Media Guide SPAD 325 Created by: Justin Lawrence and John Anderson
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Hello UC Sports Fans, UC’s commitment “to educate each student for a life of productive work, enlightened living, and community involvement” is a mission that brings to each student countless opportunities and real responsibilities. Athletics plays a vital role in the life of the University and in accomplishing our mission. Teamwork, fitness, community involvement, and leadership are some of the many life-long learning opportunities acquired through athletics. The University’s women’s soccer team provides growth experiences for student athletes and visibility for the university. It is an important part of our strong tradition of athletic success. We have championship teams competing in the new Mountain East Conference. We are fully committed to the philosophy of balance between athletics and academics that is the hallmark of the NCAA Division II. Accordingly, UC athletics combines the zeal to have the most successful teams with the expectation that each student athlete will represent the University superbly every day and everywhere. The University of Charleston is committed to providing the best possible experiences for our students and also providing exciting spectator and involvement opportunities for residents of the greater Charleston community. I wish you and all of our talented student athletes the very best.
Sincerely, Dr. Edwin H. Welch President
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History of the University of Charleston In its first 125 years, the University of Charleston has grown from a small seminary college to a nationally-recognized university comprised of four locations. UC was founded by the Southern Methodist denomination in 1888 as Barboursville Seminary in Barboursville, W.Va., 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. On August 1, 2012 the University announced it entered into an agreement to establish new locations in Beckley and Martinsburg, W.Va., to replace Mountain State University, which was slated to go out of business in a few months. By January 1, 2013 UCBeckley, UC-Martinsburg and UC-Online joined UC-Charleston as part of the University of Charleston. In a matter of four months, UC grew to 32 academic programs, over 360 employees and approximately 2,000 students. 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.
For more information about the University's history, visit the UC Historical Almanac.
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Some quick facts about the University of Charleston
1,391 full-time students in Fall 2012 Graduate programs in pharmacy and business. New Physician Assistant program staring January 2013 109 international students from 34 countries, and students from 31 states 25% of students who start at UC and stay through graduation get their degrees in less than four years, and an additional 10% proceed to graduate school before receiving an undergraduate degree 94% of graduates are employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation U.S. News Ranks University of Charleston Among Top Regional Colleges One of the Princeton Review's 2013 Best Colleges: Region by Region 100% of 2011 Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) 15 Division II varsity athletic teams Nationally ranked Division II men’s soccer team Located in the capital of West Virginia One of 12 colleges nationally chosen as a model for the first-year experience 300 employees; $35 million operating budget; estimated annual economic impact of $87 million 14,000 alumni of record; 6,000 in the Kanawha Valley Outstanding campus facilities: 7 of the 11 buildings on campus have been built since 1998, including four new residence halls and a fitness center.
Quick Facts
Average GPA: 3.35 Average ACT score: 23 Essay/Interview: not required, but recommended for scholarship opportunities Application deadline: rolling Application fee: $25
Admissions
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University President 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 until 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 for 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 programs in pharmacy, physician’s assistant and business, constructing 7 of the 11 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 BB&T Corporate Board of Directors, Chairman of the Quality Committee for the Charleston Area Medical Center Health Systems, Association of Governing Board’s Council of Presidents, West Virginia Financial Education Foundation Board and BB&T-West Virginia’s Advisory Board.
edwinwelch@ucwv.edu 304-357-4713 In May 2006, Dr. Welch was given the first-ever Charles L. Foreman Award for Innovation in Private Higher Education by the Foundation for Independent Higher Education. A year later, Dr. Welch was the recipient of the 2007 YMCA Spirit of the Valley Award in recognition of his exemplary community service, and his selfless concern and care for the Charleston community. He has the unique distinction of having a tug boat named for him. President Welch’s wife, Janet, earned her Ph.D. in American Studies from the University of Maryland. She is a graduate of West Virginia Wesleyan College, where she was a tenured faculty member in the English Department. 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. The Gallery displays works from 159 of the state’s most outstanding women artists. Dr. Welch takes great pride in the ongoing transformation of the University of Charleston into a leader in private higher education.
