Concordia University Chicago 2014-15 Women's Soccer
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CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO 2014-15 WOMEN’S SOCCER VISITOR’S GUIDE www.CUCSoccer.com CUC Women’s Sports Soccer Basketball Softball Cross Country Tennis Track & Field Volleyball TABLE OF CONTENTS LEARN ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY 3 DIRECTIONS & MAPS 4-5 LEARN ABOUT CUC ATHLETICS 6-9 QUICK FACTS 6 ADMINISTRATION & SPORTS INFORMATION 7-8 FIVE PILLARS OF CUC WSOC 9 MEET THE COACHING STAFF 10-12 COACH GOINES 10 COACH PHEASANT 11 COACH EVANS AND MCCAIG 12 GAME SCHEDULE 13 ROSTER 14-15 PROGRAM RECORDS 16-18 MEET THE 2014 TEAM 19-39 SENIORS 19-21 JUNIORS 22-26 SOPHOMORES 27-32 FRESHMEN 33-38 MANAGERS 39 2 CUC Quick Facts Location: River Forest, IL Founded: 1864 Undergraduate Enrollment: ~1,500 Ranked 22nd out of ~7,400 U.S. universities for its Education bachelor’s and master’s level degree programs Ranked 4th of all universities in Illinois for Personal Attention Founded in 1864 as a college for teachers by The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod Concordia University is located on a 40-acre campus 10 miles west of downtown Chicago, in beautiful, upscale, suburban River Forest, Illinois. At Concordia University Chicago, you’ll experience learning that enriches faith that uplifts and leadership that takes you places. Our distinctive academic programs are designed to meet the needs of the world in which we live, serve and work. A CUC education opens doors to your career and prepares you to make a difference in the lives of others. Concordia University Chicago is a comprehensive university comprised of the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Business, the College of Education, the College of Graduate and Innovative Programs (the Institute of Professional Studies and Graduate Cohort programs), and a recently added Nursing program. CUC offers graduate and undergraduate programs, as well as doctoral degrees. The Student-to-Faculty Ratio is 17:1, with an average class size of 20. The student body represent 30 states and a dozen countries. The percentage of students earning financial aid is 100%. 3 DIRECTIONS & MAPS From the north Take I-294 South to I-290 East Exit on Harlem Avenue (Exit 21B) NOTE: This exit is on the LEFT side of the expressway. Turn left (north) on Harlem Avenue (2 miles) to Augusta. Turn left (west) on Augusta. Turn right (north) on Bonnie Brae to the parking garage on the left side of the street. From the south Take I-294 North to I-290 East (right past tollway). Take I-290 East to Harlem Avenue (Exit 21B). NOTE: This exit is on the LEFT side of the expressway. Turn left (north) on Harlem Avenue (2 miles) to Augusta. Turn left (west) on Augusta. Turn right (north) on Bonnie Brae to the parking garage on the left side of the street. From the far west Take I-88 to I-290 East Take I-290 East to Harlem Avenue (Exit 21B). NOTE: This exit is on the LEFT side of the expressway. Turn left (north) on Harlem Avenue (2 miles) to Augusta. Turn left (west) on Augusta. Turn right (north) on Bonnie Brae to the parking garage on the left side of the street. From downtown Chicago Take I-290 West to Harlem Avenue (Exit 21B) NOTE: This exit is on the LEFT side of the expressway. Turn right (north) on Harlem Avenue to Augusta. Turn left (west) on Augusta. Turn right (north) on Bonnie Brae to the parking garage on the left side of the street. From O'Hare Airport Take the I-190 East ramp towards Chicago Loop. Exit on South River Road, exit number 1B. Take River Road (stay in left lane) for approximately 5 miles to 1st Avenue. Turn right onto 1st Avenue. Take 1st Avenue to North Avenue. Turn left on North Avenue. Take North Avenue to Harlem. Turn right on Harlem. Take Harlem Avenue to Augusta. Turn right on Augusta. Turn right on Bonnie Brae to the parking garage on the left side of the street. From Midway Airport Turn left onto Cicero Avenue. Take Cicero to Flournoy Street. Turn left on Flournoy Street and then make a SLIGHT left to I-290 West. Take I-290 West to Harlem Avenue (Exit 21B) NOTE: This exit is on the LEFT side of the expressway. Turn right on Harlem Avenue to Augusta. Turn left on Augusta. Turn right on Bonnie Brae to the parking garage on the left side of the street. 