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SPARTANSSPARTANS 20082008 Men’sMen’s GolfGolf andand TennisTennis Getting to AU Matches West Aurora High School is located at 1201 W. New York St. Washington Middle School is located near the intersection of Alschuler and Constitution Drive. 2008 Media Guide Table of Contents Getting to AU Matches (maps) . .Inside front cover AU Quick Facts . .1 AU Media Outlets . .2 Head Golf Coach John Donofrio . .3 2008 Golf Review . .4 2008 AU Golf Roster . .5 Golf Player Profiles . .6-8 Head Tennis Coach Randy Fisher . .9 2008 Tennis Review . .10 2008 AU Tennis Roster . .10 Tennis Player Profiles . .11-13 AU Directory . .14 AU Administration . .15 This is Aurora University . .16 2008 Golf and Tennis Game Schedules . .Back cover AU Quick Facts Location . .Aurora, IL Founded . .1893 Enrollment . .Approximately 4,000 Nickname . .Spartans Colors . .Royal blue/white National Affiliation . .NCAA Division III Conference . .NAC Northern Athletics Conference President . .Rebecca L. Sherrick Director of Athletics . .Mark Walsh Head Golf Coach . .John Donofrio Head Tennis Coach . .Randy Fisher Athletics Phone . .630-844-5110 Athletics Fax . .630-844-7809 Sports Information Director . .Brian Kipley Sports Information Phone . .630-844-7575 Sports Information Fax . .630-844-3826 AU Spartan Sports Hotline . .630-844-3838 AU Men’s Golf and Tennis 1 AU Media Outlets Local Print Aurora Beacon-News 101 S. River, Aurora, IL 60506 Todd Adams, Sports Editor 630-844-5911 Fax: 630-844-1043 Kane County Chronicle 1000 Randall Rd., Geneva, IL 60134 Brian Schaumburg, Sports Editor 630-232-9222 Fax: 630-232-4962 Fox Valley Labor News P.O. Box 4155, Aurora, IL 60507 Carter Crane, Editor 630-897-4022 Fax: 630-892-3873 Daily Herald 3805-A Main St., St. Charles, IL 60174 630-587-8623 Fax: 630-587-8639 Kendall County Publications 222 Bridge St., Yorkville, IL 60560 630-533-7034 Fax: 630-533-7085 Oswego Ledger-Sentinel Box #669, Oswego, IL 60611 630-554-8565 Fax: 630-554-7560 Regional Print Chicago Tribune 435 N. Michigan, Chicago, IL 60611 Metro Sports 312-222-3474 Fax: 312-828-9392 Chicago Sun-Times 350 N. Orleans, Chicago, IL 60654 College Sports 312-321-2247 Radio/TV WSPY (107.1 fm) 1 Broadcast Center, Plano, IL 60545 WFXV (TV-30) 630-552-1000 Greg Burks, Sports Director Fax: 630-552-9000 Comcast (ch. 4) 800 W. 5th Street, Naperville, IL 60563 630-552-1000 Wire Services Associated Press 230 N. Michigan, Chicago, IL 60601 Sports Desk 312-781-0500 Fax: 312-781-1989 All requests for interviews should be made through Brian Kipley, Director of Sports Information, at 630-844-7575. Media should call in advance. 2 AU Men’s Golf and Tennis AU Men’s Golf Meet the Head Coach JOHN DONOFRIO Head Golf Coach Sixth Season John Donofrio started as the Varsity Men’s Golf Coach at Aurora University in the fall of 2002. Under Coach Donofrio’s leadership, the golf program has shown strong prospects. Returning golfers and strong recruits are holding an established team. The AU golf program consists of a competitive and full traditional fall and spring schedule, which includes a spring break competitive trip. The AU golf team is part of the Northern Athletics Conference (NAC) of NCAA Division III. Prior to joining AU, Donofrio was with Dominican University, where he started both the men’s and women’s golf programs, competing in NAIA and NCAA Division III. He has been involved with the game of golf for the past 25 years, since his introduction as a caddie at Calumet Country Club. He competes in amateur golf tournaments in the Chicago District Golf Association, and he is a member of the Chicago Golf Coaches Association and WGA Par Club. Donofrio earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of St. Francis and a master’s degree in Business Administration from Benedictine University. He has worked in management positions in the insurance industry for the past 20 years. He also taught in the business departments at the University of St. Francis and Joliet Junior College as an adjunct instructor of economics, business policy and service management. AU Men’s Golf and Tennis 3 2008 Men’s Golf Review The Aurora University Men’s Golf team recently completed its 2007-2008 seasons. The fall season consists of a traditional schedule and conference tournament, while the spring season allows for more out-of-conference play. Heading into the season, the Spartans knew that they would be relying on a mix of fresh faces and proven winners. During the fall’s Northern Athletics Conference (NAC) play, AU placed one player on the All-NAC Team. Gaining the All-Conference honor was freshman Cameron Parker (Muncie, IN/Delta). Parker