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Michael Blythe PROFILE SCHOOL Head Coach Medaille College Athletic Director, Amy M. DeKay introduced Michael “Micky” Blythe today as the next head coach of the Men’s and Women’s Soccer programs. DeKay noted, “Both the men’s and women’s soccer programs at Medaille College have a long history of success. SCHOOL PROFILE Just this past year, the men’s program qualified for post season play making it to the AMCC finals. The women’s program also qualified for post season play making STAFF COACHING it to the first round of the AMCC playoffs. Both teams contributed to a year in Medaille history of unprecedented athletic suc- cess with twelve of fifteen teams qualifying for post season play, Where College Meets Career including two conference championships, one NCAA tournament

COACHING STAFF appearance, and two regular season titles.” Medaille students learn by doing. You do more than read about how to treat illnesses, you administer treat- ments on live animals in a state-of-the-art laboratory. You don’t just write a script for a television broadcast, The addition of Blythe builds on Medaille’s current success with you produce one live in a studio. Medaille has interactive labs that provide you with invaluable hands-on the appointment of a seasoned coach and professional with over PLAYERS experience. 8 years of coaching experience at the NPSL, NCAA DII, NJCAA DI, and Hull City AFC premier soccer level in England. This combined What better way to prepare for your future career than by learning out in the workplace alongside real pro- with Micky’s proven success with international recruiting and PLAYERS fessionals? Experiential learning is at the heart of The Medaille Advantage as you’re placed in the field with playing experience at Hull City AFC, Mercyhurst University, and internships, preceptorships and student teaching assignments. Further enrichment comes from speaker professionally will only advance the Mavericks to the next level of series, team and cohort learning environments and observations. The capstone project is your opportunity competition,” DeKay added.

to sum it all up and create meaningful solutions to real issues in your field. ouY are going to be better pre- 2015 PREVIEW pared to land your dream job than your competition because you’ve experienced what’s it like in the work- A native of England, Blythe joins Medaille after spending the place and know how solve real world problems. previous two years as the head coach at Mercyhurst North East which is a NJCAA DI program. While coaching at Mercyhurst, 14 Different Majors to Chose From Blythe led the Saints to a (19-13) record in two years, including a program best (10) wins in 2014. 2015 PREVIEW Accounting (BS/MS) Education (BSEd) Adolescent Ed w/ Students w/ Disabilities Blythe had a stellar playing career at the NCAA Division II level, playing at Mercyhurst University. The for-

Biology (BS) English (BA) mer forward was a four-year starter (2001-05) for the Lakers, finishing as the program’s all-time leader in 2015 OPPONENTS Business Administration (BS) Liberal Studies (AS/BS) career goals (56). He is also the program’s 2nd place all time in career assists (26) and the current record B.A. - Management Information Systems (BS) Psychology (BA) holder with (138) career points. Communication (BS) Sport Management (BS) Criminal Justice (BS) Veterinary Technology (AS/BS) Additionally, Blythe was named the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Freshman of the Education (BSEd) Early Childhood/Childhood (B-6) Veterinary Technology (AAS, Rochester Campus) Year in 2001 and GLIAC Offensive Player of the Year three times (2002-04). In addition, he was a four-time

2015 OPPONENTS all-conference selection. Blythe was named to the second team as a freshman and first team the final three 15 Different Sports to Chose From campaigns. Blythe was a member of the Lakers program which reached four NCAA Divion II Final Fours, losing three times in the National Championship Semi-finals and once in the Championship game. Women’s Basketball Baseball Women’s Bowling Men’s Basketball He comes to Medaille hungry to continue the winning tradition. Blythe shared, “I am committed to main- AMCC Women’s Cross Country Men’s Cross Country taining a high standard of coaching for both teams. Ultimately creating an environment where both teams AMCC Women’s Lacrosse Men’s Golf challenge for the AMCC championship is the goal.” Women’s Soccer Men’s Lacrosse Softball Men’s Soccer Blythe will also be working in the athletic department full-time, as he will also be in the Recruiting Coordi- Women’s Tennis Men’s Volleyball nator for the Athletic Department. Women’s Volleyball

