COLORADO MESA UNIVERSITY CMU Quick Facts Location Grand Junction, CO
Founded 1925
Enrollment 9,046
Nickname Mavericks
Colors Maroon & White
President Tim Foster
Conference Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
Affiliation NCAA Divison II
Venues Brownson Arena Basketball, Volleyball, Wrestling
Stocker Stadium Bergman Field Football Softball
Walker Field el Pomar Natatorium Soccer, Lacrosse Swimming, Diving
Suplizio Field elliott Tennis Center Baseball Tennis
Credits and Publication Information
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DAte oPPONENT LOCAtion tiME DAte oPPONENT LOCATION TIME Sat. Feb. 16 Regis University Walker Field 1 pm Sun. Feb. 24 Pace University Denver University 5:30 pm Fri. Feb. 22 Fort Lewis College Walker Field 4 pm Sat. Mar. 2 Colorado College Walker Field 1 pm Sat. Mar. 2 Westminster Salt Lake City, Utah 11 am Thurs. Mar. 7 Pfeiffer University Misenheimer, NC 11 am *Mon. Mar. 4 Lake Erie vs. Adams Walker Field 5 pm Sat. Mar. 9 Queens University Charlotte, NC 10 am Wed. Mar. 6 Lake Erie Walker Field 6 pm *Fri. Mar. 8 Lake Erie vs. McKendree Walker Field 4 pm Sat. Mar. 16 Westminster College Salt Lake City, Utah 1 pm Sat. Mar. 9 McKendree University Walker Field 1 pm Thurs. Mar. 21 Notre Dame de Namur Belmont, CA 5 pm Sat. Mar. 16 St. Michaels Orlando, FL 10 am Sat. Mar. 23 Dominican University San Rafael, CA 3 pm Sun. Mar. 17 Saint Leo Saint Leo, FL 12 pm Sat. Mar. 30 Adams State University Alamosa, CO 2 pm Tues. Mar. 19 Florida Southern Lakeland, FL 3 pm Fri. Apr. 5 Notre Dame de Namur Walker Field 7 pm Sat. Mar. 30 Lindenwood University Walker Field 1 pm Sat. Apr. 6 Adams State University Walker Field 1 pm Sun. Apr. 7 Dominican University Walker Field Noon Sat. Apr. 13 Regis University Denver, CO 1 pm Sun. Apr. 14 Seton Hill University St. Charles, MO 10 am Thurs. Apr. 18 McKendree University Lebanon, IL 5 pm Tues. Apr. 16 Lindenwood University St. Charles, MO 5 pm Sat. Apr. 20 Lindenwood University St. Charles, MO 12 pm Sat Apr. 20 University of Tampa Walker Field 1 pm Fri. Apr. 26 Fort Lewis College Durango, CO 1 pm Sat. Apr. 27 Adams State University Walker Field 1 pm Sat. Apr. 27 Adams State University Alamosa, CO 3 pm Sat. May 4 Colorado College Walker Field 11 am All Times Mountain Standard Time
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2013 Colorado Mesa University baseball Schedule 2013 Colorado Mesa University softball Schedule DAte oPPONENT TIME LOCATION DAte oPPONENT LOCAtion tiME FEBRUARY Fri. 1 @ U.C. San Diego 6:00pm San Diego, CA Feb. 15-17 NFCA Division II Lead Off Classic Tucson, AZ Sat. 2 @ U.C. San Diego 2:00pm San Diego, CA Feb. 15 Cal-State San Bernardino Tucson, AZ 3 pm Sun. 3 @ U.C. San Diego Noon San Diego, CA Feb. 15 Chowan Univ Tucson, AZ 5 pm Fri. 15 Montana State Billings 2:30pm Suplizio Field Feb. 16 West Texas A&M Tucson, AZ 2 pm Sat.. 16 Montana State Billings Noon Suplizio Field Sun. 17 Montana State Billings Noon Suplizio Field Feb. 16 Molloy College Tucson, AZ 4 pm Fri. 22 @ Grand Canyon 7:00pm Phoenix, AZ Feb. 23 New Mexico Highlands Univ Las Vegas, NM 12/2pm Sat. 23 @ Grand Canyon 7:00pm Phoenix, AZ Feb. 24 New Mexico Highlands Univ Las Vegas, NM 11/1pm Sun. 24 @ Grand Canyon Noon Phoenix, AZ Mar. 2 Black Hills State Univ Bergman Field 12/2pm MARCH Mar. 3 Black Hills State Univ Bergman Field 11/1pm Fri. 1 Colorado Christian 1:00pm Suplizio Field Sat. 2 Colorado Christian Noon Suplizio Field Mar. 9 Regis Univ Denver, CO 12/2pm Fri 8 @Regis 3:00pm Denver, CO Mar. 10 Regis Univ Denver, CO 11/1pm Sat. 9 @Regis Noon Denver, CO Mar. 16 Ft. Lewis College Bergman Field 12/2pm Sun 10 @Regis Noon Denver, CO Mar. 17 Ft. Lewis College Bergman Field 11/1pm Fri. 15 @Colorado Mines 6:00pm Golden, CO Mar. 23 Colorado Mines/Metro State Univ Golden, CO (Mines) 10am/2pm Sat. 16 @Colorado Mines 1:00pm Golden, CO Mar. 24 Colorado Mines/Metro State Univ Golden, CO (Mines) 10am/12pm Sun. 17 @ Colorado Mines Noon Golden, CO Fri. 22 N.M. Highlands 6:00pm Suplizio Field Mar. 29 UC-Colorado Springs Bergman Field 12/2pm Sat. 23 N.M. Highlands 1:00pm Suplizio Field Mar. 30 UC-Colorado Springs Bergman Field 11/1pm Sun 24 N.M. Highlands Noon Suplizio Field Apr. 6 Western New Mexico Univ Silver City, NM 12/2pm Thur. 28 @Adams State 3:00pm Alamosa, CO Apr. 7 Western New Mexico Univ Silver City, NM 11/1pm Fri. 29 @Adams State Noon Alamosa, CO Apr. 13 Colorado Christian University Bergman Field 10 am Sat. 30 @ Adams State Noon Alamosa, CO APRIL Apr. 13 CSU-Pueblo vs. Fri. 5 CSU-Pueblo 6:00pm Suplizio Field Colorado Christian Univ Bergman Field 12 pm Sat. 6 CSU-Pueblo 1:00 Suplizio Field Apr. 13 CSU-Pueblo Bergman Field 2 pm Sun. 7 CSU-Pueblo Noon Suplizio Field Apr. 14 Colorado Christian Univ Bergman Field 10 am Fri. 12 @Metro State 3:00 Denver, CO Apr. 14 CSU-Pueblo vs. Sat. 13 @Metro State Noon Denver, CO Colorado Christian Univ Bergman Field 12 pm Sun. 14 @Metro State Noon Denver, CO Fri. 19 @Colorado Christian Noon Lakewood, CO Apr. 14 CSU-Pueblo Bergman Field 2 pm Sat. 20 @Colorado Christian Noon Lakewood, CO Apr. 20 Adams State Univ Alamosa, CO 12/2pm *Fri. 26 Regis 6:05pm Suplizio Field Apr. 21 Adams State Univ Alamosa, CO 11/1pm Sat. 27 Regis 2:00pm Suplizio Field Apr. 27 Chadron State College Bergman Field 12/2pm Sun. 28 Regis Noon Suplizio Field Apr. 28 Chadron State College Bergman Field 11/1pm MAY Fri. 3 Colorado Mines 3:30 Suplizio Field May 2-4 RMAC Tournament TBD TBD Sat. 4 Colorado Mines 1:00 Suplizio Field
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Tim Foster President of Colorado Mesa University
Fellow Mavericks Fan:
Whether in the classroom, on the playing field or the hardwood, Colorado Mesa University is committed to providing a student-focused, experiential learning environment. As part of this commitment, the University provides a variety of intercollegiate and club competitive athletic opportunities for our students. Making the most of these opportunities, many of Colorado Mesa’s student athletes are excelling both in the athletic arena and in the classroom. Along with earning more than 64 conference championships, our athletes, both past and present, have earned academic awards at the college, conference and national levels. We had eight teams earn regional berths in 2011-2012 and six advance to their respective NCAA Division II National Tournament. Just this past year alone, 120 of our student- athletes were named Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference All-Academic, eight to the All-Region Academic Team and three Academic All-Americans. We also had nine student-athletes earn All- America status, 93 named Rocky Mountain Athletic All-Conference and three RMAC Athletes of the Year. These remarkable individuals are proving that the skills needed for athletic success -- dedication, focus, teamwork, dealing with success and adversity, perseverance and good old hard work – are the same skills required to make significant academic accomplishments. By engaging in both scholarship and the high ideals of sportsmanship, they are enriching their college experiences, paving the way for successful careers and serving as positive role models for the next generation of student athletes. Thank you for supporting Colorado Mesa University athletics and our high-achieving student athletes. This year promises to continue the tradition of great athletic accomplishments and we hope you’ll share your enthusiasm and love of sport with the Mavericks. We’ll see you at the games!
