2015 DEFIANCE COLLEGE TENNIS MEDIA GUIDE
QUICK FACTS/TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL INFORMATION School Address Founded Enrollment Nickname/Mascot School Colors Affiliation Conference President Director of Athletics Athletics Phone Athletics Fax Athletics Website Facebook Twitter YouTube Courts
Defiance College 701 N. Clinton Street Defiance, OH 43512 1850 1,100 Yellow Jackets Purple and Gold NCAA Division III Heartland Collegiate Athletic Mark C. Gordon Rudy Yovich (419) 783-2342 (419) 783-2369 DefianceAthletics.com Defiance-Athletics DC_Athletics DefianceAthletics Dix Tennis Facility
SPORTS INFORMATION Director Jeff Hoedt Office Phone (419) 783-2566 Office Fax (419) 783-2369 Email jhoedt@defiance.edu Assistant Jay Chadwell Office Phone (419) 783-2566 Email jchadwell@defiance.edu Assistant Kaitlyn Lentz Office Phone (419) 783-2566 Email klentz@defiance.edu COACHING STAFF Head Coach Year Office Phone Email
TABLE OF CONTENTS Men’s Tennis Quick Facts Athletic Administration Sports Information This is Defiance College Athletic Facilities In the Community Athletic Training Head Coaches Purple and Gold Club Alumni Varsity D Alumni Varsity D Hall of Fame
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MEET THE JACKETS 2015 Roster Daley, Demeo, Girona, Height, Nelson Ross, Savage, Swisher, Walker, Widman
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MEET THE COACH Tyler Ault
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SCHEDULE & RESULTS 2015 Schedule HCAC Members 2014 Results 2014 Statistics
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AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS Awards & Recognitions
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Tyler Ault 2nd Season (419) 783-2387 tault@defiance.edu
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DEFIANCE ATHLETICS ADMINISTRATION
12-Time Conference Champions • Four Undefeated Seasons • 54 All-Americans
Rudy Yovich Director of Athletics ryovich@defiance.edu (419) 783-2380
Jodie Holava Assistant Director of Athletics jholava@defiance.edu (419) 783-2379
Craig Rutter Coordinator of Engagement crutter@defiance.edu (419) 783-2374
Hannah Benzing Athletics Administration Graduate Assistant hbenzing@defiance.edu (419) 785-2867
Michelle Trubey Administrative Assistant mtrubey@defiance.edu (419) 783-2342
Terry Ranes Facilities Director tranes@defiance.edu (419) 783- 2492
DEFIANCE ATHLETICS PHILOSOPHY The Defiance College intercollegiate athletics program serves as a window of opportunity for all prospective student-athletes to experience an extra-curricular educational and physical activity that fits within the general mission of the college to develop the whole person. The student-athlete will be exposed to a variety of opportunities for personal growth in the areas of intellectual, emotional, spiritual, social and physical dimensions as it relates to each individual and their respective sport. The student-athlete, as a team member, will be involved in a learning community that will strive for excellence both on the field and in the classroom while maintaining a dignity of fair play and continued emphasis on positive sportsmanship. Jointly, the coaches and student-athletes will build an engaged environment that will accentuate the learning process not only within the competitive arena but also within the college campus and the community as a whole. An emphasis will be placed on the impact of participation and personal growth, rather than scoreboard success, in a balanced sports program where equitable sports opportunities will be available to both genders. The student-athletes of Defiance College choose to participate in the intercollegiate athletics program for a variety of reasons but none of which includes athletic related financial aid or the promise of financial security through professional athletic stardom. Through participation in the intercollegiate athletics program, a student-athlete continues to compete for the love of sport, the thrill of competition and the fulfillment of countless intrinsic values. The Defiance College intercollegiate athletics program strives to be an integral and cohesive part of the collegiate learning and living process, appropriately well suited to co-exist with the Defiance College mission statement…to know, to lead, to serve and to understand.
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SPORTS INFORMATION OFFICE The Defiance College Office of Sports Information is located on the south side of the Karl H. Weaner Center adjacent to the McMaster Center. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. and on game day as time requires. The office can be reached by calling 419-783-2566. Contacts for the various sports are listed below. Information on all 22 intercollegiate athletic programs at Defiance College is available on the internet at www.DefianceAthletics.com.
Jeff Hoedt Director jhoedt@defiance.edu (419) 783-2566
Jay Chadwell Graduate Assistant jchadwell@defiance.edu (419) 783-2566
Kaitlyn Lentz Graduate Assistant klentz@defiance.edu (419) 783-2566
DEFIANCEATHLETICS.COM
Defiance College Yellow Jackets Tennis fans have an official source for updated news, features, statistics and more; www. DefianceAthletics.com. It’s the official home of the DC Tennis program on the web! Log on today to find out more about the 2015 edition of the Yellow Jackets.
MEDIA SERVICES
GENERAL INFORMATION The 2015 edition of the Defiance College Tennis Media Guide was written, edited and published by the DC Sports Information Office for use by the news media.
