2011-2012 DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY EQUESTRIAN MEDIA GUIDE
SENIOR CAPTAIN CAROLINE FOLTZ
SENIOR CAPTAIN BRITTNI COLLINS
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AMANDA HOTZ
jennifer ridgely
Assistant Coach
Head Coach
Shelby Bonneville
Alyssa Berfield
Brittni Collins
Erin Engard
Brianna Fedorkowicz
E | 5-6 Junior Fredericksburg, Va. Mountain View H.S. Longwood Univ.
W Junior NewWindsor,Md. Linganore H.S.
W | 5-4 Senior Denton, Md. Colonel Richardson H.S.
E | 5-2 Sophomore Shamong, N.J. Seneca H.S.
W | 5-7 Freshman Harrington, Del. Caesar Rodney H.S.
Cailynn Fedorkowicz
Megan Marie Foley W | 5-1 Freshman Powell, Ohio Bishop Watterson H.S.
Caroline Foltz
E | 5-8 Senior Dover, Del. Caesar Rodney H.S.
Beth Goering
E | 5-0 Junior Milton, Del. Milford H.S. Del Tech
Brittany Good
W | 5-8 Sophomore La Plata, Md. Maurice J. McDonough
Se’Ayra Greene
Jere’ Hutson
Breann Huyett
D’Andra Lewin
Kayli Mullins
W | 5-7 Freshman Harrington, Del. Caesar Rodney H.S.
E | 5-6 Sophomore Bridgeville, Del. Woodbridge H.S.
E | 5-8 Freshman New Castle, Del. Maurice J. Moyer Academy
Krystal Saint James
W | 5-6 Amelia, Va. Homeschooled John Tyler CC
E | 5-2 Sophomore Bronx, N.Y. H.S. for Violin and Dance
W | 5-7 Junior Narvon, Pa. Sweet Valley H.S.
Diana Savosh
E | 5-4 Junior East Meadow, N.Y. East Meadow H.S. Nassau CC
Tayler Scuse
W Freshman Weare, N.H.
McKenzie Trueba
W | 5-4 Sophomore Smyrna, Del. Smyrna H.S.
W Junior Williams, Ariz. Flagstaff H.S.
Kali Voshell
W | 5-5 Freshman Felton, Del. Lake Forest H.S.
Lauren Voss
E | 5-3 Sophomore Smyrna, Del. Smyrna H.S.
EQUESTRIAN QUICK FACTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Location ................................................ Dover, Del. 19901 Founded .................................................................... 1891 Enrollment............................................................... 4,000 Affiliation....................................... NCAA Emerging Sport Nickname.............................................................. Hornets Colors ...................... Columbia Blue (299) and Red (199) Home Venue.............Gambler’s Choice Equestrian Center President .......................................... Dr. Harry L. Williams Athletic Director ........................................... Derek Carter Assoc. AD/SWA ............................................ Candy Young Faculty Representative ................................. Dr. Jan Blade
2011-12 Season in Review English (11th seed) and Western (12th seed) squads qualified for VENC
2011-12 Season Preview Letterwinners Returning/Lost.................................... 10/8 Newcomers.................................................................... 11 Top Returnees...................... Brittni Collins, Caroline Foltz Key Losses.................................. Kayla Blair, Amanda Hotz
DSU EQUESTRIAN HISTORY First Season.......................................................... 2006-07
GENERAL INFORMATION Quick Facts..................................................................... 1 Media Information.........................................................2 2011-12 Roster.................................................................3
2011-12 HORNETS Head Coach Jennifer Ridgely .........................................4 Assistant Coach Amanda Hotz........................................5 Returning Players......................................................6-10 Shelby Bonneville............................................ 6 Brittni Collins (captain)................................... 6 Erin Engard.......................................................7 Caroline Foltz (captain)....................................7 Brittany Good...................................................8 Jere’ Hutson......................................................8 Breann Huyett.................................................. 9 Diana Savosh................................................... 9 McKenzie Trueba............................................ 10 Lauren Voss..................................................... 10 Newcomers.............................................................. 11-16 Know Your Hornets..................................................16-17 Gambler’s Choice Equestrian Center........................18-19 2011-12 Opponents.................................................. 20-21
HORNET HISTORY 2010-11 Results.............................................................22 2010-11 Results............................................................. 23 All-Time Roster.............................................................24 About Equestrian......................................................... 25
DELAWARE STATE ATHLETICS 2011 CREDITS
The 2011 Delaware State University EquestrianMedia Guide was written, designed and edited by Sports Information Director Maggie Hayon. Editorial assistance was provided by Dennis Jones, Assistant Athletic Director for Media Relations. The DSU Athletics Media Relations Office would like to thank opposing teams sports Information offices and the Kent County (Del.) Tourism Office for providing information. Photography credits: Rodney Adams (All-Pro Photography), Mike Baker (C.M. Baker Photography), Jim Green, Lloydlee Heite (Photography by Lloydlee), Carlos Holmes (DSU Director of News Services), Megan Raymond
DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS MEDIA RELATIONS Mailing Address 1200 N. DuPont Hwy. Dover, DE 19901-2277
Phone: (302) 857-6068; 857-6239 Fax: (302) 857-6069 Web: www.DSUHornets.com
Athletic Director Derek Carter......................................26 Athletics Administration.............................................. 27 Staff Directory..............................................................28 Academic Services........................................................29 Compliance..................................................................30 Sports Medicine........................................................... 31 Strength & Conditioning............................................. 32 Facilities....................................................................... 33
DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY President Dr. Harry L. Williams.....................................34 About DSU...............................................................35-37
DOVER, DELAWARE About the City......................................................... 38-39
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MEDIA INFORMATION The Delaware State University Athletic Media Relations Office welcomes your interest in equestrian and will make every effort to make your coverage of the Hornets an enjoyable experience. The media relations office maintains information on all current student-athletes, as well as historical information on previous athletes and the program in general. Any additional information, including interview requests, releases and photographs may be obtained by contacting the DSU Athletic Media Relations Office. Please take a moment to review the following policies and services that are intended to assist you in your coverage of Hornet Equestrian this season.
DSU ATHLETIC MEDIA RELATIONS Dennis Jones Assistant Athletic Director for Media Relations Office | (302) 857-6068 Cell | (302) 270-6088 djones@desu.edu
INTERVIEWS ALL interviews should be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance through the DSU Athletic Media Relations Office. The best time to interview head coach Jennifer Ridgely in-season is after practice. The best time to interview players is after practice. Typically, the team practices from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. There are NO player interviews prior to shows.
Maggie Hayon Sports Information Director Equestrian Contact Office | (302) 857-6239 Cell | (920) 912-6635 mhayon@desu.edu
The DSU Athletic Media Relations Office will NOT distribute home/ cell numbers for players or coaches. All phone interviews should be conducted during those times reserved for general media interview sessions. Calling players at their homes or on their cell phones will NOT be tolerated.
STATISTICS AND SERVICES
Mailing Address DSU Athletic Media Relations 1200 N. DuPont Highway Dover, DE 19901-2277
A game recap/story along with statistics will be sent to media outlets and others requested by the visiting sports information director.
Office Fax | (302) 857-6034
THE DSU DORMITORIES, LOCKER ROOM, WEIGHT ROOM AND TRAINING ROOM ARE OFF LIMITS TO THE MEDIA AT ALL TIMES.
Complete statistics will be made available on DSUHornets.com after completion of the event.
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2011-12 roster Name Alyssa Berfield Shelby Bonneville Brittni Collins Erin Engard Brianna Fedorkowicz Cailynn Fedorkowicz Megan Marie Foley Caroline Foltz Elizabeth Goering Brittany Good Se’Ayra Greene Jere’ Hutson Breann Huyett D’Andra Lewin Kayli Mullins Krystal Saint James Diana Savosh Tayler Scuse McKenzie Trueba Kali Voshell Lauren Voss
Pos. Ht. Cl. Hometown/Previous School English 5-6 Jr. Fredericksburg, Va./Mountain View H.S./Longwood Univ. Western Jr. New Windsor, Md./Linganore H.S. Western 5-4 Sr. Denton, Md./Colonel Richardson H.S. English 5-2 So. Shamong, N.J./Seneca H.S. Western 5-7 Fr. Harrington, Del./Caesar Rodney H.S. Western 5-7 Fr. Harrington, Del./Caesar Rodney H.S. Western 5-1 Fr. Powell, Ohio/Bishop Watterson H.S. English 5-8 Sr. Dover, Del./Caesar Rodney H.S. English 5-0 Jr. Milton, Del./Milford H.S./Del Tech Western 5-8 So. La Plata, Md./Maurice J. McDonough English 5-8 Fr. New Castle, Del./Maurice J. Moyer Academy English 5-6 So. Bridgeville, Del./Woodbridge H.S. Western 5-7 Jr. Narvon, Pa./Sweet Valley H.S. English 5-2 So. Bronx, N.Y./High School for Violin and Dance Western Fr. Weare, N.H. Western 5-6 So. Amelia, Va./Homeschooled/John Tyler CC English 5-4 Jr. East Meadow, N.Y./East Meadow H.S./Nassau C.C. Western 5-4 So. Smyrna, Del./Smyrna H.S. Western 5-7 Jr. Williams, Ariz./Flagstaff H.S. Western 5-5 Fr. Felton, Del./Lake Forest H.S. English 5-3 So. Smyrna, Del./Smyrna H.S.
Head Coach: Jennifer Ridgely | Western Maryland ‘91/’98 | 6th Season at DSU | 6th Season Overall Assistant Coach: Amanda Hotz | Delaware State ‘11 | 1st Season BY sTATE
ARIZONA (1): Trueba (Williams) DELAWARE (9): B. Fedorkowicz (Harrington), C. Fedorkowicz (Harrington), Foltz (Dover), Goering (Milton), Greene (New Castle), Hutson (Bridgeville), Scuse (Smyrna), Voshell (Felton), Voss (Smyrna) MARYLAND (3): Bonneville (New Windsor), Collins (Denton), Good (La Plata) NEW HAMPSHIRE (1): Mullins (Weare) NEW JERSEY (1): Engard (Shamong) NEW YORK (2): Lewin (Bronx), Savosh (East Meadow) OHIO (1): Foley (Powell) PENNSYLVANIA(1): Huyett (Narvon) VIRGINIA (2): Berfield (Fredericksburg), Saint James (Amelia)
BY CLASS Freshmen (6): B. Fedorkowicz, C. Fedorkowicz, Foley, Greene, Mullins, Voshell Sophomores (7): Engard, Good, Hutson, Lewin, Saint James, Scuse, Voss Juniors (6): Berfield, Bonneville, Goering, Huyett, Savosh, Trueba Seniors (2): Collins, Foltz
PRONUNCIATIONS Brianna/Cailynn Fedorkowicz Feh-dork-oh-witz Se’Ayra Greene See-air-ah Jere’ Hutson Jair-aye
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Head Coach Sixth Season B.S. - Western Maryland ‘91 M.S. - Western Maryland ‘98
Jennifer Ridgely began her collegiate coaching career in January of 2007 by taking over a team of five riders at Delaware State University. Over the past several years she has recruited extensively across the country to increase the roster size to 25 riders, which will continue to grow each year. Ridgely’s structure and ability to instill commitment and dedication to the team has created a strong Hornet program. Under her guidance, the team has qualified for the Varsity Equestrian National Championship (VENC) in Waco, Texas three times in the English discipline and twice in the Western. The team has flourished both in the arena and out of the arena as they are excelling in academics, fundraising and community service. Ridgely has been able to secure 17 horses for the program to utilize for practice and competitions with each horse bringing a talent in one of the four classes NCAA offers; horsemanship, reining, equitation on the flat and fences. She brings more than 25 years of equine business and competition experience to DSU. Ridgely is an experienced competitor, trainer and equine judge in addition to having expansive knowledge in helping riders in various disciplines. As a youth, amateur and most recently a professional competitor, she excelled on the Quarter Horse circuit as well as the Professional Rodeo Circuit. Ridgely currently owns and operates Wicked R Western Productions, Inc. with her husband, Randy, where they offer riding lessons, trail rides, overnight Dude Ranch Camps and a agri-toursim events. The Felton, Del. native is a graduate of Caesar Rodney High School. She received her BA in 1991 and Master’s in Education in 1998, both from Western Maryland College (now McDaniel College). Jennifer is married to Professional Bullrider, Randy Ridgely and they are the proud parents of two beautiful “cowgirls” Peyton (13) and Rylee (9).
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AMANDA HOTZ Amanda Hotz graduated from Delaware State University in May 2011 with a degree Agriculture Business and continues to work with the equestrian team as a volunteer assistant after an illustrious career riding for the Hornets. Growing up in Voorhees, N.J., she has had easy access to many of the East Coast horse shows, where she has a great background in the hunter jumper world. As a hunter jumper, Hotz has qualified for Marshall and Sterling, NAL, Congress and Zone in addition to showing at Devon Horse Show in Pennsylvania and placing in the Top 10. Hotz began riding horses at the tender age of five as a barrel racer and eventually decided to ride the junior hunters. In 2005, she placed third at the Marshall and Sterling Classic Hunter Hack.
