Gonzaga University Athletics Annual Report 2011-12

Gonzaga University Athletic Department Annual Report 2011–12

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Reflection Academic Progress Rate Academics First­ The Gonzaga Experience 125th Anniversary Celebration Women’s Basketball Men’s Basketball Sport Wrap-Ups Academic Excellence Athletic Achievements Life Skills Marketing & Tickets Finances Media Exposure Bulldog Club Compliance Capital Projects & Future Facility Donor Honor Roll Staff & Coach Directory Vision Statement

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Reflection

A note from Michael L. Roth, Director of Athletics

Looking back on 2011–12, I am amazed at the incredible accomplishments of our student-athletes, staff and coaches. As you will read in the ensuing pages, we proudly illustrate all of the individual and team accolades earned on both the regional and national scenes.

While it would be easy for us to sit back and be satisfied with these successes, we instead find ourselves constantly focusing on areas of improvement. As I often tell our staff and coaches, “if we are not getting better, we are getting worse.”

As simple as that sounds, it is a philosophy in which we firmly believe and strive to remind ourselves daily. We challenge ourselves to spend today working hard to make Gonzaga Athletics even stronger tomorrow. Yet, with the dynamic landscape of intercollegiate athletics continuing to evolve, it is imperative that we find efficiencies to enhance the work we already do while seeking innovative ways to anticipate and address the challenges we face in our quest to excel without compromising our integrity.

There is no question that we have a lot going for us, and we cannot lose sight of protecting those assets. We must also continually invest in opportunities that allow our programs to grow and leave a lasting and formative impression on all student-athletes. Every dollar that enters the department helps in our daily endeavors to support our student-athletes. With a University-wide capital campaign on the horizon, we have a pointed chance to directly and positively impact that studentathlete experience. We have the chance to expand an already-rich legacy of winning in athletics, in the classroom and in the community. We have the chance to make Gonzaga University Athletics as great as we dare to dream!

The campaign goals are defined and significant. To summarize, it is our objective to establish a comprehensive endowment fund for athletic scholarships to secure the financial aid support earned by student-athletes in perpetuity. It is also our objective to construct a Center for Athletic Achievement complex that will house both a Hall of Fame to honor our celebrated history as well as an Academic Center to expand the services and support programs offered to meet the unique needs of our student-athletes. Finally, it is our objective to complete the remaining phases of the soccer facility and to invest in a permanent home for tennis and golf with the construction of an all-inclusive indoor center.

The future is bright for Gonzaga Athletics, and we are deeply grateful for your faithful support and generosity. With your help, we will continue to strive to make Gonzaga the special place that nurtures and develops champions of sport, academics, and character. The excitement for 2012–13 is already building, and we are working today to make it the best year yet.

Thank you for all you do.

Go Zags!

“spend today working hard to make Gonzaga Athletics even

stronger tomorrow.”

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Academic progress Rate Gonzaga University continues to lead in the NCAA’s Academic Performance Program.

not only to institutions, but also to individual head

years since the recognition began, while men’s soccer

coaches. The NCAA currently uses an APR score of

earned its fourth straight honor. This year Gonzaga’s

930 as its cut-off for acceptable retention and support of

collective Athletic Department APR registered at 989, the

student-athletes; schools falling under that standard may

highest institutional APR in the West Coast Conference

be subject to NCAA penalties ranging from scholarship

(WCC). We are also proud to report that all Gonzaga

Starting in 2004, the NCAA initiated a set of academic

limits and/or reductions to potential elimination of

athletic teams exceeded the average APR score within

reforms that brought forth the Academic Progress

postseason play opportunities.

the NCAA for their respective sports, and 12 of our 15

Rate (APR). This rate is a scale which represents an

Gonzaga is proud to have once again received

APR eligible teams scored perfect 1,000’s for the most

institution’s ability to retain and maintain their scholarship

recognition from the NCAA as a result of our strong APR

student-athletes’ academic eligibility and citizenship.

scores. Our women’s golf, men’s soccer, women’s cross

Our APR success is a testament not only to the

The rate ranges from 0-1,000 (with 1,000 representing

country and women’s outdoor track teams were publicly

education and support provided to each and every one

all student-athletes for a given year being both retained

recognized this year by the NCAA for being in the top 10

of our student-athletes, but also the commitment our

and academically eligible for competition). APR rates are

percent of national APR scores in their respective sports.

coaches and Athletic Department make to every Zag.

calculated each and every semester and are attached

Women’s golf has been recognized each of the seven

recent year’s submission.

West Coast Conference Academic Progress Rates (APR) Gonzaga

MBB

WBB

Base

MXC

WXC

MGOlf

WGOlf

WROW

MSOC

WSOC

MTEN

WTEN

VOLley

WCC multi-year average

979

981

966

988

1000

990

1000

996

996

986

988

991

994

989

BYU

985

983

943

982

987

984

979

DNP*

DNP*

989

972

977

968

977

Loyola Marymount

949

961

957

976

989

1000

DNP*

968

970

988

964

982

966

973

Pepperdine

927

972

985

927

962

978

957

DNP*

DNP*

977

972

973

995

966

Portland

990

990

987

973

1000

991

981

DNP*

971

1000

962

973

1000

985

St. Mary’s

967

977

965

977

978

993

DNP*

982

988

987

992

984

990

982

San Diego

957

978

944

973

989

948

DNP*

989

935

980

972

985

984

970

San Francisco

939

967

979

980

996

988

991

DNP*

970

976

992

982

989

979

Santa Clara

959

981

968

974

992

992

985

1000

964

968

951

990

969

976

WCC Average

961

977

969

972

988

985

982

987

971

983

974

982

984

979

NCAA Average

950

970

965

973

981

973

985

986

968

980

973

982

980

973

*Institution does not participate in this sport

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Gonzaga Athletics’ Varsity Club debuted in 2011 providing a

academics first

platform to recognize, engage and communicate with former varsity student-athletes and fostering the spirit of loyalty and pride for Gonzaga Athletics. All varsity alumni are encouraged

Thoughts from Rick Hofmeister, Men’s Golf Alumni

and draws quality students.”

support the current generation of Gonzaga student-athletes.

Along the way, Rick forged relationships that would

For this former Gonzaga golfer, Class of 1967, who has

continue to this day. “Golf has taught me a lot, and has

played a round of golf in each of the lower 48 states, and

created friendships that have endured. I play in a regular

who cut his teeth in the sport learning from his father—a

weekly golf group and one of my former GU teammates,

long-time golf pro to several Inland Northwest courses, it

Dr. Denny Freuen, our dentist, is our youngest son,

might only seem natural that when it came time for Rick

Andrew’s, godfather. Our older son is an attorney

to give back, the recipient would be the Gonzaga golf

in Alaska, and our middle child, Katie, is also a GU

program he holds in such high regard. But Rick’s interest

graduate. My wife Nina and I are grandparents to four

in golf is only half of the story.

delightful grandchildren with a fifth on the way.”

A lifetime of loyalty to a game that has meant so

says Rick, “but the Gonzaga education has held me in

much and has sparked so many meaningful relationships

good stead for the past 45 years. Gonzaga is a school

has now been appropriately memorialized in a gift to the

that emphasizes academics first. The Jesuit tradition

Gonzaga golf program. Perhaps most fitting, it’s a gift

was certainly important to me when I came to Gonzaga,

that acknowledges not only the talent on the course, but

and the continuity of that tradition allows Gonzaga to

in the classroom, along with a nod to Rick’s parents who

offer a quality education and attract quality students who

made so much of Rick’s experience possible.

understand the importance of academics first and golf

quality education

Gonzaga’s former student-athletes who are giving back to

Golf has been in Rick Hofmeister’s blood from the start.

“I had a great experience with golf here at Gonzaga,”

“Gonzaga offers a

to join, staying a “Zag for Life”. Here, we highlight two of

second.”

It was Rick’s parents who not only helped to instill a

“I chose to give back because Gonzaga offers a quality education and draws quality students. The University is interested in maintaining quality on the

love of golf, but the recognition that academics had to

academic side, and golf comes second to that. My

come first. After attending Catholic school all the way

parents (Bud and Cathy Hofmeister) financed four years

through high school, the Hayden Lake, Idaho native was

of college for me, so it’s nice to be able to make a gift

looking for a place that wasn’t too far away, but also

that would have meant something to them.”

would provide the environment to thrive amidst the same culture of personal values that Rick held so dear. He found that at Gonzaga.

Zag for Life!

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the Gonzaga Experience Thoughts from Dennis Jorgenson, Men’s Basketball Alumni

Learn more at: www.gozags.com/varsityclub

“The Gonzaga Experience.” That phrase alone is bound

(College Hall) holding a borrowed suitcase containing his

to conjure a variety of images, emotions and memories

only ties to home, and thinking, “What am I doing here?”

in anyone who has shared it. Dennis Jorgensen is no

What he was doing was embarking on an experience

different. Since first stepping foot on campus in 1963,

that would sustain him for a lifetime. “The experiences of

through his basketball days and on through his career,

playing basketball are some of the richest I can remember

the Gonzaga experience has tied Dennis to this place

today and have truly lasted a lifetime. Many of the friends I

and is the reason he chooses financially to support

made on campus are people with whom I am still in touch.”

current student-athletes.

“I didn’t fully appreciate the Gonzaga experience

It’s this richness of experience that Dennis hopes, in part, to instill in a new generation of student-athlete

until well into my career,” recalls Jorgensn. “I took it for

through his support of the Bulldog Club. “I admire the

granted. Once I moved into the working world it became

culture of the program and the school. Gonzaga found

evident that some of my achievements as a player and a

the right combination of sustaining a value-based culture

student were a direct factor in being successful on many

that can win. That’s difficult to achieve in Division I.”

levels.”

Gonzaga has played a role in Dennis’ life since

Don’t be surprised to see Dennis continuing to build his own Gonzaga experience while supporting

stepping on campus as an unsuspecting young man from

the experiences of others. Whether attending Gonzaga

rural California. “Basketball and the college experience

games near his home in Santa Ynez, California,

played a significant role in my maturation process.

or meeting up with college friends annually at the

Moving from the Southwest to the Northwest was a

West Coast Conference Tournament in Las Vegas,

major turning point in my life. Without a scholarship from

opportunities like these help Dennis maintain a

Gonzaga, it’s a question mark whether I would have even

connection to his Gonzaga experience.

received a four year degree.”

Dennis paints a ‘Norman Rockwell-esque’ scene

“What has been achieved at Gonzaga in the quality of the student-athletes and their success, is remarkable.

stepping out of a cab from old Geiger field and onto

You feel good supporting a program and kids who have

campus for the first time. He describes vividly, the

that type of moral fiber. Many collegiate programs talk of

memory of standing in front of “this magnificent hall”

it, but not many walk it.”

“Gonzaga found the right combination of sustaining a

value-based culture that can win.”

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125th Anniversary celebration Zag Nation, Unite!

could bring Gonzaga, university president Father

Gonzaga University kicked off its 125th Anniversary

James Brogan hired Notre Dame football superstar

during Commencement in May 2012 and will continue

Charles “Gus” Dorias, who led the 1924 team to an

the celebration, themed “Tradition and Transformation,”

undefeated season. In all, twenty-three Gonzaga

through May 2013. The anniversary is a time for

football players went on to play professionally and

Zag Nation to come together to remember shared

two were inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

experiences, rekindle friendships and make new ones,

Gonzaga football had a huge fan base; in 1925, the

and collectively imagine the University’s future.

football stadium was expanded to hold more than

We invite you to join us at several special events, including Zagapalooza, an All-Class Reunion, and the first ever National Gonzaga Day, where Zags

10,000 people—about a tenth of the population of Spokane at the time.

Football was discontinued during World War II, but

around the country will join together in a show of

the story of Gonzaga’s athletic excellence only starts

pride, cheering on the men’s basketball team during a

there.

The first men’s basketball team was formed in 1905

nationally televised home game.

As all of us in Zag Nation—students, alumni,

but, while it would later produce such legendary players

faculty and staff, benefactors and fans—celebrate

as Frank Burgess, John Stockton, and Jeff Brown, for

this milestone anniversary together, consider the way

many years it didn’t fill the stands. Then came 1999.

Gonzaga’s Athletic tradition has helped transform the

The incredible, shocking run to the NCAA Elite Eight

University through the years:

established Gonzaga as a tournament regular—the

It started with the creation of a football team in 1892, just five years after the school’s founding.

Recognizing the prestige a successful football team

team hasn’t missed the Big Dance since.

Basketball put Gonzaga in the national limelight and sparked a new level of school pride back on

Tradition and Transformation

The success of men’s basketball has raised the university’s profile.

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125th Anniversary celebration campus, where students today regularly camp out for

Gonzaga’s strong academic profile is gaining

two days to secure the best seats for big games and

much-deserved attention as well. The debate team

spectators cheer loudly in the perpetually sold out

finished one of the strongest years in its history by

McCarthey Athletic Center.

earning a spot in the National Debate Tournament’s

Just as Brogan predicted football would nearly

Final Four. In April, a team of five engineering students

a century ago, the success of men’s basketball has

won a $90,000 grant at a national competition for

raised the university’s profile and transformed the

developing devices to improve the health of Zambian

campus as a whole. Enrollment has increased from

women & children. And Gonzaga has risen to No. 2

4,500 to 7,000 since 1998, the school’s endowment

nationally among small colleges for the number of

has doubled, and $200 million in new construction took

graduates who serve in the Peace Corps, a testament

place between 1999 and 2009. Most sportscasters now

to the fact that many of the University’s students

know how to correctly pronounce “Gone-ZAG-a” and

embrace its Jesuit heritage of service. Those are just a

Zag gear is available all over the country.

few of the highlights.

While men’s basketball has been the most visible

Clearly, the tradition of excellence goes back a

sport, that program’s success has spread. Women’s

long time here at GU and shows no signs of waning.

basketball has built a passionate following and top-

Athletic success has brought recognition to a school

notch program, reaching the Sweet Sixteen three

that is just as outstanding in the classroom as it is

years in a row, including an Elite Eight run in 2011.

on the court and has provided an opportunity for the

The crew teams are reaching an unprecedented

school to enroll ever-stronger students and athletes,

level of success, and the 2009 men’s baseball team

giving them a chance to be a part of something great.

advanced to the NCAA regional finals for the first time

As we look to the future, expect the transformation

since 1981.

to continue.

To learn more about the 125th Anniversary Celebration and the many special events you can take part in, visit gonzaga.edu/125. There you’ll also find a link to purchase a limited edition anniversary book that illuminates the people and events that spawned and extraordinary collegiate experience and brought the University to national prominence.

