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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Administrative Staff
3 ON THE COVER The 2013 team picture (cover design and photo by Andrew Mindeman)
Memberships 4 Head Coach
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Assistant Coaches
10 CREDITS
2013 Season Preview
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Layout design by Tad Evearitt Written by Andrew Mindeman Photos by Covenant Sports Info; and Covenant Communications Dept.
Players 16 2012 Season In-Review
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Connect with the Scots
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Compliance 29 2013 Schedule Back Cover
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Brad Voyles
Kyle Taylor
President
V.P. for Student Development
Director of Athletics
Tim Sceggel
Mark Duble
Meredith Atwood
Associate Director of Athletics
Assistant Director of Athletics
SWA/ Head Athletic Trainer
Brad Clark
Rodney Miller
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Faculty Athletics Representative
Andrew Mindeman Sports Information Director
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Dr. J. Derek Halvorson
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NCAA DIVISION III
MEMBERSHIPS
In 2013, Covenant became full members of the NCAA Division III following a four year transitional period from 2009-2013. The largest division, in terms of number of schools and number of participants, is Division III comprised by more than 170,000 student-athletes at 444 mostly smaller institutions. Academics are the primary focus for Division III student-athletes. The division minimizes the conflicts between athletics and academics and keeps student-athletes on a path to graduation through shorter practice and playing seasons, the number of contests, no redshirting and regional competition that reduces time away from academic studies. Student-athletes are integrated on campus and treated like all other members of the general student-body, keeping them focused on being a student first. The college experience is a time of learning and growth — a chance to follow passions and develop potential. For student-athletes in Division III, all of this happens most importantly in the classroom and through earning an academic degree. The Division III experience provides for passionate participation in a competitive athletic environment, in which student-athletes push themselves to excellence and build upon their academic success with new challenges and life skills. And student-athletes are encouraged to pursue their full passions and find their potential through a comprehensive educational experience. The Three D’s: Discover Division III student-athletes are encouraged to pursue their interests and passions beyond the classroom and field of play…to discover themselves. Develop Division III institutions provide an environment that encourages student-athletes to develop into well-rounded adults. Small class sizes, the ability to participate in more than one sport, and an emphasis on participating activities outside of the classroom are all hallmarks of the Division III experience. Dedicate Division III institutions expect student-athletes to dedicate themselves to achieving their potential. Studentathletes must manage their busy schedules, keep up with class work and face the same challenges as the rest of the student-body.
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MEMBERSHIPS
In 2013, Covenant became members of the USA South Athletic Conference. The conference is comprised of schools from Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina and Virginia. All told, the USA South has 13 full-fledged members along with two associate members (one in women’s lacrosse and one in football). In volleyball and women’s basketball, the conference is split into two divisions (North and South). Covenant plays in the South division in those sports with Huntingdon, LaGrange, Maryville and Piedmont. In all sports, with the exception of cross country, the top eight teams in the conference regular season standings advance to participate in the conference tournament. Full Conference Members: Averett University (Danville, Va.) Covenant College (Lookout Mountain, Ga.) Ferrum College (Ferrum, Va.) Greensboro College (Greensboro, N.C.) Huntingdon College (Montgomery, Ala.) LaGrange College (LaGrange, Ga.) Mary Baldwin College (Staunton, Va.) Maryville College (Maryville, Tenn.) Meredith College (Raleigh, N.C.) Methodist University (Fayetteville, N.C.) North Carolina Wesleyan College (Rocky Mount, N.C.) Piedmont College (Demorest, Ga.) William Peace University (Raleigh, N.C.)
Conference Administration Commissioner: Rita Wiggs President: Jackie Myers Asst. Commissioner: Mike Christie
Associate Members: Agnes Scott College (Decatur, Ga.) - Women’s Lacrosse Christopher Newport University (Newport News, Va.) - Football
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Joanna Ehman HEAD COACH
Head Coach
Joanna Ehman was named Head Volleyball Coach at Covenant in the spring of 2013. She served two years as an assistant under former Lady Scots head coach Heather Taylor, helping Covenant to 47 wins over those two seasons. Ehman will enter her first season as one of the youngest head women’s volleyball coaches in the country as she takes over for Heather Taylor who won 124 games in eight seasons. “I feel blessed to be able to take on this role. Coach [Heather] Taylor has poured so much into the team during her time here and has built a successful volleyball program. Now, after playing for her and coaching under her, I have the opportunity to continue to build on what she established,” said Ehman at the time of her hiring. “Coach Taylor not only has a passion for the game, but a heart for ministering to her players. I am thankful for the example she has set for me as well as the team, and I am excited to move into this role after being mentored by her.” “I am excited to have Joanna’s leadership as we move the volleyball program into the next phase with hopefully full membership in the NCAA and USA South Athletic Conference,” commented Covenant Director of Athletics Kyle Taylor. “She is an incredibly hard worker, knowledgeable volleyball coach, and up and coming recruiter. She has a passion for the game of volleyball, knows her stuff, and what she doesn’t know has the humility to ask questions and learn.” Ehman’s playing experience started when she was a child and continued all the way through college, where she was a setter for the Lady Scots from 2006 to 2009. Her collegiate career defined her as one of the best setters in conference - both the AAC (2006-2008) and GSAC (2009) - and Covenant history. Head Coach Heather Taylor noted Ehman to be a true student of the game and consequently named her captain of the team during her junior and senior years. She finished her final season with 1,769 assists, 699 kills and 1,213 digs in 461 career games. During her high school years, Joanna was a setter and outside hitter for the Lady Eagles of North Cobb Christian School in Kennesaw, Georgia. In 2009, she was inducted into the NCCS Hall of Fame for her efforts on the court. Ehman’s coaching experience began in 2008 when she led a 16-year-old club team for Dig-toWin, a volleyball club operating out of Chattanooga. She gained further coaching experience
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with Choo Choo City Volleyball Club, prior to taking an assistant coaching position at Bryan College for the 2010 season. As the top assistant at Bryan, Ehman was able to stake her first collegiate victory during a medical absence taken by head coach Leo Sayles. For the season, the Lady Lions went 22-15 before being eliminated from the semifinal round of the AAC Conference Tournament. Ehman holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in business from Covenant College. She is married to Doug Ehman (Covenant, ‘09) and the couple lives on Lookout Mountain, Ga.
