2004 Rocket Table of Contents Quick Facts Table of Contents/Quick Facts ...... 1 Location ...... Toledo, OH 43606 2004 Schedule ...... 2 Population ...... 313,000 (city); 720,000 (metropolitan) 2004 Roster ...... 3 Founded ...... 1872 2004 Outlook ...... 4-5 Enrollment ...... 19,019 Head Coach Kent Miller ...... 6 National Affiliation ...... NCAA Division I Q & A with Coach Miller ...... 7 Conference ...... Mid-American (West Division) Assistant Coaches ...... 8 Nickname ...... Rockets Meet the Rockets ...... 9-19 School Colors ...... Midnight Blue and Gold Rachel Mohler ...... 10 Arena ...... John F. Savage Hall (9,000) Melissa Cedergren ...... 11 President ...... Dr. Daniel M. Johnson Kelsey Culver ...... 12 Athletics Director ...... Michael O’Brien Corrie Magnus ...... 13 Associate A.D./Senior Woman’s Administrator ..... Kelly Andrews Chelsey Poquette ...... 14 NCAA Faculty Representative ...... Dr. James Klein Kate Bean ...... 15 Athletic Department Phone ...... 419-530-4184 Lora Sarich ...... 16 Ticket Office Phone ...... 419-530-GOLD Brittany Alaburda/Sarah Kreher ...... 17 Head Volleyball Coach ...... Kent Miller (Oregon ’84) Jessica Alden/Emi Holsclaw ...... 18 Toledo Record ...... 73-136 (seven years) Courtney Nissen/TaNeisha Winters ...... 19 Overall Record ...... 73-136 (seven years) 2003 Results/Statistics ...... 20 Assistant Coach ...... Regan Adams (2nd year) 2003 Mid-American Conference Review ...... 21 Assistant Coach ...... Greg Reitz (1st year) The Mid-American Conference ...... 22 Volleyball Office Phone ...... 419-530-7740 2004 MAC Tournament ...... 23 2003 Overall Record ...... 10-22 2004 MAC Composite Schedule ...... 23-24 2003 MAC Record ...... 3-15 (7th/West) 2004 Opponents ...... 25-33 Letterwinners Returning/Lost ...... 7/1 Records/Letterwinners ...... 34 Starters Returning/Lost ...... 5/1 Records ...... 34-37 Asst. AD/Media Relations ...... Paul Helgren All-Time Results ...... 38-41 Assoc. Media Relations Dir./Volleyball Contact ...... Steve Easton University/Athletic Leaders ...... 42 Easton office/cell phone ...... (419) 530-4921/(419) 262-3953 University of Toledo ...... 43-45 Easton e-mail ...... [email protected] University History & Traditions ...... 46 Asst. Media Relations Director ...... Brian DeBenedictis Athletic Traditions ...... 47 Intern ...... Salena McIlwain Academics/Summer Camps ...... 48 Media Relations Phone ...... 419-530-4920 Campus Facilities ...... 49 Media Relations FAX ...... 419-530-4930 Campus Map ...... 50 Official Athletic Website ...... www.utrockets.com City of Toledo ...... 51 Official Athletic Website ...... 52

The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics gratefully acknowledges Credits the contributions of the UT student body, whose spirit and financial support enable us to maintain our standards of excellence. Editor: Steve Easton The University of Toledo is committed to a policy of equal opportunity Contributors: Paul Helgren and Brian DeBenedictis in education, employment, membership and contracts, and no differentiation Photography: Terry Fell, Bill Hartough and Melissa Flaherty will be made based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual Published By: Univ. of Toledo Athletic Media Relations Office orientation, veteran status or the presence of a disability. The University Printing: The Hubbard Company, Defiance, OH will take affirmative action as required by federal or state law. www.utrockets.com Volleyball 1 2004 Schedule

