ATHLETICS R E C R U I T I N G & I N F O R M AT I O N 2009-2010
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OUR MISSION: The Intercollegiate Athletic Program at Franklin Pierce University aims to guide its students in the pursuit of knowledge and the development of character so that they may enhance the quality of their work and leisure, discover an underlying sense of self-worth and dedicate themselves to lives of informed service to others. GUIDING PRINCIPLES: The programs offered will foster the development of teamwork and cooperation as well as competitiveness, and promote the expectation of good sporting behavior and ethical conduct both on and off the field. The department is committed to offering programs that reflect an on-going commitment to gender equity and diversity, and are conducted in harmony with the educational purposes of the institution. The intercollegiate coaches will recruit talented student-athletes who are representative of the student body, and will challenge them to excel in a highly competitive national academic and athletic environment. The department is also committed to providing activities to meet the needs of all students and will offer other quality programs in sub-varsity teams, intramural clubs, recreation and wilderness programs. The department is fully committed to NCAA Division II and Northeast-10 Conference ideals and values. FRANKLIN PIERCE ATHLETICS ORGANIZATION: The President of the University, Dr. James Birge, has final responsibility and authority for the total athletic program. The Vice President/Director of Athletics, Bruce Kirsh, is responsible for the conduct of athletics and reports directly to the president. The head coach of each team is responsible for the conduct of his/her team and reports to the athletic director. The assistant coach or graduate assistant of each team is responsible for the conduct of his/her team and reports to the head coach The members of each athletic team are responsible for their own conduct and report to the head coach.
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ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW STUDENTS: All first-year students must register with and be certified by the NCAA Eligibility Center to be eligible for competition. They can register online at the NCAA Web site www.eligibilitycenter.org or get the registration forms through their high school guidance office. For Division II, a student-athlete must attain a minimum combined score on the SAT verbal/critical reasoning and math section of 820, or a minimum sum score of 68 on the ACT. They must also achieve at least a 2.0 core GPA on 14* core courses. (*-Effective for students beginning in the fall of 2013, they must have 16 core courses) No first-year student may compete without certification through the Eligibility Center for both academics and amateurism. Students must be enrolled and remain enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester to maintain their eligibility. REGISTERING WITH THE ELIGIBILITY CENTER Prospective student-athletes may register with the eligibility center via the Internet at the beginning of their junior year in high school. As part of the amateurism certification process, each prospect will be asked to answer several questions regarding his or her sports participation history. Early registration with the clearinghouse and the completion of the athletics participation questions will allow institutions to have preliminary information regarding a prospect’s amateurism status, which will promote consistency in the recruiting process. Final certifications of amateur status will occur at the end of the prospective student-athlete’s senior year of high school or approximately two to three months prior to initial full-time enrollment at an NCAA Division I or II institution.
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Hello and thank you for taking the time to learn more about Franklin Pierce University . . . a special school in an inspiring learning environment. At Franklin Pierce, we see participation in intercollegiate sports as a wonderful complement to an education. Our hope is that it fosters growth, not only in your particular sport, but also in your personal development. Lifelong lessions learned through sports involvement will benefit you well beyond your years at the University. Intercollegiate competition demands a serious commitment. It requires long hours of dedication and perseverance. It enables individuals to work together to achieve a common goal. Our athletic department continued its run of success in 2008-09. Again, four teams earned NCAA Tournament bids, highlighted by the women’s basketball team becoming the first women’s program from the State of New Hampshire to advance to the national championship in that sport at any level of the NCAA -- a game that was nationally televised on
ESPN2. Men’s and women’s soccer, and baseball all earned NCAA Tournament bids as well. Three teams captured Northeast-10 championships and five other teams also made post-season appearances. While our on-the-field accomplishments are impressive, I am perhaps most pleased by our 185 student-athletes who achieved 3.0 or higher grade point averages during the fall of 2009. Nine (9) of those 185 earned perfect 4.0 GPAs. The success in the fall was followed by an outstanding spring semester which featured 130 studentathletes being named to the Northeast-10 Commissioner’s Honor Roll. We hope you find this publication very beneficial as you come to learn more about Franklin Pierce. We take GREAT PRIDE in our program and look forward to continued success at Franklin Pierce for many more years to come.
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ATHLETICS STAFF
Bruce Kirsh VP/Dir. of Athletics
Dan Blair Asst. AD/Compliance
Jayson King Asst. AD/Aux. Serv.
William Costa Faculty Athletic Rep
Stephanie Dragan Sr. Woman Admin.
