JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY JAMES MADISON JAMES UNIVERSITY ROBERT & FRANCES PLECKER FRANCES & ROBERT Welcome to JMU Soccer A Message from Coach Dave Lombardo Welcome to JMU women’s soccer. As the program’s first and only head coach, I am extremely proud of the history, tradition and reputation we have built here. Our players excel in the classroom, on the field and ultimately in the real world. Our schedule is always among the toughest because good players deserve to test their talents against the best. JMU women’s soccer continues to be one of the top programs in Virginia, in the CAA, the Mid-Atlantic region and in the nation… that is always our goal. 2008 JMU SOCCER JMU 2008 Nestled in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley, JMU boasts tranquil- ity, safety and a community that is committed to JMU athlet- ics. The university has established itself with national rank- ings in many academic categories and is always evolving to chase its goal of being the best undergraduate university in the nation. This is a very dynamic time to be associated with JMU women’s soccer. I hope you will join us for an exciting season of soccer.

Dave Lombardo Head Soccer Coach

2008 SOCCER G PAGE  For More, visit jmusports.com ThisJMU is JMU's beautiful campus includes 102 major buildings on 676 acres. The original campus is built around the Quadrangle, where buildings are constructed of native blue limestone and have ivy coverings. The university's more than 17,000 students may choose from 106 degree programs in seven colleges -- College of Arts and Letters, College of Business, College of Education, College of Integrated Science and Technology, College of Science and Mathematics, College of Visual and Performing Arts, and Graduate School. JMU's academic program combines the liberal arts tradition with preparation for technology in a rapidly changing world. All students receive a strong foundation jmu of knowledge through a rigorous general

education program. • Female/male Ratio: 61/39 is • Student/Professor Ratio: 17/1 • Average Class Size: 29 THIS

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2008 SOCCER G PAGE  2008 SOCCER G PAGE  For More, visit jmusports.com • U.S. News & World Report in its 2008 America's Best Colleges guidebook ranked JMU first in the South among public universities for the 14th straight year and the 18th time overall. • JMU is Virginia's most-popular college or university, drawing applications from the greatest percentage of the state's graduating high school seniors. • Kiplinger's Personal Finance in 2008 ranked JMU 22nd nationally on its list of 100 best values in public Dr. Linwood H. Rose colleges -- schools that offer a first-class education James Madison University President at a reasonable price. • Yahoo! Internet Life included JMU on its 2001 listing jmu of "The Nation's 100 Most Wired Universities," listing JMU 53rd among larger institutions. • JMU was included in the 2002 edition of The

is Unofficial, Unbiased, Insider's Guide to the 320 Most Interesting Colleges with one author saying "JMU is almost too perfect to be believed." • JMU has been described as "one of the best managed, most dynamic public universities in the nation" in The Guide to 101 of the Best Values in America's Colleges and Universities. • BusinessWeek magazine in 2008 ranked JMU's THIS College of Business 20th nationally among business schools at public universities and 54th among all universities. • Princeton Review has ranked JMU seventh in the country for "great food." • JMU is among schools "that prove activism and community service are alive and well on campus," says Mother Jones Magazine. • JMU's exemplary programs for first-year students are "cornerstones of the University's strong commitment to student learning and success", says The Temple Guide: Colleges That Encourage Character Development. • Princeton Review's Best 361 Colleges in 2006 recognized JMU for its "welcoming environment," "friendly and outgoing student body," and "well- ranked activities."

2008 SOCCER G PAGE  2008 SOCCER G PAGE  Harrisonburg, Va. A Great College Town Harrisonburg is convenient to the metropolitan areas of Washington, D.C., and Richmond while providing JMU students the comforts of the picturesque setting of Virginia's Shenandoah Valley. The city offers something for everyone. From downtown shopping and restaurants, to nearby national parks and forests, it provides JMU students the opportunity to sample many aspects of life. Harrisonburg offers a learning environment that is very unique in today's high-tech, educational world. harriso nb iur g