AC Assistant Coach First Season B.S. - Delaware State ‘11
Just this past year, Hotz rejoined the jumping carrier after an abrupt halt her junior year of high school following a bad fall. By a turn of events, her hunter trainer of 15 years introduced her to Rocky Dare, a western legend. Hotz started showing competitively in the western ring by her senior year of high school. She accomplished much showing with Rocky and a lot on her own as well. Hotz has placed in the Top 10 in the Congress Limited NonPro Reserve Champion for the Eastern Pennsylvania reigning horse association, fifth in the USEF 2009, sixth in the USEF 2010 and has successfully shown at the Futurity and Derby. To top a great 2010 season, Hotz qualified in the North American Young and Junior Rider’s World Games in Lexington, Ky. and finished with a silver medal. She has been nationally recognized for both the Western and English Equestrian sport. As a relatively new sport at Delaware State, Hotz was a member of the first DSU Western team to compete in the Varsity Equestrian National Championships in 2010. She joined the team in December 2007 and won all four reining competitions for the spring semester. In 2011, she finished fourth at the Pin Oak Collegiate Invitational. Since graduation, Hotz has worked in Mississippi and around Delmarva for various trainers broadening her horizons and looking forward to a successful coaching career.
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5-4 Senior Western Denton, Md. Colonel Richardson H.S.
when i was little, i pretended to be: “A cowgirl” IF I WERE COACH FOR A DAY, I WOULD: “Be the happiest person in the world” THE MOST IMPORTANT THING I’VE LEARNED: “Patience.”
Riding Career: Began riding at age four on a surprise pony …joined the Eastern Shore Western Horse Show Association at age 12 and started competing on the Delaware and Maryland Quarter Horse Associations at age 14 … represented Maryland in 2006 and Delaware in 2007 at the Quarter Horse Congress. Personal: Born July 2, 1990 in Easton, Md. … daughter of Edwin Collins Jr. and Bobbette Collins … has an older brother, Edwin Collins, III … graduated in 2008 from Colonel Richardson High School in Federalsburg, Md. … was a member of the cheerleading squad her senior year … majoring in Agriculture-Business with the goals of working for the USDA upon graduation from DSU … has earned Dean’s List honors every semester of her collegiate career … volunteers time with W.B. Simpson Elementary and Kingdom Christian Academy.
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ERIN ENGARD Personal: Born October 16, 1990 in Philadelphia, Pa. … daughter of Pat and Eric Engard … has one younger brother, Eric … graduated in 2010 from Seneca High School in Tabernacle, N.J. … has been an active volunteer in handicapped riding since the age of 12 … majoring in History at DSU with the goals of becoming a history teacher upon graduation … volunteers her free time at King Christian Academy.
E 5-2 Sophomore English Shamong, N.J. Seneca H.S.
THE BEST ATHLETE I EVER COMPETED AGAINST: “My idol, Margie Goldstein Engle. She was on a young horse that she was training and I actually beat her. Great day in my life.” WHEN I WAS LITTLE I PRETENDED TO BE: “A drummer. I’ve always wanted to be one, but I have no rhythm whatsoever.”
CAROLINE FOLTZ Riding Career: Competes on the USEF circuit in the Gittings Horsemanship, MHSA Hunt Seat Equitation and the High Children’s Jumpers … 2005 Junior Equitation Champion for the CBHSA … 2006 Children’s Hunter and NAL Children’s Medal Reserve Champion at Littlewood Farms (West Palm Beach, Fla.). Personal: Born May 9, 1990 in Dover, Del … daughter of R. Clay and Patricia Foltz … has an older sister, M. Katelyn, and a younger brother, Alexander … both parents graduated from Delaware State University … began riding at age four … graduated in 2008 from Caesar Rodney High School in Camden-Wyoming, Del. … outside of riding, was active as her FFA Class Representative, Student Council Class Representative, FCA, Spanish Club and Concert Band during her high school years … also volunteered with FFA, SGA, highway cleanups and ALS walks … played JV basketball as a freshman and sophomore … majoring in Agriculture Business at DSU with the goals of working for the USDA in Agriculture Education in addition to training horses and riders in USEF A Circuit Competition … member of the FFA and Wildlife Society … has made the Dean’s List all three years at DSU … currently volunteers time with the Kingdom Christian Academy, Heart Walk, Capitol School District Breakfast with Santa, Wesley United Methodist and community service at CRHS.
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5-8 Senior English Dover, Del. Caesar Rodney H.S. IF I WERE COACH FOR A DAY, I WOULD: “want Coach Ridgely to be my student so I could make her wake up early and run like she does to us!! WHEN I WAS LITTLE I PRETENDED TO BE: “Pocahontas….we had a Tee Pee in the field behind our house and I begged my parents to sleep in it all the time. I also insisted on Pocahontas sheets, pillows, PJ’s, you know all the necessary stuff to be like the real deal.
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Riding Career: In 2009 was the Southern Maryland Youth Quarter Horse Association President … competed in the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) throughout high school … as a sophomore was named the 2007 All-American Quarter Horse Congress Top 15 Youth Hunt Seat Equitation 12-14.
5-8 Sophomore Western La Plata, Md. Maurice J. McDonough
THE MOST IMPORTANT THING I’VE LEARNED: “You have to put in a lot of practice in order to be successful.” I’M ADDICTED TO: “Facebook.” THE FIRST TIME I SAW DSU, I THOUGHT: “I liked that it was a small campus and close to home.”
Personal: Born October 27, 1992 in La Plata, Md. … Daughter of Raymond and Mary Alice Good … has an older brother, Brad, and an older sister, Christy … graduated in 2010 from Maurice J. McDonough High School in Pomfret, Md. … volunteers time at Kingdom Christian Academy and Melwood’s Camp Accomplish, assisting with their therapeutic riding program in Nanjemoy, Md. … was the 2008 and 2009 Mounted Wanders 4-H Club President … majoring in mathematics at DSU.
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5-6 Sophomore English Bridgeville, Del. Woodbridge H.S.
why dsu: “Because of the pre-veterinary program, it’s close to home and it is the only HBCU with a Division I equestrian team.” WHO HAS BEEN THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOU AS AN ATHLETE?: “My captain, Caroline Foltz. I love how much dedication she puts into leading us while at the same time being an outstanding student.”
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High School: Played varsity basketball all four years … also named an Academic All-Conference honoree all four season … as a senior, team won the Pat Browski Classic in December 2010. Personal: Born March 10, 1992 in Niskayuna, N.Y. … daughter of Jerome and Yolanda Hutson … has two brothers, Jerome II and Joseph … name is pronounced ‘Jer-ray’ … is a generational DSU student as her mother, grandmother (Constance Chaney Hutson) and grandfather (Joseph Eugene Hutson) graduated from Delaware State ... graduated in 2010 as class valedictorian from Woodbridge High School in Bridgeville, Del. … member of the band, Spanish Honors Society, Tri-M Music Honor Society, National Technical Honor Society, FFA, and was Spanish Club President and Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) leader … spent time volunteering with SPCA, Goodwill, Walkers Mill Community Center, Cheer Center and the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation … majoring in Pre-Veterinary Science with a minor in Spanish with the goals of becoming an exotic animal veterinarian and work at a zoo or for National Geographic, Animal Planet or Discovery Channel … spends free time at DSU with the Latino Students Association (LSA), Honors Program, SMILE and is secretary of AMP … was named to the President’s List her freshman year … volunteers time at Kingdom Christian Academy.
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Personal: Born October 18, 1990 in Reading, Pa. … daughter of Sandy Kauffman and Robert Huyett … has a younger brother, R.C. and younger sister, Baylie … graduated in 2009 from Sweet Valley High School in Morgantown, Pa. … volunteered time on the Ryers Horse Farm … competed all four years of high school on the track and field team … majoring in animal and poultry science at DSU.
5-7 Junior Western Narvon,A Pa. Sweet Valley H.S. why dsu: “For the equestrian team.” THE FIRST TIME I SAW DSU, I THOUGHT: “It was very small, but very nice..”
DIANA SAVOSH High School: Member of the varsity swim team for three years … named County Champion all three years … team was County Champions her senior year … was also a team captain her senior season. Personal: Born November 10, 1990 on Long Island, N.Y. … daughter of Loretta Savosh and Robert Savosh … has one older sister, Victoria … graduated from East Meadow High School in 2008 … was a member of the Key Club, ASL Honor Society and BOCES … previously attended Nassau Community College in Uniondale, N.Y. … majoring in Animal and Poultry Science at DSU with the goals of becoming an animal nutritionist upon graduation … named to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2010 semester.
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5-4 Junior English East Meadow, N.Y. East Meadow H.S. Nassau CC
I LOVE MY SPORT BECAUSE: “I love horses and I love the way riding makes me feel.” THE FIRST TIME I SAW DSU, I THOUGHT “It was the school I wanted to attend. The people were very nice, as well as the staff and administration. All the girls on the equestrian team made me feel welcome.”
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Riding Career: Rides with the American Pinto Horse Association … owns 58 World Championships, 42 Reserve World Championships, four All-Around Saddles, 15 Registers of Merit and Five Horse of the Year Awards. High School: Member of the swimming team all four years … swam the 500 freestyle and 200 freestyle … earned Top 13 honors in the state as a freshman and sophomore … team was Arizona State Boys and Girls Champions every season.
5-7 Junior Western Williams, Ariz. Flagstaff H.S.
ASIDE FROM MY SPORT, I’M MOST TALENTED AT: “Photography.” MY HOBBIES INCLUDE: “Singing, drawing, long boarding and snowboarding. ”
Personal: Born February 25, 1991 in Scottsdale, Ariz. … daughter of Barb Trueba and Kenneth Chapline … has one older sister, Mikey … graduated in 2009 from Flagstaff High School in Flagstaff, Ariz. … member of the FFA, 4-H and choir in high school … volunteers at Kingdom Christian Academy … majoring in studio art with goals of becoming a photographer and disc jockey upon graduation.
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5-3 Sophomore English Smyrna, Del. Smyrna H.S.
WHY DSU? “It was the right population for me to be successful and not just a number.” ASIDE FROM MY SPORT, I’M MOST TALENTED AT: “Being perceptive, a good communicator and making people feel at home.”
Personal: Born April 9, 1992 in Christiana, Del … daughter of Larry and Karen Voss … has one younger brother, Larry, Jr. … aunt, Kandance McNatt, was a cheerleader at DSU … graduated from Smyrna H.S. in 2010 with a 3.5 GPA and was ranked in the Top 60 of 300 in her class … was a member of FFA and BPA in addition to volunteering her time with Adopt-a-Wetland and at her local district elementary school … currently majoring in General Agriculture with the goals of becoming an Agriculture Education teach upon graduation from DSU … as a freshman at Delaware State, was a member of the Dean’s List for the fall and spring semesters … volunteers with Rider’s to Reader’s and as a classroom aide at a local elementary school.
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ALYSSA BERFIELD Longwood: Member of the IHSA Equestrian Team … Reserve Champion Novice Flat IHSA Zone 4 Region 2 (2009-10) … Eighth overall Novice Flat IHSA Zone 4 (2009-10). High School: Was a member of three different American Interschool Riding Competition teams throughout high school (2005-2009). 2008 & 2009 Year End AIRC team High Point Rider. 2009 Overall Year End AIRC Reserve Champion High Point Rider. 2008 Battlefield Horse Show Association (BHSA) Forrest Linton Memorial Year End Reserve Champion. Qualified for 2008 & 2009 Virginia Horse Show Association (VHSA) Childrens Medal Finals. Placed 6th in 2009 VHSA Childrens Medal Finals. 2009 BHSA Year End Modified Jumpers Champion. 2009 BHSA Year End Schooling Jumpers Reserve Champion. 2010 BHSA Year End Modified Jumpers Reserve Champion. Qualified for 2010 VHSA Adult Medal Finals. Placed 2nd in 2010 Virginia Horse Center Adult Equitation Derby. Personal: Born February 1, 1991 in Fredericksburg, Va. … daughter of Rex and Tammy Berfield … has one older sister, Jeniffer … joins DSU Equestrian from Longwood University in Farmville, Va. where she was for two seasons … graduated in 2009 from Mountain View High School in Stafford, Va. as an honors graduate … was the FBLA President and a member of the Wind Ensemble at Mountain View … majoring in finance with the goals of becoming a financial advisor after upon graduation from DSU.
ASIDE FROM MY SPORT, I’M MOST TALENTED AT: “Playing the flute.” THE MOST IMPORTANT THIN’G I’VE LEARNED: “Never give up and always be the best that you can be.” I’M ADDICTED TO: “Chocolate.”
d’andra lewin Personal: Born October 27, 1991 in St. Catherine, Jamaica … daughter of Lola Lewin … has one older brother, Shawn and four sisters, Kay-Ann, Gillian, Melonie and Dominique … graduated in 2009 from the High School for Violin and Dance in Bronx, N.Y. with an Advanced Regents Diploma and ranked third out of her class … was a member of the debate team, violin quartet, dance team and a performing arts group named “City Kids” in addition to volunteering time with Building with Books and Learn it, Grow it, Eat it … majoring in Special Education with a minor in Psychology with the goals of owning and operating an Autism research facility upon graduation from DSU.
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5-2 Sophomore English Bronx, N.Y. High School for Violin and Dance aside from my sport, i’m most talented at: “Singing and acting.” WHEN I WAS LITTLE I PRETENDED TO BE: “A firefighter.” WHY I LOVE MY SPORT: “It’s different and challenges more than just your agility and physically.”
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5-7 Freshman Western Harrington, Del. Caesar Rodney H.S.
