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LINCOLN MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY WOMEN’S SOCCER GUIDE UNIVERSITY QUICK FACTS LOCATION: Harrogate, Tennessee ENROLLMENT: 3,254 (Fall 2007) COLORS: Blue & Gray HOME FIELD: Yet To Be Named AFFILIATION: NCAA Division II CONFERENCE: South Atlantic Conference
PRESIDENT: Dr. Nancy Moody AD: Roger Vannoy SID: Rusty Peace SID OFFICE: (423) 869-6236 SID FAX: (423) 869-6376 ASSISTANT SID: Bill Porter
LADY RAILSPLITTERS NICKNAME: Lady Railsplitters HEAD COACH: Helio D’Anna ALMA MATER: Univ. of Campinas/1988 LMU RECORD: 59-30-1 6th Year OFFICE: (423) 869-6245 FAX: (423) 869-6382 HOME: (606) 546-8270 ASSIST: Paula Fantini OFFICE: (423) 869-6340 GRAD ASSIST COACH: John Wiliams GRAD ASSIST COACH: Adriano de Moraes 2007 RECORD: 15-5-1 SAC RECORD: 5-2 (2007 SAC Champs)
LADY SPLITTER FACTS
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2008 LMU WOMEN’S SOCCER GUIDE
WELCOME...
Welcome to the 2008 Lincoln Memorial University Soccer Guide. The first section of the guide covers the women’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 women’s soccer program. If we can assist you, please don’t hesitate to contact the Sports Information Office at (423) 869-6236.
CONTENTS...... LMU WOMEN’S SOCCER FACT SHEET...........2 CONTENTS & CREDITS...............................3 HEAD COACH HELIO D’ANNA............................................4 ASSISTANT COACHES.................................5 LADY SPLITTER SEASON OUTLOOK.............6 PRESEASON IN BRAZIL.............................7 2008 ROSTER/TEAM PHOTO.........................8 MEET THE LADY RAILSPLITTERS.............9-21 2007 SEASON RESULTS..............................22 PLAYER/TEAM RECORDS........................23-24 SERIES RECORDS......................................25 THIS IS LINCOLN MEMORIAL ABOUT LMU.............................................26 ATHLETIC TRAINING STAFF THE SOUTH ATLANTIC CONFERENCE............27
CREDITS The 2008 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 action 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, Director of Publications/ Webmaster Regina Burns and Assistant Professor of Physical Education and Kinesiology Dr. Katherine Pebworth for providing editorial assistance.
ATHLETIC SUPPORT STAFF PHONE DIRECTORY Faculty Athletics Representative Dr. Jack Mansfield (423) 869-6251 Compliance Officer Mike Smith (423) 869-6241
Athletics Director Roger Vannoy (423) 869-6241 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 Lucius Wilson (423) 869-6423 Senior Woman Administrator Dr. Pam Moon (423) 869-6393
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HEAD COACH Coach Helio D’Anna, or simply Coach “L” (as he is known throughout the soccer world), begins his sixth season as head coach of the LMU women’s soccer program after helping the Lady Railsplitters reach the NCAA Tournament four of the past five seasons. Last year, the Lady Railsplitters finished the season with a 15-5-1 record, finishing as South Atlantic Conference Regular Season Champions and SAC Women’s Soccer Tournament Champions before winning the quarterfinal round match of the NCAA Southeast Regional Tournament and losing in the semifinals to Tusculum College 3-1. 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. D’Anna guided Union to four Mid-South Conference Championships and was named MidSouth Conference Coach of the Year each of those seasons. Coach D’Anna’s 1999 and 2001 teams earned trips to the NAIA Region XI Championship match, and the 2001 team finished the season ranked No. 3 in the country. 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 coaching and instructing 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 226-112-24 in his collegiate career as a head coach (167-82-17 with the men and 59-30-5 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 (Women)
Year School 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 5 Years
Record
7-11-0 LMU 12-5-2 LMU 16-3-1 LMU 9-6-1 LMU 15-5-1 LMU 59-30-5 Coach D’Anna has captured four NCAA Division II Regional tournament berths, two conference championships and one NCAA Regional title since taking over the helm of the Lady Railsplitter women’s soccer program in 2003.
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ASSISTANT COACHES Assistant Coach Paula Fantini A former women’s soccer star at nearby Union College, Paula Fantini joined the LMU coaching staff last year after obtaining a double major in physical education and sports management, with minors in health and general business and a masters in health and physical education. Now in her second year as assistant coach for the LMU soccer program, Fantini is pursuing her second master’s degree in business. As a student-athlete, Fantini excelled on and off the field. She was a Dean’s List honoree every semester at Union, and was a three-time Academic all-conference honoree, as well as a two-time All-American Scholar Athlete. She was named all-conference and All-Region three times, and was named All-American twice. Fantini has a strong coaching background in both club soccer (Impact USA Nike) and in college soccer (University of Campinas). “Her resume speaks for itself ,” says LMU Head Coach Helio D’Anna. “She was and still is a phenomenal player and has already proven to have tremendous coaching skills. More importantly, she is a person of excellence and that is what we always associate our program with at LMU. We are thrilled to have her on board with our men’s and women’s soccer program.”
