace/Nicknames: Born Stephanie Sue Harman on November • Family: Daughter of Wade and Lori Jorgenson ... has one younger 13, 1985 in Joplin, Missouri ... nicknames are Steph or Stephie. sister, Anna. M • Career Plans: Majoring in Chemical Engineering with a biochemical • Family: Daughter of Jerry and Susan Harman ... has one younger sister, Stacy. emphasis, minoring in biology. R • Career Plans: Majoring in Civil and Architectural Engineering ... would • One word to describe yourself: Goofy. like to use civil and architectural engineering degrees and work with struc- • Favorite pre-match song: “We Ready” by Archie Eversole. M tures, leaning toward the construction side. • Favorite Quote: ”I have not failed, I just have found 10,000 ways that U • One word to describe yourself: Determined. don't work." • • Hidden talents: Can play the flute. • Favorite class: Anything science... • Favorite quote: “To give less than your best is to sacrifice the gift.” • Person you admire most: My Mom and Dad. L • Worst volleyball injury: Getting hit in the mouth with a volleyball L • Favorite color: Baby blue. • Favorite pre-match song: “Pump It Up” by Joe Budden. with braces. A • Pre-match/match rituals: Two french braids. • Favorite color: Blue. B •Favorite meal: Shrimp alfre- • Ultimate dream vaca- Traveling around Europe Y do, lasagna & strawberry-banana tion: for weeks and weeks. E smoothies. • Pasta. L •Hobbies: Running, camping, Favorite meal: • L canoeing & volunteering. Favorite part of the •Person you admire game: The success and feeling O most: Parents. of unity you get with your team- V mates after a long, hard fought •Favorite part of the game: Just playing and being a match is won. R part of a family/team. • Favorite book: Harry Potter E •Recruiting: Chose UMR series. N • Recruiting: Chose UMR for a I because of its renowned academics and opportunities ... Did not pursue great degree from a great school ... Did not pursue other volleyball M other volleyball opportunities. opportunities.

U www.campus.umr.edu/sports 8 2007 MINER VOLLEYBALL MEDIA GUIDE Lisa Robinson • Tory Smiley

UMR UMR • Played one season with the UMR Travel Club Volleyball team as an out- • Participated with the UMR Travel Club Volleyball team as a setter in the side hitter and right side hitter in 2006. fall of 2006. • Serves as the Vice President of the UMR chapter of the sorority Chi Omega. Glendale HS - Class of 2006 Saint Louis Catholic HS - Class of 2005 • Coached by Stephanie Bates and Teresa Wise. • Played four years for the Falcons as an setter, helping lead team to a District • Coached by Bekki Bonnaffee. championship as a junior. • Played two years for the Saints as an outside hitter and middle hitter, helping • Named to the All-Ozark Conference First team in 2005. lead her team to the state tournament as both a junior and a senior. • Earned second team All-District as a junior and first team as a senior. • Selected to the Louisiana All-State Academic team as a senior. • Selected to the Missouri All-State Academic team as a senior. • Named to the ‘A’ Honor Roll all four years of high school. • Valedictorian of graduating class and a member of the National Honor Society. • Named to the Glendale High School Athletic Hall of Fame in 2005. Club Club • Did not play club volleyball. • Played seven years for Club Bear Volleyball Club. Getting to Know Lisa • Coached by Deborah Lawrence and Rhonda Moore. • Birthplace/Nicknames: Born Lisa Marie Robinson on December 3, Getting to Know Tory 1986 in Lake Charles, Louisiana ... nicknames are Lis, L-Dog, and L-Rob. • Family: Daughter of Jerry and Melinda Robinson ... has two older sisters, • Birthplace/Nicknames: Born Victoria Elizabeth Smiley on May 12, Sara and Mary, as well as one younger sister, Grace ... father Jerry, is an 1988 in LaCrosse, Wisconsin ... nicknames are Tory, Tor-Girl, Smiles, and MVP. alumni of UMR, in 1979. • Family: Daughter of William (& Chris) Smiley and Carolyn (& Everett) • Career Plans: Majoring in Civil and Architectural Engineering ... would Beguin ... has one older sister, Stephanie, who played volleyball at Southwest like to restore old homes and buildings for a living. Baptist University. • One word to describe yourself: Creative. • Career Plans: Majoring in Mechanical Engineering ... would like a career • Hidden talents: Can wiggle her ears. in the Biomedical engineering field, working with people with disabilities, • Favorite quote: “Shoot for the moon and land on the stars.” prosthetics, and/or artificial organs. • Favorite book: Harry Potter! All seven of them! • One word to describe yourself: Fun. • Favorite pre-match song: “We Are the Champions” by Queen. • Favorite quote: “Press on.” • Favorite meal: Hamburgers with the family every Saturday night. • Favorite city: London, England. • Hobbies: Piano, scrapbooking and cooking. • Favorite pre-match song: “Represent” by LaCrae. •Favorite city: Philadelphia. • Favorite meal: Spaghetti •One thing you can't live with meat sauce. without: Music. • If you could eat only •Favorite color: Purple. one thing, it would be: •Ultimate dream vaca- Yellow cake with chocolate frost- tion: COMPLETE tour of Europe. ing. •If you could eat only • Favorite color: Blue. one thing, it would be: • Favorite part of the Chocolate cake. game of volleyball: Fast •Recruiting: Chose UMR paced and strategic. because of the strong degree pro- • Recruiting: Chose UMR grams in desired fields of study ... because of the good engineering Did not pursue other volleyball program and it is perfect distance opportunities. from home ... Did not pursue other volleyball opportunities.

9 www.campus.umr.edu/sports 2007 MINER VOLLEYBALL MEDIA GUIDE University OF Missouri-Rolla • Miner Volleyball 2007 Ashlyn Balensiefer • Lisa Bradley

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M McCutcheon HS - Class of 2007 Columbine HS - Class of 2007 R • Coached by Beth Crum. • Coached by Kathy Miks. • Three-year starting setter for the Mavericks, being named as team Most Valu- • Four-year starter, team captain as well as floor captain for the Rebels as a M able Player during her senior season and leading MHS to the Sectional cham- setter. U pionships during both her junior and senior seasons. • Selected to the 5A All-Jeffco League First Team in the fall of 2006.

• • A three-time All-Hoosier Heartland Conference selection. • Named as a 5A setter to the Colorado Coaches of Girls’ Sports (CCGS) All-State • Twice named to the All-Area team during both her junior and senior seasons Games as a senior. L as well as being named All-State team by the IHSAA as a senior. • Ranked first in the state of Colorado for 5A schools in set assists. L • Selected to the Indiana State All-Star game as a senior. • Earned CHSSA Academic Athlete honors in 2005. A • A member of the local leadership organization, the Tippecanoe County B Notable Teens (TNT) program and named Volleyball recipient at the 2007 Benton Central Sportsmanship banquet. Club Y • Earned Honors Diploma and a Senior Leadership award. E • Played multiple clubs in Colorado from 2002-07, including Colorado Foothills L Volleyball Club, Juggernaut Volleyball Club and most recently with the L Club Colorado Performance Volleyball Club. O • Played for Indy Juniors Volleyball Club (2007) and Performance Point • Coached by Tom Pasko and John Chasey. V • Participated in many USA Volleyball Junior National Qualifiers, including Volleyball Club (2004-06). • Coached by Michelle York, Chad Marshall and Kim Cappa. Colorado Crossroads, Lone Star Classic, Northern Lights, Northeastern and R • Participated in the Mideast Qualifier in Indianapolis, Indiana (2005-07), the the Southern California Qualifiers. E Lonestar Qualifier (2006) in Austin, Texas and the 2007 AAU Junior N National Championships in Orlando, Florida. I Getting to Know Lisa

M • Born Lisa Elaine Bradley on April 28, 1989 Getting to Know Ashlyn Birthplace/Nicknames: in Littleton, Colorado ... nicknames are Bradley, Lis and LB. R • Birthplace/Nicknames: Born Ashlyn Renee Balensiefer on May 23, • Family: Daughter of John and Cheri Bradley ... has two older sisters, Holly 1989 in Lafayette, Indiana ... nicknames are Ash, Ashol and Gerdy. and Nicole, as well as one younger sister, Robyn and one younger brother, M • Family: Daughter of Tim (& Julie) Balensiefer and Debbie Charlesworth ... Jack. U has two older brothers, Blake and Brady, as well two younger sisters, • Career Plans: Planning to major in Psychology ... wants to become a • Alexandra and Grace. successful sports psychologist and/or volleyball coach. • Career Plans: Planning to major in Undecided Engineering ... would like • Favorite Quote: “When you feel like giving up, remember why you L to become a Disney Imagineer. L held on so long.” • One word to describe yourself: Creative. • One word to describe yourself: Passionate. A • Favorite book: The Notebook. • One thing you can’t live without: Cell phone. B • Favorite pre-match • Favorite city: San Diego, Calif.

Y song: “Get Low” by Lil Jon. • Favorite color: Pink.

E • Favorite meal: Bruno’s • Favorite class: Math.

L Pizza in West Lafayette, Ind. • Favorite meal: Grilled chick-

L • Favorite color: Purple. en and mashed potatoes. • If you could eat only • Person you admire O one thing, it would be: most: My sister Holly. V Brownie mix. • Favorite part of the • Favorite quote: "Go Big or game: Teammates. R Go Home." • Recruiting: Chose UMR for its E • Favorite class: Art. volleyball coaching staff and N • Chose UMR for a I Recruiting: strong academic reputation ... also great education and to make his- recruited by West Virgina tory ... also recruited by Southern M Wesleyan, Adams State (Colo.), Indiana and Rutgers. Quinnipiac and Rockhurst.

U www.campus.umr.edu/sports 10 2007 MINER VOLLEYBALL MEDIA GUIDE Katie Herington • Kaci Herron

Mid-Prairie HS - Class of 2007 Jonesboro HS - Class of 2007 • Coached by Michelle Wilson. • Coached by Jennifer Shipman. • Played four years of varsity volleyball for MPHS as a middle hitter. • Three-year starter starter for the Hurricanes as a middle hitter and right side • A two-time All-Eastern Iowa Hawkeye Conference selection, selected Honorable hitter, leading JHS to a 6A State Championship in 2006. Mention in 2005 and First Team in 2006. • Named to the Arkansas All-State team, as well as All-6A East Conference, and • Named to the All-Golden Triangle News Service Large School team as a senior. All-Tournament team as a senior. • A Southeast Iowa All-District team selection by the Iowa High School Coaches • Selected as the Arkansas High School Activities Association All-Star match Association. East’s Most Outstanding Player in the summer of 2007. • Chosen as a four-time All-EIHC Academic selection. • While serving as team captain, finished her senior season with a 273 kills • Three-year letterwinner and academic all-conference selection in basketball, and a team-high 125 solo blocks enroute a 6A East Conference Championship. and a one-time letterwinner and academic all-conference selection in track • Named to the ‘Best Under the Sun’ First Team in 2006. and field. • Was a member of National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta and ‘A’ Honor Roll. • Member of National Honor Society and the Gold Honor Roll all four years.

Club Club • Played five years for Iowa Rockets Volleyball Club. • Played for Arkansas Juniors Volleyball Club. • Coached by David Rodgers, Emilio Mendoza and Curt Larkin. • Coached by Joe Williams. • Participated in USA Volleyball Junior Olympics tournament in Atlanta, • Participated in 2006 USA Volleyball Junior Olympics tournament in Atlanta, Georgia (2003 & 2006); Houston, Texas (2004); Salt Lake City, Utah Georgia. (2005); and Minneapolis, Minnesota (2007). Getting to Know Kaci Getting to Know Katie • Birthplace/Nicknames: Born Kristin Cole Herron on January 5, 1989 • Birthplace/Nicknames: Born Katie Mae Herington on February 1, in Atlanta, Georgia ... nicknames are Kaci and Kace. 1989 in Washington, Iowa ... has no nicknames. • Family: Daughter of Trent and Liesha Herron ... has one younger sister, • Family: Daughter of Ken and Brenda Herington ... has one older brother, Brycelyn ... her grandfather was a wrestled at Annapolis. Benjamin ... her dad played football and her brother played rugby for the • Career Plans: Planning to major in Business/Marketing ... wants to own University of Iowa. her own business. • Career Plans: Planning to major in Biological Science ... wants to • One word to describe yourself: Competitive. attend graduate school and pursue a career in medicine or marine biology. • Person you admire most: My sister. • One word to describe yourself: Dedicated. • Favorite color: Pink. • Favorite meal: Spaghetti. • Ultimate dream vacation: Travel through Europe. • Hidden talents: I can sing & crochet. • Favorite meal: Any kind of Mexican food. •Favorite color: Green. • One thing you can't live •Favorite Quote: “Love actu- without: My blanket. ally is all around.” • Favorite part of the •Person you admire game: Winning :-) and stuff most: My brother. blocking. •Favorite pre-match song: • Hidden talents: Acting. “Heart of a Champion” by Nelly. • Favorite pre-match song: •Recruiting: First player to “One Shot” by Eminem. verbally commit to UMR • Recruiting: Chose UMR for its volleyball ... Chose UMR for strong academics and to be apart strong science program and it is of the unique opportunity of the great fit ... also recruited by first volleyball program ... also Truman State, Northern Colorado, recruited by Baylor, Arkansas, Central College, East Tennessee Hendrix, St. Andrews and East State. Stroudburg.

11 www.campus.umr.edu/sports 2007 MINER VOLLEYBALL MEDIA GUIDE University OF Missouri-Rolla • Miner Volleyball 2007 Samantha Klump • Jessica Laughary

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M Homeschool - Class of 2007 Wheaton HS - Class of 2007 R • Coached by Angie Thomeson and Tiffany Hanson Perkins. • Coached by Tracy Prigg. • Led Southwest Missouri Homeschool Eagles team to the 2005 National • Played four years for the Bulldogs as an outside and middle hitter, leading M Homeschool championship match, and a second place finish. WHS in both kills and blocks as both a junior and senior. U • Named to the All-Tournament team at the National Homeschool tournament. • Two-time selection as the Ozark 7 Conference Player of the Year, and first

• • Also participated in basketball for the SWMO Homeschool Eagles for two sea- team All-Conference in both her junior and senior seasons. sons. • Three-time All-District selection. L • Awarded one of the prestigious UMR Chancellor’s Scholarships. • Named to the Joplin Globe and Springfield Newsleader All-District teams in 2005. L • A two-time All-Regional team and a one-time Honorable Mention All-State A selection. B Club • Selected to the Top Players of the Class of 2007 list by MoSports.com as both a junior and senior. Y • Played for Springfield Juniors Volleyball Club. • Three-time letterwinner in basketball. E • Coached by Mickie Cluff and Becky Lipasek. • Three-time letterwinner in track and field, qualifying for the Missouri state L • Participated in 2007 Mideast National Volleyball Qualifier in Indianapolis, L meet in multiple events in career, including a sixth place finish in the 2007 Ind. Class 1A State track meet in the high jump as a senior. O • Four-time Academic letterwinner, Who’s Who Among American High School V Students selection and a member of National Honor Society. Getting to Know Sam R • Birthplace/Nicknames: Born Samantha Marie Klump on April 13, E Club 1990 in Springfield, Missouri ... nicknames are Sam, Sambo, Sam-I-Am, N I Sammie Foo Foo. • Did not play club volleyball. • Family: Daughter of Charles and Liesa Klump ... has one older sister, M Megan, one younger brother, Neil and three younger sisters, Lauren, Mary and Regina. Getting to Know Jessica R • Career plans: Planning to major in Biological Science ... wants to • Birthplace/Nicknames: Born Jessica Leigh Laughary on June 24, attend graduate school and become a research scientist. 1989 in Wichita, Kansas ... nickname is Jess. M • One word to describe yourself: Competitive. • Family: Daughter of Larry (& Marsha) Laughary and Lora Laughary (& U • : Hunting with Most memorable non-volleyball experience Darrell Johns) ... has one older brother, Chad and one older sister, Meagan my dad and brother. • ... her sister currently plays volleyball at Bethany College. • Person you admire most: Pope Benedict XVI. • Career Plans: Planning to major in Biological Sciences/Pre-Med ... L • Favorite book: The Lord of the Rings. L would like to become a doctor. • Favorite meal: Mom's homemade lasagna and mashed potatoes, • One word to describe yourself: Driven. A French bread, fresh pineapple, green bean casserole, and cheesecake. • Favorite part of the game: The feeling you get after a kill and the B •Movies: A Walk to Remember, competition.