Personal: Born November 27, 1992 in Christiana, Del. … daughter of Richelle Edwards and Paul Fedorkowicz … has a twin sister, Cailynn, who is also a member of the DSU Equestrian team … graduated in 2011 from Caesar Rodney High School in Camden, Del. … is majoring in agriculture and a minor in education at DSU … is a three-time Delaware FFA Champion and was the 2010-11 Chapter Junior Advisor … last name is pronounced Fuhdork-oh-wits.
ASIDE FROM MY SPORT, I’M MOST TALENTED AT: “Fishin’ and showing sheep.” IF I WERE COACH FOR A DAY, I WOULD: “Try to share my knowledge to the best of my ability.” I LOVE MY SPORT BECAUSE: “I’ve been doing it since I was a little girl and it’s something I am very passionate about.”
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Riding Career: Four-time FFA State Champion in horse judging, dairy cattle judging, livestock judging and prepared public speaking … three-time FFA National Competitor (held in Indianapolis, Ind.).
Personal: Born November 27, 1992 in Christiana, Del. … daughter of Richelle Edwards and Paul Fedorkowicz … has a twin sister, Brianna, who is also a member of the DSU Equestrian team … graduated in 2011 from Caesar Rodney High School in Camden, Del. … spent time with FFA and Blue Gold in high school along with volunteering at a local soup kitchen … majoring in agriculture and a minor in education at DSU with the goals of teaching THE MOST IMPORTANT THING i’VE LEARNED: high school Agriculture Education … last name is pro“Don’t sweat the small stuff. Turn anger into determination. ” nounced Fuh-dork-oh-wits.
5-7 Freshman Western Harrington, Del. Caesar Rodney H.S.
WHEN I WAS LITTLE, I PRETENDED TO BE: “A teacher.” THE FIRST TIME I SAW DSU, I THOUGHT: “The buildings were very big and well kept. The staff was very welcoming.”
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Riding Career: Competed with the NRHA throughout high school … named the 2007 NRHA 13 and Under World Champion, 2007 American Quarter Horse Congress (AQHA) 13 and Under Youth Champion … 2007 OVRHA Champion Youth 13 and Under … 2007 CORHA Champion Youth 13 and Under … 2007 ILRHA Fair Champion Youth 13 and Under … 2007 Buckeye Cabin Fever Classic Champion Youth 13 and Under … as a sophomore, was the point rider for her class and team was AEFET National Champions for the Western IEA after she won in a run-off … as a senior, placed second at the Zones and National, therefore qualifying her for the First Annual Interscholastic Match Class at the NRHA Derby where she finished second overall … ARFET team was reserve champions at the IEA Western Nationals. Personal: Born March 28, 1993 in Columbus, Ohio … full and preferred name is Megan Marie Foley … daughter of Tim and Tori Foley … has one sister, Jackie … graduated in 2011 from Bishop Watterson High School in Columbus, Ohio … spent free time in high school with service activities, Ski Club, Autumn Rose Farm, IEA Vice President and Secretary and was a Well Club Executive Board member, which promoted health and wellness in her high school community with the goal to instill in all students a healthy sense of self-respect and care for one another so they can make positive decisions … volunteered with the Pets without Parents Animal Shelter, Ohio State University IHSA Western shows, IEA shows and raised over $1,300 for the Walk to Cure Diabetes … majoring in Psychology at DSU with goals of obtaining her PhD.
5-1 Freshman Western Powell, Ohio Bishop Watterson H.S. BEFORE EVERY SHOW: “I physically walk through my pattern on foot as if I was the horse.” I LOVE MY SPORT BECAUSE: “I love connecting with horses and going fast. I also like the challenge it brings and it never get boring. ” i’m addicted to: “CSI, lip gloss, headbands, and eye shadow.”
BETH GOERING High School: Competed on the track and field team for three years and the field hockey team as a freshman … track team was the spring state champions her freshman year. Personal: Born November 23, 1989 in Lewes, Del. … daughter of Walter and Mary Goering … has one older brother, Chris … graduated from Milford Senior High School in 2008 and received her associate’s degree in production agriculture from Del Tech CC in 2011 … member of the FFA ... FFA American Degree recipient … majoring in general agriculture at DSU.
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aside from my sport, i’m most talented at: “Dancing.” WHEN I WAS LITTLE, I PRETENDED TO BE: “A veterinarian. ” BEFORE EVERY SHOW: “I normally can’t eat because I’m so nervous.”
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5-8 Freshman English New Castle, Del. Maurice J. Moyer Academy I’M ADDICTED TO:
Personal: Born November 26, 1992 in Chester, Pa. … daughter of Sheila Davis … has an older brother, Kevin, and an older sister, Danielle … first name is pronounced “Sierra” … graduated as class valedictorian (4.0 GPA) in 2011 from Maurice J. Moyer Academy in Wilmington, Del. … earned the AAUW Award for Excellence in Science and Mathematics … was her class president in addition to spending time with the yearbook committee and drama … when her high school was threatened to be shut down, she worked with others to help save their school and was successful … majoring in Pre-Veterinary at DSU with the goals of becoming a veterinarian and help animals live their full lives.
“Coolattas, Frappes, Flatbreads and paranormal romance novels.” WHEN I WAS LITTLE, I PRETENDED TO BE:
“A vet. I used to treat all my stuffed animals for small aliments and use my mother’s stethoscope as a prop.” THE FIRST TIME I SAW DSU, I THOUGHT:
“It felt right for me to be here.”
KAYLI MULLINS
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Personal: Born May 27, 1993 in Virginia Beach, Va. … daughter of Falon Saint James and Harry C. Swank II … has a younger brother, Harry C. Swank III and a younger sister, Morgan Saint James … was homeschooled and graduated her high school program at the age of 15 … received her associate’s degree from John Tyler Community College in Midlothian, Va. … while at JTCC, was inducted into Phil Theta Kappa and was a member of the honors society … participates in tae-kwon-do … majoring in movement sciences with the goals of owning her own tae-kwon-do schools in addition to designing fitness and nutrition plans for athletes.
5-6 Sophomore Western Amelia, Va. Homeschooled John Tyler CC
THE FIRST TIME I SAW DSU, I THOUGHT: “I am gonna get sooo lost on campus....” BEFORE EVERY SHOW: “I get my mom to write a secret message on the inside of my wrist for good luck.” IF I WERE COACH FOR A DAY, I WOULD: “Make the day fun, but very challenging!”
TAYLER SCUSE High School: Spent all four years as a member of the field hockey team and three seasons with the cheerleading squad. Personal: Born March 29, 1991 in Smyrna, Del. … daughter of Larry and Jane Scuse … has two sisters, Morgan and Alivia … older sister, Morgan, was a member of the DSU Equestrian team from 2006-2010 … graduated in 2010 from Smyrna High School in Smyrna, Del. … member of the Business Professionals of American and Student Government Association while at SHS … majoring in Criminal Justice with a minor in psychology with the goals of working in victim service upon graduation from DSU … volunteers at Kingdom Christian Academy.
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BEFORE EVERY SHOW:: “I am gonna get sooo lost on campus....” BEFORE EVERY SHOW: “I go over every pattern at least five times.” THE MOST IMPORTANT THING I’VE LEARNED: “Never give up.”
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KALI VOSHELL High School: Played four years of varsity soccer … named a DIAA Scholar Athlete her senior year … also played junior varsity field hockey as a freshman.
5-5 Freshman Western Felton, Del. Lake Forest H.S. IF I WERE COACH FOR A DAY, I WOULD: “Let the girls have as much fun as possible. ” I LOVE MY SPORT BECAUSE: “I have ridden horses since I was eight and I always feel very free when I am riding.” I’M ADDICTED TO: “Candy.”
Personal: Born January 9, 1993 in Dover, Del. … daughter of Paula and Gusty Voshell … has two brothers, Tyler and Andrew … mother is a DSU graduate and is currently pursuing her master’s degree on campus … graduated in 2011 from Lake Forest High School in Felton, Del. … member of the FFA and volunteered over 250 hours working in the community … majoring in general agriculture with the goals of becoming a soil scientist in Delaware upon graduation … volunteers time at a local elementary school.
KNOW YOUR HORNETS MY FAVORITE FOOD:
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“Bacon” - Brittni Collins “Steak” - Erin Engard “I love ALL food” - Brianna Fedorkowicz “Steak, mashed potatoes, corn and biscuits” - Cailynn Fedorkowicz “Fried Rice” - Megan Marie Foley “Breakfast at Hall’s Restaurant in Wyoming, Del.” - Caroline Foltz “Pretzels” - Beth Goering “Steak” - Brittany Good FOLTZ “Chicken Alfredo” - Se’Ayra Greene “Chinese” - Jere’ Hutson “Shrimp” - D’Andra Lewin “Whatever is in front of me at the time, yum!” - Krystal Saint James “Chicken cutlet with pasta and Italian sauce and sushi” - Diana Savosh “Spaghetti” - Tayler Scuse “EVERYTHING!!!!” - Kali Voshell “Seafood” - Lauren Voss
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MY DREAM CAR:
“Aston Martin DB9” - Erin Engard “A Camero or souped-up truck” - Brianna Fedorkowicz “Jacked-up Silverado 2004-2006” - Cailynn Fedorkowicz “My red truck.” - Megan Marie Foley “All Black Chevy Camaro SS….. as loud and fast as possible!” - Caroline Foltz “2011 Chevy Tahoe” - Beth Goering “2011 Chevrolet Z06 Corvette” - Brittany Good “Lincoln MKZ” - Se’Ayra Greene “Maybach Exelero” - Jere’ Hutson “Maserati” - D’Andra Lewin “Dodge Viper ACRx or 2009 Dodge Cummins lifted on 44” super swamper boggers with smokestacks!!!” - Krystal Saint James “1967 Shelby Mustang” - Tayler Scuse “Ford F-450 King Ranch - fully loaded, diesel engine, dooley” - McKenzie Trueba “Lamborghini” - Kali Voshell “Chevy Avalanche” - Lauren Voss
MY FAVORITE MOVIE:
“Pretty Little Liars” - Brittni Collins “NCIS” - Erin Engard “I love the Food Network!” - Brianna Fedorkowicz “Swamp People” - Cailynn Fedorkowicz “CSI: Las Vegas” - Megan Marie Foley “Anything Food Network - I like to pretend I can cook” - Caroline Foltz “NCIS” - Brittany Good “Family Guy” - Se’Ayra Greene “Wildfire” - Jere’ Hutson “Hawthorne” - D’Andra Lewin “Criminal Minds” - Krystal Saint James “Law & Order: SVU” - Tayler Scuse “Gilmore Girls and Glee” - McKenzie Trueba “Make it or Break it” - Kali Voshell “Pretty Little Liars” - Lauren Voss
MY FAVORITE ATHLETE:
MY FAVORITE TV SHOW:
WESTERN DISCIPLINE
“Step Brothers” - Erin Engard “Friday Night Lights, 8 Seconds, Cowboy Up, The Notebook” - Brianna Fedorkowicz “8 Seconds and No Strings Attatched” - Cailynn Fedorkowicz “Pride and Prejudice or Tangled” - Megan Marie Foley “That’s a tough decision, it depends on my mood. I can recite every line to the Cinderella movie “Ever After” with Drew Barrymore, I think I’ve watched in 500 times. But others include 8 seconds, Pure Country, Just Go With It, and anything scary! I love the Paranormal Activity movies!” - Caroline Foltz “Horse Whisperer” - Beth Goering “Secretariat and Gone in 60 Seconds” - Brittany Good “The Lion King” - Se’Ayra Greene “Remember the Titans” - Jere’ Hutson “Love Jones” - D’Andra Lewin “The Rundown” - Krystal Saint James “Gone in 60 Seconds” - Tayler Scuse “Silverado” - McKenzie Trueba “Grease and Dirty Dancing” - Kali Voshell “Despicable Me” - Lauren Voss
“Any football player - I love the aggressiveness of the sport” - Erin Engard “Brian Westbrook, Jeremy Maclin, Brent Celek and Mike Vick” - Brianna Fedorkowicz “Mike Vick, DeSean Jackson and Chase Utley” - Cailynn Fedorkowicz “My trainers” - Megan Marie Foley “My teammates!” - Caroline Foltz “Jeff Gordon, Joey Logano and Karen O’Connor” - Beth Goering “Dwight Howard” - Jere’ Hutson “Mia Hamm” - D’Andra Lewin “Shawn Flarida, Tom Brady and Brady Quinn” - Krystal Saint James “Peyton Manning, Jennie Finch and Beezie Madden” - Lauren Voss
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GAMBLER’S CHOICE The Gambler’s Choice Equestrian Center features an 18-stall barn, 10-stall barn, three tack stalls and a wash stall with hot water. An on-site laundry room, heated lounge and restrooms are also located on the property. All stalls include sliding doors and rubber mats. Both indoor and outdoor arenas feature elevated judges stands, along with an on-site public address system for events. The 100’ x 200’ clear span indoor arena allows for all-weather riding in addition to a 150’ x 300’ outdoor sand arena when weather allows. As the home of the DSU Hornets Equestrian Team, the facilities are equipped for Western and English riding.
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150’ x 300’ sand area 100’ x 200’ lighted indoor arena English jumps Western training tools 60’ round pen Great trails and places to ride Full Care Horse Boarding Managed Stabling Hunt Seat/Equitation 12’ x 12’ Matted Stalls w/Shavings Tack Rooms Separated Fenced Paddocks Managed Pastures Daily Individual Attention Quality Nutrition
www.gcequestrian.com
INDOOR ARENA The 100’ x 200’ clear span indoor arena allows for all weather riding. The arena is watered and harrowed regularly to limit dust and to refresh footing. New footing was installed in the spring of 2008. The indoor arena also has lights for night riding.
