Grossmont College Men’s Volleyball

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Dr. Sunita V. Cooke Dr. John Colson James Spillers Dr. Chris Hill President Vice President Associate Dean of Athletics Interim Dean, Mathematics, Student Services Natural Sciences, Exercise Science and Wellness

Men's Volleyball Roster

No. NAME YEAR POSITION HEIGHT HIGH SCHOOL 17 Shane Beatty Freshman Setter 6’2” Granite Hills H.S., San Diego 15 Eduardo Carrillo Freshman Setter 5’9” Montgomery H.S., San Diego 8 Jose Mendoza Sophomore Outside Hitter 5’10” Ensenada, Mexico 6 Diego Bustos Freshman Opposite 6’3” Tijuana, Mexico 9 Jorge Cabrera Freshman Middle Blocker 6’2” Hoover H.S., San Diego 10 Devin Lesch Freshman Middle Blocker 6’6” El Cajon Valley H.S., San Diego 12 Luke Baxter Freshman Outside Hitter 6’4” Valhalla H.S., San Diego 1 Dane Raleigh Sophomore Libero 5’9” Hart H.S., California 3 Justin Simmons Freshman Outside Hitter 6’1” St. Augustine H.S., San Diego 11 Connor Jopson Freshman Opposite 6’4” Clairemont H.S., San Diego 4 Jason Guarnes Freshman Outside Hitter 6’2” Otay Ranch H.S., San Diego 7 Kyle Wulff Sophomore Libero 5’11” Otay Ranch H.S., San Diego 13 Shalimar Buchanan Freshman Middle Bl/Opposite 6’6” Bonita Vista H.S., San Diego 18 Jacob Haar Freshman Middle Blocker 6’6” Grossmont H.S., San Diego

Head Coach Fred Featherstone 22nd year Co-Head Coach Travis Lee 3rd year Assistant Coach Jimmy Lopez 4th year Assistant Coach Mike Ortiz 1st year

11-0013-016 HEAD COACH - FRED FEATHERSTONE Coach Featherstone will be entering his twenty-second year coaching the Griffins. 2011 will be Coach Featherstone’s final year of coaching at Grossmont College. Last spring, Featherstone was selected to the Community College Men’s Volleyball Hall of Fame. During Featherstone’s tenure, Grossmont has secured three, third place finishes at the State Tournament (1994, 1999 and 2000); one Orange Empire Conference Championship (2000) with the men and one Pacific Coast Conference Championship as the women’s head coach in 1995. He has led the Griffs to thirteen post-season playoff berths since 1990. In addition, he has been named Conference Coach of the year in ‘94, ‘98, ‘00 with men and ‘95 with the Lady Griffs. In ‘07, Featherstone was chosen Pacific Coast Conference All Sports Coach of the Year after leading the men’s team to a 13-5 record. Featherstone's career record at Grossmont College stands at 203 wins and 181 losses.

Featherstone’s coaching career at Grossmont began the same year (1990) that he founded the Seaside Boys Junior Olympic Development Program in San Diego County. Seaside has achieved unprecedented regional and national success under Featherstone's leadership. The club has medaled ten times at the U.S. Junior Olympics including four national championships (‘92, ‘97, 2006 and 2010). Seaside has sent over 250 boys to college programs including five players who have gone on to the U.S. Olympic team. Featherstone had the privilege of coaching three current starters from Team USA: Richard Lambourne, David Lee, and Reid Priddy, when they were junior club players; and, two former Griffin stars: Ben Bodipo and James Hammerstrand, who played for the U.S. National Team in the early nineties. In addition, Featherstone coached current AVP Pro Beach star Matt Olson at Grossmont; Houston Rockets basketball player Chase Budinger; and last year’s NCAA co-player of the year from UCLA, Garrett Muagututia when they competed for Seaside VBC. Coach Featherstone prepped at Mira Costa High School in Manhattan Beach, California where he formed the school’s first boys volleyball program in 1964. He was playing in the famous Manhattan Open Beach Doubles Tournament as a teen. Prior to coming to Grossmont, Coach Featherstone led the United States International University (USIU) Women’s Division I team into the NCAA Tournament in 1986; led the La Jolla High School boys team to the CIF Finals in 1973-74; and steered the Southwestern College Men’s Volleyball Team to runner-up finishes in the Old Pacific Coast Athletic Association in 1976-77. In 1991, Fred was Head Coach of the West Team in the Summer Olympic Festival in Los Angeles. Fred’s overall college victory total stands at 308. Featherstone was a three-sport athlete (football, track, volleyball) at San Diego State and has won numerous beach tournaments over the years. In Featherstone’s words: “Volleyball has been my life; I have no regrets. I’ve had a good run. I’ve given everything I have to the sport and feel blessed to have grown up enjoying the So Cal lifestyle, mainly, surfing and volleyball. It’s now time to step aside and let the current young guys take over.” Fred and wife Cheryl plan to retire in The East Cape, Los Cabos, Mexico.

