2008
2009
20-14
19-14
Belles
Belles
A Surging Program A standard for the Angelo State volleyball program was established with five Lone Star Conference championships in the 1980s and two in the 1990s. The last celebration was in 1992 but the Belles are in the midst of a resurrection. The Belles are 89-47 in the last four years and have made the LSC tournament's championship game the last two seasons. ASU started with a 15-0 record and advanced to the NCAA Division II tournament in 2011. Now it's time for more.
We are a program that is approaching the level where we will be competing for national championships very soon. We want to start moving up the national ladder and become a consistent program that is always in the top-10 and competing for that top spot. Chuck Waddington Angelo State head coach
2010
2011
19-12
31-6
Belles
2
A N G E L O S TAT E U N I V E R S I T Y
| BELLE VOLLEYBALL
Belles
Home Court Dominance Visiting teams may enjoy the comforts that the Junell Center offers, but they are coming to fear the Belles on their home court. Angelo State is 36-11 in the last four seasons, including going 13-1 in 2011 on the Stephens Arena court. ASU swept eight of those matches in straightsets and also went 9-1 against Lone Star Conference opponents. At their home games, the ’Belles enjoy the support on the sidelines from one of the best college spirit organizations in the country. The award-winning asu cheerleaders proudly support the ’Belles and
Rams, and encourage fans to take part in the pride and pageantry of asu athletics. Aside from cheering for football, volleyball, and men’s and women’s basketball, the cheerleaders also work with school administrators to promote school spirit and leadership on campus and throughout the community. asu home crowds also enjoy being entertained by the Angelettes dance team and the Ram Spirit Band, a small pep ensemble that performs at selected Rams and ’Belles games throughout each season.
Since 2008
.766 0 11
The ’Belles’ winning percentage in the Junell Center/Stephens Arena ’Belles losing home records in the Junell Center/Stephens Arena ASU is ranked 11th in attendance in all of DII volleyball
"Playing volleyball for ASU was one of the best decisions I have ever made." Taylor Saye Robbins
B E L L E V O L L E Y B A L L | A N G E L O S TAT E U N I V E R S I T Y
3
Head Coach
Chuck
“Coach promised me that I would be coming into a winning team and he definitely delivered that. I feel really fortunate that I got brought into this situation and this team. ” Celeste Bonter, Led ASU with 376 kills in 2011
Waddington Chuck Waddington and the Angelo State Belles have put the volleyball nation on notice. In just four seasons as the head volleyball coach at ASU, Waddington has guided the Belles to 89 wins, 47 Lone Star Conference victories, two straight LSC Tournament championship game appearances and the program’s first NCAA Division II postseason win in 20 years. Waddington is entering his fifth season at Angelo State after five years as the assistant coach at Florida Southern College where he helped guide the Moccasins to five straight NCAA Division II National Tournament appearances. ASU is 89-46 under Waddington’s leadership and reached the NCAA Tournament in 2011 – an accomplishment that the program had not experienced in 19 seasons. The Belles beat St. Edward’s at the South Central Regional (in Warrensburg, Mo.) for its first national tournament win in 20 seasons and advanced to the LSC tournament every year since his arrival in San Angelo. Angelo State has consistently improved and excelled in conference play under Waddington. The team went 8-5 in LSC South play in his first year in 2008, 10-3 in his second year, 12-2 in 2010 and 17-3 last season. He has coached 11 players at ASU who have been honored by the LSC for their play in the regular season (five two-time winners), nine All-LSC Tournament selections and two AVCA All-South Central Region selections. The Belles started last year with a 15-0 record and were ranked as high as No. 16 by the American Volleyball Coaches Association. Waddington began his coaching career with a one-year stint at Fulton-Montgomery Community College in Johnstown, N.Y., before serving six years as the head coach at Bishop Verot High School in Fort Myers, Fla. During his tenure at BVHS, the volleyball team went 127-58, claimed five district titles, advanced to the Class 3A semifinals and he earned the district’s coach of the year all six seasons.
It was from Bishop Verot that Waddington took his coaching passion to Florida Southern as an assistant. The Moccasins were 136-44 during the five years the Belles’ head coach was there. He mentored 20 All-Sunshine State Conference honorees, 15 all-region selections, 10 All-Americans and six academic all-district performers. A native of Johnstown, N.Y., Waddington earned his bachelor’s degree in physics from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (N.Y.) in 1993. He added his master’s degree in education from Florida Southern in 2006. Waddington and his wife, Mandi, have a daughter, Bailey (13), and a son, Jaxsen (6).
Chuck Waddington enters the 2012 season needing only 11 wins to reach 100 in his career.
4
A N G E L O S TAT E U N I V E R S I T Y
| BELLE VOLLEYBALL
The Belles got off to a strong start to the Waddington era in 2008 by going 20-14 overall and 8-5 in Lone Star Conference play. ASU advanced to the conference tournament after finishing the regular season on a three-match winning streak and played tough against four nationally ranked opponents. Kimber Duncan (Prinville, Ore.) led ASU with 324 kills and Tess Brindock had 1,181 assists. The team’s success brought out the fans to the Junell Center, tripling the attendance total from the previous season.
