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LINCOLN MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY SOCCER GUIDE UNIVERSITY QUICK FACTS LOCATION: Harrogate, Tennessee PRESIDENT: Dr. Nancy Moody ENROLLMENT: 2,802 (Fall 2005) ATH. DIRECTOR: Jay Nidiffer COLORS: Blue & Gray SID: Rusty Peace HOME FIELD: Les Gibbs Field SID OFFICE: (423) 869-6236 AFFILIATION: NCAA Division II SID FAX: (423) 869-6376 CONFERENCE: South Atlantic Conference ASSISTANT SID: Bill Porter
SPLITTER FACTS NICKNAME: Railsplitters HEAD COACH: Helio D’Anna ALMA MATER: Univ. of Campinas/1988 LMU RECORD: 33-16-2 4th 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 2005 RECORD: 15-3-1 GSC RECORD: 6-2-0
LADY SPLITTER FACTS LADY SPLITNICKNAME: Lady Railsplitters HEAD COACH: Helio D’Anna ALMA MATER: Univ. of Campinas/1988 LMU RECORD: 35-19-3 4th 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: 16-3-1 GSC RECORD: 9-1 2
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2006 SOCCER GUIDE
Welcome to the 2006 Lincoln Memorial University Soccer Guide. For the seventh year we have been able to compile the women’s and men’s information to make available to you this guide for the 2006 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 South Atlantic 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 2006 ROSTER/TEAM PHOTO...................... 8 MEET THE LADY RAILSPLITTERS........... 9-19 2005 SEASON RESULTS.......................... 20 PLAYER/TEAM RECORDS.....................21-22 SERIES RECORDS.................................. 23
RAILSPLITTER SEASON OUTLOOK............ 24 2006 ROSTER/TEAM PHOTO.................... 25 MEET THE RAILSPLITTERS..................26-38 2005 SEASON RESULTS.......................... 39 PLAYER/TEAM RECORDS.....................40-41 SEASON-BY-SEASON RECORDS............... 42 SERIES RECORDS.................................. 43 ABOUT LMU.......................................... 44 PRESIDENT/ATHLETIC DIRECTOR............ 45 ATHLETIC TRAINING STAFF..................... 46 THE SOUTH ATLANTIC CONFERENCE....... 47
CREDITS The 2006 Lincoln Memorial University Soccer Media Guide was designed and produced by Sports Information Director Rusty Peace and Sports Information Assistant Bill Porter. Photography was provided by Ray Welch, with actions photos taken by Steve Taylor. Additional photographs were taken by the Lincoln Memorial University Sports Information Department personnel. Special thanks to, 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 Athletics Director Jay Nidiffer (423) 869-6285 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 Assistant Athletic Trainer Chris Moss (423) 869-6423 Senior Woman Administrator Judy Beal (423) 869-6393 Faculty Athletics Representative Dan Graves (423) 869-6251 Compliance Officer Roger Vannoy (423) 869-6241
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HEAD COACH HELIO D’ANNA
Coach Helio D’Anna or simply Coach “L” (as he is known throughout the soccer world) begins his fourth 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 2005 the Railsplitters captured their second ever GSC Championship and were ranked among the top four teams in the NCAA South Region at the end of the year. The Lady Railsplitters also advanced to the NCAA South Regional Tournament for the second consecutive year to defend their 2004 crown. Although the LMU women were defeated in the semifinals, the team layed the foundation for a big start in their new endevors as a member in the NCAA Southeast Region and the South Atlantic Conference in 2006. A product of São Paulo, Brazil, D’Anna served as head men’s soccer coach for nearby Union College before coming to the Lincoln Memorial University program. While with the Bulldogs, D’Anna guided Union to four Mid-South Conference Championships and was named MidSouth 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. 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-to-back 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 167-95-16 in his collegiate career as a head coach (132-76-13 with the men and 35-19-3 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 2005 Total Year 2003 2004 2005 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 15-3-1 LMU 132-76-13 (Women) Record School 7-11-0 LMU 12-5-2 LMU 16-3-1 LMU 35-19-3
Coach D’Anna looks on as the Lady Railsplitters capture the 2004 South Region Championship.
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ASSISTANT COACHES MATT AKINS
Matt Akins, a native of Lisbon, New York, and graduate of LeMoyne College, enters his second year with the Lincoln Memorial University soccer staff. Last season, Akins contributions of time and effort were instrumental in helping the Lincoln Memorial University men’s and women’s soccer teams capture the Gulf South Conference Championships, and in helping the women reach the NCAA Regional Tournament for the second consecutive year. 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. 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. He’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 begins his third season with the Lincoln Memorial University men’s soccer program as graduate assistant coach while he pursues his M.B.A. 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 a veteran coach and knows the ins and outs of our men’s soccer program,” states Head Coach Helio D’Anna. “He spent the summer doing clinics in Scotland and is ready and excited to start another great season.”
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ASSISTANT COACHES CAMILA MOURA Graduate Assistant Camila Moura is a native of Campo Limpo Paulista, Brazil, and enters her second season with the Lady Railsplitters. Moura played soccer while attending 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 pursuing a master’s degree in education at Lincoln Memorial University. The nickname comes from the abbreviation of her hometown. “It’s exciting to have “CP” working with the ladies,” said D’Anna. “Camila has stepped right in and has become a big part of our program. The players relate well to her, and Camila is an extremely intelligent and dedicated young lady that we are thrilled to have.” 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 Athletic Director Jay Nidiffer congratulates the Lady Railsplitters after winning the 2005 Gulf South Conference Championship in Pensacola, Florida.
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2006 LADY RAILSPLITTER SEASON OUTLOOK As we enter a new era in college athletics, the women’s soccer team will have several adjustments to make. Important players have graduated,we will compete in a new conference and a new tough region is ahead of the Lady Railsplitters. There will be a slim margin of error for our women since they will not be eligible to compete for a conference championship. That means every regional game will be important in the effort to qualify for nationals for the third year in the row. With all this pressure and expectations ahead of us, all players and the coaching staff have done the right things to prepare for the fall, and to make 2006 a year to remember. Our spring conditioning and training was very demanding. We also had a strong show in the spring games going undefeated despite playing a number of Division I teams. This summer, we have had a record number of players participating in soccer leagues (W-league and the WPDL, as well as various adult leagues in the USA and abroad). We also set a tough conditioning program for the players to follow in the summer. As it has been in the past years, we have also brought in a very strong recruiting class that will challenge the returnees and raise the level of the team. We will be solid in every position and will have a lot of scoring power in the roster. Our defenders will be athletic and aggressive and our possession will be a strong point as usual. We return eight starters from last year although several new players will contend to start. The positions considered “up for grabs” will be fought for by returnees and incoming freshmen. The healthy internal competition will make everyone better. We also continue to become a seasoned team, having now four seniors, seven juniors, three sophomores, and seven freshmen (almost 50% of upperclassmen and underclassmen). Our new leaders have tremendous charisma and personality and will carry on our tradition of leadership. Our schedule will also include new competition, and new rivalries will be established. Catawba, Carson Newman, Mars Hill and Tusculum are among well-known top opponents we will play. USC Upstate, Columbus State, Clayton State and Lander will also be tough games. Salem International, Newberry, Presbyterian, Lenoir-Rhyne and Wingate are certainly among teams that will challenge us as well. All in all, our women will have very few (if any) easy games. It’s a strong schedule from top to bottom. Maintaining high academic standards has become a tradition. Once again we start the year with a high team GPA (around 3.4), and one of our goals is to make the NSCAA team academic award. Our supportive coaching staff is ready to take it to the next level after a year of experience under their belt. We are a well oiled machine! Anyone looking at all of the above has to agree: there is plenty to be excited about. Soccer is never a predictable sport but one thing is for sure. Anyone coming out to watch the Lady Railsplitters will enjoy the style of play, the effort and the quality of the players. Let it all begin!
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2006 LADY RAILSPLITTER NUMERICAL ROSTER
No.