Sincerely,
Tim Foster, President Colorado Mesa University
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Maverick Center 1100 North Avenue Grand Jct. CO 81501 • www.CMUMavericks.com • Ph: 970-248-1503 • Fax: 970-248-1980 Administration Staff–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Football––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Bryan Rooks Associate Athletic Director Russ Martin Head Football Coach 248-1252 [email protected] 248-1103 [email protected] Kristin Mort Associate Athletic Director / Senior Woman Administrator Todd Auer Assistant Football Coach 248-1908 [email protected] 248-1961 [email protected] Craig Fossett Faculty Representative Bill O’Boyle Assistant Football Coach 248-1727 [email protected] 248-1989 [email protected] Jermaine Williams Events Coordinator Ben Martin Assistant Football Coach 248-1879 [email protected] 248-1602 [email protected] Secretary–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Phillip Vigil Assistant Football Coach Beth Schroeder Athletic Administrative Assistant 248-1989 [email protected] 248-1503 [email protected] Phil Johnston Assistant Football Coach Sports Information––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 248-1602 [email protected] Tish Elliott Sports Information Director Seth Damron Assistant Football Coach 248-1143 [email protected] 248-2021 [email protected] David Jahnke Assistant Sports Information Golf – Men’s –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 248-1187 [email protected] Paul Brown Men’s Golf Coach Sports Medicine––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 248-1503 [email protected] Josh Fullmer Head Athletic Trainer Golf – Women’s– –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 248-1809 [email protected] Scott Hansen Women’s Golf Coach Jenna Adams Head Associate Athletic Trainer 248-1503 [email protected] 248-1003 [email protected] Lacrosse – Men’s–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Geana Gaasch Assistant Athletic Trainer AJ Stevens Head Men’s Lacrosse Coach 248-1356 [email protected] 248-1305 [email protected] Shannon Hattervig Assistant Athletic Trainer Ryan Groat Assistant Men’s Lacrosse Coach 248-1203 [email protected] 248-1305 [email protected] Mickey Wilcock Assistant Athletic Trainer Lacrosse – Women’s––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 248-1203 [email protected] Abigail Simpson Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach Adam Neff Assistant Athletic Trainer 248-1503 [email protected] 248-1203 [email protected] Soccer - Men’s– ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Strength & Conditioning––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Josh Pittman Head Men’s Soccer Coach Dan Linsacum Head Strength & Conditioning Coach 248-1094 [email protected] 248-1031 [email protected] Jonny Broadhead Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach Kylie Kegans Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach 248-1180 [email protected] 248-1234 [email protected] Soccer - Women’s– –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Baseball– –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Erin Sharpe Head Women’s Soccer Coach Chris Hanks Head Baseball Coach 248-1042 [email protected] 248-1891 [email protected] Eric Anderson Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach Sean McKinney Assistant Baseball Coach 248-1028 [email protected] Softball– –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 248-1811 [email protected] Candace Abrams Head Softball Coach Steve Woytek Assistant Baseball Coach 248-1431 [email protected] [email protected] Ryan Wigley Assistant Softball Coach Basketball - Men’s––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 248-1431 [email protected] Jim Heaps Head Men’s Basketball Coach Swimming & Diving – Men’s / Women’s–––––––––––––––––––– 248-1714 [email protected] Ron Allen Head Swimming/Diving Coach Andy Shantz Associate Head Men’s Basketball Coach 248-1445 248-1096 [email protected] Tennis - Men’s / Women’s ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Basketball - Women’s–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Dan MacDonald Head Men’s / Women’s Tennis Coach Taylor Wagner Head Women’s Basketball Coach 248-1937 [email protected] 248-1870 [email protected] Track & Field - Indoor/Outdoor - Women’s––––––––––––––– Michael Wells Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach Katrice Thomas Head Women’s Track & Field Coach 248-1278 [email protected] 248-1135 [email protected] Cross Country – Men’s / Women’s– –––––––––––––––––––––– Track & Field - Indoor/Outdoor - Men’s–––––––––––––––––– Gig Leadbetter Head Cross Country Coach Matt Canterbury Head Men’s Track & Field Coach 248-1194 [email protected] 248-1427 [email protected] Brent Alumbaugh Assistant Cross Country Coach Volleyball––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 248-1346 [email protected] Dave Fleming Head Volleyball Coach Matt Canterbury Assistant Cross Country Coach 248-1362 [email protected] 248-1427 [email protected] David Skaff Assistant Volleyball Coach 248-1362 [email protected] Wrestling–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Chuck Pipher Head Wrestling Coach 248-1460 [email protected] Chris Freije Assistant Wrestling Coach 248-1559 [email protected] Charlie Alexander Assistant Wrestling Coach 248-1559 [email protected] Cheerleading ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Athena Whaley Head Cheerleading Coach [email protected] 4 www.cmumavericks.com directory mavericks 2013 COLORADO MESA UNIVERSITY
M. Larry Copeland, D.O.
Dr. M. Larry Copeland, a board certified orthopedic surgeon is the founder and senior partner of Western Orthopedics & Sports Medicine. He received his medical degree from the University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri, and completed his orthopedic surgery training in Detroit, Michigan. He and has served as an Associate Professor of Orthopedics at Ohio University. Dr. Copeland has worked with the Detroit Pistons, Red Wings, and Tigers. He serves as a team physician for Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction and in recognition of his 30 years of support, Colorado Mesa University recently named its athletic training room the Copeland Family Athletic Training Room. Christopher J. Copeland, D.O Dilaawar Mistry, MD, MS, ATC
Richard A. Knackendoffel, D.O. Dr. Christopher Copeland, a board certified Dr. Mistry, a board certified Internal Medicine orthopedic surgeon, is a graduate of Colorado State physician, earned his Medical Degree from the University. He received his medical degree in 2000 University of Madras, India and completed his Dr. Richard A. Knackendoffel, a board certified from the University Of Health Sciences College Of Residency in Medicine from the University of orthopedic surgeon, is a graduate of Kansas State Osteopathic Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Virginia. He also earned a Master of Science University. He received his medical degree from Copeland completed his orthopedic surgical training Degree in Exercise Science from the University of the University Of Health Sciences College Of at the South Pointe Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio. Massachusetts, Amherst and is a Certified Athletic Osteopathic Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri, He then completed one year fellowship training Trainer. and completed his orthopedic surgery training in sports medicine and orthopedic foot and ankle Dr. Mistry comes to Grand Junction from at Botsford General Hospital in Farmington Hills, surgery in Phoenix, Arizona. the University Virginia where he served as the Michigan. He joined Western Orthopedics and Sports Primary Care Team Physician, Co-Medical Dr. Knackendoffel has practiced with Western Medicine in 2006, and is a team physician for Director for the Department of Athletics, and Orthopedics & Sports Medicine since 1987. He Colorado Mesa University and the Grand Junction Associate Professor for the University from 2002 serves as a team physician for Colorado Mesa Rockies. His special interest is in lower-extremity to 2011. His areas of interest include preventive University and the Grand Junction Rockies and arthroscopic surgery; total joint replacement; and and therapeutic primary care sports medicine, specializes in arthroscopic reconstructive surgery knee, ankle, and foot reconstruction surgery. He is pre-participation cardiovascular screening for and joint replacements. In addition, he has served active in medical education, community outreach athletes, and community educational programs as a member on the board of the Powderhorn programs, and treating regional athletes. to enhance health and wellness. Currently, he is Racing Club, and as the medical officer for a Consultant Team Physician for USA Swim Team numerous ski racing events at Powderhorn Resort and has worked with USA Soccer and successfully and throughout Colorado. completed a “physician internship” with the United Kennan J. Vance, D.O. States Olympic Committee. He joined Western Orthopedics & Sports Mitchell T. Copeland, D.O. Dr. Kennan J. Vance, a board certified Medicine in 2011 and is one of the team physicians orthopedic surgeon, is a graduate of Brigham for Colorado Mesa University and the Colorado Young University in Utah. He received his medical Dr. Mitchell T. Copeland, a board certified Rockies. degree from Western University of Health Sciences orthopedic surgeon, is a graduate of Colorado in Pomona, California and his orthopedic training State University. He received his medical degree at Michigan State at Garden City Hospital. He also and orthopedic surgical training from Ohio completed a sports medicine fellowship at the Taos University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He Orthopedic Institute in Taos, New Mexico, where then completed a Fellowship in arthroscopy, sports he learned the latest techniques in arthroscopic medicine and joint reconstruction at Michigan State. surgery of the shoulder and knee. While attending His clinical interests include surgical treatment of BYU, he competed on the Cougar’s nationally knee and shoulder pathology, treating athletes, and ranked volleyball team restoring active lifestyles Dr. Vance joined Western Orthopedics & Dr. Mitchell T. Copeland joined Western Sports Medicine in 2008 and is one of the team Orthopedics & Sports Medicine in 1999 and is one physicians for Colorado Mesa University and the of the team physicians for Colorado Mesa University Grand Junction Rockies. He specializes in sports and the Grand Junction Rockies. He serves as the medicine and arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder Medical Director for Colorado Mesa University and and knee. is the founder of the Western Colorado Sports Medicine Foundation.
