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College Information
Location............................................Bridgewater College Founded ...........................................1880 Enrollment.........................................1,550 Nickname..........................................Eagles Colors................................................ Crimson, Vegas Gold Athletic Affiliation............................ NCAA Division III Conference........................................Old Dominion Athletic President............................................ George E. Cornelius Director of Athletics.......................... Curt Kendall
Volleyball Coaching Staff
Head Coach....................................... Greg Spector Women’s Soccer Office Phone..........540-828-5401 Coach Van Horn Email: ................... gspector@bridgewater.edu Assistant Coaches............................. Lauren Reznik
Sports Information
Sports Information Director........... Steve Cox Assistant SID................................. Tim Leister SID Phone...................................... 540-828-5360 SID Email....................................... scox@bridgewater.edu Assistant SID Phone...................... 540-828-5615 Assistant SID Email....................... tleister@bridgewater.edu SID Fax.......................................... 540-8285611 BC Hotline..................................... 540-828-5649 SID Mailing Address..................... Box 107 ....................................................... Bridgewater College ....................................................... 402 East College Street ....................................................... Bridgewater, VA 22812 Web Site......................................... www.bridgewatereagles.com Women’s Soccer Contact............... Steve Cox
Conference Information
Commissioner................................ Brad Bankston Office Phone................................... 540-389-7373 Conference SID.............................. J.J. Nekoloff SID Office Phone........................... 540-387-9073 Mailing Address............................. 402B Idaho St., P.O. Box 971 ....................................................... Roanoke, VA 24153 Conference Fax.............................. 540-389-6196 Web Site......................................... www.odaconline.com
Credits: The 2010 Bridgewater Volleyball Media Guide is a production of the Bridgewater Sports Information Department. This guide was produced, written and designed by Sports Information Director Steve Cox. Photos provided by Tommy Thompson.
Eagles Look To Contend Despite Loss Of Three Key Starters To Graduation The Bridgewater College volleyball squad is preparing for a new season with a young but talented group of players. The Eagles lost three starters from a year ago and another player who saw plenty of playing time. Yet, BC head coach Greg Spector is excited and confident as the new season approaches. “We’ve got a group of girls back who love playing together,” Spector said. “We’re going to rely on defense a little more, We won’t be able to rely on our physicality. We’re going to work on our speed and our team defense. If we can improve those areas, play together and play hard, then good things will happen.” The Eagles lost front line players Erika Dirnagl and Mandy Hill along with setter Tricia Davis to graduation, leaving Spector with some large holes to fill. “We lost virtually 40 percent of our production in every statistical category except for setting where we lost it all,” Spector said. “We have to replace half of our squad.” Leading the way for the Eagles will be senior outside hitter Candice Guy. Guy was hampered by injury during her junior year as she missed half of the season. “If you project Candice’s numbers our over the entire season, she would have been in our top three in hitting and top two in digs. That was a lot of production that was missing for a big par t of last year,” Spector said. “With Candice on the court, it’s like having two liberos.” Joining Guy in the starting unit will be sophomore Ashley Scott and junior Katie Baker. “I think there was a moment last year when Ashley realized that if she wanted to be the best outside hitter on the court, then she was going to be the best outside hitter on the court,” Spector said. “She is a very talented player.” Baker has been a fixture in the BC lineup during her first two seasons and Spector is expecting another solid season. “Katie has grown into a leader on this team. She is raising expectations for this group and it’s good when motivation and expectations are player drive.” Spector is also looking for sophomore Cadie Castle to assume a larger role this season. “We need more offense from Cadie this year,” said Spector. “We’re looking for her to be the cornerstone of our blocking.” Leading the BC defensive effort will be sophomore libero Casey O’Leary. “Casey averaged four digs per game last year. I
KATIE BAKER think her game is going to explode this season. She has the ability to challenge for libero of the year in the conference,” said Spector. Spector is also looking for three newcomers to make an impact for the Eagles. Lindsay Kallam, a 5-10 setter, Katie Long, a 5-10 outside hitter and Beth Soles, a 6-foot middle should all see plenty of playing time. “Lindsay has good skills as a setter. How fast she can adjust to the college tempo will be the key,” Spector said. “Katie Long can play anywhere on the front row. She is really going to help our depth. Beth is really quick and athletic and she is a good blocker.” The Eagles will once again tackle a tough schedule in the upcoming season. Bridgewater will play in tournaments hosted by Averett, Dickinson, Lebanon Valley and St. Mary’s. The Eagles will also host a strong field for the BC Invitational. “There are a couple of quality teams in each of the tournament we are playing,” said Spector. “Our own invitational will be strong with Washington and Lee and Frostburg State coming to BC. I think our schedule matches where we are as a team. It’s going to be challenging while also giving us an opportunity to grow and improve as a team.”
