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Publication Credits The 2011 Averett University volleyball media guide is a publication of the Averett sports media relations office. Design, layout, writing and editing by Sports Information Director Drew Wilson. Photographs by David Conner II, Drew Wilson, Kenneth Bond and other contributors.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS & QUICK FACTS
THE UNIVERSITY About Averett University Academic Success at Averett Danville, Virginia About the Averett Volleyball Program Athletics Facilities Cougars in the Community
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COACHES & PERSONNEL Head Coach Danny Miller Assistant Coach Nicole Orr Medical Support Staff Administrative & Athletics Support Staff
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THE TEAM Returning Roster Player Bios
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THE 2011 SEASON 2011 Opponents USA South Conference USA South Conference History
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THE 2010 SEASON IN REVIEW 2010 USA South Conference In Review 2010 Results 2010 Statistics
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RECORDS, ACHIEVEMENTS & COUGAR CLUB MEMBERSHIP Year-By-Year Results All-Time Coaching Records Conference Championships & NCAA Tournament Appearances All-Time Honors & Awards Cougar Club Membership Information
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University Information President: Location:. Founded: Enrollment: Nickname: Colors:. Afilliation: Conference: Athletics Director: Athletic Dept. Phone: Facility: Athletic Trainer: Training Room Phone:
Dr. Tiffany M. Franks Danville, Va. 1859 1,000 Cougars Blue and Gold NCAA Division III USA South Sam Ferguson (434) 791-5700 Grant Center Steve Hajdas (434) 791-7270
Football Team Information Head coach: Danny Miller (Averett, ’91) Office Phone: (434) 791-5737 E-mail: dmiller@averett.edu Career Record: 404-203 (16 seasons) Record at Averett:. 404-203 (16 seasons) 2010 Record: 20-17, 10-8 USA South All-Time Program Record: 566-378 (242-122 Conference) USA South Conference championships: 13 NCAA Appearances: 4 Sports Information SID: Office Phone: E-mail: Fax: Athletics site: Media Information Webcast: Newspaper: TV Stations:
Drew Wilson (434) 791-5621 drew.wilson@averett.edu (434) 791-5740 AverettCougars.com AverettCougars.com Danville Register & Bee WSET 13, WDBJ 7, WSLS 10
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Founded in 1859 as a school for young women in Danville, Va., Averett University grew to a fully accredited, co-educational, four-year college in 1971. Today, the university attracts students from 23 states and 17 foreign countries.
Averett
UNIVERSITY
QUICK FACTS ABOUT AVERETT:
l FOUNDED: 1859 l STATUS: Fully accredited, private, coeducational, residential four-year college l STUDENT BODY: 900 undergraduates from 23 states and 17 countries l ACADEMICS: 30-plus majors, minors and special programs l STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO: 14 to 1 l AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: 13 l RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: Averett welcomes students of faith and non-faith backgrounds l VALUE: Financial aid packages lower costs by almost 40%, on average, making an investment in our small, private school comparable to that of a large state school. l LOCATION: Our main campus is in a quiet residential neighborhood in Danville, Virginia, a historic riverside town surrounded by countryside. Area attractions include lakes, parks, museums, arts and cultural centers, minor league baseball and auto racing.
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Big dreams become bold futures at Averett University. Our growing enrollment is testament to that! This unique, vibrant liberal arts university is small enough to support you and expansive enough to challenge you with small classes, attentive professors and an academic philosophy centered on student learning, experience and success. We embody the small-college experience: close community, rigorous academics and a rich student life. What’s more, we improve on it, with a focus on personal attention that’s an Averett distinction. Averett will help you build a foundation for life – wherever life takes you. Find yourself at Averett.
WHY AVERETT? 1. QUALITY EDUCATION
Big dreams really do become bold futures at Averett. Quality of education and the student experience is priority No. 1 and evident every day. This unique, vibrant, liberal arts university is: l Faithful in supporting each student while challenging them to give and be their best. l Devoted to small classes taught by highly qualified and attentive professors. l Loyal in our academic philosophy which is centered on student learning, experience and success. l Focused on the small-college experience within a close, safe, and caring community. l Dedicated to rigorous academics that will graduate students of ability and conviction. l Committed to a rich student life of athletics, student clubs and activities, and performing arts. l Attentive to improving the student experience with a focus on personal attention and excellence of services and resources. l Steadfast in maintaining our high graduate placement rates into jobs and graduate schools.
2. AFFORDABILITY
A college education is expensive … we don’t have to tell you that. But it should not be out of reach! Averett makes a quality education affordable by: l Awarding approximately $20 million in total in financial aid and scholarships to our students (our spending on financial aid has increased three times faster than our spending on operating expenses over the past decade). l Generously giving financial aid to 99% of our full-time undergraduate students and by designing scholarship packages that lower the cost of attending by almost 40% for most students. No student pays the full cost to attend Averett. l Soliciting financial supporters of Averett – our graduates, foundations, donors and friends – continue to help us pay our operating costs and provide student scholarships. l Increasing tuition annually by only 4% compared to the national average of 8% at most colleges and universities. l Keeping costs down – students’ costs at Averett are less than those of 80% of other private colleges in Virginia l Consulting with families individually to maximize aid and set up workable payment options.
3. PRESTIGE
Averett is ranked as a top tier Regional College in the 2011 Best Colleges guide from U.S. News & World Report. Averett rated particularly well in these categories: l 76% of Classes Under 20 Students l 12 to 1 Student to Faculty Ratio l 83% of Faculty Who are Full-time l 38% Minority Students
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Being a student-athlete at Averett University is more than going to class during the week and making big plays on game day. Averett’s coaches want their student-athletes to walk across the stage at graduation with a diploma in one hand and a ring on the other hand.
Academic SUCCESS
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Averett volleyball senior Jesse Jones is one of several Averett players who define the term “student-athlete” at Averett. In her first three years at Averett. Jones has received USA South Academic All-Conference recognition. In order to earn Acadmic All-Conference recognition, a student-athlete must have a minimum 3.00 GPA in each semester of the school year. Jones also earned CoSIDA Academic All-District Second Team for District 3 in the College Division and is under consideration again this season.
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Averett aims to help you achieve your “big dreams” in order for you to fulfill your “bold future” OFFICE OF STUDENT SUCCESS The Office of Student Success, located in the brand new Galesi Foundation Student Success Center, offers free academic support to Averett’s more than 300 student-athletes, as well as other members of the campus community. In accordance with Averett’s mission statement, we are here to help you achieve your “big dreams” in order for you to fulfill your “bold future.” Our counselors offer confidential, personable service in person. Our aim is to help with general learning skills and offer individualized tutoring for almost every course. We also provide assistance and accommodations for student-athletes with learning disabilities. The center offers group study nights for math, the sciences and sociology. In addition, we can help you prepare for standardized tests, such as the GRE or Praxis. Finally, we also proctor some exams and the director oversees CLEP exams.
TUTORING PROGRAMS Averett’s Office of Student Success offers individual assistance to students for any class or project. Individual tutoring sessions may be scheduled by appointments, and the center also offers walk-in study group sessions at scheduled times each week.
STUDY HALL Averett’s Department of Athletics requires all freshmen to participate in study hall each week to ensure that all first-year students have an opportunity to begin their academic careers on the right foot. The study hall program also is made available to any student-athlete who may require additional academic support during their time at Averett.
LEARNING DISABILITY SERVICES The Office of Student Success works with special needs students who require classroom and testing
CHAMPS/LIFE SKILLS PROGRAM Averett University and the Department of Athletics encourage student-athletes to take part in the NCAA’s CHAMPS/Life Skills Program (Challenging Athletes’ Minds for Personal Success). Averett offers various workshops and activities throughout the academic school year to promote student-athletes’ ownership of their academic, athletic, career, personal and community responsibilities. The CHAMPS/Life Skills Program assists student-athletes in identifying and applying transferable skills and encourages the development of character, integrity and leadership skills.
CAREER SERVICES Averett teaches success by providing students with career development support. Located in the Galesi Foundation Student Success Center, the Career
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accommodations to ensure needs are met. We can provide guidance as well if you think you may need testing for a disability, such as Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD).
Services Center serves students and alumni. We help student-athletes identify career interests and training needs and assist them with résumés, cover letters and portfolios. We offers career fair and recruitment opportunities and provide training in such skills as interviewing and etiquette. We offer access to our free job listings and help student-athletes search for jobs, internships and graduate school opportunities.
WRITING CENTER Averett’s Writing Center works one-on-one with student-athletes to help them make their writing more vibrant, clear and effective. We assist students in all stages of the process from generating ideas to proofreading the final draft. Our goal is to support your long-term development as a writer, giving you new skills to use in future projects.
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Danville
VIRGINIA
Danville is the Heart of Southern Virginia. Danville has all the qualities of small-town charm as well as the assets of a city ready to burst with excitement. Sitting majestically on the banks of the Dan River, Danville exceeds expectations with a wide variety of activities ranging from outdoor festivals and events to concerts featuring nationally-acclaimed artists in a newlyrenovated amphitheatre. Shopping choices abound in our revitalized downtown, as well as national favorites conveniently located throughout the city. Victorian architecture, history, art, science, culture to outdoor adventure ... whatever you desire, Danville has it.
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Averett University is located in the heart of Southern Virginia. In Danville, you can ... WORK
With a diverse economy that includes career opportunities in research, technology, advanced manufacturing, retail, health care and education, Danville, Va., has a place to work for you.