’10
Waddington led the Belles to the LSC tournament’s championship match for the first time since 1992 in his third season as head coach. ASU finished the season with a 12-2 conference record and beat Central Oklahoma (3-0) and No. 22 Abilene Christian (3-0) en route to the title match. Chelsea Gibson (Spring Branch) led the Belles with 310 kills during her sophomore season while Woolsey recorded 1,135 assists.
ASU advanced to the NCAA DII postseason, were 17-3 in conference play, 13-1 at the Junell Center and advanced to the LSC title match for the second straight season in Waddington’s fourth season. The Belles won 18 matches in straight sets and had their first 30-win season since 1992. ASU finished the season with a 31-6 record, including beating St. Edward’s in the first round of the NCAA DII South Central regional in Warrensburg, Mo. The Belles won the first set against the region’s top-seed Central Missouri in the second round of the tournament before seeing the historic season end in a four-set loss.
NCAA Postseason Victory
’08
ASU won its first round game of the LSC tournament in Waddington’s second season by defeating Texas Woman’s in a hard-fought fiveset match. The Belles finished the 2009 season with a 10-3 conference record and dominated in the Junell Center with a 9-2 record. Alaina Sivells (Marble Falls) led ASU with 319 kills during the season while Alex Woolsey (Plano) recorded 998 assists in her freshman season. The Belles started the 2009 season by winning eight of their first 10 matches.
’11
LSC Tournament Finalist
Former ASU head coach Kathleen Brasfield (647-38-2 in 27 seasons) presents Waddington a ball to celebrate his first career win.
First LSC Tournament Win
’09
B E L L E V O L L E Y B A L L | A N G E L O S TAT E U N I V E R S I T Y
5
Assistant Coach Qi
Wang Qi Wang is entering his third year as the assistant coach of the Angelo State volleyball team. Last season, Wang helped guide the Belles to a 31-6 overall record and the program’s first NCAA postseason win in 20 seasons. In his first two years with the Angelo State women’s volleyball team, Wang has assisted in leading the Belles to back-to-back Lone Star Conference championship game appearances and a 50-18 record. His extensive coaching knowledge was a key component to developing the Belles’ skills as they earned their first NCAA tournament berth in 19 years. Wang (pronounced CHEE Wong) has coached the very best in NCAA Division II volleyball, leading Truman State to the national title game in 2002 and 2004. Wang was named the country’s top Division II coach in 2002 by the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA), but perhaps turned in Coach of the Year an even better perforCoach Wang earned mance while leading the Bulldogs to a 37-1 mark the Division II National in 2004, with the team’s Coach of the Year title only loss coming in the in 2002 after leading championship game Truman State to the against perennial nationchampionship game.
Head Coaching Experience
Florida Tech (2007-2008) Northern Michigan (2005-06) Truman State (1997-2004) 6
A N G E L O S TAT E U N I V E R S I T Y
| BELLE VOLLEYBALL
"Qi is a very technical coach, but also stresses the importance of keeping the game simple and fun."
ASU middle blocker Katie Coleman
al power Barry. He was also awarded AVCA South Central Regional Coach of the Year accolades three times in 2001, 2003 and 2004. Wang had an impressive last stop at Florida Tech leading the Panthers to 21-12 and 20-14 records in his two seasons from the school’s previous season record of 2-31. He marched Tech to an 11-0 start in 2007 setting the record for most consecutive wins, and tied the school record for wins (21) overall. Before taking on the position at Northern Michigan, Wang spent eight seasons (1997-2004) at Truman State University in Kirksville, Mo. During his initial four campaigns (1997-2000) with the Bulldogs, Wang was the assistant coach, before assuming the head coaching position for his final four years (2001-04), with Truman, amassing an overall record of 133-17 (.887). Wang and his wife Shelly (Xiao-Xin) Wang have a son, George Wang.
Alýce Peters
Evan Case
“My time at ASU has been a great chapter in my life; I’ve had a blast meeting some great people while playing the sport that I love. At ASU I’ve had no regrets and would like to thank the coaching staff for everything they have done for me.” Debbie Ohl, 2010-11
Student Assistant Graduate Student Assistant Coach Alýce Peters enters her first year as a graduate assistant for the Angelo State volleyball program. Peters was a four-time District 29-4A all-district performer for at Pleasanton High before playing college volleyball and competing in track and field at Nicholls State as a freshman. She transferred to Texas State where she earned her bachelor’s in Production & Performance in 2009. During her days playing for the Pleasanton Eagles, Peters was the volleyball team’s captain three years and was named MVP two times. She led the Eagles in kills three times and in digs and aces twice. The San Antonio-Express News named her an All-San Antonio area player in 2006 after her senior season. Peters was a right side hitter at Nicholls State, playing in 20 matches and compiling 18 kills and 16 digs. She also ran track at NSU, competing in the 100 and 400 meter hurdles in the outdoor season and the 50 meter in the indoor season. Peters has club coaching experience with the Austinbased Terminator Volleyball Club and with the Atascosa Elite Volleyball Club. She is also a certified scorer and referee in the Lone Star region.