Greg Spector, Head Coach Greg Spector begins his third season at the helm of the Bridgewater College volleyball program. His two-year record with the Eagles is 36-25. Spector brings a wealth of coaching experience to the Bridgewater position. He has coached at various levels, including college, high school, club and international teams. In 2008, Spector was the head women’s volleyball coach for Maccabi USA Sports and recruited nationally for top-level players to play at the international level. He served as the team’s assistant coach in 2001. Additionally, Coach Spector was a member on the 1989, 1993 and 1997 squads. From 2003-2005, Spector was an assistant coach at DiCoach Spector with his wife Lisa, daughter Solana and son Nathan. vision I Marshall University where he worked specifically with middle hitters and blocking. Prior to that position, he was an Spector received a bachelor of science degree in applied assistant women’s volleyball coach at Urbana University, a Divikinesiology from San Diego State University. He received his sion II university in Ohio. master of education degree, with an emphasis in coaching, in Prior to accepting the Bridgewater job, Spector was owner 2003 from Urbana University. and director of recruiting for Indy Juniors Volleyball Club in He and his wife Lisa live in Bridgewater with their two chilIndianapolis. Indy Juniors is a club with more than 200 volleyball dren, Nathan, 6, and Solana, 4. players ages 12-18 that competed in tournaments nationwide.
Lauren Reznik, Assistant Coach Lauren Reznik joined the Bridgewater volleyball staff in the summer of 2010. Reznik serves as the assistant volleyball coach and also as a resident director at Bridgewater. Reznik, a native of Dayton, Va., attended Roanoke College where she served as the co-captain for the Maroons Volleyball team in 2008. The Turner Ashby grad, ended her career in the top 15 in games played and assists. She also played softball for a year while at Roanoke. Most recently, Reznik served as a volunteer assistant for the NSA Virginia Extreme Force 16U team. She also was a volunteer assistant for the Roanoke Junior Olympic Volleyball team in 2006.
Prior to her time at Bridgewater, Reznik worked at the RMHWellness Center and was an Assistant Varsity Softball Coach at Lord Botetourt in Daleville, Va. She also worked as an Assistant to the Sports Information Director at Roanoke following graduation. Reznik received a bachelor’s degree in health and human performance from Roanoke College in December of 2008 and is currently working on her master’s degree in Kinesiology at James Madison University.
10 Candice Guy
Senior 5-7, Outside Hitter Fishersville, Va./ Wilson Memorial H.S. Major:
Quick Hits 2009: Missed several matches due to injury in 2009 season...averaged 2.18 kills per game...was second on the team in digs per game with 3.28 2008: Saw action in 29 matches ...Averaged 2.07 kills per game ...4th on the team in digs with 215. 2007: Saw action in 28 games ...Had 102 digs on the year. Prep: A First-Team All-Region selection ...Named to the First-Team All City/County team ...Participated in the VHSCA All-Star game. Personal: Has three siblings - Heather, Amber, and Kala ...sister Kayla plays volleyball for Virginia Wesleyan College...Daughter of Johnny & Bonnie Guy ...Born April, 6, 1989.
23 Katie Baker
Junior 6-1, Middle Hitter Strasburg, Va./ Strasburg H.S. Major:
2009: Averaged 2.19 kills/game...led team in blocks with 101 totla blocks...named to Freostburg State all-tournament team. 2008: Saw action in 30 games ...Second on the team in hitting percentage a .330 ...Second on the team in kills per game at 2.40 ...Led the Eagles in blocks with 83 total for an average of 0.81...Was named to the O.D.A.C. All-Tournament team. Prep: Her senior season saw the Rams finish with a 28-0 record and a District, Regional, and State titles ...A FirstTeam All-District, All-Region, and All-State selection in 2007 ...State Player of the Year.