OUTDOOR ARENA The 150’ x 300’ outdoor sand arena is surrounded by a 3’ fence and is equipped with jumps.
PASTURES The pastures are reseeded yearly. Soil samples and seed types are managed to provide high yeild, high quality pasutres. Great care and attention is provided to managing the fields. Seed type, soil quality, and fertilizer needs are all checked each year by way of soil samples and consultation with local university agricultural experts.
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equestrian center DIRECTIONS From U.S. 13 (DuPont Highway): Turn westward on Del. 42 (also known as Seven Hickories Road). Drive approximately three miles through the town of Cheswold, past the Delaware Air Park. While on Del. 42, Del. 15 will merge and combine with Del. 42. As you are driving west on Del. 42/Del 15, you will pass DSUs Hickory Hill Farm facility, make the next right, which is both Brenford Road and Del. 15. As you go north on Brenford Road/Del 15, there will be a fork in the road in which Brenford Road veers to the right and Del. 15 veers to the left. You will veer to the left and continue on Del. 15 (which is also called Mt. Friendship Road). Right after the fork in the road, look to you left of the Becher’s Brook residential development and turn left there (Grey Fox Lane). From Del. 8/West Dover: From Del. 8 turn north onto Kenton Road/ Del. 15 (Citizens Bank is on the corner). Continue on Kenton Road/Del. 15 about four miles north. Turn right at Del. 42. At that point Del. 15 and Del. 42 merge and share that route. As you are driving west on Del. 42/Del 15, you will pass DSUs Hickory Hill Farm facility, make the next right, which is both Brenford Road and Del. 15. As you go north on Brenford Road/Del 15, there will be a fork in the road in which Brenford Road veers to the right and Del. 15 veers to the left. You will veer to the left and continue on Del. 15 (which is also called Mt. Friendship Road). Right after the fork in the road, look to you left of the Becher’s Brook residential development and turn left there (Grey Fox Lane). MOST first time visitors have trouble with the turn related to Beacher’s Brook. Beacher’s Brook is a housing development, with the Gambler’s Choice Facilities located within the development. Please keep a close eye out for the two Beacher’s Brook signs as these are missed quite often. Continue a little ways up Grey Fox Lane and you will run right into the Gamblers Choice Equestrian Center; there will also be a sign that says Home of the DSU Womens Equestrian Center. Look for a driveway on the right side of the Equestrian Center; parking is available there.
JOHN MELNICK | Owner/operator John Melnick has been an avid horse enthusiast ever since his daughter, Kim, started riding at a young age. He has supported her as a young rider in Pony Club and then when her teams traveled to national competitions. Melnick volunteered with the Pony Club and Fair Hill International to get a better understanding of horses and competition. As Kim’s interests changed from Pony Club to more hunt seat and equitation competitions, he worked tirelessly to find horses and trainers to support her needs. Melnick has educated himself to be more proficient in the equine world and continues to further his learning through industry magazines, competitions and talking with whoever will lend an ear. When Kim took the position of assistant coach of the Delaware State University Equestrian Team (2007-09), Melnick made sure that she and the team were equipped with the tools they needed to succeed. In September 2007, when Magical Acres at Becher’s Brook was set to be auctioned off, Melnick decided that he watned to make the biggest gesture of support towards his daughter and the equestrian team by purchasing the 45+ acre facility in Dover, Del. He took a gamble in the purchase, hence the name “Gambler’s Choice Equestrian Center.” Melnick has put every effort in making sure that his facility fully supports the equestrian team and all of their needs. He has made many improvements to the property to make it more appealing to prospective students and their parents, visiting teams and current team members. In addition to housing the DSU equestrian team at GCEC, Melnick is the appointed president of the DSU Equestrian Booster Club. Coach Ridgely felt that he would make an excellent booster club president as he has already shown that he supports the team through thick and thin.
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2011-12 OPPONENTS TEXAS A&M
FRESNO STATE
NEW MEXICO STATE
Quick Facts Location: College Station, Texas Founded: 1872 Enrollment: 49,129 Nickname: Aggies Colors: Maroon and White Conference: Big 12 Facility: Brazos County Expo Complex | 3,000 President: R. Bowen Loftin | Texas A&M ‘70 Athletic Director: Bill Byrne | Idaho State ‘67 Equestrian Staff Head Coach: Tana McKay | 13th Season Alma Mater: Colorado State ‘96 Associate Head Coach: Linzy Woolf Assistant Coach: Beth Bass Volunteer Asst. Coaches: Maggie Gratny, Lindsay Smith Director of Operations: Lindsey Lawrence Team Information 2010-11 Overall Record: 12-1 2011 Conference Finish: 1st 2011 VENC Western Finish: 1st 2011 VENC Hunter Seat Finish: 6th 2011 VENC Overall Finish: 3rd (42 pts) Letterwinners Returning: 38 Newcomers: 14 Sports Information Equestrian Contact: Matt Simon Office Phone: (979) 862-5451 Fax: (979) 845-6825 E-mail: matts@athletics.tamu.edu www.AggieAthletics.com
Quick Facts Location: Fresno, Calif. Founded: 1911 Enrollment: 21,000 Nickname: Bulldogs Colors: Red and Blue Facility: Fresno State Student Horse Center President: Dr. John D. Welty Athletic Director: Thomas Boeh
Quick Facts Location: Las Cruces, N.M. Founded: 1888 Enrollment: 17,198 Nickname: Aggies Colors: Crimson and White Facility: NMSU Equestrian Center President: Dr. Barbara Couture Athletic Director: Dr. McKinley Boston
Equestrian Staff Co-Head Coach: Stephanie Reeves | Fresno State ‘01 Co-Head Coach: Julia Scrivani | Fresno State ‘06 Grad. Assistant: Brenda Donat | Fresno State ‘07
Equestrian Staff Head Coach: Audrey Buck | 2nd Season Alma Mater: Oklahoma State ‘03 Assistant Coach: Robin Morris-Walters
Sports Information Equestrian Contact: Kelly Mason Office Phone: (559) 278-7301 Fax: (559) 278-4689 E-mail: kelbel2@mail.fresnostate.edu
Sports Information Equestrian Contact: Tyler Dunkel Office Phone: (575) 646-2927 Fax: (575) 646-2425 E-mail: tydunkel@nmsu.edu
SOUTHERN METHODIST
AUBURN
SOUTH DAKOTA STATE
Quick Facts Location: Dallas, Texas Founded: 1911 Enrollment: 10,981 Nickname: Mustangs Colors: Red and Blue Facility: BuckBranch Farm President: R. Gerald Turner Athletic Director: Steve Orsini
Quick Facts Location: Auburn, Ala. Founded: Oct. 1, 1856 Enrollment: 25,078 Nickname: Tigers Colors: Burnt Orange and Navy Blue Facility: Auburn University Horse Center President: Dr. Jay Gogue Athletic Director: Jay Jacobs
Quick Facts Location: Brookings, S.D. Founded: Feb. 21, 1881 Enrollment: 12,816 Nickname: Jackrabbits Colors: Yellow and Blue Facility: DeHaan Equestrian Center President: Dr. David L. Chicoine | SDSU ‘69 Athletic Director: Justin Sell | Bowling Green State ‘91
Equestrian Staff Head Coach: Haley Schoolfield | 3rd Season Alma Mater: Texas A&M ‘02 Assistant Coach: Natalie Burton
Equestrian Staff Head Coach: Greg Williams | 16th Season Alma Mater: Auburn ‘86 Assistant Coaches: Lisa Helfer, Jessica Braswell
Team Information 2010-11 Overall Record: 2-10
Team Information 2011 Conference Finish: N/A 2011 VENC Western Finish: 4th 2011 VENC Hunter Seat Finish: 1st 2011 VENC Overall Finish: 1st (42 pts) Coaches’ Poll: 3rd (55)
Equestrian Staff Head Coach: Megan Rossiter | 1st Season Alma Mater: Murray State ‘00 Assistant Coach: Kamerra Brown | DSU ‘10 Grad. Asst. Coaches: Julie Gibbes, Lydia Placzek
September 23 | Gambler’s Choice
October 22 | Gambler’s Choice
Sports Information Equestrian Contact: Matt Simon Office Phone: (979) 862-5451 Fax: (979) 845-6825 E-mail: matts@athletics.tamu.edu www.SMUMustangs.com
September 24 | Gambler’s Choice
www.GoBulldogs.com
November 5 | Brookings, S.D.
Sports Information Equestrian Contact: Chuck Gallina Office Phone: (334) 844-9800 E-mail: gallina@auburn.edu www.AuburnTigers.com
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www.NMStateSports.com
November 6 | Brookings, S.D.
Sports Information Equestrian Contact: Ryan Sweeter Office Phone: (605) 688-4822 E-mail: ryan.sweeter@sdstate.edu www.GoJacks.com
EQUESTRIAN TENNESSEE-MARTIN
GEORGIA
SACRED HEART
Quick Facts Location: Martin, Tenn. Founded: 1900 Enrollment: 8,500 Nickname: Skyhawks Colors: Navy Blue, Orange, White Facility: Ned McWherter Agricultural Pavilion Chancellor: Dr. Tom Rakes Athletic Director: Phil Dane
Quick Facts Location: Athens, Ga. Founded: 1785 Enrollment: 34,677 Nickname: Bulldogs Colors: Red and Black Facility: Equestrian Complex President: Dr. Michael F. Adams Athletic Director: Greg McGarity
Quick Facts Location: Fairfield, Conn. Founded: 1963 Enrollment: 3,500 Nickname: Pioneers Colors: Red and White Facility: River’s Edge Farm President: Dr. John J. Petillo Athletic Director: C. Donald Cook
Equestrian Staff Head Coach: Meghan Cunningham Corvin | 7th Season Alma Mater: Virginia Tech ‘01 Assistant Coach: Ashley Thompson
Equestrian Staff Head Coach: Meghan Boenig | 9th Season Alma Mater: Berry College ‘99 Assistant Coaches: Lisa Anderson, Mary Meneely
Equestrian Staff Head Coach: Tiffany Hajdasz | 1st Season
Sports Information Equestrian Contact: Joe Lofaro Office Phone: (731) 881-7632 E-mail: jlofaro@utm.edu
Team Information 2011 VENC Western Finish: 3rd 2011 VENC Hunter Seat Finish: 2nd 2011 VENC Overall Finish: 2nd VENC Coaches’ Poll: 2nd (32)
November 18 | Martin, Tenn.
www.UTMSports.com
November 19 | Martin, Tenn.
January 28 | Gambler’s Choice
Sports Information Equestrian Contact: Bill Peterson Office Phone: (203) 396-8125 E-mail: petersonb2@sacredheart.edu www.SacredHeartPioneers.com
Sports Information Equestrian Contact: Tim Hix Office Phone: (706) 542-1621 E-mail: thix@sports.uga.edu www.GeorgiaDogs.com
SOUTH CAROLINA
OHIO STATE
Quick Facts Location: Columbia, S.C. Founded: 1801 Enrollment: 29,957 Nickname: Gamecocks Colors: Garnet and Black Conference: SEC Facility: One Wood Farm President: Dr. Harris Pastides Athletic Director: Eric Hyman
Quick Facts Club Team Coaches: Ollie and Debbie Griffith Facility: Autumn Rose Farm
March 16 | Gambler’s Choice
March 17 | Gambler’s Choice
www.OSUWestern.com
Equestrian Staff Head Coach: Boo Major | 14th Season Alma Mater: USC ‘81 Associate Head Coach: Ruth Sorrel Assistant Coach: Carol Gwin Team Information 2010-11 Overall Record: 11-12 2011 Conference Record: 1-4 2011 VENC Western Finish: 6th 2011 VENC Hunter Seat Finish: 5th VENC Coaches’ Poll: 6th (31) Sports Information Equestrian Contact: Cory Burkath Office Phone: (803) 777-5204 Fax: (803) 777-2967 E-mail: burkath@mailbox.sc.edu www.GamecocksOnline.com
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2010-11 RESULTS FINAL RECORD: 5-12 Friday, Sept. 24 Willis Invitational Baylor Kayla Blair – MVP Equitation over Fences Saturday, Sept. 25 Willis Invitational New Mexico State Caroline Foltz – MVP Equitation over Fences Jennifer Pierson – MVP Horsemanship Amanda Hotz – MVP Reining Saturday, Sept. 25 Willis Invitational Miami (OH)/Ohio St. Amanda Hotz – MVP Equitation over Fences Shelby Bonneville – MVP Horsemanship Friday, Oct. 8 N/A Auburn MVP – Not sure if had any Friday, Oct. 8 N/A Fresno State MVP – None Friday, Oct. 29 N/A Tennessee-Martin MVP – Not sure if had any Saturday, Nov. 7 N/A Sacred Heart MVP – Not sure if had any Saturday, Nov. 13 N/A Oklahoma State Elizabeth Frayser Tuttle – MVP Equitation on the Flat Friday, Jan. 28 N/A Southern Methodist MVP - None Saturday, Jan. 29 N/A South Carolina MVP - None Saturday, Jan. 29 N/A Baylor Kayla Blair – MVP Equitation over Fences Sunday, Jan. 30 N/A #5 TCU Shelby Bonneville – MVP Reining Saturday, March 5 N/A #2 Georgia MVP – Not sure if had any Sunday, March 6 N/A #6 TCU ??? – MVP Horsemanship Sunday, March 20 N/A South Dakota St. Kayla Blair – MVP Equitation on the Flat Jennifer Pierson – MVP Horsemanship Thursday, April 14 VENC South Carolina Thursday, April 14 VENC South Carolina
Waco, Texas
Hunter & Western
L
5-10
Waco, Texas
Hunter & Western
W
8-7
Waco, Texas
Hunter & Western
W
11-5
Auburn, Ala.
