INDIANS BASEBALL 2014 - 2015 SPORTS MEDIA GUIDE Provided by MCC Indians Boosters, Inc. MCC Indians Boosters, Inc. On behalf of the MCC Indians Booster Club, I extend a hearty hello and welcome to this McCook Community College Athletic Event! Thank you for taking the time to support our fine student-athletes. The MCC Indians Boosters organization aids the college’s athletic programs. We appreciate all of the financial supporters of MCC athletics; from the Dream Team and Banner Club to the Varsity and Team Player supporters, every dollar helps as we try to give the coaches and athletes at MCC the best opportunity to compete, while molding young student-athletes into productive, caring adults. As you enjoy the profiles of our coaches, teams and players in this guide, please take the time to view the list of our generous sponsors and let them know that you are thankful for their assistance to MCC athletics. In 2013-2014, eight MCC student-athletes were named to Academic All-American teams (grade point average of 3.6 or higher); 32 were selected to All-Region teams, and the softball team finished third in the nation with a 3.51 cumulative team GPA! All six MCC teams compiled GPA’s of 3.09 and higher, and 35 student-athletes were listed on the spring term Dean’s and President’s lists. We are very proud of these accomplishments! Be sure to like us on Facebook and watch the live-streaming videos with Coaches Aid if you are unable to attend in person at the beautiful Peter & Dolores Graff Events Center. GO INDIANS! Rebecca Vosburg, President Rebecca Vosburg MCC Indians Boosters MCC Indians Boosters President GREETINGS STUDENT-ATHLETES AND FANS! Ryan Purdy Andrew Long Jon Olsen Brandon Lenhart President of MPCC Vice President of MCC Athletic Director Asst. Athletic Director McCook Community College Faculty McCook College Foundation Supporting Opportunities at A Division of Mid-Plains Community College McCook Community College Since 1974 PO Box 195 McCook, NE 69001 McCook Community College Bookstore Phone: 308-345-5233 1205 East 3rd Street, McMillen Hall ph: 800.658.4308 ext: 8130 e-mail: [email protected] McCook, NE 69001 fax: 308.345.8191 [email protected] www.follett.com INTEREST & INVOLVEMENT = OPPORTUNITIES mpcmccookstore.com INDIANS2014 - 2015 BASEBALLCOACHING STAFF Coach Jon Olsen is entering his eighth season as head baseball coach at McCook Community College. Olsen enters his fourteenth year overall as a junior college head coach., Olsen was the first head coach in MCC history in 2002 then had a five year stint at Independence Community College in Independence KS before returning in the summer of 2007 to take over the Indian program again. Coach Olsen, a McCook native graduated from McCook Senior high school in 1995, following graduation he played two years of junior college baseball in Kansas. After graduating with his A.A. from Colby Olsen transferred to Wheaton College in Wheaton IL, where he completed his baseball eligibility and graduated in the fall of 1999 with a B.S. in Kinesiology. Olsen stayed on in the spring of 2000 as an assistant coach at Wheaton, then in 2000-2001 Coach Olsen went back to Colby and spent one year as an assistant there. Olsen also spent six seasons as the head coach in the McCook American Legion Baseball program in the summers from 1997 to 2002. Olsen completed his Masters degree in Health PE and Recreation from Emporia State University. Coach Olsen was hired in the spring of 2001 to start the baseball program at McCook Community College. After one season as the Indians head coach, Olsen was hired to take over the head coaching position at Independence Community College in Independence KS. At Independence Olsen built the Jon Olsen Pirates into a program that consistently competed for a top spot in the highly competitive Jayhawk Head Coach East. In his first season as Pirates head coach Olsen lead the Pirates to their first winning season in school history and was named the 2003 Jayhawk East coach of the year. Olsen’s final two recruiting COACHING RESUME: classes in Kansas produced three Major League Baseball draft picks, in 2007 Josh Beal was drafted 2007-Present - Head Coach - McCook Community College - McCook, NE by the Cincinnati Reds, in 2008 Jon Nagel to the Chicago Cubs, and in 2009 Justin Beal went to the Philadelphia Phillies. 