UC Women's Soccer 2009 Media Guide by Michelle Wells

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Charleston Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s soccer 2009 media guide

2009 Charleston Golden Eagles

0 Caitlyn Seadler (GK)

1 Whitney Sharp (GK)

2 Holli Dalton (D/M)

3 Leann McKay (M)

4 Sabrina Mullaney (M/F)

5 Fallon Nicholas (D/F)

6 Elyse Surbaugh (D/M)

8 Samantha Smith (M/D)

9 Caitlin Shaw (M)

10 Alexandra Noland (M)

11 Ashley Klemkowsky (M)

12 Taryn Conklin (F)

13 Sarah Shields (M)

14 Catherine Perry (M)

15 Amanda Megnia (D)

16 Sydney Click (D)

17 Sharon Lapinsky (F/M)

18 Tiffany Wise (D)

19 Hannah Pilcher (F)

20 Katie Devore (D)

Sports Information Sports Information Director: …………..……………..….…Andy Spradling Phone: …………………..………....................……...…..304.357.4717 Email: ……………………......................…..andyspradling@ucwv.edu Website: ……………………..……………..……………ucwv.edu/athletics Address: ………………..............................…..2300 MacCorkle Avenue SE Charleston, WV 25304 General Information School: ………………………………………….....University of Charleston Founded: ………………………………...……………………………..1888 Location: ……………………………….…………………..Charleston, WV Enrollment: ……………………….…………………………………...1,385 Nickname: …………………………………………….……..Golden Eagles Mascot: ………………...........................................……..MoHarv, the Eagle Colors: ………………………………….……….………..Maroon and Gold Home Field: …………………………………………………….Triana Field Capacity: …………………………………………….…………………..500 Surface: ……………………………………….……………………….Grass Conference: ………....….West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Affiliation: ………………………………...……………..NCAA Division II President: ……………………………………………………..Dr. Ed Welch Athletic Director: ……………………………...……………….Tom Nozica Associate Athletic Director/SWA..............................................Bren Stevens Compliance Coordinator: …………………………...…………Sherry Winn Athletic Administrative Assistant: ……………..….Georgeann Lilly-Barker

Table of Contents and Quick Facts

Table of Contents Table of Contents…………………………………………………………..…1 Quick Facts …………………………………………………………………..1 Introduction from the President ……………………………………………...2 UC Website/Brickstreet ………………………………………………….…..3 Administration Biographies ……………………………………………….4-5 UC At A Glance ……………………………………………………….…..5-7 Athletic Department Biographies ………………………………………..…..8 UC Hall of Fame ……………………………………………………………..9 Athletic Training/Support Services ………………………………………...10 Triana Field ………………………………………………………………....12 Morrison Fitness Center ………………………………………………..…..13 UC Women‘s Soccer Locker Room ………………………………………..13 Schoenbaum Soccer Stadium …………………………………..…………..14 2008 Season In Review……………………………………………….…15-18 2009 Schedule …………………………………………………………..…..20 2009 Opponents …………………………………………………..……..21-23 Websites of Interest ………………………………………………………...24 Coach Todd Diuguid Biography ………………………………....……..26-27 2009 Charleston Roster ……………………………………………………..28 Pronunciation Guide ………………………………………………………..28 Golden Eagles by State ……………………………………………………..29 Team Photo ……………………………………………………………..…..30 2009 Player Outlook …………………………………...………………..30-31 2009 Player Biographies ………………………………………………..32-51 Year by Year Results ……………………………………………………….52 UC Soccer Academy ………………………………………………………..53 WVIAC Administration Biographies…….……………………….……..54-55 About the WVIAC ……………………………………………………....56-57 WVIAC Women‘s Soccer Participants ……………………………………..57 WVIAC Commissioner‘s Cup………………………………………………57 Past WVIAC Champions ……………………………………………….…..58 The City of Charleston ……………………………………….......……..60-61 UC Women Go To ACE Adventure …………………………...………..62-63 Golden Eagle Athletic Club …………………………….…………………..64

On the Cover: Pictured on the front cover are (from left to right) Senior midfielder Caitlin Shaw, Senior goalkeeper Whitney Sharp, Head Coach Todd Diuguid, Senior forward Taryn Conklin, and Senior forward Sharon Lapinsky. The 2009 UC Women‘s Soccer Media Guide cover was designed by Justin Emerson and Robert Spain of UC. Nike is the official supplier for the University of Charleston Women‘s Soccer Team Credits: The 2009 University of Charleston Women‘s Soccer Media Guide was written, edited, and compiled by Justin Emerson and Robert Spain. Editorial assistance was provided by Andy Spradling of the UC Sports Information Department, Todd Diuguid, and Michelle Wells Action shots are credited to Justin Emerson and Robert Spain. Select city shots are courtesy of the Charleston Convention and Visitors Bureau and ACE Adventure. Printed by FedEx Office Supplies of Hoover,AL.

Team Information 2008 Overall Record: …………...………………...10-10-0 WVIAC Record/Finish: ……….…………….8-2-0 (Third) Postseason: …………………….......WVIAC Quarterfinals Letterwinners R/L: …………………….....…...………12/6 Newcomers: ……………………………………….……..7 Coaching Staff Head Coach: ……………………….……….Todd Diuguid Alma Mater: ………………….....…….Marshall (‗94) Office Phone: ………….………………304.357.4827 Fax: …………………….………….…..304.357.4729 Email……………………..todddiuguid@cc.ucwv.edu

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Introduction from the President

Welcome to the University of Charleston, UC is On the Move and the Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;s Soccer team is an integral part of our movement and growth. Thank you for your interest in our program. The University of Charleston is an independent, co-educational, residential university. Our enrollment is over 1,400 students from 37 states and 22 countries. Beginning in 1995, the University of Charleston successfully developed a performance-based curriculum known as Learning Your Way. The focus is on student learning instead of faculty teaching. The curriculum requires students to be proficient in six areas deemed critical to a liberal arts education: citizenship, communication, creativity, critical thinking, ethical practice, and science. With the completion of a new parking facility and residence hall to be completed in December, 2009, seven of the 11 buildings on the UC campus will have been built in the last 11 years. Three new residence halls house 700 students in an attractive, modern campus community. The new pharmacy school opened in 2006 and the Morrison Fitness Center in 2007. A graduate school of business opened in 2008 and we began using a new softball complex in 2009. Plans are now underway for a new sports & fitness center on campus. UC is really On the Move! Enrollment is expanding. New buildings are visible. Graduate schools have emerged. Athletic facilities have been renovated and athletic teams are winning championships. Intercollegiate athletics play an important role in accomplishing our mission. Teamwork, fitness, community involvement, competition, initiative, dependability, and leadership are some of the many life-long learning opportunities provided by athletics. UC shares its beautiful riverside lawn with thousands of guests annually for community events like Symphony Sunday, Wine and All That Jazz, and Blues, Brews and BBQs. The Erma Byrd West Virginia Women Artists Gallery is recognized as a must-see local attraction and the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;s most beautiful meeting space. UC students perform thousands of hours of community service every year with the American Cancer Society, Habitat for Humanity, Special Olympics, and other local schools and organizations. Welcome to UC! The University of Charleston is committed to providing the best possible experience for our students and to encouraging the involvement of the Charleston community in our activities as well. I wish you and the women of our soccer team all the best. Sincerely, Dr. Edwin H. Welch President

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UC Website/Brickstreet

For all information regarding the University of Charleston, visit the official UC website at ucwv.edu. From admissions questions to student life information, find out why the University of Charleston is ranked in the 2009 Princeton Review 371 Best Colleges as well as the U.S. News and World Report‘s America‘s Best Colleges. Visit the UC newsroom to stay up to date with all the recent happenings that surround the University of Charleston community.

In 2009 Brickstreet Insurance became the official sponsor of the University of Charleston Athletics. The partnership formed over the Summer months and produced the slogan ―Our Town. Our Teams. Our Support.‖ The sponsorship will help provide University of Charleston Athletics invaluable support in the Charleston community. Posters, advertisements, and a new and improved UC logo will be seen throughout the 2009-2010 school year.

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President Welch Biography

Dr. Edwin H. Welch President University of Charleston Dr. Edwin H. Welch is a native of Maryland and earned degrees from Western Maryland College, Boston University School of Theology, and Boston University Graduate School. He studied International Relations at the London School of Economics and Political Science and Higher Education Administration at the Harvard Institute for Educational Management. His Ph.D. is in Social Ethics and he is an ordained minister in the United Methodist Church. Dr. Welch served in the Executive Office of the President at The White House from 1961 to 1971 in the administrations of Presidents Kennedy, Johnson, and Nixon. Dr. Welch began his teaching career at West Virginia Wesleyan College. Prior to coming to Charleston, he served eight years as the Provost at Wartburg College in Iowa. Dr. Welch has been President of the University of Charleston since 1989. He has led the institution through a period of unprecedented fundraising, expansion of full-time student enrollment, redefining the institution‘s mission, transforming its academic program, adding graduate schools in pharmacy and business, constructing seven of the eleven buildings on campus, and acquiring national recognition for UC‘s leadership in outcomes-based learning and student assessment. He led the creation of a central administrative computing corporation (i.e. ICE) which serves seven colleges and universities. Dr. Welch serves on many boards, including Chairman of the Quality Committee for the Charleston Area Medical Center Health Systems, Foundation for Independent Higher Education, Association of Governing Board‘s Council of Presidents, and BB&T-West Virginia‘s Advisory Board. In May 2006, Dr. Welch was given the first-ever Charles L. Foreman Award for Innovation in Private Higher Education by the Foundations for Independent Higher Education. In August 2007, Dr. Welch was the proud recipient of the 2007 YMCA Spirit of the Valley Award in recognition of his exemplary community service and his selfless concern and care for our community. He has the ALL-TIME PRESIDENTS unique distinction of having a tug boat named Barboursville College for him and he recently represented the United T. S. Wade 1888-1890 R. T. Brown 1923-1926 Robert W. Douthat 1890-1895 U. V. W. Darlington 1926-1927 States at an invitation only colloquium in J. M. Boland 1895 Robert H. Ruff 1927-1929 Istanbul, Turkey on promoting quality in J. P. Marshall 1895-1896 George West Diehl 1929-1930 higher education. T. C. Atkeson 1896-1897 David Kirby 1930-1931 Zephaniah Meek 1897-1898 S. F. McClung 1898-1900 Morris Harvey College D. W. Shaw 1900-1909 R. H. Alderman 1909-1914 Paul H. Willis 1914-1916 U. V. W. Darlington 1916-1920 S. B. Vaught 1920 R. T. Webb 1920-1922 C. S. Pettis 1922-1923

Leonard Riggleman 1931-1964 Marshall Buckalew 1964-1975 Robert L. Bliss 1975-1977 Deal H. Tompkins 1977-1978 University of Charleston Thomas G. Voss 1978-1984 William M. Davis 1984 Richard D. Breslin 1984-1988 Lewis N. McManus 1988-1989 Edwin H. Welch 1989-present

President Welch‘s wife, Janet, earned her Ph.D. in American Studies from the University of Maryland. She has championed an aesthetic dimension at the University of Charleston and has received national recognition for the creation of the Erma Byrd Gallery for West Virginia Women Artists.

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Alan Liebrecht Vice President for Enrollment

Cleta M. Harless Vice President for Administration and Finance

Ben Beakes Director of Development

Jennie O. Ferretti Vice President for Advancement

Dr. Stebbins received his B.S. from the United States Air Force Academy and his M.S. and Ae.E. from California Institute of Technology. He received a Diploma from Northwestern Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;s Kellogg Graduate School of Management and his Ph.D. from Colorado University. Dr. Stebbins has been with the University of Charleston since 2005.

Mr. Liebrecht received his B.A. from Roanoke College in Salem, Virginia. He was at the University of Charleston from 1993 through 1997 and returned to UC in 2008 to become the Vice President for Enrollment.

Ms. Harless received her B.A. and B.S. from Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia. She received her M.B.A. from West Virginia University. Ms. Harless has been with the University of Charleston since 2001

Mr. Beakes graduated from the University of Charleston, receiving his B.A. in 2002. He returned to his alma mater in 2009 to fulfill the role of Director of Development.

Ms. Ferretti received her B.A. from the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia. She also received her Juris Doctorate from the University of Virginia. Ms. Ferretti has been with the University of Charleston since 2004.