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Administration
Dr. Letha Zook Provost and Dean of the Faculty (2010 – present) B.S., University of Pennsylvania M.S., Temple University M.S., New York University Ed.D., Teachers College, Columbia University lethazook@ucwv.edu
Cleta M. Harless Vice President for Administration and Finance (2001 – present) B.A., B.S., Marshall University M.B.A., West Virginia University cletaharless@ucwv.edu
Joan Clark Vice President for Enrollment (2011 – present) Served as professor in university’s radiologic science department for 25 years and chaired the department for 7 years. B.S. Siena Heights University M.S. University of Charleston joanclark@ucwv.edu
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Administration
Jennie O. Ferretti Vice President for Student Development (2004 – present) B.A., University of Virginia J.D., University of Virginia jennieferretti@ucwv.edu
Ben Beakes Vice President for Development (2009 – present) B.A., University of Charleston benbeakes@ucwv.edu
Susan Backofen Vice President for Marketing (2012 – present) Served as Chief Enrollment and Marketing Officer at Mountain State University in West Virginia, vice president for university marketing at Ottawa University in Kansas and Vice President for Recruiting at Davenport University in Grand Rapids, Michigan. MSA, Central Michigan University BBA, Davenport College
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1
Victoria Jr. Severo
2
Elle Martin
So.
MB
DS/L
5-9
5-6
Meadville, PA
Las Cruces, NM
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3
Brenna Barker
Fr.
MB
5-7
Sedona, AZ
4
McKensie So. Milam
DS
5-6
Belle, WV
5
Audrey Fr. Baysinger
DS
5-11
Camby, IN
11
6
Abbi Bryant
7
Clairiss Jr. a Larry
9
Katharine Furlong
Fr.
6-0
Edinburg, IN
RS
6-1
University Heights, OH
OH
5-8
OH/MB
So.
Sedona, AZ 12
10
Brenna Sr. Youlton
MB
6-0
Chatham, Canada
11
Keely Jr. Latham
MB/OH
6-0
Gardner ville, NV
12
Melissa Jr. Reyes
S
5-2
Lima, Peru
13
13
Emma Morrison
S
5-8
Conroe, TX
14
Samantha So. Scripter
OH
5-9
Knoxville, TN
15
Katie Prey
MB
5-10
Fr.
Fr.
Richardson , TX 14
16
Jordan Fr. Wittekind
MB/OH
5-11
Charleston , WV
17
Julie So. Samogala
OH
5-10
Delaware , OH
18
Kenya Jones
DS
5-4
So.
Cleveland, OH 15
Jason Kozak
19
Olivia Fr. Livengood
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Meredith Fr. Lauerman
Head Volleyball Coach
OH
OH/RS
Terence Swinney
5-9
Norwalk , OH
6-2
South Charleston , WV
Assistant Volleyball Coach 16
DATE
OPPONENT
LOCATION
TIME/RESULT
9/7-8/2013
Bluefield College (Va.)