DAY DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME Fri. Sept. 3 at UNH Tournament Durham, NH vs. New Hampshire 7:00 p.m. Sat. Sept. 4 at UNH Tournament Durham, NH vs. Arizona State 10:00 a.m. vs. Florida International 4:30 p.m. Fri. Sept. 10 at MTSU Invitational Murfreesboro, TN vs. Austin Peay 4:00 p.m. Sat. Sept. 11 at MTSU Invitational Murfreesboro, TN vs. Chattanooga 10:00 a.m. vs. Middle Tennessee State 7:00 p.m. Fri. Sept. 17 Clarion Hotel Westgate Rocket Classic SAVAGE HALL Toledo vs. Oakland 10:00 a.m. Toledo vs. UNC-Greensboro 5:30 p.m. Sat. Sept. 18 Clarion Hotel Westgate Rocket Classic SAVAGE HALL Toledo vs. UW-Green Bay 12:30 p.m. Toledo vs. Dayton 8:00 p.m. Fri. Sept. 24 at Bowling Green* Bowling Green, OH 7:00 p.m. Sat. Sept. 25 BALL STATE* SAVAGE HALL 3:00 p.m. Tues. Sept. 28 at Kent State* Kent, OH 7:00 p.m. Fri Oct. 1 CENTRAL MICHIGAN* SAVAGE HALL 7:00 p.m. Fri. Oct. 8 BOWLING GREEN* SAVAGE HALL 7:00 p.m. Sat. Oct. 9 WESTERN MICHIGAN* SAVAGE HALL 3:00 p.m. Tues. Oct. 12 at Valparaiso Valparaiso, IN 7:00 p.m. Fri. Oct. 15 MIAMI* SAVAGE HALL 7:00 p.m. Sat. Oct. 16 OHIO* SAVAGE HALL 3:00 p.m. Tues. Oct. 19 IPFW SAVAGE HALL 7:00 p.m. Fri. Oct. 22 at Eastern Michigan* Ypsilanti, MI 7:00 p.m. Sat. Oct. 23 at Central Michigan* Mt. Pleasant, MI 7:00 p.m. Tues. Oct. 26 CLEVELAND STATE SAVAGE HALL 7:00 p.m. Fri. Oct. 29 NORTHERN ILLINOIS* SAVAGE HALL 7:00 p.m. Sat. Oct. 30 AKRON* SAVAGE HALL 3:00 p.m. Thur. Nov. 4 at Buffalo* Buffalo, NY 7:00 p.m. Sat. Nov. 6 at Marshall* Huntington, WV 7:00 p.m. Thur. Nov. 11 at Northern Illinois* DeKalb, IL 7:00 p.m. Sat. Nov. 13 at Ball State* Muncie, IN 7:00 p.m. Tues. Nov. 16 MAC Tournament - First Round Campus Sites TBA Fri. Nov. 19 MAC Tournament - Quarterfinals Bowling Green, OH TBA Sat. Nov. 20 MAC Tournament - Semifinals Bowling Green, OH TBA Sun. Nov. 21 MAC Tournament - Championship Bowling Green, OH TBA

2 Volleyball 2004 Rosters Numerical Roster No. Name Pos. Ht. Yr. Hometown - High School 1 Sarah Kreher S/OH 6-0 Fr. (R) Birmingham, MI - Marian 2 Kelsey Culver** MB 6-2 Jr. Delaware, OH - Olentangy 4 Courtney Nissen OH/DS 5-7 Fr. Genoa, OH - Genoa 6 Kate Bean* OH 5-9 So. Louisville, KY - Assumption 7 Emi Holsclaw S/OH 5-11 Fr. Dublin, OH - Coffman 8 Melissa Cedergren** MB/RS 5-11 Jr. North Branch, MN - North Branch 9 Corrie Magnus** MB 6-1 Jr. Vernon Hills, IL - Libertyville 10 TaNeisha Winters OH 5-11 Fr. Orrville, OH - Orrville 11 Lora Sarich* L/OH 5-10 So. Bellevue, NE - West 12 Brittany Alaburda MB 6-1 Fr. (R) Medina, OH - Walsh Jesuit 14 Chelsey Poquette** RSH 5-11 Jr. Spring Lake, MI - Grand Haven 15 Rachel Mohler*** OH 6-0 Jr. Whitehouse, OH - Anthony Wayne 16 Jessica Alden OH 5-10 Fr. Worthington, OH - Thomas Worthington

Alphabetical Roster No. Name Pos. Ht. Cl. Hometown - High School 12 Brittany Alaburda MB 6-1 Fr. (R) Medina, OH - Walsh Jesuit 16 Jessica Alden OH 5-10 Fr. Worthington, OH - Thomas Worthington 6 Kate Bean* OH 5-9 So. Louisville, KY - Assumption 8 Melissa Cedergren** MB/RS 5-11 Jr. North Branch, MN - North Branch 2 Kelsey Culver** MB 6-2 Jr. Delaware, OH - Olentangy 7 Emi Holsclaw S/OH 5-11 Fr. Dublin, OH - Coffman 1 Sarah Kreher S/OH 6-0 Fr. (R) Birmingham, MI - Marian 9 Corrie Magnus** MB 6-1 Jr. Vernon Hills, IL - Libertyville 15 Rachel Mohler*** OH 6-0 Jr. Whitehouse, OH - Anthony Wayne 4 Courtney Nissen OH/DS 5-7 Fr. Genoa, OH - Genoa 14 Chelsey Poquette** RSH 5-11 Jr. Spring Lake, MI - Grand Haven 11 Lora Sarich* L/OH 5-10 So. Bellevue, NE - West 10 TaNeisha Winters OH 5-11 Fr. Orrville, OH - Orrville * Letters earned

HEAD COACH: Kent Miller (8th year, Oregon State ‘84) ASSISTANT COACH: Regan Adams (2nd year, West Alabama ‘00) ASSISTANT COACH: Greg Reitz (1st year, Long Beach State ‘97) GRADUATE ASSISTANT ATHLETIC TRAINER: Megan Shaw (1st year, Azusa Pacific ‘04)

Volleyball 3 2004 Outlook Toledo Looking to Move Up MAC Standings; Rockets Return Virtually Entire Starting Lineup With virtually its entire starting Toledo will look to parlay its in- year last season considering the fact lineup returning and only one senior on creased experience into a move up in the she was coming off shoulder surgery its roster, the future appears bright for ultra-competitive Mid-American Con- and then suffered a concussion midway the Toledo’s women’s volleyball pro- ference West Division standings. The through the year,” Miller said. “She gram heading into the 2004 campaign. Rockets displayed the ability to compete is a leader for us from an emotional And after experiencing a few grow- with the MAC’s upper echelon last sea- standpoint with her performance on the ing pains in an up-and-down season a son with a pair of victories over MAC floor.” year