DATE
EVENT/SITE
TIME/PLACE
Sat., Sept. 8
Knight Invitational/Grand Rapids, Mich.
4th out of 19
3rd out of 34 Fri., Sept. 14
National Catholic Invitational/South Bend, Ind. 1st out of 21 (Non-D1)
Fri., Oct. 5
Michigan Intercollegiate Championships/Grand Rapids, Mich.
4 p.m.
Fri., Oct. 12
Bethel College Invitational/Mishawaka, Ind.
5:45 p.m.
NAIA Great Lakes Challenge/Riverside Park
11 a.m.
Sat., Oct. 20
Meet Information
Sat., Nov. 3
WHAC Championship/Grand Rapids, Mich.
TBA
Sat., Nov. 17
NAIA National Championships/Fort Vancouver, Wash.
2:45 p.m.
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AQUINAS COLLEGE GENERAL INFORMATION LOCATION: Grand Rapids, Michigan FOUNDED: 1886 NICKNAME: Saints COLORS: Maroon/Grey PRESIDENT: Dr. Juan Olivarez ENROLLMENT: 2,518 students STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO: 15:1
SAINTS SOCCER HEAD COACH: Mike Wojciakowski ALMA MATER: Aquinas College (15th year) COORDINATOR: Dave Wood (18th year)
AFFILIATION: NAIA Division II CONFERENCE: Wolverine-Hoosier (WHAC) 2010 WHAC FINISH: First in WHAC/12th at the NAIA National Meet
SPORTS INFORMATION AND ATHLETICS SPORTS INFO DIRECTOR: Mike Wojciakowski SID PHONE: 616-632-2482 WEB-SITES: www.aquinas.edu, www.whac.net MEDIA GUIDE: Linda Nash VARSITY SPORTS: 24 ATHLETIC DIRECTOR: Terry Bocian ATHLETIC PHONE: 616-632-2474 FACULTY REPRESENTATIVE: Gary Karasinski :
2012 Men’s Cross Country Schedule
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Table of Contents/AQ at a glance
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Aquinas College
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Grand Rapids, MI
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Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference (WHAC)
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Roster
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Season Preview
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Coaching Staff
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Meet the Team
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Aquinas College, an inclusive educational community rooted in the Catholic Dominican tradition, provides a liberal arts education with a global perspective, emphasizes career preparation focused on leadership and service to others, and fosters a commitment to lifelong learning dedicated to the pursuit of truth and the common good. Aquinas College is rooted in the Dominican traditions of prayer, study, community and service, combined with a deep respect for truth, honesty and integrity. In this spirit, we strive to create an environment in which integrity is prized and practiced. We expect all community members to uphold these values through honesty, fairness, and respect for others.
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Located on the eastern edge of Grand Rapids, Aquinas’ location allows students to reap the benefits of living in Michigan’s second largest city. With over one million people in the greater metropolitan area, Grand Rapids plays host to numerous festivals, concerts and cultural events each year. Aquinas’ campus creates a peaceful environment that is just moments away from the heart of downtown Grand Rapids. Residing on 109 wooded acres, the Aquinas College campus blends early twentiethcentury architecture with modern-day structures. The campus is home to over 107 species of trees and shrubs, winding woodland paths and inviting creeks and ponds. Only 30 miles from beautiful Lake Michigan for a relaxing afternoon.
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Aquinas College
Cornerstone University
1607 Robinson Rd. Grand Rapids, MI 49506
1001 E. Beltline Rd. Grand Rapids, MI 49505
Founded: 1886 President: Dr. Juan Olivarez Nickname: Saints Colors: Maroon & White Enrollment: 2500 School Web Site: http://www.aquinas.edu Athletic Web Site: http://www.aquinas.edu/athletics/
Founded: 1941 President: Dr. Joseph Stowell Nickname: Golden Eagles Colors: Navy & Gold Enrollment: 1850 School Web Site: http://www.cornerstone.edu Athletic Web Site: http://www.cugoldeneagles.com
Concordia University
Davenport University
4090 Geddes Rd. Ann Arbor, MI 48105
