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TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 2015 Roster Season Preview The Coast Guard Academy Coast Guard Superintendent Director of Athletics Athletics Facilities Strength & Conditioning Staff Directory
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Coast Guard Soccer Coaching Staff Player Bios History & Records
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The 2015 Women’s Soccer Media Guide is a publication of the Coast Guard Academy’s Athletic Media Relations Office.
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Name Rachel Boohar Moira Meek Kali Borden Taylor Peace Samantha Corcoran Kaitlyn DeValk Melissa Zakrzewski Terry Netusil Hanna Jansson Olivia Holt Alyssa Sato Gabby Auzenbergs Katie Clark Brianna Grisell AnFei Neal Sarah Hills Elley Donnelly Riley Cassidy Janissa Arzie Caroline Eastman Andrea Saldana Emily Matthews Stephanie Miranda Anna Neidermeyer
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Hometown Oxford, Pa. Presque Isle, Mich. Milford, Conn. Fairfax, Va. Slatington, Pa. Plantation, Fla. Gasport, N.Y. Baldwinsville, N.Y. Haworth, N.J. Louisville, Ky. Waldorf, Md. Shrewsbury, Mass. Sacramento, Ca. Brookfield, Conn. Newton, Mass. Brooklyn, N.Y. Fort Belvoir, Va. Huntingtown, Md. Chugiak, Alk. East Granby, Conn. Sacramento, Ca. Chandler, Az. Granite Bay, Ca. Buxton, Maine
Susan Grant (ninth season) Andrea Giuliano, Lt. Beth Nakagawa, Lt. Katie Shveda Anthony Occhialini Katie Clark, Sarah Hills, Hanna Jansson
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2015 SEASON PREVIEW The Coast Guard women’s soccer team is coming off a year that saw them tie the school record for wins in a season on their way to a 8-9-2 record and qualified for the New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) tournament for the second year in a row with 3-6-1 record. This year’s team will have a blend of seasoned veterans and new incoming talent as they look to build on last year’s successes. Head coach Susan Grant returns for her ninth season at the helm. She’ll be assisted, once again, by LT Beth Nakagawa and newcomers Andrea Giuliano and Katie Shveda. Anthony Occhialini begins his third year as the Bears goalkeeper coach.
Seniors Sarah Hills and Caroline Eastman return as the top two scorers from last season’s team. Eastman had a career best four goals last season including two goals in a 6-0 win against Mitchell and then another goal against conference power Springfield. Hills has been one of the top scoring options for Coast Guard over the past two seasons as she has had back to back 13 point seasons. After scoring six goals and one assist in her sophomore year, she followed that up with five goals and three assists. Hill had both a goal and an assists in the Bears 2-1 overtime win against WPI last season.
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Including Boohar, the Bears bring in a crop of talented freshman that will see time in their first year. Riley Cassidy along with Janissa Arzie add to an already deep Coast Guard’s strength last season was in defense while Kali Borden will find time in their net as graduate Holly Moore recorded both the defense and midfield. Olivia Holt a single season record of seven shutouts will be another scoring option for Coast and tied for most wins in a season (8) on her Guard in the midfield. way to her second all-conference selection at goalie. Freshman Rachel Boohar who With six seniors and six everyday starters played and performed well last season at retunring this season Coach Grant is Georgia Military College, will look to step in looking forward to the experienced players and continue the run of strong goalkeeper meshing with the incoming talent. play over the past few years. “I believe we have a good, strong core Boohar will have an experienced defense returning this season,” said Coach Grant. in front of her as senior tri-captain, Hanna “Our freshman group is talented and will Jansson, junior tri-captain Katie Clark and add a lot to the squad. I feel good about the junior Moira Meek return to cement a back upcoming season.” line that had a 1.32 goals against average last season. Senior Andrea Saldana and Grant continued on about the experience junior Emily Matthews will come off the of the senior class saying, “we have a bench as key reserves for the back four. excellent group of senior players. They should provide good leadership and The midfield also has familiar faces experience for our up and coming returning as juniors Terry Netusil and Alyssa freshmen and sophomores.” Sato look to build on their offensive output from last season. Netusil has been a scoring The Bears will open the 2015 season threat for the Bears since she stepped on with two home games hosting Anna Maria campus as she has amassed 20 points with on Tuesday, September 1st at 4:00 pm eight goals and four assists. Sato scored her followed by Nichols College on Wednesday first two goals of her career last season and September 9th at 7:00pm. Both games started all 19 games for Coast Guard. Junior will be held at Coast Guard Track and Field Brianna Grisell, coming off an injury laden Complex. sophomore year, will be a welcomed piece to the Bears midfield.