11 Christy Barron
Junior 5-6, Defensive Specialist Chester, Va./ Thomas Dale H.S. Major: 2009: Appeared in five matches for the Eagles in 2009. 2008: Saw limited action last season ...Appeared in 10 matches. Prep: Played at Thomas Dale High School and was a Second-Team AllDistrict selection. Personal: Has two siblings - Tommy & Tricia ...Daughter of Carolyn Barron ...Born May 22, 1990
14 Ashleigh Foor
Junior 5-4, Setter Amherst, Va./ Amherst H.S. Major:
2009: Saw action in 10 matches during the season as a reserve setter..averaged 4.88 assists per game. 2008: Saw action in 22 matches ...second on the team in set assists with 2.50 apg. Prep: Played at Amherst County for Coach jen Fielder. Personal: Has one sibling - Hailey ...Daughter of Derin and Kathryne Foor ...Born September 12, 1990.
15 Kai-Lynn Stoker
Junior 5-4, Defensive Specialist Potomac, Md./ Kack Britt H.S. Major:
2009: Saw action in all 30 matches...averaged 2.25 digs per game...led Eagles with 45 service aces. 2008: Saw action in 28 matches ...Averaged 2.13 digs per game. Prep: Played for Coach Reggie Fields at Jack Britt High School ...2007 team finished 20-2 ...An All-Conference selection.
21 Cadie Castle
Sophomore 5-11, Outside Hitter Mineral, Va. Louisa County H.S. Major: 2009: Saw quality playing time, appearing in 22 matches... averaged 1.79 kills per game. Prep: Played for Coach Dave Boardway at Louisa County High School ...A First-Team All-District selection. Personal: Has three siblings - Michael, Chris, and Leigh ...Daughter of Susan Castle and Michael Hockett ...Born March 21, 1991
12 Bethany Doman Sophomore 5-8, Outside Hitter Strasburg, Va. Strasburg H.S. Major:
2009: Saw action in 12 matches.
26 Carly Whiting Sophomore 5-11, Setter New Castle, Va. Craig County H.S. Major:
2009: Saw action in seven matches.
Prep: 2007 team went 27-0 and Prep: A Firstwere District, Team All-DisRegional, & trict selection State Champions her junior and ...2008 team finsenior season ished with a 24-4 record and won the ...A Second-Team All-Region District title and the State Champion- selection her junior and senior ship ...First-Team All-District and season. Second-Team All-Region selection. Personal: Has one sister - Rachel Personal: Has one sibling, Aaron ...Dauther of Bud and Melissa ...Daughter of Buster and Tina Whitting ...Born November 28, Doman ...Born May 21, 1995 1990.
25 Mara Hogan Sophomore 5-9, Outside Hitter Bridgewater, Va. Turner Ashby H.S. Major:
2009: Playd in 12 matches during injury-plagued season...averaged 2.18 digs per game. Prep: First-Team All-District her junior and senior year ...All-Region in 2008 ...Honorable-Mention All-State in 2008 ...A member of the National Honors Society. Personal: Has two siblings - Emma and Suzanne ...Daughter of Mark and Kristin Hogan ...Born on June 26, 1992
16 Casey O’Leary
Sophomore 5-5, Defensive Specialist Quinton, Va. New Kent H.S. Major: 2009: Played in all 30 matches for the Eagles as a freshman...led the team in digs with 4.26 per game.
35 Ashley Scott Sophomore 6-0, Outside Hitter South Riding, Va. Heritage H.S. Major:
2009: Battled injuries during first season but still saw action in 22 matches...averaged 2.49 kills per game. Prep: A First-Team All-District and All-Region selection ...Also an Honor Roll student at Heritage. Personal: Has five siblings - Ceara, Breanna, Brittany, Asia, and Julianna ...Daughter of Satcy Scott ...Born April 13, 1991
Newcomers 20 Ashley Henry
25 Beth Soles Junior 5-4, DS Stanley, Va. Page County H.S.
Freshman 5-11, MH Floyd, Va. Floyd County H.S.
Prep: Team played in regionals all four year (200408)...2005 team was 13-0 in district play...2008 team captain...2008 player of the year...2008 all-district, allregion and all-state. Personal: Daughter of Steve and Kim Henry...brother Jeremy...majoring in biology
Prep: Team finished 24-1 her senior year...district and region champs...advanced to state tournament final four... all-academic team...first-team all-district...second team allregion...member of National Beta Club. Personal: Daughter of Theresa and Jeffery Soles... brother Jay... plans to major in athletic training.
