SOFTBALL
CROWN
A LETTER FROM THE COACH We believe that our program promotes individual growth through the challenges and demands that our student-athletes face. Our goal is to recruit amazing individuals and help them develop the necessary life skills to be successful citizens when they graduate. We encourage skills such as accountability, responsibility, teamwork, and leadership. In addition, we reinforce positive work habits and well-roundedness through our involvement within the classroom, campus, and the local community. The ideal Crown College softball player has a strong Christian character and is the embodiment of integrity, loyalty, and honesty. We value outgoing personalities and people who are passionate about softball and life in general. We are looking for players who are competitive, inspired, and willing to risk losing. We strive for balance between academics, athletics, and social lives. Our program’s philosophy is quality versus quantity. Our primary focus is to create the most effective starting lineup so we can be successful against our opponents. Team development comes before player development. We strive for efficiency in our practice sessions and believe that a little extra effort can make all the difference. - JAMIE ROSS, Head Coach
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WWW.ATHLETICS.CROWN.EDU
COACHING STAFF JAMIE ROSS
CEARRA DULANEY
rossj@crown.edu 952.446.4106 office
dulaneyc@crown.edu 952.446.4565 office
HEAD COACH
413.441.9406 cell Originally from Lenox, MA, Ross has been coaching Crown’s softball team since 2011. Ross took on a struggling program and has turned it into an annual playoff contender. The 2014-15 season marked the first time the Crown softball program made it to the conference playoffs and hosted a playoff game in 2015-16. This following year, the team had the second best conference record and lost in a semi-finals matchup in the UMAC Tournament. The team now reguarly competes for a spot in the UMAC Playoffs, chasing a conference championship. Coach Ross has intentions of returning to the playoffs annually. In addition to his head coaching duties, Ross serves as Crown’s Director of Athletics.
ASSISTANT COACH
Dulaney is a 2016 Crown graduate and is in her fourth season as the Graduate Assistant Coach with Crown College Athletics. Dulaney played two years of softball at a junior college in Texas, received an Associate of Science degree. She then came to Crown where she played her last two seasons of softball and earned a degree in Criminal/ Social Justice with a minor in Psychology and Counseling. She was an outstanding pitcher during her playing career, even throwing a no-hitter! Dulaney also serves as an Assistant Athletic Director and as Crown’s Senior Woman Administrator.
CROWN ATHLETICS • Proud members of NCAA Division III Athletics and the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference • 18 Varsity Sports: Volleyball, Football, Cross Country*, Soccer*, Basketball*, Baseball, Softball, Track & Field*, Golf* and Tennis* (*men’s and women’s teams) • Student-athletes comprise over 40% of the student body
NCAA DIVISION III The emphasis of the NCAA III is on the holistic development of the studentathlete with the understanding that degree completion - not athletic success - should be the primary focus of the student-athlete. With over 400 member institutions, some of the most competitive athletics in the nation can be found at NCAA III contests.
UMAC Bethany Lutheran College: Mankato, MN
UM-Morris: Morris, MN
College of St. Scholastica: Duluth, MN
University of Northwestern: Roseville, MN
Crown College: St. Bonifacius, MN
UW-Superior: Superior, WI
Martin Luther College: New Ulm, MN North Central University: Minneapolis, MN Northland College: Ashland, WI
SCHEDULE 2020-2021 INDOOR Feb. 26 - March 6 6 Games FLORIDA March 12 - March 18 12 Games CONFERENCE* March 24 - May 1 18 Games *May include additional non-conference contests UMAC PLAYOFFS May 6-8 Double Elimination Tournament Find updated schedule, roster, stats, and more at athletics.crown.edu/softball.
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We encourage skills such as accountability, responsibility, teamwork, and leadership. -Jamie Ross, Head Coach
MEET THE TEAM MADDIE NOBLE “Crown Softball is different than most programs you’ll find. We’re a family here. There’s constant support on the field, in the classroom and especially within our faith. This community is truly incredible and I’m so grateful I’ve found the people I get to do life with.”
LIZ KEMP “Playing softball at Crown College has given me opportunities not only to play softball and grow as a player, but also to grow as a teammate, leader, and Christian. Loving the Lord, loving softball, and loving my teammates on and off the field has been vital thus far in my college career. This program has helped apply structure and discipline to my schedule, and has helped cultivate patience, kindness, and love for the team.” LARYSSA VIK “I love playing softball at Crown because of the friendships I have made. I was welcomed right from the beginning and have been able to grow strong lifelong relationships with each of my teammates. Both the coaches and the girls have helped me strengthen my relationship with Christ but also have strengthened my knowledge of the game. I feel so lucky to be at Crown and to have the opportunity to play with my best friends!”
ACADEMIC SUPPORT Our expectation is that each player will earn a GPA of 3.0 or greater. For first year players and “at risk” students, each student will create a schedule for the semester. All of their grades are recorded onto this plan, and a copy of each class syllabus is turned in with the calendar. Academic meetings are scheduled weekly or as needed; academic help is provided in the form of tutors, the writing center, and workshops.
LEADERSHIP TRAINING Cohesiveness is developed when our leaders relate to their teammates and use their influence to shape decisions and strengthen commitment levels. Leadership training is open to anyone interested. It consists of ten weekly workshops where we meet to discuss The Team Captain’s Leadership Manual by Jeff Janssen.
CAREER DEVELOPMENT We have developed a four-year plan with the Crown College Career Services Department to help prepare our student-athletes for their professional lives. The basic outline is:
Year Year Year Year
1: Self-assessment and Resume Writing 2: Internships and Job Shadowing 3: Grad School Advising and Networking 4: Interview Preparation
COMMUNITY SERVICE Throughout the year we will perform at least ten hours of community service. Our community service events could include working at a soup kitchen to feed the hungry, housework for the elderly, or passing out church brochures in the local surroundings.
FACILITIES Weight room opened in 2015, all new equipment and size
Crown Softball Field
Athletic Training sponsored by Twin Cities Orthopedics
VISIT OPPORTUNITIES Visiting campus is the best way to see if Crown could become home for YOU! Our visit experiences allow you to interact with professors, hang out with current students, and discover the people and the community which sets Crown apart from other colleges! You can also set up an individual visit anytime throughout the year.
CROWN.EDU/VISIT
OVER 35 ACCREDITED MAJORS TO CHOOSE FROM: Accounting (B.S.)
Discipleship Ministries (B.S.)
Nursing (B.S.N.)
Associate of Arts (A.A.)
Education Studies [non-licensed] (B.S.)
Pastoral Leadership Major (B.A.)
Bible (A.A.)
Elementary Education (B.S.)
Physical Education (B.S.)
Biblical & Theological Studies (B.A.)
English (B.A.)
Physical & Health Education (B.S.)
Biology (B.S.)
Exercise Science (B.S.)
Psychology (B.A.)
Business Administration (A.S.)
General Studies (B.S.)
Science Education (B.S.)
Business Administration (B.S.)
Health Sciences/Medical Biology (B.A.)
Social Studies Education (B.S.)
Child & Family Ministry (B.S.)
History (B.A.)
Sport Management (B.S.)
Communication (B.A.)
International Relations (B.S.)
Video & Film Production (B.A.)
Communication Arts &
Intercultural Youth Development (B.S.)
Worship Ministry (B.S.)
Literature Education (B.S.)
Law Enforcement (B.S.)
Youth & Family Ministry Major (B.S.)
Criminal/Social Justice (B.S.)
Liberal Arts (B.A.)
Youth/Social Ministry (B.S.)
Criminology (B.S.)
Marketing (B.S.)
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