PLAYER INTERVIEWS Media members must adhere to the following guidelines regarding Defiance College player interviews: (1) All player interviews must be coordinated through the Sports Information Office; (2) Players are available for interviews, either at the Sports Information MEN’S TENNIS MEDIA CONTACT Office or via telephone prior to practice (generally 1:30-4:00 The media coordinator for the Yellow Jackets Men’s Tennis p.m.) and following the completion of practice; (3) Please give program is Jeff Hoedt, Sports Information Director. Mr. Hoedt at least 24 hours notice; (4) No interviews will be allowed prior may be reached at (419) 783-2566. to kickoff on gameday. WEEKLY MEDIA SERVICES The Sports Information Office produces a weekly release featuring game notes, updated statistics and other pertinent information on the Yellow Jackets tennis team. To access this release, please log on to www.DefianceAthletics.com and click on the link to Men’s Tennis. Each week’s release will be located on the right side of the web page. The PDF formatted document is posted every Tuesday by noon.
INTERNET ACCESS The Defiance College Athletics complex offers wireless internet throught the area. For more information, please contact the Sports Information Office.
PRESS CREDENTIALS Requests for credentials for working press, photographers, television and radio should be made to Jeff Hoedt, Sports Information Director. Credentials should be requested at least seven days in advance of the game. No credentials will be mailed. If there is a special circumstance, please contact the Sports Information Office.
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THIS IS DEFIANCE COLLEGE
12-Time Conference Champions • Four Undefeated Seasons • 54 All-Americans
THIS IS DEFIANCE COLLEGE Defiance College is a private liberal arts-based college providing outstanding academic programs and co-curricular activities for a student body of more than 1,000 students. Defiance College offers students the best of both worlds. In a small campus environment, students can have hands-on experiences in their field of study through quality internships, domestic and international travel, diverse cultural encounters, and distinctive service and research opportunities for personal and professional growth. Through excellent academic programs led by motivated and caring faculty, Defiance College students make connections through a blend of professional preparation and real-world experience that will strengthen their resume. Students find a world of opportunities to enhance their academic experience, from cultural visits in world-class cities across the continent, to international trips through the DC Global program, all of which open minds to new ideas and cultures and provide insights to help in competition for jobs and graduate school placement. Defiance College is among the top 20 schools in the nation for community service and engagement as a Presidential Award Finalist for the 2013 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll. DC is one of only four colleges and universities in the Midwest to receive this prestigious recognition.
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THIS IS DEFIANCE COLLEGE
For the past four years DC has been named a Military Friendly School for providing significant benefits and services to veterans. Defiance College was also selected by The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching to receive its Community Engagement Classification.
The McMaster School for Advancing Humanity was created to provide opportunities for DC undergraduate students and faculty to more closely examine global issues and how they affect the human condition. Faculty and students conducted projects during the 2012-2013 year in Belize and Cambodia, and will travel to Tanzania during the 2013-14 academic year. The School serves as the umbrella for the Service Leadership Program developing leadership communication, conflict resolution and cultural awareness, with the Carolyn M. Small Honors Program providing opportunities for students to participate in an honors curriculum, and Project 701, a student-run nonprofit organization. Defiance College is also home of the Hench Autism Studies Program, an innovative, multi-faceted program designed to specifically address the late adolescent years and the transition of individuals with autism to adulthood. Student life is an important part of a Defiance College education. Activities include student government, musical and theater groups, religious organizations, intercultural organizations, honor societies, special interest groups, intramural athletics, and four Greek chapters including a service fraternity. As a national leader in the field of service learning and engagement, DC teaches students to take the knowledge they have gained and use it to change lives for the better in their communities, in distant villages and in their careers. Approximately 10,000 men and women across the globe claim Defiance College as their alma mater, and they excel in all walks of life.
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ATHLETIC FACILITIES
12-Time Conference Champions • Four Undefeated Seasons • 54 All-Americans
GEORGE M. SMART ATHLETIC CENTER
Defiance College boasts some of the premier facilities within the region for Division III. The Yellow Jackets play in front of the loyal DC fans at Justin F. Coressel Stadium. The 4,000-capacity facility was completed in 1994 and includes a full working pressbox with internet connection and webcasting capabilities. A full athletic training room is also located within the complex, along with a team-meeting facility, perfect for reviewing game film with full-color projectors for diagraming offensive and defensive strategy. DC also recently opened an 84,000 square-foot field house in February of 2012. The multi-purpose floor provides additional year-round training areas for all 22 varsity athletic programs at Defiance College. The George also boasts a full athletic training room, expanded fitness and free-weight areas and two fulllength batting cages. All of these facilities are available for use by Defiance College Yellow Jacket student-athletes.
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DEFIANCE ATHLETIC FACILITIES COMPLEX
BUCHMAN FITNESS CENTER
KARL H. WEANER CENTER
JUSTIN F. CORESSEL STADIUM
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2015 DEFIANCE COLLEGE TENNIS MEDIA GUIDE Defiance College has challenged students to defy the ordinary by exploring academic boundaries, taking on roles of civic responsibility and leadership, and becoming engaged on campus and in the community. All of this makes for an extraordinary college experience.
IN THE COMMUNITY
Nowhere else will you find students committed to their communities like Defiance College, and nowhere else will you find student-athletes and coaches as immersed in service and engagement. Each year, DC student-athletes collectively contribute more than 2,000 hours of service in their community. Several teams have traditional service projects that they perform on an annual basis. Many students are also involved in service through Defiance’s stellar programs such as the McMaster School for Advancing Humanity, the Service Leadership Program, and Project 701. Defiance College is among the top 20 schools in the nation for community service and engagement as a Presidential Award Finalist for the 2013 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll. DC is one of only four colleges and universities in the Midwest to receive this prestigious recognition. Defiance College is also featured for excellence in blending academics with community work by The Princeton Review in its Colleges with a Conscience: 81 Great Schools with Outstanding Community Involvement.