Y Lord of the Rings trilogy. • Favorite pre-match song:

E •One thing you can't live “I Stand Alone” by Godsmack.

L without: my music. • Favorite Quote: “Our great-

L •Favorite Quote: "It's not who est glory is not in never falling, but you are underneath, but what you in rising everytime we fall.” O do that defines you." • One thing you can't live V • : Favorite pre-match song without: Camera or music. “Headstrong” by Trapt. • Recruiting: Chose UMR R •Recruiting: Chose UMR for for a great education and the new E excellent academics and opportuni- volleyball program ... also recruit- N ty of brand new volleyball program I ed by Pittsburg State, Missouri ... also recruited by Benedictine Southern, Southwest Baptist and College and Pittsburg State M Cameron University. University.

U www.campus.umr.edu/sports 12 2007 MINER VOLLEYBALL MEDIA GUIDE Hope Mooberry • Maddie Owak

Morton HS - Class of 2007 Chicago Christian HS - Class of 2007 • Coached by Jamie Greve. • Coached by Leah Bruskewitz. • Played two years of varsity volleyball for the Potters as a middle hitter, help- • Three-year starter starter for the Knights as a outside hitter, middle hitter and ing lead MHS to undefeated conference record and a Illinois Elite Eight finish right side hitter. as a senior. • A three-time All-Private School League selection, being named second team as • Holds a school record for most blocks in a season during her junior campaign. a sophomore, and first team as both a junior and a senior. • Two-time All-Mid-Illini Conference selection, being chosen first team in 2005 • Chosen as a team Most Valuable Player for three years straight from 2004-06 and second team in 2006. after leading team in kills, digs and service aces. • Selected to the Times News Area First Team as a junior. • Named to the All-Area First Team following her senior campaign. • A four-time letterwinner in track and field. • Member of the National Honor Society and High Honor Roll. • Member of the National Honor Society, and finished in top ten of her class. • A two-time letterwinner in track and field performing throwing events, including registering the second farthest discus throw in school history. Club Club • Played for Illini Elite VBC (‘04-’06) and Eastside VBC (‘06-’07). • Coached by Darren Voth, Joe Sanders and Ben Fisher. • Played four years for Celtic Force Volleyball Club. • Participated in the Mideast Qualifier in Indianapolis, Indiana (2005-’07), • Coached by Jeff Weathers and Holly Danielson. the Northern Lights Qualifier (2005-07) in Minneapolis, Minnesota and the • Participated in 2006 USA Volleyball Junior Olympics tournament in Atlanta, 2006 AAU Junior National Championships in Orlando, Florida. Georgia as well as many USA Volleyball Junior National Qualifiers, including Colorado Crossroads in Denver, Northern Lights in Minneapolis, Minnesota Getting to Know Hope and the Northeast Qualifier in Baltimore, Maryland. • Birthplace/Nicknames: Born Hope Anne Mooberry on January 31, Getting to Know Maddie 1989 in Peoria, Illinois ... nicknames are Hopie, Moo-Moo and Hopo. • Family: Daughter of Randall and Andrea Mooberry ... has one older sister, • Birthplace/Nicknames: Born Madalyn Kaye Owak on August Casey and one younger brother, Logan. 25, 1989 in Evergreen Park, Illinois ... nicknames are Maddie, Mads, MO, • Career Plans: Planning to major in civil engineering ... wants to Mad-dawg and Stubs. become manager of an engineering firm. • Family: Daughter of Bob and Kris Owak ... has one older sister, Cory ... • One word to describe yourself: Tall. mother played volleyball at Northern (Ill.) ... father played semi-pro football. • Hidden talents: Can burp the ABCs. • Career Plans: Planning to major in Psychology ... would like to become • Favorite meal: Pasta, salad, and breadsticks. a teacher, possibly become a speech pathologist. • If you could eat only one thing, it would be: Carbs. • One word to describe yourself: Solid. • Favorite book: Bible, Georgia Nicolson books, Harry Potter. • One thing you can't live without: Jewelry and rap music. • Favorite part of the game: The sweet feeling you get when every- • Favorite pre-match song: “Headstrong” by Trapt. one is playing together and playing • Favorite color: Purple. the best they've ever played...feeling • Favorite city: CHI-town! unbeatable. • Favorite meal: Strawberry •Favorite color: Pink. pretzel Jell-O, mint chocolate •Favorite quote: “In the mid- chip ice cream, taffy apple dle of every difficulty lies opportu- salad and seafood alfredo. nity.” • Recruiting: First player to •Favorite pre-match song: sign a letter of intent for UMR “Here Comes the Boom” by Nelly. volleyball ... Chose UMR because •Recruiting: Chose UMR for the of great academics, coaching great engineering and volleyball staff, and an amazing volleyball programs... also recruited by opportunity ... also recruited by Southern Illinois-Carbondale, Missouri-St. Louis, Drury, SIU- Bradley, Rose-Hulman, Illinois Edwardsville, Missouri Western Institute of Technology. State, and Dordt College.

13 www.campus.umr.edu/sports 2007 MINER VOLLEYBALL MEDIA GUIDE University OF Missouri-Rolla • Miner Volleyball 2007 Leandra Pelae • Annie Smith

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M Dunlap HS - Class of 2007 Incarnate Word Acad, - Class of 2007 R • Coached by Pat Peteno. • Coached by Carrie Steele and Lisa Orlet. • Played three seasons for the Eagles as an outside hitter, serving as the team • Played two seasons for the Red Knights as a defensive specialist and setter, M captain during her senior campaign. assisting IWA to a their third Missouri state championship in a row as a junior, U • Finished third in the Mid-Illini Conference in kills. and qualifying for the regional playoffs as a senior.

• • Selected to the All-Mid-Illini Conference Second Team in 2005 as a junior and first team in 2006 as a senior. L • Named to the Peoria Journal Star Honorable Mention list as a senior. Club L • Member of the National Honor Society and High Honor Roll. • Played seven years for Team St. Louis Volleyball Club. A • Named as a Mid-Illini Scholar Athlete by Peoria Journal Star in 2006. • Coached by Chris Arbini, Corey Arbini and Johanna Metzger. B • 15 Open team placed 13th in the 2004 USA Volleyball Junior Nationals in Y Club Houston, Texas. E • 17 Open team placed 19th in the 2006 USA Volleyball Junior Nationals in L • Played eight years for Eastside Volleyball Club. Atlanta, Georgia. L • Coached by Jen Bartlett and Ben Fisher. • Participated in many USA Volleyball Junior National Qualifiers including

O • Participated in the Mideast Qualifier in Indianapolis, Indiana in 2006 and Colorado Crossroads in Denver, the Mideast Qualifier in Indianapolis, 2007, and the AAU Junior National Championships in Orlando, Florida in Indiana and the Big South Qualifier in Atlanta, Georgia. V 2000, 2002 and 2004. R Getting to Know Annie E Getting to Know Leandra N • Birthplace/Nicknames: Born Annelise Marie Smith on May 9, 1989 I • Birthplace/Nicknames: Born Leandra P. Pelae on November 9, 1988 in Florissant, Missouri ... nicknames are Annie and Smitty. in Såo Paulo, Såo Paulo in Brazil ... has no nicknames. • Family: Daughter of Paul Smith and Anna Whelan ... has one younger M • Family: Daughter of Luiz and Enid Pelae ... has one older sister, Raisa ... sister, Andrea ... both parents are UMR alumni (father, Paul in ‘85 and her sister currently plays volleyball at Illinois Institute of Technology. mother, Anna in ‘84). R • Career Plans: Planning to major in Mechanical Engineering ... wants to • Career Plans: Planning to major in Computer Science ... would like to become a design engineer. design websites and computer programs. M • One word to describe yourself: Outgoing. • One word to describe yourself: Friendly. U • Favorite color: Orange. • Favorite color: Kelly green. • • Favorite Quote: “Work like you don't need the money. Love like you've • If you could eat only one thing, it would be: Dulche de

L never been hurt. Dance like nobody's watching. Sing like nobody's listening. Leche lattes from Starbucks or Caramel Lattes from the St. Louis Bread

L Live like it's Heaven on Earth.” Company. • If you could eat only one thing, it would be: Bread. • Favorite meal: Sweet potato casserole. A • Favorite meal: Lasagna. • Favorite pre-match song: “Ladies” by Sarai. B •Hidden talents: Is bilingual. • One thing you can't live Y •Favorite book: Harry Potter. without: Chapstick. E •Favorite part of the • Favorite book: An L game of volleyball: Inconvenient Truth by Al Gore. L Making an awesome play that you • Favorite quote: "No one can will always remember. make you feel inferior without O •Recruiting: Chose UMR your consent." V because it is close to home, has a • Recruiting: Chose UMR great engineering program and because of the great reputation of R exciting new volleyball team ... the desired degree program ... E also recruited by Rose-Hulman also recruited by Truman State, N I Institute of Technology, Milwaukee Washington Univ. (Mo.), Rose- School of Engineering, Northern Hulman Institute of Technology,

M Illinois, Bradley and Illinois Harvey Mudd College, and Florida Central College. Institute of Technology. R

U www.campus.umr.edu/sports 14 2007 MINER VOLLEYBALL MEDIA GUIDE Kit Spears • Lauren Summerville

Valley Center HS - Class of 2007 Rockwood Summit HS - Class of 2007 • Coached by Gayle Stuckey. • Coached by Glann Hancock. • Played two years as the starting outside and right side hitter for the Hornets, • Three-year starter starter for RSHS as a outside hitter, middle hitter, right side leading VCHS to the Kansas state tournament for the first time in 12 years. hitter and setter. • Named to the second team All-Ark Valley Chisholm Trail League Division II as • Was a two-time All-Suburban South Conference first team as both a junior and a junior and first team as a senior. senior. • Chosen to the Wichita Eagle All-Metro team in 2006. • Ranked first in the Suburban South Conference in serve received percentage, • Selected 5A All-State second team as a senior by the Kansas Volleyball fifth in kills per game, sixth in assists per game and 14th in service aces per Association. game. • Named to the KVA All-Academic first team following her senior campaign. • Named team Most Valuable Player twice as a sophomore and a senior. • A three-time letterwinner in basketball and two-time letterwinner in softball, • Selected to the All-District second team following the 2006 season. earning All-League honors in both, honorable mention (basketball) and sec- • Member of National Honor Society, Honor Roll, Who’s Who Among America’s ond team (softball). High School Students, and a Scholar Athlete all four years of high school. • Named as a Wichita State Presidential Scholar, a Kansas and Kansas State Honor Scholar, and a National Science Merit Scholar. Club Club • Played multiple clubs in St. Louis area from 2001-07, including Genesis VBC, Rockwood Summit and most recently with the Parkway Lighting VBC. • Played for Raider Nation (‘00-’05) and Molten Shockwave (‘06-’07). • Coached by Mary Wisdom, Dan Smith and Mark Belew. • Coached by Jeff Sanders & Melissa Granville. • Participated in many USA Volleyball Junior National Qualifiers, including • Participated in USA Volleyball Junior Olympics tournament in both Atlanta, Colorado Crossroads in Denver and the Big South Qualifier in Atlanta, Georgia (2006) and Minneapolis, Minnesota (2007). Georgia.

Getting to Know Kit Getting to Know Lauren • Birthplace/Nicknames: Born Kaitlin Rebecca Spears on March 15, • Birthplace/Nicknames: Born Lauren Ann Summerville on August 1989 in Wichita, Kansas ... nicknames are Kit, Kitty, KitKat, Kitlin and Kitter. 28, 1989 in Maryville, Illinois ... nicknames are Summer and Sums. • Family: Daughter of David and Pamela Spears ... has one younger sister, • Family: Daughter of Patrick and Tracie Summerville ... has one younger Perrin ... had three uncles play football and one aunt who played volleyball sister, Kellie ... her father was a wrestled at Southern Illinois Edwardsville and in college. her uncle wrestled at Illinois State. • Career Plans: Planning to major in International Business ... wants to • Career Plans: Planning to major in Psychology ... would like to become become an international lawyer. a pediatrician and do some volunteer medical work in a foreign country. • One word to describe yourself: Blessed. • One word to describe yourself: Solid. • Person you admire most: My mother. • Favorite part of the game: It never stops. •Ultimate dream vacation: • Favorite color: Yellow. Rome, Italy. • Favorite meal: King crab •Favorite meal: Breakfast. At legs, barbeque and baked any time of the day. potatoes. •One thing you can't live • Person you admire without: Cell phone. most: Parents. •Favorite book: Harry Potter! • One thing you can't live •Favorite pre-match song: without: My iPod. “Remember the Name” by Fort Minor. • Favorite pre-match song: •Recruiting: Chose UMR for “One Shot” by Eminem. great academics and a chance to • Recruiting: Chose UMR play volleyball ... also recruited by because of the environment and the University of Maryland- location and size ... also recruited Baltimore County, Augustana, and by Southern Illinois Edwardsville Hutchinson Community College. and Lewis.

15 www.campus.umr.edu/sports 2007 MINER VOLLEYBALL MEDIA GUIDE University OF Missouri-Rolla • Miner Volleyball 2007 Bridget Williams • Camps • Academics

L 2007 MINER VOLLEYBALL CAMPS

A During this past summer, the Miner Volleyball program hosted their B first volleyball camps in the Gale Bullman Multi-Purpose Building. Sixty- Y plus young campers attended E the Miner Volleyball Camps in L July 2007. L Two separate camps were O offered during this first sum- V mer, with hopes of more in the future. The General All- R Skills camp, offered campers E from grades 6-12, a chance to N I learn and develop their overall volleyball skills for their

M upcoming middle level and Hayden HS - Class of 2007 high school season. The R • Coached by Jessica Farmer. Advanced Specialty camp was • Four-year starter for the Wildcats as a defensive specialist and libero, leading a great opportunity for inter- M HHS to two straight third place finishes in the Class 4A Kansas State mediate and advanced players from varsity programs to continue their U Championships as a junior and senior. growth as a player through positional and team training.