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Josh Fullmer, MS, ATC
Josh is entering his fifth year working graduate assistant Athletic Trainer for the football team. as the Head Certified Athletic Trainer. Josh worked with the first BCS Busters as Utah earned He is starting his seventh year at a bid to the Fiesta Bowl with an undefeated season in Colorado Mesa University. He started 2004-2005. at CMU as an assistant athletic trainer Josh has worked with two major league baseball as well as the Clinical Coordinator for the Athletic organizations; the Milwaukee Brewers in 2003 and the Training Education Program for two years before he Los Angeles Dodgers in 2004. Josh has worked as an took over as the Head Athletic Trainer. Athletic Trainer for the Las Vegas All-American Classic Josh will work primarily this academic year with college football from 2003-2006, the final year as the the football and women’s basketball. He will also be Head Athletic Trainer and Medical Coordinator. teaching for the Department of Kinesiology as an Josh was born in San Francisco, CA and grew up instructor in the Athletic Training Education program living in Auburn and the central California valley. He as well as serving as an approved clinical instructor. and his wife Amberlee, have four children, Kaylee, Josh also serves as a member of the CMU athletic Scott, Allison and Carson. Josh enjoys the outdoors and administrative team. activities including hiking, camping, backpacking and Josh earned a Bachelors of Science degree in golf. Athletic Training from Weber State University in Ogden, Utah in 2003. He then went on and earned a Master’s of Science degree in Sports Psychology from the University of Utah in Salt Lake City in 2006, where he worked as a
Jenna R. Adams, MS, ATC
Jenna is entering her third year Training in 2006 and then continued on to get her working as an athletic trainer for Master’s of Science in Sports Administration in 2008. Colorado Mesa University. After her While working towards her master’s she worked as an first two years, Jenna was promoted to Assistant Athletic Trainer with softball and rugby. Head Associate Athletic Trainer. Her Prior to coming to Grand Junction, Jenna worked primary responsibilities include working with the men’s as an Assistant Athletic Trainer at Ferrum College in soccer, wrestling, and men’s and women’s golf teams. Virginia, working with women’s basketball, softball, She will also help supervise and educate the men’s and women’s soccer teams. Jenna was born and students in the Athletic Training Education Program as raised in Arizona. an approved clinical instructor. Jenna graduated from University of New Mexico with her Bachelors of Science degree in Athletic
Geana Gaasch, MS, ATC
Geana is entering her fifth year as she went to the University of Colorado at Colorado the Clinical Coordinator for the Springs to pursue her Masters degree in Sports Athletic Training Education Program Medicine, graduating in 2007. While at UCCS, Geana and Instructor in the Department of worked as a Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer for Kinesiology. She is also an Assistant women’s softball, men’s and women’s cross country and Certified Athletic Trainer, working primarily with men’s men’s soccer. basketball and men’s and women’s tennis. Geana also Geana was born and raised in Colorado. She is serves as the advisor for the Athletic Training Club. currently pursuing her PhD with an emphasis in Health Geana earned her Bachelor’s of Art degree in Human Promotion and Wellness. Geana enjoys spending Performance and Wellness with a concentration in time with family and friends and all the outdoor Athletic Training from Mesa State College in 2003. Later opportunities that Western Colorado has to offer.
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Shannon L. Hattervig MS, ATC
Shannon enters her second year at A native of South Dakota she graduated from Colorado Mesa University after being South Dakota State University where she earned hired as an Assistant Athletic Trainer her Bachelor’s Degree in Health Education and in March of 2011. This year her primary Recreation in 2008. During that time she competed at responsibilities include working with the Division I collegiate level in track and cross country. the men’s lacrosse team and the men’s and women’s Shannon received a Master’s of Science Degree with a track and cross country teams. The previous year she specialization in Athletic Training in 2010 from South had the opportunity to work closely with the women’s Dakota State University. soccer and women’s lacrosse teams as well. She also coordinates work study for the student Athletic Trainers within the Athletic Training room.
Adam Neff, BS, ATC
Adam is entering his second year the varsity athletic training room. working as an Assistant Certified Adam earned a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Athletic Trainer. He is starting Athletic Training from Mesa State College in Grand his second year at Colorado Mesa Junction, Colorado in 2009. University. Adam will primarily with CMU’s Club Teams and assist with the varsity men’s and woman’s swimming & diving teams. Adam will assist in
Mickey Wilcock, ATC
Mickey begins his first year at graduate assistant for the BYU football team. Colorado Mesa University. He joined Mickey was born and raised in the San Francisco the Athletic Training Staff in July 2012 Bay Area. His wife Cherish is from Southern Alberta and will be working primarily with and they have two young boys, Houston and Damon. the baseball, volleyball and cheer Mickey enjoys playing and watching all sports, riding teams. He performed his undergraduate and graduate motorbikes and ATV’s and being a dad. studies in Athletic Training at Brigham Young University in Provo, UT. He spent the past two years working as a
Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer – Jaimie Foley
Jaimie Foley begins her first year as Foley graduated from Colorado Mesa University this a Graduate Assistant for the CMU past May with a Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic Training. Athletic Training Staff. She will work She is enrolled this fall and will pursue her Master’s primarily with women’s soccer, Degree in Business Administration. Jaimie enjoys women’s lacrosse and softball. running, hiking and snowboarding. A native of New Hampshire, Foley completed two years of undergraduate work at Colby-Sawyer College in New London, NH.
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Abby Simpson Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach
Abigail Simpson enters her team consists of All-Conference, All-Region and All- third season as the head American players from the Division I, II and III levels. women’s lacrosse coach. Coach Simpson was named Prior to arriving at CMU, Simpson was a volunteer coach head coach in May 2010 and has compiled a 7-20 overall with Long Island Select Lacrosse with over four years of record in her two seasons. experience coaching at Kings Park Youth Lacrosse Camp, For the Love of the Game Camp and State University of In 2012 the young Maverick team placed seven players New York at Cortland (SUNY) Women’s Lacrosse Sport on the Western Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association all- School. conference team, including WILA Freshman of the Year. CMU’s Rachael Sutton was voted All-WILA Freshman of A native of New York, Simpson played collegiate lacrosse the Year. Sutton, along with freshman teammate, Lauren at SUNY Cortland for two years. Prior to attending Elliott was named All-WILA First Team honorees. SUNY Cortland she played two years at Nassau Community College where she was a preseason All- All-WILA second team honors included Allie Henderson American and team captain. and Myka Wiebe. CMU had three players named All- WILA Honorable Mention; Lexie Chavez, Amanda As a member of the Long Island Select Lacrosse staff Simon and Lauren Wells. she helped in the planning, organizing and conducting of practice sessions. She developed team strategies, CMU placed eight student-athletes on the All-WILA analyzed the strengths and weaknesses of opposing All Academic Team. Kate Diamond, Keri Kopchik, Erika teams and developed game plans. Krook, Mariah Schmidt, Amanda Simon, Maddie Spor, Myka Wiebe and Ashley Winsor were honored for their Simpson earned her Associates in Liberal Arts from outstanding work in the classroom. Nassau Community College in 2007. She graduated in December 2010 with a Bachelor of Science in Education This past fall (2012) four Mavericks, Elliott, Henderson, in Physical Education with a concentration in Adapted Sutton and Wells, were selected by USA Athletes Physical Education. International to represent the USA and travel abroad during the summer of 2013 to compete internationally for The Simpson File tournament tours in the United Kingdom, Amsterdam and Prague. Year Overall WILA 2012 3-11 2-6 (4th) In 2011, CMU’s inaugural season, the Mavericks first 2011 4-9 2-4 (3rd) victory in school history came on March 15 in a win over Millsaps College 19-1. The Mavericks finished 2-4 in the Western Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association (WILA) placing third in the WILA standings.
Four Mavs earned WILA All-Conference recognition, including two first-team honorees, a second team and honorable mention selection.
Three CMU student-athletes were honored on the WILA All-Academic Team. The trio was a group of 20 student- athletes to be named on the inaugural academic team.
Colorado Mesa University had two players selected to represent the USA in the UK Collegiate Tour scheduled for the summer of 2012. The International competitive
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Joanne Chojecki Assistant Coach
Joanne Chojecki comes to Colorado Mesa University after graduating in 2012 from Washington and Jefferson College, where she received a Bachelors of Science in Political Science and a minor in History.
Chojecki is from Buffalo, NY where she says “It’s where I was given the chance to work with knowledgeable coaches who have helped me not only in lacrosse but in life. They made the game fun, yet taught me discipline in every aspect of my being. They are partly the reason why I am here today, coaching and teaching that discipline to others.”