Coaching Experience
Playing Career
Year College Title 2010 Bryan College Asst. Coach 2011 Covenant Asst. Coach 2012 Covenant Asst. Coach 2013 Covenant Head Coach
Played all four years at Covenant (2006-09) Matches Played: 126 Sets: 461 Kills: 699 Kill %: .202 Assists: 1,769 Digs: 1,213 Service Aces: 191 Team Captain during her junior and senior years
Contact Information Education e-mail Alma Mater: Covenant (‘10) joanna.ehman@covenant.edu (B.A.) Business office phone 706.419.1531
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ASSISTANT COACHES
Jason Rhine Full-time Assistant
Jason Rhine was hired in August of 2013 and the 2013 season will mark his first with the volleyball program. Rhine came to Covenant from Trinity International University where he assisted for three seasons under Trojans head coach Karen Hall while completing his Master of Divinity at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. While at TIU, Rhine was responsible for practice planning, scouting and in-game coaching. Additionally, he assisted in recruiting, travel arrangements and other duties. “I am excited about bringing Jason on board at Covenant,” Ehman said. “He has a heart for the Lord and a clear passion for coaching as his ministry.” Rhine also gained experience as a coach as he guided two different teams within the Wisconsin Juniors Volleyball Club organization in 2012 and 2013 along with two seasons as head coach at Quality Schools International in Dongguan, China from 2008-09. “I’m really excited to help further the mission of Covenant College by joining the volleyball program,” said Rhine. “I hope together we can build upon recent success as we look toward post-season eligibility in Division III.” Rhine graduated cum laude from Wheaton College in May of 2007 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Computer Science and Biblical Studies. He completed his Master of Divinity degree in May of 2013 and graduated summa cum laude. “I am confident that bringing his experience and new perspective into our program is a step in the right direction as we work to be competitive in the USA South,” continued Ehman.
About Rhine Alma Mater: Wheaton (Ill.) (2007) Degree: Computer Science & Biblical Studies (B.A.) Graduate School: Trinity Evagelical (2013) Master’s: Master of Divinity
Contact Info Office: 706.419.1504 Email: jason.rhine@covenant.edu
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Heather Taylor Head JV Coach
Meaghan Earll Student-Assistant
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2013 SEASON PREVIEW
New head coach. New assistant coach. New conference. New is the word around the 2013 version of the Covenant volleyball team. First-year head coach Joanna Ehman, along with new assistant Jason Rhine, mixed with a new conference membership in the USA South make up much of the storyline for this year’s Lady Scots. Ehman takes over for Heather Taylor, who stepped down after eight seasons and 124 victories, after serving for two seasons as Taylor’s top assistant and a four-year playing career as a Lady Scot. The first-year coach also recently brought along Rhine from Trinity International University to be her full-time assistant. The last two seasons have yielded two of the best teams in school history. Last year’s squad finished 25-8 overall and a perfect 10-0 in the Great South Athletic Conference to capture the program’s first conference championship since 1979. In 2011, the Lady Scots finished 22-9. Gone are the days of the Great South Athletic Conference as Covenant was officially accepted into the USA South Athletic Conference this summer. In addition, Covenant was accepted as active members of NCAA Division III meaning eligibility for postseason competition at both the conference and national levels. The USA South offers a step up in competition, but Ehman believes her team can compete. “It’s exciting to think about the level of competition we are going to face this season,” said Ehman. “Every game in every match is going to be important, and not just for us. It’s going to take a lot of focus and hard work from our girls, but I know we are in a good position to establish ourselves as strong competitors in the USA South.” USA South coaches also believe that Covenant can compete as they voted the Lady Scots to finish second in the South Division and fourth overall in the 13-team league. Only Maryville, Averett and North Carolina Wesleyan were ranked above the Lady Scots. The key reason why both Ehman and the USA South feels that Covenant can play at a high level? Four returning starters, plus a returning libero, and incoming freshmen that could play an immediate role. Covenant returns the reigning Great South Athletic Conference player and freshman of the year in Chelsea VanDyk. The sophomore from Manhattan, Mont., led the GSAC in several offensive categories last year. VanDyk registered 433 kills, the most for a Lady Scot since Kate Hampson’s 490 in 2006, while averaging 3.77 kills per set and producing a hitting percentage of .390. VanDyk earned GSAC player of the week honors twice during the year and was also selected to the NCCAA Mid-East all-region team. The lone senior on this year’s squad is libero/defensive specialist Estes Carlson. The Eaton, Colo., native played in every set last season and tallied 501 digs (4.36 per set) to easily lead the team and the conference. Carlson was named to the GSAC all-conference team and was an NCCAA MidEast honorable mention. Her leadership will be counted on as the Lady Scots have a roster with 10 of 12 players as either a freshman or sophomore.
