2010 University of Dayton Softball Media Guide by University of Dayton

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2008 SEASON REVIEW.................................28-32 Flyer Softball Testimonials.................................... 29 2008 Softball Results/Stats............................. 30-32 HISTORY.........................................................32-38 All-Time Roster..................................................... 34 Single Season Records......................................... 35 Career Batting Records......................................... 36 Career Pitching Records........................................ 37 Coaching/Series Records...................................... 38

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THE FLYERS....................................................13-27 2010 Softball Team Roster.................................... 14 Radio / TV Roster.................................................. 15 Molly Meyer.......................................................... 16 Megan Lee............................................................ 17 Eva Rappe............................................................. 18 Anne Maci............................................................. 19 Emily Stegman...................................................... 20 Alicia Nichols........................................................ 20 Raime Cronkhite.................................................... 21 Megan Barrett....................................................... 21 Courtney Kutsulis.................................................. 22 Sarah Wedel......................................................... 22 Lauren Nacke........................................................ 23 Brandy Brown........................................................ 23 Kathleen Maloof................................................... 24 Shelby Polhman.................................................... 24 Carlyn Harlow....................................................... 25 Amanda Daly......................................................... 25 Current Player Testimonals.............................. 26-27

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COACHES.........................................................9-12 Head Coach Cara Clark-LaPlaca........................... 10 Q & A With Coach Clark-LaPlaca.......................... 11 Assistant Coach Sarah Harman............................ 12 Assistant Coach Barry Reed................................. 12

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FLYER SOFTBALL Quick Facts.............................................................. 4 2010 Schedule........................................................ 5 2009 Softball Highlights...................................... 6-7 UD Softball Stadium............................................... 8

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UD SOFTBALL QUICK FACTS THE UNIVERSITY

Location........................................................................ Dayton, OH 45469 Nickname......................................................................................... Flyers Colors................................................... Red (PMS 200) & Blue (PMS 288) Enrollment.........................................................................................7,700 Founded..............................................................................................1850 Affiliation.........................................................................NCAA Division I Conference............................................................................... Atlantic 10 President.................................................................... Dr. Daniel J. Curran Vice President/Director of Athletics....................................... Tim Wabler Home Softball Stadium....................................UD Softball Stadium (500) Press Box Phone.................................................................(937) 269-5665 Surface / Dimensions...................... Grass / 190 - 200 - 210 - 200 – 190 Athletics Website............................................... www.DaytonFlyers.com

SOFTBALL INFORMATION Head Coach..................................Cara Clark-LaPlaca(Clarke College ‘99) Career Record (Years)............................................164-191 (Seven Years) Record at UD (Year)................................................... 33-65 (Second Year) Clark’s Email . ...........................................cara.clark@notes.udayton.edu Assistant Coach..................................................................Sarah Harman Volunteer Assistant Coach....................................................... Barry Reed Softball Office Phone.........................................................(937) 229-4399

TEAM INFORMATION Positional Starters Returning / Lost.................................................... 7/1 Pitching Starters Returning / Lost....................................................... 2/1 Players Returning / Lost..................................................................... 12/2 Pitchers Returning / Lost..................................................................... 2/0 2009 Overall Record..........................................................................13-34 Atlantic 10 Conference Record (Finish)..................................... 7-13 (8th)

PROGRAM HISTORY Inaugural Season...............................................................................1980 All-Time Team Record (28 Seasons) .......................... 430 - 717 - 6 (.380) Winning Seasons.............................................................................Seven School Record for Wins..............................................................35 (2000) Atlantic 10 Tournament Appearances (Years)...Three (1998, 1999, 2000)

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ATHLETICS COMMUNICATION

Director of Media Relations/Sports Information............. Doug Hauschild Softball Contact............................................................... Megan Jahrling Email ......................................................... jahrlimm@notes.udayton.edu Office Phone ......................................................................(937) 229-5180 Office Fax...........................................................................(937) 229-4461 Mailing Address University of Dayton / Athletics Communication Office 300 College Park / Dayton, OH 45469-1238

CREDITS

The 2010 Softball Media Guide is a publication of the University of Dayton Athletics Communication Office. Written and edited by Krystal Warren. Editorial assistance by Cara Clar-LaPlaca. Photos courtesy of Erik Schelkun (Elsestar Images), Tim Boone (Avalon Communications), Larry Burgess and Lauren Tomasella (University of Dayton Public Relations), John Moreau (UD), Brian Ream, Leon Chuck, Seth Iiames, Krystal Warren, Ron Alvey (Dayton Daily News), Jim Witmer (Dayton Daily News), Brett Hansbauer, Norvelle Kennedy, Michael LaPlaca, Keith Currie, David Jackson, John PLassenthal, Tim Zechar, UD Archives, City of Dayton Convention and Visitors Bureau, Dayton Dragons Professional Baseball Team, The Greene, and the Atlantic 10 Conference. Printed by Post Printing of Minster, Ohio (Rep: Nick Rentz).

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TURNING 2009 HIGHLIGHTS THE PAGE

re is a quick look at how the Dayton Flyers improved from 2007 to 2008 in ferent offensive and defensive statistical categories.

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ATTING AVERAGE UNS SCORED UGGING PERCENTAGE N-BASE PERCENTAGE OME RUNS OUBLES OLEN BASES ASE ON BALLS ACRIFICES ELDING PERCENTAGE RORS INS RIKEOUTS

2009 .252 172 .376 .338 26 52 33 111 46 .940 86 13 300 or 128

2008 .275 196 .358 .349 14 56 43 114 59 .968 47 20 186

2007 .233 119 .295 .295 8 31 40 89 29 .939 76 11 111

The Flyers and third-year head coach Cara Clark-LaPlaca are aiming to continue the momentum from the final month of 2009 when UD got rolling. The Flyers went 4-2 in their last six games in April and outscored opponents 43-37. For the second consecutive season the Flyers posted at least seven wins in Atlantic 10 play, more than doubling the amount the season before ClarkLaPlaca took over the program. Also, for the second straight season, UD was in contention to make the A-10 Championship in the final week of play. “The team is embracing this season as a continuation of last year. We really peaked through the month of April,” said Clark-LaPlaca. “We were above .500 for that last part of the season and we feel like we have some unfinished business. Our focus is continuing that momentum and not to miss a beat as we open up this season.” Dayton returns 10 starters from last year’s team, including their No. 1 and No. 2 pitchers. The Flyers also have four talented freshmen joining the mix. “Our expectations are high for this season because we have the majority of our starters returning, which is exciting,” said Clark-LaPlaca. “We’ve added a group of freshmen that we think can contribute immediately and added depth in some key positions for us.” THE SENIORS The Flyers are led by a quartet of seniors who have been starters since they joined the program as freshmen three years ago; outfielder Molly Meyer, infielder Anne Maci, pitcher Eva Rappe and catcher Megan Lee (who could also see time in outfield).

“The seniors provide a tremendous amount of leadership, experience and guidance. They really are the glue that holds our team together,” said ClarkLaPlaca. “They each play different positions. We have a pitcher, catcher, infielder and outfielder. We have a senior voice at every part of the field and every part of the lineup which is key for providing guidance to our younger players.” Meyer, recently named to the Lowe’s Senior CLASS Award Top 30, was third in the Atlantic 10 in batting average (.364) last year. She was also third in runs scored, her 46 setting a UD single season record. Meyer also shattered the career record with 99 runs scored, breaking the old mark of 91, and will build on that mark this season. She was fourth in triples (3) and fifth in doubles (13). She has been a fixture in center field for the Flyers, starting 132 games in her career. Maci was 11th in the A-10 with a .319 batting average last season. She is a versatile athlete who has filled in at shortstop, first and third during her career in which she has played 124 games.

THE PITCHERS The UD pitching corps includes Rappe, sophomore Sarah Wedel and freshman Amanda Daly.

“We are going to be the most solid at the corners. We have good size, good strength and overall quickness. They are going to be the anchors for our infield. They have good range and can cover ground.”

“We have two returning pitchers with experience and one newcomer that we expect to be in the mix right away,” said Clark-LaPlaca. “They will be able to throw longer innings and more complete games. The biggest growth this season will be in our pitching staff. Coach (Sarah) Harman has brought expertise and we’ve seen so much development under her direction.”

THE MIDDLE INFIELDERS Junior Emily Stegeman, a 2008 Atlantic 10 All-Rookie selection, has started 77 games at shortstop. A knee injury only allowed her to start in 26 last year, and then Maci stepped in for the Flyers. Sophomore Megan Barrett saw time at second and outfield for UD last season. Freshman Carlyn Harlow will also be in the mix.

THE CATCHERS Sophomore Courtney Kutsulis earned most of the starts behind the plate last year and fellow freshman Raime Cronkhite also saw time there. Lee will also provided leadership behind the plate.

“We are excited about our middle infield. We have an untested freshman who comes from a great program and has great skills so we expect to see her compete early on in our season for play-

“The outfield is probably the best this program has ever seen. They’re quick, they’re deep, they’re smart, they have good arms and all four are interchangeable,” said Clark-LaPlaca. “We will see a lot of success from our outfield. Opponents will have a hard time finding a hole in the grass. They can cover a lot of ground.” THE OFFENSE Last season, Dayton had one of the most potent and balanced offenses in the Atlantic 10. Dayton led the Atlantic 10 in sacrifice bunts (46), was third in slugging percentage (.376) and home runs (26), and fourth in on-base percentage (.338). Nacke, named the 2009 First Team All-Atlantic 10 designated player, was second in the A-10 with her 10 home runs, just two shy of the UD single season record. “Our offense has the potential to be one of the most dominating and powerful in the conference,” said Clark-LaPlaca. “We certainly will score some runs with the combination of speed, ability to get on base and take extra bases. The returning power should be solid up and down the lineup.”

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“We just have a lot more depth and a lot more experience this year,” said Clark-LaPlaca. “We look at our sophomore class as veterans. We really expect to see a lot from that group.”

THE OUTFIELDERS Meyer, named senior captain, is the anchor of the Dayton outfield, playing in center. Junior Alicia Nichols started 37 games in left field last year. They are joined by freshmen Kathleen Maloof and Shelby Pohlman.

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THE UNDERCLASSMEN Last year the Flyers started five to six freshmen in a game. That group accounted for 17 of the 26 Flyer home runs in 2009.

THE CORNERS Maci, along with sophomores Brandy Brown and Lauren Nacke, provide great strength and balance at first and third for the Flyers. Maci has tallied 517 putouts over the last two seasons. Nacke led UD with 204 putouts, and also had the best fielding percentage for the Flyer infield (.973). Brown tallied 113 putouts and led the team in assists with 95.

ing time,” said Clark-LaPlaca. “Stegeman and Maci will provide balance and really solidify the shortstop position. With Barrett in the mix, we still have some competition for those spots and we’re looking to find who can be the everyday starter and who can be the most consistent.”

