2011-12 Gardner-Webb University Wrestling Media Guide

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2011-12 MEDIA GUIDE

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Table of Contents/Credits ...........................................1 2011-12 Gardner-Webb Wrestling Schedule ............2 2011-12 Gardner-Webb Season Outlook...................3 Coaching Staff ......................................................... 4-5 Head Coach Richard Wince .............................4 Associate Head Coach Daniel Elliott...............5 Graduate Assistant Coach Joe Nord.................5 2011-12 Roster .............................................................6 2011-12 Depth Chart ...................................................7 Runnin’ Bulldog Wrestlers ................................... 8-23 2010-11 Season Statistics .................................... 24-25 GWU All-Time Roster ........................................ 26-27 This is Gardner-Webb University ...........................28 Gardner-Webb Academics ......................................29 GWU Administration.......................................... 30-31 President Dr. A. Frank Bonner .......................30 V.P. for Athletics Chuck Burch .....................31 GWU Athletic Training ............................................32 GWU Athletic Performance .....................................33 Southern Conference Wrestling...............................34 CREDITS The 2011-12 Gardner-Webb University wrestling media guide was designed, written and edited by Kevin Davis, Director of Sports Information, using Adobe InDesign CS5 and Photoshop CS5 software.

Editor: ......................................... Kevin Davis Editorial Assistance: .................Bailey Davis ........................... Saxon Simpson, Holly Scott Cover Design: ............................. Kevin Davis Photos Provided By:Rebecca Elliott, Kevin Davis Brent C. Hager, Garry Eller, GWU Photo Team

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A special thanks to the Gardner-Webb coaching staff for its assistance with this publication.

Gardner-Webb admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs and athletic and other schooladministered programs.

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2011-12 SCHEDULE

DATE

OPPONENT

LOCATION

TIME

11/2

BELMONT ABBEY

GWU

7 p.m.

11/6

at Hokie Open

Salem, Va.

All Day

11/6

at The Citadel Open

Charleston, S.C.

All Day

11/11

at Chattanooga *

Chattanooga, Tenn.

11/19

at Navy Classic

Annapolis, Md.

All Day

11/19

at Pembroke Classic

Pembroke, N.C.

All Day

12/5

APPALACHIAN STATE*

GWU

12/18

at UB Quad Meet

Buffalo, N.Y.

11 a.m.

1/1

at Southern Scuffle

Chattanooga, Tenn.

All Day

1/2

at Southern Scuffle

Chattanooga, Tenn.

All-Day

1/7

at Wolfpack Open

Raleigh, N.C.

12 p.m.

1/20

at VMI *

Lexington, Va.

2/4

CAMPBELL *

GWU

11 a.m.

2/4

MILLERSVILLE *

GWU

1 p.m.

2/7

at Duke

Durham, N.C.

7 p.m.

2/10

THE CITADEL *

GWU

6 p.m.

2/12

INDIANA

GWU

7 p.m.

2/15

at Davidson *

Davidson, N.C.

7 p.m.

2/18

OHIO

GWU

7 p.m.

3/3

2012 SoCon Championships

Chattanooga, Tenn.

All Day

3/15

2012 NCAA Championships

St. Louis, Mo.

All Day

HOME MATCHES * Southern Conference matches (Times subject to change)

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6 p.m.

7 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

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2011-12 SEASON OUTLOOK Crashing the Party!

In 2011-12, the Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldog wrestling program will be looking to crash the party, as head coach Richard Wince and his squad join the Southern Conference as associate members. With three NCAA National Championships qualifiers and East Regional Champions headlining a large group of returners, the Runnin’ Bulldogs look to make a splash in its inaugural season in the Southern Conference this year.

While the move from the East Region to the Southern Conference will be different in terms of NCAA Tournament qualifying, as now the Runnin’ Bulldogs will compete at the Southern Conference Championships in early March, the schedule will stay the same with most new Southern Conference foes being old and familiar opponents of the Runnin’ Bulldog grapplers.

Returners Alex Medved, Ryan Medved, Travis Porter, Justin Guthrie, Erin O’Dell, Alex Hamm, Morgan McDaniel and Blake Salyer will join Michael Slaughter and Jason Porter, who both missed last season, to lead a strong group of experienced returners and a very talented group of newcomers this season for coach Wince’s squad.

A familiar face returns at 125, as Slaughter, who redshirted last season, returns for his final year of competition more determined then ever. The redshirt-senior leads a deep group at the 125-pound weight class, which includes returners Robbie Golde, Jake Reinemund and Darius Wass, as well as newcomer Ray Farnsworth.

At 133, Hamm returns after posting 11 overall wins last year during his freshman campaign, yet fellow sophomore Golde and newcomer Tavis Richardson will push him for mat time throughout the season.

At 141, the Runnin’ Bulldogs will look to McDaniel, who posted eight wins last season in limited action, along with newcomers Davante Andujar and Travis Fulk to fill a spot that is wide open heading into the season.

The strength of the roster is at the middleweights, as the Medved’s, who both posted 20 plus wins and qualified for the NCAA Tournament last season, return at 149 and 157. Behind Ryan Medved, who had 20 wins last season, at 149 is redshirtsenior Kyle Baird and newcomers Josh Burns and Matt Kowalski, while behind Alex Medved, who led GWU with 29 wins last year, at 157 is Aaron Rabin and O’Dell who will also see time at 165.

Guthrie returns to lead a strong group at 165 in Rabin and O’Dell, while at 174, O’Dell will compete with fellow returner Salyer and newcomer Scott Reilly for the starting spot throughout the year.

With the graduation of NCAA qualifier Jonathan Velazquez, the Runnin’ Bulldogs will look to experienced returners Salyer and Jason Porter to fill the void at 184, while newcomers Julian Ming and Reilly could also see time at 184 throughout the season.

Like at 149 and 157, the 197-pound weight class is headlined by returning NCAA qualifier and East Regional Champion Travis Porter, who posted 24 wins last season overall. Newcomer Matt Walker, a junior transfer from St. Andrews Presbyterian College, will provide some depth for GWU at this position.

Three heavyweights dawn the GWU roster this season, a contrast from last year that saw a number of wrestlers compete out of their weight class at the heavyweight spot throughout the season. Returner Tyler Arrowood, who joined the team late last season, will compete with newcomers Justin Kozera and Chris Frampton for the starting spot for GWU. GWU will open up the season with a home bout versus Belmont Abbey on November 2, before hitting the road to compete at the Hokie Open on November 6.

The Runnin’ Bulldogs first ever Southern Conference match will come on November 11, as GWU will take on the Chattanooga Mocs in dual match action.

Coach Wince’s squad will then step out of dual match action to compete at the Navy Classic on November 19, before returning home to host fellow Southern Conference member Appalachian State on December 5.

After competing at the UB Quad Meet in Buffalo, N.Y. on December 18, the Runnin’ Bulldogs will kick-off the New Year at the Southern Scuffle in Chattanooga, Tenn. on January 1-2.

Gardner-Webb will then set its sights solely on dual match action for the next two months, as the Runnin’ Bulldogs will take on George Mason (Jan. 7), Shippensburg (Jan. 7), N.C. State (Jan. 7) and VMI (Jan. 20) in the month of January.

In February, the Runnin’ Bulldogs will host both Campbell and Millersville in a tri-meet on February 4, before hitting the road to face off with the Duke Blue Devils on February 7 in Durham, N.C. GWU will then return home to host The Citadel on February 10 and Indiana of the Big Ten on February 12, before hitting the road to do battle with the Davidson Wildcats on February 15 in Davidson, N.C. The final regular season match will come at home in Paul Porter Arena, as the Runnin’ Bulldogs will host Ohio on February 18.

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COACHING STAFF

RICHARD WINCE Head Coach - 20th Season - (22nd Year at GWU Overall) Wince, who has been a part of Gardner-Webb University wrestling for over 20 years, returned as the head wrestling coach in the summer of 2009. Wince, who served as the Director of Wrestling Operations for the previous two years, will enter his 20th season as the program’s head coach, having been the leader of the program from 1990-2007.

“We are also excited with Dick Wince’s decision to return to the head coaching position,” commented Vice President for Athletics Chuck Burch. “He has spent the better part of two decades nurturing and developing young men at Gardner-Webb, and will continue to do so at a high level.”

Wince has overseen the program from its days as a small NAIA competitor all the way up to its current status as a competitive mid-major program at the NCAA Division I level and its current transition to the Southern Conference in 2011-12.

During his time as head coach, Wince steadily built and continues to obtain a winning tradition in Boiling Springs and has seen at least one Gardner-Webb wrestler make it to the NCAA National Championships in each of the past eight seasons.

The 2010-11 season was yet another successful season on the mat, as Gardner-Webb had four student-athletes become East Regional Champions and qualify for the 2011 NCAA National Championships, the most that the Runnin’ Bulldogs have had in a single season since sending four grapplers to the nationals back in 2006.

In the classroom, redshirt-sophomore Alex Medved was tabbed as a 2011 National Wrestling Coaches Association National Academic AllAmerican, one of 92 student-athletes across the nation to receive this academic recognition.

Redshirt-senior Jonathan Velazquez was named the Most Outstanding Wrestler at the 2011 NCAA East Regional Championships, as he helped lead GWU to a second-place overall team finish with a total of 74.5 points at the meet.

Velazquez, along with Travis Porter and both Alex and Ryan Medved, were crowned East Regional Champions in their respective weight classes and qualified for the national championship tournament.

In 2010-11, Gardner-Webb had four grapplers’ record over 20 wins on the season, while six wrestlers posted winning records on the year.