Glenville, WV
W 3-0 Box Score
9/7-8/2013
Slippery Rock University
W 3-1 Box Score
9/8-8/2013
Bluefield State College
W 3-0 Box Score
9/8-8/2013
Glenville State College
W 3-1 Box Score
9/13/2013
Ohio Dominican University
W 3-1 Box Score
9/14/2013 9/14/2013
9/20/2013
Edinboro University of
W 3-0 Box Score
Pennsylvania Alderson Broaddus University
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
L 2-3 Box Score
West Liberty, WV
L 1-3 Box Score
9/20/2013
Shippensburg University
West Liberty, WV
L 2-3 Box Score
9/21/2013
Kutztown University
West Liberty, WV
L 0-3 Box Score
9/21/2013
Slippery Rock University
West Liberty, WV
W 3-2 Box Score
9/24/2013
Bluefield State College
Charleston, WV
W 3-0 Box Score
9/27/2013
West Liberty University
Charleston, WV
W 3-0 Box Score
9/28/2013
Wheeling Jesuit University
Charleston, WV
L 0-3 Box Score
10/1/2013
Glenville State College
Glenville, WV
W 3-1 Box Score
10/4/2013
West Virginia Wesleyan College Buckhannon, WV
L 0-3 Box Score
10/8/2013
West Virginia State University
Institute, WV
L 2-3 Box Score
10/11/2013
Urbana University (Ohio)
Charleston, WV
W 3-0 Box Score
10/18/2013
Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV
L 0-3 Box Score
10/19/2013
Shepherd University
Shepherdstown, WV
W 3-0 Box Score
10/22/2013
Ohio Valley University
Vienna, WV
W 3-1 Box Score
10/25/2013
Concord University
Charleston, WV
W 3-0 Box Score
Charleston, WV
W 3-0 Box Score
Charleston, WV
W 3-0 Box Score
10/26/2013 10/29/2013
University of Virginia College @ Wise
West Virginia Wesleyan College
11/1/2013
Glenville State College
Charleston, WV
W 3-0 Box Score
11/5/2013
West Virginia State University Charleston, WV
W 3-0 Box Score
11/8/2013
University of Virginia College @ Wise
Wise, VA
W 3-1 Box Score
11/9/2013
Concord University
Athens, WV
W 3-1 Box Score
11/15/2013
Notre Dame College (Ohio)
South Euclid, OH
7:00 PM
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ATTACK ## TM
Players Team
SP
MP MS
Pts/S
K
K/Set
E
TA
Pct
SA
SA/Set
SE
6
0
0
0.00
0
0.00
0
0
.000
0
0.00
1
100 28
18
310.5
3.11
232
2.32
61
556
.308
15
0.15
11
Martin, Elle
63 24
2
14.0
0.22
1
0.02
3
24
-.083
13
0.21
22
3 Barker, Brenna
82 24
0
35.0
0.43
5
0.06
3
21
.095
30
0.37
25
66 23
1
23.0
0.35
2
0.03
0
28
.071
21
0.32
13
36 15
5
53.0
1.47
43
1.19
30
158
.082
5
0.14
13
1 Severo, Victoria 2
4 5
Milam, McKensie Baysinger, Audrey
11
Pts
SERVE
6
Bryant, Abbi
43 14
1
59.0
1.37
47
1.09
25
155
.142
0
0.00
0
7
Larry, Clairissa
98 28
18
271.5
2.77
230
2.35
93
562
.244
0
0.00
0
99 28
18
308.5
3.12
265
2.68
91
865
.201
25
0.25
11
100 28
17
196.0
1.96
137
1.37
50
345
.252
3
0.03
6
9
Furlong, Katharine
10 Youlton, Brenna 11
Latham, Keely
39 15
1
29.5
0.76
23
0.59
25
99
-.020
0
0.00
0
12
Reyes, Melissa
103 29
17
59.5
0.58
23
0.22
6
74
.230
34
0.33
3
13 14 15 16
Morrison, Emma
Scripter, Samantha Prey, Katie Wittekind, Jordan
17 Samogala, Julie 18 19 20
Jones, Kenya Livengood, Olivia Lauerman, Meredith
1
1
0
0
0.00
0
0.00
0
0
.000
0
0.00
0
2
2
0
4.5
2.25
2
1.00
1
4
.250
2
1.00
2
2
2
0
0
0.00
0
0.00
0
1
.000
0
0.00
0
24
9
1
18.5
0.77
13
0.54
6
34
.206
3
0.13
2
13
7
0
19.5
1.50
14
1.08
17
64
-.047
2
0.15
1
9
5
0
0
0.00
0
0.00
1
2
-.500
0
0.00
2
81 25
15
205.5
2.54
165
2.04
77
488
.180
22
0.27
19
0
4.5
0.75
4
0.67
2
9
.222
0
0.00
1
15.65 1206
11.71 491
3489
.205
175
1.70 132
13.85 1115
10.83 557
3530
.158
142
1.38 165
6
Totals
103
Opponents
103
3
1,612. 0 1,426. 5
