2005 Lincoln Memorial University Soccer Guide by LMU Sports Information

2005 LINCOLN MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY SOCCER

LINCOLN MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY SOCCER GUIDE UNIVERSITY QUICK FACTS LOCATION: Harrogate, Tennessee ENROLLMENT: 2,579 (Fall 2004) COLORS: Navy Blue & Gray HOME FIELD: Les Gibbs Field AFFILIATION: NCAA Division II CONFERENCE: Gulf South Conference

PRESIDENT: Dr. Nancy Moody ATH. DIRECTOR: Jay Nidiffer SID: Rusty Peace SID OFFICE: (423) 869-6236 SID FAX: (423) 869-6376 ASSISTANT SID: Bill Porter

SPLITTER FACTS NICKNAME: Railsplitters HEAD COACH: Helio D’Anna ALMA MATER: Univ. of Campinas/1988 LMU RECORD: 18-13-1 3rd Year OFFICE: (423) 869-6245 FAX: (423) 869-6382 HOME: (606) 546-8270 ASSIST: Matt Akins, Robert MacNeill OFFICE: (423) 869-6340 HEAD ATHLETIC TRAINER: Josh Holt ASSISTANT: Chris Moss 2004 RECORD: 12-3-1 GSC RECORD: 6-1-0

LADY SPLITTER FACTS LADY SPLITNICKNAME: Lady Railsplitters HEAD COACH: Helio D’Anna ALMA MATER: Univ. of Campinas/1988 LMU RECORD: 19-16-2 3rd Year OFFICE: (423) 869-6245 FAX: (423) 869-6382 HOME: (606) 546-8270 ASSIST: Matt Akins, Camila Moura OFFICE: (423) 869-6340 HEAD ATHLETIC TRAINER: Josh Holt ASSISTANT: Chris Moss 2004 RECORD: 12-5-2 GSC RECORD: 6-1-1

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2005 SOCCER GUIDE

Welcome to the 2005 Lincoln Memorial University Soccer Guide. For the sixth year we have been able to compile the women’s and men’s information to make available to you this guide for the 2005 season. The first section of the guide covers the women’s soccer program, the second covers the men’s soccer program and the final section covers general information on Lincoln Memorial University and the Gulf South Conference. As always, we welcome your coverage of the Lincoln Memorial University soccer programs. If we can assist you, please don’t hesitate to contact the Sports Information Office at (423) 869-6236.

CONTENTS..... LMU SOCCER FACT SHEET............................2 CONTENTS & CREDITS...................................3 HEAD COACH HELIO D’ANNA...................................................4 ASSISTANT COACHES..................................5-6 LADY SPLITTER SEASON OUTLOOK........ 7 THE DEFENDING REGION CHAMPS.................8 2005 ROSTER/TEAM PHOTO........................... 9 MEET THE LADY RAILSPLITTERS...........10-19 2004 SEASON RESULTS.....................................20 PLAYER/TEAM RECORDS......................... 21-22 SERIES RECORDS............................................. 23 RAILSPLITTER SEASON OUTLOOK..........2 2005 ROSTER/TEAM PHOTO............................25 MEET THE RAILSPLITTERS.......................26-36

PHOTOS FROM 2004..........................................37 2004 RESULTS.................................................... 38 PLAYER/TEAM RECORDS..........................39-40 SEASON-BY-SEASON RECORDS.....................41 SERIES RECORDS.............................................42 THIS IS LINCOLN MEMORIAL ABOUT LMU......................................................43 PRESIDENT/ATHLETIC DIRECTOR.................44 SPORTS INFORMATIO / ATHLETIC TRAINING STAFF SPORTS INFORMATION DEPARTMENT..........45 ATHLETIC TRAINING STAFF............................46 THE GULF SOUTH CONFERENCE..................47 2005 TEAM PHOTOS & SCHEDULES..Back cover

CREDITS The 2005 Lincoln Memorial University Soccer Media Guide was designed and produced by Sports Information Director Rusty Peace and Sports Information Assistant Bill Porter. Photography was also provided by Rusty Peace, Steve Taylor and Mauri Forsblom. Additional photographs were taken by the Lincoln Memorial University athletics staff and others. Special thanks to LMU Associate Athletic Director Jack Bondurant, Head Soccer Coach Helio D’Anna, Assistant Coach Matt Akins, Director of Publications/Webmaster Regina Burns and Assistant Professor of Health and Kinesiology Dr. Katherine Pebworth for their editorial assistance.

ATHLETIC SUPPORT STAFF PHONE DIRECTORY Assistant Athletic Trainer Chris Moss (423) 869-6423 Arena Manager Mike Smith (423) 869-6239 Senior Woman Administrator Judy Beal (423) 869-6393 Faculty Athletics Representative Dan Graves (423) 869-6251

Athletic Director Jay Nidiffer (423) 869-6285 Assist. Athletic Dir./Compliance Officer Jack Bondurant (423) 869-6399 Sports Information Director Rusty Peace (423) 869-6236 Assistant Sports Information Director Bill Porter (423) 869-6376 Head Athletic Trainer Josh Holt (423) 869-6378 3

HEAD COACH HELIO D’ANNA Coach Helio D’Anna or simply Coach “L” (as he is known throughout the soccer world) begins his third season as head coach of the LMU soccer program on the heels of last season’s banner year and the best season in school history. In 2004 the Railsplitters captured the GSC regular season title and were ranked among the top four teams in the Region the entire year. For several weeks, they also appeared in the top-25 of Division II programs in the nation. As for the Lady Railsplitters, they also captured the GSC regular season title, and advanced to the national tournament for the first time ever. The Lady Railsplitters won the NCAA South Region title en route to an appearance in the quarter finals of the national championship (Elite Eight). As a result, Coach D’Anna was named the NCAA South Region Coach of the Year. “As exciting as 2004 was, I saw nothing but hunger in the players’ eyes this past off-season,” said D’Anna. “The players feel they can improve in too many areas before feeling that they capped their potential. It’s fair to say the future is bright for these two programs.” A product of São Paulo, Brazil, before coming to the Lincoln Memorial University program D’Anna served as head men’s soccer coach for nearby Union College. While with the Bulldogs, D’Anna guided Union to four Mid-South Conference Championships and was named Mid-South Conference Coach of the Year each of those seasons. In addition, Coach D’Anna’s 1999 and 2001 teams earned trips to the NAIA Region XI Championship match and finished ranked No. 3 in the country in 2001. Before joining Union College, D’Anna majored in physical education at UniCamp-Brazil and coached and played at different soccer clubs in Brazil, as well as the American High School of Campinas. His soccer background also includes having worked as a coach and instructor at clinics and internships such as São Paulo Club (former back-toback world champions), Clemson University Soccer Camp, Post-to-Post Soccer, Brazilian Soccer Academy, BRUSA, Brazilian Soccer Training Center and Cincinnati-Brazil Soccer. D’Anna now possesses an overall winning record of 136-89-14 in his collegiate career as a head coach (117-73-12 with the men and 19-16-2 with the women). Coach D’Anna is part of the Olympic Development Program as a coach in the state of Kentucky. He and his wife, Debbie, reside in Barbourville, Kentucky. D’ANNA’S COLLEGIATE RECORD (Men) Year 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 Total Year 2003 2004 Total

Record School 9-11-0 Union 10-7-2 Union 15-3-1 Union 13-9-0 Union 13-9-1 Union 17-5-0 Union 16-4-2 Union 6-12-3 Union 6-10-2 LMU 12-3-1 LMU 117-73-12 (.608%) (Women) Record School 7-11-0 LMU 12-5-2 LMU 19-16-2 (.540%)

Coach D’Anna looks on as his Lady Railsplitters close in on the 2004 NCAA South Region Championship.

ASSISTANT COACHES MATT AKINS A new addition to the Lincoln Memorial University soccer staff this season is Matt Akins, a native of Lisbon, New York, and graduate of LeMoyne College. Akins enters the LMU soccer program following the departure of former assistant coach Paulo Neto, who resigned this summer to take the head men’s soccer coaching position at nearby Cumberland College in Williamsburg, Kentucky. Following four years of collegiate soccer and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from LeMoyne College, an NCAA Division II institution in Syracuse, New York, Akins worked as an assistant soccer coach at the University of Kentucky where he also received his master’s degree in sports management. While with the Wildcats his responsibilities included assisting with individual and team daily workouts, monitoring the academic progress of the soccer athletes and various other daily duties. “It’s great adding Matt to the family,” says Coach D’Anna. “He is a hard worker, a student of the game and someone who is eager to produce. I know the players will benefit from his coaching skills, his experience and his willingness to sacrifice for them. It’s a nice final touch to the staff and someone who brings a lot to the table.” Akins additional coaching experience includes working with the Bluegrass Soccer Club in Versailles, Kentucky, and with the Olympic Development Program in the state of Kentucky. As a collegiate athlete, Akins competed in the Northeast-10 Conference from 1998 to 2001, one of the strongest leagues in the nation. He has also traveled throughout England competing against various clubs and was a member of the Adirondack men’s open soccer team in the 2000 Empire State Games.

ROBERT MACNEILL Coach MacNeill will begin his second season with the Lincoln Memorial University men’s soccer program as graduate assistant coach as he studies for his MBA. Coach MacNeill hails from Scotland in the United Kingdom, and spent four years playing a major role in the soccer program at the University of Glasgow. MacNeill played his first three years at one of the strongest colleges in the United Kingdom; unfortunately, during his senior season; a severe injury ended his playing career. The University of Glasgow and the Scottish Football Association guided him through his youth qualifications in soccer. He has also completed and gained his youth D license with the USSF, obtaining national status. MacNeill spent the 2003-04 season guiding Glasgow University U19s, along with Head Coach Raymond Farrelly, to a top three finish in the West Scotland Youth level, an accomplishment in Glasgow University’s first season competing for the championship. Playing amateur soccer in the west and central portions of Scotland has given MacNeill a great deal of experience at the club level as well. Coach MacNeill has helped the program both by developing players as well as finding talent from the United Kingdom. He is also the first coach to be given a scholarship in the United States through Firstpoint Scholarship Agency based in the United Kingdom. “Bob is now a veteran coach and knows the ins and outs of the men’s soccer program,” stated Head Coach Helio D’Anna. “He spent the summer doing clinics in Scotland and is ready and excited to start another great season.”

ASSISTANT COACHES CAMILA MOURA New graduate assistant Camila Moura is a native of Campo Limpo Paulista, Brazil, and follows the footsteps of Ana Bruni who finished her tenure at LMU this past fall. Moura played soccer at and attended the University of Campinas, Brazil, where she received a bachelor’s degree in physical education. She recently coached soccer at the University of Campinas as well as Guarani Football Club, one of the premiere women’s soccer clubs in Brazil. She also works for Datafolha, the official statistics compiling company for the professional soccer teams in Brazil. “CP” as Camila is known, is expected to pursue a masters degree in education at Lincoln Memorial University. The nickname comes from the abbreviation of her hometown. “It’s exciting to be bringing a new graduate assistant to work with the ladies,” said D’Anna. “Ana Bruni did such a great job and has left a strong mark with the program, and CP will be able to step right in and be a part of a very special team. I know the players will relate very well to her. CP is a very intelligent and dedicated young lady, and we are thrilled to have her.” Moura also has a strong background in Futsal which is the international version of Indoor Soccer. She has played the sport in all levels including for clubs such as Parmalat Jundiai FC and Internacional FC from Campo Limpo Paulista.

LMU’s Brianne Arsenault turns the corner on a defender during the Lady Railsplitter 2004 preseason tour through the country of Brazil.