As a team, GWU picked up wins over Anderson (S.C.) University, Belmont Abbey, Davidson and east regional foes Campbell, Millersville and Sacred Heart, while posting a 22-22 tie at home against Duke of the Atlantic Coast Conference on January 21st.

In both 2009-10 & 2008-09, Dustin Porter, who reached as high as 11th in the national rankings at the 285 pound weight class, qualified for the NCAA Championships for the third and fourth consecutive years, while in 2006-07, Rob Tate advanced to the NCAA Championships where he picked up the squad’s only victory that year at the NCAA Championships and had one of only two wins for the East Region.

During the 2005-2006 season, Wince’s last year as head coach, his team sent a then school-record four student-athletes to the NCAA National Championships. For the second straight season, Josh Pniewski picked up a first-round win. Fellow senior Daniel Elliott became the only person in GWU history to earn a top-10 ranking, finishing his season with a 40-4 mark. For their efforts, both Elliott and Pniewski were named firstteam All-Carolina by The Takedown Report.

Entering the season, Pniewski and Elliott had each garnered top-20 rankings in their respective weight classes by numerous organizations.

In 2005-06 Wince’s squad was highly successful off the mat as well. Pniewski was named to the National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) All-Academic Division I Team. As a team, GWU was honored as one of 30 NCAA Division I programs to post a team GPA of 2.80 or higher during the season. The Runnin’ Bulldogs recorded a GPA of 2.899 to rank 21st in the nation.

During the 2004-2005 season, GWU sent Pniewski and Elliott to Nationals after the duo each claimed the East Regional Championship.

Not only did Pniewski and Elliott make history by becoming GWU’s first set of teammates to compete at Nationals on the Division I level, but each grappler picked up a win in the second round to mark the first time in the program’s history that multiple wins had been recorded at the NCAA Division I National Tournament.

Along with its outstanding accomplishments on the mats, Gardner-Webb has excelled in the classroom under Coach Wince’s guidance.

The 2004-05 team was honored by the NWCA as an All-Academic Top-30 Team after posting a team grade-point-average of 2.95. Pniewski was also named individually to the NWCA All-Academic Team for his cumulative GPA of 3.56. In all, eight wrestlers have earned Academic All-America honors during Wince’s time at GWU. A native of Ohio, Wince was a standout grappler at Mount Union College prior to beginning his coaching career. Wince was a four-time team captain and three-time team MVP at the school before graduating in 1970 with an undergraduate degree in English.

Before taking the job at Gardner-Webb, Wince was a highly successful prep coach in Ohio where he was twice named as Northeast Ohio’s ‘Coach of the Year’ while tutoring several junior college All-Americans and one eventual NAIA national champion.

Wince was named the 2003 USA Wrestling’s FILA Junior University Person of the Year. The prestigious award goes to a leader who works with athletes and programs on the FILA Junior (ages 17-19) and University levels. Wince was also named as the 2003 North Carolina Person of the Year for wrestling.

Wince’s first NCAA Qualifier was his son, Erik, who is now an assistant coach at Davidson.

Wince and his wife Carolyn reside in Lattimore, N.C., and are the proud grandparents of Rachael Elizabeth Wince, Carson Alexander Wince and Joshua Cade Wince.

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DANIEL ELLIOTT Associate Head Coach - Second Season - (Sixth Year at GWU Overall) Daniel Elliott was named the Associate Head Coach of Wrestling a GWU in August 2010, and is in his sixth season overall with the Gardner-Webb program on the sidelines as a coach.

It is Elliott’s second season as the associate head coach after spending the previous two seasons as the assistant coach and the previous two years before that as a graduate assistant following a stellar collegiate career for Head Coach Richard Wince.

Since moving over to the bench as a coach, Elliott has seen at least one GWU wrestler make it to the NCAA Championships in each of the last five years, including watching a record-tying four studentathletes qualify for nationals in 2010-11 and Dustin Porter who reached the NCAA Championships in each of the four years from 2007-10. Fellow GWU grappler Rob Tate reached the Championships in 2006-07, earning the Runnin’ Bulldogs lone victory at the national event that season.

The 2010-11 season was yet another successful season on the mat, as Gardner-Webb had four student-athletes become East Regional Champions and qualify for the 2011 NCAA National Championships, the most that the Runnin’ Bulldogs have had in a single season since sending four grapplers to the nationals back in 2006.

In the classroom, redshirt-sophomore Alex Medved was tabbed as a 2011 National Wrestling Coaches Association National Academic AllAmerican, one of 92 student-athletes across the nation to receive this academic recognition.

Redshirt-senior Jonathan Velazquez was named the Most Outstanding Wrestler at the 2011 NCAA East Regional Championships, as he helped lead GWU to a second-place overall team finish with a total of 74.5 points at the meet. Velazquez, along with Travis Porter and both Alex and Ryan Medved, were crowned East Regional Champions in their respective weight classes and qualified for the national championship tournament.

In 2010-11, Gardner-Webb had four grapplers’ record over 20 wins on the season, while six wrestlers posted winning records on the year.

As a team, GWU picked up wins over Anderson (S.C.) University, Belmont Abbey, Davidson and east regional foes Campbell, Millersville and Sacred Heart, while posted a 22-22 tie at home against Duke of the Atlantic Coast Conference on January 21st.

Elliott, who is in charge of the practice schedules and working with the student-athletes on the mat, has worked hard in raising money for the GWU Wrestling program and its new building. His fundraising efforts have allowed the Runnin’ Bulldog wrestling program to move into a new building for the 2010-11 season, which when fully renovated will be one of the nicest wrestling only facilities in all of NCAA Division I with offices, locker room, team room, bathrooms and a large practice area.

During his career for the Runnin’ Bulldogs, Elliott was a two-time NCAA Qualifier. He was also a two-time regional champion at 149 pounds. In his last regional meet, Elliott was named the Most Outstanding Wrestler. He finished the regular season with a record of 39-2 during his senior campaign and was ranked 10th in the nation in the final standings.

Elliott holds the school record for career wins, single-season wins in addition to consecutive wins. He also led the team in each of his last three seasons in takedowns.

In the spring of 2008, Elliott competed in the USA Wrestling Northeast Regional and placed third in his weight class, marking the first time that he had placed at a senior-level event.

Elliott graduated in May 2006 with a double major in history and communications. Elliott then went on to earn his masters in sports sciences and pedagogy from Gardner-Webb in the summer of 2008.

JOE NORD Graduate Assistant Coach - First Season Joe Nord joined the Gardner-Webb wrestling coaching staff as a graduate assistant coach in August 2011.

Coach Nord will work with the upper weight classes on the mat and will help with dayto-day operations, including practices and workouts.

Nord, who grew up in Minnesota, was a four-year letterwinner on the wrestling team at the University of Minnesota and a member of the 2007 National Championship Team. He was a four-time Big Ten All-Academic selection who graduated with an undergraduate degree in Applied Economics and Business Marketing Education with a minor in Management.

Prior to coming to Gardner-Webb, Nord has served as a coach at the J Robinson Wrestling Camps for the past five summers.

Nord also serves his community, having worked with programs such as HopeKids, Feed My Starving Children and Read Across America.

He currently is working towards his master’s degree in Business Administration.

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2011-12 ROSTER

Name Davante Andujar Tyler Arrowood Kyle Baird Josh Burns Ray Farnsworth Chris Frampton Travis Fulk Robbie Golde Justin Guthrie Alex Hamm Matt Kowalski Justin Kozera Morgan McDaniel Alex Medved Ryan Medved Julian Ming Erin O’Dell Jason Porter Travis Porter Aaron Rabin Scott Reilly Jake Reinemund Tavis Richardson Nick Roehrick Blake Salyer Michael Slaughter Darius Wass

Weight 141 HVY 149 149 125 HVY 141 125 165 133 149 HVY 141 157 149 174 165 184 197 165 174 125 133 HVY 174 125 125

Head Coach: Richard Wince Associate Head Coach: Daniel Elliott Graduate Assistant Coach: Joe Nord

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Year Fr. So. R-Sr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. So. R-Jr. So. Fr. Fr. Jr. R-Jr. R-Jr. Fr. So. R-Jr. R-Jr. So. Fr. So. Fr. R-Sr. Sr. R-Sr. So.

Hometown/Previous School Concord, N.C./Jay M. Robinson H.S. Hendersonville, N.C./East Henderson H.S. Jefferson, Ga./Jefferson H.S. Acworth, Ga./Whitewater H.S. Hickory, N.C./St. Stephens H.S. Claymont, Del./Kerr-Vance Academy Bradenton, Fla./Manatee H.S. Charlotte, N.C./Northwest Cabarrus H.S. Asheville, N.C./Enka H.S. Plant City, Fla./Durant H.S. Greer, S.C./Blue Ridge H.S. Taneytown, Md./Winters Mill H.S. Kannapolis, N.C./A.L. Brown H.S. Marietta, Ga./Harrison H.S. Marietta, Ga./Harrison H.S. Central Islip, N.Y./Central Islip H.S. Oviedo, Fla./Oviedo H.S. Burton, Ohio/Berkshire H.S. Burton, Ohio/Berkshire H.S. Elkin, N.C./Elkin H.S. Stafford, Va./Colonial Forge H.S. Holly Springs, N.C./Holly Springs H.S. Tarboro, N.C./Northern Nash H.S. Orlando, Fla./Oviedo H.S. Taylorsville, N.C./Alexander H.S. Dublin, Ga./Spartanburg Methodist Saginaw, Mich./Swan Valley H.S.

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2011-12 DEPTH CHART

Michael Slaughter

Justin Guthrie

125 Michael Slaughter Robbie Golde Jake Reinemund Ray Farnsworth Darius Wass

R-Sr. So. So. Fr. So.

