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Head Coach cont’d P.2 Cooley: Alumni Award P.2 CHRIS KRAUS NAMED HEAD COACH 2013-2014 Roster P.3 EASTON, Mass. – Stonehill College has Kraus takes over after serving as former head Coaches Corner P.4 named Chris Kraus, '06, as its 14th head coach David McLaughlin's top assistant coach Coaching for Change P.5 men's basketball coach in program history. for three seasons prior McLaughlin resigning Tech Times Issue 00 Month Year NE-10 Honor Roll P.6 last month to accept the associate head coach Assistant Coach P.6 "I am thrilled to announce Chris Kraus as position at . Stonehill Alumni Spotlight P.7 the next head coach of Stonehill men's averaged 20 wins over Kraus' three seasons as Stay Stonehill Spotlight P.7 basketball," said Stonehill Athletic Director assistant coach, reaching the NCAA Tourna- Stonehill Men’s Basketball Informed Brendan Sullivan. "In seeking the next ment twice, including the 2011-12 season when coach, I sought an individual who possesses the Skyhawks posted 25 wins and captured Chris Kraus If you have not been receiving the knowledge, passion and character to both the Northeast-10 Conference Tournament Head Basketball Coach game recaps and recent The Skyhawks... enhance the strong tradition of excellence and NCAA Division II East Regional crown on Stonehill College Stonehill Basketball news and  2 Final Four Appearances: 320 Washington St. reminders throughout the year, 2006, 2012 that the program is synonymous with. For its way to the national semifinal round at the then PLEASE SEND US AN Easton, MA 02357 those reasons, coupled with his strong Elite Eight. EMAIL or give us a call to  12 NCAA Tournament become part of our alumni & Appearances: recruiting ability as well as innumerable Phone: 508-565-1385 friends email list. It is the "I want to thank Brendan Sullivan, Fr. John Fax: 508-565-1460 1971, 1973, 1980, 1981, contributions to our recent success made quickest and easiest way to get 1982, 1989, 1998, 2006, Denning and the entire Stonehill athletic de- E-mail: [email protected] up to the minute information on Chris the right candidate to be our next head 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 partment for the opportunity to lead the men's the team and program! coach. Further, as an alumnus of Stonehill basketball program," said Kraus. "It is a great  8 x NE-10 Champion: and the basketball program, I know Chris is 1981, 1982, 1987, 1989, “cont.” committed to enhancing our success and I 1998, 2006, 2010, 2012 Follow us on Facebook at have complete confidence that the Stonehill Facebook/Stonehill Men’s Basketball  And Counting... basketball will flourish under his guidance." KRAUS ’06 NAMED HEAD MEN’S 2013-2014 Season BASKETBALL COACH Northeast-10 Elite Eight teams that Along with the team's na- Season Opener reached the national semi- tional semifinal round run final round in Stonehill during his senior season, men's basketball history Kraus earned All-Northeast Wednesday and is the first alumnus of -10 Conference honors, and November 20th, the program to be named was named to the NCAA head coach. As a student- Northeast Region All- 2013 athlete within the program Tournament Team. from 2002-2006, Kraus cont’d. players, community, sup- was a member of the 2005- Stonehill honor to be named the head porters and alumni can be 06 squad that won a pro- gram-record 27 games and : Josh Heyliger vs coach at Stonehill and I Name earned Height: 6’1 couldn't be more excited to “I couldn’t be more excited to start the pro- Weight: 180 Merrimack start working and continue working and continue to build on gram's Hometown: Queens, NY to build on our program's our program’s strong tradition.” first High School: The Hill School, PA 7:30pm strong tradition. I am confi- regional AAU Team: Jersey Shore Warriors championship and trip to Academic Major: Undecided Merkert Gymnasium dent that our program will proud of." the NCAA Division II Elite Favorite Food: Steak and Pizza continue to attract great stu- Kraus, a native of Toronto, Eight in Springfield, Mass. Favorite Movie: Training Day dent-athletes, ones that our Ontario, has ties to both Favorite Pro Team: Miami Heat Favorite Athlete: Dwayne Wade ‘94 RECEIVES OUTSTANDING ALUMNUS AWARD After Stonehill, I would like to: Pursue a career playing professionally The Stonehill basketball program would like to congratulate current overseas and when I return I want to men’s basketball coach and Stonehill alumni find a successful job. Edward Cooley ’94 who received the Outstanding Alumnus Award over summer. In honoring Cooley, the Alumni Council's awards Why did you choose Stonehill?: I loved the family committee cited his well-noted success as a coach whose leadership atmosphere, the opportunity to inspires players to be their best both on play at a high level and get a and off the court. great education.