24 Linday Kellam
22 Katie Long Freshman 5-10, Setter Virginia Beach, Va. Princess Anne H.S.
Freshman 5-8, OH Floyd, Va. Floyd County H.S.
Prep: Team advanced to regional quarterfinals...named high school’s top female athlete during fall sports season in 2009. Personal: Daughter of Valerie and Steve Kellam...brother Justin Kanter...deciding on a major.
Prep: Played varsity volleyball four years...first team alldistrict, honorable mention all-region as a senior...also ran track and played softball...honors graduate...plans to major in physical therapy. Personal: Daughter of Laura Palant...sister Bailey.
Career Records
Kills 1) 1,552 - Marsha Hermes (2004-07) 2) 1,444 - Candy Baker (2000-03) 3) 1,326 - Erika Dirnagl (2006-09) 4) 1,131 - Krystal Hermes (2001-04) 5) 1,113 - Dorita Puffenbarger (1985-88) 6) 968 - Fallon Fant (2002-05) 7) 965 - Heather St. Clair (2003-05) 8) 961 - Sarah French (1998-2001) 9) 936 - Sydney Fultz (1993-96) 10) 897 - Julie Nicholson (1986-89) 11) 892 - Jennifer Frack (1995-98) 12) 879 - Stephanie Gardner (1991-94) 13) 856 - Shannon Harrison (1993-96) 14) 795 - Melody Derrow (1987-1990) 15) 759 - Carrie Smallwood (1989-1992) Digs 1) 1,435 - Angela Runkle (2002-05) 2) 1,384 - Candy Baker (2000-03) 3) 1,300 - Shannon Harrison (1993-96) 4) 1,240 - Sarah French (1998-2001) 5) 1,154 - Tricia Davis (2006-09) 6) 1,112 - Fallon Fant (2002-05) 7) 999 - Dana McDaniel (1986-89) 8) 953 - Kelli O'Neil (1995-98) 9) 929 - Lori Smith (2003-07) 10) 917 - Heather St. Clair (2003-05) 11) 874 - Holly Botkin (1989-1992) 12) 873 - Amy Weaver (1993, 1997-98) 13) 857 - Carla Ritenour (1990-93) 14) 850 - Stephanie Gardner (1991-94) 15) 826 - Jennifer Hogshead (1995-98) Assists 1) 4,053 - Tricia Davis (2006-present) 2) 3,548 - Tiffany Tumer (1999-2002) 3) 3,299 - Katherine Heath (2002-05) 4) 2,396 - Amy Weaver (1993, 1997-98) 5) 2,006 - Julie Glover (1989-1992) 6) 1,808 - Annette Delahay (1986-89) 7) 1,720 - Debra Burch (1986-89) 8) 802 - Shirley Brown (1982-85) 9) 789 - Kelli O'Neil (1995-98) Aces 1) 262 - Shannon Harrison (1993-96)
Season Records Service Attempts: 560 - Shannon Harrison (1996) Aces: 149 - Lisa Howell (1990) Attacks: 1,033 - Sydney Fultz (1996) Attack Percentage: 0.446 - Krystal Hermes (2003) Kills: 478 - Marsha Hermes (2007) Assists: 1,365 - Tricia Davis (2007) Digs: 520 - Angela Runkle (2004) Blocks: 146 - Jennifer Frack (1996)
Game Records Service Attempts: 31 - Sarah French (2001) Aces: 10 - Kim Harris (1998) Attacks: 67 - Sydney Fultz (1996) Attack Percentage: 0.889 - Sydney Fultz (1996) Kills: 29 - Candy Baker (2001) Assists: 66 - Katherine Heath (2004) Digs: 40 - Angela Runkle (2004) Blocks: 17 - Heather St. Clair (2004)
Individual Honors ODAC Coach of the Year Mary Francis Heishman - 1984, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1992, 1996, 2007 ODAC Player of the Year Dorita Puffenbarger - 1989 Julie Nicholson - 1989 Julie Glover - 1992 Stephanie Gardner - 1994 Sydney Fultz - 1996 Jennifer Frack - 1998 Candy Baker - 2003 Marsha Hermes - 2007 ODAC Student-Athlete of the Year Heather St. Clair - 2005 ODAC Rookie of the Year Tiffany Tumer - 1999 Erika Dirnagl - 2006
First Team All-ODAC Selections Shirley Brown - 1984, 1985 Jennifer Burkholder - 1984, 1985 Dorita Puffenbarger - 1986, 1987, 1988 Beth Kitts - 1988 Julie Nicholson - 1989 Debra Burch - 1989 Melody Derrow - 1990 Julie Glover - 1990, 1991, 1992 Carrie Smallwood - 1992 Theresa Northrop - 1993 Stephanie Gardner - 1994
Through the Years Year 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 1978 1977 1976
Shannon Harrison - 1995, 1996 Sydney Fultz - 1996 Jennifer Frack - 1997, 1998, 1999 Amy Weaver - 1998 Jen Hogshead - 1999 Hollie Justinger - 1999 Sarah French - 2000, 2001 Candy Baker - 2001, 2002, 2003 Heather St. Clair - 2004, 2005 Marsha Hermes - 2006, 2007 Erika Dirnagl - 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