Name
Head Coach: Helio D’Anna Assistant Coach: Matt Akins Graduate Assistant Coach: Camila Moura
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 20 21
Pos. Class
Stephanie Kwoka GK Courtney Hollis GK Catalina Varsalona D Lindsey Parda D Leanne Harkness D/MF Missy McFadden D Stefani Taylor D Camilla Verissimo MF Hanna-Mari Toivonen D/MF Danielle Dos Santos F Patty Spielman MF Heloisa de Oliveira F Sarah Harvey F Lauren Korte D Tiffany Trent F Damaris Young MF Katie Simerly MF Sarah Chung MF Robyn Rowe D Juliana Pova MF Erin Longworth D
Sr. So. Fr. Jr. Fr. Sr. Sr. So. So. So. Jr. Jr. Fr. Jr. Fr. Sr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Jr. RS
Ht
5’6” 5’4” 5’6” 5’6” 5’5” 5’3” 5’2” 5’2” 5’3” 5’7” 5’3” 5’8” 5’4” 5’6” 5’6” 5’5” 5’6” 5’8” 5’2” 5’1” 5’3”
Hometown
Johnson City, TN Fort Myers, FL Miami, FL Melbourne, FL Leamington Spa, England Johnson City, TN Sacramento, CA Brasilia, Brazil Tampere, Finland Campinas, Brazil Melbourne, FL Campinas, Brazil Daventry, England Port St. Lucie, FL Powell, TN Republic of Panama Morristown, TN Oak Ridge, TN Indialantic, FL Braslia, Brazil Corunna, Canada
Front row left to right: Missy McFadden, Damaris Young, Catalina Varsalona, Patty Spielman, Erin Longworth, Danielle Dos Santos, Juliana Povoa, Hanna-Mari Toivonen. Middle row left to right: Robyn Rowe, Lindsey Parda, Lauren Korte, Camilla Verissimo, Sarah Harvey, Leanne Harkness, Stefani Taylor, Sarah Chung. Back row left to right: Assistant Coach Matt Akins, Stephanie Kwoka, Katie Simerly, Heloisa de Oliveira, Tiffany Trent, Courtney Hollis, Graduate Assistant Coach Camila Moura, Head Coach Helio D’Anna.
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MEET THE 2006 LADY RAILSPLITTERS
............................................... # 0 Stephanie Kwoka
HEIGHT: 5’6” POSITION: Goalkeeper CLASS: Senior HOMETOWN: Johnson City, Tennessee MAJOR: Business PARENTS: Bill & Peggy Kwoka
COACH’S COMMENTS: Stephanie is now recognized as one of the top keepers in the nation. She has been a big part of our success and should close her career on a high note this season. Her leadership skills and positive attitude will be an asset as much as her goal keeping skills. LMU CAREER STATISTICS GOALIE 2003 2004 2005 TOTAL
GP 17 19 20
56
GS 0 17 18
35
Minutes 133:10 1177:02 1712:25
GA 2 20 28
3022:37 50
GaAvg 1.35 1.53 1.47
1.49
Saves 8 82 77
167
W 0 10 16
L 0 4 3
26 7
T 0 1 1
2
Sho 0 2 5
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Courtney Hollis ................................................ HEIGHT: 5’4” POSITION: Goalkeeper CLASS: Sophomore HOMETOWN: Fort Myers, Florida MAJOR: English PARENTS: Rick & Kathy Hollis COACH’S COMMENTS: Courtney has tremendous potential and was having a great spring until her injury. She has worked hard to regain her form and will definitely pick up from where she left off. She has very good reflexes and works hard at her game.
LMU CAREER STATISTICS GOALIE 2005 TOTAL
GP GS 6 0
6
0
Minutes 112:21
112:21
GA GaAvg 2 1.60
2
1.60
9
Saves 0
0
W 0
0
L 0
0
T 0
0
Sho 0
0
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............................................. # 2 Catalina Varsalona
HEIGHT: 5’6” POSITION: Defender CLASS: Freshman HOMETOWN: Miami, Florida MAJOR: Undecided PARENTS: Charles & Ana Varsalona
COACH’S COMMENTS: Catalina is a key signee and comes to our program with very little time to adjust to the college game. She is expected to be a contributor right away and is extremely capable of doing that. She has a tremendous attitude and will fit in nicely with our returning players.
LADY RAILSPLITTER FACTOID Do you know that Lincoln Memorial University, Carson-Newman College and Tusculum College used to be members of the Smokey Mountain Athletic Conference, the Volunteer State Athletic Conference and the Tennessee Valley Athletic Conference when they were on the NAIA level?
................................................ # 3 Lindsey Parda
HEIGHT: 5’6” POSITION: Defender CLASS: Junior HOMETOWN: Melbourne, Florida MAJOR: Nursing PARENTS: Bob & Ellen Parda
COACH’S COMMENTS: Lindsey is an important part of our system. She is very strong and versatile and can take players out of their game plan. She has been able to play this summer, which is a huge plus, and should have a great year 2006.
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LMU CAREER STATISTICS 2004 2005 TOTAL
GP 19 20 39
GS 17 20 37
G 0 0 0
A 0 0 0
Pts 0 0 0
10
Shots Shot% 3 .000 2 .000 5 .000
SOG 1 0 1
SOG% .333 .000 .200
GW 0 0 0
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.............................................. # 4 Leanne Harkness
HEIGHT: 5’5” POSITION: Defender/Midfielder CLASS: Freshman HOMETOWN: Leamington Spa, England MAJOR: Athletic Training PARENTS: Graham & Rosie Harkness COACH’S COMMENTS: Leanne adds depth to the roster and brings a wonderful attitude and love for the game to our program. She should adjust well to soccer in America and will be able to make her mark on our team right away.
LADY RAILSPLITTER FACTOID Did you know since the program’s inception in 1994, the Lincoln Memorial University women’s soccer team has won two conference Championships, participated in two NCAA Tournaments, and has won one NCAA regional title?
................................................ # 5 Missy McFadden
HEIGHT: 5’3” POSITION: Defender CLASS: Senior HOMETOWN: Johnson City, Tennessee MAJOR: Accounting PARENTS: John & Ruth McFadden
COACH’S COMMENTS: Missy has a chance to finish her career at LMU on a strong note. The key for her will be how prepared she is when she returns this season. Her skills and knowledge of the game are there and, once fitness is in place, she will be an important player for us.
2003 2004 2005 TOTAL
GP 18 19 13 50
GS 18 17 3 38
LMU CAREER STATISTICS G A Pts Shots Shot% 0 1 1 7 .000 0 1 1 3 .000 0 3 3 4 .000 0 5 5 14 .000
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SOG 4 2 4 10
SOG% .571 .667 1.000 .714
GW 0 0 0 0
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................................................ # 6 Stefani Taylor
HEIGHT: 5’2” POSITION: Defender/Midfielder CLASS: Senior HOMETOWN: Sacramento, California MAJOR: Kinesiology PARENTS: Steve Taylor & Cheryle Loya
COACH’S COMMENTS: Stefani is among the fittest athletes on our roster and works hard on her soccer skills. She is capable of having a very strong year and is eager to take her game to the next level. She had a strong spring season and will come in this year with a lot of momentum.
2003 2004 2005 TOTAL
GP 18 8 11 37
GS 16 2 0 18
LMU G 0 0 0 0
CAREER STATISTICS A Pts Shots Shot% 0 0 1 .000 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0 .000 0 0 1 .000
SOG 0 0 0 0
SOG% .000 .000 .000 .000
GW 0 0 0 0
................................................ # 7 Camilla Verissimo HEIGHT: 5’2” POSITION: Midfilder CLASS: Sophomore HOMETOWN: Brasilia, Brazil MAJOR: Kinesiology PARENTS: Irene & Eugenio Verissimo
COACH’S COMMENTS: Camilla can play a number of positions. Her defensive punch summed with her offensive weapons make her a very important player for us. She had a superb freshman year in 2005, and now knows the competition well. She brings speed and game proficiency as well as a great attitude, to the team.
2005 TOTAL
GP 20 20
GS 20 20
LMU G 5 5
CAREER STATISTICS A Pts Shots Shot% SOG SOG% GW 10 20 29 .172 14 .483 2 10 20 29 .172 14 .483 2
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# 8 Hanna-Mari Toivonen ..........................................
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HEIGHT: 5’3” POSITION: Defender/Midfielder CLASS: Sophomore HOMETOWN: Tampere, Finland MAJOR: Psychology PARENTS: Kirsti Toivonen
C O A C H ’ S COMMENTS: Hanna has all the tools to be a great player. Her ability to possess, as well as her finishing skills, are excellent. She is comfortable with either foot and can make pinpoint passes. As long as she is in shape, she is a force to be reckonded with. 2005 TOTAL
GP 19 19
GS 18 18
LMU G 2 2
CAREER STATISTICS A Pts Shots Shot% SOG SOG% GW 5 9 21 .095 10 .476 0 5 9 21 .095 10 .476 0
# 9 Danielle Dos Santos ................................................
HEIGHT: 5’7” POSITION: Forward CLASS: Sophomore HOMETOWN: Campinas, Brazil MAJOR: Kinesiology & Business PARENTS: Daniel & Valdeci COACH’S COMMENTS: Danielle is pure improvisation and creativity. She is the “X” factor on our roster and can score at will. As she improves her finishing percentages even more, she will stack up many more records. I expect her to improve her assist ratio and become that much better this season.