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Another key member of this year’s squad will be junior setter Stephanie Kirkpatrick. The all-academic performer from Huntsville, Ala., showed what she was capable of last season in her first year of being the starting setter. Kirkpatrick recorded 1021 assists (8.88 per set) and had 40 or more assists in four matches, including a career-high 52 against Piedmont. Kirkpatrick was named to the GSAC all-conference team, NCCAA Mid-East all-region squad and earned academic honors from the GSAC and CoSIDA Academic All-District. “Those returners will play an important role as we move forward,” noted Ehman of VanDyk, Carlson and Kirkpatrick. “Other underclassmen will have the opportunity to take on new roles as well.” Sophomores Cora Schroeder and Hannah Rogers also return after each having a successful freshman season to solidify the rotation. The other returner from last season is sophomore Kelsey Mathis. Ehman has brought in four freshman in Journey Amos (Houston, Texas), Caroline McLeod (Dallas, Texas), Caroline Cone (Altamonte Springs, Fla.) and Mariah Corney (Fullerton, Calif.). “I am looking forward to seeing our freshmen class contribute this season,” continued Ehman. “We are bringing in a great group of girls who are eager to work hard and establish themselves quickly in the program and I believe they have the tools necessary to make that happen.” Sophomores Jaclyn Stuart (Locust Grove, Ga.) and Anna Swain (Woodruff, S.C.) round out the 12-member varsity team this fall. The schedule is a tough one for the Lady Scots as they have only eight home matches this season. Covenant will host a USA South quad-match on October 19 with North Carolina Wesleyan, Maryville and William Peace coming to Lookout Mountain. Covenant will play two matches that day against North Carolina Wesleyan and William Peace. “With the combination of moving into a new conference and a significant amount of travel with this year’s schedule, we definitely have our work cut out for us,” Ehman added. “This team is made up of hard workers who are motivated to build on the success the program has been experiencing over the past few seasons, though, and I know we are up for the challenge.”
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ROSTER
No.
2013 ROSTER
2 3 4 5 8 9 11 12 14 15 16 18
Name
Cora Schroeder Journey Amos Estes Carlson Caroline McLeod Caroline Cone Anna Swain Chelsea VanDyk Hannah Rogers Mariah Corney Kelsey Mathis Stephanie Kirkpatrick Jaclyn Stuart
ROSTER
Year Pos. Ht. So. Fr. Sr. Fr. Fr. So. So. So. Fr. So. Jr. So.
OH 5’10” MH/RS 5’10” DS 5’7” S 5’5” S 5’6” OH/DS 5’5” MH 5’11” OH/RS 5’11” DS 5’5” RS 5’8” S 5’9” DS 5’3”
Hometown/High School
Marietta, Ga. / Lassiter Houston, Texas / Langham Creek Eaton, Colo. / Eaton Dallas, Texas / Cambridge School of Dallas Altamonte Springs, Fla. / Orangewood Christian Woodruff, S.C. / Southside Christian Manhattan, Mont. / Manhattan Christian Sutton, Neb. / Nebraska Christian Fullerton, Calif. / Fullerton Houston, Texas / Homeschool Huntsville, Ala. / Westminster Christian Locust Grove, Ga. / Strong Rock Christian
Head Coach: Joanna Ehman (1st Year, 0-0; Covenant ‘10) Assistant Coach: Jason Rhine (1st Year; Wheaton ‘07) Student Assistant: Meaghan Earll (‘17)
ROSTER FACTS
Seniors: 1 Juniors: 1 Sophomores: 6 Freshman: 4 Returning Letterwinners: 6 Returning Starters: 4, plus libero Most Popular Home State: Texas (3 players)
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Alphabetical Roster (last name) 3 4 8 14 16 15 5 12 2 18 9 11
Amos, Journey Carlson, Estes Cone, Caroline Corney, Mariah Kirkpatrick, Stephanie Mathis, Kelsey McLeod, Caroline Rogers, Hannah Schroeder, Cora Stuart, Jaclyn Swain, Anna VanDyk, Chelsea
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ESTES CARLSON, Senior DS • 5’7” • Eaton, CO Business Major
MEET THE SCOTS
2012 (Junior): Named an NCCAA Mid-East Region honorable mention… Played in all 33 of Covenant’s matches and all 115 sets… Led the team and the conference (GSAC) with 501 digs and 4.36 digs per set… Accumulated 25 service aces… Had a season-high 36 digs in a comeback victory over Asbury on October 6… Registered 20 or more digs in eight matches 2011 (Sophomore): Played all 31 matches and every one of Covenant’s 105 sets for the season… Accumulated 545 digs for a 5.19 dig/set average… Led the team with 38 service aces and also chipped in 23 kills… Had a seasonhigh 38 digs on October 25 at Berry and had 20 or more digs in eight contests… Had four service aces in a match twice 2010 (Freshman): Played in all 34 of the Lady Scots’ matches and 116 sets of the team’s 127… Led the team with 37 service aces and was third with 234 digs (2.02 dig/set) High School: Attended Eaton High School where she lettered all four years on the volleyball and swimming teams… Helped her volleyball team to regional championships in 2008, 2009 and state tournament appearances in 2007, 2008 and 2009… All-Conference and All-State her senior year in volleyball… Made state appearances in track in 2008 and 2009… Earned state appearances from 2006-09 in swimming… Academic honor roll, Academic All-State in volleyball, swimming and track in junior and senior years… Member of National Honor Society Personal: Born Jan. 21, 1992… Parents are Tim and Heidi Carlson… Has three brothers, Jared, Adlei and Bailey, and one sister, Chloe… Her mother, Heidi, swam at Univ. of Northern Colorado… Brother, Jared, played baseball at Covenant from 2009-11… Sister, Chloe, runs track at Biola University… Majoring in Business with a concentration in Accounting… Favorite bible verse is 1 Corinthians 10:31… After graduation, she hopes to take the CPAIndividual exam toCareer become an accountant… Engaged History Carlson to former Scots basketball playerEstes Callum Sears Season