• • Named a first-team all-state, all-city, and all-Centennial League selection in Camp information, brochures and registration information for next sum- each of the last two seasons. mer’s Miner Volleyball Camps can be found in L • Earned All-4A Kansas State Tournament team honors in both 2005 and 2006. early spring 2008, on the official website of Miner L • Named to the Kansas Volleyball Association 4A Second Team All-State in her Athletics: A senior season. www.campus.umr.edu/sports B • Selected as a finalist for the Shawnee County Sports Council Outstanding Female Fall Sports Athlete during her senior year. Y

E L Club L

O • Played seven years for Topeka Juniors Volleyball Club. • Coached by Ellen Townsend and Shawn Taylor. V • Participated in six USA Volleyball Junior National Championships, including

R the 2005 Junior Nationals in Salt Lake City, Utah; the 2006 Junior Nationals

E in Atlanta, Georgia; and the 2007 Junior Nationals in Minneapolis, Minnesota. N I

M Getting to Know Bridget

• Birthplace/Nicknames: Born Bridget Michele Williams on June 24, R 1989 in Mesa, Arizona ... nicknames are Midge and Bridge. • Family: Daughter of Mike and Michele Kuhn ... has two older sisters, M Monique and Brittany as well as one younger sister, Whitney ... her uncle U played football at the University of Nebraska. • • Career Plans: Planning to major in Business ... would like to become volleyball coach. L

L • One word to describe yourself: Unpredictable. • Favorite part of the game: Spandex and teammates. A • Favorite color: Red. B •Most memorable volley- Two Volleyball Players Earn UMR Academic Honors Y ball experience: Getting Lynsey Jorgenson E recruited by UMR :). Team captain and middle hitter, L •Person you admire as well as freshman setter Tory Smiley, were awarded : Parents. L most the University of Missouri-Rolla Scholar Athlete Award at the •Favorite meal: Everything. O annual UMR M-Club Awards Banquet on May 2nd in the St. •Favorite quote: "Work like V Pat’s Ballroom of the UMR Havener Center for the 2006-07 you don’t need money, love like you've never been hurt, and dance academic year. R like no ones watching." The award is given to all Miner stu- E •Recruiting: Chose UMR dent-athletes who maintain a grade point N because of Coach Holt ... also average of 3.5 or higher. Jorgenson, from I Lynsey Jorgenson recruited by Central Missouri, St. Louis, is currently studying biochemical engineering. Smiley, who is an unde- So. • Middle Hitter M Tennessee Tech, Rockhurst, and Nebraska-Kearney. cided engineering student, hails from R Springfield and has earned a perfect 4.0 Tory Smiley GPA thus far at UMR. Congrats Lynsey & Tory! Fr. • Setter M

U www.campus.umr.edu/sports 16 2007 MINER VOLLEYBALL MEDIA GUIDE 2007 Non-Conference Opponents HARDING OUACHITA BAPTIST CHRISTIAN BROTHERS at Christian Brothers University Tournament at Christian Brothers University Tournament at Christian Brothers University Tournament Fri. | Aug. 24, 2007 • 12pm | Memphis, Tenn. Fri. | Aug. 24, 2007 • 4pm | Memphis, Tenn. Sat. | Aug. 25, 2007 • 10am | Memphis, Tenn. Location ...... Searcy, Ark. Location ...... Arkadelphia, Ark. Location ...... Memphis, Tenn. Enrollment ...... 6,108 Enrollment ...... 1,452 Enrollment ...... 1,900 Conference ...... Gulf South Conference ...... Gulf South Conference ...... Gulf South Affliation ...... NCAA Division II Affliation ...... NCAA Division II Affliation ...... NCAA Division II Nickname ...... Bison Nickname ...... Tigers Nickname ...... Lady Buccaneers Colors ...... Black and Gold Colors ...... Purple and Gold Colors ...... Scarlet and Gray Home Court ...... Rhodes Field House (3,000) Home Court . . . .Blackmon-Benson Field House (2,500) Home Court ...... Canale Arena (1,000) Head Coach ...... Keith Giboney Head Coach ...... Danny Prescott Head Coach ...... In-Sik Hwang Alma Mater ...... Lubbock Christian, ‘93 Alma Mater ...... Ouachita Baptist, ‘98 Alma Mater ...... Middle Tennessee State, ‘98 Record at HU/Year ...... 217-78 / 8th season Record at OBU/Year ...... 40-53, 4th season Record at CBU/Year ...... 86-75 / 6th season Assistant Coaches ...... Michal Giboney Assistant Coaches ...... n/a Assistant Coaches ...... James Hanger 2006 Record ...... 24-9 2006 Record ...... 16-14 2006 Record ...... 15-15 2006 Conf. Record/Finish . . . . .12-0 / 1st (West) 2006 Conf. Record/Finish . . . . .7-5 / 2nd (West) 2006 Conf. Record/Finish ...... 3-9 / 6th Letterwinners Returning/Lost ...... 6/3 Letterwinners Returning/Lost ...... 11/3 Letterwinners Returning/Lost ...... 7/3 Starters Returning/Lost ...... 4/2 Starters Returning/Lost ...... 4/2 Starters Returning/Lost ...... 4/3 Volleyball SID Contact ...... Scott Goode Volleyball SID Contact ...... Ben Cutrell Volleyball SID Contact ...... Eric Opperman SID E-mail ...... [email protected] SID E-mail ...... [email protected] SID E-mail ...... [email protected] SID Phone ...... (501) 279-4363 SID Phone ...... (870) 245-5186 SID Phone ...... (901) 321-3378 SID Fax ...... (501) 279-4020 SID Fax ...... (870) 245-5084 SID Fax ...... (901) 321-3570 Website ...... www.hardingsports.com Website ...... www.gotigers.obu.edu Website ...... www.gobucsgo.com

BELHAVEN WESTERN STATE ADAMS STATE at Christian Brothers University Tournament at CSM Days Inn-Denver West Oredigger Classic at CSM Days Inn-Denver West Oredigger Classic Sat. | Aug. 25, 2007 • 2pm | Memphis, Tenn. Fri. | Aug. 31, 2007 • 11am | Golden, Colo. Fri. | Aug. 31, 2007 • 3:30pm | Golden, Colo. Location ...... Jackson, Miss. Location ...... Gunnison, Colo. Location ...... Alamosa, Colo. Enrollment ...... 1,452 Enrollment ...... 2,400 Enrollment ...... 2,500 Conference ...... Gulf Coast Athletic Conference ...... Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference ...... Rocky Mountain Athletic Affliation ...... NAIA Affliation ...... NCAA Division II Affliation ...... NCAA Division II Nickname ...... Blazers Nickname ...... Mountaineers Nickname ...... Grizzlies Colors ...... Green and Gold Colors ...... Crimson and Slate Colors ...... Green and White Home Court ...... Heidelberg Gymnasium (1,000) Home Court ...... Wright Gymnasium (1,528) Home Court ...... Plachy Hall (2,300) Head Coach ...... Lydia Smih Head Coach ...... Shawn Back Head Coach ...... Lindy Mortensen Alma Mater ...... Taylor, ‘06 Alma Mater ...... Western State, ‘97 Alma Mater ...... Adams State, ‘80 Record at BC/Year ...... 0-0, 1st season Record at WSC/Year ...... 101-75 / 8th season Record at ASC/Year ...... 101-75 / 8th season Assistant Coaches ...... TBD Assistant Coaches ...... Janel Baily, Joni Harmon Assistant Coaches ...... Chelsea Harmon 2006 Record ...... 24-11 2006 Record ...... 15-12 2006 Record ...... 5-23 2006 Conf. Record/Finish ...... 5-3 / 3rd 2006 Conf. Record/Finish ...... 0-9 / 8th 2006 Conf. Record/Finish . . . .4-15 / 6th (West) Letterwinners Returning/Lost ...... 9/2 Letterwinners Returning/Lost ...... 7/3 Letterwinners Returning/Lost ...... 8/4 Starters Returning/Lost ...... 5/1 Starters Returning/Lost ...... 3/3 Starters Returning/Lost ...... 4/2 Volleyball SID Contact ...... Joel Thornton Volleyball SID Contact ...... Bobby Heiken Volleyball SID Contact ...... Chris Day SID E-mail ...... [email protected] SID E-mail ...... [email protected] SID E-mail ...... [email protected] SID Phone ...... (601) 968-8765 SID Phone ...... (970) 943-2831 SID Phone ...... (719) 587-7825 SID Fax ...... (601) 965-7025 SID Fax ...... (970) 943-2754 SID Fax ...... (719) 587-7276 Website ...... www.blazers.belhaven.edu Website ...... www.wscathletics.com Website ...... www.ascgrizzlies.com

WESTERN NEW MEXICO COLORADO MINES WASHBURN at CSM Days Inn-Denver West Oredigger Classic at CSM Days Inn-Denver West Oredigger Classic Tue. | Sept. 4, 2007 • 6pm | Topeka, Kan. Sat. | Sept. 1, 2007 • 11am | Golden, Colo. Sat. | Sept. 1, 2007 • 7pm | Golden, Colo. Location ...... Silver City, N.M. Location ...... Golden, Colo. Location ...... Topeka, Kan. Enrollment ...... 2,500 Enrollment ...... 3,200 Enrollment ...... 7,002 Conference ...... Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference ...... Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference . .Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Assn. Affliation ...... NCAA Division II Affliation ...... NCAA Division II Affliation ...... NCAA Division II Nickname ...... Mustangs Nickname ...... Orediggers Nickname ...... Lady Blues Colors ...... Purple and Gold Colors ...... Silver and Blue Colors ...... Yale Blue and White Home Court ...... Drag’s Court (2,500) Home Court ...... Lockridge Arena (2,500) Home Court ...... Lee Arena (3,902) Head Coach ...... Jim Callender Head Coach ...... Shelly Johnson Head Coach ...... Chris Herron Alma Mater ...... Brigham Young, ‘89 Alma Mater ...... Wayne State (Neb.), ‘91 Alma Mater ...... College of the Ozarks, ‘80 Record at WNMU/Year . . . .175-109 / 9th season Record at CSM/Year ...... 54-60 / 5th season Record at WU/Year ...... 101-75 / 8th season Assistant Coaches ...... Terra Strian Assistant Coaches ...... Jamie Skadeland Assistant Coaches ...... Trent Jones 2006 Record ...... 26-7 2006 Record ...... 11-17 2006 Record ...... 27-9 2006 Conf. Record/Finish . . . . .16-3 / 1st (West) 2006 Conf. Record/Finish . . . . .7-12 / 5th (East) 2006 Conf. Record/Finish . . . . .9-4 / 1st (West) Letterwinners Returning/Lost ...... 6/4 Letterwinners Returning/Lost ...... 7/8 Letterwinners Returning/Lost ...... 11/2 Starters Returning/Lost ...... 4/2 Starters Returning/Lost ...... 2/4 Starters Returning/Lost ...... 5/1 Volleyball SID Contact ...... Victoria Huenink Volleyball SID Contact ...... Jeff Duggan Volleyball SID Contact ...... Gene Cassell SID E-mail ...... [email protected] SID E-mail ...... [email protected] SID E-mail ...... [email protected] SID Phone ...... (505) 538-6214 SID Phone ...... (303) 273-3095 SID Phone ...... (785) 670-1791 SID Fax ...... (505) 538-6163 SID Fax ...... (303) 384-2380 SID Fax ...... (785) 670-1091 Website ...... www.wnmu.edu/athletic Website ...... www.athletics.mines.edu Website ...... www.wusports.com 17 www.campus.umr.edu/sports 2007 MINER VOLLEYBALL MEDIA GUIDE University OF Missouri-Rolla • Miner Volleyball 2007 2007 Non-Conference Opponents PITTSBURG STATE MISSOURI VALLEY L SOUTHWEST BAPTIST L Sat. | Sept. 15, 2007 • 1pm | Rolla, Mo. Sat. | Sept. 15, 2007 • 6pm | Rolla, Mo. Tue. | Sept. 25, 2007 • 7pm | Rolla, Mo.

B Location ...... Pittsburg, Kan. Location ...... Bolivar, Mo. Location ...... Marshall, Mo. Enrollment ...... 6,750 Enrollment ...... 3,500 Enrollment ...... 1,425 Y Conference . .Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Assn. Conference . .Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Assn. Conference ...... Heart of America Athletic E Affliation ...... NCAA Division II Affliation ...... NCAA Division II Affliation ...... NAIA L Nickname ...... Gorillas Nickname ...... Lady Bearcats Nickname ...... Vikings L Colors ...... Crimson and Gold Colors ...... Purple and White Colors ...... Purple and Orange O Home Court ...... John Lance Arena (5,500) Home Court ...... Meyer Sports Center (2,900) Home Court ...... Burns Athletic Complex (2,200) ...... Ibraheem Suberu ...... Kelly Richardson ...... Curt Sivertson V Head Coach Head Coach Head Coach Alma Mater ...... Park, ‘93 Alma Mater ...... Evangel, ‘05 Alma Mater ...... Illinois State, ‘07

R Record at PSU/Year ...... 127-140 / 9th season Record at SBU/Year ...... 0-0 / 1st season Record at MVC/Year ...... 6-18 / 2nd season

E Assistant Coaches ...... Carol Cardoso Assistant Coaches ...... Megan Remley Assistant Coaches . . . . .R. Nokola, S. Cheesebrough 2006 Record ...... 22-12 2006 Record ...... 5-29 2006 Record ...... 6-18 N I 2006 Conf. Record/Finish . . . .7-6 / 2nd-T (West) 2006 Conf. Record/Finish . . . . .1-12 / 5th (Eest) 2006 Conf. Record/Finish ...... 3-7 / 9th Letterwinners Returning/Lost ...... 11/1 Letterwinners Returning/Lost ...... 10/4 Letterwinners Returning/Lost ...... 2/10

M Starters Returning/Lost ...... 6/0 Starters Returning/Lost ...... 3/3 Starters Returning/Lost ...... 1/5 Volleyball SID Contact ...... Dan Wilkes Volleyball SID Contact ...... Mike Pitts Volleyball SID Contact ...... Tom Sandwith R SID E-mail ...... [email protected] SID E-mail ...... mpitts@sbuniv .edu SID E-mail ...... [email protected] SID Phone ...... (620) 235-4147 SID Phone ...... (417) 328-1799 SID Phone ...... (660) 831-4230

M SID Fax ...... (620) 235-4137 SID Fax ...... (417) 328-1745 SID Fax ...... (660) 831-4038 Website ...... www.pittstategorillas.com/volleyball Website ...... www.sbuniv .edu/athletics Website ...... www.moval.edu/athletics U

• CENTRAL MISSOURI EMPORIA STATE TRUMAN STATE L L Tue. | Oct. 16, 2007 • 6pm | Warrensburg, Mo. Sat. | Nov. 3, 2007 • 3pm | Kirksville, Mo. Sat. | Nov. 3, 2007 • 7pm | Kirksville, Mo. at Truman State Univ. A ...... Warrensburg, Mo...... Emporia, Kan...... Kirksville, Mo. B Location Location Location Enrollment ...... 11,000 Enrollment ...... 6,528 Enrollment ...... 5,800 Y Conference . .Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Assn. Conference . .Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Assn. Conference . .Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Assn. E Affliation ...... NCAA Division II Affliation ...... NCAA Division II Affliation ...... NCAA Division II L Nickname ...... Jennies Nickname ...... Hornets Nickname ...... Blue Hawks L Colors ...... Cardinal and Black Colors ...... Black and Gold Colors ...... Purple and White . . . . .UCM Multipurpose Building (3,500) . . . .William L. White Auditorium (3,600) ...... Pershing Arena (2,600) O Home Court Home Court Home Court Head Coach ...... Peggy Martin Head Coach ...... Bing Xu Head Coach ...... Jason Skoch V Alma Mater ...... Indiana, ‘72 Alma Mater ...... Columbia (Mo.), ‘99 Alma Mater ...... Oklahoma State, ‘98 Record at UCM/Year . . .1,004-264-8 / 32nd season Record at ESU/Year ...... 39-24 / 3rd season Record at TSU/Year ...... 68-8 / 3rd season R Assistant Coaches ...... Phil Piontek, Chrissy Elder Assistant Coaches ...... Ping Wang, Kim Edwards Assistant Coaches ...... Ben Briney E 2006 Record ...... 29-7 2006 Record ...... 15-16 2006 Record ...... 36-2 N 2006 Conf. Record/Finish . . . .11-2 / 2nd (East) 2006 Conf. Record/Finish . . . . .7-6 / 4th (West) 2006 Conf. Record/Finish . . . .13-0 / 1st (East) I Letterwinners Returning/Lost ...... 11/3 Letterwinners Returning/Lost ...... 6/5 Letterwinners Returning/Lost ...... 8/4 Starters Returning/Lost ...... 6/1 Starters Returning/Lost ...... 2/4 Starters Returning/Lost ...... 4/3 M Volleyball SID Contact ...... Rob McCutcheon Volleyball SID Contact ...... Don Weast Volleyball SID Contact ...... Kevin White SID E-mail ...... [email protected] SID E-mail ...... [email protected] SID E-mail ...... [email protected] R SID Phone ...... (660) 543-4312 SID Phone ...... (620) 341-5526 SID Phone ...... (660) 785-4276 SID Fax ...... (660) 543-8034 SID Fax ...... (620) 341-5808 SID Fax ...... (660) 626-7920 M Website ...... www.ucmo.edu/athletic Website ...... www.emporia.edu/athletics Website ...... www.gobulldogs.truman.edu U

• ‘ I Chose Division II’ L L The University of Missouri-Rolla is a proud member of NCAA Division II and the Great Lakes Valley Conference. Student-athletes A are choosing Division II schools because a “balance” exists that emphasizes both academic excellence and athletics achievement.

B Division II provides a healthy environment that leads to the student-athlete’s total personal development.

Y Division II Philosophy and Mission E

L Members of Division II believe that a well-conducted intercollegiate athletics program, based on sound educational principles

L and practices, is a proper part of the educational mission of a university or college and that the educational welfare of the par- ticipating student athlete is of primary concern. O

V Higher education has lasting importance on an individual’s future success. The Division II approach provides the student-athlete with growth opportunities through academic achievement, learning in high-level athletic competition and development of positive societal attitudes in service to community.