2 CO-HEAD COACH - TRAVIS LEE

Grossmont welcomes Travis Lee back in 2011. The plan for 2011 is for Travis to assist Coach Featherstone with the head coaching duties. Travis played for the Griffins in ‘06 and ‘07 and earned All Pacific Coast Conference honors as an outside hitter. Lee came to Grossmont College from Grossmont High School where he was All Grossmont League in 2005. In ‘07, Travis was selected Most Valuable Player for the Griffins. Since ‘06, Travis has been coaching for Seaside Volleyball Club and Shorebreak VBC, at the middle school and early high school levels. Coach Featherstone states, “Travis brings a lot of enthusiasm and passion to the gym every day. He is an outstanding player and is developing into one of the more respected young coaches in the county. In addition to working with our program, he is also teaching full time at Johnson Elementary School in El Cajon.”

ASSISTANT COACH - MIKE ORTIZ

A new addition to the Griffin staff in 2011, Mike played for the Griffs in ‘04 and ‘05. He went on to play for UC Irvine where he was a member of their ‘07 National Championship, Division I Anteater team. Mike has coached club boys volleyball for the past three years--two with Seaside VBC and currently with Shorebreak VBC. In addi- tion, Mike has been the assistant boy’s varsity volleyball coach at Grossmont High School. Grossmont reached the CIF finals in 2010. Mike’s primary job will be assisting Travis with all operational duties of the program and training the middle blockers.

ASSISTANT COACH - JIMMY LOPEZ

In ‘11, former Griffin setter Jimmy Lopez begins his fourth season as a Griffin assistant coach. Selected to the Orange Empire Conference First Team in ‘06, Jimmy backed that up in ‘07 with a First Team All Pacific Coast Conference spot. At 34 years of age, Jimmy brings a lot of adult maturity to the assistant’s position. Aside from an illustrious playing career as an international setter, Jimmy has also coached at Sweetwater High School (‘03), Coronado High School (‘04), and Monte Vista High School (‘05). Jimmy coached for Seaside VBC, as well, in ‘06, ‘07, ‘08, and ‘09. Recently, Jimy competed with Mexico at the Norceca’s and as a player in his native country, Mexico, Jimmy’s teams--one a junior high school team--won two National Club Team Championships in Colima, Mexico in ‘93 and an Adult Open Championship in ‘01 in Sinaloa, Mexico. In addition, Jimmy has played extensively for the famous Mikaza and Ensenada Spikers International Club Teams and won the prestigious Estero Beach Doubles Tournament in ‘05. Jimmy is a AAA beach player. At Grossmont, Jimmy was chosen team MVP by his teammates in both ‘06 and ‘07. In Featherstone’s words, “Jimmy brings years of on-court knowledge as a setter to the Grossmont program. Quite sim- ply, he was the most experienced setter to ever play for me in 20 years of coaching. I welcome him back to our program. Having him around to tutor our setters will be a big plus for us again in 2011.”

3 Grossmont College Salutes

Ben Bodipo - MEMBO Former Griffin (‘90) Scott Downey James Hammerstrand U.S. Olympic Festival Participant Former Griffin (‘96, ‘98) Former Griffin (‘92) Men’s “B” Team National 1994-95 U.S. Olympic Festival (‘98) Men’s National Team 1994-96

Jeff Hall John Hawks Former Griffin (‘02-‘06) Former Griffin (‘93, ‘94) Asst. Men’s Coach, Univ. of Pacific Asst. Men’s Coach, Univ. of Southern California

Louis Borowitz Phil Jackson Ed Jackson Chuck Moore Drew Naifeh Former Griffin (‘92-’93) Former Griffin (‘90-’91) Former Griffin (‘90-’91) Former Griffin (‘93-’94) Former Griffin (‘93-’94) Ohio State (‘94) SDSU (‘93-’94) Sacramento State (‘92-’94) LBSU (‘95-’96) BYU (‘95-’96)

Ryan Niles Joe Knight Jed Stotsenberg Nate Michael Mat Olson Former Griffin (‘94-’95) Former Griffin (‘95-’96) Former Griffin (‘98) Former Griffin (‘99-’00) Former Griffin (‘99-’00) SDSU (‘96-’97) Rutgers University (‘98) SDSU (‘99) La Verne University of Arizona (‘01)

4 Grossmont College Salutes

Brian Cremascoli Mike Burke Jerry Stevens Nick Brockman Corey Fox Former Griffin (‘91) Former Griffin (‘00) Former Griffin (‘00, ‘01) Former Griffin (‘02) Former Griffin (‘02) Loyola, Chicago (‘97-’98) BYU (‘02) William Woods Univ. (‘02) Santa Cruz USD

Steve Bixby Reuban Danley Justin Harris Jeff Conover Cory Dudley Former Griffin (‘02) Former Griffin (‘02) Former Griffin (‘02, ‘03) Former Griffin (‘02, ‘03) Former Griffin (‘03, ‘04) William Woods Univ. UCSD University of Hawaii CS Northridge UCSD

Scott Crusey Brian Vilven Tyler Roberts Nick Ellis Mike Ortiz Former Griffin (‘05) Former Griffin (‘05) Former Griffin (‘04, ‘05) Former Griffin (‘04, ‘05) Former Griffin (‘04, ‘05) Univ. of Arizona New York Univ. University of Hawaii CS Northridge Univ. of Irvine (UCI)

Andy Frontz Dane Jensen Joel Sanchez Sezer Dundar Andre Fajardo Former Griffin (‘06, ‘07) Former Griffin (‘06, ‘07) Former Griffin (‘08) Former Griffin ‘09, ‘10 Former Griffin (‘09, ‘10) Lewis University Lees-McRae University Calgary, Canada Missouri Valley Grand Canyon University

5 GRIFFIN MEN’S VOLLEYBALL 2011 SEASON OUTLOOK

The 2011 men’s team will be a predominantly freshman-laden squad, as only two players, outside player Jose Mendoza and libero, Dane Raleigh, return to lead the Griffins.