LMU CAREER STATISTICS 2005 TOTAL
GP 20 20
GS 20 20
G 24 24
A 8 8
Pts Shots Shot% SOG SOG% GW 56 95 .253 61 .642 5 56 95 .253 61 .642 5
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............................................... # 10 Patty Spielman HEIGHT: 5’4” POSITION: Midfield CLASS: Junior HOMETOWN: Melbourne, Florida MAJOR: Criminal Justice PARENTS: Don & Monica Spielman
COACH’S COMMENTS: Patty is fundamental for our team. Her efficacy and dependability are undeniable. She rarely misses a pass and can defend and start the offense extremely well. I expect her to take a leadership role and have an improved offensive year this season. She worked hard in the summer and comes in this year ready to leave her mark. LMU CAREER STATISTICS 2004 2005 TOTAL
GP 19 20 39
GS 19 20 39
G 0 1 1
A 5 1 6
Pts 5 3 8
Shots Shot% 24 .000 17 .059 41 .024
SOG 10 7 17
SOG% .417 .412 .415
GW 0 1 1
# 11 Heloisa Oliveira ................................................ HEIGHT: 5’8” POSITION: Forward CLASS: Junior HOMETOWN: Campinas, Brazil MAJOR: Psychology/Health PARENTS: Vitor & Eva Oliveira COACH’S COMMENTS: Heloisa is an unselfish player who will deliver what the team needs, scoring, assists, vocal leadership, and plenty of possession time. She is extremely skilled and shields the ball like no other player. She is now a veteran player who can read the game like a coach on the field. She should have a banner year for us this season. LMU CAREER STATISTICS 2004 2005 TOTAL
GP 19 20 39
GS 19 20 39
G 27 11 38
A 10 10 20
Pts 64 32 96
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Shots Shot% 79 .342 55 .200 134 .284
SOG 47 31 78
SOG% .595 .564 .582
GW 6 3 9
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#.............................................. 12 Sarah Harvey
HEIGHT: 5’4” POSITION: Forward CLASS: Freshman HOMETOWN: Daventry, England MAJOR: Accounting PARENTS: Colin & Kathy Harvey COACH’S COMMENTS: Sarah is another key signee who will continue our tradition of scoring power. She will add a different flavor and dimension to the team and will be very important to our success. She is crafty and understands the language of the game. I believe she will fit in nicely on this year’s squad.
LADY RAILSPLITTER FACTOID Did you know that Lincoln Memorial University’s Helio D’Anna is only the third head coach ever of the University’s women’s soccer program? Mike Varga (University of South Alabama) was the first head coach of the LMU women’s soccer program.
# 13 Lauren Korte ................................................
HEIGHT: 5’6” POSITION: Defender CLASS: Junior HOMETOWN: Port St. Lucie, Florida MAJOR: Athletic Training PARENTS: Jeffrey & Lori Korte
COACH’S COMMENTS: Lauren has all the tools to be a solid contributor this season. She is strong and possesses the ball well. She can also defend and distribute with precision. As long as she is confident, she will do a lot of good things on the field for us. I expect her to be much improved by the end of the season. LMU CAREER STATISTICS 2004 2005 TOTAL
GP 5 8 13
GS 0 0 0
G 0 0 0
A 0 0 0
Pts 0 0 0
15
Shots Shot% 0 .000 2 .000 2 .000
SOG 0 0 0
SOG% .000 .000 .000
GW 0 0 0
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# 14 Tiffany Trent ..............................................
HEIGHT: 5’6” POSITION: Forward CLASS: Freshman HOMETOWN: Powell, Tennessee MAJOR: Undecided PARENTS: John Trent COACH’S COMMENTS: Tiffany comes in with an arsenal of skills and raw talent. She is quick, fast and can finish with either foot. As she improves her touch, she will be even more dangerous and should be able to put together a nice career at LMU
LADY RAILSPLITTER FACTOID Did you know that former Lady Railsplitter soccer player Stacey Janetos went on to play professional soccer in Germany after graduation?
# 15 Damaris Young ............................................. HEIGHT: 5’5” POSITION: Midfield CLASS: Senior HOMETOWN: Panama City, Panama MAJOR: Criminal Justice PARENTS: Damaris Aranda & Ricardo Young
COACH’S COMMENTS: Damaris is a strong player with a lot of natural talent and potential. She has covered a lot of ground since coming to LMU and now needs to have consistency to finish her career with a bang. She worked very hard this summer and I expect her to deliver a lot of wing play on the left side for us this year. LMU CAREER STATISTICS 2004 2005 TOTAL
GP 13 15 28
GS 0 0 0
G 0 0 0
A 3 1 4
Pts 3 1 4
16
Shots Shot% 4 .000 3 .000 7 .000
SOG 1 1 2
SOG% .250 .333 .286
GW 0 0 0
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# 16 Katie Simerly ..............................................
HEIGHT: 5’6” POSITION: Midfielder CLASS: Freshman HOMETOWN: Morristown, Tennessee MAJOR: Undecided PARENTS: Mike & Amy Simerly COACH’S COMMENTS: Katie is smart and reads the game well. She has tremendous potential and a wonderful attitude. The amount of time it takes her to adjust to the college game will dictate how quickly she becomes a contributing factor for us. She is eager to learn and that should help her along.
LADY RAILSPLITTER FACTOID Did you know that last year’s record of 16-3-1 was the most wins by a Lady Railsplitter soccer team since Mike Varga’s Lady Railsplitter squad won the 1997 Gulf South Conference Championship?
#.............................................. 17 Sarah Chung HEIGHT:
5’8” POSITION: Midfielder CLASS: Freshman HOMETOWN: Oak Ridge, Tennessee MAJOR: Chemistry PARENTS: Michael & Della Chung
COACH’S COMMENTS: Sarah is a great athlete with pure potential. She has very nice touch and speed, and will fit in well at LMU. As she develops her confidence and adjusts to the college pace she will cause a lot of mismatches. Her size and jumping ability will also make her a threat in the air.
LADY RAILSPLITTER FACTOID Did you know the first Lincoln Memorial University women’s soccer media guide was printed in 1998?
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# 18 Robyn Rowe ..............................................
HEIGHT: 5’2” POSITION: Defender CLASS: Freshman HOMETOWN: Indialantic, Florida MAJOR: Criminal Justice PARENTS: Bill Rowe & Dina Marks COACH’S COMMENTS: Robyn is aggressive and has a die hard attitude. She is tough to get by and defends with passion. She is a determined player and will work hard which is a contagious way to approach the game. Robyn is a welcome addition to our team.
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?
# 20 Juliana Povoa .............................................. HEIGHT: 5’7” POSITION: Midfielder CLASS: Sophomore HOMETOWN: Brasilia, Brazil MAJOR: Kinesiology PARENTS: Elson & Mania Povoa COACH’S COMMENTS: Juliana is set to have a banner year. Her skills are beyond question and she is extremely creative. As she improves her finishing skills, she can be unstoppable. She has worked very hard this summer and is ready to step up as one of the leaders on our team.
2005 TOTAL
GP 19 19
LMU CAREER STATISTICS GS 19 19
G 1 1
A 9 9
Pts Shots Shot% SOG SOG% GW 11 10 .100 5 .500 1 11 10 .100 5 .500 1
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# 21 Erin Longworth ..............................................
HEIGHT: 5’3” POSITION: Defender CLASS: Redshirt HOMETOWN: Corunna, Canada MAJOR: Mathematics PARENTS: Lee & Annie Shilson COACH’S COMMENTS: Erin comes in eager to learn and improve. She is dedicated and has a passion for the game beyond question. She will grab the opportunity to play in college and do the most with it. That will be a contagious attitude for her teammates and in itself an important contribution. She is a player for the future.
LADY RAILSPLITTER FACTOID Did you know the Lady Railsplitters competed in six of the nine Gulf South Conference Tournaments in which they were eligible for while they were members of the GSC?
Check out the LMU soccer teams online! Get the lastest news, live statistics, and other detailed information at: www.lmunet.edu/athletics/wsoccer or call the Lincoln Memorial University Sports Line 24 hours a day, 7 days a week! For local calls dial 869-6400 or if calling toll free dial 1-800-325-0900 extension 6400.