Hunter & Western
L
4-15
Auburn, Ala.
Hunter & Western
L
4-14
Dover, Del.
Hunter & Western
L
6-9
Bethany, Conn.
Hunter & Western
W
12-4
Stillwater, Okla.
Hunter & Western
L
5-14
Dallas, Texas
English
L
4-8
Waco, Texas
Hunter & Western
W
10-6
Waco, Texas
Hunter & Western
L
2-14
Fort Worth, Texas
Hunter & Western
L
5-15
Dover, Del.
Hunter & Western
L
6-10
Dover, Del.
Hunter & Western
L
3-12-1
Dover, Del.
Hunter & Western
W
10-6
Waco, Texas Waco, Texas
Hunter Western
L L
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VENC RESULTS April 14-16, 2011 | Waco, Texas | Extraco Events Center | Hosted by Baylor University
OVERALL TEAM COMPETITION
INDIVIDUAL COMPETITION
National Champions - Auburn Reserve National Champions - Georgia 3rd Place - Texas A&M 4th Place - Kansas State 5th Place - Oklahoma State
Equitation on the Flat National Champion - Maggie McAlary | Auburn
HUNTER SEAT TEAM DIVISION
Horsemanship National Champion - Marissa Dalton | Oklahoma State
Equitation Over Fences National Champion - Grace Socha | Auburn
National Champions - Auburn Reserve National Champions - Georgia 3rd Place - Baylor 4th Place - Oklahoma State 5th Place - South Carolina Delaware State - 11 seed - lost first round to USC
WESTERN TEAM DIVISION National Champions - Texas A&M Reserve National Champions - Kansas State 3rd Place - Georgia 4th Place - Auburn 5th Place - Oklahoma State Delaware State - 12 seed - lost first round to USC
Reining National Champion - Paige Monfore | Auburn
All-AMERICANS Equitation on the Flat Carly Anthony - Georgia Maggie McAlary - Auburn Michelle Morris - Georgia Lindsay Portela - Auburn Equitation Over Fences Carly Anthony - Georgia Maggie McAlary - Auburn Abby O’Mara - Georgia Jordyn Pettersen - SMU Horsemanship Courtney Chown - TCU Lauren Halvorson - Oklahoma State Johnna Letchworth - South Carolina Indy Roper - Auburn Reining Caroline Daniels - Oklahoma State Angela Gebhart - South Dakota State Indy Roper - Auburn Diandra St. Hilaire - Georgia
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J A T Aguilar, Julianna 2008—09 NONE Trueba, McKenzie 2009— Tuttle, Elizabeth Frayser 2007—11 K B Karnbach, Kayleigh 2006—10 U Berfield, Alyssa 2011— Blair, Kayla 2007—11 None L Bonneville, Shelby 2009— 2011— Brown, Kamera 2006—07 Lewin, D’Andra V Butler, Ashley 2007—11 Voshell, Kali 2011— M Voss, Lauren 2010— Maynard, Alicia 2007—11 C Mazujian, Brooke 2010—11 Collins, Brittni 2008— W McCroy, Maile 2007—11 None Moore, Megan 2007—11 D Moore, Mollie 2007—11 NONE X Mullins, Kayli 2011— None E N Engard, Erin 2010— Y NONE None F O Fedorkowicz, Brianna 2011— Z NONE Fedorkowicz, Cailynn 2011— None Foley, Megan Marie 2011— P Foltz, Caroline 2008— HEAD COACHES Pierson, Jennifer 2007—11 Ridgely, Jennifer 2006— G Galloway, Calyce 2008—09 Q None Goering, Elizabeth 2011— ASSISTANT COACHES Good, Brittany 2010— Brown, William 2006—07 R Greene, Se’Ayra 2011— Melnick, Kim 2007—10 Russum, Kera 2006—07 Karnbach, Kayleigh 2010—11 H Hotz, Amanda 2011— Harper, Kelly 2009—10 S Saint James, Krystal 2011— Hotz, Amanda 2007—11 Savosh, Diana 2010— Hutson, Jere’ 2010— Scuse, Morgan 2006—10 Huyett, Breann 2009— Scuse, Tayler 2011— Smith, J. Christina 2006— I None Active student-athletes in Bold The DSU equestrian all-time roster was compiled from the best available information. If any player has been inadvertently omitted from the list, we apologize and ask anyone with further information to contact the Athletics Media Relations office at 302-857-6239.
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ABOUT EQUESTRIAN In 1998, equestrian was classified as an NCAA emerging sport. Many people within the horse industry have united together to help advance the sport to full NCAA championship status. In order to attain this goal and hold a NCAA Equestrian Championship, there must be 40 Division I/II schools that sponsor equestrian as a varsity level program. Currently 23 colleges and universities offer equestrian as a varsity sport and more continue to add the program each year. The mission of Varsity Equestrian is to advance the sport of Equestrian from Emerging to Championship status with the NCAA by promoting the benefits of Equestrian to universities, riders, prospective student-athletes, parents, horse industry professionals and sponsors while developing the rules and competition format. For more information about Varsity Equestrian or the Varsity Equestrian National Championships (VENC), please visit varsityequestrian.com.
HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPETITION FORMAT
Today’s competition will include Equitation on the Flat and Equitation over Fences in either the English or Hunter Seat discipline and Horsemanship and Reining in the Western discipline. Typically, five student-athletes per team will compete per event.
In head-to-head competitions, the scoring for Equitation on the Flat and Equitation over Fences will use a 100 point scale. The scoring for Horsemanship and Reining will use a 70 point scale. Prior to competition, each of the horses, provided by the host school, is drawn to be riden by a student-athlete from the competing instituions.
EVENT EXPLANATIONS
Equitation Over Fences Each student-athlete jumps the same predetermined course, usually consisting of eight to 10 jumps. The judge is looking at the studentathlete’s position, consistency of pace and accuracy of leads, turns and distances to the fences. Equitation on the Flat A pattern consisting of nine maneuvers is performed within a rectangular shaped arena marked by letters. Maneuvers are called for at specific letters and can be circles, transitions, serpentines or other moves. The judge is looking at the student-athlete’s position and effectiveness at guiding the horse through the individual maneuvers. Reining Each student-athlete rides the same pattern, performing such maneuvers as spins, sliding stops, rollbacks and circles. The circles can be either large and fast or small and slow. The judge is looking for accuracy and correctness of maneuvers, spped for maneuver being performed and overall quality of the reining pattern. Horsemanship A predetermined pattern, consisting of nine maneuvers, is performed by each student-athlete. Consideration for scoring is based on quality of maneuvers, including 45 and 360 degree pivots, stops, backs, circles and consistency of pace at the jog, extended jog and lope. The student-athlete’s overall effectiveness and position in the saddle are also factors.
SCORING
In order to earn a point, a student-athlete’s score must be higher than its opponent’s score on the same horse. If riders tie, no point is awarded. At the end of each discipline, points are tallied to track a team’s overall score. Western and Hunter Seat points are totaled for each discipline and combined to determine competition winner.
KEY TERMS Diagonals - The correct posting, up/down mostion, of the rider in sequence with diagonal movement of the horse’s legs in the front.
Equitation/Horsemanship - In competitions, these indicate that riders are being judged on their ability to controll and show the horse will maintaining the correct riding position. Intercollegiate student-athletes have the added challenge of competing on a horse determined at the draw which precedes the competition. Figure Eight - Two circles connected by a change of direction, most often seen in Reining patterns. Gait - Three ways - canter/lope, trot/jog or walk - by which a horse can move by lifting the feet in different order or rhythm. Leads - They are determined at the canter/lope by which front foot is leading. Correct leads have the inside foreleg reaching furthest. Order of Go - A list detailing the order in which riders will compete. Roll Back - A tight turn performed between two fences in the Equitation over Fences event to show control of horse and the studentathlete’s ability to maintain a position throughout a turn. In Reining, a roll back is a 180 degree pivot with speed after a sliding stop. Schooling - Practice time before the event, normally five minutes. Additionally, the horse will be warmed up, or prepared for the competition using stretching exercises at various gaits, or practice jumps if necessary by student-athletes who will not compete the day of competition. Slide Stop - In Reining, a smooth stop from the lope, in which the horse is suppose to balance on its back feet while the front feet continue to move.
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DEREK CARTER
AD Athletic Director Third Season B.S. - Virginia Tech ‘85 M.S. - Tennessee-Knoxville ‘91 Sports Management Institute ‘97
Derek Carter was appointed as Delaware State University’s Director of Athletics on April 9, 2009. Carter immediately began strengthening all aspects of DSU athletics, including academic services for all student-athletes, fund raising, facility improvements and community support. Since coming to Delaware State, Carter has reached out to alumni, students, businesses and the community at large to solicit support for the university’s athletics programs. He has traveled throughout the state and region to share his vision for athletics at the university. At the same time, Carter has challenged all DSU teams and student-athletes to give back through community outreach. Hornet student athletes, coaches and staff members performed hundreds of community service hours during Carter’s tenure, ranging from home repairs to mentoring. Delaware State’s school-record 122 student-athletes listed on the 2010-11 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Commissioner’s All-Academic Team, tops among all league schools, highlighted Carter’s second full academic year at the university. The MEAC All-Academic Team recognizes non-freshmen student-athletes with a cumulative gradepoint-average of 3.0 or higher. During the 2010-11 academic year, Carter launched the inaugural Athletic Director’s Commencement Breakfast to honor graduating DSU student-athletes. The event included academic achievement awards, highlighted by recognition of three senior athletes who earned perfect 4.0 grade point averages throughout their career. Carter was also appointed to the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) Tournament Committee in 2010. In Carter’s first full year at Delaware State, the Hornets placed 98 student-athletes on the MEAC Commissioner’s All-Academic Team (then a school record). Delaware State also earned national recognition under Carter for the selection of senior Kalyn Washburn as the 2010 NCAA Elite 88 Award recipient for women’s bowling. The Elite 88 is presented to the student-athlete with the highest cumulative grade-point average participating at the finals site for each of the NCAA’s 88 championships. In addition, Washburn was named the 2010 MEAC Woman of the Year. The award, selected annually by MEAC senior woman administrators, celebrates the achievements of female senior student-athletes who have excelled in academics, athletics, service and leadership.
Carter Year by Year 2009-Pres. Delaware State University Athletic Director 2003-2009 Bowie State University Athletic Director 2001-2003 Virginia State University Athletic Director 2000-2001 Virginia Tech Monogram Club Director 1998-2000 Patrick Henry High School (Ashland, Va.) Director of Athletics 1997 Sports Management Institute The Executive Program graduate 1994-1998 Virginia Tech Asst. Athletic Director Compliance, Spring Sports, Student Life 1991 Tennessee-Knoxville M.S. - Sport Management 1985 Virginia Tech B.S. - Marketing Education Four-year Football Letterwinner All-Decade Hokies’ Football Team Member
jump) became the first DSU female to compete in the NCAA National Championship since 2002. Delaware State also featured the MEAC softball (Jordan Reid) and baseball (Scott Davis) players-of-the-year during the 2010-11 athletic season. Highlighted by second place finishes in basketball and cross country, Delaware State was runner-up for the 2009-10 MEAC Talmadge Hill Award for top overall performance in men’s sports during Carter’s first full year at the university. The Hornet men’s outdoor 1600-meter relay team also captured the MEAC title and qualified for the NCAA championship for the second straight year. On the women’s side, Delaware State claimed its second consecutive MEAC championship and NCAA Tournament appearance in women’s bowling during the 2009-10 athletic year. Hornet sophomore Jordan Reid was also named MEAC Softball Player of the Year. Carter brought a wealth of experience in athletics administration to Delaware State. Prior to his appointment at DSU, he served as athletics director at Bowie State University in Bowie, Md., for six years beginning in 2003. Under Carter’s leadership, Bowie State achieved a great deal of success. The bowling team won two-straight CIAA titles (2005 and 2006) and was the conference runner-up in 2009. The squad also claimed the Eastern Division title in 2006. The softball team claimed CIAA championships in 2007 and 2008, earning bids into the NCAA Division II Tournament each of those years. The women’s basketball team earned CIAA Eastern Division titles in 2008 and 2009 and was conference runner-up in ‘09. In 2005, the football team claimed the league’s Eastern Division championship. Prior to his tenure at Bowie State, Carter served from 2001 to 2003 as the athletics director at Virginia State University in Petersburg, Va. His resume’ also includes two stints at his alma mater, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. From 2000 to 2001, he was director of Virginia Tech’s Monogram Club, an organization designed to foster fellowship among student-athletes. From 1994 to 1998, Carter was an assistant athletics director at Virginia Tech in posts that focused on spring sports, compliance and student life.
In addition, Carter fully endorsed the establishment of the Delaware Diamond Extravaganza, an annual event to celebrate the achievements of women in athletics.
In between his Virginia Tech stints, Carter served as the director of athletics at Patrick Henry High School in Ashland, Va., from 1998 to 2000.
Carter’s influence at Delaware State has also been evident on the fields of play.
Carter earned a Bachelor of Science degree in marketing education from Virginia Tech (’85) and a Master of Science degree in sports management from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville (’91). He is also a 1997 graduate of the “The Executive Program” of the Sports Management Institute.