133 Robbie Golde Alex Hamm Tavis Richardson

So. So. Fr.

Charlotte, N.C./NW Cabarrus HS Plant City, Fla./Durant HS Tarboro, N.C./Northern Nash HS

141 Davante Andujar Morgan McDaniel Travis Fulk

Fr. Jr. Fr.

Concord, N.C./Jay M. Robinson HS Kannapolis, N.C./A.L. Brown HS Bradenton, Fla./Manatee HS

149 Ryan Medved Josh Burns Matt Kowalski Kyle Baird

R-Jr. Fr. Fr. R-Sr.

Marietta, Ga./Harrison HS Acworth, Ga./Whitewater HS Greer, S.C./Blue Ridge HS Jefferson, Ga./Jefferson HS

157 Alex Medved

R-Jr.

Marietta, Ga./Harrison HS

165 Justin Guthrie Erin O’Dell Aaron Rabin

R-Jr. So. So.

Asheville, N.C./Enka HS Oviedo, Fla./Oviedo HS Elkin, N.C./Elkin HS

174 Erin O’Dell Scott Reilly Julian Ming Blake Salyer

So. Fr. Fr. Sr.

Oviedo, Fla./Oviedo HS Stafford, Va./Colonial Forge HS Central Islip, N.Y./Central Islip HS Taylorsville, N.C./Alexander HS

184 Blake Salyer Julian Ming Jason Porter

Sr. Fr. R-Jr.

Taylorsville, N.C./Alexander HS Central Islip, N.Y./Central Islip HS Burton, Ohio/Berkshire HS

197 Travis Porter

R-Jr.

Burton, Ohio/Berkshire HS

HVY Justin Kozera Chris Frampton Nick Roehrick Tyler Arrowood

Fr. Fr. R-Sr. So.

Taneytown, Md./Winters Mill HS Claymont, Del./Kerr-Vance Academy Orlando, Fla./Oviedo HS Hendersonville, N.C./E. Henderson HS

Dublin, Ga./Spartanburg Methodist Charlotte, N.C./NW Cabarrus HS Holly Springs, N.C./Holly Springs HS Hickory, N.C./St. Stephens HS Saginaw, Mich./Swan Valley HS

Erin O’Dell

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NICK ROEHRICK 285 Pounds - Redshirt-Senior - Orlando, Fla. (Oviedo H.S.) 2010-11: Did not compete.

2009-10: Did not compete.

2008-09: Did not compete.

2007-08: Redshirted.

2006-07: Won nine matches on the season, all of which came in dual matches … Won two matches by way of fall, with the fastest coming in 2:13.

High School: Earned all-state honors his senior season at Oviedo H.S. … Helped his school to two state championships … Two-time member of the Florida National Team his senior year.

Personal: Born July 6, 1987 in Dayton, Ohio … Son of Nick and Kelly Roehrick …

Graduated with a degree in Communications ... Working towards his Master’s Degree.

Roehrick's Career Record Year Overall Record 2006-07 9-19 2007-08 -2008-09 -2009-10 -2010-11 -Career 9-19

Dual Record 9-19 ----9-19

MD -------

TF -------

Pins 2 ----2

KYLE BAIRD 149 Pounds - Redshirt-Senior - Jefferson, Ga. (Jefferson H.S.) 2010-11: Did not compete.

Prior to Gardner-Webb: Transferred back to Gardner-Webb after one year at Gainesville State College.

2008-09: Went 0-2 on the year..Wrestled at 141 pounds against Liberty and Appalachian State.

2007-08: Redshirted.

High School: Attended and wrestled at Jefferson High School in Georgia ... Posted a record of 184-18 at Jefferson H.S. ... Was a four-time State Champion ... Was tabbed the Wrestler of the Year in Northeast Georgia his senior season ... Recorded a 56-2 record during his senior year ... Wrestled on Team Georgia at the national duals during his junior campaign ... Finished fourth at the NHSCA his freshman year ... Was also a member of the cross country, baseball and track & field teams.

Personal: Born August 30, 1988 in Gainesville, Ga. ... Son of Kevin and Rita Baird ... Has an older sister ... Majoring in Elementary Education.

Baird’s Career Record Year 2007-08 2008-09 2010-11 Career

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Dual Record -0-2 -0-2

MD -----

TF -----

Pins -----

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MICHAEL SLAUGHTER 125/133 Pounds - Redshirt-Senior - Dublin, Ga. (Spartanburg Methodist) 2010-11: Redshirted ... Wrestled unattached at 133 all season long ... Recorded a 5-8 overall record in open meets on the season ... Took fourth-place at the 133-pound weight class at the 2010 Davidson Open ... Picked up two pin fall wins on the year ... Scored a pin fall win at 2:20 over Jameson Burroughs of Spartanburg Methodist at the Davidson Open ... Recorded a pin fall victory in 1:19 over Charles Chandler of Belmont Abbey at the Appalachian Open ... Posted an 11-5 win over Conor Hovis of N.C. State at 133 at the Wolfpack Open ... Also posted an 11-6 win over Gus Sako Sako of Virginia at the Wolfpack Open.

2009-10: Posted a 16-8 overall record for GWU on the year ... Was 6-2 in dual match competition ... Second on the team with seven major decision wins ... Recorded three pin fall victories and one technical fall win on the season ... Competed at 125 all year long for the Bulldogs ... Posted a season-high six match winning streak on the year ... Took second-place at the 2010 NCAA East Regional Championships, which included a 15-5 major decision win over Cory Kiser of Duquesne ... Posted a 2-2 record at the 2009 Hokie Open, picking up a pin fall win over Ian McLaughlin of North Carolina ... Took second-place at the 2009 Davidson Open, posting a 3-1 record ... Had a 20-7 major decision win over John Hellinger of the Citadel, a 17-1 technical fall win over Cory Monteforte of Anderson and a 13-5 major decision win over Ben Altman of Davidson ... Posted a 3-2 record at the 2009 Southern Scuffle, picking up a pin fall win in 0:22 seconds over Ryan Renkey of Army ... Also picked up a 9-1 major decision victory over Mitchell Johnson of UNC Greensboro and a 12-2 major decision win over Justin Branham of Liberty ... Had a 13-11 win over John Pope of VMI ... Held of C.J. Gittens of Campbell for a 7-6 win in dual meet action ... Picked up pin fall victory at 5:30 over Shane Summerlin of Belmont Abbey in a GWU win ... Posted a 2-0 record at the East Regionals Dual, picking up a 9-3 win over Jonathan Childress of Liberty ...

Defeated Giazzi Segarra of the Citadel 9-4 in dual meet competition ... Picked up a 17-6 major decision win over Kiser of Duquesne in the Bulldogs 23-15 win over the Dukes.

Prior to Gardner-Webb: Was a National Junior College Athletic Association All-American at Spartanburg Methodist College.

High School: Attended West Laurens H.S. in Dublin, Ga. ... Was a three-time state champion ...Was a state runner-up as a freshman ...

Was also a member of the football team ... A four-year scholar-athlete ... Was a member of Team Georgia.

Personal: Born on October 6, 1988 in Dublin, Ga. ... Majoring in Sociology.

Slaughter's Career Record Year Overall Record 2009-10 16-8 2010-11 5-8 Career 21-16

Dual Record 6-2 -6-2

MD 7 -7

TF 1 -1

Pins 3 2 5

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BLAKE SALYER 174/184 Pounds - Senior - Taylorsville, N.C. (Alexander H.S.) 2010-11: Recorded a 7-16 overall record on the year ... Posted a 4-9 dual match record ...

Saw time at 184, 197 and 285 on the season ... Placed second overall at the 184-pound weight class at the 2010 Davidson Open, going 2-1 for the open meet ... Recorded one pin fall win and two major decision victories on the year ... Scored a pin fall win at 3:58 over Peter Comis of Campbell at 184 in dual match action ... Picked up a 10-2 major decision win over Sam Morrison of Sacred Heart at the East Regional Duals ... Also posted a major decision win at 14-0 over Anthony Gardner of UNC Greensboro at the Davidson Open ... Picked up a 3-1 decision over Ike Crews of Davidson at the 2010 Davidson Open ... Earned a 6-1 win over Jon Hartley over Appalachian State at 184 at the 2010 Southern Scuffle ... Also scored a 12-7 win over Jason Foor of Millersville at the East Regional Duals.

2009-10: Recorded a 9-22 overall record on the season, competing at both 174 and 184 ... Was third on the team with four pin fall victories ... Had three wins in dual meet action ... Took third-place at the 2010 NCAA East Regional Championships at 174, posting 2-1 record including a pin fall win at 4:29 over Seth Csaszar of Duquesne ... Posted a 1-2 mark at the 2009 N.C. State Open, picking up a pin fall win at 5:34 over Hunter Scott of Chattanooga ... Recorded a 3-2 record at 174 at the 2009 Davidson Open ... Had a pin fall win over Zachary Creasman of Limestone at 2:03 and a pin fall victory over Alex Tozzolino of Spartanburg Methodist at 4:53 at the 2009 Davidson Open ... Picked up a 13-4 major decision win over Ike Crews of Davidson in dual meet action ... Posted a 6-4 victory over John Merickel of Campbell in dual competition ... Competed at 174 at the 2009 Hokie Open and at the 2009 Southern Scuffle ... Also competed at 174 at the East Regional Duals.

2008-09: Had three wins on the season ... Competed at 174, 184 and 197 last season as a true freshman ... Picked up a win by pin fall at 3:17 in the Bulldogs win over Anderson ... Won at 174 versus VMI ... Also picked up a win at 174 in the Bulldogs win over Davidson at the Bulldog Duals.