2008 SOCCER G PAGE  2008 SOCCER G PAGE  For More, visit jmusports.com PATHLETICerformance Center Robert & Frances Plecker Athletic Performance Center • A $10 million state-of-the-art athletic support facility centrally located on campus • The Challace McMillin Academic Center • 7,000-square foot strength and conditioning center with flat-screen televisions for individual instruction • 5,000-square-foot sports medicine facility TER • JMU's athletic hall of fame

N • Student-athlete lounge CE CE N PERFORMA

2008 SOCCER G PAGE  2008 SOCCER G PAGE  PATHLETICerformance Center "The Robert and Frances Plecker Athletic Performance

Center benefits all of our PERFORMA student-athletes with state-of- the-art academic facilities and serves as an entrance and focal point for our athletics program." - Jeff Bourne, JMU Director of Athletics

"The APC is a state-of-the- N

art facility that truly enhances CE CE the 'student' part of student- athlete. The staff is committed to supporting the day-to-day efforts of each of our players in the classroom

and are genuinely invested in their N academic success." TER - Dave Lombardo, JMU women's soccer head coach

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Challace McMillin Academic Center • Student-athletic computer lab with more than 30 work stations • Tutoring and meeting facilities for large and small groups

NG • Offices for each member of JMU's academic advising staff • Student-athlete lounge ACADEMIC ADVISI

2008 SOCCER G PAGE  2008 SOCCER G PAGE  Casey Carter • Associate athletics director for student-athlete services • Originated JMU's office of student-athlete services, one of the first of its kind in the nation • Directs academic advising, JMU's life skills program, and progress toward graduation

• Coordinates tutoring and special academic services ADVISI ACADEMIC • Has developed a transition program for freshmen and transfers and a career development program for all JMU student-athletes Steve Henderson • Assistant director of student-athlete services • Works directly with the soccer program NG

2008 SOCCER G PAGE  2008 SOCCER G PAGE  For More, visit jmusports.com STRENGTH & CONDITIONING Providing JMU athletes with "The Total Package" • Developing athleticism and sports NG performance I • Seven training facilities encompassing more

N than 17,000 square feet • Staff includes five full-time professionals with certifications as strength and conditioning specialists DITIO

N "I help players train not to be just good soccer athletes but rather great overall athletes with an emphasis on soccer." - Greg Werner TH & CO NG STRE

2008 SOCCER G PAGE 10 2008 SOCCER G PAGE 11 Greg Werner Head Coach/Director of JMU Strength & Conditioning Austin Peay '91 • 17th year as strength and conditioning STRE coach • Master Strength & Conditioning Coach • Certified strength and conditioning coach and sports nutrition consultant • Staff of three that assists with strength and conditioning NG • Among six finalists for 2006 College Strength and Conditioning Professional of the Year award TH & CO & TH Callye Williams Strength & Conditioning Coach Mississippi State '06 • Works directly with the soccer program. • Certified strength and conditioning coach N DITIO N I "Strength is a major part NG of athleticism but so are power, speed, agility, quickness, flexibility, conditioning and recovery." - Greg Werner

2008 SOCCER G PAGE 10 2008 SOCCER G PAGE 11 For More, visit jmusports.com Sports MEDICINE • Multi-skilled professionals use current research, educational knowledge, and state-of-the-art equipment and technology to provide a comprehensive and progressive approach to assure the holistic well-being of student-athletes • Staff includes 20 board-certified and licensed athletic trainers • Team physicians include Dr. Kent Diduch (board-certified in family practice physician) and orthopedic surgeon Dr. Mark Miller a nationally renowned fellowship-trained orthopedist from the University of Virginia

E • Local chiropractors, physical therapists, sport psychologists, nutritionists, and orthotists are available to assist in the health care needs of student-athletes N

"Whether on the

SPORTS MEDICI sidelines, in the athletic training room or in the doctor's office, there is a dedicated and qualified professional ready to prevent or treat injuries Dr. Mark Miller, and illnesses." Team Orthopedic Surgeon - Dr. Kent Diduch, Team Physician

2008 SOCCER G PAGE 12 2008 SOCCER G PAGE 13 "Our motto is to 'set the standard' in athletic healthcare, and we are proactive and continually look for new and innovative ways to improve our services by keeping abreast of the most recent advances in sports medicine. It is a privilege to work alongside a tremendous group of individuals who are dedicated to taking care of student-athletes." SPORTS MEDICI SPORTS - Tom Kuster, James Madison '95, Assistant Athletics Director for Sports Medicine N E