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After starting in right field the last two seasons, Lee will return behind the plate where she played her freshman season.

“Our catchers are solid. We have more experience behind the plate this year,” said Clark-LaPlaca. “We had a freshman behind the plate in 95 percent of our starts last year. All three catchers are experienced and can be the general on the field to provide the vocal leadership that we need.”

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Last season she stepped up her game during league play and was second with seven doubles in Atlantic 10 games. She was second for the Flyers in batting average (.319), doubles (10), putouts (195), RBI (29) and runs scored (21). She was clutch and hit a team-best clip of .411 with runners in scoring position, including .667 with the bases loaded, plus she hit safely in 18 of UD’s last 20 games. Rappe was third in the conference for appearances with 35 on the mound last season. She has struck out 163 in her career, including a personal best 75 in 2009.

“We’re excited about playing on our home field and in front of our home crowd,” said Clark-LaPlaca. “We have a competitive schedule and being able to play at home is a definite advantage. That’s especially true since we have one of the best facilities in the region and in the A-10.”

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THE HOMESTAND The Flyers will host 20 games at UD Softball Stadium this year.

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UD SOFTBALL STADIUM AT THE UD ARENA SPORTS COMPLEX

In 2005, the University of Dayton softball program played its first game in the new UD Softball Stadium. UD Softball Stadium is part of the UD Sports Complex, a multi-million dollar project located on Edwin C. Moses Boulevard near the UD Arena on the banks of the Great Miami River. The complex is comprised of the new UD Softball Stadium, Time Warner Cable Stadium (baseball), the Jerry Von Mohr Practice Facility (football, track & field), UD Arena (baseketball), and Welcome Stadium (football). UD softball stadium features dugouts, batting cages, bullpens with multiple pitching rubbers and a state-of-the-art natural grass playing surface. Future plans include grandstand seating, press box, concessions, team locker room and permanent restrooms. The unique location along the river offers fans scenic views of the river and Carrillon park while enjoying Dayton Flyers softball games. “We are fortunate to have one of the best facilities in the region. Our idyllic location in the Arena Sports Complex along I-75 offers easy accessibility. The river backdrop provides a picturesque view. The field surface is flawless and holds up to various weather conditions. Teams and spectators will have a great experience at UD Softball Stadium.” - HEAD COACH CARA CLARK-LAPLACA

UD SOFTBALL STADIUM FACTS OPENED: March 26, 2005 (vs Massachusetts) FIRST UD WIN: March 27, 2005 (7-0 vs IPFW)

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WINNING PITCHER: Melissa Myher INAUGURAL SEASON RECORD: 9-4 ALL-TIME RECORD: 28-35 FIRST PITCH: Erin LaFayette to Lauren Proctor (UMass), strike. FIRST HIT: Denise Denis (UMass), single first inning. FIRST UD HIT: Laura Matthews, home run, fifth inning.

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FIRST HOME RUN: Denise Denis (UMass), third inning.

FIRST UD HOME RUN: Laura Matthews, fifth inning. FIRST SHUTOUT: March 27, 2005 (7-0 vs IPFW; Myher complete game win) FIRST EXTRA INNING GAME: March 25, 2008 (6-5 vs. IPFW; Flyers win in eight innings) LONGEST UD HOME WIN STEAK: 7 games (April 3 Game one - April 25 Game one)

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SEASON AT UD............ > THIRD ALMA MATER.................... > CLARKE COLLEGE ‘99 In a short amount of time Dayton Flyers head softball coach Cara Clark-LaPlaca has implemented a hard-working, successful culture of excellence with the UD Softball program. During the 2009 campaign, Clark-LaPlaca had three Flyers earn recognition on the 2009 Atlantic 10 AllConference Teams. Lauren Nacke was named a First Team All-Conference selection and also earned a spot on the All-Rookie Team. Molly Meyer was named Honorable Mention All-Conference, while Anne Maci and Meyer both earned spots on the Academic All-Conference Team. UD also succeeded in the classroom as well earning recognition nationally after being named to the Girls Got Game/NFCA All-Academic Team. Dayton posted a team GPA of 3.238, which was the 49th best in the NCAA Division I category. The Flyers are one of two Atlantic 10 teams to make the top 100. In her first season at the helm Clark-LaPlaca guided the Flyers to their first 20-win campaign in three years and more than doubled their Atlantic 10 win total from a season ago. In addition, Clark-LaPlaca’s 20 wins was the most by any first-year head coach at UD. A vast majority of the team numbers improved including batting average, hits, runs scored, on-base percentage, fielding percentage, sacrifices, home runs and slugging percentage. Aside from the successes on the field, Clark-LaPlaca’s teams also thrive in the classroom and in the community. Catcher Laura Matthews earned a second-team selection on the 2008 ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America Softball Team. The senior catcher became the 76th Academic All-American overall and 29th in the last seven years at UD. The honors didn’t stop there as Matthews and pitcher Erin LaFayette were selected members of the Atlantic 10 Academic All-Conference team and ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District Softball selections. Freshman shortstop Emily Stegeman received a spot on the Atlantic 10 All-Rookie Team and Meyer picked up an Honorable Mention selection.

Clark-LaPlaca was named head softball coach for the University of Dayton in July 2007 and joined the Flyer staff after six years at Clarke College. In her six years at Clarke, she had been instrumental in the program’s success. Clark-LaPlaca guided the Crusaders to back-to-back NCAA Tournament appearances in 2003 and 2004. In 2003, the Crusaders made a first-ever NCAA tournament berth claiming the Northern Illinois-Iowa Conference Championship and winning a school record 27 games. Since her arrival the team had five consecutive 20-plus win seasons. Under her reign, the Crusaders produced 28 AllConference honorees, six NFCA All Region honorees, and one Conference Player of the year. In addition, four out of her six years the team was ranked in the Top 25 Nationally in grade point average by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association. Clark-LaPlaca was a 2007 NCAA Association of Division III Independents Coach of the Year runner-up and was named the NIIC Conference’s Coach of the Year in 2003 and 2004. In addition to her coaching responsibilities at Clarke, she was also the Mental Health Counselor and served as the Senior Women’s Administrator. Clark-LaPlaca has extensive camp and clinic experience in multiple settings. She directed the highly successful Clarke softball instructional clinics and hitting leagues. She served as an instructor and evaluator at the 2007 TPS Top 96 College Coaches Softball Clinics in Virginia and Illinois. Under her direction, the Flyers softball clinics and summer academy have begun to see high levels of participation. Clark-LaPlaca oversaw the 2008 Ohio TPS Top 96 College Coaches Softball Clinic, as the University of Dayton was named as the host site. Clark-LaPlaca is a member of the National Fastpitch Coaches Association and a 2008 graduate of the NCAA Women’s Coaches Academy. A 1999 graduate of Clarke College, Clark-LaPlaca earned her degree in psychology and was a student-athlete standout as a two-time first-team Northern Illinois - Iowa Conference Selection. In addition, she earned MVP honors and served as team captain for the Crusaders. In 2002, she earned her Masters of Education in counseling from Western Illinois University. She and her husband Michael currently reside in Kettering, Ohio.

We again had several All Conference honorees, including a 1st team AllConference recipient in Lauren Nacke. Nacke also earned 3 of the last 5 Rookie of the Week honors the close out the season. In addition, the UD Softball Team GPA again ranked our program nationally and 2nd in the A-10 Conference. What are the strong points of Dayton - both the university and the softball program? The University of Dayton is a top-notch institution. It is an incredible honor to be part of such a quality Athletics department and university. The leadership of university president Dr. Daniel Curran and Vice President and Director of Athletics, Tim Wabler has provided clear guidance and direction to the future of UD Athletics. We have outstanding facilities, prestigious academic programs, and passionate, supportive fans. There is a proud tradition here and we continue to build a brighter future. The University of Dayton Softball Program has yet to meet its true potential. The 2010 season will see the completion of the final stages of construction at UD Softball Stadium. The final phase will include the addition of permanent seating, press box, public restrooms and a team locker room. This project will also include updates to the stadium’s outdoor batting cage area. These improvements should enhance the spectator’s experience at our home events. Our affiliation with the Atlantic 10 Conference sets us apart from other area colleges and universities. This allows us the benefit of numerous local non-conference opponents while also having membership in a highly competitive conference. We are fortunate to be able to provide our players with the opportunity to experience historic and unique parts of the country through our A10 Conference travel.

Describe your style of offense. This year’s team will showcase an up-tempo explosive style of offense. We have an amazing balance of speed and power, which will allow individuals to play to their strengths. Opposing defenses will have to defend our speed game and yet be aware of the long ball threat throughout our line-up. Our offense has the potential to put a lot of runs on the board. Our long term success will be dependent on how players can adjust to their various roles during the course of the season. Describe the dynamics of your infield this season. Our infield will center around our battery where we return experience on the mound and behind the plate. We expect to be very solid on the corners where we also return experience, quickness and strength. Our depth up the middle will provide several possible combinations that will allow us some flexibility with the infield. This is a hardworking group that is defined by their remarkable fundamental skills and range. We look forward to this returning experience to provide leadership on and off the field. What highlights your 2010 outfield? This season we welcome back each of our starters in the outfield. We have also added two dynamic freshmen who will compete for time at the corner outfield spots. Our defensive speed in the outfield is likely the best in program history. The outfield unit this year has the potential to make game-changing plays at any moment. As a group they have strong, accurate arms and can track down any ball that is put into play. This is a talented group that will minimize the impact of an opposing offense.

We are excited about our pitching core for the 2010 season. This group has been making incredible strides in their overall development. Each has different strengths and will demonstrate a versatility that will keep opposing teams off balance. The gains in maturity and leadership within this pitching staff have been outstanding. Whoever has the ball in their hand will provide our team the fiery competitiveness that is necessary for success. Break

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The non-conference portion of our 2010 schedule is a balance of high quality tournaments and competitive doubleheaders. This combination will give us the level of competition that is needed in order to meet our season goals and expectations. We open the season in early February once again which allows us to utilize the full span of allowable competition dates. This early preparation provides us the opportunity to play games sooner than the majority of our conference opponents. Our early travel schedule takes us to different regions of the country and matches us against a variety of competition. We then have a significant homestand from Mid-March through the end of the month. Our stadium is one of the best facilities in the A-10. We are excited to play so much in front of our home crowd. The goal each year is to continue to peak into and throughout the Conference season. We want to be playing our best softball in April and May so we create a schedule early in the season that can help us build to our goals. Overall our schedule is balanced and competitive. The experienced starters we return this year will be key to having consistent team success and taking this program to new heights.

