GVSports Magazine

2012 GVSU FOOTBALL SIGNING DAY CLASS ANNOUNCED

February 2012

AARON BEEBE QUALIFIES FOR OLYMPIC TRIALS

SWIMMING & DIVING MOVES TOWARDS NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS

CONTENTS

Volume 3, Issue 5

February Issue

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Q&A

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News in Brief 5 Things To Know ...

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The Green Zone

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Player Profiles

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Sandra’s Snapshot

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The Grid

Volume 3, Issue 7

Aaron Beebe and the Lakers Swim Towards Nationals

Swimming & Diving

Women’s team relies on experience as they head into the grind of the conference schedule

by Jeff Chaney via MLive.com

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-Qthe assistant at Belmont Abbey Col-QTell us a lile about yourself and your What is your background and how did lege in Charloe N.C., for 10 months you end up at GVSU? and then the head coach at Gannon position at Grand Valley.

University (Erie, Pa.) until I was hired at GVSU. While at Gannon I saw the -A-AAlicia Groveston (AG): I was born and AG: I started playing lacrosse at 11 posting for the job here at GV and raised in the Annapolis, MD area. My years old. Maryland is one of the hot thought it was a wonderful opportufather was my first coach; he beds of lacrosse, so I was exposed to nity. It is very rare that you get an opcoached me in youth basketball. I the sport at a young age. As a gradu- portunity to start a program at such played three high school sports (field ate student, I began coaching high a supportive and highly respected achockey, basketball and lacrosse), two school lacrosse on the eastern shore ademic and athletic institution as sports my first two years at of Maryland. After three years in pri- GV. I couldn’t pass up the chance to Hartwick College (field hockey and vate business (real estate & mort- be a part of the Grand Valley tradilacrosse) and then just lacrosse when gages), I wanted to make a change tion and create a new one at the I transferred to Salisbury University. and get back into coaching. I became same time!

I was hired here as the Head Coach for EW: I have been involved with lacrosse Women’s Lacrosse in January 2010. as a player and coach for the past 14 years. I played at McDaniel College Erika Walker (EW): I am the Assis(formerly Western Maryland College) tant Women’s Lacrosse coach and I in Westminster, Md. Before coming work primarily with our team’s de- Women’s Lacrosse has the first home game in program to GVSU, I was a graduate assistant fense and goalies. I’ve been here since history on March 16, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. against Lindenwood. coach for three seasons at Robert August 2010.

Morris University in Moon Township, Pa. I had just finished my master’s degree and the opportunity to start a program at GVSU presented itself so I packed up my car and here I am!

-QWhat does it mean to you to be a part of the first women’s lacrosse team at GVSU? -AAG: It is an honor! There is such an amazing legacy and history of excellence here at Grand Valley. I am extremely excited to have the chance to add to that tradition and introduce a new sport to the community.

EW: It means that I am helping to lay the foundation for something that is going to continue to grow for years to come. I like the fact that I have some ownership in starting a program from the ground up.

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-QAs a team who had to practice for a year or so before their first collegiate contest, what was that like and how did you keep your student-athletes focused?

-AEW: I’m looking forward to those “light bulb” moments when a studentathlete realizes how a skill fits into a real game situation. We worked for so long on a variety of skills and I’m looking forward to seeing our team use them on the field.

recommend going to hp://www.uslacrosse.org/the_sport/index.phtml.

EW: The whistle blows a lot! We have 12 players on the field at a time but will play man-down when there is a major foul. We play 7 v 7 in our critical scoring zone. Most games are high -Ascoring.

The men’s and women’s AG: It is the most challenging thing -Qgames have few similarities other we have done. It is surprisingly difficult to practice for an entire year Can you give us a lile Lacrosse 101? than the name. without playing any outside competi-A-Qtion. We knew it would be very tough for our players to practice for a year, AG: Lacrosse is the oldest sport in What do you enjoy doing outside of sometimes at 6 am. We tried to in- North America. It is rooted in Native your job? corporate games, competitions, and American religion and was used to -Aother silly activities into our prac- heal the sick, resolve conflicts, create tices to break up the monotony. At strong men, and as preparation for AG: I enjoy watching all sorts of the end of both the fall and winter se- war. The evolution of modern lacrosse other sports, reading, spending time mesters we played Lacrosse began in 1636 and really took off in with friends & family, and discovering Olympics and broke our players up the 1800’s. Men’s lacrosse and new hot spots to explore. Sleep is into two teams and had them com- women’s lacrosse are very different. also a hot commodity in coaching, so pete in different events. This really We have different field sizes, equip- when I can sleep in, I do. helped us to inspire the competitive ment, rules, number of players; men’s lacrosse has more contact and EW: I enjoying spending time with my spirit! women’s lacrosse is more of a finesse family and friends, teaching and pracgame. Lacrosse is the fastest grow- ticing yoga and traveling to new -QWhat are you looking forward to the ing sport in the country and has really places. started taking off in Michigan and the most this season?

