Athletic Department Dane Pavlovich Dean of Athletics [email protected]
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Quick Facts Bethany College Swedes The Department of Athletics Mission at Bethany In accordance with the core values of Bethany College, the mission of the Department of Athletics is to utilize sports as a method to educate, develop, and challenge its participants. Bethany Swedes will: • Genuinely engage in the greater Bethany community. • Develop and evolve key character traits including integrity, humility, commit- ment, spiritual perspective, compassion and perseverance toward success. • Maintain healthy mental and physical lifestyles while competing substance-free. • Lead lives of faith, learning and service. Athletic Department Dane Pavlovich Dean of Athletics [email protected] Janice Esses Asst. Athletic Director [email protected] Clair Oleen Asst. Athletic Director [email protected] Nathalea Stephenson Asst. Athletic Director [email protected] Tony Stennett Coordinator of Athletic Comm. [email protected] Laura Moreno Athletics Admin. [email protected] Joyce Pigge Faculty Athletic Representative Table of Contents Quick Facts School: Bethany College - Facilities Location: Lindsborg, Kansas - Tradition Established: 1881 by Swedish-Lutheran Settlers - Affiliations Enrollment: 700 - 2013-14 Season Highlight Nickname: Swedes - 2013-14 Season Results Colors: Blue and Gold - 2013-14 Season Stats Affiliations: NAIA - 2014-15 Season Outlook Conference: KCAC - 2014-15 Roster Address: 335 East Swensson Street - 2014-15 Schedule Lindsborg, KS 67456 - Coaching Staff Website: www.bethanyswedes.com Twitter: @BethanySwedes Facilities Hahn Gymnasium Tradition Bethany College Conference Championships Bethany College has won 154 conference championships. The KCAC was reorganized in 1928 and previous championships also are listed here. Baseball - 9 2003 (W) Golf - 16 Tennis 1978 (M) Track & Field 1973 Cross Country 1982 52 (M), 8 (W)1979 (M) 7 (M), 11 (W) 1974 1 (M), 3 (W) 1984 1928 (M) 1980 (M) 1976 (M) 1980 1979 (M) 1987 1929 (M) 1981 (M) 1977 (M) 1985 1981 (W) 1995 1931 (M) 1982 (M) 1978 (M/W) 1986 1982 (W) 1997 1933 (M) 1983 (M/W) 1979 (M) 1989 1986 (W) 1998 1942 (M) 1984 (M) 1980 (M/W) 2000 Football - 20 1999 1952 (M) 1985 (M) 1981 (M/W) 2005 1902 2000 1954 (M) 1986 (M) 1982 (M/W) 2007 1925 2001 1955 (M) 1987 (M) 1983 (W) Basketball 1946 2002 1957 (M) 1988 (M) 1984 (W) 13 (M), 5 (W)1973 2003 1958 (M) 1989 (M) 1985 (W) 1914 (M) 1977 2004 1959 (M) 2000 (M/W) 1986 (W) 1916 (M) 1978 2005 1960 (M) 2001 (M/W) 1987 (W) 1930 (M) 1979 2009 1964 (M) 2002 (M) 1990 (W) 1931 (M) 1980 2012 1965 (M) 2003 (W) 1991 (W) 1932 (M) 1981 2014 1966 (M) 2004 (M) Volleyball - 1 1941 (M) 1986 Soccer 1967 (M) 2005 (M) 1984 1960 (M) 1987 2 (M), 2 (W) 1968 (M) 2006 (M/W) 1964 (M) 1988 1993 (M) 1969 (M) 2007 (M/W) 1965 (M) 1990 1998 (W) 1970 (M) 2008 (M/W) 1977 (M) 1991 1999 (W) 1971 (M) 2009 (M/W) 1980 (M/W) 1993 2004 (M) 1972 (M) 2010 (M) 1981 (M) 1994 Softball - 4 1973 (M) 2011 (M) 1983 (W) 1995 1995 1974 (M) 2012 (M) 1990 (M) 1996 2000 1975 (M) 2013 (M) 1998 (W) 1999 2003 1976 (M) 2014 (M) 2000 (W) 2001 2012 1977 (M) Bethany Athletic Association WHY should I contribute? Your gift has a direct impact on Goals: continuing the strong Together-athletes from across traditions of BC athletics. sports and eras come together to HOW can I contribute? support the Bethany College Swedes Your gift may be in the form family. of check, cash, credit card, Excellence-strive to develop leaders both on and off the field and court. stocks, or online at www.bethanylb.edu/giving Advance-teams through fierce competition, fan suppor, and financial YES your gift is tax deductible! contributions. BAA supports excellence in Membership Levels student-athletes and ath- Motivate-communication between Swedes Team $50 to $499 fans and players to share focus and letic programs. Blue Team $500 to $999 Contact Warren Olson, Associate Vice President of vision. Development at [email protected] Gold Team $1000+ Affiliations The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and its members use sport as a vehicle for character development and administer programs and championships in proper balance with overall educational experience. In 2000, the organization reaffirmed its purpose to enhance the character-building aspect of sport. Through “Champions of Character,” the NAIA seeks to create an environment in which every student athlete, coach, official, and spectator is committed to the true spirit of competition through five tenets: Respect, Integrity, Responsibili- ty, Servant Leadership, and Sportsmanship. The Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference is a prominent inter- collegiate athletics conference comprised of the following ten outstand- ing independent or private institutions of higher education in the state: Bethany