2005 LADY RAILSPLITTER SEASON OUTLOOK How does a team follow up the best season in school history? How do players respond after winning the GSC regular season championship, the NCAA South Region title, and an Elite Eight national tournamennt appearance? These are the questions to be answered in 2005 by the Lady Railsplitters. One thing is for sure: no one is resting on their past accomplishments. “All the players have worked very hard this summer,” said Head Coach Helio D’Anna. “The majority of the players are back and the incoming class is outstanding.” On the defensive end of the field, the Lady Railsplitters will have plenty of options with a great deal of strength, experience and a good mixture of athleticism and skill. Cassie Castelli, Lindsey Parda, and

Missy McFadden return, along with Samantha Beck, Lauren Korte and Stefani Taylor. It should be no problem for these players to find a good chemistry. In the middle is where the Lady Railsplitters could perhaps be the deepest. Brianne Arsenault and Patty Spielman are back and will have help from returner Damaris Young and newcomers Juliana Povoa, Hanna-Mari Toivonen and Camilla Verissimo. Rounding out the middle will be Megan Rasnick. The midfielders will be strong, fast, athletic and very versatile, and that will allow for a number of combinations and formations. They will also have a defensive punch and will work hard on both ends of the field. Offensively, there will be scoring power to spare. The stellar returning cast of Heloisa de Oliveira and Kristen Boujos will combine with Danielle dos Santos to provide a triple threat. Katie Shafer will also add depth at the forward position. In goal, the solid and reliable Stephanie Kwoka welcomes Courtney Hollis to the job of keeping the ball out of the net. Their task will be heightened by a very difficult schedule; however, they will have the assurance of an excellent team to share that load. As accomplished as the 2004 team was, just about every starting position on the field will be contested and the healthy internal competition will keep all players working hard. Also, a team once called young now reaches a more mature status. That is an important ingredient as leadership will always be a factor in making the season, a banner one. So, let the questions be answered! 7

THE 2004 NCAA SOUTH REGION CHAMPION LADY RAILSPLITTERS On November 13, 2004, the Lincoln Memorial University Lady Railsplitter soccer team became the University’s first team ever to capture an NCAA Division II Region title. Having earned victories over Barry University in the opening round and the University of Tampa in the regional championship, the LMU women eventually advanced to the Elite Eight before bringing to a close one of the program’s most successful seasons with a 12-5-2 record. Despite losing to in-state rival Carson-Newman College in the NCAA Quarterfinals, the Lady Railsplitters finished the season ranked eighth nationally by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America and return a solid foundation to defend their regional title in 2005. Among some of the top returners will be All-Gulf South Conference First Team and 2004 GSC Freshman of the Year, Heloisa de Oliveira. The 5’8” product of Campinas, Brazil led the GSC in goals and ranked fourth by season’s end in goals scored (27). Also returning will be 2004 Second Team All-GSC performers, Cassie Castelli and Kristin Boujos. Touted as one of the top defenders in the nation by Head Coach Helio D’Anna, Castelli will be one of only three seniors on this year’s squad and will be looked at as a team leader while anchoring the Lady Railsplitter defense. Boujos returns for her sophomore season following a stellar freshman campaign in which she ranked second on the team in goals scored (17), second in the Gulf South Conference, and tied for twenty-second nationally. Having lost only two seniors, three starters and five lettermen from the 2004 squad, the 2005 Lady Railsplitters could be the most experienced LMU women’s soccer team since the 1997 Gulf South Conference Champion Lady Railsplitters. All speculation aside, one thing is certain, the Lincoln Memorial women are the reigning NCAA South Region Champions, and there are many teams out there eager for a chance of putting a blemish on the champs face in 2005. This is a new season and a new schedule. Despite returning most of the starting lineup from a year ago, the questions that remain unanswered however are, will the Lady Railsplitters fall to the pressure that comes along with success, or has a monster been unleashed in Harrogate? It’s time to find out! 8

2005 LADY RAILSPLITTER NUMERICAL ROSTER No. 00 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 18 19 20

Name Stephanie Kwoka Courtney Hollis Brianne Arsenault Lindsey Parda Cassie Castelli Missy McFadden Stefani Taylor Camilla Verissimo Hanna-Mari Toivonen Danielle Dos Santos Patty Spielman Heloisa de Oliveira Kristen Boujos Lauren Korte Megan Rasnick Damaris Young Katie Shafer Samantha Beck Juliana Pova

Pos.

Class

GK GK MF D D D D MF D/MF F MF F MF D MF MF F D MF

Jr.. Fr. Sr. So. Sr. Jr. Jr. Fr. Fr. Fr. So. So. So. So. So. Jr. Sr. So. So.

Head Coach: Helio D’Anna Assistant Coach: Matt Akins Graduate Assistant Coach: Camila Moura

Height 5’6” 5’4” 5’10” 5’6” 5’7” 5’3” 5’2” 5’2” 5’3” 5’7” 5’3” 5’8” 5’9” 5’6” 5’0” 5’5” 5’5” 5’1” 5’1”

Hometown Johnson City, TN Fort Myers, FL Boise, ID Melbourne, FL San Diego, CA Johnson City, TN Sacramento, CA Brasilia, Brazil Tampere, Finland Campinas, Brazil Melbourne, FL Campinas, Brazil Whitby, Ontario, Canada Port St. Lucie, FL Tazewell, VA Republic of Panama Richmond, KY Merritt Island, FL Brazilia, Brazil

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Stephanie Kwoka # 00 ...............................................

HEIGHT: 5’6” POSITION: Goalkeeper CLASS: Junior HOMETOWN: Johnson City, Tennessee MAJOR: Business PARENTS: Bill & Peggy Kwoka

COACH’S COMMENTS: “Stephanie is already one of the best keepers in the region. She had an excellent year in 2004 and will not rest on her past accomplishments. Her athleticism and positioning, as well as her leadership and poise, are very important for the rest of the team. I see her taking a vocal leadership role on this year’s team.” LMU CAREER STATISTICS OFFENSE 2003 TOTAL GOALIE 2003 2004 TOTAL

GP 17 17 GP 17 19 36

GS 8 8 GS 0 17 17

G A Pts Shots Shot% SOG 0 0 0 2 .000 0 0 0 0 2 .000 0 Minutes GA GaAvg Saves W L 133:10 2 1.35 8 0 0 1177:02 20 1.53 82 10 4 1310.12 22 1.51 90 10 4

SOG% GW .000 0 .000 0 T Sho 0 0 1 2 1 2

Courtney Hollis # 1 ................................................ HEIGHT: 5’4” POSITION: Goalkeeper CLASS: Freshman HOMETOWN: Fort Myers, Florida MAJOR: English PARENTS: Rick & Kathy Hollis COACH’S COMMENTS: “Courtney will start her college career the right way under a solid veteran keeper and with not much pressure on her. This way, she will develop and become ready to continue the good tradition we have with our keepers here at LMU. Courtney has the right attitude and tools to accomplish just that.”

LADY RAILSPLITTER FACTOID Since the programs inception in 1996, the Lincoln Memorial University women’s soccer team has had only three goalkeepers to earn All-Gulf South Conference status. Ellen Husarik - All-GSC First Team (1996 & 97), Cindy Winterberger - All GSC Second Team (1999), and Katie Fennell - All-GSC Second Team (2003).

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# 2 Brianne Arsenault .............................................

HEIGHT: 5’10” POSITION: Midfield CLASS: Senior HOMETOWN: Boise, Idaho MAJOR: Athletic Training PARENTS: Allen & Melody Arsenault

COACH’S COMMENTS: “Very few people in the conference are not familier with Brianne as she begins her second season. She is an athletic and gifted player who can play either side of the field, as well as a number of positions in the middle. I think Brianne had a great year in 2004, but her best is yet to come. Her pace, shot and crossing skills will be showcased this year.”

2004 TOTAL

GP 19 19

GS 19 19

LMU CAREER G A Pts 4 4 12 4 4 12

STATISTICS Shots Shot% SOG SOG% GW 12 .160 11 .440 1 12 .160 11 .440 1

# 3 Lindsey Parda ................................................ HEIGHT: 5’6” POSITION: Defender CLASS: Sophomore HOMETOWN: Melbourne, Florida MAJOR: Nursing PARENTS: Bob & Ellen Parda COACH’S COMMENTS: “Lindsey is a very hard working defender and a very coachable player. She was a steady force for our defense last year, and I don’t think many forwards enjoy being marked by her. I see her improving her touch and becoming more of a factor in our backfield possessions this season.”

LMU CAREER STATISTICS 2004 TOTAL

GP 19 19

GS 17 17

G 0 0

A 0 0

Pts Shots Shot% SOG SOG% GW 0 3 .000 1 .333 0 0 3 .000 1 .333 0

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# 4 Cassie Castelli .............................................. HEIGHT: 5’6” POSITION: Defender CLASS: Senior HOMETOWN: San Diego, California MAJOR: Elementary Education PARENTS: Yvonne & Michael Castelli COACH’S COMMENTS: “Cassie is one of the top defenders in the nation. Her athleticism, aggressiveness and competitiveness are some of her biggest traits. She is also a smart player and can make good plays from the back. I see her stepping up in the leadership department with the beginning of her final season.”

LMU CAREER STATISTICS 2002 2003 2004 TOTAL

GP 19 18 19 56

GS 18 18 19 55

G 1 3 0 4

A 0 0 0 0

Pts 2 6 0 8

Shots 5 10 1 16

Shot% .200 .300 .000 .250

SOG 1 6 0 7

SOG% .200 .600 .000 .438

GW 1 2 0 3

# 5 Missy McFadden ................................................ HEIGHT: 5’3” POSITION: Defender CLASS: Junior HOMETOWN: Johnson City, Tennessee MAJOR: Accounting PARENTS: John & Ruth McFadden COACH’S COMMENTS: “Missy is an extremely smart defender and is capable of playing the middle as well. Her soft touch allows her to support on offense and her past experience at the outside mid adds to that. Missy is also very aware of the strength of the opponents in our conference and knows the style of each forward and how to defend them. She should emerge as a veteran player this season.”

LMU CAREER STATISTICS 2003 2004 TOTAL

GP 18 19 37

GS 18 17 35

G 0 1 1

A 1 1 2

Pts 1 1 2

Shots 7 3 10

Shot% .000 .000 .000

SOG 4 2 6

SOG% .571 .667 .600

GW 0 0 0

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# 6 Stefani Taylor ................................................

HEIGHT: 5’2” POSITION: Defender/Midfielder CLASS: Junior HOMETOWN: Sacramento, California MAJOR: Kinesiology PARENTS: Steve Taylor & Cheryle Loya

COACH’S COMMENTS: “Stefani has the tools and athleticism to be an important contributor for us this season. Few players work as hard as she does. Her touch should be improved this year which will make her more comfortable under pressure. She will make our options of defense that much deeper, and that is a great asset for the team.”

LMU STATISTICS 2003 2004 TOTAL

GP 18 8 26

GS 16 2 18

G 0 0 0

A 0 0 0

Pts 0 0 0

Shots 1 0 1

Shot% .000 .000 .000

SOG 0 0 0

SOG% .000 .000 .000

GW 0 0 0

# 7 Camilla Verissimo ................................................ HEIGHT: 5’2” POSITION: Midfilder CLASS: Junior HOMETOWN: Brasilia, Brazil MAJOR: Kinesiology PARENTS: Irene & Eugenio Verissimo

COACH’S COMMENTS: “Camilla is the kind of player that does all the little things that make a great team. Her possession skills are impeccable, and she plays simple but is totally capable of playmaking. Her distribution and ability to serve long balls will be fundamental to us this season. Camilla should also do very well defending the middle and the back.”