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Women’s Basketball The Gonzaga University women’s

marked the fifth appearance for the

basketball program continued

Zags overall, and the fourth-straight.

its remarkable ride as one of the

Gonzaga, an 11-seed for the

nation’s elite in 2011–12. The

second-consecutive year, upended

Bulldogs, coming off their inaugural

both No. 6 Rutgers and No. 3

trip to the NCAA Tournament Elite

Miami—in front of sold out crowds

Eight in 2010–11, quieted many who

at the McCarthey Athletic Center—

thought the loss of All-American

to reach the Sweet Sixteen for the

Courtney Vandersloot, along with

third year in a row. The Bulldogs

four other seniors, was too big a

became one of just seven schools

hurdle for the Zags to overcome.

to have reached the exclusive

Overcome they did. With

Sweet Sixteen in 2010, 2011 and

the return of star seniors Kayla

2012, joining Baylor University, the

Standish, Katelan Redmon and

University of Tennessee, Stanford

Kelly Bowen and the addition of

University, Duke University, the

transfers Taelor Karr and Haiden

University of Notre Dame and the

Palmer, along with the talent

University of Connecticut.

of Jazmine Redmon, Shannon

Ultimately, Gonzaga’s season

Reader, Sunny Greinacher and

came to an end with a loss to

Stephanie Golden, Gonzaga once

the University of Kentucky in the

again dominated the west coast and

Kingston Regional Semifinal.

was a marquee name in the NCAA Tournament.

The Bulldogs earned their

The Bulldogs closed out the year with a 28-6 overall mark, their sixth-straight 20-plus win season,

inaugural at-large bid into the NCAA

were ranked in the Top 25 at

Tournament this season after going

the end of the year for the third-

11-2 in the non-conference and

consecutive season, checking in at

winning their unprecedented eighth-

No. 19 in the ESPN/USA Today Top

straight West Coast Conference

25 and had the 14th highest home

regular season championship. The

attendance average in the nation at

berth into the NCAA Tournament

5,443; a school record.

2011–12

Highlights

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■ Gonzaga ended the season with a 28-6 overall record and a 14-2 mark in West Coast Conference play.

■ The Bulldogs secured its sixth-straight 20-plus win season and seventh in eight years.

■ Gonzaga made its fifth trip to the NCAA Tournament; fourth-straight and first earning an atlarge bid.

■ The Bulldogs reached the NCAA Tournament Sweet Sixteen for the third-straight season.

A Gonzaga player was named

■ Gonzaga won its unprecedented eighth-straight West Coast Conference regular season

Newcomer of the Year for the

championship.

■ The Zags ended the season ranked in the Top 25 for the third-straight season; ranking No. 19 in the USA Today/ESPN Coaches’ Top 25.

■ Gonzaga ended the year ranked No. 14 in home attendance; its highest ranking in school history. The Zags averaged 5,443 per home game this season, up from 4,060 a season ago.

■ Junior Taelor Karr ended the season as the nation’s leader in assist-to-turnover ratio (2.67).

Sophomore Jazmine Redmon closed out the year ranked seventh in the nation in assist-toturnover ratio (2.27).

■ Gonzaga was ranked in the top 15 in the nation in four categories; seventh in assist-toturnover ratio (1.17), eighth in assists per game (17.0), 10th in scoring offense (75.1) and 14th in field goal percentage (44.2).

■ The Bulldogs were one of seven schools to have two players drafted in the 2012 WNBA Draft as Kayla Standish and Katelan Redmon were selected 19th and 36th, respectively.

■ Gonzaga is one of four schools to have at least four players drafted in the WNBA in the past three years. (Vivian Frieson, Courtney Vandersloot, Kayla Standish, Katelan Redmon).

the West Coast Conference

seventh time in school history and the fourth time in six years.

Haiden Palmer was named Co-Newcomer of the Year in 2011–12

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men’s Basketball

2011–12

Highlights

■ P osted a 26-7 record, the 12th time in 13 years head coach Mark Few has had single-digit losses in a season.

■ W on 20 or more games for the 15th straight season and for the 20th time in GU’s NCAA Division I history.

■ Advanced to a 15th straight West Coast Conference Tournament championship game.

■ Advanced to a 14th straight NCAA Tournament which ties for fourth on the current

Junior Elias Harris is

17th on the all-time scoring list with 1,362 points while Robert Sacre finished his career with 1,270 points to rank 21st.

Consecutive NCAA Tournament Appearances list.

■ D efeated West Virginia of the Big East Conference 77-54 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament, losing in the 3rd round to eventual Final Four participant Ohio State.

■ W ent 15-1 in the McCarthey Athletic Center for an 8-year record of 104-7 since the facility opened.

■ D efeated Oral Roberts 67-61 Dec. 15 in the 100th game in the McCarthey Athletic Center.

■ H ead coach Mark Few moved into second place for most wins by a 13th-year head coach with 342.

■ H ead coach Mark Few is the second winningest active coach in NCAA Division I behind the legendary Roy Williams of the University of North Carolina. Few is 342-90 in 13 years for a winning percentage of .792.

■ R obert Sacre was named the WCC Defender of the Year, Kevin Pangos was named the WCC Newcomer of the Year and Sacre, Pangos and Elias Harris were named to the All-WCC Team. Pangos and Gary Bell Jr. were named to the WCC All-Freshman Team.

■ E lias Harris was named to the National Association of Basketball Coaches All-District 9 First Team.

■ M ichael Hart was named to the WCC All-Academic Team.

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men’s Basketball Gonzaga’s name once more appeared on television when Selection Sunday and the NCAA Tournament pairings were announced.

But for just the third time in 15 NCAA appearances the Bulldogs had to rely on the Selection Committee to receive an at-large bid to continue playing well into March. For the 10th time in head coach Mark Few’s 13 seasons—and for the 11th time overall—the Bulldogs responded with an opening-game victory when the Zags downed West Virginia in Pittsburgh, PA. Gonzaga’s season ended with a loss to 7th-ranked and eventual Final Four participant Ohio State University.

Another tough regular-season schedule was monumental in the Bulldogs receiving the at-large bid.

Gonzaga downed the likes of Hawai’i in the BC Basketball Classic as the Bulldogs took their game north of the Border to Vancouver, Notre Dame, Arizona in the Battle in Seattle, Butler and Xavier, and suffered narrow defeats at the hands of Michigan State and Illinois. Notre Dame, Xavier and Michigan State advanced to the NCAA Tournament, as did fellow West Coast Conference foes Saint Mary’s and BYU, giving the Zags five NCAA Tournament teams on their schedule, and 5 cumulative wins over NCAA tournament teams for their postseason resume.

The Bulldogs did see their WCC regular-season title streak halted at 11, the second longest streak of all-time behind the 13 straight conference titles UCLA won. But the Bulldogs advanced to the WCC Tournament title game for the 15th straight season and for the 18th time since 1992, the Bulldogs with an 11-7 title-game mark.

Gonzaga was ranked as high as 18th in the national polls during the season.

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Sport Wrap-Ups Baseball

regular-season set a Zags single-season

finish line in 25th, 26th and 27th with junior

The Gonzaga University baseball team

record for hits at 93, breaking Drew Heid’s

Tate Kelly and sophomore Willie Milam

weekend of the outdoor season at

continued its winning tradition in 2012.

mark of 92 set in 2010. The right-handed

behind Gesell who finished in 25:37 over

the West Coast Invitational co-hosted

Led by senior outfielder Royce

hitting Bolinger was selected by the Texas

the 8K course. Sophomore Brent Felnagle

by Willamette and Portland. Felnagle

Bolinger and sophomore two-way player

Rangers in the 6th round of the MLB

was 30th and freshman Nick Roche 32nd

captured the men’s 1500 meters school

Marco Gonzales, the Bulldogs won their

draft. Gonzales and Bolinger both earned

to complete the Gonzaga scoring.

mark with a 3:52.27, besting the record

first 10 games of the season and finished

a spot in the All-West Coast Conference

the year 34-22, securing their fifth 30-win

team along with senior Alex Stanford

returned to the NCAA West Regional for

claimed the 3000 meter steeplechase

season in six years.

and junior Clayton Eslick. The Zags also

the first time since 2004, finishing 18th

in a school mark of 9:20.64, topping the

had senior Tyler Olson and junior Steven

with 510 points. Kelly was the top finisher

9:26.41 set by Dan Ourada in 1996. Kelly

Halcomb receive honorable mention.

for the Bulldogs in 84th place in 31:08 over

capped the evening with a 10,000 meters

the 10K course on the Stanford University

record of 30:23.77 to better the mark of 30:45.22 set by Joe Miller in 2005.

It was a banner year for the versatile Gonzales. In addition to being tabbed WCC Pitcher of the Year, the Fort Collins,

Gonzaga also experienced success

The Bulldog men’s cross country team

Colo., native was a candidate for several

at the gate, having one of the best

Golf Course. Felnagle, Willie Milam and

national player of the year awards,

attendances in the WCC. The Zags drew

Robert Walgren were in a pack for the

including the prestigious Golden Spikes

more than 1,000 fans seven times this

Bulldogs. Felnagle was 104th in 31:35,

Award and the John Olerud Two-Way

season, highlighted by a program-record

Milam 106th in 31:41 and Walgren 108th

Player of the Year. While Gonzales led

attendance of 2,011 when the Bulldogs

in 31:42. Nick Roche was 120th in 31:55

the pitching staff, Bolinger spearheaded

made their inaugural appearance on

to round out the Gonzaga scoring. Gesell,

the Bulldogs in nearly every offensive

ESPNU. While the Bulldogs won the

129th in 32:08, and Patrick Richie 140th in

statistic and on the final weekend of the

game against Loyola Marymount 1-0

32:33 completed the Gonzaga squad.

in 12 innings, the undisputed star was

Marco Gonzales

WCC Pitcher

of the Year

The track season continued to show

starting pitcher Gonzales, who received

improvement. The Bulldogs put an

a no-decision but set career marks of 15

emphasis on indoor track for the first time

strikeouts in 11 shutout innings.

and followed a strong indoor season with

Men’s Cross Country/Track The Gonzaga men’s cross country program, competing without standout runner Chris Boyle who redshirted the 2011 season, finished sixth at the West Coast Conference Championship.

The men tallied 140 points with Nate Gesell leading three Bulldogs across the

a record-breaking outdoor campaign.

Kelly set a school 3000 meters record of 8:32.48, besting Pat Hill’s mark of 8:34.30 that had stood since 1991. Walgren established a school record 4:11.91 in the indoor mile in the same meet, then came back a month later to claim Kelly’s shortlived 3000 meters record with an 8:31.78.

Three men’s records fell the final

of 3:53.0 set by Jon Neill in 1996. Roche

Women’s Cross Country/Track Emily Thomas led a Gonzaga assault on the women’s track record book, and in the process produced a first for the program in 2012.

When Thomas, set the school record of 35:01.46 in the 10,000 meters April 6, little did anyone think she would become the first Gonzaga track athlete—men or women—to compete in the NCAA West Preliminary in Austin, Texas. But her time was good enough to get her ranked 36th in the field of 48. She capped her season by finishing 24th in Austin in a time of 35:55.98.

Thomas began the track season by setting a 3000 meters indoor mark of 10:02.36, then broke her 5000 meter record she set in 2011 by running a

10 runners

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set school records,

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including Emily Thomas

21:15 over the 6K layout. Emily Albrecht

posted a Zag record-breaking 54-hole

224 following the regulation 54 holes

was 43rd to round out the Gonzaga

score. Gullickson tied for sixth—the

after getting a birdie on the final hole. The

scorers. Gonzaga had 128 points.

fourth-best individual finish by a Gonzaga

junior birdied the 9th hole to earn her way

The squad headed to Stanford,

golfer at the WCC Championship—with a

into the playoff.

Calif., for the NCAA West Regional

WCC school low score of 212 (69-73-70).

Championship and finished 15th. Drake

Gullickson broke current teammate

Fallgren and senior Stephanie Corey were named to the All-WCC team and

covered the 6K layout in 21:11 to finish

Travis Johnsen’s and former Bulldog

head coach Brad Rickel was named

16:57.80. She wasn’t done, however,

34th while Thomas was timed in 21:38

Derek Cheney and Kyle Huus’ school

Coach of the Year.

as she set the 5000 record one more

for 56th in the field of 219. Drake’s time

record of 214. Johnsen earned the mark

time with a 16:56.17 and then broke the

is the second-best in regional history for

at the 2011 WCC Championship, while

the 2011 WCC Championship, placed

10,000 meters record which qualified her

the Bulldogs, who scored 399 points as a

Cheney and Huus both put together the

third this season, but the gap to the top

for her NCAA appearance.

team. All seven runners that participated

score at the 2009 championship.

is shrinking. Last season the Bulldogs

Thomas wasn’t the only record breaker in 2012 as 10 others had a hand in the assault on the Gonzaga record book.

Lindsey Drake, who had to sit out the outdoor season with a femur injury, set the indoor mile run record twice, the last with a 4:54.92 at the Runners Soul Open.

She also set the indoor 3000 meters record of 9:46.32 at the UW Invitational.

While the indoor/outdoor track seasons stole most of the highlights, the Bulldogs had begun the year with a rather successful cross country season.

Thomas finished ninth in the West Coast Conference Championship to earn AllWCC honors while the Bulldogs finished fifth as a team. Thomas was followed by freshman Maggie Jones 23rd, freshman Elizabeth Ryan in 26th and sophomore Krista Beyer 28th. Thomas’ time was

at the West Regional for the Bulldogs are underclassmen and return next season.

Men’s Golf The Gonzaga men’s golf team had a rewarding finish to an up-anddown season. The Bulldogs finished fourth at the West Coast Conference Championship; their best finish in school history. The Zags ended the three-day 54 hole tournament with a 3-over par 867

For his efforts, Gullickson was named

Pepperdine. This year the Zags found

golf team becoming the fourth Bulldog in

themselves just 8 shots out of first after

school history to earn first-team honors.

shooting a 919, just three shots off the

Johnsen and Brendan Connolly each

school record of 916 set in 2011.

closed out the WCC Championship with a

up the national rankings. The Bulldogs

a tie for 19th. Freshman James Fahy and

finished in the Top 100 of the Golfweek

senior Oliver Grabb both tied for 25th with

rankings for the second straight season

scores of 223.

and cracked the Top 100 for the first

score in school history.

Gonzaga’s women’s golf continued to make history.

For the first time in program history

in 2009 with its then-best WCC 54-hole

the Bulldogs had the medalist at the

score of 873.

