washington state university 2006cougar soccer 2006 media guide ROSTER BY CLASS NO. NAME POS. HGT. Yr. EXP. HOMETOWN (HIGH SchOOL) SENIORS (2) 28 BAINES, Sasha M 5-3 Sr. 2V Everett, Wash. (Cascade) 20 FAJARDO, Angela D 5-6 Sr. 3V San Mateo, Calif. (Notre Dame Belmont) JUNIORS (9) 11 ALEXANDER, Molly M 5-6 Jr. 2V Vancouver, British Columbia (Handsworth) 21 BEMIS, Brooke F 5-9 Jr. 2V Coeur d’Alene, Idaho (Lake City) 12 BEMIS, Brynn GK 5-10 Jr. 2V Coeur d’Alene, Idaho (Lake City) 2 BONNES, Kim F 5-4 Jr. 2V Longview, Wash. (Mark Morris) 7 ELKIND, Natalie M 5-3 Jr. 2V Encinitas, Calif. (La Costa Canyon) 13 HARREL, Shaye M 5-7 Jr. 2V Scottsdale, Ariz. (Horizon) 16 MARTINEZ, Jessica D 5-8 Jr. 2V Sammamish, Wash. (Eastlake) 24 MILLER, Anna M 5-5 Jr. 2V Corvallis, Ore. (Corvallis High) 25 SCURICH, Allison D 5-10 Jr. 2V Laguna Niguel, Calif. (Aliso Niguel) SOPHOMORES (3) 17 BUTLER, Alex D 5-9 So. 1V Spokane, Wash. (Gonzaga Preparatory) 29 D’AMICO, Natalie F 5-0 So. 1V Normandy Park, Wash. (Mt. Rainier) 27 HYTE, Megan F 5-5 So. 1V Poulsbo, Wash. (North Kitsap) REDSHIRT FRESHMEN (1) 4 POWELL, Laura D 5-8 Fr.* TR Scottsdale, Ariz. (Scottsdale Christian) FRESHMEN (12) 14 ABEYTA, Caeli M 5-3 Fr. HS Temecula, Calif. (Chaparral) 8 ABRAHAMSON, Jamie D 5-8 Fr. HS West Linn. Ore. (West Linn) 15 BERSING, Caitlyn F 5-9 Fr. HS Selah, Wash. (Selah) 18 BONNEY, Caitlin D 5-8 Fr. HS Lynnwood, Wash. (Lynnwood) 1 CHRISTOPH, Jenny D 5-3 Fr. HS Scottsdale, Ariz. (Horizon) 3 DALLSTREAM, Kiersten F 5-7 Fr. HS Fountain Hills, Ariz. (Fountain Hills) 10 DOBRATZ, Carly M 5-9 Fr. HS Gilbert, Ariz. (Highland) 9 DOUGHER, Maggie D 5-6 Fr. HS Scottsdale, Ariz. (Desert Mountain) 5 FISHER, Allison F 5-4 Fr. HS Tigard, Ore. (Tualatin) 6 FOX, Mallory M 5-6 Fr. HS Scottsdale, Ariz. (Horizon) 23 VAN LEER, Elysse M 5-8 Fr. HS Huntington Beach, Calif. (Edison) 0 WITTMERS, Amber GK 5-8 Fr. HS Gig Harbor, Wash. (Gig Harbor) table of contents table of 2006SOCCER QUICK FACTS contents THE UNIVERSITY LOCATION: Pullman, Wash. AFFILIATION: NCAA Division I WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY CONFERENCE: Pacfic-10 Why Washington State .............................. 2-3 ENROLLMENT: 23,300 2 The Colleges ................................................. 4 NICKNAME: Cougars Dedicated to Diversity .................................. 5 COLORS: Crimson and Gray (PMS 201/424) Notable Alumni ......................................... 6-7 PRESIDENT: V. Lane Rawlins DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS: Jim Sterk Traditions ...................................................... 8 FACULTY REPRESENTATIVE: Ken Casavant Student Recreation Center ............................ 9 COUGAR SOCCER COUGAR ATHLETIC FACILITIES HEAD COACH: Matt Potter (West London) RECORD AT WSU: 25-25-8 (3 years) Student Athlete Development ............... 10-11 RECORD OVERALL: 25-25-8 10 The Weight Room.................................. 12-13 ASSISTANTS: Athletic Medicine........................................ 14 Lindsey Jorgensen (WSU, 2002, 4th Year); Cougar Soccer Facilities .............................. 15 Erin Otagaki (Washington, 2001,1st Year) Cougar Athletic Administration ............. 16-17 HOME FIELD: Lower Soccer Field (2,000) Cougar Athletic Facilities ........................ 18-19 SOCCER PHONE: (509) 335-0306 Cougar Head Coaches ................................ 20 2005 OVERALL RECORD: 11-7-2 2005CONFERNCE RECORD: 4-4-1 2004-05 Women’s Sports Success .............. 21 2005 POSTSEASON: N/A Cougar Soccer Family ............................ 22-23 LETTERWINNERS RETURNING/LOST: 14/7 STARTERS RETURNING/LOST: 5/6 COACHING STAFF ALL-TIME RECORD: 152-139-25 Head Coach Matt Potter ........................ 24-25 MEDIA RELATIONS 24 Assistant Coach Lindsey Jorgensen ............. 26 DIRECTOR: Rod Commons Assistant Coach Erin Otagaki ...................... 27 SOCCER CONTACT: Rachel Porter E-MAIL: [email protected] PHONE: (509) 335-2684 2006 OUTLOOK FAX: (509) 335-0267 PRESS ROW PHONE: (509) 432-8474 28 2006 Season Outlook ............................ 28-29 ATHLETIC WEBSITE: www.wsucougars.com MEET THE COUGARS 2006 SCHEDULE 8/25 #UNLV 3 p.m. 2006 Roster ................................................ 30 8/27 #GONZAGA 2 p.m. 30 Player Profiles ........................................ 31-44 9/1 +Utah 7:30 p.m. Pacific-10 Conference ................................. 45 9/3 +Utah State 11 a.m. 9/8 NEVADA 3 p.m. 9/10 SACRAMENTO STATE Noon 2006 OPPONENTS 9/15 MONTANA Noon Opponents ............................................ 46-47 9/17 IDAHO Noon 46 9/21 ^New Mexico 4:30 p.m. 9/22 ^BYU 4:30 p.m. 10/5 @ Portland 7 p.m. 2005 IN REVIEW 10/8 WASHINGTON* Noon Season Review ............................................ 48 10/13 @ Oregon State* 7 p.m. Honors ........................................................ 