Finishing 7-11 in 2010, the Griffins hope to improve in 2011 with more quality depth than the previous three seasons. As many as eighteen players may suit up this spring for the Griffins. Competition for starting spots will stiffen and this should make for an interesting season. Co-Head Coach Travis Lee likes what he sees: “Our freshmen group is solid and deep. We have good setting to replace All Conference standout Sezer Dundar and we have good size and ability in the middle and on the right side. Our left side play has to improve, however, if we plan on making the playoffs. Finally, our libero play should be fine as we have depth there as well.”

In 2011, Grossmont will be home for three players who have played briefly with the Mexican National team, outside hitter, Jose Mendoza (2nd in total kills in C.C. volleyball in 2010); opposite Diego Bustos; and middle blocker Jorge Cabrera, who was one of the county’s top prep players last year at Hoover High School. All three were party to teams that won the Mexican National Olympics. In Featherstone’s words, “Jose was a dominant player in the conference last year and Diego and Jorge are every bit as good, yet bigger and more versatile. Simply put, these guys can play.”

Other outside hitters include Jason Guarnes, freshman from Otay Ranch H.S.; Luke Baxter, freshman from Valhalla High School; and Justin Simmons, a transfer from Colorado State. All three will vie for playing time with Mendoza on the left side. Only Guarnes has high level experience but Baxter and Simmons are capable and will improve a great deal this spring.

In the middle, the Griffs could play as many as five players including Jake Haar (Grossmont H.S.), who will come in after the basketball season from Cuyamaca College. Bustos (Tijuana Prep) and Cabrera will play there as will Shalimar Buchanan (Bonita Vista H.S.) and Devin Lesch (El Cajon Valley H.S.). Buchanan is a Div. I prospect at 6’6”. Lesch (6’6”) can block and is improving as an attacker. Buchanan, like Cabrera, was one of the County’s top high school players in 2010. Bustos, Cabrera, and Buchanan can all play right side as well. Cabrera can also play left. He has a lot of International experience with his native country, Mexico. Bustos, extremely versatile as well, will vie for a starting spot in the middle or right side.

Also on the right will be Connor Jopson (Clairemont H.S.). Vastly improved, his is pushing for court time with Bustos and Buchanan.

Dane Raleigh returns at the libero position and will complete with Kyle Wulff (Otay Ranch H.S.) for the starting spot. Wulff is transferring in from S.D. Mesa College where he started in ‘09. Both will see considerable playing time and should be able to play with the conference’s elite liberos.

At the setting position, Grossmont is solid with freshmen Shane Beatty (Granite Hills H.S.) and Eduardo Carrillo (Montgomery H.S.). Beatty has a lot of high-level club experience. He led the Seaside VBC 17 and under team to a National Championship last summer. Carrillo also played for Seaside (South Country program) and has great hands. Guarnes, Baxter, Wulff, Jopson, and Buchanan all played junior club ball with Seaside as well.

In conclusion, the coaching staff--which includes former Grififin and recent Grossmont H.S.assistant, Mike Ortiz, is encouraged by what they see in early-season practice time. Nevertheless, the 2011 Griffins men’s volleyball team will need to be much improved over 2010 if they have any hopes of reaching the playoffs for the first time since 2007. Mesa and City have improved and Palomar is always solid. In Orange County, Irvine Valley, Orange Coast, and Golden West never have down years. To win a championship, in any year, the road goes through those traditional power houses. 2011 will be no exception.

In Coach Featherstone’s words: “The talent is there. The big questions are: How will they handle adversity; who will emerge as team leaders; how much do they collectively want to sacrifice--mentally and physically--to compete against all their opponents.”As in every year, it will be interesting.”

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA MEN'S VOLLEYBALL MEMBER COLLEGES Grossmont, Palomar, Orange Coast, Golden West, San Diego Mesa, Irvine Valley, Long Beach City, Santa Monica, L.A. Pierce, Santa Barbara, El Camino, Moorpark, San Diego City

6 PLAYER PROFILES

Shane Beatty - Freshman - Setter - 6’2” First team All Grossmont League player from Granite Hills H.S. Second team all CIF in ‘09. As a young senior in ‘10, led Seaside VBC 17 and under team to a Junior Olympic National Championship. Hall of Fame Seaside player. Outstanding athlete who also played baseball in high school. Can run a sophisticated offense; great hands; good court sense. Good blocker for a small setter and a tremendous floor defender. Knows how to win. Will start. Major: Undecided

Eduardo Carrillo - Freshman - Setter - 5’9” Voted outstanding player last year in the South Bay Conference. Two-year player for Montgomery H.S. and two years with Seaside VBC. Soft hands. Deceptive and smart. Can play any position on the court including middle blocker at 5’9”. Led his high school team to the second round of CIF Playoffs in 2010, where he set and hit. Might play defensive specialist for Griffs as well as set. Likes to run offense at varying tempos much like former Griffin great Jimmy Lopez (‘06, ‘07). Major: Pre-med