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2005 LADY RAILSPLITTER SEASON RESULTS Date Opponent Site Score Rec. Aug 27 #20 Northern Kentucky A W-2-1 1-0-0 Sep 02, #8 Tampa N L-0-5 1-1-0 Sep 04 Columbus State A W-7-3 2-1-0 Sep 10 Mars Hill H W (OT)-2-1 3-1-0 Sep 16 Lynn H W-4-2 4-1-0 Sep 17 Oakland City A W-11-0 5-1-0 Sep 23 Delta State A W-8-0 6-1-0 Sep 25 Montevallo A W-1-0 7-1-0 Sep 30 Ouachita Baptist H W-6-1 8-1-0 Oct 02 Christian Brothers H W-7-0 9-1-0 Oct 07 #3 West Florida H L-1-3 9-2-0 Oct 09 West Georgia H W-1-0 10-2-0 Oct 14 Harding A W-4-2 11-2-0 Oct 16 Central Arkansas A W-3-2 12-2-0 Oct 23 North Alabama A W-1-0 13-2-0 Oct 26 #19 Tusculum H T-5-5 13-2-1 Oct 29 Alabama-Huntsville H W-6-1 14-2-1 GULF SOUTH CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT Nov 04 Central Arkansas N W-2-1 15-2-1 Nov 06 #3 West Florida A W-1-0 16-2-1 NCAA SOUTH REGION TOURNAMENT Nov 11 #3 West Florida A L-1-3 16-3-1
GSC 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 2-0-0 3-0-0 4-0-0 4-1-0 5-1-0 6-1-0 7-1-0 8-1-0 8-1-0 9-1-0
Att. 151 22 117 60 50 50 132 105 70 90 80 70 193 212 84 90 125
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LADY RAILSPLITTER RECORDS INDIVIDUAL
GOALS
Game: 6 - Heloisa de Oliveira vs. N. Greenville... 8/26/04 4 - by 9, most recently by Danielle dos Santos vs. Christian Bros.... 10/22/05 Season: 27 - Heloisa de Oliveira................................... 2004 24 - Danielle dos Santos.................................. 2005 24 - Erin Alexander........................................... 1996 23 - Krista Shamblin......................................... 1996 22 - Kristen Boujos........................................... 2005 Career: 58 - Erin Alexander.................................. 1994-1997 39 - Kristen Boujos.................................. 2004-2005 38 - Heloisa de Oliveira......................2004-present 38 - Gretchen Dever................................. 1998-2001 35 - Krista Shamblin................................ 1995-1996 ASSISTS
Game: 4 - Camilla Verissimo at Delta State.......... 9/23/05 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 Season: 13 - Yolanda Janiga........................................... 1997 12 - Erin Alexander........................................... 1996 11- Carol Lach.................................................. 1995 10 - by 6, most recently by Heloisa de Oliveira and Camilla Verissimo........................... 2005 Career: 37 - Erin Alexander.................................. 1994-1997 27 - Randi Timmons................................ 2000-2003 21 - Yolanda Janiga.................................. 1997-1998 21 - Carol Lach........................................ 1995-1998 20 - Heloisa de Oliveira......................2004-present
POINTS
Game: 14 - Heloisa de Oliveira vs. NGU............... 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: 64 - Heloisa de Oliveira................................... 2004 60 - Erin Alexander........................................... 1996 56 - Danielle dos Santos.................................. 2005 54 - Krista Shamblin......................................... 1996 49 - Kristen Boujos........................................... 2005 Career: 153 - Erin Alexander................................ 1994-1997 96 - Heloisa de Oliveira......................2004-present 90 - Kristen Boujos.................................. 2004-2005 90 - Gretchen Dever................................. 1998-2001 88 - Krista Shamblin................................ 1995-1996 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: 95 - Danielle dos Santos.................................. 2005 87 - Erin Alexander........................................... 1996 82 - Krista Shamblin......................................... 1996 79 - Heloisa de Oliveira.................................... 2004 78 - Kristen Boujos........................................... 2004 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
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LADY RAILSPLITTER RECORDS
INDIVIDUAL GOALKEEPING RECORDS
TEAM RECORDS GOALS
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
Game: 17 - vs. Campbellsville...................................9/9/00
Season: 218 - Ellen Husarik........................................... 1994 110 - Ellen Husarik........................................... 1995 104 - Katie Fennell............................................ 2003 93 - Katie Fennell.............................................. 2002 91 - Katie Fennell.............................................. 2001
Game: 17 - vs. Campbellsville...................................9/9/00
Season: 73 -.................................................................... 2005 ASSISTS
Career: 411 - Ellen Husarik.................................. 1994-1997 306 - Katie Fennell................................... 2001-2004 221 - Cindy Winterberger........................ 1996-1999 167 - Stephanie Kwoka......................2003-present 164 - Jennifer Haggerty........................... 1999-2002
Season: 57 - ................................................................... 1997 POINTS Game: 51 - vs. Campbellsville...................................9/9/00 Season: 202 - ................................................................. 2005 SHOTS Game: 69 - vs. Campbellsville ..................................9/9/00
TEAM GOALKEEPING RECORDS
Season: 369 -.................................................................. 2000
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
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LADY RAILSPLITTER SERIES RECORDS Opponent Alabama-Huntsville Anderson Barry Bellarmine Belmont Abbey Bluefield (VA) Brevard Bryan College Campbellsville *Carson-Newman *Catawba Central Arkansas Christian Brothers Clayton State 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 Lander 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 North Alabama
W L 7 2 1 0 1 2 1 3 1 0 1 0 First Meeting 1 0 2 0 4 7 0 2 8 1 7 5 First Meeting 1 0 1 1 2 0 1 0 9 0 2 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 3 4 2 1 0 1 1 1 0 2 0 1 0 First Meeting 1 1 0 2 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 2 5 1 1 0 0 2 3 0 0 2 0 1 7 5 1 0 1 0 2 0 9 1
T 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1
Opponent W L North Florida 0 0 North Greenville 1 0 Northern Kentucky 1 1 Oakland City 2 0 Ouachita Baptist 6 0 Piedmont 1 0 *Presbyterian 1 0 Rollins 2 1 Saginaw Valley State 1 0 Salem International First Meeting USC-Aiken 1 0 USC-Upstate First Meeting Univ. of the South 1 1 Southern Indiana 0 1 Spalding 1 0 Spring Hill 1 0 Tampa 0 1 Tennessee-Chattanooga 1 0 Tennessee Tech 2 0 Tennessee Wesleyan 4 2 Transylvania 1 2 *Tusculum 6 5 Union (KY) 4 1 Virginia Intermont 1 0 Warren Wilson 1 0 West Florida 3 11 West Georgia 1 0 *Wingate 0 1 LMU Overall Record: 139 80 *South Atlantic Conference Opponents Bold - 2006 Opponents
T 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 12
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) 2005 16-3-1 (GSC Champions) LMU Lady Railsplitter Head Coaches Mike Varga 1994-1998 Jeff Winterberger 1999-2002 Helio D’Anna 2003-present
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65-25-7 39-36-2 35-19-3
2006 RAILSPLITTER SEASON OUTLOOK Our men seem to have amassed a number of broken records in the past few years. However, an unfulfilled goal remains: qualifying for the NCAA National Tournament. We have had close calls in the past two years. In fact, much to the surprise of the nation, our men missed the past two cuts. And of course things will not be any easier in 2006: since we are changing conferences, we will not be eligible to compete for a conference championship. That makes the regular season and the regional games that much more important. That will be our ticket to make it to nationals and we will have a very slim margin of error. But the Railsplitters are ready; all you need to do is look into their eyes. All through the spring our men laid the foundations for this fall. They conditioned, lifted, got faster and stronger, as well as more eager to produce. With the loss of key players, the returnees took up the challenge to fill shoes and made no excuses during the spring matches. In fact, we went undefeated despite playing several Division I opponents. Our players also joined a number of PDL teams to play for this summer, as well as adult leagues in the USA and abroad. They have followed a tough conditioning program through the summer and now return fit and ready to fly. On top of it, we brought in an incredible recruiting class, possibly the best in the history of the program. Our roster will be loaded with talent. In fact, we will be at least two players deep in every position with possibly three players being able to become starters in some positions. We are also going to be very balanced in terms of experience, with four seniors, five juniors, seven sophomores, and six freshmen. We will also have four redshirts that will raise the level of practice every day. The leadership will be a strong aspect as well, and we will have not only two strong captains, but also several strong leaders. No doubt about it, it is hard to point out a weakness in this year’s team. Perhaps the only unanswered question in the roster will be how to solve the puzzle of choosing starters. Although we will have eight returning starters, we could easily have an entire new team on the field. That is really not a problem but a great dilemma to have! Our schedule will also include new teams and new rivalries will be established. Catawba, Carson Newman, Barry University, Christian Brothers, and Tusculum are among well known top opponents to be played. West Virginia Wesleyan, Salem International, Shepherd University, and the University of Charleston will also be tough games. Newberry, Presbyterian, and Mars Hill are certainly among teams that will challenge us as well. In fact, no team can be overlooked this year. The men will face a tough schedule and will embrace the challenge that comes with it. We have also to tackle the academic challenge that comes in playing and traveling. It is an important goal of ours to repeat as NSCAA team academic award recipients. And we start the year on a good spot: our team GPA is above 3.0 to begin with. Our support coaching staff is also experienced and competent. We are a well oiled machine! Without a doubt all that could be done to ensure a successful season has been done. Let it all begin!
