Spring 2014 Field Hockey Its’s all here. Montclair State University 2014 SPRING NEWSLETTER MSU Campus Life Academic & In September 2013, Montclair State broke ground on two state-of-the-art academic buildings, the Center for Environmental and Student Development Life Sciences and the School of Business. Montclair State University offers a rewarding academic experience renowned for its depth, FIELD HOCKEY These projects will significantly enhance breadth and strength. Offering more than 50 majors and 250 minors and concentrations, the University’s research infrastructure and the University provides a comprehensive array of academic programs while providing provide opportunities for technologically specialized attention afforded to students at a small college. Some of Montclair State’s innovative learning in classrooms and labs. most popular majors include Business Administration, Teacher Education, Family and The History of the Program Child Studies, Psychology, Communication Studies, English and Biology. The Center for Environmental and Life Since Beth Gottung took over the reigns of Montclair State is consistently among the top Sciences features new classrooms and The student-athletes at Montclair State have the unique benefit of full-time academic the program in 2002, the Montclair State teams in the National Field Hockey Coaches labs that will facilitate research in a range advising for athletes. The advising staff works closely with coaches, faculty and student field hockey team has enjoyed tremendous Association rankings and numerous Red of environmental and pharmaceutical life services to help student-athletes balance the demands of their academic responsibilities success, including an impressive 187-57 Hawks have been recognized with national sciences. This new facility is designed to and participation in athletics so they can reach their full potential on and off the field. Our overall record and a New Jersey Athletic awards. Since 2002, MSU field hockey enhance research opportunities and industry student development program also provides educational programming and community Conference mark of 47-23. In those 12 players have been honored with 30 Regional partnerships for students studying science, service opportunities to broaden the educational experience of our student-athletes. seasons, Gottung has established Montclair All-American selections and 12 National technology, engineering and mathematics. State as a top team in Division III and a All-American honors. Additionally, 47 players Tara Rienecker perennial competitor in the NJAC and have received NJAC All-Conference accolades. Coordinator of Student Development for Athletes NCAA tournaments. Under Gottung’s Across campus, the building for the School Head Coach’s Corner leadership, the Red Hawks have advanced of Business will be home to new lecture In her twelfth season at the helm of the In 2013, senior captain Steph Lewis was to post-season play on 10 occasions, halls, several research and analysis Montclair State University field hockey named a first team National All-American including back-to-back NJAC conference laboratories and a financial trading floor. program, head coach Beth Gottung led and was selected to represent Montclair titles in 2012 and 2013; three trips to the The School of Business will provide the Red Hawks to another record-setting State in the Division III Senior All Star game. opportunities for students to engage in campaign. In 2013, Gottung, the most partnerships with the New Jersey successful coach in the history of Montclair business community. State field hockey, was named the South Atlantic Region Coach of the Year for the second consecutive year and third time in her career. She has also been honored as the NJAC Coach of the Year on three occasions (2003, 2011 and 2012). The most winning coach in the program’s history, Gottung has guided the Red Hawks to a 187-57 record and has averaged more than 15 wins per season during her tenure. Gottung has established a reputation for developing players to their full potential and has seen numerous players earn ECAC Mid-Atlantic championships in 2006, Junior Abby Erler was recognized for her conference, regional and national 2007 and 2009; and five trips to the NCAA exceptional play at center back and was accolades. Division III championship tournament in honored as a regional All-American and 2003, 2005, 2011, 2012 and 2013. The named to the NJAC All-Conference team. program’s post-season success also in- Freshman forward Giana Moglino was also cludes an appearance in the 2012 national selected as a regional All-American after championship game. tallying 16 goals and six assists. Clockwise: 1st Annual MSUFH Holiday Party Team dinner before Head Coach: Beth Gottung University Enrollment: NCAA Sweet 16 Game (email: [email protected]) 19,464 (Total) 15,431 (undergraduate) Team pre-game huddle 2013 Record: 21-2 Academic Programs: Red Hawks 54 majors