Jeff Bailey Assistant AD
ATHLETIC STAFF DIRECTORY (PHONE -- (603) 899-ext.): Vice President/Director of Athletics Bruce Kirsh kirshb@franklinpierce.edu Asst. AD/Aux. Services Jayson King kingj@franklinpierce.edu Assistant Athletics Director Jeff Bailey baileyj@franklinpierce.edu Asst. AD/Compliance & Sp. Events Dan Blair blaird@franklinpierce.edu Senior Woman Administrator Stephanie Dragan dragans@franklinpierce.edu Faculty Athletic Representative William Costa costaw@franklinpierce.edu Head Athletic Trainer Cindy Arman armanca@franklinpierce.edu Assistant Athletic Trainer Christine Levreault levreaultc@franklinpierce.edu Director/Athletic Communications Doug DeBiase debiased@franklinpierce.edu Asst. Dir./Athletic Communications Matthew Janik janikm@franklinpierce.ed Director of Campus Recreation Doug Carty cartyd@franklinpierce.edu Asst. Dir. of Campus Recreation Brad Avenia aveniab@franklinpierce.edu Office Coordinator Julie Asch aschj@franklinpierce.edu Baseball Jayson King kingj@franklinpierce.edu Men’s Basketball David Chadbourne chadbod@franklinpierce.edu Women’s Basketball Steve Hancock sthancock@franklinpierce.edu Women’s Cross Country Rick Senatore senatorer@franklinpierce.edu Field Hockey Meighan Guiney guineym@franklinpierce.edu Men’s Golf Greg Scerbinski scerbinskig@franklinpierce.edu Men’s Ice Hockey Jaymie Harrington harringtonj@franklinpierce.edu Men’s Lacrosse Rick Senatore senatorer@franklinpierce.edu Women’s Lacrosse Meighan Guiney guineym@franklinpierce.edu Men’s & Women’s Rowing Jeff Allen allenjk@franklinpierce.edu Men’s Soccer Craig Stewart stewartc@franklinpierce.edu Women’s Soccer Jeff Bailey baileyj@franklinpierce.edu Softball Richard Hurley hurleyr@franklinpierce.edu Men’s & Women’s Tennis John Losordo jlosordo@franklinpierce.edu Volleyball Stephanie Dragan dragans@franklinpierce.edu a t h l e t i c s
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ranklin Pierce University prepares students to make significant contributions to their professions and communities, whether their aspirations are local or global. Accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), this private university promotes a spirit of excellence and learning both in and out of the classroom with a focus on personal attention and high-quality instruction. The University consists of the College at Rindge located on 1,200 acres in the shadow of Mount Monadnock and overlooking beautiful Pearly Pond in the idyllic Monadnock Region of New Hampshire; and the College of Graduate & Professional Studies with five centers located across the state, in Arizona and through distance learning. Franklin Pierce offers 37 undergraduate and 14 graduate degrees in the behavioral, natural and health sciences, the visual and performing arts, business and humanities. Franklin Pierce prepares its students to become active, engaged citizens and leaders of conscience committing its energies and resources to: • Cultivating an ethos of academic excellence characterized by a community of scholars. • Our students and the furthering of knowledge. • Promoting an expectation of civic engagement, environmental responsibility and global awareness. • Encouraging respect for human diversity and celebrating its enrichment of our common experience. • Developing habits of mind and being that promote lifelong learning and service to others. • Providing the knowledge and skills required to lead a responsible professional life. • Serving as an educational, intellectual and cultural resource for the State of New Hampshire and the global community. 2 0 0 9
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DEGREES: Associate of Arts Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Science Master of Business Administration Master of Education Master of Physician Assistant Studies Master of Science in Info. Tech. Mgmt. Master of Science in Nursing Master of Science in Sports Facility Mgmt. Doctor of Physical Therapy Doctor of Arts in Leadership UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES AND PROGRAMS THE COLLEGE AT RINDGE: Accounting – Finance Advertising (minor) American Studies Anthropology Art History (minor) Arts Management Biology Chemistry (minor) Computer Information Technology Creative Writing (minor) Criminal Justice Economics (minor) Education (Certification in Elementary Education, K-8, Art Education K-12, Secondary Education for Biology 7-12, English 5-12, and Social Science 5-12) English Environmental Science Fine Arts Global Citizenship Certificate Graphic Communication History Management Marketing Mass Communication Mathematics Music Philosophy (minor) Political Science Pre-Health Program (Dentistry, Medicine, Physical Therapy, Veterinary) Pre-Law Program Psychology Public History (minor) Social Work and Counseling Sociology (minor) Sports and Recreation Management Student-Designed Theater and Dance Women in Leadership Certificate
THE CENTER FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE: Located on the main floor of the library, the Center for Academic Excellence is open to all students who are interested in taking advantage of one or more of our services, including: 1. Peer-to-Peer tutoring 2. Individual & small group tutoring 3. Study skills courses 4. Time management workshops 5. Assistance with organization 6. Resource materials 7. Developmental courses 8. Strategies for academic success 9. Reading skills instruction 10. Computer assisted learning 11. Mathematics skills instruction ENROLLMENT: 1,500 undergraduates at The College at Rindge 1,000 students in The College of Graduate & Professional Studies STUDENT/FACULTY RATIO: 14:1 AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: 16 STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS: Pierce in Vienna; Pierce in Athens; Pierce Walk Across Europe; Pierce in Lyon; Costa Rica; affiliated programs
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COST: (College at Rindge) Yearly tuition and fees (including room and board) for 2009-2010 is $38,500. Fast Facts about Financial Aid at Franklin Pierce: • 100% of students accepted to the College at Rindge for the 2010-11 academic year will receive financial aid. • $18 million awarded in institutional scholarships and grants each year to qualified students. • $24,015 – Average student financial aid package for the 2009-10 academic year. • $12,635 – Average Franklin Pierce University Scholarship for the 2009-10 academic year. • $11,545 – Average Athletic Award received by more than 150 students in the 2009-10 academic year.
