This Is Bridgewater College
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
Women’s Soccer Coaching Staff
Head Coach....................................... Mike Van Horn Women’s Soccer Office Phone..........540-828-5409 Coach Van Horn Email: ................... mvanhorn@bridgewater.edu Assistant Coaches............................. Brian Turner, Jason Capps
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 Women’s Soccer 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
Bridgewater Looking To Take Next Step In Program’s Building Process After posting the best season in program history a year ago, the Bridgewater College women’s soccer team will look to take the next step in moving up in the ODAC standings. The Eagles finished the 2009 season with a program best 13 victories and finished 7-4 in the ODAC. Duplicating that number of victories will be a tall task as the Eagles will face the toughest schedule in program history during
the 2010 campaign. The program took a big step forward last year,” Eagles head coach Mike Van Horn said. “We had an all-region player (Megan Groos) for the first time and last year’s team broke nearly all the statistical records. “I see this season as a transition year,” Van Horn continued. “We’re stepping up in competition, playing more national and regional caliber teams.” The Eagles return plenty of talent with seven starters returning along with several other players who received significant playing time. The Eagles are still a young team, however, as five of the returning starters will be sophomores. “Last year’s freshman class made a huge impact,” said Van Horn. “We will still be young, but we now have a lot of game experience.” The Eagles return both goalkeepers – Cari Hensley and Shauna Manovich. The duo split time in the net a year ago and combined for 10 shutouts. “We’re solid at goalkeeper,” said Van Horn. “Both did a good job for us last year.” On defense, the Eagles return three starters along plenty of depth. Morgan Keplinger, Jessica Palmer and Kelly Purcell each started in 2009. “We have experience and depth in the back,” said Van Horn. “That is definitely are deepest position.” The Eagles are not as deep in the midfield, but they do return talent with Abby Dehoff, Caroline Banks and Sarah Taylor returning. “We have three freshmen coming in who should provide us with quality depth at midfield.” The Eagles return plenty of firepower up front with all-region performer Megan Groos leading the attack. Sophomores Brittany Harris and Jacey Kelly also return after receiving significant playing time. Senior Ashley Andes could also join the mix if she is able to return from injury. “All of our forwards have proven they could both score and assist,” Van Horn explained. “We’re deep at the forward spot.” Van Horn also will welcome six freshmen into the fold this season. “The six we are bringing in can play. They will provide competition for our returning players and improve our depth. I
CARI HENSLEY can see some of them earning a starting spot and all six will compete and should see playing time,” said Van Horn Bridgewater’s non-conference slate will be extremely tough. The Eagles open against Stevenson, a team they battled to a 0-0 tie with a year ago. At the Elizabethtown tourney the Eagles will play College of New Jersey, a national semifinalist in 2009 and the tough squad from Elizabethtown. At the Mary Washington tournament the Eagles will a play host Mary Washington, a conference champion a year ago and Emory, an NCAA caliber team. An improving Shenandoah squad rounds out the non-conference schedule. “Winning 13 games against this schedule will be a big challenge,” said Van Horn. “Playing a team like New Jersey will show us how far away we are from playing against national level competition. Hopefully, our non-conference schedule will prepare us for conference play. “Last year we reached a lot of our goals and we bypassed some teams in the conference standings and closed the gap on the top teams in the ODAC,” said Van Horn. “This year we are looking to close that gap even more. We were competitive against the top four teams in the ODAC last year. This year we’re looking to take another stop an knock off one or two of the top teams in the ODAC.”