Evan Case is a second year student manager for the Angelo State volleyball team and assists head coach Chuck Waddington conduct drills during practice and pregame along with keeping statistics using StatEasy Volleyball software and editing match videos. Case, who worked with the East Texas Baptist volleyball program before tranferring to Angelo State, has two years of volleyball managerial experience under his belt as he assisted head coach Lyndsay Mashe with statistical keeping as well as working with ETBU on defense. Prior to his collegiate experience, Case served as a manager for Georgetown High School in his senior year. At GHS, he helped the squad to state where they fell to Amarillo High School in the semifinal match. In addition to working as the manager of the Eagles, Case was a two-sport athlete at GHS as he was a four-year letterwinner on the track and field team excelling in the pole vault and was a member of the Eagles basketball team. The Georgetown, Texas, native is a junior who is working towards
Jaclyn Wood
Assistant Athletic Trainer Amarillo native Jaclyn Wood joined the Angelo State athletic training staff in 2009. Prior to her arrival at asu, Wood was the top graduate assistant athletic trainer at West Texas a&m University. She earned her bachelor’s degree in athletic training from wtamu in 2007, and her master’s degree in 2009. Certified by the National Athletic Trainers Association (nata) and licensed by the Texas Department of State Health Services, Wood is a member of nata and the Texas State Athletic Trainers Association. Wood won wtamu’s Tracy Grand Memorial Award given to the top undergraduate, and Ted Chu Memorial Mentor Award given to the top graduate student. She is an active member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. B E L L E V O L L E Y B A L L | A N G E L O S TAT E U N I V E R S I T Y
7
The Belles Scan for AngeloSports.com bios
8
1
Shelby Wilt
DS/S
5-7
Soph.
Dalhart, Texas // Dalhart HS
3
Maddie Huth
MB
5-10
Jr.
The Colony, Texas // The Colony HS
4
Arielle Bond
OH
6-1
Fr.
El Paso, Texas // Franklin HS
6
Alex Woolsey
S
5-10
Sr.
Plano, Texas // Plano East Senior HS
7
Alisa Meredith
OH
5-9
Jr.
Amarillo, Texas // River Road HS
8
Leah McWilliams
OH
6-0
Jr.
Marfa, Texas // Alaska-Anchorage
9
Emily Booth
MB
5-9
Sr.
Fort Worth, Texas // Haltom HS
10
Kailyn Troxell
MB
6-0
Fr.
Pampa, Texas // Pampa HS
11
Emily Rodriguez
RS
5-10
Fr.
Pecos, Texas // Pecos HS
12
Kaelen Valdez
OH
5-9
Jr.
Helotes, Texas // San Antonio O'Connor HS
13
Haley Bianco
DS
5-6
Fr.
Austin, Texas // Bowie HS
14
Shelbi Goode
MB
6-2
Jr.
Georgetown, Texas // University of Alabama
15
Katie MacLeay
MB
5-8
Fr.
San Antonio, Texas // Brandeis HS
17
Chelsea Gibson
OH
5-10
Sr.
Spring Branch, Texas // Smithson Valley HS
18
Cerbi Ritchey
S
5-11
Fr.
Big Spring, Texas // Big Spring HS
19
Katie Coleman
MB
6-0
Sr.
San Antonio, Texas // Johnson HS
A N G E L O S TAT E U N I V E R S I T Y
| BELLE VOLLEYBALL
our road to a championship A31
Southeastern Oklahoma
San Antonio
1 p.m.
A31
St. Mary’s University
San Antonio
7 p.m.
S1
Southwestern Oklahoma
Austin
1 p.m.
S1
St. Edward’s University
Austin
7 p.m.
S7
Cal State-San Bernadino
Denver, Colo.
12 p.m.
S7
Regis University
Denver, Colo.
3:30 p.m.
S8
TBD
Denver, Colo.
TBD
S8
TBD
Denver, Colo.
TBD
S14
Cameron University *
San Angelo
7 p.m.
S15
Midwestern State *
San Angelo
2 p.m.
S18
Tarleton State *
San Angelo
7 p.m.
S20
McMurry University
San Angelo
7 p.m.
S22
at Abilene Christian *
Abilene
2 p.m.
S25
Texas A&M-Kingsville *
San Angelo
7 p.m.
S28
Eastern New Mexico *
Portales, N.M.
7 p.m.
S29
West Texas A&M *
Canyon
2 p.m.
O2
Tarleton State *
Stephenville
7 p.m.
O5
Texas Woman’s *
San Angelo
7 p.m.
O13
at Cameron University *
Lawton, Okla.
2 p.m.
O19
Abilene Christian *
SAN ANGELO
7 p.m.
O23
Incarnate Word (dIG pINK MATCH) * San Angelo
7 p.m.