For more information about financial aid, please contact the Office of Student Financial Services at 1.877.372.7347 or osfs@franklinpierce.edu.
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he “Pierce Pride” program was created with a goal of increasing student attendance at home athletic events and creating a stronger Franklin Pierce community. Various marketing and promotional initiatives throughout the campus are targeted for this effort. In addition to promoting increased attendance at athletic events, Pierce Pride is a campus wide initiative to increase student participation and attendance at a wide array of campus events sponsored by different campus departments, clubs and organizations. As part of the Pierce Pride program, all Franklin Pierce student-athletes, who are not competing in the championship portion of their season, should attend University programs that are endorsed as Pierce Pride events by the Athletics Department, in addition to supporting fellow student-athletes on other teams as your schedules permit.
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FACILITIES
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Sodexo Field: The facility is home to the Ravens men’s and women’s soccer programs and the field hockey team in the fall, as well as the men’s and women’s lacrosse programs in the spring. Featuring a plowable, synthetic surface, as well as lights, the facility is available for games and practices at any time of day during any portion of the year, which provides the Ravens with an immediate advantage in preparing at proper times for upcoming contests. The Winchendon School Ice Arena: Located a state away, but just 15 minutes from campus, The Winchendon School Ice Arena is home to the Franklin Pierce University ice hockey team. Featuring numerous locker rooms and coaching offices, the rink is well-equipped to serve both as the home of The Winchendon School’s boys and girls hockey programs, in addition to its secondary duties as home of the Ravens. A heated lobby area and heaters positioned over the bleachers ensure spectator comfort while still maintaining the appropriately frigid temperatures of the ice surface. Prior to the 2009-10 campaign, Franklin Pierce hockey renovated its locker room at the arena, giving the team a home-ice advantage.
Boathouse: Perched on the shores of Pearly Pond, the Franklin Pierce Boathouse is home to the University’s men’s and women’s rowing teams. In addition to housing the crew teams’ boats, the boathouse is also primarily used by the Campus Recreation Department, which offers kayaks, canoes and paddleboats for use by the campus community throughout the fall and spring. Adjacent to the boathouse is Lakeside Educational Center, which serves as a multi-functional area for the University, as it hosts classes, meetings and various other events throughout the academic year. Softball Field: Located smack in the center of campus, the softball field is much more than just the home of Franklin Pierce’s varsity softball team. Set with a picturesque backdrop of Mount Monadnock, the field serves as a communal gathering place for those in search of outdoor recreation as the snow melts and the temperatures rise in the spring. Featuring lights for activities at any time of day, the field is also a hub of the Campus Recreation Department’s wildly successful intramural program.