COAST GUARD ACADEMY One of the smallest of the five U.S. Military Academies Four-Year Bachelor’s of Science degree program Founded in 1876 aboard the schooner Dobbin Highly selective admissions standards No tuition, traditional application process No congressional nomination necessary Education includes academics, physical fitness, character and leadership development 85 percent of graduates choose to serve beyond their five-year commitment Two graduates have been NASA Astronauts 80 percent of graduates go to graduate school (most paid for by Coast Guard
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COAST GUARD QUICK FACTS The Coast Guard Academy has 25 Intercollegiate sports (12 men’s, 10 women’s, 3 co-ed) The Bears have been members of the New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) in 15 sports since 1999 Coast Guard has won NEWMAC championships in Volleyball, Men’s Swimming, Men’s Basketball, Women’s Crew and Softball Teams have competed in the ECAC Championship tournament in men’s soccer, men’s basketball, women’s basketball, baseball and softball in the past five years The Bears have advanced to the NCAA Tournament Elite 8 in both Volleyball (2006) and Men’s Basketball (2007-08) COAST GUARD ACADEMY CORPS OF CADETS DEMOGRAPHICS - about 1,000 cadets enrolled - 48 states and 11 foreign nations represented - 100% of students housed on campus - 20 NCAA Division III athletic teams - 31% of cadets are women - 22% of cadets are minorities - 1 faculty member for every 8 students - 19 Cadets in an average class
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REAR ADMIRAL JAMES E. RENDON ACADEMY SUPERINTENDENT FIRST YEAR Rear Admiral Rendon assumed the duties of the 41st Superintendent of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut, June 1, 2015. He reported to the Academy after serving as Director, Joint Interagency Task Force West (JIATF West), the U.S. Pacific Command’s executive agent for planning and conducting counter-drug strategy in an area of operations covering more than 105 million square miles.
Prior to this assignment, Rear Admiral Rendon served as Assistant Superintendent of the Coast Guard Academy, the Superintendent’s direct representative to oversee day-to-day operations. Prior to his first Academy assignment, he served as Director of Staff to the Vice Commandant.
Rear Admiral Rendon is a surface operations specialist with a diverse list of assignments over his 28 year Coast Guard officer
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career. He served as Commander, Sector Northern New England in Portland Maine, as well as, Chief Response, Fifth Coast Guard District in Portsmouth, Virginia.
Rear Admiral Rendon is a cutterman with afloat tours as Deck Watch Officer aboard Durable, a 210-foot cutter home-ported in Brownsville, Texas; Executive Officer aboard the Patrol Boat Ocracoke in Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico, and Commanding Officer of the Surface Effect Ship Petrel in Key West, Florida. Other operational ashore assignments consist of staff advisor, Seventh Coast Guard District Intelligence and Law Enforcement Branch in Miami, Florida, Operations Officer for Group Key West, Florida, as well as Commander, Coast Guard Group Mayport in Northeast Florida.
Rear Admiral Rendon served as Aide de Camp to the 20th Commandant of the Coast Guard. He also completed a Congressional Fellowship in our nation’s Capital, where he worked for the House of Representatives, Government Reform Subcommittee on Criminal Justice, Drug Policy and Human Resources, followed by a two-year assignment as Drug Policy Advisor to the Speaker of the House.
Rear Admiral Rendon’s personal awards include a Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal (6), Coast Guard Commendation Medal (3), Coast Guard Achievement Medal, and a variety of other unit awards and service ribbons. He is authorized to wear the Cutterman’s Insignia and the Boat Forces Operations Insignia.
A 1983 graduate of the United States Coast Guard Academy, Rear Admiral Rendon holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering and a Master of Science degree from the University of Illinois. He also completed study at the National War College, Class of 2005, where he earned a Master of Science degree in National Security Strategy.
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TIM FITZPATRICK DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS FIFTH YEAR Tim Fitzpatrick is in his fifth year as Director of Athletics at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, and on his watch the USCGA’s athletic program has seen growth in several key areas. In addition to securing a comprehensive, five-year shoe and apparel agreement with adidas America for the academy’s 23 NCAA sports, has overseen a rebranding initiative that has resulted in new logos and marks and created an athletic booster organization (the U.S. Coast Guard Academy Bear Club). Under Fitzpatrick’s guidance, the department produced its first-ever women’s professional development seminar (the Women’s LeadHERship Symposium) for female USCGA athletic staff members as well as attendees from colleges and universities throughout New England, and has launched an external program for sale of corporate sponsorships and partnerships. Fitzpatrick was the Director of Athletics at Texas A&MCorpus Christi for two years prior to his arrival at USCGA, after spending the previous four years as the Deputy Athletic Director at Indiana University. At Texas A&M – Corpus Christi, Fitzpatrick secured major gifts for construction of a new outdoor tennis center, as well as renovation of the university’s baseball and softball stadiums. He additionally served on the NCAA’s Division I Women’s Basketball Issues Committee while in south Texas, and executed a strategic plan which increased the department’s corporate sponsorship revenue by nearly 40%.