2010 2011 2012 TOTAL Season pts/s
-2010 -2011 -2012 -TOTAL
sp-mp
k
116-34 105-31 115-33 336-98 dig
234 545 501 1280
36 23 32 91 d/s
2.02 5.19 4.36 3.81
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0.31 0.22 0.28 0.27 re
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e
ta
pct
a
a/s
20 27 30 77
163 186 185 534
.098 -. 0 2 2 .011 .026
20 19 29 68
0.17 0.18 0.25 0.20
ta
rec%
bs
ba
tb
205 429 388 1022
.863 .909 .928 .907
0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0
ta
ast%
b/s
be
116 195 148 459
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
sa
.172 37 .097 38 .196 25 .148 100 1 0 0 1
sa/s
se
0.32 28 0.36 46 0.22 37 0.30 111
ta
246 306 336 888
srv%
.886 .850 .890 .875
bhe
2 0 3 5
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STEPHANIE KIRKPATRICK, Junior
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S • 5’9” • Huntsville, AL Mathematics Major • Education Minor
2012 (Sophomore): Earned first team honors in the GSAC and the NCCAA Mid-East Region… Voted GSAC player of the week twice (Sept. 18 and Oct. 24)… Named to the Capital One CoSIDA Academic All-District team and earned GSAC All-Academic honors… Led the GSAC in assists per set with 8.88… Started all 33 matches and played all 115 sets and totaled 1021 assists, 40 service aces and 102 kills… Had a season and career-high 52 assists, along with 13 digs and six kills, in a five-set loss to Piedmont on Sept. 15… Recorded 30 or more assists 16 times and 40 or more four times 2011 (Freshman): Played in 12 matches, starting one, accumulating 16 kills, six assists and six assists… Had a season-high five kills on 16 total attacks at Tennessee Wesleyan on Sept. 1 High School: Attended Westminster Christian Academy (Ala.) where she was voted All-Area MVP (So., Jr., Sr.) and named to the All-Region team all four years… Graduated a Salutatorian… She was also a member of several club teams throughout high school: North Alabama Strikers Association (NASA), Alabama Elite, and Rocket City Volleyball Club (RCVC) Personal: Born Oct. 15, 1992 in Huntsville, Ala. … Parents are Steve and Brenda Kirkpatrick… Two older sisters (Katie and Kelley)… Favorite bible verse is Ephesians 3:16-19… She is excited to see where the Lord leads her with her career… She is majoring in Mathematics with a minor in Education and she plans to receive her Master’s of Arts in Teaching at Covenant… Is an avid Auburn Tigers fan Individual Career History Steph Kirkpatrick Season
2011 2012 TOTAL Season pts/s
-2011 -2012 -TOTAL
18
sp-mp
28-12 115-33 143-45 dig
18 232 250
k
k/s
e
16 102 118
0.57 0.89 0.83
6 22 28
d/s
re
ta
0.64 2.02 1.75
2 0 2
2 7 9
ta
pct
53 279 332
.189 .287 .271
rec%
bs
.000 1.000 .778
0 7 7
a
6 1021 1027
ba
3 39 42
a/s
0.21 8.88 7.18 tb
3 46 49
ta
ast%
b/s
be
21 2248 2269 0.11 0.40 0.34
.286 .454 .453
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0 0.00 40 0.35 40 0.28
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ta
1 337 338
srv%
.000 .950 .947
bhe
0 30 30
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KELSEY MATHIS, Soph. RS • 5’8” • Houston, TX Business Major
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2012 (Freshman): Appeared in 14 matches, starting one, and 25 sets for the season… Produced seven kills, six assists, five service aces, one block solo and six block assists… Her one start came at Wesleyan on Sept. 26… Had one solo block and two block assists to go along with a kill and an assist at Oglethorpe on Oct. 3 High School: Was homeschooled… Played four years with the Homeschool Christian Youth Association (HCYA)… Helped lead her team to a fourth place finish at the 2011 National Homeschool Volleyball Tournament… Was named MVP of State Tournament in 2011… Earned Honor Roll with a 4.5 GPA Personal: Born April 26, 1994 in Houston, Texas… Parents are Steve and Renee Mathis… Has two sisters, Kate and Kristin, and two brothers, Kyle and Kevin… Her mom, Renee, was a Jeopardy! champion in 2008… Favorite bible verse is 1 Peter 2:9… Majoring in Business… Aspires to own a bakery known for its commitment to quality sweets and incredible coffee… She loves roller coasters, exploring cities, baking, and playing with her nieces and nephews Individual Career History Kelsey Mathis Season
sp-mp
Season pts/s
dig
2012 TOTAL -2012 -TOTAL
k
25-14 25-14 12 12
e
7 7
0.28 0.28
6 6
d/s
re
ta
0.48 0.48
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0 0
3 3
ta
pct
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a/s
33 33
.030 .030
6 6
0.24 0.24
rec%
bs
ba
tb
1.000 1.000
1 1
6 6
7 7
ta
ast%
b/s
be
26 26
0.28 0.28
.231 .231
1 1
sa
sa/s
5 0.20 5 0.20
se
2 2
ta
21 21
srv%
.905 .905
bhe
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HANNAH ROGERS, Soph. RS • 5’11” • Sutton, NE Undeclared Major