Mike Van Horn, Head Coach Mike Van Horn begins his third season as head coach of the women’s soccer program at Bridgewater College. In Coach Van Horn’s second season at the helm, he led the Eagles to a recordsetting season. The 2009 squad finished fifth in the nation for most improved program. They also finished in the top 100 in three categories for the first time in program history: most goals scored (50), fewest goals against (61), and overall winning percentage (83). During the 2009 season the team set new program records for most shutouts, assists, goals and wins in a season. They also set a new record for the fewest goals allowed during a season. During each of Van Horn’s seasons, the Eagles have significantly reduced the number of goals allowed. In ’09, the team finished 4th in conference and qualified for the ODAC tournament for the third consecutive year. In Coach Van Horn’s first season, the team posted four shutouts and gave up 16 fewer goals than the previous campaign. Under his direction, the Bridgewater women’s soccer team tied for the seventh seed in the ODAC tournament, qualifying for the tournament for the second
consecutive season. BC has qualified for the ODAC tournament in each of Van Horn’s two seasons. Van Horn brings a wealth of coaching experience from the high school, club and collegiate levels to the Eagles’ program. Van Horn served as the assistant soccer coach/goalkeeper coach for the Bridgewater men’s team. He was responsible for organizing and directing all goalkeeper sessions for the men’s team. He was also involved in many other aspects of the program including the recruiting process. During his three seasons with the team, the Eagles qualified for two ODAC tournaments, including one appearance in the conference semifinals. Van Horn holds a USSF National “A” license as well as a NSCAA National Goalkeeping Diploma. Van Horn also coached the girls’ soccer team at Turner Ashby High School for three seasons and led the Knights to one district championship. From 2003-2005, he served as men’s assistant soccer coach at King’s College in Wilkes Barre, Pa. During his tenure, King’s posted back-to-back, double-digit win seasons for just the second time in college history. Van Horn graduated from Christopher Newport University with a Bachelor of Science degree in exercise science. He earned his Masters of Science in athletic administration from James Madison University. “My goal,” said Van Horn, “is to develop a soccer culture focused on compassion and respect for each aspect of the game and each studentathlete, while progressively raising the standard of the program and maintaining high academic standards. Van Horn lives in Harrisonburg with his wife Molly and son, Ayden.
Jason Capps, Assistant Coach
Brian Turner, Assistant Coach
Jason Capps enters his third season on the Bridgewater College women’s soccer coaching staff as an assistant coach. He will again be involved in all aspects of the program. Capps previously served as a volunteer assistant with the women’s soccer team at Middle Tennessee State University where he was a member of the 2004 Sun Belt Conference Championship coaching staff. He also assisted a local high school team while in Tennessee and coached club teams in Maryland, North Carolina, and Tennessee before returning to his home state of Virginia. Capps is currently the head coach of the girls’ varsity soccer team at Eastern Mennonite High School. In two seasons as head coach of the Flames, Capps has compiled a record of 26-7-1. He ended the 2010 campaign at 14-3-1, dropping only one game all season to a fellow VISAA Division II opponent, a 1-0 loss in the state semi-final match. His tenure has sparked many milestones including maintaining a No. 2 VISAA Division II state ranking each season, posting a 14-2 record in conference play, and winning back-to-back Blue Ridge Conference championships. Capps has led his team to a victory over a higher division rival for the first time in the school’s history and in two seasons has produced the most VISAA All-State girls’ soccer players in EMHS history. Capps received his Bachelor of Arts in English, with a minor in Religious Studies, from MTSU in 2008. He currently holds a USSF National “D” license.
Brian Turner begins his third season on the Eagles coaching staff as an assistant coach. He will again be involved in all aspects of the program. During the 2008 season, the goalkeepers recorded more shutouts and allowed two goals or less in 11 of the team’s 19 games. Improving the team’s goalkeeping helped the team earn a second straight trip to the conference tournament. Prior to joining the Eagles coaching staff, Brian worked with the JMU men’s team as the volunteer assistant. While at JMU he earned his Master’s Degree in Athletic Administration and Coaching. Brian received his Bachelor’s Degree from Mary Washington College in 2000 where he was a four year letter winner with the men’s soccer team. During his career, the team earned two conference titles and two trips to the National Tournament in 1996 and 1997. Turner helped the 1997 team advanced to the National Semifinals and finish third in the nation as the second leading scorer with nine goals and four assists. After graduating from Mary Washington, Brian served as an officer in the United States Marine Corps for four and a half years. He currently resides in Harrisonburg with his wife Jenny and daughter Amelia. Turner holds a USSF National “B” license as well as a NSCAA National Goalkeeping Diploma.