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Jeff Au PROFILE SCHOOL Assistant Coach Jeffrey Au is entering his first season as Assistant Coach for the Medaille Women’s soccer program. Au is a (2007) graduate of Medaille College, where he received his Bachelors of Arts in Criminal Justice. He played men’s soccer for Medaille all (4) years, and was a part of (3) AMCC champion-

SCHOOL PROFILE ship teams. He qualified for the NCAA tournament twice in his career, once in (2005), and again in (2006) when Medaille hosted it’s only NCAA tournament game. COACHING STAFF COACHING Since graduating, Au has risen up the coaching ranks in Western New York. He was an Assistant Coach for the Kenmore East Varsity team in (2008), and was the Head Coach for girls varsity team at Immaculata Academy from (2011) until (2014). During his stint as Head Coach, Immaculata won the Monsignor Martin South Division in both (2013) and (2014).

COACHING STAFF Au has also coached in many different capacities for the Empire Academy Revolution, which is a member of the U.S. Soccer Development Academy. In (2006) and (2007), Au was an assistant coach for the U15 Boys Premier squad. In (2008) and (2009) he moved up to become the head coach for the U16 boys; then in (2011) made the switch to become head coach for the U13 girls team. PLAYERS

First Row (L-R): Alea Wade, Megan Owens, Jamie Michalewski, Kayla Barone, Shanice Parilla, Amily Alvut, Don Herlan

PLAYERS Erik Szczerba Second Row (L-R): Alexis Domros, Rachael Spychalski, Candis Kapuscinski, Mackenzie Berger, Brianna Harvey Third Row (L-R): Michael Blythe, Jeff Au, Michelle Carpenter, Lauren Jensen, Kayln Compeau, Erik Szczerba Assistant Coach Erik Szczerba is entering his first season on the Medaille College Women’s Soccer coaching staff. A 2015 Women’s Soccer Numerical Roster (2015) graduate, Szczerba will begin his coaching career as the Goalkeeper Coach for both the men 2015 PREVIEW and the women. # Player Name Yr. Pos. Hometown/High School 00 Alea Wade Sr. GK Hamburg, NY / Frontier Szczerba started his collegiate career at the junior college level, winning back-to-back NJCAA Divi- 1 Shanice Parilla Fr. M Buffalo, NY / CSAT sion III National Championships at Herkimer County Community College. He would then transfer to Medaille where 2 Mackenzie Berger Jr. M Elma, NY / Iroquois he played his junior and senior year in Maverick blue and gold, appearing in (20) games and making (18) starts. 2015 PREVIEW 4 Machelle Carpenter Fr. M Bath, NY / Bath-Haverling While in net for the Mavericks, Szczerba recorded (9) shutouts and ended his career with a sub (1.00) goals against 5 Kayln Compeau So. F Tonawanda, NY / Tonawanda 2015 OPPONENTS average. He had a stellar senior season in (2014); saving (83) percent of shots on goal while backstopping Medaille 6 Alexis Domros So. D Buffalo, NY / Hutch Tech to the AMCC tournament championship game. 7 Jamie Michalewski So. M Cheektowaga, NY / Maryvale 8 Brianna Harvey Sr. D Cincinattus, NY / Cortland Christian 9 Kayla Barone Fr. D North Tonawanda, NY / North Tonawanda 11 Lauren Jensen So. D Elma, NY / Iroquois 12 Michelle Fiore Fr. D Tonawanda, NY / Kenmore East 2015 OPPONENTS 13 Nicole Woleben Jr. D Dunkirk, NY / Fredonia 15 Kadeisha Kellar Jr. M Brooklyn, NY / Frederick Douglass Academy VII 16 Candis Kapuscinski Sr. F Holland, NY / Holland