O26
West Texas A&M *
San Angelo
7 p.m.
O27
Eastern New Mexico (sENIOR DAY)*
San Angelo
2 p.m.
N2
at Incarnate Word *
San Antonio
7 p.m.
N3
at Texas A&M-Kingsville *
Kingsville
1 p.m.
N9
at Texas A&M-Commerce *
Commerce
7 p.m.
N10
at Texas Woman’s *
Denton
2 p.m.
N15-17
LSC Tournament
TBD
TBD
N29-D1
NCAA Regional
TBD
TBD
D6-8
DII Championship
Pensacola, Fla.
TBD
B E L L E V O L L E Y B A L L | A N G E L O S TAT E U N I V E R S I T Y
9
Our Tradition
ASU volleyball has a reputation for fierce competition on court, academic accomplishment, and success after graduation. I am proud to have been a part of that and salute the ASU players... past and present. Kathleen Brasfield Former ASU head coach (1978-2004)
The Belles won the regular season and then the tournament title in 1983. ASU beat Southwest Texas State in the tournament’s championship match. The Belles did not play in the NCAA tournament but finished the season with an impressive 39-11 record. The team still holds the LSC record with 891 blocks during the season.
’83
’82
The Angelo State Belles won their inaugural regular season Lone Star Conference championship and finished the season with a 47-12 record. The Belles advanced to the NCAA DII tournament under head coach Kathleen Brasfield before their season came to an end with a four-set loss to Florida International. The season included a 17-match winning streak. The 1982 team was the first to advance to the NCAA national tournament.
10
ASU once again claimed the LSC regular season and tournament titles in 1984 under coach Brasfield. The Belles went 29-13, including beating Texas A&M-Commerce in the tournament’s championship game in Abilene. Connie Bryan and Mary Tschirhart were each honored as alltournament performers.
A N G E L O S TAT E U N I V E R S I T Y
’84
| BELLE VOLLEYBALL
Domination of the Lone Star Conference continued in 1985 as Angelo State once again won the regular and tournament titles. The Belles beat Texas A&M-Commerce for the tournament title back in Abilene behind all-tournament performances from Connie Bryan and Susie Dorwaldt.
’85
’11 The Belles won their first NCAA Division II postseason match in school history in 1987, beating Northern Colorado in a fiveset match. ASU finished the season with a 21-12 record and with an 8-2 LSC record.
’87
’89
The Belles and West Texas A&M shared the regular season championship in 1989 with no conference tournament being played to settle the top spot. ASU went 28-11 en route to its fifth regularseason LSC championship under coach Brasfield.
Angelo State regained its LSC control in 1991 by claiming the regular season and tournament championships. The Belles beat Eastern New Mexico for the tournament title in front of their home fans in San Angelo. Gail Allison won the tournament’s MVP award while Jodi Cave was selected to the alltournament team. The Belles finished the season with a 2417 overall record, including a three set win over Air Force in the NCAA DII Tournament.
’91
’92
The Belles repeated as the regular season and tournament championship in 1992. ASU beat Texas Woman’s for the championship and advanced to the NCAA DII Tournament. Gail Allison won her second straight tournament MVP honor, while Rose Molinar earned all-tournament recognition. The Belles finished the season with a 33-8 record, including finishing the regular season with a 14-game winning streak.
Junell Center/Stephens Arena Fans watch the Rams and ’Belles basketball and volleyball squads on a gleaming wood court that also serves as a uil playoff site for area public schools. Any missed action can be seen through “instant replay” on the 9×12-foot video screen—the largest of its kind in the Lone Star Conference.
The Junell Center is one of the most recognizable buildings on the Angelo State University campus and is home to one of the finest playing courts in ncaa Division II—the Stephens Arena. The facility provides a firstclass setting for educational, cultural, social and athletic events. Accommodating audiences up to 5,600, the Junell Center has allowed the university to bring commencement activities, previously staged in the city’s coliseum, home to the campus. The Junell Center also serves as home to asu’s athletic staff, offering a support complex with offices, conference rooms and classrooms—many of which are designed to serve multiple uses. Adjacent to the arena floor are the dressing rooms for the Rams and Rambelles athletic teams. These are supported
by a sports medicine center, equipment rooms, storage facilities and a laundry room. Two weight rooms look out over the track complex through gleaming glass walls. A specially appointed vip Lounge is housed in the Junell Center, overlooking the Stephens Arena floor. The lounge is the site for dinners, receptions and other programs requiring that extra touch of class. The Angelo State Athletic Hall of Honor on the Junell Center concourse heralds the accomplishments of asu athletes through the ages. Speaking engagements, distinguished lecture series, cultural programs, exhibitions and concerts are just a few of the community activities that are staged in the facility. The Junell Center was made
possible by funding from the Texas State Legislature in a $30 million package made available for the construction of the new special events center and renovation of the existing Houston Harte University Center. The university’s Board of Regents approved the plans for the new center at an estimated cost of $20 million. Groundbreaking ceremonies The first athletic contest to be held in the facility was on Jan. 17, 2002, as the Rams and Rambelles hosted Texas a&m University-Kingsville in a basketball doubleheader. The center is on universityowned property on Varsity Drive, just off of Jackson Street and north of the LeGrand Sports Complex.