Graduate Assistant Coach Jon Williams Jon begins his second season as graduate assistant with the LMU soccer programs after a stellar four-year career as a player for Coach D’Anna. During four seasons under Coach “L”, Williams was part of a program that captured 48 wins and only 18 losses and seven ties, in addition to a Gulf South Conference Championship title in 2005, an NCAA Appalachian Region Championship in 2006, an NCAA Elite-8 title in 2006 and earned the University’s first trip in men’s soccer to the NCAA Final Four in 2006. From his defensive position, Williams played in 55 games in his collegiate career, scoring two goals and handing out two assists for a total of six career points. As graduate assistant coach, Williams is involved with all phases of the program including working with the keepers and will pursue a master’s degree in education.
Graduate Assistant Coach Adriano de Moraes Although Adriano only played one season with the Railsplitters, his contributions were evident in the Railsplitter’s two Appalachian Region titles, their two Elite-8 wins a SAC Tournament title, two trips to the final four, and last year’s national championship appearance. As a graduate assistant coach, de Moraes brings to the table a great deal of soccer knowledge, quality leadership and a work ethic that is second to none. In addition to being involved with team and individual workouts, de Moraes also works with the keepers and is pursuing a master’s degree in education.
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2008 LADY RAILSPLITTER SEASON OUTLOOK As was the case with our men’s squad, the women’s team graduated a number of key players in 2007. Although all of them will be missed, the new and returning players have demonstrated excitement and anticipation for their opportunities ahead. They are proud to inherit the legacy and accomplishments, and are working hard to maintain and meet the expectations. The women’s team will be very balanced and deep this season. Lea Cattagio, Denise de Resende, Becky Thompson, Hanna-Mari Toivonen and Karina Campos are among the team’s top returners. Hannah McEwan, Julianna Childers, Robyn Rowe and Courtney Hollis will be looking to move up and add to the strength of our lineup. Transfers Mariana Machado and freshmen Samantha Meek, Sarah Taylor, Leanne Reid, Leslie Wilson and Sydni Bailey will be among the key signees. In reality, all these players will have a positive impact in 2008. The 2008 Lady Railsplitters will wear a bull’s-eye on their jerseys as our 2008 opponents will be gunning to try to knock off last year’s South Atlantic Conference Champion and NCAA Southeast Regional participant. Critical regional games with Barton, Clayton State, Mount Olive, Georgia College & State University, and the University of South Carolina-Aiken, will be tough. Our SAC matches will also be closely contested as all teams in the conference seem poised to challenge. The facility upgrades that we are facing will pose a challenge in 2008. As the project completion is delayed, the LMU soccer teams will be playing more games on the road then usual. Having had the chance to exerience the pre-season in Brazil, the Lady Railsplitters will bring all their preparation and team bonding to fruition. Unity will be a critical ingredient in overcoming the challanges presented this year.
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PRESEASON IN BRAZIL
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2008 LADY RAILSPLITTER NUMERICAL ROSTER No. 00 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
Name Ashley Wallace Denise de Resende Courtney Hollis Kristi Dunagan Hannah McEwan Leanne Harkness Lea Cataggio Becky Thompson Sydni Bailey Hanna-Mari Toivonen Karina Campos Samantha Meek Mariana Machado Robyn Rowe Mamie Maddox Sarah Taylor Karen Boleska Julianna Childers Leanne Reid Jessica Meyer Mandi Moran Leslie Wilson Erin Longworth Caroline Chadwell Vanessa Santana Sarah Harvey
Position GK GK GK D D D/M D D M D/M F/M M/F M/F D/M M M D M M M M/F M D D/M F F
Ht. 5’6” 5’8” 5’4” 5’9” 5’8” 5’5” 5’2” 5’6” 5’2” 5’3” 5’7” 5’3” 5’7” 5’2” 5’4” 5’7” 5’10” 5’7” 5’6” 5’3” 5’1” 5’5” 5’3” 5’5” 5’5” 5’5”
Yr. Fr. So. Sr. Fr. Sr. So. Sr. So. Fr. Sr. So. Fr. Fr. Jr. Fr. Fr. So. So. Fr. Fr. So. Fr. Jr. Fr. Fr. So.