Midwest. To see more of the history I

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FOOTBALL GVSU ANNOUNCES 2012 FOOTBALL SIGNING DAY CLASS By: Tim Nott - via GVSULakers.com

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n Feb. 1, Grand Valley State University head football coach Matt Mitchell announced the signing of 27 student-athletes to attend and play football for the Lakers in the fall of 2012.

"It was a little easier recruiting this year because we were able to put the same staff on the road in the same recruiting areas for the second straight year," said Mitchell. "Our coaches have built solid relationships with high school coaches and did an outstanding job of recruiting to our positional needs and finding kids that want to be a part of Grand Valley State University and our football program. We always recruit the state of Michigan first, but after that I feel our coaches did a great job of finding kids from the surrounding

states," added Mitchell.

Grand Valley State's 2012 class consists of 27 total players from Michigan (19), Indiana (3), Ohio (2), Illinois (1), North Carolina (1) and Wisconsin (1).

"Our name recognition and the success of our football program enables our coaching staff to get in on some players that are being recruited at the Division I level," said Mitchell. "It is important for us to continue to battle those Division I schools for those players if we want to continue to build our program," added Mitchell.

Grand Valley State will open the 2012 campaign at Western Oregon, Sept. 1 at 4 p.m.

(ET).

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NEWS IN BRIEF

GRAND VALLEY STATE vs FERRIS STATE

Beat Ferris on Facebook GVSU is taking on their biggest rival, Ferris State, in a new way; social media. The Lakers and the Bulldogs started the contest on January 28th at the first basketball meeting between the two and the contest will end when they meet in Allendale on February 25th. The school that gets the most new likes during that period of time wins bragging rights and a trophy to go on their fan page. Be a fan of the lakers by going to facebook.com/gvsulakers and clicking the like button. Share the link with all your friends too!

Final Home Indoor Track and Field Meets The Lakers have their last two home track and field meets for the indoor season coming up.

GVSU will host the Big Meet on February 10th and 11th in the Kelly Family Sports Complex.

The Big Meet is sponsored by Carrabba’s and Holiday Inn Express. GVSU is also set to host the Tune-Up Meet on February 17th also at the Kelly Family Sports Complex. Check out gvsulakers.com for further information on events and times.

KIDS FREE DAY GVSU Athletics will be hosting Kids Free Day at the basketball doubleheaders on Saturday, February 11th. All kids 12 and under get in free to the game with a purchasing adult. There will be kid’s activities in the Fieldhouse Arena from 11:00am to 1:00pm and the Lady Lakers tip off at 1:00pm with the men following at 3:00pm.

Go to gvsutickets.com for your tickets today!

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T HINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT

NEW CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS with Brad Wallace Director of Athletic and Rec. Facilities

GVSU Baseball/Softball Spring Trips The Grand Valley State baseball and softball teams will kick off their 2012 seasons in Florida during the first week of March. The Lakers will then return home to Michigan to continue their season. The Lady Lakers begin the season ranked #18 and the Laker men are ranked #4 to begin the year. Follow all GVSU baseball and softball news and results on gvsulakers.com.

Football Stadium Renovations The renovations to Lubbers Stadium continue. We broke ground in December in efforts to have the stadium ready to host our first home game of 2012 on September 8th. We are currently removing the track, digging the field down seven feet, adding approximately 2,200 seats in a lower bowl setting, creating a grass berm seating area, and for the first time Lubbers Field will become synthetic turf. We are also installing new sod for the football practice fields as part of this project.

The new lacrosse and track complex The new outdoor track and women’s lacrosse stadium is complete and will host the women’s lacrosse team and track and field competitions this spring. Amenities include a 400-meter nine lane track, field events, synthetic lacrosse field, and spectator seating. Part of the project was to build a support building to include team locker rooms, exercise room, athletic training room, as well as concession, ticket office and public restroom facilities. Surrounding the stadium also includes new synthetic turf student recreation fields. All fields have lights to support night activities.