ago, the Rockets are ready to put West Division champion Central those lessons to use this fall. Michigan. However, UT’s youth “I think we’re playing together as “Last year was a great time for us to and inexperience cost them at a unit better than we ever have, build our foundation for the program’s times against lesser opponents. future success,” UT Head Coach Kent “One thing for sure in our and I’m expecting a high level of Miller said. “We added five new starters conference is that there isn’t much success and competitiveness for to our lineup last season, and they each difference between the best teams this team.” had a lot of opportunities to play and and the worst teams,” Miller said. gain experience. “The one thing we have shown is — Head Coach Kent Miller “You could really see how that paid that we can compete and beat the off in their play this spring, and I think best teams in the conference. The Rockets also have juniors we’re playing together as a unit better “We have a lot of veteran players Kelsey Culver, Corrie Magnus and than we ever have. I’m expecting a high who will help get us through some Chelsey Poquette, along with sopho- level of success and competitiveness for rough spots and simply not allow us to more Kate Bean and Lora Sarich this team.” lose against a team we can beat. That’s returning to the fold as starters. Coupled something we’ve lacked in the with a solid bench, Miller believes his past.” squad’s depth will be a real bonus. One aspect of the game “Our roster will be deeper than it’s where UT hasn’t shown any ever been,” Miller said. “We redshirted sign of weakness is its serving. two players last year and we’ve brought Aces have become a trademark in a solid recruiting class. We’ll have a for the Rockets, who have led lot of different options, and we can sub- the MAC in that department stitute freely if somebody is struggling three straight years and have or needs a break.” also been ranked nationally One position where Miller will during this time. be breaking in a newcomer is setter. “We have an aggressive Redshirt freshman Sarah Kreher and brand of volleyball that begins freshman Emi Holsclaw will be battling with our serving,” Miller said. for the starting job. The duo will have “We start from the first day of the task of replacing Carrie McCaw, practice and we try to pressure who graduated and ranks fourth on the our opponent right from the Rockets’ all-time assist list. beginning of a match with our Following is a look at the Rockets serves.” by position: Senior Rachel Mohler is expected to lead the way for MIDDLE BLOCKER the Rockets’ hard-hitting style Juniors Kelsey Culver and Cor- Junior Kelsey Culver ranked second in the MAC as the team’s most powerful rie Magnus displayed the potential with 0.54 aces per game last year and led UT with attacker. last year to be one of the MAC’s top a .291 attack percentage. “Rachel had a fantastic middle-blocking tandems in their first

4 Volleyball 2004 Outlook OUTSIDE HITTER on the left side. Senior Rachel Mohler and “TaNeisha probably has the most sophomore Kate Bean possess offensive potential and Jessica is a the starting jobs as attackers player we’re fortunate to have because from the left side, while junior she brings a lot of passion to the game,” Chelsey Poquette is the return- Miller said. ing starter on the right side. Mohler led the Rockets last SETTER season in kills per game (3.15) The one position which will feature and points (3.85) and ranked a newcomer is setter. Redshirt freshman third in the MAC in aces per Sarah Kreher is the frontrunner follow- game (0.46). She registered ing a strong spring season with incoming double-figure kill totals in 18 freshman Emi Holsclaw also figuring matches, including 15 of the into the Rockets’ plans. team’s last 18 contests. “I’m confident with Sarah and Emi “Rachel is coming off a at the setter position,” Miller said. “Sar- great spring and I’m looking ah did a great job in the spring when she forward to a great senior year was able to get a lot of experience and Senior Rachel Mohler