2012 West Coast Conference Golf

It was sophomore Peter Gullickson

Gonzaga also continued its climb

54-hole total of 220 which placed both in

Women’s Golf

the WCC Championship was tied for fifth

finished 36 shots behind team champion

to the All-West Coast Conference men’s

also their lowest WCC Championship Gonzaga’s previous best finish at

Gonzaga, which finished second in

Championship when Victoria Fallgren

that shined the brightest for the Bulldogs

won a playoff on the first extra hole. She

at the WCC Championship. Gullickson

finished tied for the lead at 8-over par

time in the Golfstat rankings. Gonzaga is ranked 85th this year after being 96th in 2011. The Golfstat rankings have Gonzaga 84th this season, quite a jump from 135th in the first year of the Golfstat rankings in 2009.

The Bulldogs won just the second tournament in program history—and the first since 2008—when they captured the Folino Invitational hosted by Cal

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Sport Wrap-Ups

leader Sarah Rhodes

State Fullerton. The Zags had a 54-hole

top finishing Varsity 8+—and was the

Conference Rowing Championships as

score of 897, the second lowest score in

Efficiency Trophy Winners.

each school finished the event with 39

program history and just one stroke off

With his team’s performance, head

points. USD was crowned the official

the top mark of 896 by the 2008-09 squad

coach Dan Gehn was named WIRA

champion by winning the tiebreaker

at the 2008 Heather Farr Memorial hosted

Coach of the Year. Sahan Fernando,

by virtue of its first-place finish in the

by the University of California.

Stephen McEvoy and Kenny Mentele

Varsity 8+.

Men’s Rowing The Gonzaga University men’s rowing team once again found itself rowing on the

each earned All-WIRA first team accolades, while Francis Russo was

8+ race and took first in both the Second

tabbed All-WIRA second team.

Varsity 8+ and the Varsity 4+ races.

highest stage as it earned a berth to the

Women’s Rowing

2012 Intercollegiate Rowing Association

The Gonzaga University women’s rowing

(IRA) National Championships. The

program replicated its history making

Bulldogs—who made the nationals for the

season of 2009 in 2012. The Bulldogs

fourth time in five years—were one of just

claimed gold in all races they participated

three schools on the West Coast to have

in at the 2012 Western Intercollegiate

their Varsity 8+, Junior Varsity 8+ and

Rowing Association (WIRA), exactly like

Freshman 8+ each earn a spot; joining

they did four years prior. GU also earned

California and Stanford.

the Efficiency Trophy and claimed the

The Varsity 8+ went on to finish 18th in the nation after placing sixth in the

Gonzaga placed second in the Varsity

Team Points Trophy for the first-time in school history.

Welly was named the WCC Rower of the Year, while Zag freshman Naomi Medley, a member of the marquee Varsity 8+ boat, was named WCC Newcomer of the Year. Both awards were new awards handed out for the first time in 2012.

Sophomore Jordan Schroeder, the coxswain for the GU’s Varsity 8+ boat, also was named WCC Co-Coxswain of the Year.

2010 and Claire Whitfield’s mark set in 1999, and ended her career with 18 total assists. The 18 assists broke the previous mark of 15 career assists held by Sara Streufert (1997-00).

Rhodes, named All-West Coast

Women’s Soccer

Conference second team, also closed out

Gonzaga women’s soccer senior Sarah

her career tied for fourth in the Zag career

15th in the Second Varsity 8+ and 17th in

Elise Perkins, Chelsea Quilling and Paula

Rhodes dazzled many throughout her

record book in goals scored with 16 and

the Freshman 8+.

Welly closed out their careers with the

career with her long-distance goals but

third in total points with 48.

distinction of being part of two history

she will be remembered most for the

berth to the IRA National Championship

making seasons. McGuire, Perkins,

picture-perfect passes and on-point free

transfer goalkeeper from Arkansas State

by having its Varsity 8+ claim gold at the

Quilling and Welly were each members of

kicks that resulted in teammate goals.

University, also left her mark on the

Western Intercollegiate Rowing (WIRA)

the Varsity 8+ this year, with Miller part of

Championships. Also at the WIRA’s,

the Second Varsity 8+. Back in 2009 all

as the Bulldogs all-time assists leader

first season in a Zag uniform, Brown, a

Gonzaga took silver in the Junior Varsity

five were members of the winning Novice

and capped her senior year tying the

junior, made 106 saves—eighth most in

8+ and the Freshman 8+, retained

8+ boat.

single-season assist mark. She set

a Bulldog single-season, and secured

up seven goals in 2011, tying current

seven shutouts—tied for t hird most in a

teammate Cassie Gee rdt’s mark set in

Zag single-season.

Third Level Final. Gonzaga also placed

The Bulldogs earned their automatic

the West Coast Conference Men’s Championship Trophy—awarded to the

Seniors Teddi McGuire, Olivia Miller,

The Bulldogs went on to tie for first with San Diego at the 2012 West Coast

Rhodes, the striker, leaves Gonzaga

Fellow Bulldog Susan Brown, a

Gonzaga record book in 2011. In her

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Sport Wrap-Ups Rhodes and Brown, along with the

The Bulldogs started off strong in

Seniors Scott Sullivan and Zhia Hwa

record for digs in a four-set match. Day

rest of the Bulldogs, put together a 7-10-2

fall tournament play as freshmen Kylie

Chong continued the success established

erased the 20-year old record held by

overall mark in 2011.

Peek and Katie Edwards had to face

last year in doubles play, posting 14 wins

Momi Bowles with 34 at the University of

each other for a main draw title in their

including an upset victory over a fourth-

Oregon in 1991. Day ended her career

collegiate debut at the UTSA Roadrunner

ranked doubles pairing out of Pepperdine.

as one of only three players to have

Classic. Edwards was the victor over her

While Chong and Sullivan led the effort

secured 30 or more digs in a 4-set match

teammate, becoming the first Zag rookie

in doubles play, much of the Bulldogs

as Christina Kubista also had 31 at Saint

to win a tournament title since 2008. The

success came from singles competition.

Mary’s College in 1996.

loss didn’t slow Peek as she went on to

Sullivan compiled 23 wins to tie Marco

Day, who bounced around as a

become a finalist in one of the singles

Antonio Pineda’s single-season record

libero, defensive specialist and outside

main draws at the Eastern Washington

set in 2007. The Bulldogs also saw

hitter during her 4-year career, ended

Fall Classic and finished the season

newcomer Alvaro Nazal quickly settle

her stint in a Gonzaga uniform joining

leading the team with 17 singles wins.

into the collegiate level. After winning a

10 other Bulldogs players in the elusive

Men’s Soccer Gonzaga forward Clark Phillips was named the West Coast Conference Freshman of the Year, was named to the All-Freshman Team and also earned Honorable Mention All-WCC honors in 2011.

Joining Phillips with WCC honors were midfielders Nick Hamer and James Matern, and defender Josh Phillips who earned second-team honors, and forward Nathanael Pacheco who was named to the All-Freshman Team.

Clark Phillips tied for first in scoring in WCC matches only with 11 points, and his 4 goals tied for the lead in WCC play. He was tied for fifth in scoring in all matches and led the Bulldogs in goals, assists and points.

Gonzaga went 4-12-3 overall and 2-8-2 in the WCC. Gonzaga men’s soccer was honored for the ninth straight year by the National Soccer Coaches Association

A trio of senior captains—Kristina

main draw title at the season-opening

1,000-career dig club. Day finished with

Zauere, Sophie Lantta and Madeline

Eastern Washington Fall Classic, Nazal

exactly 1,000 career digs.

Parker—provided leadership to the

finished the spring season with 21 wins,

promising freshman duo. Along with

playing all but one spring season match

the Zags mainstay setter for four years,

collecting 16 singles wins, Zauere led the

at No. 1 singles. Sophomore Pablo

also capped an impressive career as she

Bulldogs in doubles play with 19 victories,

Mosquera Pérez, who clinched the other

became just the fourth player in school

including 10 with rookie Edwards. For her

singles main draw at the EWU Fall

history to pass out 4,000-plus assists.

effort, the Latvia native earned a spot on

Classic, finished with 19 wins while junior

Van de Mortel dished out 989 in her final

the All-West Coast Conference honorable

newcomer Olivier Jamin claimed 15. Levin

season and had a career total of 4,002.

mention list in both singles and doubles

Guillermo tallied 11 victories giving the

Tracy McKinney (4,904; 1991-94), Nicole

with Edwards.

Zags five student-athletes with more than

Lamoure (4,851; 1995-98) and Erica

10 wins in singles play.

Cordy (4,010; 1987-90) are the only other

of America for academic excellence with a

Men’s Tennis

3.27 grade point average.

The Gonzaga men’s tennis team returned

Volleyball

many familiar faces for the 2011–12

It was during the final match of the

season and the addition of two talented

Bulldogs season that a 20-year old record

newcomers by seventh-year head

was evaporated. Gonzaga women’s

coach Peter MacDonald helped spur the

volleyball senior Laura Day had a record-

Bulldogs to a nine-win spring season.

setting performance of 39 digs in a 3-1

Women’s Tennis The Gonzaga women’s tennis team saw five of its players collect more than 10 wins in both singles and doubles play during the 2011–12 season.

win at BYU on Nov. 17 to set a Zag

Classmate Denise Van de Mortel,

Bulldogs to crack the 4,000-assist plateau.

For her efforts, Van de Mortel was named West Coast Conference honorable mention in 2011.

Gonzaga finished the year with an 8-19 overall mark and a 2-14 record in West Coast Conference action.

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Academic Excellence

2011–12

GPA’S

Baseball

Fall

Spring

3.20

3.28

Men’s Basketball

3.00

2.91

Women’s Basketball

3.18

3.21

Men’s XC/Track

3.21

3.25

Women’s XC/Track

3.42

3.46

Men’s Golf

3.10

3.08

Women’s Golf

3.49

3.52

Men’s Rowing

3.12

3.16

Women’s Rowing

3.29

3.29

Men’s Soccer

3.16

3.35

Women’s Soccer

3.49

3.57

Men’s Tennis

3.50

3.56

Women’s Tennis

3.55

3.57

Women’s Volleyball

3.37

3.43

Department

3.27

3.31

The Office of Student-Athlete Support Services

to providing individualized academic support to

(SASS) is a multifaceted support team guided by a

assist every Gonzaga student-athlete reach the

mission to continuously improve the student-athlete

goals he/she has established. SASS strives to

experience at Gonzaga through a broad range of

cultivate an environment where personal growth can

support programs and initiatives. SASS emerged

be found through Athletic Department educational

from the Athletic Department’s long-standing

programs, leadership opportunities, as well as

commitment to excellence in the classroom and

community service events and projects. Through

excellence on the playing field. It is part of our

constant collaboration with other campus offices,

mission to support and prepare our athletes for life

SASS is committed to ensuring that student-athletes

after sport and the world that awaits them. In order

are connected members of the Gonzaga community

to help our student-athletes make the most of their experiences here at Gonzaga, SASS is committed

at large and feel the same sense

2011–12

Women’s Tennis

highest Cumulative GPA

of community, shared experiences, and values as their fellow students.

Gonzaga University | Department of Intercollegiate Athletics

Academic Excellence The 2011–12 academic year continued our tradition of academic excellence with 165 student-athletes earning Dean’s or President’s List honors. In addition to these individual accolades, the Department as a whole realized some impressive milestones: in the Fall semester all of our teams posted GPAs of 3.0 or above, and in the Spring semester our Departmental average reached an impressive 3.31, a mark not seen since 2008. In May, the Athletic Department celebrated alongside 47 graduating Zags, 11 of whom graduated with University honors, and 24 were inducted into Chi Alpha Sigma, the National College Athlete Honor Society. We are incredibly proud of the graduating seniors who have so expertly demonstrated the balance between academics and athletics throughout their careers here at Gonzaga.

Finally, and perhaps most notably, the Department’s Federal graduation rate saw a significant leap for the most recent cohort, increasing to an impressive 93%. Likewise, Gonzaga’s performance on the NCAA’s Graduation Success Rate (GSR), which factors in Transfer students and those students who departed Gonzaga while still eligible for competition, also improved to 96%!

2011–12 NCAA’s Graduation Success Rate (GSR),

improved to 96%!

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2011–12 Annual report

Athletic Achievements

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Student-Athlete

Sport

Records and Awards

Student-Athlete

Sport

Records and Awards

Molly Anderson

W Basketball

GU chapter of Chi Alpha Sigma National College Athlete Honor Society

Marco Gonzales

Baseball

Sarah Atkins

W Rowing

CRCA Scholar-Athlete WCC All-Academic

Gary Bell Jr.

M Basketball

WCC All-Freshman Team

Lauren Bergam

W X-C/Track

Gonzaga – School record 11:31.64 for 3000 meter steeplechase; breaks own record with 11:11.71; breaks own record for second time with 10:59.17

WCC Pitcher of the Year District IX Player of the Year All-WCC First Team Golden Spikes Award Semifinalist Collegiate Baseball All-America Third Team Top 3 John Olerud Two-Way Player of the Year Award NCBWA Second-Team All-America

Casey Gould

W Soccer

GU chapter of Chi Alpha Sigma National College Athlete Honor Society

Kelly Graves

W Basketball

Assistant Coach for USA Basketball Women's 2012 FIBA Americas U18 Championship in Puerto Rico

Nasseb Bhangal

W Rowing

WCC All-Academic CRCA Scholar-Athlete

Royce Bolinger

Baseball

All-WCC 6th Round MLB Draft Selection NCBWA Third-Team All-America

Kelly Bowen

W Basketball

Gonzaga and WCC career games played leader (138)

Zhia Hwa Chong

M Tennis

Gonzaga Male Scholar Athlete of the Year GU chapter of Chi Alpha Sigma National College Athlete Honor Society WCC All-Academic

Stephanie Corey

W Golf

All-WCC

Laura Day

W Volleyball

WCC All-Academic GU chapter of Chi Alpha Sigma National College Athlete Honor Society Gonzaga – Single-match digs record of 39

Emma Dolcetti

W Soccer

WCC All-Academic Honorable Mention

Lindsey Drake

W X-C/Track

Gonzaga – School record of 4:59.30 for indoor mile; breaks own record with 4:54.92 Gonzaga – School record of 9:46.32 for indoor 3000 meters

Sunny Greinacher

W Basketball

WCC All-Freshman Team

Peter Gullickson

M Golf

Gonzaga WCC Championship 54-Hole Record 212 (69-73-70) All-WCC First Team

Levin Guillermo

M Tennis

WCC All-Academic

Hans Hagmeier

M X-C/Track

GU chapter of Chi Alpha Sigma National College Athlete Honor Society

Nick Hamer

M Soccer

All-WCC Second Team Signed to play with Portland Timbers U23

Elias Harris

M Basketball

National Association of Basketball Coach (NABC) All-District 9 First Team 2012 John R. Wooden Award Watch List 2012 Naismith Award Watch List All-WCC First Team