PLAY
Danville is a great place to play and have fun getting away from the everyday hustle and bustle. Maybe you want to relax by fishing in the Dan River or strolling down the scenic Riverwalk Trail. If biking is your forte, Danville has 7.5 miles of multiuse trail and 15 miles of dirt, mountain bike trails that will surely impress you. Danville has a place for you to play as well, including 10 recreation centers, 26 athletics fields, 24 playgrounds, 475 park acres. The Danville Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department offers diverse programs for all ages from preschoolers to senior citizens, from basket weaving to belly dancing. Children of all ages will find a summer camp designed especially for them, whether it’s an Averett Sports Camp or something through the city. Everyone will enjoy Danville’s special events such as the annual Festival in the Park, concerts at the Carrington Pavilion and various other festivals at the Community Market.
VISIT
Danville is known for its southern hospitality, but what will keep you wanted more is its vast history, beautiful architecture, a variety of entertainment. Danville is home of the last capital of the Confederacy, the train wreck of the Old 97 and many other museums and attractions. There’s always something to do in Danville. Visit the Crossing at the Dan that encompasses the Carrington Pavilion, Farmers Market and Danville Science Museum. The Carrington Pavilion hosts nationally known artists for the Harvest Jubilee
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Concert Series and local bands during Friday’s at the Crossing events. The Farmers Market is open every Saturday morning from May through October to offer the best and freshest local produce, as well as baked goods and unique gift items. If sports are an interest, you’ll want to check out the Danville Braves, the rookie league baseball affiliate for the Atlanta Braves. Danville is sure to catch your attention from the beginning, making you a fan for life.
LIVE
Nestled along the banks of the Dan River, Danville is full of southern charm. You will discover its relaxing atmosphere and very comfortable cost of living. Danville’s rich cultural heritage has fostered several museums, a symphony orchestra and various performing and visual arts, providing ample opportunities for cultural activities. The moderate climate with four distinct seasonal changes makes it easy to enjoy many outdoor activities and venues. Danville offers a variety of housing options, whether you prefer a downtown loft apartment, a home in the heart of town, the suburbs, on a golf course or in an elegant retirement community.
PHOTOS (clockwise from top left): The Atlanta Braves’ rookie league affiliate is located in Danville; The Community Market hosts a fermers market every Saturday from May through October; The Carrington Pavilion hosts notable concerts during the summer; The Danville Braves compete from June through the end of August; The historic train station is also home to the Danville Science Center; The Sutherlin Mansion, a Civil War landmark, is also the museum of history and fine arts; Danville offers a scenic Riverwalk Trail along the Dan River.
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The Averett volleyball program boasts 13 conference championships, four NCAA Tournament appearances, two All-Americans, 12 conference players of the year and numerous other accolades.
Volleyball
TRADITION & PHILOSOPHY
Averett University’s volleyball program is rich in history and tradition. As one of the school’s most accoplished programs, the Averett volleyball team has won 13 conference championships and made four NCAA Tournament appearances. The program has also produced a number of individual honors such as two American Volleyball Coaches Association All-Americans, 12 Conference Players of the Year, six Virginia Sports Information Directors State Players of the Year and five AVCA All-Region players, in addition to countless all-conference selections. While the program’s past has certainly been memorable, long-time head coach Danny Miller continues to look to the future. With more than 400 career wins, Miller has made his program an annual contenter in the conference.
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TEAM DEVELOPMENT
AVERETT ATHLETICS OVERVIEW
Averett volleyball head coach Danny Miller looks for players who want to compete at a high level. Part of that process begins with team development. Miller preaches teamwork and schedules many team-building events in order to promote good team chemistry on and off the court.
Baseball Averett’s baseball team, which began play in 1997, has been an annual contender in one of the toughest DIII conferences in the country. The Cougars won the 2003 USA South championship and appeared in the NCAA Tournament. The Program has produced several All-Americans and pro draft picks.
ACADEMICS FIRST Long-time head coach Danny Miller not only produces successful teams on the court, he produces successful student-athletes off the court. The volleyball team is perenially one of the campus’s top academic sports teams and has produced a host of all-academic studentathletes. During a student-athlete’s four years at Averett, the coaches aim to teach their players skills that will help them be successful for the next 40 years of their life. Three areas are important to the coaching staff when recruiting. They want their players to be successful academically, athletically and socially at Averett.
STRENGTH & CONDITIONING PROGRAM The major goals of the Athletic Training and Strength and Conditioning departments at Averett are to reduce injuries and improve performance during competition and training. Averett provides a unique situation where we perform a Functional Movement screen on the athletes which determines their specific weaknesses. Based on these
Men’s Basketball The Averett men’s basketball program enjoyed four consecutive conference championship seasons (three regular season and three tournament), as well as three consecutive NCAA Tournament berths from 2007-2009 and four total as a program. The program has also produced multiple All-Americans.
weaknesses a more individualized strength and performance program can be created. The Functional Movement Systems (www. functionalmovement.com) was co-created by Lee Burton, Averett’s Program Director of Athletic Training. Burton and co-creator Gray Cook are internationally known consultants in their field and their Functional Movement screening system is used by numerous NFL, NHL and MLB teams for rehabilitating injured players, as well as building strength and conditioning.
ATHLETIC TRAINING Averett’s Athletic Training staff is composed of three certified trainers that work closely with a student staff majoring in Athletic Training.
Women’s Basketball The Averett women’s basketball program has risen to the top half of the conference in recent years. The Cougars have three straight 14-win season. Men’s & Women’s Cross Country The cross country program has seen a steady improvement in recent years. The women’s team has a conference title to its credit. Football The Averett football team has claimed one conference championship, produced nearly 100 all-conference performers and numerous professional players despite its young existence (program began play in 2000). Men’s Golf The men’s golf program at Averett boasts the 2003 Division III NCAA national championship and have made three NCAA appearances as a team. Men’s Soccer The men’s soccer program, which enjoyed several NCAA Tournament appearances early in its existence, has returned to the top of the conference in recent years. The Cougars have made back-to-back conference tournament semifinals appearances. Women’s Soccer The women’s soccer team has become a contender in the USA South Conference after reaching the tournament championship game for the first time in 2010. Softball The softball program, winners of one conference regular season title and one tournament championship, have been an upand-coming team in the USA South. Men’s Tennis The men’s tennis program has a history of success, ranging from 11 conference championships to numerous All-Americans. Women’s Tennis The women’s tennis program has claimed six conference championships and produced several individual award-winners.
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Cougar Den
& ATHLETICS FACILITIES The E. Stuart James Grant Convocation Center
The Grant Center arena houses the main court used by the Averett volleyball team. Retractable bleachers that seat more than 1,500 fans surround the main court and may be retracted to expose an additional two courts that can be utilized for warmups or additional teams during tournament play/ The arena also houses the volleyball locker rooms, weight room and athletic training room. The Grant Center also hosts Averett’s graduation ceremonies, concerts and other sporting events such as the Harlem Globetrotters (as seen above).
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NORTH CAMPUS FACILITIES The E. Stuart James Grant Convocation and Athletic Center and North Campus Athletics Facility was opened during the fall of 1998. It is a 55,863-square foot facility that houses offices for all of Averett’s coaching and administrative staff members. Located in the Grant Center, the main athletics complex, are classrooms used by Averett’s Physical Education department, six home and six visitor’s locker areas, an athletic training room used for treatments of all athletes, and a fitness room accessible by all Averett students, faculty, and staff. The grounds surrounding the Grant Center include five fields used by all of the outdoor sports for practice and play. Football and men’s and women’s soccer use the Cougar Den, a natural grass field adjacent to the football field house and press box. The stadium seats over 2,500 faithful Cougar fans and also boasts a two-story press box, which can accommodate up to 30 media representatives and game day personnel. The 7,830-square football field house is the home to offices for all of the football coaching staff, as well as a separate locker room for the football players. There is also a weight room for strength training and as many as four film-study rooms can be utilized at one time by the football team for game preparation. In addition to the Cougar Den, Averett’s baseball team plays and practices on its own 2.75 acre OwenFulton Field. The field is a pitcher’s ballpark, with 410 feet between the plate and the center-field wall, and houses stands for fans, batting cages, and its own press box. The Averett softball team practices and plays on the one-acre Cougar Field, which is adjacent to Owen-Fulton Field. It too has bleachers for fans,
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To use the interactive online map, go to
www.averettcougars.com/map batting cages, and a press box for media accommodation. Completing the North Campus facility are two practice fields on each side of the Cougar Den for the soccer and football teams. The North Campus Facility is one of the premiere athletic venues in Division III.
Averett’s tennis facility is currently located on the school’s main campus. The venue features six outdoor tennis courts where both the men’s and women’s tennis teams compete and practice. The courts are also open to the Averett and Danville community.
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AVERETT VOLLEYBALL SERVICE PROJECTS
Averett University Athletics is committed to giving back to both the campus and surrounding Danville community. By providing opportunities for student-athletes to serve, these young men and women make meaningful contributions to society. Teams as well as individual student-athletes are involved in numerous charity and community organizations and events. Some student-athletes have also created, initiated and implemented service projects and activities in the community. Each year, the Averett volleyball team works together on selected community projects. In the past, the volleyball program has held clinics in conjunction with the Special Olympics of Danville. The Cougars also schedule an outreach get-together dinner with an area middle school volleyball team. In October, the volleyball team also designates a match as its “Dig Pink” game to support breast cancer awareness. The team wears pink accessories and raises money for breast cancer research. As a whole, Averett University teamed up with the rest of the schools in the USA South Conference for an annual food drive during the fall. Averett collected canned goods and non-perishable items and delivered them to God’s Storehouse in Danville just before Thanksgiving. Averett University donates nearly 2,000 canned goods as a part of the USA South’s Cans Across the Conference each year. Across the conference, a record 64,477 cans and other items were collected by the league’s 10 schools in 2010, which was the sixth year of the can drive. The event was created by the members of the USA South Athletic Conference Student-Athlete Advisory Committee in order to help those in need around the holiday season.