2009 Season In Review
“Witness The Rising” It was a damp, muggy morning when the Bridgewater Eagles women’s soccer team took the field for the start of the 2009 season. Smiles, crazy hair, multicolor socks, and nervous energy abounded. The team motto for the season, “Witness the Rising” was nothing more than a hopeful, yet confident, prelude to the season. The preseason ran its usual course. Veteran players sizing up the youngsters, youngsters giving everything they have to prove themselves, and everyone leaving spent each day, with three-a-days to start camp and a team building, team bonding trip as a reward in the end. But, even during the first team scrimmage on day one, the coaching staff observed a shift in direction for the program. The newcomers weren’t just proving themselves, but holding their own, and the returning players weren’t going to budge, but instead elevate their play. This is what the staff wanted from their first day on campus, a strong competitive fire throughout the program that could change the culture, and this was their foundation to build upon. “We were really proud of the hard work that many of our ladies put in during the offseason,” said head coach, Mike Van Horn. “I know a few girls in particular, for example, even contacted me over the summer to get tips on furthering their workout. So, that, coupled with our first recruiting class, really began to change the culture of the program.” The team survived preseason, enjoyed whitewater rafting, and the regular season began. After a thrilling opening match that ended in a double-overtime draw, against eventual CAC runner-up, Stevenson, the Eagles would then go on a four game winning streak. In the process, the Eagles won their own BC Invitational Tournament for the first time in school history, and without allowing a goal. With an undefeated record, 4-0-1, all 5 shutouts, the Eagles would find their first loss in a very controversial match against Meredith, in Greensboro, NC. This would be the first time the Eagles would be scored against and that wouldn’t happen often, as the team would go on to set a new record for shutouts, 10, breaking the old record of eight. In turn, the number of shutouts contributed to also setting another school record, that of allowing the least goals against at only 17.
The Eagles would respond promptly by defeating their next few opponents, and outscoring the middle section of their schedule 22-4 while going 5-1, 3-1 in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference. Perhaps the most exciting moment coming on a gamewinning header served from the foot of midfielder Kathy Bundrick and the head of forward Brittany Harris, with only 12.7 seconds remaining in the rather defensive match at Emory & Henry. It was in this stretch that forward Jacey Kelley would garner ODAC Player of the Week honors for her performances in wins against RandolphMacon and Guilford, amounting three goals, one being the game-winner versus Randolph-Macon. This recordbreaking pace would amount to just that as the Eagles attack would set a new mark for most goals in a season, with 55, and most assists, with 47. As a result of this production, senior Krista Ready would move to fourth alltime in scoring, with 24 goals, and to fourth all-time in points, 51, when adding her 3 career assists. Sophomore forward, Meghan Groos, would climb to fourth all-time in assists with 12, and junior midfielder, Sara Taylor, would claim the third all-time spot on that same list with 13 assists. During the middle of the season, the coaching staff began to notice that the competitive fire from the preseason hadn’t vanished, but was now beginning to be stoked. Continued on next page
2009 Season In Review
Continued from previous page Going into the Virginia Wesleyan game, there was a confidence that had been lacking in the past. A game that in the past would be competitive possibly until halftime was now tight throughout. The Eagles would fall short, 20, in a closer game than the score would indicate, but amongst those two mistakes something more important was found. “I think what contributed greatly to our success this season was the competitive spirit that some players brought into the program,” said assistant coach, Jason Capps. “As coaches we’ve seen a lot, so it’s easier to put forth a game plan and be confident of the possibilities. You don’t always get that reflected back from the players when you’re facing a team your school hasn’t defeated. This year we found that and it was refreshing.” Found it, indeed. The Eagles would next play a team they hadn’t defeated in 5 years, cross-town rival, Eastern Mennonite University. And, after a solid halftime talk, they would take down their rival, 3-1, playing inspired soccer while keeping a promise to each other to end that streak this season. In the end, the Eagles have certainly shed the feathers of the past and are enjoying the new ones that
have them climbing upward. The team earned a seed in the ODAC Tournament for the third consecutive year, with this 2009 season providing Bridgewater their best finish and highest seeding in school history at fourth. The Eagles ended the season with the best record in school history at 13-6-1, the most wins in the history of the program. The Eagles improved their record in the ODAC as well, upgrading from 4-7 to 7-4, thus breaking the old record for ODAC wins which stood at 6. The team also had members honored individually by the ODAC with forward Meghan Groos named to the All-Conference Second Team and defender Kelly Purcell named ODAC Honorable Mention. In the past, a close game with a tough team might have been an anomaly. With tight games against Stevenson, Roanoke, Virginia Wesleyan, and Washington & Lee, that is no longer the case for the Bridgewater Eagles. The Bridgewater College Eagles have not risen like a phoenix from the ashes, but rather ascended to heights never mounted. The sparkle in the eyes of everyone wearing “Witness the Rising” gear early in the season has turned to the hardened, steely gaze of an eagle, with talons sharp, now ready to descend on its prey.