Additionally, he negotiated a 6-year, $21,000,000 shoe and apparel agreement with adidas America and administered the Hoosiers’ multi-media partnerships with Learfield Sports and the Big Ten Network. During his tenure, Indiana realized a ticket sales revenue increase of 15-percent over annual budgeted projections. Fitzpatrick came to IU after spending the previous five years as COO and associate athletics director for external operations at the U.S. Military Academy. Fitzpatrick directed a fundraising effort that saw Army’s “A Club” donor base grow from 750 to 6,700 and annual giving grow from $500,000
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He arrived at West Point from the University of North Carolina-Charlotte, where he served as the associate athletics director for external affairs and executive director of the athletic foundation. Fitzpatrick’s work at Charlotte resulted in a 26-percent increase in annual gifts and a 39-percent increase in planned gifts. Prior to Army and Charlotte, Fitzpatrick served in a similar role at the University of Pittsburgh. In addition to serving as the men’s basketball sport administrator, he directed a staff that generated a school record $1.4 million in sponsorship revenue and a $125,000 increase in annual giving. Fitzpatrick was a senior associate athletics director at the University of North Texas from May 1994 to June 1996. He was instrumental in UNT’s transition from NCAA Division I-AA football to the Big West Conference, and during the 1994 football season, North Texas was one of three programs nationally to have every football game televised in its home market. This local television package generated more than $700,000 in corporate sponsorship revenue. He gained considerable experience as Assistant Commissioner of the Southwest Conference from 199294. Fitzpatrick negotiated a $2.25 million, three-year men’s basketball tournament title sponsorship with the Dr. Pepper Company, and he also oversaw the league’s national and local television syndication efforts. Fitzpatrick began his athletic administration career as the assistant marketing director at Army before moving on to Virginia Commonwealth as the director of marketing and Ticket Sales (1984-87) and Assistant Athletics Director for Marketing and Public Relations from 1987-92. A 1981 graduate of Hampden-Sydney College with a bachelor’s degree in English, Fitzpatrick earned his master’s degree in sports administration from Ohio University in 1982.
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While at Indiana, he was responsible for internal administration of the department, oversaw capital construction and facilities management, and had oversight of the football, men’s basketball and women’s basketball programs. Additionally, Fitzpatrick managed IU’s external units, including marketing, ticket operations, licensing, merchandising, website, and publications.
to $1.8 million. He also cultivated the Army Sports Network from two radio stations to 18, including 50,000-watt ESPN 1050 in New York City. During his tenure at West Point, corporate sponsorship revenue jumped from $250,000 to $920,000 annually.
COAST GUARD ACADEMY NITCHMAN TRACK & FIELD COMPLEX The Track & Field Complex was constructed in the summer of 2007 first used for the men’s and women’s soccer games that Fall. The FieldTurf surface lies on the banks of the beautiful Thames River and is also home to the men’s and women’s track & field program.
COMMANDER JOHN MERRIMAN GYM Merriman Gymnasium is home to the women’s volleyball program and the men’s and women’s basketball programs. The gym holds three basketball courts used for varsity practices and games, as well as intramural competition. The 1200-seat facility has been home to numerous league and regional championships.
ROLAND POOL Roland Pool is home to our men’s and women’s swimming and diving program. The eight-lane, 50-yard pool is also used daily for athletic training programs for our cadet-athletes, physical education courses, as well as military training programs necessary to carry out the missions of the Coast Guard for all cadets.
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NITCHMAN BASEBALL FIELD Nelson Nitchman Field is home of the Coast Guard Academy baseball team. The picturesque view from the field overlooks the Thames River.
NITCHMAN SOFTBALL FIELD Nelson Nitchman Field is home of the softball team. The Bears have enjoyed tremendous success winning three of the last four NEWMAC tournament championships and going to the NCAA tournament four straight seasons (20092012).
CADET MEMORIAL FIELD Cadet Memorial Field was made into a FieldTurf surface in 2004 as a gift from the Class of 1952. The facility features a twostory press box that includes two coaches rooms, a room for radio broadcasting and video recording, space for media personnel, and two lounge lounge areas for additional seating. The 1500seat stadium overlooks the Thames River and the Gold Star Memorial Bridge.
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Coast Guard Athletics has two weight rooms, each featuring state-of-theart equipment for our cadets and cadet-athletes to use to improve their overall health and fitness. The facility in Roland Hall is dedicated to freeweight exercising while our Billard Hall facility holds our nautilus, cardio, and other guided machine equipment.
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ADMINISTRATION Name Tim Fitzpatrick Dan Rose Tim Opstrup Chris Parsons Art Lamoureux Jason Southard Casey McGarvey Andrea Stewart Donna Koczajowski Katherine Bossardet Vi Oliver Bruce Cobb Marc Grindstaff Dave Fraboni
MEN’S SWIMMING & DIVING Title Director of Athletics Associate AD/Director of Physical Education Associate AD for Finance, Logistics and Facilities Associate AD for Compliance and Admissions Support Assistant AD for Operations Director of Media Relations Media Relations Assistant SWA/Travel Coordinator SWA/Director of Club Sports Associate Office Manager Administrative Assistant Equipment Manager Equipment Manager Equipment Manager
Phone 860-444-8600 860-701-6798
Name John Westkott Mary Westkott Ken Pancoast
860-444-8602
MEN’S TENNIS
860-701-6197
Name Matt Nakagawa
860-444-8601 860-701-6800