Coach Chojecki has an immense background of every position on the field. Starting as a low defender, she worked her way up to low attack, and even found herself in the cage in college. An attacker for the Presidents, Chojecki started 29 of 30 games at Washington & Jefferson where she racked up 34 points her freshman and sophomore seasons. She helped lead her team to the ECAC playoffs in 2009 where the President’s were defeated in the Championship round and took home second place. In 2010 the Presidents accepted another bid to the ECAC playoffs where they lost in the first round.
In summers past, Joanne coached the Lady Knights in Hamburg, NY. Working on the fundamentals, she coached the 10-and- under team, as well as the 12-and-under team. This is her first year as an assistant coach for CMU.
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#22 Alyssa Albrich
Year Freshman Height 5-5 Position Attack Hometown Milwaukie, Ore. High School Gladstone
At Gladstone High School: Two-Time Oregon State Hal and Maria Albrich…Sister of Andy and Jacob…Chose Champions…Two-Time All-State selection…Two-Time CMU for the location, athletic training program and All-Three Rivers League selection…Team Oregon lacrosse team…Enjoys camping, fishing, water and snow member. sports. Personal: Majoring in Athletic Training…Daughter of
#33 MacKenzie Alexander
Year Senior Height 5-8 Position Defense Hometown Castle Rock, Colo. High School Castle View
Career Stats
MacKenzie Alexander’s Career Numbers
Year goals assists Points shots shot % groundballs 2012 0 0 0 0 .000 10 2011 0 0 0 1 .000 5 Totals 0 0 0 1 .000 15
As a Junior (2012): Played in 10 games with nine groundballs and 1 caused turnover. starts…Picked up 10 groundballs and caused a turnover… At Castle View High School: All-Rocky Mountain Had two three groundball games, one against Regis selection February 18, 2012 and one against Fort Lewis March 24, Personal: Majoring in Nursing…Daughter of John and 2012. Lora Alexander…Sister of Jake and Dillon…Chose CMU As a Sophomore (2011): Finished the season with 5 for the nursing program…Aspires to work in a hospital.
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#9 Paige Amme
Year Freshman Height 5-3 Position Attack Hometown Littleton, Colo. High School Columbine
At Columbine High School: Two-Time All-Colorado Susie Amme…Sister of Tanner…Chose CMU for the selection…All-Jeffco League selection…Team won the location and lacrosse program…Aspires to become a Jeffco League Championship. neonatal nurse…Enjoys motocross. Personal: Majoring in Nursing…Daughter of Dave and
#10 Kiana Atencio
Year Sophomore Height 5-0 Position Defense Hometown Grand Junction, Colo. High School Grand Junction
Career Stats
Kiana Atencio’s Career Numbers
Year goals assists Points dc ct groundballs 2012 0 0 0 1 5 10
As a Freshman (2012): Played in 12 games with three Personal: Majoring in Biology…Daughter of Rudy and starts…Picked up 10 groundballs and caused five Linda Atencio…Sister of Melissa…Chose CMU for the turnovers…Had six groundballs against Millersville lacrosse program and the proximity to home…Aspires (3/15/2012). to become a physician…Enjoys snowboarding and At Grand Junction High School: Team won the photography. Mountain League Championship
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#21 Niki Barban
Year Freshman Height 5-5 Position Defense Hometown Arvada, Colo. High School Ralston Valley
At Ralston Valley High School: All-Jeffco League and Patti Barban…Sister of Ryan…Chose CMU for the selection…Team qualified for the State Playoffs. opportunities Grand Junction has to offer…Enjoys the outdoors, hiking, and camping. Personal: Majoring in Nursing…Daughter of Ron
#5 Lexie Chavez
Year Sophomore Height 5-5 Position Midfield Hometown Littleton, Colo. High School Dakota Ridge
Career Stats
Lexie Chavez’ Career Numbers
Year goals assists Points shots shot % groundballs 2012 24 6 30 47 .511 21
As a Freshman (2012): Honorable Mention All- Eagle Award. Western Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association…Had 24 Personal: Majoring in Criminal Justice…Daughter of goals and six assists on the season…Had back-to-back Rodney and DeAnna Chavez…Sister of Trevor…Chose five goal games against Adams State and Westminster. CMU for the lacrosse program…Can wiggle her ears… At Dakota Ridge High School: Four-Time All-Jeffco Enjoys playing wii, fishing, and camping. League selection…Two-Time Team MVP…Golden
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#7 Kelly Cronin
Year Freshman Height 5-6 Position Attack Hometown Portland, Ore. High School Jesuit
At Jesuit High School: All-State selection…All- Personal: Majoring in Business…Daughter of Huck and Metro League selection…Team won the Metro League Jennie Cronin…Sister of Darby…Chose CMU for the Championship…Played for Team Oregon. location and coaching staff.
#8 Ashley Eickoff
Year Freshman Height 5-7 Position Midfield Hometown Yorba Linda, Calif. High School El Dorado
At El Dorado High School: All-American selection… Personal: Chose CMU for the campus and the nursing All-County selection…All-Sunset League selection… program Team qualified for the CIF Championships.
#17 Lauren Elliott
Year Sophomore Height 5-7 Position Defense Hometown Centennial, Colo. High School Arapahoe
Career Stats
Lauren Elliott’s Career Numbers
Year goals assists Points dc ct groundballs 2012 3 1 4 5 15 38
As a Freshman (2012): 1st Team All-Western of the State Playoffs…All-Centennial League selection… Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association…Picked up Defensive MVP…Team Captain. 38 groundballs and caused 15 turnovers…Had six Personal: Majoring in Business…Daughter of Tim and groundball pickups and caused four turnovers against Jan Elliott…Sister of Ryan…Chose CMU for the campus Fort Lewis (4/13/2012). size and the lacrosse program. At Arapahoe High School: Team made the 2nd round
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#4 Allie Henderson
Year Junior Height 5-10 Position Midfield Hometown Parker, Colo. High School Chaparral
Career Stats
Allie Henderson’s Career Numbers
Year goals assists Points shots shot % groundballs 2012 28 11 39 74 .378 32 2011 19 19 38 53 .358 31 Totals 47 30 77 127 .368 63
As a Sophomore (2012): 2nd Team All-Western State on March 26. Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association…Had 28 goals and At Chaparral High School: Three-Time All-Douglas 11 assists on the season…Had four goals and three assists County selection…Team won League Championship in a 20-14 win over Adams State (3/31/2012). Personal: Majoring in Business…Daughter of Curt and As a Freshman (2011): 1st Team All-Western Linda Henderson…Sister of Brad…Chose CMU for the Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association...Finished the season campus and lacrosse program…Enjoys water sports, with 19 goals, 19 assists, and 31 groundballs…Had 1 goal, working out, and the outdoors. 5 assists, and 4 groundballs in a 16-4 win over Adams
#51 Kady Herzog
Year Freshman Height 5-7 Position Goalie Hometown Las Vegas, Nev. High School Palo Verde
At Palo Verde High School: All-Nevada Women’s Personal: Majoring in Exercise Science…Daughter of Lacrosse Association selection…Team was the State Thomas and Laura Herzog…Sister of Kody…Chose CMU Runner-up…Ranked as the #1 goalkeeper in women’s for the location and the opportunity to play lacrosse in lacrosse for five seasons. college…Enjoys writing poetry.
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#6 Keri Kopchik
Year Sophomore Height 5-2 Position Attack Hometown Littleton, Colo. High School Dakota Ridge
Career Stats
Keri Kopchik’s Career Numbers
Year goals assists Points shots shot % groundballs 2012 9 6 15 24 .375 9
As a Freshman (2012): Played in 13 games with 12 Time Academic All-State. starts…Had nine goals and six assists on the season… Personal: Majoring in Kinesiology…Daughter of Peter Registered a hat trick in a 20-14 win over Adams State and Michele Kopchik…Chose CMU for the academic and (3/31/2012). athletic opportunities…Enjoys motocross, hunting, and At Dakota Ridge High School: Three-Time All-Jeffco baking cookies. League selection…Holds school record for assists…Two-
#25 Kelsey Krebs
Year Freshman Height 5-4 Position Attack/Midfield Hometown Hillsboro, Ore. High School Liberty
At Hillsboro High School: Two-Time All-State of Jim Krebs…Sister of Amie…Chose CMU for the selection…Three-Time All-Northwest Oregon selection… academic and athletic programs…Aspires to work at the Two-Time Northwest Conference Champions. Nike Sports Research Lab…Enjoys skiing, wakeboarding, and riding dirtbikes. Personal: Majoring in Exercise Science…Daughter
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#19 Tayler Lansdown
Year Junior Height 5-3 Position Attack Hometown Aurora, Colo. High School Smoky Hill
Career Stats
Tayler Lansdown’s Career Numbers
Year goals assists Points shots shot % groundballs 2012 11 2 13 29 .379 11 2011 16 4 20 30 .533 6 Totals 27 6 33 59 .456 17
As a Sophomore (2012): Played in 14 games and made At Smoky Hill High School: All-Centennial League 13 starts…Had 11 goals and two assists for a total of 13 selection points…Had three goals and an assist against Lake Erie Personal: Majoring in Business Administration… on March 11, 2012. Daughter of Dave and Alescia Lansdown…Sister of Beau As a Freshman (2011): Finished the season with 16 and Alexa…Chose CMU for the campus and the lacrosse goals, 4 assists, and a .533 shot pct. which led the team… program…Enjoys singing and spending time with friends Had 3 goals and 2 assists in a 16-10 win over Westminster and family. on April 21.