Steven Halcomb

Baseball

WCC Honorable Mention

Mike Hart

M Basketball

WCC All-Academic

Jessica Howe

W Golf

GU chapter of Chi Alpha Sigma National College Athlete Honor Society

Andy Hunter

Baseball

GU chapter of Chi Alpha Sigma National College Athlete Honor Society

Madison Keaty

W Rowing

CRCA Scholar-Athlete

Tate Kelly

M X-C/Track

Gonzaga - School record of 8:32.48 for indoor 3000 meters; breaks own record with 8:31.06 Gonzaga – School record of 30:23.77 for 10,000 meters

Emily Eckmann

W Soccer

WCC All-Academic

Kylie Edinger

W Volleyball

WCC All-Academic Academic All-District VIII Second Team

Katie Edwards

W Tennis

All-WCC Honorable Mention

Clayton Eslick

Baseball

All-WCC

Victoria Fallgren

W Golf

WCC Championship Medalist With Victory On First Playoff Hole – 224 (76-77-71) All-WCC WCC All-Academic

Alice Kim

W Golf

Medalist at Gonzaga Spring Individual with 74

Sophie Lantta

W Tennis

GU chapter of Chi Alpha Sigma National College Athlete Honor Society WCC All-Academic Honorable Mention

Brent Felnagle

M X-C/Track

Gonzaga – School record of 3:52.27 for 1500 meters

Kirsten Lightfoot

W X-C/Track

GU chapter of Chi Alpha Sigma National College Athlete Honor Society

Sahan Fernando

M Rowing

All-Western Intercollegiate Rowing Association (WIRA) First Team

Teresa Makowski

W X-C/Track

GU chapter of Chi Alpha Sigma National College Athlete Honor Society

Morgan Manchester

W Soccer

WCC All-Academic Honorable Mention

Mark Few

M Basketball

Assistant Coach for USA Basketball Men's 2012 FIBA Americas U18 Championship in Brazil

James Matern

M Soccer

Colin Flynn

M Soccer

GU chapter of Chi Alpha Sigma National College Athlete Honor Society WCC All-Academic

All-WCC Second Team WCC All-Academic

Stephen McEvoy

M Rowing

All-Western Intercollegiate Rowing Association (WIRA) First Team

Maxx Garrett

Baseball

GU chapter of Chi Alpha Sigma National College Athlete Honor Society

Malori McGill

W Rowing

CRCA Scholar-Athlete

Dan Gehn

M Rowing

Western Intercollegiate Rowing Association (WIRA) Coach of the Year

Teddi McGuire

W Rowing

All-Western Intercollegiate Rowing Association (WIRA) First Team

Naomi Medley

W Rowing

WCC Newcomer of the Year

Tyler Mendiola

M Rowing

GU chapter of Chi Alpha Sigma National College Athlete Honor Society

Athletic Achievements

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Student-Athlete

Sport

Records and Awards

Student-Athlete

Sport

Records and Awards

Kenny Mentele

M Rowing

All-Western Intercollegiate Rowing Association (WIRA) First Team

Caitlyn Salo

W Soccer

Mathis Mönninghoff

M Basketball

Represented Germany in 2011 U20 European Championship

GU chapter of Chi Alpha Sigma National College Athlete Honor Society WCC All-Academic Honorable Mention

Olivia Miller

W Rowing

GU chapter of Chi Alpha Sigma National College Athlete Honor Society

Jordan Schroeder

W Rowing

WCC Co-Coxswain of the Year

Alvaro Nazal

M Tennis

All-WCC Honorable Mention

Katie Spangenberg

W Soccer

Agatha Oleksiak

W Rowing

All-Western Intercollegiate Rowing Association (WIRA) Second Team

Gonzaga Female Scholar Athlete of the Year GU chapter of Chi Alpha Sigma National College Athlete Honor Society WCC All-Academic Honorable Mention

Anna Olson

W Rowing

CRCA Scholar-Athlete

Kayla Standish

W Basketball

Tyler Olson

Baseball

All-WCC Honorable Mention 17th Round MLB Draft Selection

Kelly Olynyk

M Basketball

Represented Canada in 2011 FIBA Americas Championship

Nathanael Pacheco

M Soccer

WCC All-Freshman Team

Haiden Palmer

W Basketball

WCC Co-Newcomer of the Year All-WCC Honorable Mention WCC All-Tournament Team Holiday Hoops Classic Most Valuable Player

Kevin Pangos

M Basketball

All-WCC First Team WCC Newcomer of the Year WCC All-Freshman Team

NCAA Tournament Kingston Regional All-Tournament Team Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) Honorable Mention All-America Associated Press All-America Honorable Mention All-WCC First Team WCC All-Tournament Team Gonzaga and WCC career games played leader (138) Gonzaga career blocks leader (176) 19th Selection in the 2012 WNBA Draft Gonzaga Senior Female Athlete of the Year Represented the United States at the 2011 Pan American Games 2012 Naismith Watch List

Alex Stanford

Baseball

All-WCC

Britta Stime

W Tennis

WCC All-Academic

Scott Sullivan

M Soccer

WCC Honorable Mention WCC All-Academic

Catherine Theobald

W X-C/Track

Gonzaga – School record of 2:19.96 for indoor 800 meters Gonzaga – School record of 2:14.84 for 800 meters Gonzaga – School record of 4:38.02 for 1500 meters; breaks own record with 4:31.08

Emily Thomas

W X-C/Track

All-WCC Gonzaga – School record of 10:02.36 for indoor 3000 meters Gonzaga – School record 16:57.80 for 5000 meters; breaks own record with 16:56.17 Gonzaga – School record of 35:01.46 for 10,000 meters to break her record of 36:03.13

Elise Perkins

W Rowing

All-WCC WCC All-Academic Honorable Mention All-Western Intercollegiate Rowing Association (WIRA) First Team

Clark Phillips

M Soccer

WCC Freshman of the Year WCC All-Freshman Team WCC Honorable Mention Signed to play with Portland Timbers U23

Josh Phillips

M Soccer

All-WCC Second Team WCC All-Academic

Glenn Putyrae

W Rowing

Western Intercollegiate Rowing Association (WIRA) Coach of the Year

Chelsea Quilling

W Rowing

GU chapter of Chi Alpha Sigma National College Athlete Honor Society

Shannon Reader

W Basketball

WCC All-Academic Gonzaga Leadership Award

Denise Van de Mortel

Volleyball

All-WCC Honorable Mention

Katelan Redmon

W Basketball

All-WCC First Team 36th Selection in the 2012 WNBA Draft Represented the United States at the 2011 Pan American Games Holiday Hoops Classic All-Tournament

Robert Walgren

M X-C/Track

Gonzaga – School record of 4:11.91 for indoor mile Gonzaga – School record of 8:31.78 for indoor 3000 meters; breaks own record with 8:20.31

Sarah Rhodes

W Soccer

All-WCC Second Team Gonzaga – Tied for single-season assists record with 7; career leader with 18

Mengya Wang

Volleyball

WCC All-Academic Honorable Mention

Mitchell Weller

M Soccer

GU chapter of Chi Alpha Sigma National College Athlete Honor Society WCC All-Academic

Brad Rickel

W Golf

WCC Co-Coach of the Year

Paula Welly

W Rowing

Nick Roche

M X-C/Track

Gonzaga – School record of 9:20.64 for 3000 meter steeplechase

Francis Russo

M Rowing

All-Western Intercollegiate Rowing Association (WIRA) Second Team

Robert Sacre

M Basketball

West squad for National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Division I College All-Star Game Gonzaga Male Senior Athlete of the Year All-WCC First Team WCC Defensive Player of the Year

WCC Rower of the Year All-WCC WCC All-Academic Honorable Mention All-Western Intercollegiate Rowing Association (WIRA) First Team CRCA All-Region Second Team

Natalie Wolfrom

W Rowing

All-Western Intercollegiate Rowing Association (WIRA) Second Team

Kristina Zauere

W Tennis

All-WCC Honorable Mention WCC All-Academic Honorable Mention

2011–12 Annual report

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Campus Collaborations

Life Skills

Career Center Center for Community Action and Service-Learning (CCASL) Counseling Center Foley Library Gonzaga Activities Board (GAB) Gonzaga Alumni Mentor Program (GAMP) Gonzaga Peers Listening and Understanding Students (G+) Green Dot Kennel Club Leadership Resource Center Programming Board Residence Life Sodexo Student Activities Student Wellness Resource Center University Ministry Unity Multicultural Education Center (UMEC)

Life Skills Program In upholding the mission of Gonzaga University, the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, and StudentAthlete Support Services (SASS), the Life Skills Program strives to enhance the overall experience of Gonzaga’s student-athletes by developing each individual within the Jesuit philosophy of cura personalis, care of the whole person. The Program provides educational opportunities, services, and resources that enrich the total development of Gonzaga student-athletes by focusing on five commitment areas in alignment with the NCAA’s Student-

2011–12

1,921.5 total volunteer Hours

Athlete Affairs Department: athletic excellence, academic excellence, personal development, career development, and service. To support student-athletes on and off the playing field and to prepare them for life after college, the Program works collaboratively with campus and community organizations to further its efforts in providing services that develop transferable skills, athletically, academically, personally, and professionally.

Community Outreach Hours volunteered by all 16 teams and tracked by the Life Skills Program.

all 2011: 1,304 ■F Spring 2012: 617.5 Total 2011–12: 1,921.5 (Total 2010–11: 1,529)

Community Organizations Served American Childhood Cancer Organization of the Inland Northwest The Boys & Girls Club of Spokane County Campus Kitchens Clothes4Souls and Soels4Souls Campus RV Tour

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Page Ahead Ronald McDonald House of Charities Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital

Good Samaritan

St. Margaret’s Women’s and Children’s Shelter

Habitat for Humanity

Union Gospel Mission

Local Schools Audubon Elementary Cooper Elementary Grant Elementary Garfield Elementary Jefferson Elementary Prairie View Elementary Ness Elementary

Gonzaga University | Department of Intercollegiate Athletics

Life Skills Personal Development

were reinforced in the New Athlete Orientation course by

on activism regarding racial, ethnic, gender, and disability

The Life Skills Program strives to educate student-athletes

upper-class S.A.A.C. team representatives. Cornellison was

rights and the integration of media within social and political

on areas essential for their athletic, academic, and personal

brought to GU via campus partnerships with the Student

change.

success. Student-athlete well-being was addressed during

Wellness Resource Center, Leadership Resource Center, Programming Board, Residence Life, and Sodexo.

Sportsmanship

the 2011–12 year through the following programs: Sports Performance/Mental Skills Training

Violence Prevention/Bystander Education

campaign during the 2011–12 year. REPRESENT,

Icebox Athlete’s Dr. Spencer Wood met with several teams

Green Dot is a nationally recognized program that came to

launched during the 2010–11 year, includes the promotion

this winter, specifically teaching student-athletes about

GU to educate students, faculty, and staff on how to prevent

of sportsmanship at each WCC campus and recognizes

mental skills and mental toughness techniques relevant and

power based personal violence. The program provides

worthy teams and individuals for their display of good

unique to their sport. The training assists student-athletes

bystander training and offers techniques for students to

sportsmanship. Four Gonzaga programs were recognized

in achieving their optimal performance level and is also

intervene and minimize violence. The training was facilitated

during the 2011–12 year by their peer WCC teams for

applicable to their personal life aspirations.

to select teams and the New Athlete Orientation course for

practicing good sportsmanship, Men’s Soccer, Women’s

this year’s freshman class.

Basketball, Men’s Golf and Women’s Golf. Teams nominate

Carolyn Cornellison, Ph.D., delivered her “Courage to Care”

Diversity

other WCC teams based on their player, coaching, and

presentation in October and encouraged and challenged

The University Multicultural Education Center (UMEC)

fan behavior, game environment, and positive media and

students to have the courage, strength, and knowledge to

hosted a social justice speaker in October, for which Athletics

marketing initiatives.

care for their peers in social situations. Follow-up messages

also served as a campus partner. Noemi Sohn presented

Sarah Rhodes Women’s Soccer

Laura Day Volleyball

Lindsey Drake Women’s Cross Country/Track & Field

Taurie Bjerken Women’s Tennis

leadership, integrity, campus involvement, community service, dedication to team, and the ability to serve as a role model for current and future GU students and student-athletes.

Royce Bolinger Baseball

Shannon Reader Women’s Basketball

Rachel Wright Women’s Rowing

April

Each month S.A.A.C. nominates and selects one of their peers for the award.

March

December

November

October

September

ZAG of the Month

A student-athlete selected as Zag of the Month exhibits effort and excellence in academics,

February

2011­­—12

January

Alcohol Awareness

The WCC continued its REPRESENT sportsmanship

Kayla Standish Women’s Basketball

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PRIDE

Life Skills

PRIDE is a friendly competition meant to promote mutual support and fellowship amongst the many

Career Development

year. The Book features portfolios of

Athletes. The organization provides

The Life Skills Program prepares

the graduating class of 2012. Each

an online forum for former and

student-athletes for their futures

of their résumés display the unique

current Zags to network and connect

following graduation and life after

achievements and accolades they

with one another. The online Career

sport through a variety of career

earned as a Zag. The goal of the

Athletes community offers alumni

development programs and

Book is to assist student-athletes

the opportunity to serve as mentors

individual career counseling. Close

in networking with GU alumni,

to current student-athletes. Job

relationships and collaboration with

supporters, and constituents as

listings from companies who value

GU’s Career Center and Gonzaga

they pursue their future careers. A

the qualities and traits that student-

Alumni Mentoring Program (GAMP)

Graduate School Workshop, Senior

athletes possess are also available

further support student-athletes with

Etiquette Dinner, and Leadership

online at www.careerathletes.com.

their career planning.

101 Workshop were also offered

The Gonzaga Former and Current

during the 2011–12 year.

Student-Athletes LinkedIn group

The first Senior Student-Athlete Résumé Book (insert Resume Book link if possible) was published this

Another service available to GU’s student-athletes is Career

is another way for Zags to stay

athletic teams that make up our Zag family. PRIDE also recognizes our commitment to Gonzaga University’s mission of creating a “mature concern for others” through community outreach and service.

Teams have the opportunity to earn points by supporting student-athletes at designated home athletic events, participating in Life Skills programming, community outreach, and team academic achievement.

2011–12

Top 5

Finishers

connected.