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ATHLETIC TRAINING
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12-Time Conference Champions • Four Undefeated Seasons • 54 All-Americans
Defiance College Sports Medicine features some of the finest facilities in the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference and NCAA Division III. After recent renovations were completed to the athletic facilities on the campus of Defiance College, Yellow Jackets student-athletes now have access to one of the most comprehensive departments in the region. Boasting three separate locations within the Defiance Athletics sports complex, the Athletic Training team makes sure the student-athletes here at Defiance College receive the best treatment possible. The DC Athletic Training main office is located on the south side of the Karl H. Weaner Community Center. The staff also works out of athletic training rooms located within Justin F. Coressel Stadium, as well as the Duane C. Hocking Athletic Training room within the new George M. Smart Athletic Center. Under the direction of head athletic trainer Kevin Tong, Associate Athletic Trainer Kathleen Westfall and Assistant Athletic Trainer Andrew Bacon, Defiance College Athletic Training works tirelessly to make sure our studentathletes receive the highest level of care possible. Defiance College also features the Athletic Training undergraduate program that enhances the services provided to the athletic teams. The staff also features a comprehensive medical team that features five physicians in a variety of medical specialties.
ATHLETIC TRAINING STAFF
Kevin Tong Head Athletic Trainer ktong@defiance.edu (419) 783-2340
Kathleen Westfall Associate Athletic Trainer kwestfall@defiance.edu (419) 783-2345
Samantha Grove Graduate Assistant sgrove@defiance.edu (419) 785-2829
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Andrew Bacon Assistant Athletic Trainer abacon@defiance.edu (419) 783-2433
Nick Albertson Graduate Assistant nalbertson@defiance.edu (419) 785-2829
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ATHLETIC TRAINING
TEAM PHYSICIANS
Dr. William Finerty
Dr. Nathan Fogt
Dr. Gary Okuley
Dr. Kelle Gooden
Dr. J.D. Reeves
2014-2015 ATHLETIC TRAINING STUDENT ASSISTANT STAFF
Chrissy Bernazzoli
Stephanie Coble
Allison Jamiot
Savannah Marquez
Mckayla McAvoy
Jordan Michel
Hope Neargarder
Brittany Pease
Marcus Pompey
Sean Roberts
Alli Rowland
Jill Schneider
Brittany Shough
Josh Slayton
Alexis Walker
Megan Warren
Sonny Windhorst
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HEAD COACHES
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Jason Allen Women’s Lacrosse
Jessica Cox Morris Women’s Basketball
Athena Miller Swimming & Diving
Tyler Ault Men’s/Women’s Tennis
John Hartpence Cross Country/Track & Field
Fred Moore Men’s/Women’s Golf
Jenny Vincent Women’s Soccer
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Brie Brenner Volleyball
Tom Heil Men’s Basketball
Jodie Holava Softball
Brian Sheehan Football
Alex Van der Sluijs Men’s Soccer
Derek Woodley Baseball
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PURPLE AND GOLD CLUB
THE PURPLE AND GOLD CLUB: HELPING TO SUPPORT A QUALITY ATHLETICS PROGRAM The Purple and Gold Club Inc. was founded in the early 1970's by Defiance community members who wanted to do something extra for all the student-athletes at Defiance College. Since its inception, the club has continually grown and has exceeded 225 members. The club serves to provide both financial assistance and personal support for the entire athletics department. For over 35 years, the supporters of the Purple and Gold Club have made Defiance College a Please visit www.dcpurpleandgoldclub.com or call (419) 783-2342 to join, or renew your membership for the 2014-2015 school year! PLATINUM MEMBERS - $200 or above -Two all-sports passes, One P&G logo item, One parking pass for all home football games, Recognition in selected DC athletics publications, First opportunity to buy NCAA post-season tickets, Media guides for football and basketball, Recognition in selected DC athletics publications. GOLD MEMBERS - $125 or above -One all-sports pass, One P&G logo item, One parking pass for all home football games, First opportunity to buy NCAA post-season tickets, Media guides for football and basketball, Recognition in selected DC athletics publications. PURPLE MEMBERS - $75 or above -One all-sports pass, One parking pass for all home football games, Media guide for football and basketball, Recognition in selected DC athletics publications. JACKET MEMBERS - $50 or above -One parking pass for all home football games, Media guides for football and basketball, Recognition in selected DC athletics publications.
Over the past several years, an average of $20,000 has been provided to the DC Athletics Department by the P&G Club.