and 250 minors, 2013 Play 4 the Cure Pink Game Mascot: Conference: New Jersey Athletic concentrations and certificate Class of 2013 Seniors, families and coaches at Senior Day game Conference (NJAC) programs vs. Gwynedd Mercy Athletics Website: Student Faculty Ratio: 17:1 Top left: Sophomore Forward, Maura Johnston MSU QUICK FACTS Making t-shirts before a Bottom left: Junior Defender, Joelle Butrico montclairathletics.com big game vs. TCNJ Center: 2013 NJAC Champions Spring 2014 Field Hockey Its’s all here. Montclair State University 2013 Season Recap Player Perspective: Sierra Rauchbach, Senior, Captain Following the most successful season in Championship for the second consecutive My playing experience at Montclair State program history in 2012, head coach Beth year. The Red Hawks received an automatic was nothing short of amazing. Being a part Gottung led the Montclair State field hockey bid and the #1 overall seed in the NCAA of Montclair State field hockey is more than team to another record-setting campaign in championship field hockey tournament. This just going to practice and playing games, it 2013. The Red Hawks was the program’s is being a part of a successful program with were ranked #1 in third consecutive some of the most amazing people. With Division III for nine out trip to the NCAA the help of my coaches and teammates, I 2013 Schedule & Results of the 10 weeks of tournament and fifth have grown into a successful field hockey the season, #1 in the overall appearance in player, and more importantly I’ve become Aug. 30 @ Eastern University W: 5-0 South Atlantic Region, the last 12 years. a better person. I’ve learned so much from Aug. 31 Rensselaer Polytechnic W: 2-0 championships, made a National championship best friends and my coaches are some of being a part of this team and experienced and earned the #1 appearance, as well as a Sweet 16 and Elite the most inspirational people I know. This Sept. 4 Muhlenberg College W: 6-1 some of the best days of my life. Not many seed in the NJAC and Following a very 8 showing. I am so thankful that I was given team is a family and stepping on that field Sept. 7 Alvernia University W: 5-0 people can say that they were a key factor NCAA championship successful regular the opportunity to be a part of this program. with your family each game is something Sept. 11 @ SUNY New Paltz W: 3-1 on a team that won back-to-back NJAC tournaments. The 2013 season, the Montclair My teammates have become some of my that I will cherish forever. Sept. 14 @ Misericordia University W: 5-0 team broke program State field hockey Sept. 18 Ramapo College W: 8-0 records for most goals team was selected to Sept. 21 SUNY Cortland W: 6-3 in a season (86) and host the second and Sept. 25 William Paterson University W: 6-0 most shutouts (13). third rounds of NCAA PAST The Red Hawks also ranked first in Division post-season play at home on Sprague Field. Red Hawks Past & Present Oct. 2 Stevens Institute of Technology W: 3-2 Name: Megan Ulicny III in shutouts (13) and goals against average In the second round of the tournament, the Oct. 5 @ Rowan University L: 2-3 Hometown: manager for BARD Peripheral Vascular. I teams challenged each other to score or (.69 goals against per game). Red Hawks defeated Mount Holyoke College Oct. 8 @ Fairleigh Dickinson Florham W: 4-0 Winslow Township, currently live in Hoboken, N.J. When I’m defend the cage the entire game. We have in a thrilling double overtime contest. The Oct. 11 The College of New Jersey W: 2-1 South Jersey not working I enjoy spending time with my a big rivalry with TCNJ and it felt so good The Montclair State field hockey team following day, the Red Hawks fell 1-0 in the Oct. 16 Drew University W: 4-0 Graduation Year: family and friends. I love to workout, which to hold the trophy at the end of the game. defeated The College of New Jersey 1-0 Elite 8 against eventual national champion Oct. 19 William Smith College W: 1-0 December 2004 includes running, cycling and weight lifting. This is the second time in program history on Saturday, November 9 to win the NJAC Bowdoin College. Although, I don’t currently play field hockey Oct. 23 @ University of Scranton W: 3-2 Major: Concentration in Health that MSU won the NJAC championship recreationally, I hold the sport close to my and I plan to win it the next two years of Oct. 26 @ Richard Stockton College W: 3-1 and Physical Education Center Midfield heart and cherish all the great memories my career. Oct. 29 @ Kean University W: 5-0 Postion: during my years at MSU. I continue to have Nov. 2 Gwynedd-Mercy College W: 8-1 Revolution Field Hockey Camp Upcoming Events Why did you decide to attend MSU? great communication with a handful of Favorite place to hang out on campus? NJAC Field Hockey Championship (Semifinals) Summer 2014 July 6-9 I decided to attend MSU for the well- teammates who I can honestly call my My favorite place on campus has to be the Alumni game, 3 p.m.