2012 (Freshman): Played and started each of Covenant’s 33 matches… Tallied 211 digs, four solo blocks and 37 block assists… Also had 98 kills, 43 assists and 29 aces on the year… Had a season-high seven kills in a three-set win over Martin Methodist on Aug. 31 and recorded 14 digs, four kills and two assists in a win over Piedmont on Oct. 9… Also played softball in the spring of 2013 for Covenant as a pitcher High School: Attended Nebraska Christian School… Was an Academic All-State award winner in the spring of 2011 and the fall of 2011… National Honor Society member in 2011-12… Distinguished Christian High School Student award winner in 2010 and 2011… Earned All-Academic honors her senior year… Selected to All-Conference team her junior and senior years Personal: Born Aug. 5, 1994… Parents are Dan and Kelani Rogers… Has two sisters, Malia and Lydia, and one brother, Jacob… Favorite bible verse is 2 Corinthians 12:9… She is currently undecided on a major Individual Career History Hannah Rogers Season
2012 TOTAL Season pts/s
-2012 -TOTAL
20
sp-mp
112-33 112-33 dig
211 211
k
98 98 d/s
1.88 1.88
k/s
0.88 0.88 re
25 25
e
ta
pct
54 54
322 322
.137 .137
ta
rec%
bs
303 303
.917 .917
4 4
a
43 43
ba
37 37
a/s
0.38 0.38 tb
41 41
ta
181 181 b/s
0.37 0.37
ast%
.238 .238
be
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sa/s
29 0.26 29 0.26
se
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ta
351 351
srv%
.883 .883
bhe
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CORA SCHROEDER, Soph. OH • 5’10” • Marietta, GA Elementary Education Major
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2012 (Freshman): Named to the GSAC All-Freshmen team… Played in all 33 matches, starting 17, and 114 sets… Was third on the team in kills with 229 (2.01 kills/set)… Also had 197 digs and 27 block assists… Recorded a seasonhigh 10 kills seven times during the year and had a season-high 21 digs in a win over Piedmont on Oct. 9… One of her outstanding performances came in a five-set win over Asbury on Oct. 6 when she posted 10 kills, 13 digs and two block assists High School: Attended Lassiter High School… Earned Scholar-Athlete honors Personal: Born July 14, 1994 in San Jose, Calif…. Parents are Tim and Susan Schroeder… Has one sister, Rachel… Her father, Tim, played soccer at Biola University (Calif.) in 1981 and LeTourneau University (Texas) from 1983-1984… Favorite bible verse is Philippians 4:4-9… Majoring in Elementary Education… She aspires to be an elementary school teacher and coach volleyball on the side Individual Career History Cora Schroeder Season
2012 TOTAL Season pts/s
-2012 -TOTAL
sp-mp
114-33 114-33 dig
197 197
k
229 229 d/s
1.73 1.73
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k/s
2.01 2.01 re
17 17
e
ta
pct
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691 691
.148 .148
ta
rec%
bs
202 202
.916 .916
1 1
a
21 21
ba
27 27
a/s
0.18 0.18 tb
28 28
ta
ast%
b/s
be
97 97 0.25 0.25
.216 .216
7 7
sa
sa/s
26 0.23 26 0.23
se
32 32
ta
183 183
srv%
.825 .825
bhe
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CHELSEA VANDYK, Soph. MH • 5’11” • Manhattan, MT Undeclared Major
2012 (Freshman): Won multiple postseason awards as a freshman including: GSAC Player of the Year, GSAC Freshman of the Year, and NCCAA Mid-East AllRegion… Earned GSAC Player of the Week honors twice (Sept. 12 and Oct. 31)… Started every match (33) and played every set (115)… Led the team and the conference in kills (433), kills per set (3.77) and hitting percentage (.390)… Led the team with 23 solo blocks and was tied for the lead in block assists with 61… Also accumulated 86 digs, 33 service aces and 17 assists… Registered double-digit kills in 29 of 33 matches with a season-high 25 coming in a five-set win over Asbury on Oct. 6… Her 433 kills were the most by a Covenant player since 2006 when Kate Hampson recorded 490 High School: Attended Manhattan Christian School… A member of the National Honor Society her junior and senior years… Was Academic All-State in three sports (volleyball, basketball and track & field)… Team captain in both volleyball and basketball her junior and senior seasons… Was AllConference in both volleyball and basketball as a junior and senior… All-State for volleyball (Jr. and Sr.), basketball (Jr. and Sr.) and track & field (Sr.)… Helped guide her team to a state championship in volleyball her senior year… Holds school record for career kills (1,240) and high jump (5-feet, 4-inches) Personal: Born Sept. 29, 1993 in Kalamazoo, Mich. … Parents are Randy and Elaine VanDyk… Has two sisters, Erika and Hanna, and one brother, Jonathan… Favorite bible verse is Psalms 20:7-8… She has been a volleyball and basketball coach with Little Eagle Camp… She is currently undecided on a major Individual Career History Chelsea Van Dyk Season
2012 TOTAL
115-33 115-33
Season pts/s
dig
-2012 -TOTAL
22
sp-mp
86 86
k
k/s
433 433
3.77 3.77
d/s
re
0.75 0.75
2 2
e
ta
94 94
869 869
ta
rec%
14 14
.857 .857
pct
.390 .390 bs
23 23
a
17 17
ba
61 61
a/s
0.15 0.15 tb
84 84
ta
68 68 b/s
0.73 0.73
ast%
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srv%
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JACLYN STUART, Soph. DS • 5’3” • Locust Grove, GA Community Development Major
MEET THE SCOTS
2012 (Freshman): Played on both the volleyball and women’s basketball JV teams High School: Attended Strong Rock Christian School Personal: Born Sept. 9, 1993 in St. Petersburg, Fla. … Parents are Pat and Jeanette Stuart… Has one brother, Stephen… Her father, Pat, played baseball for Milligan College… Favorite bible verse is Philippians 1:20… Is majoring in Community Development
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ANNA SWAIN, Soph. OH/DS • 5’5” • Woodruff, SC Psychology Major
