DATE
OPPONENT
SITE
TIME
Wed., Aug. 24
vs. Trinity Christian
Grand Rapids, Mich.
4 p.m.
Fri., Aug. 26
vs. St. Xavier
Grand Rapids, Mich.
4 p.m.
Tues., Aug. 30
vs. Grace
Grand Rapids, Mich.
6 p.m.
Thurs., Sept. 1
vs. Adrian
Grand Rapids, Mich.
4 p.m.
Sat., Sept. 3
vs. Illinois Tech
Grand Rapids, Mich.
3:30 p.m.
Wed., Sept. 7
@ Spring Arbor
Jackson, Mich.
7 p.m.
Wed., Sept. 14
@ Goshen
Goshen, Ind.
5 p.m.
Sat., Sept. 17
vs. Marygrove
Grand Rapids, Mich.
1 p.m.
Sun., Sept. 18
vs. Cardinal Stritch
Grand Rapids, Mich.
3 p.m.
Thurs., Sept. 22
@ Bethel
Mishawaka, Ind.
7 p.m.
Sat., Sept. 24
vs. Indiana Wesleyan (Homecoming)
Grand Rapids, Mich.
1 p.m.
Sat., Oct. 1
@ Rochester
Rochester, Mich.
1 p.m.
Wed., Oct. 5
@ Cornerstone*
Grand Rapids, Mich.
4 p.m.
Sat., Oct. 8
@ Concordia*
Ann Arbor, Mich.
12:30 p.m.
Sat., Oct. 15
vs. Siena Heights*
Grand Rapids, Mich.
12:30 p.m.
Wed., Oct. 19
vs. Indiana Tech*
Grand Rapids, Mich.
4 p.m.
Sat., Oct. 22
@ Madonna*
Livonia, Mich.
Noon
Sat., Oct. 29
vs. Davenport*
Grand Rapids, Mich..
12:30 p.m.
Denotes WHAC league game
AFFILIATION: NAIA Division II CONFERENCE: Wolverine-Hoosier (WHAC) 2010 RECORD: 5-13-2 2010 WHAC RECORD: 2-3-1 2010 WHAC FINISH: 5th
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
SPORTS INFORMATION AND ATHLETICS
SAINTS SOCCER HEAD COACH: ASSISTANT COACH:
Mark Fales (8th year) Jeanette Williams (1st year)
SPORTS INFO DIRECTOR: Mike Wojciakowski SID PHONE: 616-632-2482 WEB-SITES: www.aquinas.edu, www.whac.net VARSITY SPORTS: 21 Sport Opportunities ATHLETIC DIRECTOR: Terry Bocian ATHLETIC PHONE: 616-632-2474 FACULTY REPRESENTATIVE: Duane Ambrose :
2011 Soccer Schedule
Inside Cover
Table of Contents/Quick Facts
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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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Aquinas College 125th Anniversary
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Roster
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Season Preview
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Head Coach Mark Fales
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Assistant Coaches
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Action Shots
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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 104 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: Charles Winterstein Nickname: Cardinals Colors: Red, White & Black Enrollment: 600 School Web Site: http://www.cuaa.edu Athletic Web Site: http://www.concordiacardinals.com/index.php
Founded: 1866 President: Richard Pappas Nickname: Panthers Colors: Red, Black & White Enrollment: 2600 School Web Site: http://www.davenport.edu Athletic Web Site: http://www.dupanthers.com
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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: http://www.indianatech.edu/athletics
Founded: 1958 President: Dr. Robert C. Helmer Nickname: Gray Wolves Colors: Orange & Gray Enrollment: 2616 School Web Site: http://www.lourdes.edu Athletic Web Site: http://www.lourdes.edu/StudentLife/ Athletics.aspx
Madonna University
Siena Heights University
36600 Schoolcraft Rd. Livonia, MI 48150
1247 E. Siena Heights Drive Adrian, MI 49221
Founded: 1937 President: Sister Rose Marie Kujawa Nickname: Crusaders Colors: Royal Blue, Gold & White Enrollment: 4000 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
1441 N. Cable Road Lima, OH 45805
Founded: 1959 President: Daniel Little Nickname: Wolves Colors: Maize & Blue Enrollment: 8500 School Web Site: http://www.umd.umich.edu/ Athletic Web Site: http://gowolves.net
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/
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Aquinas College had its origins in the Novitiate Normal School begun by the Dominican Sisters of Grand Rapids in 1886 in Traverse City. The Novitiate Normal School was transferred to Grand Rapids in 1911, and in 1922 it evolved into Sacred Heart (later Marywood) College. In 1931, the College was renamed Catholic Junior College. In 1940 the two-year program at CJC was expanded into a four-year bachelor's degree program and the name of the College was changed to Aquinas College. Aquinas College was originally located in downtown Grand Rapids. In 1945, the college bought the former Lowe Estate on East Fulton Street where it has remained until this day. In August 2011, Aquinas College will kick off a year's worth of festivities celebrating its 125 years of Catholic Dominican post-secondary education in Michigan. The celebration of the College's quasquicentennial (125th anniversary) will be highlighted by four signature events that will shine a spotlight on the values that have guided the College throughout its history: prayer, study, service, and community.
