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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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Women’s Basketball
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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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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
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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
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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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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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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)
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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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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!
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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