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This Is Bridgewater College
Field Hockey Information
Ever since founder Daniel C. Flory set out in 1880 to “educate and develop the whole person,” Bridgewater has moved forward with the times and yet stayed true to an educational philosophy that champions traditional values, exceptional scholarship, meaningful activities and service to the community. The beauty of the concept lies in its application – that there are more ways than one in which to learn, grow and succeed. And its grounding in tradition provides a constancy that is increasingly rare in today’s hectic, ever-changing society. Bridgewater offers a social and academic environment in which students can develop as whole persons. The distinctive Personal Development Portfolio (PDP) program is the coordinating method by which this is achieved. The program seeks to cultivate four dimensions of personal development: citizenship and community responsibility, intellectual growth and discovery, emotional maturation and physical health, and ethical and spiritual growth. The goal is to challenge students to develop their talents and to venture beyond their chosen disciplines to discover new interests and strengths. At Bridgewater College, students will find outlets for their talents and energy that include top-notch theatrical productions, championship athletic teams, student-led spiritual opportunities and service-learning – a uniquely satisfying way in which to meet human needs while pursuing educational growth. More than 70 campus clubs and organizations give students a vast range of ways through which to explore personal or professional interests. Bridgewater College is a member of the Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) and the NCAA Division III, and is highly competitive – and successful – in both. It offers Intercollegiate competition in 20 varsity sports for both men and women. In addition, all students may elect to play in the College’s year-round intramural leagues, which include competition in 20 different sports. Bridgewater College is located in the heart of the breathtaking Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. The College, which was founded as a coeducational school affiliated with the Church of the Brethren, was the first four-year, private, liberal arts college in Virginia to admit women. Nestled amid wooded hills, winding rivers and a picturesque township, Bridgewater College provides an atmosphere that is conducive to living, learning and developing the well-rounded, wholly educated student.
Head Coach .......................................................... Ally Kenyon Office Phone Number ................................. (540) 828-5784 E-mail ........................................ akenyon@bridgewater.edu Mailing Address .........................Box 169, Bridgewater, VA ................................................................................... 22812-1599 Career Record ........................................(24-30, three years) 2005 Overall Record ......................................................... 9-10 2005 ODAC Record ..............................................................3-5
2006 Roster No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 14 16 17 21 22 23 24 25 33
Name Elizabeth Sullivan Rachael Schaeffer Steele Greenwell Rachel Doria Kelli Worst Ashley Norris Courtney Harvey Kendra Anderson Kirsten Miner Kaitlyn Brewer Samantha Habron
Pos. GK M D A M D D D D M D Karen Hammerschmidt M Kim Johnston A Kasie Haga D Kathleen Tamberrino D Jessica Zamborsky M Christina Pybus A Jackie Murk A Erin Spadaro M Beth Beauchamp D Jennifer Midgette GK
Yr. FR FR JR SO FR FR SR SO SO FR JR SR SR FR SO SO FR FR SR SR JR
Hometown/High School Virginia Beach, VA/Kellam Salem, NJ/Salem Easton, MD/Sts. Peter and Paul York, PA/Northeastern Virginia Beach, VA/Kellam Baltimore, MD/Perry Hall Clifton, VA/Centreville York, PA/Central York Severna Park, MD/Severna Park Westminster, MD/Delone Cath. (PA) King George, VA/King George New Egypt, NJ/New Egypt Gettysburg, PA/Gettysburg Quinton, VA/New Kent Baltimore, MD/Notre Dame Prep Richmond, VA/Monacan Manassas, VA/Forest Park Monkton, MD/Friends Schl of Balt. Virginia Beach, VA/First Colonial Pocomoke, MD/Pocomoke Succasunna, NJ/Roxbury
2006 Schedule Sept. 2 Sept. 8 Sept. 9 Sept. 12 Sept. 15 Sept. 19 Sept. 21 Sept. 23 Sept. 24 Sept. 27 Sept. 29 Oct. 4 Oct. 8 Oct. 17 Oct. 20 Oct. 21 Oct. 25 Oct. 28-Nov. 4
at Catawba at Dickinson at Juniata at Frostburg at Sweet Briar* RANDOLPH-MACON* MARY WASHINGTON at Lynchburg* VILLA JULIE at Shenandoah WASHINGTON & LEE* at Eastern Mennonite* VIRGINIA WESLEYAN* ROANOKE* at Randolph-Macon Woman’s* CHRISTOPHER NEWPORT at Mary Baldwin ODAC Tournament
2:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. TBA
*ODAC games | Home game ALL CAPS
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A Look Back at 2005
2005 Results
The field hockey team continued its building process as the Eagles inched closer to the upper half of the ODAC standings in 2005. The Eagles finished with a 9-9 regular season record and a 3-5 mark in the ODAC. Bridgewater opened its season with an impressive performance at the Black-Eyed Susan tournament hosted by Villa Julie College. The Eagles won the tournament opener by defeating Immaculate. 3-1. Erin Spadaro led the Eagles with a pair of goals. The Eagles then defeated Washington & Jefferson, 3-0, behind a pair of goals from Sarah Evans. BC senior Melissa McLean was named the tournament MVP. Bridgewater picked up conference wins over Sweet Briar, Roanoke and Randolph-Macon Woman’s College during regular season play. The Eagles lost in the opening round of the conference tournament, 6-2, at Virginia Wesleyan. Spadaro earned first-team All-ODAC honors and was also named to the VaSID All-State College Division first team. Mandy Nixon received second-team All-ODAC honors while Kim Johnston, Jennie Hoffmsith and Courtney Harvey received honorable mention. Spadaro, Harvey, Johnston, Evans, McLean, Kendra Anderson, Rachel Doria Karen Hammerschmidt, Lindsay Snyder, Kathleen Tamberino and Francis Waldron were named to the Division III Academic Squad by the National Field Hockey Coaches Association.
