2007 UTEP VOLLEYBALL MEDIA GUIDE www.utepathletics.com 1 2007 UTEP VOLLEYBALL MEDIA GUIDE 2 www.utepathletics.com 2007 UTEP VOLLEYBALL MEDIA GUIDE www.utepathletics.com 3 2007 UTEP VOLLEYBALL MEDIA GUIDE 4 www.utepathletics.com 2007 UTEP VOLLEYBALL MEDIA GUIDE table•ofCONTENTS athletics•missionSTATEMENT Quick Facts .................................................1 The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to providing a nationally competitive athletics program as an integral component of the educational mission of the university. Athletic programs sponsored shall be in compliance WELCOME TO UTEP with the highest recognized standards of the institution and its athletics This is El Paso ........................ 2-3 governing bodies. Intercollegiate Athletics will operate in harmony with the This is UTEP ........................... 4-5 university’s stated mission and be committed to the intellectual, cultural, Miner Academic Excellence ...... 6-7 physical and social development of student-athletes. In particular, the Miner Village .......................... 8-9 Intercollegiate Athletics program shall serve as an educational opportunity for student-athletes Larry K. Durham Center....... 10-11 and as a focal point to bring the student body, faculty and community together. Intercollegiate Facilities .............................................. 12-13 Athletics will actively support diversity in participation in all athletic programs and operations. Women’s Athletic Excellence ................. 14-15 Gameday In El Paso ............................. 16-17 UTEP in the Community......................... 18-19 coachingSTAFF Conference USA ........................................20 Head Coach ................................ Ken Murphy Alma Mater .................. Arizona State/1992 Overall Record .....................7-25 (One Year) COACHES AND STAFF School Record ................................... Same Ken Murphy, Head Coach .........22 C-USA Record ......................2-14 (One Year) Kellie Ryan, Assistant Coach ....23 Assistant Coach ........................... Kellie Ryan Angela Mooney, Assistant Coach ...23 Alma Mater ................. Seattle Pacific/1992 Danka Danicic, Graduate Assistant ... 23 Assistant Coach ..................... Angela Mooney Taylor Strube, Strength & Conditioning ...23 Alma Mater ......................Texas Tech/2004 Aaron Flynn, Athletic Trainer .......................23 Volleyball Phone ....................(915) 747-6656 Aaron Zubia, Events Coordinator.................23 Volleyball Fax ........................(915) 747-6953 Dr. Diana Natalicio, University President......24 Volleyball E-mail [email protected] Bob Stull, Director of Athletics ....................24 UTEP Administration and Coaches ..............25 2007 Outlook ...........................................26 quickFACTS 2006REVIEW Director of Athletics ......................... Bob Stull 2006 Overall Record ..............................7-25 Location ................................. El Paso, Texas 2006 C-USA Record ...............................2-14 PLAYER PROFILES Enrollment ........................................ 20,000 C-USA Finish ..........................................11th Alphabetical Roster ..................28 Nickname ..........................................Miners Postseason ..........................................None Numerical Roster .....................28 Colors ........Dark Blue, Orange & Silver Accent Starters Returning ............................ 5+libero Irma Blanco .............................29 Conference ...........................Conference USA Starters Lost ............................................. 1 Catherine Chavez .....................29 Facility .........................Memorial Gym (3,000) Letterwinners Returning .............................. 9 Keisha Hyman-Gifth ..................30 University President ........... Dr. Diana Natalicio Letterwinners Lost ..................................... 2 Megan Maynard ........................................30 Director of Athletics ......................... Bob Stull Newcomers ................................................ 5 Casey McAnelly .........................................31 Senior Woman Administrator .......Lisa Campos Aidan Mooney ...........................................31 Faculty Athletic Representative .................TBA Christie Murphy .........................................32 volleyballHISTORY Elsa Reyes................................................32 First Year ............................................. 1974 Amy Sanders ............................................33 mediaRELATIONS Overall Record .............................. 