6191 Kraft Ave. SE Grand Rapids, MI 49512
Founded: 1963 President: Randall W. Luecke Nickname: Cardinals Colors: Red, White & Black Enrollment: 800 School Web Site: http://www.cuaa.edu Athletic Web Site: http://www.concordiacardinals.com/
Founded: 1866 President: Richard Pappas Nickname: Panthers Colors: Red, Black & White Enrollment: 3500 School Web Site: http://www.davenport.edu Athletic Web Site: http:// www.dupanthers.com
Indiana Tech
Lourdes College
1600 E. Washington Blvd.. Fort Wayne, IN 46803
6832 Convent Blvd. Sylvania, OH 43560
Founded: 1930 President: Dr. Arthur Snyder Nickname: Warriors Colors: Orange & Black Enrollment: 1471 School Web Site: http://www.indianatech.edu Athletic Web Site: www.indianatech.edu/ athletics
Founded: 1958 President: Janet Robinson (Interim) Nickname: Gray Wolves Colors: Orange & Gray Enrollment: 2600 School Web Site: http://www.lourdes.edu Athletic Web Site: http://www.lourdes.edu/ StudentLife/Athletics.aspx 6
Lawrence Tech
Marygrove College
21000 W 10 Mile Road, Southfield, MI 48075
8425 W. McNichols, Detroit, MI 48221
Founded: 1932 President: Dr. Virinder K. Moudgil Nickname: Blue Devil Colors: Royal Blue & White Enrollment: 4000 School Web Site: http://www.ltu.edu Athletic Web Site: http://
Founded: 1927 President: Dr. David J. Fike Nickname: Mustangs Colors: Green & Gold Enrollment: 950 School Web Site: http://www.marygrove.edu Athletic Web Site: www.marygrovemustangs.com
Madonna University 36600 Schoolcraft Rd. Livonia, MI 48150
Siena Heights University 1247 E. Siena Heights Drive Adrian, MI 49221
Founded: 1937 President: Sister Rose Marie Kujawa Nickname: Crusaders Colors: Royal Blue, Gold & White Enrollment: 4291 School Web Site: http://www.madonna.edu Athletic Web Site: http:// www.madonnacrusaders.com
Founded: 1919 President: Sister Peg Albert, OP, PHD Nickname: Saints Colors: Navy Blue & Gold Enrollment: 1200 School Web Site: http://www.sienaheights.edu/ Athletic Web Site: http://www.shusaints.com
University of Michigan—Dearborn
University of Northwestern Ohio
4901 Evergreen Dearborn, MI 48128 Founded: 1959 President: Daniel Little Nickname: Wolves Colors: Maize & Blue Enrollment: 8950 School Web Site: http://www.umd.umich.edu/ Athletic Web Site: http://gowolves.net
1441 N. Cable Road Lima, OH 45805 Founded: 1920 President: Dr. Jeffrey Jarvis Nickname: Racers Colors: Red, Black Enrollment: 4000 School Web Site: http://www.unoh.edu/ Athletic Web Site: http://www.unohracers.com/ 7
Name
Yr.
Hometown/High School (College)
Geoff Albaugh
So.
Middleville, Mich./Catholic Central
Jesus Alvarado
So.
Grand Rapids, Mich./Creston
Blake Bitner
So.
Grand Rapids, Mich./Kenowa Hills
Jeff Cherry
Fr.
Hesperia, Mich./Hesperia
Grant Cook
Fr.
Grand Rapids, Mich./Forest Hills Northern
Dan Foley
Jr..
Flint, Mich./Flint Powers Catholic
Stephen Glinski
So.
Warren, Mich./Warren De La Salle
Grant Gunneson
So.
Rockford, Mich./Rockford
Luke Hawley
Fr.
East Jordan, Mich./East Jordan
Stephen Huizing
So.
Kentwood, Mich./East Kentwood
Charles Irmen
Sr.
Orchard Lake St. Marys/Oakland Community College
Jim Janisse
Sr.
Elk Rapids, Mich./Elk Rapids
Devon Joslin
So.
Muskegon, Mich./Reeths-Puffer/Muskegon Community College
Matt Kring
Jr.
Whitehall, Mich./Whitehall/Muskegon Community College
James Lanciaux
Sr.
Fremont, Mich./Fremont
Andrew Libs
Sr.
Ann Arbor, Mich./Gabrial Richard
Gabe Lundgren
Fr.
Muskegon, Mich./Mona Shores
Kevin Mahar
Jr.
Hartland, Mich./Hartland
Alex Martinez
So.
Grand Rapids, Mich./Wyoming Rogers
Brendan Moloney
Jr.
Kalamazoo, Mich./Kalamazoo Hackett
Matt Moss
Fr.
Traverse City, Mich./Traverse City Central
Shay Ostyn
Fr.
Grant, Mich./Grant
Brad Perschbacher
So.
Grand Rapids, Mich./GR Catholic Central
Zach Potgeter
Jr.
Muskegon, Mich./Muskegon Oakridge
Eddie Seymour
Sr.
Wayland, Mich./Wayland
Killian Smith
Sr.
Warren, Mich./Warren De La Salle
Zach Stepanovich
Fr.
Grand Rapids, Mich./Forest Hills Northern
Caleb Teachout
So.
Grand Rapids, Mich./West Catholic
Jacob Towne
Fr.
Grand Rapids, Mich./Forest Hills Northern
Andrew Vojtko
So.
St. Joseph, Mich./Lake Michigan Catholic
Russ Werra
Fr.
Grand Rapids, Mich./Kenowa Hills
Nick Whise
Fr.
St. Joseph, Mich./St. Joseph
Tom Willet
Fr.