PISTOL & RIFLE
860-701-6799 860-444-8604 860-444-8600 860-444-8580 860-444-8606 860-444-8663 860-444-8663
Title Head Athletic Trainer Assistant Athletic Trainer Assistant Athletic Trainer Assistant Athletic Trainer
Phone 860-444-8619 860-701-6415 860-701-6416 860-701-6617
BASEBALL Name C.C. Grant Mike Turgeon
Title Head Coach Assistant Coach
Phone 860-444-8581
C.C. Grant Ray LaForte Jordan Berrian Jay Driscoll Chris Strand Dave Ratner Don Miller
Title Head Coach Co-Defensive Coordinator/ Recruiting Coordinator Co-Defensive Coordinator Offensive Coordinator Wide Receivers Defensive Line Defensive Line Tight Ends Offensive Assistant
Phone 860-444-8584 860-444-8605 860-444-8581 860-701-6805 860-701-6767
MEN’S BASKETBALL Name Kevin Jaskiewicz Bob Bono Mike Mailhot
Phone 860-701-6132 860-444-8588
Title Director of Rowing/Head Coach
Phone 860-444-8679
Title Head Coach Assistant Coach Assistant Coach
Phone 860-444-8590
MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY Name Ethan Brown Greg Ahnrud Mariette Ogg
Title Head Coach Assistant Coach Assistant Coach Assistant Coach
Phone 860-701-6805
Title Director of Sailing Head Offshore Coach Head Intercollegiate Coach
Phone 860-444-8577 860-701-6291 860-444-8325
Title Head Coach Assistant Coach Pitching Coach
Phone 860-444-8604
Title Head Coach Assistant Coach Assistant Coach Assistant Coach
Phone 860-701-6594 860-701-6960
Title Director of Rowing Head Coach
Phone 860-444-8679 860-803-4435
Title Head Coach
Phone 860-701-6744
Title Head Coach Assistant Coach Assistant Coach Assistant Coach Goalkeeper Coach
Phone 860-444-8582
SAILING Name Doug Clark Jack Neades Brian Swingly Name Donna Koczajowski Dana Fleischmann Erin Miller
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Name Alex Ivansheck Jessica Farley Scott Hawk Catherine Lewis
Title Head Coach Assistant Coach Goalkeeper Coach
Phone 860-701-6197
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Name Bill Randall Jodi Hope
WOMEN’S LACROSSE Name Ruth Ness
WOMEN’S SOCCER Name Susan Grant Beth Nakagawa Andrea Giuliano Katie Shveda Anthony Occhialini
WOMEN’S SWIMMING & DIVING Name John Westkott Mary Westkott Ken Pancoast
Title Head Coach Assistant Coach Diving Coach
Phone 860-444-8586 860-701-6374
Title Head Coach Assistant Coach
Phone 860-444-8589
WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL Name Mike Bynon Ashley Coyle Name Ethan Brown Greg Ahnrud Mariette Ogg
Title Head Coach Assistant Coach Assistant Coach
Phone 860-444-8590
Title Head Coach Assistant Coach
Phone 860-701-6595
WRESTLING Name Kevin Bratland J.R. Lewis
MEN’S SOCCER Name Chris Parsons Patrick McCarney Anthony Occhialini
Phone 860-701-6886
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MEN’S LACROSSE Name Ray LaForte Dave Fraboni Mike Higbie Pat Powers
Title Shooting Sports Coach
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Title Head Coach Associate Head Coach Assistant Coach
MEN’S CREW Name Bill Randall
Phone
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FOOTBALL Name Bill George Dana Fleischmann
Title Head Coach
Phone 860-444-8586 860-701-6374
SOFTBALL
ATHLETIC TRAINING Name Ken Niedzwiecki Maura Gillon Jake Ibey Shannon Nickels
Name Richard Hawkins
Title Head Coach Assistant Coach Diving Coach
SUSAN GRANT HEAD COACH NINTH SEASON
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Susan begins her ninth season as head soccer coach at Coast Guard. Grant, a 1995 graduate of the State University of New York at Cortland with a degree in Physical Education, has a wide variety of coaching experience, having coached women’s soccer, lacrosse, and field hockey at several levels. Susan, who played both soccer and basketball for NCAA Division III power, State University of New York at Cortland, also earned her Masters degree in Health Education from Cortland State in 1998. Grant holds both a National Diploma and a state goalkeeping diploma from the National Soccer Coaches Association of America.
ANDREA GIULIANO ASSISTANT COACH FIRST SEASON Andre Giuliano is entering her first year at the United States Coast Guard Academy fulfilling the role of assistant coach for the women’s soccer team. Giuliano is a graduate of Wesleyan University with a degree in Biology. She was a four year letter winner for the women’s soccer team as a goalkeeper. She has her NSCAA National Diploma, NSCAA Level 3 Goalkeeping license, and her USSF E-license.
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Prior to arriving at the academy she was the goalkeeper coach for the Connecticut College soccer team from 2009-2012. She also serves as the goalkeeper coach for the local premiere team the Southeast Soccer Club. She currently works at East Hampton as a General Sciences, Environmental Sciences, and Sciences of Natural Disasters teacher.
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LT. KATIE SHVEDA ASSISTANT COACH FIRST SEASON Lieutenant Katie Shveda, a native of West Virginia, graduated from the United States Coast Guard Academy in 2011 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Operations Research. She was a four year letter winner for the soccer team and served as team captain her senior year. Her first assignment was to USCGC VALIANT(WMEC 621), Miami, FL where she served as a Deck Watch Officer, Boarding Officer, Communications Officer, and First Lieutenant, aboard. In June 2013, she reported to USCGC SITKINAK (WPB 1329), Miami, FL as Executive Officer. While serving on SITKINAK she completed an extensive change of homeport overseeing all preparations to move the ship to Bayonne, NJ in District 1. In June 2014, she reported to USCGC MARGARET NORVELL (WPC 1105) as Executive Officer of a 154 foot Fast Response Cutter homeported in Miami Beach, FL. Most notably, she led the first Fast Response Cutter narcotics interdiction in Operation Unified Resolve, resulting in the interdiction of 32 bales of cocaine valuing over $24 Million dollars street value and the prosecution of two drug smugglers. In August 2015, she reported to the Coast Guard Academy Professional Maritime Studies Branch where she currently serves as a Nautical Science IV Instructor. Her awards include three Achievement Medals with operational distinguishing device, and various other unit awards.