17 Emily Alvut So. M Batavia, NY / Alexander AMCC 19 Megan Owens Jr. M Conneaut Lake, PA / Conneaut Lake

AMCC 24 Rachael Spychalski Jr. D Holley, NY / Holley

Head Coach: Michael Blythe (1st year) Assistant Coaches: Jeff Au, Erik Szczerba Head Athletic Trainer: Brenda Dean (5th year) 3 www.medaillesports.com www.medaillesports.com 4 MEDAILLE MAVERICKS MEDAILLE 5 AMCC 2015 OPPONENTS 2015 PREVIEW PLAYERS COACHING STAFF SCHOOL PROFILE AS A SOPHOMORE (2013): AS ASOPHOMORE team forthe(2014-15)season. academicall-conference a sophomore,andthirdteamasfreshman.ShewasalsonamedtotheAMCC first teamall-conferencesquadforthetimeinhercareer, afterbeingnamedtothesecondteamas majoring inmathematics. 1994 inSpringville,NY. AgraduateofHollandHighSchool, trowski. Hastwosiblings,AftonandBrittany. BornonJune3, PERSONAL: ketball. team forbas both, whilealsobeingnamedtotheAll-WNY honorsfor letter winnerinbasketball.SheearnedAll-State SCHOOL: HIGH ThirdTeam. All-Conference AMCC games. Allofthoseaccoladesleadhertobeingnamedthe against Keuka,givingher(4)goalsinfirsttwocollegiate Hiram. Shewouldfindthenet(3)timesingamenumbertwo reer goal,scoring(56:25)intoherfirstcareergameagainst (24). Candiswastedverylittletimerecordingherfirstca total points(20),goals(6),shots(46),andongoal She pacedthesquadwith(8)assists,andfinishedsecondin of everyoffensivecategoryduringherfreshmancampaign. (17) starts.Kapuscinskifinishedtheyearat,ornear, thetop (2012): AS A FRESHMAN SecondTeam All-Conference aftertheseason. AMCC goal. For hereffortsonthepitch,Candiswasnamedto second ontheteamwith(4)assistsand(1)game-winning goals (8),shots(41),andongoal(23).Shealsofinished sophomore campaign.Shepacedtheteamintotalpoints(20), first orsecondineverymajoroffensivecategoryduringher games duringhersophomoreseason.Kapuscinskifinished www.medaillesports.com DaughterofGaryKapuscinskiandJanice Gmi A3yearletterwinnerinsoccer, and4year Pitt-Bradford andPenn StateAltoonarespectively. KapuscinskiwasvotedtotheAMCC She scoredback-to-backgame-winninggoalsonSeptember30andOctober4,against ericks with(7)goals,(4)game-winning(37) shotsongoal,and(16)pointsoverall. season eitherfirstorsecondontheteamineverymajoroffensivestatistic.LedMav (2014): AS AJUNIOR Senior Candis Kapuscinski Appeared in all (18) games, making Appearedandstartedin(16) Appearedandstartedin(15)gamesasajunior. CandisFinishedthe Player Profiles - - - - chology. graduate ofFrontier HighSchool,majoringinpsy Born onSeptember25,1994inBuffalo,NY. A PERSONAL: during hersophomoreseason. (2013): AS ASOPHOMORE majoring inVeterinary Technology. sister namedAlyssa. BornonApril,71993inCortland,NY. AgraduateofCortlandChristianAcademy, PERSONAL: National HonorSociety. all-leaguehonors.Alsoamemberofthe school, earningESCAL SCHOOL: HIGH Keuka CollegeonSeptember2. Recorded herfirstcareerpointonanassistina(6-2)victoryover (2012): AS AFRESHMAN sophomore campaign,including(1)ongoal. during hersophomoreseason.Recorded(4)totalshots (2013): AS ASOPHOMORE team forthe(2014-15)season. DaughterofMarybethandDavidWade. DaughterofKennethandTinamarie Harvey. Hasa Letterwinnerinsoccerandbasketballhigh conference teamforthe(2014-15)season. Franciscan academic all- onOctober11.Aftertheseason,Wade wasnamedtotheAMCC Medaille wouldgoontowin(2-1).Sherecordeda seasonhigh(2)shotsongoalagainst the game-tyinggoalagainstconferencerivalLaRocheCollegeonOctober25,agame (2014): AS AJUNIOR was named to the AMCC academicall-conference was namedtotheAMCC behind winonOctober25.Aftertheseason,Harvey goal againstLaRocheCollege,a(2-1)comefrom junior, including(3)starts.Assistedongame-tying (2014): AS AJUNIOR Senior Alea Wade Senior Brianna Harvey Appearedin(9)gamesasafreshman. Appearedin(5)games Appearedandstartedin(16)games Player Profiles Appearedinall(17) gamesasajunior, including(6)starts.Netted Appearedin(12)gamesasa - www.medaillesports.com

