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2006 FIELD HOCKEY TABLE OF CONTENTS QUICK FACTS 2006 Outlook . 2 The University Head Coach . 3 Location . Philadelphia, Pa. 19131 Assistant Coaches . 4 Founded . 1851 2006 Roster . 5 Enrollment. 4,250 Finnesey Field. 6 Denomination . Roman Catholic (Jesuit) The Hawk . 6 Nickname. Hawks Hawk Profiles . 7-9 Colors . Crimson and Gray Newcomers . 10 Athletic Affiliation . NCAA Division I Year In Review . 11 Conference . Atlantic 10 2005 Statistics . 12 Home Field. Finnesey Field Atlantic 10 Conference . 13 The Team Atlantic 10 Statistics. 14 Head Coach . Michelle Finegan Opponents . 14 Field Hockey Office . 610-660-1763 Record Book . 15-19 Career Record/Years . 122-169-7/16 All-Time Roster . 20 Record at SJU/Years . 81-88-7/9 All-Time Results . 21-22 Assistant Coaches . Jackie Aronchick, Ali Collins Administration . 23 Captains. Charlsie Argo, Nicole Antonini, Saint Joseph’s University . 24 . Maureen Casserly Letterwinners Returning/Lost . 14/5 Starters Returning/Lost . 7/4 2005 Overall Record. 10-10 2005 Atlantic 10 Record. 3-4 WWW.SJUHAWKS.COM 2005 Atlantic 10 Finish . 4th Athletic Communications SAINT JOSEPH’S UNIVERSITY Asst. A.D./Communications . Marie Wozniak ATHLETICS MISSION STATEMENT Assoc. Dir. of Athletic Communications. Jack Jumper Asst. Dir. of Athletic Communications. Amber Tyson The Mission of the Athletic Department at Saint Athletic Communications Assistant . Joe Greenwich Joseph’s University reflects the Mission of the Field Hockey Contact. Amber Tyson University by using the programs within Athletics as E-mail . [email protected] a way to develop the whole person and preparing men Athletic Communications Phone . 610-660-1738 and women for others. Athletic Communications Fax . 610-660-1724 Saint Joseph’s University • To educate the whole person by complementing the academic President . Timothy R. Lannon, S.J. experience with athletic and recreational programs and activities outside the classroom. Vice President for Student Life . Dr. Linda Lelii Assoc. Vice Pres./Athletic Director . Don DiJulia • To create an environment for personal growth through openness, Asst. Vice Pres./Athletic Business Affairs . Jim Brown respect, and a concern for others. Assoc. AD/Facilities. Kevin Quinn Assoc. AD/Varsity Programs . Ellen Ryan • To communicate the value of community and family through Assoc. AD/Marketing & Corporate Partnerships . Tim Curran w teamwork and sportsmanship. Asst. AD/Recreation & Intramurals . Corey Shannon w Exec. Director of Athletic Development . Katie Shields w • To provide opportunities for students to learn self-discipline, Director of Compliance. Renie Shields . s responsibility, decision-making, and attainment of goals. j u CREDITS h • To provide opportunities for students to participate and compete a The 2006 Saint Joseph's University Field Hockey Media Guide was designed by in a first-class manner. w Phil Denne and written and edited by Phil Denne and Amber Tyson. Editorial assis- k tance provided by Joe Greenwich, Jack Jumper, and John Saeger. Action photog- s • To provide equitable opportunities for all students and staff, . including women and minorities. raphy by Greg Carroccio of Sideline Photos and still photography by Laird c Bindrim. Printing by Smith-Edwards-Dunlap, Philadelphia, PA. o m • To advance the University regionally and nationally through intercollegiate athletics. 2006 Field Hockey 1 SEASON OUTLOOK .Having posted double-digit win totals in consecutive seasons for the first time in a decade, the high-scoring Saint Joseph’s University field hockey team has its sights set on an Atlantic 10 title and first-ever NCAA Tournament appearance in 2006. All-America candidate senior Nicole Antonini headlines a list of 14 returning letterwinners, including seven starters, who give SJU a shot at its first title since 1995. Among the nation’s premier scorers, Antonini is equally adept at finding the back of the cage or setting up her teammates. The two-time All-Mid-Atlantic Region selection already ranks second in career points (96) at SJU and stands third all-time in assists (22) and goals (37). The three-time All-League choice could become just the third SJU player to capture All-America honors if she comes close to matching her prolific 2004 and 2005 seasons. She tied for the team lead with 13 goals and topped the squad with 30 points as a junior. While Antonini accumulates much of the attention, she receives plenty of support from classmates Lauren Luft and Maureen Casserly. Luft followed up a breakout sophomore season in 2004 with an even more productive campaign as a junior. Named to the All- Seniors Nicole Antonini and Lauren Luft (above) power Atlantic 10 Conference First Team for the second consecutive sea- the Hawks high-scoring attack. Junior Katie Young son, the feisty forward finished third on the