Dane Raleigh - Sophomore - Libero - 6’0” Returning starter for Griffs at libero position. 4.0 student. Smart, focused ath- lete. Can play outside when needed. Strongest trait: Passing. Serving and defensive prowess are improving steadily. Ultimate team guy. Unselfish. All League in high school (Hart) and All Santa Clarita Valley in ‘06. Also played basketball in high school. Father, Winn, played football at Grossmont in the seventies. Major: Humanities

Kyle Wulff - Sophomore - Libero - 5’11” Transfer from S.D. Mesa College where he started in 2009. Prepped at Otay Ranch H.S. where he played for four years. Two-time All League player at Otay and All CIF Division I in ‘08. Played in CIF All Star game in ‘08 and the All Mesa League All Star game in ‘07-’08. Tough, hard-nosed defender. Played two years with Seaside VBC. Played with former Griffin Andre Fajardo at Otay. Will push to start. Once dug 53 balls in a CIF playoff match. Major: Kinesiology

7 Jose Mendoza - Sophomore - Outside Hitter - 5’10” Second in total kills in all of JC volleyball in 2010. Top player for Griffs in 2010. Small, but explosive. Played on Mexican National Champion teams in ‘08, ‘09, ‘10. Played in ‘05 and ‘06 as well. Participated in Norcecas for Mexico in ‘08. Captain of the Ensenada Baja Team in 2010. Forty inch verti- cal jump. Can challenge bigger players in all phases of the game. Will start in ‘11. Major: Undecided

Jorge Cabrera - Freshman - Opposite Hitter/Middle Blocker - 6’3” Like Mendoza, played in Norceca Continental Championships while on Mexican National Team against World’s great players in ‘08 and ‘10. Played on three Mexico National Olympics Championship Teams. Captain of Baja Club team out of Ensenada. At Hoover H.S., he was All City League; All CIF; played in the CIF All Star Game; and was County High School Player of the week in ‘09. Most versatile, and possibly, most complete player on team. Can play left, middle, or right. No weaknesses except height as a middle. Great arm swing. Will start in the middle or on the left side. Major: Physical Therapy

Luke Baxter - Freshman - Outside Hitter - 6’4” Two-sport athlete out of Valhalla H.S. in basketball and volleyball. Tall, rangy kid with great upside. Four year player in high school; two with Seaside VBC. All Grossmont League in ‘09 and ‘10 and second team all CIF in ‘10. Voted school’s MVP last year. Will see considerable playing time as outside hitter in 2011. Skills improving rapidly. Solid potential to be a top player by 2012. Major: Business

Justin Simmons - Freshman - Outside Hitter - 6’3” Transfer from Colorado State University where he participated on the college club team. Attended St. Augustine H.S. where he played football and volley- ball for four years beginning in 2005. Played on two teams in volleyball at Saints that made it to two consecutive CIF Finals in ‘08 and ‘09. Good all around player who will make big strides as he learns to “play up” to next level in California JC ball. Coachable, reliable, big desire to get better. Major: Psychology

Jason Guarnes - Freshman - Outside Hitter - 6’2” Five year competitor with Seaside VBC. Hall of Fame Seaside player. All Mesa League at Otay Ranch H.S. in ‘09 and ‘10. Played for Seaside VBC 18 team that won Silver Medal, in club division, at Junior Olympics in ‘10. Solid, all-around player. Excellent ball control. Dependable, coachable athlete who has played in a lot of tough volleyball matches in the past five years. Will start opposite Mendoza. Major: Biology

8 Connor Jopson - Freshman - Opposite - 6’4” Hails from Clairemont H.S. where he played volleyball for four years. Also participated in water polo for two years. First team All Harbor League in ‘09 and ‘10. Team was league champs in ‘07, ‘08, and ‘09. Played with Seaside VBC for three years. Being recruited by Park University and Hannibal- Lagrange University for spring 2012. Coachable player with great attitude and good potential for next level. Will play a lot as a freshman. Major: Undecided

Diego Bustos - Freshman - Opposite - 6’3” Solid all-around athlete from Tijuana Prep H.S., Baja, Mexico. Two-sport ath- lete in football (quarterback) and volleyball. Played for Northern Baja Open Team that won the 2009 and 2010 Mexican National Olympic Games in Guadalajara, Mexico. Efficient, versatile player. Can play anywhere on the court, including the setting position. Great ball control. Will start for Griffins. Major: Political Science

Devin Lesch - Freshman - Middle Blocker - 6’6” Three-year player from local El Cajon Valley H.S. Also participated in water polo and basketball for three years. Second team All League in basketball in ‘09. Big, tall, rangy middle who is athletic enough to play outside. Can pass well for a big guy. Lacks high-level experience but has a great desire to play and improve. Will be utilized a lot as an option blocker and a backup middle in 2011. Major: Undecided

Shalimar Buchanan - Freshman - Opposite/Middle Blocker - 6’6” Two sport athlete (football, volleyball) from Bonita Vista H.S. Played three years for Seaside VBC and helped lead Seaside to a silver medal at Jo’s in the club division last summer playing alongside Jason Guarnes. All South Bay League in ‘09 and ‘10 in volleyball. Tall, athletic, long. Can play middle or right and can dominate players at net. Division I prospect. Needs to get stronger but has the ability to be a top JC player as a freshman. Major: Kinesiology