High School: Four-year standout at Alexander H.S. ... Compiled a 155-34 record ... Totaled 111 pins and 138 takedowns ... Two-time first-team all conference selection ... Earned second-team all-conference honors as a sophomore ... Finished third in the state as a senior ... Scholar-athlete ... Finished first four consecutive years at the Tar Heel Classic ... Wrestled for the North Carolina National Team.

Personal: Born May 10, 1990 in Ypsilanti, Michigan ... Son of Vincent and Tracie Salyer ... Majoring in History.

Salyer's Career Record Year 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 Career

Overall Record 3-20 9-22 7-16 19-58

Dual Record 3-16 3-14 4-9 10-39

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JUSTIN GUTHRIE 165/174 pounds - Redshirt-Junior - Asheville, N.C. (Enka H.S.) 2010-11: Recorded a 14-24 overall record on the season ... Posted a 6-16 dual match record on the year ... Saw time at both 165 and 174 on the season ... Took third-place overall at the 165-pound weight class at the 2011 East Regional Championships ... Finished in secondplace with a 3-1 record at 165 at the 2010 Davidson Open ... Posted one pin fall win on the year ... Earned a pin fall win at 1:20 over fellow teammate Miguel Gordon at the 2010 Southern Scuffle ... Led off the year with a 9-3 win over Jordan Lide of Anderson University ... Defeated Lide once more, this time 6-3 at the Mountaineer Duals ... Picked up a win over Andrew Downs of Appalachian State 2-0 at 174 at the Mountaineer Duals ... Also scored a 4-2 win at 174 over Jerami Bartley of Belmont Abbey at the Mountaineer Duals ... Posted wins over Kyle Keoppen of Newberry, Kenny Lindsay of UNC Pembroke and Dominick Vetell of Appalachian State at the 2010 Davidson Open ... Picked up an 11-6 decision over Willy Mello of Duke in dual meet action ....

Also defeated Melo of Duke 6-5 at the 2010 Southern Scuffle ... Posted a 4-2 win over Joel Caudill of Campbell and a 10-3 win over Brandon Vernalli of Millersville at the 2011 East Regional Championships.

2009-10: Redshirted ... Posted a 3-6 open tournament record on the year, wrestling unattached at 165 ... Picked up one technical fall win on the season ... Was the 165-pound class champion at the 2009 Davidson Open, posting a 3-0 record for the event ... Had a 16-1 technical fall win over Chris Didyoung of Limestone at the 2009 Davidson Open ... Wrestled unattached at 165 at the 2009 Hokie Open, at the 2009 N.C. State Open and at the 2009 Southern Scuffle.

2008-09: Posted a 5-18 record at the 157 pound weight class as a true freshman ... Picked up his first collegiate win at the Naval Academy Classic ... Also picked up the decision versus VMI in GWU’s 20-17 win ... Also had a win against Davidson at the Bulldog Duals ... Had a pin fall win at 157 against Wagner at the East Regional Duals.

High School: Totaled 196 wins versus 41 losses at Enka H.S. ... Finished third in the state his junior and senior seasons ... Threetime conference champion ... Two-time regional champion ... Conference Wrestler of the Year ... Also competed for the Hominy Valley Wrestling Club ...Competed at the J-Robinson 28-day intensive camp as a sophomore ... Four-sport student-athlete having also participated in cross country, track and baseball.

Personal: Born November 15, 1989 in Asheville, N.C. ... Son of Mike and Angelia Guthrie ... Majoring in Journalism.

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ALEX MEDVED 157/165 Pounds - Redshirt-Junior - Marietta, Ga. (Harrison H.S.) 2010-11: Took first-place at the 157-pound class at the 2011 East Regional Championships ...

Went 1-2 overall at the 2011 NCAA National Championships ... Recorded an overall record of 29-11 at 157 on the year ... Posted an 18-4 dual match record on the season ... Totaled a teamhigh 29 wins on the year ... Also posted a team-high eight major decision wins ... Tied for the team lead with five pin fall victories ... Also recorded a team-high 11 match winning streak on the season ... Took third-place at the 2010 Davidson Open, posting a 5-1 record for the open meet ... Posted a pin fall win at 0:47 over Kyle Toth of Millersville at the East Regional Duals ... Recorded a pin fall win over Darien Peele of Campbell at 3:07 in dual match action ... Scored a pin fall win at 3:40 over Jared Presley of Chattanooga at the Davidson Open ...

Recorded a pin fall win at 2:55 over Jake McKay of UNC Pembroke at the Davidson Open ...

Also earned a pin fall win over William Powell of Appalachian State at 2:43 at the Southern Scuffle ... Scored a 13-4 major decision win over Nicholas Giulette of Anderson University ... Posted a major decision win at 11-2 over John Blakely of Appalachian State at the Davidson Open ... Recorded major decision wins over Collin Fuller of Olivet, 8-0, and over Ryan Harding of Duke, 17-5, in dual match action ... Went 3-0 at 157 at the East Regional Duals ...Defeated Josh Condon of Chattanooga 4-3 in the consolation round at the NCAA Division I National Championships.

2009-10: Recorded a 22-16 record on the season ... Posted a 12-8 record in dual meet competition ... Was second on the team with 22 wins on the year ... Tied for the team lead with 12 wins in dual meet action ... Tied for the team-high in technical fall wins with two on the year ... Second on the team with six pin fall wins ... Tied for third on the team with four major decision victories ... Competed for GWU at 157 all year long ... Posted a season-high six match winning streak ... Took third-place at 157 at the 2010 East Regional Championships, picking up a pin fall win over Jake Fose of Campbell at 2:15 ... Took third-place in the 157-pound weight class at the 2009 Davidson Open ... Posted a 2-2 record and advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2009 Hokie Open ... Picked up an 11-8 win over Joe Munno at 157 against VMI ... Tallied a 13-2 major decision win over Matt Gittleman of Franklin & Marshall ... Secured a 3:53 pin fall win over Joe McGinley of Davidson in dual match action ... Picked up a 9-1 major decision win over Alejandro Soto-Perez of UNC Greensboro ... Defeated Taylor Knapp of No. 15 Virginia Tech 6-3 in dual meet action ... Recorded a 17-2 technical fall win at 5:58 over Sean Smith of N.C. State in the home opener ... Grabbed a pin fall win over Darien Peele of Campbell at 5:29 at the East Regional Duals ... Picked up a 17-5 major decision win over Alex Martinez in GWU’s win over Duquesne ... Secured a 20-5 technical fall win over Spencer Jasper of Duke in dual meet competition ... Also had wins at 157 over Campbell, Utah Valley and Belmont Abbey.

2008-09: Redshirted...Went 0-2 at the Southern Scuffle wrestling unattached.

High School: Recorded a 189-36 mark at Harrison H.S. ... Won the state championship his senior season ... Four-time state qualifier ... Three time region champion ... Two-time Cobb County champion ... Three-time Team Georgia member ... Two-time team captain ... Atlanta Journal and Marietta Daily Journal Wrestler of the Year in 2008 ... Marietta Daily Journal Wrestler of the Year in 2006 ...

Honor roll member.

Personal: Born February 18, 1990 in Marietta, Ga. ... Son of Steve and Chris Medved ... Brother Ryan is also on the GWU wrestling team ... Majoring in Biology.

A. Medved's Career Record Year Overall Record 2008-09 0-2 2009-10 22-16 2010-11 29-11 Career 51-29

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RYAN MEDVED 149/157 Pounds - Redshirt-Junior - Marietta, Ga. (Harrison H.S.) 2010-11: Took first-place in the149-pound weight class at the 2011 East Regional Championships ... Went 0-2 at the 2011 NCAA National Championships ... Recorded a 2012 overall record at 149 on the year ... Also posted a 13-7 dual match record on the season ... Recorded a team-high six technical fall wins on the season ... Fourth on the team with 20 wins ... Took second -place overall at the 2010 Davison Open at 149 ... Posted one pin fall win and three major decision wins on the year ... Scored a pin fall win over Frank Alley of Belmont Abbey at 1:16 at the Davidson Open ... Tallied a 20-5 tech fall win over David Salley of Belmont Abbey at the Mountaineer Duals ... Recorded a 20-4 tech fall win over Brad Merriman of Campbell in dual match action ... Scored a 16-0 tech fall win over Peter Crawford of Liberty and a 20-4 tech fall win over Aaron Trimpey of Millersville at the East Regional Duals ... Posted a 16-0 tech fall win over Joseph Evangelista of Sacred Heart and a 16-0 tech fall victory over Peter Crawford of Liberty at the 2011 East Regional Championships ... Scored a 13-3 major decision win over William Ray of Davidson ... Earned an 11-2 major decision win over Eric Filipowicz of Navy at the 2010 Southern Scuffle ... Also posted a major decision win over Seiji Borja of Newberry at the Davidson Open.

2009-10: Posted a 20-17 record overall on the year ... Recorded a 9-10 dual match record for the season ... Led the team with eight major decision wins ... Was tied for the team lead with two technical fall victories ... Competed at 149 all season long for the Bulldogs ... Took third-place at the 2010 NCAA East Regional Championships, defeating Josh Pascazi of Duquesne 8-3 at 149 ...