4 5 CUC Athletics Quick Facts Nickname: Cougars Colors: Maroon & Gold Mascot: Charlie T. Cougar National Affiliation: NCAA Division III Conference: Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference (charter member) Concordia University Chicago has a proud tradition of success within the Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference and the NCAA Division III, including conference championships in both men’s and women’s sports. However, our most impressive “trophies” are the generations of Cougar graduates enjoying lives of excellence, leadership and service throughout the world. The Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference began its first season of competition in the fall of 2006. The conference consists of 12 private colleges and universities from the shared-border states of Illinois and Wisconsin. Many have shared traditional rivalries dating back to predecessor conferences, the Lake Michigan Conference and the Northern Illinois-Iowa Conference. The Northern Athletics Conference sponsors 18 sports. The Northern Athletics Conference, an NCAA Division III member conference, became eligible for automatic NCAA postseason berths in 2008-09. The 12 member institutions the conference is composed of makes it the third largest conference in NCAA Division III. 6 Name TITLE EMAIL ADDRESS PHONE Administration Pete Gnan Director of Athletics [email protected] 708-209-3192 Kathy Gephardt Assist. Director of Athletics [email protected] 708-209-3498 Sue Walsh Faculty Athletics Representative [email protected] 708-209-3533 Tina Hynes Administrative Assistant Athletics [email protected] 708-209-3116 Sports Information Jim Egan Sports Information Director [email protected] 708-209-3541 BJ Pheasant Assist. Sports Information Director [email protected] 708-209-3541 MAILING ADDRESS: Women's Soccer Athletics Phone: (708) 209-3116 c/o Concordia University Chicago 7400 W. Augusta St. Athletics Fax: (708) 209-3154 River Forest, IL 60305 We Are the Cougars! Since October of 1933, Concordia University teams have gone by the nickname of Cougars. Before then, no official nickname was used, and it was common for teams to be referred to as Concordians, Maroons, Foresters, Teachers and/or Pedagogs. Finally, the Oct. 5, 1933 issue of Concordia’s student newspaper, The Spectator, began the process of selecting one official nickname. A ballot was provided for students to suggest three names, with the following guidelines to be taken into consideration: the name should characterize the teams’ fighting qualities, speed, courage and other traits. From the 31 names suggested, a second ballot was put together with the three most popular nominations – Cougars, Maroons and Foresters. The results of the vote were printed in the Oct. 19 Spectator, and Cougars was the winner with 223 votes; Maroons came in second with 168, and Foresters finished third with 128. The many reasons for choosing the Cougar nicknames were summed up in an editorial entitled “The Fighting Cougar” by a member of the Spectator staff: “The cougar is no piker! He is a powerful mountain-lion; muscular, tireless and sure-footed, he makes a fierce and relentless fighter. He isn’t afraid to tackle some large-sized foes; for he can pull down a full-grown horse if he really wants to. He has the stamina necessary for a severe chase and doesn’t dicker much about whom he tackles either. He’s game. When he makes a charge, it’s time to look out. ‘He can take it’ – and give plenty, too. He is apt to be a dangerous opponent at any time, for he feels right at home under many different conditions. Yes, a worthy namesake for Concordia’s teams he is – this felis cougar.” 7 NAME TITLE EMAIL ADDRESS PHONE Women's Soccer Thomas Goines Head Women's Soccer Coach [email protected] (708) 209-3561 BJ Pheasant Associate Head Women's Soccer Coach [email protected] (708) 209-3561 Maddy Evans Graduate Assistant Women's Soccer [email protected] (708) 209-3561 Achievements Expectations for the 2013 Cougar season were high! The team delivered with the best season in the history of Cougar’s soccer with a 12-2-4 regular season and a berth to the NACC postseason for the first time in school history! Collectively, the team set 20 Team, Individual, and Career records throughout the 2013 season. These records were both offensive and defensive with 51 goals scored and only 13 allowed through an 18 game season. The team’s success was recognized by the NACC conference with multiple All-Conference and All- Freshman selections. The Cougars are not just athletes, but students as well. They have a team GPA of 3.3 and over 38 Academic All-Conference selections in the past three years. CUC Women’s Soccer Philosophy: The CUC women’s soccer is an extension of the mission of Concordia University Chicago as a whole. We aim to enrich the collegiate experience of all the members of the women’s soccer program. The coaching staff and players will strive to exemplify the highest standards of achievement and behavior in the classroom and on the field of play. The women’s soccer program will be based on the highest manner of respect for the game, our teammates, our coaching staff, and officials while competing at the highest level possible. CUC Women’s Soccer Training Philosophy: The CUC women’s soccer team is dedicated to a year-long training routine that develops the overall strength, speed, and conditioning.