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Women’s Tennis Women’s Soccer Volleyball Baseball Women’s Cross Country

Student-Athlete Leadership Institute

assessments, and group discussion sessions. Guest

The Student-Athlete Leadership Institute, in its second

speakers from several campus departments facilitated

year, is designed to further develop student-athletes’

sessions and conversations surrounding the meaning

leadership skills, as students, athletes, and leaders on

of leadership and various styles and techniques for

campus and in the community. Members were selected

the student-athletes to apply in their day-to-day lives.

to participate in the developmental program to further

The participants concluded the yearlong program by

improve themselves as mentors and leaders on their

coordinating and directing a field day at Grant Elementary

respective teams and on the Student-Athlete Advisory

for nearly 300

Committee.

elementary students at

The 2011–12 group met several times and participated in team building exercises, behavior and leadership style

one of Spokane’s Title I schools.

Participants Back row: Rachel Wright (Jr., Women’s Rowing). Meghan Winters (Jr., Women’s Basketball), Dane Pavlik (Jr., Men’s Rowing), Meredith Crenshaw (Jr., Volleyball), Taurie Bjerken (Jr., Women’s Tennis), and Victoria Fallgren (Jr., Women’s Golf); Front row: Ryan Caballero (Jr., Men’s Soccer), Emily Hutchins (Jr., Women’s Soccer), Patrick Richie (Jr., Men’s Cross Country/Track & Field), and Levin Guillermo (Jr., Men’s Tennis); Not pictured: Steven Halcomb (Jr., Baseball), and Billy Moon (Jr., Baseball)

Gonzaga University | Department of Intercollegiate Athletics

Life Skills

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2011–12 S.A.A.C. officers

President Shannon Reader Women’s Basketball

Vice President Laura Day Volleyball

Secretary Kaprina Goodwin Volleyball

Treasurer Dane Pavlik Men’s Crew

Volunteer Chair Rachel Wright Women’s Rowing

Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (S.A.A.C.)

S.A.A.C. Collections

S.A.A.C. is comprised of representatives from each

■ 3 rd Annual Campus Kitchens Food Drive, women’s

team and primarily serves as the student-athlete voice

basketball game (December)

within the structure of the athletic department, the

> 1,375 pounds of food and nearly $200 collected

WCC, and the NCAA. S.A.A.C. also organizes annual

> Served approximately 2,000 meals in the Spokane

events to strengthen the camaraderie throughout the

community

student-athlete population. A Welcome Back Bowling

Hospital (December)

Tailgater and Corn-Hole Tournament were expanded

> Over 100 Christmas gifts were donated and

during 2011–12 academic year. In addition, S.A.A.C.

delivered to several patients

S.A.A.C. Intern Caitlyn Salo Women’s Soccer

■ 4 th Annual Zappos.com WCC Drive

student-athletes. 2011–12 saw continued participation

(October-February)

in the annual collections at select home basketball

> Conference-wide t-shirt collection and competition

games, benefiting Page Ahead, Clothes4Souls, and

> Benefited Clothes4Souls

GU’s Campus Kitchens. S.A.A.C. also added a charitable

> 3,739 t-shirts collected and distributed world-wide

component to the Winter Formal by donating Christmas

Creativity Chair Emma Dolcetti Women’s Soccer

■ W inter Formal, benefiting Sacred Heart Children’s

Night, Student-Athlete Winter Formal, and safe Baseball

is integral in providing volunteer opportunities to all

Media Chair Taurie Bjerken Women’s Tennis

■ 7 th Annual Page Ahead Book Drive, women’s

gifts to Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital. Finally, S.A.A.C.

basketball game (February)

representatives served as leaders and peer facilitators

> 1,247 books and over $150 collected

during the fall 2011 New Athlete Orientation course.

Bottom left: Baseball Tailgater: Corn-hole Tournament Champions: Andrew Walker and Hans Hagemier; Bottom right: Welcome Back Bowling: Men’s & Women’s Tennis teams

Above: S.A.A.C. at Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital: Laura Day, Ryan Caballero, Rachel Wright, Hanley Caras, Victoria Fallgren, Naseeb Bhangal

2011–12 Annual report

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3rd

highest ticket sales of all 16 1st & 2nd Round sites

1st & 2nd Rounds

sold out

for the second straight year

Gonzaga University | Department of Intercollegiate Athletics

Marketing & Tickets

6,000

Men’s Basketball

woMen’s Basketball 5,402

5,000 4,104

4,060

4,000

2,000

1,956

2009–10

2,756

2010–11

2011–12

■ Average Regular-Season Attendance ■ Season Ticket Sales

Last 3 seasons

largest Home crowds 2011–12

14

#

2010–11

25

#

National Average Attendance Ranking Last 5 seasons

2007–08

70

#

2008–09

53

#

2009–10

44

#

2.25.2012

vs. BYU

6,000

2.18.2012

vs. Pepperdine

6,000

1.1.2012

vs. St. Francis

6,000

2.26.2011

vs. San Diego

6,000

11.24.2010

vs. Stanford

6,000

12.30.2008

vs. Tennessee

6,000

2.4.2012

vs. San Diego

5,829

2.26.2005

vs. Portland

5,825

1.14.2012

vs. Saint Mary’s

5,804

1.12.2012

vs. San Francisco

5,773

Largest Home Crowd in Program History

Baseball

2,937

2,011

April 28, 2012 vs. LMU

Largest Home Crowd in Program History

volleyball

3,000

149 consecutive sellouts

1,197

October 17, 2011 vs. BYU

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2011–12 Annual report 2010–11

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Finances REVENUE

The annual goal of the Athletic Department is to develop and manage effectively a balanced operational budget, while at the same time grow current revenue streams and identify new revenue streams for Gonzaga Athletics. Although operating costs continue to rise, the Athletic Department has once again operated within a balanced budget and

Intercollegiate

Athletic Revenue

continued to reduce debt. The ability to fund enhancements, while still making towards its debt obligations, is a prime example of the Department’s commitment

$3,883,538

Annual Fundraising and Contributions

$2,402,115

Direct Institutional Support

$8,394,533

Ticket Sales

$1,626,150

Sponsorship and Media Royalties

$1,145,000

Merchandise Sales, Concessions & Catering

$300,750

Endowment Distributions

$151,879

Facility Rental

generate excess net revenue dollars to both scheduled and additional payments

Institutional Scholarship Support

0.39%

1.61%

$74,750

Athletic Guarantees

$308,500

NCAA/WCC Distributions

$838,411

0.79% 1.57%

TOTAL

$19,125,626

4.38%

to operating in a fiscally responsible and disciplined manner.

Athletic Department growth has been consistent with growth of the overall

Institutional Scholarship Support

20.31%

5.99%

Annual Fundraising and Contributions

University, with enhancements coming through self-generated funds in the form

Direct Institutional Support

8.50%

Ticket Sales

of excess net revenues. This has allowed Gonzaga Athletics to become increasingly

12.56%

less reliant on institutional support, thus

Merchandise Sales, Concessions & Catering

diminishing the impact on the University’s budget. In 2011–12, Gonzaga’s athletic budget represented less than 5% of the University’s overall operating budget (net of scholarships).

Sponsorship and Media Royalties

43.89%

Endowment Distributions Facility Rental Athletic Guarantees NCAA/WCC Distributions

Gonzaga University | Department of Intercollegiate Athletics

Finances 3.59%

Institutional Support* vs.

8.46%

3.70% Personnel

Athletic

Scholarships 10.04%

Team Travel

34.47%

Generated Funds

Recruiting Uniforms & Equipment Game Guarantees

2.57% 1.57%

General & Administrative

2.36%

Physical Plant & Utilities Debt Service

Why is benefactor support so critical? Gifts are instrumental in providing critical funding to our talented student-athletes for the opportunity of a world class experience—academically, athletically and socially.

Debt Reduction

12.92%

NON-SCHOLARSHIP EXPENDITURES

20.31%

Funded by Institutional Support

$8,394,533

Funded by Athletic Revenues

$6,847,555

expenses

Intercollegiate

Athletic Expenses

TOTAL

Personnel

$6,593,009

Scholarships

$3,883,538

Team Travel

$2,471,399

Recruiting

$452,165

Uniforms & Equipment

$300,783

Game Guarantees

$490,860

General & Administrative

$1,920,743

Physical Plant & Utilities

$708,043

Debt Service

$687,055

Debt Reduction

$1,618,031 TOTAL

$19,125,626

44.93%

$15,242,088

Institutional Support 55.07%

Athletic Revenues *Excluding Scholarships

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A full scholarship at Gonzaga was valued at $41,582 for the 2011–12 school year, leading to a total scholarship expense of almost $4 million. This is an annual budgetary expense that Gonzaga Athletics must

Athletically-Related Student AiD

USF

USD

SMC

SCU

PORT

PEP

LMU

BYU

Finances

8,000,000 7,500,000 7,000,000 6,500,000 6,000,000 5,500,000 5,000,000 4,500,000 4,000,000 3,500,000 3,000,000 $4,193,545

fund out of its annual budget.

$4,400,000

$7,491,418

$5,385,983

Nonetheless, Gonzaga still lags

$4,571,215

$5,164,600

$5,558,444

$6,201,147

$5,569,317

*Based on West Coast Conference scholarship survey for fiscal year 2011–12

for sports in which Gonzaga

USF

USD

SMC

SCU

PORT

PEP

20,000 15,000 10,000 5,000

competes, which leaves it 48.35

$11,395.50

scholarships short of being a

$7,885.30

$20,412.58

$22,821.96

$17,649.48

$15,603.02

$19,503.31

$13,250.31

$24,974.52

*Based on West Coast Conference scholarship survey for fiscal year 2011–12

Gonzaga

BYU

LMU

PEP

PORT

fully-funded program.

100.85

256.7

143.5

101.63

103.55

USF

of 149.2 scholarships allowed

25,000

USD

towards the NCAA maximum

30,000

SMC

offered 100.85 scholarships

SCU

in aid per participant. Gonzaga

Aid per Participant

granted to student-athletes and

LMU

of athletically-related student aid

BYU

Gonzaga

behind it’s peers in the amount

Scholarship Equivalents

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Gonzaga

2011–12 Annual report

275 250 200 150 100 50 98

110.09

115.983

106.6

*Based on West Coast Conference scholarship survey for fiscal year 2011–12

Gonzaga University | Department of Intercollegiate Athletics

Media Exposure Gonzaga University continued to shine in the national

on Sirius & Sirius XM Satellite Radio and the two NCAA

home and away—were broadcast on radio with either

spotlight in 2011–12. Men’s and women’s basketball and

Tournament games could be heard on Westwood One.

1050 AM or 1510 KGA airing the games.

baseball generated the majority of the media exposure

Women’s basketball was featured through 17

through television, print, radio, and on the web.

Baseball scored its inaugural broadcast on ESPNU

television appearances locally, regionally and nationally.

as a national audience saw the Zags defeat Loyola

Ten West Coast Conference games, including both

Marymount 1-0 in 12 innings at Patterson Baseball

2011–12, a streak of consecutive games on television

games in the conference tournament, were among the 17

Complex/Washington Trust Field. In total, baseball had

that now sits at 284 games. Every men’s basketball

televised and 12 of the 17 broadcasts originated from the

12 games on television, up from 8 games last season.

game played in the McCarthey Athletic Center has been

McCarthey Athletic Center. Seven times the Zags were

The Zags also had 19 games broadcast on the radio on

broadcast on television as the streak began in the middle

featured nationally, making appearances on the ESPN

1510 KGA and KEYF—1050 AM.

of the 2003–04 campaign. The Zags appeared locally on

family of stations, CBS College Sports, and BYUtv.

KHQ-TV, regionally on ROOT Sports, and nationally on

Gonzaga’s First and Second Round NCAA Tournament

coast-to-coast from the New York Times to the

the ESPN family of stations (15 games), TNT, and CBS.

games played in the McCarthey Athletic Center against

Spokesman Review, from ESPN the Magazine to

All games could also be heard on the radio—in Spokane

Rutgers and Miami were televised on ESPN2. The NCAA

Sports Illustrated, and on the internet on all of the

on 1510 KGA, in the Tri-Cities on 960 AM KALE, and in

Regional Semifinal game against Kentucky was televised

major sports sites such as ESPN.com, CBSsports.com,

Walla Walla on 1410 KTEL. Nine games were broadcast

on ESPN. For the third consecutive season all games—

Foxsports.com, SI.com and Sportingnews.com.

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Total # of games

3

SWX (Washington State, Arizona State)

3

BYU tv (at BYU)

4

GU tv (Pepperdine, Santa Clara, Loyola Marymount)

1

ESPNU (Loyola Marymount)

1

COX (at Arkansas)

radio 19

Spokane (1510 KGA, KEYF—1050 AM)

television 34 of 34 games appeared on television (including exhibition) 1 13

ESPN (Washington State for ESPN 24-Hour Tip-Off Marathon) ESPN2 (Notre Dame, at Illinois, Michigan State, Butler, at Xavier, at Saint Mary’s, at Portland, at BYU, Saint Mary’s, at Santa Clara, BYU, BYU/WCC Tournament, Saint Mary’s/WCC Tournament)

1

ESPNU (San Francisco)

16

KHQ, KAYU, ROOT SPORTS and/or KING 5.2 (Seattle).

2

CBS (Arizona/Battle in Seattle, Ohio State/NCAA Tournament)

1

TNT (West Virginia/NCAA Tournament)

radio 34

Spokane (1510 KGA & KEYF—101.1 FM)

34

Walla Walla (1490 KTEL)

34

Tri-Cities (960 am KALE)

9

Sirius/Sirius XM (Selected Game)

2

Westwood One (NCAA Tournament Games)

On the print side, the Bulldogs garnered attention

women’s Basketball

television

Men’s Basketball

Baseball

Men’s basketball had every game televised again in

television 17 of 34 games appeared on television 1

ESPN (Kentucky/NCAA Tournament)

2

ESPN2 (Rutgers/NCAA Tournament, Miami (FL)/ NCAA Tournament)

1

ESPNU (BYU/WCC Tournament)

1

CBS College Sports (Loyola Marymount)

2

BYUtv (at BYU, Saint Mary’s/WCC Tournament)

8

SWX (Hofstra, USC, Montana, San Francisco, Saint Mary’s, San Diego, Santa Clara, BYU)

2

GU TV (Portland, Pepperdine)

radio 34

KEYF—1050 AM or 1510 KGA

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Bulldog Club

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About the Bulldog Club The Bulldog Club is the official annual fundraising

The annual equipment expenses related to operating

made available for each student-athlete.

organization dedicated to supporting Gonzaga

our programs climbs each year. We are tasked

Facilities

Athletics. Gifts to the Bulldog Club are critical to

with providing our student-athletes with the most

We strive to provide state-of-the-art facilities that not only

providing necessary funding to provide our talented

competitive, state of the art, operational equipment

offer a competitive advantage for our student-athletes,

student-athletes with the opportunity of a world class

possible. Donations to the Bulldog Club are vital to

coaches and fans, but also give our coaches the tools for

experience—academically, athletically and socially.

offset the budgetary necessities of outfitting our teams

recruiting the finest academic and athletic talent.