#12 Coryann Ledford
Year Freshman Height 5-0 Position Attack Hometown San Diego, Calif. High School Patrick Henry
At Patrick Henry High School: Two-Time All-Eastern of Jeremy and Brandie Ledford…Sister of Colton League selection…Team qualified for the CIF Playoffs and Camden…Chose CMU for the facilities and the twice…Academic All-American. environment…Aspires to become a physical therapist. Personal: Majoring in Exercise Science…Daughter
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#26 Megan Lynch
Year Freshman Height 5-10 Position Defense Hometown Aurora, Colo. High School Grandview
At Grandview High School: All-Centennial League and Linda Lynch…Sister of Brian…Chose CMU for the selection campus and the proximity to home…Like Giraffes. Personal: Majoring in Accounting…Daughter of Tom
#30 Morgan Nance
Year Junior Height 6-2 Position Defense Hometown Parkdale, Ore. High School Hood River Valley
Career Stats
Morgan Nance’s Career Numbers
Year goals assists Points shots shot % groundballs 2012 1 0 1 2 .500 13 2011 1 0 1 1 1.000 22 Totals 2 0 2 3 .667 35
As a Sophomore (2012): Played in and started 10 over Millsaps College on March 15. games…Picked up 13 groundballs and scored one goal… At Hood River Valley High School: All-Mt. Hood Caused eight turnovers…Had three groundball pickups League selection…National Honor Society…Honor Roll. and three caused turnovers against Fort Lewis April 13, Personal: Majoring in Elementary Education…Daughter 2012. of Peter and Sybil Nance…Sister of Eric and Kristina… As a Freshman (2011): Had 22 groundballs and 6 caused Chose CMU for the opportunity to play Lacrosse…Enjoys turnovers on the season…Had 4 groundballs in a 19-1 win photography, skiing and the outdoors.
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#11 Melissa Niedfelt
Year Junior Height 5-5 Position Midfield Hometown Chandler, Ariz High School Seton Catholic
Career Stats
Melissa Niedfelt’s Career Numbers
Year goals assists Points shots shot % groundballs 2012 3 2 5 7 .429 6
As a Sophomore (2012): Played in 12 games…Had three Personal: Majoring in Criminal Justice…Daughter of goals, two assists, and six groundball pickups…Had Ron Wordekemper and Teresa Fisher…Chose CMU for one goal and one assist in a 20-14 win over Adams State the athletic programs…Aspires to become a lawyer… (3/31/2012). Enjoys listening to music and hanging out with friends.
#2 Maddie Spor
Year Sophomore Height 5-2 Position Midfield Hometown Grand Junction, Colo. High School Central
Career Stats
Maddie Spor’s Career Numbers
Year goals assists Points shots shot % groundballs 2012 1 4 5 21 .048 12
As a Freshman (2012): Played in all 14 games, starting Scholar Achievement Award. 12 of them…Scored one goal and had four assists…First Personal: Majoring in Kinesiology…Daughter of collegiate goal scored on April 22 against Regis. Darrell and Tina Spor…Chose CMU for the athletic and At Central High School: All-Mountain League academic opportunities…Enjoys snowboarding, hiking, selection…Academic All-State…Superintendent’s and wake boarding.
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#20 Adrianna Stone
Year Freshman Height 5-8 Position Defense Hometown Tigard, Ore. High School Tualatin
At Tualatin High School: All-State selection…All- Sister of Amanda and Alison…Sister Alison is also a Northwest Oregon selection…Team made the State member of the CMU Lacrosse team…Chose CMU for the Playoffs. size and location of the school…Enjoys reading. Personal: Daughter of Michael and Melody Stone…
#23 Alison Stone
Year Freshman Height 5-8 Position Defense Hometown Tigard, Ore. High School Tualatin
At Tualatin High School: All-State selection…Three- Sister of Adrianna and Amanda…Adrianna is also a Time All-Northwest Oregon selection…Team qualified member of the Mavericks Lacrosse team…Chose CMU for the State Playoffs for the first time in the 2012 season. for the lacrosse team and because it was the right fit… Enjoys playing soccer, swimming and volunteering at the Personal: Daughter of Michael and Melody Stone… Oregon Zoo.
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#24 Rachel Sutton
Year Sophomore Height 5-6 Position Midfield Hometown Centennial, Colo. High School Arapahoe
Career Stats
Rachel Sutton’s Career Numbers
Year goals assists Points shots shot % groundballs 2012 40 7 47 72 .556 40
As a Freshman (2012): Western Intercollegiate League selection…Team qualified for the State Playoffs… Lacrosse Association Freshman of the Year and 1st Team Nominated for the All-American team. selection…Played in and started all 14 games…Scored 40 Personal: Majoring in Kinesiology…Daughter of goals and had seven assists…Scored five goals and had Tom and Carolyn Sutton…Sister of Chris and Eric… five draw controls against Westminster April 6, 2012. Chose CMU for the location and academic and athletic At Arapahoe High School: Two-Time All-Centennial opportunities…Enjoys running, eating, and camping.
#1 Kendall Tillman
Year Freshman Height 5-10 Position Hometown Aurora, Colo. High School Grandview
At Grandview High School: All-Centennial League Steve and Leslie Tillman…Sister of Hunter and Easton… selection Chose CMU for the size and the proximity to home… Aspires to become a physical or occupational therapist. Personal: Majoring in Exercise Science…Daughter of
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#50 Lauren Wells
Year Junior Height 6-0 Position Goalie Hometown New London, Conn. High School Chaparral
Career Stats
Lauren Well’s Career Numbers
Year w-l minutes gaa saves save % shots Faced 2012 3-11 840:00 16.15 137 .377 465 2011 4-9 784:00 12.55 158 .491 409 Totals 7-20 1624:00 14.35 295 .434 874
As a Sophomore (2012): Honorable Mention All- a 12.55 Goals against average…Had 21 saves in her first Western Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association…Second game against Lindenwood on February 24. consecutive season playing every minute in goal for the At Chaparral High School: Team won Continental Mavericks…Had seven double-digit save games…Had League Championship…Continental League MVP… 17 saves in a 20-14 win against Adams State on March 31, Four-Time All-Continental League selection…Team 2012. Captain…Chaparral Defensive Player of the Year…FCA. As a Freshman (2011): Honorable Mention All-Western Personal: Majoring in Accounting…Daughter of Shawn Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association...Two-Time Defensive and Kathy Wells…Sister of Meghan…Chose CMU for Player of the Week...Played every minute in goal for the the location and Lacrosse program…Aspires to become a Mavericks in their first season…Finished the season with CPA.
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AJ Stevens Head Men’s Lacrosse Coach
Coach Stevens begins his third Additionally, Stevens was twice named GRLC season at the helm of the men’s Coach of the year producing 21 All-Conference players, lacrosse team. Hired to head the 9 Academic All-America honorees, 4 All-America team newest intercollegiate varsity members, and one Offensive Player of the Year. The Illini sport at CMU in September also completed each season under Stevens ranked in the 2010, Stevens guided the Mavericks to a Western MCLA top 25 poll. Prior to his arrival, Illinois had not Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association conference title in been nationally ranked in nearly a decade. just the programs second year of existence. The Mavericks Before arriving at Illinois, Stevens served as an were crowned WILA champions in 2012 following a 9-4 assistant coach at Dartmouth College, a NCAA Division overall record and 6-2 league finish. I school in Hanover, NH. During his tenure, Dartmouth CMU posted a 4-1 home record with its only home began the transition from also-ran to a national contender loss coming at the hands of #4-ranked Le Moyne. in Division I college lacrosse. Prior to joining the Big Coach Stevens was named WILA Coach of the Year and Green, Stevens was the head coach at Roger Williams placed 13 players on the All-WILA Teams, including University, a NCAA Division III school in Bristol, RI. He three first team selections; sophomore defender Johnny led the Hawks to a 7-8 overall record and a 5-3 mark in Nitti (unanimous selection), sophomore midfielder the Commonwealth Coast Conference. He was the head Kade Robinson and 2011 WILA Freshman of the Year, coach of the West team in the New England Intercollegiate sophomore goalkeeper Brad Brandenburg. Lacrosse Association Senior All-Star Game. Stevens also CMU made WILA history landing a league-high 10 served as head coach at Indiana University leading the student-athletes on the WILA All-Academic Team. Stuart Hoosiers to a 13-3 record. He has a career record of 59 Foster and Trace Wollner are two of only 10 student- wins and 35 losses in six seasons as a head coach. athletes in the WILA that are two-time all-academic Stevens played three years of varsity lacrosse for the recipients. University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth and was team In 2011, CMU’s inaugural season, the Mavericks captain as a senior. finished 6-8 overall and posted a 4-4 WILA conference Stevens and his wife, Carrie, reside in Grand Junction, CO record, finishing in third place. with their son, Cade. CMU posted its first win in school history on March 26, 2011 at home with a 9-7 win over Adams State College. Stevens File Stevens’ Mavericks posted a 5-1 home record at Walker Year overall WILA Field, including five consecutive victories. 2012 9-4 6-2/1st / WILA Coach of the Year The Mavericks had nine players earn WILA All- Conference honors, including WILA Freshman of the 2011 6-8 4-4 / 3rd Year, Brad Brandenburg. CMU’s defense ranked No. 22 in TOTAL 15-12 10-6 Division II and 11th in ‘Man Down’ rankings. CMU boasted three student-athletes on the WILA All-Academic Team. Australia natives Kade Robinson and Jesse Stone are currently on the roster for the Australian National Team. Prior to his arrival at CMU he spent two years as the head coach at the University of Illinois. During his time at Illinois Stevens also served as director of lacrosse operations and assistant coach for Chicago’s Major League Lacrosse franchise, the Chicago Machine. Stevens was named the head coach at Illinois during the summer of 2005 and quickly established the Illini as one of the premier lacrosse programs in the Midwest. In two years, he compiled a 23-13 overall record and a 15-5 Great Rivers Lacrosse Conference mark, having reached the conference championship game each season.