What does this say about GVSU Athletics?

We are very fortunate to compete in the facilities we have here at Grand Valley.

Without the support of the administration and students as well as the success of our athletic programs, we would not have some of the best athletic and recreation facilities at the Division II level. These facilities show a commitment to the future of Grand Valley State Athletics.

What’s the impact on your responsiblities?

The most time consuming part of construction projects for me would be before the first shovel of dirt is moved. Meetings involving pre-planning, design, needs assessment and company selections all take time, and I love every minute of it! While construction is taking place there are progress meetings with the contractors. During construction and once the project is finished, we will set policies and procedures in place to best manage new facilities.

What’s next?

The great thing about working at Grand Valley is everyone is always looking ahead for the next project and the needs of our students. We have completed some amazing transformations to our outdoor fields and stadiums over the past several years.

I foresee future projects may include a facelift to the Fieldhouse Arena and pool facilities, although only time will tell. Upgrades all take time and money, but I have no reason to believe that these projects will not happen, given the commitment that Grand Valley has shown to athletics and student recreation. Go Lakers!

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MEN’S SWIMMING AARON BEEBE SWIMS INTO THE RECORD BOOKS AT GVSU By: Jeff Chaney - via MLive.com

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aron Beebe is fixing his training even though it really wasn’t broke.

The Grand Valley State senior swimmer enjoyed an incredible career through three seasons, earning six second-place finishes (two as a sophomore and four as a junior) at the NCAA Division II national meet, and several more All American honors.

But the former Grand Haven all-stater and high school All American wanted to be faster.

So the adjustments had to be made.

“I was already doing quite well, but second places I got my sophomore year, those times I swam would not have done that my junior year,” he said. “The competition has gotten better. So I knew I needed a lot more work for faster times.”

“That’s the object, to keep getting faster, so I’ve made some changes to my stroke and how I train. I think you have to do that if you want to keep improving.”

And the improvements have come.

At the Calvin College Winter Invite in early December, Beebe clocked times of 1 minute, 36.56 seconds in the 200-yard freestyle, 1:45.97 in the 200 butterfly, 48.26 in the 100 butterfly, 1:49.51 in the 200 individual medley and 3:54.09 in the 400 individual medley.

All of those times were NCAA Division II “A” marks, and his times in the 200 free and 200 and 400 individual medley were personal bests. With it, Beebe was named the National Swimmer of the Week.

“He’s a hard worker, always has been,” Grand Valley coach Andy Boyce said. “Every year he has improved because he pays close attention to details to his stroke, and pays pays close attention to his body. This is his fourth year, and every year he has gotten better. I’m excited to see what the second semester brings.”

So is Beebe, who holds seven GVSU school records and said motivation is his driving force during his last semester in the pool for the Lakers.

His runner-up finishes in the 100 and 200 fly and 200 and 400 medley relays at last year’s finals are in the back of Beebe’s mind when he trains.

“It’s a huge motivator, it’s in the back of my head all the time,” Beebe said. “But there are a lot of great athletes out there and lot of other things I want to accomplish as well. Yes, I want to take another step up on the podium.”

Boyce said he wouldn’t bet

2012 GLIAC CHAMPIONSHIPS Feb. 8-11 Jenison, Mich.

Aaron Beebe is preparing for a good run near the end of the season as he chases an individual national championship.

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against him.

“He’s having a phenomenal year, a great senior year across the board,” Boyce said. “He is dropping times left and right, and has broken several records this year.

He has been second at nationals several times, and I know that motivates him. He still has work to do there, but he is pushing himself every day.”

Beebe is also looking at his swimming future. He plans to compete in the Olympic Trials in June.

“I’m training really well and staying healthy, and that is very important,” Beebe said. “I am very optimistic with how things are going and confident on what I can accomplish. These won’t be my last swim meets, because I then want to focus on the Olympic Trials after the year - that will be my immediate focus. But those aren’t until June. I’m very excited about the rest of the college season, but not a nervous feeling, but very eager and focused.”

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rand Valley State lost all three games to the Cuba National Team during the Lakers trip to the island nation.

When Grand Valley State head baseball coach Steve Lyon received the opportunity for his team to take a school-sponsored international trip, he knew the place he wanted to take them somewhere that shared a passion for America's national pastime -- Cuba.