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Sparta, Mich./Sparta
The men's cross country team will be celebrating their
Park and the NAIA Championships in Fort Vancouver,
50th anniversary in 2012 as the Saints will look to
Washington.
uphold the strong tradition that has been established throughout the years. Coach Wojciakowski states, "The 2012 version of AQXC will have a different look as new faces will be asked to lead the Saints, but I feel very confident in our guys and I look forward to seeing who emerges to keep the program at its current level." The Saints have the longest active streak of being ranked in the NAIA Top 25 (115 consecutive weeks) - the streak dates back to August 2000. The team will kickoff their competitive season at the Knight Classic on September 8th at the Gainey Complex in Grand Rapids. A deep and youthful squad will then travel to South Bend to compete in the National Catholic Invitational hosted by Notre Dame. The Saints will return to action in October at the Michigan Intercollegiate's and the Bethel Invitational
Coach Wojciakowski will look to veteran leadership and a strong work ethic to keep the Saints at the top of the WHAC in 2012. The team will boast eleven new athletes who will be eager to make their imprint on the before heading home to host the NAIA Great Lakes
course this fall.
Challenge in late October. Aquinas will conclude their season with the WHAC Championships at Riverside
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MIKE WOJCIAKOWSKI Men's Head Coach -- A 1997 Aquinas
MIKE WOJCIAKOWSKI Men’s Head Coach
DAVE WOOD Cross Country Coordinator
College graduate, Mike Wojciakowski begins his 15th year as the Cross Country Coach and Assistant Track Coach at Aquinas College. "Woj's" success with the middle distance and distance runners has been exceptional. He has directed the men's and women's Cross Country teams to 13 WHAC Championships, six Region VIII championships and 15 top 20 finishes at the NAIA National Championships, including a second place finish in 2004 (the highest national finish for any team in Aquinas College history) and a third place finish in 2008. A 13 time WHAC Coach of the Year, Woj's success on the track has been just as spectacular. The Saints are fresh off a National Championship in the Men's 4x800 Relay at the 2012 NAIA Outdoor Championships under Woj's direction. He has sent numerous athletes to the indoor and outdoor national championships, 37 of them receiving All American recognition a total of 74 times. Mike has guided many runners to the Saints top five all time performance list as well. A USA Track and Field Level II certified coach in the distance events, Woj's knowledge, personal approach and work ethic has been responsible for developing the Saints distance program into one of the best small college programs in the nation. A four year varsity letter winner in both cross country and track for the Saints, Wojciakowski captained both teams during his senior year. An outstanding student as well as a runner, Wojciakowski earned Academic All American honors in cross country his senior year. Mike and his wife, Amorena, and their daughter, Cecelia (2), reside on the northwest side of Grand Rapids.
DAVE WOOD Cross Country Coordinator -- Dave Wood begins his 16th season as the Coordinator of the Cross Country Team and Head Track & Field Coach. Wood's tenure has been nothing short of phenomenal. Wood has directed the men's and women's programs from the basement in the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference (WHAC) to the head of the pack. The Saints' dominated in 2003 as they completed a clean sweep of the men's and women's WHAC indoor titles and captured the WHAC women's outdoor title. Success under Wood's direction hasn't been limited to the conference level. Competing at the NAIA National Championships both indoors and outdoors, Saints' athletes earned All-American honors 81 times including four NAIA National Champions and four runner-up finishes during Wood's tenure. The Saints' success under Wood comes as no surprise. The 1972 Michigan Class A mile champion and a middle distance standout at Central Michigan University, Wood has been developing team and individual champions at the high school, junior college and collegiate level since his first coaching assignment at Grand Rapids Union High School, his alma mater, in 1976. A USATF Level II certified coach in the sprints and hurdles, Wood came to Aquinas after an outstanding twelve-year stint as Head Cross Country and Track & Field Coach at Ferris State University. Wood was honored with a total of 10 Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) "Coach of the Year" awards while guiding the Bulldogs to 11 GLIAC Championships in cross country and track & field. In addition to having his teams consistently ranked in the NCAA Division II top 20, Wood was recognized four times as NCAA Division II Great Lakes Region "Coach of the Year." His succes at the national level was highlighted by 35 All-Americans, three National Champions 10 and a seventh-place finish at the NCAA Division II Outdoor Track & Field Championships during his tenure as Ferris State's coach.
Geoff Albaugh
Jesus Alvarado
Blake Bitner
Jeff Cherry
Grant Cook
Dan Foley
Stephen Glinski
Grant Gunneson
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Luke Hawley
Stephen Huizing
Charles Irmen
Devin Joslin
Matt Kring
Andrew Libs
Gabe Lundgen
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Jim Janisse
James Lancieux
Kevin Mahar
Alex Martinez
Brendan Moloney
Matt Moss
Shay Ostyn
Brad Perschbacher
Zach Potgeter
Eddie Seymour
13
Killian Smith
Zach Stepanovich
Caleb Teachout
Russ Werra
Jacob Towne
Nick Whise
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Andrew Vojtko
Tom Willet