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Ryan Groat Ryan Swope Assistant Coach Assistant Coach
Coach Groat enters Ryan Swope begins his second his third season as season as a member of the CMU assistant coach/defensive men’s lacrosse coaching staff. coordinator of the men’s lacrosse team. Groat and Swope, a four-year starter for head coach AJ Stevens have overseen the CMU the CMU football team, was a three-time All-Rocky lacrosse men’s program since its inception in 2011, as Mountain Athletic Conference selection. He was a three- an intercollegiate varsity sport at CMU. year team captain for the football Mavericks.
Last season in just its second year of existence the Coach Swope played lacrosse for the Mavericks in 2011, Mavericks were crowned Western Intercollegiate the teams inaugural season, in his final year of collegiate Lacrosse Association champion. CMU finished 9-4 eligibility. Captain of the lacrosse team he recorded a 33 overall and 6-2 in WILA action. The Mavericks placed percent shooting percentage and was the first senior to 13 players on the All-WILA Team, including three finish his tenure with the varsity lacrosse team. first team honorees. CMU landed a league-high 10 student-athletes on the WILA All-Academic team. Swope earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Colorado Mesa University, (formerly Mesa State College) in spring In 2011 the Mavericks defense was ranked 22nd in 2011. the country and ranked 11th in ‘Man Down’. CMU boasted Western Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association Freshman of the Year and five All-WILA All- Conference selections.
Coach Groat created and implemented Hot Shots Lacrosse program which introduces lacrosse in area Danny Duresky middle schools and elementary schools. The after Assistant Coach school program teaches the fundamentals of lacrosse to over 150 students on the western slope.
Groat played collegiate lacrosse at St. Leo University in Tampa, Fl. and help start the men’s lacrosse program. He was part of the second recruiting class at St. Leo and was a four-year starter at midfield and Face Off. The Lions were ranked as high as 5th in the nation in Division II lacrosse. During his playing career the Lions won two Deep South Conference titles and one regular season championship.
A native of Castle Rock, CO, he attended Douglas County High School. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Entrepreneurship and Family Business in 2010 from St. Leo University.
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#15 Ryan Arnold
Year Freshman Height 5-11 Weight 180 Position Defense Hometown Grand Junction, Colo. High School Grand Junction
#8 Michael Beimford
Year Sophomore Height 5-11 Weight 190 Position Attack Hometown Centennial, Colo. High School Ohio State / Cherry Creek)
#5 Jeremy Best
Year Junior Height 6-1 Weight 175 Position Midfield Hometown Chula Vista, Calif. High School Hilltop
Career Stats
Year goals assists Points sog shot % groundballs c / TO 2012 1 1 2 2 .500 17 6 2011 0 0 0 3 .000 13 4 Totals 1 1 2 5 .200 30 10
As a Sophomore (2012): Western Intercollegiate Recorded 2 shots in a 6-2 win over Grand Canyon on Lacrosse Association Honorable Mention…WILA April 8. Champions…Played in 13 games…Had 17 groundballs At Hilltop High School: All-Mesa League selection. and six caused turnovers...Finished season with a goal Personal: Majoring in Business Management…Son of and an assist. Jeremy and Sandra Best…Brother of Cassandra…Chose As a Freshman (2011): Played in all 14 games… CMU for the people and coaching staff…Enjoys body Recorded 13 groundballs and caused 4 turnovers… boarding, snowboarding, and playing video games.
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#38 Brad Brandenburg
Year Junior Height 5-11 Weight 180 Position Goalie Hometown Seal Beach, Calif. High School Los Alamitos
Career Stats
Year gaa saves save % w-L 2012 5.17 75 66.4 6-3 2011 7.82 141 59.7 6-6
As a Sophomore (2012): WILA Champions…All-WILA League Championship…Named All-Sunset League and 1st Team…Played in and started 11 games…Finished the All-County…Principal’s Honor Roll. season with a 6-3 record and a 5.17 goals against average. Personal: Majoring in Business…Son of Ron and Tracey As a Freshman (2011): Named Western Intercollegiate Brandenburg…Brother of Steve…Brother Steve is also Lacrosse Association Freshman of the Year...Had a 6-6 a member of the CMU Men’s Lacrosse Team…Chose record with a 7.82 goals against average…Made 17 saves CMU for the facilities, size of the school, and Lacrosse in a 7-4 loss to Colorado College April 30. program…Enjoys hanging out with friends. At Los Alamitos High School: Team won Sunset
#3 Steve Brandenburg
Year Freshman Height 6-0 Weight 185 Position Attack Hometown Seal Beach, Calif. High School Los Alamitos
At Los Alamitos High School: Three-Time Sunset Lacrosse player…Chose CMU for the location, lacrosse League Champions…All-Sunset League selection. program, and people…Has played in Japan…Enjoys hanging out with friends. Personal: Majoring in English…Son of Ron and Tracey Brandenburg…Brother of Brad who is also a CMU
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#7 Zach Bullett
Year Sophomore Height 6-1 Weight 180 Position Long Stick Middle Hometown Draper, Utah High School Juan Diego Catholic
Career Stats
Year goals assists Points sog shot % groundballs c / TO 2012 1 0 1 1 .500 23 9
As a Freshman (2012): Western Intercollegiate Lacrosse selection. Association Honorable Mention…WILA Champions… Personal: Majoring in Marketing…Son of Michael Played in 13 games with four starts…Picked up 23 ground and Michelle Bullett…Brother of Garrett and Bree… balls and caused nine turnovers…Scored one goal. Chose CMU for the players and coaching staff…Enjoys At Juan Diego Catholic High School: Team lost in snowboarding and road trips. the State Semifinals…All-American selection…All-State
#16 Daniel Caddoo
Year Sophomore Height 5-8 Weight 180 Position Attack Hometown Ft. Collins, Colo. High School Ft. Collins
Career Stats
Year goals assists Points sog shot % groundballs c / TO 2012 18 8 26 27 .353 32 5
As a Freshman (2012): WILA Champions…2nd Team selection. All-WILA selection…WILA Offensive Player of the Personal: Majoring in Sports Management…Son of Skip Week…Tied for the team lead in goals with 18…Tied for and JoAnn Cadoo…Brother of Lindsey and Lauren… team lead in groundball pickups with 32. Chose CMU for the facilities and the coaching staff… At Ft. Collins High School: Team was the State Enjoys hiking, skiing, and the outdoors. Runner-up in 2011…Two-Time All-Front Range League
#33 Chase Clark
Year Sophomore Height 6-0 Weight 175 Position Defense Hometown Centennial, Colo. High School Ononaga CC / Cherry Creek
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#44 Nick Cosgrove
Year Junior Height 5-11 Weight 205 Position Midfield Hometown Cutchogue, N.Y. High School Mattituck-Cutchogue
Career Stats
Year goals assists Points sog shot % groundballs c / TO 2012 0 0 0 1 .333 1 0 2011 6 7 13 23 .130 12 2 Totals 6 7 13 24 13 2
As a Sophomore (2012): WILA Champions…Played in At Mattituck-Cutchogue High School: All-Division four games and recorded three shots and one groundball. selection…Team Captain and leading scorer…Honor Roll. As a Freshman (2011): Played in all 14 games including Personal: Majoring in Accounting…Son of Michael and 13 starts…Finished season with 6 goals and 7 assists… Melissa Cosgrove…Brother of Jessica…Chose CMU for Had 2 goals and an assist in a 11-10 loss to Grand Canyon the location, academics, and Athletic oppurtunities… on February 24. Enjoys snowboarding and playing the guitar.