LT. BETH NAKAGAWA ASSISTANT COACH SECOND SEASON LT Beth Nakagawa is in her second season at the United States Coast Guard Academy as an assistant coach. Nakagawa is a 2007 graduate of the Coast Guard, where she was a four-year leetterwinner and a team captain as a senior for Coach Grant. She earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering at the Academy before earning her Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering and an MBA from the University of Illinois during the summer of 2013. LT Nakagawa has served as a Student Engineer on the CGC Rush (2007-09) and as a project manager for the CEU Oakland (2009-11).
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She currently is on a teaching Assignment at the Coast Guard Academy, teaching Statics and Engineer Design as well as a Civil Engineering Materials Class and Lab.
ANTHONY OCCHIALINI ASSISTANT COACH - GOALKEEPERS THIRD SEASON Anthony Occhialini is in his third season at the United States Coast Guard Academy fulfilling the role of goalkeeper coach for both the men’s and women’s soccer teams. Occhialini is a 2009 graduate of Montville High School and 2013 graduate of Central Connecticut State University. He was a three-time All-Eastern Connecticut Conference (ECC) selection, a two-time All-State selection and a 2008 All-American in high school for the Indians. He was named the MVP of the National High School Soccer All-Star Game. Anthony earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Education at Central Connecticut where he was a member of the Northeast Conference (NEC) Academic honor roll all four years. The Blue Devils won the NEC regular season championship in 2011. Prior to arriving at the Academy, he worked at UK International Soccer Camps coaching goalkeeper skills and strategies to children ages 8 to 14.
JAKE IBEY ATHLETIC TRAINER SECOND SEASON Jake is in his second season as an assistant athletic trainer at the Coast Guard Academy. He has been an athletic trainer for eight years. Jake graduated from the University of New England with a bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training. He then graduated with his master’s degree in Exercise Science with a concentration in Advanced Rehabilitation.
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Before working at the Coast Guard Academy, he worked in many different high schools all over the state of Connecticut. Jake lives in Windsor, Conn. with his wife and two children.
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CAROLINE EASTMAN
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SENIOR - FORWARD EAST GRANBY, CONN. Caroline has proven to be an adept goal-scorer off the bench throughout her career. This past season she was tied for second on the team in scoring with four goals. She’ll once again be counted on to provide depth and goal-scoring at the forward position. She is the daughter of Rory and Anne Eastman and is majoring in Government. BEFORE CGA Eastman attended East Granby High School where she competed in soccer and indoor and outdoor track. She was a captain in all three sports as a senior and played club soccer for FSA FC. Caroline has a younger brother, Andrew (16) and has had many relatives serve in the military, including a cousin who played soccer at Army. GETTING TO KNOW CAROLINE Caroline’s favorite TV show is Archer and her favorite restaurant is Olive Garden. She considers Vince Lombardi to be the greatest coach to ever live. If she could visit and sports stadium or arena, she would choose Stamford Bridge, home of the Chelsea F.C. soccer team. CAREER STATS Year GP/GS G A PTS 2012 16/3 3 0 6 2013 19/5 2 0 4 2014 18/0 4 1 9 Total 53/8 9 1 19
SARAH HILLS
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SENIOR - MIDFIELD BROOKLYN, N.Y. Sarah matched her career best in points with 13 paoints last season scoring a team high five goals. Hills started every game for the Bears last year and had a career best three assists. She is the daughter of Rick Hills and Maria Montoya and is majoring in Operations Research and Computer Analysis.
GETTING TO KNOW SARAH Sarah’s favorite movie is Frozen and her favorite athlete is U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team midfielder Carli Lloyd. She lists her favorite snack food as Wheat Thins and Estes Park, Col. as her favorite place to visit. Her favorite book is The Art of Racing in the Rain. CAREER STATS Year 2012 2013 2014 Total
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GP/GS 16/3 19/18 19/19 54/40
G 0 6 5 11
A 2 1 3 6
PTS 2 13 13 28
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BEFORE CGA Hills played soccer at Saint Ann’s (N.Y.) for coach Frank … she was a two-time team captain and a three-time selection to the AAIS All-Star team ... played club soccer for Brooklyn Patriots … has an older sister, Emma (22).
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SENIOR - DEFENDER HAWORTH, N.J. Hanna has played in all 54 games since arriving at Coast Guard, making starts in all but five of those contests. Jansson is a well rounded player for the Bears as she had a goal and an assist last season but also helped a defense that held seven opponents scoreless. She is the daughter of Steve Jansson and Betsy Kuehne and is majoring and Marine and Environment Sciences. BEFORE CGA Jansson was a three-sport athlete at the Academy of the Holy Angels, playing soccer for coach Erwin Lara. She was also a member of the school’s track and swimming teams, serving as a team track captain as a senior. Jansson played club soccer for Arsenal Fury. Shehas an older brother, Christian (23), and a younger sister, Grace (17). GETTING TO KNOW HANNA Hanna’s favorite food is pizza and her favorite snack food is Goldfish. Her favorite band is the Zac Brown Band and her favorite TV show is How I Met Your Mother. The most-used app on her phone is Instagram. CAREER STATS Year GP/GS G A PTS 2012 16/11 1 0 2 2013 19/19 0 1 1 2014 19/19 1 1 3 Total 54/49 2 2 6
ANDREA SALDANA
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SENIOR- DEFENDER SACRAMENTO, CALIF.