2012 (Freshman): Played on the JV volleyball team High School: Attended Southside Christian… Was a part of back-to-back state championships in 2009-10… Coach’s Award and Southside Christian Athletics Association Player of the Year in senior year… Chosen to play on the South Carolina 2A All-Star team… Graduated with honors, cum laude Personal: Born Nov. 17, 1993… Parents are Mary and David Swain… Has four sisters (Kathryn, Heather, Charlotte and Cara), and one brother, David… Two of her sisters have played volleyball collegiately (Heather at Presbyterian from 2007-08 and Charlotte at North Greenville from 2006-08)… Favorite bible verse is John 15:3… Is majoring in Psychology… Has done volunteer work with Kid’s Physical Therapy Clinic… Has played volleyball and the violin for 13 years and is passionate about both… Has 10 cats and three dogs… Favorite team is the South Carolina Gamecocks
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JOURNEY AMOS, Fresh. MH/RS • 5’10” • Houston, TX
Community Development & Economics Major
High School: Attended Langham Creek High School Personal: Born Sept. 28, 1994 in Tomball, Texas… Parents are Joseph Fotheringham and Sandra Amos-Fotheringham… Has 10 siblings (Katelynn, Taylor, Lacy and Shannon Amos; Mark Matthew and A.J. Pierce; Charlene and Emily Fotheringham)… Favorite bible verse is Hebrews 13:2… Plans to double major in Community Development and Economics
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CAROLINE CONE, Fresh. S • 5’6” • Altamonte Springs, FL Pre-Nursing Major
High School: Attended Orangewood Christian School Personal: Born July 30, 1995 in Conifer, Fla. … Her mother is Trish Cone… Favorite bible verse is Psalms 18:1… Plans to major in Pre-Nursing
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MARIAH CORNEY, Fresh. DS • 5’5” • Fullerton, CA Biology Major
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High School: Attended Fullerton High School… Was team captain her senior season… Was the Coaches Award recipient in 2012 Personal: Born March 24, 1995 in Fullerton, Calif. … Parents are Harris and Donna Corney… Has one brother, Harrison… Favorite bible verse is Isaiah 12:2… Plans to major in Biology
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CAROLINE MCLEOD, Fresh.
S • 5’5” • Dallas, TX Biology Major
High School: Attended Cambridge School of Dallas… Class of 2013 Valedictorian… National Merit Commended, Agassiz Award (Biology), Plato Award (Philosophy), Cicero Award (Latin), Thespis Award (Drama), Trivium Award (Senior Tutorial Winner)… Helped her team to district championships in 2011 and 2012… Was the Coach’s Award recipient her junior and senior years… Led the team in service aces her junior year… Was co-captain her senior season Personal: Born Sept. 27, 1995 in Dallas, Texas… Her mother is Kathleen McLeod… Favorite bible verse is Jeremiah 29:11… Plans to major in Biology… Aspires to be a high school teacher or college professor
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For the second consecutive season, the Cove-
2012 SEASON IN REVIEW
nant volleyball team posted 22 or more victories. The Lady Scots finished the 2012 season with a 25-8 record and accumulated a plethora of accolades along the way. Covenant finished with a perfect 10-0 record in conference play to earn the GSAC regular season title as the Lady Scots dropped just one set in conference matches. The conference title for the Lady Scots marked the first NCAA Division III conference title for the volleyball program. The last two seasons, Covenant has posted a record of 47-17 overall and 19-2 in conference matches. The volleyball teams have also garnered numerous individual awards throughout the last two years as they became the strongest program within the GSAC. The postseason awards were many. First, freshman Chelsea Van Dyk was voted GSAC Freshman of the Year and Player of the Year and also earned a spot on the NCCAA Mid-East All-Region team. Sophomore Stephanie Kirkpatrick was selected GSAC All-Conference, NCCAA Mid-East All-Region, and CoSIDA Academic All-District. Junior Estes Carlson and senior Jessica Chittenden each received All-GSAC honors as well. Freshman Cora Schroeder was chosen as a GSAC All-Freshman performer along with Van Dyk.
Head Coach Heather Taylor earned Coach of the Year honors both in the GSAC and the NCCAA Mid-East Region. Taylor recorded her 100th win as head coach at Covenant during the season as well. One of the highlights of the season came during Homecoming weekend. Covenant hosted a tri-match and, in its second match of the day, faced Asbury University. Asbury had defeated the Lady Scots in three sets in the 2011 NCCAA Mid-East Region tournament which had Covenant looking to avenge the tough postseason loss. Asbury went ahead 2-1 going into the fourth set on this Saturday afternoon. Covenant responded and pulled out the next two sets to cap the come-from-behind win. Covenant had a stretch during the middle part of the season where they won 12 of 13 matches. The Lady Scots finished the regular season having won eight in a row and then won the first match at the NCCAA Mid-East Region Tournament before falling twice to get eliminated. Chittenden and Cheney are the two graduating seniors on this season’s team. With almost everyone expected to return next season, Covenant looks to have more success as the school moves into full-time NCAA Division III member status and also a member of the USA South Conference.