B E L L E V O L L E Y B A L L | A N G E L O S TAT E U N I V E R S I T Y
11
Connect with us AngeloSports.com/Volleyball
For the latest news and information on all the Rams and ’Belles athletic programs, visit AngeloSports.com, the official website for ASU athletics. At AngeloSports.com, you can find the latest results, statistics and news for all 13 varsity programs at ASU. You can find photos and biographies of ASU coaches, administrators and student-athletes. Fans can read stories, view videos and retrieve stats at the site which is dedicated to promoting Angelo State athletes and coaches.
AngeloSports.com is all over the internet, connecting with fans on multiple social media outlets. View photos, videos and get updates at facebook.com/ AngeloStateSports and get live updates from games at twitter.com/ AngeloSports. Videos are posted directly to YouTube.com/ AngeloSports before being distributed throughout the internet.
Facebook.com/Angelo.State.Belle.Volleyball Belle volleyball fans can keep up with the program all year long as head coach Chuck Waddington updates www.facebook.com/Angelo.State.Belle.Volleyball. Our Facebook site is a perfect way to interact with our players and coaches. "We have a lot of fun with our Facebook page. It gives us a chance to interact with our fans and alumni instantly. We put a lot of exciting things on there and love seeing when our fans "like" what we're accomplishing." Waddington said.
12
A N G E L O S TAT E U N I V E R S I T Y
| BELLE VOLLEYBALL
Conference O K L A H O M A N E W
M E X I C O
Abilene Christian Abilene, Texas
T E X A S
Angelo State San Angelo, Texas Cameron University Lawton, Oklahoma Eastern New Mexico Portales, New Mexico Midwestern State Wichita Falls, Texas University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio, Texas Tarleton State Stephenville, Texas
Texas A&M Commerce Commerce, Texas Texas A&M-Kingsville Kingsville, Texas Texas Woman’s Denton, Texas West Texas A&M Canyon, Texas
Dominic
OUR MASCOT
A purebred Rambouillet ram, Dominic stands as a proud symbol of Angelo State University and the institution´s ties to the region and its people. A domesticated breed originating in Spain over two centuries ago, the Rambouillet are compact, white-wooled sheep with rams that proudly carry long, curving horns. The first Rambouillet ram “Shorty” was donated to the college in 1940 by area rancher D.T. Jones, who had two daughters attending the school. Jones´ generosity typified the West Texas spirit and the support ASU has had throughout its history from the people of San Angelo and the surrounding area.
B E L L E V O L L E Y B A L L | A N G E L O S TAT E U N I V E R S I T Y
13
Honors LSC Award Winners LSC Award Winners
Year Player 1993 Jennifer Glass Freshman of the Year 2001 Amber Nelson Freshman of the Year 2004 Shelby Pitcock Libero of the Year (South division) 2009 Chelsea Gibson Freshman of the Year 2010 Chelsea Gibson Offensive Player of the Year Coach ofof the Year LSC Coach the year Year 1982 1983 1984 1985 1987 1989 1992
Coach Kathleen Brasfield Kathleen Brasfield Kathleen Brasfield Kathleen Brasfield Kathleen Brasfield Kathleen Brasfield Kathleen Brasfield
All-LSC Selections All-Lone Star conference Year Player Team 1982 Regina Christian 1st Donna Parker 2nd Kirby Jameson 2nd Sharn Washington 2nd 1983 Donna Parker 1st Kirby Jameson 1st 1984 Connie Bryan 1st Mary Tschirhart 1st Tonya Daniels 2nd
1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000
Susie Dorwaldt 2nd Connie Bryan 1st Mary Tschirhart 1st Susie Dorwaldt 2nd Frances Williaims 2nd Cel Bennett 1st Christen Cumberland 1st Frances Williams 1st Christen Cumberland 1st Val Schlaudt 1st Frances Williams 1st Cel Bennett 2nd Cel Bennett 1st Carey Mann 2nd Leona Soechting 2nd Yamilet Garcia 1st Patricia Horny 1st Gail Allison 2nd Joy Lane 2nd Gail Allison 1st Yamilet Garcia 1st Joy Lane 2nd Donna King 2nd Gail Allison 1st Rose Molinar 1st Jodi Cave 1st Gail Allison 1st Rose Molinar 1st Jodi Cave 2nd Jodi Cave 1st Jennifer Glass 2nd Marci Sanders 2nd Marci Sanders 1st Karen Broyles 2nd Jennifer Robinett 2nd Lakeena Jones HM Jennifer Robinett 2nd
All-americans
Brenda Virjan
2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Christen Cumberland Christen Cumberland Cel Bennett Patricia Horny Yamilet Garcia Gail Allison Lakeena Jones Becki Smith Jill Durham Tinley Grimes Tinley Grimes Amber Nelson Amber Nelson Nicole Stoffel Amber Smith Amber Nelson Nicole Stoffel Amber Smith Lynelle Morelan Shelby Pitcock Linsay Huling Amber Smith Tess Brindock Tess Brindock Mallory Honeycutt Natalie Crow Alaina Sivells Tess Brindock Kimber Duncan Alaina Sivells Alaina Sivells Chelsea Gibson Caroline Cleveland Chelsea Gibson Alex Woolsey Kaelen Valdez Debbie Ohl Chelsea Gibson Alex Woolsey Celeste Bonter Maddie Huth Debbie Ohl Shelby Wilt