UC Administration Biographies/UC At A Glance

Dr. Charles Stebbins Provost and Dean of Faculty

University of Charleston At A Glance History The University of Charleston was founded by the Southern Methodist denomination in 1888 as Barboursville Seminary in Barboursville, West Virginia, and became a college in 1889. In 1901, it was renamed Morris Harvey College in honor of a prominent donor. During the Great Depression, the college moved to Charleston to take advantage of the larger metropolitan area. As a result of the merger between the Methodist church North and South, the college disaffiliated from the denomination and Morris Harvey College became independent in 1942. From 1935 to 1947, the college was located in downtown Charleston, holding classes in several separate buildings. During these years, the college grew steadily, in part because of a merger with Kanawha Junior College and an affiliation with the Mason College of Fine Arts and Music. Recognizing the need for a unified campus, in 1947 construction of the present facilities began on the south bank of the Kanawha River. The Board of Trustees changed the name from Morris Harvey College to the University of Charleston on December 13, 1978. Today, the University still benefits from its location in the dynamic capital city and from the beauty of West Virginia's hills. Proximity to the seat of government, to the state's largest medical, commercial, and financial centers and to major research and manufacturing facilities provides excellent opportunities for experiential learning. The University serves the community as a focal point for numerous intellectual, scientific, cultural, athletic and civic events. These interactions between the University and the community are vital to the achievement of the University's mission.

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Enrollment The University of Charleston's enrollment is approximately 1,400 students from 37 states and 22 countries.

UC At A Glance

Admission The admission process at UC is competitive. Factors in admission decisions include high school records, SAT or ACT scores, teacher recommendations, personal qualities, special talents, extra-curricular achievement, evidence of leadership and involvement and commitment to learning. A personal visit to campus, though not required, is highly recommended. Financial Aid More than 90% of UC students receive financial aid through scholarships, grants, loans, and campus employment. For information, visit our online financial aid information or contact the Financial Aid office at (304) 3574760. The view of The University of Charleston’s Clay Tower Building from the Kanawha River.

Academic Calendar The University of Charleston offers traditional fall and spring semesters and two summer sessions.

Majors Baccalaureate programs are available in 15 academic fields. An Associate degree program is offered in Nursing. Master's degree programs are available in Business Administration and Forensic Accounting. A Doctoral degree program is available in Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) Student Life Approximately 40 clubs and organizations are active on campus to engage you in Student Life. Beyond the campus, many students become active participants in the daily life of the Charleston community by taking advantage of an impressive array of work and entertainment options. Also, white water rafting, skiing, mountain climbing, and mountain biking are available within a one-hour drive from the campus. Riggleman Hall is at the epicenter of the University of Charleston.

Learning Your Way Beginning in 1995, the University of Charleston successfully developed a performance-

based curriculum known as Learning Your Way. The focus is on student learning instead of faculty teaching. The curriculum requires students to be proficient in six areas deemed critical to a liberal arts education: citizenship, communication, creativity, critical thinking, ethical practice, and science. Emphasis on Assessment Our comprehensive set of assessment tools lets UC prove students' return on their investment. UC students score well on the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE). In the first year of the Collegiate Learning Assessment (CLA), UC students ranked number one out of all participating colleges, showing the largest learning gain from first to final year. An article in The New York Times Magazine profiled the University of Charleston in an article on the trend toward outcomes-based higher education on September 30, 2007. This historic coverage enhanced the University's growing national reputation as a leader in outcomes-based learning and assessment. A Dynamic Campus Six of the 10 buildings on the UC campus have been built in the last 10 years, and a new parking garage and residence hall are under construction. Three new residence halls house 700 students in an attractive, modern campus community. The new pharmacy school opened in 2006 and the Morrison Fitness Center in 2007. Plans are underway for a new sports & fitness center and an additional residence hall with a parking garage. Community Involvement UC shares its beautiful riverside lawn with thousands of guests annually for community events like Symphony Sunday, Wine and All That Jazz, and Blues, Brews and BBQs. The Erma Byrd West Virginia Women Artists Gallery is recognized as a must-see local attraction and the city‘s most beautiful meeting space. UC students perform thousands of hours of community service every year with the American Cancer Society, Habitat for Humanity, Special Olympics, and other local schools and organizations. University of Charleston’s Mission The mission of the University of Charleston is to educate each student for a life of productive work, enlightened living and community involvement. Productive Work The University prepares students to contribute to society immediately and throughout their lives. Their work will vary tremendously, but the University hopes that each graduate will improve his or her world. "Productive" work isn't defined by the acquisition of great material gain for the

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graduate, but by the positive impact of the work on the graduate's community and world.

Community Involvement Finally, the University attempts to develop within the student a pattern of community involvement. The foundation of our democratic society rests on community involvement, so the University wants graduates to take leadership responsibility and initiative in shaping organizations, institutions and communities. The University's mission is an expression of The Robert C. Byrd Pharmacy Building was constructed in 2006 and is home to the University shared values and goals. These include offering of Charlestonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pharmacy Doctoral Program. selected quality programs affording professional preparation in a liberal arts environment, preparing students to live in an increasingly complex and changing society by helping them develop the knowledge, abilities and character needed to be lifelong learners, and utilizing and enriching the strong relationship between the University and the Greater Charleston community to prepare students for a life rich in community involvement.

UC At A Glance

Enlightened Living The University believes that college graduates must own a broad range of knowledge to thrive in modern society. Graduates should be scientifically, economically, politically, aesthetically and culturally literate. They should have a sense of history and shared values, and a commitment to moral purpose and personal character.

The West Virginia State Capitol Building sits directly across the Kanawha River from the University of Charlestonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s campus. This particular view of the Capitol is from the outside of Riggleman Hall.

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Athletic Department Biographies

ALL-TIME ATHLETIC DIRECTORS

Morris Harvey College 1910-1913 Kemper Shelton 1913-1918 Herman Beckelheimer 1918-1919 Paul Gray Miller 1919-1920 William W. Lovell 1920-1921 Elbert Martin Fulton 1921-1924 Herman Beckelheimer 1924-1926 H. J. Hindman 1926-1928 Elbert Martin Fulton 1928-1929 E. Spence Shannon 1929-1930 Arthur E. Rezzonico

1930-1931 Frank L. Arritt 1931-1932 George C. Nilan 1932-1936 Walter Hamilton Walker 1936-1942 Thurman L. Ward 1942-1943 C. B. Ross (Athletics suspended due to WWII) 1945-1946 Alderson Propps 1946-1947 Alderson Propps & Carl Edward King 1947-1952 Carl Edward King 1952-1954 Eddie Cubbon

1954-1957 Carl Edward King 1957-1965 Garland E. Moran, Jr. 1965-1979 Richard Meckfessel University of Charleston 1979-1982 Richard Meckfessel 1982-1984 Richard Mullendore 1984-1990 James Buckalew 1990- 1998 Linda Bennet 1998- Present Tom Nozica

Tom Nozica Athletic Director Tom Nozica has been the Athletic Director at the University of Charleston for over ten years. He is only the fifth Athletic Director since the University was renamed. Coach Nozica is a member of the University of Charleston Hall of Fame, as a member of the induction class of 1990. Coach Nozica is also the Head Baseball Coach at UC and has also held the position of Head Men‘s Soccer Coach. Under Coach Nozica‘s leadership, the University of Charleston Athletic Department has reached new heights during his tenure. The individual athletic teams have experiences unprecedented successes during Nozica‘s tenure. The 1999 Men‘s Soccer team reached the NCAA Final Four, becoming the first UC team to achieve such success and the 2005 and 2006 UC Women‘s Basketball team reached the NCAA Elite Eight. Under Coach Nozica, the University of Charleston resurrected its football program in 2003. Since the resurrection, the University of Charleston has purchased Charleston‘s Laidley Field and renamed it University of Charleston Stadium. In 2005 a $1.4 million renovation was completed at University of Charleston Stadium, including the installation of a new field turf, construction of brand new locker rooms, and the renovation of an upgraded press box. Other athletic facilities have also seen extreme upgrades under Coach Nozica‘s tenure as Athletic Director. In 2008 the construction of the University of Charleston Softball Field was completed. Triana Field underwent a $1.5 million renovation of its facilities under Coach Nozica. Currently, the University and the Athletic Department are raising money and completing plans to renovate Eddie King Gymncasium. The plans will include major upgrades to the Basketball/Volleyball arena, several locker rooms, Athletic Training facilities, and offices for coaches and staff.

Dr. Bren Stevens

Georgeann Lilly-Baker

Sherry Winn

Andy Spradling

Associate Athletic Director and Senior Woman Administrator

Athletic Administrative Assistant

Athletic Department Compliance Coordinator

Sports Information Director

As well as serving as the Associate Athletic Director and SWA at the University of Charleston, Coach Stevens also serves on the NCAA Management Council. Coach Stevens is also the Head Volleyball Coach at UC and has also been inducted into the UC Hall of Fame as a member of the class of 2007.

Ms. Lilly-Baker is the unsung hero behind UC Athletics. As the Athletic Administrative Assistant, Ms. Lilly-Baker assists in any and every job that comes across the Athletic Department. Her office is located in the Eddie King Gymnasium building.

Coach Sherry Winn oversees all NCAA Compliance issues dealing with UC Women‘s Soccer. She is also the Head Women‘s Basketball Coach at UC and was a member of the 1984 and 1988 Olympic Team Handball squads.

Andy Spradling is the Sports Information Director and Director of Communications at the University of Charleston. Mr. Spradling deals with all of the media relations at UC and is also the Color Commentator for UC Football, Men‘s Basketball, and Women‘s Basketball.

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UC Hall of Fame

UC Hall of Fame Since 1984, the University of Charleston has inducted individuals into the Golden Eagle Sports Hall of Fame who have played a key role in contributing to the success of the institution's athletic program. Beginning in 1991 teams were eligible for special recognition in the Golden Eagle Sports Hall of Fame. In 2001, the 1950-51 football team became the first team to be inducted into the Golden Eagles Sports Hall of Fame. The members of the Hall of Fame represent the highest standards of MHC/UC both on and off their respective fields of competition. Through their hard work and dedication, the University of Charleston continues to thrive athletically as the institution seeks to further its pursuits for regional and national dominance. The University of Charleston Hall of Fame Committee selects inductees for the Golden Eagle Sports Hall of Fame through nominations and research of memorabilia. The committee has made every effort to select individuals who best represent the rich history and tradition of MHCUC. Nominations are welcome and must be accompanied by proper documentation. For a nomination form, please call (304) 357-4820.

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Athletic Training/Support Staff

Athletic Training Facilities The Athletic Training facilities at the University of Charleston are centered around maximizing each student-athlete‘s performance. Whether it be injury prevention or injury recovery, the UC Athletic Training facilities help exploit each studentathlete‘s talent with the help of top of the line equipment. The Athletic Training facility located in the University of Charleston‘s Eddie King Gymnasium boasts sixteen training tables, two whirlpools, stim machines, two ice machines, equipment for physical therapy usage and more. Ericka Zimmerman, EdD, ATC is the Program Director and Department Chair for the University of Charleston Athletic Training Staff.

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Ericka Zimmerman, EdD, ATC Program Director/ Department Chair

Logan Tretick Student Athletic Trainer

Katie Hastie Student Athletic Trainer

Lauren Benedum Student Athletic Trainer

Lance Thurston Support Staff Student Intern Lance will begin his first year as a Support Staff Student Intern primarily dealing with Gameday Operations.

Kevin Dixon Student Athletic Trainer

Mike Dahl Support Staff Student Intern Mike will begin his first year as a Support Staff Student Intern primarily dealing with Marketing and Videography.

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Triana Field

Triana Field Triana Field is the primary home to the University of Charleston Women‘s Soccer team and is located on the campus of the University. Formerly called Blackwell Field, Triana Field is also home to UC Men‘s Soccer and various UC intramural activities. The grass surface has dimensions of approximately 110 yards by 70 yards. Triana Field proudly boasts top quality circular goal posts and professional style nets. Prior to the $1.5 million renovation of Blackwell Field, the soccer field ran parallel to the Kanawha River. Now, the soccer field runs perpendicular to the river and gives its fans a beautiful view of the West Virginia State Capitol Building just over the treetops adjacent to the playing surface. Triana Field has bleacher style seating capable of housing approximately 500 spectators. The facility also boasts lighting for the capability for night soccer matches and a public address system for the best quality environment possible. The facility also houses a baseball field for the UC Baseball team practices. The baseball field has the capability to conduct local area senior league competitions and other tournaments as well. The newly renovated and renamed multipurpose field lies a short walk from UC's main campus.