2 Sara Taylor
Senior 5-7, Midfield Chesterfield, Va./ James River H.S. Major: Nutrition & Wellness 2009: Appeared in 18 matches...started 5 matches... tallied 5 goals with 9 assists on the season...Currently the third all-time leader in assists for the Eagles... 2008: Appeared in 19 matches...started 14 matches... tallied 2 goals and 3 assists on the season... 2007: Appeared in 19 matches...started 11 matches... tallied one goal and one assist on the year... Prep: Was a member of the 2006 and 2007 district champion James River High School soccer teams. Personal: Born January 23, 1989...daughter of Rich and Sherrie Taylor...sister of Rachel Taylor.
13 Kathryne Gray
Senior 5-0, Defender Virginia Beach, Va./ Kellam H.S. Major: Biology 2009: Appeared in 8 matches...started 1 match... 2008: Appeared in 18 matches...started 11 matches... 2007: Appeared in 16 matches...started 5 matches...tallied one assist... Prep: VHSL State Championship in 2005 at Kellam High...Regional semifinalist in 2006...District Champions in 2006...All-Academic Team in 2006 and 2007... Honor Roll all four years...National Honor Society. Personal: Born May 13, 1989...daughter of Charlie and Sharon Gray and Brenda and Mike Riggs...sister of Charlie...Assistant soccer coach at Fort Defiance High School.
0 Cari Hensley
Junior 5-9, Goalkeeper Danville, Va./ George Washington Major: Health & Exercise Science Nutrition & Wellness 2009: Appeared in 15 matches...started 12 matches...Allowed 12 goals in 1,110 minutes played, tallying 50 saves with 3 shutouts...Average goals against stood at 0.97 goals per game, a single season record... 2008: Appeared in 11 matches...started 3...Allowed 11 goals and tallied 25 saves in 440 minutes played...Dean’s List... Prep: Lettered in soccer all four years at George Washington High School... Lettered three years in basketball...Also played two years of volleyball and was the student trainer for the football team... Honor Roll...Advanced Diploma...National Honor Society...Graduated with Distinction. Personal: Born November 10, 1989...daughter of Mrs. Kimberly Hensley (Danville, VA) and Mr. Kim Hensley (Huntsville, AL)...sister of Dalton.
16 Megan Groos
Junior 5-4, Midfield Linden, Va./ Warren County H.S. Major: Health & Exercise Science 2009: Appeared in 20 matches...started 18 matches...tallied 8 goals with 5 assists...Currently fourth all-time in assists at Bridgewater...Selected to the All-Conference and All-Region teams .2008: Appeared in 16 matches... started 13 matches...Scored 3 goals... Assisted 7 goals.. Prep: Lettered all four years of high school soccer at Warren County (Front Royal, VA) and Liberty (Colorado Springs, CO)...Team Captain junior and senior seasons...Appeared on the First team and Second team All-District while at Warren County...Reached the quarterfinals in state tournament at Liberty during freshman and sophomore seasons...Second team All-District at Liberty...Lettered two years academically. Personal: Born January 1, 1990...daughter of Ann and Robert Groos...sister of Rob and Tim...Assistant coach for 2009 Blue Ridge Conference Champion Eastern Mennonite H.S. Girls’ Varsity soccer team.
9 Jessica Palmer
Junior 5-4, Defender Fairplay, Md./ Williamsport H.S. Major: Health & Exercise Science 2009: Started all 20 matches... 2008: Started 19 games at sweeper...Played the entire game of each game she appeared in. Prep: Senior season was first team all-county, all-area, all-conference, and honorable mention all-state...National Honor Roll, Maryland Distinguished Scholar, Distinguished Honor Roll... was part of the German Honor Society. Personal: Born July 21, 1990... daughter of Susan and Chuck Palmer...sister of Erin Palmer...cousin Nick Adenhart (Anaheim Angels)...in 2008 earned Dean’s List honors.