2nd HM 2nd HM 2nd HM 1st 1st HM 1st 1st 1st 2nd HM 2nd 2nd HM HM HM HM HM 2nd 2nd 2nd 1st 1st HM 1st 1st 2nd HM 1st 1st 1st 2nd HM HM
1992 2010 2011
Gail Allison Rose Molinar Kaelen Valdez (Freshman of the Year) Alex Woolsey (HM) Alex Woolsey (HM)
All-LSC Tournament Selections LSC all-tournament Year 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1991 1992 1993 2004 2008 2009 2010 2011
Player Kirby Jameson Regina Christian Donna Parker Donna Parker (MVP) Kirby Jameson Mary Tschirhart Connie Bryan Connie Bryan Susie Dorwaldt Jackie Hill Gail Allison (MVP) Jodi Cave Gail Allison (MVP) Rose Molinar Thelma McDow Jodi Cave Amber Nelson Tess Brindock Katie Coleman Caroline Cleveland Maddie Huth Kaelen Valdez Alex Woolsey Chelsea Gibson Alex Woolsey Maddie Huth
angelo state athletic hall of honor
Rose Molinar
Two ASU Belles have achieved the highest honor in volleyball – being named an All-American. Middle blocker Brenda Virjan was the first to be awarded that honor, being named a second team selection for ASU by the Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women (AIAW) as a junior in 1980. She helped the Belles to a 35-201 record and a berth in the state AIAW finals. The winner of the 1981 Nathan’s Award for volleyball, Virjan is currently a physical education teacher at San Antonio’s Hirsch Elementary School. Middle Blocker Rose Molinar was a second team selection by the American Volleyball Coaches Association as a senior in 1992. She averaged 4.4 kills per set and 1.9 blocks per match, helping the Belles to a 33-8 record, the LSC Tournament Championship and a berth in the NCAA Division II National Tournament.
14
AVCA All-Region Selections 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991
A N G E L O S TAT E U N I V E R S I T Y
Kirby jameson Kirby Jameson became the first Belle to be inducted into the Angelo State Athletic Hall of Honor. She was part of the inaugural class that included football standout Pierce Holt and former ASU basketball coach Phil George. A setter and outside hitter, Jameson was an All-Lone Star Conference player in volleyball, earning the honor in 1982 and 1983. She was also twice honored on All-LSC Tournament Teams, in addition to Academic All-LSC laurels in 1982 and 1983. In her ASU career, the Rambelles posted an overall record of 174-56-1, a .753 winning percentage, and won LSC Championships in 1982 and 1983. The Belles earned their first NCAA Division II Championship Tournament berth with Jameson as a starter in 1982, and were ranked as high as sixth in the nation with a record of 47-12. Her senior season, Jameson led ASU to a ranking of 15th in the final national poll with a 39-11 record. Jameson graduated cum laude in the spring of 1984 with a 3.53 GPA. Following graduation, Jameson began a coaching career at Clark High School in San Antonio, Texas, that lasted more than 20 years. She led her CHS squads to the 5A State Championship in 1990 and 2003, and has been named a Texas All-Star Coach on two separate occasions. In 1990, Jameson was also named PTA Teacher of the Year at Clark High. Following the 2007 season, she stepped away from the instructional ranks to better devote her time as an assistant athletic director for the Northside Independent School District in San Antonio.
| BELLE VOLLEYBALL
Academics Helping our student-athletes achieve academic success is essential for our program. In addition to having academic resources within the Athletics Department, our athletes also receive assistance from other programs available to all ASU students.
Athletic Study Center
The goal of the Athletic Study Center is to act as the primary academic support contact for student-athletes. The center holds the office of the Athletic Academic Coordinator (acc) for easy visibility and reach. The center houses laptop computers, printers, and individual and collaborative work stations. Advising
All academic advising is provided through the individual colleges and academic departments. Academic Progress
During each semester, the acc surveys the professors of each student-athlete three times. In each grade check, professors are asked to provide academic progress information such as attendance, current grade, at-risk or not, and any additional comments.