When I’m not playing The Outstanding Alumnus Award is basketball, I like to?: Relax, presented to a graduate who has contrib- take a nap, read, watch TV. uted significantly to his professional field and has brought honor to his alma mater. Alumni Council President Catherine Campbell ’96 hailed Cooley for the example he sets for “young Fun Fact about you?: I have at least twenty pairs of sneakers males not just as athletes but also in the game of life.” and I like jazz music. 2013-2014 Season

Upcoming Tournament 2013-2014 Stonehill Roster

TIP-OFF CLASSIC # NAME YEAR HEIGHT HIGH SCHOOL Jamal Gomes 13 Mitch Amelio SR 6’4 Wilbraham & Monson, MA Saturday Nov. 9 35 Ryan Hayes SR 6’0 St. Sebastian's, MA Year of Graduation: 1995 & 33 Jack Cole JR 6’8 New Providence, NJ

Sunday Nov. 10, 2013 3 Adam Bramanti SO 6’3 Masconomet, MA Former Coach: Ray Pepin 20 Josh Heyliger SO 6’1 The Hill School, PA

21 Pierce Cumpstone SO 6’8 Kenston, OH Where do you currently reside: I currently live in Participating Teams: 32 Daniel Brix SO 6’4 St. Joseph, NJ Rehoboth, MA, with my wife Tara (Stonehill ‘98), and Stonehill 10 Carter Smith SO 5’10 Upper Arlington, OH our two daughters, Madison (7) and Avery (5). St. Michaels (VT) 31 Stuart McEwen SO 6’9 Australia, Old Dominion Queens (NY) Current Profession: Just completed his 15th year as a Guidance Counselor, Teacher 11 Ryan Logan FR 6’7 Fredericktown, OH Georgian Court (NJ) and Basketball Coach at Bishop Hendricken High School in Warwick, RI. 23 Jimmy Walsh FR 6’5 Manasquan, NJ

2 Matt Droney FR 6’3 Catholic Memorial, MA Game Schedule: Accomplishments: Seven League Championships (2003-2010), Seven State Champi- 15 Kyle Rodegher FR 5’11 Rham, CT

onships (2003-2010), Eight State Final Appearances, Coached numerous student- Saturday Nov. 9th, 2013 athletes that have gone on and played Div. 1, 2, and 3 level collegiate basketball, Six RI

Championship Coach of the Year Awards, Two Div. 1 League Coach of the Year Head Coach: Chris Kraus 5:00pm Assistant Coaches: Mike Quinn, Sam Boynton, Patrick Lee St. Michaels vs Awards, Cox Communications Boys High School Sports Coach of the Year 2008, Georgian Court Inducted into Bishop Hendricken H.S. Hall of Fame (2012), Over 240 Career Victories, Thirteen consecutive state playoff appearances. 7:00pm Stonehill vs Why did you choose Stonehill?: My recruiting visit immediately sold me on the Queens school. I loved the academic reputation, campus, campus life and the students. Ed Cooley was also a great ambassador for the school.

Sunday Nov. 10th , 2013 What do you miss most about Stonehill?: I miss the family atmosphere we had with

1:00pm our teammates, professors and the student body, but I truly appreciate how Stonehill St. Michaels vs prepared me for a successful family, career and faith life. I appreciated and enjoyed the Queens many friendships and relationships developed during my four years at Stonehill.

3:00pm Favorite memory from Stonehill?: I have many great memories but the best ones all involved the friendships Stonehill vs and relationships with my teammates, roommate Chris Georgian Court Butler, and friends. Meeting my wife in Merkert Gymna- sium after one of our practice sessions is a favorite memory of mine. The experiences, memories, and oppor- tunities I received at Stonehill will stay with me for a life time. 1 5

4 2 Coaches Corner

3 Sideline Out of Bounds: catches uses the ball screen quickly looking to make a play Here’s a simple “Sideline out of off it. Your shooters (2/3) stay Bounds” play with some good wide in the corners. options that could get you 4 2 multiple open looks. Action 3: Roll and Replace

Action 1: Downscreens After the 5 man sets the ball 5 screen, he immediately rolls to 3 Inbounder passes to the point the basket looking for the ball. 1 guard coming to the top off the As this is happening, the 4 man downscreen. The 5 man receives replaces to the top looking for a NE-10 Commissioners Honor Roll a downscreen from the guard to shot. bring him near the top of the key. Stonehill places 218 on *Note: You want you best shoot- the classroom during this past Basketball recipients: Ryan Hayes, NE-10 Commissioner’s 4 2 Action 2: Top Ball Screen ing forward starting ball side so spring semester. 3 Pierce Cumpstone, Mike Accaoui, he can be the replace guy going Honor Roll: The point guard catches the ball Ryan Blicker, Adam Bramanti, Jack and immediately receives a ball All 19 of Stonehill’s NE-10 varsity screen from the 5 man at the top Cole, Adam Fazzini, and Brian 5 1 A total of 218 Stonehill College programs are represented on this of the key. The point guard Hamor. student-athletes have been named semester’s list, recognizing student-

to the Northeast-10 Conference athletes who earned a grade point

Coaching for Change: Commissioner’s Honor Roll, by average of 3.0 or better during the league Commissioner Julie spring term. Marquis Taylor ‘06 Ruppert, for their performances in Congratulations to our Men’s

Marquis Taylor ‘06 and his Coaching for New Assistant Coach: Sam Boynton Change program hosted Sam Boynton hired as a free basketball camp Please help us in welcoming Sam to the at the Boys & Girls Assistant Coach. Club of Brockton this Stonehill family!

past July. The clinic Coach Kraus and the Stonehill was sponsored by basketball program would like to Crescent Credit Union and coached by welcome Sam Boynton as the newest members of the member of the coaching staff. Stonehill basketball team and coaching staff. Sam , originally from Maine, comes to For more information on how to get involved Stonehill after serving the past two years with Marquis and Coaching for Change, as the Director of Basketball Operations please visit: for Eastern Washington University . Eastern Washington was a member of

www.coaching4changeinc.com/ the Division 1 Big Sky Conference.