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Morrison Fitness Center/Locker Room

The Morrison Fitness Center The Morrison Fitness Center opened on January 19, 2007. The state-of-the-art facility is located on the banks of the Kanawha River overlooking the State Capitol and Governor‘s Mansion. The 7,300 square foot, two story facility is unique in design and offers a picturesque view while excersizing. With 18 cardio pieces lining the mezzanine, the user may gaze out over the river or the Capitol Building. Also, the Morrison Fitness Center boasts four flatpaneled LCD televisions mounted throughout the facility. The facility features Cybex Strength Equipment which utilized selectorized and plate loaded pieces. Users may also benefit from the free weight selection which includes power racks and cable crossover machines. The facility also schedules a variety of exercise classes which include cardio kickboxing, zumba, pilates, hip-hop dance, and yoga. This interactive facility also provides the user with the option of conducting their own exercise class via the facilities‘ DVD library. Locker rooms are available with restrooms, showers, and towels. This welcoming environment has benefitted all participants and fosters health and wellness campus wide.

UC Women’s Soccer Locker Room The University of Charleston Women‘s Soccer Locker Room is home to the Golden Eagles throughout the soccer season. Each player has her own locker room complete with individualized Nike team gear for training and matches. The carpeted facility boasts benches and stools as well as shower accommodations. A television is also located in the UC Women‘s Locker Room to assist the team in the viewing of game film and entertainment. The approximately 600 square foot locker room is located in the University of Charleston‘s Eddie King Gymnasium.

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Schoenbaum Stadium

Schoenbaum Soccer Stadium Schoenbaum Soccer Stadium and Amphitheater is the second home for the University of Charleston Soccer teams. The UC Women will often times train and play matches at Schoenbaum Stadium. The soccer-specific facility was dedicated on October 22, 2000 and is named after Alex Schoenbaum. Schoenbaum Soccer Stadium field dimensions meet FIFA regulations at120 yards by 80 yards and boasts an artificial field turf that ensures perfect conditions in any weather. The facility also is home to bleacher seating that can hold approximately 2,000 spectators as well as lighting for the capability for night soccer matches. Schoenbaum Soccer Stadium is also home to United Soccer League franchise, the West Virginia Chaos. The Chaos are a member of the USL Premier Development League, the top U-23 development league in the country. Schoenbaum Soccer Stadium and Amphitheater was funded by the Schoenbaum Family Foundation, the Kanawha County Commission, and the Citizens of Kanawha County. The County Commissioners during the project were Duke Bloom, Kent Carper, and Henry Shores. The Kanawha County Parks and Recreation Commission were led by President Harold Carter and Executive Director Stephen Zoeller. Schoenbaum Soccer Stadium is located within Kanawha Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;s Coonskin Park. Directions may be found at the University of Charleston Athletics website.

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2008 Season Review

The 2009 Golden Eagles come into the season following a successful 2008 campaign. UC finished the 2008 season with a 10-10-0 overall record and a 8-2 WVIAC record. The success in the WVIAC was the best finish ever for Coach Diuguidâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;s Golden Eagles as they finished third in the conference and earned a spot in the WVIAC Tournament. The 2008 season started off with an important 2-1 conference win on the road at Shepherd. Freshman Sabrina Mullaney scored both goals in her first collegiate game for the Golden Eagles. For her efforts, Mullaney was awarded WVIAC Player of the Week Honors. The Golden Eagles then took the field the next day against NCAA Atlantic Region foe Shippensburg (PA). After more than a week off, UC again drove up to northern West Virginia to take on a WVIAC conference foe and again came away with a win. The Golden Eagles beat traditional powerhouse Wheeling Jesuit 1-0 to improve to 2-0 in the conference. The Golden Eagles continued their road tripping ways as they flew to the State of Florida for two matches. UC dropped both contests 0-3, the first against Flagler (FL) and the last against Florida Tech. Against Florida Tech, goalkeeper Whitney Sharp recorded her season-high amount in saves. The Junior recorded an amazing 17 saves in the loss. The Golden Eagles played their first home match of the 2008 season on September 22 against Southern Virginia and recorded a 4-1 win in front of the home crowd. Amanda Chanson recorded three goals in the win. The Golden Eagles hit the road again for their next two matches, heading to Pennsylvania to play NCA Atlantic Region teams Indiana University and California University. The UC Women dropped both contests, the first an overtime 2-3 loss and the second a close 0-1 loss. On the first day of October, the Golden Eagles returned to action at home for only their second home match out of the first nine matches. UC took on WVIAC foe Alderson-Broaddus 4-1 to improve to a perfect 3-0 in WVIAC play. In the win, the Golden Eagles amassed a season-high 38 shots and 23 shots on goal. At the halfway point in the season, the UC Women traveled to Ohio to play Urbana. The Golden Eagles were defeated 0-4. On October 8th, the UC Women hosted WVIAC foe Concord at home. The Concord Lady Mountain Lions squeaked by the Golden Eagles with a 1-0 win. The loss dropped the UC Women to 3-1 in the WVIAC Conference. Three days later the Golden Eagles hosted Salem International for the fifth WVIAC match of the season. The UC Women improved their WVIAC Conference record to 4-1 as they dominated Salem 8-0. In the win, the Golden Eagles recorded their season-high in goals (8) and points (20), getting assists from Holli Dalton, Amanda Chanson, Bailey Bryant, and Leann Mckay. The Golden Eagles also won an impressive ten corner kicks against the Tigers. NCAA Atlantic Regional foe Kutztown (PA) were next for the UC Golden Eagles. Once again, the UC Women dropped a close contest by the score of 0-1. Next on the schedule for the Golden Eagles were three straight road matches against WVIAC Conference teams. UC improved to 5-1 with a 2-0 win over Pitt Johnstown as Whitney Sharp recorded 12 saves to keep the shutout. Next up for the Golden Eagles was the Seton Hill Griffins. With a close 1-0 victory at Seton Hill, the UC Women improved their WVIAC record to 6-1.

2008 Results Date 8/30 8/31 9/9 9/12 9/14 9/22 9/25 9/27 10/1 10/5 10/8 10/11 10/13 10/17 10/19 10/22 10/25 10/27 10/29 11/3

Alexandra Noland challenges for a ball during a match against Urbana.

Opponent at Shepherd * at Shippensburg (PA) at Wheeling Jesuit * at Flagler (FL) at Florida Tech SOUTHERN VIRGINIA at Indiana (PA) at California (PA) ALDERSON-BROADDUS * at Urbana (OH) CONCORD * SALEM INTERNATIONAL * KUTZTOWN (PA) at Pitt Johnstown * at Seton Hill * at West Virginia Wesleyan * DAVIS & ELKINS * LAKE ERIE (OH) OHIO VALLEY * SETON HILL #

* Denotes WVIAC Conference Match # Denotes WVIAC Quarterfinal Match Home games in CAPS

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Result W 2-1 L 0-2 W 1-0 L 0-3 L 0-3 W 4-1 L 2-3 (OT) L 0-1 W 4-1 L 0-4 L 0-1 W 8-0 L 0-1 W 2-0 W 1-0 L 1-2 W 1-0 W 3-1 W 8-0 L 0-1

With an impressive 6-1 WVIAC record, the Golden Eagles headed to Buckhannon, WV to face West Virginia Wesleyan in an important regular season matchup. The Bobcats came into the October 22 matchup with an impressive 9-0 WVIAC record. The Golden Eagles dropped an extremely competitive 2-1 game against the eventual WVIAC Champions. With the loss, the UC Women held a 6-2 WVIAC record.

2008 Season Review

Only three games remained for Coach Todd Diuguid‘s squad in the 2008 season and the Golden Eagles were determined to finish strong. With each of the three remaining matches at home, the UC Women were looking for three wins. They got their first of three with a 1-0 win over WVIAC Conference foe Davis & Elkins. On October 27 the Golden Eagles stepped outside of the conference for their last non-conference matchup of the 2008 season. With a hard-earned 3-1 win over Lake Erie (OH), the Golden Eagles improved their overall record to 9-9-0 and headed into their final regular season match with a chance to finish above .500. With a 9-9-0 overall record and a 7-2 WVIAC record, the Golden Eagles headed into their final regular season match with the hopes of finishing above .500 and a chance to host a WVIAC Quarterfinal matchup as the number three seed. The UC Women took on Ohio Valley at home on October 29 and came away with an impressive 8-0 victory, tying the season-high for goals (8) and points (20). Senior Aneta Pekalska scored three goals in the win over the Fighting Scots. The win propelled the Golden Eagles into the WVIAC Tournament to face a tough Seton Hill squad. After a battle, the Griffins came out on top with a close 1-0 win over the Golden Eagles. The UC Women finished the 2008 season with a 10-10-0 overall record and an impressive 8-2 WVIAC record. Six Golden Eagles were named to All-WVIAC squad and eight were named to the WVIAC Commissioner‘s Honor Roll for their achievements in the classroom. Senior Bailey Bryant was named to the NSCAA All-Atlantic Region squad for her outstanding play in 2008.

2008 WVIAC Standings Team x y West Virginia Wesleyan Concord Charleston Davis & Elkins Wheeling Jesuit Seton Hill Shepherd Pitt Johnstown Alderson-Broaddus Ohio Valley Salem International

W-L-T 10-0-0 9-1-0 8-2-0 7-3-0 5-4-0 5-5-0 4-6-0 3-6-0 2-8-0 1-9-0 0-10-0

Points 30 27 24 21 15 15 12 9 6 3 0

2008 UC Honors and Awards Overall 15-3-1 12-8-1 10-10-0 11-8-0 6-12-0 9-10-1 8-10-0 4-13-0 3-13-0 1-18-0 0-11-0

x Denotes WVIAC Regular Season Title y Denotes WVIAC Tournament Title

2008 WVIAC Tournament Results November 3—Quarterfinals (6) Seton Hill 1, (3) Charleston 0 (4) Davis & Elkins 4, (5) Wheeling Jesuit 1 November 7—Semifinals (2) Concord 5, (6) Seton Hill 0 (1) West Virginia Wesleyan 2, (4) Davis &Elkins 0 November 9—Championship (1) West Virginia Wesleyan 0, (2) Concord 0 2OT West Virginia Wesleyan wins in penalty kicks, 4-3

Ashley Klemkowsky takes on a defender on the wing.

First Team All-WVIAC Sharon Lapinsky Bailey Bryant Second Team All-WVIAC Taryn Conklin Honorable Mention All-WVIAC Whitney Sharp Holli Dalton Jena Mannick NSCAA All-Atlantic Region Bailey Bryant WVIAC Players of the Week Sabrina Mullaney – September 1 Whitney Sharp – October 20 WVIAC Commissioner’s Honor Roll Bailey Bryant Whitney Sharp Holli Dalton Caitlyn Shaw Sharon Lapinsky Ashlee Teel Tiffany Wise Caroline Price (Only student-athletes who are Juniors and Seniors are eligible for WVIAC Commissioner‘s Honor Roll)

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2008 Team Stats GOALS Charleston Opponents

1st 20 8

2nd 17 16

OT 0 1

TOTAL 37 25

CORNERS Charleston Opponents

1st 41 40

2nd 35 35

OT 0 0

TOTAL 76 75

SHOTS Charleston Opponents

1st 2nd 146 123 104 140

OT 0 1

TOTAL 269 245

FOULS Charleston Opponents

1st 68 59

2nd 69 58

OT 0 0

TOTAL 137 117

SAVES Charleston Opponents

1st 53 77

OT 0 0

TOTAL 120 125

2nd 67 48

2008 Individual Statistics # 17 12 2 9 11 8 6 4 3 22 23 16 14 7 21 13 10 18 19 15 1

Individual Lapinsky, Sharon Conklin, Taryn Dalton, Holli Shaw, Caitlin Klemkowsky, Ashley Pekalska, Aneta Chanson, Amanda Mullaney, Sabrina McKay, Leann Mannick, Jena Teel, Ashlee LeRose, Lesley Perry, Catherine Smith, Samantha Price, Caroline Bryant, Bailey Noland, Alexandra Wise, Tiffany Martin, Chelsea Mahaffey, Alex Sharp, Whitney