How are Bulldog Club donations utilized?

with the required equipment.

Annual gifts to the Bulldog Club bridge the important funding gap between institutional support and

Scholarships

Team (Program) Budgets The Gonzaga Athletic Department provides operational budgets for 18 varsity sports. These budgets (partially funded through gifts to the Bulldog Club) include all of the components necessary for our programs to compete at the Division I level. Key components of those budgets

The cost of the more than 100 student-athlete

departmental priorities allowing Gonzaga Athletics to

scholarships awarded by Gonzaga Athletics amounts to

field nationally competitive programs. As a Bulldog Club

more than $4 million annually. Gifts to the Bulldog Club

member, you enjoy the pride of investing in our student-

assist in covering the scholarship expense for student-

athletes and their success. Your membership makes their

athletes representing Gonzaga University.

success possible.

Supporting the Bulldog Club is the best way to help

include the following:

Academic Support Services

■ Recruiting

A commitment to academic excellence drives each

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Gonzaga student-athletes pursue their academic and

Gonzaga coaches seek to recruit the highest caliber

Bulldog. Gifts to the Bulldog Club assist in providing the

student-athletes in the country. To continue our

necessary academic tools to enable student-athletes

success, it is imperative we provide our coaches with

to manage the rigors of balancing their academic

the resources to recruit nationally and internationally.

endeavors with their athletic pursuits.

■ Travel

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staff ensures proper precautions and treatments are

■ Equipment

sports benefit from the Bulldog Club every year. Your gift allows the Athletic Department to respond to their changing needs and ever-expanding opportunities.

We can continue to honor our proud tradition as we

Athletic Training and Strength &

build towards the future, but we need you on our team.

A unique part of the Gonzaga experience for any

Conditioning

student-athlete is the ability to play in top competitions

Competitive success of Gonzaga student-athletes is

across the country. Annual increases in travel costs

the responsibility of more than each individual sport’s

require additional funding to support our goal of

coaching staff. The Strength & Conditioning staff

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athletic ambitions. More than 300 student-athletes in 18

national competitiveness.

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With your support, Gonzaga will continue to recruit, educate and train the best and brightest student-athletes.

In supporting the Bulldog Club, you are supporting the Zags in our mission to win on the field of play, in the

maintains the physical development of our athletes

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through strength and agility training. Our Athletic Training

classroom and in the community. Thank you for your

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continued support!

Gonzaga University | Department of Intercollegiate Athletics

Compliance It is the shared responsibility of all those associated

■ As an athletics representative, you may not be

■ An athletics representative may not have written

with Gonzaga Athletics—employees, student-athletes,

involved in recruiting a prospective student-athlete.

correspondence with a prospective student-athlete.

individuals (“boosters”) and organizations promoting

A prospective student-athlete is a student who has

This includes leaving written messages for recruits

Bulldog athletics interests—to be in full compliance of

started classes for the ninth grade or is enrolled at

on Facebook, MySpace, or Twitter web pages. If you

NCAA, West Coast Conference and institutional rules.

a two-year college. The only individuals that are

are caught leaving messages for recruits on any web

permitted to recruit are Gonzaga’s coaching staff for

page, penalties could be as severe as disassociation

been identified as an institutional “representative of

each respective sport. Please forward the prospective

of your relationship with Gonzaga Athletics.

athletics interest,” the individual retains that title for

student-athlete to Gonzaga Athletics for information

According to NCAA rules, once an individual has

life. Gonzaga University is ultimately responsible for the behavior of all athletics representatives in relation

regarding the athletic programs.

■ An athletics representative may not employ or arrange

■ Always ask before you act. If you are unsure of any of the regulations between prospective or current student-athletes and athletics representative,

to NCAA rules and regulations. Violations of NCAA

for the employment of a prospective student-athlete

please do not hesitate to contact the athletic

regulations by an athletics representative could result in

until after he or she has signed a National Letter of

department compliance office.

the loss of eligibility for involved student-athletes (e.g.,

Intent and has completed their senior year of high

no participation in competitions) and/or severe sanctions

school. You may employ a current student-athlete

against the University (e.g., loss of scholarships,

provided he or she has registered their job with the

television bans and post-season bans) and/or the

athletic department compliance office.

disassociation with that individual.

As a representative of athletics interest there are rules to remember when it comes to assisting Gonzaga’s student-athletes.

■ An athletic representative may not provide any type of extra benefit to a prospective or enrolled studentathlete or their family or friends. Examples of extra benefits include, but are not limited to, cash, gifts, loans or the co-signing of loans, a vehicle or use of a vehicle, payment for or arrangement of transportation, free or reduced cost goods or services, free or reduced cost housing, concert or sporting tickets. An individual can become an athletics representative, if not previously identified as an athletics representative, if he or she provides such benefits.

Follow the NCAA rules and we can ensure the success of Gonzaga Athletics. If you have any questions regarding NCAA rules or regulations, please contact the Compliance Office at compliance@athletics.gonzaga.edu.

representative you Gonzaga’s athletics are a

of interest if:

Always

ask

before you act

1. You have ever been a member of any organization promoting Gonzaga’s athletic program (ie. the Bulldog Club).

2. You have ever made financial contributions to the Gonzaga University Athletic Department.

3. You have ever been a season ticket holder in any sport.

4. You have ever helped to arrange employment of or provided any benefits to prospective student-athletes.

5. You have ever promoted the athletic programs at Gonzaga University.

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2011–12 Annual report

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Capital Campaign & Future Facilities Capital Priorities

Center for Athletic Achievement

we are today. The new academic center is a critical

A key component to the athletic success of Gonzaga

The Center for Athletic Achievement will encompass

component of our support system and will better

student-athletes and overall fan enjoyment is the

the Gonzaga Athletics Hall of Fame, the Student-

enable the student-athletes to take on both the athletic

availability of modern on-campus athletic facilities.

Athlete Academic Support Center, and a 5,000 square

and academic rigors at Gonzaga University. The new

While these facilities have had an extremely positive

foot multi-use event space. The Hall of Fame, which

facility will also provide our student-athletes with much-

impact on Gonzaga Athletics, a number of our sports

will be located on the main floor of the facility, will

needed space for individual and group study activities

remain at a competitive and recruiting disadvantage

capture our history and pay tribute to those whose

and a home for yearlong personal growth, leadership

due to inadequate athletic facilities compared with

athletic achievement is legend and upon whom our

and community outreach programming. Combined,

other nationally competitive athletic programs. In

spirit has been built. It will be a place to gather and

these support programs have enhanced the student-

the coming years, Gonzaga Athletics will continue to

experience 125 years of great moments; a place to

athlete experience at Gonzaga and will continue to

invest in infrastructure to enhance the experience of

re-live the history and get to know the extraordinary

positively impact the traditions of both academic and

our student-athletes and showcase our programs.

individuals who contributed so much to make us who

athletic excellence for generations to come.

Gonzaga University | Department of Intercollegiate Athletics

Capital Campaign & Future Facilities

Campaign for Endowed Scholarships

endow that scholarship requires a gift of $1 million,

Tennis & Golf Center

The Campaign for Endowed Scholarships is a unique

creating a legacy that protects each program’s

Construction of a Tennis & Golf Center will provide a

and intimate opportunity to endow the eighteen Gonzaga

prestigious past as well as secures its future success.

permanent home for all four men’s & women’s programs,

Athletic programs with full scholarships for student-

Soccer Complex

and respond to the unique challenges of training and

athletes. Building a firm foundation through scholarship endowment is imperative to the growth and future success of Gonzaga Athletics. Such an endowment establishes a solid foundation for the funding of programs and scholarships and allows donors to have a truly lasting impact on Gonzaga student-athletes now and in perpetuity. This campaign aims to establish a comprehensive endowment fund for student-athlete scholarships that meet the overall demands of each program well into the future by funding all 155 full scholarships available. A full athletic scholarship is comprised of tuition, room/board, and books. To fully

A modern soccer complex is a key component to the fans’ overall experience, enjoyment, and support. The proposed investment to complete the infrastructure of the current facility is certain to ensure and sustain the vitality of Gonzaga Soccer and showcase the program in our community and nationally. Construction on Phase I of the Gonzaga Soccer Complex was completed in 2009 and included the main playing field and practice field, the plaza, press box, main ticket booth, berms and site landscaping. Phases II, III, and IV will include construction of the main grandstands, locker rooms, concessions, restrooms, and the installation of stadium lights.

competing in these sports in our region. It will include six tennis courts and an indoor golf practice area, as well as men’s and women’s locker rooms. This facility will allow for optimal scheduling and year-round practice, greatly enhancing the student-athlete experience.

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Benefactors to Gonzaga Athletics provide the necessary funds to the Athletic Department through

gifts

made to specific needs or sports programs (reflective of giving for the fiscal year 2012;

June 1, 2011–May 31, 2012).

These funds are used to enhance our mission of excellence for more than 300 student-athletes. All gifts made to Gonzaga Athletics are used solely to support the many needs of Gonzaga student-athletes.

$41,582 and Above

$10,000–$20,790

Nancy C. Driscoll John Hemmingson* Randy and Julie Hurst* John and Donna Luger Mike and Stephanie Lyons Phil and Sandy McCarthey Tom and Mary McCarthey, Jr. Gene and Marti Monaco* John and Nancy Rudolf* Pat and Sandy Volkar

Tony and Mary Lou Bonanzino* Josh Burrows Cerium Networks - Roger Junkermier* Comcast Spotlight* Mike and Stacy Covey* Dr. W. Dale and Terri Crum* Michael and Rebecca DeVries Larry and Kathy Dilley* Jim and Billie Etter* Jonathan Ferraiuolo Robert and Denise Greco* Daniel P. Harbaugh* Don and Marilyn Jans Roger and Tracey (Walsh) Junkermier* Klaue Family Foundation* Kevin and Christine Malone* Bob and Sandy McConkey* Moloney + O’Neill* Mary Jo Moore* Scott and Lizbeth (Tomich) Morris* Mr. Donald O’Bannon Michael A. Patterson* Paul and Mary Rieckers* Dave and Sandy Sabey* Lance and Melissa Sadler* Eric Sandberg* Michael and Carol Schimmels* Tommy and Jenny Servine Spokane Produce*

$20,791–$41,581 CRUX Subsurface, Inc.* Dr. and Mrs. (RIP) Michael H. Cunningham* Bob Cross* DAA Northwest* Garco Construction* Clark H. Gemmill* Rick and Nina Hofmeister* Patrick and Stephanie Kilkenny David and Christina Lynch Joel and Karen Pearl Bill and Carol Quigg* Hubie Randall* John and Rita Santillanes* Jim and Liz Stewart* Irv and Angela Zakheim

Jonathan and Michele Staben* Telect, Inc.* Terry and T.J. Tombari* Washington Trust Bank* Charlie and Kathy Watson* Myrtle Woldson Jim Workland*

$7,500–$9,999 Arrow Machinery Ron and Terri Caferro* Alan Dernbach and Rose Higgins* Evans, Craven & Lackie, P.S.* H.F. Magnuson Family Foundation, Inc.* Bob and Barb Materne* David and Cathleen Reisenauer Richard and Deborah (Gaebe) Roccanova* John Stone* Suzi Stone* Toillion Pediatric Dentistry* James and Debbie Topliff* Nicholas and Karen (Lindsay) Warrick*

$5,000–$7,499 Aaron Alteneder* Dr. Kenneth Anderson and Ms. Susan Hart-Anderson Sheryl Anthony* Michael and Lynette Arhutick* Bank of America* Tim and Mary Barnard* Jason and Kristen (Beaulaurier) Bay Laurie A. Bigej* Paul and Patricia Blasdel Bobby and Cathleen Brett* Greg and Michelle Bui Consumer Auto Liquidators* Cliff and Bonnie Cullings* John P. Egger* Walter and Kathy Egger* Frank and Patricia Etter* Global Credit Union* Donald H. Herak* King Beverage, Inc.* Charlie and Doris O’Connor* Pearson Packaging Systems* Arnold and Sarah Peterson* Ed and Yvonne (RIP) Ralph* The Ed and Bunny Renouard Charitable Fund*

Paul Roth Runners Soul* Dr. and Mrs. Daniel Skinner* Max and Ellen Spalding Steve and Genene Staats Pete and Denise Stanton Stevens, Clay, and Manix P.S.* Tom and Camilla Tilford* U.S. Bancorp Foundation* Edward R. Van Vliet* Steve and Dawn Watts

$2,500–$4,999 Stephen Anthony* Don Barbieri* Kathryn K. Barbieri Tom and Eileen Barbieri* John and Ann Beutler* Tom Black* John and Kristi Blake* Kevin Blanchat* Frank and Sharon Bouten* Tim and Margaret Bruya* Byrd Real Estate Group, LLC* Chris and Janet Camp* Mark and Kathy (Evoy) Casey* David and Jill (Legel) Christiansen* Craig and Georganna Clifford* David and Melody Coombs* Jim and Harvelyn (Cornwell) Cooney* Cornerstone Property Advisors, LLC* Stan and Leslie Covey CPM Development Corporation* Jacqueline S. Dallum Paul and Kelley Damon* Dr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Davis* Brad and Pam (McNally) DeCounter* D’Amato Conversano Inc* Alan and Karen Douglas* Harlan and Maxine Douglass* Benjamin Estes* Roger A. Felice* Peter Fonfara Paul and Janet Fruci* Garland Vision Source, Inc.* Gary and Nancy Gossett* Dale and Joan (Forsberg) Grant Greg Green* Michael and Samantha Guthrie* Dave and Kelly Hamad* Dave and Susan Hamer*

George D. and Debbie Hansen* Ron Hawkins* Michael T. Hayes* Megan L. Isenhower* Jack and Dan Enterprises, Inc.* Lon and Becky Jasper* Dr. Spencer and Jane (Holm) Jilek* Dennis and Katharine Jorgensen* Judicial Mediation Group* K - L Manufacturing Company, Inc.* Dan Keefe* Gary Kirchner* Shelly Kuney* KXLY* William A. Lampe* Michael and Debra Leslie* Michael and Dana (Sells) Love* Maureen A. Lyden* Mackin & Little, Inc.* Michael Mainer* Richard and Cheri Mast* Jack and Mary McCann* Ray and Staci McGriff* Tom and Chere’ (Byrd) McKeirnan*