Erika Dirnagl
Record 13-17 ODAC Tournament Semifinals 23-8 ODAC Tournament Semfinals 31-2 ODAC Regular Season Champion, ODAC Tournament Runner-up 26-4 ODAC Tournament Semifinals 29-4 ODAC Tournament Quarterfinals 22-8 ODAC Tournament Quarterfinals 28-6 ODAC Tournament Runner-up 29-5 ODAC Tournament Runner-up 17-13 ODAC Semfinals 17-13 ODAC Regular Season Champion, ODAC Tournament Champion, NCAA Participant 13-14 ODAC Tournament Quarterfinals 23-4 ODAC Tournament Semifinals 16-13 ODAC Tournament Quarterfinals 28-4 ODAC Tournament Champion 21-7 ODAC Tournament Semifinals 22-10 ODAC Tournament Runner-Up 23-8 ODAC Tournament Semifinals 25-7 ODAC Regular Season Champion, ODAC Tournament Champion 20-10 ODAC Tournament Semifinals 23-10 ODAC Regular Season Champion, ODAC Tournament Runner-Up 29-5 ODAC Regular Season Champion, ODAC Tournament Champion, NCAA Tournament Participant 33-2 ODAC Regular Season Champion,ODAC Tournament Runner-Up, NCAA Tournament Participant 27-7 ODAC Tournament Runner-Up 23-8 ODAC Tournament Runner-Up 22-6 ODAC Regular Season Champion, ODAC Tournament Runner-Up 13-12 ODAC Tournament Runner-Up 17-8 6-12 8-12 19-11 17-7 7-16 11-10 7-10
The College
ATHLETIC TRAINING College athletics has evolved to the point where total physical preparation is necessary to be successful. Bridgewater employs a five-member athletic training staff. Under the tutilege of Director Barbara Long, the group of Sarah Cook, Chase Hale, Ellen Hicks and Scott Powers serve as Assistant Athletic Trainers for the entire Bridgewater College Athletics Department. Long is a graduate of Bridgewater College with a degree in Biology; United States Sports Academy with master’s degrees in Sports Medicine and Fitness Management and is currently enrolled in the Doctor of Education program in Organzational Leadership at Shenandoah University. She was certified by the Board of Certification in 1989 and is licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia Board of Medicine as an athletic trainer. Her career has had her working with professional and high level amateur athletes at places like the World University Games, US Olympic Training Center, and several professional football camps. She has also served as Head Athletic Trainer at Broadway High School and as clinical ATC for RMH Rehab Services, and Body Ease Physical Therapy, PC. Barbara spent 10 years as a clinical athletic trainer and through this work developed community education presentations and publications dealing with Exercise and Aging, Fall Prevention, Increasing the Functional Limits of Aging, and Children and Sports. Barbara and her husband, Stuart, reside in the Lacey Springs area with their two children, Tyler and Cassie. Cook hails from Lewiston, Maine. She has a bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training from Colby-Sawyer College and a Master of Arts degree in Sport Psychology from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. Sarah spent a summer as the head athletic trainer at J Robinson Intensive Basketball Camps and has experience working with Division I Men’s Ice Hockey and Men’s Gymnastics. She resides in Harrisonburg with her menagerie of small animals. Her primary responsibilities are men’s and women’s soccer and softball. Hale joined the Bridgewater staff in the spring of 2000 as the Assistant Athletic Trainer. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Health Science/Athletic Training and a Master’s degree in Health Science Education from James Madison University. Chase is currently pursuing his Doctorate of Education degree from Shenandoah University in organizational leadership. For two years he was contracted from RMH Rehab Services, where he also worked within the occupational and physical therapy departments, to provide athletic training services at Bridgewater College. In 2002, Hale moved to a full-time faculty position in the Health and Exercise Science Department where he teaches kinesiology and athletic training courses. In addition to teaching, Professor Hale also serves as the clinical education coordinator for the athletic training education program. His career has had him working with collegiate baseball, football, soccer, and volleyball. Currently, he works with the College’s field hockey, lacrosse, and tennis teams. Hale lives in Grottoes with his wife Ada and their three children Charlie, Stella, and Eliza. Hicks has a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Bridgewater College, and a Master of Education degree from Northwestern State University in Health Promotion. She was certified by the Board of Certification in 1996 and is licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia Board of Medicine as an Athletic Trainer, Pharmacy Technician, and Emergency Medical Technician. Ellen has 11 years clinical athletic training experience; the last ten of those years were with RMH Rehab Services. She has also spent the last nine years working for Rockingham County Public Schools at Broadway High School as the Head Athletic Trainer. Ellen resides in Port Republic and primarily works with Volleyball, Women’s Basketball, and Track & Field. Powers comes to Bridgewater College with a variety of athletic training experience. As a graduate of North Dakota State University and James Madision University, he has spent 27 years working in the clinical and secondary school environments. Athletic training has allowed him to work with several international sports teams in many different countries including the 1996 Olympics Games in Atlanta. Scott resides in Dayton with his wife Pam and their sons, Justin, Jake, Joshua and Jason.
Barbara Long
Sarah Cook
Chase Hale
Ellen Hicks
Scott Powers
STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING HEAD STRENGTH & CONDITIONING COORDINATOR JOE SOLTIS Joe Soltis is entering his eighth year as the Head Strength and Conditioning Coordinator at Bridgewater College. Soltis comes to Bridgewater college as a USA Weightlifting Club Coach. He actively competes in Olympic Weightlifting and won his weight class at the Arnold Classic in 2009. Soltis played running back for Emory & Henry and spent four years as an assistant coach at Glenvar High School in Salem, Va. from 1990-94. Soltis is also the Offensive Coordinator for the Bridgewater College Football team. He resides in Bridgewater and is married to the former April Fifer, a 2004 Bridgewater graduate and a teacher in the Rockingham County Public Schools
ASST. STRENGTH & CONDITIONING COORDINATOR STEPHON HEALEY Stephon Healey will begin his seventh year as the Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coordinator. Healey came to the States from London, England. Healey studied as an intern under both Keith Morgan at the National Sports Center in Crystal Palace, London and with Edgar Curtis at the Leeds Rhinos (professional rugby team). Healey has experience in competing and coaching at both Powerlifting and Olympic lifting meets. Healey played collegiate football at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. A graduate from the University of Greenwich (London), Healey has his undergraduate degree in Education and Human Movement Studies. Healey is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and a Certified USA Weightlifting club coach.
The mission of the Bridgewater College's Strength and Conditioning Program is to assist BC athletes in enhancing their athletic performance. Our goal is to undertake this mission by reducing the risk of athletic injury, developing the force potential (strength and power) of each athlete, enhancing the specific movement patterns related to their activity and addressing the energy needs for each sport. Ultimately we intend to maximize the athletic potential of each of our student athletes.