Hometown Lithia Springs, GA Taguatinga, Brazil Fort Myers, FL Lithia Springs, GA Nelson, New Zealand Leamington Spa, England Aberdeen, MD Frederick, MD Franklin, TN Tampere, Finland Sao Paulo, Brazil Tampa, FL Campinas, Brazil Indialantic, FL Watkinsville, GA Ajax, Ontario, Canada Burlington, Ontario, Canada Titusville, FL Aberdeen, Scotland Orlando, FL Springfield, OH Norris, TN Corunna, Canada Harrogate, TN Miami, FL Daventry, England
Front row left to right: Leslie Wilson, Mandy Moran, Vanessa Santana, Lea Cataggio, Samantha Meek, Sydni Bailey, Mamie Maddox, Jessica Meyer. Middle row left to right: Courtney Hollis, Mariana Machado, Karina Campos, Hanna-Mari Toivonen, Erin Longworth, Leanne Reid, Robyn Row, Sarah Harvey, Ashley Wallace, Denise de Resende. Back row left to right: Helio D’Anna, Adriano de Moraes, Caroline Chadwell, Julianna Childers, Leanne Harkness, Karen Boleska, Hannah McEwan, Kristi Dunagan, Sarah Taylor, Becky Thompson, John Williams, Paula Fantini.
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# 00 Ashley Wallace
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HEIGHT: 5’6” POSITION: Goalkeeper CLASS: Freshman HOMETOWN: Lithia Springs, GA MAJOR: Undecided PARENTS: Ronnie & Robin Wallace
COACH’S COMMENTS: “Ashley is healthy after a medical red-shirt last season. She will be improving in proportion to her extremely high work ethic. She is a player for the future in the Lady Railsplitter program.”
LADY RAILSPLITTER FACTOID Did you know former Lady Railsplitter four-year starter Jammi McLead is one of only three players in LMU women’s soccer history to earn all-conference honors during all four years of her collegiate career?
Denise de Resende # 0 ................................................ HEIGHT: 5’8” POSITION: Goalkeeper CLASS: Sophomore HOMETOWN: Taguatinga, Brazil MAJOR: Communications PARENTS: Jose Marques & Nadir Correia COACH’S COMMENTS: “Denise is so strong and fearless. She has worked hard to polish her skills to match her athleticism. She was a big factor late last year and I expect her to have a great year again this season.”
LMU CAREER STATISTICS GOALIE 2007
GP GS 15 6
Minutes 893:09
GA 9
GaAvg Saves 0.91 32
W 4
L 1
T 1
Sho 2
Total
15
893:09
9
0.91
4
1
1
2
6
9
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# 1 Courtney Hollis .............................................
HEIGHT: 5’4” POSITION: Goalkeeper CLASS: Senior HOMETOWN: Fort Myers, Florida MAJOR: English PARENTS: Rick & Kathy Hollis
COACH’S COMMENTS: “If Courtney can stay healthy, she will be an important factor for our success this season. She is mature and experienced and has great technique. She has had a couple of tough stretches with injury and is due a break for her senior season.” LMU CAREER STATISTICS GOALIE 2005 2006 2007 Total
GP 6 5 16 27
GS 0 0 15 15
Minutes 112:21 166:21 1049:34 1328:16
GA 2 0 15 17
GaAvg 1.60 0.00 1.29 1.15
Saves 2 0 38 40
W 0 0 11 11
L 0 0 4 4
T 0 0 0 0
Sho 0 0 0 0
# 2 Kristi Dunagan ................................................ HEIGHT: 5’9” POSITION: Defender CLASS: Freshman HOMETOWN: Lithia Springs, Georgia MAJOR: Pre-Physical Therapy PARENTS: Kelli Livingston COACH’S COMMENTS: “Kristi has a lot going for her as she enters her first season with the Lady Railsplitters - speed, height, athleticism and aggressiveness. She comes in with an impressive resume and could be a very important player for us right away as a freshman.” LADY RAILSPLITTER FACTOID Do you know, 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 at the NAIA level?
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# 3 Hannah McEwan .............................................. HEIGHT: 5’8” POSITION: Defender CLASS: Senior HOMETOWN: Nelson, New Zealand MAJOR: Physical Education & Kinesiology PARENTS: Dave McEwan & Linda McDougall COACH’S COMMENTS: “Hannah is motivated and has worked hard to have a great senior year. Her potential is great as long as she comes in fit for the preseason. With her size and strength, she could be a tough match to play against.” LMU CAREER STATISTICS 2007 Total
GP 13 13
GS 0 0
G 0 0
A 0 0
Pts Shots Shot% SOG SOG% GW 0 1 .000 1 1.000 0 0 1 .000 1 1.000 0
# 4 Leanne Harkness ................................................ HEIGHT: 5’5” POSITION: Defender/Midfield CLASS: Sophomore HOMETOWN: Leamington Spa, England MAJOR: Athletic Training PARENTS: Graham & Rosie Harkness COACH’S COMMENTS: “Leanne has a great attitude and approach to her work on the field. She understands the game and just needs to speed up her execution. If she does, she will be a great asset this year.”