led the Rockets in points from her,” Miller said. “She repetitions. I was very pleased with her and kills last year and registered a career-high 22 became one of our full-time location and ability to run the offense. kills at Central Michigan last year. passers last year and gives us a “Emi will also have an opportunity lot of flexibility.” to compete for the starting job. She’s full season as starters. After ranking second on the team very athletic and has tremendous up- “One of our biggest question marks last year in kills per game (2.61) and side.” heading into last season was at what third in digs per game (2.43), Bean level our middle blockers were going should benefit greatly from a year’s LIBERO/DEFENSIVE SPECIALIST to contribute,” Miller said. “Kelsey experience at the collegiate level. Sophomore Lora Sarich took over and Corrie both played very well last “Kate did a great job as a freshman the libero position midway through her year and eliminated any doubt we had. last year,” Miller said. “She carried a rookie campaign and doesn’t appear I believe our middles will become even big load for the program not just at the ready to relinquish it. She led the team more of a strength this year and it will net but with her passing and defense. with 2.88 digs per game and collected be an area all of our opponents will be We’re looking for a breakout season more than 10 digs in a match on 18 oc- keying on.” offensively from her where she will be casions, including a season-high 34 vs. Culver ranked second in the MAC an attacking force.” Ball State. in aces per game (0.54) and ninth in at- Poquette came on strong in the sec- “Lora did a tremendous job last year tack percentage (.291), while Magnus ond half of the season and finished on a for us in a role that was completely new was 12th in attack percentage (.275) high note with a team-high 11 kills and to her,” Miller said. “She’ll be even bet- and posted a team-best 0.92 blocks per a .409 attack percentage in the Rockets’ ter with more experience. She will be a game. first-round MAC Tournament contest at valuable piece to our puzzle.” The Rockets will also utilize junior Marshall. A new rule change in 2004 will al- Melissa Cedergren and redshirt fresh- “Chelsey did a great job switching low the libero to serve, and Sarich has man Brittany Alaburda to provide over to right-side hitter,” Miller said. “It added a jump-serve to her repertoire to depth in the middle. was a position which was completely fortify the Rockets’ already strong serv- “Mel made a lot of progress in the new to her, and we became much more ing game. off-season and she can be a key contribu- consistent in that position by the end of Freshman Courtney Nissen will tor for us off the bench,” Miller said. the season. She’s an effective attacker also provide depth for the Rockets in “Brittany also can play a valuable role and exceptional blocker in that posi- the back row. for us, and I think she has the ability to tion.” “Courtney has solid defensive skills, be a very solid blocker and a dynamic Miller expects Cedergren also see- very quick feet and a tenacious attitude attacker.” ing action on the right side with fresh- when it comes to defense,” Miller men TaNeisha Winters and walk-on said. Jessica Alden vying for playing time Volleyball 5 Head Coach Kent Miller Kent Miller enters his eighth year were set in the as the head coach of the University of process. Toledo women’s volleyball program. M i l l e r ’ s Miller has guided the Rockets to two coaching back- of the program’s best seasons in its ground includes 24-year history. top-level colle- Highlight- giate, national, ing Miller’s ten- international ure was a 17-11 and Olympic mark in the 2001 e x p e r i e n c e . campaign, the Before com- second-best win- ing to Toledo, ning percentage Miller served in program his- as an assistant tory. In addition, UT’s 17 wins that coach with the season equalled the second-most USA Women’s victories ever recorded by a Toledo Olympic Team team, and its 10-8 MAC record was f r o m 1 9 8 7 - Kent Miller has guided the