Commissioner Brad Bankston Celebrating its 35th year of operations, the Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) is one of the nation’s largest Division III conferences. The 14- member ODAC, including one associate member, stands as the second-largest multi-sport NCAA Division III 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 Old Dominion Athletic Conference became effective January 1, 1976). Charter members were eight colleges located in the state of Virginia: Bridgewater College, Eastern Mennonite College, Emory & Henry College, Hampden-Sydney College, Lynchburg College, Randolph-Macon College, Roanoke College and Washington and Lee University. From its initial year of operation through the 1981-82 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 and field in the winter; and baseball, golf, tennis, and outdoor track and field in the spring. Women’s sports were added prior to the 1982-83 school year. Today, the ODAC has grown to Sponsor championships in 22 sports (10 men and 12 women) and houses nine full-time coeducational institutions with four single-gender schools making up the current 13 full-time members. The conference expanded in the late 1980s, early 1990s and most recently in 1999. Virginia Wesleyan became the 13th member of the conference in 1988 and began full-scale competition in the league in the 1989-90 academic year. Guilford College, voted into the conference in the spring of 1990, began competing for conference championships in the 1991-92 season. The Catholic University of America (DC) was accepted for associate membership in football on January 12, 1999. Over the past 16 years the conference and the City of Salem, Va., have gained national attention through hosting five NCAA Division III championships in football, men’s basketball, softball, baseball, women’s lacrosse, and volleyball. The growing list of titles passed out in Salem began in the fall of 1993 with the DIII Football Championship. Through the 2008-09 academic year, the conference and city have hosted 46 NCAA Division III Championships since the ‘93 Stagg Bowl. This year, the two will serve as hosts to the DIII football and men’s basketball championships.
Asst. Commissioner J.J. Nekoloff
Director of Championships Mollie Robertson
Mary Jane Esperiti Administrative Assistant
2010 Bridgewater Volleyball Schedule Date Sept. 1 (Wed)
Sept. 4( Sat) Sept. 4 ( Sat) Sept. 5 (Sun) Sept. 5 (Sun) Sept. 7, (Tue) Sept. 8 ( Wed)
Opponent Hollins University
Time 6:30 pm
Place Roanoke, VA
Averett University Cougar Classic, Sept 4-5 Roanoke 10:00 a.m. Danville, Va. Greensboro 2:00 p.m. Danville, Va. Austin 10:00 a.m. Danville, Va. Averett 2:00 p.m. Danville, Va. Sweet Briar* Mary Baldwin
6:30 pm 6:30 pm
Sweet Briar, VA Home
Dickinson College Invitational, Sept. 10-Sept. 11 Sept. 10 (Fri) Allegheny 4:00 p.m. Carlisle, Pa. Sept. 10 (Fri) Dickinson 8:00 p.m. Carlisle, Pa. Sept. 11( Sat) Elizabethtown 10:00 a.m. Carlisle, Pa. Sept. 11 (Sat) York 2:00 p.m. Carlisle, Pa. Sept. 15, (Wed.) Randolph Macon* 7:00 pm Home Sept. 17 (Fri) Sept. 18 ( Sat) Sept. 18 (Sat)
Bridgewater College Invitational - Sept. 17-18 Washington and Lee* 6:00 p.m. Home Frostburg State Noon Home Philadelphia Biblical 2:00 p.m. Home
Sept. 25 (Sat) Sept. 25 (Sat)
Hollins Goucher
11:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m.
Home Home
Sept. 28 (Tue) Oct. 5 (Tue)
Virginia Wesleyan * Roanoke*
6:30 pm 6:30 pm
Virginia Beach, VA Home
Oct. 8 ( Fri) Oct. 9, (Sat.) Oct. 9 ( Sat)
Lebanon Valley Invitational, Oct. 8-9 Frostburg State 8:00 pm Annville, PA Lebanon Valley 10:30 am Annville, PA BC vs Neuamann College 1:30 pm Annville, PA
Oct. 14, (Thurs) Eastern Mennonite* 6:30 pm Harrisonburg,VA Oct. 16, (Sat) Guilford College* 11:00 am Home Oct. 16, (Sat) Marymount University 3:00 pm Home Oct. 20, (Wed) Lynchburg College * 6:30 pm Lynchburg, VA Oct. 23, (Sat) Emory and Henry College* 3:00 pm Emory, VA Oct. 26, (Tue) Randolph College* 6:30 pm Home St. Mary’s Sea Hawks Invitational, Oct. 29-30 Oct. 29 (Fri) Saint Mary’s College 3:00 p.m. St.. Mary’s City, MD Oct. 29 (Fri) District of Columbia 5:00 pm St.. Mary’s City, MD Oct. 30 (Sat) Salisbury 11:00 am St.. Mary’s City, MD Oct. 30 (Sat) Davis & Elkins 3:00 pm St.. Mary’s City, MD Nov. 5-6 ODAC Tournament TBA
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