PLATINUM MEMBERS Jerry Bergman & Julie Fritz-Bergman Randy & Marilyn Buchman Dean & Judie Colwell Mark & Keeta Diller Bill Finerty Gene & Lois Goings Karl & Iris Kessler Charlie & Janet Koch Bob & Marge Kroeger Tim & Sandy Larson
GOLD MEMBERS
Tom & Barb Callan Helen Frey Fun Factory Promotional Products Tom & K.T. Heil Jan Hubbard Craig & Patti McCord Robert D. Newvine
PURPLE MEMBERS
Jim & Susan Crowell Jack & Carol DeLano Roger & Karen Farlee Phil Fogt Ron & Jacqueline Hale John & Laura Hartpence Maxie J. Lambright
Service Master by McCann Mr. Ralph & Mrs. Ruth Miday Wes & Heather Moats Family Mark & Karen Moats Kevin & Vivian Rettig Jim & Kandy Selgo Hele & Ronald Singleton Bill & Kathy Small Norman & Carole Thomas Jeff & Theresa Walker
Carole & John Weaner Steven H. Weaver Tim & Carol Whetstone Reliable Telecomm Inc. Chris & Joni Widman Jack Lorenz Mark & Debbie Rowland Doug & Kathy Dennis
Joe & Sue O’Neil William & Jane Parker Jims Fire Extinguisher Terry Penner Bob & Alice Rote Craig & Gayle Rutter Todd Roberts & Florida Team & House Mates
Phyl Snyder Sam & Chris Switzer Jim & Lisa Weaner Rudy & Timera Yovich Kent Moyer Westfall Family
Matthew & Connie Miller Alton J. Myers Double OO Motorcoach William & Mary Richter Kelly & David Simion Roger T. Westrick Donald N. Westrick
Tom & Jean Hubbard Kevin & Judy Kuhn Chris & Pam Righi Jerry Spence Mr. & Mrs. Richard M. Small George & Yvonne Thompson
JACKET MEMBERS S.G. & Linda Brugler Steve & Christine Burke Bruce & Debbie Carpenter Mike & Karen Edelbrock Darrell & Kimberly Handy Dave & Debbi Hill Marv Hohenberger Jodie Holava Joe & Marsha Holava The Hubler Family
Dave & Sada Laurendeau Chuck & Helen McGervey Dr. & Mrs. John Moats Fred & Carol Moore Jim & Kristen Nusbaum Kathy & Randy Punches Tim Sauer Dave & Lynne Saunders Brett & Krista Scott Joyce & Greg Shank
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Gary Teague Ron & Lisa McGinnis Athena Miller Jared & Mariah Orzolek The Brian Sheehan Family Paige & Alex Van der Sluijs Rob & Joyce Walker Paul, Jenny, Gretchen & Ben Weber Andrew & Michelle Bacon
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ALUMNI VARSITY ‘D’
12-Time Conference Champions • Four Undefeated Seasons • 54 All-Americans
Alumni Varsity ‘D’ is an organization comprised of all former Yellow Jacket letterwinners. The goals of the Alumni Varsity ‘D’ are: - Further promote athletics at Defiance College - Coordinate the spirit of the Alumni Varsity ‘D’ letterwinners with that of the DC athletics program - Help stimulate a better relationship among athletes’ parents, friends of the College and the DC athletics program - Aid the athletics staff in the recruitment of student-athletes - Maintain a close relationship among DC student-athletes - Sponsor the DC Athletics Hall of Fame, Coach-of-the-Year and Honorary Letterman programs
As Alumni Varsity ‘D’ contributors, we join together to do great things. AVD has contributed over $30,000 this past year to support the special needs of our athletic department. Below are just a few of the projects supported by AVD in the past. - $40,000 to go toward our field house pledge of $100,000 - $18,000 for weight room in George M. Smart Athletic Center - $10,000 for chairs, rugs and safety padding in Weaner Center - $10,000 for new lighting in Weaner Center - $10,000 to refinish and paint floors in the Weaner Center - $10,000 to refurbish the Hohenberger Lounge - $10,000 for the new Sal Hench Field press box
- $10,000 to purchase new seating for Winsper-Knobel Field - $8,000 for updates to Sal Hench Field - $7,500 for locker rooms for men’s and women’s soccer - $5,500 for the Craig Rutter Field press box - $4,000 for a new 40-pound washer for The George - $3,000 for new ticket booths at the Justin F. Coressel Stadium
Your contributions go directly toward helping current student-athletes at Defiance College. Be a part of the AVD’s annual giving program and make a difference today! Call Alumni Relations at (419) 783-2572 for more information, or visit the Defiance College Alumni Varsity ‘D’ website at http://alumni.defiance.edu and click the Alumni Varsity ‘D’ tab in the lower portion of the left column.
Megan Grieser (‘03) 2014 Hall of Fame Inductee
Terry Morman (‘90) 2014 Hall of Fame Inductee
Charles Nafziger (‘73) 2014 Hall of Fame Inductee
Ernesto Vilar (‘79) 2014 Hall of Fame Inductee
Kevin Wierman (‘78) 2014 Hall of Fame Inductee
DEFIANCE COLLEGE ATHLETICS PHILOSOPHY The Defiance College intercollegiate athletics program serves as a window of opportunity for all prospective student-athletes to experience an extra-curricular educational and physical activity that fits within the general mission of the college to develop the whole person. The student-athlete will be exposed to a variety of opportunities for personal growth in the areas of intellectual, emotional, spiritual, social and physical dimensions as it relates to each individual and their respective sport. The student-athlete, as a team member, will be involved in a learning community that will strive for excellence both on the field and in the classroom while maintaining a dignity of fair play and continued emphasis on positive sportsmanship. Jointly, the coaches and student-athletes will build an engaged environment that will accentuate the learning process not only within the competitive arena but also within the college campus and the community as a whole. An emphasis will be placed on the impact of participation and personal growth, rather than scoreboard success, in a balanced sports program where equitable sports opportunities will be available to both genders. The student-athletes of Defiance College choose to participate in the intercollegiate athletics program for a variety of reasons but none of which includes athletic related financial aid, or the promise of financial security through professional athletic stardom. Through participation in the intercollegiate athletics program, a student-athlete continues to compete for the love of sport, the thrill of competition and the fulfillment of countless intrinsic values. The Defiance College intercollegiate athletics program strives to be an integral and cohesive part of the collegiate learning and living process, appropriately well suited to co-exist with the Defiance College mission statement…to know, to lead, to serve and to understand.