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and provide us with depth that will be critical for endured success over a long season. We expect them to make significant contributions both on offense and defense.

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There were several key moments in our 2009 season. We opened the year at some highly competitive tournaments where we faced very strong opponents. Despite our youth and inexperience we began to see steady improvement throughout the early part of the season. We were fortunate that our group was tested early and often, which helped us prepare for our rigorous A10 Conference season. During the conference season we saw our team continue to steadily peak. Winning a sweep at St. Bonaventure and key road wins at Temple and St. Joseph’s showed that our team can come from behind at times and score a lot of runs to secure victories. We were again in contention to qualify for the A10 Conference tournament through the final weekend of regular season play. Overall we saw tremendous growth and improvement of our squad. Our young players gained valuable experience and will return to the field this year with more confidence and poise. We look to simply pick up where we left off in full stride.

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Talk about some of the most memorable moments of the 2009 season.

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2009 SOFTBALL Q & A WITH HEAD COACH CARA CLARK-LAPLACA

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What are the strengths of this 2010 team?

The newcomers to our program have been adjusting quickly and making improvements daily. They will give our team a boost in overall team speed

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The strength of this group is the returning experience. We have the majority of our starters returning this season and the leadership of our upperclassmen has been significant. We again feature a solid balance of speed and power. Our pitching staff has been making considerable gains and we expect to see more leadership from the mound this year. The offensive attack of this group will be fast-paced and explosive. We also anticipate another year of fundamental defensive play, which has become a cornerstone of the program. We expect to see early success throughout our non-conference schedule that will lead us into the competitive A10 schedule with momentum.

What impact will the rookies have on the team this season?

SARAH HARMAN ASSISTANT COACH

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implementing the training of the pitchers and catchers. She also assisted in marketing of home games to generate more attendance by designing an overall plan for home stand games which included local sponsors, gate giveaway and on-field promotions. Harman headed the “Paint the Yard Pink” promotion, a breast cancer awareness game to raise money for research.

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“Sarah Harman has made an immediate impact to our program. Her knowledge and experience have been a valuable addition to our program,” said University of Dayton head softball coach Cara Clark. “Coach Harman has a proven record for developing top level pitching staffs. She will be instrumental in continuing to build on the softball tradition at UD.” A native of Port Clinton, Ohio, Harman returns to her home state after coaching stints in Texas, Virginia and Indiana. She comes to the Flyers after serving as an assistant coach and lecturer at West Texas A&M University in Canyon, Texas. Harman joined West Texas A&M prior to the 2007-08 academic year as the softball program’s first full-time assistant coach. She worked primarily with the pitching staff, planning and

Prior to joining the Lady Buff staff, Harman spent two seasons as an assistant softball coach at Norfolk State University, focusing on the pitching staff.

Harman, who also played volleyball at Defiance, earned her bachelor’s degree in sports management with a minor in recreation in 2003. She graduated with a master’s degree in physical education with an emphasis in sports administration from Ball State in 2005. While at Ball State, Harman was a recipient of the NCAA Ethnic Minority and Women’s Enhancement Postgraduate Scholarship for Careers in Athletics.

Previously, Harman was a graduate assistant coach at Ball State University, where she worked with the pitchers.

Harman is a 2008 graduate of the NCAA Women’s Coaches Academy and is a member of the National Fastpitch Coaches Association.

Harman brings a stellar record of experience, including a standout career at Division III Defiance College where she played for four seasons (2000-03). She earned Heartland Collegiate Conference All-Conference first team honors three years she played. A standout pitcher at Defiance, Harman holds school records for strikeouts (381), innings pitched (665 1/3) and games started (103). She is second all-time in wins (39) and third in school history in complete games (72) and

This year Harman was inducted into the Port Clinton High School hall of fame. She still holds the records for single season ERA (1.57), most strikeouts in one game (14), most wins in a season (17), least runs allowed (.43/ inning), least walks (.04/inning) and career wins 35. At the time, Harman was selected to the All North West District Team and Sandusky Bay Conference Pitcher 1st Team (1999) and 2nd Team (1998).

BARRY REED

:: THE FLYERS ::

ASSISTANT COACH

SEASON AT UD................. > TWELFTH ALMA MATER........................... > DAYTON ‘67

COACHING CAREER

:: THE COACHES :: :: FLYER SOFTBALL ::

Sarah Harman begins her second season as assistant head coach.

Harman was on the games committee of the 2008 NCAA Division II Softball World Series, acting as a game liaison for the Mid-Atlantic region representative.

shutouts (8). She holds the second, fourth and fifth-highest single-season strikeout totals in the program’s history. Harman was named the team MVP her junior and senior seasons, and was named the Defiance Purple and Gold Sportsmanship Female Athlete of the Year in 2003.

Barry Reed is a veteran of the Flyer coaching staff and is entering his 12th season as an assistant coach at UD. Reed will primarily work with the outfield. Coach Reed brings with him 17 years of coaching experience from the high school level. He started coaching in 1975 for West Carrolton High School earning two league championships, four district titles, and one regional championship along the way. He began his softball career in the military and afterwards, continued his playing career independently.

Barry is retired from EG&G where he was the manager of employee relations. Reed is also a former professor at the University of Dayton where he taught business management and engineering classes. He and his wife, Amy, have three children, five grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. They reside in Springboro, Ohio.

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THE FLYERS

:: THE COACHES ::

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:: SEASON IN REVIEW ::

:: HISTORY ::

:: THE UNIVERSITY ::

2010 SOFTBALL TEAM

:: FLYER SOFTBALL ::

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:: THE FLYERS ::

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THE FLYERS

FRONT ROW (LEFT TO RIGHT): CARLYN HARLOW, EMILY STEGMAN, ANNE MACI, MOLLY MEYER, EVA RAPPE, MEGAN LEE, ALICIA NICHOLS, SHELBY POLHMAN BACK ROW (LEFT TO RIGHT): KATHLEEN MALOOF, RAIME CRONKHITE, COURTNEY KUTSULIS, MEGAN BARRETT, LAUREN NACKE, BRANDY BROWN, SARAH WEDEL, AMANDA DALY

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NAME

POS

B/T

HOMETOWN / HIGH SCHOOL

2 3 4 7 6 8 10 11 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 26

EMILY STEGEMAN KATHLEEN MALOOF ALICIA NICHOLS SHELBY POHLMAN RAIME CRONKHITE CARLYN HARLOW MOLLY MEYER AMANDA DALY MEGAN LEE MEGAN BARRETT COURTNEY KUTSULIS EVA RAPPE SARAH WEDEL LAUREN NACKE ANNE MACI BRANDY BROWN

JR. FR. JR. FR. SO. FR. SR. FR. SR. SO. SO. SR. SO. SO. SR. SO.

IF OF OF OF C/IF IF OF P/IF C/UT IF C P P IF IF IF

R/R R/R L/R L/R R/R L/R L/R R/R R/R R/R R/R L/R R/R R/R R/R L/R

DAYTON, OH / CARROLL INDIANAPOLIS, IN / HAMILTON SOUTHEASTERN NEWARK, OH/ NEWARK CATHOLIC OLATHE, KS / OLATHE SOUTH GRAND RAPIDS, MI / GRAND RAPIDS CHRISTIAN DUPONT, WA / STEILACOOM ELK GROVE, IL / ELK GROVE JOHNSBURG, IL / JOHNSBURG CENTERVILLE, OH / CENTERVILLE WEST CHESTER, OH / LAKOTA WEST HOMER GLEN, IL / LOCKPORT TOWNSHIP LITTLE ROCK, SC / LATTA SALINA, KS / SALINA SOUTH GREENWOOD, IN / CENTER GROVE FISHERS, IN / CATHEDRAL FORTVILLE, IN / MT. VERNON

COACHES CARA CLARK - LAPLACA.................... HEAD COACH SARAH HARMAN...................... ASSISTANT COACH BARRY REED....... VOLUNTEER ASSISTANT COACH

2009 SOFTBALL PRONUNCIATION GUIDE Emily Stegeman......................................... STEG-men Alicia Nichols................................................UH-lisha Raime Cronkhite............................................. RAY-me Sarah Wedel.................................................WEE-dull Eva Rappe............................................. EVE-uh RAP Anne Maci.....................................................MAY-cee Lauren Nacke.............................................. NACK-ee

INDIANAPOLIS, IN HAMILTON SOUTHEASTERN

#4 ALICIA NICHOLS JUNIOR - OF - L/R NEWARK, OH NEWARK CATHOLIC

#6 RAIME CRONKHITE SOPHOMORE - C/IF - R/R GRAND RAPIDS, MI GRAND RAPIDS CHRISTIAN

#7 SHELBY POHLMAN FRESHMAN - OF - L/R OLATHE, KS OLATHE SOUTH

#8 CARLYN HARLOW FRESHMAN - IF - L/R DUPONT, WA STEILACOOM

#10 MOLLY MEYER SENIOR - OF - L/R ELK GROVE, IL ELK GROVE

#11 AMANDA DALY

FRESHMAN - P/IF - R/R JOHNSBURG, IL JOHNSBURG

#16 MEGAN BARRETT

SARAH HARMAN

SOPHOMORE - IF - R/R

ASSISTANT COACH

WEST CHESTER, OH LAKOTA WEST

2ND SEASON DEFIANCE COLLEGE ‘03

#17 COURTNEY KUTSULIS

BARRY REED

ASSISTANT VOLUNTEER COACH

SOPHOMORE - C - R/R HOMER GLEN, IL LOCKPORT TOWNSHIP

#18 EVA RAPPE SENIOR - P/OF - L/R LITTLE ROCK, SC LATTA

#19 SARAH WEDEL SOPHOMORE- P - R/R SALINA, KS SALINA SOUTH

#20 LAUREN NACKE SOPHOMORE - IF - R/R GREENWOOD, IN CENTER GROVE

#21 ANNE MACI SENIOR - IF - R/R

12TH SEASON DAYTON ‘67

ROSTER BREAKDOWN FLYERS BY POSITION INFIELDERS (8) 2 Emily Stegeman 6 Raime Cronkhite 8 Carlyn Harlow 11 Amanda Daly 16 Megan Barrett 20 Lauren Nacke 21 Anne Maci 26 Brandy Brown OUTFIELDERS () 3 Kathleen Maloof 4 Alicia Nichols 10 Molly Meyer 15 Megan Lee 18 Eva Rappe CATCHERS (3) 6 Raime Cronkhite 15 Megan Lee 17 Courtney Kutsulis