The island nation of Cuba sits just 70 miles south of the United States, but is a world away for most Americans because of tense governmental relations over the last 50 years. Since the early 1960s, the U.S. has enforced economic sanctions on Cuba, while diplomatic relations between the two nations have been virtually non-existent, so Lyon knew there would be a lot more to work out than booking plane tickets and hotel rooms when the school approved the trip in May 2009.

"I thought because of the Communist regime in Cuba and their passion for the game of baseball that it would be a great combination for our guys to experience something like that," Lyon said.

"I thought it was initially a joke -- I really didn't believe it," senior catcher Jared Cowan said. "But as time passed, the coaches started talking like it was really going to happen."

To make the trip a reality, GVSU would have to apply for special licenses to travel to Cuba, so Lyon and Athletic Director Tim Selgo sought advice from First Hand Aid, a humanitarian group in Grand Rapids that delivers much-needed medical supplies to Cuba three or four times a year.

"We ran into a lot of hurdles and roadblocks because of the embargo between the two countries, but it eventually worked out and our license applications to both governments were approved and in January we finally took the trip," Lyon said.

First Hand Aid also provided Lyon with the name a Cuban-American that had served as a liaison between the Cuban teams and the U.S. for the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta. The consultant traveled between the two countries, planning the trip for GVSU and talking to Cuban baseball officials to set up the three-game exhibition series in Havana with an all-star team from different provinces around the Caribbean nation.

After several months planning and a half-dozen indoor practices in Grand Rapids during winter break, the Lakers arrived in Cuba on Jan. 3 for a six-day, oncein-a-lifetime journey.

"We went down there with an open mind and didn't really know what to expect," Lyon said. "It is a beautiful country and we stayed in a very nice place that is close to the ocean.”

"When we got a chance to meet and interact

with the people, my impression was they're great.

They're very welcoming. We didn't know what type of reception we might have with the problems between the two governments, but it was great. The thing I came away with is that people are people no matter where you go and the passion for baseball was evident."

GVSU was the first American collegiate baseball team to travel to Cuba for exhibition games since the Alabama made the trip to Havana in 2008. The Lakers return 13 seniors from a team that finished a 52-5 record and advanced to the Division II World Series in 2011.

The Cuban squad, however, was a formidable opponent and swept the Lakers in the series, including a 4-3 extra-inning victory in the first contest.

"They were talented and we competed very well with them even though we ended losing all three games," Lyon said. "I was glad to see they developed a very competitive team for us to play and they certainly took it very seriously."

The second game was played at Latin American Stadium -- Cuba's version of Yankee Stadium -where the Havana Industriales play.

"Everyone we ran into was very knowledgeable about baseball and excited about getting a chance to see a team from the United States play," Lyon said.

"The crowds we had at the exhibition games were nonpartisan - the biggest thing they did was hoot on the umpires whether the call was against or for their team.

They wanted good baseball. I think our guys got a kick out of that."

"We couldn't speak the language with everyone but baseball was the way we communicated," Cowan said. "We'd be walking around and people would put their hands together like they were gripping a bat and say, 'baseball, baseball?' That was pretty cool to see."

The Cubans flew the American flag and played the national anthem for the games -- something the

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Laker players did not expect.

"For the third game they had forgotten the CD for our national anthem, so they asked us to sing it before the game," Cowan. "We didn't hit the keys as well as real singers, but it was pretty cool to do."

In addition to baseball, the Lakers enjoyed their time meeting people and visiting sites around Havana with an interpreter and Cuban officials in tow. The one disappointment was probably during a dinner between the two teams where the officials, coaches and players were to sit together.

"I thought it would have been the highlight of the trip, but Cuba cancelled their players," Lyon said.

"I think that was the only thing we ran into where they didn't want a lot interaction between our players and their players. It is a poor country. Our guys certainly have different lives in the States, and maybe they didn't want their players to find out about our guys having all of these so-called luxuries."

Lyon and his players agreed on the highlight of the trip. They had collected athletic equipment to distribute to youth groups in Havana. Working with First Hand Aid, the team delivered the equipment as well as medical supplies during one day of the trip.

"The best part was going to the church and seeing the youth groups play with broken, taped-up bats and fielding balls without gloves … we stopped there and unloaded the rest of our equipment that we had brought to donate," Cowan said.

"I was kind of scared to go down there after all I had heard about Cuba, but it was a great opportunity that the University gave us to go there," senior outfielder Steve Anderson said. "It was a great experience for all of us."

GVSU is ranked No. 4 in the ABCA/Collegiate Baseball Preseason Poll, and opens the season on Feb. 27 at Bellarmine.

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