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1974 Dr. Dennis D. Bell, 1947 Leighton Conkey, 1925 Victor Fowler, 1933 Merle A. McDonald, 1948 Gilbert Smith, 1928 Olan Smith, 1946 Charles Hemlein, 1918 1975 Joseph Bowers, 1932 Dr. Charles Krouse, 1943 Howard Scheurman, 1926 1976 Fred J. Brown, 1922 Richard M. Small, 1949 Fred Thompson, 1911 1977 Dr. Michael D. Craden, 1960 William A. Pellington, 1951 Dr. Charles F. Wahl, 1949 1978 Lloyd E. Geer, 1931 Lavon “Ed” Rex Vernon C. Snyder, 1950 1979 R. Jack Behringer, 1949 O. Dudley Ebersole, 1932 Thomas J. Grzywinski, 1963 C. Leslie James, 1926 1980 R. Donnell Cathey, 1965 Dr. Ralph H. Geer, 1930 Dallas J. Gisler, 1933 Dick Lord, 1943
ALUMNI VARSITY ‘D’ HALL OF FAME
1983 Raymond (Bill) Rex, 1938 Dr. Rowen (Coach - 1951-54) Olen J. Slough, 1932 Dr. Jack P. Yager, 1943 1984 Frederick W. Bennetts C. Bruce Derricotte, 1950 Robert R. Diller, 1949 George M. Smart, 1967 1985 Frederick G. Fox, 1929 Charles A. Koch, 1960 John G. Manchester, 1941 1986 Jose M. Arellano, 1967 Dr. James F. Ladd, 1958 Roger Merb (Coach 1967-70) 1987 Roger D. Eicher, 1956 Lowell L. Snider, 1959 Ray Sumpter, 1951 John T. Szabo, 1960 1988 Bruce Baer, 1974 Carlin B. Carpenter, 1964 Clare Fahrer, 1935 Robert P. Heischman, 1936 1989 Robert H. Deitrick, 1960 Jerry D. Griffith, 1970 Duane C. Hocking Robert A. Martin, 1976
1981 Benjamin F. Davis, 1967 Charles “Skip” Vosler, 1966 Raymond R. Etzler, 1963
1990 Virgil M. Feeney, 1940 Larry Holden, 1970 Joyce D. Anderson, 1966 Paul Yoder, 1959
1982 Martin A. Baumhower, 1963 Blaine P. Dowler, 1943 Obed H. May, 1920 Kirk Mee, III (Coach - 1963-66)
1991 Carol A. Anderson (Coach) Emmett Clinton Dix II, 1971 Donald B. Dunham, 1938 Paul E. Ladd, 1961
Lester H. Hale, 1934
1992 Marv Hohenberger Howard E. Meyer, 1958 David Al Polzin, 1971 Howard W. Spicer, 1950 1993 Ltc. Michael E. Hittle, 1973 Dan J. Kline, 1968 Deryll Rohda, 1977 Howard W. Spicer, 1950 1994 Thomas P. Herman, 1966 Dennis M. Kidwell, 1969 Norman Krueckeberg, 1965 Walter C. Zverina, 1958 1995 James W. Arnzen, 1980 Thomas F. Bauerle, 1970 Howard D. Johnson, 1970 Paul R. Ondrus, 1971 1996 James D. Amstutz, 1972 Alan R. Moore, 1959 Christine M. Slattery, 1979 Lori B. Ward, 1986 1997 Kendall K. Bush, 1974 John M. Decker, 1971 James J. Mains, Jr., 1940 Vicki L. Martinich, 1979 1998 Cletus E. Dreher, 1950 Lowell E. Gingrich, 1940 Larry R. Papenfuss, 1981 Patricia A. Peter, 1971 1999 Dennis Bostelman, 1988 Don F. Canfield, 1950 Joseph F. Dawson, 1950 Kenneth R. Rollins, 1956
2000 Connie S. Collier, 1981 Gary L. Evans, 1970 James A. Glase, 1970 Martha E. Mallott, 1981 Darcy M. Robinson, 1983
2001 Russell E. Glenn, 1954 A. Bernard Hatch, 1953 Kathy E. (Elliott) Krygier, 1973 Paul D. Yon, 1970 Linda (Laughrey) Zelms, 1971 2002 Elmo Faiella, 1953 Kevin Finfrock, 1986 Marcia (Burton) House, 1982 Holland Huss, 1951 Frank Lantz, Jr., 1968 2003 Denise Bierly, 1990 Jerry Futrell, 1980 Martha Litherland (Coach - 1979-87) Mitchell Naufel, 1981 Ronald Tisdale, 1977 2004 Lawrence Bowers, 1933 Kirsten Meyer, 1976 Mark Meyer, 1979 Brent Renollet, 1986 Cathy (Robinson) Rohr, 1980 2005 Deborah (Shreve) Baringer, 1973 Tracy (Hanson) Beck, 1985 Michael S. Burke, 1974 Sheri (Plassman) Kovaleski, 1984 Michael R. Snyder, 1964
Michael England, 1974 Robin Harris, 1980
2008 Doug Murray, 1983 Marv Retcher, 1972 Patricia Schwiebert, 1984 George Stockman, 1957 2009 Cindy (Youtsey) Conner, 1992 David Scott, 1973 Mark Shine, 1974 Michael Wright, 1972 2010 Rodger Geren, 1969 Timothy Lee, 1976 Tami (Moser) Lupton, 1998 Steven Wilkin, 1975 2011 Jeff Boulton, 1984 Stanley Meinen, 1985 Tammy Parker, 1987 Walter Turner, 1982 2012 Ernie Doherty, 1971 Tyrone Gilbert, 1980 Tom Held, 1985 Darlene Kaufman, 1988 2013 Sarah Harman, 2003 James D. Harris, 1992 Sheila McGill, 1994 Brett Wingate, 1983
2006 Randy Buchman (Coach - 1964-69) Cindy Elliott (Coach - 1983-94) Dan Renftle, 1985 Ed Roeth, 1971 Noel Underwood, 1957 2007 Pam Borton, 1987
ALUMNI VARSITY ‘D’ EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS Michael Snyder, 1964 - President Annette Hoeffel, 1999 - Past President Jacob Arnold, 2014 Jeffrey Boulton, 1984
S.G. Brugler, 1968 Kelly Coble, 2011 Mark Miller, 1981 William Ondrus, 1980
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David Polzin, 1971 Brent Renollet, 1986 Marv Retcher, 1972
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2015 ROSTER
Name Sean Daley James Demeo Ricardo Girona Nathan Height Ryan Nelson Mike Ross Tory Savage Adam Swisher Justin Walker Eline Widman
Year Fr. So. Jr. So. Sr. Sr. So. Fr. Sr. Fr.