R Why Do Student-Athletes Choose Division II? E

N Many Division II student-athletes had opportunities to play in NCAA Division I or Division III or the NAIA. But they chose Division II, and for almost all of them, the choice is a good one. A I “balance” exists that emphasizes both academic excellence and athletics achievement, and an environment is created that leads to the student-athlete’s total personal development. Almost none of the 80,000 student-athletes competing in Division II this year will receive a full athletics grant that covers all of their expenses, but most of them will receive some financial aid to help M them through school. For the rest of their expenses, they’re on their own –using scholarships, student loans and employment earnings just like most other students attending college. This

R healthy partnership is the essence of Division II, where student-athletes are valued for their athletics contribution and for being an important part of the overall student body. Division II student-athletes play at a competitive level, and they most often play close to home. Division II emphasizes regional competition so that student-athletes miss less class time because of travel.

M Division II student-athletes receive value-based educations at regional institutions that often feature high teacher-to-student ratios.

U www.campus.umr.edu/sports 18 2007 MINER VOLLEYBALL MEDIA GUIDE Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) BELLARMINE DRURY INDIANAPOLIS Fri. | Sept. 28, 2007 • 7pm | Louisville, Ky. Fri. | Sept. 7, 2007 • 7pm | Rolla, Mo. Sat. | Oct. 6, 2007 • 3pm | Rolla, Mo. Fri. | Oct. 26, 2007 • 7pm | Springfield, Mo. School Information School Information School Information Location ...... Louisville, Ky. Location ...... Springfield, Mo. Location ...... Indianapolis, Ind. Enrollment ...... 2,494 Enrollment ...... 1,573 Enrollment ...... 4,300 Nickname ...... Knights Nickname ...... Panthers Nickname ...... Grayhounds Colors ...... Silver and Scarlet Colors ...... Scarlet and Gray Colors ...... Crimson and Grey Founded ...... 1950 Founded ...... 1873 Founded ...... 1902 President ...... Dr. Joseph J. McGowan President ...... Todd Parnell (Interim) President ...... Dr. Beverley Pitts Athletic Director ...... Scott Wiegandtl Athletic Director ...... Pat Atwell Athletic Director ...... Dr. Sue Willey Sr. Women’s Admin...... Marilyn Staples Sr. Women’s Admin...... Barbara Cowherd Sr. Women’s Admin...... Lynn Griffin Home Court ...... Knights Hall (2,800) Home Court ...... Weiser Gymnasium (2,200) Home Court ...... Ruth Lilly Center (1,000) Team Information Team Information Team Information Head Coach ...... Dan Palmer Head Coach ...... Amy Gardner Head Coach ...... Jody Butera Alma Mater/Year ...... Louisville, ’97 Alma Mater/Year ...... Southwest Missouri St, ‘91 Alma Mater/Year ...... Eastern Conn. St., ‘93 Office Phone ...... (502) 452-8380 Office Phone ...... (417) 873-6824 Office Phone ...... (502) 452-8380 E-mail ...... [email protected] E-mail ...... [email protected] E-mail ...... (502) 452-8380 Record at BU ...... 32-47(.405) Record at DU ...... 28-37 (.431) Record at IU ...... 224-139 (.617) Career Record ...... Same / 4th Season Career Record ...... 28-37 / 4th Season Career Record ...... Same / 11th Season Assistant Coaches ...... Tim Lynch, Tracy May Assistant Coaches ...... Lawrence (L.A.) Anderson Assistant Coaches ...... Kyp Harasymowycz 2006 Overall Record ...... 12-13 (.480) 2006 Overall Record ...... 13-16 (.448) 2006 Overall Record ...... 24-10 (.706) 2006 GLVC Record/Place ...... 7-9 (.437) / 8th 2006 GLVC Record (Place) . . . .6-10 (.375) / 9th 2006 GLVC Record (Place) . .11-5 (.688) / (4th) Letterwinners Returning/Lost ...... 5/2 Letterwinners Returning/Lost ...... 10/4 Letterwinners Returning/Lost ...... 9/1 Starters Returning/Lost ...... 10/3 Starters Returning/Lost ...... 4/2 Starters Returning/Lost ...... 4/1

Dan Palmer Chelsea Bibelhauser Amy Gardner Courtney Hendrickson Jody Butera Casey Chrzastowski Head Coach Sr. • Outside Hitter Head Coach Sr. • Outside Hitter Head Coach Sr. • Outside Hitter Team Roster Team Roster Team Roster No. Player Pos. Ht. Class No. Player Pos. Ht. Class No. Player Pos. Ht. Class 5 Amanda Alvey DS/L 5-5 Sr. 1 Brittany Cataldi DS 5-4 Fr. 1 Beth Robbins S 5-9 Jr. 6 Cori O’Neil OH 5-10 Sr. 2 Ashley Warren S 5-7 Fr. 2 Brandi McAllister S 5-9 So. 7 Caryn Schoeff S 5-9 So. 3 Kyrie Hopkins MH 5-11 Fr. 3 Alyssa Carlotta RS 5-10 Jr. 8 Katie Wetterer OH 5-10 Jr. 4 Julia Peddicord MH/OH 6-0 Sr. 4 Allison Lutocka MH 6-0 Jr. 11 Jocelyn Cook MH 5-11 Sr. 5 Jessica Burns MH 5-11 Sr. 5 Christy Fulk OH 6-0 Fr. 12 Chelsea Bibelhauser OH 5-11 Sr. 7 Megan Warhol OH 5-9 So. 6 Lyndsay Callahan OH 5-9 Fr. 13 Megan Hix OH 5-9 Sr. 8 Ashley Riessen MH/OH 5-10 Sr. 7 Chelsie Kelly MH 6-0 Fr. 15 Kelly Krucki MH 6-0 So. 9 Courtney Hendrickson OH 5-9 Sr. 8 Kyleigh Turner L 5-5 So. 18 Brooke Lahr DS 5-4 So. 10 Krystal Glessner MH/OH 5-11 So. 9 Jessica Breeden MH 5-10 So. 23 Katie Willinger MH 6-1 Sr. 11 Kailey Mock S/OH 6-1 So. 10 Elizabeth Shuyler MH 6-0 Sr. Kellie Kiesler OH 5-11 Fr. 12 Brianne Holtkamp OH/MH 6-0 So. 11 Casey Chrzastowski OH 5-9 Sr. Emily Beckman OH/S 5-7 Fr. 13 Devin Buehler OH 5-10 Jr. 13 Holly Werner DS 5-5 Fr. Kaitlan Harris DS/L 5-4 Fr. 14 Kayla Hellebusch OH 6-0 Fr. 14 Cheneta Morrison S/OH 5-8 Fr. Allison Hoffman DS/L 5-4 Fr. 16 Tiffany Schneider S 5-5 Sr. 17 Melissa Gillum OH 5-10 Fr. Kaitlin O’Conner MH/OH 6-1 Fr. 19 Ashley Fallos OH 5-7 Jr. Linsey Schmalz OH/MH 6-0 Fr. Key Returnees Key Returnees Key Returnees Chelsea Bibelhauser, OH (4.36 kills/gm, 2.93 digs/gm) Courtney Hendrickson, OH (4.25 kills/gm, 3.54 digs/gm) Casey Chrzastowski, OH (3.16 kills/gm, 1.15 digs/gm) Cori O’Neil, OH (2.73 kills/gm, 1.11 digs/gm) Jessica Burns, MH (2.43 kills/gm, .89 blocks/gm) Brandi McAllister, S (7.77 assists/gm, 2.37 digs/gm) Katie Willinger, MH (2.46 kills/gm, 1.06 blocks/gm) Ashley Riessen, MH-OH (1.86 kills/gm, .56 blocks/gm) Alyssa Carlotta, RS (2.97 kills/gm, .55 blocks/gm) Krystal Glessner, MH-OH (2.51 digs/gm, 1.91 kills/gm) Kyleigh Turner, L (4.14 digs/gm, .38 aces/gm) Key Losses Key Losses Key Losses MaryBeth Pecoraro, DS-L (2.13 digs/gm, 0.23 aces/gm) Molly Creach, MH-OH (2.65 kills/gm, .63 blocks/gm) Lynne Ross, OH (3.18 kills/gm, 1.27 blocks/gm) Tedi Thoreson, S (8.59 assists/gm, 2.66 digs/gm) Maggie Thompson, L (5.77 digs/gm, .24 aces/gm)

Media Relations Information Media Relations Information Media Relations Information Sports Information Director ...... Nels Popp Sports Information Director . . . . .Scott Puryear Sports Information Director . . . . .Mitch Wigness E-mail ...... [email protected] E-mail ...... [email protected] E-mail ...... [email protected] Office Phone ...... (502) 452-8078 Office Phone ...... (417) 873-4097 Office Phone ...... (317) 788-3494 Cell Phone ...... (502) 762-8497 Cell Phone ...... Cell Phone ...... (317) 223-5635 Fax ...... (502) 452-8450 Fax ...... (417) 873-4098 Fax ...... (317) 788-3472 Website ...... www.athletics.bellarmine.edu Website ...... www.drury.edu/sports Website ...... http://athletics.uindy.edu 19 www.campus.umr.edu/sports 2007 MINER VOLLEYBALL MEDIA GUIDE University OF Missouri-Rolla • Miner Volleyball 2007 Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) LEWIS KENTU MISSO L CKY WESLEYAN URI-ST. LOUIS L Sat. | Oct. 13, 2007 • 3pm | Romeoville, Ill. Sat. | Oct. 29, 2007 • 3pm | Owensboro, Ky. Tue. | Sept. 11, 2007 • 7pm | St. Louis, Mo.

A Tue. | Oct. 30, 2007 • 7pm | Rolla, Mo.

B School Information School Information School Information ...... Owensboro, Ky...... St. Louis, Mo. Y Location ...... Romeoville, Ill. Location Location ...... 5,300 ...... 970 ...... 16,000 E Enrollment Enrollment Enrollment ...... Flyers Nickname ...... Panthers Nickname ...... Tritons L Nickname Colors ...... Red and White Colors ...... Purple and Gold Colors ...... Red and Gold L Founded ...... 1932 Founded ...... 1858 Founded ...... 1963 O President ...... Brother James Gaffney, FSC President ...... Dr. Anne Cairns Federlein Chancellor ...... Thomas F. George V Athletic Director ...... Dan Schumacherl Athletic Director ...... Gary Gallup Athletic Director ...... John Garvilla Sr. Women’s Admin...... Dawn Erickson Sr. Women’s Admin...... LeAnne Faulkner Sr. Women’s Admin...... Beth Goetz R Home Court ...... Neil Carey Arena (855) Home Court ...... Jones Gymnasium (1,000) Home Court ...... Mark Twain Building (4,736) E Team Information Team Information Team Information N I Head Coach ...... Lorelee Smith Head Coach ...... Dale White Head Coach ...... Josh Lauer Alma Mater/Year . . . .North Carolina-Asheville, ‘98 Alma Mater/Year ...... Massachusetts, ‘77 Alma Mater/Year . . . .Washington (Mo.) Univ., ‘99

M Office Phone ...... (815) 836-5775 Office Phone ...... (270) 852-3345 Office Phone ...... (314) 516-5643 E-mail ...... [email protected] E-mail ...... [email protected] E-mail ...... [email protected] R Record at LU ...... 0-0 (.000) Record at KWU ...... 4-53 (.070) Record at UMSL ...... 26-57 (.313) Career Record ...... Same / 1st Season Career Record ...... Same / 3rd Season Career Record ...... Same / 4th Season

M Assistant Coaches ...... David Heller Assistant Coaches ...... Ann White Assistant Coaches . . . . .Travis Toy, Molly Bommarito 2006 Overall Record ...... 25-6 (.806) 2006 Overall Record ...... 2-29 (.065) 2006 Overall Record ...... 11-18 (.379) U 2006 GLVC Record/Place . . . .14-2 (.875) / 2nd-T 2006 GLVC Record/Place . . . .0-16 (.000) / 13th 2006 GLVC Record/Place ...... 8-8 (.500) / 7th • Letterwinners Returning/Lost ...... 10/4 Letterwinners Returning/Lost ...... 6/4 Letterwinners Returning/Lost ...... 5/1

L Starters Returning/Lost ...... 4/2 Starters Returning/Lost ...... 5/1 Starters Returning/Lost ...... 10/2

L Lorelee Smith Andrea Morrone Dale White Meredith Krodel Josh Lauer Christy Trame O Head Coach Head Coach Jr. • Outside Hitter Head Coach Jr. • Middle Hitter V Sr. • Setter Team Roster Team Roster Team Roster R No. Player Pos. Ht. Class No. Player Pos. Ht. Class No. Player Pos. Ht. Class E 1 Jackie Eichorst DS 5-6 Sr. 1 Michelle Hatfield L/DS 5-2 So. 1 Lisa Brinker S 5-7 Jr. N 2 Stephanie Sagat OH 5-9 So. 2 Meghan Dean OH 5-10 Sr. 2 Chelsea Baumstark MH 5-11 Jr. I 3 Justina Begemann RS/OH 5-11 Jr. 3 Kara Wallinger OH/MH 5-11 Fr. 3 Sarah Eisnaugle MH 6-1 Jr. 4 Ashlee Lindish DS/L 5-5 Fr. 5 Erin Krodel OH 5-11 Sr. 4 Joslyn Brown L 5-7 Jr. M 5 Kelly McConkey OH/RS 5-11 Fr. 6 Brittany Pickler S/DS 5-3 So. 5 Carolyn Holstein DS 5-7 Fr. 6 Lauren Hatter OH/DS 5-8 Jr. 7 Stephanie Davis S 5-9 Fr. 6 Heather Nichols OH 5-8 Sr. R 7 Lauren Seliga MH/OH 5-10 Fr. 8 Rebecca Grayson S 5-7 Fr. 7 Kayla Kinzinger S 5-8 Fr. 8 Sylvia Ciezak MH/OH 6-0 Sr. 9 Lauren Wallace OH/DS 5-7 So. 8 Shamika Williams MH 5-8 Sr. M 9 Jaqi Kenney OH 5-11 So. 11 Chandler Tillman L/DS 5-7 So. 9 Natalie Barnard S 5-7 Sr. 10 Christina Avilina OH 6-0 So. U 12 Amanda Collier OH 5-9 Fr. 10 Breanna Pratl OH 5-9 Fr. 12 Kim Richards MH 5-11 So. 14 Emily Harpenau OH 5-10 Fr. 11 Megan Walker MH 5-11 So. • 13 Sara deBuhr MH 6-1 So. 18 Hannah York OH/S 5-10 Fr. 12 Elizabeth Cook OH 5-10 Fr. 14 Jessica Guest RH/S 6-0 So. L 20 Meredith Krodel OH/S 6-0 Jr. 13 Claudia Medina OH 5-9 Sr. 15 Rachel Ruedi S 5-11 Fr. L 14 Christy Trame MH 6-1 Jr. 16 Andrea Morrone S 5-8 Sr. 15 Kari Mattingly OH 5-10 So. A 18 Danniel Mount MH 6-2 Fr. 19 Staci Paul DS/L 5-5 Fr. B Key Returnees Key Returnees Key Returnees Y Andrea Morrone, S (12.32 assists/gm, 2.85 digs/gm) Meredith Krodel, OH (2.51 kills/gm, 2.27 digs/gm) Christy Trame, MH (3.73 kills/gm, 1.06 blocks/gm) E Stephanie Sagat, OH (3.26 kills/gm, 2.84 digs/gm) Erin Krodel, OH (1.66 kills/gm, 2.77 digs/gm) Lisa Brinker, S (11.41 assists/gm, 2.70 digs/gm) L Lauren Hatter, OH/DS (4.47 digs/gm, 0.34 aces/gm) Brittany Pickler, S (6.11 assists/gm, 2.07 digs/gm) Claudia Medina, OH (2.65 kills/gm, 3.16 digs/gm) L Sara deBuhr, MH (2.23 kills/gm, 0.97 blocks/gm) Joslyn Brown, L (4.30 digs/gm) O Key Losses

V Key Losses Key Losses Natalie Hardesty, OH/MH (1.73 kills/gm, 1.82 digs/gm) Charisse Steckling, OH (3.25 kills/gm, 0.71 blocks/gm) Megan Luckett, OH/MH (1.27 kills/gm, 0.44 blocks/gm) Erin Denton, OH (2.82 kills/gm, 2.70 digs/gm) R Theresa Nugent, OH (3.19 kills/gm, 3.29 digs/gm) E Sarah McKinney, S/RS (2.35 kills/gm, 2.35 digs/gm)