10 Jessica Wampler
Junior 5-5, Defender Fulks Run, Va./ Broadway H.S. Major: Business 2009: Appeared in 12 matches...started 5 matches... 2008: Appeared in 17 matches...started 12 matches...scored 2 goals on 2 shots for the season... Prep: Four year starter at Broadway High School...Was a member of the first team in school history to reach the regional semifinals. Personal: Born October 10, 1989...daughter of Chuck and Susan Wampler...sister of Christina Racey, Teddy Wampler and Angela Cave.
5 Caroline Banks
Sophomore 5-3, Midfield Virginia Beach, Va. Bishop Sullivan Catholic H.S. Major: Psychology Minor: Sociology 2009: Appeared in 19 matches... started 18 matches...tallied 4 goals and 3 assists on the season... Prep: All-time Scoring Leader at Bishop Sullivan Catholic with 97 goals...Broke both the season and career scoring marks...TCIS Player of the Year junior and senior seasons... VISAA First team All-State 2007, 2008, and 2009...First team All-TCIS all four seasons...First team AllTidewater junior and senior year... Offensive Player of the Year for three seasons...Played club soccer for Beach FC...Played basketball for three years. Personal: Born November 28, 1990...daughter of Chuck and Laura Banks...sister of Mandy and Sammy..
6 Abby Dehoff
Sophomore 5-4, Midfield Harrisburg, Pa./ Central Dauphin H.S. Major: Athletic Training 2009: Appeared in 18 matches...started 17 matches...tallied 1 goal with 3 assists... Prep: Two-time Pennsylvania State Champion at Central Dauphin High School...Scored the game-winning penalty kick to win the state semifinal contest...Team won the District Championship in 2008...Freshman To Watch... Played club soccer with LDC United, Casa Hmms, Hershey Tidal Force... Distinguished Honors...Honor Roll. Personal: Born October 10, 1990... daughter of Nancy Notarangelo and Jeff Dehoff.
19 Kelly Purcell
Sophomore 5-4, Defender Westminster, Md./Winters Mill H.S. Major: Health & Exercise Science 2009: Started all 20 matches...tallied 1 game-winning goal and 1 assist... ODAC All-Conference Honorable Mention... Prep: Second team all-county, first team all-conference her senior season...Captain as a senior...Honorable mention all-county her junior season and second team all-conference... Placed third in the county in the 300 meter indoor county championships... Competed in soccer, softball and track in high school. Personal: Born April 12, 1991... daughter of Keith and Susan Purcell...sister of Adam.
14 Jacey Kelley
Sophomore 5-1, Forward Road Newburg, Pa. /Shippinburg H.S. Major: Health & Exercise 2009: Appeared in 20 matches... started 7 matches...tallied 6 goals with 4 assists...3 goals were game winners... Prep: Three year All-Conference First Team selection...All-Conference Honorable Mention as a freshman...2009 Player of the Year...Led Shippensburg to the school’s first ever district tournament...Lettered all four years of high school play...All-Conference First Team for two years in Field Hockey...Field Hockey Defensive MVP in 2007...Lettered in field hockey and basketball for three years. Personal: Born June 21, 1991...daughter of Gregory and Carmen Kelley...sister of MacKenna...a health and exercise science major.
21 Brittney Harris
Sophomore 5-5, Forward Laurel, Md./Eleanor Roosevelt H.S. Major: Health & Exercise Science 2009: Started all 20 matches...tallied 9 goals with 5 assists on the year...3 goals were game winners... Prep: 3-time 4A Regional Champion at Eleanor Roosevelt High School...Varsity starter all four years of high school... Prince George County (MD) First team All-County junior and senior seasons... Second team All-County sophomore year...All-Met Honorable Mention team senior year...Team Captain junior and senior seasons...Led team to regional finals all four years and won three consecutive regional championships...Voted team MVP senior season...Won the Maryland State Championship with club team Laurel Lightning in 2009. Personal: Born December 5, 1991...daughter of Bruce and Donna Harris...sister of Amanda and Emily...a Health and Exercise Science major.