Giving back
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ORGANIZATIONS AVERETT TEAMS UP WITH
Big Brothers Big Sisters: Numerous Averett student-athletes work with the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville to reach out to the city’s youth. Averett studentathletes mentor area kids and once a week they eat lunch at school with their “little.” Averett teams also invite the Big Brothers Big Sisters organization to group outings at games. Cancer Awareness: Each year, Averett teams and student-athletes promote cancer awareness. In addition to the volleyball program’s “Dig Pink” game, other Averett teams also get involved, such as football, which also wears pink wristbands and tape during select games in October. Habitat For Humanity: Averett student-athletes and coaches give back to the community throughout the school year. Many teams coordinate with the local
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Habitat For Humanity efforts. Teams work on numerous Habitat house in the Danville area. Pennies for a Purpose: In an effort to help worthy organizations during the spring semester, the USA South Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) developed “Pennies for a Purpose” in 2008. This community service initiative has raised $13,737.98 for local organizations. Averett has donated its collections in the past for such things such as earthquake relief in Haiti. Youth Camps/Outreach: Averett student-athletes enjoy reaching out to kids in the Danville area. Several teams hold youth clinics throughout the school year and encourage kids to come and learn new skills and techniques. Other teams also act as positive role models through various activities such as talking to kids in area schools or working with local youth sports organizations.
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Danny Miller Seasons at Averett: 17 Hometown: Meadowview, Va. Education: Averett University (1991/1995) Coaching Timeline:
Danny Miller HEAD COACH
The 2011 season marks the 17th year of Averett University volleyball under the guidance of Danny Miller. Since taking over the program at Averett, Miller has led the Cougars to a 404-203 record and four NCAA Tournament appearances. He has also won seven conference tournament titles and nine regular season crowns. Miller has raised the bar in the USA South, while his teams have posted victories in almost 67 percent of their contests. He ranks in the top-40 among active Division III coaches in career winning percentage at .666. That is a remarkable feat, considering he has done it against some of the top teams in the nation. In conference play, Miller’s resume is second to none. He has a career record of 190-40 against USA South opponents. Miller has won nearly 83 percent of his league games and has posted no fewer than 10 league victories in a season. In 2003, he set a school record with 15 conference wins. Miller manages to put great teams on
1990-1994 Averett University Assistant Coach 1995-Present Averett University Head Coach
the court year in and year out. He wins with young squads and with veterans. Miller is Averett’s winningest coach and has been named the USA South Conference Coach of the Year seven times, as well as the Virginia State Coach of the Year on five occasions. He coached and recruited Averett’s two All-Americans in volleyball and has developed seven conference players of the year. He has led the Cougars to at least 20 overall wins in 15 of his 16 seasons. On April 20, 2010, Miller became the ninth person inducted into the Cougar Club Sports Hall of Fame. Before his record-setting head coaching career began in 1995, Miller served as an assistant at Averett from 1990-94. Miller also serves as the university’s Assistant Athletics Director for Compliance & Operations. He holds both a bachelor’s (‘91) and master’s (‘95) degree from Averett. Miller resides in Danville with his daughters McKenzie and Kayden.
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Volleyball Assistant Coach First Season Streetsboro, Ohio Mount Union (‘10)
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Nicole is in her first season as an assistant with the Averett volleyball program. Orr played four season at Mount Union, where she served as the team captain during her senior season and helped lead the Purple Raiders to the 2009 NCAA Tournament, the program’s first NCAA appearance and first NCAA Tournament victory. She also earned Academic Ohio Athletic Conference First Team honors during her senior season. In addition, Orr helped her 2007 team post a school-record 30 victories, and the Purple Raiders advanced to the OAC Tournament semifinals in each of her four seasons. Orr earned a degree in Health Education from Mount Union in 2010.
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Steve Hajdas is in his first year at Averett. Hajdas previously served as the head trainer at Mountain State University. A native of Toms River, N.J., Hajdas received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Central Florida in 2008 and earned his master’s degree from Marshall University in 2010. Prior to his work at Mountain State, Hajdas also served as a trainer at Marshall and at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Hajdas has been a certified athletic trainer since 2008 and also received certifications from the National Academy of Sports Medicine as a Performance Enhancement Specialist and a Corrective Exercise Specialist.
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CHAFFON
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Chaffon Mouzone is a third year Intern Assistant Athletic Trainer at Averett. She received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Athletic Training from Liberty University in 2008. Mouzone spent the 2008-09 academic year as in Intern with Liberty University’s Sports Medicine Team.
Dr. Jonathan Krome Team orthopedist
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Dr. Carl Winfield Team physician
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ADMINISTRATION & ATHLETICS SUPPORT STAFF
Charles Harris Executive VIce President
Sam Ferguson Director of Athletics
Danny Miller Assistant A.D. for Compliance & Operations
Drew Wilson Sports Information Director
Carly Pearce Senior Women’s Administrator
Mavis Brantley-Lloyd Administrative Assistant
Dr. Tiffany M. Franks Averett University President Dr. Tiffany McKillip Franks became the President of Averett University on July 1, 2008. Through her collaborative, high energy, interpersonal leadership style, Averett has embarked on an exciting voyage of change and growth. The University is a place where big dreams can become bold futures. Averett is in the midst of exciting growth, experiencing record new student enrollment. Averett is ranked as a top tier regional college in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges 2011. With the first-hand knowledge she gained through conversations with constituents, Dr. Franks and her leadership team are laying the groundwork for a strategic plan and major giving campaign that will grow Averett to becoming a premier higher education leader in Southern Virginia. With 24 years of senior-level administrative experience in higher education that began when she was 23 as the dean of students, Franks’ leadership style and problem-solving expertise has led her through leadership roles in admissions, financial aid, student life, marketing and communications, public relations and fundraising. Before taking the helm at Averett, she served as the Executive Vice President at Greensboro College in North Carolina. Franks earned her BA from Ohio Dominican University; a Master’s of Science in Education from The Ohio State University; and her doctorate from the University of Pennsylvania in Higher Education Management. Franks sees Averett’s role as a community building one and she currently serves on the board of directors for the Future of the Piedmont, the Danville Pittsylvania Chamber of Commerce, The Boys and Girls Club, and the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research. Franks is the Chair of the Smart Beginnings Leadership Council of Danville Pittsylvania County and is member of the Rotary Club of Danville and the Wednesday Club. She is married to Joe Franks who is a high school teacher, head men’s and women’s golf coach at Grimsley High School, and the assistant director of the North Carolina Coaches Association.
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2011 ROSTER
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Name Mackenzie Averett Lisa Santos Nicole Barringer Jordan Bay Paige Aaron Shayna Keen Allison Sparks Brittany Moore Savanna Butts Sarah Sparks Shannon West Brittany Walters Jesse Jones Amanda East Hannah Wetherald Brooke Hensley
Year Fr. So. Fr. So. Jr. So. So. Sr. Jr. So. Fr. Sr. Sr. Fr. Jr. Jr.
Position Outside Hitter Right Side Setter Right Side Defensive Specialist Outside Hitter Outside Hitter Outside Hitter Middle Hitter Middle Hitter Defensive Specialist Middle Hitter Setter Outside Hitter Right Side Outside Hitter
Height 5-9 5-8 5-9 6-0 5-5 5-11 5-10 5-8 6-0 5-11 5-7 5-11 5-5 5-7 6-2 5-11
Hometown / High School Raleigh, N.C./Sanderson High School Yorktown, Va./Grafton High School Landis, N.C./South Rowan High School Marshallberg, N.C./West Carteret High School Danville, Va./Chatham High School Blairs, Va./Chatham High School Ruffin, N.C./Rockingham County High School Reidsville, N.C./Bartlett Yancey High School Gretna, Va./Gretna High School Ruffin, N.C./Rockingham County High School Portsmouth, Va./Alliance Christian School Eden, N.C./Morehead High School Concord, N.C./Northwest Cabarrus High School Danville, Va./Chatham High School Ellicott City, Md./Mount Hebron High School Mayodan, N.C./McMichael High School
Head coach: Danny Miller Assistant coach: Nicole Orr
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SP-MP 127-37 134-38 125-37 386-112
K 74 89 69 232
K/S 0.58 0.66 0.55 0.60
E 26 16 11 53
TA 159 161 190 510
Senior Middle Hitter 5’11” Eden, N.C. Morehead High School
WALTERS
CAREER STATISTICS Pct A A/S SA SA/S SE .302 1065 8.39 45 0.35 36 .453 1278 9.54 66 0.49 42 .305 1064 8.51 47 0.38 20 .351 3407 8.83 158 0.41 98
DIG 219 242 241 702
D/S RE 1.72 8 1.81 5 1.93 1 1.82 14
BS 0 2 1 3
BA 25 17 26 68
TB 25 19 27 71
B/S BE BHE 0.20 1 5 0.14 2 6 0.22 3 15 0.18 6 26
2010: Appeared in all 37 matches, playing a team-high 125 sets ... Fnished the season with 1,064 assists (8.51 per set), 241 digs (1.93 average) and 47 service aces..... Named to the USA South All-Conference Third Team ... Earned USA South Academic All-Conference honors ... Named to the VaSID Academic AllState Team ... Voted to the CoSIDA Academic All-District Team for District 3 in the College Division. 2009: Played in 134 sets over 38 matches ... Had 89 kills ... Led team with 1,278 assists (9.54 assists per set) ... Had 66 service aces ... Finished with 242 digs (1.81 digs per set) ... Recorded 19 total blocks ... Served as a team captain ... Voted to the USA South All-Conference Third Team ... Selected to the Emory & Henry Invitational All-Tournament Team ... Named the USA South Player of the Week on Sept. 14. 2008: Led the team with 1,065 assists for an average of 8.39 per set ... Finished second on the team in service aces (45) ... Named the USA South Rookie of the Week on Oct. 20 and Oct. 27 ... Selected to the USA South All-Conference Third Team. Personal: Daughter of Emily and Garland Jones ... Majoring in Sports Medicine ... Born on April 16, 1990.