#18 Reese Duin
Year Freshman Height 6-4 Weight 200 Position Defense Hometown Aurora, Colo. High School Smoky Hill
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#22 Stephen Dunn
Year Sophomore Height 6-1 Weight 175 Position Attack Hometown Draper, Utah High School Juan Diego Catholic
Career Stats
Year goals assists Points sog shot % groundballs c / TO 2012 1 1 2 7 .083 8 3
As a Freshman (2012): WILA Champions…Played in Conference selection. 11 games with three starts…Scored one goal and had an Personal: Majoring in Mass Communications…Son of assist in his first season…Picked up eight groundballs Stephen and Betsy Dunn…Brother of Amanda…Chose and caused three turnovers. CMU for the players and the coaching staff…Enjoys At Juan Diego Catholic: Team reached the State windsurfing the salt flats. Semifinals…All-State selection…All-Salt Lake
#30 Dylan Duresky
Year Freshman Height 6-2 Weight 205 Position Midfield Hometown Aurora, Colo. High School Cherokee Trail
At Cherokee Trail High School: Advanced to second Son of Robert and Pam Duresky...two brothers and one round playoffs...All-conference and All-state selection... sister...brother Danny is a former Mav player and is played lacrosse, football and basketball...Honor Roll. now an assistant coach...Enjoys hunting, fishing and fourwheeling. Personal: Majoring in Landman/Energy Management... Chose CMU for its degree program...Likes to eat!...
#4 Mitch Flaherty
Year R-Freshman Height 6-0 Weight 185 Position Attack Hometown Pleasanton, Calif. High School Amador Valley
As a Freshman (2012): Redshirt Personal: Son of Mark and Nadine Flaherty…Brother of At Amador Valley High School: Two-Time All-East Thomas and Lynnea…Chose CMU for the lacrosse and Bay Athletic League selection…Team made the NCS paramedics programs…Enjoys surfing, skimboarding, Semifinals and snowboarding.
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#23 Stuart Foster
Year Junior Height 6-1 Weight 185 Position Defense Hometown Grand Junction, Colo. High School Grand Junction
Career Stats
Year goals assists Points sog shot % groundballs c / TO 2012 0 0 0 0 - 13 4 2011 0 0 0 2 .000 21 12 Totals 0 0 0 2 34 16
As a Sophomore (2012): WILA Champions…Honorable over Grand Canyon on April 8. Mention All-WILA…WILA All-Academic Team…Played At Grand Junction High School: All-Mountain Team in and started 12 games…Picked up 13 groundballs and selection…All-Conference selection…Team Captain. forced four turnovers. Personal: Majoring in Business Marketing…Son of Tim As a Freshman (2011): Honorable Mention All-WILA… and Lisa Foster…Brother of Sean, Scott, and Stephen… WILA All-Academic Team…Finished the season with Chose CMU for the fit academically and athletically… 21 groundball pickups and 12 caused turnovers…Had 3 Enjoys swimming and skiing. groundball pickups and 3 caused turnovers in a 6-2 win
#21 Michael Giffen
Year Junior Height 6-1 Weight 175 Position Midfield Hometown Chandler, Ariz. High School Chandler
Career Stats
Year goals assists Points sog shot % groundballs c / TO 2012 3 1 4 4 .375 5 0 2011 1 2 3 5 .125 7 1 Totals 4 3 7 9 - 12 1
As a Sophomore (2012): WILA Champions…Played in At Chandler High School: Team was Arizona State 11 games…Finished the season with three goals and an Runners Up. assist for four points…Picked up five groundballs. Personal: Majoring in Political Science…Son of Tim and As a Freshman (2011): Finished the season with one Jamie Giffen…Brother of Paige…Chose CMU for the goal and 2 assists…Lone goal of the season came in a 10-4 small school atmosphere and Lacrosse program…Enjoys win over Westminster on April 15. fishing, camping, and hunting.
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#34 Seth Goddin
Year Freshman Height 6-3 Weight 200 Position Midfield Hometown Lake Oswego, Ore. High School Lake Oswego
Career Stats
Year goals assists Points sog shot % groundballs c / TO 2012 3 1 4 4 .375 5 0 2011 1 2 3 5 .125 7 1 Totals 4 3 7 9 - 12 1
At Lake Oswego High School: Three-time Three Personal: Majoring in Psychology...Chose CMU for Rivers League champion...Three-time Three Rivers its location, weather and proximity to home...Born in League semifinalist...First Team All-Conference and Rockville, Maryland...Aspires to be a sports psychologist... All-State Honorable Mention as a junior...Two-time Son of Scott and Karen Goddin, one brother...Enjoys All-Conference Honorable Mention...member of the snowboarding, art and watching movies. Snowboard team
#13 Ryan Jones
Year Sophomore Height 5-10 Weight 160 Position Attack Hometown Golden, Colo. High School Golden
#20 Matt Landon
Year Freshman Height 6-1 Weight 170 Position Midfield Hometown Poway, Calif. High School New York Tech / Poway
At New York Institute of Technology: Finished 13-3, American...Played and scored the winning goal in the third place in conference standings and ranked 7th in the 2011 Adrenaline All-American game. nation...Played in six games. Personal: Majoring in Business ...Chose CMU for its At Poway High School: First Team All-CIF...First location, proximity to home and affordability...Aspires Team All Palomar League...Ranks 5th all-time in Goals to dedicate his career to spreading the game of lacrosse in a Season (38)...Ranks 5th all-time in Goals per Game in the west...Loves to learn - “knowledge is power”... (2.53)...In 2011 finished 12-4, 10th in California...Division Son of Jeff Landon...has three brothers...Enjoys Play Fifa, 1 San Diego Section CIF Runner-up...2011 USILA All- snowboarding and eating.
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#29 Eric McCosker
Year Sophomore Height 6-0 Weight 185 Position Long Stick Middle Hometown Concord, Calif. High School De La Salle
Career Stats
Year goals assists Points sog shot % groundballs c / TO 2012 0 0 0 3 .000 14 9
As a Freshman (2012): WILA Champions…Played in 12 Bay Athletic League selection. games and made four starts…Picked up 14 groundballs Personal: Majoring in Construction Management… and was tied for second on the team with nine caused Son of Brian and Jackie McCosker…Brother of Monica… turnovers. Chose CMU for the location, size and the coaching staff… At De La Salle High School: Team won the East Bay Enjoys snowboarding, wake boarding, and riding dirt Athletic League and the North Coast Section…All-East bikes.
#17 John Moore
Year Junior Height 6-0 Weight 195 Position Defense Hometown Ft. Collins, Colo. High School Fossil Ridge
Career Stats
Year goals assists Points sog shot % groundballs c / TO 2012 0 0 0 0 - 2 0 2011 3 0 3 3 .600 16 2 Totals 3 0 3 3 18 2
As a Sophomore (2012): WILA Champions…Played in At Fossil Ridge High School: Team made State four games and recorded four groundballs. Quarterfinals…All-State selection…All-Foothills As a Freshman (2011): All-WILA 2nd Team selection… Conference selection. Academic All-WILA selection…Finished the season with Personal: Majoring in Biology…Son of Harold and 3 goals and 16 groundballs…Had 3 groundball pickups in Karen Moore…Brother of Jessica and Danielle…Chose a 7-4 win over Lindenwood April 10. CMU for the proximity to home…Enjoys the outdoors.
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#27 Johnny Nitti
Year Junior Height 6-2 Weight 205 Position Defense Hometown Las Vegas, Nev. High School Palo Verde
Career Stats
Year goals assists Points sog shot % groundballs c / TO 2012 0 0 0 0 - 46 12 2011 1 1 2 3 .333 48 28 Totals 1 1 2 3 94 40
As a Sophomore (2012): WILA Champions…1st Lacrosse Player of the Year by Westside Lacrosse... Team All-WILA…Played in and started all 13 games on Team won State Championship…Two-Time All-State defense…Led team with 46 groundball pickups and 12 selection…Graduated with High Honors. caused turnovers. Personal: Majoring in Entrepreneurship…Son of John As a Freshman (2011): All-WILA 1st Team…Picked up Nitti and Laura Capolino…Brother of Jason, Justin, and 48 groundballs and caused 28 turnovers…Picked up 8 Jessica…Chose CMU for the academic and athletic fit… groundballs in a 6-5 win over Dominican on April 1. Enjoys snowboarding, long boarding, and paintballing. At Palo Verde High School: Named Nevada Boys
#12 Shane O’Neill
Year Sophomore Height 5-7 Weight 165 Position Midfield Hometown Pleasanton, Calif. High School Foothill
Career Stats
Year goals assists Points sog shot % groundballs c / TO 2012 3 0 3 3 .600 32 2
As a Freshman (2012): WILA Champions…Played in won the East Bay League Championship and finished 13 games and made nine starts…Scored three goals on ranked 4th in California. the year…Picked up 32 groundballs and caused two Personal: Majoring in Business…Son of Tim and Debra turnovers. O’Neill…Chose CMU for the location and the lacrosse program…Enjoys watching movies. At Foothill High School: Three-Time All-Area selection…All-East Bay Athletic League selection…Team
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#9 Griffin Perkiel
Year Sophomore Height 6-2 Weight 205 Position Midfield Hometown Park City, Utah High School Park City
Career Stats
Year goals assists Points sog shot % groundballs c / TO 2012 6 3 9 32 .188 2 0
As a Freshman (2012): WILA Champions…Played in 13 Holds school record for points scored…Midfielder of the games with two starts…Scored six goals and assisted on Year. three others on the season…Took 32 shots with 13 coming Personal: Majoring in Sports Management…Son of on goal. Mitchel and Lois Perkiel…Brother of Josh, Alex, and At Park City High School: Team was State Runner- Tiffany…Chose CMU for the facilities and the lacrosse ups last season…All-Salt Lake Conference selection… program…Enjoys skiing and playing basketball.
