WELCOME A Message from the Coach 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 de- serve to test their talents against the best. JMU women’s soccer contin- ues 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. Nestled in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley, JMU boasts tranquility, safety and a community that is committed to JMU athletics. The university has established itself with national rankings in many academic categories and is always evolving to chase its goal of being the best undergraduate univer- sity 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. Sincerely yours, Dave Lombardo Head Soccer Coach 2012 Schedule August 27 Northeastern*, 7 p.m. 9 at Virginia Tech (scrimmage), 6 p.m. 30 Hofstra*, 1 p.m. 12 Virginia Commonwealth (scrimmage), 6 p.m. 19 Marshall, 7 p.m. October 4 George Mason*, 7 p.m. JMU/Fairfield Inn by Marriott Invitational 7 at Towson*, 1 p.m. 24 Hofstra vs. Temple, 5 p.m. 11 at North Carolina Wilmington*, 7 p.m. JMU vs. Georgetown, 7:30 p.m. 14 at Georgia State*, 12 noon 26 Georgetown vs. Hofstra, 11 a.m. 18 Delaware*, 5 p.m. JMU vs. Temple, 1:30 p.m. 21 Drexel*, 1 p.m. 31 Pennsylvania, 7 p.m. 28 CAA First Round (#3 & #4 seeds host) September November 2 CAA Semifinals (#1 seed hosts) Virginia Nike Classic 4 CAA Championship (#1 seed hosts) 7 Richmond, 2 p.m. 9 Virginia , 2:30 p.m. Home games in boldface * Colonial Athletic Association opponent 14 at Navy, 7 p.m. NCAA Tournament dates available at NCAA.com 16 Charlotte, 1 p.m. Game dates and times are subject to change. Go to JMUSports.com for up- 20 at Old Dominion*, 5 p.m. dated information. 23 at William and Mary*, 2 p.m. 2011 JMU Soccer - 1 COACHING STAFF David Lombardo Head Coach Southern Connecticut State ‘76 • 11 career NCAA Tournament appearances • Three NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 appearances • Three CAA Tournament titles (1995, 2002, 2010) & three times 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 • 22-year JMU record is 271-170-32 • 29-year career record is 349-205-40 • Keene State Sports Hall of Fame inductee Coach of the Year • Virginia Division I 1995, 1996, 2007 • CAA 1996, 2007 2011 JMU Soccer - 2 COACHING STAFF Scott Gerseny Assistant Coach & Recruiting Coordinator Florida ‘05 • First season with the JMU program • Seven years of experience as an assistant coach at Towson and Eastern Kentucky • Coached six All-CAA players in four seasons at Towson, the most in any four-year span in the program’s history • Coached Baltimore Bays Under-16 Team to Maryland State Cup 2010 • USSF National “A” Coaching License Rachel Chupein Assistant Coach James Madison ‘09 • NSCAA National Coaching Diploma • Former JMU soccer team captain 2007, 2008 • Two NCAA Tournament appearances as a player (2007, 2008) • CAA Commissioner’s Academic Award three years Teri Maykoski Volunteer Assistant Coach James Madison ‘09 • Career starter on defense for JMU (2005-09) • NSCAA All-Region 2008, 2009 • All-CAA 2006, 2008, 2009 • Played on Dukes’ 2008 NCAA Tournament round of 16 team that ranked #19 in final NSCAA poll • Former JMU soccer team captain 2009 2011 JMU Soccer - 3 THIS IS JMU SOCCER The Essence of JMU Soccer • We tied a top three school, Maryland, 0-0, which showed how much heart we had. - Kelly Abt (‘15) • Watch “Bridesmaids” and popular YouTube videos and you’ll fit in! - Becky Sparks (‘14) • Whenever we go on away trips and someone on the team lives close, the parents will host a dinner. This is so enjoyable because we get to hang out and eat a home-cooked meal. It shows how dedicated everyone, including the parents, is to JMU soccer. It’s always a great time and relaxing. - Dana O’Brien (‘13) • When we were down 3-1 to Hofstra, we all fought hard and tied it 3-3 and won it 4-3 in overtime. To do something like that takes a lot of heart and a lot of spirit. - Katie Hyland (‘15) • Before each game, after the coaches give us a pregame talk, all the girls come together and say a chant that gets us pumped up for the game and reminds us that we are a team and a family. - Ellen Forrest (‘15) • We have a team donkey that the coach gives to the player who has done or said the dumbest thing. The donkey is passed around