Took first-place at 149 at the 2009 Davidson Open, going 4-0 with two major decision wins ... Posted a 2-2 record and advanced to the quarterfinals at 149 at the 2009 Hokie Open ... Recorded a 3-2 record at 149 at the 2009 N.C. State Open, including picking up a 7-4 win over Daniel Helena of North Carolina ... Defeated VMI’s Michael Long 6-1 in dual meet action ... Picked up a 10-2 major decision in over Eric Norgard of Franklin & Marshall ... Dominated Carl Sandercock of Davidson in an 18-3 technical fall win in dual meet action ... Also picked up a 13-1 major decision win over Matt Barbo of UNC Greensboro ... Recorded an 11-1 major decision win over Brad Merriman of Campbell at the East Regional Duals ... Defeated Chris Mullen of Duke 7-2 in dual meet action ... Went on to pick up wins at 149 in the bouts versus Campbell, Belmont Abbey and Duquesne ... Also competed at the 2009 Southern Scuffle.

2008-09: Redshirted...Went 0-2 at the Southern Scuffle wrestling unattached.

High School: Posted 184 wins against 38 losses at Harrison H.S. ... Recorded a third-place finish his junior year at the state meet ...

Was fourth his senior season ... Four-time state qualifier ... Two-time regional champion ... Was the Cobb County champion his senior season ... Three-time Team Georgia member ... Recorded a 62-7 mark his senior season ... Two-time team captain ... Was named to the Atlanta Journal All-Star Team ... Earned the academic achievement award.

Personal: Born February 18, 1990 in Marietta, Ga. ... Son of Steve and Chris Medved ... Brother Alex is also on the GWU wrestling team ... Majoring in Chemistry.

R. Medved's Career Record Year Overall Record 2008-09 0-2 2009-10 20-17 2010-11 20-12 Career 40-31

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JASON PORTER 184/197 Pounds - Redshirt-Junior - Burton, Ohio (Berkshire H.S.) 2010-11: Did not compete.

2009-10: Posted an 8-7 record on the season … Was tied for third on the team with four major decision wins … Picked up one pin fall win on the year … Saw action at 184 for GWU …

Posted a 1-2 record at the 2009 Hokie Open, picking up a 5-0 win over Mike Wade of King College … Recorded a 2-2 record and advanced to the quarterfinals at 184 at the N.C. State Open … Picked up a 9-0 major decision win over Andrew Phillips of North Carolina and a 7-4 victory over Brian Newman of Newberry at the N.C. State Open … Posted a 4-1 record and a third-place finish at the 2009 Davidson Open … Picked up a pin fall win over fellow teammate Randall Herring at 1:26 at the 2009 Davidson Open … Secured a 13-1 technical fall win over Ike Crews of Davidson and then defeated Newman of Newberry 9-2 in the consolation finals of the Davidson Open.

2008-09: Redshirted.

High School: Wrapped up his high school career by placing seventh at the state championship his senior year … Finished second at sectionals and third at districts his senior season … Garnered a 32-15 mark his junior season … Was third at sectionals as a sophomore … Also grappled for Team Ohio.

Personal: Born March 5, 1989 in Grand Berry, Texas … Son of Jeff Porter … Cousin of Dustin and Travis Porter … Majoring in Business Administration.

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TRAVIS PORTER 197 Pounds - Redshirt-Junior - Burton, Ohio (Berkshire H.S.) 2010-11: Took first-place in the197-pound weight class at the 2011 East Regional Championships ... Went 0-2 at the 2011 NCAA National Championships ... Recorded a 24-16 overall record on the season ... Was 12-9 overall in dual match action on the year ... Took third-place at the 2010 Davidson Open ... Was second on the team with 24 wins ... Posted four pin fall wins, two technical fall victories and two major decision wins ... Posted a pin fall win at 4:56 over Aaron Thompson of Liberty at the 2011 East Regional Championships ... Scored a pin fall win at 2:36 over Beau Wenger of Ohio at the 2010 Southern Scuffle ... Picked up back-to-back pin fall wins over Josh Price of St. Andrews and Jordan Denmark of Anderson University at the 2010 Davidson Open ... Scored a 15-0 technical fall win over Christopher Gill of VMI in dual match action ... Posted a 20-5 tech fall win over John Castellano of SMC at the Davidson Open ... Picked up an 11-3 major decision victory over Nick Rees of Belmont Abbey at the Mountaineer Duals ... Scored a 13-1 major decision win over John Nichols of Campbell at the East Regional Championships ... Recorded a 3-1 sudden victory in overtime over Charlie Wolff of Davidson at 285 in dual match action.

2009-10: Posted a 15-14 record on the season ... Recorded a 7-7 dual match record on the year ... Tied for fifth overall on the team with 15 total wins ... Posted three pin fall victories on the season ... Recorded one technical fall win and one major decision win on the year ... Saw action at 197 and at the heavyweight position for GWU ... Was 0-3 at the heavyweight spot for the Bulldogs on the year ...

Took third-place overall at 197 at the 2010 NCAA East Regional Championships ... Finished in first-place at 197 at the 2009 Davidson Open, picking up a 22-5 technical fall win over Kenneth Lindsey of UNC Pembroke ... Took fourth-place at 197 at the 2009 N.C. State Open with a 3-2 record ... Picked up a pin fall win at 5:48 over Corey Sullivan of Newberry ... Also defeated Christian McLean of N.C. State 6-2 and Anthony Tortora of Hofstra 3-2 at the N.C. State Open ... Recorded a 2-2 record at the 2009 Hokie Open, picking up a pin fall win at 3:58 over Dion Mosley of VMI ... Defeated Tim Miller of Virginia Tech 3-1 in overtime at the ACC Challenge ... Also picked up a 4-1 win over Josh Wood of Utah Valley in dual match action ... Picked up a pin fall win over Charles Fox of Princeton at 4:45 at the 2009 Southern Scuffle ... Recorded a 10-0 major decision win over Christian McLean of N.C. State and a 6-2 win over Paul Glover of Appalachian State in GWU’s home opener ... Went 2-0 at the 197-pound weight class at the East Regional Duals, picking up a 3-1 overtime win over Liberty’s Brandon Johnson and a 16-0 technical fall win over Justin Sparrow of Campbell ... Shut out Justin Buchanan of Duquesne with a 3-0 win in GWU’s win over the Dukes.

2008-09: Redshirted ... Posted a 2-6 record at 197 for the Bulldogs ... Won by pin fall at 197 against Davidson at the Bulldog Duals ...

Picked up a win versus Campbell.

High School: Three-time NHSAA All-American ... The third-ranked wrestler in the state of Ohio at 215 ... Won the state championship his senior season posting a 42-0 mark at 215 pounds ... Placed seventh in the state his junior season and eighth his sophomore year ... Two-time medal winner at the AAU Nationals ... Posted an impressive 143-36 record at Berkshire H.S. ... Tallied 54 pins for his career ... Won three invitational tournaments his senior season ... Won the Chagrin Valley Conference and was named MVP ... Was the sectional and district champion ... Lake/Geauga County Wrestler of the Year ... News Herald 2008 Wrestler of the Year ... Plain Dealer Seven County All-Star wrestling team member ... Captained the football and wrestling teams his senior season ...

Earned honorable mention all-state honors in football and was first-team all district his senior season.

Personal: Born July 1, 1989 in Burton, Ohio ... Son of Ray and Beth Porter ... Majoring in Business Administration.

T. Porter's Career Record Year Overall Record 2008-09 2-6 2009-10 15-14 2010-11 24-16 Career 41-36

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MORGAN MCDANIEL 141/149 Pounds - Junior - Kannapolis, N.C. (A.L. Brown HS) 2010-11: Recorded an 8-9 overall record at 149 on the season ... Posted an 0-2 dual match record ... Took third-place with a 4-1 record at the 2011 Appalachian Open at 149 ... Picked up two pin fall wins and two major decision wins on the year ... Scored a pin fall win at 4:39 over David Hardy of Spartanburg Methodist at the 2010 Davidson Open ... Also earned a pin fall win at 4:12 over Mark Merhige of VMI at the 2010 Southern Scuffle ... Posted a 13-4 major decision win over Collins Creech of Appalachian State at the Appalachian Open ... Also recorded an 11-2 major decision victory over Dalton Davidson of VPI at the Davidson Open ... Defeated Duke’s Immanuel Kerr-Brown 7-3 and 4-3 at the Appalachian Open ... Shutout Cory Burres of the Citadel 3-0 at the Appalachian Open.

2009-10: Recorded a 5-15 overall record as a true freshman ... Posted a 2-8 dual match record on the season ... Saw action at the 141-pound weight class ... Had one pin fall victory on the year ... Picked up his first collegiate win at the 2009 Davidson Open ... Took fourth-place at 141 with a 3-2 record at the 2009 Davidson Open ... Defeated Rashad Palmer 8-6 and 3-1 at the 2009 Davidson Open ... Also beat Kyle Benson of Appalachian State 5-3 at the 2009 Davidson Open ... Picked up a pin fall win over Tashawn Takeall of Belmont Abbey at 4:14 ... Competed at the 2009 Hokie Open, 2009 N.C. State Open and the 2009 Southern Scuffle ... Also competed in dual meet action at 141 against Utah Valley, at VMI, versus Franklin & Marshall, at Davidson, against UNC Greensboro, at No. 15 Virginia Tech, versus Campbell and against Liberty at the East Regional Duals.

High School: Posted a 139-29 overall record at A.L. Brown High School ... Posted a 24-2 record his senior season ... Was an AllConference selection all four years ... Was twice named as an All-Country Wrestler ... Was also twice named as an All-State Wrestler ... Finished fourth in the state tournament in his senior season ... Placed sixth in the state his junior year ... Also played on the football team where he was an All-Conference, All-Region and Second-Team All-State kicker ... Was a scholar-athlete all four years while at A.L. Brown ... Graduated 11th in his class and was the Vice President of the National Honor Society.

Personal: Born January 1, 1991 in Colorado Springs, Colorado ... Son of Mallory and Debbie McDaniel ... Majoring in Nursing.