15 Cat Padgett
Sophomore 5-7, Defender Bedford, Va./Liberty H.S. Major: Biology 2009: Appeared in 8 matches... Prep: Earned honorable mention all-district, second team alldistrict, and first team all-district honors...named to the first team all-region and was an all-state honorable mention...was named most valuable defender...Cross Country most valuable runner... Personal: “Cat� was born September 27, 1991...daughter of Oscar and Leslie Padgett...sister of Grafton...a biology major...
28 Morgan Keplinger
Sophomore 5-1, Defender Boonsboro, Md./Williamsport H.S. Major: Health & Physical Education 2009: Started all 20 matches...Scored 1 goal on the year... Prep: At Williamsport High School, named all-county and all-conference first team, all-area second team her junior and senior year...Led team in goals and assists as a junior and senior... All-State nominee her senior year... Captain her senior year...Team captain all four years of club soccer...Club team, Hagerstown Freedom, won division in 2006 and 2007...Four year varsity track, indoor and outdoor...first team all-county and all-conference all four years...2009 Herald Mail Co-Athlete of the Year...2006, 2008, 2009 Outdoor Track State Champions...2009 Indoor Track State Champions...2008 4x400 relay state champion - school and county record holder at 4:04 outdoors...2009 Indoor and Outdoor 4x800m and 800m state champion... Holds school, county, and Maryland state record in 800m with a time of 2:17...member of the German Honor Society and the Honor Club. Personal: Born February 2, 1991...daughter of Jared and Peggy Keplinger...sister of Colton and Reid.
26 Jessica Sites
Sophomore 5-2, Defender Stephens City, Va./Sherando H.S. Major: Biology 2009: Appeared in 13 matches...started 3 matches... Prep: First team all district her senior year at Sherando High... defensive MVP her senior season...2008 District Champions...she tied for most starts as a freshman in high school. Personal: Born May 11, 1991...daughter of James and Brenda Sites...sister of Audra and Jacob Sites.
31 Krissy Snyder
Sophomore 5-7, Midfield Eden, N.C./Morehead H.S. Major: 2009: Appeared in 11 matches... Prep: Captain her junior and senior seasons at Morehead High School...has received best offensive and best defensive awards...she achieved all state honors...was voted all conference her final two seasons. Personal: Born April 24, 1991...daughter of Kim and Chip Snyder...sister of Keely and Chase Snyder.
25 Anna Wright
Junior 5-4, Defender Doswell, Va./Patrick Henry H.S. Major: Biology, Education 2009: Appeared in 8 matches... 2008: Appeared in 8 matches... starting in 3...scored her lone goal of an injury shortened season in a win over Mary Baldwin. Prep: 2nd-team All-District as sophomore at Patrick Henry High School...Honor Roll... Personal: Anna was born June 10, 1990...daughter of Chris and Jean Wright of Doswell, VA...sister of Sarah Jean Wright.
00 Shauna Manovich
Junior 5-6, Goalkeeper Front Royal, Va./Skyline H.S. Major: Art Minor: Business 2009: Appeared in 11 matches...started 7 matches...tallied 24 saves on the year with 4 shutouts...Average goals against stood at 1.39 per game... 2008: Appeared in 14 matches...started 11 matches...tallied 57 saves on the year...Average goals against stood at 1.8 per game... Prep: Washington Post honorable mention...First team all-district as sophomore...Second team all-district junior year...Captain junior season...Lettered 3 seasons... Won the U-19 WAGS Division during her senior year... Personal: Shauna was born March 12, 1990...daughter of John and Terry Manovich...twin sister of Danielle...an art major with a minor in business...
22 Ashley Andes
Senioer 5-2, Forward Fort Defiance, Va./Fort Defiance H.S. Major: Allied Health Science Nutrition & Wellness 2009: Played in 10 games for the Eagles...scored two goals and had one assist on the season. 2008: Appeared in 19 matches...started 9 matches...Scored 8 goals and tallied 2 assists on the year. 2007: Appeared in 19 matches...started 3 matches...Scored one goal and tallied 2 assists. Prep: Second team All-Region in 2006 at Fort Defiance High School...First team All-District in 2005 and 2006...Honorable Mention in 2004. Personal: Born May 5, 1989...daughter of Joe and Nancy Andes...sister of Courtney and Emily...Assistant soccer coach at Fort Defiance high School...a double major in Allied Health Science and Nutrition and Wellness...Plans to attend nursing school and become a labor and delivery nurse.