Jake Haar - Freshman - Middle Blocker - 6’6” Two-sport standout at Grossmont H.S. in both basketball and volleyball. Played both sports for three years. All Grossmont League, first team in both sports from ‘08 to ‘10. Plays basketball at Cuyamaca as the starting center; then volleyball in the spring at Grossmont. Big, tough, agile athlete. Potential Division I player in both sports. Coachable; improving rapidly as a solid mid- dle who can pound and block balls. Will start when he reports to duty after basketball season Major: Undecided

9 2010 FINAL GRIFFIN STATISTICS

Name GP K TA E % BL AS AC DG Jose Mendoza 58 267 542 108 .293 19 11 40 Andrew Yamane 67 143 353 78 .184 25 6 10 Kyle McDonald 67 258 572 122 .238 33 6 29 Jeff Zepp 67 94 228 53 .180 51 13 6 Aldo Loera 67 86 179 29 .318 40 7 2 Ikaika Lewis 54 7 22 6 .045 0 11 30 Isaiah Yandall 15 1 4 1 .000 1 0 0 Brent Borgese 52 0 1 0 .000 0 1 56 Andre Fajardo 35 9 37 12 .000 4 6 25 Dane Raleigh 61 11 31 6 .161 2 3 72 Corey Ferback 25 2 7 0 .286 3 30 6 7 Sezer Dundar 67 21 43 3 .419 35 874 10 24

2010 PACIFIC COAST CONFERENCE STANDINGS

Irvine Valley 11-1 16-3 (Conference) Orange Coast 10-2 18-3 (Conference) Palomar 9-3 11-8 (Conference) San Diego City 5-7 8-10 (Conference) Golden West 5-7 7-11 (Conference) Grossmont 2-10 5-13 (Conference) San Diego Mesa 0-12 2-16 (Conference)

2010 PACIFIC COAST CONFERENCE MEN’S VOLLEYBALL AWARDS Coach of the Year - Ki Yi, Irvine Valley Most Valuable Player - Nick Castello, Irvine Valley (So., L) First Team Second Team Nick Casetello - Irvine, So, L Caleb Brophy - Irvine, Fr, OH Taylor Galliano - Irvine, So, MB Cory Brophy - Irvine, So, MB Alex Reis - Irvine, So, OH Garret Dvoracek - Irvine, So, S Brad Memmerling - OC, So, OH Harrison Carroll - OC, Fr, OH Paul Leon - OC, So, S Jeff Patton - OC, Fr, MB Marc Berry - Palomar, So, OH Troy Tomasello - OC, Fr, OPP Steve Simpson - Palomar, Fr, MB Sam Richmond - Palomar, So, S Jordan Tarantino - Palomar, Fr, OPP Ryan Bagwell - GW, So, OH Ian McKelvie - GW, So, OH Eric Martinez - SD City, So, OH Greg Smith - GW, So, MB Sean Williams - SD City, Fr, OH Skylar Del Sol - SD City, Fr, OH Kyle Mcdonald - Grossmont, So, OPP Steve Rindfleisch - SD City, FR, MB J.J. Snarponis - SD Mesa, Fr, MB Sezer Dundar - Grossmot, So, S Stephen Spieker - SD Mesa, So, S

10 GRIFFIN MEN’S VOLLEYBALL ACCOMPLISHMENTS DOWN THROUGH THE YEARS

1981 3rd Place State Tournament All Conference - Greg Glassman, Dale Hoffman, Mike Sernet, Jeff Lane 1982 3rd Place State Tournament All State - Dale Hoffman, Tim Meredith 1990/91 All Conference - Ben Bodipo, Ed Jackson, Phil Jackson Olympic Festival - Ben Bodipo (‘90) USA Men’s Team - Ben Bodipo (‘94, ‘95) 1992 3rd Place South Coast Conference; record 7-5 Southern California Regional Playoffs All Conference - James Hammerstrand, Mat Clark, Mike Belsky, Louis Borowitz USA Men’s Team - James Hammerstrand (‘94-’96) 1993 2nd Place Orange Empire Conference; record 14-5 Southern California Regional Playoffs All Conference - Paul Cook, Drew Naifah, Mat Clark, Frank Effron 1994 2nd Place Orange Empire Conference; record 16-5 Southern California Regional Playoff Champions Champions - 1st Annual Susie Haywood Memorial Tournament 3rd Place State Tournament All Conference - Mike Downey, Chuck Moore, Brett O’Keefe All State - Drew Naifeh Coach of the Year - Fred Featherstone 1995 Overall Record 9-8 All Conference - Ryan Niles, Dave Stepp 1996 Overall Record 11-6 2nd Place Santa Barbara Tournament All Conference - Rob Pitois, Scott Downey, Sonny Knight Olympic Festival - Scott Downey (‘97) 1997 All Conference - Mike Adamosky 1998 3rd Place Orange Empire Conference; Record 11-6 Southern California Regional Playoffs All Conference - Scott Downey; Bryan Simons Coach of the Year - Fred Featherstone 1999 2nd Place Orange Empire Conference; Record 13-3 Southern California Regional Playoff Champions Champions - Long Beach City Tournament Champions - Golden West Tournament 3rd Place State Tournament All Conference - Justin Jones, Mat Touchstone, Mat Olson, Mike Burke, Derran Cannon