Hometown/High School Lima/Lima Central Catholic Oregon/Clay McClure/Otsego Wabash, Ind. /Wabash Oregon/Clay Bryan Bryan Bedford, Mich. /Bedford Wilson, N.C./Hunt Tiffin/Tiffin Columbian
BY HIGH SCHOOL
Indiana (1) Wabash
Nathan Height
Michigan (1) Bedford
Adam Swisher
Ohio (7) Bryan (2) Mike Ross Tory Savage Clay (2) James Demeo Ryan Nelson Lima Central Catholic Sean Daley Otsego Ricardo Girona Tiffin Columbian Eline Widman North Carolina (1) Hunt
Justin Walker
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12-Time Conference Champions • Four Undefeated Seasons • 54 All-Americans
RICARDO GIRONA
SEAN DALEY
Junior McClure, Ohio / Otsego HS
Freshman Lima, Ohio / Lima Central Catholic HS
Prep: Three-year letterman for Ostego High School in golf for coach Don Smith ... Received the captains award as a senior ...
Prep: Lettered four years in soccer at Lima Central Catholic under Head Coach Brian Burkholder... Personal: Born in Lima, Ohio...son of Doug and Kathy Daley... majoring in business ... Also a member of the DC Men’s Soccer Team
Personal: Rick Girona ... Born in Bowling Green, Ohio ... Son of Rick and Paula Girona ... Has one brother; Michael ... Majoring in Graphic Design ...
NATHAN HEIGHT Sophomore Wabash, Ind. / Wabash HS
JAMES DEMEO Sophomore Oregon, Ohio / Clay HS
Freshman (2014): Did not participate as a member of the varsity team ... Prep: Lettered in football, swimming and track during high school career at Wabash High …
Freshman (2014): Honorable Mention All-HCAC Selection ... HCAC Player of Personal: Born in Charlevoix, Michigan … Son of Jesse and Stephanie the Week (Feb. 24-March 2) ... Played in 19 Height … Has one brother; Brody … Majoring in Accounting with a singles matches on the season … Finished with a 17-2 record overall minor in Marketing … in singles play … Finished 8-0 in conference play in singles matches … Went 2-0 in three singles ... Went 15-2 in four singles ... Played in 17 doubles matches on the season with partner Tory Savage … Duo Finished with a 12-5 record overall in doubles play and went 3-3 Senior in conference play … Went 12-5 in three doubles ... Played in three Oregon, Ohio / Clay HS doubles matches on the season with partner Ryan Nelson … Duo Junior (2014): Honorable Mention AllFinished with a 2-1 record overall in doubles play and went 2-0 in HCAC Selection ... Named to Tom Bohlsen conference play … Went 2-1 in one doubles ... Academic All-HCAC Team ... Finished
RYAN NELSON
Prep: Lettered all four years at Clay High under head coach Walt Ralph … Owns the school record for career wins with 60, along with most wins in a single season at 18 … Selected First-Team All Three Rivers Athletic Conference during junior and senior seasons … Also lettered in basketball during high school career … Four-year Honor Roll member … Personal: Born in Toledo, Ohio … Son of Matt and Janet Demeo … Has one sister; Jody … Majoring in Sport Management
with a 14-6 record overall in singles play … Finished 6-2 in conference play in singles matches … Went 2-1 in two singles ... Went 12-5 in three singles ... Played in 17 doubles matches on the season with partner Mike Ross … Duo Finished with a 7-10 record overall in doubles play and went 3-3 in conference play … Went 7-10 in one doubles ... Played in three doubles matches on the season with partner James Demeo … Duo Finished with a 2-1 record overall in doubles play and went 2-0 in conference play … Sophomore (2013): Competed in 20 matches for a 6-14 record between first and second singles, as well as competing earning a record of 7-13 in first doubles … Posted a mark of 2-7 in Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference singles competition and a 3-6 record in HCAC doubles competition … Freshman (2012): Played 22 matches primarily at the number four singles position and 23 matches at number one doubles … Racked up double digit wins in both singles and doubles with 16 singles victories and 11 doubles wins … Posted a 5-3 mark in HCAC singles action … Prep: Lettered three years at Clay High under head coach Walt Ralph … Also lettered two seasons in soccer during high school career … Personal: Born in Oregon, Ohio … Son of Bill and Donna Nelson … Has one sister; Rachel … Majoring in Early Childhood Education with a minor in Autism Studies ...