GP-GS 18-17 18-15 20-19 18-11 20-19 20-16 14-10 17-3 20-2 20-16 9-8 3-1 16-0 10-0 9-8 20-19 12-9 20-17 9-1 2-0 19-19

G 9 4 1 1 1 7 3 2 1 0 0 0 2 1 0 2 0 0 1 1 1

A 0 2 3 3 0 0 4 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0

Pts 18 10 5 5 2 14 10 4 3 0 0 1 5 2 1 5 1 0 2 2 2

Sh 69 32 16 16 15 15 15 13 12 11 8 7 6 6 6 5 5 5 4 2 1

SOG 35 19 9 6 9 9 9 8 9 5 3 0 5 4 3 5 3 2 2 2 1

GW 2 0 0 1 1 2 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

PK 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

Total Opponents

20 20

37 25

18 17

92 67

269 245

149 111

9 10

1-1 2-2

2008 Goalkeeper Statistics # 1 8 12

Goalkeeper Sharp, Whitney Pekalska, Aneta Conklin, Taryn

GP-GS 19-19 1-0 1-1

GA 25 0 0

Saves 118 1 1

W-L-T 9-10-0 0-0-0 1-0-0

Shutouts 5 0 1

Total Opponents

20 20

25 37

120 125

10-10-0 10-10-0

6 8

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2009 Schedule

2009 Schedule DATE 8/29 8/30 9/5 9/6 9/9 9/12 9/16 9/19 9/23 9/26 9/30 10/3 10/7 10/10 10/14 10/17 10/21 10/24 10/30 TBA

OPPONENT Shippensburg % California % Kutztown % East Stroudsburg % Salem International *% Shepherd *% Lake Erie Ohio Dominican Alderson-Broaddus *% Wheeling Jesuit *% Davis & Elkins *% Bloomsburg % Ohio Valley *% Seton Hill *% WV Wesleyan *% Pitt-Johnstown *% Concord *% Southern Virginia Urbana WVIAC Tournament

TIME 2:00 pm 4:00 pm 12:00 pm 12:00 pm 3:00 pm 11:00 am 4:00 pm 7:00 pm 4:00 pm 4:00 pm 4:00 pm 12:30 pm 4:30 pm 2:00 pm 7:00 pm 2:00 pm 2:00 pm 2:00 pm 3:00 pm TBA

LOCATION Charleston, WV Charleston, WV Kutztown, PA East Stroudsburg, PA Salem, WV Charleston, WV Painesville, OH Columbus, OH Philippi, WV Charleston, WV Elkins, WV Bloomsburg, PA Vienna, WV Charleston, WV Charleston, WV Charleston, WV Athens, WV Charleston, WV Charleston, WV Higher Seed

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CALIFORNIA

Sat. 8/29 ∙ 2:00 pm ∙ Charleston, WV Founded: 1871 Location: Shippensburg, PA Enrollment: 7,600 Nickname: Raiders Colors: Red and Blue Conference: Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Head Coach: Rob Fulton Home Field: David See Field (1,000) Media Information Bill Morgal, Interim Sports Information Director wjmorgal@ship.edu 717.477.7678 Website: shipraiders.com

Sun. 8/30 ∙ 4:00 pm ∙ Charleston, WV Founded: 1852 Location: California, PA Enrollment: 8,200 Nickname: Vulcans Colors: Black and Red Conference: Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Head Coach: Al Alvine Home Field: Roadman Park/Booster Field Media Information Matthew Kifer, Sports Information Director kifer@calu.edu 724.938.4552 Website: calvulcans.com

KUTZTOWN

EAST STROUDSBURG

Sat. 9/5 ∙ 12:00 pm ∙ Kutztown, PA Founded: 1866 Location: Kutztown, PA Enrollment: 10,300 Nickname: Golden Bears Colors: Maroon and Gold Conference: Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Head Coach: Erik Burstein Home Field: KU Soccer Field (500) Media Information Rob Knox, Sports Information Director knox@kutztown.edu 610.683.4182 Website: kubears.com

Sun. 9/6 ∙ 12:00 pm ∙ East Stroudsburg, PA Founded: 1893 Location: East Stroudsburg, PA Enrollment: 7,200 Nickname: Warriors Colors: Red and Black Conference: Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Head Coach: Rob Berkowitz Home Field: Eiler-Martin Stadium (6,000) Media Information Greg Knowlden, Sports Information Director gknowlden@po-box.esu.edu 570.422.3312 Website: esu.edu

SALEM INTERNATIONAL

SHEPHERD

Wed. 9/9 ∙ 3:00 pm ∙ Salem, WV Founded:1888 Location: Salem, WV Enrollment: 600 Nickname: Tigers Colors: Green and White Conference: West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Head Coach: Merv Johnson Home Field: Salem Soccer Field Media Information Matt Perno, Sports Information Director mattperno@salemu.edu 304.326.1201 Website: athletics.salemu.edu

Sat. 9/12 ∙ 11:00 am ∙ Charleston, WV Founded: 1871 Location: Shepherd, WV Enrollment: 4,170 Nickname: Rams Colors: Blue and Gold Conference: West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Head Coach: Jim Sweeney Home Field: Shepherd Soccer Field Media Information Chip Ransom, Sports Information Director cransom@shepherd.edu 800.344.5231 (ext. 5228) Website: shepherdrams.com

LAKE ERIE

OHIO DOMINICAN

Wed. 9/16 ∙ 4:00 pm ∙ Painesville, OH Founded: 1856 Location: Painesville, OH Enrollment: 1,100 Nickname: Storm Colors: Green and White Conference: Independent Head Coach: Jim Buchan Home Field: Slattery Field Media Information Jason Tirotta, Sports Information and Marketing Coordinator jtirotta@lec.edu 440.375.7475 Website: lec.edu/athletics

Sat. 9/19 ∙ 7:00 pm ∙ Columbus, OH Founded: 1911 Location: Columbus, OH Enrollment: 3,100 Nickname: Panthers Colors: Black and Gold Conference: Independent Head Coach: Jonathon Meade Home Field: Panther Field Media Information Jeff Blair, Assistant Athletic Director/Sports Information Director blairj2@ohiodominican.edu 614.251.4577 Website:

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SHIPPENSBURG

2009 Opponents

ALDERSON-BROADDUS

WHEELING JESUIT

Wed. 9/23 ∙ 4:00 pm ∙ Philippi, WV Founded: 1871 Location: Philippi, WV Enrollment: 800 Nickname: Battlers Colors: Blue, Gold, and Grey Conference: West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Head Coach: Patrick McGinnis Home Field: Alderson-Broaddus Soccer Field Media Information Patrick McGinnis, Head Coach and Sports Information Director mcginnispj@ab.edu 304.457.6479 Website: ab.edu/athletics

Sat. 9/26 ∙ 4:00 pm ∙ Charleston, WV Founded: 1954 Location: Wheeling, WV Enrollment: 1,700 Nickname: Cardinals Colors: Red, Yellow, and Black Conference: West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Head Coach: Carrie Hanna Home Field: James LaRosa Stadium Media Information Brian Dennison, Sports Information Director bdennison@wju.edu 394.243.2012 Website: wju.edu/athletics

DAVIS & ELKINS

BLOOMSBURG

Wed. 9/30 ∙ 4:00 pm ∙ Elkins, WV Founded: 1904 Location: Elkins, WV Enrollment: 710 Nickname: Senators Colors: Red and White Conference: West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Head Coach: Raul Ovalle Home Field: Harpertown Field Media Information Jason Asbell, Sports Information Director asbellj@davisandelkins.edu 304.637.1261 Website: godandesenators.com

Sat. 10/3 ∙ 12:30 pm ∙ Bloomsburg, PA Founded: 1839 Location: Bloomsburg, PA Enrollment: 8,040 Nickname: Huskies Colors: Maroon and Gold Conference: Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Head Coach: Sandy Dickson Home Field: Sports Stadium (700) Media Information Tom McGuire, Director of Sports Information tmcguire@bloomu.edu 570.839.4413 Website: bloomu.edu/sports

OHIO VALLEY

SETON HILL

Wed. 10/7 ∙ 4:30 pm ∙ Vienna, WV Founded: 1958 Location: Vienna, WV Enrollment: 582 Nickname: Fighting Scots Colors: Blue, Red, and White Conference: West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Head Coach: Brianne Lodato Home Field: Ohio Valley Soccer Field Media Information Brianne Lodato, Head Coach and Sports Information Director Brianne.lodato@ovu.edu 304.865.6047 Website: ovu.edu

Sat. 10/10 ∙ 2:00 pm ∙ Charleston, WV Founded: 1918 Location: Greensburg, PA Enrollment: 2,093 Nickname: Griffins Colors: Red, Yellow, and White Conference: West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Head Coach: John Fogle Home Field: Seton Hill Soccer Field Media Information Jason Greene, Sports Information Director greene@setonhill.edu 724.830.1132 Website: setonhill.edu/athletics

WEST VIRGINIA WESLEYAN

PITT-JOHNSTOWN

Wed. 10/14 ∙ 7:00 pm ∙ Charleston, WV Founded: 1890 Location: Buckhannon, WV Enrollment: 1,275 Nickname: Bobcats Colors: Orange and Black Conference: West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Head Coach: Glenn Francis Home Field: West Virginia Wesleyan Soccer Field Media Information Duane Carpenter, Sports Information Director Carpenter_d@wvwc.edu 304.473.8102 Website: wvwc.edu/athletics

Sat. 10/17 ∙ 2:00 pm ∙ Charleston, WV Founded: 1927 Location: Johnstown, PA Enrollment: 3,050 Nickname: Lady Cats Colors: Blue and Gold Conference: West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Head Coach: Jim Herlinger Home Field: Pitt-Johnstown Soccer Field Media Information Chris Caputo, Sports Information Director ccaputo@pitt.edu 814.269.2031 Website: upj.pitt.edu

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SOUTHERN VIRGINIA

Wed. 10/21 ∙ 2:00 pm ∙ Athens, WV Founded: 1872 Location: Athens, WV Enrollment: 2,735 Nickname: Mountain Lions Colors: Maroon and White Conference: West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Head Coach: Carol Bonnes Home Field: Concord Soccer Field Media Information Kyle Cooper, Sports Information Director sportsinformation@concord.edu 304.384.6259 Website: cumountainlions.com

Sat. 10/24 ∙ 2:00 pm ∙ Charleston, WV Founded: 1867 Location: Buena Vista, VA Enrollment: 696 Nickname: Knights Colors: Green and White Conference: USCAA Member Institution Head Coach: Matt Grawrock Home Field: The Fields at Southern Virginia University Media Information Matt Grawrock, Head Coach and Sports Information Director mattgrawrock@svu.edu 540.261.4280 Website: athletics.svu.edu

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CONCORD

URBANA Fri. 10/30 ∙ 3:00 pm ∙ Charleston, WV Founded: 1850 Location: Urbana, OH Enrollment: 1,220 Nickname: Blue Knights Colors: Royal Blue and White Conference: Independent Head Coach: David McCaig Home Field: Blue Knights Field (3,000) Media Information Chris Anders, Sports Information Director canders@urbana.edu 937.484.1290 Website: sports.urbana.edu

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Websites of Interest

For complete coverage of all West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference sports and events, visit the official WVIAC website at wviac.org. The WVIAC website is the best source to keep up to date with all conference standings, championship information, awards, and conference history. The WVIAC updates the website on a daily basis to ensure all news and stories are up to date.

Follow the Golden Eagles and the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference on the official NCAA website, ncaa.com where you can find all information on NCAA Division II athletics and championships. From retrieving weekly regional rankings to reading national Division II feature stories to shopping for collegiate merchandise and clothing, the NCAA website has complete coverage from all across the country.

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Coach Diuguid Biography

HEAD COACH TODD DIUGUID Eighth Year Marshall (‗94)

Head Coach Todd Diuguid, a native of Monticello, NY will enter into his eighth year at the University of Charleston. Diuguid has over 20 years of soccer experience as a player, referee, and coach. Early in his playing career, Diuguid was a member of Wallkill United which became the Queens, NY Divisional Champions. He was also selected to the New York State Cosmopolitan Select Team. In high school, Diuguid continued his success as a member of the Monticello High School soccer team, being named to various Sullivan County All-Star Teams. Diuguid also served as the Student Counsel President and was involved in a variety of charitable organizations. Following graduation from high school, Diuguid left the state of New York to play collegiate soccer at Division I Marshall University, located in Huntington, WV. He lettered all four years for the Thundering Herd and graduated with a bachelors degree in Criminal Justice in 1994. After a few years of refereeing at the high school and collegiate levels, Diuguid was offered his first coaching job with South Charleston High School, located in South Charleston, WV. After just one year as an assistant coach with South Charleston, Diuguid was then named Head Women‘s Soccer Coach at Hurricane High School in the Kanawha Valley of West Virginia. While at Hurricane High, Diuguid‘s team was noted as one of the top programs in the State of West Virginia. After three years at Hurricane High, Diuguid was hired as the Head Men‘s Soccer Coach at neighboring Nitro High School. Diuguid led Nitro High to back-toback Sectional Championships and were once again noted as one of the top high school programs in the State of West Virginia. Diuguid received Regional Coach of the Year honors in 1999 and 2000 and was appointed the Regional Representative for West Virginia in 2000.