Dr. Mark Miller, Team Orthopedic Surgeon

2008 SOCCER G PAGE 12 2008 SOCCER G PAGE 13 For More, visit jmusports.com Energetic COACHING STAFF David Lombardo Head Coach Southern Connecticut State '76 • Nine career NCAA Tournament appearances • Two CAA Tournament titles (1995, 2002) & twice CAA runner-up • Twice ECAC (Eastern College Athletic Conference) runner-up • Sixth among all winningest active coaches in NCAA Division I soccer • U.S. Soccer staff for 2001 Algarve Cup • His JMU team moved from Top 10 regional ranking in its inaugural season (1990) to Top 25 national ranking the very next year • 19-year JMU record is 223-140-24 • 25-year career record is 301-175-32 • Keene State Sports Hall of Fame inductee Coach of the Year • Virginia Division I 1995, 1996 • CAA 1996, 2007 • Met Life National 1983 • Met Life New England 1983 STAFF • New England Women's Intercollegiate Soccer Assn. 1983 NG COACHI

2008 SOCCER G PAGE 14 2008 SOCCER G PAGE 15 Bobby Johnston Assistant Coach James Madison '95 • Former JMU soccer team captain and all-region selection • Four NCAA Tournament appearances as head coach at Tampa • NSCAA South Region Coach of the Year 2005, 2006 • NCAA South Region runner-up 2004, 2005 COACHI NG

Whitney P. Sajko STAFF Assistant Coach William and Mary '99 • Two-time CAA Tournament MVP at William and Mary • Three CAA championships and four NCAA Tournaments as a player • W&M President's Award for sportsmanship, citizenship and leadership

Jon McClure Volunteer Assistant Coach Bridgewater '01 • Coaching experience at college, club and high-school level • Specialization in goalkeeping • NSCAA National Coaching Diploma, National Goalkeeping Diploma

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2008 SOCCER G PAGE 16 2008 SOCCER G PAGE 17 For More, visit jmusports.com MEMORABLE MOMENTS Sept. 10, 1991, Fairfax, Va. In only the 20th game ever played by a JMU team, the Dukes gain their first upset of a top-20 squad with a 1-0 IN JMU road win at George Mason. Sept. 17, 1991, St. Louis, Mo. The Dukes break into the national rankings for the first time at number 13 in the ISAA coaches poll. Nov. 5, 1995, Harrisonburg, Va. JMU wins the inaugural Colonial Athletic Association tour- nament, in a televised 2-0 victory over defending league champion and Top 20 team William and Mary.

Oct. 7, 1997, Harrisonburg, Va. JMU plays Virginia, ranked in the top five in all three national polls, to a 1-1 tie.

Nov. 15, 1997, Charlottesville, Va. Nov. 11, 1995, State College, Pa. The Dukes participate in the NCAA Tournament for the third year in a row. JMU loses at Virginia in the round of 32. HISTORY JMU upsets 22nd-ranked Penn State 2-1 in an NCAA Tournament first-round game and advances to the round of 16. Nov. 17, 1996, Greensboro, N.C. After getting an at-large NCAA Tournament berth, the Dukes beat North Carolina Greensboro on the Spartans' home field to again move ahead to the round of 16.

2008 SOCCER G PAGE 18 2008 SOCCER G PAGE 19 SOCCER HISTORY Oct. 31, 1998, Harrisonburg, Va. For the second time in less than a week JMU beats a Top 10-ranked team as the Dukes ease to a 5-2 victory over eighth-ranked William and Mary. Six days ear- lier JMU edged seventh- ranked Penn State 1-0. Nov. 10, 1999, Harrisonburg, Va.

