2010 SB Media Guide
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Table of Contents Guide Directory ...................................................................................................................................................1 Quick Facts ..........................................................................................................................................................2 2010 Team Roster ................................................................................................................................................3 2010 Outlook .......................................................................................................................................................4 Head Coach Profile ..............................................................................................................................................6 Assistant Coach Profile ........................................................................................................................................8 Player Profiles ......................................................................................................................................................9 Student Assistant and Radio...............................................................................................................................16 2009 Stats and Region 18 Standings ..................................................................................................................17 2009 Game Results ............................................................................................................................................18 2010 Schedule ....................................................................................................................................................19 2009 Leaders ......................................................................................................................................................20 Topping the Charts .............................................................................................................................................21 Marathon Game Donors .....................................................................................................................................22 Billboard Sponsors .............................................................................................................................................23 President and Athletic Director ..........................................................................................................................24 Behind the Scenes ..............................................................................................................................................25 CSI Athletic Success ..........................................................................................................................................26 CSI Athletic Facilities ........................................................................................................................................28 CSI Campus .......................................................................................................................................................30 Twin Falls and the Magic Valley ........................................................................................................................32 Golden Eagle Field ............................................................................................................................................34 Continuing Success ............................................................................................................................................36 CSI Camp ...........................................................................................................................................................38 CSI In the Polls ..................................................................................................................................................39 Region 18 Opponents .........................................................................................................................................40 2010 CSI Softball Media Guide About the Cover and Inside Cover: Six returners anchor the 2010 CSI softball team. The Golden Eagles will look to compete for the Region 18 Championship for the fourth year in a row and get back to the NJCAA National Tournament. This publication was produced by Karen Baumert, CSI sports information director. Doug Maughan and Tereasa Bendele took the photos for the athlete mug shots. Graphic design and layout for the cover and inside cover as well as pages 26-33 were done by Bendele. Action photography throughout the publication was taken by Andy Arenz. 1 General Information Team Information Location: Twin Falls, Idaho 2009 Record: 47-17 Founded: 1964 Returning Starters: 3 Enrollment: 8,400 Returning Non-Starters: 3 President: Jerry Beck Newcomers: 8 Athletic Director: Joel Bate 2009 SWAC Finish: Second Conference: Scenic West Athletic Conference 2009 Region 18 Tournament Finish: Second Region: 18 Athletic Affiliation: NJCAA, Division I Nickname: Golden Eagles Colors: Gold and Black Website: www.csi.edu Home Facility: Golden Eagle Field (500 capacity) Softball Information Athletics Administrative Assistant: Ginger Nukaya, 732-6486 Head Coach: Nick Baumert (4th Year) Team Physicians: Dr. Thad Scholes Assistant Coach: Debbie Dodds (2nd year) Dr. Mark McKain Student Assistant Coach: Desi Thomson (2nd year) Orthopedic Surgeon: Dr. William May Office Phone Number: (208) 732-6494/732-6495 Athletic Trainer: Richard Bingham, 732-6481 Mailing Address: CSI Softball Physical Therapist: Julie Ellis 315 Falls Ave. Team Chiropractor: Dr. David Long P.O. Box 1238 Head VB Coach: Heidi Cartisser, 732-6485 Twin Falls, ID 83303-1238 Asst. VB Coach: Erin Mellinger, 732-6492 E-mail Address: [email protected] Vol. Asst. VB Coach: Babes Kalulu, 732-6492 [email protected] Head Men’s BB Coach: Steve Gosar, 732-6498 Asst. Men’s BB Coaches: Josh Dees, 732-6496 Ryan Devlin, 732-6476 Vol. Asst. BB Coaches: Colby Blaine Jason Vickrey Head Baseball Coach: Boomer Walker, 732-6491 Asst. BB Coaches: Kris Welker, 732-6491/732-6650 Skip Walker, 732-6477/732-6650 Head Women’s BB Coach: Randy Rogers, 732-6480 Asst. WBB Coach: Tessa Balsick, 208-732-6490 Vol. Asst. WBB Coach: Jason Nichols, 208-732-6480 Head Rodeo Coach: Steve Birnie, 732-6620 Asst. Rodeo Coach: Brian Tubbs, 732-6620 CSI Board of Trustees: Chairman Leroy Craig, Dr. Allan Frost, Donna Brizee, Dr. Charles Lehrman and Dr. Thad Scholes Sports Information SID: Karen Baumert Office Phone: (208) 732-6493 E-mail Address: [email protected] Fax: (208) 734-0245 Website: www.csi.edu 2 Southern Idaho Softball 2009-2010 Roster No. Name Pos. Height Class B/T Hometown 1 Michon Vanderpoel INF 5-1 So R/R Taylorsville, Utah 3 Brie Dimond P/OF 5-3 So L/L Draper, Utah 4 Jessica Albertson OF 5-3 Fr S/R Richland, Wash. 6 Marie Williams OF 5-3 Fr L/R Delta, B.C. 7 Mikkel Griffin INF 5-6 Fr R/R St. George, Utah 8 Kayla Powell INF/C 5-6 So R/R Pocatello, Idaho 9 Chelsea Buttars INF 5-8 Fr R/R Harrisville, Utah 10 Chelsea Nix C 5-8 So R/R Show Low, Ariz. 11 Generra Nielson P 5-6 So R/R Blanding, Utah 12 Lyndi Miller C/INF 5-10 Fr R/R Murray, Utah 14 Marina Groenewegen INF 5-9 Fr R/R Surrey, B.C. 21 MeChel Hunt OF 6-0 Fr L/L Ogden, Utah 23 Brittany Gonzales INF 5-9 So R/R Tooele, Utah 25 Kelsey Bryant INF/P 6-0 Fr R/R Surrey, B.C. 3 2010 Outlook High expectations for CSI Softball; 2010 squad has speed, power and pitching Playing for the Region 18 Championship is not a lofty goal for the College of Southern Idaho softball team, it’s an expectation. Since the Golden Eagles first stepped on the field in 2007 as a brand new program, they have been a force, playing for the Region 18 Championship every year. This year, CSI head coach Nick Baumert expects no less. “We have a good mix of returners and newcomers,” Baumert said. “We have speed, power and athleticism. And most importantly, we have a group of players that hate to lose.” To win on the softball field, pitching is crucial. The Golden Eagles will rely on all-region selection and sopho- more Generra Nielson for a bulk of the innings. Joining her in the circle will be sophomore Brie Dimond and freshman Kelsey Bryant. “With just three pitchers, we will expect a lot from them,” Baumert said. “They all have such different pitching styles it should be a benefit as we put together a rotation that utilizes each of their strengths.” When Bryant isn’t pitching, the 6-footer will be playing shortstop for the Golden Eagles. She will be joined on the infield by returners Brittany Gonzales (first base), Kayla Powell (third base and SS) and MichonVanderpoel (third base). Newcomers include Mikkel Griffin (second base), Marina Groenewegen (third base) and Chelsea Buttars (third base). 4 2010 Outlook “Brittany is one lone returning starter but both Kayla and Michon gained valuable experience last season,” Baumert said. “Kelsey, Marina and Chelsea give us size and power at the plate and Mikkel is athletic and quick. She is one of the best hitters I’ve coached.” Powell also gives CSI options. She will be able to catch when needed and play shortstop when Bryant pitches. In addition to Powell at the catcher position, sophomore Chelsea Nix returns after starting the last half of the season as a freshman. First-team all state Utah catcher Lyndi Miller will be able to swing for the Golden Eagles in the designated