Quick Facts This is Albright 2011 SCHEDULE Location: Reading, Pa. Year Founded: 1856 Feb. 12 at Wesley College (DH) Noon Enrollment: 1,625 Mar. 1 PENN STATE BERKS 2:30 p.m. President: Lex O. McMillan III, Ph.D. Mar. 6 vs. University of Scranton (DH)& Noon Athletic Directors: Rick Ferry and Janice Luck Mar. 12 vs. McDaniel College (DH)# Noon Assistant Athletic Director: Jeff Feiler Mar. 13 vs. Dickinson College (DH)# 9:30 a.m. Nickname: Lions Mar. 15 vs. Clarkson University (DH)# 9:30 a.m. Colors: Red and White Mar. 16 vs. Ramapo College# 1 p.m. Affiliation: NCAA Division III, ECAC Mar. 19 Messiah College* (DH) Noon Conference: Commonwealth Conference Mar. 21 at Messiah College* 3:30 p.m. Mar. 24 at Muhlenberg College 4 p.m. History of Albright Baseball Mar. 26 at Rowan University 1 p.m. Founded: 1895 Mar. 30 DELAWARE VALLEY COLLEGE 3:30 p.m. Seasons/Record:115/803-843-10* Apr. 1 at Widener University* 3:30 p.m. *-Record Incomplete Apr. 2 WIDENER UNIVERSITY* (DH) Noon Conference Tournament Appearances: 8 (09, 08, 03, 98, 96, 67, 66, 61) Apr. 3 at Franklin and Marshall College 1 p.m. Conference Regular Season Championships: 2 (98, 96) Apr. 5 at Misericordia University 3:30 p.m. ECAC Tournament Championships: 1 (95) Apr. 8 ARCADIA UNIVERSITY* 3:30 p.m. Apr. 9 at Arcadia University* (DH) Noon Coaching Staff Apr. 11 VALLEY FORGE CHRISTIAN COLLEGE 3:30 p.m. Head Coach: Jeff Feiler (#16) Apr. 15 at Lebanon Valley College* 3:30 p.m. Alma Mater/Year: Wake Forest University/1992 Apr. 16 LEBANON VALLEY COLLEGE* (DH) Noon Seasons/Record at Albright: 13th season/164-251-1 Apr. 21 ELIZABETHTOWN COLLEGE* 3:30 p.m. Office Phone: 610-921-7678 Apr. 22 at Elizabethtown College* (DH) Noon Email: [email protected] Apr. 25 at Susquehanna University 3 p.m. Assistant Coaches: Gary Yeager Jr. (#22), Kyle Wenrich (#1), Apr. 27 URSINUS COLLEGE 4 p.m. Steve Chretien (#32) Apr. 29 ALVERNIA UNIVERSITY*+ 3:30 p.m. Apr. 30 at Alvernia University* (DH) Noon Sports Information May 5 Commonwealth Conference Tournament** TBA SID: Dave Walberg May 6 Commonwealth Conference Tournament** TBA Office: 610-921-7786 May 7 Commonwealth Conference Tournament** TBA Fax: 610-921-7566 *-Commonwealth Conference Game Pressbox: 610-929-6754 &-Game played in Flemington, N.J. Hotline: 610-929-6668 #-Spring Break Trip to Florida +-Senior Game Website: www.albrightathletics.com **-Tournament played at Owls Field in West Lawn, Pa. Sports Medicine Athletic Trainer: Rick Partsch, MS, ATC Assistant Athletic Trainer: Andrea Weber, MS, ATC Assistant Athletic Trainer: Sheila Conley, MEd, ATC Team Orthopedist: Dr. Stephen Soffer, M.D. Team Physician: Dr. William Santoro Training Room Phone: 610-921-7827 #29 Kevin O’Neill 1 ALBRIGHTATHLETICS.COM A Different Way of Thinking Founded in 1856, Albright College celebrates a century and a half of a rich academic heritage in the liberal arts and professions and a dynamic, welcoming and collaborative campus community. On 118 tree-lined acres, Albright is a place that connects people in an open, down-to-earth, collaborative community. With 1,650 undergraduate students, Albright’s small size ensures a 13:1 student/faculty ratio, close student/faculty relationships and an emphasis on the whole individual. Collaboration both in and outside of the classroom means students have extraordinary opportunities to work with, communicate with, and learn -- not only from faculty but many others with different perspectives and experiences. At Albright, students have the ability to connect fields of study to create an individualized education. Today’s complex world demands the special perspective gained from an education that crosses boundaries to link knowledge, ideas, people and possibilities. Flexible thinkers, open to new ideas and able to commu- nicate are in demand in the job market. Connecting your interests and fields of learning can lead to new career possibilities. At Albright, half of all students opt for combined or interdisciplinary major -- and still graduate in four years. Last year, students created more than 200 different combinations of majors - from art/biology to psychology/business and sociology/Latin American studies. But whether you select a single major or combine fields of study, you will find that Albright faculty works closely with every student to create an individualized education that reflects individual talents, interests and career goals. Albright offers more than 50 areas of study, a broad range of interdisciplinary programs including digital media, information systems, optics, Latin American studies, psychobiology, biochemistry, and environmental studies, and combined concentrations such as music/business for those interested in careers in the music industry. Albright’s long tradition of excellence in the natural sciences and pre-professional programs continues to prepare graduates for medical, dental, and veterinary school. Undecided about a major? The unique Alpha Program is a structured program that allows students