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AMCC OPPONENTS 2015 PLAYERS STAFF COACHING PROFILE SCHOOL 6 PREVIEW 2015 MEDAILLE MAVERICKS MEDAILLE 7 AMCC 2015 OPPONENTS 2015 PREVIEW PLAYERS COACHING STAFF SCHOOL PROFILE HIGH SCHOOL: HIGH shot ongoalagainstPenn State-BeaveronSeptember11. (2013): AS AFRESHMAN conference teamforthe(2014-15)season. academicall- After theseason,BergerwasnamedtoAMCC rival HilbertCollegewithaseasonhigh(6)shotsonOctober22. chology. in Holley, NY. AgraduateofHolleyHigh School,majoringinpshy siblings; Jenny, AndrewandCory. Born onSeptember22,1995 PERSONAL: ing highschool. School, majoringincriminaljustice. Tara, Dustin,Donnie,Joel, andShane.BornonJuly 3,1994inBuffalo,NY. AgraduateofIroquoisHigh PERSONAL: year letterwinnerinlacrosse. SCHOOL: HIGH in a(10-0)winoverPenn State-Beaver. third evercontest,nettingherfirstcareergoalandtwoassists tied forsecondingame-winninggoals(1).Bergerexplodedher ries includingfinishingsecondintotalpoints(10),goals(4),and a freshman.Endedtheyearneartopofmany offensivecatego www.medaillesports.com DaughterofCatherineBerger. Hassixsiblings;Dan, DaughterofMattandPatty Spychalski.Hasthree Aletterwinnerinsoccerandtrackfielddur Was atwoyearletterwinnerinsoccer, andthree as afreshman,making(13)starts.Recorded(1) (2013): AS AFRESHMAN as asophomore. (2014): AS ASOPHOMORE on theteamingoalswith(2).Peppered conference the teamintotalshotswith(19),andtiedforthird sophomore season.Finishedtheseasonthirdon in all(17) gamesfortheMavericksduringher (2014): AS ASOPHOMORE Junior Rachael Spychalski Junior Mackenzie Berger Appearedandstartedin(17) gamesas Appearedin(15)games Appearedandstarted Appearedin(11)games Player Profiles - - - Biology andASVeterinary Technology. nary technology. PA. AgraduateofConneautLakeHighSchool,majoringinveteri the nameofBecca.BornonDecember9,1993inConneautLake, PERSONAL: high school. SCHOOL: HIGH Beaver onSeptember11. her freshmancampaign,including(2)ongoalagainstPenn State- as afreshman,making(13)starts.Recorded(5)totalshotsduring Biology andASVeterinary Technology. DaughterofAmy andRobertOwens.Hasonesisterby Was aletterwinnerinsoccerandsoftballduring A graduate of Fredonia High School, majoring in BS A graduateofFredonia HighSchool,majoringinBS Haley. BornonDecember27, 1994inDunkirk,NY. Veubio. HastwosiblingsnamedStephanieand PERSONAL: AS A FRESHMAN (2013): AS AFRESHMAN State twice,andOswegoState. as asophomore,including(3)startsagainstAlfred (2014): AS ASOPHOMORE A graduate of Fredonia High School, majoring in BS A graduateofFredonia HighSchool,majoringinBS Haley. BornonDecember27, 1994inDunkirk,NY. Veubio. Hastwosiblingsnamed Stephanieand PERSONAL: Junior Kadeisha Kellar Junior Megan Owens Junior Nicole Woleben DaughterofBryanWoleben andMary DaughterofBryanWoleben andMary Player Profiles Appearedin(16)games Appearedin(14)games - www.medaillesports.com