FLYERS BY CLASS

#26 BRANDY BROWN

FLYERS BY STATE

FORTVILLE, IN MT. VERNON

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PITCHERS (3) 11 Amanda Daly 18 Eva Rappe 19 Sarah Wedel

FISHERS, IN CATHEDRAL

SOPHOMORE - IF - L/R

:: HISTORY ::

FRESHMAN - OF - R/R

3RD SEASON CLARKE COLLEGE ‘99

CENTERVILLE, OH CENTERVILLE

:: SEASON IN REVIEW ::

#3 KATHLEEN MALOOF

HEAD COACH

SENIOR- C/UT - R/R

:: THE FLYERS ::

DAYTON, OH CARROLL

CARA CLARK - LAPLACA

#15 MEGAN LEE

:: THE COACHES ::

JUNIOR - IF - R/R

FRESHMEN............................................... (4) SOPHOMORES......................................... (6) JUNIORS................................................... (2) SENIORS.................................................... (4)

OHIO..............................................................4 INDIANA.......................................................4 ILLINOIS.......................................................3 KANSAS.......................................................2 MICHIGAN...................................................1 WASHINGTON.............................................1 SOUTH CAROLINA......................................1

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#2 EMILY STEGEMAN

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RADIO / TV ROSTER

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MOLLY MEYER

CLASS.......... > SENIOR POSITION............ > OF B / T . ........................ > L / R HOMETOWN................ > ELK GROVE, IL

:: SEASON IN REVIEW ::

STATS GP AB R H 2B 3B HR BA RBI SB-AT BB K SAC

2007 34 85 16 28 1 0 0 .329 3 10-10 2 16 2

2008 51 171 37 58 8 3 1 .339 16 11-14 11 31 6

2009 47 154 46 56 13 03 2 .364 11 11-14 14 35 2

TOTAL 132 410 99 142 22 6 3 .346 30 32-38 27 82 10

PLAYING CAREER

:: HISTORY ::

:: THE UNIVERSITY ::

HIGH SCHOOL.................... > ELK GROVE 2009

For the third consecutive season earned AllAtlantic 10 accolades...an Honorable Mention pick, she crushed the Dayton single season and career record books for runs scored with 46, which ranked 22nd in the NCAA National Ranking Summary, bringing her career total to 99...led the Flyers in batting average for the third straight year with a .364 mark... also led the Flyers in hits (56), runs scored (46), doubles (13), triples (3), total bases (81) and stolen bases (11)... was third in the Atlantic 10 with her batting average and runs scored and fifth in doubles...Dayton’s Most Valuable Player, she was also named Atlantic 10 Player of the Week on March 16, 2009 after hitting .591...started all 47 games in centerfield...put together a 12-game hitting streak in the midst of conference play, and hit safely in 17 of the Flyers’ last 20 games... led Dayton with 14 multi-hit games, including seven games with three hits...was one of 10 players named to the Atlantic 10 Academic AllConference Team...also named to both the 2008 Atlantic 10 Commissioner’s Fall and 2009 Spring Honor Rolls.

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:: THE FLYERS ::

2008

Named an Atlantic 10 Honorable Mention selection...Led the Flyers in several offensive categories including runs scored (37), triples (3), total bases (75), stolen bases (11) and at bats (171)...Finished second on the team in hits (58) and batting average (.339)...Tied for third in doubles with eight...Played in 51 contests and made 50 starts...Recorded a fielding percentage of .988 while making just one error in the outfield and tied for the team lead in outfield assists with six.

2007

Played in 34 games and started 20 of them... Led the team in batting average (.329) and was second on the squad with 16 runs... Collected 28 hits including a double... Finished with three RBI and two walks...Led in stolen base attempts at a perfect 10-for-10...Earned the team’s Offensive Player of the Year and Rookie of the Year awards...Named to the Atlantic 10 AllRookie Team...Scored two runs in three games during the season...Went 2-for-4 against LaFayette and St. Bonaventure...Posted a 3-for-3 effort against IPFW.

PRIOR TO UD

All-State Second Team selection by the Chicago Tribune...Also an All-State Third Team selection by the Chicago Sun Times... All-Conference and All-Area 2004-2006... Three-time Great Northwest player (‘04-’06)... Super 60 player in the state of Illinois...Pioneer Press Top Athlete...Member of Elk Grove high school softball team who won the regional championship 2003-2005 and the conference champion 2003-2006...Earned the Female Athlete of the Year Award at Elk Grove... Meyer was a three-sport athlete, a sevensemester honor roll student, a National Honor Society member and she also graduated with the highest honors.

PERSONAL

Daughter of Jim and Diane Meyer...has an older sister Christy, and two younger brothers, Jake and Nick...Born December 31, 1987...Majoring in Marketing.

GETTING TO KNOW MOLLY Favorite quote: “Life’s too short to fold your underwear.” Favorite book: I could never just pick one. Favorite food: Parmesan cheese

:: FLYER SOFTBALL ::

DHAM

THE FLYERS

I chose the University of Dayton because: The school was perfect for me. My favorite thing about UD softball is: My teammates My pre-game ritual is: Dancing I play softball because: I love it! Favorite part of your game: Getting dirty Career goals: To have a published work. Hobbies: Laughing, writing, eating, and pretending

Actress who would play you in a movie: Chelsea Handler

CLASS.......... > SENIOR POSITION............ > C/UT B / T . ........................ > R / R HOMETOWN................ > CENTERVILLE, OH

:: THE UNIVERSITY ::

MEGAN LEE

:: HISTORY ::

THE FLYERS

2009 47 126 11 28 6 1 3 .222 16 0-0 2 23 10

TOTAL 108 290 17 65 11 2 4 .224 32 3-3 13 47 19

2008

Second and third team All-State...Threetime First Team All-Greater Western Ohio Conference...Second Team All G.W.O.C... Voted team MVP and Best Defense Twice at Centerville High School...In addition, also earned Best Offense award at CHS....Scholar athlete during her junior and senior years.

Made 46 starts in right field and appeared in 49 games...Collected career bests in almost every offensive category including batting average (.248), hits (34), doubles (5), triples (1), runs (6), home runs (1), runs batted in (16), walks (7), slugging percentage (.321) and total bases (44)...Her seven sacrifices ranked third on the team...Stole three bases in three attempts...Had a fielding percentage of 1.000 in her first season at right field...One outfield assist and 31 putouts...Smacked the game-

2007

Started all 12 games she played in during the season from the catcher’s position...recorded three hits and two walks in 27 at bats...ended the season with a .949 fielding percentage.

PRIOR TO UD

PERSONAL

Daughter of Pat and Joni Lee…Has a younger sister, Olivia…Born April 5, 1988… Majoring in Marketing.

GETTING TO KNOW MEGAN Favorite quote: Veronica: “Oh, well, when in Rome” Ron: “Yes? Please go on.” Veronica: “Uh, do as the Romans do? It’s an old expression.” Ron: “Oh! I’ve never heard of it.” Favorite book: My Sister’s Keeper

:: SEASON IN REVIEW ::

2008 49 137 6 34 5 1 1 .248 16 3-3 7 19 8

winning home run against Saint Joseph’s on March 30 for her first collegiate home run...Against North Dakota, Lee stepped in and hit a double bringing in two RBI’s... Versus Tennessee State, Lee went 2-of-3 at the plate...Raised her batting average in conference play to .274 with 17 hits in 62 at bats.

:: THE FLYERS ::

2007 12 27 0 3 0 0 0 .111 0 0-0 2 5 1

Appeared in all 47 games for the Flyers, starting 46 at right field...hit .222 with 28 hits, including six doubles, a triple and three home runs...started the season with a 2-for-2 performance at the UNI-Dome Classic against the Big 12 Conference’s Nebraska, a 2009 NCAA qualifier...belted a home run against Rhode Island...went 3-for-4 with 2 RBI and two runs scored against George Washington...crushed a grand slam against IUPUI to help give the Flyers a come-from-behind win...had two doubles against IPFW... in Atlantic 10 play she had a .473 slugging percentage which was second best on the team...had a team-high five sacrifice hits in conference-only games.

:: THE COACHES ::

GP AB R H 2B 3B HR BA RBI SB-AT BB K SAC

2009

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STATS

PLAYING CAREER

HIGH SCHOOL.................... > CENTERVILLE

Favorite food: BD’s Mongolian BBQ My favorite thing about UD softball is: The traveling, friends and memories. The one word that best describes me: Funny My pre-game ritual: My hair must be straight I play softball because: I love it and can’t imagine my life without it. Favorite part of your game: Hitting Role model is: My mom. Rituals before going to the plate for an at bat: Touch my helmet, take a deep breath and step into the box Actress who would play you in a movie: Natalie Portman Song that you would have played before you’re at bat: “In the Air Tonight” – Phil Collins

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I play softball because: I love it. Simple as that.

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THE FLYERS

EVA RAPPE

CLASS.......... > SENIOR POSITION............ > P/OF B / T . ........................ > L / R HOMETOWN................ > LITTLE ROCK, SC

:: THE COACHES ::

:: THE FLYERS ::

:: SEASON IN REVIEW ::

STATS ERA W-L GS-APP CG SV IP H R ER BB K

2007 5.10 2-7 11-18 6 0 68.2 92 63 50 37 23

2008 4.42 9-14 24-37 5 3 130.0 167 103 82 60 65

2009 4.77 5-21 27-35 6 0 127.2 184 124 87 42 75

TOTAL 4.70 16-42 62-90 17 3 326.1 443 290 219 139 163

PLAYING CAREER

:: HISTORY ::

:: THE UNIVERSITY ::

HIGH SCHOOL.................... > LATTA 2009

Led the Flyer pitching staff with 35 appearances, 27 starts and six complete games and wins...topped her personal best for strikeouts in a single season (75)...posted a 4.77 ERA...struck out a career-high seven in her second start of the season to lead Dayton to a complete game 10-5 win over North Dakota...matched her career high by striking out seven against Indiana State...pitched a seven-inning complete game in Dayton’s 7-2 Atlantic 10 opener win over Rhode Island...struck out six in conference starts against St. Bonaventure and George Washington...sat down five in Dayton’s 7-6 win over IUPUI...registered .982 fielding percentage with just one error in 56 chances...went 2-for-9 at the plate with seven runs scored, often pulling double duty as starting pitcher and pinch runner... named to both the 2008 Atlantic 10 Commissioner’s Fall and 2009 Spring Honor Rolls.