The Dukes return to NCAA play for the fifth consecutive HISTORY year. JMU beats UPenn in a first-round game at the JMU Soccer Complex. May 2, 2000, Indianapolis, Ind. The JMU program ranks 12th on the list of the winningest NCAA Division I programs of the 1990s. The Dukes won 132 games and qualified for five NCAA tournaments in the decade. Nov. 11, 1998, Harrisonburg, Va. JMU earns a spot in the NCAA Tournament for the fourth straight season. The Dukes shut out Radford 4-0 in the team's first- ever home match in NCAA play. Nov. 10, 2002, Virginia Beach, Va. After surprising top-seeded William and Mary with a 2-1 semifinal victory, the fourth-seeded Dukes capture the CAA championship trophy with a 2-0 win over number two seed George Mason. Nov. 15, 2002, Charlotte, N.C. JMU upsets nationally 13th- ranked UNC Charlotte in the NCAA Tournament first round. Nov. 16, 2007 The Dukes, making their eighth NCAA Tournament appearance, shut out UPenn in a first-round match.

2008 SOCCER G PAGE 18 2008 SOCCER G PAGE 19 For More, visit jmusports.com TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE JMU Soccer • 10 postseason tournament appearances • Eight NCAA Tournaments including two "Sweet 16s" • NCAA Tournament victories over Penn State, UNC Charlotte, UPenn (twice), UNC Greensboro, Radford • Two league tournament titles • 16 winning seasons in the 18-year history of the program • All-time best national ranking of 13th • 12th winningest program in the nation in the decade of the 1990s Kim Argy • School record for career game-winners (15) Carrie Proost • NSCAA Scholar All-America 2005 • School and state record for career assists (36) • All-Region 2002, 2005 • School season assist record (12) • All-CAA 2002, 2003, 2005 • Women’s United Soccer Association (New York Power) • CAA Rookie of the Year 2002 2003 • CAA All-Tournament 2002, 2005 • Two-time all-star with USL Piranha • All-State 2002, 2003, 2005 • All-Region 1991, 1992 • All-CAA 1994 • All-State 1994

Samantha Andersch • Umbro Select Senior All-Star Game 1996 • All-Region 1996 HISTORY • All-CAA 1994, 1997 • All-State 1996

Jessica Hussey • Canada Under-19 National Team 2002 • School records for season (8) and career (21) shutouts and career saves (370) • All- Region 2005 Beth McNamara • All-CAA 2005 • Women’s United Soccer Association (Philadelphia • All-State 2005 Charge) 2003 • All-Region 1999 • All-CAA 1998, 1999, 2002 Jen Cuesta • CAA All-Tournament 2001 • All-America 1996 • All-State 1999, 2001 • Umbro Select Senior All-Star Game 1996 • Academic All-District 2001, 2002 • All-Region 1995, 1996 • All-CAA 1995, 1996 • All-State 1995, 1996 2008 SOCCER G PAGE 20 2008 SOCCER G PAGE 21 Cathy Reid Ashley • Program's first All-America in 1991 Williamson • All-Region 1990, 1991 • School 's all-time leading scorer (55 goals, 128 points) Aimee Grahe • School season records for goals (19) • All-Region 1999 and points (46) • All-CAA 1999 • Umbro Select Senior All-Star Game • All-State 1999 1995 • All-Region 1995

• All-CAA 1995 HISTORY • All-State 1995 Julie Reule • Academic All-District 1995 • All-Region 1992, 1994 • JMU Athletic Hall of Fame 2008 • All-CAA 1993, 1993 • All-State 1994 • School single-game assist record (3)

Therese Wolden • School single-game records for goals (4) and assists (3) • All-Region 1997, 1998 • All-CAA 1996, 1997, 1998 • All-State 1997, 1998

Annie Lowry • All-America 2007 • All-Region 2005, 2006, 2007 Katy Swindells • Academic All-District 2006 • All-Region 2002, 2004 • All-CAA 2005, 2006, 2007 • Four-time All-CAA first team (2001, 2002, 2003, 2004) • All-State 2006, 2007 • Only four-time all-league player in school history • CAA All-Rookie 2004 • All-State 2002, 2003, 2004

2008 SOCCER G PAGE 20 2008 SOCCER G PAGE 21 For More, visit jmusports.com COLONIAL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION CAA soccer • Top six teams advance to CAA postseason tournament • CAA semifinals and final at Virginia Beach Sports Complex, home of Virginia Beach Mariners professional soccer team • Champion receives an automatic bid to 64-team NCAA Tournament • Multiple teams in NCAA tournament 13 times in last 17 seasons

JMU in the CAA • Champion 1995, 2002 • Runner-up 2001, 2006 • Semifinalist 1996, 1997, 2000, 2004, 2005, 2007 ce • 56 All-CAA selections • Defensive Player of the Year 2001 n • Rookie of the Year 1994, 2002, 2007 • Tournament MVP 1995, 2002 • Coach of the Year 1996, 2007 fere n The CAA extends from Boston in the north to

co Atlanta in the south.