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Donor Honor Roll Dr. and Mrs. Jacob W. Meighan* Ed Miller* Dr. Jason Moffitt* John Moffitt* John and Lori Moloney, Jr.* Morris & Morris, P.S.* Dan and Joyce Murphy* Dan Nagy* Cajer and Jamie Neely* Don and Jeanette Nelles Scott O’Brien* James F. and Sharon O’Connell* Frank and Barb O’Neill* John Orr* Jerry and Becky Oswald* Pacwest Home Corp* Pape Material Handling, Inc.* Dave and Theresa (Craven) Parks* Marty Parola* Paul and Wendi Pennington Performance Contracting Inc* Mike and Betty (Onley) Pontarolo* Jim and Klaire (Fulton) Powers* Jim and Marilyn Prince*

James and Maggie Randall* Mike and Judy (Yeend) Reilly* Michael and Tanya Rice* Leonard Rison* Doug and Kathleen Rivard* Mary Lou Robinson* Howie and Amy Ruddell Steve and Tresa Schmautz* Dale Sebo* Bob and Liz (Davis) Sestero, Sr.* Bill and Hilda Shanks* Garry and Mary Shea* Penn and Nancy Siegel* Bill Simer and Renee Rolando* Jim Snow* Sodexo Services* Spokane Hardware Supply, Inc.* Christopher and Amy Spring* Dan Stubbs* Patrick and Diane Sullivan* Suntoya Corporation* Julie Thomas* Thrifty Car Rental* Russ and Carole VanderWilde*

Dick and Laurel Vester* Chris Olson and Denise Vill-Olson* Tom and Melissa Watson* Weiand & Weiand DDS, PS* Fritz and Jeanie Wolff* Bill and Liz (Curry) Wrigglesworth*

$1,500–$2,499 Jay and Amanda Affleck* Alliance Title & Escrow Corporation* A.M. Landshaper, Inc.* American Pacific Construction, Inc.* Anderson Bros CPA’s, PA* Kara Arvin* Banner Bank* Bill and Carol (Shea) Barber* David and Leah Barbieri* Ms. Heather M. Barbieri* Stephen Barbieri* Richard Bechtolt and Stephanie Farrell Bechtolt* Ernie Becker* David and Ann (Barbieri) Bell* Eddy and TerryKay Birrer* Blades Hair Design* Dan Brajcich, Jr.* Dr. and Mrs. James Brasch* Jim and Pauline Bresnahan* Tim and Kathy Burns* Joe and Mary Ann (Schultheis) Busch* Stewart and Molly Butler* Bruce and Judy Butler* Waseem and Maureen Butte* Jim Cameron* Randy Cameron* Paul and Michelle Capeloto Kay C. Carnes* Brian Carney* Wade Carpenter* Dr. Mike Casey* Craig and Scotta Christlieb* Ryan and Beth Clements* Jeffry and Susan Colliton* John Condon* Robert and Linda Connor* Robert and Beryl Coomes* John and Roselie Cooney* Rita M. Cooney* Mrs. Sadie C. Cooney* Robert Cooper* Jack Couch* Craft Brewers Alliance, Inc.*

Michael and Vicki Craigen* Roger Cramer* Rick and Janna Cresswell* Joseph Crimmins* Vickie Davis* William and Sharon Davis* Ed Dawson and Marcia Meade* Dominic and Denise DeCaro* Armand and Joy DeFelice* Wade and Stacie DeGeest* Mike and Alison Delay* Patrick and Carol Dever* Doug Dietrich* Angel and Kathleen (Bonck) Diez* Michael J. Dinnen* William and Melissa Dixon* Timothy and Katherine Donaldson* Dorian Studios, Inc.* Dorothy Dougher Terry and Denise Doyle* Steve and Sandi Druffel* Ewing Anderson, P.S.* Ferguson Enterprises, Inc.* Fifth & Browne Pharmacy* Zeke and Angela Fogal* Bob Frank* Ernest and Carol Fullmer, Jr.* Joe and Joan Gagliardi* Willy and Michelle Geary* Jim and Dodie Gerding* John and Sherry Gilbert* Peter and Cheryl Grabicki* Josef and Stephany Gray* Don and Sherie Hackney* Thomas Halvorson* Richard W. Hardan* Dennis and Stacy Harrington* Marc and Stefanie Hattenburg* Colin and Renee (Kelln) Hawkes Jud and Beverly Heathcote* Dick and Anita Herdener* John and Judith Heusner* Rob and Barbara Higgins* Gary and Lin Higley* Tony and Cindy Higley* Dr. and Mrs. Kenji Higuchi* Kirk and Sallie Hill* John and Lisa Hjaltalin* Alan and Eileen Hogan* Mike and Annemarie Hogan* Mr. and Mrs. Carl E. Hueber* Paul Hughes*

J. Steven and Jane Hunter Scott and Jeannie Isaak* James and Sandy Ivers* Darrell and Ruth Jackson* John and Charlotte Jackson Rick and Micki (Grady) Jacobs* Mike and Linda Jensen* William and Jennifer Johnson* Robert M. Johnston* Daniel L. Jones* JP Morgan Chase Bank* Robert Kaatz* Carol Durkin Kearns* Charles and Linda Keturakat* Kermit and Patty Kilcup* Kevin and Mary Jo King* James and Mary Anne (Metcalfe) King* Patrick and Maureen Kirby* David and Doreen Kishel* James and Vicki Knapp* Lawry and Wendy (Brown) Knopp* Miro Kondryszyn* Richard and Stacy Kuhling* Milton J. Langlois* The Honorable Jerome and Mary Jo Leveque* David and Barbara McGann* Daniel and Nancy (Wells) McGee* Jim McGee* John and Maureen McKinnon* Pamela S. McKinzie-Lewis* Metals Fabrication Co.* Stephen and Pamela Meyer* Timothy B. Morin* Dennis Morissey* Roger Fruci and Sharon (Vinson) Murphy* Tom and Teresa Newbury* Northwest Industrial Services* Northwestern Mutual Insurance Co. Daniel and Sharon Olson* Jack and Kathy Ossello* James and Anne Pearson* Cathy and Clarence Perry Brad and Tonyia Pinney* John Preston* James Psomas* Ron and Georgia Lee Puryear* Tim and Wanda Quinn* Chuck Reeves Gerald and Geraldine Rein* Kevin Richardson and Heidi Honnen Jim and Gloria (RIP) Ringwood, Sr.*

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Donor Honor Roll Mark and Diane Roff* R.C. and Connie Roland* Mike and Linda Roth* Lowell and Kathleen Ruen* Ned and Nancy Rumpeltes* Ryan Saccomanno* Safeco Insurance Company of Spokane* Antoine and Heather Sarkis* Glenn and Corinne Sather* Rick and Lori Sayman* John and Diane Scelfo* Mark and Molly Schemmel* George and Joyce Schroeder* Otto and Diana Schumacher* Rick Seefried* Robert Sestero* David and Linda Shea* Mike and Mary Shields* Dick and Connie Silk* Steve and Reesie Smith* Scott Snider* Ron and Pam Soliday* Doug and Karen Sonneborn* Karl and Carol (Brolin) Speltz* Al and Lois Stadtmueller* Charles and Diane Steilen* Lawrence and Anne Bridget (Marting) Viola Eric and Deborah Stucky* Jonas and Cheryl Stutzman*

Jon Sunderland* Frank and Tessa Swoboda* Jeff and Margaret (Weinand) Thomas* Rick and Diane Thomas* Michael and Shari Thompson* Jill and Thatcher Thompson* Jerry and Cathy Tombari* John Tonani* Travis Pattern & Foundry, Inc.* Bill and Barbara Trudeau* Rich and Barb Umbdenstock* Jerry and Georgi Valley* Vehrs, Inc. Jerry and Donna Vermillion* Paul and Deanna (Doree) Verret* Nicolas V. Vieth Joseph Ward* Scott Warnica* Washington Outpatient Rehab* Richard D. Weigand, D.D.S., P.S.* Rich and Diane Wells* Wendle Motors* Kevin and Jennifer (Prince) West* Pat and Carol West* Wheatland Bank* Russell White and Judith Qualy-White Cary M. Williams*

$750–$1,499 Jeffrey and Leanne Ager* Tom and Raelene Albinson* Paul M. Albright* Les and Dianne Allert* Dan and Anne Alsaker* Dave and Deanna Anderson* Jon and Tiena Anderson* Kevin and Michelle Andres* Gene and Carol Annis* Timothy and Leslie Ansett* Henry and Karlene Arguinchona* Chris and Christine Ashenbrener* Jayne Miller Auld* John and Joann Avila* John Stenberg and Jacqueline Babol* Jacob-Lee and Tena (Merkel) Baker* Damon and Debbie Ballantyne* Robert J. Bankard* James and Barbara Barry* Jerrald Barsten* Tom and Sandra Bassett* Michael and Kimberly (Dickson) Bayley*

Jim and Pam Becker* Ken Bell-Garrison and Eileen BellGarrison* Jim and Yvette Bendickson* Steven M. Bennett Anthony Benyola* Rick and Diane Betts* Robbi Bielec* Stacy A. Bjordahl* Mike and Sherry Blair* Skip and Diane Blodnick* Matthew and Elizabeth (Dorsey) Bollinger Bret and LeAnne Bonham* John and Rebecca (Hughes) Bowles* Robert and Dixie Bradshaw* Marshall Bratton Chase W. Breckner* Jeffrey and Loriann (Zent) Brown* Shan and Kim Brus* David and Bridget Bulger* Paul and Pattie Buller* Gerald Burchard* John and Rosemary (Walsh) Bury* Tod and Michele Byers* Joe and Sharon Cade Jay and Jackie Caferro* James and Cynthia Cappello* Dr. and Mrs. John S. Caputo* Dr. and Mrs. Victor Carnell* Benson and Deanna Carpenter* Carr Sales Company* Cassel Promotions* Charles and Jane Chaffee* Lee and Carole Chambers* Pete Chase* David and Denise Christy* Brent T. Church Gary Clarkson* Tom Clemens* Rich and Mary Clemson* Craig Collins and Lynne Hermle* Scott and Brandy (Anderson) Conner* Jeff and Mary (Coil) Cooper* Dr. and Mrs. Robert K. Corbett* Brad and Wendy Cossette* Robert and Stacy Cossey* Crary, Clark & Domanico, P.S.* James and Carolyn Craven* Ken and Melba Cross* Loretta Crouch* Richard Cummins and Margaret Woods* Jack and Rebecca Curry*

Clay Damon* P.J. De Benedetti and Camille Buckley* Deeney’s Ice Cream* Wayne and Sheri Deist* Johan Delport* Dr. John Demakas* Craig A. Dickson* Gary and Claire Dmoch* Theophilus M. Dolle* Michael and Melinda Dolmage* John Donnelly Steve and Jennifer Doolittle* Jack and Julie Driscoll* Kevin and Jackie Driscoll* Tom and Karen Driscoll* Jason C. Druffel* Thomas and Heidi (Wohlschlegel) Drynan* Ron Duggan* Robert Dutton* Dennis and Gayle Earling* Edward Jones Investments* Tim Mackin and The Hon. Tari Eitzen* Tammy A. Erickson* Danny and Kellie (Buller) Evans Jeffrey and Julie (Bobbett) Evans* Evco Sound & Electronics, Inc.* Stuart and Mary Evey* James Felice* Mark Fenter* Nancy L. Fike* Todd Finkle and Patti Livingstone* James Fischer* Keith and Terri Fisher* Darrell and Lisa Fisher* James and Wendy Fitzgerald Jamie and Jocelyn Fitzgerald* Daniel Fix* Shaun and Sascha (Elloy) Flanigan* Tim Floyd* Freedom Financial LLC* Blaine and Pamela French* Chris and Nicole (Kavon) Frye* Ken and Connie Fuher* Dale and Mary (O’Neill) Goodwin* Michael R. Green* Harry and Jann Green* Tad Gropp* Stephen and Marie Hall* Duane Halliday* Marc Hammond* Reagan and Catherine (Hannity) Cunningham*

Kirk and Rhonda Hansen* Bryan and Julie Hanson H. Wayne Harala* Jim Hargrove* Richard and Linda Harrison* Michael and Karen Harwood* Stephen Haskell* Jim Stone and Patricia Hastings-Stone* Hayden Lake Chiropractic, P.A.* Mark Heckel* Mike and Rachel Hellman* William and Connie Hemmings* Brad Herr and M. Lisa Bradley* Jared and Kara Hertz Steve and Victoria (Swain) Hertz* Hewes Marine Co.* Kent and Virginia Hickman* John and Debbie Hieber* Michael F. Higgins Aaron D. Hill* Charles and Barbara Hinzman* Mike and Joni Hirst* Gail K. Holden* James and Patricia (Graham) Hollingsworth* Thomas and Leila (Broz) Hufty* Christopher and Camisha (Pauli) Hughbanks* Mike and Margaret Hughes* Daniel and Mary Hughes* Michael and Jill Hurst* Gary and Susan Hustad* Inland Construction Company* Inland Northwest Bank* Inland Northwest Dairies* William Isgrigg* Doyle Jacklin* Duane and Susan Jacklin* Charlie and Rhoda Jackson* Ryan G. Jacobson John and Elizabeth Jenkins* Gordon Jewett* Frank and Maureen Johnson* Bruce and Maxine Johnson* Doug and Ann (Arthur) Johnston* K & N Electric Motors, Inc.* Dr. and Mrs. Kennard J. Kapstafer* Kassa Insurance Services, Inc.* Guy E. Katz* John and Pat Kelly* Mike and Patti Kelly* Mike Comerford and Jennifer Kerley*

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Donor Honor Roll

KHQ-TV* Ken Kiehn* Jeffrey Kiely Kiemle & Hagood Company* Mike and Cathy Kilgore* Kimmel Athletic Supply* Dale Kleist* Nicholas and Lori Knapton* David P. Kopp* Stephen and Karen Kraft* Joe Krizanic* Harry Krug* L&M Truck Sales, Inc.* Ron and Deborah Lahue* Bill Lampson* Jim LaPointe* Thomas Lavagetto* Bill and Carol Lawson* Richard and Roberta (Scott) League* Arthur Leahy Brian and Cynthia J. (Popiel) Leaver* Fred and Julie LeFriec* Dan and Theresa Lennon* Linda Leonard* Richard and Susan Lightfoot* Marc and Kathleen (Moran) Lipsker* Karl Lohmann* Brian and Abby Macall* John and Victoria (Rangan) Mantello* Gregory and Maisie Marshall* Earl F. Martin* Larry Martin* Jerry Mason* Larry and Joanne Mather* Shane and Melanee McClary*