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No.
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
Name
2006 RAILSPLITTER NUMERICAL ROSTER
Brent Cole Patrick Riesenberg Jordan Green Felipe Nogueira Vitor Souza Pedro Canineu Marcelo Galafassi Claudio Rico Diogo Silvy Ian Richardson Leonardo de Barros
Leandro Pereira Adriano de Moraes Guilherme Alves Repton Abrahams Afiba Moore Kyle Gros Elio Benitez Jon Williams Drew Payne Nelson Pizarro Gavin MacLeod Andrew Bair Khader Hamdallah
Pos. Class
GK GK MF D D MF D/MF MF M F MF F M M/F F M D M MF MF F D D D
Jr. So. So. Fr. Jr. Fr. Jr. Jr. Sr. So. So. Fr. Sr. So. RS RS Fr. So. Sr. Sr. Jr. So. RS Fr.
Ht
6’1” 6’1” 6’4” 6’0” 6’0” 5’10” 5’9” 5’9” 5’11” 6’2” 6’2” 6’0” 5’10” 5’8” 5’11” 5’11” 5’11” 5’5” 5’11” 6’0” 5’10” 6’0” 6’0” 5’10”
Head Coach: Helio D’Anna Assistant Coach: Matt Akins Graduate Assistant Coach: Robert MacNeill
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Hometown
Knoxville, TN Ft. Thomas, KY Pensacola, FL Uberaba, MG Sorocaba, Brazil Sorocaba, Brazil Jundiai, Brazil Jacarei City, Brazil Santa Catarina, Brazil North Lanarkshire, Scotland Brasilia, Brazil Brasilia, Brazil Jacarei, Brazil Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Brooklyn, NY Brooklyn, NY Victoria, Canada Lexington, NC Memphis, TN Corryton, TN Pembroke Pines, FL Glasgow, Scotland Rudolph, OH Knoxville, TN
MEET THE 2006 RAILSPLITTERS
................................................ # 0 Brent Cole
HEIGHT: 6’1” POSITION: Goalkeeper CLASS: Junior HOMETOWN: Knoxville, Tennessee MAJOR: Business PARENTS: Bruce & Billie Cole
COACH’S COMMENTS: Brent is now an established keeper that can be a factor in many games. He is capable of stopping opponents with his athleticism and reflexes. As he continues to improve on his mind and game, he will become an even bigger asset to the Railsplitter squad.
LMU CAREER STATISTICS GOALIE 2004 2005 TOTAL
GP 6 19 25
GS 0 16 16
Minutes 179:01 1644:10 1823:11
GA 2 22 24
GaAvg 1.01 1.20 1.18
Saves 5 47 52
W 0 15 15
L 0 3 3
T 0 1 1
Sho 0 3 3
T 0 0
Sho 0 0
#................................................ 1 Patrick Riesenberg HEIGHT: 6’1” POSITION: Goalkeeper CLASS: Sophomore HOMETOWN: Fort Thomas, Kentucky MAJOR: Communications PARENTS: Terry & Kathy Riesenberg
COACH’S COMMENTS: Patrick is also an established keeper who will contend for a starting position. He has earned this status through his hard work and by improving his talent level which he displayed during last spring.
LMU CAREER STATISTICS GOALIE 2005 TOTAL
GP GS 7 0 7 0
Minutes GA GaAvg Saves 124:44 3 2.11 7 124:44 3 2.11 7
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W L 0 0 0 0
MEET THE 2006 RAILSPLITTERS
.............................................. # 2 Jordan Green HEIGHT: 6’4” POSITION: Midfielder CLASS: Sophomore HOMETOWN: Pensacola, Florida MAJOR: Kinesiolgy PARENTS: David & Patricia Green
COACH’S COMMENTS: Jordan is an imposing defender. His size and strength combined with his fine skills make him a modern defender who can support with runs from the back. I expect him to have a stellar year this season for LMU.
LMU CAREER STATISTICS 2005 TOTAL
GP 19 19
GS 1 1
G 0 0
A 2 2
Pts Shots Shot% SOG SOG% GW 2 2 .000 0 .000 0 2 2 .000 0 .000 0
................................................ # 3 Felipe Nogueira HEIGHT: 6’0” POSITION: Defender CLASS: Freshman HOMETOWN: Uberaba, Brazil MAJOR: Kinesiology PARENTS: Jose Ernani & Cristiana Vieira
COACH’S COMMENTS: Felipe comes in with a lot of expectations. He could immediately be a star player for us. His strength combined with his athleticisim and skills make him an excellent defender.
RAILSPLITTER FACTOID Did you know the 2005 Gulf South Conference Championship was Lincoln Memorial University’s first GSC Championship since joining the conference and the NCAA in 1992?
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MEET THE 2006 RAILSPLITTERS
................................................ # 4 Vitor Souza
HEIGHT: 6’0” POSITION: Defender CLASS: Junior HOMETOWN: Sorocaba, Brazil MAJOR: Kinesiology PARENTS: Pedro & Debora Souza COACH’S COMMENTS: Vitor is ready to be the best defender in the nation. He earned that respect last year with his play. I see him as a leader this year and someone who will anchor a collection of star defenders. I also see him releasing more and scoring goals this season. LMU CAREER STATISTICS 2004 2005 TOTAL
GP 16 18 34
GS 16 18 34
G 2 2 4
A 2 1 3
Pts 6 5 11
Shots Shot% 10 .200 11 .182 21 .190
SOG 4 5 9
SOG% .400 .455 .429
GW 0 0 0
............................................... # 5 Pedro Canineu
HEIGHT: 5’’10” POSITION: Midfielder CLASS: Freshman HOMETOWN: Sorocaba, Brazil MAJOR: Business PARENTS: Paulo & Maria Canineu COACH’S COMMENTS: Pedro follows the footsteps of his brother (Paulo Neto), a former Railsplitter assistant coach who was a two-time All-American. He is capable of doing the same and more. He plays hard-nosed soccer and will surprise a lot of people this year. RAILSPLITTER FACTOID Did you know last year’s record of 15 wins was the most wins in a single season by any Lincoln Memorial University men’s soccer team since the programs inception in 1987? The mark surpassed the old record of 12 wins set in 1998 and tied in 2004.
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MEET THE 2006 RAILSPLITTERS
................................................ # 6 Marcelo Galafassi
HEIGHT: 5’9” POSITION: Defender/Midfield CLASS: Junior HOMETOWN: Jundiai, Brazil MAJOR: Athletic Training PARENTS: Assis & Regina COACH’S COMMENTS: Marcelo is an important piece of the Railsplitter puzzle. If his fitness is there this year, he will be a solid contributor on the left flank. He has excellent crossing abilities and can finish well. He is a sleeping cell ready to be a factor. LMU CAREER STATISTICS 2004 2005 TOTAL
GP 6 18 24
GS 5 14 19
G 0 1 1
A 0 0 0
Pts 0 2 2
Shots Shot% 3 .000 5 .200 8 .125
SOG 1 2 3
SOG% .333 .400 .375
GW 0 1 1
SOG% .643 .462 .556
GW 1 0 1
................................................ # 7 Claudio Rico HEIGHT: 5’9” POSITION: Midfield CLASS: Junior HOMETOWN: Jacarei City, Brazil MAJOR: Kinesiology PARENTS: Claudio & Maurizia
COACH’S COMMENTS: Claudio is a natural leader and an extremely important player in our system. His ability to destroy and create offense from the middle is fundamental. He will carry an important weight for the team this season and I believe he is ready to deliver. LMU CAREER STATISTICS 2004 2005 TOTAL
GP 15 17 32
GS 14 17 31
G 1 0 1
A 4 4 8
Pts 6 4 10
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Shots Shot% 14 .071 13 .000 27 .037
SOG 9 6 15
MEET THE 2006 RAILSPLITTERS
................................................ # 8 Diogo Silvy HEIGHT: 5’11” POSITION: Midfield CLASS: Senior HOMETOWN: Santa Catarina, Brazil MAJOR: Business PARENTS: Carlos & Maria Silvy
COACH’S COMMENTS: Diogo had an all star year in 2005. His
work ethic and character won’t allow him to be content without pushing for more. He should be able to improve his offensive output this year while maintaining his aggressiveness defensively. He could also break several records assisting his teammates this season if things go right.