2008

Became the single-season and program record holder in saves with three...Also posted career-bests in wins (9), strikeouts (65), ERA (4.42), appearances (37), games started (27), innings pitched (130.0) and saves (3)...Had two hits and three runs as a hitter including one stolen base...Posted a 1.000 fielding percentage with 30 assists and seven putouts...Struck out six batters in games against IPFW and Indiana State...Struck out five against St. Bonaventure...Shutout Columbia and Temple in complete games...At the EKU Invitational Rappe stepped in and shut down the

Eastern Kentucky offense collecting her first collegiate save...In the next game, she repeated her effort, this time keeping Cleveland State at bay for her second straight save...She added to that total on March 19 when she collected the save against Colgate, breaking the school record for career saves... Came in relief in extra innings against Rhode Island to earn the win...Went 3-5 against Atlantic 10 opponents with two complete games striking out 28.

2007

Ended the season with a 2-7 record and a 5.28 ERA...Pitched 63.2 innings striking out 21... Gave up 86 hits, 48 earned runs, and walked 31 during the term.

PRIOR TO UD

Four-time 1A state runner-up...Two-time 1A Player of the Year... Three-year Region Player of the Year...Four-year All-State Team...A third honor graduate and a member of the National Honor Society while attending Latta High School...In summer play, was a member of the Mid-Summer Showcase All-Tournament Team in 2006 and in 2005 as a member of the Galaxy of the Stars team; earned MVP distinction at three games.

PERSONAL

Daughter of Roddey and Monica Rappe... Born September 28, 1988...Majoring in Early Childhood Education with a Pre-K Special Needs Endorsement and 4th and 5th grade Endorsements.

GETTING TO KNOW EVA Favorite quote: “What you find depends on where you look.” – Mind Gym Favorite book: Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult Favorite food: Steak

:: FLYER SOFTBALL ::

I chose the University of Dayton because: I loved the campus and the School of Education has a great reputation. The one word that best describes me is: Chipper I play softball because: I love the game and the competition. Favorite part of your game: Throwing a change-up for strike three! What do you want to accomplish in your time at UD? I want to play in the A-10 Tournament and graduate with my B.A. in Early Childhood Education Hobbies: Boating, reading, watching HGTV My pregame ritual is: Listening to Hootie and the Blowfish and/or Britney Spears. Actress who would play you in a movie: Reese Witherspoon 18

Song that you would have played before you’re at bat: “Kerosene” – Miranda Lambert

CLASS.......... > SENIOR POSITION............ > IF B / T . ........................ > R / R HOMETOWN................ > FISHERS, IN

:: THE UNIVERSITY ::

ANNE MACI

:: HISTORY ::

THE FLYERS

2009 47 141 21 45 10 0 2 .319 29 7-7 11 34 2

TOTAL 124 349 46 90 23 0 5 .258 65 10-11 28 95 5

2008

Started all 51 games for the Flyers playing mostly in the infield...Collected 42 hits in 156 at-bats for a batting average of .269...Second on the team with 31 RBI’s...Hit a career-best three home runs...Ranked fourth on the team in runs scored with 23...Amassed 11 walks and had on on-base percentage of .347...Went 2-for-3 in stolen base attempts...Led the team with 322 putouts and showcased a .986 fielding percentage...Went 3-of-4 against Tennessee State scoring one run and driving in four... Hit 3-for-4 once more against IUPUI with two home runs, five RBI’s and three runs scored... Smacked a home run at George Washington...Against North Dakota, she went 2-of-3, collecting a double and drove in two runs...

:: SEASON IN REVIEW ::

2008 51 156 23 42 12 0 3 .269 31 2-3 11 44 2

Batted 2-of-3 again this time driving one runner in against the North Dakota...Earned the team’s Most Improved Player award...In Atlantic 10 play batted .242 with a home run and six RBI and eight runs scored...Earned a spot on the 2008 Atlantic 10 Commissioner’s Spring Honor Roll and UD’s Dean’s List.

2007

Started 16 of 26 games played...In 52 at bats, collected three hits including one double... Scored two runs during the season...Earned five RBI and walked six times...Went one-forone in stolen base attempts...Posted a .909 fielding percentage.

:: THE FLYERS ::

2007 26 52 2 3 1 0 0 .058 5 1-1 6 17 1

One of three players who started all 47 games for the Flyers...played all over the infield where needed including: first base, third base and shortstop...had career bests and was second for UD in batting average (.319), hits (45), doubles (10) and RBI (29)...her .319 batting average was in the top 15 of the Atlantic 10...was second in the A-10 with seven doubles in Conference-only games...boasted a .433 slugging percentage and a .398 on-base percentage, both third-best on the team...also had two home runs and was a perfect 7-of-7 on steal attempts... first on the team in fielding chances with 274 and second in putouts with 195...had 12 multihit games and a 10-game hit streak which was second on the team...hit safely in 18 of UD’s last 20 games...was one of 10 players named to the Atlantic 10 Academic All-Conference Team... named to the 2008 Atlantic 10 Commissioner’s Fall Honor Roll and UD’s Dean’s List.

PRIOR TO UD

Four-year city team member...Third All-State team...Helped lead her team at Cathedral High School to four sectional championships and one regional championship...Earned Offensive Player of the Year Award in 2003 and 2005, was named MVP on her team as a senior, and also won Big Stick in 2004...In her academic endeavors, she was on the honor roll all four years of her high school career and was a member of the National Honor Society...In addition, she was a scholar winner... In summer ball, she helped lead her team to a second place finish at the 2006 ASA Nationals and was ASA Indiana State champs in 2005 and 2006.

PERSONAL

Daughter of Jon and Jan Maci and has four siblings: Drew, Kate, Robert, who plays football at Purdue, and Christine…Born October 26, 1987…Majoring in Exercise Physiology.

:: THE COACHES ::

GP AB R H 2B 3B HR BA RBI SB-AT BB K SAC

2009

:: FLYER SOFTBALL ::

STATS

PLAYING CAREER

HIGH SCHOOL.................... > CATHEDRAL

Favorite quote: “For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline.” – 2 Timothy 1:7 Favorite food: Mexican Chicken Casserole Favorite book: The Bible I chose the University of Dayton because: of the community atmosphere and the campus size. My pre-game ritual is: Tying a ribbon in my hair. I play softball because: I love the feeling I get when I am in the game and the pressure is on. I know that I can pull through with a big hit or a diving play. Career goals: Work in a hospital doing cardiac rehabilitation or work in an athletic performance laboratory. Role model is: My parents, Mrs. Witka, and my Athletes in Action Ultimate Training Camp friends

Rituals before going to the plate for an at bat: Draw two lines in the dirt for my feet, dig in, then draw a cross over the plate touching all the corners. Song that you would have played before you’re at bat: “Ooh Ahh” – Grits

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GETTING TO KNOW ANNE

CLASS............ > JUNIOR POSITION............... > IF B / T . ............................. > R / R HOMETOWN..................... > DAYTON, OH HIGH SCHOOL......................... > CARROLL

GP AB R H 2B 3B HR BA RBI SB-AT BB K SAC

2008 51 135 16 40 5 0 0 .296 16 4-5 16 22 3

2009 39 96 9 21 3 0 1 .219 15 2-2 14 16 8

TOTAL 90 231 25 61 8 0 1 .264 31 6-7 30 38 11

2009

Appeared in 39 games and hit .219 in her sophomore campaign...started the season with a fourgame hitting streak and a .455 batting average, including .500 against the Big 12 Conference’s Nebraska, a 2009 NCAA qualifier...hit first collegiate home run in UD’s win over North Dakota at the UNI-Dome Classic...registered five multihit games...was third on the team in assists with 65, despite only playing 26 games at shortstop... had a season-high 6 assists against Cleveland State...earned a spot on the 2009 Atlantic 10 Commissioner’s Spring Honor Roll. Named to the 2008 Atlantic 10 All-Rookie team... Started all 51 games in her first season as the team’s shortstop...Ranked fourth on the team with a .296 batting average...Cranked out five doubles and 40 hits in 135 at-bats...Amassed 16 RBI’s and went 4-for-5 in stolen base attempts...

GETTING TO KNOW EMILY

Ranked third on team in walks (16)...Had a .958 fielding percentages with 88 assists... Finished second on the team with a .283 batting average against conference opponents... Selected as the team’s Rookie of the Year.

PRIOR TO UD

Named to the All-Ohio Underclassman Team.... Earned First Team All-Conference Mid-Miami League honors both her sophomore and junior years...Voted team MVP in 2005 and ‘07...First Team Girls Greater Catholic League honoree her senior year...Also earned the Patriot Award...In addition, was an honor roll student all four years at Carroll High School and was a member of the Spanish National Honors Society (‘06-’07)...Played summer ball with the Miami Valley Xpress Softball.

PERSONAL

Daughter of Dick and Doris Stegeman...Born on May 31, 1989...Majoring in Physical Therapy and Biology Minor

:: SEASON IN REVIEW ::

Favorite quote: “The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in a person’s determination.” My favorite thing about UD softball is: How my teammates love food just as much as I do. I play softball because: I have played for so long that it is something that defines me; I couldn’t imagine my life without it. What actress would play you in a movie: Kate Hudson If I were Coach Clark-LaPlaca for the day I would: I would let my team have ice cream ALL THE TIME! Favorite food: The perfect meal - steak, potatoes, and a salad with cheesecake for dessert. Song that you would have played before you’re at bat: “Turn My Sang On” - Soulja Boy

CLASS............ > JUNIOR POSITION............... > OF B / T . ............................. > L / R HOMETOWN..................... > NEWARK, OH HIGH SCHOOL......................... > NEWARK CATHOLIC

PLAYING CAREER

:: THE FLYERS :: :: THE COACHES :: :: FLYER SOFTBALL ::

EMILY STEGEMAN

2008

:: HISTORY ::

:: THE UNIVERSITY ::

STATS

PLAYING CAREER

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2009

Registered 37 starts in left field with 44 total appearances...had a .208 batting average boosted by a 4-for-6 performance in the last three games of the season...softball representative on the Flyer All-Academic Team, comprised of the student-athletes who earned the highest GPA on their respective team...named to both the 2008 Atlantic 10 Commissioner’s Fall and 2009 Spring Honor Rolls.

2008

STATS GP AB R H 2B 3B HR BA RBI SB-AT BB K SAC

2008 35 2 9 0 0 0 0 .000 0 3-4 0 0 0

2009 44 77 9 16 1 0 0 .208 1 6-8 1 18 6

TOTAL 79 79 18 16 1 0 0 .203 1 9-12 1 18 6

Appeared in 35 games and scored nine runs... Started in two games...Used primarily as a pinch runner, she stole three bases in four attempts...Earned a spot on the 2008 Atlantic 10 Commissioner’s Spring Honor Roll.