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TYLER ARROWOOD 285 Pounds - Sophomore - Hendersonville, N.C. (East Henderson H.S.) 2010-11: Recorded a 0-8 record on the season .... Posted a 0-6 record in dual meet action ... Wrestled at the 285-pound weight class at Campbell, at the Citadel and versus UNC Greensboro in dual meet action ... Also grappled at the Appalachian Open and the East Regional Duals.

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ROBBIE GOLDE 125/133/141 Pounds - Sophomore - Charlotte, N.C. (NW Cabarrus H.S.) 2010-11: Recorded a 3-8 record at 125 on the year ... Wrestled unattached all season long ... Posted one technical fall win on the season ... Picked up a 19-2 tech fall win over fellow teammate Jake Reinemund at the Davidson Open ... Earned a 7-0 shutout win over Luke Campbell of Spartanburg Methodist at the Davidson Open ... Also posted a 6-2 win over Austin Annas of Appalachian State at 125 at the Appalachian Open ... Also competed at the Hokie Open, the Wolfpack Open and at the 2010 Southern Scuffle.

High School: Attended Northwest Cabarrus High School in Charlotte, N.C. ... Posted an overall record of 186-40 and broke the previous school record of 170 career wins ... Was a four-time All-County selection and a four-time All-Conference selection ... Was a team captain and was given the Most Dedicated Award his senior season ... Finished second at the regional meet and third at the state tournament in 2010... Picked up his 100th career win and was the recipient of the Coach’s Award in his junior season ... Placed first at the regional’s and second at the state tournament as a junior ... Was also a member of the two-time regional cross country team ... A Wendy’s H.S. Heisman winner ... A four-time Scholar-Athlete ... Also a member of the honor roll every semester while at Northwest Cabarrus High.

Personal: Born March 29, 1992 in Charlotte, N.C. ... Son of Susan Golde ... Has one sister ... High School teammate of fellow GWU wrestler Lucas Dutch ... Has not yet declared a major.

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ALEX HAMM 133/141/149 Pounds - Sophomore - Plant City, Fla. (Durant H.S.) 2010-11: Recorded an 11-26 overall record at 133 on the year ... Posted a 6-16 dual match record ... Totaled two major decision wins on the season ... Picked up a 9-1 major decision win over Charles Chandler of Belmont Abbey at the Appalachian Open ... Also earned a 9-1 major decision victory over Daniel Calzarette of Millersville at the East Regional Duals ...

Posted a 4-3 win over Calzarette of Millersville at the 2011 East Regional Championships ... Received a win by way of disqualification over Andrew Polidore of Sacred Heart at the East Regional Duals ... Won his first career match at GWU with a 6-2 win over Ian Harper of Anderson University ... Recorded a 6-2 win over Adam Wilson of Chattanooga at the Hokie Open ... Posted a 2-1 win over Cody Hood of Chattanooga in dual match action ... Also picked up wins over Graceson Pastirik of Belmont Abbey, Jameson Burroughs of SMC and Patrick Wells of St. Andrews.

High School: Attended Durant H.S. in Plant City, Florida ... Posted a career record of 144-30 ... Was a two-time District Champion and a two-time State Qualifier.

Personal: Born September 13, 1991 in Fort Hood, Texas ... Son of Michael and Amy Hamm... Has two younger siblings ... Intends to major in Business.

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ERIN O’DELL 165/174/184 Pounds - Sophomore - Oviedo, Fla. (Ovideo H.S.) 2010-11: Recorded a 5-26 overall record on the season ... Posted a 4-18 dual match record ...

Saw time at both 165 and 174 on the year ... Posted two pin fall wins on the season ... Scored a pin fall win at 5:22 over Keith Brown of UNC Greensboro at the 2010 Southern Scuffle ...

Also earned a pin fall win over Zachary Moran of Sacred Heart at 1:04 at the East Regional Duals ... Picked up a 3-2 win over Ryan Ham of Campbell and a 7-3 decision over Kenneth Radford of the Citadel in dual match action ... Scored a 4-2 win over Jerami Bartley of Belmont Abbey at the Mountaineer Duals.

High School: Attended Oviedo High School in Oviedo, Florida ... Posted an overall high school record of 141-21, picking up 81 pin fall victories ... Was a state qualifier as a sophomore ... Finished third in the state in his junior season ... Placed second overall in the state as a senior ... Is a USA Future Olympian for 2010 nominee and a four-time Florida National Team member ... Placed first overall at 160 at the Zac Jarzynka Memorial Ironman VIII event ... Was an All-American at both the USA Wrestling Pre-season Nationals High School meet and at the USAW Fargo Junior Greco-Roman Nationals Junior meet ... Took second overall at the 160-pound weight class at both the USAW Southeast Junior Greco-Roman tournament and at the Western Junior Greco (High School) tournament ... Also finished second overall and earned All-American recognition at the Brute Adidas Nationals as an 11th-grader in April 2009 ... Finished first-place overall at 160 at the Florida Folkstyle State Championships and at the Brute/Zac Jarzynka Wrestling Classic VII in 2008 ...

Is also a USA Fila Cadet All-American, a NHSCA Freshmen All-American and a USA Folkstyle All-American ... Received the 2009 Zac Jarzynka Memorial Selfless Service Scholarship.

Personal: Born February 19, 1991 in Daytona Beach, Florida ... Son of Patrick and Laurea O’Dell... Has one younger sibling ...

Intends to major in Environmental Science.

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JAKE REINEMUND 125 Pounds - Sophomore - Holly Springs, N.C. (Holly Springs H.S.) 2010-11: Recorded a 0-6 record on the season ... Wrestled unattached at 125 all season long ... Competed at the Citadel Open ... Also competed at the 2010 Davidson Open and at the Appalachian Opener.

High School: Attended Holly Springs High School in Holly Springs, N.C. ... A four-time Regional Qualifier and a three-time All-Conference selection ... Was a State Qualifier his senior year ... Won the Sony Inskip tournament and was named the Most Outstanding Wrestler as a senior ... Was also the Durham Holiday Classic Tournament Champion at 125 his senior season ... Tabbed the Team MVP his senior year ... Recorded 42 wins as a senior ...

Tallied 122 career wins over his four-year career at Holly Springs High ... Also played on the soccer and lacrosse teams ... Was a four-year A-B honor roll member.

Personal: Born October 3, 1991 in Trenton, N.J. ... Son of Allan and Linda Reinemund ... Has two younger brothers ... Intends to major in Pre-med.

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DARIUS WASS 125 Pounds - Sophomore - Saginaw, Mich. (Swan Valley H.S.) 2010-11: Did not compete.

High School: Attended Swan Valley High School in Saginaw, Michigan ... Posted a four-year record of 193-9, picking up 129 pin fall wins ... Made an impact immediately on the mat, as his 61 wins and 44 pin fall victories were the most ever by a freshman in the history of Swan Valley High ... Was a four-time County Champion, a four-time All-State selection and a fourtime District Champion ... Was a team captain in both his junior and senior seasons ... A threetime Regional Champion ... Was never pinned in his high school career ... Was the recipient of Outstanding Wrestler Award and the Iron Back Award his senior year ... Set the record at the 130-pound weight class with a pin fall win at 0:05 seconds his senior season ... Also set the state record for the fastest pin fall victory at 0:04 seconds at the 125 weight class his junior year... Won every tournament except the state meet during his sophomore year ... Was the Conference Champion and took first-place in every regular season tournament as a freshman ... Also played one year of baseball and ran one year of cross country at Swan Valley High School ... A member of the All-Academic State Team.

Personal: Born August 4, 1991 in Saginaw, Michigan ... Son of Darin and Gloria Wass... Has two younger sisters ... Has not yet declared a major.

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AARON RABIN 165/174 Pounds - Sophomore - Elkin, N.C. (Elkin H.S.) High School: Attended Elkin High School in Elkin, N.C. ... Posted 58 wins in his four-year high school career ... A two-time All-Conference selection ... Also a two-time Team MVP and two-time recipient of the Coaches’ Award ... Was a 2010 State Champion his senior year ... Also a Northwest Regional Runner-Up in both his senior and junior seasons ... Won the Most Improved Award as a freshman ... Also lettered in football, baseball and track & field ... A member of the 2006 State Championship football team ... A two-time All-Conference selection in football ... A two-time All-Conference member in track & field ... Was part of the 4x800 relay unit that was the Northwest Regional Champions his senior year ... Finished as the state runner-up in the 4x800 his junior season ... A three-year member of the Honor Roll.

Personal: Born March 21, 1992 in Florida ... Son of John Rabin and Donna Byrd ... Has one brother named Ed ... Intends to major in Physical Education.

DAVANTE ANDUJAR 141/149 Pounds - Freshman - Concord, N.C. (Jay M. Robinson H.S.) High School: Attended Jay M. Robinson High School in nearby Concord, N.C. ... Posted an overall high school record of 205-53 ... Tabbed the Conference Wrestler of the Year his senior year ... Named the Most Outstanding Wrestler at the State Championship his junior year ...

State Champion his junior year ... Helped lead his team to the State Championship team title his junior year ... Two-time All-Conference selection ... Posted a record of 64-3 his senior year ... A three-time Scholar-Athlete.

Personal: Born August 27, 1993 in Tampa Bay, Florida ... Son of Chris and Melissa Andujar ... Has two younger siblings named Morris and Andrew ... Intends to major in Criminal Justice.