LMU CAREER STATISTICS 2007 Total
GP 9 9
GS 0 0
G 0 0
A 0 0
Pts Shots Shot% SOG SOG% GW 0 1 .000 1 1.000 0 0 1 .000 1 1.000 0
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# 5 Lea Cataggio ................................................
HEIGHT: 5’2” POSITION: Defender CLASS: Senior (1st Team Preseason All-SAC) HOMETOWN: Aberdeen Maryland MAJOR: Physical Education & Kinesiology PARENTS: Joe Cataggio Jr. COACH’S COMMENTS: “Lea is poised to be a star this year. She has played summer ball after her great junior year and will be a leader for us this season. Her speed, quickness and skills make her one of the top defenders in our league.”
LMU CAREER STATISTICS 2007 Total
GP 19 19
GS 19 19
G 1 1
A 2 2
Pts Shots Shot% SOG SOG% GW 4 7 .143 5 .714 0 4 7 .143 5 .714 0
# 6 Becky Thompson ................................................ HEIGHT: 5’6” POSITION: Defender CLASS: Sophomore (1st Team Preseason All-SAC) HOMETOWN: Frederick Maryland MAJOR: Enviromental Science PARENTS: Jim & Laura Thompson COACH’S COMMENTS: “If Becky comes in with an improved touch, she could be bound for an All-American season. She has all the tools to dominate in our league. Her explosiveness is remarkable and so is her competitiveness. We will see a lot of goals from Becky this season.” LMU CAREER STATISTICS 2007 Total
GP 21 21
GS 21 21
G 10 10
A 7 7
Pts Shots Shot% SOG SOG% GW 27 74 .135 38 .514 3 27 74 .135 38 .514 3
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# .............................................. 7 Sydni Bailey HEIGHT: 5’2” POSITION: Midfielder CLASS: Freshman HOMETOWN: Franklin, Tennessee MAJOR: Business PARENTS: Tim & Suzy Bailey
COACH’S COMMENTS: “Sydni Bailey is an exciting player to watch. She is quick and aggressive and can serve the ball with great accuracy with either foot. She should be an immediate impact even as a freshman.”
LADY RAILSPLITTER FACTOID Did you know, current Assistant Coach Paula Fantini is a former player of Coach D’Anna’s from his Union days and is the third assistant coach under D’Anna since he took over the program in 2003?
# 8 Hanna-Mari Toivonen ................................................ HEIGHT: 5’3” POSITION: Defender/Midfielder CLASS: Senior HOMETOWN: Tampere, Finland MAJOR: Psychology PARENTS: Kirsti Toivonen COACH’S COMMENTS: “Hanna has all the reasons to be looking forward to her senior season. As long as she arrives for preseason in shape, she has the traits of a dominant midfielder in our conference. Her fundamentals are beyond solid and so is her positioning. She will have a great senior season.”
LMU CAREER STATISTICS 2005 2006 2007 Total
GP 19 16 21 56
GS 18 16 21 55
G 2 1 3 6
A 5 3 5 13
Pts 9 5 11 25
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Shots 21 26 36 83
Shot% .095 .038 .083 .072
SOG 10 10 14 34
SOG% .476 .385 .389 .410
GW 0 0 0 0
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# 9 Karina Campos ............................................... HEIGHT: 5’7” POSITION: Forward/Midfield CLASS: Sophomore (2nd Team Preseason All-SAC) HOMETOWN: Sao Paulo, Brazil MAJOR: Nursing PARENTS: Carlos Roberto & Maria Aparecida COACH’S COMMENTS: “Karina will fill the void created by great midfielders that we graduated. She sees the game at a different level and can prepare the build-up three or four moves ahead. She had a strong spring season and is poised to be a dominant player for us this fall.” LMU CAREER STATISTICS 2007 Total
GP 20 20
GS 20 20
G 9 9
A 2 2
Pts Shots Shot% SOG SOG% GW 20 61 .148 25 .410 2 20 61 .148 25 .410 2
# 10 Samantha Meek ................................................ HEIGHT: 5’3” POSITION: Midfielder/Forward CLASS: Freshman HOMETOWN: Tampa, Florida MAJOR: Undecided PARENTS: Randy & Cindy Meek COACH’S COMMENTS: “Sam is fast, feisty and skilled. She is very good in oneon-one and has a never die attitude. She will add a lot to our roster as a newcomer, and could accumulate a lot of points for us this season.”
LADY RAILSPLITTER FACTOID Did you know, Lady Railsplitter Head Coach Helio D’Anna is one of only two head coaches in the history of the Lincoln Memorial University women’s soccer program to capture a conference champhionship?