ALICIA NICHOLS

PRIOR TO UD

In 2005, named first team All-District and second team All-League...Also earned the team’s Best Offensive Player award...In 2006, earned second team All-District honors... Was a first team All-District and All-League selection her senior year...In addition, was named second team All-Advocate and voted team MVP...Academically, she was a member of the National Honor Society and was an Academic All-Ohio.

PERSONAL

Daughter of Lynne and Mike Nichols...Born on December 18, 1988...Double Majoring in Business Leadership and Finance.

GETTING TO KNOW ALICIA Favorite quote: “You’ll miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” I chose the University of Dayton because: The community and the academic success. My favorite thing about UD softball is: My teammates and the killer abdominals I get from laughing at them. I play softball because: I love the competition and playing in the dirt. What do you want to accomplish during your time at UD?: Get the most out of my education, establish life-long friendships and always have given 100% of everything I had. If I were Coach Clark for the day I would: Put on a Browns jersey. Song that you would have played before you’re at bat: “Live Your Life” – Rihanna

PRIOR TO UD

A four-time All-City selection, Cronkhite led Grand Rapids Christian to two City League Championships...Garnered First Team all-District and all-Area Team honors for three consecutive seasons 2006-2008...Was named Captain and Team MVP her senior season when she led her squad to a district championship... Earned First Team all-Region and all-State accolades...At age 16 was asked by Michigan Finesse to catch for the 2006 ASA Gold Nation-

als in Oklahoma City at the USA Olympic Stadium, starting four out of five games…Played catcher and second base for the Michigan Elite 18U Club that won five tournaments in 2008: PC Pride Tournament, in which she was named Tournament MVP; Bay City Tournament, ASA Michigan State Tournament, Lansing College Exposure Tournament and Petoskey Tournament...Played for USA Athletes International Team that placed third in the Arezzo, Italy International Tournament... She is a member of National Honor Society and was a four-year member of Student Congress.

PERSONAL

Daughter of Gary and Tina Cronkhite...Has an older sibling, Mikki...Born June 9, 1990...Majoring in Visual Communication Design.

GETTING TO KNOW RAIME favorite quote:

“Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perservance; perservance, character and hope.” - romans 5:3-4 Favorite book: “My Life in the Game” - Dustin Pedroia I chose the University of Dayton because: It was only at UD that all the pieces seemed to perfecty fall into place. What is one word that describes you: Spunky Role models: Cal Ripkin Jr., Al Kaline, and Dustin Pedroia Career goals: Design ads, shoes or clothes for Nike Song that you would have played before you’re at bat: “Halftime” – Ying Yang Twins

PLAYING CAREER

CLASS............ > SOPHOMORE POSITION............... > IF B / T . ............................. > R / R HOMETOWN..................... > WEST CHESTER, OH HIGH SCHOOL......................... > LAKOTA WEST

2008 GP 38 AB 23 R 8 H 4 2B 0 3B 0 HR 0 BA .174 RBI 0 SB-AT 1-1 BB 3 K 9 SAC 1

2009

Appeared in 38 games, mostly as a pinch runner...started 10 games, seeing action at left field and designated player...notched her first collegiate hit in a 1-for-1 effort against Oakland and also drew two walks...scored eight runs, including her first against Northern Iowa at the UNI Dome Classic...named to the Atlantic 10 Commissioner’s Honor Roll for 2009 Spring semester.

PRIOR TO UD

STATS TOTAL 38 23 8 4 0 0 0 .174 0 1-1 3 9 1

MEGAN BARRETT

Played for Lakota West when they advanced to the Ohio Final Four in 2005 and 2006...Was

named captain at Lakota West her senior season...Also served as a captain on her summer select team the Miami Valley Xpress... Was named Tournament MVP of the 2008 Toledo Shootout...Nominated for Southwest Underclassman all-Tournament in 2007... Was an honors student at Lakota West High School.

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Appeared in 19 games and registered four starts, two at catcher, one as the designated player and one in left field...scored a run against Charlotte in Dayton’s season finale...in 12 fielding chances, boasted a perfect fielding percentage.

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TOTAL 19 14 1 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0-0 0 6 0

2009

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2008 GP 19 AB 14 R 1 H 0 2B 0 3B 0 HR 0 BA .000 RBI 0 SB-AT 0-0 BB 0 K 6 SAC 0

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STATS

RAIME CRONKHITE

PERSONAL

Daughter of Carole Barrett...Has a younger brother Trey, and two older sisters: Amy and Stefanie...Born May 13, 1990.

GETTING TO KNOW MEGAN Favorite quote: “Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.” I chose the University of Dayton because: It’s a great environment with great people and an opportunity to get an excellent education, all while playing softball. My pre-game ritual is: I like to loosen up with dancing. What do you want to accomplish during your time at UD? I want to get a good educationand do something I will be remembered for. Hobbies: scrapbooking, recycling, watching old movies or classics Role models are: My mom and my sister. Actress who would play you in a movie: Jennifer Aniston Song that you would have played before you’re at bat: “Hit Me With Your Best Shot” – Pat Benetar

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PLAYING CAREER

CLASS............ > SOPHOMORE POSITION............... > C/IF B / T . ............................. > R / R HOMETOWN..................... > GRAND RAPIDS, MI HIGH SCHOOL......................... > GRAND RAPIDS CHRISTIAN

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2009 GP 47 AB 121 R 10 H 24 2B 4 3B 0 HR 4 BA .198 RBI 13 SB-AT 1-1 BB 11 K 27 SAC 3

TOTAL 47 121 10 24 4 0 0 .198 13 1-1 11 27 3

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COURTNEY KUTSULIS

2009

Only freshman to play in all 47 games, which included 45 starts as catcher...closed out rookie season with a .198 batting average, four doubles and three home runs...was voted the Flyers’ Most Improved Player after bettering her batting average of .164 in the first half the season to .227 in the second...smacked first career home run in a 2-for-3 outing against Saint Louis...also belted home runs against St. Bonaventure and Temple...helped keep the Flyers in playoff contention with a grand slam against the Owls that sparked a six-run seventh inning and a 13-8 come-from-behind victory.

PRIOR TO UD

High School...two-time conference champion and two-time captain for the Porters...was an all-conference selection and Third Team all-area pick, in addition to being named to the all-conference Academic Team...member of the Homer Hawks 18U Gold softball club... named to Lockport Township honor roll all through high school...member of National Honor Society and Spanish Honors Society... also an Illinois State Scholar.

PERSONAL

Daughter of Andrew and Theresa Kutsulis... has three younger siblings, Drew, Zak and Niko...born May 17, 1990...Pre-Dentistry major.

Named an Illinois Super 60 Player, Kutsulis was a four year letter-winner at Lockport Township

GETTING TO KNOW COURTNEY Favorite quote: “Live life with no regrets.” I play softball because: The recreational league wouldn’t let me play baseball. Favorite part of your game: Either throwing out runners or diving to catch a foul ball. Hobbies: Crocheting, reading, and tanning Role Model is: My parents Actress who would play you in a movie: Blake Lively Song that you would have played before you’re at bat: “Hells Bells” - ACDC

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STATS

PLAYING CAREER

CLASS............ > SOPHOMORE POSITION............... > C B / T . ............................. > R / R HOMETOWN..................... > HOMER GLEN, IL HIGH SCHOOL......................... > LOCKPORT TOWNSHIP

CLASS............ > SOPHOMORE POSITION............... > P B / T . ............................. > R / R HOMETOWN..................... > SALINA, KS HIGH SCHOOL......................... > SALINA SOUTH

STATS ERA W-L G CG SHO IP H R ER BB K

2008 6.29 4-11 18-29 2 1 85.2 135 105 77 60 36

TOTAL 6.29 4-11 18-29 2 1 85.2 135 105 77 60 36

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2009

Became the first freshman in UD history to throw a complete game shutout in first collegiate start, after striking out two and allowing just three hits in Dayton’s 8-0 win over South Dakota State...made 29 appearances with 18 starts and two complete games...struck out 36 and finished with a 6.29 ERA and 4-11 record...in two different appearances in relief gave up no runs against Wright State and UMass...named to the Atlantic 10 Commissioner’s Honor Roll for 2009 Spring semester.

PRIOR TO UD

A standout pitcher at Salina South High School where she holds the single-game record for strikeouts with 21...was a three-time Kansas 5A all-State pitcher, earning the honor from 2006-

SARAH WEDEL

2008...was a first team all-Arch Valley Chisholm Trail League pitcher four consecutive years and was named Salina South’s MVP in 2007 and 2008...named to the adidas® Top 100 Softball Athletes in 2006... honored with 2008 U.S. Army Reserve National Scholar Athlete Award...also played for the Wichita Mustangs Gold, a nationally renowned club team that consistently sends teams to Nationals.

PERSONAL

Daughter of Alan and Sandy Wedel...has an older sister Rachel and an older brother Luke...her cousin Ryan Wedel plays basketball at Drake...born June 3, 1990...Sports Management major and Business minor.

GETTING TO KNOW SARAH Favorite quote: “Champions keep playing until they get it right.” – Billy Jean King Favorite Food: Thai I chose the University of Dayton because: I felt comfortable and right at home when I first stepped on campus, it has an incredible family atmosphere. My favorite thing about UD softball is: Having team members that are working towards the same dreams and goals as me, whether it’s on the field or in the classroom. The one word that best describes you: Persistent Career goals: To help and coach student-athletes like myself. Actress who would play you in a movie: Anne Hathaway Song that you would have played before you’re at bat: Anything Britney Spears

age and .947 slugging percentage in the last half of the season...hit grand slams against George Washington and St. Bonaventure...in conference only games she was first in the A-10 in home runs (7), third in RBI (20), and fifth in slugging percentage (.696) and total bases (39).

PRIOR TO UD

Batted over .400 for her high school career... was selected 1st Team All-State and also was voted to play in the 2008 North-South All-Star game for the South...also a 1st team all-MIC selection as a senior...four year letterwinner for the Center Grove High School Trojans... helped lead her team to three Metropolitan Interscholastic Conference titles including a state final four appearance in 2005...led the Indianapolis leader board in batting average with a .435 clip in 2006...also competes on the Indy Edge 18U softball team.

PERSONAL

Daughter of Mark and Leslie Nacke...has a brother Matt...born May 19, 1990...Business major.