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Diuguid‘s success at the high school and club levels launched him into collegiate coaching in 2001, being named the Head Women‘s Soccer Coach at the University of Charleston. During his tenure the program continues to grow and develop. In 2006, Diuguid led the Golden Eagles to a second place finish in the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference—the best finish in the history of the program.

Coach Diuguid Biography

Diuguid has also led nine different West Virginia club soccer teams to the West Virginia State Championships and representation at the United States Youth Soccer National Championships. To date, Diuguid has recorded more wins at Nationals for the State of West Virginia than any other coach. In 2006 Diuguid‘s U-13 girls became the first girls team in state history to advance to the regional semifinals defeating all of the preliminary challengers and ultimately losing to the eventual regional champion.

Coach Diuguid holds his United States Soccer Federation ―C‖ License and has been a member of the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) since 1994. He is a member of the NSCAA regional ranking committee and also holds the position as the Fitness Center Director/Wellness Coordinator at the University of Charleston‘s Morrison Fitness Center. Coach Diuguid was the proud recipient of the Inaugural Spirit Award for Teamwork amongst University of Charleston employees. During his tenure at UC, Coach Diuguid has had the distinction of coaching one Academic All-American student-athlete, two NSCAA All-Regional studentathletes, and numerous WVIAC All-Conference student-athletes. His 2007 and 2008 teams each were honored with the NSCAA Team Academic Award for their cumulative grade point average. In 2008, Coach Diuguid‘s Golden Eagles were named the recipients of the Inaugural WVIAC Sportsmanship Award

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2009 Charleston Roster/Pronunciation Guide

Numerical Roster No. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

Name Caitlyn Seadler Whitney Sharp Holli Dalton Leann McKay Sabrina Mullaney Fallon Nicholas Elyse Surbaugh Samantha Smith Caitlin Shaw Alexandra Noland Ashley Klemkowsky Taryn Conklin Sarah Shields Catherine Perry Amanda Megnia Sydney Click Sharon Lapinsky Tiffany Wise Hannah Pilcher Katie DeVore

Position GK GK D/M M M/F D/F D/M M/D M M M F M M D D F/M D F D

Height 5‘7‖ 5‘9‖ 5‘4‖ 5‘6‖ 5‘3‖ 5‘2‖ 5‘6‖ 5‘8‖ 5‘8‖ 5‘9‖ 5‘2‖ 5‘5‖ 5‘8‖ 5‘8‖ 5‘6‖ 5‘5‖ 5‘7‖ 5‘5‖ 5‘4‖ 5‘4‖

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

Hometown/Previous School Kingwood, TX/Kingwood Charleston, WV/Capital Ledyard, CT/Ledyard Scott Depot, WV/Winfield Dundalk, MD/Institute of Notre Dame Folsom, CA/American River College Virginia Beach, VA/Ocean Lakes Manassas, VA/Osborn Park Granville, OH/Granville Dearborn, MI/Dearborn Morgantown, WV/Morgantown Milwaukee, WI/Thomas More Dayton, OH/Centerville Hampton, VA/Kecoughtan Marshfield, MA/Marshfield Chillicothe, OH/Unioto Magnolia, DE/St. Thomas More Academy Aliquippa, PA/Hopewell Huntington, WV/St. Joseph Central Catholic Pittsburgh, PA/Vincentian Academy

Alphabetical Roster No. Name Position Height 16 Sydney Click D 5‘5‖ 12 Taryn Conklin F 5‘5‖ 2 Holli Dalton D/M 5‘4‖ 20 Katie DeVore D 5‘4‖ 11 Ashley Klemkowsky M 5‘2‖ 17 Sharon Lapinsky F/M 5‘7‖ 3 Leann McKay M 5‘6‖ 15 Amanda Megnia D 5‘6‖ 4 Sabrina Mullaney M/F 5‘3‖ 5 Fallon Nicholas D/F 5‘2‖ 10 Alexandra Noland M 5‘9‖ 14 Catherine Perry M 5‘8‖ 19 Hannah Pilcher F 5‘4‖ 0 Caitlyn Seadler GK 5‘7‖ 1 Whitney Sharp GK 5‘9‖ 9 Caitlin Shaw M 5‘8‖ 13 Sarah Shields M 5‘8‖ 8 Samantha Smith M/D 5‘8‖ 6 Elyse Surbaugh D/M 5‘6‖ 18 Tiffany Wise D 5‘5‖ Head Coach: Todd Diuguid (Marshall ‗94), Eighth Season

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

Hometown/Previous School Chillicothe, OH/Unioto Milwaukee, WI/Thomas More Ledyard, CT/Ledyard Pittsburgh, PA/Vincentian Academy Morgantown, WV/Morgantown Magnolia, DE/St. Thomas More Academy Scott Depot, WV/Winfield Marshfield, MA/Marshfield Dundalk, MD/Institute of Notre Dame Folsom, CA/American River College Dearborn, MI/Dearborn Hampton, VA/Kecoughtan Huntington, WV/St. Joseph Central Catholic Kingwood, TX/Kingwood Charleston, WV/Capital Granville, OH/Granville Dayton, OH/Centerville Manassas, VA/Osborn Park Virginia Beach, VA/Ocean Lakes Aliquippa, PA/Hopewell

PRONUNCIATION GUIDE Taryn Conklin…………………...tare∙in Amanda Megnia…………….…...meg∙knee∙ugh Katie DeVore……………...…….duh∙vor Sabrina Mullaney……….….……mul∙AY∙nee Todd Diuguid…………….……...doo∙good Fallon Nicholas……………..……fal∙in Ashley Klemkowsky…………….klem∙cow∙ski Caitlyn Seadler…………..………seed∙ler Sharon Lapinsky………………..luh∙pen∙ski Elyse Surbaugh……………...…...sir∙baw

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Golden Eagles By State Golden Eagles By State

CALIFORNIA Fallon Nicholas

Folsom, CA

CONNECTICUT Holli Dalton

Ledyard, CT

DELAWARE Sharon Lapinsky

Magnolia, DE

MARYLAND Sabrina Mullaney

Dundalk, MD

MASSACHUSETTS Amanda Megnia

Marshfield, MA

MICHIGAN Alexandra Noland

Dearborn, MI

OHIO Sydney Click Caitlin Shaw Sarah Shields

Chillicothe, OH Granville, OH Dayton, OH

PENNSYLVANIA Katie DeVore Tiffany Wise

Pittsburgh, PA Aliquippa, PA

TEXAS Caitlyn Seadler

Kingwood, TX

VIRGINIA Catherine Perry Samantha Smith Elyse Surbaugh

Hampton, VA Manassas, VA Virginia Beach, VA

WEST VIRGINIA Ashley Klemkowsky Leann McKay Hannah Pilcher Whitney Sharp

Morgantown, WV Scott Depot, WV Huntington, WV Charleston, WV

WISCONSIN Taryn Conklin

Milwaukee, WI

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2009 Team Picture/Player Outlook Back Row (L to R): Coach Todd Diuguid, Amanda Megnia, Sharon Lapinsky, Elyse Surbaugh, Caitlin Shaw, Whitney Sharp, Caitlyn Seadler, Catherine Perry, Sarah Shields, Samantha Smith, Alexandra Noland, and Sydney Click. Front Row (L to R): Taryn Conklin, Katie DeVore, Tiffany Wise, Ashley Klemkowsky, Fallon Nichols, Hannah Pilcher, Sabrina Mullaney, and Leann McKay.

2009 Player Outlook Goalkeepers The Goalkeeper position will be a strength for the Golden Eagles yet again coming into the 2009 season. With Senior captain Whitney Sharp back for her fourth season, the UC defense looks to be strong in the 2009 campaign. Sharp was named to the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Honorable Mention team following the 2008 season. The 5‘9‖ Charleston native looks to bring invaluable leadership to the Golden Eagles as the 2009 season progresses. Coach Todd Diuguid has added strength and depth to the Goalkeeper position for the 2009 season with the addition of incoming Freshman Caitlyn Seadler. The 5‘7‖ Kingwood, TX native comes to UC from one of the most prestigious high school soccer programs in the country and will likely push for playing time in the 2009 campaign. Defenders The 2009 UC defense will have a new look to it after the loss of two key defenders from the 2008 season including All-Regional player Bailey Bryant. Only two Golden Eagles return to the new look defense in 2009—Juniors Holli Dalton (Ledyard, CT) and Tiffany Wise (Aliquippa, PA). Wise looks to rack up the minutes at the outside back position in Coach Todd Diuguid‘s 4-4-2 system while Dalton will likely be featured either the central defense or at the defensive midfielder spot. At the close of the 2008 season, Dalton was named to the WVIAC Honorable Mention Team. Both Juniors will be looked on to play important roles as leaders in the defensive third of the field. Fresh faces will be plentiful in the defense for the 2009 season with the addition of five newcomers to the defensive third. Fallon Nichols (Folsom, CA), a transfer from American River College in California will bring valuable collegiate experience to the backline for the 2009 Golden Eagles. Elyse Surbaugh, a Virginia Beach, VA native should push for playing time in the defensive third as UC will likely toy with lineup changes on a weekly basis. Katie DeVore, a Pittsburgh native, will bring a decorated high school and club background with her to the UC

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back line as will Amanda Megnia, a freshman defender from Marshfield, MA. Sydney Click, the Chillicothe, OH native will also bring a great deal of experience and leadership to the UC defensive third. However, due to a preseason knee injury, Click will be forced to take a medical redshirt year in 2009 and begin her playing career with UC in 2010.

2009 Player Outlook

Midfielders The Golden Eagle midfield will feature six returners and one newcomer for the 2009 season; this experience will likely help UC to control the middle of the pitch. Senior Caitlin Shaw (Granville, OH) will be looked on to control the center of the field as the primary holding center midfielder for UC during the 2009 season. Despite playing through injuries for much of the 2008 season, Shaw still found herself on the WVIAC Honorable Mention team at the close of the season. If she can be healthy throughout the 2009 season, Shaw looks to improve on these individual accolades. Joining Shaw in the center of the park are Leann McKay and Sarah Shields. McKay, a Sophomore from Scott Depot, WV will primarily be used by Diuguid as an attacking center midfielder in the 2009 season. Shields, a 5‘8‖ Freshman from Dayton, OH is the lone newcomer to the UC midfield. She will be looked at to control the middle of the pitch in the air and on the ground. Three Sophomores and one Junior will be relied on for their solid play in the outside midfield positions. Sophomores Alexandra Noland (Dearborn, MI) and Catherine Perry (Hampton, VA) each look to bring their athleticism and speed to the flanks to help lead the UC attack. Two of the more all-around athletes on the team will likely call the flanks their home during the 2009 season, though both may be called upon in other roles as well. Junior Ashley Klemkowsky, a 5‘2‖ Morgantown, WV native will also be a strong winger for the Golden Eagles in 2009. Joining these in the outside mid roles will be Sophomore Samantha Smith, a 5‘8‖ Manassas, VA native. Klemkowsky and Smith each will look to show off their technical skill and knowledge of the game on the flanks for Diuguid‘s side in 2009. Forwards Two Seniors will likely lead the attack for Diguid‘s Golden Eagle squad in the 2009 season. Taryn Conklin, a Milwaukee, WI native and Sharon Lapinsky, a Magnolia, DE native will be looked upon to be the primary goal producers for the 2009 UC side. Each were honored after the 2008 season, Lapinsky earning First Team AllConference honors and Conklin earning Second Team All-Conference honors. Conklin, likely regarded as one of the more physical players in the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference will enter the 2009 season looking to punish defenders with her physical style of play. Lapinsky has lead the Golden Eagles in goals in each of her previous three years and the UC side will expect the same in 2009. This dynamic duo will assuredly cause problems for defenses throughout the 2009 season. In addition to Lapinsky and Conklin, Sophomore Sabrina Mullaney and Freshman Hannah Pilcher will be strong goalscoring options for the 2009 Golden Eagles. Mullaney, a Dundalk, MD native started 2008 off with a bang, being named the WVIAC Player of the Week during the first week of the season after a 2 goal performance against conference foe Shepherd. Mullaney will bring valuable depth to the Golden Eagles‘ roster in 2009. Coming off a season where she earned Second Team All-State and the honor of being named to the West Virginia North/South All-Star Game, Freshman Hannah Pilcher (Huntington, WV) will look to contribute to the goalscoring festivities throughout the 2009 campaign.