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SP-MP 49-29 128-37 61-32 238-98
K 95 229 82 406
K/S 1.94 1.79 1.34 1.71
CAREER STATISTICS E TA Pct A A/S SA SA/S SE 58 297 .125 1 0.02 1 0.02 1 114 607 .189 6 0.05 0 0.00 6 41 201 .204 5 0.08 2 0.03 7 213 1105 .175 12 0.05 3 0.01 14
DIG 26 25 9 60
D/S RE BS BA 0.53 3 0 6 0.20 3 26 42 0.15 0 15 23 0.25 6 41 71
TB B/S BE BHE 6 0.12 1 0 68 0.53 4 2 38 0.62 3 1 112 0.47 8 3
2010: Played in 61 sets over 32 matches ... Averaged 1.34 kills and 0.62 blocks per set. 2009: Did not play. 2008: Averaged 1.79 kills per set with a .189 hitting percentage ... Led the team with 68 blocks ... Selected to the USA South AllConference Honorable Mention Team. 2007: As a freshman, Brittany split starting time with several OH’s but played in 29 matches. Personal: Daughter of Becky and Raouf Shomali and Billy Walters ... Majoring in Criminal Justice ... Born on Sept. 6, 1989.Personal: Son of Willie and Jacquelyn Brown ... Majoring in Sociology ... Born on July 3, 1989.
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Junior Defensive Specialist 5’5” Danville, Va. Chatham High School
PAIGE
AARON
Season 2009 2010 TOTAL
BRITTANY
MOORE
Season 2008 2009 2010 TOTAL
SP-MP 122-37 36-22 57-28 215-87
K 224 68 45 337
K/S 1.84 1.89 0.79 1.57
CAREER STATISTICS E TA Pct A A/S SA SA/S SE 118 799 .133 15 0.12 38 0.31 51 36 219 .146 5 0.14 10 0.28 15 19 148 .176 7 0.12 6 0.11 9 173 1166 .141 27 0.13 54 0.25 75
DIG 279 86 98 463
D/S RE 2.29 34 2.39 20 1.72 27 2.15 81
BS 2 1 1 4
BA 12 5 7 24
TB 14 6 8 28
B/S BE BHE 0.11 1 7 0.17 0 1 0.14 0 1 0.13 1 9
2010: Played in 57 sets over 28 matches ... Averaged 0.79 kills with 1.72 digs per set ... Earned USA South Academic All-Conference honors. 2009: Played in 36 sets over 22 matches ... Had 68 kills (1.89 kills per set) ... Finished with 86 digs (2.39 digs per set). 2008: Averaged 1.84 kills a set with a .133 hitting percentage ... Finished fourth on the team in kills (224) and third in digs (279). Personal: Daughter of Donald and Lora Moore ... Majoring in Medical Technology ... Born on March 21, 1990.
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SP-MP 43-19 119-37 162-56
K 0 5 5
K/S 0.00 0.04 0.03
E 1 7 8
TA 1 16 17
CAREER STATISTICS Pct A A/S SA SA/S SE DIG -1.000 0 0.00 17 0.40 30 17 -.125 33 0.28 50 0.42 72 511 -.176 33 0.20 67 0.41 102 528
D/S RE BS 0.40 2 0 4.29 69 0 3.26 71 0
BA 0 0 0
TB 0 0 0
B/S BE BHE 0.00 0 0 0.00 0 1 0.00 0 1
2010: Played in 119 sets and in all of Averett’s 37 matches ... Led the team with 4.29 digs per set and 50 service aces ... Voted to the USA South All-Conference Honorable Mention Team ... Named the USA South Conference Defensive Player of the Week on Sept. 20 ... Earned USA South Academic All-Conference honors ... Selected to the VaSID Academic All-State Team. 2009: Played in 43 sets over 19 matches ... Had 17 service aces and 17 digs. Personal: Daughter of Mark and Cristi Aaron ... Majoring in Education (Math) ... Born on Sept. 5, 1991.
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Junior Middle Hitter 6’0” Gretna, Va. Gretna High School
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HANNAH
BUTTS
Season 2009 2010 TOTAL
SP-MP 106-35 62-31 168-66
K 176 88 264
K/S 1.66 1.42 1.57
E 64 34 98
TA 394 207 601
Junior Right Side 6’2” Ellicott City, Md. Mount Hebron High School
WETHERALD
CAREER STATISTICS Pct A A/S SA SA/S SE .284 3 0.03 0 0.00 0 .261 4 0.06 4 0.06 5 .276 7 0.04 4 0.02 5
DIG 13 16 29
D/S RE 0.12 1 0.26 4 0.17 5
BS 34 16 50
BA 56 39 95
TB B/S BE BHE 90 0.85 4 1 55 0.89 6 1 145 0.86 10 2
2010: Played 62 sets in 31 matches ... Averaged 1.42 kills and a team-high 0.89 blocks per set ... Earned USA South Academic All-Conference honors. 2009: Played in 106 sets over 35 matches ... Had 176 kills (1.66 kills per set) ... Led team with 90 total blocks (34 solo). Personal: Daughter of David and Angela Bowles and Steven Butts ... Majoring in Elementary Education ... Born on May 16, 1991.
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SP-MP 82-29 110-37 192-66
K 126 198 324
K/S 1.54 1.80 1.69
E TA 59 360 81 545 140 905
CAREER STATISTICS Pct A A/S SA SA/S SE .186 12 0.15 1 0.01 5 .215 38 0.35 0 0.00 1 .203 50 0.26 1 0.01 6
DIG 23 39 62
D/S RE 0.28 1 0.35 4 0.32 5
BS BA 3 19 7 31 10 50
TB 22 38 60
B/S BE BHE 0.27 2 5 0.35 1 5 0.31 3 10
2010: Played in 110 sets over 37 matches ... Averaged 1.80 kills and 0.35 blocks per set ... Named to the USA South All-Conference Honorable Mention Team ... Earned USA South Academic All-Conference honors. 2009: Appeared in 82 sets over 29 matches ... Finished with 126 kills (1.54 kills per set) ... Had 22 total blocks. Personal: Daughter of Tim and Laura Wetherald ... Majoring in Education ... Born on March 7, 1991.
Junior Outside Hitter 5’11” Mayodan, N.C. McMichael High School
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BROOKE
HENSLEY
Season 2009 2010 TOTAL
SP-MP 39-21 113-37 152-58
K 102 255 357
K/S 2.62 2.26 2.35
CAREER STATISTICS E TA Pct A A/S SA SA/S SE 64 327 .116 6 0.15 8 0.21 15 128 780 .163 14 0.12 31 0.27 42 192 1107 .149 20 0.13 39 0.26 57
DIG 103 282 385
D/S RE 2.64 11 2.50 27 2.53 38
JORDAN BS 2 2 4
BA 3 10 13
TB 5 12 17
B/S BE BHE 0.13 0 2 0.11 4 7 0.11 4 9
2010: Appeared in all 37 matches, playing 113 sets ... Averaged 2.26 kills and 2.50 digs per set ... Selected to the USA South All-Conference Honorable Mention Team ... Named to the Washington & Lee Invitational All-Tournament Team. 2009: Played in 39 sets over 21 matches ... Finished with 102 kills (2.62 kills per set) ... Had 103 digs (2.64 digs per set). Personal: Daughter of Doug and Kathy Hensley ... Majoring in Physical Education ... Born on Oct. 22, 1990 ... Also a member of the Averett softball team.
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Season SP-MP 2010 15-13 TOTAL 15-13
CAREER STATISTICS K K/S E TA Pct A A/S SA SA/S SE DIG D/S RE BS BA TB B/S BE BHE 16 1.07 3 35 .371 1 0.07 0 0.00 0 1 0.07 0 1 1 2 0.13 3 0 16 1.07 3 35 .371 1 0.07 0 0.00 0 1 0.07 0 1 1 2 0.13 3 0
2010: Appeared in 13 matches, playing in 15 sets ... Averaged 1.07 kills per set. 2009: Did not play (injury). Personal: Daughter of John Doremus and SueAnn Bay ... Majoring in Art ... Born on Feb. 24, 1991.