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No.
Player
Pos.
Yr.
Ht.
Hometown
High School
GK
Kelsey Duley
GK
Sr.
5-9
Cadillac
Cadillac HS
1
Chelsea Dennis
F
Fr.
5-6
Ovid Elsie
Ovid Elsie HS
2
Katrina Abbas
F
Fr.
5-5
Walker
Greenville HS
3
Jackie Gipe
GK
Fr.
5-3
Clarkston
Clarkston HS
4
Anna Kirvan
D
So.
5-6
Jenison
Jenson HS
5
Kelly Petzold
M
Fr.
5-5
Romeo
Romeo HS
6
Mollie O'Blenis
D
Fr.
5-4
South Bend, Ind.
Clay HS
7
Natalie Walter
D
Sr.
5-1
Flint
Kearsley HS
8
Courtney Havens
D
Jr.
5-7
Portage
Portage Central HS
9
Jaime Tomaszewski
F
Sr.
5-6
Fenton
Lake Fenton Central HS
10
Anja Kovacevic
F
Fr.
5-3
Kentwood
East Kentwood HS
11
Elizabeth Vaughan
M
Fr.
6-
Jenison
Jenison HS
12
Kelli Sprenger
D
Jr.
5-8
Ada
West Catholic
14
Matthea Brandenburg
M
Sr.
6-
Mason
Mason HS
15
Heather Lewis
M
Jr.
5-2
Flushing
Powers Catholic HS
16
Sophie Holloway
F
Fr.
5-2
Virginia Islands
Country Day HS
17
Mandi Debruine
M
Fr.
5-6
Wyoming Park
Wyoming Park HS
18
Kelsey Blake
M
Fr.
5-6
Portland
Portland HS
19
Monica Rischiotto
D/GK
Sr.
5-4
Portland, Ore.
Central Catholic HS
20
Sarah Harms
D
Fr.
5-
Grand Rapids
Northview HS
21
Madeline Rammal
M
So.
5-8
Grand Rapids
Forest Hills Northern HS
23
Terren Langlois
D
Jr.
5-8
Coopersville
Coopersville HS
24
Lindsey Ulberg
F
Fr.
5-7
Jenison
Jenison HS
25
Michelle Eck
M
So.
5-5
Crystal Lake, Ill.
South HS
26
Melissa Hogan
F
Fr.
5-2
Coopersville
Coopersville HS
27
Ryanne James
M
Fr.
5-8
Cadillac
Cadillac HS
33
Maggie Keiffer
M
Fr.
5-5
Brighton
Detroit Country Day HS
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The Saints are looking for improvement in just about all aspects of their game and aim to vastly improve on their 2010 record. Head Coach Mark Fales is entering his 8th season at the helm and feels his team has what it takes to improve. The Saints advanced to the league tournament semi-finals with an overtime shootout victory against Madonna and then were beaten by Siena Heights to end the 2010 season. Coach Fales says, “We are pretty healthy right now and we have a talented and deep roster. We are led by some very good senior players and I feel we can go 16 to 18 players deep in our roster. Our goal is to win the WHAC and the post season tournament. The only question we have is weather we have the mental toughness and persistence to stay the course. Our regular season pre-league schedule is a tough one and should help us with that as I believe that great competition will bring out the best in us.”
This year’s freshman class is filled with players Fales believes will contribute right away and two of those players are starters already. Maggie Keiffer, a defender/sweeper from Detroit Country Day, “has a motor that just does not quit and runs at high speed. She is a very gifted player that doesn’t mind mixing up a bit”, as Coach Fales puts it. Melissa Hogan, a forward from Coopersville, “is our other first year starter and she has quite a competitive will about her as well. This kid never quits on a ball and just when you think she has she is there to beat you again. There is a lot of fight in Melissa and we look for great things from her.”
The Saints return outstanding seniors Jaime Tomaszewski and Kelsey Duley. Tomaszewski is an outstanding attacking midfielder and forward with great ball skills and an ability to find the net. “She is the most competitive player on our team and never quits” says Fales. Duley is an outstanding and very dependable goal keeper. “Kelsey is quite mature and does not get rattled. She has made some great saves for us and will continue to do so” Fales insists.