Sept. 3-4 Sept. 3 Sept. 4 Sept. 9 Sept. 11 Sept. 14 Sept. 17 Sept. 22 Sept. 24 Sept. 27 Sept. 30 Oct. 12 Oct. 14 Oct. 16 Oct. 19 Oct. 22 Oct. 23 Oct. 25 Oct. 26
2005 Statistical Leaders Goals Scored - Mandy Nixon 12, Erin Spadaro 12 Assists - Jennie Hoffsmith 8, Erin Spadaro 7 Points Scored - Erin Spadaro 31, Mandy Nixon 27 Goals Allowed - Jennifer Midgette 3, Frankee Waldron 50 Goals AA - Frankee Waldron 2.70, Jennifer Midgette 3.65 Saves - Frankee Waldron 137, Jennifer Midgette 9
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Black-Eyed Susan Tournament vs Immaculata W, 3-1 vs Washington & Jefferson W, 3-0 Frostburg State L, 3-2 at Christopher Newport L, 2-1 Sweet Briar W, 5-1 at Gettysburg L, 4-0 at Randolph-Macon L, 3-1 at Washington & Lee L, 7-0 Shenandoah W, 5-1 Eastern Mennonite L, 5-3 at Mary Washington L, 5-1 Lynchburg L, 5-2 Rhodes W, 3-2 at Roanoke W, 4-3 Randolph-Macon Woman’s W, 9-2 Juniata W, 1-0 at Virginia Wesleyan L, 3-1 Mary Baldwin W, 4-0 Oct. 29-Nov.5 ODAC Tournament Oct. 29 Virginia Wesleyan L, 6-2
Program Highlights First Team All-ODAC Selections Tammy Zeyher - 1982 Michelle Volker - 1983, 1984 Nancy Cherati - 1985, 1986 Patty Dzikowicz - 1987, 1989, 1990 Julie Hanover - 1992 Carolyn Anderson - 1992, 1993 Krista Seelig - 1993 Lynette Ginder - 1995 Tara Engel - 1996 Holly Ware - 1997, 1998, 1999 Amy Rafalski - 1997 Sarah Wyant - 2001 Stephanie Jones - 2003 Erin Spadaro - 2004, 2005 Holly Ware (1996-99) ranks No. 3 on the ODAC all-time goals list with 86.
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Head Coach
2006 Season Preview
Allyson Kenyon
The Bridgewater College field hockey team returns seven starters from a 2005 team that finished with a 9-9 regular season record. The Eagles lost four players to graduation, including starting goalkeeper Frankee Waldron, starting defender Melissa McLean and attackers Sarah Evans and Jennie Hoffsmith. The Eagles will build the 2006 team around senior midfield Erin Spadaro, a two-time All-ODAC first team selection. Spadaro led the Eagles with 31 points on 12 goals and seven assists. Also returning are All-ODAC honorable mention picks Kim Johnston and Courtney Harvey. Johnson scored 13 points a year ago and will spark the attack that also includes promising sophomore Kendra Anderson. Rachal Doria, another sophomore should also see action at the attack position. Anderson saw action in every game and scored three goals along with one assist. Doria played in 15 games and scored two goals and added two assists. The defense should be strong with the return of Harvey, Beth Beauchamp, Karen Hammerschmidt and Candice Breeden. With the expected return of 15 players to go along with a solid recruiting class, the Eagles should continue their improvement in the tough Old Dominion Athletic Conference.
Allyson Kenyon begins her fourth year at the helm of the Bridgewater College field hockey team. Kenyon has steadily improved her win record over the past three seasons and has high expectations for her 2006 squad to continue the trend. Kenyon, a native of Harrisburg, PA, attended Central Dauphin East High School where she participated in three varsity sports: Field Hockey, Swimming and Soccer. In 1996 she was named the school’s Most Outstanding Female Athlete for her efforts on all three teams. She continued her athletic and academic career at Juniata College in Huntingdon, PA where she participated on both the field hockey and swim teams for all four years. She was a three time member of the National Field Hockey Coaches’ Association’s All-Academic Team and the Mid-Atlantic Conference All-Academic squads for both sports. Kenyon earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Politics from Juniata in 2000. Emphasizing academic excellence as well as teamwork and competitiveness, Kenyon has had 12 athletes receive NFHCA Division III All-Academic Team honors. She has also coached two all-conference first team selections, two all-conference second team players, and five all-conference honorable mention awardees. Prior to her years at Bridgewater, Kenyon worked in Washington, D.C. for a non-profit organization. She also helped coach the inaugural season of the T.C. Williams Varsity Girls’ Lacrosse team. Kenyon currently resides in Harrisonburg, VA with her dog Champ and also serves as the assistant lacrosse coach for Bridgewater College. In her spare time she enjoys hiking, kayaking, playing in the local recreational soccer league, and of course, playing field hockey and lacrosse every chance she gets.