Aimee Vaughan • CAA Rookie of the Year 1994 • All-Region 1995, 1997 • All-CAA first team 1994, 1995, 1997 • All-State 1997 • Two-sport athlete who was an All-America in lacrosse • Holds school record for NCAA Tournament appearances (3 with soccer and 3 with lacrosse) 1995 CAA championship celebration

2008 SOCCER G PAGE 22 2008 SOCCER G PAGE 23 COLONIAL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION By the numbers 12 member schools 8 states represented 5 of the nine largest television markets in the nation -- New York (1), Philadelphia (4), Boston (6), Washington, D.C, (8) and Atlanta (9) 1 NCAA soccer champion (George Mason in 1985) 2002 CAA team celebration co n

Jamie Miller fere • CAA Defensive Player of the Year 2001 • All-Region 2001 • All-CAA 2000, 2001 • CAA All-Tournament 2001 • All-State 2000, 2001 n ce

Stacy Bilodeau Teri Joyce • CAA Tournament MVP 1995 • CAA Tournament MVP 2002 • All-CAA 1996, 1997 • All-CAA 2001 • All-State 1995, 1996 • CAA All-Tournament 2000. 2002

Cate Tisinger • CAA Rookie of the Year 2007 • Soccer America All-Freshman 2007 Visit caasports.com • All-Region 2007 • All-CAA 2007 Virginia Beach Sportsplex • All-State 2007 (background image)

2008 SOCCER G PAGE 22 2008 SOCCER G PAGE 23 For More, visit jmusports.com THE ATHLETES

Lindsay Bowers Sr. Midfielder Interdisciplinary liberal studies (elementary education) major from Burke, Va. • Played in 62 games as a Duke • All-state and Patriot District Player of the Year at Lake Braddock S.S. • Aurora club team was twice national runner-up "My greatest contribution to the JMU soccer program has been my hard work and drive to be the best I can be."

Rachel Chupein Sr. Defender Marketing major from West Chester, Pa. • Team captain in 2007 and 2008 • CAA Commissioner’s Academic Award three years • All-state and Chesmont District Player of the Year at West Chester East H.S. "The athlete who inspires me the most is my dad because he tore his ACL at 50, rehabbed it, and is back playing again." ATHLETE PROFILES

Lauren Bell Kim Germain Redshirt Jr. Defender Sr. Midfielder Political science and justice studies major from Kinesiology major from McLean, Va. Rochester, N.Y. • Team co-captain for 2008 • CAA Commissioner’s Academic Award three years • All-America in 2007 and two-time All-CAA • All-Greater Rochester and Private-Parochial Athlete of • All-state at Langley H.S. the Year finalist at Our Lady of Mercy • ODP Region I camp and ODP state team "My favorite class at JMU was international law because it was • Four State Cup semifinals with Reston Milan and Annandale the most interesting information I have ever learned." Sparks club teams "The teammate I have learned the most from is Rachel Chupein because she is a great leader."

2008 SOCCER G PAGE 24 2008 SOCCER G PAGE 25 Teri Maykoski Redshirt Jr. Defender Kinesiology major from Fairfax, Va. • All-CAA in 2006 • All-state and Patriot District Player of the Year at state champion Robinson S.S. "The song that pumps me up the most before games is 'Go Dukes' by Rick Rock (aka Rick Bowers… Lindsay Bowers’ dad)." ATHLETE PROFILES ATHLETE

Mandy Miller Redshirt Jr. Midfielder Chemistry major from West Chester, Pa. • All-area and All-Chesmont at West Chester East H.S. • PSC club was state indoor champion • ODP Region I runner-up team "The teammate I have learned the most from is Morven (Ross) because she gives more than 100 percent and never gives up."