JOSH BURNS 157/165 Pounds - Freshman - Acworth, Ga. (Whitewater H.S.) High School: Attended Whitewater High School in Georgia ... A four-year letterwinner in wrestling ... Set the record for most takedowns with 198 his senior season ... Led the team in takedowns, pins and wins as a senior ... Was also tops on the team in takedowns his junior year ... Also lettered in baseball and football ... A Wendy’s High School Heisman County Winner ...A McDonald’s Roy Croo Scholarship winner.

Personal: Born April 20, 1993 in Acworth, Georgia ... Son of John and Angella Burns ... Has one older brother named Matt ... Intends to major in Biology.

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RAY FARNSWORTH 125 Pounds - Freshman - Hickory, N.C. (St. Stephens H.S.) High School: Attended St. Stephens High School in Hickory, N.C. ... Posted an overall high school record of 192-14 over four years ... A two-time State Champion ... Was state runner-up his junior year ... Tallied 44 wins or more each season ... Recorded a perfect 56-0 record his sophomore season.

Personal: Born June 25, 1993 in Charlotte, N.C. ... Son of Bill and Misty Farnsworth ... Has five brothers and sisters ... Intends to major in Sociology.

CHRIS FRAMPTON 285 Pounds - Freshman - Claymont, Del. (Kerr-Vance Academy) High School: Attended Kerr-Vance Academy in Henderson, N.C. ... Posted an overall high school record of 143-21 ... A two-time State Champion ... A four-time Team MVP ... Also a two-time Team Captain ... Finished third in the state his sophomore season ... Posted a stellar record of 45-1 his senior year ... Tallied 27 wins or more every year in high school ... Also lettered in soccer ... A two-time All-Conference selection in soccer ... Named to the All-Area Team as a senior ... Also a two-time Team Captain for the soccer team.

Personal: Born July 25, 1992 in Wilmington, Delaware ... Son of Steven and Deanna Frampton ... Has a younger sister named Stephanie ... Intends to major in History.

TRAVIS FULK 141 Pounds - Freshman - Bradenton, Fla. (Manatee H.S.) High School: Attended Manatee High School in Bradenton, Florida ... A three-time state qualifier ... CMAA Certified his senior season ... Named the Team MVP his senior year ... Was also on the football team for four years ... Received the Highest GPA Award his senior season.

Personal: Born April 29, 1993 in Charlotte, N.C. ... Son of Todd and Regina Fulk ... Has two siblings, Andrew and Jesse ... Intends to major in Pre-Med.

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MATT KOWALSKI 149/157/165 Pounds - Freshman - Greer, S.C. (Blue Ridge H.S.) High School: Attended Blue Ridge High School in Greer, S.C. ... Posted an overall high school record of 110-41 in four years ... A three-time Upper-State qualifier ... A two-time Team MVP ... Placed third in the state championships his senior season ... Finished second in the region his senior year ... Posted a 40-5 overall record as a senior ... Placed third in the region in both his junior and sophomore seasons ... Recorded 30 wins his junior year ... Was also a member of the football team ... Won the Defensive Player of the Week Award during his senior year.

Personal: Born March 6, 1993 in Syracuse, New York ... Son of Steve and Roxanne Kowalski ... Has one younger brother named Scott ... Has not yet declared a major.

JUSTIN KOZERA 285 Pounds - Freshman - Taneytown, Md. (Winter Mills H.S.) High School: Attended Winters Mill High School in Maryland ... Posted an overall high school record of 130-10 in four years ... A three-time First-Team All-County selection ... A two-time All-State pick ... A four-time All-Conference member ... Tabbed as an All-American as a junior ... Named as the Team MVP his junior season ... Placed fifth at the Junior Nationals his junior year ... Posted a perfect 40-0 record his senior season ... Recorded 38 wins in both his junior and sophomore campaigns ... Also lettered in football ... Was a two-time All-County selection in football ... An All-State pick for football his senior year ... A MSWA All-Academic team member.

Personal: Born August 19, 1993 in Taneytown, Maryland ... Son of Walt and Toni Kozera ...

Has two older siblings named Scott and Nicole ... Intends to major in Sports Management.

JULIAN MING 174/184 Pounds - Freshman - Central Islip, N.Y. (Central Islip H.S.) High School: Attended Central Islip High School in Central Islip, New York ... Also lettered in football for four years ... A member of the Honor Roll.

Personal: Born November 30, 1993 ... Son of Melinda and Kenyon Smith ... Has three siblings named Adrienne, Anisah and Tyler ... Intends to major in Computer Science.

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SCOTT REILLY 165/174 Pounds - Freshman - Stafford, Va. (Colonial Forge H.S.) High School: Attended Colonial Forge High School in Stafford, Va. ... Posted an overall high school record of 179-27 in four years ... A three-time District Champion ... A two-time All-Area selection ... Two-time Team Captain ... Named to the All-Met Second-Team as a senior ... Tabbed the Team MVP his senor year ... Was a Regional Champ his senior season ...

Also was a state-runner up and placed third at the Beast of the East Tournament as a senior ...

A regional runner-up his junior year and a regional placer as a sophomore ... Posted 53 wins his senior year ... Also posted 52 wins as a junior ... Was a four-time academic letterwinner ...

Graduated with distinguished honors.

Personal: Born March 3, 1993 in Woodbridge, Virginia ... Son of Richard and Angela Reilly ... Has three siblings, Eric, Heather and Jason ... Has not yet declared a major.

TAVIS RICHARDSON 133 Pounds - Freshman - Tarboro, N.C. (Northern Nash H.S.) High School: Attended Northern Nash High School in Rocky Mount, N.C. ... Posted an overall high school record of 148-26 in four years ... A four-time First-Team All-Conference selection ... A two-time Most Aggressive Wrestler Award winner ... Named the Big East Wrester of the Year and the Male Athlete of the Year his senior year ... Tabbed the Rookie of the Year as a freshman ... Also lettered in both track& field and football ... Won the Coaches Award in football his senior year ... A two-time Leadership Award recipient in football ...

Football Team MVP as a freshman ... A two-time Coaches’ Award winner in track & field ...

Also won the Most Dedicated Award for track & field as a freshman ... Earned the Honors Award for his work in the classroom.

Personal: Born January 3, 1993 in Tarboro, N.C. ... Son of Travis Richardson, Sr. and Wanda Grant ... Has four older siblings ... Intends to major in Nursing.

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2010-11 GARDNER-WEBB WRESTLING STATISTICS Wrestler Tyler Arrowood Kyle Baird Matt Beebe Luke Dutch Robbie Golde Miguel Gordon Justin Guthrie Alex Hamm Brett Kostern Taylor McClain Morgan McDaniel Alex Medved Ryan Medved Erin O’Dell Travis Porter Jake Reinemund Blake Salyer Michael Slaughter Richie Spicel Jacob Tutterrow Jonathan Velazquez Darius Wass TEAM

Overall 0-8 0-0 4-8 4-3 3-8 1-4 14-24 11-26 13-25 2-11 8-9 29-11 20-12 5-26 24-16 0-6 7-16 5-8 22-12 1-8 8-4 0-0 181-243

Record Duals 0-6 0-0 0-0 1-1 0-0 0-0 6-16 6-16 6-16 0-7 0-2 18-4 13-7 4-18 12-9 0-0 4-9 0-0 14-6 0-0 2-2 0-0 86-117

Major Dec. (W) 2 2 1 2 8 3 2 2 4 1 27

Tech Fall (W) 1 1 1 6 2 1 12

Pin Fastest Fall (W) Time 1 2:52 2 2:31 1 1:20 2 2:57 2 4:12 5 0:47 1 1:16 2 1:04 4 2:11 1 3:58 2 1:19 5 3:12 28 0:47

2010-11 GARDNER-WEBB IN DUAL MATCHES 11/6 11/6 11/6 11/14 11/14 11/14 11/20 12/10 1/9 1/9 1/9

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2010-11 GWU WRESTLING RECORDS BY WEIGHT Wrestler Tyler Arrowood Kyle Baird Matt Beebe Luke Dutch Robbie Golde Miguel Gordon Justin Guthrie Alex Hamm Brett Kostern Taylor McClain Morgan McDaniel Alex Medved Ryan Medved Erin O’Dell Travis Porter Jake Reinemund Blake Salyer Michael Slaughter Richie Spicel Jacob Tutterrow Jonathan Velazquez Darius Wass Forfeits TEAM

125 3-8 13-25 0-6 1-8 17-47

133 11-26 5-8 16-34

141 4-3 22-12 26-15

149 8-9 20-12 28-21

157 4-8 29-11 33-19

165 1-4 13-21 0-6 14-31

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184 2-11 6-13 8-4 16-28

197 23-16 1-1 24-17

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Jonathan Velazquez Most Outstanding Wrestler at the 2011 East Reginoals

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GARDNER-WEBB UNIVERSIT Y

GARDNER-WEBB UNIVERSITY Gardner-Webb University (GWU), located on 250 acres in Boiling Springs, N.C., is a private, four-year, NCAA Division I institution affiliated with the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina. GWU has been recognized as one of only 134 institutions in America on the John Templeton Foundation’s Honor Roll for Character-Building Colleges.

GWU enrolls over 4,000 students from 33 states and 34 foreign countries in undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degree programs. Small classes in a personal learning environment allow the university to feature a 15-to-1 student-to-faculty ratio. With increased national exposure and attention given to the institution’s academic programs and character building opportunities, the enrollment has grown over 60 percent in the last 10 years.

There are 45 major fields of study on the undergraduate level. Graduate programs such as the School of Divinity, the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program, and the Graduate School are gaining regional acclaim for numbers of students served and quality of programs exhibited. Gardner-Webb’s GOAL Program (Greater Opportunities for Adult Learners) operates on 17 satellite campuses around North Carolina for working adults who are seeking to complete their four-year degree at night. Recent expansion efforts also have created two new modern facilities for off-campus students - GWU at Statesville and GWU at Charlotte.