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#.............................................. 11 Mariana Machado
HEIGHT: 5’7” POSITION: Midfielder/Forward CLASS: Freshman HOMETOWN: Campinas, Brazil MAJOR: Physcial Education & Kinesiology PARENTS: Almir & Neiva Machado
COACH’S COMMENTS: “The 2008 season is perfect timing for this player to join our program. With the big shoes vacant from last year’s outgoing seniors, Mariana will fit in right away. She is an exciting, creative and always threatening player on the field. She will be a nightmare for opponents to match-up with.”
LADY RAILSPLITTER FACTOID Did you know that Lincoln Memorial University’s Helio D’Anna is only the third head coach the University’s women’s soccer program has had? Mike Varga (University of South Alabama) was the first head coach of the LMU women’s soccer program.
# 12 Robyn Rowe ................................................ HEIGHT: 5’12” POSITION: Defender/Midfielder CLASS: Junior HOMETOWN: Indialantic, Florida MAJOR: Criminal Justice PARENTS: Bill Rowe & Marks COACH’S COMMENTS: “Robyn is extremely smart and composed and has a great understanding of the game of soccer. As long as she is in top shape, she will be an important player for us this season. She can play several positions and is a very reliable player.” LMU CAREER STATISTICS 2006 2007 Total
GP 15 10 25
GS 12 2 14
G 1 0 1
A 0 0 0
Pts 2 0 2
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Shots 4 2 6
Shot% .250 .000 .167
SOG 3 2 5
SOG% .750 1.000 .833
GW 0 0 0
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# 13 Mamie Maddox .............................................. HEIGHT: 5’4” POSITION: Midfielder CLASS: Freshman HOMETOWN: Watkinsville, Georgia MAJOR: Biology & Pre-Med PARENTS: Jeff & Tami Maddox COACH’S COMMENTS: “Mamie has a wonderful attitude and will add a lot to our team atmosphere. She has good athleticism and is willing to work hard. She will take time to adjust to the college level, but when she does, she will be a solid player.”
LADY RAILSPLITTER FACTOID The Lady Railsplitter soccer program has made seven conference tournament appearances,three NCAA Division II Regional tournament appearances, won one regional tournament title and has made one NCAA Elite-8 tournament appearance since 1994.
# 14 Sarah Taylor .............................................. HEIGHT: 5’7” POSITION: Midfielder CLASS: Freshman HOMETOWN: Miami, Florida MAJOR: Physical Education & Kinesiology PARENTS: Brian & Sandy Taylor COACH’S COMMENTS: “Sarah is a key incoming player. As a left wing player, she can add an important dimension to our different formations. She is a very good athlete and is crafty in creating crossing opportunities. Our forwards will be happy to be at the end of these crosses.”
LADY RAILSPLITTER FACTOID Did you know the Lincoln Memorial University women’s soccer team was picked to finish 1st in the South Atlantic Conference preseason poll taken of the league coaches for the 2008 season?
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#.............................................. 15 Karen Boleska HEIGHT: 5’10” POSITION: Defender CLASS: Sophomore HOMETOWN: Burlington, Ontario, Canada MAJOR: Physical Education & Kinesiology PARENTS: Frank & Grace Boleska COACH’S COMMENTS: “Karen had a strong start last year but had to cope with injuries. As she comes in healthy and fit, she will be a dominant defender. With her size and defensive skills, she is capable of marking the tough forwards that we will play against.” LMU CAREER STATISTICS 2007 Total
GP 20 20
GS 14 14
G 0 0
A 0 0
Pts Shots Shot% SOG SOG% GW 0 7 .000 2 .286 0 0 7 .000 2 .286 0
Julianna Childers #16 .............................................. HEIGHT: 5’7” POSITION: Midfielder CLASS: Sophomore HOMETOWN: Titusville, Florida MAJOR: Criminal Justice PARENTS: Stuart & Pamela Childers COACH’S COMMENTS: “Julie has good overall fundamentals and can play several positions. She uses both feet well and when she is in her best physical condition, she can be an important factor in any game.”
LMU CAREER STATISTICS 2007 Total
GP 21 21
GS 7 7
G 0 0
A 0 0
Pts Shots Shot% SOG SOG% GW 0 12 .000 4 .333 0 0 12 .000 4 .333 0
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# 17 Leanne Reid .............................................. HEIGHT: 5’6” POSITION: Midfielder CLASS: Freshman HOMETOWN: Aberdeen, Scotland MAJOR: Business PARENTS: John & Sheena Reid COACH’S COMMENTS: “Leanne is a superb player who comes in with a ton of experience including international competitions. She has been exposed to the highest level by playing with her national team and will add an incredible versatility to our roster. She will be a star for us.”
LADY RAILSPLITTER FACTOID Did you know the first Lincoln Memorial University women’s soccer media guide was printed in 1998? The Guide was produced by the sports information department with the guidance of former LMU Head Soccer Coach Mike Varga, now at the University of South Alabama.
