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 Depart- ment of Athletics is to utilize sports as a method to educate, develop, and chal- lenge 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 Quick Facts Table of Contents School: Bethany College Location: Lindsborg, Kansas - Facilities Established: 1881 by Swedish-Lutheran Settlers - Tradition Enrollment: 700 - Affiliations Nickname: Swedes - Schedule Colors: Blue and Gold - 2014 Season Outlook Affiliations: NAIA - 2014 Opponents Conference: KCAC - Coaches Address: 335 East Swensson Street - Swedes Breakdown Lindsborg, KS 67456 - Roster Website: www.bethanyswedes.com - 2013 Season Statistics Twitter: @BethanySwedes Facilities LINDSTROM FIELD at ANDERSON STADIUM 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] GoldTeam $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 Schedule 2013 Results Date Opponent Result Sept. 7 Southwestern Assemblies of God Univ. W, 35-20 Sept. 14 Avila College, Kansas City L, 14-41 KCAC/HAAC Series Sept. 21 (13) Ottawa University L, 15-41 Sept. 28 University of Saint Mary L, 15-45 Oct. 5 Sterling College L, 27-54 Homecoming/Hyllningsfest Oct. 12 Southwestern College L, 21-28 Oct. 19 Kansas Wesleyan University L, 20-34 Oct. 26 (18) Friends University L, 20-46 Nov. 2 (7) Tabor College W, 24-17 Nov. 9 McPherson College L, 7-37 Senior Day Nov. 16 Bethel College L, 14-26 2014 Season Outlook The Swedes are entering their second year under Head Coach Manny Matsakis. There were plenty of bright spots in his first season to build on. Although Bethany won only two games, the two wins were quite impressive. Knocking of Southwestern Assemblies of God University, 35-20, and upsetting Tabor College on the road, 24-17, Bethany will look to continue to improve under Coach Matsakis. The Swedes will return 28 letterman and six starters from each side of the ball. Coach Matsakis will look to the leadership and experience of KCAC Honorable Mention selec- tions Trevor Smith, Steven Williams, Rodney Molette, and Brett Crome. Bethany will have some holes to fill, which includes replacing 1st Team Offensive fullback Tevis Lin- nebur, 2nd Team Defensive linebacker Milton Collins, and Honoroable Mentions Rocky Castro and Cody Linnebur. The Swedes were second in the nation in Punt Return Yards per Attempt (15.9 yards). Bethany boasted a defense that was ninth in the nation for Pass Defense per Game (156.8 yards). They were also 19th in Total Defense per Game (331.6 yards), 21st in Opponents 3rd Down Conversions (33.5 percent), 39th in Total Sacks by (21), and 40th in Rushing Defense per Game (174.8 yards). Kelton Evans was 13th in the NAIA in Total Punt Return Yards (217 yards). He averaged 18.1 yards per return, had one touchdown, and his longest return of the season was for 84 yards. LonDarius Thomas ranked 23rd in Total Kick Off Return Yards (467 yards), and 49th in Kick Off Return Yards per Attempt (21.2 yards). There will be plenty of new faces on the sidelines for Bethany College, in both coaches and players. Manny Matsakis has hired two former Kansas State University players in Joe Gordon and Mike Lawrence. “Our coaching staff is very focused on assimilating over 100 newcomers to this year’s roster. We are extremely young and in order to compete in the KCAC we will have to get some answers quickly in regards to depth at some key positions,” said Matsakis. Bethany kicks off the year by welcoming SAGU to Lindsborg before heading to Lamoni, Iowa to take on Graceland University in their non-conference schedule. The Swedes will have five home contests this season including Homecoming vs. Southwestern College on October 11, and Senior Day vs. Bethel College on November 15. Matsakis added, “If we can reach our capability and these youngsters play together as a unit on each side of the ball I am confident that the 2014 Swedes will improve from last season.” 2014 Opponents Southwestern Assem- Graceland University Ottawa University blies of God University Sept. 6 at 6:00 PM Sept. 13 at 1:00 PM Sept. 20 at 6:00 PM Lindsborg, Kan. Lamoni, Iowa Ottawa, Kan. General Information General Information General Information Location.............Waxahachie, TX Location....................Lamoni, IA Location....................Ottawa, KS Conference.....................Sooner Conference.......................HAAC Conference........................KCAC