Scott McCoy Bob and Claire McDonald Shane and Sarah McGinn* Ryan and Liz McIntyre* Kathryn Rae McKinley* Scott and Ruby McLafferty Travis and Heather McNamee* Casey and Sara (Larson) McNellis* Bryce McPhee* James and Dana (Reding) McPhee* James and Laurita Medley Meridian Construction* Michael and Kaite Metcalf* Ronald and Debby Miciak* Milford’s Fish House* Robert and Rose Milhem* Gregory S. Miller* Jon Mitchell* Bob Cowdery and Darlene MitchellCowdery* Mike and Mary Moloney* Don and Deanna Monson* Dean T. Moorehouse* Lyle and Linda Morehouse* Todd and Lauri Moriarty Jeff and Julia Morris Moss Adams LLP* Robert and Bonnie Mulvey* Chuck and Linda Murphy* Donald Nadvornick* Melvin and Karen Neil* Roger and Sharon Nelson* Bryan and Ellen (Morin) Nessen* Christopher and Gina Nettleton* Michael and Susan Nienstedt*

Laraine Nortell* North Spokane Physical & Sports Therapy* Northern Quest Casino* Peter O’Brien* Jim and Kieran (Murphy) Ohman* Neil and Heather O’Keefe* John and Kathleen Olney* Donald and Joan Olson* John and Ann O’Neil Vaughn B. Overlie* Patricia Parker* Craig and Kathy Parks* Ronald D. Pelton* Lawrence and Gladys (Cerenzia) Peretti* Mark K. Perko* Thomas Perko* Garry M. Perno* Jesse Peterson* James and Janelle Pinsoneault* Pizza Pipeline* Plese Printing and Marketing* Rob Pluid* Mark Poe* Bill and Debbie Poppy* Tom and Marybeth Porter* Mark and Kim Powers* Purcell Systems* Thomas R. Quigley* Ramey Construction* Duane and Wendy Ramsey* Clay Randall* Gary and Sharon Randall* Paul Reamer* Jacob and Gina Reidt* Michael Reilly* George and Lisa Renner* Larry M. Renteria* RJ Rentals LLC* Rick Robinson* Michael and Marnie Rorholm* Peter M. Rosman* Brian Roth* Mike and Jessica Russo* Michael Semerad and LeeAnn Saccomanno* Rich and Jeanne Saccomanno* Eric and Jennifer Sachtjen* John and Cathy Sage* Andrew and Dina Sale Craig and Barbara Savage* Ernest E. and Colleen Schillinger*

Jeff and LuRae Schlect* Bruce and Kendra Schmitt* Dick (RIP) and Beth Schomburg* Robert and Anne Schrempp* Mark and Sarah Schultz* Darrell and Elizabeth (Matulka) Scott* John Seefried* Jeff and Patricia Corr Seidensticker* Kevin Selland* Seven-Up Bottling Co* Rick and Holly Shamberger* Russell and Frances Shane* Jay and Jan Shaw* Jo Ann Shill* Sean and Sandy Sieveke* Specialty Home Products* Jeri L. Simmons* Ron and Carol Sims* Jeff and Esther Smith* James and Linda (Apple) Solan* Sonderen Packaging Co.* David and Dori Sonntag* Tim and Molly Spilker* Scott A. and Kelley (Cunningham) Spink* Tony R. Splater* Spokane Athletic Supply* Spokane Ditch & Cable, Inc.* Spokane Packaging* Spokane River Rowing Association (SRRA) Joe and Jay Staebell* Chris and Julie (Haigh) Standiford* Alan and Jane Stanford* State Bank Northwest* Shane and Sonja Steele* Tom and Gail Stevenson* Michael D. Stone* Timothy Strand and Eileen Collopy Dean Stuart* Lawrence and Mary Anne (Brown) Stuckart* Paul and Julianne Sullivan* Summit Electric* Dr. and Mrs. Kevin Sweeny* Jarod Tait* Jack Tawney* Jeff and Regina Thomas* The Hon. and Mrs. Phil Thompson* Robert J. Thorson* Paul M. Tiesse* Donald and Nancy Timm* John Tombari*

Tomlinson Valley, Inc.* Dominic and Cindy Tortorelli* Greg I. Tracy* Timothy and Tracy Trageser* David and Joan Traylor* Thomas and Kathleen Trotta* Mike and Kim Tuccio* Eric and Julie Tucker* Diane Tunnell* Larry and Marcia Vance* Brad and Gina Vandiver* Lynne Vassar-Shipley* Cyrus Vaughn, III* Veba Service Group, LLC* Mathias and Michele (Zrodlo) Velasco* Dr. George J. Velis* Darren and Timannie (Ames) Volland* Wagstaff Engineering, Inc.* Lewis and Dianna Walde* Louis and Kay (Jans) Walker* Colleen Wasson* Curtis G. Wasson* Martin and Jane Weber* Patrick and Diana (Scherer) Webster* Jeffrey and Christine Welch* Lonald and Linda Welly Robert and Michele Wendel* Weyerhaeuser Company* Dave Wheat Dennis and Jackie Wheeler* Bryan Whitaker* Wilkerson & Associates* Steve and Tina Wilkins* Josh and Carole Williams* David and Linda Wilson* Windermere Real Estate/Valley* Stephen and Shellie Witter* Todd Wood* Bruce and Jacqueline Worobec* Linda (Lane) Wrenn* Chris and Lisa Wrolstad* Terry and Jean Wynia* Kathie A. Yerion* Gregory and Viola Yochum* Darren and Susie Young* John and Cynthia Zapotocky* Chuck Zigmund* Stu Zimmerman* Jack and Margaret Zinkgraf*

*Bulldog Club Donor

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Staff & Coach directory Senior Administrative Staff

Academics & Compliance

Mike Roth Athletic Director 313.3519

Shannon Strahl Associate AD/Compliance 313.5700

Chris Standiford Senior Associate AD 313.4210

Mike Roden Assistant AD/Academic Support 313.5227

Shannon Strahl Associate AD/Compliance 313.5700

Catherine Walker Assistant AD/Compliance 313.4281

Heather Gores Associate AD/Senior Woman Administrator 313.3599

Alex Evans Compliance Officer 313.4043

Steve Hertz Associate AD/Major Gifts 313.4226

Rian Oliver Basketball Academic Coordinator 313.3942

Kris Kassel Associate AD/External Operations 313.4211

Erin Johnson Graduate Intern/StudentAthlete Support Services 313.3674

ejohnson@athletics.gonzaga.edu

Jared Hertz Assistant AD/Business Operations 313.4203

hertzj@athletics.gonzaga.edu

Gayle Clayton Administrative Assistant/ Office Manager 313.4204 Melony Lloyd Administrative Assistant 313.3981

Shannon Reader Graduate Intern/Basketball Academic Support 313.4229

External Operations Kris Kassel Associate AD/External Operations 313.4211 Chris Johnson Assistant AD/External Operations 313.4046 Scott Boyd Director of Annual Giving 313.5721

Tracy Garcia Program Assistant II 313.3964

Brandon Alletto IMG Account Executive 313.5738

Andy Main Assistant Director 313.4252

Whitney Hughes Marketing Specialist 313.4073

Tom Hudson Voice of the Zags 313.5729

Seth Woodason Assistant Director 313.3980

Brian Kohout Marketing Specialist 313.6818

Justin Lange Athletic Video Services Specialist 313.3871 Jennifer Smelko Communications Specialist 313.3966

Oliver Pierce Assistant AD/Sports Information Director 313.6373 Liz Smith Assistant Sports Information Director 313.4288 Josh Cox Ticket Manager 313.3938

Computer Services Vicki Craigen Computer Information Specialist 313.3841

Corporate Sponsorships & Broadcast - IMG Mark Livingston IMG General Manager 313.5729

Major Gifts

Facilities Joel Morgan Assistant AD/Facilities 313.3963

Steve Hertz Associate AD/Major Gifts 313.4226

Rob Kavon Director of Athletic Facilities 313.4213

Regina Paolucci Director of Capital Support 313.5734

Dan Gilbert Assistant Director of Athletic Facilities

David Pendergraft Director of Athletic Giving 313.4084

Tommy Brown Athletic Turf Manager 313.5528

Abby Bennett Administrative Assistant 313.5530

313.4256

brownt@athletics.gonzaga.edu

Clint Rhodes Graduate Intern/Facilities 313.3932

bennetta@athletics.gonzaga.edu

Sports Medicine Steve DeLong Director of Athletic Medicine 313.4205

Kermit R. Rudolf Fitness Center Jose Hernandez Director 313.3976

Peter Clark Assistant Athletic Trainer 313.5591

Shelly Radtke Associate Director 313.3977

Eric Gunning Assistant Athletic Trainer 313.5785

Kerri Conger Assistant Director 313.3978

Jennifer Nyland Assistant Athletic Trainer 313.5786

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Leanne Stockton Assistant Athletic Trainer 313.4075

Strength & Conditioning Mike Nilson Strength and Conditioning Coach

313.4099 Travis Knight Strength and Conditioning Coach

313.4099

Sarah Michaelson Strength and Conditioning Coach

Steve Bennett Assistant Coach 313.3597

Men’s Basketball Mark Few Head Coach 313.4201

Donny Daniels Assistant Coach 313.6377

Ray Giacoletti Assistant Coach 313.6374

Jared Hertz Assistant AD/Business Operations 313.4203

hertzj@athletics.gonzaga.edu

Sheri Fitzthum Staff Accountant 313.3675

Danny Evans Associate Head Coach 313.4078

fortier@athletics.gonzaga.edu

Julie Shaw Assistant Coach 313.3995

Michelle Clark Director of Basketball Operations 313.4219

Pat Tyson Head Coach 313.5782

Jerry Krause Director of Basketball

Patty Ley Assistant Coach 313.4257

Operations

313.5531

krausej@athletics.gonzaga.edu

Brian Michaelson Assistant Director Men’s 313.3994

Alex Hernandez Administrative Assistant 313.3994

Baseball Mark Machtolf Head Coach 313.4209

Lisa Mispley Fortier Assistant Coach 313.3496

Tommy Lloyd Assistant Coach 313.4215

Basketball Operations

Kim Vore Travel Coordinator 313.4260

kaczor@athletics.gonzaga.edu

Mark Voorhees Assistant Coach 313.4045

Women’s Rowing Glenn Putyrae Head Coach 313.4032

313.4202

Main Office Fax

313.5787

Sports Information Fax

313.5730

Gonzaga Ticket Office

313.6000

Athletics Website

Mailing Address: Gonzaga University Athletics 502 E. Boone Ave. Spokane, WA 99258-0066

Men’s Tennis Drew Cowens Assistant Coach 313.4221

Marci Robles Assistant Coach 313.4044

Peter MacDonald Head Coach 321.4206

Women’s Tennis D.J. Gurule Head Coach 313.4074

Sonja Steele Men’s/Women’s Basketball Administrative Assistant 313.4201

Women’s Basketball Kelly Graves Head Coach 313.4217

Men’s Soccer Einar Thorarinsson Head Coach 313.4076

Volleyball Dave Gantt Head Coach 313.6376

Vito Higgins Assistant Coach 313.4297

Allen Allen Assistant Coach 313.4041

Men’s Golf Robert Gray Head Coach 313.4081

Women’s Golf Brad Rickel Head Coach 313.3672

Men’s Rowing Dan Gehn Director of Rowing/Head

John Palladino Assistant Coach 313.4080

Diana Pascua Nelson Assistant Coach 313.5837

Women’s Soccer Amy Edwards Head Coach 313.4222

Derek Pittman Associate Head Coach 313.4042

Coach

313.4228

www.gozags.com

Email Address (unless noted): <last name>@athletics.gonzaga.edu

Cross Country/Track & Field

313.4099

Business Office

Jodie Kaczor Berry Assistant Coach 313.4240

Main Office

Billy Barmes Associate Coach 313.4283

Cheerleading Vicki Tiffany Head Coach 944.0862

Band David Fague Director 313.6735

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Vision Statement Diversified greatness. Passion for success. Student-centered philosophy.

These are the driving forces behind the pursuit to distinguish ourselves at the highest level of intercollegiate competition.

Diversified greatness

our success. It is the contribution of many individuals

As a department, we have a responsibility to be

to create a deep and varied culture combined for a

equitable in the opportunities we provide our student-

common goal—a broad-based, nationally-renowned

athletes and coaches because we expect greatness on

athletic program.

multiple layers—individually, throughout each team, and

Student-centered philosophy

throughout the department entirely. Isolated successes

The student-athlete is central to our department.

are not enough. In the absence of greatness at one

Through athletic scholarship, we are affording the

or more of these layers, we fail in our pursuit. Society

opportunity to a uniquely-talented student to be

embraces a winner, and we believe achievement breeds

part of a caring, supportive, disciplined environment

inspiration—of the self, of peers, and of the community.

where they will be formed into a better individual, a

Our student-athletes—our leaders—must inspire. And

better leader, who in turn impacts his or her team, our

so they all must achieve. Without achievement, our

institution, and the greater community during and after

student-athletes have less of an opportunity to impact

their educational careers. We are educators of young

our institution’s mission and have less of an opportunity

people, and the teachable moments often happen in

to extend greatness beyond their sport. Finally, without

ways unrelated to the outcome of the game. It is in the

greatness throughout our department, there is no

process of winning or losing that our student-athletes

distinction between “us” and “them.”

learn discipline, work ethic, social responsibility,

Passion for success

character, and what it means to be a teammate, a

Success must not be defined simply by winning or losing

citizen, and a role model. It is through these educational

games, matches, races, or contests. Instead, we believe

experiences that we work to develop the mind, body,

there are many components that must coexist for

and spirit of each student-athlete so they can learn

success to truly be achieved. Strong academics, social

from failures and capitalize on successes. As coaches,

consciousness, accountability, leadership, commitment

as staff, and as a university community, we encourage

to community, and diversified greatness for all eighteen

and expect our student-athletes to reach beyond what

(18) of our sports comprise the foundation. It is the

seems possible. It is our responsibility to ensure that

courage to take risks, to refuse to see limitations, and

each student-athlete has the resources and support to

to sustainably prevail across all programs that define

rise to that challenge.

April 18, 2012; Hollister, CA, USA; Gonzaga Bulldogs golfer Victoria Fallgren during the WCC Golf Championships at San Juan Oaks Golf Club.

We have the chance to make Gonzaga University Athletics as great as we

dare to dream!

Department of Intercollegiate Athletics 502 E. Boone Ave. Spokane, WA 99258-0066 www.gozags.com

Photos courtesy of: Gonzaga University Archives, Jennifer Raudebaugh, Rajah Bose/Copyright Gonzaga University, Torrey Vail, Explosive Illusions, Zhia Hwa Chong and 2011-12 West Coast Conference