2000 Orange Empire Conference Champions Best record in State - 15-1 Second place - Long Beach City Tournament Second place - Grossmont Tournament Second place - University of Arizona Tournament 3rd Place State Tournament All Conference - Mat Wilkinson, Leonardo Moraes, Nate Michael, Serio Meredith, Gary Jensen, Mat Touchstone MVP Orange Empire Conference - Mat Olson All State - Mat Olson Coach of the Year - Fred Featherstone

11 GRIFFIN MEN’S VOLLEYBALL ACCOMPLISHMENTS DOWN THROUGH THE YEARS (CONTINUED)

2001 All Conference - Jerry Stevens, Rocky Koenig, Ryan Motter

2002 2nd Place Orange Empire Conference; Record 11-6 Southern California Regional Playoffs All Conference - Ryan Motter, Jeff Conover, Corey Fox, Justin Peterson, Tyler McCallan

2003 2nd Place Orange Empire Conference; Record 10-6 Southern California Regional Playoffs All Conference - Jeff Conover, Justin Peterson, Justin Harris, Corey Dudley

2004 3rd Place San Diego State University - Invitational Volleyball Tournament All Conference - Corey Dudley, Derek Larson

2005 3rd Place Orange Empire Conference; Record 9-7 - Southern California Regional Playoffs All Conference - Merl Woods, Tyler Roberts, Jason Sanders, Mike Ortiz

2006 3rd Place Grossmont Invitational Tournament and Long Beach City Invitational All Conference - Akitomo Suzuki, Jaime Lopez, Tyler Schielke

2007 3rd Place Long Beach City Tournament 3rd Place Pacific Coast Conference; Record 13-5 Southern California Regional Playoffs All Conference - Armando Lopez, Jimmy Lopez, Travis Lee, Tyler Schielke, Andy Frontz

2008 All Conference - Mike Mann, Andrew Paiva, Richard Arguello

2009 All Conference - Andrew Kussro, Sezer Dundar, Derek Schweartley

2010 All Conference - Kyle McDonald, Sezer Dundar Head Coach Fred Featherstone inducted into JC Men’s Volleyball Hall of Fame