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#0 CAITLYN SEADLER

Goalkeeper 5’7” FR Kingwood, TX/ Kingwood High School Before Charleston : Named Second Team All-Houston District…Achieved the lowest goals against average in Houston District during Senior year…Helped Kingwood HS to the number one national ranking during Senior year…Won Texas State Championship in 2008 with club team, Kingwood Alliance ‗91.

Personal: Daughter of James and Keri Seadler…Born January 13, 1991…Has one older sister (Brittnee)…Majoring in Psychology.

COACH DIUGUID ON CAITLYN: ―Caitlyn comes to UC from a strong high school and club background. She will challenge for the goalkeeper position in 2009. She is an enthusiastic competitor, an agile player, and a coachable individual.‖

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#1 WHITNEY SHARP

Goalkeeper 5’9” SR Charleston, WV Capital High School Before Charleston : Named First Team All-State and First Team All-Conference all four years at Capital High School…Named West Virginia State Goalkeeper of the Year during Sophomore, Junior, and Senior seasons in high school…Named Captain during Senior season at Capital High.

Personal: Daughter of Robin and Bob Sharp…Born April 8, 1988…Has one brother (J.R.)…Majoring in Accounting and Business.

COACH DIUGUID ON WHITNEY: ―The team leader and captain, Whitney is projected to be one of the top goalkeepers in the conference this season. We are counting on her leadership and prowess in the net to succeed this season.‖

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#2 HOLLI DALTON

Defender/Midfielder 5’4” JR Ledyard, CT Ledyard High School Before Charleston : Named Most Valuable Player at Ledyard High School…Captained Ledyard High School during 2005 and 2006 seasons…Named to the All-ECC team…Played club for Milford Extreme Soccer Club.

Personal: Daughter of Robin Grant and Gary Dalton…Born April 2, 1989…Has three sisters (Julie, Kaitlyn, and Shelby)…Majoring in Radiology.

COACH DIUGUID ON HOLLI: ―The team workhorse, Holli‘s effort and determination is unparalleled. I have high expectations for her to have a big season in 2009.‖

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#3 LEANN MCKAY

Midfielder 5’6” SO Scott Depot, WV Winfield High School Before Charleston : Named First Team All-State during Sophomore and Senior years at Winfield HS…Named Second Team All-State during Freshman year at Winfield HS…Scored 75 career goals while at Winfield HS…Played club soccer for West Virginia Chaos.

Personal: Daughter of Pat and Paula McKay…Born August 4, 1990…Has one sister (Trish)…Majoring in Athletic Training.

COACH DIUGUID ON LEANN: ―Technically strong, Leann was setback by injuries in 2008. I look for her to be an offensive threat this season.‖

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#4 SABRINA MULLANEY

Midfielder/Forward 5’3” SO Dundalk, MD Institute of Notre Dame Before Charleston : Named Captain during Senior year at the Institute of Notre Dame…Totaled 15 goals and 3 assists during high school career…Played club for Eastfield United.

Personal: Daughter of Tom Mullaney and Leona Parker…Born January 3, 1990…Has two sisters (Beth and Heather), one step-sister (Shannon), and two step-brothers (Sammy and Tyler)…Majoring in Nursing.

COACH DIUGUID ON SABRINA: ―Sabrina has the potential to be a major contributor in the offensive third. She has a good understanding of the game and we look forward to her becoming more physical and tenacious off the ball.‖

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#5 FALLON NICHOLAS

Defender/Forward 5’2” JR Folsom, CA American River College Before Charleston : Named MVP as well as Most Athletic at Folsom High School…Transferred to UC from American River College in Sacramento, CA…Helped club team, Davis Legacy ‘89 to Nationals…Helped club team, San Juan ‗89 to Regionals.

Personal: Daughter of Gina and Alan Nicholas…Born August 16, 1988…Has six brothers and sisters (Craig, Crissy, Cheyenne, Jenette, Jarrod, and Zach)…Majoring in Bio-Chem.

COACH DIUGUID ON FALLON: ―A very technical and explosive player, Fallon is expected to be an impact player for us this season. As a transfer, her experience will bring depth to our defense.‖

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#6 ELYSE SURBAUGH

Defender/Midfielder 5’6” FR Virginia Beach, VA Ocean Lakes High School Before Charleston : Named First Team All-District and Second Team All-Region during Senior year at Ocean Lakes HS…Named Defensive MVP two consecutive seasons at Ocean Lakes…Captained Ocean Lakes during Junior and Senior seasons…Played club for Beach FC 91 Pirahnas.

Personal: Daughter of Steve and Mitzi Surbaugh…Born March 26, 1991…Has one sister (Jessica)…Majoring in Biology.

COACH DIUGUID ON ELYSE: ―A true competitor, Elyse is expected to replace 2008 All-Region player Bailey Bryant in the back. Her versatility will help us fill in gaps as the season progresses.‖

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#8 SAMANTHA SMITH

Midfielder/Defender 5’8” SO Manassas, VA Osborn Park High School Before Charleston : Helped Osborn Park High School become Cedar Run Tournament Champions…Scored decisive goal that propelled Osborn Park HS into Cedar Run Tournament Championship…Helped club team, Team America Select win 2007 State Cup.

Personal: Daughter of Denise and Kenneth Smith…Born March 21, 1990…Has two sisters (Amanda and Kacie)…Majoring in Interior Design.

COACH DIUGUID ON SAMANTHA: ―Sammy made significant strides in the spring. She will challenge for an outside midfielder position this season.‖

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#9 CAITLIN SHAW

Midfielder 5’8” SR Granville, OH Granville High School Before Charleston : Named to First Team Mid State League during three season while at Granville High School…Team captain Junior and Senior seasons…Named Newark Advocate Player of the Year during Senior season…Named Third Team All-State during Senior season…won Super Clubs National Championship with club team.

Personal: Daughter of Pete and Lucy Shaw…Born July 25, 1988…Has one sister (Carly)…Majoring in Business Administration.

COACH DIUGUID ON CAITLIN: ―Hampered by injury throughout her career, Caitlin is expected to be healthy and dominate the center of the midfield this season.‖

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#10 ALEXANDRA NOLAND

Midfielder 5’9” SO Dearborn, MI Dearborn High School Before Charleston : Named All-City and All-Conference in both Soccer and Volleyball during time at Dearborn High School…Placed in Michigan State Swimming Meet…Played club for Michigan Hawks and Michigan Rush.

Personal: Daughter of Susan and Richard Noland…Born February 3, 1990…Has one sister (Samantha)…Majoring in Business.

COACH DIUGUID ON ALEXANDRA: ―A gifted athlete, Alex‘s pace and competitive spirit will serve her well in 2009. She is expected to control an outside midfielder position.‖

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#11 ASHLEY KLEMKOWSKY

Midfielder 5’2” JR Morgantown, WV Morgantown High School Before Charleston : Lettered in Women‘s Varsity Soccer during time at Morgantown High School…Named Captain of her club team, West Virginia United.

Personal: Daughter of Pete and Tammy Klemkowsky…Born August 24, 1989…Has one sister (Jenna)…Majoring in Biology.

COACH DIUGUID ON ASHLEY: ―One of the more technical players on the team, Ashley‘s success will be measured by her work over the summer. She has been a steady performer on the flank since her freshman year.‖

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#12 TARYN CONKLIN

Forward 5’5” SR Milwaukee, WI Thomas More High School Before Charleston : Named First Team All-Conference during Senior year and Second Team AllConference during Junior year at Thomas More HS…Led Thomas More HS in goals scored in all four years…Played club for Milwaukee Kickers.

Personal: Daughter of Tina and Todd Conklin…Born August 18, 1987…Has three brothers…Majoring in Finance and Business Administration…Planning to pursue Military Finance at The Air Force Academy after graduation.

COACH DIUGUID ON TARYN: ―The fastest and most physical player on our side, Taryn‘s success is predicated on her work rate and preparedness to compete daily.‖

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#13 SARAH SHIELDS

Midfielder 5’8” FR Dayton, OH Centerville High School Before Charleston : Lettered in Women‘s Soccer while at Centerville High School…Helped club team, Ohio Galaxies FC become Ohio State Cup Semifinalists.

Personal: Daughter of Rick and Nancy Shields…Born December 10, 1990…Has three siblings (Katie, Laura, and Patrick)…Majoring in Nursing.

COACH DIUGUID ON SARAH: ―With our inability to win 50/50 balls in 2008, Sarah‘s height will enable us to control more of the midfield out of the air in 2009.‖

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#14 CATHERINE PERRY

Midfielder 5’8” SO Hampton, VA Kecoughtan High School Before Charleston : Named First Team All-District during time at Kecoughtan High School…Shutout number one team in the conference playing as a goalkeeper during Freshman season at Kecoughtan HS…played club for Virginia Rush Cyclones.

Personal: Daughter of Liz and Pat Perry…Born January 2, 1990…Has one sister (Christina)…Majoring in Athletic Training and Pre-Physical Therapy.

COACH DIUGUID ON CATHERINE: ―One of the more athletic and versatile players on the team, Cat has the uncanny ability to play every position on the pitch. It‘s my responsibility to find the most productive one to suit her strengths.‖

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#15 AMANDA MEGNIA

Defender 5’6” FR Marshfield, MA Marshfield High School Before Charleston : Named a 2008 Atlantic Coast AllStar…Helped club team, MPS Cape Cod Lady Crusaders become 2008 National Champions…Helped MPS Cape Cod Lady Crusaders become 2007 and 2008 Super Y New England Champions.

Personal: Daughter of John and Dottie Megnia…Born October 7, 1990…Has two siblings (John and Maria)…Majoring in Nursing.

COACH DIUGUID ON AMANDA: ―A decorated runner and club soccer player, Amanda‘s fitness and experience is expected to pay dividends for us in 2009.‖

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#16 SYDNEY CLICK

Defender 5’5” FR Chillicothe, OH Unioto High School Before Charleston : Named First Team All-District during Senior season and Honorable Mention AllDistrict during Junior season at Unioto High School…Presented with Team Leadership Award during Senior season at Unioto HS…Named captain of HS team during Senior season…Helped club team, Southern Ohio Fury achieve a number one regional ranking.

Personal: Daughter of Mark and Diane Click…Born December 18, 1990…Majoring in Biology.

COACH DIUGUID ON SYDNEY: ―A newcomer in 2009, Sydney brings experience at the high school level as an outside back.‖

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#17 SHARON LAPINSKY

Midfielder/Forward 5’7” SR Magnolia, DE St. Thomas More Academy Before Charleston : Named First Team All-State and First Team All-Conference all four years at St. Thomas More Academy…Named MVP for three years…Tallied 110 goals and 56 assists in high school career…Three time Delaware State Champions with club team, the Kirkwood Rapids.

Personal: Daughter of Alex and Shannon Lapinsky…Born September 13,1988…Has one brother (Kyle) and one sister (Patricia)…Majoring in Pre-Med.

COACH DIUGUID ON SHARON: ―The team‘s leading scorer since her arrival, I expect Sharon to lead the conference in scoring in 2009.‖

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#18 TIFFANY WISE

Defender 5’5” JR Aliquippa, PA Hopewell High School Before Charleston : Lettered all four years in Women‘s Varsity Soccer while at Hopewell High School…Named captain during Senior season at Hopewell HS…Presented with Scholar-Athlete Award during three seasons at Hopewell HS…Played club for Hotspurs.

Personal: Daughter of Russell and Cathy Wise…Born September 4, 1989…Has one brother (Matthew)…Majoring in Business and Accounting.

COACH DIUGUID ON TIFFANY: ―A steady performer as an outside back, Tiffany‘s dedication to improving her understanding of the game will dictate the impact she has on this season‘s squad.‖

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#19 HANNAH PILCHER

Forward 5’4” FR Huntington, WV St. Joseph Central Catholic HS Before Charleston : Named Captain of St. Joseph Central Catholic High School during Junior and Senior seasons…Named Second Team AllState during Senior season…Named to the North/South All-Star Team during Senior season…Played club for the West Virginia Rowdies.