During the 2010-11 athletic year, Delaware State captured the MEAC softball Northern Division crown en route to an appearance in the league championship game. Also in 2010, Hornet volleyball team advanced to the MEAC Tournament championship match for the first time since 1986. Delaware State’s equestrian team made history last year by sending its English and Western squads to the sport’s national championship competition for the first time. The DSU track and field teams have continued their dominance during Carter’s tenure. The Hornets captured MEAC indoor titles in men’s 1600-meter relay and the 800-meter run this past year. In addition, the Hornets achieved All-America First Team status in the outdoor 1600-meter relay and second team recognition in the 400-meter hurdles. Also last year, Kendra Mayers (long
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Born and raised in Washington, D.C., Carter was a football and basketball standout at DeMatha High School in Hyattsville, Md., before enrolling at Virginia Tech. He was a four-year football letterman at Virginia Tech (1981-1984). After performing at wingback in his first season with the Hokies, he was a starter in the defensive backfield his final three years. Carter was a defensive teammate of former Buffalo Bills defensive lineman and a 2009 NFL Hall of Fame inductee Bruce Smith. As a result of his defensive exploits, Carter was named to the 1980s Virginia Tech All-Decade Hokies’ Football Team. He also earned an opportunity to try out as a free agent with the NFL’s Philadelphia Eagles in 1985. Carter is a member of the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics. He and his wife, Karen, are the parents of two sons – Bryce (11) and Cole (6).
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ADMINISTRATION CANDY YOUNg eric HART Associate Athletics Director Senior Woman Administrator
Candy Young was appointed as a Delaware State University Associate Athletic Director in July 2010. She continues as the athletic department’s Senior Woman Administrator. Sanders served as an Assistant Director of Athletics and Senior Woman Administrator since July 2008. She also served as DSU’s Acting Director of Athletics during the 2008-09 school year.
Eric Hart was introduced as the associate athletic director for academic services on July 1, 2009. Hart brings with him a wealth of knowledge in higher education and athletic administration and is committed to the total well being of student-athletes and believes that graduating with a degree is the cornerstone of the student-athlete experience.
From 2006 to 2010, she directed the Delaware State women’s cross country and track & field teams.
Under Hart’s leadership, DSU student-athletes have boasted the highest academic marks in school history. DSU led the MEAC with 122 Commissioner’s All-Academic team recepients during the 2010 academic year; up from 98 the year before. DSU placed 166 student-athletes on its Hornet Honor Roll during the fall 2009 semester; with 73 student-athletes earning Dean’s List (3.25 or higher) and 33 student-athletes earning President’s List (4.00). In 2011, Delaware State University inducted 39 student-athletes with a 3.40 cumulative grade point average or higher into Chi Alpha Sigma National Student-Athlete Honor Society.
Young spearheaded the inaugural “Delaware Diamond Extravaganza in Feb. 2010 that honored 12 individuals for their commitment to women’s athletics. Young is a member of the Delaware State University Long-Range Strategic Planning Monitoring Committee, and serves as chairperson of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Woman-of-the-Year Committee. She is also a member of the United States Track & Field/ Cross Country Coaches Association Strategic Planning Committee, and previously served on the executive committee for USA Track & Field for eight years. Before embarking on her coaching career, Young was internationally known as a recordsetting hurdler. A 100-meter hurdler on the 1980 U.S. Olympic Team, she also holds two indoor world records and a Junior American record. In addition, Young is a two-time National Indoor Champion, four-time NCAA indoor champion and eight-time NCAA All-America. Young earned a B.A. in biological education from Fairleigh Dickinson University in Teaneck, N.J., in 1985, and a master’s in sports management from Delaware State in 2008. In 1979, she was the Sports Illustrated National High School Athlete-of-the-Year. Young was a 2008 inductee into the Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletics Hall-of-Fame.
PJ MOSES
Associate Athletics Director Internal Operations Pegjohngy Moses is entering her fourth season with athletics and 13th overall at Delaware State. She is responsible for athletics compliance, eligibility and student welfare. Prior to her DSU appointment, Moses was assistant athletic director for compliance and senior woman administrator at the University of Texas-Pan American for four years. Moses has also served in collegiate athletics compliance at Tennessee-Chattanooga, Central Florida, Cornell and Brown. A native of Goldsboro, N.C., Moses earned a bachelor’s in political science/history from Duke University and law degree from Tulane.
dennis jones Assistant Athletics Director Media Relations
Jones previously served as a staff writer, assistant sports information director and director of sports information since joining the Delaware State University staff in 1996. In addition, he has handled radio play-by-play duties for the Hornet football, and men’s and women’s basketball teams. He has assisted the NCAA, along with national and local media for Delaware State’s national championship competitions in men’s basketball, women’s basketball, football, softball and bowlling. university’s 16 sports.
Associate Athletics Director Student-Athlete Services
Hart has help guide three teams at DSU to achieve scores of 1000 on the NCAA’s Academic Progress Rate’s single year score. Hart and his staff have aspirations to see team improve upon their Academic Progress Rate (single and multi-year scores). In addition to his responsibilities within Academic Services, he has helped serve on a multitude of committees, including search committees that netted the University’s Registrar, Head Football Coach (Kermit Blount) and Director of Academic Enrichment Services. He also plays an integral role on the University’s Retention, Self-Study, Academic Calendar, Academic Progress Rate (co-chair) and Academic Advising committees. Beginning in the fall 2011, Eric will be serving as Peer Reviewer with the NCAA’s Athletic Certification Review. A native of Stoneville, N.C., Hart was a student-athlete at Appalachian State University and earned a B.S. in elementary education (‘97), a Master of Education in school counseling at the University of Georgia (‘99), and an Ed.S. in Counseling from the University of Tennessee (‘01). He is also a 2009 graduate of the NCAA Leadership Institute for Ethnic Minority Males and Females. He is married to Erin Hill of North Carolina, by way of Baton Rouge, La.
diAESE GRAVES Assistant Athletics Director Administration
Diaese Graves is in her fifth season with Delaware State University Athletic Department. She serves as Assistant Athletic Director for Administration and is responsible for the day to day operations of the department. Including preparing and monitoring the Athletic Budget, handling of personnel issues, servicing student athlete’s accounts and planning and implementing policies and procedures within the Department. Prior to her appointment at DSU, Ms. Graves worked in the private business world with her last appointment being in the private banking sector as a commercial credit analyst with the responsibility of analyzing financial reports of current and potential clients and as a Commercial Banking Associate. Born in Mobile, Alabama, Ms. Graves first moved to Dover, Delaware in 1971 from the Philippine Islands. She is a graduate from Dover High School and is also a graduate of Clark Atlanta University in Atlanta, GA with a BA in Mass Communication and received her certification as a Commercial Credit Analyst from Temple University. Ms. Graves currently resides in Dover, Del.
He currently overeas the daily media relations and statistics for the
Prior to joining the Delaware State staff, Jones was News/Sports Director at WDOV/WDSD Radio in Dover, Del. He joined the stations in 1981 as a reporter and was promoted to News/ Sports Director in 1985. In addition to covering Delaware news and sports, Jones occasionally filed written and audio reports for the Associated Press, Mutual Broadcasting Network and United Press International during his tenure with the stations. He also served as play-by-play announcer for high school football broadcasts on the stations from 1987 to 1996. He also served as play-by-play announcer and color commentator for local cable television high school football and basketball broadcasts. A graduate of Glassboro State (now Rowan) in New Jersey, Jones resides in Dover, Del. He is a member of the College Sports Information Directors Association (CoSIDA).
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sTAFF DIRECTORY ADMINISTRATION AND SUPPORT STAFF Derek Carter............................................... Candy Young Sanders................................ Diaese Graves............................................. Pegjohngy Moses....................................... Michael Rogers...........................................
Director of Athletics .......................................................................... Associate Athletics Director/Senior Woman Administrator ............... Assistant Athletics Director for Athletics Administration ................... Associate Athletics Director for Internal Operations .......................... Coordinator of Athletic Facilities/Events ...........................................
(302) 857-6030 ...................................................... dcarter@desu.edu (302) 857-7633 ..................................................... csanders@desu.edu (302) 857-6030 ..................................................... dgraves@desu.edu (302) 857-7047 ......................................................pjmoses@desu.edu (302) 857-6067 .....................................................mrogers@desu.edu
Eric Hart..................................................... Sandria Johnson......................................... Harry Sanchez............................................ Portia Taylor...............................................
Associate Athletic Director/Student Services ..................................... Academic Counselor ......................................................................... Academic Counselor ......................................................................... Academic Counselor..........................................................................
(302) 857-7542 .......................................................... ehart@desu.edu (302) 857-6038 ................................................... sjohnson@desu.edu (302) 857-7974 .................................................... hsanchez@desu.edu (302) 857-7415 ........................................................ ptaylor@desu.edu
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EQUIPMENT
Mark Springs.............................................. Head Equipment Manager ................................................................ (302) 857-7445 .................................................... msprings@desu.edu Arthur Wright............................................ Assistant Equipment Manager ........................................................... (302) 857-7445 ....................................................................................
MEDIA RELATIONS
Dennis Jones.............................................. Assistant Athletics Director for Media Relations................................. (302) 857-6068........................................................ djones@desu.edu Maggie Hayon............................................ Sports Information Director............................................................... (302) 857-6239.......................................................mhayon@desu.edu
SPORTS MEDICINE
Lori Leary................................................... Nicole Hoffman.......................................... Casey Cooper............................................. Ryan Sley.................................................... Matthew Astolfi.......................................... Tony Reed..................................................
Director of Sports Medicine/Head Athletic Trainer............................. Associate Head Athletic Trainer ......................................................... Associate Athletic Trainer................................................................... Associate Athletic Trainer................................................................... Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer.................................................... Team Physican ...................................................................................
STRENGTH & CONDITIONING
(302) 857-7554 .......................................................... lleary@desu.edu (302) 857-7554 ................................................... nhoffman@desu.edu (302) 857-7554 ...................................................... ccooper@desu.edu (302) 857-7554 ........................................................... rsley@desu.edu (302) 857-7554 .................................................................................... (302) 857-7551 ............................................. toreed@christinacare.org
TBA............................................................ Director of Strength & Conditioning ................................................. (302) 857-6026 ...................................................................................
TICKET OFFICE
Chantae’ Vinson......................................... Ticket Manager ................................................................................. (302) 857-7497 .......................................................cvinson@desu.edu
BASEBALL
JP Blandin................................................... Head Coach ....................................................................................... (302) 857-6035 ..................................................... jblandin@desu.edu Russ Steinhorn........................................... Assistant Coach ................................................................................. (302) 857-7809 ................................................. rsteinhorn@desu.edu
MEN’S BASKETBALL
Greg Jackson.............................................. Arthur Tyson.............................................. Keith Walker............................................... Jarrell Wilkerson......................................... Mike Bernard............................................. Jane Hicks...................................................
Head Coach ....................................................................................... Assistant Coach ................................................................................. Assistant Coach ................................................................................. Assistant Coach ................................................................................. Director of Basketball Operations ...................................................... Administrative Assistant ....................................................................
(302) 857-7493 .....................................................gjackson@desu.edu (302) 857-7461 ........................................................ atyson@desu.edu (302) 857-6139 .................................................... kbwalker@desu.edu (302) 857-7449 .......................................................jwilkers@desu.edu (302) 857-7507 ................................................... mbernard@desu.edu (302) 857-7493 ..........................................................jhicks@desu.edu
Ed Davis..................................................... Andre Bolton.............................................. Fred Burroughs.......................................... Danielle Dawson........................................ Trenita Shields........................................... Jane Hicks...................................................
Head Coach ....................................................................................... Assistant Coach ................................................................................. Assistant Coach ................................................................................. Assistant Coach ................................................................................. Director of Basketball Operations ...................................................... Administrative Assistant ....................................................................
(302) 857-6041 .........................................................edavis@desu.edu (302) 857-6049 ..................................................... abolton@desu.edu (302) 857-6041 ................................................. fburroughs@desu.edu (302) 857-6019 .................................................... ddawson@desu.edu (302) 857-6047 ......................................................tshields@desu.edu (302) 857-7493 ..........................................................jhicks@desu.edu
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL
BOWLING
Ricki Ellison................................................ Head Coach ....................................................................................... (302) 857-7981 ....................................................... rellison@desu.edu
CHEERLEADING
Sharon Whitaker........................................ Head Coach ....................................................................................... (302) 857-6188 .................................................... swhitaker@desu.edu Sandria Johnson......................................... Assistant Coach ................................................................................. (302) 857-6038 .................................................... sjohnson@desu.edu
CROSS COUNTRY AND TRACK & FIELD
Duane Henry.............................................. Head Coach ....................................................................................... (302) 857-6040 .................................................... dehenry@desu.edu Charles Bell................................................ Assistant Coach ................................................................................. (302) 857-7782 ........................................................... cbell@desu.edu Krystal McKenzie........................................ Assistant Coach.................................................................................. (302) 857-6040 ................................................. kmckenzie@desu.edu
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Jennifer Ridgely.......................................... Head Coach ....................................................................................... (302) 359-2277 .......................................................jridgely@desu.edu Amanda Hotz............................................. Volunteer Assistant Coach ..............................................................................................................................................................................
FOOTBALL
Kermit Blount............................................. Michael Ketchum....................................... Arrington Jones.......................................... Curtis Thomas............................................ Jeff Braxton................................................ Nick Calcutta.............................................. Tory Woodbury.......................................... Bryant Foster.............................................. Will King.................................................... Edna Piper..................................................