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Andrea appeared in 18 games a season ago, making one start helping a defense hold seven teams scoreless and holding teams to a 1.32 goals against average. She is the daughter of Paul and Brenda Saldana and is majoring in Mechanical Engineering. BEFORE CGA Saldana was a three-sport athlete at C.K. McClatchy (Calif.) High, playing soccer for coach Vaughn Boyce. She also played basketball and volleyball in high school and was an All-Conference pick and three-time team captain in soccer. Andrea has two sisters, Kayla (23) and Amy (18). GETTING TO KNOW ANDREA Andrea’s favorite food is chocolate while her favorite snack food is carrots. She is a fan of Ohio State basketball and her favorite book is The Catcher in the Rye. She considers Vince Lombardi to be the greatest coach to ever live. CAREER STATS Year 2012 2013 2014 Total
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GP/GS 9/1 19/13 18/1 46/15
G 0 0 0 0
A 0 0 0 0
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TAYLOR PEACE
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SENIOR - MIDFIELDER FAIRFAX. VA. Taylor appeared in six games a season ago, providing depth in the midfield, a role she is likely to fill again this season for Coach Grant. She is the daughter of Scott and Janet Peace and is majoring in Marine and Environmental Sciences. BEFORE CGA Peace was a two-sport athlete at James Madison (Va.) High, playing soccer for coach John McAley … she was a ScholarAthlete Award winner and a member of the marching band in high school … she has a younger sister, Mackenzie (14). GETTING TO KNOW TAYLOR Taylor’s favorite movie is She’s the Man and lists the Calgary Flames as her favorite professional sports team. She lists kettle corn as her favorite snack food and considers Vince Lombardi to be the greatest coach to ever live. If she could meet anyone, living or deceased, it would be Dylan O’Brien of Teen Wolf. CAREER STATS Year 2013 2014 Total
GP/GS 6/0 9/0 6/0
G 0 0 0
A 0 0 0
PTS 0 0 0
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KATIE CLARK
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JUNIOR - MIDFIELDER SACRAMENTO, CALIF.. Katie started all 19 games for the Bears last season. Clark will be called on again this season to be a mainstay in Coast Guard’s midfield. She is the daughter of Neil and Julia Clark and is majoring in Civil Engineering. BEFORE CGA Clark played soccer at St. Francis (Calif.) High for coach Frank Ramirez. She was also a member of the school’s volleyball and swimming teams and served as a team captain for both volleyball and soccer. Katie has one brother, Neil and both of her grandfathers served in the Navy. GETTING TO KNOW KATIE Katie’s favorite TV show is Suits and her most-used phone app is iBooks. Her favorite song is Wonderful by Everclear and her favorite actress is Rachel McAdams. If she could visit any sports stadium or arena, she would choose any in Brazil. CAREER STATS Year 2013 2014 Total
GP/GS 18/8 19/19 18/8
G 0 0 0
A 1 0 1
PTS 1 0 1
EMILY MATTHEWS
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JUNIOR - DEFENDER CHANDLER, ARIZ.
PLAYER BIOS
Emily made appearances in 11games a season ago, moving up front and providing size and strength to the offense off the bench. She is the daughter of James Matthews and majoring in Operations Research and Computer Analysis.. BEFORE CGA Matthews played soccer at Corona Del Sol (Ariz.) High for coach Matt Smith and was a team captain as a senior. Emily has an older sister, Kristina Sitton (34). GETTING TO KNOW EMILY Emily’s favorite snack food is Mint Oreos and her favorite TV show is Psych. Her favorite actor is Ryan Reynolds and her favorite athlete is Larry Fitzgerald. If she could visit any sports stadium or arena, it would be Wembley Stadium, the home to the English National Soccer Team. CAREER STATS Year 2013 2014 Total
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GP/GS 9/0 11/0 9/0
G 1 0 1
A 0 0 0
PTS 2 0 2
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BRIANNA GRISELL
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JUNIOR - MIDFIELDER BROOKFIELD, CONN. Brianna made 17 appearances for the Bears last season, coming off the bench as a key reserve for the Coast Guard midfield. She is the daughter of Brian and Margo Grisell and is majoring in Government. Her mother, Margo, is a member of the Air Force Air National Guard. BEFORE CGA Grisell played soccer at Brookfield (Conn.) High for coach Ken Norton and served as a team captain as a senior while earning All-State Academic Honors three times. Brianna has one brother, Brian Jr. (21), and one sister, Marisa (16). Her grandfather served in the Navy. GETTING TO KNOW BRIANNA Brianna’s favorite athlete is U.S. Women’s National Team Soccer Player Tobin Heath and her favorite singer is Luke Bryan. Her favorite actor is Leonardo DiCaprio and the most-used app on her phone is Twitter. She considers UNC women’s soccer coach Anson Dorrance to be the greatest coach to ever live. CAREER STATS Year 2013 2014 Total
GP/GS 16/0 17/0 16/0
G 1 0 1
A 0 0 0
PTS 2 0 2
MOIRA MEEK
#2
JUNIOR - DEFENDER PRESQUE ISLE, MICH. Moira becam a consistent starter on the Bears defense last year as she made 18 starts and appeared in all 19 games for Coast Guard. She is the daughter of Tom and Giovanna Meek and is majoring in Electrical Engineering. She is also a member of the Coast Guard women’s lacrosse team and her father, Tom, and step-mother Giovanna are both retired from the Navy.