GETTING TO KNOW LAUREN Favorite Quote: “Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do” - John Wooden I chose the University of Dayton because: I love the atmosphere, it had an amazing softball team and business program. Favorite part of your game: Hitting Role models: My dad because he has always taught me to never give up, my mom because she has showed me how to keep my head high when I get down, and my brother because no matter what the situation he always has a good time! Hobbies: I like to do random crafts Song that you would have played before you’re at bat: “Welcome to the Jungle”

STATS 2008 GP 42 AB 120 R 10 H 30 2B 5 3B 0 HR 4 BA .250 RBI 23 SB-AT 0-0 BB 6 K 32 SAC 6

TOTAL 42 120 10 30 5 0 4 .250 23 0-0 6 32 6

PLAYING CAREER

CLASS............ > SOPHOMORE POSITION............... > IF B / T . ............................. > L / R HOMETOWN..................... > FORTVILLE, IN HIGH SCHOOL......................... > MT. VERNON

2009

BRANDY BROWN

Had a strong rookie campaign with 30 hits for a .250 batting average in 42 starts...was second on the team in home runs (4), third on the team in RBI (23) and fourth in slugging percentage (.392), doubles (5) and total bases (47) ...played mostly third base, and also saw time as the designated player...led the Flyers with 95 assists and stellar defense, playing 31 games at third base ...posted a six game hit streak and hit safely in 14 of UD’s last 19 games...notched 3 RBI in wins over St. Bonaventure and IUPUI... put up 3-for-4 effort in a win over Temple... named to the Atlantic 10 Commissioner’s Honor Roll for 2009 Spring semester.

PRIOR TO UD

Back-to-back all-County, all-Conference and all-District student-athlete in both 2006 and 2007...named Offensive MVP (2005) and Defensive MVP (2006) for Mt. Vernon High School...named to the Cougar Challenge alltourney team in 2007...was also a standout volleyball player for Mt. Vernon...member of National Honor Society.

PERSONAL

Daughter of Brock and Rhonda Brown...has an older sister Brittany Rupley, and an older brother, Zach...born Nov. 29, 1989...majoring in Sport Management.

GETTING TO KNOW BRANDY Favorite quote: “Things may come to those who wait, but only the things left by those who hustle.”- Abraham Lincoln Favorite book: “Arguing with Idiots.” - Glenn Beck My pre-game ritual is: Listening to “Stanky Legg” and cutting a rug. Hobbies: sports, quoting movies, and playing with my nephew Role models are: My grandpa Actress who would play you in a movie: Beyonce Song that you would have played before you’re at bat: “I Got It” – Gorilla Zoe

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Perhaps one of the most decorated freshmen ever at Dayton...was named the First Team AllAtlantic 10 designated player and also earned a spot on the A-10 All-Rookie Team...she was one of just two freshmen who earned First Team A-10 accolades...voted by teammates as UD’s Rookie of the Year and Offensive Player of the Year...led the Flyers in RBI (30), slugging percentage (.573), home runs (10), grand slams (2) and putouts (204)...three times was named the A-10 Rookie of the Week...first earned Atlantic 10 Rookie of the Week honors on April 6 after hitting four home runs, including a grand slam, and notching 11 RBI...took the honor for the consecutive second week on April 13 after hitting .571 with 9 RBI on three home runs, including her second grand slam...earned it for the third time on April 27 after hitting .529 and slugging 1.182 with three home runs and 11 RBI to lead the Flyers to a 4-2 record on the week... was clutch with bases loaded, batting .600 with three on...hit first collegiate home run on March 31 against IPFW then proceeded to hit a home run in nine of UD’s next 16 games...the home run sparked Nacke to a .404 batting aver-

:: SEASON IN REVIEW ::

TOTAL 46 117 18 33 4 0 10 .282 30 0-0 22 24 1

2009

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2009 GP 46 AB 117 R 18 H 33 2B 4 3B 0 HR 10 BA .282 RBI 30 SB-AT 0-0 BB 22 K 24 SAC 1

PLAYING CAREER

STATS

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LAUREN NACKE

CLASS............ > SOPHOMORE POSITION............... > IF B / T . ............................. > R / R HOMETOWN..................... > GREENWOOD, IN HIGH SCHOOL......................... > CENTER GROVE

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CLASS............ > FRESHMAN POSITION............... > OF B / T . ............................. > R / R HOMETOWN..................... > INDIANAPOLIS, IN HIGH SCHOOL......................... > HAMILTON SOUTHEASTERN

PLAYING CAREER

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KATHLEEN MALOOF

2009 All-State First Team selection by the ICGSA...member of the Indiana All Star Team...also a 2008 All-State Second Team by the ICGSA... member of 2007 and 2006 all-district teams... chosen first team all-conference in the HCC for four years...chosen First Team All-Hamilton County for four years...chosen Hamilton County Player of the Year...a four-year member of Indianapolis Star’s All North Team...member of the Indianapolis Star Super Team for three years... chosen Indianapolis Star’s Freshman of the Year...four-year varsity letter winner...member of Hamilton Southeastern High School Hall of Fame.. was named team captain... key mem-

ber of Hamilton Southeastern Royals Softball Team who finished the season undefeated (31-0) and won the 4A State championship title... was an honor roll student and member of the National Honor Society...also played for the Indy Edgeand the 18U Indy Dreams Gold, which qualified and participated in the 2009 ASA Gold Nationals in Oklahoma City.

PERSONAL

Daughter of Mark and Aliceann Maloof... has two sisters Malorie and Madison...has a brother, Matthew who plays basketball for DePauw University...born December 26th,1990... majoring in accounting.

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Favorite quote: “Get busy living or get busy dying.” I choose to the University of Dayton because: I liked the atmosphere and where I felt the most at home. I play softball because: I enjoy the competition. One word to describe me: Delightful Hobbies: laughing, watching movies, hanging out with friends, water sports Role Model are: My parents, my grandma Actress who would play you in a movie: Courtney Cox Song that you would have played before you’re at bat: “St. Elmo’s Fire” - John Parr

CLASS............ > FRESHMAN POSITION............... > OF B / T . ............................. > L / R HOMETOWN..................... > OLATHE, KS HIGH SCHOOL......................... > OLATHE SOUTH

PLAYING CAREER

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GETTING TO KNOW KATHLEEN

SHELBY POHLMAN

PRIOR TO UD

An All-City selection her sophomore and junior campaigns... earned First Team All-Sunflower League honors and was named the Defensive Player of the Year...played for the 18U KC Zephyrs Gold travelling team that finished as runners-up at the 2008 NAFA National Tournament...second player Coach Clark has signed from Kansas; current UD freshman Sarah Wedel is from Salina, Kansas.

PERSONAL

Born December 19, 1990...Daughter of Daniel and Sandra Pohlman...has a sister Taylor who plays volleyball for Nova Southeastern University in Ft. Lauderdale, FL and a brother Ty a sophomore in high school..majoring in business and marketing.

GETTING TO KNOW SHELBY Favorite quote: “Be the change you want to see in the world.” Favorite Food: Chinese I chose the University of Dayton because: The environment is one-of-a-kind, the people here are so interesting and it is a great academic school too. My favorite thing about UD softball is: I love being challenged on and off the field, and this program does exactly that. The one word that best describes you: Spontaneous Career goals: I want to create my own clothing line and maybe have a boutique. Actress who would play you in a movie: Zooey Deschanel Rituals before going to the plate for an at bat: The way I step into the batter’s box - I have to step in with my left foot first and then get in a comfortable stance.

PRIOR TO UD

GETTING TO KNOW CARLYN Favorite quote: “Don’t tell me the sky’s the limit when there are footprints on the moon.” - Anonymous Favorite book: “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows” I chose the University of Dayton because: I loved the campus and the people. I liked everything about it. The one word that best describes me: Insightful Role models: My sister Brooke. Actress who would play you in a movie: Kate Hudson Song that you would have played before you’re at bat: “Dead and Gone” - Justin Timberlake

PLAYING CAREER

CLASS............ > FRESHMAN POSITION............... > P/IF B / T . ............................. > R / R HOMETOWN..................... > JOHNSBURG, IL HIGH SCHOOL......................... > JOHNSBURG

PRIOR TO UD

A three-time MVP for Johnsburg High School and 2009 team captain who also played travel ball for Lake County Liberty, set the record for high school victories and strike-outs...was named to the Northwest Herald All-Area Team in 2007 and 2008...led Johnsburg to back-to-back Regional Championships in 2007 and 2008...during her seven years playing club ball she has received numerous tournament MVP awards; named a USSSA All-Tournament Pitcher in 2007 and followed that by being named a 2008 Sparkler AllAmerican All Star...helped her U16 travel team to a fifth place finish at the 2007 ASA Nationals. Selected to the Illinois All-State team in 2009. Named All-Conference and All-Area in 2007, 2008 & 2009.

AMANDA DALY

PERSONAL

Born January 31, 1991...Daughter of Scott and Debra Daly...has a brother Ryan and a sister Megan.

GETTING TO KNOW AMANDA Favorite quote: “You only live once but if you do it right, once is enough.” Favorite Food: Spaghetti and meatballs I chose to come to University of Dayton because: I fell in love with everything on my visit. Everyone telling me, “Come to UD, you’ll love it.” And it’s true, I love it. I play softball because: I love the competitiveness and my teammates; I’d be lost without both. Role models are: Jennie Finch IF I were Coach Clark-LaPlaca for the day I would: Take the team to a restaurant with good food! Song that you would have played before you’re at bat: “Im’ma Star” – Jeremiah

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Born December 25, 1990...Daughter of Cary and Liz Harlow...has a sister Brooke Johnson...majoring in civil engineering.

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PERSONAL

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A team captain at Steilacoom her junior and seniors years...a three-time All-Nisqually League selection...led her team to a fifth place finish in the state in 2007 & 2008...was also was a fouryear varsity letterwinner in soccer at Steilacoom High School in Washington...played club ball for the Washington Ladyhawks Gold and was named the Washington Ladyhawks Offensive MVP in 2007...was a four-year member of National Honor Society and Principal’s Honor Roll at Steilacoom. She also participated in student council in 2006 & 2008.

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CARLYN HARLOW

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PLAYING CAREER

CLASS............ > FRESHMAN POSITION............... > IF B / T . ............................. > L / R HOMETOWN..................... > DuPONT, WA HIGH SCHOOL......................... > STEILACOOM

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FROM T H E I R

PERSPECTIVE Freshmen and seniors on the University of Dayton softball team recount what made them choose to play for the Flyers and reflect on their experience with the softball team.