2003 2004 2005 TOTAL
GP 18 16 19 53
GS 18 15 19 52
LMU G 3 17 4 24
CAREER STATISTICS A Pts Shots Shot% 9 15 51 .059 12 46 69 .246 10 18 38 .105 31 79 158 .152
SOG 13 37 18 68
SOG% .255 .536 .474 .430
GW 2 5 1 8
# 9 Ian Richardson ................................................ HEIGHT: 6’2” POSITION: Forward CLASS: Sophomore HOMETOWN: North Lanarkshire, Scotland MAJOR: Kinesiology PARENTS: Andrew & Angela Richardson COACH’S COMMENTS: Ian is strong and agile and has a powerful left foot. He is equipped with the tools to be a solid target forward. I expect him to build on last year’s performance this season.
LMU CAREER STATISTICS
2005 TOTAL
GP 11 11
GS 4 4
G 0 0
A 1 1
Pts Shots Shot% SOG SOG% GW 1 3 .000 2 .667 1 1 3 .000 2 .667 1
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MEET THE 2001 RAILSPLITTERS MEET THE 2006 RAILSPLITTERS
................................................ # 10 Leonardo Barros
HEIGHT: 6’2” POSITION: Midfielder CLASS: Sophomore HOMETOWN: Brasilia, Brazil MAJOR: Business PARENTS: Goncalo & Lucia Barros COACH’S COMMENTS: Leo is ready to have an All-American year. After an incredible start in 2005 when he was the Gulf South Conference Freshman of the Year, Leo will start the year as a veteran. With the quality of players surrounding him, he should rack up even greater stats this year.
2005 TOTAL
GP 18 18
GS 18 18
LMU G 8 8
CAREER STATISTICS A Pts Shots Shot% SOG SOG% GW 6 22 40 .200 24 .600 3 6 22 40 .200 24 .600 3
# 11 Leandro Pereira ................................................ HEIGHT: 6’0 POSITION: Forward CLASS: Freshman HOMETOWN: Brasilia, Brazil MAJOR: Kinesiology PARENTS: Corlis Martins COACH’S COMMENTS: Leandro brings in instant offensive power. He will fit in quite nicely and will give us a different look up front. Explosiveness combined with craftiness, he is the real deal. I expect to see him looking like a veteran player right away. RAILSPLITTER FACTOID
Did you know the Lincoln Memorial University men’s soccer team received it’s
highest NCAA ranking ever in September of 2005? The Railsplitters reeled off seven consecutive wins to begin the season and elevated their ranking to 8th nationally before falling to the University of Montevallo on September 25.
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MEET THE 2006 RAILSPLITTERS
# 12 Adriano de Moraes ................................................
HEIGHT: 5’10” POSITION: Midfielder CLASS: Senior HOMETOWN: Jacarei, Brazil MAJOR: Kinesiology PARENTS: Antonio & Maviz de Moraes COACH’S COMMENTS: Adriano is another impact player that we have signed. He has phenomenal ball skills and quickness. He is also very smart, and has a tremendous read of the game. He is a likeable young man and has a great overall attitude. RAILSPLITTER FACTOID Did you know Lincoln Memorial University defender Diogo Silvy holds the school record for career assists? In 2005, Silvy handed out 10 assists to bring his career total to 31, surpassing former Railsplitter Eddie Escobar’s mark of 26 for the school’s all-time assist leader title.
#................................................ 13 Guilherme Alves HEIGHT: 5’8”
POSITION: Midfield/Forward CLASS: Sophomore HOMETOWN: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil MAJOR: Business PARENTS: Hermes & Taise Alves
COACH’S COMMENTS: Guilherme will have a chance to build and progress this year. As a lefty, he brings important qualities to the team and should take his game to a new level.
LMU CAREER STATISTICS 2005 TOTAL
GP 17 17
GS 5 5
G 1 1
A 1 1
Pts Shots Shot% SOG SOG% GW 3 6 .167 2 .333 0 3 6 .167 2 .333 0
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MEET THE 2006 RAILSPLITTERS
# 14 Repton Abrahams ................................................ HEIGHT: 5’11” POSITION: Forward CLASS: Redshirt/Freshman HOMETOWN: Brooklyn, New York MAJOR: Undecided PARENTS: Audrey Hamblin COACH’S COMMENTS: Repton will be a star of the future. As he adjusts to college, he will deliever what he does best, goals. Without a doubt he will be capable of amassing goals in a team loaded with talent. Keep your eye on him in the near future. RAILSPLITTER FACTOID Did you know that Lincoln Memorial University soccer Head Soccer Coach Helio D’Anna holds the highest winning percentage among all the soccer coaches in the history of the program at 57.3%?
# 15 Afiba Moore
............................................... HEIGHT: 5’11” POSITION: Midfielder CLASS: Redshirt/Freshman HOMETOWN: Brooklyn, New York MAJOR: Undecided PARENTS: Frank & Anna Moore COACH’S COMMENTS: Afiba is a service player. His strength is putting teammates in scoring opportunities, although he can also score. He is capable of establishing a good flow in the game and should have a great career at LMU.
RAILSPLITTER FACTOID Did you know that former Lincoln Memorial University soccer coaches Spencer Smith and Mike Varga both moved on to coach soccer at the NCAA Division I level? Smith is the Head Coach at Radford University, while Varga is the top man at the University of South Alabama.
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MEET THE 2006 RAILSPLITTERS
................................................ # 16 Kyle Gros
HEIGHT: 5’11” POSITION: Defender CLASS: Freshman HOMETOWN: Victoria, Canada MAJOR: Business PARENTS: Bob & Maureen Gros
COACH’S COMMENTS: Kyle brings work ethic, attitude, and talent to our program. He has good defensive skills and athleticism as well as aggressiveness. His first year may be a learning experience, but his learning curve should be short and quick. He will contribute to the team this year.
RAILSPLITTER FACTOID Did you know that former Railsplitter Frederico Moojen led the nation in NCAA Division II soccer in scoring in 2004 and 2005?
# 17 Elio Benitez ................................................
HEIGHT: 5’5” Midfielder CLASS: Sophomore HOMETOWN: Lexington, North Carolina MAJOR: Mathematics PARENTS: Alberto & Graciela Benitez
POSITION:
COACH’S COMMENTS: Elio is a good piece in the team puzzle. He is quick and has good skills. His soccer qualities are complemented by his attitude and character. He is a beloved player on our roster. LMU CAREER STATISTICS 2005 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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MEET THE 2006 RAILSPLITTERS
................................................ # 18 Jon Williams HEIGHT: 5’11” POSITION: Midfield CLASS: Senior HOMETOWN: Memphis, Tennessee MAJOR: Kinesiology PARENTS: Robert & Laura Williams
COACH’S COMMENTS: Jon has worked so hard throughout his career and has covered a lot of ground. He is eager to go out with a bang as he begins his senior year. He is quick, smart and plays with a big heart. He is a player who can be counted on at all times.
2003 2004 2005 TOTAL
GP 7 13 19 39
GS 0 7 16 23
LMU CAREER STATISTICS G A Pts Shots Shot% 0 0 0 5 .000 0 0 0 9 .000 2 0 4 9 .222 2 0 4 23 .087
SOG 2 2 5 9
SOG% .400 .222 .556 .391
GW 0 0 1 1
# 19 Drew Payne ................................................ HEIGHT: 6’0”
POSITION: Midfield CLASS: Senior HOMETOWN: Corryton, Tennessee MAJOR: History PARENTS: Dennis & Kim Payne
COACH’S COMMENTS: Drew has gotten better and better every year and contributed well in 2005. He also had a strong spring season which shold boost his confidence. Drew is ready to get over the hump and add points to his resume in 2006. LMU CAREER STATISTICS 2003 2004 2005 TOTAL
GP 1 10 14 25
GS 0 0 0 0
G 0 0 0 0
A 1 1 1 3
Pts 1 1 1 3
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Shots Shot% 0 .000 5 .000 8 .000 13 .000
SOG 0 3 2 5
SOG% .000 .600 .250 .385
GW 0 0 0 0
MEET THE 2006 RAILSPLITTERS
# 20 Nelson Pizarro
............................................... HEIGHT:
5’10” POSITION: Midfield/Forward CLASS: Junior HOMETOWN: Pembroke Pines, Florida MAJOR: Business PARENTS: Nelson & Claudia COACH’S COMMENTS: Nelson is the real deal! He is unpredictable and a constant threat to opponents. His accumulated experience makes him a veteran player who knows the game. I expect him to have a tremendous year this year for the Railsplitters. LMU CAREER STATISTICS 2004 2005 TOTAL
GP 15 19 34
GS 13 19 32
G 2 6 8
A 5 3 8
Pts 9 15 24
Shots Shot% 11 .182 30 .200 41 .195
SOG 6 13 19
SOG% .545 .433 .463
GW 0 0 0
# 21 Gavin MacLeod ................................................ HEIGHT: 6’0”
POSITION: Defender CLASS: Sophomore HOMETOWN: Glasgow, Scotland MAJOR: Kinesiology PARENTS: Murdo & Barbara MacLeod COACH’S COMMENTS: Gavin works hard at his fitness and soccer. As his confidence increases, his contribution to the team will grow exponentially. With the quality of the players in the system, he will have the right setting to take his game to the next level. He is an emerging impact player for us. LMU CAREER STATISTICS 2005 TOTAL
GP 16 16
GS 8 8
G 0 0
A 0 0
Pts Shots Shot% SOG SOG% GW 0 2 .000 0 .000 0 0 2 .000 0 .000 0
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MEET THE 2006 RAILSPLITTERS
# 22 Andrew Bair
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6’0” POSITION: Defender CLASS: Redshirt/Freshman HOMETOWN: Rudolph, Ohio MAJOR: Undecided PARENTS: Gary & Denise Bair COACH’S COMMENTS: Andrew is a young player that has good attitude and work ethics. He will progress a lot this year as he will be surrounded by great talent.