LADY RAILSPLITTER FACTOID Since the beginning of the program in 1996, the Lady Railsplitters have had 17 different individuals earn All-Gulf South Conference status, including three GSC Player of the Year recipients and three GSC Freshman of the Year recipients.

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Hanna-Mari Toivonen # 8 .............................................. HEIGHT: 5’3” POSITION: Defender/Midfielder CLASS: Freshman HOMETOWN: Tampere, Finland MAJOR: Undecided PARENTS: Kirsti Toivonen

COACH’S COMMENTS: “Hanna will add a different dimension to the team. She is a strong and physical player, but she also has great finess. That trait will help us in matching up with similar players in our region. Her touch and ball control are spotless, and she can strike and pass long and short with either foot. She is an exciting addition to the roster.” LADY RAILSPLITTER FACTOID Did you know former Lady Railsplitter four-year starter Jammi McLead is one of only two players in the history of the Gulf South Conference to earn All-GSC honors in all four consecutive years of their collegiate soccer careers?

# 9 Danielle Dos Santos ................................................ HEIGHT: 5’7” POSITION: Forward CLASS: Freshman HOMETOWN: Campinas, Brazil MAJOR: Kinesiology & Business PARENTS: Daniel & Valdeci COACH’S COMMENTS: “Since coming to LMU last fall, Danielle has already made our team better. She was a nightmare to mark in practice last year as a redshirt. She made all our defenders work hard to contain her, and this season she will do it against our opponents. Danielle has pace as well as quickness and is extremely skilled. She will add a great deal to our offensive threat.”

LADY RAILSPLITTER FACTOID Did you know, among the institutions in the Gulf South Conference that have women’s soccer, the Lady Railsplitter soccer program has had the most GSC All-Academic Team honorees (19)?

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# 10 Patty Spielman ............................................... HEIGHT: 5’4” POSITION: Midfield CLASS: Sophomore HOMETOWN: Melbourne, Florida MAJOR: Criminal Justice PARENTS: Don & Monica Spielman COACH’S COMMENTS: “Few freshmen could claim all that Patty did in 2004. What is even more exciting is that she worked very hard in the spring and improved even more. Patty is an error-free player who almost never makes a bad pass or a turnover. She can also defend very well and can sneak up and score on the opponent anytime, they don’t respect her skills.”

LMU CAREER STATISTICS 2004 TOTAL

GP 19 19

GS 19 19

G 0 0

A 5 5

Pts Shots Shot% SOG SOG% GW 5 24 .000 10 .417 0 5 24 .000 10 .417 0

# 11 Heloisa Oliveira ................................................ HEIGHT: 5’8” POSITION: Forward CLASS: Sophomore HOMETOWN: Campinas, Brazil MAJOR: Psychology/Health PARENTS: Vitor & Eva Oliveira COACH’S COMMENTS: “Heloisa is a nightmare for anyone playing against her. She is strong, explosive, skilled and crafty. She has worked very hard this summer to improve her game even more, which will no doubt gain her more respect from Lady Railsplitter opponents. She demands double and sometimes triple, team and plays with a purpose at all times: to put the ball in the back of the net. LMU CAREER STATISTICS 2004 TOTAL

GP 19 19

GS 19 19

G 27 27

A 10 10

Pts Shots Shot% SOG SOG% GW 64 79 .342 47 .595 6 64 79 .342 47 .595 6

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# 12 Kristen Boujos .............................................. HEIGHT: 5’9” POSITION: Forward CLASS: Sophomore HOMETOWN: Whitby, Ontario, Canada MAJOR: Communications PARENTS: John & Elsie Boujos COACH’S COMMENTS: “The second part of our 2004 one-two punch, Kristen completes the nightmare of defending the Lady Railsplitter forwards. She is strong and quick, can fire shots at will with either foot and handles the ball like no one else. With her added confidence after playing W-league this summer, Kristen should be one of the top scoring threats in the nation.”

LMU CAREER STATISTICS 2004 TOTAL

GP 19 19

GS 19 19

G 17 17

A 7 7

Pts Shots Shot% SOG SOG% GW 41 78 .218 44 .564 4 41 78 .218 44 .564 4

# 13 Lauren Korte ................................................ HEIGHT: 5’6” POSITION: Defender CLASS: Sophomore HOMETOWN: Port St. Lucie, Florida MAJOR: Athletic Training PARENTS: Jeffrey & Lori Korte COACH’S COMMENTS: “Despite dealing with health issues in 2004, Lauren showed a lot of promise. She was probably one of the most improved players on our team this spring, and her future looks bright. Lauren is poised and calm when handling the ball and can defend both post up players and players facing her. As she gets back to 100% health, she will be a solid factor on our team.”

LMU CAREER STATISTICS 2004 TOTAL

GP 5 5

GS 0 0

G 0 0

A 0 0

Pts Shots Shot% SOG SOG% GW 0 0 .000 0 .000 0 0 0 .000 0 .000 0

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# 14 Megan Rasnick .............................................. HEIGHT: 5’0” POSITION: Midfield CLASS: Freshman HOMETOWN: Tazewell, Virginia MAJOR: Nursing PARENTS: Tim & Jill Rasnick COACH’S COMMENTS: “Megan will really start her college career this season after coming back from knee surgury last fall. She has be working hard to regain mobility as well as to develop better touch. As she completes her rehabilitation, she will make strides to improve her possession skills and ball control. With a good work ethic, Megan has already shown a willingness to put the energy needed into a strong comback.” LMU CAREER STATISTICS 2004 TOTAL

GP 2 2

GS 0 0

G 0 0

A 0 0

Pts Shots Shot% SOG SOG% GW 0 0 .000 0 .000 0 0 0 .000 0 .000 0

# 15 Damaris Young ............................................. HEIGHT: 5’5” POSITION: Midfield CLASS: Junior HOMETOWN: Panama City, Panama MAJOR: Criminal Justice PARENTS: Damaris Aranda & Ricardo Young COACH’S COMMENTS: “Damaris adds several dimensions to the roster. She is a very good athlete and has very good skills and she is a natural lefty and capable of playmaking from the wing. After adding a season to her belt, Damaris should be tactically savvy. Having played the entire summer at home back in Panama, I expect great things from her this year.”

LMU CAREER STATISTICS 2004 TOTAL

GP 13 13

GS 0 0

G 0 0

A 3 3

Pts Shots Shot% SOG SOG% GW 3 4 .000 1 .250 0 3 4 .000 1 .250 0

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# 18 Katie Shafer .............................................. HEIGHT: 5’5” POSITION: Forward CLASS: Senior HOMETOWN: Richmond, Kentucky MAJOR: Education PARENTS: Randy & Barb Shafer COACH’S COMMENTS: “Katie strikes the ball extremely well with either foot. She has good quickness and turns well under pressure. Katie also really understands the game well and can give us spurts on offense. As she enters her senior season, I see her embracing her role and being a positive influence on our still young roster.”

LMU CAREER STATISTICS 2002 2003 2004 TOTAL

GP 19 13 8 40

GS 7 1 0 8

G 6 0 0 6

A 1 0 0 1

Pts 13 0 0 13

Shots 23 11 10 44

Shot% .261 .000 .000 .261

SOG 14 4 5 19

SOG% .609 .364 .500 .523

GW 1 0 0 1

# 19 Samantha Beck .............................................. HEIGHT: 5’1” POSITION: Defender CLASS: Sophomore HOMETOWN: Merritt Island, Florida MAJOR: Business PARENTS: Paul & Virginia Beck COACH’S COMMENTS: “Sam matches up very well against the speedy forwards. As a defender, she is fast and quick, as well as strong for her size. She now knows our competition well and the expectations of our system of play. With her experience, we can now move her at times to the outside mid and change the look of our team during a match.”

LMU CAREER STATISTICS 2004 TOTAL

GP 17 17

GS 7 7

G 0 0

A 0 0

Pts Shots Shot% SOG SOG% GW 0 3 .000 1 .333 0 0 3 .000 1 .333 0

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# 20 Juliana Povoa .............................................. HEIGHT: 5’1” POSITION: Midfielder CLASS: Sophomore HOMETOWN: Brazilia, Brazil MAJOR: Kinesiology PARENTS: Elson & Mania Povoa COACH’S COMMENTS: “Although she is small in stature, there is no doubt in my mind she will be a giant on the field. Juliana is a tremendous athlete with a great knowledge of the game of soccer. She will help to bring things together in the midfield and should quickly gain the respect of teammates and opponents.”

LADY RAILSPLITTER FACTOID Did you know the Lady Railsplitters have competed in five of the nine Gulf South Conference Tournaments, with fourteen players earning GSC All-Tournament Team honors?

LMU midfielder Missy McFadden dribbles against a Brazilian defender. 19

2004 LADY RAILSPLITTER SEASON RESULTS Date Opponent Site Score Aug. 26 North Greenville N W-11-0 Aug. 28 Mars Hill A W-2-0 Sept. 7 King H W-2-0 Sept. 11 Oakland City H W-6-0 Sept. 14 Cumberland (Ky) H W-7-0 Sept. 19 Ala.-Huntsville H W-3-2 Sept. 24 Montevallo A W-3-2 Oct. 3 North Alabama A W-4-0 Oct. 8 Ouachita Baptist A T-1-1-2OT Oct. 10 Harding A W-1-0 Oct. 15 Central Arkansas H L-1-2 Oct. 17 Christian Brothers H W-3-2 Oct. 23 Delta State H W-5-0 Oct. 27 Tusculum A L-1-4 Oct. 30 Catawba A L-0-5 GULF SOUTH CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT Nov. 5 Christian Brothers N L-2-3 NCAA SOUTH REGIONAL TOURNAMENT Nov. 11 Barry A W-1-0-OT Nov. 13 Tampa N T-1-1 (W-3-2-PK) NCAA ELITE EIGHT TOURNAMENT Nov. 21 Carson-Newman A L-1-3

Rec. 1-0 2-0 3-0 4-0 5-0 6-0 7-0 8-0 8-0-1 9-0-1 9-1-1 10-1-1 11-1-1 11-2-1 11-3-1

GSC 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 2-0 3-0 3-0-1 4-0-1 4-1-1 5-1-1 6-1-1 6-1-1 6-1-1

Att. 54 125 50 110 110 210 115 147 50 144 190 225 100 59 228

11-4-1

GSC Tourney 197

12-4-1 12-4-2

NCAA Tourney 239 NCAA Tourney 113

12-5-2

NCAA Tourney 600

The celebration gets underway as the Lady Railsplitters capture their first NCAA South Region Championship with a victory over the University of Tampa in Miami Shores, Florida. 20

LADY RAILSPLITTER RECORDS INDIVIDUAL GOALS Game: 6 - Heloisa de Oliveira vs. N. Greenville 8/26/04 4- by 8, most recently by Heloisa de Oliveira vs. Cumberland (KY) 9/14/04 Cindy Campbell vs. Midway ...................... 10/27/01 Simone Klemenz vs. Campbellsville .............9/9/00 Aubrei Rumbaugh vs. Campbellsville .......... 9/9/00

POINTS Game: 14 - Heloisa de Oliveira vs. N. Greenville............. 8/26/04 13 - Gretchen Dever vs. Campbellsville ......... 9/9/00 11- Krista Shamblin vs. UAH .................... 10/13/96 10- Erin Alexander vs. UAH ..................... 10/13/96 9 - by Cindy Campbell vs. Midway ............ 10/27/01 and Aubrei Rumbaugh vs. Campbellsville ...... 9/9/00