# 18 Jessica Meyer .............................................. HEIGHT: 5’3” POSITION: Midfielder CLASS: Freshman HOMETOWN: Orlando, Florida MAJOR: Athletic Training PARENTS: Michael & Kathryn Meyer COACH’S COMMENTS: “Jessica does all the little things well. Her fundamentals are solid and so is her read of the game. Her dependability and dedication will be an example, as will her attitude. She is a welcome addition to our roster.”
LADY RAILSPLITTER FACTOID Did you know, the Lady Railsplitters victory in the 2007 South Atlantic Conference Tournament captured the LMU women’s soccer program’s first SAC Women’s Soccer Tournament title and the University’s third conference tournament title since the program began?
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# 19 Mandi Moran .............................................. HEIGHT: 5’1” POSITION: Midfielder/Forward CLASS: Sophomore HOMETOWN: Springfield, Ohio MAJOR: Athletic Training PARENTS: Harold & Kimberly Moran COACH’S COMMENTS: “Mandi has the tools to excel. She is quick and strong and with improved touch will be a great player. As her confidence increases, she will make her presence known on the field.”
2007 Total
GP 15 15
GS 0 0
LMU G 1 1
CAREER STATISTICS A Pts Shots Shot% SOG SOG% GW 1 3 8 .125 2 .250 0 1 3 8 .125 2 .250 0
# 20 Leslie Wilson .............................................. HEIGHT: 5’5” POSITION: Midfielder CLASS: Freshman HOMETOWN: Norris, Tennessee MAJOR: Psychology PARENTS: John & Melita Wilson COACH’S COMMENTS: “Leslie will be a dominant midfielder from the get-go. She comes in already playing at a collegiate level and will fill the void of departed midfielders from a year ago. She has the ability to take over a game and by being surrounded by great players, she could be a superstar.”
LADY RAILSPLITTER FACTOID Did you know, the Lincoln Memorial University women’s soccer team has qualified for the NCAA Division II Women’s Soccer Tournament the past three out of four years?
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# 21 Erin Longworth .............................................. HEIGHT: 5’3” POSITION: Defender CLASS: Junior HOMETOWN: Corunna, Canada MAJOR: Mathematics PARENTS: Lee & Annie Shilson COACH’S COMMENTS: “Erin brings dedication, desire and consistancy for her junior season. She will always look to improve on a daily basis and that will be great for her and the team. This will make our roster that much deeper and will create a great environment for growth.”
2006 2007 Total
GP 4 8 12
GS 0 0 0
LMU G 0 0 0
CAREER STATISTICS A Pts Shots Shot% 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0 .000
SOG 0 0 0
SOG% .000 .000 .000
GW 0 0 0
# 22 Caroline Chadwell .............................................. HEIGHT: 5’5” POSITION: Defender/Midfielder CLASS: Freshman HOMETOWN: Harrogate, Tennessee MAJOR: Communications PARENTS: John & Linda Chadwell COACH’S COMMENTS: “Caroline has worked extremely hard to get where she has entered our program as a freshman. She is a great athlete and will give her all to excel. Her mind set will allow her to adjust to the college game and she will be able to perform accordingly.”
LADY RAILSPLITTER FACTOID Did you know, Caroline Chadwell is only the third player from Harrogate, Tennessee, to ever play for the Lady Railsplitters? Simone Klemenz (1997-2000), Mary Mars (2003) and now Caroline Chadwell (2008-?).
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# 23 Vanessa Santana .............................................. HEIGHT: 5’5” POSITION: Forward CLASS: Freshman HOMETOWN: Miami, Florida MAJOR: Undecided PARENTS: Leonardo & Clara Santana COACH’S COMMENTS: “Vanessa has a lot to bring to our team - speed, strength and the ability to score. She can play several positions and could be a very important player for us this season.”
LADY RAILSPLITTER FACTOID Did you know, former Lincoln Memorial University All-American Heloisa de Oliveira holds the LMU women’s soccer record for career points (200), points per game (2.63), career goals (78), game-winning-goals (44), career assist (44) and assists per game (0.58)?
# 24 Sarah Harvey .............................................. HEIGHT: 5’5” POSITION: Forward CLASS: Sophomore HOMETOWN: Daventry, England MAJOR: Accounting PARENTS: Colin & Kathy Harvey COACH’S COMMENTS: “Sarah returns to our program after a very good freshman campaign in 2006. She has very good technique and understanding of the game. As long as she arrives fit, she will be a solid player for us.”