I am very positive about this year’s team, we have speed, we can score, and we can cover the net. I think our chemistry is good and I think time will tell us that this is a very good team. This is a fun bunch of kids and the addition of our new young coaches has been outstanding. They bring a lot of positive energy to our practices and games. We play on the best field in the conference and the way it is situated on our incredible campus is magic.
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varsity assistant coaching position at Lansing Eastern High School. After a few years at Lansing Eastern, he was offered the varsity boy’s and girl’s head coaching job at Lansing Catholic High School. Fales went on to coach for 15 years at Lansing Catholic High School. In 1995 Fales was offered the head coaching position at Olivet College. The program was in great need of mending and Fales began to build the program. His first team, with no time prior to being hired to recruit, ended the season with just 2 wins. The next two years the team played .500 ball and the fourth year won the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) championship. Those were busy years for Fales, who also continued to coach at Lansing Catholic Central during his year’s at Olivet College. He realized that he needed to spend more time with his family, so he resigned in 2000. It wasn’t long before Fales realized that he missed the day to day contact that goes along with being a coach.
Mark Fales
Coach Fales was very familiar with Aquinas College, as his son, Zach Fales was a standout goalie for the men’s soccer team. Ironically, former Aquinas head coach Abrahm Shearer had contacted Fales about one of his high school players. Fales says, “The timing was right. I was missing the game and Aquinas College had a coaching vacancy in their women’s program. I had always been so impressed with Aquinas College and after meeting with Athletic Director Terry Bocian, the rest was history. I met with the captains and we hit it off. Aquinas College is a gem in terms of so many facets. The education, the people, the facilities and the support. Grand Rapids is such a vibrant city and Lake Michigan is just a hop away.”
Head Coach Mark Fales is eagerly awaiting the 2011 soccer season and his 8th year directing the women’s soccer program. With over 25 years of coaching, Fales knows what it takes to be a champion. Fales led the Saints to a Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference (WHAC) championship in the 2007-08 season, followed by a second place finish two year ‘s ago. He has his sites on being a contender again this season and feels that he has the talent to make a run. Fales shakes his head as he recollects how he became involved in soccer. “There was no soccer being played when I was in high school. I competed in football and wrestling. When my son was five, I became involved with his youth program. I studied the game, went to as many clinics as I could and completed the Youth Sports Institute that Michigan State University offered in 1984. I have always prided myself on being a hard worker and I became very involved in the Lansing area youth club programs.” After coaching a high school All-Star team against a team from France, Fales was offered the boy’s
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Jeannette Williams (1st year) Assistant Coach Jeannette Williams enters her first year with the AQ Saints. Williams graduated from Robert Morris University in Chicago, IL with a degree in Business Administration. A goalkeeper, Williams finished off her senior year at RMU with14 shutouts and led her team to the NAIA quarterfinals where they were defeated by No. 1 Ranked Lee University. She was two time player of the week in the CCAC and an All-American in the 2010-2011 season. Williams began coaching youth players at the age of 16 with Kentwood Soccer Club in her hometown of Kentwood, MI. She is now very excited to begin a career in coaching with the Saints. "I owe it to the amazing coaches I have had during my playing career. I would like to continue on teaching players what I was taught both on and off the field." This and a deep passion for the sport gives Williams the drive to coach soccer. Williams achieved and was issued a United States Soccer Federation (USSF) National 'D' Coaching License in January of this year and is a welcome addition to the Saints.
Jeannette Williams (1st year)
Connie Rogers (1st year) Assistant Coach Connie Rogers returns to the Aquinas field in her first year of coaching after playing defense for the Saints. An Academic All-American and member of the 2007 WHAC conference championship team, Rogers is eager to provide support and collegiate experience to guide the squad to their own championship. During her playing years at Aquinas, Connie was a captain and standout conference player receiving WHAC All-Conference honors. In 2008, Rogers graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Education. She coached at Forest Hills Eastern at both the junior varsity and varsity level. Rogers is excited to bring her wealth of competitive soccer experience back to her alma mater.
Connie Rogers (1st year)
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#3 Jackie Gipe
#1 Chelsea Dennis
#2 Katrina Abbas
#4 Anna Kirvan
#5 Kelly Petzold
#6 Mollie O’Blenis
#7 Natalie Walter
#8 Courtney Havens
#9 Jaime Tomaszewdki
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#10 Anja Kovacevic
#11 Elizabeth Vaughan
#12 Kelli Sprenger
#14 Matthea Brandenburg
#15 Heather Lewis
#16 Sophie Holloway
#17 Mandi Debruine
#18 Kelsey Blake
#19 Monica Rischiotto
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#20 Sarah Harms
#21 Madeline Rammal
#22 Lauren McFall
#23 Terren Langlois
#24 Lindsey Ulberg
#25 Michelle Eck
#26 Melissa Hogan
#27 Ryanne James
#33 Maggie Keiffer
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GK Kelsey Duley