QUICK FACTS & MEDIA INFORMATION TABLE OF CONTENTS & MEDIA NOTES To The Media: This publication has Weekly Releases: A press release and MSU Volleyball Quick Facts Covering the Mavericks been prepared by the MSU Athletic Com- cumulative statistics will be e-mailed or Newspapers munications Offi ce for use by members of faxed every Monday. Requests to receive Location ............................................................................Mankato, Minn. Jim Rueda, Chad Courrier Sports Editor the media and friends of MSU Volleyball. the release and other materials should made Founded...............................................................................................1868 Mankato Free Press MSU Reporter The book is designed to supply you with through the MSU Athletic Communications Enrollment .......................................................................................14,036 418 South 2nd St. 293 Centennial Student Union the basic information needed as you follow Offi ce. MSU’s releases, statistics and other Nickname ...................................................................................Mavericks Mankato, MN 56001 Mankato, MN 56001 507-625-4451 507-389-1776 the Mavericks thought the current season. pertinent material will also be posted on the Colors .................................................................................. Purple & Gold Permission is granted to quote any portion MSU Athletics Web site: Affi liation ......................................................................NCAA Division II Conference ....................................... Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference of this publication in day-to-day coverage. President ................................................................ Dr. Richard Davenport Television For more information contact: www.msumavericks.com Director of Athletics ..........................................................Kevin Buisman Perry Dyke, Eric Gullickson, Max Jensen Facility (capacity) .................................................. Bresnan Arena (4,521) KEYC-TV Paul Allan People with special needs who will be P.O. Box 128 Head Coach ........................ Dennis Amundson ([email protected]) Assistant AD/Communications attending any Minnesota State University, Alma Mater .............................................................. St. Cloud State ‘69 Mankato, MN 56001 Career Record ......................................................... 48-38 (three years) 507-625-7905 Minnesota State University Mankato Athletics event should call 507-389- Record @ MSU........................................................ 48-38 (three years) 175 Taylor Center 6111 24-hours in advance. This publication Assistant Coach ............................................. Lori Rittenhouse-Wollmuth Radio Mankato, MN 56001 is also available in alternative formats upon ([email protected]) Barry Wortel, Sports Randall Harder, News & Sports Sophomore outside hitter Amanda Offi ce Phone: 507-389-2625 request. Alma Mater .....................................................................Wisconsin ‘03 KTOE Radio KYSM/KXLP Radio Home Phone: 507-257-2146 Highway 14 East P.O. Box 3345 Beekman was named the 2007 Grad. Asst. Coach ..................Jamie Suapaia ([email protected]) E-mail: [email protected] Photography Area: Credentialed pho- Alma Mater ........................................................... Minnesota State ‘08 Mankato, MN 56001 Mankato, MN 56003 North Central Conference Fresh- 2007 Overall Record .......................................................................... 19-9 507-625-1420 507-345-4673 man of the Year with 380 kills. tographers are permitted to shoot from the Conference Record/Finish ................................................. 7-5 NCC (3rd) Credentials: Working press box cre- side of the court opposite the offi cial’s table. Mike Sullivan, Sports News & Sports MSU Volleyball Quick Facts .....IFC KDOG Radio KEEZ Radio Media Notes ................................. 1 dentials shall be issued only to accredited Court side fl ash photography is not permit- Assistant AD/Communications ................................................Paul Allan Highway 14 East P.O. Box 3345 Head Coach Dennis Amundson ... 2 newspapers, magazines, radio and televi- ted. Photographers should direct requests for Allan’s E-mail ..........................................................paul.allan@mnsu.edu Mankato, MN 56001 Mankato, MN 56001 sion reporters. Please make all requests for credentials to MSU Athletic Communica- Assistant Coach Lori Rittenhouse .. 2 Assistant Director of Athletic Communications ................. Scott Nelsen 507-625-1420 507-345-4646 credentials in advance by phone or mail to tions. Nelsen’s E-mail .....................................................scott.nelsen@mnsu.edu Coaching Staff & Records ........... 