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Senior Bryan, Ohio / Bryan HS
Freshman
Bedford, Mich. / Bedford HS
Senior (2014): Named to the All-HCAC Team ... Played in 17 singles matches on the Prep: Lettered four years in tennis at season … Finished with a 4-13 record overall Bedford High School under Head Coach in singles play … Finished 1-5 in conference Tara Dunnigan ... Bob Andrews Outstanding play in singles matches … Went 4-13 in one Athlete Award ... Scholar Athlete all four singles ... Played in 17 doubles matches on the season with partner years of high school ... Ryan Nelson … Duo Finished with a 7-10 record overall in doubles play and went 3-3 in conference play … Went 7-10 in one doubles ... Personal: Born in Toledo, Ohio... Son of Eric and Becky Swisher ... Has one sister; Amanda ... Majoring in Social Work ... Junior (2013): Honorable Mention All-Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference selection … Earned a record of 5-8 while competing in first singles and notched a 3-4 mark in HCAC competition … Combined to have a 5-7 mark between first and second doubles action Senior with a 2-4 record in HCAC play … Selected to HCAC Preseason W ilson , N.C. / Hunt HS Player to Watch List …
JUSTIN WALKER
Sophomore (2012): Competed as a member of the DC men’s golf team … Freshman (2011): Combined to have a 4-10 record between first, second and third singles with an 0-2 record in HCAC play … Competed in all three doubles areas and combined for a record of 5-9 with a 1-1 mark in HCAC doubles competition … Selected to HCAC Preseason Player to Watch List … Prep: Lettered in tennis at Bryan High for head coach Mitchell Owens … Also competed in golf during high school career … Personal: Born in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina ... Son of Dana and Keith Ross ... Has one sister; Michala ... Majoring in Sports Management with a minor in Business Administration ...
TORY SAVAGE Sophomore Bryan, Ohio / Bryan HS
Freshman (2014): Played in 12 singles matches on the season … Finished with a 7-5 record overall in singles play … Finished 6-1 in conference play in singles matches … Went 2-1 in five singles ... Went 5-4 in six singles ... Played in 17 doubles matches on the season with partner James Demeo … Duo Finished with a 12-5 record overall in doubles play and went 3-3 in conference play … Went 12-5 in three doubles ... Played in three doubles matches on the season with partner Tyler Thiel … Duo Finished with a 0-3 record overall in doubles play and went 0-2 in conference play … Went 0-3 in three doubles ...
Junior (2014): Named to HCAC AllSportsmanship Team ... Played in 19 singles matches on the season … Finished with a 12-7 record overall in singles play … Finished 7-1 in conference play in singles matches … Went 1-1 in four singles ... Went 11-6 in five singles ... Played in 20 doubles matches on the season with partner Cord Speelman … Duo Finished with a 8-12 record overall in doubles play and went 4-4 in conference play … Went 8-12 in two doubles ... Sophomore (2013): Put together a 6-12 record over fourth and fifth singles competition, while notching a 3-5 mark in Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference play … Between second and third doubles, combined for a 6-14 record … Freshman (2012): Competed in 18 matches at six singles and 18 matches at three doubles …Led the team as a freshman in doubles victories with 12 … Produced an impressive 7-1 record at the three doubles position in Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference play … Ended the season on a seven match win streak at three doubles and won nine of last ten matches at the position ... Prep: Lettered for four years at Hunt High in North Carolina under head coach Chris Beneck … Named First-Team All-Big East Conference … Member of Future Business Leaders of America … National Technical Honor Society member ... Personal: Son of Ken and Ginger Walker … Majoring in sport management with concentrations in marketing and business administration ...
ELINE WIDMAN Freshman
Tiffin, Ohio / Tiffin Columbian HS Prep: Lettered in tennis at Tiffin Columbian under Head Coach Chip Weingart … Also lettered in golf and swimming ... Scholar Athlete six different times ... Personal: Born in Medina, Ohio … Son of Chris and Joni Widman … Has one sister; Alanna and one brother; Noah … Majoring in Accounting ...
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While at Defiance College, Ault served on the NCAA Student Athlete Advisory Council for two years. He was also a DC Ambassador and college representative during his time in Defiance. After graduating from Defiance College, Ault spent two years working as a revenue cycle analyst at ProMedica, as well as a part-time instructor at the University of Toledo.
Ault’s experience as a student-athlete for Defiance College and his leadership on the tennis courts for the Purple and Gold will add to the transition into the head coach of the programs. A 2010 graduate of Defiance College, Ault was a two-time All-Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference team award winner for the Yellow Jackets men’s tennis program in 2009 and 2010. Ault graduated holding the Yellow Jackets men’s tennis record with 102 wins in his career while for the Purple and Gold, which is currently second on the all-time list. The Oregon, Ohio native was a four-year letter winner for the Yellow Jackets and was the team captain for three years. Ault also served as a student assistant coach for one season. Ault earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Defiance College in Business Administration with a minor in Information Technology in 2010. Ault went on to earn his Master’s Degree from the University of Toledo in Business Administration with a specialization in Leadership.