49 10/15 @ Oregon* 1 p.m. 48 Box Scores ............................................. 50-51 10/20 STANFORD* 3 p.m. Statistics ..................................................... 52 10/22 CALIFORNIA* Noon 10/27 @ USC* 2 p.m. 10/29 @ UCLA* Noon COUGAR RECORD BOOK 11/3 ARIZONA STATE* 2 p.m. 11/5 ARIZONA* 11 a.m. 54 All-time Scores ....................................... 54-55 11/10-12 NCAA First, Second Rounds All-time Series Records ........................... 56-57 CREDITS: The 2006 Washington State University 11/17-19 NCAA Third Round Soccer Media Guide has been published by the All-time Records .......................................... 58 11/24-26 NCAA Quarterfinals WSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, All-time Roster/All-time Starters .................. 59 12/1-3 NCAA Women’s College Cup written by the Office of Athletic Media Relations, designed and printed by University Publishing. Records and Top 10 Lists ....................... 60-61 # Cougar Classic Tournament, Pullman, Wash. DESIGNER: Eric Limburg Honors ........................................................ 62 + Utah Fall Classic Tournament, Salt Lake City, Utah. EDITOR/WRITER: Rachel Porter Academic Honors ....................................... 63 ^ Pac-10/Mountain West Challenge Tournament, Seattle, Wash. PHOTOGRAPHY: Rod Commons, Jason Krump, Cougar Soccer Camps ................................ 64 * Pac-10 Conference Match Rachel Porter, Shelly Hanks, Bob Hubner. WSU Women’s Soccer • why washington state university? Why Washington State University? “I chose WSU because I always thought that the Washington State Cougars were the best team on the West Coast. I’ve wanted to come play football here since I was a little kid so this experience has been a bit of a dream for me. The coaches here are about the most entertain- ing staff I’ve ever met and that makes me want to play harder. “I fell in love with the coaches, players and On top of a solid football program, I heard community at WSU the moment I stepped about Washington State’s excellent communi- on campus. Everyone had a clear vision for cation program and that WSU was just a great success and I felt the program emphasized the school in general. I only had to visit once and importance of the players being well-rounded was hooked.” “I chose Washington State because I wanted to individuals as well as exceptional athletes.” reach my fullest potential.” —Senior Kate Benz —Senior Mkristo Bruce —Senior Tyson Byers Forward Defensive End Pole Vault WSU Women’s Basketball WSU Football WSU Track and Field • WSU Women’s Soccer Why Washington State University? “I chose Washington State because it had so many positive things to offer. Pullman, Washington offers such a sense of community. Everyone in town is so friendly to the college student, and the residents go out of their way to make us feel welcome. I majored in sociology and criminal justice while in school here and thoroughly enjoyed my program curriculum. All of my professors were very understanding of my travel schedule during the season and were always willing to meet with me outside of the classroom when I “The coaching staff at WSU made me feel needed extra help. at ease from the first moment I talked to The coaches here really care about the them. As soon as I arrived on campus, I felt “The community and family-like atmosphere athletes. I made huge improvements while like I was instantly a part of a big, extended at Washington State makes me feel at home. competing under Rick Sloan and finished family. My teammates and coaches are Students come to WSU from all over the my collegiate career with five All-American excited about Cougar athletics and that is a country and are immediately comfortable certificates. I couldn’t have asked for anything contagious feeling. WSU has a unique feel because of the quality support staff and more from a Division I school.” and that helps me stay focused on my sport warmhearted Cougar community.” —Five-time All-American and Pacific-10 Champion, as well as my studies.” —Senior Angela Fajardo Ellannee Richardson —Junior Derrick Low Defender WSU assistant coach and former heptathlete Point Guard WSU Soccer WSU Track & Field WSU Men’s Basketball WSU Women’s Soccer • washington state university World class. Face to face. At Washington State University you will work face to face with world-class professors. The University has ten colleges and offers over 250 fields of study spanning the liberal arts and sciences, as well as architecture, business, education, nursing, pharmacy, agriculture, engineering, and veterinary medicine. College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences College of Business College of Education College of Engineering and Architecture College of Liberal Arts • Washington State University College of