480-473-2 Patty Jarmoc .............................................33 Associate AD/Media Relations ........Jeff Darby C-USA Record ......................................12-20 Marie-Therese Joyce ..................................33 Office Phone .......................(915) 747-6652 C-USA Titles ............................................N/A Jenna Kubitz .............................................33 Assistant SID .........................................TBA WAC Record .....................................158-235 Daidre Mendenhall ....................................34 Office Phone .......................(915) 747-6653 Independent Record ...........................151-92 Jennifer Nolasco .......................................34 Assistant SID ...........................Mark Brunner Oil Country Record ...............................39-39 Office Phone .......................(915) 747-5722 Oil Country Titles ........................................ 1 Assistant SID/Volleyball Contact ... Angela Olivas Intermountain Record ...................... 104-72-2 2006 IN REVIEW E-mail Address ............... [email protected] All-Conference USA .................................... 2 Overall Statistics ......................36 Office Phone .......................(915) 747-6451 All-WAC ...................................................... 4 Conference USA Statistics ........37 Home Phone ......................(915) 584-4530 All-Oil Country ............................................ 6 Cell Phone..........................(915) 588-7335 C-USA Commissioner’s Honor Roll ............. 16 Intern ......................................... Leah Wayne C-USA Commissioner’s Medal ..................... 1 Media Relations Fax ..............(915) 747-5444 Academic All-Conference USA ...................... 1 RECORDS AND HISTORY Website ...................... www.utepathletics.com Academic All-WAC ..................................... 12 Yearly Leaders .........................40 Academic All-Americans .............................. 3 Miscellaneous Records ............40 MEDIA RELATIONS MAILING ADDRESS AVCA All-Region .......................................... 1 Individual Records ............... 41-42 Brumbelow Building, Room 126 Team Records ..........................43 201 Glory Road Yearly Season Results ..............44 El Paso, TX 79902 Post-Season Awards ..................................44 Letterwinners ............................................45 media•guideCREDITS Yearly-By-Year Results ........................... 46-48 The 2007 UTEP Volleyball Media Guide is a production of the UTEP Athletics Media Relations Department. Managing Editor: Angela Olivas. Layout and design by Angela Olivas with assistance from Charles Staniszewski. Outside cover designs by Joe Centeno and Angela Olivas. Inside cover OPPONENT SECTION designs by Angela Olivas. Editorial assistance by Charles Staniszewski, Mark Brunner, Jeff Darby Non-Conference Opponents ......50 and Ken Murphy. Photography by Brian Kanof, Christ Chavez Photography, Cecilia Monarrez, Ashley Conference Opponents .............51 Fleming, Chad Puerling, the El Paso Convention and Visitor’s Bureau and the National Park Service. UTEP vs. Opponents .................52 Printing by Guynes Printing. Limited copies are available from the UTEP Media Relations Office. www.utepathletics.com 1 2007 UTEP VOLLEYBALL MEDIA GUIDE At the western most tip of Texas, El Paso sits along the borders of Texas, Mexico and New Mexico. We are at the intersection of several interstate systems and home to the El Paso International Airport, making us easy to get to by land or air. As you enter the city of sun and smiles your eyes go straight to the majestic mountains that lay in the heart of our city. Our distinctive landscape makes us unlike any other city in Texas. With over 300 days of sun, you can enjoy the endless miles of nature’s playground in El The Sun Shines Paso any time of year. An Average Of El Paso embodies a blend of cultures as unique as its city’s landscape. From boots to Broadway shows, bistros to barbeques, El Paso’s got it 310 Days A Year all. Our culture is intertwined with both American and Mexican heritage and it transcends into a city and community with a unique charm. We are friendly, inviting and full of many hidden treasures. In El Paso Our city’s treasures include historical landmarks that tell tales from 400 years ago where missions were settled, roads were traveled and desperados ran through our downtown. Our historic downtown has transformed into a rejuvenated place for families, couples, friends and strangers to come together and enjoy great entertainment. From theatre shows, museums, galleries and a slew of local hot spots, El Paso’s downtown comes alive day or night. Annual Events in El Paso include festivals such as the Siglo De Oro Drama Festival,