College, Bethel College, Friends University, Kansas Wesleyan University, McPherson College, Ottawa University, Southwestern College, Sterling College, Tabor College and University of Saint Mary. The KCAC is an affiliated conference of the National Association of In- tercollegiate Athletics. The KCAC sponsors conference intercollegiate athletics in baseball, men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s cross country, football, men’s and women’s golf, men’s and women’s tennis, men’s and women’s indoor/outdoor track and field, men’s and women’s soccer, softball and volleyball. KCAC Member Schools Bethany College Ottawa University Lindsborg, Kan. Ottawa, Kan. Swedes Braves Blue and Gold Black and Gold Bethel College Southwestern College North Newton, Kan. Winfield, Kan. Threshers Moundbuilders Maroon and Grey Purple and White Friends University Sterling College Wichita, Kan. Sterling, Kan. Falcons Warriors Scarlet and Grey Navy Blue, Red, Silver Kansas Wesleyan University Tabor College Salina, Kan. Hillsboro, Kan. Coyotes Bluejays Purple and Gold Blue and Gold McPherson College University of Saint Mary McPherson, Kan. Leavenworth, Kan. Bulldogs Spires Red and White Navy and Gold 2013-14 Season Highlight Last season Bethany College’s women’s basketball program took a step in a new direction under first year Head Coach Brett Morehouse. Although the Swedes posted an overall record of 5-25, and a record of 3-15 within the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC), Coach Morehouse feels like his program did take steps to be successful down the road. Possibly no step was as big as Bethany knocking off KCAC rival Kansas Wesleyan University in comeback fashion. “The 2013-2014 season was very challenging for both the coaches and players, however, I think that we have taken a positive step forward in terms of the future of Bethany College women’s basketball,” said Morehouse. “The Kansas Wesleyan game was definitely the highlight of our season. In addition to defeating our biggest rivals, we were able to use that night to honor our lone senior, Kendra Austin, and to also demonstrate our commitment to giving back to the community of Lindsborg. We had a great turnout for the Pink Zone Night and I was really happy that those who came to our last home game got to see our players hustle and com- pete for 40 minutes. I look forward to having that same energy and excitement when we play our first game in Hahn Gym next fall.” When Bethany played Kansas Wesleyan on February 15, Coach Morehouse decided to combine his Senior Night and Alumni Night with a fundraiser for the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association Play 4Kay Foun- dation. The Swedes raised money and donated $1,000 to the Lindsborg Community Hospital to raise cancer awareness and prevention programs at the local level. On a night that featured a great atmosphere to play, coach, and watch a game, the women’s team did not disappoint as they sent their lone senior, Kendra Austin, out of Hahn Gymnasium with a win. Sophomore guard Alex Brammer led the way for the Swedes offensively pouring a game-high 25 points as she led Betha- ny past the Coyotes 58-57. After a slow start, the Swedes went on a 15-0 run and claimed an 18-7 lead midway through the first half. Kansas Wesleyan made a push to close the gap but could only pull within seven points by the break after Bethany was up by 13 points on two separate occasions. The Swedes came out of the break strong and went up by 14 points, 34-20 with 16:30 left in the game. The Coyotes would respond however, scoring 12 of the next 14 points pulling within four, 36-32. Being up nine points the Swedes went into an offensive lull as Kansas Wesleyan would go onto score 16 of the next 18 points to take a five point lead. Bethany would not crumble and let an opportunity to slip away. Brammer would tie it up and the Swedes took a 51-50 lead on her lay-up and a free throw with just over a minute to play. The rivals would trade buckets until just under a minute to play when the senior, Austin, made a huge defensive play and came up with a steal. The next offensive possession she found Brammer who knocked down the open triple and gave the Swedes the lead for good. Brammer scored Bethany’s last 13 points as the Swedes won on senior night for the first time in five years. Rebecca Kerlikowske added ten points in seven minutes, Ashley Carey chipped in eight points and six boards, and Evin Sullivan added six points, grabbed a team-high seven rebounds, and also had two blocks. The win also snapped a three game losing streak to Kansas Wesleyan University. The Coyotes had won 11 of the last 12 meetings over the Swedes. Anytime you beat a rival it is a big win, but with the series being slant- ed in the direction of Salina in recent years, this was a huge moment for a first year coach and the program.