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Dr. Arthur & Martha Pappas Field: Since its opening in 2005, Dr. Arthur and Martha Pappas Field has quickly become known as one of the premier college baseball facilities in the northeast. The synthetic surface allows for play throughout the varying weather conditions of spring in New England. Night baseball came to Rindge in 2007 with the addition of lights to the complex, while 2009 renovations added heat and lights to dugouts, as well as lights to the bullpens and batting cage. The road to the Division II NCAA Championship Finals runs straight through Rindge, as Dr. Arthur and Martha Pappas Field has hosted NCAA Regional tournaments in each of the last five seasons (2005-2009). Grimshaw-Gudewicz Activity Center: Also known as “The Bubble” on campus, the GrimshawGudewicz Activity Center is the hub of the University’s highly successful Campus Recreation program. The Center serves as a recreation area for the entire campus population, as well as both a weight room and inclement-weather practice facility for Franklin Pierce’s intercollegiate athletic programs. Covering 72,000 square feet
and stretching seven stories tall, The Bubble is home to a complete cardio/strength area, a free weight area, two full tennis courts that the tennis teams use throughout the entire year when they don’t play outdoors, two full basketball/ volleyball courts, a 50-yard turf field and a twolane track. The Fieldhouse: The primary indoor venue on campus, the Fieldhouse is home to Franklin Pierce’s men’s and women’s basketball programs, as well as the volleyball team. In addition to its duties as a host of athletic events, the Fieldhouse also houses the University’s Athletics Hall of Fame and provides office space for half of the Department of Athletics. The Fieldhouse’s aptly-named student section, “The Cage,” puts the Franklin Pierce faithful nearly on top of the court, giving the Ravens an undoubted homecourt advantage. As the primary locker room facility on campus, the Fieldhouse is always sure to be busy, whether in use by soccer teams prepping for a match at Sodexo Field or hosting a Northeast-10 Conference basketball doubleheader.
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Franklin Pierce University boasts a rich athletic tradition. It all starts with PRIDE, and everyone associated with the program, from administrators, to coaches, to support staff and to student-athletes, has it. The athletic department takes pride in its storied tradition while striving to continue to build on the success it’s already enjoyed. The proof is in the results and the following numbers speak for themselves: NCAA Champions 1994 Women’s Soccer 1995 Women’s Soccer 1996 Women’s Soccer 1997 Women’s Soccer 1999 Women’s Soccer 2007 Men’s Soccer ECAC Champions 2002 Baseball 2004 Baseball 2006 Women’s Basketball Elite Eight Appearances 2008 Women’s Basketball 2009 Women’s Basketball NE-10 Conference Titles 2000 Women’s Soccer 2001 Women’s Soccer 2002 Women’s Soccer 2003 Baseball (Co-Champions) 2003 Women’s Soccer 2004 Women’s Soccer 2004 Men’s Soccer 2005 Baseball
2005 Men’s Soccer 2005 Women’s Soccer 2006 Men’s Soccer 2006 Women’s Soccer 2006 Baseball 2007 Baseball 2007 Men’s Soccer 2009 Women’s Basketball 2009 Baseball NCAA Tournament Appearances 1991 Men’s Soccer (Semifinalists) 1991 Men’s Basketball 1991 Women’s Basketball 1992 Women’s Soccer (Semifinalists) 1992 Men’s Tennis 1993 Women’s Soccer (Semifinalists) 1993 Men’s Soccer 1993 Men’s Basketball 1993 Women’s Basketball 1993 Men’s Tennis 1994 Women’s Soccer (Champions) 1994 Men’s Soccer
1994 Men’s Basketball 1994 Women’s Basketball 1994 Men’s Tennis 1995 Women’s Soccer (Champions) 1995 Men’s Soccer 1996 Women’s Soccer (Champions) 1996 Men’s Soccer 1996 Men’s Basketball 1997 Women’s Soccer (Champions) 1997 Men’s Soccer 1998 Women’s Soccer (Semifinalists) 1998 Men’s Soccer 1998 Women’s Basketball 1999 Women’s Soccer (Champions) 1999 Women’s Basketball 2000 Women’s Soccer (Semifinalists) 2001 Women’s Soccer (Semifinalists) 2002 Women’s Soccer (Semifinalists) 2002 Men’s Tennis 2003 Men’s Tennis
2003 Baseball (Semifinalists) 2003 Women’s Soccer 2003 Men’s Soccer 2004 Men’s Soccer 2004 Women’s Soccer 2005 Baseball 2005 Men’s Soccer 2005 Women’s Soccer 2006 Baseball (Semifinalists) 2006 Men’s Soccer 2006 Women’s Soccer 2007 Men’s Soccer (Champions) 2007 Women’s Soccer (Finalists) 2007 Baseball 2008 Women’s Basketball 2008 Baseball 2008 Men’s Soccer 2008 Women’s Soccer 2009 Women’s Basketball (Finalists) 2009 Baseball 2009 Women’s Soccer 2009 Men’s Soccer 2 0 0 9
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A RICH TRADITION National Players of the Year Women’s Basketball Johannah Leedham
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Women’s Soccer Ewa Bergsten (1992 NSCAA)
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Men’s Soccer James Thorpe (2007 NSCAA/Adidas)
Baseball Michael Adams (2008 NCBWA Pitcher of the Year)
Nina Nilsson (1993 NCAA/Champion Woman of the Year)
Nathalie Geeris (1994 NSCAA) Pauliina Auveri (1997 NSCAA) Laura Hislop (2003 NSCAA)
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ATHLETIC TRAINING ATHLETIC TRAINING ROOM SCHEDULE: 1. The Athletic Training Room is made available during the day for treatments. Those hours are posted on the Training Room door. Times vary depending on the sport season. 2. The Athletic Training Room is made available for treatments before and after home contests.