2003-2007 - Head Coach - Independence Community College - Independence, KS In July of 2007 Coach Olsen happily accepted the head coaching position at McCook Community College. In 2010 Olsen guided the Indians to their best season in school history, which included setting the 2002-2003 - Head Coach - school record for wins, and the Indians first trip to the Region playoff under the new format. Olsen McCook Community College - McCook, NE is excited for his eighth year at MCC, and hopes the Indians can make a push towards McCook’s first region IX title. Olsen has been very pleased with the 2015 team on and off the field, “this years group 2001-2002 - Assistant Coach - Colby Community College - Colby, KS has had great work ethic at practice, in the weight room and in the classroom” We had an excellent team GPA this past fall, and placed 8 players on the MPCC Dean and President List.” Olsen also is a full 2000-2001 - Assistant Coach - time Health and PE instructor and athletic director at MCC. Olsen and his wife Nicole reside in McCook. Wheaton College - Wheaton, IL Patrick Morey begins his 1st season as an assistant coach for McCook Community College in 2015. Patrick will work primarily with the Indians’ hitters and infielders, along with coordinating MCC’s recruiting efforts. Patrick came to McCook from Mount Michael Benedictine High School in Elkhorn, NE, where he served as Co- Head Coach. While at Mount Michael, Coach Morey helped lead the Knights to 2 State Tournaments, including a 2013 Runner-up finish. After a highly decorated playing career at Hastings College, Coach Morey joined the Broncos coaching staff as the Pitching Coach. During his time with HC, Patrick helped lead the Broncos to the 2011 GPAC Championship, as well as 4 pitchers being selected with All-GPAC honors over 2 years. During his playing career, Coach Morey was honored with 2 Gold Glove selections as well as the 2008 All- GPAC Relief Pitcher. Morey finished his career in the top ten all time in multiple hitting and pitching categories and is the all time leader in Sacrifice Flys. Patrick Morey Hitting Coach Coach Matt Parker is entering this season as his second season as an assistant for the Indians. Parker was the Indians number one pitcher on the mound in 2012-2013 before an injury and surgery sidelined Parker for the 2014 season. Parker decided to stay at McCook to finish his degree, rehab from his surgery, and stay on as an assistant for the Indians. Parker handles the pitching for the Indians and is looking forward to his second season coaching. Coach Parker is also the head coach for the McCook American Legion Junior baseball team. Coach Olsen on coach Parker “Matt has gone above and beyond my expectations with his work with our pitchers, he relates well to our players and dedicates a lot of time to help them with their success.” We are pleased that Matt decided to be part of our coaching staff, it has been great for both sides.” Matt Parker Pitching Coach 2014 - 2015 BASEBALL Front Row (LEFT-RIGHT) Middle Row (LEFT-RIGHT) Back Row (LEFT-RIGHT) # Name Position Height Year Hometown, High School 1 Jordyn Compehos INF 5-11 So. Las Vegas, Nev. / Desert Oasis HS 2 Daniel Brown RHP 6-0 R-So. Arvada, CO / Arvada West HS 3 Nate Matuza INF 5-11 Fr. Omaha, NE / Byran HS 4 Cameron Burkey RHP 6-1 So. McCook, Neb. / McCook HS 5 Jonathan Roesch RHP 5-9 Fr. Byers, CO / Byers HS 6 Barry Lasseigne Jr. RHP 5-10 So. Las Vegas, Nev. / Desert Oasis HS 7 Jake Grotelueschen INF/P 5-11 Fr. Colorados Springs, CO / Mesa Ridge HS 8 Garret Christiansen C/UTL 6-4 Fr. Las Vegas, NV / Legacy HS 9 Lars Trizila OF/INF/P 5-11 So. Omaha, NE / Byran HS 10 Johnny Mattison OF/1B 6-4 So. Golden, CO / Golden HS 11 Aidan Laurini C/INF 6-1 R-Fr. Centennial CO / Eaglecrest HS 12 Brady Heinz RHP 5-9 So. Haxtun, CO. / Haxtun HS 13 Jason Lighthall RHP/1B 5-10 So. Littleton, CO / Chatfield HS 14 Bladen Bales OF 5-10 R-Fr. Nebraska City, Neb. / Nebraska City HS 15 Tony Pacheco LHP 5-11 Fr. Denver, CO / Thomas Jefferson HS 16 Kylan Kuritz OF 5-9 Fr. St. Joseph, MO / Lafayete HS 17 Jonathan Reid LHP 6-1 Fr. Mississauga, ONT / John Cabut Catholic Secondary 18 Derron Davis OF 5-5 R-So. Las Vegas, Nev. / Sierra Vista HS 19 Kyle Hunter 2B/OF 5-10 So. Brighton, CO / Horizon HS University of Colorado Boulder 22 James Babic INF 5-11 Fr. Omaha, NE / Bellevue West HS 23 Nathan Schenck INF 6-0 Fr. Bellevue, NE / Bellevue West HS 24 Cole Schumacher INF/OF/C 6-1 Fr. Las Vegas, NV / Palo Verde HS 25 Eugene Tullar RHP 5-10 Fr. Denver, CO / Wheat Ridge HS 27 Niko Oropeza RHP 6-1 Fr. Omaha, NE / South HS 28 Manny Martinez C 5-7 R-Fr. Phoenix, AZ / North Canyon HS 33 Ian Downs 1B/LHP 5-11 Fr. Brighton, CO / Prairie View HS COACHING STAFF Jon Olsen Head Baseball Coach Patrick Morey Hitting Coach Matt Parker Pitching Coach Hunter Perkins Volunteer Assistant Baseball Coach Raul Maldonado Volunteer Assistant Baseball Coach BASEBALL2014 - 2015 ROSTER Jordyn Compehos Daniel Brown Jr.