2008 Senior Middle Blocker Senior Defensive Specialist Rachel Schillinger Samantha Greenbaum Senior Outside Hitter Christina Greenup Nicole Kristen Scimeme Muscarella Nina Camaioni Stasia Collins Kimi Gabriel Karlee Woodward Brittany Born Introduction General Information Table of Contents/Quick Facts....................1 Location ...........................................................................................................................Baltimore, Maryland Loyola Athletics Mission Statement .........1 Founded ............................................................................................................................................................1852 Coaching Staff Enrollment ....................................................................................................................3,538 undergraduate Scott Pennewill .................................................2-3 Nickname .........................................................................................................................................Greyhounds Assistant Coaches ..............................................4 Colors .......................................................................................................................................Green and Grey Support Staff .........................................................5 Affiliation ................................................................................................................................NCAA Division I Student-Athlete Biographies Conference ..............................................................................................................Metro Atlantic Athletic 2008 Roster ...........................................................6 Arena (capacity) ...........................................................................................................Reitz Arena (2,100) Samantha Greenbaum .....................................7 College & Athletic Administration Christina Greenup ..............................................8 President .......................................................................................................................Rev. Brian Linnane, S.J. Rachel Schillinger .................................................9 Director of Athletics ...............................................................................................................Joseph Boylan Anastasia Collins............................................... 10 Athletics Phone Number ................................................................................................(410) 617-5013 Kimi Gabriel ........................................................ 11 Athletics Fax Number .......................................................................................................(410) 617-2008 Kristen Muscarella ............................................ 12 Volleyball Information Nicole Scimeme ............................................... 13 Head Coach (Alma Mater), Year at Loyola ......Scott Pennewill (Slippery Rock ‘83), First Karlee Woodward ........................................... 14 Record at Loyola/Seasons................................................................................................................0-0/First Brittany Born ...................................................... 15 Career Record/Seasons ..............................................................................................266-239 (.527)/16 Nina Camaioni .................................................. 16 2007 Record/MAAC Record/Finish ...........................................................................22-12/13-5/3rd Jordan Sickman .................................................. 17 Athletic Communications Review and History Associate Director of Athletic Communications (VB) .................................Ryan Eigenbrode 2007 Stats and Results ..........................17-18 E-Mail .....................................................................................................................rceigenbrode@loyola.edu Program Records ............................................. 19 Office Phone Number/Cell Phone Number ..................(410) 617-2337/(443) 622-0550 Loyola College Assistant Director of Athletics ............................................................................................Joe DelBalso This is Loyola ...............................................20-22 E-Mail/Office Phone Number [email protected]/(410) 617-2718 Academic Support .......................................... 23 Website .......................................................................................................................loyolagreyhounds.com Baltimore .............................................................. 24 Athletics Credits The Loyola volleyball media guide Mission was produced for the use of the media in coverage of Loyola volley- Statement ball and is a product of the Loyola In accordance with the Loyola and community among Loyola students, Athletic Communications Office © motto, “Strong Truths Well Lived,” the alumni, faculty and staff, and they will serve 2008. The guide was written, edited, Department of Athletics is committed themselves by striving for the highest in designed and approved by Ryan Table of Contents Table to maintaining a climate that encourages personal development both in athletic Eigenbrode. Editorial assistance by Joe DelBalso and the Loyola volley- excellence in both academic and athletic competition and in the classroom. ball staff. Research contributions by pursuits. In addition, student-athletes at Brendan Thomas and Nathan Green. Through competition and training Loyola will be nurtured by a staff and Photography by Lawrence French, in 18 NCAA Division I programs, 10 administration that is committed to the Ryan Eigenbrode, Johns Hopkins for women and eight for men, the ultimate development and well-being University Sports Information, Balti- Department of Athletics challenges its of the student-athlete and to allow for more Area Convention and Visitors student-athletes to learn, lead and serve the best possible athletic and academic Association, and Todd Olszewski in the Jesuit tradition. experience. The Department of Athletics (Baltimore Orioles). Printing by Tray- Student-athletes at Loyola will will provide equitable opportunities, and PML (Glen Burnie, Md.). learn and develop skills in teamwork, foster an atmosphere of diversity and sportsmanship and dedication that tolerance among its staff of men and On the covers will serve them while on campus and women. Front: Class of 2009 throughout their lives. They will become The Department of Athletics is Inside Front: Returning Student- leaders within their teams, their campus committed to this educational mission Athletes and their communities, and strive to and to its responsibility to assist its Inside Back: Baltimore Back: 2008 Schedule be well-rounded individuals. They will student-athletes in growth and leadership serve others by helping to create pride in a diverse and changing world. 1 www.loyolagreyhounds.com Scott Pennewill Head Coach 1st Season Slippery Rock ‘83 Versitility on the court is an attribute of a great player. about Scott during the hiring process talked about his in- It can also be shown on the sideline when speaking of tegrity, his work ethic and his commitment to the student- coaches. athletes and the game of volleyball.” That hallmark is only one of the reasons the admin- In five seasons on the Homewood campus, Pennewill istration at Loyola selected Scott Pennewill as its head helped the Blue Jays win 105 matches against just 44 loss- coach during the summer of 2008. es. His 105 victories are the most in school history, while He has shown the ability to lead programs and win his .704 winning percentage makes him the program’s at all levels of competition, and he makes a return to the winningest coach. NCAA Division I grounds this season in his first year in His teams won 41 of 50 Centennial Conference charge of the Greyhounds’ volleyball team. matches during his tenure. “I am absolutely thrilled to be at Loyola,” Pennewill Johns Hopkins’ 25 wins during the 2007 season were said after being appointed to the position. “I believe that the third most in school history, and the Blue Jays finished it is a great fit, and I am looking forward to working with second to Carnegie Mellon in the postseason ECAC a team that is well established. Loyola is a part of the South Tournament. strength of (Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference) MAAC Three of Pennewill’s players earned All-Centennial volleyball, and it is going to be a fun season.” Conference First Team honors following the campaign, Pennewill has been a successful head coach in the and two others were named to the ESPN The Magazine/ NCAA Division I, II and III ranks. In 16 seasons of col- CoSIDA Academic All-District II teams. Junior opposite legiate coaching, Pennewill has a 266-239 (.527) overall Kim Jackanich earned American Volleyball Coaches Asso- record. ciation All-Region Honorable Mention, as well. Coaching Staff Pennewill completed his fifth year as head coach at Pennewill inherited a team in 2003 that lost 21 match- nearby Johns Hopkins University in 2007, guiding the Blue es a season earlier. Under his tutelage, he helped Johns Jays to a 25-6 overall record and a 9-1 mark and second Hopkins to a 23-9 record in his first year. In 2005, Pen- place finish in the Centennial Conference.