Season: 27 - Heloisa de Oliveira ............................... 2004 24 - Erin Alexander.........................................1996 23 - Krista Shamblin........................................1996 17 - Kristen Boujos ...................................... 2004 17 - Erin Alexander.........................................1995

Season: 64-Heloisa de Oliveira ............................... 2004 60 - Erin Alexander.............................................1996 54 - Krista Shamblin...........................................1996 45 - Yolanda Janiga............................................1997 43 - Erin Alexander.............................................1995

Career: 58 - Erin Alexander....................................1994-1997 38 - Gretchen Dever.................................1998-2001 35 - Krista Shamblin...................................1995-1996 30 - Kilee Novak........................................1997-2000 29 - Yolanda Janiga....................................1997-1998

Career: 153 - Erin Alexander...................................1994-1997 90 - Gretchen Dever...................................1998-2001 88 - Krista Shamblin...................................1995-1996 79 - Yolanda Janiga....................................1997-1998 76 - Kilee Novak.......................................1997-2000

ASSISTS Game: 4- Liz DuQuesnay vs. Bluefield (VA) ........... 9/24/02 4 - Randi Timmons vs. Midway .................. 10/27/01 4 - Emily Davis vs. Campbellsville ................. 9/9/00 4- Gretchen Dever vs. Campbellsville ........... 9/9/00 4- Erin Alexander vs. UAH ...................... 10/13/96 4- Kilee Novak vs. Concord (WV) ............. 8/30/97

SHOTS Game: 13 -Emily Davis vs. Ouachita Baptist ......... 10/10/03 13 - Erin Alexander vs. Cumberland (KY) .. 10/11/94 12 - Emily Davis vs. Campbellsville ............... 9/7/03 12 - Gretchen Dever vs. Midway ............... 10/27/01 11- Stacey Janetos vs. Campbellsville ............ 9/9/00

Season: 13 - Yolanda Janiga..........................................1997 12 - Erin Alexander..........................................1996 11- Carol Lach.................................................1995 10 - by 4, most recently by Heloisa de Oliveira ................................... 2004 Career: 37 - Erin Alexander....................................1994-1997 27 - Randi Timmons...................................2000-2003 21 - Yolanda Janiga....................................1997-1998 21 - Carol Lach..........................................1995-1998 18 - Krista Shamblin...................................1995-1996

Season: 87 - Erin Alexander.............................................1996 82 - Krista Shamblin........................................1996 79 - Heloisa de Oliveira ............................... 2004 78 - Kristen Boujos ...................................... 2004 71 - Krista Shamblin...........................................1995 Career: 234 - Erin Alexander...................................1994-1997 187 - Emily Davis.......................................2000-2003 177 - Cindy Campbell .................................2001-2004 161 - Gretchen Dever ............................ 1998-2001 160 - Kilee Novak......................................1997-2000

LADY RAILSPLITTER RECORDS INDIVIDUAL GOALKEEPING RECORDS

TEAM RECORDS

SAVES Game: 34 - Ellen Husarik vs. Carson-Newman........ 9/22/94 26 - Cindy Winterberger at Lynn ................. 9/17/99 22 - Katie Fennell at Christian Brothers....... 10/19/03 15 - Jennifer Haggerty at Union (KY) .......... 10/4/00 13 - Jennifer Haggerty vs. Carson-Newman . 8/29/01 Season: 218 - Ellen Husarik.............................................1994 110 - Ellen Husarik..............................................1995 104 - Katie Fennell............................................. 2003 93 - Katie Fennell ............................................. 2002 91 - Katie Fennell ...........................................2001 Career: 411 - Ellen Husarik.....................................1994-1997 306 - Katie Fennell .....................................2001-2004 221 - Cindy Winterberger............................1996-1999 164 - Jennifer Haggerty ..............................1999-2002 90 - Stephanie Kwoka .................. 2003-present

TEAM GOALKEEPING RECORDS SAVES Game: 34 - vs. Carson-Newman............................. 9/22/94 26 - at Lynn ............................................... 9/17/99 22 - at Christian Brothers .......................... 10/19/03 15 - at Union (KY) ..................................... 10/4/00 13 - vs. Carson-Newman ........................... 8/29/01 Season: 137 - ............................................................... 1995 131 - ................................................................. 2002 124 - ............................................................. 2001 117 - ................................................................. 2003 103 - .............................................................. 1996

GOALS Game: 17 - vs. Campbellsville ................................. 9/9/00 Season: 63 - .............................................................. 1996 ASSISTS Game: 17 - vs. Campbellsville ................................ 9/9/00 Season: 57 - ............................................................. 1997 POINTS Game: 51 - vs. Campbellsville ................................. 9/9/00 Season: 175 - ................................................ 1996 and 1997 SHOTS Game: 69 - vs. Campbellsville ................................. 9/9/00 Season: 369 - ............................................................ 2000

LADY RAILSPLITTER SERIES RECORDS

Opponent *Alabama-Huntsville Anderson Barry Bellarmine Belmont Abbey Bluefield (VA) Bryan College Campbellsville Carson-Newman Catawba *Central Arkansas *Christian Brothers Columbus State Concord Converse Covenant Cumberland (KY) *Delta State Eckerd College Findlay Florida Southern Francis Marion Gardner Webb Georgetown (KY) *Harding Hillsdale Indianapolis Kentucky Wesleyan King Lambuth Lee Lees-McRae Lenoir-Rhyne Liberty Limestone Lindsey Wilson Longwood Lynn Mars Hill Martin Methodist Maryville Midway Milligan Missouri-Rolla *Montevallo Montreat Morehead State Newberry

W L T 6 2 1 1 0 0 1 2 0 1 3 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 4 7 0 0 2 0 6 1 0 6 5 0 First Meeting 1 1 0 2 0 0 1 0 1 9 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 3 0 3 2 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 2 0 4 1 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 3 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 6 5 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0

Opponent *North Alabama North Florida North Greenville Northern Kentucky Oakland City *Ouachita Baptist Piedmont Presbyterian Rollins Saginaw Valley State USC-Aiken Univ. of the South Southern Indiana Spalding Spring Hill Tampa Tennessee-Chattanooga Tennessee Tech Tennessee Wesleyan Transylvania Tusculum Union (KY) Virginia Intermont Warren Wilson *West Florida *West Georgia Wingate LMU Overall Record:

W L T 8 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 5 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 2 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 0 0 4 2 0 1 2 0 6 5 0 4 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 2 9 1 First Meeting 0 1 0 123 77 11

*Gulf South Conference Opponents Bold - 2004 Opponents LMU Lady Railsplitter Season Records 1994 7-8-1 1995 10-9-1 1996 17-3-1 1997 17-2-2 (GSC Champions) 1998 14-3-2 1999 14-6-0 2000 8-11-0 2001 10-8-1 2002 7-11-1 2003 7-11-0 2004 12-5-2 (NCAA South Region Champions) LMU Lady Railsplitter Head Coaches Mike Varga 1994-1998 65-25-7 Jeff Winterberger 1999-2002 39-36-2 Helio Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Anna 2003-present 19-16-2

2005 RAILSPLITTER SEASON OUTLOOK

One of the interesting facts about the 2004 season is that at the end, the players felt that they had underaccomplished. “Considering the team won the GSC regular season crown, was ranked among the top three teams in the region most of the year and finished with only three losses, I believe all these things are a very clear indicator of how hungry our players were,” said Railsplitter Head Coach Helio D’Anna “They really felt they should have done better and that is a great attitude going into 2005.” Combine those factors with the return of the main core of the team this season and all things considered, this could be the strongest recruiting class in recent memory. It would be easy for one to expect big things from this year’s squad. Every position carries depth on this season’s roster with very strong internal competition for each starting position. The team is going to be athletically, talented and mature. The players are also very focused with an intent to exceed last season’s success.

Defensively, the Railsplitters return a lot of talent and experience with Vitor Souza, Marko Skuletic and Marcel Simo. Gavin MacLeod will contend for a starting spot, and Roberto Medina will provide depth in the backfield. The defense will be athletic, aggressive and extremely skilled with an ability to destroy as well as posess from the back. In the middle, a stellar lineup is highlighted by the return of Claudio Rico, Diogo Silvy, Nelson Pizarro, Jon Williams and Marcelo Galafassi. Newcomers Leo de Barros and Jordan Green will come in to produce right away with Elio Benitez adding to the equation. The midfield will be very versatile, capable of playmaking as well as scoring and should defend very well. Offensively, scoring won’t be a problem. Returner Fred Moojen will have help from newcomers Ian Richardson and Guilherme Alves. Also returning, Drew Payne will combine with Yasmin Alihodzic to give the offense plenty of options. Size, strength and fire power will be the trademark of the attackers on this season’s squad. In goal, the Splitters will be young but talented. Brent Cole and Patrick Riesenberg will contend with a solid team ahead of them. Soccer is a very unforgiving sport and many times the better team does not win. However, one thing can be affirmed. The better prepared and the more talented a team is, the better the chance for success. This much will definitely be in place for the Railsplitters in 2005. 24

2005 RAILSPLITTER NUMERICAL ROSTER No. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21

Name Brent Cole Patrick Riesenberg Jordan Green Marko Skuletic Vitor Souza Marcel Simo Marcelo Galafassi Claudio Rico Diogo Silvy Ian Richardson Leonardo de Barros Frederico Moojen Roberto Medina Guilherme Alves Jasmin Alihodzic Jasmin Lizdo Sam Gore Elio Benitez Jon Williams Drew Payne Nelson Pizarro Gavin MacLeod

Pos. GK GK MF D D D/MF D/MF MF M F MF F D/MF M/F F M F M MF MF F D

Class So. Fr. Fr. Sr. So. Sr. So. So. Jr. Fr. Fr. So. So. Fr. Jr. RS Fr. Fr. Jr. Jr. So. Fr.

Head Coach: Helio D’Anna Assistant Coach: Matt Akins Graduate Assistant Coach: Robert MacNeill

Height 6’1” 6’1” 6’4” 6’4” 6’0” 6’0” 5’9” 5’9” 5’11” 6’2” 6’2” 6’1” 5’9” 5’8” 6’0” 5’9” 5’10” 5’5” 5’11” 6’0” 5’10” 6’0”

Hometown Knoxville, TN Ft. Thomas, KY Pensacola, FL Podgorica, Montenegro Sorocaba, Brazil Bamenda City, Cameroon Jundiai, Brazil Jacarei City, Brazil Santa Catarina, Brazil North Lanarkshire, Scotland Brasilia, Brazil Balneario, Camburiu, Brazil

Lenoir City, TN Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Bosnia Bosnia Knoxville, TN Lexington, NC Memphis, TN Corryton, TN Pembroke Pines, FL Glasgow, Scotland

MEET THE 2005 RAILSPLITTERS

# 0 Brent Cole ................................................ HEIGHT: 6’1” POSITION: Goalkeeper CLASS: Sophomore HOMETOWN: Knoxville, Tennessee MAJOR: Undecided PARENTS: Bruce & Billie Cole COACH’S COMMENTS: “Brent accumulated a great deal of experience in 2004 and is ready to step up into a starting role. He is athletic and very aggressive in the net. His reflexes and positioning are also very good which should add to the already solid defense in front of him. I expect Brent to put up big numbers for us this season.”