WOMEN’S SOCCER
Head Coach ....................................................................................... Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers Coach ........................................ Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks Coach ..................................... Wide Receivers/Special Teams Coach ................................................ Defensive Line/Recruiting Coordinator ............................................. Offensive Line Coach ......................................................................... Running Backs Coach ........................................................................ Cornerbacks Coach ........................................................................... Safeties Coach ................................................................................... Administrative Assistant.....................................................................
(302) 857-7447 ..................................................... kblount@desu.edu (302) 857-7683 ................................................. mketchum@desu.edu (302) 857-7682 ........................................................ ajones@desu.edu (302) 857-6045 ................................................... cthomas@desu.edu (302) 857-7454 .................................................... jbraxton@desu.edu (302) 857-7447 ................................................... ncalcutta@desu.edu (302) 857-7455 ................................................ twoodbury@desu.edu (302) 857-7658 ....................................................... bfoster@desu.edu (302) 857-7568 ........................................................ wking@desu.edu (302) 857-7447 ........................................................ epiper@desu.edu
Nitan Soni.................................................. Head Coach ....................................................................................... (302) 857-7632 .......................................................... nsoni@desu.edu Peter Hulem............................................... Assistant Coach ................................................................................. (302) 857-7632 ...................................................... phulem@desu.edu Tom Esler................................................... Volunteer Assistant Coach...............................................................................................................................................................................
SOFTBALL
Jeff Savage................................................. Head Coach ....................................................................................... (302) 857-7740 ...................................................... jsavage@desu.edu Janice Savage............................................. Associate Head Coach ....................................................................... (302) 857-7733 ................................................... jmsavage@desu.edu WOMEN’S TENNIS TBA............................................................ Head Coach ....................................................................................... (302) 857-7444 ....................................................................................
VOLLEYBALL
Renee Arnold............................................. Head Coach ....................................................................................... (302) 857-6077 ....................................................... rarnold@desu.edu Kelly Carrigan............................................ Assistant Coach ................................................................................. (302) 857-6077 ....................................................kcarrigan@desu.edu
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ERIC HART, ED. S. Associate Athletic Director Office | (302) 857-7542 Fax | (302) 857-7538 ehart@desu.edu
SANDRIA JOHNSON, M. ED. Academic Counselor Office | (302) 857-6038 Fax | (302) 857-7769 sjohnson@desu.edu
Academic Services for Student-Athletes (ASSA), housed on the second floor of the William C. Jason Library, serves as the academic arm of Delaware State University Athletics. The unit houses five full-time staff members, including an Associate Athletic Director, three Academic Counselors, and a Learning Specialist. Academic Services for Student-Athletes serves approximately 350 scholarship and non-scholarship athletes in 16 NCAA Division I sports. The purpose of ASSA is to cultivate academic enrichment and shape student-athletes to be model citizens of the city of Dover and beyond. They will assist the student-athlete in the
following areas: arranging tutoring, monitoring academic success and progress toward a degree, assisting with personal goals and student life well-being. Their mission is to provide comprehensive services that will prepare our student-athletes to compete and be successful in the classroom, ultimately fostering an environment conducive to graduating. They are customerservice oriented when engaging with prospective student-athletes and their families. We will be leaders in our conference and provide professional development opportunities to our staff so they can effectively master their craft of service to student-athletes.
HARRY J. SANCHEZ, MSW Academic Counselor Office | (302) 857-7974 Fax | (302) 857-7975 hsanchez@desu.edu
ACADEMIC HONORS PORTIA TAYLOR, M. ed. Academic Counselor Office | (302) 857-7415 Fax | (302) 857-7538 ptaylor@desu.edu
During the 2010-11 academic school year, Delaware State produced 122 MEAC Commissioner’s All-Academic members (more than any other conference school). Other academic honors for the year are as follows: | Nearly 50% of the Hornet student-athlete population (133 total) was named to the Hornet Academic Honor Roll which honors those taking 12-plus credits and earning a 3.00 GPA | 51 Hornets were named to the Dean’s List, which honors those taking 14+ credits and earning a 3.25 GPA | 25 Hornets were named to the President’s List, which honors those taking 14+ credits and earning a perfect 4.00 GPA | Jazmyne Hefflefinger (Bowling) and Leslie Pleasanton (Softball) received top honors as the departmental scholars for their respective colleges. | Janelle Lukens (Softball) was inducted into the Lambda Pi Eta Honor Society as a mass communications major with an overall 3.0 GPA and 3.25 GPA in her major | Four student-athletes were inducted into the Pi Gamma Mu Honor Society. Honors are given to junior and senior social science majors who post a minimum 3.0 GPA. | 12 student-athletes were inducted into the National Society for Collegiate Scholars. The NSCS is an honor society inviting high-achieving first and second year college students who rank in the top 20 percent of their class. | The volleyball team was honored by the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) as one of 92 NCAA Division I teams for academic excellence.
VISIT ACADEMIC SERVICES ONLINE AT: http://www.desu.edu/academic-services-student-athletes
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COMPLIANCE WHAT YOU CAN’T DO: Delaware State University, by virtue of its membership * A booster is prohibited from making in-person, on-or off-campus recruiting contacts, or written or telephone communication with a prospect or the prospect’s relatives or legal guardians. * A booster is prohibited from contacting any enrolled student-athlete at another institution for the purpose of encouraging transfer to Delaware State University and participation in its athletics program. If a prospect approaches a DSU booster regarding the athletics program, please explain that NCAA rules prohibit such a discussion and suggest to the prospect that he/ she contact the head coach of the sport for more information. * A booster is prohibited from contacting the prospect’s coach, principal or counselor for the purpose of obtaining information about the prospect. * A booster is prohibited from picking up film or transcripts from the prospect’s educational institution. * A booster is prohibited from entertaining a prospect and/or relatives and friends of a prospect at any site, either on-or off-campus. * In addition, a booster is prohibited from providing tickets at no or reduced cost to any Delaware State home or away athletic or non-athletic event for prospects, their relatives or friends. Only the DSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics can provide complimentary admissions to prospects and only for HOME events. * A booster is prohibited from paying or arranging for transportation for a prospect and/or relatives and friends of a prospect to visit campus. While it is permissible for a friend or neighbor to transport a high school or community college student who is NOT an athlete to the campus, NCAA regulations prohibit the activity for a prospect.
WHAT YOU CAN DO: * A booster is permitted to send newspaper clippings or any other information regarding a prospect to the respective Delaware State coaching staff. * A booster is permitted to attend high school or community college athletic(s) events. You simply cannot have any contact with prospects or relatives and/or friends. * A booster is permitted to continue established family relationships with friends and neighbors. Contact with sons and daughters of these families is permitted as long as they are not made for recruiting purposes. * A booster is permitted to have a telephone conversation with a prospect ONLY if the prospect initiates the call. However, the booster is not permitted to have a recruiting conversation with the prospect and an institutional staff member cannot prearrange the call.
in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC), is responsible for ensuring complete compliance of all constituencies (i.e. university staff, student-athletes, alumni, fans, boosters and friends) with all NCAA and MEAC rules and regulations. Under NCAA rules, parents, alumni, fans and friends may be categorized as “representatives of athletics interests.”
Delaware State University strives for academic and athletic excellence. Pursuant to that goal is an on-going commitment to ethical conduct by all members of its staff and supporters. Even the simplest, inadvertent actions on the part of a booster or supporter may jeopardize the eligibility of student-athletes and/or prospects and the compliance of the university with NCAA or MEAC regulations.
Extra Benefits
Extra benefits (as defined by the NCAA) – “any special arrangement by an institutional employee or representative of athletics interest to provide a student-athlete a benefit not expressly authorized by NCAA legislation. Receipt of such a benefit is not considered an NCAA violation if that same benefit is generally available to the institution’s students or their relatives and/or friends or to a particular segment of the student body determined on a basis unrelated to athletics ability.”
Employment Rules
Delaware State University and its Director of Athletics ask that all boosters, prior to employing or arranging for the employment of a prospect or enrolled student-athlete, check first with the DSU Athletics Department. The department is permitted to make arrangements for summer employment for prospects prior to their enrollment as freshmen and to enrolled student-athletes during summer and semester breaks. Accurate record keeping must be maintained regarding employment. Therefore, the Department of Athletics asks for your cooperation. * A booster is prohibited from providing employment transportation for prospects or student-athletes unless such transportation is available to all employees. * A booster is permitted to pay student-athletes employed for work actually performed and at a rate commensurate with the going rate for similar services in the community or business.
FOR MORE INFORMATION PEGJOHNGY MOSES, J.D. Associate Athletics Director for Internal Affairs Office | (302) 857-7047 Fax | (302) 857-6034 pjmoses@desu.edu twitter.com/dsucomply
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sports medicine The DSU Sports Medicine Department is committed to providing comprehensive, high quality medical services for its student-athletes. Our goal is to provide for the total health care needs of the student-athlete. On-site medical services include prevention, recognition, evaluation and treatment of injuries and illnesses, rehabilitation services, pre-participation exams, psychological counseling, nutritional counseling and drug education and counseling. The sports medicine team is made up of a team physician, a team orthopedic physician, a team dentist, certified athletic trainers, certified physical therapists, and certified strength and conditioning specialists. We also have relationships with the other members of the surrounding DSU community, which includes counseling and psychiatric services, and access to other health care professionals.
DSU SPORTS MEDICINE STAFF LORI LEARY
Director of Sports Medicine/Head Athletic Trainer Football, Bowling, Cheer, Equestrian, Tennis B.S. Northeastern University M.S. West Virginia University M.S. Lasell College lleary@desu.edu
nicole hoffMAN
Associate Head Athletic Trainer Soccer, Indoor Track & Field, Baseball B.S. University of Delaware M.S. James Madison University nhoffman@desu.edu
RYAN SLEY
Associate Athletic Trainer Primary | Men’s Basketball, Outdoor Track & Field Secondary | Volleyball, Football B.S. Salisbury University M.S. McDaniel College rsley@desu.edu
CASEY COOPER
Associate Athletic Trainer Volleyball, Women’s Basketball, Softball B.S. Salisbury University M.S. Shenandoah University ccooper@desu.edu
MATTHEW ASTOLFI
Graduate Assistant Trainer Primary | Cross Country, Softball Secondary | Football, Indoor Track & Field B.S. College at Brockport State | University of New York Currently working on M.S. at the University of Delaware
The Sports Medicine offices are located in Memorial Hall. Phone | (302) 857-7554 Fax | (302) 857-7625
MEDICAL STAFF Dr. Lisa Barkley Dr. Tony Reed Head Team Physician Team Physician Dr. Jeff Dassel Dr. Lawrence Piccioni Team Physician Team Orthopedic Surgeon Denise Jones, RN Sue Collison Team Nurse Medical Office Assistant
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STRENGTH & CONDITIONING MISSION STATEMENT Delaware State University Strength and Conditioning is committed to developing the total student-athlete through their experiences within a competitive training environment. This will be accomplished by focusing on reducing the risk of injury and maximizing athletic potential through individual evaluation and program design.
FACILITIES Delaware State University student-athletes benefit from a first-rate strength and conditioning facility. The first phase of the DSU’s $50 million Strength and Conditioning/Wellness Center/Student Union opened during the fall of 2008. A dedication ceremony for the facility was attended by local and state elected officials and many former DSU student-athletes, including NFL standouts, Jamal Jackson and Darnerien McCants. The strength and conditioning center is a 17,000 feet, state-of-the-art complex with all the amenities of a major college facility. The center is connected to the north end of the Memorial Hall main gymnasium and is solely for the use of Hornet student-athletes. The facility includes a weight room, laundry room, offices for conditioning coaches and locker rooms for men’s and women’s basketball. The addition also includes a two-story entrance and lobby with ticketing area. Phase II of the project involved the construction of a Wellness Center specifically for the general student population and the general public. This section is located on the southeast end of Memorial Hall and includes the renovation of an existing auxiliary basketball court and construction of a new basketball court as well as new offices, concession space, men’s and women’s locker rooms and a swimming pool.
TRAINING PRINCIPLES 1. Reduce as many injuries as possible 2. Maximize athletic ability Exercise selection is based on the following criteria: | Ground-based | Multi-joint | Three-dimensional
EQUIPMENT Some of the equipment used in the strength and conditioning center include: 18 Power Lift racks and platforms 18 Power Lift power bars 18 Power Lift lever action benches 18 Uesaka training bars 18 sets of Uesaka bumper plates 18 Power Lift lever action benches 3 sets of 5-100lb Iron Grip dumbells 1 set of 105-150lb Iron Grip dumbells
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FACILITIES GAMBLER’S CHOICE EQUESTRIAN CENTER Gambler’s Choice Equestrian Center features an 18-stall barn and a 10-stall barn, with three tack stalls and a wash stall with hot water, on-site laundry room, heated lounge and bathroom. All stalls include sliding doors and have rubber mats. Both indoor and outdoor arenas feature elevated judges’ stands, along with a PA system for events. Gambler’s Choice has a 100’x200’ clear span indoor arena that allows for all-weather riding and a 150’x300’ outdoor sand area. As the home of the DSU Hornets Equestrian team, the facility is equipped for Western and English riding.
For more information about Gambler’s Choice, please visit pages 18-19.