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Sophomore Outside Hitter 5’11” Blairs, N.C. Chatham High School (Roanoke College)
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SHAYNA
ALLISON
KEEN
Season SP-MP 2010 15-10 TOTAL 15-10
K 9 9
SPARKS
CAREER STATISTICS K/S E TA Pct A A/S SA SA/S SE DIG D/S RE BS BA TB B/S BE BHE 0.60 6 23 .130 0 0.0 2 0.13 4 7 0.47 0 3 2 5 0.33 0 0 0.60 6 23 .130 0 0.0 2 0.13 4 7 0.47 0 3 2 5 0.33 0 0
Shayna is in her first season at Averett after transferring from Roanoke College. 2010 (at Roanoke): Appeared in 15 sets over 10 matches. Personal: Daughter of Oadie Ray and Glori Sue Keen ... Majoring in Physical Education ... Born on July 3, 1992.
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Season SP-MP 2010 76-34 TOTAL 76-34
Sophomore Right Side 5’8” Yorktown, Va. Grafton High School
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CAREER STATISTICS K K/S E TA Pct A A/S SA SA/S SE DIG D/S RE BS BA TB B/S BE BHE 34 1.10 29 108 .046 9 0.29 9 0.29 11 22 0.71 2 0 5 5 0.16 1 1 34 1.10 29 108 .046 9 0.29 9 0.29 11 22 0.71 2 0 5 5 0.16 1 1
2010: Appeared in 19 matches, playing in 31 sets ... Averaged 1.10 kills per set ... Named to the USA South Academic All-Conference Team. Personal: Daughter of Chris and Tina Santos... Majoring in Psychology ... Born on June 15, 1992.
Sophomore Middle Hitter 5’11” Ruffin, N.C. Rockingham County High School
SARAH
SANTOS
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CAREER STATISTICS K K/S E TA Pct A A/S SA SA/S SE DIG D/S RE BS BA TB B/S BE BHE 180 2.37 81 527 .188 16 0.21 19 0.25 14 94 1.24 11 1 23 24 0.32 2 3 180 2.37 81 527 .188 16 0.21 19 0.25 14 94 1.24 11 1 23 24 0.32 2 3
2010: Appeared in 76 sets over 34 matches ... Averaged 2.37 kills and 1.24 digs ... Named to the Washington & Lee Invitational All-Tournament Team ... Earned USA South Academic All-Conference honors. Personal: Daughter of Carl and Wanda Sparks ... Majoring in Elementary Education ... Born on June 3, 1992.
LISA
Season SP-MP 2010 31-19 TOTAL 31-19
Sophomore Outside Hitter 5’10” Ruffin, N.C. Rockingham County High School
SPARKS
Season SP-MP 2010 104-37 TOTAL 104-37
CAREER STATISTICS K K/S E TA Pct A A/S SA SA/S SE DIG D/S RE BS BA TB B/S BE BHE 185 1.78 54 437 .300 1 0.01 33 0.32 27 43 0.41 6 26 48 74 0.71 4 3 185 1.78 54 437 .300 1 0.01 33 0.32 27 43 0.41 6 26 48 74 0.71 4 3
2010: Appeared in all 37 matches, playing 104 sets ... Averaged 1.78 kills and 0.71 blocks per set ... Named to the USA South All-Conference Honorable Mention Team ... Earned USA South Academic All-Conference honors. Personal: Daughter of Carl and Wanda Sparks ... Majoring in Education (Math) ... Born on June 3, 1992.
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Freshman Outside Hitter 5’9” Raleigh, N.C. Sanderson High School
MACKENZIE
AVERETT
Mackenzie is in her first season at Averett. Personal: Daughter of Todd and Summer Averett ... Major is Pre-Veterinary Medicine ... Born on April 23, 1993.
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EAST
Amanda is in her first season at Averett. Personal: Daughter of Sammy and Beth East... Majoring in Sports Medicine ... Born on Sept. 13, 1993.
Freshman Setter 5’9” Landis, N.C. South Rowan High School
NICOLE
BARRINGER
Nicole is in her first season at Averett. Personal: Daughter of Tim and Annette Barringer ... Major is Undecided ... Born on June 12, 1993.
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Freshman Outside Hitter 5’7” Danville, Va. Chatham High School
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Freshman Defensive Specialist 5’7” Portsmouth, Va. Alliance Christian School
SHANNON
WEST
Shannon is in her first season at Averett. Personal: Daughter of Robert and Robin West ... Majoring in Sports Medicine ... Born on March 22, 1993.
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2011 OPPONENTS 2011 Averett Volleyball Schedule Sept. 2, 2011 Sept. 2, 2011 Sept. 3, 2011 Sept. 3, 2011
17th Annual Cougar Classic Emory & Henry College Danville, Va. Guilford College Danville, Va. Washington & Lee University Danville, Va. Roanoke College Danville, Va.
Sept. 6, 2011
Hollins University
Sept. 9, 2011 Sept. 9, 2011 Sept. 10, 2011 Sept. 10, 2011
Washington & Lee Invitational Southern Virginia University Lexington, Va. Washington & Lee University Lexington, Va. Elizabethtown College Lexington, Va. Gettysburg College Lexington, Va.
Sept. 14, 2011 Sept. 17, 2011 Sept. 17, 2011 Sept. 18, 2011 Sept. 18, 2011 Sept. 21, 2011 Sept. 24, 2011 Sept. 24, 2011 Sept. 27, 2011 Oct. 1, 2011 Oct. 1, 2011
Peace College* Methodist University* Shenandoah University* Meredith College* Mary Baldwin College* Ferrum College* Christopher Newport University* N.C. Wesleyan College* Greensboro College* Mary Baldwin College* Meredith College*
Oct. 7, 2011 Oct. 7, 2011 Oct. 8, 2011 Oct. 8, 2011
Roanoke College Invitational Hollins University Salem, Va. Washington & Lee University Salem, Va. Randolph College Salem, Va. Roanoke College Salem, Va.
1 p.m. 5 p.m. 2 p.m. 4 p.m.
Oct. 11, 2011
Peace College*
7 p.m.
Oct. 14, 2011 Oct. 15, 2011 Oct. 15, 2011 Oct. 15, 2011
Stevens Institute of Technology Ducks Invitational State University of New York at New Paltz Hoboken, N.J. Stevens Institute of Technology Hoboken, N.J. Rutgers University at Camden Hoboken, N.J. Farmingdale State Colllege Hoboken, N.J.
Oct. 19, 2011 Oct. 22, 2011 Oct. 22, 2011 Oct. 25, 2011 Oct. 29, 2011 Oct. 29, 2011
Ferrum College* Shenandoah University* Methodist University* Greensboro College* Christopher Newport University* N.C. Wesleyan College*
Nov. 1, 2011
USA South Conference Tournament USA South First Round Location TBA
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Danville, Va.
Raleigh, N.C. Winchester, Va. Winchester, Va. Staunton, Va. Staunton, Va. Danville, Va. Rocky Mount, N.C. Rocky Mount, N.C. Greensboro, N.C. Raleigh, N.C. Raleigh, N.C.
Danville, Va.
Ferrum, Va. Danville, Va. Danville, Va. Danville, Va. Danville, Va. Danville, Va.
6 p.m. 8 p.m. 12 p.m. 4 p.m. 7 p.m. 3 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 10:30 a.m. 1 p.m. 7 p.m. 2 p.m. 4 p.m. 2 p.m. 4 p.m. 7 p.m. 4 p.m. 6 p.m. 7 p.m. 2 p.m. 4 p.m.
7 p.m. 10 a.m. 12 p.m. 2 p.m. 7 p.m. 12 p.m. 4 p.m. 7 p.m. 10:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Time TBA
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USA SOUTH CONFERENCE One of the oldest Division III conferences in the nation, the USA South Conference was born as the Dixie Intercollegiate Athletic Conference in 1963 when six institutions with similar philosophies of academics and athletics joined as founding members. Those colleges were Charlotte College (now UNC-Charlotte), College of Charleston (S.C.), Methodist College (now Methodist University), North Carolina Wesleyan College, St. Andrews Presbyterian College and Lynchburg College. The basis for the new athletic conference was that participation would be strictly amateur, and thus no athletically awarded financial aid or athletic scholarships would be awarded. That philosophy still exists today. In February 2003, it was announced that the Dixie Intercollegiate Athletic Conference would change its name to the USA South Athletic Conference. The name change was made official on July 1, 2003, and the first USA South Athletic Conference championships were awarded in the fall of 2003. The Conference was originally affiliated with the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and remained with that affiliation until 1973. At that time, the NCAA divided into three legislative and competitive divisions, with Division III allowing membership for nonathletic scholarship institutions only. The Dixie joined the NCAA, and in so doing, became one of the first conferences accepted into Division III. Since the inception of Division III, the USA South has been a leader in many areas, and has gained an outstanding regional and national reputation in a number of sports. The Conference sponsored athletic programs for men only until 1981. In that year, the NCAA expanded its sponsorship to include women’s sports, and the Dixie followed that lead by including women’s sports. The Conference now sponsors championships in men’s and women’s cross country, men’s and women’s soccer,
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Rita Wiggs Commissioner
women’s volleyball, football, men’s and women’s basketball, baseball, softball, men’s and women’s tennis, golf and women’s lacrosse for a total of 14 sports. Presently, the Conference features 13 institutions, five in Virginia, five in North Carolina, two in Georgia and one in Tennessee. Averett University, Christopher Newport University, Ferrum College, Greensboro College, Mary Baldwin College, Meredith College, Peace College and Shenandoah University have joined Methodist and N.C. Wesleyan and make up today’s conference full-time membership. The Tennessee institution, Maryville College, became a competing member of the Conference in the fall of 2005 as a football only member. The two Georgia members, LaGrange College and Agnes Scott College, compete in lacrosse only. The USA South announced last spring that LaGrange will become a full-time member, beginning in the fall of 2012. Piedmont College will also join the USA South at that time. Shenandoah, meanwhile, will leave the USA South following the 2011-12 school year.