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MEET THE PLAYERS 25 Beth Beauchamp
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MEET THE PLAYERS 8 Kendra Anderson
Senior, Defender Pocomoke, MD/Pocomoke Major: Career Stats:
Sophomore, Defender York, PA/Central York Major:
13 Karen Hammersschmidt
4 Rachel Doria
Senior, Midfielder New Egypt, NJ/New Egypt Major: Career Stats:
Sophomore, Attack York, PA/Northeastern Major:
7 Courtney Harvey
9 Kirsten Miner
Senior, Defender Clifton, VA/Centreville Major: Career Stats:
Sophomore, Defender Severna Park, MD/Severna Park Major:
14 Kim Johnston
17 Kathleen Tamberrino
Senior, Attack Gettysburg, PA/Gettysburg Major: Career Stats:
Sophomore, Defender Baltimore, MD/Notre Dame Prep Major:
24 Erin Spadaro
21 Jessica Zamborsky
Senior, Midfielder Virginia Beach, VA/First Colonial Major: Career Stats:
Sophomore, Midfielder Richmond, VA/Monacan Major:
3 Steele Greenwell
10 Kaitlyn Brewer
Junior, Defender Easton, MD/Sts. Peter and Paul Major: Career Stats:
Freshman, Midfilder Westminster, MD/Delone Catholic (PA) Major:
12 Samantha Habron
16 Kasie Haga
Junior, Defender King George, VA/King George Major: Career Stats:
Freshman, Defender Quinton, VA/New Kent Major:
33 Jennifer Midgette
23 Jackie Murk
Junior, Goalkeeper Succasunna, NJ/Roxbury Major: Career Stats:
Freshman, Attack Monkton, MD/Friends School of Baltimore Major:
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MEET THE PLAYERS
Old Dominion Athletic Conference
6 Ashley Norris
Entering its 31st season, the Old DominionAthleticConference(ODAC) has grown into one of the nation’s largest Divsion III conferences. The 13-member league stands as the second-largestmulti-sportDivisionIII conference in the country. The league was formed on May 18, 1975 as the Virginia College Conference and began operations in September of 1976 (The name change to ODAC became effective January 1, 1976). Charter members were eight colleges located in the state ofVirginia: Bridgewater, Eastern Mennonite, Emory & Henry, Hampden-Sydney, Lynchburg, Randolph-Macon, Roanoke and Washington and Lee. From its initial year of operation through the 198182 academic year, the ODAC sponsored competition in 10 men’s varsity sports, including football, soccer and cross-country in the fall; basketball, wrestling and indoor track in the winter; and baseball, golf, tennis and outdoor track in the spring. Women’s sports were added prior to the 1982-83 school year. Today the ODAC has grown to sponsoring championships in 22 sports. The conference expanded in the late 1980’s and again in the early 1990’s. Virginia Wesleyan became the 12th member of the conference in 1988 and began full-scale competition in the league in the 1989-90 academic season. Guilford College, voted into the league in the spring of1990,begancompetingforconferencechampionships in the 1991-92 year. Over the past several years the conference and the city of Salem,Va. have gained national attention through hosting NCAA championships in football, men’s basketball, baseball and softball. The growing list of titles passed out in Salem began in the fall of 1993 with the DIII football championship. Since that time, the two hosts have gained three additional tournaments, including the NCAA Division III Men’s Basketball Final Four.
Freshman, Defender Baltimore, MD/Perry Hall Major:
22 Christina Pybus Freshman, Attach Manassas, VA/Forest Park Major:
2 Rachel Schaeffer Freshman, Midfielder Salem, NJ/Salem Major:
1 Elizabeth Sullivan Freshman, Goalkeeper Virginia Beach, VA/Kellam Major:
5 Kelli Worst Freshman, Midfielder Virginia Beach, VA/Kellam Major:
ODAC Field Hockey Champions 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993
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Lynchburg Lynchburg Lynchburg Eastern Mennonite Lynchburg Eastern Mennonite Lynchburg Lynchburg Lynchburg Randolph-Macon Eastern Mennonite Eastern Mennonite
1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
Lynchburg Eastern Mennonite Eastern Mennonite Eastern Mennonite Eastern Mennonite Eastern Mennonite Eastern Mennonite Lynchburg Roanoke Eastern Mennonite Virginia Wesleyan Washington & Lee
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