Constructed in 1982, Memorial Hall Gymnasium has been home to the DSU men’s and women’s basketball programs as well as the volleyball team for over three decades. The facility was christened by the men’s basketball team on December 7, 1982 with a 96-92 double-overtime victory over U.S. International. Since then, the facility has been a part of many exciting contests.
The Hornets’ Nest has been the home field of the DSU Softball team since 1993. The field dimensions are 220’ down the lines and 225’ in centerfield. The surface is DiamondTex/Turface. The facility has seating for 300 in addition to a picnic area, press box, bullpens, batting cages, irrigation and lights.
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Home of DSU football, women’s soccer and track & field, Alumni Stadium was constructed in 1980. Renovations took place with the installation of lights in the winter of 2005 and the addition of artificial turf during the spring of 2006. Additionally, the facility is the site of the annual Delaware I & II High School Championship football games.
Home to the DSU baseball team, Soldier Field has hosted games since 1958. The dimensions are 320’ down the lines, 365’ in the leftfield gap, 355’ in the rightfield gap and 380’ in centerfield. Prior to the start of the 2009 season, the leftfield fence was extended to a height of 20’.
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DR. HARRY L. WILLIAMS Dr. Harry L. Williams became the 10th President in the 119-year history of Delaware State University on January 10, 2010, after serving as the institution’s provost and vice president for academic affairs.
March 2008 to interim senior associate vice president for academic and student affairs in which he focused on access and outreach for the 17 campuses of the UNC system.
Shortly after beginning his tenure as president, Dr. Williams convened a Blue Ribbon Commission that crafted a new vision statement and a set of core values to establish DSU as one of America’s most highly respected Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
Dr. Williams also progressed from an associate director to associate vice chancellor posts in the areas of academic affairs, enrollment and diversity at Appalachian State University from 1988 to 2000 and from 2004 to 2007. He served as interim director of admissions for North Carolina A&T University from 2000 to 2004.
During the first eight months of his tenure, Dr. Williams held more than 200 meetings with constituencies, including White House officials, Governor Jack Markell, the Delaware Congressional delegation, state legislators, alumni groups, community organizations and others. Dr. Williams also took two trips abroad to sign new collaborative agreements with institutions of higher education in China and South Africa.
In addition to his experience within institutions of higher education, from 2002 to 2008 Dr. Williams was a national marketing and recruitment associate consultant with Noel-Levitz, the top national consultation firm for enrollment and management solutions in the country. In that capacity, Dr. Williams provided consultation expertise to 14 different institutions of higher education, including Delaware State University.
Under Dr. Williams’ leadership as provost, the University established a new general education program, a distance education strategic plan and a Middle States Monitoring Report plan and successfully completed searches that led to the hiring of a new dean of the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, a director of distance learning, a director of the honors program and an associate vice president for sponsored programs.
Dr. Williams earned a Bachelor of Science in communication broadcasting and a Master of Arts in educational media, both from Appalachian State University. He earned an Ed.D. in educational leadership and policy analysis from East Tennessee State University.
Prior to his arrival at DSU, Dr. Williams served the University of North Carolina General Administration as interim associate vice president for academic affairs beginning in September 2007. He was elevated in
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He is married to Dr. Robin S. Williams, and they have two children: Austin, 15, and Gavin, 11.
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THIS IS DSU DSU BOARD OF TRUSTEES APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR Mr. Bennie L. Smith Kent Dr. Calvin T. Wilson, II Kent Mr. Wesley E. Perkins Sussex Dr. Matthew Mackie New Castle Dr. Claibourne D. Smith New Castle Mr. David G. Turner New Castle Mr. Leroy A. Tice, Esq. New Castle Ms. Lois M. Hobbs Sussex
TERM EXPIRES August 25, 2012 August 25, 2012 September 1, 2016 January 4, 2012 February 18, 2016 January 4, 2012 October 17, 2014 January 11, 2017
APPOINTED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TERM EXPIRES Dr. A. Richard Barros, Esq. Sussex August 31, 2012 Mr. José F. Echeverri, MBA Kent August 31, 2012 Mr. John Land, Chair New Castle August 31, 2013 Mr. Robert E. Buccini New Castle August 31, 2016 Mr. Charles McDowell, Esq. New Castle August 31, 2012 Mr. James Stewart New Castle August 31, 2016 Mr. Barry M. Granger New Castle August 31, 2014 EX-OFFICIO The Honorable Jack A. Markell Governor of the State of Delaware Dr. Harry L. Williams President, Delaware State University
Now in its 120th year, Delaware State University has eagerly moved into the new millennium by embracing today’s new technology, assuming its role as an institution of research and preparing its students for the global market. Delaware State University’s beginnings date back to 1891, when the 58th General Assembly of the State of Delaware passed “An Act to Establish and Maintain a College for the Education of Colored Students in Agriculture and the Mechanic Arts” by virtue of the Second Morrill Act of Congress approved Aug. 30, 1890. The University began enrolling students in early 1892 and offered courses of study in agriculture, chemical, classical, engineering and scientific. The institution has since developed into a 400-acre complex and has undergone two name changes since its inception. The name was changed to Delaware State College in 1947 and Delaware State University in 1993. In addition to its main campus in the state capital of Dover, DSU has satellite campuses in Wilmington and Georgetown. In the institution’s 119-year history, the institution has had 10 presidents – Wesley P. Webb (1891-1895), William C. Jason (1895-1923), Dr. William S. Grossley, (19231942), Dr. Howard Gregg (1942-1949), Dr. Oscar Chapman (1950-1951), Dr. Jerome H. Holland (1953-1960), Dr. Luna I. Mishoe (1960-1987), Dr. William B. DeLauder (1987-2003), Dr. Allen L. Sessoms (2003-2008) and Dr. Harry Lee Williams (2010-present). During DSU’s history, there have also been two acting presidents. Dr. Maurice E. Thomasson served as acting president twice (1949-1950 and 1951-1953). Dr. Claibourne D. Smith was acting president from 2008-2010.
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THIS IS DSU DSU is fully accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. In addition, the University’s education, social work, didactic, nursing, hospitality and tourism programs all have national accreditations. The College of Business is internationally accredited. In 2011, the U.S. News & World Report ranked DSU 17th out of more than 100 HBCUs that were evaluated for academic quality, peer assessment, faculty resources and other areas. Students at DSU have a choice of 57 undergraduate majors and 25 graduate degrees. Since 2004, DSU has also established five doctoral programs – in Applied Chemistry, Education Leadership, Interdisciplinary Applied Mathematics and Mathematical Physics, Neuroscience and Optics. Of the 190 faculty members that are spread among 20 academic departments, more than 91% of the faculty holds doctoral degrees while 45 have reached the rank of full professor. The student/professor ratio is a low 19:1. Over the last six years, research has become a high priority at DSU. Over that time the institution has parlayed successful grant writing efforts into the significant
improvements in its research infrastructure and project opportunities. The university currently has research projects in the disciplines of biotechnology, chemistry, law enforcement, mathematics, natural resources, social work, applied optics, computer sciences and other areas. In 2009, the University received a $5 million NASA grant to establish a Center for Applied Optics for Space Science on the DSU campus. In 2011, the state of Delaware set aside $10 million to go toward the construction of a new Optics Research Facility. In addition to its traditional majors, DSU offers unique undergraduate programs in aviation, forensic biology, biotechnology, bioengineering, environmental science, hospitality and tourism management, community health and movement sciences. The most popular undergraduate majors are mass communications, criminal justice, sport science, management, psychology, accounting and biology. Over the last three years, the university has also significantly increased its reach around the world through a number of international agreements abroad. As of the
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DSU AT A GLANCE | 56 Undergraduate degree programs, 25 Master’s degree programs and five Doctoral degree programs | Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), as well as by six specialized academic accrediting agencies | William C. Jason Library includes a collection of 415,622 printed volumes and a total holding of more than 475,033 publications
FAculty Profile | 190 faculty members within | 21 academic departments | 174 faculty members possess a PhD or a terminal degree (Terminal Master’s of Flight Captain) | Student-to-faculty ratio is 13:1
SAtellite Sites | Wilmington, Delaware | Georgetown, Delaware
TotAl Enrollment: 3,819
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DOVER Visitors to Kent County, Delaware are pleasantly surprised by the variety of historical and cultural attractions, beautiful farmland and coastal scenery, and curious mix of old traditions and modern high-tech culture. In Kent County, visitors can find Amish buggies on city streets, delicate shorebirds and giant C-5 Galaxy military cargo planes, quiet museums and exciting NASCAR races, arts and antiques, Colonial history, slots and harness racing. Dover, the capital of the First State, invites you to experience life in a small American city – history, tax-free shopping and ambiance, all in a clean safe and friendly environment. You can spend the day shopping or strolling the quaint tree-lined streets to take in the city’s historic architecture, and spend the evenings at the theater or trying your luck at a gaming facility.
You can step back in time, literally, by standing on the very corner where in 1787, delegates to Delaware’s Constitutional Convention ratified the U.S. Constitution – thus giving Delaware its “First State” moniker. The area’s collection of small towns as well as the natural beauty of places such as Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge, provide hours of fun and adventure for visitors of all ages. Dover’s central location in Delaware makes Kent County the perfect place for regional meetings and conventions, and a great overnight destination for tours of the state. Wilmington and the Brandywine Valley attractions are only one hour’s drive to the north. Delaware’s beach resorts, including Lewes, Bethany, and Rehoboth, are only one hour’s drive to the south. Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C. are all within a two-hour drive. Kent County puts you right in the middle of the charm and excitement of “America at its Best.”
DOVER AIR FORCE BASE
Dover Air Force Base is important to the country’s defense, as it represents one-fourth of the nation’s strategic airlift capacity. Approximately 7,000 people are stationed at the DAFB. Dover is home to 36 giant C-5 Galaxy cargo planes, which are used to transport troops and equipment wherever they are needed around the world. The C-5 is the largest airplane in the U.S. military. Each plane is nearly as long as a football field, and could carry six motor coaches in its hold. The base cargo terminal known as the “Superport” is the largest anywhere in the US military, processing more tons of cargo than Kennedy airport in NY. The Air Mobility Command (AMC) Museum on the DAFB has over 24 aircraft on display, and features more multi-engine aircraft than the National Air & Space Museum in Washington, DC. Veteran aircraft on display include a C-47 “Gooney Bird” that dropped paratroopers over Normandy on D-Day.
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Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge is a 16,000-acre haven along the Delaware Bay coast east of Smyrna, with salt marshes, ponds, fields, and forests. Visitors come from all over the world to see the variety of migratory shorebirds and waterfowl that stop to feed at the refuge, an important feeding stop on the Atlantic Flyway.
The Greater Dover is rich in arts and cultural activities. The Schwartz Center for the Arts, of which DSU is a partner, is one of the premier performing arts venues in the state. From live performances, films and special events, to meetings and receptions, the Schwartz Center offers something for all tastes.
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The Dover Symphony Orchestra is a regional organization founded in 1967 and comprised of professional and amateur musicians of all ages.
The Delaware Bay, just East of Dover, offers some of the best fishing and crabbing in the region. The bay serves as a breeding ground for many aquatic species, including horseshoe crabs. The bay is also a prime oyster ground. The area also features first-rate golf courses, bike trails, scenic paths, boating, state parks, conservation areas, lakes and greenways.
EVENTS The Old Dover Days Festival has existed in one form or another in the capital city since 1933. It is held on The Green and Legislative Mall, two beautiful outdoor parks in the historic downtown district. Traditional elements and new components bring in thousands of visitors each year with attendance reaching 15,000. Old Dover Days is a celebration of the First State’s Capital City and features a parade, maypole dancing, food court, re-enactors, walking tours, free entertainment and much more. The Amish Bike Tour, African-American Festival, Delmarva Folk Festival, Jazz & Blues Festival, Diamond State BBQ Championship and Wyoming Peach Festival are other events that bring thousands to Central Delaware each year.
The Johnson Victrola museum is a tribute to Delaware’s native son, Eldridge Reeves Johnson, who founded the Victor Talking Machine Company in 1901. Exhibits include phonographs, recordings, memorabilia, trademarks, objects, and paintings that highlight Mr. Johnson’s successful business enterprises and chronicle the development of the sound-recording industry. In 2004, under the leadership of Board Chair Dr. Scott D. Miller (President of Wesley College), a strategic alliance was formed to partner the resources of Wesley College, Delaware State University, and The Friends of the Capital Theater, to maximize usage and position the historic treasure as the premiere performing arts center south of Wilmington. In January 2007, the relationship was formalized with the three becoming equal partners in the operation, management and programming of the Center.
DOVER INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY
Dover Downs International Speedway hosts two NASCAR Sprint Cup/Nationwide Series race weekends each year. Dover has the largest seating capacity (140,000 seats) of any sports facility between New York and the Carolinas. The “Monster Mile” has challenged many professional drivers as they compete for the checkered flag. The concrete track with 24 degree banking is the first and only concrete superspeedway in NASCAR history, providing awesome racing action. NASCAR weekends at Dover are typically scheduled for the second weekend in May and the fourth weekend in September. Qualifying takes place on Friday, Nationwide Series drivers race on Saturday, and the Sprint Cup stars race on Sunday. Dover Downs, along with nearby Harrington Raceway, also features top flight harness racing.
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Texas A&M Fresno State Southern Methodist New Mexico State Auburn South Dakota State Tennessee-Martin Georgia Sacred Heart USC Ohio State
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Dates subject to change Home dates bolded and held at the Gambler’s Choice Equestrian Center 238 Grey Fox Lane; Dover, DE
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