Mike Christie Assistant Commissioner
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USA SOUTH CONFERENCE Past USA South Conference Champions & NCAA Tournament Appearances Year 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Regular Season Champion(s) N.C. Wesleyan UNC Greensboro UNC Greensboro, Greensboro, St. Andrews UNC Greensboro St. Andrews, Christopher Newport, UNC Greensboro Greensboro St. Andrews Methodist Greensboro Greensboro Averett Averett Averett Averett Averett Averett Averett Averett Averett, Greensboro Averett, Greensboro Christopher Newport Christopher Newport Averett Christopher Newport, Greensboro, Averett Greensboro, Christopher Newport Averett, Christopher Newport Christopher Newport Christopher Newport Christopher Newport Christopher Newport
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Tournament Champion UNC Greensboro UNC Greensboro UNC Greensboro UNC Greensboro St. Andrews Methodist St. Andrews Methodist Greensboro Greensboro Greensboro Averett Averett Averett Averett Averett Greensboro Averett Averett Averett Christopher Newport Christopher Newport Averett Christopher Newport Christopher Newport Averett Christopher Newport Christopher Newport Christopher Newport Christopher Newport
NCAA Berth(s) None UNC Greensboro UNC Greensboro UNC Greensboro St. Andrews None None None None Greensboro None None None None None None None None Averett Averett Christopher Newport Christopher Newport Averett Christopher Newport Christopher Newport Averett Christopher Newport Christopher Newport Christopher Newport Christopher Newport
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Chris. Newport Greensboro N.C. Wesleyan Methodist Averett Peace Meredith Shenandoah Ferrum Mary Baldwin
2010 Final Conference/Regular Season Standings
---------------USA South Conference--------------- Record Win % 18-0 1.000 15-3 .833 14-4 .777 10-8 .555 10-8 .555 8-10 .444 7-11 .388 6-12 .333 1-17 .056 1-17 .056
Player of the Year Jessie Heavenrich, Christopher Newport Rookie of the Year Dana Sandknop, Greensboro Libero of the Year Abby Hogge, Christopher Newport Coach of the Year Jean Lojko, Greensboro All-Conference First Team Kara Elder, Christopher Newport Jessie Heavenrich, Christopher Newport Brittany Hunsucker, Greensboro Caitlyn Jansen, Christopher Newport Bailey Jensen, Christopher Newport Sha McDuffie, Greensboro All-Conference Second Team Kelly George, N.C. Wesleyan Cory Harris, Christopher Newport Abby Hogge, Christopher Newport Dana Sandknop, Greensboro Meredith Smith, N.C. Wesleyan Jalesty Washington, Methodist
All-Conference Honorable Mention Team Paige Aaron, Averett Anna Hart, N.C. Wesleyan Brooke Hensley, Averett Rachel Maki, Shenandoah Cori Spade, Meredith Sarah Sparks, Averett Hannah Wetherald, Averett All-Sportsmanship Team Hannah Wetherald, Averett Christie Fellows, Christopher Newport Leah Quinones, Ferrum Laura Borawski, Greensboro Candace Pettway, Mary Baldwin MaryBeth Finegan, Meredith Hayley Williams, Methodist Barbara DeRatt, N.C. Wesleyan Amber Lowe, Peace Megan Gillispie, Shenandoah
----- ----------------------Overall----- ---------------------Record Win % 38-3 .927 27-9 .750 24-11 .686 20-12 .625 20-17 .541 13-17 .433 15-18 .455 18-14 .563 1-30 .032 1-31 .031
All-Tournament Team Kelly George, N.C. Wesleyan Anna Hart, N.C. Wesleyan Mary Horner, Christopher Newport Brittany Hunsucker, Greensboro Caitlyn Jansen, Christopher Newport Jessie Heavenrich, Christopher Newport (MVP) USA South Tournament Results First Round: Shenandoah 3, Ferrum 0; Meredith 3, Mary Baldwin 0. Quarterfinals: Chris. Newport 3, Shenandoah 0; Greensboro 3, Meredith 0; N.C. Wesleyan 3, Peace 0; Methodist 3, Averett 1. Semifinals: Chris. Newport 3, Methodist 0; N.C. Wesleyan 3, Greensboro 2. Finals: Chris. Newport 3, N.C. Wesleyan 0. NCAA Tournament Results First Round: Chris. Newport 3, Gallaudet 0. Second Round: Chris. Newport 3, Eastern 2. Regional Finals: Chris. Newport 3, RandolphMacon 2. National Quarterfinals: Emory 3, Chris. Newport 2.
All-Conference Third Team Lauren Bramble, Methodist Jesse Jones, Averett Kayci Miller, Methodist Danielle Simpson, Greensboro Mackenzie Tingle, N.C. Wesleyan Stephanie Wood, Methodist
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Sweet Briar College
Sept. 4, 2010 Sept. 4, 2010 Sept. 5, 2010 Sept. 5, 2010
Austin College Emory & Henry College Guilford College Bridgewater College
Sept. 10, 2010 Sept. 10, 2010 Sept. 11, 2010 Sept. 11, 2010
Transylvania University Washington and Lee University McDaniel College Southern Virginia University
Sept. 15, 2010 Sept. 17, 2010 Sept. 17, 2010 Sept. 19, 2010 Sept. 19, 2010 Sept. 22, 2010 Sept. 25, 2010 Sept. 25, 2010 Sept. 29, 2010 Oct. 1, 2010 Oct. 1, 2010
Peace College* Shenandoah University* Methodist University* Mary Baldwin College* Meredith College* Ferrum College* Christopher Newport University* N.C. Wesleyan College* Greensboro College* Mary Baldwin College* Meredith College*
Oct. 8, 2010 Oct. 8, 2010 Oct. 9, 2010 Oct. 9, 2010
Randolph College Roanoke College Southern Virginia University Maryville College
Oct. 12, 2010 Oct. 13, 2010 Oct. 16, 2010 Oct. 16, 2010 Oct. 20, 2010 Oct. 23, 2010 Oct. 23, 2010 Oct. 24, 2010 Oct. 24, 2010 Oct. 28, 2010 Oct. 30, 2010 Oct. 30, 2010
Virginia State University Peace College* Washington & Lee University Roanoke College Ferrum College* Virginia Wesleyan College Guilford College Shenandoah University* Methodist University* Greensboro College* N.C. Wesleyan College* Christopher Newport University*
Nov. 2, 2010
Methodist University
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Sweet Briar, Va.
W, 3-0 (25-13, 25-21, 25-16)
16th Annual Cougar Classic Danville, Va. Danville, Va. Danville, Va. Danville, Va.
L, 0-3 (17-25, 13-25, 27-29) W, 3-0 (27-25, 25-19, 25-23) L, 1-3 (25-20, 18-25, 23-25, 16-25) W, 3-0 25-20,25-14,25-18
Washington & Lee Invitational Lexington, Va. Lexington, Va. Lexington, Va. Lexington, Va.
L, 1-3 (19-25, 26-24, 20-25, 15-25) W, 3-2 (25-19, 22-25, 25-23, 23-25, 15-9) W, 3-0 (25-16, 25-16, 25-19) W, 3-0 (25-22, 25-12, 25-17)
Danville, Va. Danville, Va. Danville, Va. Raleigh, N.C. Raleigh, N.C. Ferrum, Va. Ferrum, Va. Ferrum, Va. Danville, Va. Danville, Va. Danville, Va.
L, 1-3 (18-25, 25-13, 22-25, 17-25) W, 3-0 (25-19, 25-17, 25-21) W, 3-0 (25-21, 25-23, 25-18) W, 3-0 (25-11, 25-10, 25-15) W, 3-0 (25-21, 25-20, 25-22) W, 3-0 (25-14, 25-11, 25-10) L, 0-3 (18-25, 22-25, 16-25) L, 2-3 (25-21, 21-25, 20-25, 25-22, 20-22) L, 2-3 (26-24, 17-25, 25-21, 24-26, 5-15) W, 3-0 (25-12, 25-10, 25-15) W, 3-1 (25-21, 25-18, 18-25, 25-19)
Roanoke College Maroon Classic Salem, Va. W, 3-0 (27-25, 25-16, 25-19) Salem, Va. W, 3-2 (17-25, 25-22, 17-25, 25-18, 17-15) Salem, Va. W, 3-0 (25-18, 25-10, 25-22) Salem, Va. L, 0-3 (21-25, 24-26, 20-25) Danville, Va. Raleigh, N.C. Salem, Va. Salem, Va. Danville, Va. Greensboro, N.C. Greensboro, N.C. Fayetteville, N.C. Fayetteville, N.C. Greensboro, N.C. Newport News, Va. Newport News, Va.
W, 3-0 (25-13, 25-15, 25-19) W, 3-1 (25-21, 25-11, 14-25, 25-18) L, 0-3 (23-25, 12-25, 16-25) L, 0-3 (21-25, 21-25, 19-25) W, 3-0 (25-11, 25-6, 25-12) L, 2-3 (25-15, 25-13, 19-25, 18-25, 7-15) L, 1-3 (25-23, 25-20, 25-15, 25-19) W, 3-0 (25-13, 25-19, 25-18) L, 1-3 (21-25, 23-25, 25-12, 22-25) L, 1-3 (19-25, 18-25, 25-21, 18-25) L, 1-3 (16-25, 25-17, 22-25, 17-25) L, 1-3 (16-25, 15-25, 25-19, 19-25)
USA South Conference Tournament Fayetteville, N.C.