Rockets to two of the best seasons in the program’s 24-year history. Miller led UT to a 17-15 mark in the school’s first winning conference 1996, initially 1997 and a 17-11 ledger in 2001. mark. as technical co- Miller also has coached the ordinator, then as offensive coordina- Miller has been an instructor and Rockets to three appearances (1997, tor. During his tenure, the USA Team speaker at USA women’s volleyball 2001 and 2003) in the Mid-American had a great deal of success, including clinics, the American Volleyball Conference tournament. Toledo’s first the 1992 Olympic Bronze Medal, the Coaches Association convention appearance under Miller in MAC 1990 World Championship Bronze and the Athletic Sports Foundation. postseason play came in his initial Medal and the 1995 World Grand Prix A native of Anchorage, AK, Miller campaign in 1997. In that season, Gold Medal. earned a bachelor of science degree Miller guided UT to its most wins Miller, 43, has also coached in in engineering physics from Oregon (17) in 14 years, and 15 school records the NVA Pro Indoor League, earning State University in 1984. He served as league championships in 1994 and an assistant coach at his alma mater The Miller File 1995 on the Bud Light Pro Beach Tour for four years and helped coach the Full Name: Kent A. Miller and in the World Club Champion- Beavers to an appearance in the 1983 Family: Wife, Melissa ships. Miller has had the opportunity NCAA Tournament. Hometown: Anchorage, AK to coach players such as , Miller and his wife, Melissa, re- Date of Birth: May 10, 1961 Caren Kemner, Paula Weishoff, Liz side in Toledo. Coaching Experience: Masakayan, , Danielle • Head Coach at UT, 1997-present Scott, Tara Cross Battle and others. • Asst. Coach — USA Women’s Na- tional Team, 1987-96 - MILLER’S YEAR-BY-YEAR COACHING RECORD - • Asst. Coach — Alaska-Anchorage, Overall MAC 1985 Year School W-L Pct. W-L Pct. • Asst. Coach — Oregon State, 1980- 1997 Toledo 17-15 .531 8-8 .500 84 1998 Toledo 3-27 .100 1-17 .056 College: Bachelor of Science in Engi- 1999 Toledo 8-21 .276 5-13 .278 neering Physics, Oregon State Univ., 2000 Toledo 7-21 .250 4-14 .222 2001 Toledo 17-11 .607 10-8 .556 1984 2002 Toledo 11-19 .367 3-15 .167 Organizations: American Volleyball 2003 Toledo 10-22 .313 5-11 .313 Coaches Association (AVCA) Career Totals 73-136 .349 36-86 .295

6 Volleyball Q & A with Coach Miller

Q: You have six starters returning for the Miller: We have an aggressive style of vol- 2004 campaign compared to just one prior leyball and it starts with our serving. We to last season. What kind of impact does have been one of the best serving teams in that have for the team? the nation, and I am confident we will lead Miller: Last year was a great time to build our conference again next year. We start our foundation for the program’s future suc- from the first day of practice and we try cess. We had five new starters last season to pressure our opponent with our serves. who had a lot of opportunity to play and gain We’re bringing back some quality servers experience in the fall, and we could really from last year plus we have some good serv- see how that paid off in their play this spring. ers coming in. The libero will also be able We’re still not particularly old as a team, but to serve this year, which will help us take we are experienced. Our roster is deeper than advantage of Lora’s (Sarich) jump-serve. last year since we redshirted two players and we’re bringing in a solid recruiting class. I Q: Middle blockers Kelsey Culver and think we’re playing together as a unit bet- Corrie Magnus both ranked in the top 15 ter than we ever have, and I’m expecting a of the conference in attack percentage last high level of success and competitiveness season. With an added year of experience for this team. do you have high expectations for them? Miller: One of our biggest question marks Q: The biggest question mark for the team this season is at setter. Carrie McCaw Q: You mentioned the togetherness of last year was at what level our middle block- graduated and you have