to explore different fields of interest and assess interests and talents before selecting a major (or majors.) Alpha provides academic guidance, activities, evens, peer support, career counseling and coursework in a wide variety of disciplines to help students make an informed choice when the time comes. Explore Everything Albright Has to Offer Campus life at Albright is enriched by 20 varsity sports and more than 80 student organizations. Whether you choose to be involved in Greek life, special- interest organizations, varsity, club or intramural sports, art and music groups, student government, publications or TABLE OF CONTENTS religious groups, getting involved in campus life plays a significant role in helping to produce a well rounded gradu- ate. Quick Facts 1 This is Albright 2 Interested in community service? Albright’s Volunteer Center serves as a clearinghouse for community service Albright Athletics 3 projects and connects students and agencies. Albright students log some 10,000 volunteer hours every year! Kelchner Field 4 Season Preview 5 Coaching Staff 6 No matter how you choose to be involved, there are always lots of choices for learning, growing and making friends 2011 Roster 7 at Albright! Player Profiles 8-9 Opponent Profiles 10 Albright students have access to outstanding teaching, research, social, cultural and religious resources. Commonwealth Conference 11 Individual Statistics 12 All-Time Records 13 All-Conference Selections 14 All-Time Series Records 15 ALBRIGHTATHLETICS.COM 2 Albright Athletics Administration About Albright Athletics Co-Director of Athletics Rick Ferry The athletics program at Albright College is geared to student-athletes who love their sport phone: 610-921-7825 and want the freedom to explore everything college life has to offer. email: [email protected] Albright sponsors 23 sports teams on the varsity level, 11 for men and 12 for women, with Janice Luck more than 30 percent participation of the student body in intercollegiate athletics. The col- phone: 610-921-7824 lege also supports four established club teams (deck hockey, men’s and women’s rugby, email: [email protected] badminton, and ultimate frisbee) and a wide variety of seasonal intramurals. Assistant Director of Athletics Albright is a member of the 16-team Middle Atlantic Conference, arguably the nation’s Jeff Feiler strongest NCAA Division III conference. Because of that, student-athletes at Albright have phone: 610-921-7678 the rare opportunity to compete on a high level and enjoy the benefits of the small-college email: [email protected] environment. In addition to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and MAC, Albright is affiliated with the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC). Administrative Assistant Beverly Minjock Albright coaches ask for dedication both on the fields and in the classrooms. Despite the phone: 610-921-7535 challenge, many Lion athletes earn grade-point averages of 3.0 and above in a variety of email: [email protected] pre-professional disciplines and distinctive programs. Clearly, Albright is about academic excellence, first and foremost. Director of Athletic Marketing Megan Monahan phone: 610-929-6707 The New Face of Albright Athletics email: [email protected] Director of Club Sports AlbrightAthletics.com Pat Stanco phone: 610-921-7843 In the summer of 2009 the Albright College Athletic department signed with Internet email: [email protected] Consulting Services to redesign the athletic website. After just a few short weeks, ICS pre- sented Albright with a top-notch website that truly shows what Lions athletics are all about. Director of Intramurals and Schumo Center Alison Camlin phone: 610-929-6711 email: [email protected] Sports Information Director Dave Walberg phone: 610-921-7786 email: [email protected] 3 ALBRIGHTATHLETICS.COM Kelchner Field Named after Charles (Pop) Kelchner, the first baseball coach in Albright Col- lege history, Kelchner Field has been the home for the Lions since 1947, and is located in the heart of the Albright College campus. This historic field features two bull pens for each team, as well as two enclosed dugouts. Prior to the start of the 2010 season, Kelchner received a major improvement as a brand new outfield fence and windscreen were installed, enhancing the overall look and layout of the ball park. Kelchner coached the Lions from 1897-1918, and has been called the father of Albright Athletics for his role in helping build some the Lions most historic programs. On game day, fans truly have the best seats in the house as they are able to sit on either baseline and right behind the backstop. Parents, alumni, and members of the local community have the ability to watch their Lions in a comfortable, safe, and fan friendly environment. A full working sound system and music throughout the game, also enhances the fans experi- ences, truly making Kelchner Field one of the most enjoyable facilities in the Commonwealth Conference.