GETTING TO KNOW MOIRA Moira’s favorite TV show is Chuck and her favorite food is rice. She has two favorite bands, Ben Howard and Years & Years and if she could visit any place it would be a mountain of any kind. Her all time favorite athlete is Michelle Akers.
CAREER STATS Year 2013 2014 Total
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GP/GS 8/0 19/18 27/18
G 0 0 0
A 0 0 0
PTS 0 0 0
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PLAYER BIOS
BEFORE CGA Meek played soccer at Arundel (Calif.) High and was a four-year captain of her club team. Moria has been a member of the Dean’s, Ahtletic Director’s, and Commandant of Cadet’s Lists in each of her semesters at the Academy. She has one brother, Tong (23) who is a Marine.
TERRY NETUSIL
#10
JUNIOR- MIDFIELDER/FORWARD BALDWINSVILLE, N.Y. Terry followed up her successful freshman year with a strong sophomore season. Netusil started all 19 games for the Bears and was tied for second on the team with four goals. She is the daughter of Paul and Terry Netusil. Her father, Paul, is a Lieutenant in the Navy. BEFORE CGA Netusil played soccer at Mankus Pebble Hill (N.Y.) High for coach Pat Bentley Hoke and was a two-time captain. She has one brother, Ross. GETTING TO KNOW TERRY Terry’s favorite singer is Ke$ha while she lists David Beckham as her favorite athlete. The most-used app on her phone is Snapchat. She is also a fan of Syracuse basketball and considers She’s the Man to be her favorite movie. CAREER STATS Year 2013 2014 Total
GP/GS 19/19 19/19 38/38
G 4 4 4
A 4 0 4
PTS 12 8 20
ALYSSA SATO
#13
JUNIOR - MIDFIELDER WALDORF, MD.
PLAYER BIOS
Sato scored the first two goals of her career last season on her way to being a mainstay in the Bears midfield as she started all 19 games for Coast Guard last season. She is the daughter of Gregg and Insuk Sato and is majoring in Management. Her father, Gregg, is a retired O-4 in the Air Force. BEFORE CGA Sato was a three-sport athlete at North Point (Md.) High, playing soccer for coach Doug DeCook … she was also a member of the school’s lacrosse and swimming teams … has two older sisters, Lauren (29) and Lindsay (22). GETTING TO KNOW ALYSSA Alyssa’s favorite food is steak while her preferred snack is pretzels chips with hummus. Her favorite movie is Pitch Perfect and her favorite actor is Mark Wahlberg. She considers former Texas Western basketball coach Don Haskins to be the greatest coach to ever live. If she could meet anyone, living or deceased, it would be Taylor Swift. CAREER STATS Year 2013 2014 Total
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GP/GS 19/6 19/19 38/25
G 0 2 0
A 2 1 2
PTS 2 5 7
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Coast Guard Women’s Soccer Year-by-Year Results & History Year W-L-T NEWMAC 2014* 8-9-2 3-6-1 2013* 6-11-2 3-5-2 2012 3-13-0 1-8-0 2011 5-10-1 1-7-1 2010 6-10-0 1-8-0 2009 2-14-0 0-9-0 2008 5-11-0 1-8-0 2007 1-15-0 0-9-0 2006 4-13-0 0-9-0 2005 4-12-0 1-8-0 2004 2-13-1 1-7-1 2003* 7-9-1 2-6-1 2002* 8-8-1 4-4-1 2001* 7-9-0 4-5-0 2000* 6-9-0 2-7-0 * - qualified for NEWMAC Tournament
Head Coach Susan Grant Susan Grant Susan Grant Susan Grant Susan Grant Susan Grant Susan Grant Susan Grant Carla DeSantis Carla DeSantis Carla DeSantis Carla DeSantis Kara Gilligan Kara Gilligan Kara Gilligan
All-Time Coaching Records Head Coach (Years) Susan Grant (2007-present) Kara Gilligan (2000-2002) Carla DeSantis (2003-2006)
Seasons 7 seasons 3 seasons 4 seasons
W-L-T 36-99-5 21-29-2 17-47-2
All-Time Series Record vs. Opponents
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Mount Holyoke Mount Ida Nichols Randolph-Macon Rhode Island Col. Salve Regina Shenandoah Smith Southern Maine Springfield St. Joseph (Conn.) St. Joseph’s (Maine) St. Mary’s (Md.) Trinity (Conn.) Wellesley Wesleyan Wheaton (Mass.) WPI