Stephen Harvey, Grossmont College School Photographer

12 GROSSMONT COLLEGE MEN’S VOLLEYBALL CAREER STATISTICAL LEADERS Total Kills: Sonny Jensen - 144 - ‘00 Dane Jensen - 99 Lance Laxson - 28 Scott Downey - '96, '98 - 529 Hakuin Haas - 143 - '95 Paul Cook - 95 Tyler Schielke - 27 Mat Olson - ‘99-‘00 - 490 Chris Steineke - 142 - '98 Sonny Jensen - 91 Hakuin Haas - 27 Tyler Schielke - ‘06, ‘07 - 482 Brett O'Keefe - 142 - '94 Jeff Conover - 90 Dave Stepp - 27 Corey Dudley - ‘03-’04 - 473 Conor Corgiat - 139 - ‘08 Mike Holland - 88 Nate Michael - 26 Kyle McDonald - ‘08, ‘10 - 409 Nick Kent - 138 - ‘04 Mike Mann - 86 Mike Downey - 25 Ed Jackson - '90-'91 - 404 Frank Effron - 137 - '93 Chuck Moore - 86 Ed Jackson - 25 Tyler McCallan - 02, 04 - 403 Matt Mallay - 130 - '93 Rob Pitois - 85 Tyler McCallan - 24 Josh Snyder - 128 - '94 Mike Downey - '93-'94 - 390 Ryan Motter - 83 Mike Adamosky - 24 Kerry Sagers - 125 - '95 Mat Olson - 83 Jimmy Lopez - 23 Matt Clark - '92-'93 - 365 Mike Holland - 122 - ‘01, ‘07 Scott Downey - 81 Armando Lopez - 23 Dave Stepp - '94-'95 - 344 Tyler Roberts - 122 - ‘05 Mike Mann - 20 Chuck Moore - '93-'94 - 313 Reuben Danley - 111 - ‘01 Ryan Niles - 75 Lance Laxson - '95-'96 - 309 Sonny Knight - 74 Ryan Motter - 20 Nate Michael - ‘00 - 303 Hitting Percentage Nate Michael - 74 John Zuffinetti - 19 Hakuin Haas - '95-96 - 295 (Based on 100 attempts Corey Dudley - 73 Jeff Conover - 19 Travis Lee - ‘06-’07 - 290 or more): Brandon Booth - 71 Andre Fajardo - 18 Ryan Motter - ‘01-’02 - 287 Leonardo Moraes - ‘00 - .583 Drew Naifeh - 71 Brett O'Keefe - 18 Paul Cook - '91-'93 - 280 Tim Ranson - ‘00 - .548 Merl Woods - 71 Derek Schwertly - 17 Ryan Niles - '94-'95 - 278 Mike Burke - '99 -.541 Travis Lee - 70 Corey Dudley - 17 Justin Harris - ‘02-‘03 - 254 Jeff Conover - ‘02-’03 - .520 Mike Downey - 69 Rob Pitois - 17 Rob Pitois - '96 - 253 Sonny Jensen - ‘00 - .505 Kyle McDonald - 68 Matt Clark - 16 Kerry Sagers - '95-96 - 253 Bryan Simons - '98 - .479 Mike Burke - 68 Ryan Kiser - 16 Armando Lopez - ‘07 - 251 Justin Harris - ‘02-’03 - .478 Andy Frontz - 63 John Shirk - 16 Mike Adamosky - '97 - 242 Tim Taber - '91 - .469 Sezer Dunbar - 62 Jerry Stevens - 16 Tyler Schielke - ‘06 - 237 Paul Cook - '91,'93 - .462 John Shirk - 60 David Mason - 15 Jake Pruit - ‘08, ‘09 - 231 Merl Woods - ‘03, ‘05 - .456 Matt Touchstone - 60 Mike Ortiz - 15 Jerry Stevens - ‘00-’01 - 222 Ryan Niles - '94-'95 - .448 Ryan Todd - 55 Tyler McCallan - 15 Ryan Kiser-'97, '98 -220 Serio Meredith - ‘00 - .435 Reuban Danley - 55 Phil Jackson - 15 Tony Comacho - '91-'92 - 215 Jeff Conover - ‘02 - .433 Phil Jackson - 55 Rocky Koenig - 15 Sonny Knight - '95-'96 - 210 Rob Pitois - '96 - .426 Tyler McCallan - 54 Brian Bernzen - 14 Mike Burke - '99 - 209 James Hammerstrand - '92 - .408 James Hammerstrand - 52 Kerry Sagers - 14 Reuban Danley - ‘01-’02 - 209 Brian Vilven - ‘05 - .408 Andy Kussro - 52 Bryan Simons - 14 Corey Fox - ‘01-’02 - 206 Mike Mann - ‘08 - .407 Mat Olson - 14 Sean Sullivan -'90-'91 - 204 Ryan Niles - '94 - .406 Digs: Jed Stotsenberg - 14 Merl Woods - ‘03, ‘05 - 200 Ben Bodipo - '90 - .401 Mat Touchstone - 277 Jeff Zepp - 13 Mike Holland - ‘01, ‘07 - 195 Bobby Kunkle - ‘07 - .393 Justin Peterson - 224 Jeff Lee - 13 Derran Cannon - '99 -182 Tevita Mickelson - ‘06 - .393 Scott Downey - 220 Tyler Roberts - 12 Frank Effron - '92-'93 - 177 Matt Touchstone - '99 - .389 Mat Olson - 212 Jeff Conover - 12 Derek Rockwell - ‘04 - .386 Matt Clark - 184 Mike Belsky - 12 Single-Season Kills: Mat Olson - ‘99-’00 - .385 Nick Ellis - 164 Richard Arguello - 12 Scott Downey - 304 - '98 Derran Cannon - '99 - .385 Frank Effron - 159 Mike Downey - 281 - '94 Sonny Knight - '95-96 - .384 Mike Downey - 150 Tyler McCallan - 279 - ‘02 Chuck Moore - 144 Jose Mendoze - 267 - ‘10 Brandon Booth - ‘03, ‘04 - .383 Assists Single Season: Nick Brockman - 132 Corey Dudley - 264 - ‘04 Armando Lopez - ‘07 - .370 Mat Wilkinson - 930 - ‘00 (17.55/game) Kyle McDonald - 258 - ‘10 Mike Ortiz - ‘04, ‘05 - .364 Hakuin Haas - 132 Drew Naifeh - 885 - '94 (14.75/game) Matt Olson - 258 - '99 Mike Ortiz - ‘04 - .360 Travis Lee - 130 Sezer Dundar - 874 - ‘10 Lance Laxson - 257 - '95 Chris Kern - '98 - .359 Matt Olson - 127 Brian Cremascoli - 798 - '91 (15.6/game) Rob Pitois - 253 - '96 Steve Rindfleish - ‘06 - .355 Jimmy Lopez - 120 Kurt Vesecky - 744 - '95 (13.05/game) Armando Lopez - 251 - ‘07 Jerry Stevens - ‘00-’01 - .349 Sonny Knight - 120 Justin Jones - 701 -’99 (14.01/game) Tyler Schielke - 245 - ‘07 Ed Jackson - '90-'91 - .344 Nate Michael - 119 Jeff Conover - 649 - ‘03 (11.0/game) Bryan Simons - 245 - '98 Phil Jackson - '90-'91 - .344 Paul Araiza - 118 Dan Limon - 650 - '96 (10.48/game) Ed Jackson - 244 - '91 Dave Stepp - '94-'95 - .344 Andre Fajardo - 112 Jed Stotsenberg - 585 - '98 (11.04/game) Mike Adamosky - 242 - '97 Corey Fox - ‘01-’02 - .340 Tyler McCallan - 112 Derek Larson - 583 - ‘04 (9.89/game) Derek Schwertly - 238 - ‘09 Mike Downey - '93-'94 - .334 John Shirk - 110 Jason Sanders - 511 - ‘05 (8.24/game) Paul Cook - 237 - '93 Greg Ronshauson - '97 - .338 Jake Pruitt - 103 Jimmy Lopez - 406 - ‘07 Scott Downey - 225 - '96 Mike Holland - ‘01, ‘07 - .336 Derran Cannon - 103 Richard Arguello - 375 - ‘08 Justin Harris - 215 - ‘03 Kyle McDonald - ‘08 - .332 Drew Naifeh - 105 Rocky Koenig - 371 - ‘01 (5.8/game) Mike Burke - 209 - '99 Nate Michael - ‘00 - .328 Mike Belsky - 99 Travis Lee - 207 - ‘07 James Conly - '98 - .325 Sezer Dundar - 96 Ryan Niles - 198 - '95 Kerry Sagers - 95 Sonny Knight - 190 - '96 Scott Downey - '96, '98 - .323 Jeff Lee - 92 Career: Matt Clark - 189 - '93 John Shirk - '91-'92 - .320 Jason Yhost - 188 - ‘05 Aldo Loera - ‘10 - .318 Dave Stepp - 90 Sezer Dundar - 1486 - ‘09-’10 (11.81/game) Jerry Stevens - 182 - ‘01 Travis Lee - ‘06, ‘07 - .312 John Zuffinetti - 86 Drew Naifeh - 1327 - '93-'94 (13.68/game) Derran Cannon - 182 - '99 Chuck Moore - '93-'94 - .312 Mike Adamosky - 78 Jeff Conover - 1294 - ‘02, ‘03 (11.25/game) Tony Comacho - 181 - '92 Chris Steineke - '98 - .312 Phil Jackson - 75 Mat Wilkinson - 930 - ‘00 (17.55/game) Chuck Moore - 177 - '94 Jacob Pruitt - ‘08 - .305 Dane Raleigh - 72 Dan Limon - '841- 96-'97 (7.0/game) Dave Stepp - 174 - '94 Andy Kussro - ‘09 - .303 Serving Aces: Kurt Vesecky - 801 - '94, '95 (12.32/game) Ryan Motter - 170 - ‘02 Travis Lee - 49 Brian Cremascoli - 798 - '91 (15.6/game) Ryan Kiser - 169 - '97 Blocks: Serio Meredith - 167 - ‘00 Justin Harris - 140 Scott Downey - 47 Jimmy Lopez - 784 - ‘06, ‘07 Junior Boncz - 163 - '97 Dave Stepp - 137 Cory Dudley - 35 Mark Nolan - 710 - '97, '98 (7.88/game) James Hammerstrand - 159 -'92 Tyler Schielke - 112 Jason Yhost - 33 Justin Jones - 701 - '99 (14.01/game) Mike Mann - 151 - ‘08 Mike Ortiz - 112 Sezer Dundar - 32 Jason Sanders - 686 - ‘04, ‘05 (6.6/game) Jake Pruitt - 151 - ‘09 Cory Dudley - 109 Chuck Moore - 32 Derek Larson - 583 - ‘04 (9.89/game) Andrew Yamane - 143 - ‘10 Leonardo Moraes - 108 Mat Touchstone - 30 Andy Frontz - 506 - ‘06, ‘07 Akitomo Suzuki - 143 - ‘06 Corey Fox - 103 Justin Harris - 28 Grossmont College 8800 Grossmont College Drive, El Cajon, CA 92020-1799 MEN'S VOLLEYBALL 2011 SCHEDULE