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AMCC OPPONENTS 2015 PLAYERS STAFF COACHING PROFILE SCHOOL 8 PREVIEW 2015 MEDAILLE MAVERICKS MEDAILLE 9 AMCC 2015 OPPONENTS 2015 PREVIEW PLAYERS COACHING STAFF SCHOOL PROFILE HIGH SCHOOL: HIGH 27. ina(1-0)victoryonSeptember conference rivalPitt-Greensburg, second inassistswith(2).Netted thegame-winninggoalagainst second ontheteaminpoints(8)andgoals(3);finishedtiedfor of Tonawanda HighSchool,majoring inSportsManagement. name ofCory. BornonMay 17, 1996inAmherst,NY. Agraduate PERSONAL: year, andplayer oftheyerinsoccer duringjunioryear. cer. Was alsonamedrookieoftheyearinsoccerduringfreshman school. SelectedtotheSection6firstteamallfouryearsforsoc Tech, majoringinSportManagement. Willow. BornonMarch5,1996inBuffalo,NY. AgraduateofHutch lings; Corey, Joshua, Derek,Kiona,Savannah,Dakota,Ella,Quinn, PERSONAL: College onOctober7. www.medaillesports.com DaughterofChristineDeeb.Hasonebrotherbythe DaughterofTiffany andJeffery Domros.Has nine sib Letteredinsoccerandbasketballduringhigh on September14.Finishedherfreshmancampaign in anon-conferencematchupagainstAlfredState first careergoal,aswellherassist as afreshman,including(12)starts.Recordedher (2014): AS AFRESHMAN shot ongoalinherverynextgameagainstDaemen rival Penn StateAltoonaonOctober4.Gotherfirst first careerpointonanassistagainstconference as afreshman,including(8)starts.Recordedher (2014): AS AFRESHMAN Sophomore Kalyn Compeau Sophomore Alexis Domros Appearedin(13)games Appearedin(14)games Player Profiles - - munications. Buffalo, NY. AgraduateofMaryvaleHighSchool,majoringincom brother bythenameosThomas.BornonDecember22,1995in PERSONAL: conference rivalPitt-BradfordonSeptember30. 23. Michalewskiscoredherfirstcareergoalina(2-1)winagainst reer pointwithanassistina(4-1)winagainstThielonSeptember graduate ofIroquoisHighSchool,majoringinBiology. the nameofJoshua. BornonDecember12,1994inBuffalo,NY. A PERSONAL: All-Tournament teamforbasketball. Colploys Tournament MatthewFoster Tournament MVP; and MVP forbasketball.AlsonamedfirstAll-Beeteam; ECIC and firstteam honorsforsoccer, ECIC high school,earningfirstandsecondteam SCHOOL: HIGH Veterinary Technology. in Warsaw, NY. Agrduateof AlexanderHighSchool, majoringin Has onebrotherbythename ofMichael.BornonJune9,1996 DaughterofDavidandLurreneMichalewski.Hasone DaughterofTim andLynn Jensen. Hasabrotherby Letterwinnerinbothsoccerandbasketball forth intotalpointswith(5).Recordedherfirstca the seasonfirstonteaminassistswith(3),and (16) gamesforMedailleasafreshman.Finished (2014): AS AFRESHMAN goal againstAlfredStateonSeptember14. line, Jensen recordedaseasonhigh(2)shotson (16) gamesasafreshman.Astalwartontheback (2014): AS AFRESHMAN PERSONAL: and fieldinhighschool. SCHOOL: HIGH Sophomore Jamie Michalewski Sophomore Lauren Jensen Sophomore Emily Alvut DaughterofBrendaand James Alvut. Letterwinnerinsoccerandtrack Player Profiles Appearedandstartedin Appearedandstartedin - - www.medaillesports.com MEDAILLE MAVERICKS MEDAILLE