redshirt fresh- your team. Could you talk a little about ers were going to contribute. Kelsey and man Sarah Kreher and freshman Emi the chemistry that has developed? Corrie both played very well. The middle Holsclaw vying for the position. Can you Miller: Team chemistry is a real strength blocking position for this team will become talk about this transition? for this group. We’ve been through some even more of a strength for us this year and Miller: I think we’ll be fine at the setter adversity with injuries and roster changes. that’s something all of our opponents will position. Sarah did a great job setting on a I think the players have done a fantastic job be keying on. If we control the ball with full-time basis in the spring. She was able to of pulling together to get through that. This our passing and defense, our middles will get a lot of experience and repetitions, and group has the best team chemistry of any be very good. I was very pleased with the location of her team that I’ve coached at Toledo. Q: The outside hitter positions are also setting and her ability to run the offense. Emi will also have an opportunity to compete for Q: Serving has become one of your pro- in good shape with the return of Rachel the setting position. She’s very athletic and gram’s staples and you have led the MAC Mohler and Kate Bean on the left side and has a lot of upside. She’s also a very good in service aces the last three years while Chelsey Poquette on the right side. What all-around player and may contribute at other also being ranked nationally during that are your thoughts on this trio? positions if she’s not setting. time. Can you talk about the emphasis you Miller: I’m looking forward to a great senior put on this aspect of the game? year from Rachel. She had a fantastic year as a junior considering the fact she was coming Q: With the addition of former gradu- off shoulder surgery ate assistant Greg Reitz to your staff Getting to Know Kent Miller and then she suffered you will have two full-time assistants for the first time. How does that help your Hobbies: Home remodeling, hockey, guitar. a concussion in the second half of the program? Favorite TV Show: “24.” season that really af- Miller: I’m very pleased with the addition Favorite foods: Italian, Mexican. fected her play. Kate of Greg to our coaching staff. Combined Favorite athlete: Wayne Gretzky. did a solid job as a with Regan Adams, I think we have one of freshman last year the best staffs in our region. Greg gives us Favorite actor: Ed Norton. a lot of experience and will work with our Favorite actress: Jodi Foster. carrying a big load for this program. outside hitters. He brings to us a wealth of Favorite things about Toledo: The people. We’re looking for a volleyball knowledge both as a player and a Favorite movie: “Shawshank Redemption.” breakout season from coach. Regan did an exceptional job in her Earliest sports memory: Playing street hockey growing up. her as an attacker. first year working with our middle blockers, Chelsey made the coordinating our recruiting and establishing Greatest athletic moment: Assistant coach for USA’s bronze medal classroom sessions that focused on team- team in 1992 Olympics. transition to the right- side hitter position at building and the mental aspects of the game. Sports teams I followed growing up were: Boston Bruins, the start of the year. Our recruiting has really improved the last Washington Redskins and Pittsburgh Pirates. We became much couple of years, and I am confident it’s only Favorite place I’ve visited: Switzerland. more consistent in going to get better. If I won $1 million, I would: Remodel the kitchen! that position by the Things I like to do are: Travel, work on house and enjoy time end of the season. with friends. Volleyball 7 Assistant Coaches Regan Adams Greg Reitz Regan Adams begins her second sea- Greg Reitz enters his fi rst season son as an assistant coach for the Rock- as an assistant coach for the Rockets ets. Adams works primarily with UT’s after spending the last two seasons middle blockers in addition