3 MSU Athletic Communications. Credentials Athletic Communications Graduate Assistant .................... Nick Burns Sports Director 2008 Season Outlook ................... 4 Burns’ E-mail .................................................. [email protected] KMSU Radio can be mailed or picked up the day of the Athletic Communications Graduate Assistant .................... Dax Larson 205 Alumni Foundation Center Player Bios ..............................5-10 Mankato, MN 56001 match at Taylor Center. Larson’s E-mail ......................................................dax.larson@mnsu.edu Northern Sun Facts .................... 10 507-345-2921 Athletic Communications Phone .......................................507-389-2625 2007 Statistics & Results ........... 11 Parking: A limited number of parking Athletic Communications Fax............................................507-389-1923 2008 Roster & Team Photo ........ 12 MSU Sports Hotline ............................................................507-380-9785 Please direct all MSU Volleyball inquiries to: passes are available for working media and Nicholas Burns, Graduate Assistant Web Site ............................................................. www.msumavericks.com MSU Volleyball Records ........... 13 will be issued on a fi rst-come, fi rst-serve Minnesota State University, Mankato Northern Sun Conference .......... 14 175 Taylor Center basis. Contact MSU Athletic Communica- MSU Volleyball Phone List Mankato, MN 56001 2007 NCC Standings & Awards 15 tions for availability. Offi ce: 507-389-2813 2008 NSIC Composite Schedule 16 All Area Codes are 507 Cell: 952-380-8056 Press Row: The working press row for MSU Athletics (main offi ce) ........................................................ 389-6111 Fax: 507-389-1923 MSU Volleyball Records ........... 17 Kevin Buisman, Director of Athletics .......................................... 389-6111 [email protected] Year-By-Year Stat Leaders ......... 18 MSU volleyball matches is located court side Dr. Sue Reinders, Associate AD/SWA ........................................ 389-2018 MSU Letterwinners .................... 19 in Taylor Center. Check with a member of Paul Allan, Assistant AD/Communications ................................. 389-2625 The 2008 Minnesota State University, Mankato Directions to MSU ..................... 19 the MSU Athletic Communications staff for Tim Marshall, Assistant AD/Fiscal Affairs.................................. 389-5884 Volleyball Media Guide is a production of the seating. Stef Kelly, Director of Athletic Development .............................. 389-6415 MSU Athletic Communications Offi ce, Paul MSU Series Records .................. 20 Allan, Director. Editorial and research as- Dennis Amundson, Head Coach .................................................. 389-2673 Opponents Match-By-Match 20-21 sistance provided by Paul Allan, Scott Nelsen, Interviews: Head coach Dennis Amund- Lori Rittenhouse-Wollmuth, Assistant Coach ............................. 389-5339 MSU Year-By-Year ...............22-23 Nick Burns and Dax Larson. Design done on son is available in his offi ce during the week Jamie Suapaia, Graduate Assistant Coach ................................... 389-5723 an iMac using Adobe InDesign CS3 (v. 5.0.2) TV/Radio Roster ........................ 24 MSU Training Room ................................................................... 389-5619 in the morning. After games, players and and Adobe Photoshop. Graphic support by Taylor Center........................... IBC Jeff Chambers, Athletic Training ................................................. 389-3229 Eric Hoffmann, MSU Printing Services. Cover coaches are available upon request. Arrange- Chuck Lobe, Strength and Conditioning Coordinator ................. 389-5042 designed by Eric Hoffmann, MSU Printing Ser- 2008 MSU Schedule ..............OBC ments should be made with a MSU Athletic Brian Gabel, Director of Marketing & Promotions ..................... 389-2930 vices. Photography by Sport Pix (Brian Fowler and Bridget Fowler). Presswork done by MSU Communications staff member. Player in- Cheryl Regan, Community & Corporate Relations ..................... 389-6010 Middle insert contains information on Dan Rickbeil, Equipment Manager .............................................. 389-2481 Printing Services. terviews during the week should be set up city of Mankato, Minnesota State Uni- On The Cover: Kelly Sandstrom, Krissy Cindy Hobbs, Athletic Offi ce ...................................................... 389-5351 through MSU Athletic Communications. Timmer, Amanda Berkman, Danielle versity academics