Mentorship
The acc provides weekly sessions with mentors for student-athletes identified as “at-risk� based on acc and coach recommendations. During the sessions, grade updates and upcoming assignments are discussed. Assignments are reviewed and study plans are implemented if necessary. Tutoring
Free tutoring is available for student-athletes in Angelo State University’s Tutor Center. In addition to having tutors available for nearly every general education class as well as many upper-level classes, specialized tutoring units include the Math lab, Writing Center, Modern Language tutoring, Accounting lab and Supplemental Instruction (si). The si program offers extracurricular peer tutoring groups for traditionally tough classes. Study sessions are led by students who have completed and earned high grades in the courses. si sessions are conducted multiple times throughout the week.
B E L L E V O L L E Y B A L L | A N G E L O S TAT E U N I V E R S I T Y
15
Academic
Excellence Academic ALL-AMericans SCHOLA R ATHLETE AWA R DS
Tschirhart
Sanders
In 1985, senior setter Mary Tschirhart became ASU’s first Academic All-American with her selection to the volleyball first team. A Carr Scholar who carried a 3.96 grade-point average in business management, Tschirhart was a two-time All-Lone Star Conference selection and team captain in 1984 and 1985. She was a two-time Academic All-LSC pick as well. She was named the 1994 and 1995 ASU Nathan’s Award winner for volleyball. During her career, ASU posted a record of 143-24, including four LSC championships and three years of top 15 national rankings. She is currently the head volleyball coach at Lee High School in San Antonio. In 1998, Marci Sanders became the second ASU volleyball player to earn Academic AllAmerica honors. She was a second team selection, after
setting numerous conference and school records, including new marks for single-season digs and digs per game average. She also finished second in the NCAA Division II in digs per game with a 5.877 average. She finished her career ranked third in career digs and seventh in career kills in just two seasons with the team. Also a Carr Scholar, Sanders maintained a 3.96 grade-point average in kinesiology and was an ASU Presidential Award winner, as she was selected the top senior student for the College of Sciences for the 1998-99 school year. The Presidential Award is one of the highest academic honors a student can achieve at ASU. She currently is the head volleyball coach at UTDallas.
The Angelo State Belle volleyball team had 10 players finish the 2011 academic fall semester with grade-pointaverages of 3.2 or higher, including two perfect 4.0s.
The Angelo State Athletic Foundation is a non-profit 501-c3 organization whose sole mission is to provide support to Angelo State Athletics. A priority for the Athletic Foundation is scholarship funding above what the University provides to ensure asu reaches the maximum equivalencies allowed by
16
A N G E L O S TAT E U N I V E R S I T Y
| BELLE VOLLEYBALL
Only 12.57 percent of all Division II volleyball programs earned the AVCA Team Academic Award for the 2011-2012 season. Through dedication and hard work, the Angelo State Belles are on to that elite list. “This is something that I'm very excited about for our team,” ASU head coach Chuck Waddington said. “We had a great season on the court, but the girls also did a great job in the classroom. Our kids are very accountable in everything that they do and take pride in being the best. I'm very proud of them.” Only two other Lone Star Conference and 67 Division II teams earned the award.
ncaa rules. The Athletic Foundation also provides funding in support of recruiting the next generation of Rams and ’Belles, life skills programming for student-athletes, academic support for student-athletes, and other initiatives important to the welfare of student-athletes and the success of athletic teams.
San Angelo San Angelo is at the center of a thriving community of 100,000 people in West Central Texas. The city straddles the boundary between the Hill Country and West Texas and offers the amenities of both, including rivers, lakes and boundless skies with dramatic sunsets. Situated on the banks of the Concho River, San Angelo is an artists’ haven that supports public art and the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts. The city boasts a symphony orchestra whose annual Independence Day Concert, celebrated a day early on July 3, attracts
as many as 35,000 visitors to the outdoor RiverStage downtown on the Concho River. The city has commuter air service through American Airlines and is within comfortable driving distance of Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin, San Antonio and Lubbock. San Angelo offers the amenities of big city living with the slower pace, affordable cost of living and friendliness of a small town. With a host of shopping outlets, restaurants, arts and culture, movies, outdoor recreation and family oriented events, San Angelo has something for all tastes and interests. Clockwise from above: shopping downtown on Concho Street; wakeboarding at Lake Nasworthy; the Riverstage—site of July 3rd Pops Concert. In upper right the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts is visible.