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2015 DEFIANCE COLLEGE TENNIS MEDIA GUIDE Date 2/21 2/24 2/28 2/28 3/10 3/11 3/12 3/13 3/21 3/28 3/30 4/1 4/4 4/8 4/11 4/15 4/18 4/25 5/2-3
Opponent Roosevelt Alma Muskingum Thomas More Lawrence Tech Thomas More Spring Tennis Fest Spring Tennis Fest Baldwin Wallace Mount St. Joseph* Heidelberg Manchester* Transylvania* Earlham* Rose-Hulman* Anderson* Hanover* Franklin* HCAC Tournament
2015 SCHEDULE
Location Defiance Defiance Defiance Defiance Hilton Head, S.C. Hilton Head, S.C. Hilton Head, S.C. Hilton Head, S.C. Defiance Cincinnati Defiance Defiance Defiance Richmond, Ind. Defiance Anderson, Ind. Hanover, Ind. Defiance TBA
Time 4:00 PM 6:30 PM 9:00 AM 3:00 PM TBA TBA TBA TBA 10:00 AM 12:00 PM 4:00 PM 4:00 PM 10:00 AM 4:00 PM 10:00 AM 4:00 PM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM TBA
* = HCAC Match
HEARTLAND COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC CONFERENCE Member Location Anderson University Anderson, Ind. Bluffton University Bluffton, Ohio Defiance College Defiance, Ohio Earlham College Richmond, Ind. Franklin College Franklin, Ind. Hanover College Hanover, Ind. Manchester College N. Manchester, Ind. Mount Saint Joseph Cincinnati, Ohio Rose-Hulman Terre Haute, Ind. Transylvania University Lexington, Ky.
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2014 RESULTS
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12-Time Conference Champions • Four Undefeated Seasons • 54 All-Americans
Date 2/22 2/22 3/7 3/9 3/10 3/11 3/12 3/13 3/20 3/21 3/28 3/31 4/2 4/9 4/12 4/14 4/19 4/23 4/26 5/3
Opponent Location Baldwin Wallace Defiance St. Francis Defiance Franklin* Defiance Emory & Henry Hilton Head, S.C. Wittenburg Hilton Head, S.C. Marietta Hilton Head, S.C. Roosevelt Hilton Head, S.C. Ohio Wesleyan Hilton Head, S.C. Adrian Defiance Alma Alma, Mich. Rose-Hulman* Terre Haute, Ind. Indiana University East Richmond, Ind. Manchester* Defiance Anderson* Anderson, Ind. Hanover* Hanover, Ind. Bethel Defiance Transylvania* Defiance Earlham* Defiance Mount St. Joseph* Defiance Franklin (HCAC Tournament) Indianapolis, Ind.
Result L, 7-2 W, 5-4 W, 6-3 W, 5-4 L, 7-2 W, 9-0 W, 7-2 L, 6-3 L, 7-2 L, 9-0 L, 6-3 W, 5-4 W, 9-0 W, 7-2 W, 5-2 W, 6-3 L, 5-4 L, 5-4 W, 7-2 L, 5-1
* = HCAC Game
2014 TEAM STATISTICS
SINGLES #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 Total - - 2-0 15-2 - - 17-2 - 2-1 12-5 - - - 14-6 4-13 - - - - - 4-13 - - - - 2-1 5-4 7-5 0-2 5-12 - - - - 5-14 - - - - - 0-1 0-1 - - - - - 4-6 4-6 - - - 1-1 11-6 - 12-7 Doubles Team #1 #2 #3 Total Nelson/Ross 7-10 - - 7-10 Speelman/Walker - 8-12 - 8-12 Demeo/Savage - - 12-5 12-5 Demeo/Nelson 2-1 - - 2-1 Savage/Thiel - - 0-3 0-3 Name James Demeo Ryan Nelson Mike Ross Tory Savage Cord Speelman Alex Staup Tyler Thiel Justin Walker
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12-Time Conference Champions • Four Undefeated Seasons • 54 All-Americans
ACADEMIC ALL-CONFERENCE 2005: Wesley Auld Stefan Faerber Jared Sponseller 2006: Stefan Faerber Jeffrey Meyer Jared Sponseller 2008: Steve McQuade 2009: Trevor Ault Austin Kleman 2010: Trevor Ault Austin Kleman 2012: Trevor Ault 2013: Cord Speelman Michael Vanderkolk 2014: Cord Speelman Ryan Nelson
ALL-HCAC 2005: Nathan Butler Stefan Faerber 2006: Stefan Faerber Tim Kurtz 2007: Tim Kurtz 2008: Tim Kurtz 2009: Tyler Ault Austin Kleman Adam Fausey* Trevor Ault* 2010: Will Draur Tyler Ault Austin Kleman Trevor Ault 2011: Trevor Ault 2012: Trevor Ault 2013: Mike Ross* Cord Speelman* 2014: Mike Ross Cord Speelman* Ryan Nelson* James Demeo*
HCAC ALL-SPORTSMANSHIP 2009: Aaron Cottos 2010: Mark Vandevender 2011: Mark Vandevender 2012: Ryan Nelson 2013: Craig Bills 2014: Justin Walker
ASTERISK (*) INDICATES HONORABLE MENTION
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