Caitlin Walko Redshirt Jr. Defender Missy Reimert Nutrition and dietetics major from Vienna, Va. Redshirt Jr. Goalkeeper • All-region and All-CAA in 2007 Kinesiology (pre-physical therapy) and business • All-region and All-Liberty District at Langley H.S. major from Lenhartsville, Pa. • RFC Milan club won Region I South championship, • CAA Commissioner’s Academic Award two years Virginia Club Champions League and was State Cup • Four time All-Berks County at Kutztown H.S. runner-up 2004 "The best piece of advice I've received is 'Teach what you know, learn "My favorite place on campus is the Arboretum because it has what you don’t.'" beautiful walking paths and bike trails."

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Ashley Flateland Jr. Midfielder Biology major from Fox Island, Wash. • NSCAA All-America first team in 2007 at Tampa • Her penalty kick in an overtime shootout vs. Franklin Pierce clinched the 2007 NCAA championship for Tampa • Her club team won a Washington state championship "My favorite soccer memory is scoring the final PK to win (2007) nationals at Tampa." Corky Julien Jr. Forward, Midfielder Kinesiology major with minors in coaching and computer science from Williamstown, Ontario • All-region in 2007 and state Rookie of the Year and CAA all-tournament in 2006 • School's Athlete of the Year three times at Char-Lan District H.S. • Member of national champion provincial team "The teammate I have learned the most from is Rachel Chupein because she has been the best leader I have ever played with." ATHLETE PROFILES

Jess Remmes Jr. Forward Mathematics major from Grand Island, N.Y. Morven Ross • CAA Commissioner’s Academic Award Jr. Midfielder • NSCAA All-America first team and three-time all-state Biology (pre-physical therapy) major from Chapel Hill, N.C. at Grand Island H.S. • CAA Commissioner’s Academic Award two years • Rochester Jr. Rhinos club won four State Cups • Two-time all-state at state champion East Chapel Hill H.S. • ODP region team • CASL Elite club won U.S. Club national championship "My favorite place on campus is the soccer fields because that’s • ODP national pool where I have the most fun." "My favorite class at JMU is animal physiology because it gives me a better under- standing of what's going on in my body and how I can take care of it."

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Stephanie Poucher Redshirt So. Goalkeeper German and international affairs major from Springfield, Va. Lauren Wiest • All-Northern Region at state semifinalist West Redshirt So. Defender/Midfielder Springfield H.S. International business major from Sinking Springs, Pa. • ODP region pool and ODP region camp • CAA Commissioner’s Academic Award "When I am not playing soccer at JMU, you can find me in my • Wilson H.S. alumna (JMU) letterman’s jacket." "The best thing about JMU is my teammates!"

Diane Wszalek Redshirt So. Goalkeeper Finance major from West Chester, Pa. • CAA Commissioner’s Academic Award Katie Dye • All-Southeastern Pennsylvania first team at West Chester East So. Forward H.S. Business major from Springfield, Va. • F.C. Delco club was Region I Premier League finalist • All-region at two-time state champion Lake Braddock S.S. • ODP national pool • BRYC Fury Region I finalist and four-time State Cup cham- "My favorite place on campus is TDU (Taylor Down Under) because it’s a pion good place to hang out." "My favorite professor at JMU is Kay Walsh because she’s an awesome psychology professor."

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Teresa Rynier So. Midfielder Biology major from Leola, Pa. • All-state and CAA all-tournament in 2007, when she led the CAA in assists • All-region and four-time all-state at Conestoga Valley H.S. • PA Strikers club was U.S. club national cham- pion, USYS national finalist and Eastern state champion • ODP region team "My favorite class at JMU is biology lab because it’s hands-on and not a lecture."