N I Media Relations Information Media Relations Information Media Relations Information Sports Information Director ...... Ron Deuter Sports Information Director ...... Roy Pickerill Sports Information Director . . . .Todd Addington M ...... [email protected] ...... [email protected] ...... [email protected] E-mail E-mail E-mail Office Phone ...... (815) 836-5229 Office Phone ...... (270) 852-3347 Office Phone ...... (314) 516-5660 R Cell Phone ...... (847) 624-2265 Cell Phone ...... Home Phone ...... (636) 279-2939 Fax ...... (815) 836-5835 Fax ...... (270) 852-3356 Fax ...... (314) 516-5635 M Website ...... www.lewisflyers.cstv.com Website ...... www.kwc.edu/athindex.asp Website ...... www.umsl-sports.com U www.campus.umr.edu/sports 20 2007 MINER VOLLEYBALL MEDIA GUIDE Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) NORTHERN KENTUCKY QUINCY ROCKHURST Sat. | Oct. 5, 2007 • 7pm | Rolla, Mo. Sat. | Sept. 22, 2007 • 3pm | Quincy, Ill. Sat. | Sept. 8, 2007 • 3pm | Rolla, Mo. Sat. | Oct. 20, 2007 • 5:30pm | Rolla, Mo. Sat. | Oct. 27, 2007 • 4pm | Kansas City, Mo. School Information School Information School Information Location ...... Highland Heights, Ky. Location ...... Quincy, Ill. Location ...... Kansas City, Mo. Enrollment ...... 14,500 Enrollment ...... 1,250 Enrollment ...... 3,000 Nickname ...... Norse Nickname ...... Lady Hawks Nickname ...... Hawks Colors ...... Gold, Black and White Colors ...... Brown, Gold and White Colors ...... Blue and white Founded ...... 1968 Founded ...... 1860 Founded ...... 1910 President ...... Dr. James Votruba President ...... Dr. David Schachtsiek (Interim) President ...... Thomas B. Curran, O.S.F.S Athletic Director ...... Jane Meier Athletic Director ...... Marty Bell Athletic Director ...... Rebecca Morrisey (Interim) Sr. Women’s Admin...... Kathy Stewart Sr. Women’s Admin...... Charlene Obert Sr. Women’s Admin...... Rebecca Morrisey Home Court ...... Regents Hall (1,800) Home Court ...... Pepsi Arena (2,200) Home Court ...... Mason-Halpin Fieldhouse (1,500) Team Information Team Information Team Information Head Coach ...... Carlos Chia Head Coach ...... Keith Rubio Head Coach ...... Tracy Rietzke Alma Mater/Year ...... Thomas More, ‘89 Alma Mater/Year ...... Cal State Northridge, ‘99 Alma Mater/Year ...... Kansas Wesleyan, ‘77 Office Phone ...... (859) 572-6372 Office Phone ...... (217) 228-5293 Office Phone ...... (816) 501-4853 E-mail ...... [email protected] E-mail ...... [email protected] E-mail ...... [email protected] Record at NKU ...... 144-56 (.720) Record at QU ...... 23-63 (.267) Record at RU ...... 762-114 (.869) Career Record ...... Same / 7th Season Career Record ...... Same / 4th Season Career Record ...... 934-170 / 26th Season Assistant Coaches ...... Michaele Blackburn Assistant Coaches . . .Hadley Foster, Vanessa Latimer Assistant Coaches . . . .Adriana Cruz, Harvey Marken 2006 Overall Record ...... 20-13 (.606) 2006 Overall Record ...... 9-22 (.290) 2006 Overall Record ...... 26-5 (.839) 2006 GLVC Record/Place . . . . .10-6 (.625) / 5th 2006 GLVC Record/Place . . .3-13 (.188) / 10th-T 2006 GLVC Record/Place . . . .14-2 (.875) / 2nd-T Letterwinners Returning/Lost ...... 7/5 Letterwinners Returning/Lost ...... 10/6 Letterwinners Returning/Lost ...... 8/5 Starters Returning/Lost ...... 4/2 Starters Returning/Lost ...... 5/1 Starters Returning/Lost ...... 4/2

Carlos Chia Liz Holmes Keith Rubio Brittney Paul Tracy Rietzke Rachel Fowler Head Coach Sr. • Middle Hitter Head Coach Jr. • Setter Head Coach Sr. • Middle Hitter Team Roster Team Roster Team Roster No. Player Pos. Ht. Class No. Player Pos. Ht. Class No. Player Pos. Ht. Class 1 Brittany Dixon DS Sr. 5-7 1 Kaylan Koepke OH 5-11 Fr. 1 Savannah Leeper MH 5-8 Jr. 2 Audrey Boese OH 5-11Jr. 2 Chelsea Clark OH Fr. 5-9 2 Aderonke Daramola MH 6-0 Sr. 3 Kate Niemier DS 5-7 So. 5 Katie Latenser L Jr. 5-6 3 Brittney Paul S 5-6 Jr. 4 Kaitlyn Gallagher MH 6-0 So. 6 Laurie Weber S/DS So. 5-9 4 Katie Ebbing MH 5-11 So. 5 Andrea Schroeder DS/L 5-6 Fr. 7 Natalie Forbes S Jr. 5-9 5 Katelyn Bejster L-DS 5-6 So. 6 Jenny Keener MH 5-11 RFr. 8 Liz Holmes MH Sr. 5-10 6 Val Braglia OH 5-11 Fr. 7 Emily Crowley S/OH 5-11 Fr. 9 Elizabeth Droessler MH Sr. 5-9 7 Megan Backs MH 6-0 So. 8 Ashley Santiago OH/DS 5-10 Jr. 10 Tristen Dye OH Sr. 5-9 8 Nikki Bajgrowicz OH 5-6 Fr. 9 Chrissy Stitch OH 5-10 Jr. 13 Megan Dooley DS So. 5-6 9 Whitney Brown L-DS 5-6 Jr. 10 Melissa Cindric OH 5-10 Fr. 11 Amanda Hydorn S 5-7 Sr. 14 Morgan Elyea MH/OH Fr. 6-0 10 Molly Wilkerson OH 5-8 So. 12 Emily Levy MH 5-11 RFr. 15 Annie Lucas MH Fr. 6-2 12 Kristen Harris S 5-8 Jr. 13 Lauren Hays OH 5-9 Sr. 17 Samantha Williams MH/OH Fr. 6-0 13 Lauren Ketchum L-DS 5-6 Jr. 14 Kristin Silver MH/OH 5-11 Fr. 25 Kristina Eisenmenger RS Jr. 6-1 14 Emily Byczynski MH 6-1 Fr. 15 Rachel Fowler MH 6-2 Sr. 15 Danielle Bisesto OH 5-9 So. 17 Katy Hernandez RS 5-10 So. 16 Danielle Williams L-DS 5-5 Jr. 18 Annie Hart S 5-7 Fr. 19 Jennifer Zimmerman MH 6-2 Fr. 19 Vicki Hogan OH/RS 5-10 Jr. 21 Loran Park MH 5-10 Fr. Key Returnees Key Returnees 22 Lindsey Schwent DS 5-4 So. Mandi Wolf (Redshirt ‘07) L 5-6 Jr. Liz Holmes, MH (3.71 kills/gm, 2.48 digs/gm) Katie Ebbing, MH (2.14 kills/gm, .88 blocks/gm) Key Returnees Tristen Dye, OH (3.63 kills/gm, 2.85 digs/gm) Kristin Harris, S (5.31 assists/gm, 1.86 digs/gm) Kristina Eisenmenger, RS (3.68 kills/gm, .340 attack. pct.) Brittany Paul, S (6.50 assists/gm, 2.82 digs/gm) Rachel Fowler, MH (3.37 kills/gm, 1.04 blocks/gm) Amanda Hydorn, S (12.53 assists/gm, 3.14 digs/gm) Key Losses Key Losses Mandi Wolf, L (5.36 digs/gm) Andrea Lanham, S (12.13 assists/gm, 2.26 digs/gm) Dinita Bockhold, OH (2.27 digs/gm, 1.55 kills/gm) Audrey Boese, OH (2.91 kills/gm, 1.36 digs/gm) Jennifer Dameworth, OH (3.21 kills/gm) Key Losses JoAnna Kester, OH (2.33 kills/gm, 1.25 digs/gm) Nathalia Rivera, OH (3.73 kills/gm, 3.63 digs/gm) Alison Larson, MH (2.68 kills/gm, 0.94 blocks/gm) Media Relations Information Media Relations Information Media Relations Information Sports Information Director ...... Don Owen Sports Information Director . . . .Brian Lovellette Sports Information Director . . .John Dodderidge E-mail ...... [email protected] E-mail ...... [email protected] E-mail ...... [email protected] Office Phone ...... (859) 572-5470 Office Phone ...... (217) 228-5475 Office Phone ...... (816) 501-4850 Cell Phone ...... (859) 240-5497 Cell Phone ...... (314) 550-2845 Cell Phone ...... Fax ...... (859) 572-5427 Fax ...... (217) 228-5034 Fax ...... (217) 228-5034 Website ...... www.nku.edu/~athletics/ Website ...... www.quincy.edu/athletics Website ...... www.quincy.edu/athletics 21 www.campus.umr.edu/sports 2007 MINER VOLLEYBALL MEDIA GUIDE University OF Missouri-Rolla • Miner Volleyball 2007 Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) SAINT SOUTH SOUTH L JOSEPH’ S ERN ILLINOIS-EDWARDSVILLE ERN INDIANA L Thu. | Oct. 4, 2007 • 7pm | Rolla, Mo. Fri. | Sept. 21, 2007 • 7pm | Edwardsville, Ill. Fri. | Sept. 14, 2007 • 7pm | Rolla, Mo.

A Fri. | Oct. 19, 2007 • 7pm | Rolla, Mo. Fri. | Nov. 2, 2007 • 7pm | Evansville, Ind.

B School Information School Information School Information Location ...... Rensselaer, Ind. Location ...... Edwardsville, Ill. Location ...... Evansville, Ind. Y ...... 1,030 ...... 13,449 ...... 10,025 E Enrollment Enrollment Enrollment Nickname ...... Pumas Nickname ...... Cougars Nickname ...... Screaming Eagles L Colors ...... Cardinal and Purple Colors ...... Red and White Colors ...... Red, White, and Blue L Founded ...... 1889 Founded ...... 1957 Founded ...... 1965 O President ...... Dr. Ernest R. Mills III Chancellor ...... Dr. Vaughn Vandegrift President ...... Dr. H. Ray Hoops

V Athletic Director ...... Bill Massoels Athletic Director ...... Dr. Brad Hewitt Athletic Director ...... Jon Mark Hall Sr. Women’s Admin...... Linda Deno Sr. Women’s Admin...... Sandy Montgomery Sr. Women’s Admin...... Randa Gatling R Home Court . . . .Richard F. Scharf Fieldhouse (2,500) Home Court ...... Vadalabene Center (4,000) Home Court ...... Physical Activities Center (3,600) E Team Information Team Information Team Information N I Head Coach ...... Jill Schopieray Head Coach ...... Todd Gober Head Coach ...... Leah Mercer Alma Mater/Year ...... Ferris State, ‘01 Alma Mater/Year ...... Northwestern (Iowa), '85 Alma Mater/Year ...... Southern Indiana, ’02

M Office Phone ...... (219) 866-6334 Office Phone ...... (618) 650-5923 Office Phone ...... (812) 464-1789 E-mail ...... [email protected] E-mail ...... [email protected] E-mail ...... [email protected] R Record at SJC ...... 6-20 (.231) Record at SIUE ...... 149-49 (.753) Record at SIU ...... 36-24 (.600) Career Record ...... Same / 2nd Season Career Record ...... Same / 7th Season Career Record ...... Same / 3rd Season

M Assistant Coaches ...... Brett Sayer Assistant Coaches ...... Katie Carrier Assistant Coaches ...... Savanah Parra 2006 Overall Record ...... 6-20 (.231) 2006 Overall Record ...... 29-6 (.829) 2006 Overall Record ...... 17-11 (.670) U 2006 GLVC Record/Place . . .3-13 (.188) / 10th-T 2006 GLVC Record/Place . . . . .16-0 (1.000) / 1st 2006 GLVC Record/Place ...... 9-7 (.563) / 6th • Letterwinners Returning/Lost ...... 7/5 Letterwinners Returning/Lost ...... 9/4 Letterwinners Returning/Lost ...... 10/4

L Starters Returning/Lost ...... 3/3 Starters Returning/Lost ...... 4/2 Starters Returning/Lost ...... 4/3

L Jill Schopieray Sara Cramer Todd Gober Mallory Clements Leah Mercer Stephanie Wilson O Head Coach So. • Outside Hitter Head Coach Jr. • Setter Head Coach Sr. • Setter V Team Roster Team Roster Team Roster R No. Player Pos. Ht. Class No. Player Pos. Ht. Class No. Player Pos. Ht. Class E 1 Kelsey Painter OH/RS 5-9 Fr. 1 Ruth Shurts MH 6-1 Sr. 1 Brittani Oliver OH 5-9 Fr. N I 2 Sara Cramer OH 5-10 So. 3 Lisa Heitkamp MH 6-1 So. 2 Ashley Henricks MH/RS 6-1 So. 3 Kristin Wroblewski MH/RS 6-1 Sr. 4 Kelsey Hubert MH 5-11 Jr. 3 Cara Keever DS 5-9 Sr. 4 Kathy Seager S 5-5 RSo. 5 Samantha Schulte MH 6-0 Jr. 4 Kathi Hindman S/RS 5-11 So. M 5 Robyn Bozych S 5-7 Jr. 6 Emily Rahn OH 5-9 Jr. 5 Jessica Chew RS 5-11 Fr. 7 Joy Trendelman OH 5-11 Jr. 7 Diane Schmidlin OH 5-10 Fr. 6 Janae Curnutt DS 5-9 Fr. R 9 Lindsey House DS 5-3 So. 8 Sadie Zurliene S 5-9 Sr. 7 Courtney Bealor OH 5-10 So. 10 Savanah Bertsch DS 5-6 Fr. 9 Christy Long OH 6-1 Fr. 8 Meg Buschman RS/MH 6-0 Jr. M 12 Michelle Turner DS 5-3 So. 10 Candice Kummer OH 6-2 So. 10 Stephanie Wilson S 5-10 Sr. U 13 Sarah Herbert MH 6-0 Jr. 13 Sydney Winslow OH 6-1 Fr. 11 Melanie Pund S/OH 5-10 So. 14 Sarah Frantz MH 5-9 Fr. 14 Jenny Gilman OH 5-10 So. 12 Amber Gogel DS/L 5-7 Jr. • 15 Brooke Zachary MH 6-0 Fr. 15 Mallory Clements S 6-0 Jr. 14 Jaclyn Johnson OH/DS 5-10 So. L 16 Marissa Wartenberg OH 5-10 Jr. 16 Antonette Palumbo MH 6-2 Fr. 16 Julia Ridley OH/DS 5-9 So. L 17 Dana Gust OH 5-7 Fr. 18 Kate Hofeldt OH 6-0 So. 22 Molly Rahman MH 5-10 So. 18 Katie Corley RS/MH 5-10 Jr. 19 Tiffany Turner DS 5-4 Fr. A B Key Returnees Key Returnees Key Returnees Y Sara Cramer, OH (3.32 kills/gm, 3.38 digs/gm) Mallory Clements, S (11.46 assists/gm, 3.05 digs/gm) Stephanie Wilson, S (11.13 assists/gm, 2.17 digs/gm) E Joy Trendelman, OH (2.66 kills/gm) Kelsey Hubert, MH (2.67 kills/gm, 1.09 blocks/gm) Courtney Bealor, OH (1.94 kills/gm, .202 attack pct.) L Robyn Bozych, S (9.67 assists/gm, 2.49 digs/gm) Emily Rahn, OH (2.62 kills/gm, 3.34 digs/gm) Molly Rahman, MH (2.53 kills/gm, 1.07 blocks/gm) L Kate Hofeldt, OH (2.72 kills/gm, 1.85 digs/gm) Cara Keever, DS/L (3.43 digs/gm, 0.50 aces/gm) O Key Losses Key Losses Key Losses V Breanne Evans, OH (2.50 kills/gm) Stacey West, MH (2.37 kills/gm, 0.88 blocks/gm) Kim Potthast, OH (3.59 kills/gm, 1.24 blocks/gm) Chelsey Doubler, OH (3.91 kills/gm, .295 attack pct.) R Beth DeGreeff, DS-L (4.34 digs/gm) Mandy Probst, L/OH (2.94 digs/gm, 0.47 aces/gm) Jamie Jones, MH (1.81 kills/gm, 1.20 blocks/gm) E Emily Ryan, OH (3.54 kills/gm, 1.91 digs/gm)