L, 1-3 (17-25, 25-23, 17-25, 23-25)
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BAY,Jordan JONES, Jesse SPARKS, Sarah ANDY, Shannon BUTTS, Savanna WETHERALD, Hannah KNOWLTON, Paige WALTERS, Brittany SPARKS, Allison MOORE, Brittany HENSLEY, Brooke METHENY,Hillary ROJAS, Karla SANTOS, Lisa AARON, Paige STRICKLAND, Ashley AVERETT Opponents
Team Statistics ATTACK Ki l l s Errors Total Attacks Attack Pct Kills/Set SET As s i s t s Assists/Set SERVE Aces Errors Aces/Set SERVE RECEPTIONS Errors Errors/Set DEFENSE Digs Digs/Set BLOCKING Block Solo Block Assist Total Blocks Blocks/Set Block Errors Ball handling errors ATTENDANCE Total Dates/Avg Per Date Neutral site #/Avg Current win streak Home win streak
sp
15 125 104 48 62 110 106 61 76 57 113 93 28 31 119 59 132 132
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k/s
Attack e
16 1.07 3 69 0.55 11 185 1.78 54 87 1.81 34 88 1.42 34 198 1.80 81 22 0.21 10 82 1.34 41 180 2.37 81 45 0.79 19 255 2.26 128 238 2.56 134 7 0.25 5 34 1.10 29 5 0.04 7 1 0.02 4 1512 11.45 675 1356 10.27 705 AU
1512 675 4163 .201 11.5
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1356 705 4167 .156 10.3 1239 9.4
280 288 2.1
231 253 1.8
231 1.8
280 2.1
1844 14.0
1711 13.0
76 272 212.0 1.6 34 55
58 266 191.0 1.4 57 71
1717 12/143 13/83 0 4
1850 12/154
Set a a/s
sa
Serve se sa/s
35 .371 1 0.07 0 0 190 .305 1064 8.51 47 20 437 .300 1 0.01 33 27 195 .272 8 0.17 6 6 207 .261 4 0.06 4 5 545 .215 38 0.35 0 1 57 .211 147 1.39 23 22 201 .204 5 0.08 2 7 527 .188 16 0.21 19 14 148 .176 7 0.12 6 9 780 .163 14 0.12 31 42 682 .152 16 0.17 33 36 20 .100 4 0.14 3 6 108 .046 9 0.29 9 11 16 -.125 33 0.28 50 72 15 -.200 8 0.14 14 10 4163 .201 1375 10.42 280 288 4167 .156 1239 9.39 231 253
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1375 10.4
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Date Sep 01 Sep 04 Sep 04 Sep 05 Sep 05 Sep 10 Sep 10 Sep 11 Sep 11 *Sep 15 *Sep 17 *Sep 17 *Sep 19 *Sep 19 *Sep 22 *Sep 25 *Sep 25 *Sep 29 *Oct 01 *Oct 01 Oct 08 Oct 08 Oct 09 Oct 09 Oct 12 *Oct 13 Oct 16 Oct 16 *Oct 20 Oct 23 Oct 23 *Oct 24 *Oct 24 *Oct 28 *Oct 30 *Oct 30 Nov 02
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Dig dig dig/s
0.00 0 1 0.07 0.38 1 241 1.93 0.32 6 43 0.41 0.12 0 23 0.48 0.06 4 16 0.26 0.00 4 39 0.35 0.22 14 168 1.58 0.03 0 9 0.15 0.25 11 94 1.24 0.11 27 98 1.72 0.27 27 282 2.50 0.35 33 168 1.81 0.11 4 33 1.18 0.29 2 22 0.71 0.42 69 511 4.29 0.24 27 96 1.63 2.12 231 1844 13.97 1.75 280 1711 12.96
Opponent at Sweet Briar AUSTIN COLLEGE EMORY&HENRY COLLEGE GUILFORD COLLEGE BRIDGEWATER COLLEGE vs Transylvania at Washington & Lee vs McDaniel College vs Southern VA Univ. PEACE COLLEGE SHENANDOAH METHODIST vs Mary Baldwin at Meredith at Ferrum vs Christopher Newport vs NC Wesleyan GREENSBORO MARY BALDWIN MEREDITH vs Randolph College at Roanoke College vs Southern VA Univ. vs Maryville College VIRGINIA STATE at Peace College vs Washington & Lee at Roanoke College FERRUM vs Virginia Wesleyan at Guilford College vs Shenandoah at Methodist at Greensboro vs NC Wesleyan at #6 Christopher Newport at Methodist
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Score 3-0 0-3 3-0 1-3 3-0 1-3 3-2 3-0 3-0 1-3 3-0 3-0 3-0 3-0 3-0 0-3 2-3 2-3 3-0 3-1 3-0 3-2 3-0 0-3 3-0 3-1 0-3 0-3 3-0 2-3 1-3 3-0 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3
bs
Blocking ba total blk/s be bhe
1 1 2 1 26 27 26 48 74 0 24 24 16 39 55 7 31 38 1 7 8 15 23 38 1 23 24 1 7 8 2 10 12 5 26 31 0 2 2 0 5 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 76 272 212.0 58 266 191.0
0.13 3 0.22 3 0.71 4 0.50 2 0.89 6 0.35 1 0.08 1 0.62 3 0.32 2 0.14 0 0.11 4 0.33 3 0.07 1 0.16 1 0.00 0 0.00 0 1.61 34 1.45 57
0 15 3 1 1 5 11 1 3 1 7 4 0 1 1 1 55 71
Score by set 25-13,25-21,25-16 17-25,13-25,27-29 27-25,25-19,25-23 25-20,18-25,23-25,16-25 25-20,25-14,25-18 19-25,25-23,20-25,15-25 25-19,22-25,25-23,23-25,15-9 25-16,25-16,25-19 25-22,25-12,25-18 18-25,25-13,22-25,17-25 25-19,25-17,25-21 25-21,25-23,25-18 25-11,25-10,25-15 25-21,25-20,25-22 25-14,25-11,25-10 18-25,22-25,16-25 25-21,21-25,20-25,25-22,20-22 26-24,17-25,25-21,24-26,5-15 25-12,25-10,25-15 25-21,25-18,18-25,25-19 27-25,25-16,25-14 17-25,25-22,17-25,25-17,17-15 25-18,25-10,25-22 21-25,24-26,20-25 25-13,25-15,25-19 25-21,25-11,14-25,25-18 23-25,12-25,16-25 21-25,21-25,19-25 25-11,25-6,25-12 25-15,25-13,19-25,18-25,7-15 25-23,20-25,15-25,19-25 25-13,25-19,25-18 21-25,23-25,25-17,22-25 19-25,18-25,25-21,18-25 16-25,25-17,22-25,17-25 16-25,15-25,25-19,19-25 17-25,25-23,17-25,23-25
points
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Att. 78 325 371 217 278 81 103 71 103 63 43 86 51 107 139 55 217 86 43 87 107 220 103 108 54 97 51 103 64 57 110 42 147 250 35 245 251
Record in 3-set matches:16-5 • Record in 4-set matches:2-9 • Record in 5-set matches:2-3
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ANNUAL TEAM RESULTS & HONORS
All-TIME SEASON RESULTS Overall Conference Year Record PCT Record PCT Head Coach 1983 3-23 .115 0-12 .000 n/a 1984 1-19 .050 0-12 .000 n/a 1985 4-24 .143 0-12 .000 Joy M. Richman 1986 7-18 .280 2-10 .167 Joy M. Richman 1987 8-16 .333 2-10 .167 Joy M. Richman 1988 2-18 .100 2-8 .200 Joy M. Richman 1989 8-14 .364 1-9 .100 Barbara Kushubar 1990 19-9 .679 5-5 .500 Barbara Kushubar 1991* 28-10 .737 8-2 .800 Barbara Kushubar 1992*# 27-13 .675 8-2 .800 Barbara Kushubar 1993*# 25-7 .781 12-0 1.000 Barbara Kushubar 1994*# 30-4 .882 12-0 1.000 Barbara Kushubar 1995*# 25-12 .676 12-0 1.000 Danny Miller 1996*# 29-6 .829 11-1 .917 Danny Miller 1997* 27-14 .659 12-0 1.000 Danny Miller 1998*# 27-11 .711 12-0 1.000 Danny Miller 1999!#^ 28-12 .700 11-1 .917 Danny Miller 2000!#^ 31-11 .738 11-1 .917 Danny Miller 2001 20-15 .571 11-3 .786 Danny Miller 2002 24-15 .615 11-3 .786 Danny Miller 2003*#^ 31-10 .756 15-1 .938 Danny Miller 2004! 25-11 .694 12-2 .857 Danny Miller 2005 23-13 .639 10-4 .714 Danny Miller 2006!#^ 29-7 .806 13-1 .929 Danny Miller 2007 25-14 .641 14-4 .778 Danny Miller 2008 17-20 .459 12-6 .750 Danny Miller 2009 23-15 .601 13-5 .722 Danny Miller 2010 20-17 .541 10-8 .556 Danny Miller ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Totals 566-378 .600 242-122 .665
NCAA Tournament Appearances & Results NCAA Appearances 1999, 2000, 2003, 2006 NCAA Results 1999 : Austin 3, Averett 0 2000: Averett 3, Salisbury State 0 Emory 3, Averett 0 2003: Washington & Lee 3, Averett 1 2006: Southwestern 3, Averett 0
Conference Championships Regular Season Championships 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2003, 2004, 2006 Tournament Championships 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2003, 2006
Conference Coach of the Year Barbara Kushubar Danny Miller
1992, 1993, 1994 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998,2000, 2003, 2006
* Dixie or USA South Regular Season Champions ! Dixie or USA South Regular Season Co-Champions # Dixie or USA South Tournament Champions ^ NCAA Appearance
All-TIME COACHING RECORDS Coach Joy M. Richman Barbara Kushubar Danny Miller*
Years 1985-88 1989-94 1995-Present
Overall Pct. 21-76 .216 137-57 .706 404-203 .666
Conference 6-40 46-18 190-37
Pct. .130 .719 .837
*Statistics are through the 2010 season
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AWARDS & HONORS National/Regional Honors
Conference Honors
AVCA All-American Selections 1997 Brenda LaFlamme 2007 Samantha Kirby
USA South Conference Player of the Year 1991 Lynn Haden 1992 Lynn Haden 1993 Lynn Haden 1994 Michele Dillon 1995 Brenda LaFlamme 1996 Brenda LaFlamme 1997 Brenda LaFlamme 1998 Courtney Cowart Brynn Hughes 1999 Courtney Coward 2000 Brynn Hughes 2003 Courtney Carrington
Second Team Third Team