throughout the season and sometimes the coach is even the donkey recipient. - Stephanie Hamilton (‘15) • We sing and play funny games to get us through the 10-15 minute freezing cold ice baths required in preseason. - Olivia Tomoff (‘14) • We make many hilarious team videos. -- Sam Lofton (‘12) 2011 JMU Soccer - 4 THIS IS JMU SOCCER My Favorite Memory from Last Season • Our spring break trip to Costa Rica -- Isabel Chang (‘13) • Coming back from a rough start against Hofstra and winning the game in overtime. - Kelly Abt (‘15) • Traveling up to Boston; the road trip and restaurants were really fun. - Olivia Tomoff (‘14) • When we came back and beat Hofstra in double overtime 4-3 at their stadium. - Kelly Germain (‘13) The Best Non-Soccer Part of JMU • The school spirit. Everyone is so enthusiastic about JMU and truly believes it’s the best school in the world. It’s our own utopian world set apart from the real world. - Shannon Rano (‘15) • The food, people, and the beautiful views around campus. - Amalya Clayton (‘13) 2011 JMU Soccer - 5 ATHLETES Kelly Germain Amalya Clayton Redshirt Sr. Midfielder Sr. Forward McLean, Va. Springfield, Va. Major: Special education Major: Kinesiology (exercise science) • Team captain for 2011, 2012 • Team captain for 2012 • CAA Commissioner’s Academic • CAA Commissioner’s Academic Award three years Award • Four-time All-Liberty District and • All-Northern Region at two-time two-time regional semifinalist at Patriot District champion West Langley H.S. Springfield H.S. • Arlington United club was state • FVC Netforce club was state under-18 semifinalist under-17 runner-up • ODP region team “If an outsider were to watch our team work out or practice, they would “The first moment when you put on understand how hard we work for what your uniform before a game and we we want.” huddle up to do our pre-game cheer, you understand what it’s like to truly have everyone’s hearts beat together and know you have 31 sisters that stand behind you in all that you do.” Elisa Davidson Dana O’Brien Sr. Defender Alexandria, Va. Redshirt Sr. Forward Major: Health sciences (pre- Warminster, Pa. medicine) Major: Kinesiology • Two-year starter • All-Patriot District at Hayfield S.S. • Atlantic 10 All-Rookie Team • Chantilly FCV Netforce club team and team’s leading scorer at was state under-16 champion La Salle in 2008 “One game last spring, it was very windy • Two-time All-Suburban and there was a piece of paper that flew I League at Suburban I onto the field that Coach Lombardo tried League Continental League to get hold of. Every time he tried to champions William Tennent reach for it, it flew out of his grasp further from the sidelines, deeper into the field, H.S. until finally he was almost in the run • Played for three-time Region of play and almost got trampled by the I champion FC Delco Fury players on the field that were still playing the game. It’s just that type of club team joking attitude that we love to instill, still having fun but making sure we get things done at the same time!” “A class that was one of my favorites was Law and Ethics with Ben Carr­­--he was one of the best professors I have had at JMU. He really challenged us to think in different ways and the class was incredibly interesting!” 2011 JMU Soccer - 6 ATHLETES Katie Menzie Sam Lofton Redshirt Sr. Midfielder Jr. Defender Chantilly, Va. Lock Haven, Pa. Major: Communication sciences and Major: Health sciences (pre- disorders medicine) • Two-year starter • Two-year starter • CAA Commissioners Academic • CAA Commissioners Academic Award three years Award two years • Alumna of Chantilly H.S. • Four-time All-Mountain League first • ODP state team team at state semifinalist Central Mountain H.S. • Chantilly FCV Netforce club team • ODP under-13 through under-16 “The best non-soccer-related thing Region I and state teams about JMU is the environment. JMU is filled with really friendly people!” • Played for region semifinalist and State Cup champion Hershey Attack club team “My dream job is playing soccer until I’m 85, but also getting paid a lot to do it.” Theresa Naquin Redshirt Jr. Defender, Midfielder Herndon, Va. Major: Health sciences Haley Miller Jr. Midfielder West Chester, Pa.