Corinna Strickland So. Defender Finance major from Springfield, Va. • CAA Commissioner’s Academic Award • All-region at two-time Patriot District champion West Springfield H.S. • BRYC Fury Region I finalist and four-time State Cup champion "My favorite thing about playing soccer is it's a way to clear my head and get away from everything." ATHLETE PROFILES Cate Tisinger So. Forward Marketing major from Clifton, Va. • All-region, All-CAA, all-state and CAA Rookie of the Year in 2007, when she led the team in points • All-Concorde District at two-time Northern Region cham- pion Centreville H.S. • BRYC Fury Region I finalist and four-time State Cup cham- pion "My favorite place on campus is our team room because it’s a place for all the girls to hang out."

2008 SOCCER G PAGE 28 2008 SOCCER G PAGE 29 ATHLETE PROFILES ATHLETE Jessica Barndt Redshirt Fr. Defender Health sciences (pre-physical therapy) major from Novi, Mich. • CAA Commissioner’s Academic Award Raeanna Simmons • All-area at three-time state champion Novi H.S. Redshirt Fr. Defender • Michigan Hawks club was two-time national runner-up and Kinesiology major from Mt. Airy, Md. Region II champion and four-time State Cup champion • All-state at state semifinalist and regional cham- • ODP region pool pion South Carroll H.S. "My favorite professor at JMU is Professor Turner because she taught me • ODP state team a lot about writing." "A quote that inspires/motivates me is 'I am a member of a team, and I rely on the team, I defer to it, and sacrifice for it, because the team, not the individual, is the champion.'"

2008 SOCCER G PAGE 28 2008 SOCCER G PAGE 29 For More, visit jmusports.com THE ATHLETES Yolie Anderson-Golhor Ellen Kimbrough Fr. Defender, Midfielder Fr. Goalkeeper Biololgy major from Ottawa, Ontario Winter Park, Fla. • Her Louis-Riel H.S. team won the city championship and qualified • All-region and two-time All-Metro Conference and All-Orange for the Ontario provincial championship County at Winter Park H.S. • Ottawa Fury was New England champion and • FSA Seminole Lightning club was state under-15 semifinalist qualified for U.S. Club National Championships three years • ODP state team five years "My favorite thing about playing soccer is the rush and the freedom once you "People who are an inspiration to me are my parents. They are a model step out onto the pitch.'" example of how I hope to live my life.'" Greer Drummond Crissy Parmer Fr. Defender Fr. Forward Falls Church, Va. Engineering major from Marriottsville, Md. • Four-time All-Washingon Catholic Athletic Conference at • All-Howard County at Marriotts Ridge H.S. O'Connell H.S., where she played for two conference champion • Bethesda Rapids club was State Cup finalist 2008 teams and the 2004 team that was ranked #1 nationally by NSCAA • ODP Super Y under-16 national camp • Reston FC United club was State Cup finalist twice "My favorite soccer memory is when I first touched a soccer ball. I knew from "My favorite soccer memory is winning the NSCAA national championship in that moment I wanted to play soccer." 2004.'" Ariana Ruela Megan Fessler Fr. Forward Fr. Defender, Midfielder Kearney, N.J. Kinesiology major from Lancaster, Pa. • Three-time All-Hudson County at state semifinalist Kearney H.S. • Three-time All-Lancaster-Lebanon League at Lancaster Catholic H.S., where she played on three state playoff teams • Played in Super Y League with Parsippany Storm • FC Delco Fury and Vincent United Wildcats clubs were State Cup • Arsenal/World Class under-18 team was Region I premier division finalists champion "The accomplishment of which I am proudest is being able to play soccer, • ODP region pool coach a team, and graduate among the top four in my class all at the same "My favorite thing about playing soccer is the friendships and the traveling.'" time." Kelly Germain Jordan Zarone Fr. Midfielder Fr. Defender Special education major from McLean, Va. Stafford, Va. • Four-time All-Liberty District at two-time regional semifinalist at • All-state honorable mention at state quarterfinalist Colonial Forge Langley H.S. H.S. • Arlington United club was state under-18 semifinalist • BRYC Blue Thunder club was three-time State Cup finalist ATHLETE PROFILES • ODP region team • ODP state team "My favorite soccer memory is winning the Liberty District title my freshman "I chose to come to JMU because I loved everything about JMU. I loved the year by scoring the winning goal off an assist from my sister, Kimmy." campus, the atmosphere, the coaches and the soccer program. It was a perfect fit.'" Lisa Heise Fr. Midfielder Ponte Vedra, Fla. • Player of the Year and St. Augustine Record and Jacksonville Times-Union Player of the Year at state 4A champion Nease H.S. • Jacksonville club was Region III East under-17 champion • FSA Seminole Lightning club was state under-18 quarterfinalist "My favorite soccer memory is when my high school soccer team won the state championship my senior year, when ranking websites projected us to lose in regionals.'"