LMU CAREER STATISTICS GOALIE 2004 TOTAL

GP GS 6 0 6 0

Minutes 179.01 179.01

GA 2 2

GaAvg Saves 1.01 5 1.01 5

W 0 0

L 0 0

T 0 0

Sho 0 0

# 1 Patrick Riesenberg ................................................ HEIGHT: 6’1” POSITION: Goalkeeper CLASS: Freshman HOMETOWN: Fort Thomas, Kentucky MAJOR: Undecided PARENTS: Terry & Kathy Riesenberg COACH’S COMMENTS: “Patrick made the most of his redshirt season last year. His incredible work ethic and the fact that he is so coachable prepared him for the college game well. He comes out of the line with great proficiency and handles crosses and communicates very well. Now, with Patrick eligible to play, we again have two very strong keepers who will push each other.”

HIGH SCHOOL STATISTICS High School: Newport Central Catholic High School 2003 Statistics: 13 Shutouts Career Statistics: 23 Career Shutouts Club Team: Northern Kentucky United

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# 2 Jordan Green .............................................. HEIGHT: 6’4” POSITION: Midfielder CLASS: Freshman HOMETOWN: Pensacola, Florida MAJOR: Athletic Training PARENTS: David & Patricia Green COACH’S COMMENTS: “Jordan is very well adjusted to the Brazilian style of soccer. He has excellent touch for a big guy, passes the ball extremely well and is also able to finish. He can also play big or small and can fill a number of positions. Despite being a freshman, I expect great things from him this year.”

RAILSPLITTER FACTOID Did you know 1998 marked the Railsplitter’s only Gulf South Conference Tournament Championship game appearance? While LMU lost the match 3-0 to the University of West Florida, Railsplitter Edmond Bogonko was named Tournament Most Valuable Player.

# 3 Marko Skuletic ................................................ HEIGHT: 6’4” POSITION: Defender CLASS: Senior HOMETOWN: Podgorica, Montenegro MAJOR: Business PARENTS: Budimir & Lijilijana Skuletic COACH’S COMMENTS: “It’s great to have Marko back one more year! His maturity and experience will be very valuable. He is big and strong and can shut target players down. Also, he has improved his touch tremendously and has worked hard this summer. I believe he will step up as a leader this season.”

LMU CAREER STATISTICS 2003 2004 TOTAL

GP 12 12 24

GS 8 12 20

G 0 1 1

A 0 0 0

Pts 0 2 2

Shots 2 1 6

Shot% .000 .250 .167

SOG 1 1 2

SOG% .500 .250 .333

GW 0 0 0

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# 4 Vitor Souza ................................................ HEIGHT: 6’0” POSITION: Defender CLASS: Sophomore HOMETOWN: Sorocaba, Brazil MAJOR: Kinesiology PARENTS: Pedro & Debora Souza COACH’S COMMENTS: “I saw nobody better than Vitor as a sweeper last year. He is very smart and quick. He also has impeccable touch and almost never makes a bad pass. Now that he knows the competition in the Division II level, he is ready to shut people down. I also see Vitor developing as a leader this year.” LMU CAREER STATISTICS 2004 TOTAL

GP 16 16

GS 16 16

G 2 2

A 2 2

Pts Shots Shot% SOG SOG% GW 6 10 .200 4 .400 0 6 10 .200 4 .400 0

# 5 Marcel Simo ................................................ HEIGHT: 6’0” POSITION: Defender/Midfield CLASS: Senior HOMETOWN: Bamenda City, Cameroon MAJOR: Nursing PARENTS: Simon & Emmanuel Simo COACH’S COMMENTS: “Marcel is finally 100% after knee surgery and will surprise a lot of people that we play this season. He is very strong and aggressive and yet has an excellent finesse touch. He can also support the midfielders with runs from the back and that is huge in our system. I see Marcel having a great year for the Railsplitters.” LMU CAREER STATISTICS 2004 TOTAL

GP 6 6

GS 6 6

G 0 0

A 1 1

Pts Shots Shot% SOG SOG% GW 1 4 .000 1 .250 0 1 4 .000 1 .250 0

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# 6 Marcelo Galafassi ................................................ HEIGHT: 5’9” POSITION: Defender/Midfield CLASS: Sophomore HOMETOWN: Jundiai, Brazil MAJOR: Athletic Training PARENTS: Assis & Regina COACH’S COMMENTS: “Marcelo is another player coming back from injury. He looked great in preseason last year, and it was devastating to see him go down. He is totally fit and healthy and he prepares to make his comeback in 2005. Marcelo is a natural lefty who can play outside mid as well as full back. That will give us several options in terms of formations this season.” LMU CAREER STATISTICS 2004 TOTAL

GP 6 6

GS 5 5

G 0 0

A 0 0

Pts Shots Shot% SOG SOG% GW 0 3 .000 0 .000 0 0 3 .000 0 .000 0

# 7 Claudio Rico ................................................ HEIGHT: 5’9” POSITION: Midfield CLASS: Sophomore HOMETOWN: Jacarei City, Brazil MAJOR: Kinesiology PARENTS: Claudio & Maurizia COACH’S COMMENTS: “Claudio is the type of player that does not catch most people’s eye but is essential for the team’s success. He is unselfish, anchors the midfield and provides defense as well as possession. His turnover to assist ratio is excellent and he is also capable of a strong finish. Now that he is comfortable with his settings, I see him possibly emerging as a star on our team this year.” LMU CAREER STATISTICS 2004 TOTAL

GP 15 15

GS 14 14

G 1 1

A 4 4

Pts Shots Shot% SOG SOG% GW 6 14 0.71 9 .643 1 6 14 0.71 9 .643 1

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# 8 Diogo Silvy ................................................ HEIGHT: 5’11” POSITION: Midfield CLASS: Junior HOMETOWN: Santa Catarina, Brazil MAJOR: Business PARENTS: Carlos & Maria Silvy COACH’S COMMENTS: “Diogo has already accumulated a lot of accolades as a Railsplitter, but is hungry for more. He worked extremely hard this summer and played PDL at the highest level. He can possess, defend, playmake and score. During the entire offseason and preseason, I have seen the fire in his eyes to take the team to a higher level. I believe he will do just that this year.” LMU CAREER STATISTICS 2003 2004 TOTAL

GP 18 16 34

GS 18 15 32

G 3 17 20

A 9 12 21

Pts 15 46 61

Shots 51 69 120

Shot% .059 .246 .167

SOG 13 37 50

SOG% .255 .536 .417

GW 2 5 7

# 9 Ian Richardson ................................................ HEIGHT: 6’2” POSITION: Forward CLASS: Freshman HOMETOWN: North Lanarkshire, Scotland MAJOR: Kinesiology PARENTS: Andrew & Angela Richardson COACH’S COMMENTS: “Ian will fit in just fine with the 2005 Railsplitters. Being a left footed forward, he will give us a lot of options tactically speaking. He will also add flavor and variety in terms of style of play. For his entire life Ian has played at a high level of soccer, and he will do just fine in the United States.” RAILSPLITTER FACTOID Did you know, since 1996 the Railsplitters have had 16 different individuals to receive AllGulf South Conference honors? Of the 16 former players, Eddie Escobar and David Mwendapole are tied for having received the honor most times with three each.

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Leonardo Barros # 10 ................................................ HEIGHT: 6’2” POSITION: Midfielder CLASS: Sophomore HOMETOWN: Brasilia, Brazil MAJOR: Business PARENTS: Goncalo & Lucia Barros COACH’S COMMENTS: “Leo brings a lot of great things to our program. He has size and athleticism and is very strong. However, his finesse and skills are superb. Leo is also very explosive and has turning skills that almost make him unstoppable at times. I see him having an immediate impact not only on our team, but throughout the nation.” RAILSPLITTER FACTOID Did you know, of the six head coaches that have guided the Lincoln Memorial University men’s soccer program, Helio D’Anna ranks second highest (.573%), in the winning percentage category behind former head coach Jonas Holdeman (.596%).

# 11 Frederico Moojen ................................................ HEIGHT: 6’1” POSITION: Forward CLASS: Junior HOMETOWN: Balneario, Camburiu, Brazil MAJOR: Business PARENTS: Alfredo & Maria Helena Moojen COACH’S COMMENTS: “Fred continued this summer doing what he does best, score goals. He is among the top scorers in the nation at the PDL level and arrives for the season in his usual top shape. Fred’s ball control, touch and dribbling skills are among the best in the country. He demands double, if not triple, team coverage and that helps free his teammates. Fred will either score or put someone in position to score most of the time.” LMU CAREER STATISTICS 2004 TOTAL

GP 15 15

GS 15 15

G 23 23

A 7 7

Pts Shots Shot% SOG SOG% GW 53 80 .287 44 .550 5 53 80 .287 44 .550 5

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# 12 Roberto Medina ................................................ HEIGHT: 5’9” POSITION: Defender/Midfielder CLASS: Sophomore HOMETOWN: Lenoir City, Tennessee MAJOR: Accounting PARENTS: Bardomiano & Maria Medina COACH’S COMMENTS: “One of the most liked players on our roster, Roberto is a pleasure to coach. He is also a blossoming defender and definitely a good player. He made excellent improvements over the past year and I expect him to pick up right where he left off. In fact, this could very well be a break through year for Roberto.” LMU CAREER STATISTICS 2004 TOTAL

GP 7 7

GS 1 1

G 0 0

A 0 0

Pts Shots Shot% SOG SOG% GW 0 0 .000 0 .000 0 0 0 .000 0 .000 0

# 13 Guiherme Alves ................................................ HEIGHT: 5’8” POSITION: Midfield/Forward CLASS: Freshman HOMETOWN: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil MAJOR: Business PARENTS: Hermes & Taise Alves COACH’S COMMENTS: “Guilherme will also be an immediate impact newcomer. He is an extremely talented and skilled young man. His left foot is a strong weapon but he is not a one dimensional player. He is able to play outside mid as well as center mid and he can also play up front. Guilherme will fit in our system very well and will hit the ground running.” RAILSPLITTER FACTOID Did you know, the highest national ranking the Railsplitter men’s soccer team has ever received by the National Soccer Coach’s Association of America is 14th? This took place in the October 13, 2004 poll released by the NSCAA.

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# 14 Jasmin Alihodzic ................................................ HEIGHT: 6’0” POSITION: Forward CLASS: Junior HOMETOWN: Bosnia MAJOR: Business PARENTS: Fukret & Mevludina Alihodzic COACH’S COMMENTS: “Jasmin is big and strong and can serve as a target player as well as a roaming forward. His maturity and knowlege of the game will help us with leadership and effort this season. I believe he will make the roster much deeper and will be one more important piece of what should be a very strong team.” RAILSPLITTER FACTOID Did you know, in 2004 Railsplitter sophomore Frederico Moojen became the first LMU men’s soccer player ever to lead the nation in goals scored in a season? In only his first season, Moojen was also ranked second in total points scored.

# 15 Jasmin Lizdo ............................................... HEIGHT: 5’9” POSITION: Midfielder CLASS: Redshirt HOMETOWN: Bosnia MAJOR: Business PARENTS: Mohammed & Aliza Lizdo COACH’S COMMENTS: “Despite having to redshirt this season, Jasmin will contribute to our team a great deal. He is very passionate about the game of soccer and is also a very skilled player. These traits should be contagious and will hopefully push his teammates to a higher level. Although he won’t be able to play on the game field this season, I believe he will definitely help us.” RAILSPLITTER FACTOID Did you know, despite failing to reach post-season play in 2004, the Railsplitters finished second in the nation in scoring, 3.94 goals per game to finish just behind the University of South Carolina-Upstate?