Personal: Daughter of Mark Pilcher and Heather Lycan…Born July 27, 1991…Has two sisters (Summer and Hattie)…Majoring in Interior Design.

COACH DIUGUID ON HANNAH: ―A star forward for her high school, Hannah captained her side. Her ability to apply herself to become a more dominant figure on the pitch will have a direct correlation with her effectiveness this season.‖

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#20 KATIE DEVORE

Defender 5’4” FR Pittsburgh, PA Vincentian Academy Before Charleston : Named WIPIAL Defensive Player of the Year in 2007 and 2008…Named team Defensive Player of the Year in 2006, 2007, and 2008 at Vincentian Academy…Named captain of high school team during Junior and Senior seasons…Played club for Arsenal.

Personal: Daughter of Suzie and Pat DeVore…Born March 24, 1991…Has two brothers (Patrick and Braden)…Majoring in Interior Design.

COACH DIUGUID ON KATIE: ―A decorated defensive player, Katie‘s aggressiveness and tenacity will wreak havoc on conference foes in 2009.‖

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Year by Year Results

2006 (Overall 10-8-1, WVIAC 5-2) Head Coach: Todd Diuguid Date 8/30 9/2 9/3 9/6 9/9 9/10 9/20 9/26 9/30 10/1

Opponent at Southern Virginia at Seton Hill at St. Vincent (PA) at Marietta (OH) GRAND VALLEY STATE (MI) FERRIS STATE (MI) at Davis & Elkins * at Concord * at Shepherd * SHIPPENSBURG (PA)

Result W 3-2 L 0-4 L 2-4 T 1-1 (2OT) L 0-8 L 2-3 W 5-1 L 0-2 W 4-2 W 4-1

Date 10/4 10/6 10/8 10/11 10/15 10/18 10/21 10/25 10/27

Opponent OHIO VALLEY * GANNON (PA) MERCYHURST (PA) SALEM INTERNATIONAL * at Pitt Johnstown WEST VIRGINIA WESLEYAN * WHEELING JESUIT * SALEM INTERNATIONAL # WHEELING JESUIT #

Result W 10-0 W 1-0 L 0-4 W 3-0 W 4-2 L 0-1 W 3-2 (2OT) W 4-1 L 1-4

Date 9/26 9/29 10/2 10/6 10/10 10/13 10/17 10/20 10/24

Opponent at West Virginia Wesleyan * WHEELING JESUIT * at Salem International * SHEPHERD * at Ohio Valley * at Slippery Rock CONCORD * SETON HILL * PITT JOHNSTOWN *

Result L 0-5 L 0-3 W 8-1 W 4-0 W 7-0 L 0-6 L 0-1 L 1-4 W 4-0

Date 10/8 10/11 10/13 10/17 10/19 10/22 10/25 10/27 10/29 11/3

Opponent CONCORD * SALEM INTERNATIONAL * KUTZTOWN (PA) at Pitt Johnstown * at Seton Hill * at West Virginia Wesleyan * DAVIS & ELKINS * LAKE ERIE (OH) OHIO VALLEY * SETON HILL #

Result L 0-1 W 8-0 L 0-1 W 2-0 W 1-0 L 1-2 W 1-0 W 3-1 W 8-0 L 0-1

* Denotes WVIAC Conference Match # Denotes WVIAC Tournament Match Home games in CAPS

2007 (Overall 7-12-0, WVIAC 7-6) Head Coach: Todd Diuguid Date 8/29 9/2 9/5 9/8 9/9 9/12 9/15 9/16 9/19 9/24

Opponent DAVIS & ELKINS * SHIPPENSBURG (PA) WEST VIRGINIA WESLEYAN * at Mercyhurst (PA) at Gannon at Davis & Elkins * at Findlay (OH) TIFFIN (OH) at Concord * OHIO VALLEY *

Result W 3-2 (OT) L 2-4 L 0-1 L 0-4 L 1-3 W 4-3 L 0-3 L 0-4 L 1-5 W 4-0

* Denotes WVIAC Conference Match Home games in CAPS

2008 (Overall 10-10-0, WVIAC 8-2) Head Coach: Todd Diuguid Date 8/30 8/31 9/9 9/12 9/14 9/22 9/25 9/27 10/1 10/5

Opponent at Shepherd * at Shippensburg (PA) at Wheeling Jesuit * at Flagler (FL) at Florida Tech SOUTHERN VIRGINIA at Indiana (PA) at California (PA) ALDERSON-BROADDUS * at Urbana (OH)

Result W 2-1 L 0-2 W 1-0 L 0-3 L 0-3 W 4-1 L 2-3 (OT) L 0-1 W 4-1 L 0-4

* Denotes WVIAC Conference Match # Denotes WVIAC Tournament Match Home games in CAPS

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UC Soccer Academy

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UC Soccer Academy

Each year Head Women‘s Soccer Coach Todd Diuguid and Head Men‘s Soccer Coach Chad Duernberger hold the UC Soccer Academy. The Academy runs four consecutive days and is open to three different age groups. The Eaglet Acdemy is open to four to seven year-olds, the Lil‘ Eagle Academy is open to eight to twelve year-olds, and the Eagle Academy is open to thirteen to seventeen year-olds. The daily skills provided at the UC Soccer Academy are individualized for each position on the field. Forwards work on support runs, penetration, crosses, shooting, and one v. one drills. Midfielders work on mobility, depth, width, combinations, improvisations, finishing, positioning, and transitions. Defenders work on positioning, tactics, one v. one, two v. one, two v. two, and marking. Goalkeepers work on catching, distribution, position, control, and psychological mindsets. Each camper will receive a certificate of participation and a camp t-shirt. Team trophies, most valuable player trophies, and most improved player medals will also be rewarded for each age group. Enrollment for the UC Soccer Academy is limited and is based on a first come first serve basis. High school teams interested in enrolling entire teams will be accommodated as several coaches will be available at the UC Soccer Academy. For registration contact Coach Todd Diuguid at 304.357.4827.

WVIAC Administration Bigraphies

Barry Blizzard West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Association Commissioner Commissioner Barry Blizzard has been at the helm of the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference since his appointment in November, 1987. Through his very able leadership as the conference's fourth commissioner, the WVIAC continues to enjoy national respectability and competiveness among the 16 member schools and 17 sponsored sports. One of the major accomplishments during Blizzard's tenure as WVIAC Commissioner has been managing the conference's transition from the NAIA to NCAA Division II, which occurred in the fall of 1995. He also oversaw the move of the conference headquarters to Princeton, WV in 1987. Prior to NCAA affiliation, Barry held, at various times, a number of NAIA-related national and regional offices. One in particular was a term as president of the NAIA National Athletic Directors Association. Once in the NCAA, Commissioner Blizzard has become involved with its administrative matters and presently serves as the chairman of the Division II Awards Commissoners Association. He also has served as the regional chair of the selection committee for the Disney Wide World of Sports Basketball Tip-off Tournament. In addition, Blizzard has helped structure a model conference format for Division II league offices. He currently is the chair of the NCAA Division II Nominating Committee. Barry's work in the field of intercollegiate athletics has not gone unnoticed by his peers. He has received a number of awards including the NAIA's National Award of Merit for work as president of the Athletic Directors Association and the seventh annual Mike McLaughlin Memorial Administrative Award which is the WVIAC award recognizing persons who have made outstanding contributions to the conference for a period of years. Additionally, a report he authored, NAIA Eligibility Rules, Time for a Change, was published in the spring 1986 edition of The Athletic Administrator, a publication of the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics. Blizzard's background in intercollegiate sports and sports management has served him well to deal with the tasks of overseeing this league. Before taking on his present position, he was the athletic director and sports information director at Bluefield State College, for 11 years beginning in 1976. A two-year period as assistant athletic director and SID, preceded this. The Commissioner is a native of Bramwell, WV, and received his undergraduate degree at Bluefield State College. He earned a Masters in American History at Radford (VA) University. Barry lives in Princeton, WV with his wife Vicki. They have two daughters.

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Will Prewitt assumed the newly created role of WVIAC Associate Commissioner on July 1, 1999. The Williamsburg, Kentucky native joined the WVIAC staff after stints at Tusculum College and Appalachian State University. He deals primarily with championships, sport administration, and media relations at the league's Princeton, WV office. The 1994 graduate of the University of Mississippi is a member of the NCAA Division II Championships Committee and participates as the liaison for the sports of football and men's golf. He previously served terms on the Division II Men's Golf Committee, the Division II Great Lakes Region Softball Advisory Committee and the Division II Northeast Region Football Advisory Committee. In addition, Prewitt was also selected to be a part of the NCAA Division II Regionalization Advisory Board in the spring of 2007.

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Will Prewitt West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Association Associate Commissioner

Prewitt played a key role in bringing the 2006 NCAA D-II Men's Golf Championship to West Virginia and was the tournament's co-director. He has also been a part of the tournament staffs of over 30 national championships, including the Division II Softball, Division III Football, and Division III Men's Basketball events. Prewitt served as Sports Information Director at Tusculum College in Greeneville, TN from March 1998 until arriving at the WVIAC. He was the primary media contact for the Pioneers' 14 varsity sports as the school moved to the NCAA Division II level and the South Atlantic Conference. He previously worked with the baseball and basketball programs at NCAA Division I Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina. Prewitt was the Sports Information Contact for the Mountaineer baseball program in 1996 and 1997. He also was in charge of statistical operations for home football and basketball contests, as well as traveling with the ASU men's basketball team to handle road media relations. In addition, Prewitt is a varsity high school football official and serves as the rules interpreter for the Mercer Football Officials Board. He also is an active volunteer with Labrador Retriever Rescue of SW Virginia. Will and his wife, Stephanie, reside in Kegley, WV with their dogs Bailey, Bentley, Junebug, Emmie, and Hershey

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About the WVIAC

About the WVIAC Founded in 1924, the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WVIAC) rates as one of the oldest leagues at the small-college level. The 16-member conference currently boasts the largest membership of any NCAA Division II league. The WVIAC moved into the NCAA Division II ranks in 1994 after a long affiliation with the NAIA. The conference was the only one in Division II to place a team in the national quarterfinals in men‘s basketball, football and baseball during the 1998-99 academic year. In 2002 the WVIAC, along with two other conferences, became the first league to earn four bids to the NCAA Division II Men‘s Basketball Championship. Commissioner Barry Blizzard, who has held the post since 1987, led the move into the NCAA. Blizzard, a native of Bramwell, West Virginia, previously served as the athletics director at Bluefield State. The long-time conference chief has served in a variety of national leadership positions, including a stint as president of the Division II Conference Commissioners Association. He is currently the chairman of the NCAA Division II Nominating Committee.

Alumni of conference members include West Virginia State‘s Earl Lloyd (the first AfricanAmerican to play in the National Basketball Association), Salem International‘s Cecil Underwood (two-term West Virginia governor), Pitt Johnstown's John Murtha (current US representative), and Wheeling Jesuit‘s John Beilein (current Michigan men‘s basketball coach). The conference‘s basketball tournament is one of the longest-running events in collegiate hoops; the 70th annual event was held earlier this year at the Charleston Civic Center. Attendance at the WVIAC tournament ranks among the highest in Division II. The conference also boasts a 10-station radio network for the tournament. Women‘s sports were incorporated into the WVIAC during the 1981-82 academic year as the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Association was absorbed. Currently, women‘s championships are offered in softball, golf, tennis, track, basketball, volleyball, cross country and soccer. Men‘s championships are conducted in football, cross country, soccer, basketball, baseball, golf, tennis and track.

The league was recognized by the State Journal as one of ―55 Great Things About West Virginia‖ in the magazine‘s April edition. The WVIAC is headquartered in Princeton, WV. The current WVIAC membership includes Alderson- Broaddus College, Bluefield State College, University of Charleston, Concord University, Davis & Elkins College, Fairmont State University, Glenville State College, Ohio Valley University, Salem International University, Shepherd

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University, West Liberty State College, West Virginia State University, West Virginia Wesleyan College and Wheeling Jesuit University. The University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown and Seton Hill University joined the WVIAC for the 2006-07 season. Pitt Johnstown and Seton Hill are the WVIAC‘s first out-of-state members since 1932.

