2008-09 Golden Eagle Men’s Basketball UMC Quick Facts MAJOR MEDIA OUTLETS RADIO UMC Address: 2900 University Ave., Crookston, MN 56716 KROX 1260 AM Radio, Crookston, MN Founded: 1966 as a 2-year, 1993 as a 4-year institution (Frank Fee, Sports Director) 218-281-1140 NEWSPAPERS Enrollment: 1,200 Crookston Daily Times, Crookston, MN Team Nickname: Golden Eagles (Derek Martin, Sports Editor) 218-281-7234 Grand Forks Herald, Grand Forks, ND Colors: Maroon & Gold (Kevin Fee, Sports Editor) National Affi liation: NCAA II Fargo Forum, Fargo, ND Conference: Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) TELEVISION Lysaker Gymnasium: Capacity 3,500 WDAZ – TV, Grand Forks, ND KXJB – TV, Fargo, ND Chancellor: Charles H. Casey, D.V.M. KVLY – TV, Fargo, ND Athletic Director: Stephanie Helgeson Assistant Athletic Director/SWA: Natasha Kuhle WDAY – TV, Fargo, ND Compliance Coordinator: Jason Tangquist FOX – TV, Fargo, ND Head Trainer: Stef Parsons WIRE SERVICE Assistant Trainer: Adam Leiphon Associated Press, Minneapolis, MN Faculty Athletic Representative: Cleon Melsa, Ph.D. Associated Press, Fargo, ND Associated Press, Bismarck, ND SID: Mitch Bakken- ([email protected]) SID Phone: 218-281-8414 Assistant SID: Chris Vito ([email protected]) UMC Golden Eagles Assistant SID Phone: 218-281-8445 INTERVIEWS Requests for interviews with players or coaches can be made by SID Fax: 218-281-8430 contacting Mitch Bakken in the Sports Information Offi ce at 218-281- 8414 or Chris Vito at 218-281-8445. Head Coach: Jeff Oseth Credits: The 2008-2009 University of Minnesota, Crookston Men’s Phone: 218-281-8426 Basketball Media Guide was written, edited and designed by Mitch Bakken, Sports Information Director. Cover design by Patti Email: [email protected] Tiedemann, UMC Graphic Designer. Photography by Golden Eagle Fax: 218-281-8430 Athletics, the Crookston Daily Times, KROX and John Zak, Univer- sity Relations. Assistant Coach: Scott Sorenson The University of Minnesota is committed to the policy that all persons shall have Email: [email protected] equal access to its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, public Assistant Coach: Victor Garza assistance status, veteran status, or sexual orientation. Disability accommodations Email: [email protected] provided upon request. UMC Athletics Website: www.goldeneaglesports.com This is Golden Eagle Country UMC Campus Information UMC Degree Programs Golden Eagle Corporate Partners Radio Pictures, Scores, Stats and alot AM more! 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Casey, Stephanie Helgeson Chancellor, D.V.M. Stephanie Helgeson University of Minnesota, begins her 14th year Crookston Chancellor Charles H. Casey, with the UMC athletic D.V.M., is a distinguished department. She was veterinarian and named Athletic Director administrator with a strong in October of 2003. rural background and Previously she was an understanding of the the Sports Information challenges facing rural Minnesota. Director and most recently the Assistant Since his appointment Athletic Director/Senior in September 2005, Woman Administrator Chancellor Casey has led (SWA) at UMC. the University of Minnesota, Crookston (UMC) to a 10-year continued accreditation and secured approval from the Higher Learning A native of Erskine, Commission for online delivery of all traditional degrees MN, she attended the offered on site. He spearheaded the strategic planning University of Minnesota, Crookston from 1990-91 process outlining a vision for the Crookston campus before receiving her bachelor’s degree in Business that provides access to world-renowned teaching and Administration from the University of North Dakota in research and serves as a regional hub in northwestern 1995. Stephanie will receive her Masters Degree in Minnesota for undergraduate education leading to a University of Minnesota diploma; technology applications Educational Leadership from the University of North in higher education; innovation, entrepreneurism and Dakota in the summer of 2009. She is currently a regional sustainability; leadership development; and member of the National Association of Collegiate global and diverse cultural experiences. Women Athletic Administrators, National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA), Development Under his leadership, the Crookston campus has seen Directors and NCAA Division II Athletic Administrators a rise in enrollment for