responded well to his first season of collegiate play and proved himself as a force to be reckoned within the NAC. The spring season, which saw steady improvement, marked another successful campaign for the Spartans. As a team, AU’s scoring average has improved each of the last six years under Coach Donofrio. The 2008 team scoring average was a stellar 80.0, down from 81.2 the year prior. The season also included two first-place finishes, four second-place finishes and two third-place finishes. The Spartans also set a school record for number of rounds in the 70’s, with 39. Overall, the 2007-2008 season was a highly successful one that sets up well for next year’s team. 4 AU Men’s Golf and Tennis 2007-2008 Official NCAA Roster Name Ht. Yr. Hometown High School Pete Miller 5′9′′ Sr. Oak Lawn, IL Richards Tim Fleming 5′7′′ Jr. Poplar Grove, IL North Boone Mark Frantzen 5′10′′Jr. Aurora, IL Aurora Central Catholic Dusty Magee 5′10′′Jr. Knightstown, IN Knightstown Alex Kline-Wedeen 5′8′′ So. Big Rock, IL Marmion Academy Greg Lhotak 5′9′′ So. Elburn, IL Kaneland Shane Roland 6′2′′ So. Knightstown, IN Knightstown Cameron Parker 6′0′′ Fr. Muncie, IN Delta Jimmy Voss 6′0′′ Fr. Stickney, IL Morton West Head Coach: John Donofrio AU Men’s Golf and Tennis 5 Meet the Spartans TIM FLEMING–5′7′′,Jr, Poplar Grove, IL/North Boone HS College as a Sophomore (’06-’07): Attended Aurora University and was a member of the golf team. College as a Freshman (’05-’06): Attended Aurora University and was a member of the golf team. High School: Attended North Boone High School. He played football under Coach Dale Parvil. Personal: Born 1/10/87 in Harvard, IL. Family: Tracy and Jody Fleming. He has one brother, Brian. Major: Criminal Justice. Minor: Business. MARK FRANTZEN–5′10′′,Jr, Aurora, IL/Aurora Central Catholic College as a Sophomore (’06-’07): Attended Aurora University and was a member of the golf team. He was named All-NAC. College as a Freshman (’05-’06): Attended Aurora University and was a member of the golf team. High School: Attended Aurora Central Catholic. He played basketball under Coach Nate Drye, baseball under Coach Ryan Swann and golf under Coach Van Horn. He was named the golf MVP as a junior and senior and basketball MVP as a senior. Personal: Born 11/27/86 in Aurora, IL. Family: Bruce and Joan Frantzen. Major: Business Management. ALEX KLINE-WEDEEN–5′8′′,So, Big Rock, IL/Marmion Academy College as a Freshman (’06-’07): Attended Aurora University and was a member of the golf team. High School: Attended Marmion Academy and played three years of golf under Coach Jennifer Konen. He was a captain as a junior and senior. Personal: Born 9/5/87 in Aurora, IL. Family: Paul Weeden and JoAnn Kline. He has one brother, Evan. Hobbies: Golf. Major: Business Administration. Minor: Marketing. 6 AU Men’s Golf and Tennis Meet the Spartans GREG LHOTAK–5′8′′,Fr, Elburn, IL/Kaneland HS College as a Freshman (’06-’07): Attended Aurora University and was a member of the golf team. High School: Attended Kaneland High School and played two years of golf under Coaches Rich Ross and Mark Myer. He was named Most Improved Player. Personal: Born 10/27/87 in Pusan, South Korea. Family: Roger Lhotak and Susan Austin. He has one sister, Angie. Hobbies: Golf. Major: Physical Education. Minor: Health Education. DUSTY MAGEE–5′10′′,Jr, Knightstown, IN/Knightstown Community HS College as a Sophomore (’06-’07): Appeared in 28 games, starting 14 and averaged 10.5 points for the AU men’s basketball team. College as a Freshman (’05-’06): Played for the men’s basketball team and in 27 games, starting 11, averaged 11.0 points and 2.5 rebounds for AU. High School: Attended Knightstown Community High School. Played basketball under Coach Chad Ballenger. He was a three-year All-Conference and three-year All- Area. He played golf under Coach Mike Wyatt. He was also a three-year All-Conference golfer. He played soccer under Head Coach Larry Loveall. He was a one-year All- Area Player. Personal: Born 11/5/86 in Greenfield, IN. Family: Brent and Debra Magee. He has one sister, Ashley. Hobbies: Playing video games and doing anything that is competitive. Major: Physical Education. Minor: Health Education. PETE MILLER–5′9′′,Sr, Oak Lawn, IL/Richards HS College as a Junior (’06-’07): Attended Aurora University and was a member of the golf team. College as a Sophomore and Freshman (’04-’05): Attended Moraine Valley Community College and was a member of the baseball team. High School: Attended Richards High School and played two years of varsity golf under Coach Carol Garding and two years of varsity baseball under Coach Brian Wujcik. Personal: Born 2/16/85 in Oak Lawn, IL.