team in scoring with (below) could earn All-Conference honors in 2006. nine goals, seven assists and 25 points. She was also tabbed to the All-Philadelphia Field Hockey squad and Atlantic 10 All- a 1.41 goals against average. The Academic All-Atlantic 10 selec- Championship team. tion already ranks among SJU’s career leaders in shutouts. A whirl of constant activity in the center of the field, Casserly Often overlooked because of her quiet demeanor, Young has been touted as the team’s unsung hero because of her durabil- should finally be recognized as one of the Atlantic 10’s elite players ity, versatility and unselfish play. A starter in every game of her in 2006. Tabbed as the Hawks’ Most Valuable Player and named to Hawk career, she finished fourth on the team in scoring with three the A-10 All-Championship team as a sophomore, she has superi- goals and five assists as a junior. Among the A-10’s most dynam- or stickhandling ability and is frequently called upon to lock down ic stickhandlers, she will be challenged to increase her scoring total an opponent’s top offensive threat. A standout on the defensive in her final collegiate season. wing, SJU may bring her up into the midfield to take greater advan- In addition to this trio, the Hawks have the luxury of bringing tage of her all-around skills. several veterans off the bench, including Juniors Maryann Reis Miller stepped into the starting lineup as a sophomore and pro- and Theresa Barbati and sophomore Marisa Pizzi. Reis is a solid vided a reliable presence along the back line. Injuries have slowed stickhandler, Barbati has good size and presents a big target on the the progress of Agro, who possesses the ability to become a key front line and Pizzi possesses contributor on the backline, as well as a heavy hit that could be a speed to burn on the wing. weapon on corners. While the Hawks high- Junior Brooke Henry, stands as the lone returning regular in scoring attack receives much the midfield. A sparkplug with her constant activity, she should of the recognition, the team’s assume the role of the team’s link out of the back. underrated defense features A talented collection of newcomers should vie for immediate ! e playing time. Headlining the group will be redshirt freshman Mary i an experienced core that D includes juniors Rebecca Beaman and true freshmen Anne Schreuders and Jenn Schultz. r Cunfer, Katie Young, An athletic back, Beaman captured SJU’s most improved player e v Brianne Miller and Charlsie award despite not appearing in a game in 2005. Schreuders, mean- e while, arrives on U.S. soil after competing at the top club levels in N Agro. l the Netherlands. Schultz tallied 25 goals and 21 assists while guid- l The 2004 Atlantic 10 i Rookie of the Year, Cunfer ing WIlliam Allen High School to the Pennsylvania state finals. W was solid in the cage as a After posting double-figure win totals in consecutive seasons, k expectations for the Saint Joseph’s field hockey team are high. w sophomore after turning in a one of the best seasons in With Antonini headlining a high-powered attack and an underrated H program history as a fresh- defense, a run at an A-10 title and NCAA Tournament berth are legit- e h man, finishing second in the imate goals for the Hawks in 2006. T A-10 and 19th nationally with 2 Saint Joseph’s University HEAD COACH Michelle Finegan Head Coach Delaware ‘84 - 10th Season Since returning in 2003 for her second stint as the head coach of the Saint Joseph's University field hockey team, things could not have gone much better for Michelle Finegan. The winningest coach in SJU history, she has taken the Crimson and Gray to three-straight A-10 Tournament appearances, guided SJU to back-to-back 10-win seasons, captured Atlantic 10 Coach of the Year honors (2003) for the second time in her career and recorded her 100th victory as a head coach ( vs. La Salle, October 19, 2003). She returned to Hawk Hill after spending seven seasons as the head coach at Lehigh University. Finegan previously guided the SJU program for six years (1990-95), earning conference and regional Coach of the Year honors, while leading the Hawks to both the Atlantic 10 regular season and tourna- ment titles, as well as three A-10 postseason appearances. Her 10-year tenure as head coach and 81 victories rank as the most in school history. One of the most respected names in the game, Finegan built the SJU program into one of the Mid- Atlantic's best during her first stint as head coach. After spending her first three years retooling the FINEGAN’S RESUME team, the Hawks went 37-22-2 over her final three seasons. She capped her run at St. Joe's in 1995 by Head Coach Years leading the Hawks to the Atlantic 10 Conference regular season and tournament titles, a school record Saint Joseph’s 1990-95; 2003-06 16 victories and a #17 national ranking in the final poll.