RAILSPLITTER FACTOID Did you know that Lincoln Memorial University’s Eddie Escobar (‘96), David Mwendapole (‘98), and Leonardo de Barros (‘05) are the only Railsplitter men’s soccer players to be named Gulf South Conference Freshman of the Year?
# 24 Abel Martinez ................................................ HEIGHT: 5’6” POSITION: Defender CLASS: Redshirt/Freshman HOMETOWN: Buford, Georgia MAJOR: Undecided PARENTS: Juan & Rumualda Martinez COACH’S COMMENTS: Abel is a strong defender and can also start the offense from the back. His skills are solid and he is capable of finishing as well. He will be a strong player for the future.
RAILSPLITTER FACTOID Did you know in nine years of membership in the Gulf South Conference, the Lincoln Memorial University men’s soccer program had the second highest winning percentage among the ten schools surveyed at 65.9%?
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MEET THE 2006 RAILSPLITTERS
# 25 Misael Martinez ................................................ HEIGHT: 5’6” POSITION: Forward CLASS: Redshirt/Freshman HOMETOWN: Buford, Georgia MAJOR: Undecided PARENTS: Juan & Rumualda Martinez COACH’S COMMENTS: Misael has tremendous offensive capabilities. He can score, play-make and knows how to play the position. As a redshirt, he will elevate the level of our practices.
RAILSPLITTER FACTOID Did you know before winning last year’s championship match, the Lincoln Memorial University men’s soccer program had only participated in the GSC Championship one other time (in 1998)?
LMU goalkeeper Brent Cole delivers a goal kick in the Railsplitter’s 2005 match against the University of West Florida.
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2005 RAILSPLITTER RESULTS Date Opponent Site Score Aug 27 Northern Kentucky A W 3-2 (OT2) Aug 28 Bellarmine N W 1-0 Sep 02 Brewton Parker N W 3-1 Sep 03 Thomas University N W 3-0 Sep 11 Nova Southeastern N W 1-0 Sep 17 Oakland City A W 3-0 Sep 23 Delta State A W 4-1 Sep 25 Montevallo A L 3-6 Sep 30 Ouachita Baptist H W 2-0 Oct 02 Christian Brothers H W 5-0 Oct 07 West Florida H W 3-1 Oct 10 Saint Leo N L 1-2 (OT2) Oct 14 Harding A W 5-1 Oct 16 Central Arkansas A L 0-5 Oct 21 Union (KY) H W 3-0 Oct 26 Tusculum H W 3-2 Oct 29 Alabama-Huntsville H W 4-2 GULF SOUTH CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT Nov 04 Montevallo N W 2-1 Nov 06 Central Arkansas N T 1-1 (LMU wins 5-4 on penalty kicks)
Rec. 1-0-0 2-0-0 3-0-0 4-0-0 5-0-0 6-0-0 7-0-0 7-1-0 8-1-0 9-1-0 10-1-0 10-2-0 11-2-0 11-3-0 12-3-0 13-3-0 14-3-0
GSC Att. 0-0-0 400 0-0-0 100 0-0-0 48 0-0-0 30 0-0-0 50 0-0-0 50 1-0-0 148 1-1-0 225 2-1-0 80 3-1-0 90 4-1-0 90 4-1-0 85 5-1-0 243 5-2-0 329 5-2-0 80 5-2-0 125 6-2-0 125
15-3-0 15-3-1
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The Railsplitter men’s soccer team celebrates on the field in Pensacola, Florida, after winning their first Gulf South Conference Championhip in 2005.
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RAILSPLITTER RECORDS INDIVIDUAL
POINTS
GOALS
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
Game: 5 - John Payette vs. Lipscomb.......................9/21/95 4 - Frederico Moojen at Harding.................10/14/05 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
Season: 57 - Brett Scaccia...............................................1992 56 - Frederico Moojen...................................... 2005 53 - Frederico Moojen.......................................2004 47 - John Payette................................................1995 46 - Diogo Silvy.................................................2004
Season: 25 - Frederico Moojen.......................................2005 24 - Brett Scaccia...............................................1992 23 - Frederico Moojen.......................................2004 21 - John Payette................................................1995 17 - Diogo Silvy.................................................2004
Career: 113 - John Payette......................................1993-1995 109 - Frederico Moojen .......................... 2004-2005 108 - Dave Swaney....................................1995-1998 97 - David Mwendapole............................1998-2000 83 - Nathan Caldwell..................................1996-1999
Career: 48 - John Payette...................................... 1993-1995 Frederico Moojen............................. 2004-2005 42 - Dave Swaney.................................... 1995-1998 39 - David Mwendapole........................... 1998-2000 32 - Nathan Caldwell............................... 1996-1999
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 10 - Frederico Moojen at Harding...............10/14/05 10 - Frederico Moojen vs. CBU.....................10/2/05 10 - Frederico Moojen vs. OBU....................9/30/05
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
Season: 126 -Frederico Moojen......................................2005 80 -Frederico Moojen........................................2004 76 - Dexter Cox..................................................1993 69 - Diogo Silvy.................................................2004 65 - David Mwendapole.....................................2000
Season: 13 - Eddie Escobar.............................................1996 12 - Diogo Silvy.................................................2004 10 - Diogo Silvy.................................................2005 9 - by 3, most recently by Diogo Silvy................................................2003
Career: 206 - Frederico Moojen........................... 2004-2005 176 - David Swaney................................. 1995-1998 173 - John Payette.................................... 1993-1995 163 - David Mwendapole......................... 1998-2000 158 - Diogo Silvy.................................2003-present
Career: 31 - Diogo Silvy...................................2003-present 26 - Eddie Escobar.....................................1996-1999 24 - David Swaney.....................................1995-1998 21 - Edmond Bogonko..............................1998-2001 19 - David Mwendapole............................1998-2000 19 - Nathan Caldwell..................................1996-1999
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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: 156 - Tom Hardwick.......................................... 1994 118 - Chad Newton............................................ 1995 109 - Ben Eckert................................................ 1993 105 - Paul Hammond......................................... 2002 99 - Ben Madsen.............................................. 1999
ASSISTS Game: 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
POINTS Game: 32 - vs. Delta State......................................10/23/04
TEAM GOALKEEPING RECORDS
SHOTS Game: 46 - vs. Delta State......................................10/23/04
Season: 63 -.................................................................... 2004
Season: 57 -.................................................................... 1998
Season: 176 -.................................................................. 2004
SAVES 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: 325 -.................................................................. 2000
Season: 156-.................................................................... 1994 154-.................................................................... 1995 135-.................................................................... 1996 127-.................................................................... 2002 122-.................................................................... 1993
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RAILSPLITTER SEASON-BY-SEASON RECORDS Season Results: 1987 - 7 - 4 - 0 1988 - 8 - 6 - 1 1989 - 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 1997 - 10 - 8 - 1
Coaches History: 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 D’Anna (2003-Present) 33-16-4 .642 .
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 2005 - 15 - 3 - 1 Total: - 156 - 175 - 16 *First Season as an NCAA Division II Institution. 1987-90 - NAIA 1991-present - NCAA Division II
Lincoln Memorial University’s Claudio Rico intercepts a University of Montevallo pass at midfield in the semi-finals of the 2005 Gulf South Conference Men’s Soccer Tournament.