incoming freshmen, transfer and international students. Online credit hours also continue and successfully completed the University of Minnesota to climb. President’s Emerging Leaders Program in June of 2006. On October 29, 2008 Stephanie received the Torch Prior to joining UMC, Chancellor Casey served as dean and Shield Award from the University of Minnesota, and director of the University of Minnesota Extension Crookston. The Torch & Shield Award recognizes Service and the director of the Veterinary Outreach individuals who have provided leadership and who have Programs at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine. He holds a bachelor of science and aided in the development of the University of Minnesota, doctor of veterinary medicine degree from the University Crookston, Northwest Research and Outreach Center of Minnesota. (NWROC) and Extension. It is the highest award an individual can receive from the campus. Among his awards are the Outstanding Achievement Award from the University of Minnesota; Director’s Stephanie and her husband Tom reside at Maple Lake Distinguished Service Award from the Minnesota Extension Service; Torch & Shield Award from the in Mentor, Minnesota. University of Minnesota, Crookston; and he was named Minnesota Veterinarian of the Year in 1984. He is a recipient of the Honorary State Future Farmers of America Degree and the Friend of 4-H Award. Chancellor Casey has three children, Shannon, Heather U.S. News & World Report has ranked U of M, and David and three grandchildren, Maggie, Griffi n and Reid. He and his wife, Barbara Muesing, enjoy traveling, Crookston a “Top Public Midwest Baccalaureate especially to visit family. College” for eleven consecutive years. 2008-09 Men’s Basketball Coaching Staff Head Men’s Basketball Coach Jeff Oseth Jeff Oseth begins his seventh season as the University of Minnesota, Crookston head men’s basketball coach. Oseth had been the Golden Eagles assistant coach for seven years prior to stepping in as the interim head coach in 2002-2003. Coach Oseth, a native of McIntosh, MN had an outstanding prep career at Win-E-Mac High School. He was a three time All-Conference selec- tion, a member of the 1,000 point club, nominated to the Minnesota All-Star Team, and was the Regions Most Valuable Player. Coach Oseth’s ties to the University of Minnesota, Crookston run deep. Jeff played for UMC in 1990-92 where he was a two time All-Division player and was co-captain of a team that was ranked third offensively at the NJCAA Division I level. Coach Oseth transferred to Moorhead State University where he was a two-year letter winner and was voted the most dedicated player by his teammates both of his years there. Jeff earned the leadership award as a senior when he helped lead the Dragons to a 19 win season, one shy of the national tournament. Oseth has forged a reputation as a dedicated worker with an intense competitive drive. He started his coaching career as an assistant at Minnesota State University, Moorhead where he helped MSUM to a 15 game winning season and help produce All-American and NCAA II leading scorer Brett Beeson. Jeff has a Bachelor of Science Degree from Minnesota State University, Moorhead and a Masters of Education in Human Resource Development from the University of Minnesota. He and his wife Leah live in Crookston. 2008-09 Men’s Basketball Coaching Staff Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach Scott Sorenson Scott Sorenson, a native of Crystal, Minn., joins the University of Minneso- ta, Crookston men’s basketball program as an assistant coach for the 2008- 09 season. Sorenson spent two seasons as assistant men’s basketball coach at Lakeland College in Sheboygan, Wis. He spent one season as head coach of the Niagara (Ont.) Gamblers of the Ontario Professional Basketball Associa- tion and two seasons with De La Salle High School in Minneapolis, Minn. Sorenson also served as an offi ce assistant for the University of Minnesota men’s basketball program from 1998-2000. Sorenson coached the Bemidji State Women’s Tennis team from 2006- 2008. In that time, he led the 2007-08 squad to a school record in wins and coached the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) MVP. Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach Victor Garza Vic Garza joins the University of Minnesota, Crookston men’s basketball program as an assistant coach for the 2008-09 season.