10 AMCC OPPONENTS 2015 PREVIEW 2015 PLAYERS STAFF COACHING PROFILE SCHOOL MEDAILLE MAVERICKS MEDAILLE 11 AMCC 2015 OPPONENTS 2015 PREVIEW PLAYERS COACHING STAFF SCHOOL PROFILE Tonawanda HighSchool,majoringinBiology/Veterinary Technology. on February 22, 1997 inWilliamsville, NY. A graduateofNorth Has fivesiblings;Nick,Morgan,Emily, John, andBrooke.Born majoring inBiology. 27, 1995inHornell,NY. AgraduateofHaverlingHighSchool, ter. Hasthreesiblings;Josh, Alyssa andJason. BornonDecember for AppliedTechnology, majoring inveterinarytechnology. ruary 10,1997 inPuertoRico.AgraduateoftheCharterSchool moral. Hasthreesiblings;Shawn,ShaneandMartin.BornonFeb Veterinary Technology. in Warsaw, NY. AgrduateofAlexander HighSchool,majoringin Has onebrotherbythename ofMichael.BornonJune9,1996 www.medaillesports.com PERSONAL: and fieldinhighschool. SCHOOL: HIGH PERSONAL: and trackfieldinhighschool. SCHOOL: HIGH PERSONAL: soccer andbasketballinhighschool. SCHOOL: HIGH PERSONAL: soccer andsoftballinhighschool. SCHOOL: HIGH Freshman Michelle Fiore Freshman Kayla Barone Freshman Michelle Carpenter Freshman Shanice Parilla DaughterofJohn andMargoBarone. DaughterofJohn andDavetteCarpen DaughterofShannaandMartinDel DaughterofBrendaand James Alvut. Aletterwinnerinsoccer, basketball Aletterwinnerintrackandfield, Four yearletterwinnerforboth Letterwinnerinsoccerandtrack Player Profiles - - - pline arethesame.” setting upaprogram, inregardstostructure anddisci circumstances, Ithinkthefundamentalsof to takeitoffyou.Although it wasdifferent than there’s 10,000kidsbehindyouwhowant that ifyoudon’tdoitright every singleday, left homeat16toplay professionally andIlearnedthen “I likethingstobedoneproperly,” saidcoachBlythe. “I basics foragoodfoundationarestillthesame. seem likealargeundertaking;coachBlythe explains thatthe ing fromonelevelofcompetitiontoanotherforcoaches, may While switchingfromonecoachtoanotherforplayers, orswitch way ofdoingthings.” perclassmen forbothprogramstosuddenly buyinto anew here mightbeabitdifferent,soitcandifficultforthe up players,” explainedcoachBlythe. “IexpectthecultureIbring would bealearningcurve,forthecoachingstaffand “We saidonthefirstday whenwemetbothteamsthatthere This pointwasnotlostonBlythe whenhemethisnewteams. With anewcoachbringsmindset,andculturethatplayers andthecoachesthemselves mustgetusedto. but whentheMedailleopportunitycameupIjumpedatit.” intheNational PremierSoccerleague.Thatallowedmetodosomeelitethings, coaching fortheErieCommodoresFC DivisionIlevelforthelasttwoyears.Atsametime,pastfiveyears,wasalso was coachingattheNJCAA level,”saidcoachBlythe.II, andmostrecently “I’ve I III coachedDivision Division NCAA “This ismy firsttimeatthe level. However,III evenwithallofhistravels,thisisthefirsttimethatBlythe willbeseeingthecompetitionatDivision plained coachBlythe. “Ithinkthatisunbelievably good.” “In the[UnitedStates]yougointothisacademicenvironment,andcan’tplay unlessyouhavethegrades,”ex playing ineithertheChampionshipLeagueorBarclay’s PremierLeague;thetwotopleaguesinallofEngland. hasspentitspast11seasons both played, youthprogramsinEngland.HullCityAFC andcoached,forHullCityAFC’s This comesashighpraisefromanindividualwhohasseen,firsthand,someofthetopleaguesinworld.Blythe organization, thebestgoverningbody Ihaveeverplayed for.” wasthebest who wasafouryearstarterandstarplayer fortheLakers.“Thelongandshortofit,IthoughtNCAA “I cameherefromatowninNortheast Englandin2001,whenIwenttoMercyhurstUniversity,” saidcoachBlythe, experience totheLady Mavericks. The headcoachisthecornerstonetoany programsfoundation,andMedaille’s newcornerstonebringsawealthof ‘Micky’ Blythe ishopingtobringtheMedailleCollegewomen’s soccerprogram. foundation. Thefoundationisthesupportforeverypiecethatfollows;andwhatnewHeadCoachMichael –Themostcrucialaspectofbuildinganything, whetherit’s NY astructureorprogram,ishavingsolid BUFFALO, Lady MavericksBuildingaFoundation forSuccess 2015 SeasonPreview - - - www.medaillesports.com Alea Wade Senior MEDAILLE MAVERICKS MEDAILLE -