Newcomers
18 Melanie Waters
28 Alyssa Monninger
Prep: First and Second team AllCounty for track in 2008, 2009, and 2010...2009-2010 First team All-County for soccer...2009-2010 Second team All-State in soccer...Leading goal scorer for entire county and county champions...2008-2009 First team All-County in soccer... Personal: Born March 17, 1992...daughter of Kevin and Wendy Waters...sister of Krystal and Kevin...
Prep: Won county championship at Boonsboro in 2008...2009 All-State Honorable Mention...First-team All-Area, AllCounty in 2009...Finalist for Herald Mail Player of the Year in 2009...Team MVP... Captain of her high school and club teams for two years... Personal: Born May 20, 1992...daughter of Raymond and Shawn Monninger... sister of Kaylee and Courtney...a Biology major...
Freshman 5-5, Forward Pasadena, Md. Chesapeake H.S.
Freshman 5-6, Defender Boonsboro, Md. Boonsboro H.S.
8 Lauren Casey
Sophomore 5-9, Defender Kingston, R.I South Kingston H.S. Prep: 2008 South Kingstown (RI) Girls’ Soccer Division Champions...2008-2009 Rhode Island Interscholastic Sportsmanship Award...2006-2009 Captain, Fortuna FC...Dean’s List...Member of Bridgewater Equestrian... Personal: Born May 5, 1991...daughter of Terence and Patricia casey...sister of Michael and Caroline...father played at University of Rhode Island...
26 Sarah Coner Freshman 5-3, Midfield Eldersburg, Md. Century H.S.
Prep: County Champions, 2009...Region Champions, 2008...Second-team All-Conference and All-County...Two year ODP player...Regional Semifinalist...Two-time state champion (Laurel Lightning)... Personal: Born March 31, 1992...daughter of Lee and Barbara Connor...sister of Jenny...uncle Thirsten Peterson played professionally in Sweden...
Newcomers
21 Amanda Michaels
1 Lindsey McDole
17 Austin Holley
Prep: Concord District Champions... Northern Regional Champions...VA State AAA Tournament Final Four... Super-Y North American Finals, 2007-2008 (Washington Freedom)... Super-Y Mid Atlantic Champions, 2007...Varsity Indoor Track... Academic Letter Award...Advanced Placement Studies Award in Math and Science...Al l “A” Honor Roll...National Honor Society...Social Studies Honor Society...Math Honor Society... Governor’s Academic Excellence Award...Board of Education Scholastic Excellence Award... Personal: Born January 29, 1992... daughter of Frank and Cindy Michaels...sister of Kurt...a Biology major...
Prep: Starting goalkeeper for Roanoke-Catholic School for three years...Won the 2010 Region II Championship while starting in goal for Hidden Valley her senior year... Undefeated season in 2009 with Valley AFC with zero goals against in regular season play...Blue Ridge Conference Second-team All-Conference her freshman and junior seasons at Roanoke-Catholic... Personal: Born January 25, 1992... daughter of Taz and Becky McDole... sister of Brittany McDole...her uncle, Ron McDole, is a former member of the Washington Redskins and Buffalo Bills...a Biology major...
Prep: Western Valley District ODP player...Danville Blast were the Blue Ridge Classic League regular season champions...Honorable Mention and Second-team All-Western Valley District for soccer and volleyball...Two-time team MVP in volleyball...Two year captain for varsity soccer and volleyball... Graduated in the top ten of her class in 2010...National Honor Society... Personal: Born February 14, 1992... daughter of Ken Holley and Kathy Andrews...sister of Nigel Holley...an Athletic Training major...
Freshman 5-6, Midfield Clifton, Va. Centreville H.S.
Freshman 5-5, Goalkeeper Roanoke, Va. Hidden Valley H.S.
Freshman 5-7, Midfield Danville, Va. George Washington H.S.
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