In addition, Chittenden, Kirkpatrick, and senior Paige Cheney were all recognized on the GSAC All-Academic team.
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Covenant Combined Team Statistics (as of Aug 05, 2013) All matches
Season Stats/Results
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11 5 16 7 12 22 14 15 4
Player
Chelsea Van Dyk Jessica Chittenden Steph Kirkpatrick Cora Schroeder Hannah Rogers Pretoria den Boer Paige Cheney Kelsey Mathis Estes Carlson TEAM COVENANT Opponents
Team Statistics ATTACK Ki l l s Errors Total Attacks Attack Pct Kills/Set SET As s i s t s Attempts Assist Pct Assists/Set SERVE Aces Errors Attempts Serve Pct Aces/Set SERVE RECEPTIONS Errors Errors/Set Attempts Reception Pct DEFENSE Digs Digs/Set BLOCKING Block Solo Block Assist Total Blocks Blocks/Set Block Errors Ball handling errors ATTENDANCE Total Dates/Avg Per Date Neutral site #/Avg Current win streak Home win streak
sp
115 109 115 114 112 115 99 25 115 115 115
k
OVERALL 25-8 10-0 15-8
k/s
Attack e
433 3.77 94 235 2.16 56 102 0.89 22 229 2.01 127 98 0.88 54 169 1.47 108 7 0.07 5 7 0.28 6 32 0.28 30 1312 11.41 502 907 7.89 616
CCW
OPP
1312 502 3596 .225 11.4
907 616 3207 .091 7.9
1182 2992 .395 10.3
817 3171 .258 7.1
225 204 2108 .903 2.0
158 163 1693 .904 1.4
174 1.5 1533 .886
205 1.8 1922 .893
1698 14.8
1347 11.7
63 260 193.0 1.7 99 56
35 142 106.0 0.9 40 43
1126 14/80 9/46 0 7
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ta
869 597 279 691 322 575 45 33 185 3596 3207
pct
HOME 12-2 5-0 7-2 Set a a/s
sa
Serve se sa/s
.390 17 0.15 33 18 .300 6 0.06 0 0 .287 1021 8.88 40 17 .148 21 0.18 26 32 .137 43 0.38 29 41 .106 17 0.15 26 36 .044 16 0.16 41 21 .030 6 0.24 5 2 .011 29 0.25 25 37 .225 1182 10.28 225 204 .091 817 7.10 158 163 Date Aug 31 Aug 31 Sep 01 Sep 04 Sep 06 Sep 08 Sep 08 *Sep 11 Sep 15 Sep 15 *Sep 19 *Sep 22 Sep 22 *Sep 25 *Sep 26 *Sep 29 Sep 29 Oct 03 *Oct 06 Oct 06 Oct 09 Oct 13 *Oct 20 Oct 20 *Oct 23 *Oct 27 Oct 27 Oct 30 Nov 03 Nov 08 Nov 16 Nov 16 Nov 17
AWAY 6-4 5-0 1-4
re
Dig dig dig/s
0.29 2 86 0.75 0.00 2 26 0.24 0.35 0 232 2.02 0.23 17 197 1.73 0.26 25 211 1.88 0.23 59 207 1.80 0.41 17 226 2.28 0.20 0 12 0.48 0.22 28 501 4.36 - 24 1.96 174 1698 14.77 1.37 205 1347 11.71
Opponent at Trevecca Nazarene vs Martin Methodist vs Kentucky Christian MARYVILLE COLLEGE SEWANEE vs Talladega at LaGrange at Agnes Scott vs LaGrange at Piedmont College SPELMAN at Huntingdon College vs Piedmont College AGNES SCOTT at Wesleyan College at Salem College vs William Peace at Oglethorpe WESLEYAN COLLEGE ASBURY PIEDMONT COLLEGE at Trevecca Nazarene HUNTINGDON COLLEGE REINHARDT at Spelman SALEM COLLEGE JUDSON OGLETHORPE RUST COLLEGE TENNESSEE TEMPLE vs Tennessee Temple vs Campbellsville vs Union University
L W W L W W W W W L W W W W W W W L W W L L W W W W W W W W W L L
Score 0-3 3-0 3-2 2-3 3-0 3-0 3-0 3-0 3-0 2-3 3-0 3-0 3-0 3-0 3-0 3-1 3-2 2-3 3-0 3-2 1-3 0-3 3-0 3-0 3-0 3-0 3-0 3-0 3-0 3-0 3-0 0-3 2-3
NEUTRAL 7-2 0-0 7-2
bs
Blocking ba total blk/s be bhe
23 61 84 19 61 80 7 39 46 1 27 28 4 37 41 8 29 37 0 0 0 1 6 7 0 0 0 63 260 193.0 35 142 106.0
0.73 0.73 0.40 0.25 0.37 0.32 0.00 0.28 0.00 1.68 0.92
39 19 9 7 14 10 0 1 0 99 40
7 3 30 1 9 1 0 2 3 56 43
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RECORD: ALL GAMES CONFERENCE NON-CONFERENCE
SCOTS points
Score by set 13-25,22-25,19-25 25-20,26-24,25-20 9-25,25-17,25-18,13-25,15-13 18-25,11-25,25-21,25-19,9-15 25-20,25-17,25-14 25-18,29-27,25-15 25-13,25-14,25-13 25-16,25-23,25-16 25-18,25-18,25-18 25-23,17-25,23-25,25-22,11-15 25-6,25-2,25-9 25-16,25-16,25-16 25-22,25-20,25-17 25-22,25-10,25-17 25-18,25-12,25-13 25-13,22-25,25-16,25-17 25-18,25-22,22-25,13-25,15-12 25-17,29-27,24-26,18-25,13-15 25-9,25-7,25-8 22-25,25-19,21-25,25-22,15-13 25-19,25-27,19-25,22-25 20-25,19-25,20-25 25-9,25-14,25-15 25-16,25-21,26-24 25-10,25-17,25-9 25-18,25-21,25-18 25-15,25-9,25-11 25-15,25-21,26-24 25-13,25-13,25-12 25-15,25-14,25-15 25-11,25-15,25-10 20-25,19-25,16-25 19-25,21-25,25-19,25-17,13-15
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Att. 119 107 111 200 110 0 0 43 123 201 100 0 0 70 68 60 70 0 40 150 100 110 40 60 13 35 40 76 50 55 0 0 0