N I Media Relations Information Media Relations Information Media Relations Information Sports Information Director . . . . .Clark Teuscher Sports Information Director ...... Eric Hess Sports Information Director . . . . .Ray Simmons M ...... [email protected] ...... [email protected] ...... [email protected] E-mail E-mail E-mail Office Phone ...... (219) 866-6141 Office Phone ...... (618) 650-3608 Office Phone ...... (812) 465-1622 R Cell Phone ...... (219) 863-2457 Home Phone ...... (618) 656-0510 Home Phone ...... (812) 402-6435 Fax ...... (219) 866-6280 Fax ...... (618) 650-2296 Fax ...... (812) 465-7094 M Website ...... www.saintjoe.edu/athletics Website ...... www.siue.edu/ATHLETIC Website ...... www.usi.edu/sports U www.campus.umr.edu/sports 22 2007 MINER VOLLEYBALL MEDIA GUIDE Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) WISCONSIN-PARKSIDE Miner Volleyball joins rest of the UMR sports programs – with the exception of football and swimming – in the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) this Fri. | Oct. 12, 2007 • 7pm | Kenosha, Wis. fall, along with some of the top NCAA Division II programs in the country. The GLVC School Information has made its name throughout the last 27 years as a power in Division II basketball. In the last few years, however, the GLVC has seen success in many sports. Location ...... Kenosha, Wis. The GLVC has made its name throughout the last 27 years as a power in Enrollment ...... 5,100 Division II basketball. In the last few years, however, the GLVC has seen success in Nickname ...... Rangers Colors ...... Green, Black and White many sports. Founded ...... 1968 The formation of the GLVC can be traced as far back as 1972 when the athletic directors of three member schools – Kentucky President ...... John P. Keating Wesleyan, Bellarmine, and Indiana State University at Evansville (now the University of Southern Indiana) – began preliminary dis- Athletic Director ...... Dave Williams cussions about forming a basketball conference. Four years later, the University of Indianapolis and Saint Joseph’s College expressed Sr. Women’s Admin...... Linda Draft interest. On July 7, 1978, those schools – Home Court ...... DeSimone Gymnasium (2,120) along with Ashland University – united to Team Information become the GLVC. Since formulation of the conference, 10 Head Coach ...... Nichole Wolter Alma Mater/Year . . .Minnesota State-Mankato, ‘99 schools have joined the league: Lewis Office Phone ...... (262) 595-2127 (1980), Indiana-Purdue at Fort Wayne E-mail ...... [email protected] (1984), Northern Kentucky (1985), Kentucky Record at WPU ...... 42-73 (.365) State (1989), Quincy (1994), Southern Career Record ...... Same / 5th Season Illinois Edwardsville (1994), Wisconsin- Assistant Coaches ...... Rob Wolter Parkside (1994), Missouri-St. Louis (1995), 2006 Overall Record ...... 8-17 (.320) Drury (2005), Rockhurt (2005), and UMR 2006 GLVC Record/Place . . .3-13 (.188) / 10th-T (2005). Ashland and Kentucky State left the ...... 6/4 Letterwinners Returning/Lost conference after the 1994 season, while Starters Returning/Lost ...... 2/4 IPFW left the league following the 2000-01 academic year. Along with the expansion came the hir- ing of the league’s first full-time commissioner in 1996. In 2001, an associate commissioner was added to the full-time conference staff, and most recently, a full-time sports information director joined in 2006. The conference headquarters are located in downtown Indianapolis. The GLVC can claim school’s in many of the Midwest’s major media markets, with schools in Milwaukee/Northern Illinois (UW- Nichole Wolter Jacqui Brandenburg Parkside), Chicago (Lewis), Indianapolis (Indianapolis), Cincinnati Head Coach Sr. • Middle Hitter (Northern Kentucky), Louisville (Bellarmine), Evansville (Southern GLVC Staff Indiana), Owensboro (Kentucky Wesleyan), Kansas City (Rockhurt) Team Roster Jim Naumovich Commissioner and St. Louis (SIU Edwardsville/UM-St. Louis). Amanda Brickell Assistant Commissioner No. Player Pos. Ht. Class The conference sponsors 17 championships in baseball, basket- Tom Daeger Sports Information Director 2 Tami Gleason MH 6-2 Fr. ball, cross country, golf, soccer, indoor and outdoor track and field, 3 Andrea Gust S 5-7 Fr. and tennis for men, and basketball, cross country, softball, soccer, Great Lakes Valley Conference 4 Jacqui Brandenburg MH 6-0 Sr. Pan Am Plaza, Suite 560 5 Jennifer Johnson MH 6-1 So. tennis, indoor and outdoor track and field, golf, and volleyball for 6 Jackie Nehls DS 5-6 Sr. women. The GLVC sponsors more women’s golf teams than any 801 S. Capitol Ave. 7 Samantha Albiez OH 5-9 Fr. other Division II league in the country, while GLVC baseball has fea- Indianapolis, Ind. 46225 8 Katie Krohn S 5-10 Jr. tured the exclusiveness of using wood bats since 1999. www.glvcsports.com 10 Margot DePaepe OH 5-10 Jr. 12 Vicki Hart DS 5-1 So. 13 Cassie Wilkens OH 5-8 Fr. GLVC WEST GLVC EAST 14 Kristin Schmidt OH 5-10 Jr. 15 Rachel Burmester MH 6-0 Fr.

Drury Missouri- Missouri- Bellarmine Indianapolis Kentucky Key Returnees Rolla St. Louis Wesleya n Jacqui Brandenburg, MH (2.46 kills/gm, 0.88 blocks/gm) Kristin Schmidt, OH (2.22 kills/gm, 0.66 blocks/gm) Jackie Nehls, DS (5.27 digs/gm) Key Losses Jennifer Abitz, OH (3.43 kills/gm) Ashley Vycital, S (9.95 assists/gm, 2.22 digs/gm) Rockhurst So. Illinois- Southern Lewis Northern Saint Edwardsville Indiana Kentucky Joseph’s

Media Relations Information Sports Information Director . . . .Steve Kratochvil E-mail ...... [email protected] Office Phone ...... (262) 595-2045 Cell Phone ...... (262) 595-2225 Quincy Wisconsin- Fax Parkside Website ...... www.uwp.edu/athletics 23 www.campus.umr.edu/sports 2007 MINER VOLLEYBALL MEDIA GUIDE University OF Missouri-Rolla • Miner Volleyball 2007 2006 GLVC Standings & Honors

L 2006 Great Lakes Valley Conference Standings Great Lakes Valley Conference Champions L -- GLVC Matches -- -- Overall Matches -- 2006 ...... Lewis 1989 ...... Lewis 2005 1988 A W L GW GL W L GW GL ...... SIU Edwardsville ...... IPFW B 2004 1987 #14 SIU-Edwardsville 16 0 48 13 29 6 93 41 ...... Southern Indiana ...... IPFW 2003 1986 Y ...... Indianapolis ...... IPFW Rockhurst 14 2 45 12 26 5 86 23 E 2002 ...... Southern Indiana 1985 ...... Northern Kentucky L Lewis 14 2 43 17 25 6 81 35 2001 ...... Northern Kentucky 1984 ...... IPFW L Indianapolis 11 5 39 22 24 10 80 40 2000 ...... Northern Kentucky 1983 ...... Lewis O Northern Kentucky 10 6 35 23 20 13 68 47 1999 ...... Northern Kentucky 1982 ...... Lewis V 1998 Southern Indiana 9 7 32 25 17 11 59 44 ...... Northern Kentucky 1997 R ...... Northern Kentucky Missouri-St. Louis 8 8 31 25 11 18 49 56 1996 E ...... IPFW Bellarmine 7 9 26 30 12 13 46 49 1995 N ...... Northern Kentucky I Drury 6 10 26 37 13 16 55 59 1994 ...... IPFW 1993 M Quincy 3 13 16 39 8 22 37 69 ...... IPFW 1992 Saint Joseph’s 3 13 20 39 6 20 34 64 ...... Lewis R 1991 Wisconsin-Parkside 3 13 12 44 6 20 24 68 ...... Ashland 1990 ...... IPFW M Kentucky Wesleyan 0 16 1 48 2 29 12 87 U

• 2006 All-Great Lakes Valley Conference Volleyball Team

L First Team

L Name Team Pos. Cl. Ht. Hometown Key Season Stats

A Mallory Clements SIU Edwardsville S So. 6-0 Mt. Pulaski, Ill. 11.46 a/gm, 3.05 d/gm, .46 sa/gm Chelse Double Southern Indiana OH Sr. 6-1 Griffin, Ind. 3.91 k/gm, .87 tb/gm, .56 sa/gm B Tristen Dye Northern Kentucy OH Jr. 5-9 Millersburg, Ohio 3.63 k/gm, 2.85 d/gm, .35 sa/gm Y Rachel Fowler Rockhurst MH Jr. 6-2 St. Paul, Minn. 3.37 k/gm, 1.04 tb/gm E Liz Holmes Northern Kentucky MH Jr. 5-10 Cincinnati, Ohio 3.71 k/gm, 2.48 d/gm, .68 tb/gm L Andrea Morrone Lewis S Jr. 5-8 Palos Park, Ill. 12.32 a/gm, 2.85 d/gm L Kim Potthast SIU Edwardsville RS Jr. 6-0 Saint Rose, Ill. 3.59 k/gm, 1.24 tb/gm Nathalia Rivera Rockhurst OH Sr. 5-9 San Juan, Puerto Rico 3.73 k/gm, 3.63 d/gm, .56 tb/gm O Mandy Wolf Rockhurst L/DS So. 5-6 O'Fallon, Mo. 5.36 d/gm V Second Team

Chelsea Bibelhauser Bellarmine OH Jr. 5-11 Louisville, Ky. 4.55 k/gm, 3.06 d/gm, .39 sa/gm R Kristina Eisenmenger Northern Kentucky RS So. 6-1 Erlanger, Ky. 3.68 k/gm, .54 tb/gm E Courtney Hendrickson Drury OH Jr. 5-9 Florissant, Mo. 4.25 k/gm, 3.54 d/gm, .49 tb/gm N I Amanda Hydorn Rockhurst S Jr. 5-7 Gladstone, Mo. 12.52 a/gm, 3.14 d/gm, Andrea Lanham Northern Kentucky S Sr. 5-9 Villa Hills, Ky. 12.13 a/gm, 2.09 d/gm, .57 sa/gm Lynne Ross Indianapolis MH Sr. 6-0 Connersville, Ind. 3.18 k/gm, 1.27 tb/gm, .23 sa/gm M Emily Ryan Southern Indiana OH Sr. 5-10 Batesville, Ind. 3.54 k/gm, 1.91 d/gm

R Maggie Thompson Drury L/DS Sr. 5-5 Rogersville, Mo. 5.77 d/gm, .24 sa/gm Christy Trame Missouri-St. Louis MH So. 6-1 Highland, Ill. 3.73 k/gm, 1.06 tb/gm, .42 sa/gm Honorable Mention: Indianpolis (1): Lewis (3): M Casey Chrzastowski (OH Jr.); Lauren Hatter, (DS So.) Theresa Nugent (OH Sr.), Stephanie Saget (OH Fr.); SIU Edwardsville (2): Kate Hofedlt (OH So.), Kelsey Hubert (MH So.); Southern Indiana (1): Stephanie Wilson (S Jr.). U

Player of the Year: Kim Potthast, SIU Edwardsville • Freshman of the Year: Stephanie Sagat, Lewis L Coach of the Year: Todd Gober, SIU Edwardsville L

A 2006 Great Lakes Valley Conference Volleyball Championship B #3 Lewis November 2-4, 2006 Y Lewis (3-1) Hosted by SIU Edwardsville E #6 Southern Indiana Edwardsville, Illinois L Lewis (3-2) L #2 Rockhurst O Rockhurst (3-0) V #7 Missouri-St. Louis (3-2) R Lewis E #4 Indianapolis GLVC Champions

N Indianapolis (3-1) I #5 Northern Kentucky

M SIU Edwardsville (3-1) #1 SIU Edwardsville R SIU Edwardsville (3-0) #8 Bellarmine M

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Hitting % G K E Att. Pct. Assists G A A/Gm. Blocks G BS BA TB B/Gm Northern Kentucky 58 927 324 2083 .289 Rockhurst 57 867 15.21 SIU Edwardsville 61 35 294 182.0 2.98 Rockhurst 57 919 293 2458 .255 Lewis 60 884 14.73 Southern Indiana 57 34 235 151.0 2.66 Lewis 60 947 345 2467 .244 Northern Kentucky 58 835 14.40 Rockhurst 57 52 192 148.0 2.60 SIU Edwardsville 61 983 366 2534 .243 SIU Edwardsville 61 876 14.36 Indianapolis 61 32 213 138.5 2.27 Indianapolis 61 956 371 2515 .233 Indianapolis 61 855 14.02 Drury 63 39 194 136.0 2.16 Southern Indiana 57 807 332 2159 .220 Bellarmine 56 762 13.61 Bellarmine 56 57 126 120.0 2.14 Missouri-St. Louis 56 794 330 2275 .204 Drury 63 821 13.03 Missouri-St. Louis 56 32 173 118.5 2.12 Bellarmine 56 853 399 2370 .192 Southern Indiana 57 732 12.84 Lewis 60 33 187 126.5 2.11 Drury 63 891 390 2685 .187 Missouri-St. Louis 56 707 12.62 Quincy 55 16 184 108.0 1.96 Saint Joseph’s 59 790 412 2501 .151 Quincy 55 692 12.58 Saint Joseph’s 59 25 150 100.0 1.69 Quincy 55 754 423 2418 .137 Saint Joseph’s 59 716 12.14 Wisconsin-Parkside 56 21 140 91.0 1.62 Wisconsin-Parkside 56 696 394 2327 .130 Wisconsin-Parkside 56 609 10.88 Northern Kentucky 58 30 125 92.5 1.59 Kentucky Wesleyan 49 381 365 1693 .009 Kentucky Wesleyan 49 346 7.06 Kentucky Wesleyan 49 18 65 50.5 1.03

Opponent % G K E Att. Pct. Kills G K K/Gm. Service Aces G SA SA/Gm. SIU Edwardsville 61 697 433 2485 .106 Rockhurst 57 919 16.12 Northern Kentucky 58 151 2.60 Rockhurst 57 835 433 2550 .158 SIU Edwardsville 61 983 16.11 Southern Indiana 57 145 2.54 Missouri-St. Louis 56 784 372 2300 .179 Northern Kentucky 58 927 15.98 SIU Edwardsville 61 112 1.84 Lewis 60 857 408 2479 .181 Lewis 60 947 15.78 Bellarmine 56 101 1.80 Indianapolis 61 876 411 2528 .184 Indianapolis 61 956 15.67 Saint Joseph’s 59 105 1.78 Southern Indiana 57 780 381 2138 .187 Bellarmine 56 853 15.23 Missouri-St. Louis 56 89 1.59 Quincy 55 813 350 2380 .195 Missouri-St. Louis 56 794 14.18 Lewis 60 93 1.55 Bellarmine 56 799 354 2255 .197 Southern Indiana 57 807 14.16 Rockhurst 57 81 1.42 Wisconsin-Parkside 56 792 317 2267 .210 Drury 63 891 14.14 Wisconsin-Parkside 56 74 1.32 Northern Kentucky 58 772 313 2158 .213 Quincy 55 754 13.71 Indianapolis 61 80 1.31 Saint Joseph’s 59 921 362 2536 .220 Saint Joseph’s 59 790 13.39 Drury 63 79 1.25 Drury 63 1030 381 2711 .239 Wisconsin-Parkside 56 696 12.43 Quincy 55 67 1.22 Kentucky Wesleyan 49 742 229 1698 .302 Kentucky Wesleyan 49 381 7.78 Kentucky Wesleyan 49 45 0.92