#25 Austin Pridham
Year Freshman Height 6-2 Weight 165 Position Attack Hometown San Jose, Calif. High School Bellarmine Prep
Career Stats
Year goals assists Points sog shot % groundballs c / TO 2012 14 4 18 26 .341 13 3
As a Freshman (2012): WILA Champions…WILA Personal: Majoring in Business Administration…Son of Honorable Mention…Played in 13 games with 10 starts… Tom and Barb Pridham…Brother of Mac and Delaney… Third on the team in goals scored (14) and points (18)… Brother Mac plays soccer at Cal Poly…Chose CMU for Picked up 13 groundballs. the location, facilities, and Lacrosse program…Enjoys At Bellarmine Prep: Team finished 2nd in the WCAL… surfing and snowboarding. All-WCAL selection…WCAL Leading scorer.
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#11 Kade Robinson
Year Junior Height 5-11 Weight 190 Position Midfield Hometown Williamstown, Australia High School Victoria
Career Stats
Year goals assists Points sog shot % groundballs c / TO 2012 18 11 29 25 .273 14 1 2011 15 2 17 30 .231 11 4 Totals 33 13 46 55 25 5
As a Sophomore (2012): WILA Champions…1st Team on the season…Had a hat trick and 2 groundballs in a All-WILA selection…Tied for team lead with 18 goals… 11-7 loss to Pace University on February 21. Second on the team with 11 assists…Led team in points Personal: Majoring in Finance…Son of David and with 29. Andrea Robinson…Brother of Joshua…Chose CMU for As a Freshman (2011): 2nd Team All-WILA selection… the new Lacrosse program…Played in the U19 World Chosen for the Australian National Development Team… Lacrosse Championships…Enjoys Aussie Rules Football Tied for team lead in goals with 15…Recorded 3 hat tricks and baseball.
#2 Josh Russell
Year Junior Height 6-0 Weight 160 Position Midfield Hometown Denver, Colo. High School Stony Brook University / Denver Eas
Career Stats
Year goals assists Points sog shot % groundballs c / TO 2012 7 7 14 13 .292 12 2
As a Junior (2012): Western Intercollegiate Lacrosse At Denver East High School: Four-Time All- Association Honorable Mention…WILA Champions… State selection…Team made the State Playoffs three Played in 12 games with two starts…Scored seven goals consecutive seasons. and had seven assists…Had two goals in an 8-6 win over Personal: Majoring in Education…Son of Tony Wattley Adams State in the season finale (4/28/12) and Lena Russell…Brother of Tony, Lynnise, and Nia… As a Sophomore (2011): Redshirt Chose CMU for the facilities, the location, and the At Stony Brook University: America East Conference opportunity…Enjoys bowling, dancing, and putting Runner Up things together.
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#19 Giuliano Sanchez
Year Junior Height 5-9 Weight 195 Position Defense Hometown Concord, Calif. High School De La Salle
Career Stats
Year goals assists Points sog shot % groundballs c / TO 2012 0 0 0 0 - 9 2 2011 1 0 1 1 1.000 8 3 Totals 1 0 1 1 - 17 5
As a Sophomore (2012): WILA Champions…Honorable the season came in a 6-2 win over Grand Canyon April 8. Mention All-WILA…Played in 12 games making 11 At De La Salle High School: North Coast Section starts…Picked up nine groundballs and caused two Champions. turnovers. Personal: Majoring in Biology…Son of Michael and As a Freshman (2011): Played in and started all Vita Sanchez…Brother of Danielle…Chose CMU for the 14 games…Had 8 groundball pickups and caused 3 coaching staff…Enjoys snowboarding and weight lifting. turnovers…Led team in penalties with 12…Lone goal of
#10 James Sharp
Year Sophomore Height 6-0 Weight 190 Position Midfield Hometown Littleton, Colo. High School Chatfield
Career Stats
Year goals assists Points sog shot % groundballs c / TO 2012 7 5 12 19 .189 3 0
As a Redshirt Freshman (2012): WILA Champions… Championship…All-State selection…All-Foothill League Played in all 13 games and made three starts…Finished selection…FBLA. the season with seven goals and five assists which was Personal: Majoring in Accounting…Son of Michael and good enough for fourth on the team in points. DeAnn Sharp…Brother of Kayla…Chose CMU for the As a Freshman (2011): Redshirt location and Lacrosse program…Enjoys playing golf. At Chatfield High School: Team won Foothill League
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#31 Thomas Spain
Year Sophomore Height 6-2 Weight 180 Position Midfield Hometown Katy, Texas High School Cinco Ranch
Career Stats
Year goals assists Points sog shot % groundballs c / TO 2012 0 0 0 1 .000 28 1
As a Freshman (2012): WILA Champions…WILA All- Personal: Majoring in Geology…Son of David and Academic Team…Played in 12 games and made seven Janice Spain…Brother of Jennifer…Chose CMU for the starts…Won 48 percent of his faceoff opportunities… location and Western Slope geology…Enjoys fishing, Picked up 28 groundballs and caused a turnover. camping, and kayaking.
#26 Jesse Stone
Year Sophomore Height 6-4 Weight 225 Position Defense Hometown Melbourne, Australia High School St. Kevin’s College
Career Stats
Year goals assists Points sog shot % groundballs c / TO 2012 0 0 0 0 .000 6 0 2011 0 0 0 0 .000 2 3 Totals 0 0 0 0 - 8 3
As a Sophomore (2012): WILA Champions…Played in At St. Kevin’s College: Named to the Australia Under 10 games and recorded six groundballs. 21 Team…All-Australia Team…All-Victoria Team. As a Redshirt Freshman (2011): Played in 7 games… Personal: Majoring in Accounting…Son of Rod Stone Recorded 2 groundballs and caused 3 turnovers…Played and Natalie Fisher…Brother of Taylor…Chose CMU on the Australian National Development team. for the location and Lacrosse program…Enjoys playing At Lindenwood University: All-Great Rivers Lacrosse Australian Rules Football. Conference selection…Scholar Athlete.
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#6 Ben Thompson
Year Freshman Height 5-8 Weight 180 Position Attack Hometown Perth, Australia High School Murdoch University
#1 Zach Weaver
Year Sophomore Height 5-11 Weight 160 Position Goalie Hometown San Diego, Calif. High School Rancho Bernardo
Career Stats
Year gaa saves save % w-L 2012 7.78 47 51.6 3-1
As a Freshman (2012): Western Intercollegiate Lacrosse Diego selection…League MVP…Co-Defensive Player of Association Honorable Mention…WILA Champions… the Year. Played in 11 games and made two starts…Had a 3-1 Personal: Majoring in Accounting…Son of John record with a 7.78 goals against average. and Diane Weaver…Brother of Lindsey and Stacy… At Rancho Bernardo High School: Team ranked 10th Chose CMU for the Lacrosse program…Enjoys surfing, in California as a senior…US Lacrosse All-American… snowboarding, and beach volleyball. Adrenaline All-American…All-CIF selection…All-San
#39 Kendall Williams
Year Freshman Height 6-0 Weight 165 Position Attack Hometown Greenwood Village, Colo. High School Cherry Creek
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#32 Dange Wolf
Year Freshman Height 5-11 Weight 175 Position Midfield Hometown Tigard, Ore. High School Tigard
At Tigard High School: Two-Time All-State CMU for the location and the coaching staff…Dange is selection…Three-Time Pacific Conference selection…Had his middle name and comes from his parent’s names… 52 goals his senior season. Enjoys wakeboarding, ping pong, and hanging out with friends. Personal: Majoring in Radiology…Son of Daniel and Ginger Wolf…Brother of Jagger and Brooke…Chose
#40 Alex Zwinck
Year R-Sophomore Height 5-10 Weight 180 Position Long Stick Middle Hometown Parker, Colo. High School Elizabethtown College / Rock Canyon
As a Sophomore (2012): Redshirt Personal: Majoring in Criminal Justice…Son of Mary At Rock Canyon High School: Two-Time All- Zwinck…Brother of Katarina…Chose CMU for the Conference selection…Team made it to the 2nd Round of atmosphere and the academic opportunities…Aspires to the State Playoffs. attend Law School and become a lawyer.
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El Pomar Natatorium
Brownson Arena Stocker Stadium
Bergman Field Suplizio Field
Elliott Tennis Center Walker Field
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