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# 16 Sam Gore

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HEIGHT: 5’10” POSITION: Forward CLASS: Freshman HOMETOWN: Knoxville, Tennessee MAJOR: Pre-Nursing PARENTS: Dennis & Rosanne Gore

COACH’S COMMENTS: “Sam is a strong and explosive forward. He is eager to produce and I see him doing just that here at LMU. The healthy internal competition that our roster has this year will bring out the best in not only Sam, but the entire team. His adjustment to the college level should be a smooth transition.” RAILSPLITTER FACTOID Did you know, the Lincoln Memorial University men’s soccer team’s first win ever came in September of 1987 against cross-state rival Carson-Newman College? In that contest, the Railsplitters defeated the Eagles 10-0.

# 17 Elio Benitez ................................................ HEIGHT: 5’5” POSITION: Midfielder CLASS: Freshman HOMETOWN: Lexington, North Carolina MAJOR: Undecided PARENTS: Alberto & Graciela Benitez COACH’S COMMENTS: “Elio knows the game and brings a rich soccer culture to the roster. His personality and demeanor will fit in nicely with our team as should his talent. As he gets stronger this season, Elio will elevate himself as well as the team to a higher level. I expect good things from him as a Railsplitter.” RAILSPLITTER FACTOID Did you know, the Railsplitters first Gulf South Conference match was in 1996 against the University of Alabama-Huntsville? The Railsplitters lost to the Chargers 7-1 in that match. The Railsplitters first conference win came against the University of West Florida in 1996 with LMU winning by the margin of 2-1.

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# 18 Jon Williams ................................................ HEIGHT: 5’11” POSITION: Midfield CLASS: Junior HOMETOWN: Memphis, Tennessee MAJOR: Kinesiology PARENTS: Robert & Laura Williams COACH’S COMMENTS: “Jon can now be considered a mature and experienced college player. His confidence is high having played well this summer on the PDL level. He was the most improved player last season and did not rest on his accomplishments. He is quick, explosive and developed his touch to a high level last year. Jon should do well this season.”

LMU CAREER STATISTICS 2003 2004 TOTAL

GP 7 13 20

GS 0 7 7

G 0 0 0

A 0 0 0

Pts 0 0 0

Shots 5 9 14

Shot% .000 .000 .000

SOG 2 2 4

SOG% .400 .222 .286

GW 0 0 0

# 19 Drew Payne ................................................ HEIGHT: 6’0” POSITION: Midfield CLASS: Junior HOMETOWN: Corryton, Tennessee MAJOR: History PARENTS: Dennis & Kim Payne COACH’S COMMENTS: “Drew is ready to take his game to the next level. After two years of hard work, he is very aware of what needs to be done. He has worked hard to position himself to fulfill his goals and is ready to do so. As his confidence picks up, Drew is capable of being a strong contributor for us this season.” LMU CAREER STATISTICS 2003 2004 TOTAL

GP 1 10 11

GS 0 0 0

G 0 0 0

A 1 1 2

Pts 1 1 2

Shots 0 5 5

Shot% .000 .000 .000

SOG 0 3 3

SOG% .000 .600 .600

GW 0 0 0

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# 20 Nelson Pizarro ................................................ HEIGHT: 5’10” POSITION: Midfield/Forward CLASS: Sophomore HOMETOWN: Pembroke Pines, Florida MAJOR: Business PARENTS: Nelson & Claudia COACH’S COMMENTS: “A very exciting player to watch, Nelson is an offensive threat to say the least. His PDL experience this summer will pay dividends. He is able to play just about anywhere on the field, and that is a huge plus for the team. His dribbling skills are excellent and he is someone hard to take the ball from. Nelson is ready for the 2005 season.” LMU CAREER STATISTICS High School: GP 2004 2003 Statistics:15 TOTAL 15 Career Statstics: Club Team:

GS 13 13

G 2 2

A 5 5

Pts Shots Shot% SOG SOG% GW 9 11 .182 6 .545 0 9 11 .182 6 .545 0

# 21 Gavin MacLeod ................................................ HEIGHT: 6’0” POSITION: Defender CLASS: Freshman HOMETOWN: Glasgow, Scotland MAJOR: Kinesiology PARENTS: Murdo & Barbara MacLeod COACH’S COMMENTS: “Another excellent signee, Gavin comes to the program with a lot of great assets size, skill, leadership and a strong passion for the game of soccer. Gavin is a mature player and communicates on the field extremely well. He is also capable of supporting and becoming an offensive threat. I have no doubts he will excel at LMU.” RAILSPLITTER FACTOID Did you know, since the Lincoln Memorial University soccer program began in 1987, the Railsplitters have had players from 18 different countries including the United States to compete for the blue and gray?

PHOTOS FROM 2004

LMUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Vitor Souza heads the ball out of the box on an opponents corner kick in Brazil.

Railsplitters Jon Williams, Marcelo Galafassi and Tomy Takamuni get back on defense following a Lincoln Memorial goal.

2004 RAILSPLITTER RESULTS Date Opponent Site Score Aug. 26 North Greenville College N W-3-0 Aug. 28 Mars Hill College N W-6-0 Sept. 7 King College H W-5-1 Sept. 11 Oakland City University H W-5-0 Sept. 14 Cumberland College H W-3-2 Sept. 19 Univ. of Alabama-Huntsville H W-2-1-2OT Sept. 24 University of Montevallo A W-2-1 Oct. 4 Union College A W-6-2 Oct. 8 Ouachita Baptist University A W-5-3 Oct. 10 Harding University A W-6-1 Oct. 15 Univ. of Central Arkansas H W-1-0 Oct. 17 Christian Brothers Univ. H L-0-1 Oct. 23 Delta State University H W-11-0 Oct. 27 Tusculum College A T-3-3 Oct. 30 Catawba College A L-3-4 GULF SOUTH CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT Nov. 5 University of Montevallo N L-2-3

Rec. 1-0 2-0 3-0 4-0 5-0 6-0 7-0 8-0 9-0 10-0 11-0 11-1 12-1 12-1-1 12-2-1 12-3-1

GSC 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 2-0 2-0 3-0 4-0 5-0 5-1 6-1 6-1 6-1

Att. 49 125 50 120 160 210 185 150 50 120 210 225 100 83 231 173

In this photo, Railsplitter forward Frederico Moojen takes on a North Greeneville College defender in the 2004 season-opener in Ashville, North Carolina.

RAILSPLITTER RECORDS INDIVIDUAL GOALS Game: 5 - John Payette vs. Lipscomb ..................... 9/21/95 4 -Diogo Silvy vs. Delta State ............... 10/23/04 4 -Frederico Moojen vs. Delta State .... 10/23/04 4 - Eddie Escobar vs. Hillsdale ...................... 9/6/98 4 - Nathan Caldwell vs. Crown .................. 10/24/96 4 - Saleh Badah man at Carson-Newman ..... 9/30/87

POINTS Game: 11 - Diogo Silvy vs. Delta State ............ 10/23/04 11 - John Payette vs. Lipscomb ................... 9/21/95 10 - Larry Reeves at Carson-Newman ....... 9/30/87 10 - Saleh Badahman at Carson-Newman .... 9/30/87 9 - Eddie Escobar vs. Hillsdale .................... 9/6/98 9 - Nathan Caldwell vs. Crown ................. 10/24/96

Season: 24 - Brett Scaccia............................................. 23 - Frederico Moojen ................................. 21 - John Payette............................................. 17 - Diogo Silvy ............................................. 16 - by 3

1992 2004 1995 2004

Season: 57 - Brett Scaccia............................................. 1992 53 - Frederico Moojen ................................. 2004 47 - John Payette.............................................. 1995 46 - Diogo Silvy ............................................. 2004 39 - Nathan Caldwell........................................ 1996

Career: 48 - John Payette.......................................1993-1995 42 - Dave Swaney......................................1995-1998 39 - David Mwendapole............................1998-2000 32 - Nathan Caldwell..................................1996-1999 26 - Eddie Escobar.....................................1996-1999

Career: 113 - John Payette......................................1993-1995 108 - Dave Swaney....................................1995-1998 97 - David Mwendapole............................1998-2000 83 - Nathan Caldwell..................................1996-1999 78 - Eddie Escobar.....................................1996-1999

ASSISTS Game: 3 - by 7, most recently by Diogo Silvy vs. Delta State ................. 10/23/04 Diogo Silvy vs. King ............................... 9/7/04 John Bongers vs. Montreat ...................... 10/26/04 David Mwendapole at Harding ................. 10/15/00

SHOTS Game: 14 - Frederico Moojen vs. Delta State.. 10/23/04 11 - Dexter Cox vs. Bluefield (VA) ............... 9/7/93 10 - Diogo Silvy vs. Delta State ............ 10/23/04 9 - Frederico Moojen vs. Montevallo .. 11/05/04 9 - Frederico Moojen vs. Union (KY) .. 10/04/04 9 - Frederico Moojen vs. Cumberland .. 9/14/04

Season: 13 - Eddie Escobar........................................... 1996 12 - Diogo Silvy ............................................. 2004 9 - Diogo Silvy................................................2003 9 - David Swaney...........................................1998 9 - Brett Scaccia............................................ 1992

Season: 80 -Frederico Moojen .................................. 76 - Dexter Cox.............................................. 69 - Diogo Silvy ............................................. 65 - David Mwendapole ................................. 64 - John Payette ...........................................

Career: 26 - Eddie Escobar.....................................1996-1999 24 - David Swaney.....................................1995-1998 21 - Diogo Silvy ........................... 2003-present 21 - Edmond Bogonko..............................1998-2001 19 - David Mwendapole............................1998-2000 19 - Nathan Caldwell..................................1996-1999

2004 1993 2004 2000 1993

Career: 176 - David Swaney ...................................1995-1998 173 - John Payette......................................1993-1995 163 - David Mwendapole ...........................1998-2000 136 - Edmond Bogonko ..............................1998-2001 120 - Diogo Silvy ........................... 2003-present 120 - Nathan Caldwell ...............................1996-1999

RAILSPLITTER RECORDS INDIVIDUAL GOALKEEPING RECORDS

TEAM RECORDS

SAVES Game: 19 - Ben Eckert vs. UAB ............................. 9/4/93 14 - Ben Madsen at Union (KY) ................. 10/4/00 12 - Ben Madsen vs. Montevallo ................. 9/28/01 11 - Justin Wilde at Catawba ..................... 10/30/04 11 - Justin Wilde vs. King .......................... 10/25/03

GOALS Game: 11 - vs. Delta State ................................... 10/23/04 11 - vs. Hillsdale .......................................... 9/6/98 Season: 63 - ................................................................. 2004 ASSISTS

Season: 156 - Tom Hardwick...........................................1994 118 - Chad Newton.............................................1995 109 - Ben Eckert................................................1993 105 - Paul Hammond ......................................... 2002 99 - Ben Madsen..............................................1999

Match: 10 - vs. Delta State ................................... 10/23/04

Career: 267 - Ben Madsen......................................1999-2001 202 - Chad Newton....................................1995-1996 169 - Tom Hardwick...................................1993-1995 138 - Justin Wilde .......................................2003-2004 118 - Donald Zalewa..................................1996-1999

Match: 32 - vs. Delta State ................................... 10/23/04

TEAM GOALKEEPING RECORDS

Match: 46 - vs. Delta State ................................... 10/23/04

SAVES

Season: 325 - ............................................................. 2000

Game: 19 - vs. UAB ............................................... 9/4/93 14 - at Union (KY) ..................................... 10/4/00 12 - at Catawba ....................................... 10/30/04 12 - at Montevallo ...................................... 9/28/01 11 - vs. King ............................................ 10/25/03

Season: 57 - ................................................................ 1998 POINTS

Season: 176 - ............................................................. 2004 SHOTS

Season: 156- ............................................................... 1994 154- ...................................................... 1995 135- ............................................................... 1996 127- ..............................................................2002 122- ............................................................. 1993

RAILSPLITTER SEASON-BY-SEASON RECORDS Season Results:

Coaches History:

1987 - 7 - 4 - 0 1988 - 8 - 6 - 1 198 - 6 - 12 - 1 1990 - 8 - 8 - 2 *1992 - 2 - 15 - 0 1992 - 12 - 8 - 0 1993 - 10 - 10 - 0 1994 - 10 - 9 - 0 1995 - 7 - 13 - 0 1996 - 11 - 6 - 3

Jonas Holdeman (1987-1988) 15-10-1 .596 Spencer Smith (1989-1990) 14-20-3 .419 Craig Rasmuson (1991-1993) 24-33-0 .421 Mike Varga (1994-1998) 50-45-4 .525 Jeff Winterberger (1999-2002) 20-51-4 .293 Helio Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Anna (2003-Present) 18-13-3 .573

1997 - 10 - 8 - 1 1998 - 12 - 9 - 0 1999 - 7 - 10 - 1 2000 - 5 - 10 - 2 2001 - 2 - 18 - 0 2002 - 6 - 13 - 1 2003 - 6 - 10 - 2 2004 - 12 - 3 - 1 Total: - 141 - 172 - 15 *First Season as an NCAA Division II Institution. 1987-90 - NAIA 1991-present - NCAA Division II

The Railsplitters look to score on a corner kick in the 2004 season opener against North Greenville College in Asheville, North Carolina.