12 AMCC OPPONENTS 2015 PREVIEW 2015 PLAYERS STAFF COACHING PROFILE SCHOOL MEDAILLE MAVERICKS MEDAILLE 13 AMCC 2015 OPPONENTS 2015 PREVIEW PLAYERS COACHING STAFF SCHOOL PROFILE Kalyn Compeau year. I am challenging them to get to the AMCC final,andonceyougettothefinal year.anything canhappen.” IamchallengingthemtogettheAMCC set outtowineverygamethatweplay in.Ithink,realistically, finalthis forthewomengoalistoreachAMCC “They areextremely hungryforsuccess.Starvingsuccess,”explainedcoachBlythe. “Sowe’re goingtoorganizeand no mistakethatthisyear’s squadhaswhatittakestofindsuccess. number ofnewplayers, whowillmaketheircollegiatedebutsthisseasonwiththeLady Mavs,coach Blythe hasmade Where theywanttobeandwherehopego,comesasnosurpriseany oftheplayers ontheteam.Even witha constantly onhowwecanimprove,andaskwhatdoasaprogramtogetwherewantbe.” “They areaverytightknitgroupoffemalestudent-athletes,”praisedcoachBlythe. “Theycomeinandcommunicate bonded asaunit. With somuchchangingaroundthem,Blythe candonothingbutraveabouthowthewomenhavecometogetherand Almost asimportantthecoach,tofoundationofateam,ischemistrythatplayers havewitheachother. “It’s notjustaswitch.You can’tjustturniton,”explainedcoachBlythe. “You havetoapply yourselfeveryday.” players thatseparatethemselvesaretheonescandothingsonbothsidesofcoin.” you willbringthatwithonthefield.It’s greatifyoucanstriketheball,orrunfasterthananybody else,butthe his players tocarrythemselvesbothonandoffthepitch.“Ifyouhavegoodhabits,ifcommunicatefield, “I believe,passionately, whatyoudooffthefieldcarryonfield,”explainedcoach Blythe abouthowheteaches Sophomore www.medaillesports.com For asmuchthenewcomers,especially thefreshmanclasshasimpressedBlythe duringthe preseason; thegirlswhomay havethebiggestimpactonhischallengecomingtofruitionare ries; andshealsofoundherselftiedforsecondontheteamwith2assists.Four ofhersevengoals postseason.Her16pointsand7goals,bothledtheteamintheirrespectivecatego in theAMCC Senior captainCandisKapuscinskihadanoutstandingseasonlastyear, leadingMedailletoabirth returning athletes. were games winners for the Lady Mavs, and her performance earned her a spot on the AMCC were gameswinnersfortheLady Mavs,andherperformanceearnedaspotontheAMCC All-Conference Firstteamforthefirsttimeinhercareer.All-Conference son weretiedforthirdontheteam;andshehasimpressedthroughoutpreseason,includ Junior MackenzieBergerisalsopoisedtohelpleadMedaillein2015.Hertwogoalslastsea coach Blythe. of experience in exercisescience,andhe’s been aroundthegamefor a longtime,”said coaching experience,headds agreatdealofknowledgetothesidelines.