7-7-0 4-0-0 1-2-0 1-0-0 0-3-0 6-0-0 0-0-1 3-12-0 1-2-0 0-17-0 4-3-0 1-0-0 0-1-0 1-7-0 0-12-2 1-3-0 0-17-1 6-8-1
HISTORY
Albertus Magnus 2-3-0 Anna Maria 1-0-0 Babson 1-12-2 Bay Path 4-1-0 Carthage 0-1-0 Clark 5-10-0 Colby-Sawyer 3-0-0 Connecticut College 1-14-0 Eastern Connecticut 1-5-0 Emerson 0-2-0 Johnson & Wales 1-3-0 Lasell 1-4-0 Maritime (N.Y.) 2-0-0 Mary Washington 0-1-0 Mass. Dartmouth 0-1-0 Mass. Maritime 7-0-0 MIT 1-14-1
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CAREER RECORDS
Coast Guard Women’s Soccer Individual Season and Career Records CAREER GOALS 1. Hillary Allegretti (‘01-’04) 2. Olivia Grant (‘00-’03) 3. Katie Kurek (‘06, ‘08-’09) 4. Shannah Shelton (‘08-’11) 5t. Sarah Hills (‘12-PRESENT) 5t. Erin Cada (‘01-’04) 7. Mary Morgan (‘05-’08)
33 32 26 13 11 11 10
CAREER ASSISTS 1t. Olivia Grant (‘00-’03) 1t. Shannah Shelton (‘08-’11) 3. Hillary Allegretti (‘01-’04) 4. Morgan Roy (‘02-’03, ‘05) 5. Kelly Chmielecki (‘01-’04) 6t. Heather Gates (‘00-’01) 6t. Kim Wilson (’02)
15 15 12 9 7 6 6
CAREER POINTS 1. Olivia Grant (‘00-’03) 2. Hillary Allegretti (‘01-’04) 3. Katie Kurek (‘06, ‘08-’09) 4. Shannah Shelton (‘08-’11) 5. Sarah Hills (‘12-PRESENT) 6. Erin Cada (‘01-’04) 7. Mary Morgan (‘05-’08)
79 78 54 41 28 26 25
CAREER WINS 1. Joan Pavlish (‘00-’03) 2. Mary Mills (‘08-’11) 3. Holly Moore (‘12-’14) 3. Trish Ohle (‘06-’08)
28 17 13 6
CAREER SHUTOUTS 1. Joan Pavlish (‘00-’03) 2. Holly Moore (‘12-’14) 3. Mary Mills (‘08-’11) 4t. Devin Fellman (‘10-13) 4t. Trish Ohle (‘06-’08) 4t. Tori Lusardi (‘04-’06)
14 11 10 4 4 4
CAREER SAVES 1. Joan Pavlish (‘00-’03) 2. Mary Mills (‘08-’11) 3. Trish Ohle (‘06-’08) 4. Holly Moore (‘12-’14) 4. Tori Lusardi (‘04-’06)
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615 539 239 178 154
GOALS IN A SEASON 1. Olivia Grant (2001) 2t. Katie Kurek (2008) 2t. Hillary Allegretti (2003) 4. Hillary Allegretti (2002) 5. Katie Kurek (2009)
13 12 12 11 10
ASSISTS IN SEASON 1. Sarah Giardina (2000) 2. Kim Wilson (2002) 3t. Shannah Shelton (2009) 3t. Olivia Grant (2003) 3t. Olivia Grant (2002) 3t. Heather Gates (2001)
7 6 5 5 5 5
POINTS IN A SEASON 1. Olivia Grant (2001) 2. Hillary Allegretti (2003) 3. Katie Kurek (2008) 4. Hillary Allegretti (2002) 5. Katie Kurek (2009)
29 28 26 23 20
WINS IN A SEASON 1t. Holly Moore (2014) 1t. Joan Pavlish (2002) 3. Joan Pavlish (2003) 4. Joan Pavlish (2001) 5t. Mary Mills (2010) 5t. Joan Pavlish (2000)
8 8 7 7 6 6
SHUTOUTS IN A SEASON 1. Holly Moore (2014) 2t. Mary Mills (2011) 2t. Joan Pavlish (2003) 4. Trish Ohle (2006) 5t. Holly Moore (2013) 5t. Mary Mills (2010)
7 5 5 4 3 3
SAVES IN A SEASON 1. Mary Mills (2009) 2. Joan Pavlish (2002) 3. Joan Pavlish (2000) 4. Mary Mills (2010) 5. Devin Fellman (2012)
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2014 RESULTS --- 8-9-2 (3-6-1 NEWMAC) Date Opponent Aug. 29 at Anna Maria Sep. 3 Mitchell Sep. 6 at Mary Washington Sep. 7 vs. Shenandoah Sep. 11 at Nichols Sep. 17 at Mass. Maritime Sep. 20 at Springfield * Sep. 24 Connecticut Col. Sep. 26 at Clark University * Oct. 1 Salve Regina Oct. 4 Smith * Oct. 7 at WPI * Oct. 11 Babson * Oct. 14 Mount Holyoke * Oct. 21 at Wheaton (Mass.) * Oct. 24 Emerson * Oct. 28 Wellesley * Nov. 1 at MIT * Nov. 4 at Springfield Home games in bold. *Conference Game
Mary Washington Classic Mary Washington Classic
Result W, 1-0 W, 6-0 L, 2-0 T, 0-0 - 2OT W, 3-1 W, 3-0 L, 4-1 L, 4-0 W, 1-0 W, 1-0 L, 1-0 - 2OT W, 2-1 - OT L, 2-0 W, 1-0 L, 2-0 L, 2-1 T, 1-1 - 2OT L, 3-0 L, 3-1
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2014
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