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2012 ALBRIGHT COLLEGE SOFTBALL MEDIA GUIDE albrightathletics.com Quick Facts A Different Way of Thinking This is Albright 2012 SCHEDULE Founded in 1856, Albright College celebrates a century and a half of a rich academic heritage in the liberal arts and professions and a dynamic, welcoming and collaborative campus community. Location: Reading, Pa. Year Founded: 1856 Mar. 13 vs. Hamilton 9:00 a.m. On 118 tree-lined acres, Albright is a place that connects people in an open, down-to-earth, collaborative community. With 1,660 undergraduate students, Enrollment: 1,660 Mar. 13 vs. Ohio Wesleyan 11:00 a.m. Albright’s small size ensures a 13:1 student/faculty ratio, close student/faculty relationships and an emphasis on the whole individual. Collaboration both in and President: Lex O. McMillan III, Ph.D. Mar. 14 vs. Richard Stockton 11:00 a.m. outside of the classroom means students have extraordinary opportunities to work with, communicate with, and learn -- not only from faculty but many others Athletic Directors: Rick Ferry and Janice Luck Mar. 14 vs. Wooster 1:00 p.m. with different perspectives and experiences. Assistant Athletic Director: Jeff Feiler Mar. 15 vs. Mount Saint Mary 9:00 a.m. Nickname: Lions At Albright, students have the ability to connect fields of study to create an individualized education. Today’s complex world demands the special perspective Colors: Red and White Mar. 15 vs. Stevens Institute of Technology 11:00 a.m. gained from an education that crosses boundaries to link knowledge, ideas, people and possibilities. Flexible thinkers, open to new ideas and able to commu- Affiliation: NCAA Division III, ECAC Mar. 18 * Widener University (DH) 1:00 p.m. nicate are in demand in the job market. Connecting your interests and fields of learning can lead to new career possibilities. Conference: Commonwealth Conference Mar. 24 * at Lycoming College (DH) 1:00 p.m. Mar. 26 at Penn State Berks (DH) 3:00 p.m. History of Albright Softball At Albright, half of all students opt for combined or interdisciplinary major -- and still graduate in four years. Last year, students created more than 200 different Mar. 29 Moravian College (DH) 3:00 p.m. combinations of majors - from art/biology to psychology/business and sociology/Latin American studies. Founded: 1977 Mar. 31 * Messiah College (DH) 1:00 p.m. Seasons/Record: 33 seasons/244-525-2 Apr. 1 at Ramapo College (DH) 1:00 p.m. But whether you select a single major or combine fields of study, you will find that Albright faculty works closely with every student to create an individualized Coaching Staff Apr. 5 * at Alvernia University (DH) 3:00 p.m. education that reflects individual talents, interests and career goals. Head Coach: Izzy Trottier Apr. 10 Franklin & Marshall 3:00 p.m. Albright offers more than 50 areas of study, a broad range of interdisciplinary programs including digital media, information systems, optics, Latin American Alma Mater/Year: Winthrop/2008 Apr. 12 at Delaware Valley College (DH) 3:00 p.m. studies, psychobiology, biochemistry, and environmental studies, and combined concentrations such as music/business for those interested in careers in the Seasons/Record at Albright: 1st Season Apr. 14 * at Elizabethtown College (DH) 1:00 p.m. music industry. Office Phone: 610-921-7535 Apr. 18 at Misericordia University (DH) 3:00 p.m. Email: [email protected] Apr. 21 * Lebanon Valley College (DH) 1:00 p.m. Albright’s long tradition of excellence in the natural sciences and pre-professional programs continues to prepare graduates for medical, dental, and veterinary Assistant Coach: Rachel Weidensaul and Mel Chapman Apr. 23 Dickinson College (DH) 3:00 p.m. school. Apr. 26 Stevenson University (DH) 3:30 p.m. Sports Information Undecided about a major? The unique Alpha Program is a structured program that allows students to explore different fields of interest and assess interests SID: Jimmy McCumber Apr. 28 * at Arcadia University (DH) 1:00 p.m. and talents before selecting a major (or majors.) Alpha provides academic guidance, activities, evens, peer support, career counseling and coursework in a Office: 610-921-7786 wide variety of disciplines to help students make an informed choice when the time comes. Fax: 610-921-7566 * - Denotes Commonwealth Conference match-up Hotline: 610-929-6668 Spring Break- Ft. Myers, FL For more information see back cover Explore Everything Albright Has to Offer Website: www.albrightathletics.com Campus life at Albright is enriched by 20 varsity sports and more than 80 student organizations. Whether you choose to be involved in Greek life, special- Sports Medicine interest organizations, varsity, club or intramural sports, art and music groups, student government, publications or religious groups, getting involved in campus Athletic Trainer: Rick Partsch, MS, ATC life plays a significant role in helping to produce a well rounded graduate. Assistant