Record in 3-set matches: 21-3 Record in 4-set matches: 1-1 Record in 5-set matches: 3-4
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A booster is an individual that:
COMPLAINCE
• Promotes Covenant athletics program. • Makes a financial contribution to Covenant athletics or its booster organizations. • Assists in the recruitment of prospects for Covenant. • Provides benefits (e.g., jobs, occasional meals) to enrolled student-athletes. Once a booster.....Always a booster. It is important to remember that once an individual has been identified as a booster, he or she retains that status forever. If you have questions whether you are considered a booster of Covenant Athletics or if you have questions about what you may or may not do as a booster, please feel free to contact the Compliance Office at tim. sceggel@covenant.edu. What is an extra benefit? Fans and boosters may not provide anything to prospects or currently enrolled student-athletes (or their families) without prior approval from the Compliance Office. If a student-athlete and/or his or her family accepts any benefits of special consideration (e.g., transportation, clothing, money, meals, etc.) based on his or her athletic skill, the student-athlete will lose his or her eligibility and Covenant will be subject to NCAA penalties. Extra benefits can include, but, are not limited to: • Money, gifts, clothing, tickets for entertainment, haircut, and use of a car. • Free or reduced-cost room or board anywhere. • Free or reduced-cost merchandise or services. • Use of Athletics Department copy/fax machines, long distance telephone services or free use of a cell phone. • Typing or editing reports, papers, letters, etc. for a student-athlete. • A loan of money or the consigning of a note to arrange a loan. • The sale or trade of complimentary admissions for merchandise, services or debt repayment. • The sale or trade of ANY items a student-athlete has received for his or her participation in athletics (e.g., gear, clothing, awards). This list is not exhaustive. Please refrain from offering prospects and/or current student-athletes and their families and friends anything that is not available to all students or the general public. Any questions or concerns should be directed to: Tim Sceggel Associate Director of Athletics for Compliance & Operations Email: tim.sceggel@covenant.edu or phone: 706.419.1517
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2013 Schedule Date Opponent Location Time 8/31 Oglethorpe Lookout Mountain, Ga. 12:00 PM 8/31 Wesleyan Lookout Mountain, Ga. 4:00 PM 9/3 at Sewanee Sewanee, Tenn. 7:00 PM EDT 9/6 vs. Martin Methodist^ Nashville, Tenn. 5:00 PM EDT 9/7 vs. Siena Heights^ Nashville, Tenn. 11:00 AM EDT 9/7 at Trevecca Nazarene^ Nashville, Tenn. 1:00 PM EDT 9/11 at Agnes Scott Decatur, Ga. 7:00 PM 9/13 Dalton State Lookout Mountain, Ga. 7:00 PM 9/17 at Maryville* Maryville, Tenn. 7:00 PM 9/20 vs. Wellesley& Atlanta, Ga. 4:00 PM 9/21 vs. Emory & Henry& Atlanta, Ga. 10:30 AM 9/21 at Emory& Atlanta, Ga. 1:00 PM 9/24 Piedmont* Lookout Mountain, Ga. 6:30 PM 9/28 vs. Huntingdon* LaGrange, Ga. 12:00 PM 9/28 at LaGrange* LaGrange, Ga. 4:00 PM 10/1 at Reinhardt Waleska, Ga. 6:30 PM 10/5 vs. Ferrum* Maryville, Tenn. 12:00 PM 10/5 vs. Averett* Maryville, Tenn. 2:00 PM 10/12 at Greensboro* Greensboro, N.C. 10:00 AM 10/12 vs. Mary Baldwin* Greensboro, N.C. 2:00 PM 10/15 Maryville* Lookout Mountain, Ga. 7:00 PM 10/19 N.C. Wesleyan* Lookout Mountain, Ga. 10:00 AM 10/19 William Peace* Lookout Mountain, Ga. 4:00 PM 10/22 at Piedmont* Demorest, Ga. 6:30 PM 10/26 vs. Meredith* Fayetteville, N.C. 12:00 PM 10/26 at Methodist* Fayetteville, N.C. 4:00 PM 10/29 Agnes Scott Lookout Mountain, Ga. 7:00 PM 11/2 vs. LaGrange* Maryville, Tenn. 12:00 PM 11/2 vs. Huntingdon* Maryville, Tenn. 2:00 PM 11/5 at Oglethorpe Atlanta, Ga. 6:30 PM 11/8-9 USA South Tournament Martinsville, Va. TBA * denotes USA South match ^ denotes Scott Jones Classic hosted by Trevecca Nazarene & denotes Emory Invitational hosted by Emory University
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