AVCA National Player of the Week Selections 1997 Brenda LaFlamme Sept. 29, 2005 Courtney Peters Oct. 3 NCAA Statistical Leader 2007 Samantha Kirby Hitting Percentage (.423) AVCA All-Region Selections 1992 Lynn Haden 1996 Brenda LaFlamme 1997 Brenda LaFlamme 2000 Brynn Hughes 2007 Samantha Kirby
South Region South Region South Region South Region South Region
VaSID All-State Player of the Year 1996 Brenda LaFlamme 1997 Brenda LaFlamme 1998 Courtney Coward 1999 Courtney Coward 2000 Brynn Hughes 2002 Courtney Carrington VaSID All-State Rookie of the Year 2006 Samantha Kirby VaSID All-State Selections 1995 Stephanie Elliott 1996 Brenda LaFlamme Courtney Cowart 1997 Brenda LaFlamme Courtney Cowart 1998 Courtney Cowart Brynn Hughes Cara Miller 1999 Courtney Cowart Brynn Hughes 2000 Brynn Hughes Jennifer Nunley Kristy Crews 2001 Jennifer Nunley Kristy Crews 2002 Courtney Carrington 2003 Courtney Carrington Courtney Peters Erin Moore 2004 Courtney Peters Lauren Wells 2005 Courtney Peters 2006 Samantha Kirby Christy Renegar Kasey Carpenter 2007 Samantha Kirby
USA South Conference Libero of the Year 2009 Marie Keatts USA South Conference Rookie of the Year 1996 Courtney Coward 1997 Brynn Hughes 1998 Lisa Sands 1999 Annette Nolen 2006 Samantha Kirby USA South All-Sportsmanship Team 2007 Jordan Maupin 2008 Meredith Schwaine 2009 Marie Keatts 2010 Hannah Wetherald
First Team First Team First Team First Team First Team First Team First Team Second Team First Team First Team First Team Second Team Second Team First Team First Team Second Team First Team First Team Second Team First Team Second Team First Team First Team First Team Second team First Team
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BRENDA LAFLAMME 1994-1997
Brenda LaFlamme holds make of Averett’s volleyball records, as well as some conference records. LaFlamme became Averett’s first volleyball All-American in 1997. A three-time Conference Player of the Year, LaFlamme (now Bren West) was hired as Averett’s softball head coach in 2010.
SAMANTHA KIRBY 2006-07
Samantha Kirby became Averett’s second volleyball All-American in 2007 after earning the USA South Conference Player of the Year. Kirby also helped Averett win the USA South championship in 2006 and earn the program’s fourth NCAA Tournament berth in the process.
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HONORS & AWARDS Conference Honors USA South All-Conference Selections Year Player Team 1988 Kim Thompson Second Team 1989 Tiffany Bratton Second Team 1990 Lynn Haden First Team Melanie Stanley Second Team 1991 Lynn Haden First Team Jill Rowland Second Team Tiffany Bratton Second Team Melanie Stanley Second Team 1992 Lynn Haden First Team Ruth Miller Second Team Jill Rowland Second Team 1993 Lynn Haden First Team Ruth Miller First Team Michele Dillon First Team Jill Rowland Second Team 1994 Michele Dillon First Team Jill Rowland First Team Stephanie Elliott Second Team Brenda LaFlamme Second Team 1995 Brenda LaFlamme First Team Stephanie Elliott First Team Julie Duvall Second Team Angie Ellis Second Team 1996 Brenda LaFlamme First Team Courtney Cowart First Team Angie Ellis First Team Cara Miller Second Team 1997 Brenda LaFlamme First Team Courtney Cowart First Team Cara Miller Second Team Brynn Hughes Second Team 1998 Brynn Hughes First Team Courtney Cowart First Team Cara Miller First Team Lisa Sands Second Team 1999 Courtney Cowart First Team Brynn Hughes First Team Annette Nolen Second Team 2000 Brynn Hughes First Team Annette Nolen First Team Lisa Sands Second Team Kristy Crews Second Team Jennifer Nunley Second Team 2001 Kristy Crews First Team Jennifer Nunley First Team Courtney Carrington Second Team 2002 Courtney Carrington First Team Courtney Peters Second Team Erin Moore Second Team 2003 Courtney Carrington First Team Courtney Peters First Team Erin Moore Second Team 2004 Courtney Peters First Team Lauren Wells First Team Cassie Byrd Second Team Jessica Hefner Honorable Mention
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Courtney Peters Kasey Carpenter Amy Zecher Lauren Wells Kasey Carpenter Samantha Kirby Christy Renegar Kris Dunn Lauren Wells Samantha Kirby Kasey Carpenter Jordan Maupin Meredith Schwane Jordan Maupin Shannon Andy Jesse Jones Meredith Schwane Brittany Walters Shannon Andy Jesse Jones Marie Keatts Jesse Jones Paige Aaron Brooke Hensley Sarah Sparks Hannah Wetherald
First Team Second Team Second Team Honorable Mention First Team First Team First Team Second Team Honorable Mention First Team Second Team Second Team Honorable Mention Second Team Third Team Third Team Honorable Mention Honorable Mention Second Team Third Team Honorable Mention Third Team Honorable Mention Honorable Mention Honorable Mention Honorable Mention
USA South All-Tournament Team 1990 Lynn Haden 1992 Lynn Hayden (MVP) 1993 Lynn Hayden (MVP) Michele Dillon 1994 Angie Ellis (MVP) Michele Dillon 1995 Brenda LaFlamme (MVP) Angie Ellis Bobbette Bourne
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Brenda LaFlamme (MVP) Angle Ellis Courtney Cowart Brenda LaFlamme Courtney Cowart Brynn Hughes Courtney Cowart (MVP) Brynn Hughes Cara Miller Lisa Sands Brynn Hughes Lisa Sands Courtney Cowart Kristy Crews Annette Nolen Brynn Hughes (MVP) Adrian Turner Kristy Crews Annette Nolen Kristy Crews Jennifer Nunley Erin Moore Jeri Hughes Courtney Peters (MVP) Erin Moore Melanie Gilbert Jessica Hefner Courtney Carrington Courtney Peters Christy Renegar (MVP) Kris Dunn Samantha Kirby Lauren Wells Samantha Kirby Jordan Maupin Meredith Schwane Shannon Andy
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COUGAR CLUB
WHY SHOULD I JOIN?
WHAT IS THE COUGAR CLUB?
Created in 1989, the Cougar Club is a non-profit organization whose primary objective is to raise money to provide a positive experience for Averett student-athletes and fans. The activities of the Cougar Club are varied, but are all designed with the student-athlete in mind. Each year, hundreds of Cougar supporters pledge their support of Averett University student-athletes by joining the Cougar Club. Thanks to our loyal supporters, Averett student-athletes have the opportunity to succeed in both the classroom and on the field.
Averett University is committed to success. A tradition of excellence has been established at Averett. The Cougar Club is committed to providing Averett student-athletes with the opportunity to succeed academically, as well as in their respective sport. At Averett, we recruit good students that happen to be talented athletes. Private support of academic and athletic programs is crucial to our student-athletes in the increasingly competitive landscape of intercollegiate athletics. By supporting the Cougar Club, alumni, fans, and friends of Averett University can help carry on this proud tradition.
WHAT IS THE LETTERMAN CLUB?
This new option for membership is exclusively for former Averett University student-athletes, coaches, athletic trainers, team managers and athletics administration members.
AVERETT UNIVERSITY COUGAR CLUB 2011-2012
www.averettcougars.com/cougarclub
Platinum Cougar $1,000 & above
Gold Cougar $750$999
Blue Cougar $500$749
HOW DO I JOIN?
Visit www.averettcougars.com/cougarclub or call the Averett Department of Athletics at (434) 7915700.
Cougar Partner $250$499
Cougar Friend $100$249
Lettermen Lettermen Club Club Rookie $50 $100
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Cougar Club membership is open to anyone. The new Lettermen Club is for former Averett student-athletes, coaches, athletic trainers, team managers and athletics administration members.
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