Athletic Trainer: Andrea Weber, MS, ATC TABLE OF CONTENTS Assistant Athletic Trainer: Ashley Care, MS, ATC Interested in community service? Albright’s Volunteer Center serves as a clearinghouse for community service Quick Facts 1 projects and connects students and agencies. Albright students log some 10,000 volunteer hours every year! Assistant Athletic Trainer: Danielle Belfanti, ATC This is Albright 2 Team Orthopedist: Dr. Stephen Soffer, M.D. Albright Athletics 3 Team Physician: Dr. William Santoro No matter how you choose to be involved, there are always lots of choices for learning, growing and making friends Albright College Softball Field 4 at Albright! Season Preview 5 Training Room Phone: 610-921-7827 Coaching Staff 6 Allie Frank Albright students have access to outstanding teaching, research, social, cultural and religious resources. 2012 Roster 7 Player Profiles 8-9 Opponent Profiles 10 Commonwealth Conference 11 Team Statistics 12 Category Leaders 13 All-Time Records 14 1 ALBRIGHTATHLETICS.COM ALBRIGHTATHLETICS.COM 2 Albright Albright College Athletics Softball Field Administration About Albright Athletics The athletics program at Albright College is geared to student-athletes who love their sport Co-Directors of Athletics and want the freedom to explore everything college life has to offer. Janice Luck phone: 610-921-7824 Albright sponsors 23 sports teams on the varsity level, 11 for men and 12 for women, with email: [email protected] more than 30 percent participation of the student body in intercollegiate athletics. The col- lege also supports four established club teams (deck hockey, men’s and women’s rugby, Rick Ferry badminton, and ultimate frisbee) and a wide variety of seasonal intramurals. phone: 610-921-7825 email: [email protected] Albright is a member of the 16-team Middle Atlantic Conference, arguably the nation’s strongest NCAA Division III conference. Because of that, student-athletes at Albright have Assistant Director of Athletics the rare opportunity to compete on a high level and enjoy the benefits of the small-college Jeff Feiler environment. In addition to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and MAC, Albright is affiliated with the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC). phone: 610-921-7678 email: [email protected] Albright coaches ask for dedication both on the fields and in the classrooms. Despite the challenge, many Lion athletes earn grade-point averages of 3.0 and above in a variety of Administrative Assistant pre-professional disciplines and distinctive programs. Clearly, Albright is about academic Beverly Minjock excellence, first and foremost. phone: 610-921-7535 email: [email protected] Director of Athletic Marketing The New Face of Albright Athletics Megan Monahan phone: 610-929-6707 AlbrightAthletics.com email: [email protected] In the summer of 2009 the Albright College Athletic department signed with Internet Consulting Services to redesign the athletic website. After just a few short weeks, ICS pre- Director of Intramurals and Schumo Center sented Albright with a top-notch website that truly shows what Lions athletics are all about. Alison Burke phone: 610-929-6711 email: [email protected] The Albright College Softball Field is located right next to North Hall Field on the west side of campus. The field features two covered and fenced in Sports Information Director dugouts and a full working press box and sound system. Fans are able to Jimmy McCumber watch all the action on a two-tier viewing area that overlooks the entire park. phone: 610-921-7786 email: [email protected] Above: The Albright fans truly have the best seats in the house as they look down on their Lady Lions clearing the field. Right: A look at the Albright Softball field from the press box which sits right behind home plate. The Albright Softball Field is one of a just a few softball fields in the Commonwealth Conference to have a full working press box and sound system. 3 ALBRIGHTATHLETICS.COM ALBRIGHTATHLETICS.COM 4 Season Coaching Preview Staff The 2012 Albright Softball roster added only a handful of new members to begin the upcoming season- three new freshman, and three additions to the Izzy Trottier coaching staff. Two seniors, three new freshman, and three new coaches mean that this year’s Lions will be out to prove that few transactions can still be Head Coach - 1st Season responsible for many changes. Izzy Trottier is currently in her first season as the head softball coach at Albright College. As head coach Trottier will be respon- Originally from Canada, new head softball coach Izzy Trottier enjoyed a standout career playing for her native red and white as part of the Provincial sible for all facets of the program including the recruitment of future players, and the organization and implementation of practice Women’s Softball Association and also won a silver medal in 2005 at the Canada Summer Games as a member of Team Ontario.