LMU CAREER STATISTICS 2006 TOTAL
GP 14 14
GS 11 11
G 3 3
A 2 2
Pts Shots Shot% SOG SOG% GW 8 31 .097 12 .387 2 8 31 .097 12 .387 2
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2007 LADY RAILSPLITTER SEASON RESULTS Date Opponent Site Aug 25 Pfeiffer H Aug 28 Clayton State H Sep 01 USC-Aiken N Sep 08 Newberry H Sep 16 West Georgia N Sep 19 Tusculum* H Sep 25 West Virginia Tech A Sep 29 Brevard A Oct 03 Asbury H Oct 06 Lenoir-Rhyne* A Oct 10 Presbyterian A Oct 12 Milligan H Oct 17 Carson-Newman* A Oct 20 Catawba* H Oct 24 Mars Hill* H Oct 28 Wingate* A Food Lion SAC Tournament Oct 31 Wingate H Nov 02 Tusculum N Nov 04 Catawba N NCAA South Atlantic Regional Nov 09 Armstrong Atlantic A Nov 11 Tusculum N
Score W 5-0 L 1-2 W 5-1 L 0-1 (O2) L 0-1 W 3-1 W 7-0 W 9-1 W 8-1 W 3-1 W 3-2 (OT) W 10-0 L 0-3 W 6-2 W 2-1 W 3-2
Rec. 1-0-0 1-1-0 2-1-0 2-2-0 2-3-0 3-3-0 4-3-0 5-3-0 6-3-0 7-3-0 8-3-0 9-3-0 9-4-0 10-4-0 11-4-0 12-4-0
SAC 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 1-1-0 1-1-0 1-1-0 1-1-0 2-1-0 2-1-0 2-1-0 2-2-0 3-2-0 4-2-0 5-2-0
Att. 100 100 79 100 65 130 50 100 60 200 154 100 100 210 80 157
W 4-1 W 1-0 T 0-0
13-4-0 5-2-0 14-4-0 5-2-0 14-4-1 5-2-0
110 250 150
W 2-1 L 1-3
15-4-1 5-2-0 15-5-1 5-2-0
146 125
Former Lady Railsplitter Camilla Verissmo begins the break from the defensive end of the field against an opponent in 2007.
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LADY RAILSPLITTER RECORDS GOALS
INDIVIDUAL
Game: 6 - Heloisa de Oliveira vs. N. Greenville ..... 8/26/04 4 - by 10 Season: 28 - Heloisa de Oliveira .................................. 2007 27 - Heloisa de Oliveira .................................. 2004 24 - Danielle dos Santos .................................... 2005 24 - Erin Alexander..........................................1996 23 - Krista Shamblin........................................1996 Career: 78 - Heloisa de Oliveira .......................... 2004-2007 58 - Erin Alexander....................................1994-1997 39 - Kristen Boujos ................................ 2004-2005 38 - Gretchen Dever.................................1998-2001 36 - Danielle dos Santos ......................... 2005-2006
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 4 Season: 67 - Heloisa de Oliveira ................................. 2007 64 - Heloisa de Oliveira ................................. 2004 60 - Erin Alexander.............................................1996 56 - Danielle dos Santos .................................... 2005 54 - Krista Shamblin...........................................1996 Career: 200 - Heloisa de Oliveira ........................ 2004-2007 153 - Erin Alexander...................................1994-1997 90 - Kristen Boujos ................................ 2004-2005 90 - Gretchen Dever...................................1998-2001 88 - Krista Shamblin...................................1995-1996
ASSISTS Game: 4 - Heloisa de Oliveira vs. Union ................ 8/24/06 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
Game: 13 - Danielle dos Santos at Lander ........ .......9/23/06 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
Season: 13 - Heloisa de Oliveira .................................. 2006 13 - Yolanda Janiga..........................................1997 12 - Erin Alexander..........................................1996 11 - Heloisa de Oliveira .................................. 2007 11- Carol Lach.................................................1995
Season: 127 - Heloisa de Oliveira .................................. 2007 95 - Danielle dos Santos .................................... 2005 87 - Erin Alexander.............................................1996 82 - Krista Shamblin........................................1996 79 - Heloisa de Oliveira .................................. 2004
Career: 44 - Heloisa de Oliveira ........................... 2004-2007 37 - Erin Alexander....................................1994-1997 27 - Randi Timmons...................................2000-2003 23 - Camilla Verissimo.............................2005-2007 21 - Yolanda Janiga....................................1997-1998 21 - Carol Lach..........................................1995-1998
Career: 325 - Heloisa de Oliveira ....................... 2004-2007 234 - Erin Alexander...................................1994-1997 187 - Emily Davis.......................................2000-2003 177 - Cindy Campbell .................................2001-2004 166 - Danielle dos Santos ....................... 2005-2006
SHOTS
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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 232 - Stephanie Kwoka ..............................2003-2006 221 - Cindy Winterberger............................1996-1999 164 - Jennifer Haggerty ..............................1999-2002