LOOKING FORWARD Because I live so far away, I knew that the University of Dayton had to be a type of school I could really imagine myself living at for the next four years of my life. The University of Dayton looks great on paper, with its solid engineering program, small class sizes and impressive tutoring program. When I came on my official visit last year, I saw the whole other side of campus though. I noticed the all around happiness the students seem to possess here. The campus is gorgeous and not as confusing as many of the previous universities I had visited. I met the team, and they were really nice and welcoming. They made me feel at home although I’m sure they barely could even pronounce my name at the time. I really could see myself being a part of the roster from the get-go. What else attracted me to this team was the fact that they not only strive for perfection on the field, but in the classrooms and communities as well. The facilities here at the University of Dayton are phenomenal, from the dorms to the Rec Plex. Also, I love the idea of playing for a team where the coaches notice your hard work and dedication instead of only playing those who have been on the team the longest. So far, the University of Dayton has lived up to every expectation I had coming in. I do not regret my choice and would recommend this University to anyone who is interested in coming!

CARYLYN HARLOW Freshman ‘10

I chose the University of Dayton not only because it is a really good school to get a good education, but because the environment is very different from the other colleges that I visited. The campus is one of a kind, it’s really beautiful all year round especially in the fall with all of the beautiful colors. The University of Dayton is almost like it’s own community. All of the people here are super nice and welcoming. My experience at UD has been really great, I’ve met a ton of new and different people and it helps that the university has a variety of majors that UD offers. Being an athlete has a lot of advantages at UD too, because the athletic department offers a lot of resources that help you a lot. They really try to emphasize how important it is to be a successful student is before being an athlete. They really want you to progress in your sport as well as in classes. The University of Dayton is such a unique place and by coming here I feel like I am a part of that uniqueness.

I love it here at Dayton. The classroom sizes are small enough where you can develop a good relationship with your professors and they are more than willing to spend extra time with you outside of the class/lecture. The campus is not too small and not too big and all the buildings are relatively close which makes it easy to walk from class to class. Unlike high school, I have caught myself interested in the material taught and applying what I learn in class to my life. The cafeterias also have a great variety of food which is great because that is where freshman tend to eat all of their meals.

SHELBY POLHMAN

Freshman ‘10

KATHLEEN MALOOF Freshman ‘10 I chose the University of Dayton because of the campus. On my official visit I fell in love with everything here and I also got a scholarship for softball to play here. My experience here has been like nothing else, I absolutely love it here and couldn’t be happier!

AMANDA DALY

I honestly had never really heard of the University of Dayton prior to being recruited to play softball; I was a public school kid looking to continue her career at another big public school. I couldn’t have been more wrong. Stepping onto Dayton’s campus for the first time was an eye opener. The students were some of the happiest and most welcoming people I had ever met, and going to UD has only reinforced that initial impression. The word community is thrown around here a lot, and as cheesy as it sounds, that’s exactly what UD is to me. We take care of each other, we’re friendly to each other, no house is a stranger’s house… it’s really hard to describe unless you’ve been lucky enough to experience it yourself, which, thankfully, I have been. I wouldn’t trade my four years at UD for anything.

MOLLY MEYER

SENIOR SOFTBALL ‘10

Being a part of the University of Dayton is a family tradition. My sister is a student here and my mom has been an employee for a number of years. It was always my dream to be a Flyer. My teammates are some of my best friends. We are a close group who has a lot of fun together, while working hard to achieve our goals. Over the past four years I have been able to grow as a player by further developing my skills with the help of my coaches and teammates. We are a solid team offensively and defensively. We have become fundamentally sound in all aspects of the game (offense and defense). The skills we have will take us to where we want to go and I am extremely confident that with the team we have now we will be able to achieve it.

MEGAN LEE

SENIOR SOFTBALL‘10

I chose to come to the University of Day-

ANNE MACI SENIOR SOFTBALL‘10

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EVA RAPPE

The softball team has shown promise over the past four year. Although our record would indicate otherwise, we have had great success on and off the field. We are a team with a lot of talent and chemistry. We are a team who has a lot of tradition, but is also striving to make winning a regular part of that tradition. We are attempting to use the gifts we were given to get us where we want to go. I know that it is not an overnight process to turn a program around, but I am blest that I could even be the tiniest part of what is to come for this program.

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Oh the things I wish I had known my freshman year… With four years of softball to look forward to, it’s hard to imagine what it’s going to be like at the end of the road. Well, here I am. The end is upon me, and I couldn’t have asked for a better group to ride out with. Over the past four years, I’ve had the pleasure of playing alongside some of the most genuine people I will ever meet, and I am proud to call them my friends. Between all of the practices, bus rides, airport adventures, pasta nights, and early morning lifting sessions, you would think that I would have gotten sick of seeing the same faces all day every day. But I haven’t. It amazes me that each year I find myself becoming closer and closer to people stemming from all over the country. It also makes me sad to know that my stint here is coming to a close. I would equate the evolution of the softball program over the past four years with the evolution of myself in the same amount of time. I came in fresh and talented, but awkward and unaware of what I was up against, or what I was capable of doing for that matter. Over time, and with a little help, I was able to develop my strengths and grow into the kind of person I had always wanted to be. Our program has gone through the same transition. It has had all the necessary pieces for the past four years; the difference is we are finally ready to put them all together. I look back on the last four years of my life and know that as sad as I am for it to end, I look forward to my final days as a University of Dayton student-athlete and beyond.

ton because of its heritage. I have known many outstanding people who have graduated from UD, and they all rave about the wonderful community. The Marianist community atmosphere is unlike any other campus. The school provided a welcoming place for me to grow by giving me a first class education; giving me opportunities to lead, serving others, and advancing my spiritual growth through fellowship. The school granted me opportunities anywhere I was willing to look for them. Over my four years, I still don’t even think I have scratched the surface of activities, clubs, and events to be a part of while at school. However, I was still able to be a part of many tremendous experiences while attending the University of Dayton.

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A GLANCE BACK

I became familiar with the University of Dayton through a friend from high school (now a 2009 UD graduate) with several UD alumni in her family. During my official visit, I fell in love with the campus and overall atmosphere of the University. I was also excited to learn about the University of Dayton’s outstanding teacher education program. I was eager to move away from home and try something a little different than rural South Carolina, although I was not aware just how different the weather would be! Each year on the softball team has been memorable and special in its own way. Newcomers have added new dimensions to the team over the years and graduates have left behind legacies and lessons to pass on. Each year, our team has been not only dedicated to perfecting fundamentals, but also to playing each opportunity that we have with true passion and motivation. Struggles and triumphs have been the foundation of a special bond that I am happy to have been apart of as a member of the Flyer Softball Team.

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BEYOND THE DUGOUT

2009 SEASON IN REVIEW

SOFTBALL ‘08

LAURA MATTHEWS SOFTBALL ‘08

Being a Dayton Flyer Softball Member has allowed me to develop relationships that will last a life time. Being able to share so many experiences with an outstanding group of girls, will always be what I remember most. For four years they were my extended family. While playing my four years at the University of Dayton, I was able to learn about my limitations and how far I could push myself. I have learned hard work, dedication, perseverance, and that patience does pay off. Self discipline was always key; waking up for early morning lifting, practices, or meetings, wasn’t always fun but I was given an opportunity that many people in the country and even the world wish they could have and for that I am thankful. Being able to share such an experience not only as a collegiate athlete but also as a Dayton Flyer has allowed me to be proud of my team, their achievements and be proud of the University that has educated me to follow my dream of becoming a physical therapist. While at UD I grew as a person as well as mentally and spiritually. I will always be a proud member of the Dayton Flyer Family in past, present, and future.

Coach Clark values athleticism and competitiveness. Her style is fastpaced, aggressive, and disciplined. She believes that her players should be disciplined and fundamentally sound. Coach Clark also believes that the mental side of the game is just as important as the physical side and therefore challenges her players mentally every day in practice. Personally speaking, her emphasis on the mental side of the game helped me immensely in my own game.

ERIN (LAFAYETTE) NOEL SOFTBALL ‘08

:: THE UNIVERSITY :: :: HISTORY ::

:: SEASON IN REVIEW ::

MOLLIE SCHRANK

Coach Clark looks for competitiveness in her athletes and challenges them mentally and physically. Coach Clark stresses pride in putting on the UD uniform. She has the program moving in the right direction due to her dedication and competitive drive.

Being a University of Dayton softball player continues to have a huge influence on my life. I am currently working in the corporate world as a financial analyst and the lessons I learned from being a Flyer athlete help me every day at the office. At the risk of sounding too cliché, the lessons that I learned on the field help me every day in my job. Being a UD softball player taught me discipline, competitiveness, and how to deal with adversity. I honestly believe that playing softball at UD has given me a competitive edge in the workplace. In addition, I have also made friendships that will stay with me for the rest of my life.

:: THE FLYERS ::

Coach Clark’s philosophy is definitely to give 110 percent all the time and leave it all out on the field. She is incredibly knowledgeable about all aspects of the game of softball. She knows how to push and motivate her players and embeds competitiveness in them. She is a remarkable coach and is going to change the way people look at Dayton softball.

Being a University of Dayton softball player has had a big impact on who I am and my path in life. During my time at UD, I developed lifelong friendships with many of my teammates and shared common experiences that I will never forget. I am now working as an assistant collegiate softball coach, and my experiences as a softball player at Dayton have provided me with lessons on how to relate to players so that I can help them reach their potential.

:: THE COACHES ::

Playing softball for the University of Dayton made an incredible impact on my life. Not only did it allow me to stand out and get involved outside of the classroom, but it taught me many life lessons that I will take with me now that I’ve graduated. Being a Division-I athlete teaches you commitment, hard-work, time management, community, respect, punctuality and so much more and I will take these attributes with me and use them for the rest of my life. Getting to play softball for the University of Dayton was an amazing opportunity and blessing for me and I wouldn’t be who I am today without it.

:: FLYER SOFTBALL ::

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KATIE JORDAN

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SOFTBALL ‘09

2 010 : : S O F T B A L L :: THE UNIVERSITY :: :: HISTORY ::

:: SEASON IN REVIEW :: :: THE FLYERS :: :: THE COACHES :: :: FLYER SOFTBALL ::

2009 RESULTS DATE

OPPOSING TEAM

Feb 07, 2009

vs Nebraska

Feb 07, 2009 Feb 08, 2009

SCORE

R H E/ R H E

INNS

OVERALL ATLANTIC 10

0-10 L

0-1-0

0-0-0

at UNI

6-14 L

0-2-0

vs North Dakota

10-5 W

1-2-0

Feb 08, 2009

vs South Dakota State

8-0 W

Feb 20, 2009

vs Pittsburgh

2-6 L

Feb 20, 2009

vs Minnesota

Feb 21, 2009

at Texas A&M CC

Feb 21, 2009

PITCHER OF RECORD

ATTEND TIME

Rappe (L 0-1)

110