Hitting % Te Cl G K E Att. % Digs G D D/Gm. GREAT LAKES VALLEY CONFERENCE Kim Potthast SIUE Jr. 44 179 33 339 .431 Rockhurst 57 1061 18.61 Drury 63 1171 18.59 Liz Holmes NKU Jr. 58 220 59 415 .388 2006 MATCH STATS Quincy 55 1010 18.36 Rachel Fowler RU Jr. 56 219 44 471 .372 Wisconsin-Parkside 56 1023 18.27 Lynne Ross UIndy Sr. 61 202 48 420 .367 SIU Edwardsville 61 1107 18.15 K. Eisenmenger NKU So. 57 223 70 453 .338 Saint Joseph’s 59 1068 18.10 Chelse Doubler USI Sr. 55 239 68 532 .321 Team Stats > Lewis 60 1012 16.87 Charisse Steckling LU Sr. 58 190 49 441 .320 Missouri-St. Louis 56 943 16.84 Alison Larson RU Sr. 57 170 38 427 .309 Bellarmine 56 917 16.38 Indianapolis 61 981 16.08 Christy Trame UMSL So. 51 193 63 425 .306 < Individual Stats Northern Kentucky 58 928 16.00 Molly Creach DU Sr. 63 160 37 405 .304 Southern Indiana 57 751 13.18 (minimum .200/3.0 attempts per game) Kentucky Wesleyan 49 589 12.02

Assists Te Cl G A A/Gm Kills Te Cl G K K/Gm Blocks Te Cl G BS BA TB B/G Andrea Morrone LU Jr. 55 725 13.18 Chelsea Biblehauser BU Jr. 53 234 4.42 Kelsey Hubert SIUE So. 56 11 63 74.0 1.32 Amanda Hydorn RU Jr. 55 716 13.02 Court Hendrickson DU Jr. 63 275 4.37 Ashley Henricks USI Fr. 57 5 69 74.0 1.30 Andrea Lanham NKU Sr. 50 637 12.74 Chelsea Doubler USI Sr. 55 239 4.35 Lynne Ross UINDY Sr. 61 17 62 79.0 1.30 Marisa Harmon BU So. 53 637 12.02 Kim Potthast SIUE Jr. 44 179 4.07 Kim Potthast SIUE Jr. 44 7 48 55.0 1.25 Stephanie Wilson USI Jr. 48 566 11.79 K. Eisenmenger NKU So. 57 223 3.91 Sara DeBuhr LU Fr. 50 11 46 57.0 1.14 Mallory Clements SIUE So. 60 697 11.62 Rachel Fowler RU Jr. 56 219 3.91 Katie Willinger BU So. 52 29 29 58.0 1.12 Lisa Brinker UMSL So. 56 645 11.52 Tristen Dye NKU Jr. 55 211 3.84 Jamie Jones SIUE Sr. 46 0 50 50.0 1.09 Robyn Bozych SJC So. 48 527 10.98 Liz Holmes NKU Jr. 58 220 3.79 Jessica Burns DU Jr. 63 8 60 68.0 1.08 Ashley Vycital UWP Sr. 56 560 10.00 Christy Trame UMSL So. 51 193 3.78 Alison Larson RU Sr. 57 8 53 61.0 1.07 Brandi McAllister UINDY Fr. 60 486 8.10 Stephanie Sagat LU Fr. 60 226 3.77 Christy Trame UMSL So. 51 8 46 54.0 1.06 (minimum 5.00 per game) (minimum 2.00 per game) (minimum 1.00 per game)

Aces Te Cl G SA SA/Gm Digs Te Cl G D D/Gm Megan Dooley NKU Fr. 49 33 0.67 Maggie Thompson DU Sr. 63 363 5.76 Andrea Lanham NKU Sr. 50 30 0.60 Jackie Nehls UWP Jr. 56 307 5.48 Chelse Doubler USI Sr. 55 32 0.58 Lauren Hatter LU So. 60 321 5.35 Courtney Bealor USI Fr. 46 26 0.57 Mandi Wolf RU So. 57 277 4.86 Cara Keever USI Jr. 42 23 0.55 Amanda Alvey BU Jr. 53 251 4.74 Chelsea Biblehauser BU Jr. 53 25 0.47 Whitney Brown QU So. 49 225 4.59 Mallory Clements SIUE So. 60 27 0.45 Beth DeGreeff SIUE Sr. 59 263 4.46 Claudia Medina UMSL Jr. 48 21 0.44 Kyleigh Turner UINDY Fr. 61 257 4.21 Liz Holmes NKU Jr. 58 25 0.43 Joslyn Brown UMSL So. 56 229 4.09 Nathalia Rivera RU Sr. 57 24 0.42 Emily Rahn SIUE So. 55 202 3.67 (minimum 0.10 per game) (minimum 1.00 per game)

25 www.campus.umr.edu/sports 2007 MINER VOLLEYBALL MEDIA GUIDE University OF Missouri-Rolla • Miner Volleyball 2007 About UMR

L About the University of Missouri-Rolla Notable Alumni L Tom Akers, ‘73 The University of Missouri- A Vetern of four NSAA space flights. An award-winning B Rolla — to be renamed professor, he now teaches mathematics at UMR. Missouri University for Tom Buning, ‘94 Y University of North Dakota Director of Athletics. Science and Technology on Gary Forsee, ‘72 E Jan. 1, 2008 — is in its 137th L Chairman and CEO of Sprint. year as one of the nation’s Gary Havener, ‘62 L premier universities for sci- Entrepreneur who donated $5 million to build the O ence and technology. But Havener Center, UMR’s student center on campus. Janet Kavandi, ‘82 V while UMR’s reputation has NASA astronaut. been for the quality of its Mervin Kelly, ‘14 R engineering program, it is E Work on amplifying tubes led to improved long- quickly becoming a well- distance communication. N Sandra Magnus, ‘90 I rounded institution that now NASA astronaut. offers undergraduate and George Mueller, ‘36 M graduate degree programs in Credited with being the driving force behind the first 35 fields. lunar landing in 1969. R The 284-acre campus has an enrollment of over 5,500 students, with Lora Roberts, ‘71 a student-faculty ratio of 14 to 1. UMR is one of four campuses that com- Author of six Liz Sullivan mysteries. Greg Skannal, ‘85 M prise the University of Missouri system. The university, founded as the U Manager of brand conversion of BP. Missouri School of Mines in 1870 as the first engineering school west of Steve Sullivan, ‘89 • the Mississippi River, has written the book on education in science and Won an Academy Award for Technical Achievement as

L engineering and is broadening its scope in the 21st century. a principal engineer with George Lucas’ Industrial While the university began as a mining school, the university has also Light & Magic. L Cynthia Tang, ‘85 prepared its students for leadership roles in engineering, science and lib- A Retired CEO and founder of Insight Industries Inc. eral arts. UMR can boast of over 1,000 entrepreneurs among its gradu- Ted Weise, ‘67 B ates and hundreds of others in corporate Former president of FedEx. Y leadership positions. Athletics at UMR E In addition, the university has broad- UMR to become Missouri S&T L ened its academic scope beyond engineer- The University of Missouri-Rolla is a member of NCAA Division II and the Great L ing as it now has programs for its students The University of Missouri-Rolla will become Lakes Valley Conference in all of its sports except for football and swimming. The foot- Missouri University of Science & O in business, education (pre-elementary and ball team is playing as an NCAA Division II independent, while the swimming team is Technology – or “Missouri S&T” – under a propos- V secondary), English, history and vari- aligned with the New South

ous other pre-professional fields such Intercollegiate Swimming al approved by the University of Missouri Board of R as pre-law, pre-medicine and pre-nurs- Conference that started competi- Curators. E ing as well as speech and media stud- tion in the 2005-06 season. The The curators approved a recommendation from N ies. But as far as the engineering UMR Chancellor John F. Carney III during their meet- I overall athletics program consists fields go, UMR offers a wide range of of eight men's and seven women's ing April 6, 2007 on the Rolla campus. The name options for students to go into. The change takes effect on Jan. 1, 2008. M sports. university offers more than a dozen The university has shown its suc- “Missouri S&T will better define the university as a leading technological research university,” Carney R different engineering programs for its cess at the national level both on students to study. the field and in the classroom. UMR says. “We believe the new name will help to differen- M has had teams finish among the tiate this university in a highly competitive university U market and provide a national competitive advan- top 10 at the national level in 10 of tage.” • the last 11 seasons and the school has won three NCAA national cham- The decision follows more than six months of L research and discussion with numerous UMR con- L pionships on an individual basis in swimming over the past six sea- stituents, including alumni, students, prospective stu- A sons. UMR’s 200-freestyle relay dents, faculty, staff, corporate recruiters and commu- B team won back-to-back titles at the nity leaders. Carney says the name change will help the institu- Y NCAA Division II Swimming and tion have a stronger identity while remaining a part E Diving Championships in 2001 and of the four-campus University of Missouri. L 2002, while the 400-yard freestyle L relay team also won a national title in 2002. UMR posted its highest finish “The University of Missouri-Rolla is unique among the four University of Missouri campuses because of O ever in the Director’s Cup standings for Division II during the 2004-05 school our focus as a technological research university,” V year. In the classroom, UMR student-athletes have won 47 Academic All- Carney says. “We believe a more distinctive name would afford UMR several advantages in recruiting R American honors as awarded by CoSIDA and its program sponsors as well as students on a national level.” E 136 academic all-district awards over the past 15 years. In addition, numerous The university was founded in 1870 as the N teams and individuals have been honored for their success as student-athletes I by their various national organizations. As a member of the MIAA from 1935 University of Missouri School of Mines and Metallurgy. through 2005, UMR athletic teams won or shared 35 league championships. It was informally known as the Missouri School of M Mines, or MSM, until 1964, when it was renamed the The university also honors its top student-athletes and teams over the years in University of Missouri at Rolla. The campus became R its Athletic Hall of Fame; 121 members and 10 teams have been inducted. known as the University of Missouri-Rolla in 1968. http://namechange.umr.edu M

U www.campus.umr.edu/sports 26 2007 MINER VOLLEYBALL MEDIA GUIDE A UMR Education UMR Undergraduate Majors More Facts About UMR

• Aerospace engineering • The average class size at UMR is 27 students per class, with a 14-to-1 student- • Applied mathematics to-faculty ratio. The average class size for laboratory classes is 16-to-1. • Architectural engineering • UMR has students from 48 states and 55 foreign countries. • Biological sciences • There are more than • Business & management systems 200 student organizations • Ceramic engineering on campus. • Chemical engineering • The American • Chemistry Association of • Civil engineering Engineering Societies • Computer engineering Inc. ranked UMR among • Computer science the top 25 universities nationwide for the number • Economics of undergraduate engi- • Electrical engineering neering degrees awarded • Engineering management annually. • English • UMR hosts over 450 • Environmental engineering major corporations on its • Geological engineering campus during the year to • Geology & geophysics visit the campus and recruit graduates. These corpora- • History tions conducted over 5,400 interviews for full-time and summer positions, with 96 • Information science & technology percent of those students reporting being employed in their field of study or • Interdisciplinary engineering enrolled in graduate school shortly after graduation. • Mechanical engineering Other Areas of Study • UMR has the second-highest proportion of engineering majors of any universi- • Metallurgical engineering ty in the United States, according to U.S. News and World Report’ s 11th • Mining engineering • Air Force ROTC (Aerospace studies) annual “America’s Best Colleges” issue. • Nuclear engineering • Army ROTC (Military science) • U.S. News and World Report also rated UMR as one of the best nation- • Education (Elementary and secondary) • Petroleum engineering al universities in the areas of engineering and science. • Pre-professional studies (law, nursing, medi • Philosophy • Prospective UMR students have the opportunity to take part in the cooperative cine) education program, which gives students an opportunity to get hands-on experi- • Physics • Communication studies • Psychology ence in their field of study. Approximately 500 students take part in this program • International economics on an annual basis, with many of them returning to the company after gradua- • Teacher education • Arts & theater tion. • Technical communication • The mid-range ACT scores for incoming freshmen at UMR ranged from 25 and UMR offers master’s and doctorate 30, while the mid-range SAT scores ranged between 1140 and 1350. The mid- degree programs in many of range score is the middle 50 percent of the new students enrolling at UMR; some these fields. students scored above and below those ranges. • More than 80 percent of UMR students receive financial aid in the form of schol- TheThe Name.Name. The The Degree.Degree. The The Difference.Difference. arships, grants, loans and work-study. • The average starting salary for a UMR graduate is over $47,000. Most UMR students have job offers two to three months prior to graduation. • UMR was the first university to be awarded the prestigious Missouri Quality Award in 1995. • UMR’s Environmental Management System is one of the leading programs in the nation. It is the first institution in the United States (and second in the world) to obtain ISO 14001 certification, a widely accepted international EMS status. • UMR had the winning entry in Sunrayce 1999 and the 2003 American Solar Challenge, a solar car race involving many institutions in the United States and Canada. UMR also finished third in the World Solar Challenge in Australia in October 1999 and first in the 2000 Formula Sun-Grand Prix. The team finished second in the 2001 American Solar Challenge race from Chicago to Los Angeles, the same route it took in its victory in 2003. • In 2004, UMR’s solar car, human-powered vehicle and men’s and women’s mucking teams placed first in their various student competitions. Includes information from the 2006 UMR viewbook.

27 www.campus.umr.edu/sports 2007 MINER VOLLEYBALL MEDIA GUIDE University OF Missouri-Rolla • Miner Volleyball 2007 UMR Administration Dr. John F. Carney III Dr. Debra A.G. Robinson L , former provost and , the former associate L vice president for academic affairs at Worcester vice chancellor for student and international affairs at Polytechnic Institute in Worcester, Mass., began his UMR, is in her fifth year as the campus’ vice chancellor for A tenure as chancellor at the University of Missouri- student affairs. She took over the position Jan. 1, 2003 B Rolla on Sept. 1, 2005. He succeeded Gary Thomas, after spending two years as UMR’s associate vice chancel- Y who completed a five-year term as the university’s lor for student and international affairs. E chancellor. L Robinson joined the UMR student affairs staff in 1980

L "It is an honor to serve as chancellor of one of as a counseling psychologist. She later was assistant direc- the nation's best technological universities," Carney tor and associate director of the UMR Counseling Center, O said. "I believe my background and experience in and served as director of UMR’s Center for Personal and V teaching, research and academic leadership fit well Professional Development from 1990 through 2001.

with UMR's mission and future direction." R In 2001, she was appointed associate vice chancellor Dr. Debra Robinson E A 40-year veteran of higher education, Carney Dr. John Carney III for student and international affairs, and is responsible Vice Chancellor of served as WPI's provost and vice president for aca- for directing UMR’s leadership development programs, N Student Affairs I demic affairs from 1996 through 2004. In that Chancellor coordinating several administrative functions within the capacity, he hired more than half of the current division, coordinating staff development and training efforts, and managing relationships M tenured and tenure-track faculty. He was involved with the creation of the Center for with external constituents. She also serves as an adjunct faculty member in the engineering Educational Development, Technology and Assessment, led the renovation of several WPI management department. R laboratories, bolstered the campus's Interdisciplinary and Global Studies Division, and made Robinson earned her bachelor of arts degree in psychology from the University of Illinois WPI, one of the nation’s oldest technological universities, a more welcoming place for at Springfield in 1976 and her master of arts and doctorate degrees in counseling psycholo- M female faculty members. U gy from the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana in 1977 and 1980, respectively. A civil engineer by training, Carney earned a bachelor's degree from Merrimack College She is a member of the American Psychological Association, the International Coaching • in North Andover, Mass., in 1963. He also earned master's and Ph.D. degrees in civil engi- Federation and the Society of Psychologists in Management. She also remains active as a L neering from Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill. in 1964 and 1966 respectively. management and coaching consultant, and has written numerous papers and book chapters L Carney began his academic career at the University of Connecticut, where he served on on a broad array of topics, including leadership development, engineering education, career A the civil engineering faculty from 1966-1981. He then joined Auburn University in Auburn, opportunities, women in engineering and how students adapt to college life. B Ala., as professor and head of the civil engineering department, a position he held until 1983, when he joined Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., as a professor of civil engi- Y Dr. Gordon H. Lamb E neering. At Vanderbilt, he served as associate dean for graduate affairs (1989) and then was selected as interim pres-

L associate dean for research and graduate affairs (1993). He joined the faculty and admin- ident of the University of Missouri four-campus system in

L istration at WPI in 1996. April 2007. He has a long history of administrative experience in higher education, including at the University of O The field of impact mechanics has been Carney's major research interest for more than Missouri. V 30 years. During this period, he was awarded a series of grants and contracts with the National Science Foundation, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, the Federal Highway Immediately prior to his appointment at the

R Administration, British Rail, the Advanced Railway Research Centre, and the Departments of University of Missouri, Dr. Lamb was senior vice president

E Transportation in the States of Connecticut, Washington, Alabama, Georgia, Colorado, and for EFL and Associates, an executive search firm in Kansas Tennessee. This research activity resulted in the development and implementation of a whole City, Mo. N I series of impact attenuation devices employed in motorway safety applications in the United Dr. Lamb served as interim chancellor for the States and overseas. Carney holds nine patents in this area. In addition, his work with the University of Missouri-Kansas City from February 1999 to M railroad research community in Great Britain has led to new concepts for improving the March 2000. He was interim chancellor at the University Dr. Gordon H. Lamb crashworthiness of trains. R of Wisconsin-Parkside from July 1997 to March 1998. Univ. of Missouri System Carney is the author of more than 140 technical publications in the area of structural Prior to these appointments, he served as president of Interim President M mechanics and has been active on numerous National Research Council committees. He is Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago, where he initi-

U also a fellow of the American Society of Engineers. ated a strategic planning process, established a foundation board to raise funds for the university and developed the Coalition of Universities and Business for Education to foster uni- • versity/business partnerships. Dr. Lamb was named president emeritus in 1995. L

L Before joining Northeastern Illinois University, Dr. Lamb served as vice president for academic affairs at the University of Texas at San Antonio, where he was responsible for aca- A demic planning and coordinating more than 12 new programs at the bachelor’s and mas- B ter’s degree levels. He also initiated and developed the Honors Program for Young Scholars. Y Dr. Lamb also served as professor of music and director of the division of music at the E University of Texas at San Antonio. He was an assistant professor of music at the University L of Texas at Austin and the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, as well as a distinguished L service professor of music at Western Illinois University. He taught in the Iowa public school O system from 1958 to 1968 and served in the U.S. Army from 1957 to 1958.