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IN JMU ATHLETICS I WHO WHO'S

Geoff Polglase

Associate Athletics Director for N Jeff Bourne Marketing & Development Director of Athletics ATHLETICS JMU

Shelia Moorman Associate Athletics Director, Senior Woman Administrator

Kevin White Casey Carter Associate Athletics Director Associate Athletics Director for Sport Programs for Academics

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N Location: Harrisonburg, Va. Directions: Click on Facilities at JMUsports.com. Founded: 1908 Map: A map of the JMU campus (including a PDF printable map) is Enrollment: 17,500 available at www.jmu.edu/map President: Dr. Linwood H. Rose Director of Athletics: Jeff Bourne Senior Woman Administrator: Shelia Moorman Credits Affiliation: NCAA Division I Design: Grant Hawkins Design, Dallas Conference: Colonial Athletic Association Interior Layout: Teresa Craig Colors: Purple, Gold Photography: Cathy Kushner, Allison Toffle, Diane Elliott, Jessica Nickname: Dukes Light, David Lonnquest, Tommy Thompson, Virginia Convention Athletics Phone: (540) 568-6164 and Visitors Bureau and others Athletics Website: JMUSports.com Printing: Mid-Valley Press, Verona, Inc. Sports "Hotline": (540) 568-6397 (JMU-NEWS) FORMATIO

N Soccer Information Schedule Home Field & Capacity/Surface: JMU Soccer Complex August (1,860/grass) 24 at Richmond, 7 p.m. Office Location: Godwin Hall 103 Telephone: (540) 568-3452 September JMU/Comfort Inn Harrisonburg Invitational Fax: (540) 568-6065 29 Syracuse vs. William and Mary, 5 p.m. E-mail: [email protected] JMU vs. Washington State, 7:30 p.m. Mailing Address 31 William and Mary vs. Washington State, 11 a.m. MSC 2301 Women’s Soccer JMU vs. Syracuse, 1:30 p.m. James Madison University 5 at Wyoming, 4 p.m. Harrisonburg, VA 22807 7 at Colorado, 12 noon (For overnight delivery, add Godwin 103 to address) 14 at West Virginia, 1 p.m. Head Coach 18 Penn State (Fox Soccer Channel), 8 p.m. 21 at Virginia Tech, 7 p.m. David Lombardo, Southern Connecticut State '76 26 George Mason*, 7 p.m. E-mail: [email protected] 28 at Towson*, 1 p.m. Telephone: (540) 568-3452 Assistant Coaches October Bobby Johnston, James Madison '93 3 at North Carolina Wilmington*, 7 p.m. 5 at Georgia State*, 1 p.m. Telephone: (540) 568-3368 10 Delaware*, 7 p.m. E-mail: [email protected] 12 Drexel*, 1 p.m. Whitney P. Sajko, William and Mary '99 17 at Old Dominion*, 7 p.m. Telephone: (540) 568-7345 19 at William and Mary*, 12:30 p.m. E-mail: [email protected] 24 Northeastern*, 7 p.m. 26 Hofstra*, 1 p.m. Jon McClure, Bridgewater '01 30 Virginia Commonwealth*, 7 p.m. Telephone: (540) 568-3368 November JMU ATHLETICS I E-mail: [email protected] 4 CAA First Round (higher seed hosts) Administrative Assistant 7 CAA Semifinals (Virginia Beach, Va.) Joyce Shifflett 9 CAA Championship (Virginia Beach, Va.) Telephone: (540) 568-6467 *Colonial Athletic Association opponent Strength & Conditioning Coach NCAA Tournament dates available at ncaa.com Greg Werner Austin Peay '91 Game dates and times are subject to change. Go to jmusports.com or call the Sports Hotline at (540) JMU-News for updated information.

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