RAILSPLITTER SERIES RECORDS Opponent Alabama Birmingham *Alabama-Huntsville Asbury Barry Bellarmine Belmont Berea Birmingham Southern Bluefield (VA) Brevard Brewton Parker Bryan Campbellsville Campbell (NC) Carson-Newman Catawba *Central Arkansas Charleston (WV) *Christian Brothers Cincinnati The Citadel Concord (WV) Concordia (MI) Covenant Crown (TN) Cumberland (KY) Cumberland (TN) David Lipscomb Davis & Elkins Dayton *Delta State Eastern Michigan Findlay Florida Southern Freed Hardeman Gardner-Webb Guilford *Harding Hillsdale Indianapolis Kentucky Wesleyan King Lambuth Lee Lees McRae Lenoir-Rhyne Liberty Life

W L 0 4 3 11 4 0 0 1 1 5 2 1 3 0 0 1 3 0 0 1 First Meeting 0 2 3 0 0 1 6 8 2 3 3 4 0 1 7 8 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 2 1 0 5 4 1 0 1 0 0 2 0 2 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 3 1 0 2 1 0 0 4 1 1 0 1 2 0 2 1 3 0 1 2 0 2 0 1 1 0 4 0 1

Opponent Limestone Longwood Lynn Marshall Mars Hill Martin Methodist Maryville Milligan Missouri-Rolla *Montevallo Montreat Morehead State Morehouse Newberry UNC-Greensboro North Greenville Northern Kentucky Nova Southeastern Oakland City *Ouachita Baptist Pfeiffer Presbyterian Queens Radford Rollins Shawnee State USC-Aiken USC-Upstate Saint Leo Southern Indiana Southern Wesleyan Spalding Spring Hill Sue Bennett Tampa Tennessee Temple Tennessee Wesleyan Thomas Tusculum Union (KY) Warren Wilson *West Florida (II) West Virginia Wesleyan Wheeling Jesuit Wofford Total:

T 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0

*Gulf South Conference Opponents Bold - 2005 Opponents

W L 4 1 2 1 0 3 0 2 5 3 1 0 1 1 4 3 1 0 2 11 1 0 0 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 4 0 1 1 0 3 2 1 1 1 0 0 2 0 1 0 4 1 0 4 0 0 1 First Meeting 0 1 1 0 2 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 4 1 4 4 First Meeting 3 8 6 3 1 0 3 7 0 1 1 0 0 1 141 172

T 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 15

LINCOLN MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY Lincoln Memorial University was founded in 1897 as a living memorial to Abraham Lincoln and his philosophy and ideals. Its inception dates from an occasion in the fall of 1863 when the President was meeting with General Oliver Otis Howard to discuss military operations in and around the Cumberland Gap and East Tennessee area. The President expressed his appreciation for the loyalty that the people of the region had shown to the Union during this time of Civil War. Pointing to the area on the map, Mr. Lincoln said, “General Howard, if you come out of all this horror and misery alive, and I hope that you may, I want you to do something for these people who have been shut out from the world all these years. If I live, I will do all I can to aid you and between us we may do them the justice they deserve. Please remember, and if God is good to us we may be able to speak of it later!” Mr. Lincoln did not live to see his dream fulfilled, but O.O. Howard (who also was a founder of Howard University) never forgot those words. In 1895, he traveled to the Cumberland Gap area to address a small academy that was operated by a Congregational minister, the Rev. A.A. Myers, and his wife Ellen. While he was there, the General remembered Lincoln’s request and joined with the Myers and several prominent friends to lay the groundwork for a university honoring the slain President. It was to be an institution whose mission and principles would exemplify the life of Abraham Lincoln. The philosophy articulated by these founders as a guide for University programs and curriculum was based on the following principles which were exemplified in the life of Abraham Lincoln: individual liberty; the privileges and responsibilities of the American government; love and respect for the fellow people; personal initiative, individual effort; unselfish leadership; an appreciation for the common people; free enterprise; and belief in a personal God. Now in its 107th year of operation, LMU has grown into a progressive university, offering over 30 majors. LMU has a current enrollment of approximately 2,579 students and 96 faculty members at the main campus and ten extended-campus sites. The main campus is also home to the Abraham Lincoln Library and Museum, which houses one of the largest Lincoln collections in the country.

LINCOLN MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY QUICK FACTS Location: Harrogate, TN Founded: 1897 Enrollment: 2,579 (Fall 2004) Nickname: Railsplitters / Lady Railsplitters Colors: Blue & Gray Affiliation: NCAA Division II Conference: Gulf South Conference President: Dr. Nancy Moody Athletic Director: Jay Nidiffer Sports Information Director: Rusty Peace Head Athletic Trainer: Josh Holt Main Athletics Phone Number: (423) 869-6285 43

PRESIDENT / ATHLETIC DIRECTOR PRESIDENT DR. NANCY MOODY Nancy B. Moody was born and raised in Middlesboro, Kentucky. Following graduation as an honor student from Middlesboro High School, she received degrees in nursing from Eastern Kentucky University. Other degrees were received after beginning her professional career at Lincoln Memorial University (LMU). While at LMU, Dr. Moody was involved with initial and continuing accreditation activities from the American Veterinary Medical Association, the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences, and the National League for Nursing (NLN). She was indirectly involved with accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), but directly involved with the preparation of substantive change reports and visits from SACS following the development of off-campus nursing programs in Corbin, Kentucky, Knoxville, Tennessee, and Madisonville, Tennessee. She was directly involved with development of an RN to BSN program, three off-campus programs, and programs in Veterinary Science. Dr. Moody has taught in associate, baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral degree programs in nursing. She has worked closely with faculty from the Colleges of Business, Public and Allied Health, and Medicine to develop interdisciplinary courses and a certificate program in health care management. She has taught in private higher education, and in both statewide systems of higher education in Tennessee, the Tennessee Board of Regents and the University of Tennessee. Dr. Moody serves as a program evaluator and peer review panel member for the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, as a research grant reviewer for the NLN, and is a peer panel reviewer for Nursing and Health Care Perspectives. She has published in the Tennessee Nurse, the Journal of Professional Nursing, the Journal of Nursing Administration, the Nurse Practitioner, and in Clinical Excellence for Nurse Practitioners. She has presented or is scheduled to present locally, regionally, and nationally on nursing work force issues at conferences sponsored by the American Nurses Association, the American Organization of Nurse Executives, the National Association of Student Nurses, the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculty, the Rural Health Association of Tennessee, the Southern Regional Education Board, the Southern Nursing Research Society, and the Tennessee Nurses Association. Since 1994, she has garnered approximately $1 million in grants and contracts to study work force issues in Tennessee. In terms of leadership, Dr. Moody has served as Department Chairperson, Dean, and Executive Director of an organization that was incorporated and became recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501[c]3 organization. In the latter capacity, she has been directly involved in the conduct of state-wide meetings, worked with a multidisciplinary state-wide group, represented the organization at state and national meetings, appeared before state boards, developed contracts with individuals and agencies, garnered donations, and written and administered grants for the organization. She and her husband Tom have been married for 26 years and have two young adult children, Adam and Mykel. Before moving to the President’s Home in Harrogate, the Moodys lived in Knoxville, Tennessee.

ATHLETICS DIRECTOR JAY NIDIFFER Nidiffer returned to his alma mater for the second time in 2003 as Lincoln Memorial University’s athletics director after serving as an assistant men’s basketball coach at NCAA Division I institutions such as Auburn, Mercer, Georgia Tech and East Tennessee State. In 1987, Nidiffer took over the helm of the LMU athletics program and played an instrumental role in the University making the transition from NAIA to NCAA Division II. Nidiffer also helped guide the Railsplitter athletics program into the Gulf South Conference, which is considered by many to be the strongest Division II conference in the country. In addition to his daily duties as Lincoln Memorial University’s athletics director, Nidiffer is heavily involved with development opportunities for the University’s athletics program. An Elizabethton, Tennessee native and 1956 graduate of Lincoln Memorial University, Nidiffer is married to the former Katie Hodge, also a 1956 graduate of Lincoln Memorial University.

SPORTS INFORMATION DEPARTMENT SPORTS INFORMATION DIRECTOR RUSTY PEACE Entering his eighth year as sports information director for Lincoln Memorial University, Peace is no stranger to the various LMU athletic programs. In his assigned duties, he oversees the publicity, statistical compilation and promotion of all NCAA Division II sports at Lincoln Memorial University. Before taking over as sports information director in 1998, Peace served as general manager of Lincoln Memorialâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s two radio and two television stations for eight years. He will enter his 14th season this fall as voice of the Railsplitter and Lady Railsplitter Sports Networks doing play-by-play for select Railsplitter and Lady Railsplitter basketball games. Peace, a native of Middlesboro, Kentucky, earned his B.S. in communications from Lincoln Memorial University in 1989 and is a member of the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). He resides in Harrogate.

SPORTS INFORMATION ASSISTANT BILL PORTER Bill enters his sixth year as the assistant sports information director. Before becoming the sports information assistant, Bill was a graduate assistant in the LMU Information Services Department. He also served at WATE-TV in Knoxville as the weekend audio operator and at Moffat Media in Knoxville, where he was the managing editor for Discovery newspaper. As a student at LMU, he served in various positions at W18AN-TV, including a year as the student station manager. A 1994 graduate of LMU with a B.A. in communication arts, Bill is a native of Knoxville, Tennessee and now resides in Harrogate.

SPORTS INFORMATION GRADUATE ASSISTANT MATT ALRED Following three seasons as a player and one season a student assistant coach for the Railsplitter baseball team, Matt returns to LMU to work on his masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree as the sports information graduate assistant after receiving his undergraduate degree in May 2005. With a tremendous work ethic, good knowledge of computers and a great knowledge of sports, Matt will be a huge asset not only the sports information office, but also to the entire athletics department. His primary responsibilities will be helping with statisitcal information at home sporting events and providing game-day support. Matt is a native of Knoxville, Tennessee.