V Dr. Lamb received a bachelor’s degree in music education from Simpson College, Indianola, Iowa; a master’s degree in music from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln; and a R doctorate from the University of Iowa. E

N He is the author of numerous books, articles and musical compositions. Dr. Lamb also is I the recipient of several awards, including the National Award for Teacher Education’s Most Supportive President or Chancellor from the American Association of Colleges of Teacher M Education. He has served as chair of the Chicago Council on Postsecondary Education and on the board of directors of Leadership of Greater Chicago. R Dr. Lamb resides in Columbia, Mo., with his wife, Nancy. They have three grown children. M

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Mark Mullin is in his 16th year as the Dr. Jeff Cawlfield, is in his fifth year as the univer- University of Missouri-Rolla's director of athletics. sity's faculty representative to the NCAA. He took over the This is his 10th year in which he is solely handling duties in January 2003 following the retirement of Jack those duties as he stepped down as UMR's head Ridley, who had served in the role for the previous three swimming and diving coach following the 1997-98 years. season. Cawlfield, the associate dean in UMR's School of Mines As director of athletics, Mullin has overseen a and Metallurgy, is also a professor in geological engineer- program that won four championships while it was ing at the university. He was among several UMR profes- affiliated with the Mid-America Intercollegiate sors who were recipients of the UMR Sustained Excellence Athletics Association and had numerous student-ath- in Teaching awards, which were awarded at the end of the letes win academic honors on both the conference 2003 spring semester. He has also received a number of Dr. Jeff Cawlfield and national levels. In the past year alone, UMR Mark Mullin faculty excellence awards at UMR. had 208 student-athletes post a grade point average NCAA Faculty Athletic of at least 3.0 and 17 of them had grade point aver- Director of Athletics After joining the UMR faculty in 1987, Cawlfield was Representative ages of 4.0. Two members of UMR's athletics program were recipients the of Ken B. Jones named professor of geological engineering in 1999 and Awards, which was given to the top student-athlete in the MIAA. Since January 2000, UMR became head of the geological engineering department the following year. He moved into has had 24 Academic All-America selections, which is the fifth-highest total of any school in the role of associate dean in 2001. Cawlfield received his bachelor's degree in civil engineer- NCAA Division II. ing from Washington State University in 1981 and then completed work on his master's and doctorate degrees at the University of California-Berkeley. On the field, UMR had 19 student-athletes earn All-America honors and a total of 38 earn all-conference laurels last year in the Miners’ second season as a member of the Great Cawlfield is also an Honorary Knight of St. Patrick, an honor he received in 2002 along Lakes Valley Conference. During the 2006-07 school year, UMR had teams qualify for the with a group that included Dr. Manuel Pacheco prior to his retirement from the University of GLVC’s post-season tournaments in men’s soccer, women’s basketball and softball, while the Missouri system. He was selected by Pacheco to attend the first UM Leadership Development men’s track and field team finished second at both the outdoor conference meets. UMR’s Program during the 2000-01 academic year. swimming team posted a fourth place — its 11th finish among the top 10 in the last 12 seasons at the NCAA Division II Championships — while the men’s track team had a 12th place finish at the indoor nationals and the softball team made its first appearance in school history at the NCAA Great Lakes Regional during the 2006-07 season. Sarah Moore is in her fifth year as the assistant Under Mullin’s direction, UMR has hosted the NCAA South Central men's regional bas- director of athletics at UMR, where she also serves as the ketball tournament and MIAA men's basketball finals in 1996 and the 1999 MIAA cross coun- senior women’s administrator and director of UMR’s intra- try championships. He was also involved in the process that allowed UMR to move its con- mural program. ference affiliation to the Great Lakes Valley Conference beginning in the fall of 2005. Moore spent 13 seasons as the head coach for the Mullin had served in the coaching position for 12 years in addition to his duties as ath- UMR cross country and men’s track programs and 18 sea- letics director; he held the dual roles for his final six years as swimming coach. As a coach, sons as the head coach of the women’s track squad before the Miners posted a 96-27 dual meet record and won seven regional championships. His moving into the administrative position last summer. final team finished third at the 1998 NCAA Division II Championships, the highest finish ever for a UMR athletic team at an NCAA championship event. That finish followed an eighth- She is a 1973 graduate of Union University and is in her place performance at the 1997 national meet. 27th year at UMR, where she has also coached the Lady Sarah Moore Miner softball and tennis teams. Mullin was the chairman of the NCAA Division II men's and women's swimming and Assistant Athletic Director/ diving committee in the 2001-02 season and is again serving on that committee, while hav- While serving as track coach, she completed a six-year Senior Women’s ing served terms on the men's basketball and football regional advisory committee for the term as a member of the NCAA Track and Field committee. Administrator region. He completed a two-year term as the president of the Mid-America Intercollegiate Before coming to UMR, Moore spent three seasons at the Athletics Association after spending the two prior years as the conference's vice president University of Wyoming and one at Memphis State University (now the University of Memphis). prior to UMR’s switch to the GLVC. In addition to her administrative duties within the athletics department, Moore is also the chair of the Department of Physical Education and Recreation.

Debbie Hickey is in her 11th year as the univer- John Kean is beginning his 18th year as the sports sity’s budget and NCAA compliance officer for the depart- information director at UMR. He is in charge of all public ment of intercollegiate athletics. relations efforts for the university’s department of intercol- Hickey is in charge of handling all eligibility matters legiate athletics. for the 300-plus student-athletes in the Miner athletic pro- Kean, a native of Florissant, Mo., came to UMR after gram. She is in her 21st year at UMR as she previously served in the accounting and fiscal services office on cam- serving as a graduate assistant in the sports information pus. office at his alma mater, Southeast Missouri State. He graduated with his bachelor’s degree in communications She, orginally of Steelville, Missouri, is a 2003 grad- from Southeast in 1986 and did his graduate work in his- Debbie Hickey uate of UMR and earned her bachelor’s degree in psy- John Kean tory. Budget/ chology. During her off time, Hickey is a certified high Sports Information NCAA Compliance Officer school volleyball official and runs her own interior design He is also a member of the College Sports Information Director company. Directors of America (CoSIDA) and serves as the national Hickey and her husband, Dan, have three children and reside in St. James. coordinator for the Daktronics All-America softball program for NCAA Division II.

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L Athletic Department Staff L Area Code (573) A

B Administration/Support Staff

Y Mark Mullin (Ath. Director) 341-4175 E Dr. Jeff Cawlfield (Fac. Ath. Rep.) 341-4557 L Dennis Hammett (Ath. Attendant) 341-6334 L Mike Heiberg (Ath. Attendant) 341-6334 O Pam Hemme (Ath. Secretary) 341-4175

V Debbie Hickey (Budget/Compliance) 341-4178 John Kean (Sports Information Dir.) 341-4140 R Joe Ahearn Kirby Cannon Todd DeGraffenreid Alan Eads Sue Melton (IM Sec./Ath. Insurance) 341-4673 E Head Men’s Head Football Coach Head Baseball Coach Head Women’s Sarah Moore (Asst. AD/SWA/IM) 341-4106 N Ryan Murphy (Equipment Manager) 341-6334 I Soccer Coach Basketball Coach Steve Olds (Ath. Attendant) 341-6334 Patti Peterson (Ath. Secretary) 341-4175 M Tiffany King (Lead Ath. Trainer) 341-4107

R Greg Bozeka (Ath. Trainer) 341-4107 Baseball M

U Todd DeGraffenreid (Head Coach) 341-7506

• Basketball - Men’s

L Dale Martin (Head Coach) 341-4101 L Jim Glash (Asst. Coach) 341-6403 A Basketball - Women ’ s B Alan Eads (Head Coach) 341-4105 Y Keri Hessel (Asst. Coach) 341-4179 E Doug Grooms Jason Holt Don Kennedy Jon Kiester Cheer Team L Head Swimming Coach Head Volleyball Coach Head Softball Coach Head Women’s L Soccer Coach Erica Long (Head Coach) 341-4175 O Football V Kirby Cannon (Head Coach) 341-4957

R Andy Ball (Asst. Coach) 341-6897 E Travis Boulware (Asst. Coach) 341-4191

N Josh Richards (Asst. Coach) 341-6226 I Kyran Weaver (Asst. Coach) 341-4103

M Soccer - Men ’ s

Joe Ahearn (Head Coach) 341-4102 R Soccer - Women ’ s M Jon Keister (Head Coach) 341-7032 U Softball • Don Kennedy (Head Coach) 341-4968 L Dale Martin Sterling Martin L Head Men’s Head Track & Field/ Swimming A Basketball Coach Cross Country Coach Doug Grooms (Head Coach) 341-6149 B Scott Caron (Vol. Asst. Coach) 341-2386 Y Track/Cross Country E

L Sterling Martin (Head Coach) 341-4971

L Bryan Schiding (Asst. Coach) 341-4104

O Volleyball V Jason Holt (Head Coach) 341-6848

Heather Roberts (Asst. Coach) 341-4721 R Kristina Conley (Student Asst. Coach) 341-4721 E

N Other Important Numbers I Athletic Department 341-4175

M Athletic Fax 341-4880 Equipment Room 341-6334 R Student Recreation Center 341-4226

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Gale Bullman Multi-Purpose Building The Gale Bullman Multi-Purpose Building Arena is the home of the University of Missouri-Rolla men’s and women’s basketball and volleyball programs. The building opened in 1969, with a rennovation of seat-back bleachers in 2004 and has a capacity of 4,000 fans. The Gale Bullman Mult-Purpose Building also houses the UMR pool, which is the home of the Miner swimming team.

UMR Baseball Field The UMR baseball team trains and plays its home games on campus as the UMR Baseball Field. The baseball complex, which opened in 1966, is located just south of the Gale Bullman Multi-Purpose Building.

UMR Soccer Complex Jackling Field/Bailey-Allsgood Stadium The UMR Soccer Complex is the home of the Miner Jackling Field and the Bailey-Allsgood Stadium serve as the men’s and women’s soccer programs. The field, home of UMR football as well as the men’s and women’s track located southwest of the Gale Bullman Multi- and field teams. The stadium, which was built in 1967 with ren- Purpose Building, opened in the fall of 2006. novations in 2001, holds a capacity of 8,000 fans. The field and stadium is located on the UMR campus just west of the Gale Bullman Multi-Purpose Building on the UMR campus.

UMR Softball Field The Lady Miner softball team is hosted for home games and training at the 200-seat UMR Softball field, located southwest of the UMR campus. The field opened in 1984. UMR Golf Course The Miner men’s and women’s cross country teams use the UMR golf course as their home training course. The nine-hole course is located west of the Gale Bullman Multi-Purpose Building.

31 www.campus.umr.edu/sports 2007 MINER VOLLEYBALL MEDIA GUIDE University OF Missouri-Rolla • Miner Volleyball 2007 About Rolla • Friends of the Program

L About the City of Rolla L Rolla, Missouri, the home of the University of Missouri-Rolla, is a city of about “Middle of Everywhere”. A 18,000 located right in the Located a picturesque area of Missouri in the wooded hills of south central Missouri near the Ozarks, at B Iowa the intersection of I-44 and US 63, Rolla is halfway between St. Louis and Y Springfield, and an hour south of the capital Jefferson City. It is also within a rea- E Chicago Des Moines • sonable drive of a number of state parks, lakes and several of Missouri’s well- L • L known vineyards, not to mention being a short walk away from the downtown area Illinois of a town ranked as one O of the best 100 small V Springfield towns in the United States Missouri • in Norm Crampton’s The R 100 Best Small Towns in E Kansas City Topeka • America. N • I St. Louis Rolla •

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M Rolla - At a Glance

U Location: Rolla - At a Glance • Southcentral Missouri / Phelps County Outdoors: Distance: L 25 city parks St. Louis, Mo.: 107 miles L Softball/baseball complex Kansas City, Mo.: 220 miles A Outdoor tennis courts Tulsa, Okl.: 290 miles B SplashZone Waterpark Des Moines, Iowa: 335 miles Skateboard park Y Chicago, Ill.: 402 miles Golf courses E Population: L approx. 18,000 Fishing & hunting hot spots Near: L Climate: Meramac Spring Park O Average Daytime Temperature (Hi/Lo) Ozark National Scenic Riverways V Fall (Sept.-Nov.): 68° / 46° Winter (Dec.-Feb.): 43° / 23° Arts & Entertainment: R Spring (Mar.-May): 66° / 45° UMR Leach theatre E Summer (Jun.-Aug.): 87° / 65° Arts Rolla! N Wide variety of musical performances, I movies, shopping, and dining.

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U The following is a list of parents, individuals, groups and businesses that have generously donated in support of the UMR Volleyball program since July 2007 (prior to the media guide print date). The players and coaches of the Lady Miner volleyball program and the Department of Athletics greatly appreciate the contributions of these people. Thank You! Go Miners! • L Lucas Allen Jane & Bill Goble, DDS Orlando Itin/Bruno’s Pizza Toni Wheatley L American Pest Control, Inc. Jill Grove Joe Paonessa Woodin Wheel, LLC A Gene & Myrt Balensiefer David & Linda Gunberg Tracy Prigg John & Shannon Ysteboe B Charles & Marilyn Addie Herington Bill & Chris Smiley Y Bauknecht Ken & Brenda Herington Anna Marie Szatko E

L Noel Beeler Robert & Jo Herington Southwestern Women’s L James & Suzanne Brock Trent & Liesha Herron Health, LCC

O Terry & Maura Cahill Tony & Jeri Holt Pat & Tracie Summerville

V Bobby & Vicky Cantrell Darwin & Beth Jorgenson Dean & Audrey Swearingen Scott & Pat Carter Wade & Laura Jorgenson Alice Swisher R

E Jon Charlesworth Katie Karnes Eileen Termunde

N John Chasey Roger & Joan Klump Kent & Ellen Townsend If you are interested in contributing to the Lady Miner I Richard & Susan Cohen Randy Kuhn Charles Trowbridge Volleyball program, your donation will greatly be appreciated. Please contact UMR Head Coach Jason M Tom & Pat Fetcho Charles Mahaffey, DDS Charlie & Beth Trowbridge Mark & Gayla Foley Paul & Missy Millard Tom & Rita Turek Holt for details at (573) 341-6848 or by email at R [email protected]. Thank You so much for your support. Barbara Forman Buford & Joyce Mooberry David & Deloris Weston GO MINERS!!!

M Scott & Lynn Gilbraith Randy & Andrea Mooberry Larry & Teresa Wheatley

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