LIULIU POSTPOST PIONEERSPIONEERS 2012 WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL 2012 LIU POST VOLLEYBALL RECORD BOOK 2012 Women’s Volleyball Record Book 1 1 LIU POST PIONEERS TTHISHIS IISS 2012 WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL LLIUIU PPOSTOST AATHLETICSTHLETICS 22011-12011-12 QQUICKUICK FFACTS:ACTS: Overall Record: 199-108-3 (.645 winning pct.) Conference Record: 106-32-1 (.765 winning pct.) • 24 student-athletes were named All-Americans. • 36 student-athletes received All-Conference recognition. • Four programs won their conference championships (men’s cross country, women’s cross country, men’s basketball, and football). • Eight programs participated in NCAA Championships. • Women’s Lacrosse captured their third national title in program history with a 17-16 win over West Chester. • Four coaches were recognized as Coach of the Year. WOMEN’S SPORTS Basketball Cross Country Field Hockey Lacrosse Soccer Softball Swimming Tennis Volleyball MEN’S SPORTS Baseball Basketball Cross Country Football Lacrosse Soccer LIU POST ATHLETICS MISSION STATEMENT Intercollegiate athletics is a key component to the success of Long Island University. The Intercollegiate Athletics Program at LIU Post develops leadership skills, personal character, discipline and competitiveness in an environment where the foremost goal is academic achievement and the successful completion of the University’s academic requirements for graduation. Each student-athlete is a representative of the University and C.W. Post, and will conform to the letter and spirit of all rules and regulations, including those contained in the Campus Ethos Statement and will refl ect the University’s commitment to excellence and access. The Intercollegiate Athletics Program strives to off er a wide range of opportunities in an environment that encourages diversity; remain responsive to student, faculty and public interest; inspire the belief that the success of the overall department is greater than that of the individu al team; and create an enduring source of pride for student-athletes, alumni and the greater communities in which the program is a part. The Program endorses the following Foundations of Athletic Excellence: • Leadership • Accountability • Pride • Competitiveness • Integrity • Service • Respect • Commitment • Sportsmanship 2 2012 Women’s Volleyball Record Book 2 LIULIU POSTPOST PIONEERSPIONEERS 2012 WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL TABLE OF CONTENTS Long Island/New York City ..........................................2 This is LIU Post ...............................................................3 Pioneers in the Community ..........................................4 Coaching Staff ..................................................................5 2012 LIU Post Roster ......................................................6 Season Outlook ................................................................7 Pioneer Profiles ..........................................................8-11 2011 Statistics ................................................................12 2011 Results ....................................................................13 History and Records .....................................................14 East Coast Conference .................................................15 LIU Post Administration .......................................16-17 Athletics Staff .................................................................18 2 2012 LIU POST VOLLEYBALL 0 1 2 VOLLEYBALL INFORMATION L Conference ................................East Coast Conference I U Head Coach ..................Shellane Ogoshi (Hofstra ‘07) Phone Number ..................................... (516) 299-3854 P Best Time to Reach Shellane ..................... Afternoons O Record at LIU Post ..................................................51-42 S Overall Collegiate Coaching Record ...................Same T Assistant Coaches ........................................... Jose Brito 22010,010, 20112011 All-ConferenceAll-Conference Arena (Capacity) ......Pratt Recreation Center (3,000) V EECCCC SSecondecond TTeameam 2011 Overall Record ...............................................17-15 O MMakamaeakamae NNamahoeamahoe 2011 ECC Record ........................................................8-6 L L For more Pioneers info: E Y Visit www.liupostpioneers.com B Rosters • Scores A Schedules • Statistics L L Credits The 2012 LIU Post Volleyball media guide was written, edit- ed and designed by the LIU Post Athletic Media Relations Of- fice. Design and layout by Jessica Roque using InDesign CS5 and Photoshop CS5. Special thanks to Sarah Ralls, Jill Fisher, Marie Guarnieri, and Shellane Ogoshi for their assistance. Individual headshots, cover photos and action photography by Alan Schaefer 2012 Women’s Volleyball Record Book 3 3 LIULIU POSTPOST PIONEERSPIONEERS 2012 WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL T In its ninth decade of providing access to the American dream through excellence in higher education, LIU is a multicam- S pus, diverse, doctoral institution of higher learning. One of the largest and most comprehensive private universities in the country, LIU off ers 590 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degree programs and certifi cates, and educates over 24,000* O credit-seeking and continuing education students in Brooklyn, Brookville (Post), Brentwood, Riverhead, Rockland and West- P chester. Th e Arnold & Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences prepares students for successful careers in the fi elds of pharmacy and health care. Th e University’s Global College provides a wide range of study abroad options at U overseas centers in China, Costa Rica and India, and through program off erings in Australia, Taiwan, Th ailand and Turkey. I L SCHOOLS OF STUDY ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE S LIU Post is a doctoral-level institution of higher learning LIU Post is known for small classes and personal attention from I comprising seven schools and colleges, nationally accredited degree dedicated and highly credentialed professors. LIU Post off ers more programs, distinguished centers and institutes, a renowned research than 250 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degree programs, S library, and a full-time faculty of 330 scholars, researchers, scientists, many of which carry the endorsement of the world’s top accredit- I artists and humanitarians. LIU Post off ers a full range of undergradu- ing agencies, including the American Psychological Association, the ate and graduate programs in business, education, liberal arts and American Library Association, AACSB International – the Associa- H sciences, health professions and nursing, information and computer tion to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, and many more. T THIS IS LIU POST science, and visual and performing arts. IDEAL LOCATION LIU Post is located on Long Island in the Village of PERSONALIZED EDUCATION Brookville, one of the most sought-after residential Th e academic and personal support provided to LIU Post communities in the United States. Our location, just 10 students is second to none. Each undergraduate is assigned to minutes by car from the Long Island Expressway, means that a full-time, professional academic counselor to help them stay you can quickly get to major shopping malls, beautiful beaches, on course to successful completion of their degrees. LIU Post’s parks and gardens, historic landmarks that include the former award-winning Cooperative Education program provides homes of U.S. presidents, multiplex movie theaters, sports students with the opportunity for internships related to their centers, planetariums and museums. Th e campus is just 50 studies, and the Offi ce of Professional Experience and Career minutes from the corporate and entertainment capital of the Planning maintains a wide array of services to help graduates world – New York City. enter meaningful and rewarding careers. FIRST-RATE FACILITIES Th e safe and secure, 307-acre LIU Post Campus is widely acclaimed for its scenic beauty and distinguished architecture. Its academic, cultural and recreational facilities include three art galleries, 80 student organizations, the world-class Tilles Center for the Performing Arts and a premier research library with more than three million volumes. 4 2012 Women’s Volleyball Record Book 4 LIULIU POSTPOST PIONEERSPIONEERS 2012 WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL T THIS IS LIU POST H I S I S L I U P O LIU POST DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI S T • Brian Kilmeade, Anchor for Fox 5 and Friends (Media Arts) • Howard Lorber, CEO of Nathan’s Famous Franks (Accounting) • Al Kahn, the marketer for Cabbage Patch Kids, Yugio and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles • Ted David, 1010 WINS Business Reporter (Media Arts) • Bunny Hoest, cartoonist for the Lockhorn’s and Howard Huge (Education) • Jamie Kellner, chairman and CEO of the WB Television Network • Sarabeth Levine - 1964, of Sarabeth’s Kitchen franchise in NYC • A.J. Benza - 1984, E! Television, TV host, gossip columnist • John Collins (Marketing) –1983, Chief Operating Offi cer, National Hockey League and Former President, Cleveland Browns • Steven Cymbrowitz – 1974, NYS Assemblyman • Ed Lauter – 1960, actor • Ron Stonitsch –1971, track team alumni • Ralph Suozzi –1979, Mayor of Glen Cove • Robert K. Sweeney –1980, NYS Assemblyman • Gary Wichard (football) - 1972, sports agent 2012 Women’s Volleyball Record Book 5 5 LIULIU POSTPOST PIONEERSPIONEERS 2012 WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL Y T I N 1155 TTeamseams U M 338989 SStudent-Athletestudent-Athletes M 22,640,640 hhoursours ooff ccommunityommunity sserviceervice O C E H T N I S R E E N O I P PIONEERS IN THE COMMUNITY 6 2012 Women’s Volleyball