TRAINING STAFF HEAD ATHLETIC TRAINER Josh Holt Josh enters his third season as head athletic trainer at Lincoln Memorial University. He assumed the role of head athletic trainer in January of 2003. Josh was previously a graduate assistant athletic trainer at the University of West Alabama where he graduated in 2002 Holt began his career at the University of North Alabama under the tutelage of Head Athletic Trainer Phil Cross and Johnny Long, clinical director of Sports Medicine at North Alabama Bone and Joint Clinic in Florence, Alabama. While at UNA, he worked with football, women’s basketball, tennis and volleyball. Josh worked as an athletic trainer for the 1995 UNA national championship football team, and three-time GSC Champion and two-time Elite 8 Volleyball team. He was also selected to go to the 1998 and 1999 Blue/ Gray All Star game. Josh earned his B.S. degree in health, P.E. & recreation and fitness management in 1999. In 2000, he worked as a clinic outreach athletic trainer for Helen Keller Hospital Sports Medicine in Red Bay, Alabama, before getting certified by the NATA BOC in November of 2000. Josh is a native of Corinth, MS, and a 1993 graduate of Alcorn Central High School. He and wife Branie reside in Harrogate

ASSISTANT ATHLETIC TRAINER/INSTRUCTOR Chris Moss Chris enters his second year with the Railsplitter program after spending five years at St. Clare Medical Center in Crawfordsville, Indiana, providing athletic training services for Southmont High School. Moss worked for Lincoln Memorial University’s J. Frank White Academy from 1996 to 1999. A 1986 graduate of Michigan City Rogers High School, Moss received his bachelor of science degree in athletic training from Indiana State University in Terra Haute, Indiana, in 1993 before earning a master’s of education degree from Lincoln Memorial University in 1995. Joining Chris in his return to the LMU family are his wife of 14 years, Amy, who teaches at nearby Union County High School in Maynardville, Tennessee, and his two sons, Chistopher Michael, who turns three in October and, Jonathan, who turned one in July. Chris and his family now reside in Harrogate.

National Athletic Trainers’ Association

HISTORY OF THE GULF SOUTH CONFERENCE The GULF SOUTH CONFERENCE (GSC) begins its 36th year of excellence, continuing a tradition of growth and success that has brought it distinction as one of the elite NCAA Division II conferences. With 17 universities in six southeastern states, the GSC is the largest playing Conference in Division II. GSC members feature comprehensive athletic programs that compete for 14 official conference championships: football, men’s and women’s cross country, men’s and women’s soccer, women’s volleyball, men’s and women’s basketball, baseball, softball, men’s and women’s tennis and men’s and women’s golf. We take pride in our 38 National Team Championships in 12 sports and the emphasis on academic success by our coaches and student-athletes. The 2003-04 season was a banner campaign for the GSC, which claimed its first-ever National Championships in Women’s Volleyball (North Alabama) and Men’s Tennis (West Florida). Delta State capped it off by winning its first-ever national crown in baseball, the fifth time a GSC school has captured the Title. Originally known as the Mid-South Conference, the GSC was formed by six universities in the summer of 1970: Delta State, Florence State (now North Alabama), Jacksonville State, Livingston (now West Alabama), Tennessee-Martin and Troy State. Scheduling problems for the 1970-71 academic year limited the league to football, won by Jacksonville State. In 1971, the league changed its name to the GULF SOUTH CONFERENCE, added Southeastern Louisiana (SELA) and Nicholls State (increasing the membership to eight), opened an office in Hammond, LA, and began championships in all men’s sports. The following year, Mississippi College and Northwestern Louisiana (NWLA, now Northwestern State) were admitted. NELA withdrew to go Division I two years later, followed by SELA and Nicholls State in 1979. The conference continued with seven teams until 1981, when the presidents admitted Valdosta State. West Georgia joined in 1983. Eight years of stability ended in 1991 when Tennessee-Martin and Troy State went Division I, briefly dropping the GSC back to seven members, before the beginning of an expansion resulting in ten new members: Lincoln Memorial (199293); Alabama-Huntsville, Henderson State, Central Arkansas and Mississippi University for Women (1993-94); West Florida (1994-95); and Arkansas-Monticello, Arkansas Tech, Montevallo and Southern Arkansas (1995-96). Jacksonville State went Division I at the end of 1992-93. Mississippi College dropped to Division III at the end of 1995-96, and was replaced by Christian Brothers to keep the Conference at 16 schools. In July 2000, the GSC welcomed Harding University and Ouachita Baptist University, making it the largest NCAA conference at any level with 18 schools. The Conference membership decreased to 17 when MUW dropped its athletics program at the end of the 2002-03 season. Former Commissioner Jim McCullough moved the GSC office to its present Birmingham location. The current Commissioner, Nathan (Nate) N. Salant, has been in office since October, 1992. He is assisted by Sports Information Director Michael Anderson, Assistant Sports Information Director Tim Andrzejewski, Office Manager Mary Jean Box and Assistant to the Commissioner Andrea Nguyen. The Chairman of the GSC Board of Directors is Dr. Robert McChesney (University of Montevallo). Joining him on the executive committee are past-Chair Dr. Robert Brown (Arkansas Tech University) and Vice Chair Dr. Andy Westmoreland (Ouachita Baptist University). The Supervisors of Officials are Bill Johnson (Football), Mike Murphy (Basketball-East Division) and John Caldwell (Basketball-West Division).

GSC National Championships 1971-2005 (40)

Baseball (5) Delta State (2004) Troy State (1986, 87) Jacksonville State (1990, 91) Men’s Basketball (3) North Alabama (1979, 91) Jacksonville State (1985)

Women’s Basketball (7) Delta State (1975, 76, 77, 89, 90, 92) Southeastern Louisiana (1977*) Football (9) Delta State (2000) North Alabama (1993, 94, 95) Troy State (1984, 87) Valdosta State (2004) West Alabama (1971) Jacksonville State (1992) Men’s Golf (4) Troy State (1976, 77, 84) West Florida (2001)

Women’s Golf (3) Troy State (1984, 86, 89)

Women’s Gymnastics (2) Jacksonville State (1984, 85) Hockey (2) Alabama-Huntsville (1996, 98) Women’s Soccer (1) Christian Brothers (2002) Men’s Tennis (2) West Florida (2004, 2005) Track (1) Southeastern Louisiana (1975) Women’s Volleyball (1) North Alabama (2003) Current members in BOLD *--Small College Division Champion

2004 GSC History

GSC Commissioners 1971-Present Stan Galloway Jim McCullough Hayden Riley Ralph McFillen Sonny Moran Nate Salant

(1971-1979) (1979-1982) (1982-1984) (1984-1987) (1987-1992) (1992-Present)

2005 LADY RAILSPLITTER SOCCER SCHEDULE DATE OPPONENT DATE OPPONENT Sat. Aug. 27 Northern Sat. Aug. 27 Northern Kentucky Kentucky University University Fri. Sept. 2 University Fri. Sept. 2 University of of Tampa Tampa Sun Columbus Sun Sept. Sept. 44 Columbus State State University University Sat. Sept. 10 Mars Hill College Sat. Sept. 10 Mars Hill College Fri. Lynn Fri. Sept. Sept. 16 16 LynnUniversity University Sat. Sept. 17 Oakland Sat. Sept. 17 Oakland City City University University Fri. Sept. 23 *Delta State Fri. Sept. 23 *Delta State University University Sun. *University Sun. Sept. Sept. 25 25 *University of of Montevallo Montevallo Fri. Sept. 30 *Ouachita Baptist Fri. Sept. 30 *Ouachita Baptist University University Sun. *Christian Sun. Oct. Oct. 22 *Christian Brothers Brothers University University Fri. *University Fri. Oct. Oct. 77 *University of ofWest West Florida Florida Sun. *University Sun. Oct. Oct. 99 *University of of West West Georgia Georgia Fri. Oct. 14 *Harding University Fri. Oct. 14 *Harding University Sun. *University Sun. Oct. Oct. 16 16 *University of of Central Central Arkansas Arkansas Sun. Oct. 23 *University of North Sun. Oct. 23 *University of NorthAlabama Alabama Wed. Tusculum Wed. Oct. Oct. 26 26 Tusculum College College Sat. Oct. 29 *University Sat. Oct. 29 *Universityof ofAlabama-Huntesville Alabama-Huntesville Fri.-Sun. Nov. 5-7 Gulf South Conference Fri.-Sun. Nov. 5-7 Gulf South Conference Tournament Tournament NCAA NCAA South South Regional Regional Tournament Tournament

SITE SITE Covington, Covington, Kentucky Kentucky Columbus, Columbus, Georgia Georgia Columbus, Columbus, Georgia Georgia Harrogate Harrogate Harrogate Harrogate Oakland Oakland City, City, Indiana Indiana Cleveland, Cleveland, Mississippi Mississippi Montevallo, Montevallo,Alabama Alabama Harrogate Harrogate Harrogate Harrogate Harrogate Harrogate Harrogate Harrogate Searcy, Searcy, Arkansas Arkansas Conway, Conway, Arkansas Arkansas Florence, Florence,Alabama Alabama Harrogate Harrogate Harrogate Harrogate Pensacola, Pensacola, FL FL TBA TBA

TIME TIME 7:00 7:00p.m. p.m. 1:00 1:00p.m. p.m. 2:00 4:00p.m. p.m. 2:00 2:00 p.m. p.m. 4:00 4:00 p.m. p.m. 3:00 3:00p.m. p.m. 2:00 2:00p.m. p.m.CST CST 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m.CST CST 1:00 1:00 p.m. p.m. 3:30 3:30 p.m. p.m. 3:00 3:00 p.m. p.m. 1:00 1:00 p.m. p.m. 6:00 6:00p.m. p.m.CST CST 2:00 2:00p.m. p.m.CST CST 2:00 2:00p.m. p.m.CST CST 1:00 1:00 p.m. p.m. 3:00 3:00 p.m. p.m. TBA TBA TBA TBA

2005 RAILSPLITTER SOCCER SCHEDULE DATE DATE Sat. 27 Sun. 28 Fri. Sept. 2 Sat. Sept. 3 Sun. Sept. 11 Sat. Sept. 17 Fri. Sept. 23 Sun. Sept. 25 Fri. Sept. 30 Sun. Oct. 2 Fri. Oct. 7 Mon. Oct. 10 Fri. Oct. 14 Sun. Oct. 16 Fri. Oct. 21 Wed. Oct. 26 Sat. Oct. 29 Fri.-Sun Nov. 5-7

OPPONENT Northern Kentucky University Bellarmine College Brewton-Parker College Thomas College Nova Southeastern University Oakland City University *Delta State University *University of Montevallo *Ouachita Baptist University *Christian Brothers University *University of West West Florida Saint Leo University *Harding University *University of Central Arkansas Union College Tusculum College *University of Alabama-Huntsville Alabama-Huntsville Gulf South Conference Tournament Tournament NCAA South Region Tournament Tournament

NOTE: * = Gulf South Conference Match

SITE Covington, Kentucky Covington, Kentucky Columbus, Georgia Columbus, Georgia Columbus, Georgia Oakland City, City, Indiana Indiana Cleveland, Mississippi Montevallo, Alabama Alabama Harrogate Harrogate Harrogate Oglethorpe, Georgia Searcy, Searcy, Arkansas Conway, Arkansas Harrogate Harrogate Harrogate Pensacola, FL TBA

TIME 4:30 p.m. 12:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. CST 4:00 p.m. CST 3:30 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 12:30 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m. CST 4:30 p.m. CST 2:00 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m. TBA TBA