“Donhas awealth The ‘new’ faceonthecoachingstaffforMedailleisDon Herlan. With over30yearsof ing a nice showing during the women’s scrimmage against Division II Deamen ing aniceshowingduringthewomen’s scrimmageagainstDivisionII College. a numberofourplayers becausehe’s coachedthem throughthesystem.” There willalsobesomefamiliarfacesassistingcoach Blythe onthesidelines women’s side.Hehasprovenhimselftobeanexcellentcoach, andheknows coach Blythe abouttheformerMavericksmen’s soccerstar. “He’s aMedai lle guy, played soccerhereand coacheslocally inthehighschoolson 2015 SeasonPreview “Jeff Au hasbeengreat,andhe’s beennothingbutprofessional,”explained this season.Hehashiredthreenewassistantcoaches fortheupcom senting theMedailleCollegename. ing season,twoofwhichhavespentplentytimeon the pitchrepre ------explained coachBlythe. “Thefocusisgoingtoremainwiththatwinningtradition.” anybody comingin,onbothprograms,theycan beveryoptimisticaboutthenextfouryears,” There isnodoubt;thefuturelooksverybrightfor 2015 seasonandbeyond.“Ithinkfor sible, sothattheseniorsthisyearwillhaveopportunity totastesuccess.” admit aswell,”saidcoachBlythe. “Thechallengeis tomovethatforwardasquickpos “The womenneedalittlebitmoreoffoundationtosteady theship,whichgirlswill that may come. in 2015,astrongfoundationwillbethecoreofwhathelps thewomenrideoutany storms While therewillbemany obstaclesthatwillpopup fortheMedaillewomen’s soccerteam lege. andUticaCol toplaytwo oftheseason,whenLady SUNYIT MavstraveltoUtica,NY number ofteamsonthe2015schedulethatwillbeformidablefoes;includingfirst While knockingoffPenn State-Behrendisatthetopofladiesto-dolist,therearea onbothsides.Iwanttoknockthemofftheirperch.”AMCC sional manner. Ihopetofrustratethem,andreturnMedaillethetopof four seasons.“Iknowbothcoachesverywell.Ihopetoupsetmy friendsinaprofes programs thathaveclaimedthetopspotinconferenceforamajorityofpast “I knowPenn State-Behrendverywell,bothprograms,”saidcoachBlythe aboutthe very familiarwiththeschooljustdownInterstate90. coaching inErieformany years,coachBlythe hasgottenthechancetobecome from hisconnectionsatarch-rivalPenn State-Behrend.Afterplaying, and The knowledge,forBlythe, ofMedailleanditstraditioncomesfromlargely programs, becausepeopleknowaboutMedailleandourreputation.” “And becausewe’re Medaille,we’re atthetoptobeshotat.That’s forboth “Medaille athleticshasastrongreputationintheEriearea,”saidcoachBlythe. Mavericks soccertraditionandreputation. hurst North EastinErie,Pennsylvania; Blythe wasabletohearallaboutthe the years.AfterspendingpasttwoseasonasHeadCoachatMercy Winning isawordthathasbecomesynonymous withMedaillesoccerover ner atHerkimer[CountyCommunityCollege]andheexudeswinning.” men lastseason,”saidcoachBlythe. “He’s atwo-timenationalchampionwin “Erik Szczerbahasagreatconnectionwiththeprogramafterplaying withthe tion toMedaille. both programshasbeeninvaluableforHeadCoachMickyBlythe andhistransi past twoyearsinnetforthemen’s soccerprogram.Hisintimateknowledgeof The finaladditiontothestaffisgoalkeepingcoachErikSzczerba,whospent 2015 SeasonPreview ------www.medaillesports.com Candis Kapuscinski Senior MEDAILLE MAVERICKS MEDAILLE

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