ALDERSON-BROADDUS Founded: 1871 Location: Philippi, WV Enrollment: 800 Nickname: Battlers Colors: Blue, Gold, and Grey

CONCORD

CHARLESTON Founded: 1888 Location: Charleston, WV Enrollment: 1,385 Nickname: Golden Eagles Colors: Maroon and Gold

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WVIAC Women’s Soccer Participants

DAVIS & ELKINS

Founded: 1872 Location: Athens, WV Enrollment: 2,735 Nickname: Mountain Lions Colors: Maroon and White

Founded: 1904 Location: Elkins, WV Enrollment: 710 Nickname: Senators Colors: Red and White

OHIO VALLEY Founded: 1958 Location: Vienna, WV Enrollment: 582 Nickname: Fighting Scots Colors: Blue, Red, and White

PITT-JOHNSTOWN Founded: 1927 Location: Johnstown, PA Enrollment: 3,050 Nickname: Lady Cats Colors: Blue and Gold

SALEM INTERNATIONAL

SETON HILL

Founded:1888 Location: Salem, WV Enrollment: 600 Nickname: Tigers Colors: Green and White

Founded: 1918 Location: Greensburg, PA Enrollment: 2,093 Nickname: Griffins Colors: Red, Yellow, and White

SHEPHERD

WEST VIRGINIA WESLEYAN

Founded: 1871 Location: Shepherd, WV Enrollment: 4,170 Nickname: Rams Colors: Blue and Gold

Founded: 1890 Location: Buckhannon, WV Enrollment: 1,275 Nickname: Bobcats Colors: Orange and Black

WHEELING JESUIT Founded: 1954 Location: Wheeling, WV Enrollment: 1,700 Nickname: Cardinals Colors: Red, Yellow, and Black

WVIAC Commissioner’s Cup The Commissioner's Cup is awarded to the institution with the highest cumulative score as determined by a scoring method used by the league. Points are awarded based on the school's finish after completion of each of the sports sponsored by the WVIAC. WVIAC champions are determined by the regular season standings in sports that receive NCAA automatic qualification for the tournament winners. Tournament champions in all other sports are considered conference champions. The tournament winner is considered the WVIAC champion in sports with a divisional setup.

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Past WVIAC Champions

1997 WVIAC Women‘s Soccer Tournament Champion West Virginia Wesleyan

1997 WVIAC Women‘s Soccer Regular Season Champion West Virginia Wesleyan

1998 WVIAC Women‘s Soccer Tournament Champion West Virginia Wesleyan

1998 WVIAC Women‘s Soccer Regular Season Champion West Virginia Wesleyan

1999 WVIAC Women‘s Soccer Tournament Champion West Virginia Wesleyan

1999 WVIAC Women‘s Soccer Regular Season Champion Wheeling Jesuit

2000 WVIAC Women‘s Soccer Tournament Champion Wheeling Jesuit

2000 WVIAC Women‘s Soccer Regular Season Champion Wheeling Jesuit

2001 WVIAC Women‘s Soccer Tournament Champion West Virginia Wesleyan

2001 WVIAC Women‘s Soccer Regular Season Champion West Virginia Wesleyan

2002 WVIAC Women‘s Soccer Tournament Champion Concord

2002 WVIAC Women‘s Soccer Regular Season Champion Concord/Wheeling Jesuit

2003 WVIAC Women‘s Soccer Tournament Champion West Virginia Wesleyan

2003 WVIAC Women‘s Soccer Regular Season Champion West Virginia Wesleyan

2004 WVIAC Women‘s Soccer Tournament Champion Wheeling Jesuit

2004 WVIAC Women‘s Soccer Regular Season Champion Wheeling Jesuit

2005 WVIAC Women‘s Soccer Tournament Champion Wheeling Jesuit

2005 WVIAC Women‘s Soccer Regular Season Champion Wheeling Jesuit

2006 WVIAC Women‘s Soccer Tournament Champion Wheeling Jesuit

2006 WVIAC Women‘s Soccer Regular Season Champion Concord

2007 WVIAC Women‘s Soccer Tournament Champion West Virginia Wesleyan

2007 WVIAC Women‘s Soccer Regular Season Champion West Virginia Wesleyan/Wheeling Jesuit

2008 WVIAC Women‘s Soccer Tournament Champion West Virginia Wesleyan

2008 WVIAC Women‘s Soccer Regular Season Champion West Virginia Wesleyan

2009 Charleston Women‘s Soccer Media Guide

WVIAC Sportsmanship Award

University of Charleston 2008 WVIAC Women’s Soccer Innaugral Sportsmanship Award

2009 Charleston Women‘s Soccer Media Guide

The City of Charleston

Students at the University of Charleston have the benefit of being in the capital city of West Virginia, with all the cultural and entertainment advantages that brings. At the same time, Charleston is a tranquil, small-city environment with easy access to the beautiful, rolling Appalachian Mountains. Here is a small sampling of the many opportunities available to UC students and their families. Cultural Offerings The Charleston Civic Center provides a venue for concerts, conferences, and sporting events. Its website boasts that the world's top recording artists in country, pop, rock, jazz, and Christian receive their biggest encores in Charleston. You can also find live music in more intimate venues like the Sound Factory, the Empty Glass, the Vault, and Impulse. In addition, Charleston has a growing number of outdoor festivals that feature live music from all over the world. In late June, the UC riverfront is packed with visitors for Blues, Brews & BBQ, which brings a full day of blues to the UC campus, followed by Wine and All That Jazz, a day of jazz performers and wine tastings from West Virginia vineyards. The annual Steamwheel Regatta offers headliners on a downtown stage in September, and a variety of bands perform outdoors every Friday night in the summer months for Charleston‘s Live on the Levee. The NPR radio show Mountain Stage is produced in Charleston, and attending these live recording sessions is a favorite Charleston pastime. Host Larry Groce brings an eclectic mix of well-known and up-andcoming artists to town to record the broadcast every Sunday evening. Charleston‘s art community features music, theater, dance and visual works that will impress cultural connoisseurs and more casual audiences alike. Stroll through downtown during the monthly art walks to check out the fine arts offerings of local galleries while enjoying refreshments, music and appearances by featured artists. Take a tour of the gold-domed State Capitol, the Governor‘s Mansion, or the historic East End. Check out the Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences, home to the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra and the Avampato Discovery Museum, and host to a full program of musical and theatrical performances each year.

Above: The West Virginia State Capitol Building. Below: Downtown Charleston and the Kanawha River

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The City of Charleston

Shopping & Dining Pamper yourself with a trip to the Bridge Road shops, featuring unique businesses with art, food, clothing, toys and jewelry, just 10 minutes from the UC campus. For wine, chocolates, and locally grown produce and flowers, visit the Capitol Market downtown. The Town Center Mall offers three indoor floors of retail therapy, and for outdoor shopping centers, try Southridge, Trace Fork, and Dudley Farms on U.S. Route 119 South. For upscale dining with local flair, enjoy prime steaks at the Chop House or fresh sushi and Pan-Asian cuisine at Ichiban. Lola‘s Pizza in South Hills has gourmet pizza and innovative salads. The Bridge Road Bistro, Soho‘s, Bluegrass Kitchen, and Blossom Deli all offer delicious menus in inviting environs. Charleston is a family-friendly city full of great things to see and do for people of all ages. In addition to great variety, everything is close by. Capitol Market, West Virginia‘s best source for home-grown produce, plants, and flowers, hosts two chili cook-off events: the Green Chili Shoot-Out around St. Patrick‘s Day, and the Smoke on the Water Chili Cook-off in June. The Vandalia Gathering in May celebrates the music and culture of the Appalachian Mountains. The West Virginia Power, Charleston‘s minor league baseball team, plays in Power Park from April through August. The Charleston Rod Run and Doo Wop car show and the West Virginia Book Festival keep the city bustling in October.

The Charleston Civic Center

For a leisurely day ay time of year, stroll along tree-lined brick sidewalks and see first-hand why historic Capitol Street remains a popular spot for visitors and locals alike. Start from the levee and go all the way to the Capitol Market for an up-close look at what makes Charleston unique. Pop in the Peanut Shop for candy or fresh roasted nuts. Linger in Taylor Books, an independent bookstore with the added advantages of a cozy café and an art gallery annex. Savor homemade ice cream at Ellen‘s or sample what‘s fresh out of the oven at Charleston Bread Company. Outdoor Pursuits Charleston is a gateway to all kinds of outdoor excitement, including skiing, whitewater rafting, ATV and mountain bike trails, horseback riding, rock climbing, canoeing, kayaking and hiking. In the winter, West Virginia offers the best skiing in the Southeast, with Snowshoe, Silver Creek, and Canaan Valley resorts all within a four-hour drive, and Winterplace only an hour away. The Gauley and New Rivers are both within easy driving distance of Charleston, and attract whitewater rafters and kayakers, from beginners to extreme sports enthusiasts, to some of the best whitewater in the U.S. Nearby Kanawha State Forest, with 9,300 acres of hilly terrain and beautiful woodlands, has over 25 miles of trails, providing challenging terrain for hikers and mountain bikers. Coonskin Park has over 1,000 acres of woodland trails, picnic shelters, open meadows, tennis courts and soccer fields. The Carriage Trail links the old Sunrise Mansion in South Hills with downtown via a mile-long wooded footpath.

The Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences

Residents and visitors enjoy walking or jogging on the Kanawha Boulevard walk, which stretches three miles from Patrick Street to the 36th Street Bridge and offers scenic views of downtown, the State Capitol, and the University of Charleston. Fresh Ideas Charleston is a family-friendly city full of great things to see and do for people of all ages. In addition to great variety, everything is close by. Capitol Market, West Virginia‘s best source for home-grown produce, plants, and flowers, hosts two chili cook-off events: the Green Chili Shoot-Out around St. Patrick‘s Day, and the Smoke on the Water Chili Cook-off in June. The Vandalia Gathering in May celebrates the music and culture of the Appalachian Mountains. The West Virginia Power, Charleston‘s minor league baseball team, plays in Power Park from April through August. The Charleston Rod Run and Doo Wop car show and the West Virginia Book Festival keep the city bustling in October.

The New River Gorge Bridge

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UC Women Go To ACE Adventure

Each preseason Coach Diuguid allows the UC Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;s Soccer Team to relax from the rigorous training schedule to enjoy the beautiful landscape of the Appalachian Mountains. From canoeing down a river to challenging ropes courses, the Golden Eagles use these breaks from training to get to know each other and bond as a unit. Prior to the 2009 season, UC visited ACE Adventure in Oak Hill, WV for team bonding and relaxation.

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UC Women Go To ACE Adventure

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Golden Eagle Athletic Club

Golden Eagle Athletic Club The Golden Eagle Athletic Club (GEAC) is the comprehensive fundraising program for University of Charleston athletics. Beginning August 1, 2007, all GEAC contributions will be used to provide annual scholarship support to UC athletes. Contributions are vital to enabling student athletes to remain competitive in Division II and the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. These gifts have an immediate impact on the entire athletics program, enabling UC to recruit better athletes and field better teams. UC has built an impressive winning tradition, capturing both the WVIAC Commissioner‘s Cup and the WVIAC Presidents‘ Cup in 2007. Scholarship support through the GEAC will ensure that UC can sustain this winning tradition. These gifts have the power to take UC‘s athletic program to even greater heights, while giving student athletes an exceptional education.

GEAC members enjoy tangible benefits based on their contribution levels, including preferred seating and parking, invitations to special events, and insider information about what‘s hot in UC athletics. GEAC members who make annual gifts of $1,000 or higher are also members of the President‘s Circle, the University‘s leadership annual giving group. How to make a gift: • Go to ucwv.edu and click ―Support UC‖ and ―Donate online‖ to make a credit card gift on our secure online server. • Make your gift over the phone at 800.995.alum (2596). • Mail your gift to UC GEAC, 2300 MacCorkle Ave. S.E., Charleston, WV 25304.

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2009 Schedule DATE 8/29 8/30 9/5 9/6 9/9 9/12 9/16 9/19 9/23 9/26 9/30 10/3 10/7 10/10 10/14 10/17 10/21 10/24 10/30 TBA

TIME 2:00 pm 4:00 pm 12:00 pm 12:00 pm 3:00 pm 11:00 am 4:00 pm 7:00 pm 4:00 pm 4:00 pm 4:00 pm 12:30 pm 4:30 pm 2:00 pm 7:00 pm 2:00 pm 2:00 pm 2:00 pm 3:00 pm TBA

* West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Match % NCAA Division II Atlantic Region Match Home games in bold