The Franklin Pierce University Athletic Training Staff (L-R): Head Athletic Trainer Cindy Arman; Assistant Athletic Trainer Christine Levreault.
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PRE-PARTICIPATION/MEDICAL HISTORY: 1. Every first-year student is required to have an up-to-date (within six months) physical exam prior to sport participation. 2. Every student-athlete is required to fill out a medical history report in the Athletic Training Room prior to their team’s first practice. 3. Specified times are set up annually for each team to fill out (first-year student-athletes) or update (returning student-athletes) their medical history. 4. Failure to comply with the physical exam and medical history requirements will result in an inability to participate. ATHLETIC INJURY PROCEDURE: 1. In the event of a sport related injury, the student-athlete should be directed to the Athletic Trainer for evaluation and treatment. 2. A certified Athletic Trainer will be available during all in-season practices and home contests. Upon availability, an Athletic Trainer will travel to away contests. 3. As per instruction by the Athletic Trainer, all injured student-athletes must report to the Athletic Training Room for treatment as needed before and after practices and home games. 4. The team physician or attending physician has the final say as to the status of a studentathlete. 2 0 0 9 - 2 0 1 0
Franklin Pierce University students, faculty, staff, parents, family and friends can follow everything Ravens Sports through the official Web site of the Athletic Department The Web site features several exciting elements, including: • Complete and timely game recaps and boxscores for each sport. • Up-to-date season statistics on each team following every game. • Feature stories and student-athlete profiles. • Video highlights. • A tour of Franklin Pierce University and all of its fantastic athletic facilities. • Rosters, schedules, student-athlete bios and much more.
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I CHOSE NCAA DIVISION II A member of Division II believes in the following principles, which assist in defining the division: (Revised: 1/14/97) (a) Promoting the academic success of its student-athletes, measured in part by an institution’s student-athletes graduating at least at the same rate as the institution’s student body; (Revised: 1/12/04 effective 8/1/04) (b) That participation in intercollegiate athletics benefits the educational experience of its student-athletes and the entire campus community; (Revised: 1/12/04 effective 8/1/04) (c) Offering opportunities for intercollegiate athletics participation consistent with the institution’s mission and philosophy; (Revised: 1/14/97, 1/12/04 effective 8/1/04) (d) That championships are intended to provide national-level competition among eligible student-athletes and teams of members institutions; (Revised: 1/9/06 effective 8/1/06) (e) Preparing student-athletes to be good citizens, leaders and contributors in their communities; (Revised: 1/12/04 effective 8/1/04) (f) Striving for equitable participation and competitive excellence, encouraging sportsmanship and ethical conduct, enhancing diversity and developing positive societal attitudes in all of its athletics endeavors; (Revised: 1/14/97, 1/12/04 effective 8/1/04) (g) Scheduling the majority of its athletics competition with other members of Division II, insofar as regional qualification, geographical location and traditional or conference scheduling patterns permit; (Revised: 1/14/97) (h) Recognizing the need to “balance” the role of the athletics program to serve both the institution (e.g., participants, student body, faculty-staff) and the general public (e.g., community, area, state); (Revised: 1/12/04 effective 8/1/04) (i) Offering an opportunity for participation in intercollegiate athletics by awarding athletically related financial aid to its student-athletes; (Revised: 1/14/97, 1/14/02, effective 8/1/02) (j) That institutional control is a fundamental principle that supports the educational mission of a Division II institution and assumes presidential involvement and commitment. All funds supporting athletics should be controlled by the institution. The emphasis for an athletics department should be to operate within an institutionally approved budget and compliance with and self enforcement of NCAA regulations is an expectation of membership; and (Adopted: 1/14/02 effective 8/1/02, Revised: 1/12/04 effective 8/1/04) (k) That all members of Division II should commit themselves to this philosophy and to the regulations and programs of Division II. (Revised: 1/14/97) a t taken h l e from t i c the s . Division f r a n II k Philosophy l i n p i e on r cNCAA.org) e . e d u (Text
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