ASU Belle Volleyball Supporters Charlie Abbitt, Jr. Lonner Armstrong George and Elisa Bancroft Olivia Bennett Matt Bianco Mike and Kathy Bianco John and Sonya Bianco Judy and Nick Bianco Patrick Bianco Bob Blanchard Jim Blanchard Robert Blanchard Kendall and Lillie Bond Kevin and Lisa Bond Carmel Booth Brian and Kimberly Booth Ernie and Julie Booth Brandeis Volleyball - Class of 2016 Jack and Cookie Canon Carr Clinic Kevin Coleman Michael and Dawn Coleman
Mollie and Emma Coleman Mrs. W.L. Coleman The Comander Family Jennifer Cox Stefani Cox Steve Cox Mike and Sonya Davidson DEBSTEEL INC. Amelia and Maddy Delcano Jay and Melissa Delcano Chuck and Carol Dell'Omo Dan Dell'Omo G. Dell'Omo Gretchen and Gary Dickey Judy Dittmar Mary and Lynn Dougherty The Doughty Family Mr. and Mrs. Norman Esse First Financial Bank The Friendly Flower Shop
Hudson and Barba Geddie Gentle Touch Auto Wash Toyah Gholson Ralph and Debbie Gibson Mrs. Marilynn Glasscock The Glosup Family The Gomez Family Kimberly Goode Pat Goode Tommy and Debi Goode The Hamel Family Michael Hardwick Sue and Rusty Herndon Donald and Mary Ann Holman Michael Huff Brian and Johnna Huth Derrick and Tamika Johnson Kat and Steve Kajducek Rick and Shari Keeton The La Plata Family The Lott Family John Louma Marfa National Bank
Isaac and Donna Martinez Mimi Mayfield Scott and Nesta McConnell Colt and Rachel McCoy Medical Arts Pharmacy Sue and Sherod Mengel Curt and Renee Meredith Catherine Minjarez Sal Morrison The Porter Family Sam Pack John Paul Bill and Kim Pollard The Rard Family The Rector Family Mike and Robin Ritchey Joseph Rodriguez Peter Rodriguez Dave and Shelly Saba Mike and Barbara Sanders Kim Scofield Mike Shepherd The Sieck Family Terri Smythe
Lisa St. John The Steward Family Gage and Larkin Strain The Thompson Family Bobby and Mary Troxell Bryan and Kristie Troxell Gene and Leandra Valdez The Van Zwieten Family Andre Varela The Waddington Family The Walker Family Chris and Kelly Wigington Ben and Betsy Wilde Grant Wilde Maddie Williams The Wilt Family Bob and Wyona Woolsey Chris Woolsey Mike and Michele Woolsey Kaleb Wright Katy Wright Michael and Pam Zemanek Zentner's Daughter
B E L L E V O L L E Y B A L L | A N G E L O S TAT E U N I V E R S I T Y
17
Surrounded by winners Baseball
The Rams won the Lone Star Conference regular season and tournament titles in 2012 and won 40 or more games for the fourth time since the program began in 2005. ASU, which is 305-166 in program history, has had 15 All-Americans and 66 LSC all-conference performers.
Track and Field
The Rambelles won the 2010 NCAA Division II Women’s National Championship and are four-time LSC Champs. The program has produced 45 All-Americans, including 26 under current nine-time Coach of the Year recipient James Reid.
Cross Country
Bryan Barker and Emeline Crutcher were the latest runners to earn All-Conference and Regional honors for the cross country programs last season with both teams finishing in the top four in their respective races at the LSC meet.
Softball
The Rambelles are a consistent national power under head coach Travis Scott. ASU has hoisted four NCAA Division II South Central Region trophies and has made four trips to the NCAA D-II National Championships. ASU brought home the national title in 2004. Since 2004, ASU has averaged just over 47 wins per year.
Women’s Basketball
The Belles have earned eight NCAA tournament appearances, including seven straight from 2002-2008 under current head coach Sally Brooks. ASU has 11 LSC Tournament appearances and three conference tournament championships under Brooks along with another LSC South Division
18
A N G E L O S TAT E U N I V E R S I T Y
| BELLE VOLLEYBALL
Soccer
The Rambelles made the NCAA Division II Tournament for the first time in program history in the 2010 season under current head coach Travis McCorkle. The Belles have gone 39-32-8 in his four seasons and reached the postseason twice.
Golf
The 2011-12 Rambelle golf team established itself as a program that raises its game to a high level on and off the course. ASU was just five strokes away from a medalist standing at the LSC Championships, but had a player finish in the top 10. The Belles were among the top 10 in Overall Team GPA honors by the NGCA as well as having seven earn All-America Scholar laurels.
Volleyball
In just four years under head coach Chuck Waddington, the Belles have returned to national prominence. In 2011, Angelo State went 31-6 and returned to the NCAA Division II Tournament for the first time since 1992 advancing to the second round. Six players earned conference postseason awards with another, Kaelen Valdez,earning NCAA AllTournament recognition.
Football
The Rams have produced 57 All-Americans and won at least a share of three Lone Star Conference titles and two LSC South Division championships. In 1978, ASU went 14-0 to earn the NAIA National Championship.
Men’s Basketball
A consistent winner at the Junell Center, the Rams’ basketball team has made the NCAA DII postseason four times in program history and have produced two All-Americans.
B E L L E V O L L E Y B A L L | A N G E L O S TAT E U N I V E R S I T Y
19
Every season, the Belles enthusiastically host a Dig Pink match to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The ‘Belles auction off their pink game jerseys, pink game balls, sold T-shirts and collected donations for the cause. The ASU volleyball team collected a total of $3,078 in 2010 which was donated to the Sideout Foundation for Cancer Research.
Affordable for all. Better than you imagine. Closer than you think.
angelo.edu angelosports.com