to serving as an assistant coach at UTEP. Reitz as the program’s recruiting coordinator previously served as a graduate assis- as well as performing many day-to-day tant on Miller’s staff in the 1999-2000 activities such as on-fl oor coaching, academic year. He will work with the scouting and academic planning. Prior to coming to Toledo, Adams outside hitters, in addition to assisting served two years (2001-02) as a volun- with on-floor coaching, recruiting, teer assistant coach at the University of scouting and travel. Alabama. “I’m very excited to get back to the University of Toledo In Adams’ two seasons in Tuscaloosa, she helped the and be part of the program that afforded me so many great op- Crimson Tide to a pair of winning seasons (22-9 in 2001 and portunities,” Reitz said. “I’m eager to convey my knowledge 19-15 in 2002). Some of her responsibilities included assist- and passion for the sport of volleyball to the team and I am ing in the scouting of opponents, producing weekly recruiting thrilled to once again be part of the Rocket Volleyball staff material and participating in on-fl oor coaching. with the chance to work alongside Kent.” A Birmingham, AL native, Adams also served as an intern A native of Huntington Beach, CA, Reitz assisted in all for USA Volleyball’s High Performance National Programs phases of the Miners’ program, including recruiting, imple- in 2002. She spent seven months helping manage and operate menting the defense, training the outside hitters and practice several USA Volleyball youth and junior national programs, preparation. including the inaugural Youth, Junior A2 and Developmental Prior to his stint at UTEP, Reitz served two years as head camps in Colorado Springs, CO. Adams, 25, was a three-time all-conference volleyball women’s volleyball coach and strength and conditioning standout at West Alabama. She served as the Tigers’ team coach for St. Joseph’s College, a NCAA Division II school in captain for two seasons and earned three all-academic team Rensselaer, IN. Under Reitz, the Pumas produced their fi rst honors. She graduated in December of 2000 from West all-conference player in three years. Alabama with a bachelor’s degree in business administration Reitz, 29, received his master’s degree in exercise science and a cumulative GPA of 3.8. She then received her master’s from UT in May 2000. During his stay in Toledo, Reitz also degree in human performance from Alabama in December of served as head coach with the Glass City Volleyball Club for 2002. two years.

Getting to Know Regan Adams Getting to Know Greg Reitz Birthdate: July 20, 1979 in Birmingham, AL. Birthdate: November 17, 1974 in Bellfl ower, CA. Hobbies: Cooking and working out. Hobbies: Volleyball and camping. Favorite TV Show: “30 Minute Meals” on the Food Network. Favorite TV Show: “Seinfeld.” Favorite Foods: Any pasta. Favorite Foods: Pizza and pasta. Plans for the future: Become a head coach and have a family. Best Times of My Life: Wedding, graduations. Favorite things about Toledo: Location of the university. Plans for the future: Be happy. Favorite things about Toledo: The people and the city. Favorite music artist: Jack Johnson. Favorite movies: “Dumb and Dumber,” “Shawshank Redemp- Favorite movie: “Thomas Crown Affair.” tion,” “Unforgiven.” Favorite comedian: D.L. Hugley. Favorite comedians: Jim Carrey, Dave Chappelle, Chevy Chase. Earliest sports memory: CYO Basketball in second grade. Earliest sports memory: Playing soccer and baseball when I Sports team I followed growing up was: Alabama Crimson was four. Tide. Primary inspirations in sports were: George Brett, . Place I would most like to visit is: Spain. Sports teams I followed growing up were: Angels, 49ers. Favorite place I’ve visited: Monterey, CA. Favorite place I’ve visited: The Big Island of Hawaii. My most prized possession is: My education. My most prized possession is: My wedding ring. If I won $1 million, I would: Save and make $2 million. If I won $1 million, I would: Pay way more taxes.

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