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GARDNER-WEBB ACADEMICS

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS Accounting American Sign Language Art Athletic Training Biology Business Administration Chemistry Communications Computer Science Elementary Education (K-6)

English Finance French Health & Wellness History International Business Journalism Management Information Systems Mathematics

GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS MBA in Business Administration M.Acc. in Accounting I.MBA in International Business GOAL PROGRAMS Bachelor of Science in: Accounting Business Administration Criminal Justice Health Management Human Services Management Information Systems Nursing Religious Studies DOCTORAL DEGREES OFFERED Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.)

Medical Technology Middle School Education (6-9) Music Business Music Composition Music Education Music Performance Nursing Physical Education Physician Assistant Political Science

Psychology Religious Studies Sacred Music Social Science Sociology Spanish Sports Management Theater Arts

GRADUATE SCHOOL M.A. in Mental Health Counselling M.A. in Elementary Education (K-6) M.A. in English M.A. in English Education (K-6) M.A. in Middle Grades Education (9-12) M.A. in Nursing M.A. in School Administration (K-12) M.A. in School Counseling M.A. in Sport Science & Pedagogy SCHOOL OF DIVINITY Master of Divinity (M.Div.) M.D M.Div. in Christian Education M.Div. in Church Music M.Div/MBA M.Div. in Missiology M.Div. in Pastoral Care and Counseling

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GARDNER-WEBB UNIVERSIT Y PRESIDENT DR. A. FRANK BONNER Seventh Year as Gardner-Webb University President

Dr. A. Frank Bonner, in his seventh year as the president of Gardner-Webb University, took office on May 2, 2005, and was inaugurated on April 6, 2006.

Bonner is no stranger to Gardner-Webb, having been a part of the University family since 1987.

A native of Greenville, S.C., Bonner graduated from Furman University in 1969, has a M.A. degree from the University of Georgia and earned a Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He was a faculty member and Associate Dean at Anderson College in Anderson, S.C., prior to beginning his career in Boiling Springs as Vice President for Academic Affairs.

In 1992, Bonner was promoted to provost and senior vice president at Gardner-Webb, a post he held until assuming his current role in 2005.

After a comprehensive, national search for the university’s new president, chairman of the presidential search committee and the board of trustees, Frank Beam, said, “We came to the conclusion that we had the most qualified candidate right here at the university.”

Bonner succeeded Dr. Frank Campbell, who served Gardner-Webb University as president from October, 2002 until June, 2005.

Active in civic life and in the community, Bonner has served on the boards of the United Way, the YMCA, and Communities in Schools, and he serves on the Cleveland County Sports Commission.

He is a past chairman of the Cleveland County Chamber, a past president of the Shelby Rotary Club, and a Sunday School teacher and deacon at First Baptist Church in Shelby. Bonner is also a retired Colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve.

During Bonner’s time as provost, Gardner-Webb emerged as a vibrant institution for higher learning, officially moving from college to university in 1993. The institution’s academic reputation has steadily improved during Bonner’s time in Boiling Springs, with an outstanding faculty and consistently evolving curriculum.

Bonner is married to the former Florence “Flossie” Black of Chester, S.C., also a graduate of Furman University. They are parents of two adult daughters and five grandchildren.

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VICE PRESIDENT FOR ATHLETICS

CHUCK BURCH 15th Year as Gardner-Webb University President

Gardner-Webb alumnus Chuck Burch is in his 15th year as Vice President for Athletics and his 30th year overall in athletics administration.

The Charlotte, N.C., native spearheaded the Bulldogs move into Division I athletics, which resulted in Gardner-Webb’s addition to the Big South Conference as an associate member for football in 2001, and GWU’s move to the Big South as a full member – which became official on July 1, 2008.

Burch oversees all athletic operations at Gardner-Webb, including management and supervision of athletic programs, facilities and budgets.

During his career at GWU, Burch has overseen across-the-board improvements in facilities and the addition of five new sports since arriving in 1997. A sixth sport, men’s swimming was added in 2007-08. Burch is also responsible for continued improvements in the quality and quantity of Gardner-Webb’s athletics staff – with a number of full-time positions created to assist and enhance the entire department.

GWU athletics has seen a steady increase in academic performance since Burch’s arrival, and the department has posted a combined GPA above 3.0 in each of the last two academic years.

Gardner-Webb’s final year in the Atlantic Sun Conference was fruitful, with several notable wins and the usual high number of strong academic performances by the Bulldogs’ student-athletes.

GWU enjoyed its most successful athletics year as a Division I member in 2006-07. Gardner-Webb won its first Atlantic Sun Conference Academic Championship, unseating Belmont University for the title. The Bulldogs also finished third in the men’s and women’s combined sports standings – a very impressive effort in the race for the inaugural Bill Bibb Trophy.

Gardner-Webb’s men’s soccer team captured the imagination of faces across Cleveland County during its run to the 2006 A-Sun Championship and the NCAA Tournament second round. National qualifiers in Track & Field, swimming and wrestling highlighted competitive success for the Runnin’ Bulldogs’ in 2006-2007.

Burch, a graduate of Independence (N.C.) High in Charlotte, and former member of Gardner-Webb’s football team, spent 1991-1997 as Director of Athletics at Liberty (Va.) University, and was instrumental in a successful and well run department in Lynchburg as well. He also served Liberty as Associate Director of Athletics (1988-1990), Assistant Director of Athletics (1984-1988), Sports Information Director (1986-1988) and Assistant Director of Sports Information (1982-1984).

After graduating from Gardner-Webb in 1979 with a bachelor’s degree in Social Science, Burch, 52, earned his master’s degree from Eastern Kentucky University in 1982. His wife, Franki, holds a Ph.D. in Health Education from the University of Virginia, and currently serves as the Dean of the Graduate School as well as a professer in the Physical Education Wellness and Sports Studies Department.

The couple has three children, Travis, a recent graduate of Furman University, Danielle, a senior at Brevard (N.C.) College and Amy (17).

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GARDNER-WEBB ATHLETIC TRAINING

An integral part of the entire Gardner-Webb University athletics program, the Athletic Training Program emphasizes the importance of wellness in the teams’ pursuit of success. Under the supervision of Kevin Jones, ATC, and the rest of the Athletic Training faculty and staff, athletic training students complete part of their clinical education with the University’s 21 varsity sports. Jones and his staff work toward the prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. The athletic training students at GWU are fortunate to have a faculty and staff of nine certified athletic trainers and a cooperative intercollegiate athletics staff to enhance their learning experience. The clinical education that is conducted while serving the student-athletes at Gardner-Webb University allows for comprehensive medical care in a learning environment. The athletic training educational program recently completed its full accreditation by CAAHEP, marking an exciting moment in the program’s history. Athletic training students are able to pursue a B.S. in Athletic Training through the Department of Physical Education, Wellness and Sport Studies. Upon graduation, athletic training students must complete a three-part examination conducted by the National Athletic Trainer’s Association’s Board of Certification to become Certified Athletic Trainers (ATC). One of the most respected academic majors on campus, the GardnerWebb Athletic Training educational program boasts a growing enrollment and provides students with firstclass instruction and practical experience in their chosen field of study. Currently, Gardner-Webb graduates are working with NFL teams, colleges and universities, high schools and physical therapy clinics. After their academic careers at Gardner-Webb, many students also choose to seek graduate assistant positions at colleges and universities around the nation.

ATHLETIC TRAINING STAFF DIRECTORY Kevin Jones, MA, ATC Jon T. Mitchell, MA, ATC Heather Hartsell, MA, ATC Kat Ayotte, MA, ATC Stephenie Stark, MS, ATC Bill Harvard, MA, ATC, CSCS Mathea Hungerford, MS, ATC Daniele Albert, MS, ATC Justin Walker, MS, ATC Marcia Kennedy, ATC

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Director of Athletic Training kjones@gardner-webb.edu Service Program Director jmitchell@gardner-webb.edu Educational Program Director hhartsell@gardner-webb.edu Assistant Athletic Trainer kayotte@gardner-webb.edu Assistant Athletic Trainer sstark@gardner-webb.edu Assistant Athletic Trainer wharvard@gardner-webb.edu Assistant Athletic Trainer mhungerford@gardner-webb.edu Assistant Athletic Trainer dalbert@gardner-webb.edu Assistant Athletic Trainer jwalker15@gardner-webb.edu Graduate Assistant mkennedy3@gardner-webb.edu

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GWU ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE

Gardner-Webb Athletic Performance Mission Statement The mission of the Runnin' Bulldog athletic performance staff is to provide a fundamentally sound, effective, and complete strength and conditioning program. Utilizing effectual physiological principles, proven research, and practical knowledge, the experienced staff will facilitate maximizing athletic potential by means of periodic and meticulous program design and execution.

Goal To maximize athletic potential and build Championship caliber student-athletes by providing the finest strength & conditioning department in the country.

10 Principles of Performance Cornerstone: FAITH The cornerstone of any kind of true success begins with God. A man's ability to seek and have a relationship with Him, guides his steps.

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Attention to Detail Testing and Evaluation Train Movements, not Muscles Train Explosively Functional Mobility and Postural Control Periodization and Variety Specificity Diet and Recovery Attitude Develop Trusting Relationships

Staff Quadrian Banks - MEd, CSCS, SCCC, USAW - Director of Athletic Performance Bryan Klobucar - CSCS - Graduate Assistant Performance Coach James Wigington - SCCC, USAW - Graduate Assistant Performance Coach Ronnie Washburn - Student Assistant Performance Coach Chris James - Student Assistant Performance Coach

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