GOALS Game: 17 - vs. Campbellsville ................................. 9/9/00 Season: 73 - ..................................................... 2005, 2007 ASSISTS Game: 17 - vs. Campbellsville ................................ 9/9/00 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 SAVES Game: 34 - vs. Carson-Newman............................. 9/22/94 26 - at Lynn ............................................... 9/17/99 22 - at Christian Brothers .......................... 10/19/03 16 - at Christian Brothers .......................... 10/21/01 15 - at Union (KY) ..................................... 10/4/00
Season: 490 - ............................................................ 2007
Season: 137 - ............................................................... 1995 131 - ................................................................. 2002 124 - ............................................................. 2001 117 - ................................................................. 2003 103 - .............................................................. 1996
All-American Heloisa de Oliveira rewrote the LMU women’s soccer record book during her four years with the Lady
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LADY RAILSPLITTER SERIES RECORDS Opponent Alabama-Huntsville Anderson Armstrong Atlantic Asbury Barry Barton Bellarmine Belmont Abbey Bluefield (VA) Brevard* Bryan College Campbellsville *Carson-Newman *Catawba Central Arkansas Christian Brothers Cincinnati Christian Clayton State Columbus State Concord Converse Covenant Cumberland (KY) Delta State Eckerd College Findlay Florida Southern Francis Marion Gardner Webb Georgetown (KY) Georgia College and State 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 North Florida Opponent North Greenville
W L 7 2 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 2 First Meeting 1 3 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 2 0 4 9 1 2 8 1 7 5 First Meeting 0 2 1 1 1 1 2 0 1 0 10 0 2 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 3 First Meeting 4 2 1 0 1 1 1 0 2 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 2 2 1 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 2 7 1 1 0 0 2 3 0 1 2 0 1 7 5 1 0 1 0 2 2 9 1 0 0 W L 1 0
T 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 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 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 T 0
Northern Kentucky 1 Oakland City 2 Ouachita Baptist 6 Piedmont 1 Pfeiffer 1 Presbyterian 3 Rollins 2 Saginaw Valley State 1 Salem International 1 USC-Aiken 2 USC-Upstate 1 Univ. of the South 1 Southern Indiana 0 Spalding 2 Spring Hill 1 Tampa 0 Tennessee-Chattanooga 1 Tennessee Tech 2 Tennessee Wesleyan 4 Transylvania 1 *Tusculum 8 Union (KY) 5 Virginia Intermont 1 Warren Wilson 1 West Florida 3 West Georgia 1 West Virginia Tech 1 *Wingate 3 LMU Overall Record: 163 *South Atlantic Conference Opponents Bold - 2008 Opponents
1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 2 2 7 1 0 0 11 1 0 1 91
0 0 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 0 14
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) 2006 9-6-1 2007 15-5-1 (SAC Champions) LMU Lady Railsplitter Head Coaches Mike Varga 1994-1998 Jeff Winterberger 1999-2002 Helio D’Anna 2003-present
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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 111th year of operation, LMU has grown into a progressive university, offering over 30 majors. LMU’s Fall 2006 enrollment was 3,254 students and there were 153 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: 3,254 (Fall 2007 Figures) Nickname: Lady Railsplitters Colors: Blue & Gray Affiliation: NCAA Division II Conference: South Atlantic Conference President: Dr. Nancy Moody Athletic Director: Roger Vannoy Sports Information Director: Rusty Peace Head Athletic Trainer: Josh Holt Main Athletics Phone Number: (423) 869-6285
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2008 LADY RAILSPLITTER SOCCER SCHEDULE DATE August 8/30 September 9/5 9/13 9/18 9/22 9/24 9/28 October 10/2 10/6 10/8 10/11 10/14 10/19 10/22 10/25 10/29 November 11/1
OPPONENT
SITE
TIME
Barton College
Wilson, NC
1:00 p.m.
Bellarmine University Clayton State University University of South Carolina-Aiken Asbury College *Tusculum College Mount Olive
Louisville, KY Morrow, GA Aiken, SC Wilmore, KY Greeneville, TN Harrogate
3:55 5:00 5:00 7:00 7:00 3:00
*Brevard College Cincinnati Christian College King College *Lenoir-Rhyne University *Newberry College Georgia College & State University *Carson-Newman College *Catawba College *Mars Hill College
Harrogate 4:00 p.m. Cincinnati, OH 4:00 p.m. Bristol, TN 2:00 p.m. Harrogate 2:00 p.m. Newberry, SC 2:00 p.m. Harrogate 1:00 p.m. Jefferson City, TN 7:00 p.m. Salisbury, NC 4:00 p.m. Mars Hill, NC 7:00 p.m.
*Wingate University Harrogate South Atlantic Conference Tournament TBA Southeast Regional Tournament TBA
*Indicates South Atlantic Conference Opponent
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1:00 p.m. TBA TBA