DAY DATE OPPONENT SITE TIME

Preseason Sat 1/22 Palomar Tournament Palomar TBD

Inter Conference Tournaments Sat 2/5 Palomar Tournament Palomar TBD Sat 2/12 Santa Monica Invitational Santa Monica TBD

Conference Wed 2/16 Long Beach City Grossmont 6:00p Wed 2/23 El Camino El Camino 6:00p Wed 3/2 SD Mesa SD Mesa 7:00p Fri 3/4 Golden West Golden West 7:00p Wed 3/9 Orange Coast Orange Coast 6:00p Fri 3/11 SD City Grossmont 6:00p Wed 3/16 Palomar Palomar 6:00p Wed 3/23 Irvine Valley Grossmont 6:00p Fri 3/25 SD Mesa Grossmont 6:00p Wed 3/30 Golden West Grossmont 6:00p Fri 4/1 Orange Coast Grossmont 6:00p Wed 4/6 SD City SD City 6:00p Fri 4/8 Palomar Grossmont 6:000 Fri 4/15 Irvine Valley Irvine Valley 6:00p

Home games in bold

Head Coach: Fred Featherstone (619) 644-7830 Assistant Coaches: Travis Lee Mike Ortiz Athletic Director: Jim Spillers (619) 644-7412 Sports Information Director Brian Hilemon (619) 644-7424 Athletic Trainers: Donivan Marthis (619) 644-7416 Chris Ray (619) 644-7406 Academic Advisor Patrick Aure (619) 644-7432 Compliance Advisor Heidi Holmquist (619) 644-7822 Equipment Manager: Howard Wycoff (619) 644-7401 Athletic Secretary: Cindy Echaves (619) 644-7412

Grossmont College, 8800 Grossmont College Drive, El Cajon, CA 92020, 619-644-7000, www.grossmont.edu Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College Governing Board Members: Greg Barr, Bill Garrett, Edwin Hiel, Debbie Justeson, Mary Kay Rosinski Student Members: Christopher Enders, Charles Taylor III Chancellor: Cindy L. Miles, Ph.D. • Grossmont College President: Sunita V. Cooke, Ph.D.