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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 Limestone Longwood Lynn
W 0 4 4 0 2 2 3 0 3 0 1 0 3 0 6 2 3 0 8 0 1 1 1 1 1 5 1 1 0 0 2 0 1 0 1 2 0 5 1 1 0 1 0 2 2 1 0 0 4 2 0
L 4 11 0 1 5 1 0 1 0 1 0 2 0 1 8 3 5 1 8 1 0 0 0 2 0 4 0 0 2 2 0 1 1 3 0 1 0 1 0 2 2 3 1 0 0 1 4 1 1 1 3
T 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 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 0 0 0
Opponent W L Marshall 0 2 *Mars Hill 5 3 Martin Methodist 1 0 Maryville 1 1 Milligan 4 3 Missouri-Rolla 1 0 Montevallo 3 12 Montreat 1 0 Morehead State 0 1 Morehouse 0 1 *Newberry 1 1 UNC-Greensboro 0 1 North Greenville 1 0 Northern Kentucky 1 4 Nova Southeastern 1 1 Oakland City 2 0 Ouachita Baptist 4 2 Pfeiffer 1 1 *Presbyterian 1 0 Queens 0 2 Radford 0 1 Rollins 0 4 Salem International First Meeting Shawnee State 1 0 Shepherd First Meeting USC-Aiken 4 0 USC-Upstate 0 1 Saint Leo 0 1 Southern Indiana 0 1 Southern Wesleyan 1 0 Spalding 2 0 Spring Hill 1 0 Sue Bennett 1 1 Tampa 0 1 Tennessee Temple 4 1 Tennessee Wesleyan 4 4 Thomas 1 0 *Tusculum 4 8 Union (KY) 7 3 Warren Wilson 1 0 West Florida 4 7 West Virginia Tech First Meeting West Virginia Wesleyan 0 1 Wheeling Jesuit 1 0 Wofford 0 1 Total: 156 175 *Gulf South Conference Opponents Bold - 2005 Opponents
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T 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 0 1 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 16
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 109th year of operation, LMU has grown into a progressive university, offering over 30 majors. LMU’s Fall 2005 enrollment of approximately 2,802 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: 2,802 (Fall 2005) Nickname: Railsplitters / Lady Railsplitters Colors: Blue & Gray Affiliation: NCAA Division II Conference: South Atlantic 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
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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. 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 R.N. to B.S.N. 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 in 1992, and into the South Atlantic Conference this season 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.
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LMU ATHLETIC TRAINING
Lincoln Memorial University offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training . LMU’s Athletic Training Program is accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of Athletic Training Education. The major is designed to prepare entry-level athletic trainers to make appropriate decisions and important judements regarding sudden injuries or life threatening situations. The program faculty believes that graduates must be able to communicate clearly and effectively while providing the best possible health care to student-athletes. Athletic training students have the advantage of a well-equipped, spacious facility in which to practice basic competencies. Personal interaction and supervision by staff athletic trainers enables students to continually learn and practice their skills. Practicum courses within the major allow for clinical rotations at physical therapy clinics and doctor’s offices. Students looking for a challenging and rewarding career in athletic training need to contact the University admissions office or the athletic training program director.
ATHLETIC TRAINING EDUCATION PROGRAM DIRECTOR Jack Manfield
HEAD ATHLETIC TRAINER/INSTRUCTOR Josh Holt
ASSISTANT ATHLETIC TRAINER/INSTRUCTOR Chris Moss
ATHLETIC TRAINING EDUCATION PROGRAM CLINICAL COORDINATOR/INSTRUCTOR Ahleasha Hill
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THE SOUTH ATLANTIC CONFERENCE
HISTORY
OF THE
SOUTH ATLANTIC CONFERENCE
The South Atlantic Conference is in its 31st year of athletic tradition and excellence. The conference has enjoyed tremendous success due to dedicated people building a premier athletic conference throughout its history. The distant forerunner of the South Atlantic Conference was the North State Atlantic Conference (NSIAC). The NSIAC was formed when the “Little Six”, as it was called, broke from the North Carolina Intercollegiate Athletic Conference in 1930. These charter members included Lenoir-Rhyne College, Atlantic Christian, Catawba College, Guilford College, Elon College, and High Point University. The North State continued to grow over the next 30 years, adding Western Carolina (1933), East Carolina (1947) and Pfeiffer (1960). A name change became necessary when the league accepted Newberry as its first South Carolina member in 1961. The league took on the name Carolinas Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (CIAC) on May 20th of that year. The CIAC saw several changes in the following years as East Carolina withdrew from the league in 1962. Appalachian State and Western Carolina followed in 1971 and 1976. All three landed in the Southern Conference. The South Atlantic Conference was founded in 1975 solely as a football conference. The league received its name from a contest in which Kurt Brenneman of Greensboro, NC became the first to submit the SAC-8 moniker. The SAC-8 consisted of Carson-Newman College, Catawba College, Elon College, Gardner-Webb University, LenoirRhyne College, Mars Hill College, Newberry College, and Presbyterian College. Dr. Fred Bentley, of Mars Hill College, was named league president for its inaugural year, by a vote of the member institutions. After the first season of play in the SAC-8, the Bears of Lenoir-Rhyne College captured the first football title. In 1989, the league’s 15th year of operation, the South Atlantic Conference became a comprehensive, all-sports conference. That year the South Atlantic Conference sponsored 10 sports - football, men’s and women’s basketball, baseball, softball, men’s soccer, volleyball, men’s
KEY DATES IN SAC HISTORY 1930 – North State Atlantic Conference formed when six schools broke from the North Carolina Intercollegiate Athletic Conference 1961 – Newberry joins league. Conference changes name to Carolinas Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (CIAC) 1975 – South Atlantic Conference formed as football league with eight schools, called the SAC-8. 1988 – Wingate replaces Newberry 1989 – SAC became an all-sports conference 1996 – Newberry rejoins conference 1998 – Tusculum joins conference 2006 – Lincoln Memorial joins conference
golf, men’s and women’s tennis. Later the conference grew to 14 championship sports by adding women’s soccer (1990), men’s and women’s cross country (1993) and women’s golf (1999). The South Atlantic Conference was composed of the same eight member institutions from 1975 until 1988, when Wingate University replaced Newberry College as the eighth member institution. Newberry later rejoined the conference in 1996. Today the conference is a group of nine private, liberal art colleges and universities, similar in size and athletic philosophy. Since becoming eligible for NCAA Division II postseason play in 1993, the league has sent representatives from all of its sponsored sports to NCAA tournaments. Tusculum College was admitted as a member of the league in 1998. In 2006, Lincoln Memorial University became the league’s newest member. The league membership now includes Carson-Newman College in Jefferson City, TN; Catawba College in Salisbury, NC; Lenoir-Rhyne College in Hickory, NC; Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate, TN; Mars Hill College in Mars Hill, NC; Newberry College in Newberry, SC; Presbyterian College in Clinton, SC; Tusculum College in Greeneville, TN; and Wingate University in Wingate, NC.
2006 LADY RAILSPLITTER SOCCER SCHEDULE DATE OPPONENT SITE TIME August 8/24 Union College Harrogate 2:00 p.m. 8/27 Salem International University Philippi, WV 10:00 a.m. 8/30 Tusculum College Greeneville, TN 5:00 p.m. September 9/1 University of South Carolina-Upstate Spartanburg, SC 5:00 p.m. 9/6 Carson-Newman College Harrogate 3:00 p.m. 9/9 Newberry College Newberry, SC 3:00 p.m. 9/13 Cumberland College (Ky) Harrogate 4:00 p.m. 9/17 Columbus State University Harrogate 1:00 p.m. 9/23 Lander University Lander, SC 7:00 p.m. 9/27 Spalding University Harrogate 4:00 p.m. 9/29 Presbyterian College Harrogate 2:00 p.m. October 10/4 Catawba College Salisbury, NC 7:00 p.m. 10/7 Mars Hill College Mars Hill, NC 6:00 p.m. 10/10 Lenoir-Rhyne College Harrogate 4:00 p.m. 10/14 Clayton College & State University Marrow, GA 3:00 p.m. 10/22 Wingate University Harrogate 3:00 p.m. TBA NCAA Southeast Region Tournament TBA TBA
2006 RAILSPLITTER SOCCER SCHEDULE DATE August 8/25 8/27 8/30 September 9/2 9/3 9/6 9/9 9/15 9/16 9/19 9/24 9/26 9/29 October 10/6 10/13 10/18 10/20 TBA
OPPONENT
SITE
TIME
West Virginia Wesleyan College Salem International University Tusculum College
Newport, KY Newport, KY Greeneville, TN
5:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m.
Maryville College Maryville, TN 1:00 p.m. Guilford College Maryville, TN 11:00 p.m. Carson-Newman College Harrogate 5:00 p.m. Newberry College Newberry, SC 5:00 p.m. Shepherd University Shepherdstown, WV 4:00 p.m. Spalding University Louisville, KY TBA Christian Brothers University Memphis, TN 3:00 p.m. West Virginia Univ. Institute of Technology Montgomery, WV 1:00 p.m. Brevard College Harrogate 4:00 p.m. Presbyterian College Harrogate 4:00 p.m. University of Charleston Barry University Mars Hill College Catawba College NCAA Southeast Region Tournament
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Charleston, WV Harrogate Harrogate Salisbury, NC TBA
4:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. TBA