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University of Virginia's College at Wise Location Wise, Va. Founded 1954 Enrollment 2,005 Nickname Cavaliers School Colors Red and Gray Donna P. Henry President (Chancellor) Athletic Director Danny Sterling Sports Information Darrell-Dingus Ely Director School Site www.uvawise.edu Athletic Site www.uvawisecavs.com Twitter @UVaWiseCavs Highland Cavalier Facebook Athletics YouTube UVaWiseEdu
Urbana University Location Urbana, Ohio Founded 1850 Enrollment 1,505 Nickname Blue Knights School Colors Royal Blue and White Dr. Kirk E. Peterson President (Interim) Athletic Director Doug Young Sports Information Chris Anders Director School Site www.urbana.edu Athletic Site sports.urbana.edu/ Twitter @UUSports Facebook Blue Knights Urbana University YouTube Blue Knights
Concord University Location Athens, W. Va. Founded 1872 Enrollment 2,834 Nickname Mountain Lions School Colors Maroon and Gray Dr. Kendra Boggess President (Interim) Athletic Director Kevin Garrett Sports Information Tyler McIntosh Director School Site concord.edu Athletic Site cumountainlions.com Twitter @cumountainlions Concord University Facebook Athletics YouTube ConcordAthletics1
University of Charleston Location Charleston, W. Va. Founded 1888 Enrollment 1,325 Nickname Golden Eagles School Colors Maroon and Gold President Dr. Edwin H. Welch Athletic Director Bren Stevens Sports Information John Blankenship Director School Site ucwv.edu Athletic Site ucgoldeneagles.com Twitter @UCWV University of Facebook Charleston Athletics YouTube UCWVAthletics
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Wheeling Jesuit University Location Wheeling, W. Va. Founded 1954 Enrollment 1,428 Nickname Cardinals School Colors Red, Black and Gold President Athletics Director Sports Information Director
School Site Athletic Site Twitter Facebook YouTube
Rev. James J. Fleming, SJ Cam Perry Eric Taber
wju.edu athletics.wju.edu/inde x @WJUCardinals Wheeling Jesuit University Cardinals Wheeling Jesuit University
Notre Dame College Location South Euclid, Ohio Founded 1822 Enrollment 2,120 Nickname Falcons
Fairmont State University Location
Fairmont, W. Va.
Founded
1865
Enrollment
4,600
Nickname
Fighting Falcons
School Colors
Maroon & White
President
Dr. Maria C. Bennett Rose
Athletic Director
Tim McNeely
Sports Information Director
Adam Zundell
School Site
fairmontstate.edu
Athletic Site
fightingfalcons.com
@fsufalcons
Fairmont State University Athletics
YouTube
fightingfalcons1
Glenville State College Location
Glenville, W. Va.
Founded
1872
Enrollment
1,882
Nickname
Pioneers
School Colors
Royal Blue and Yellow Gold
School Colors
Blue and White
President Athletic Director
Dr. Andrew P. Roth Scott Swain
President
Dr. Peter Barr
Athletic Director
Janet K. Bailey
Sports Information Director
Andy Barch
Sports Information Director
Jonathan Griffin II
School Site
www.glenville.edu
School Site
www.notredamecolleg e.edu
Athletic Site
glenville.edu/athletics
Athletic Site Twitter Facebook
notredamefalcons.con @NDC_Falcons NA
@GSCpioneers
GSC Pioneers
YouTube
Notre Dame Falcons TV
YouTube
Glenville State College
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West Virginia Wesleyan College Location Buckhannon, W. Va. Founded 1890 Enrollment 1,416 Nickname Bobcats School Colors Orange and Black President Dr. Pamela Balch Athletic Director Randy Tenney Sports Information Philip Fetty Director School Site wvwc.edu www.wesleyanbobcats.c Athletic Site om Twitter @WVWCBobcats West Virginia Wesleyan Facebook Athletics YouTube
WesleyanBobcats
West Virginia State University Location Institute, W. Va. Founded 1891 Enrollment 2,644 Nickname Yellow Jackets School Colors Black and Gold Dr. Brian O'Harold President Hemphill Athletic Director Sean Loyd Sports Information John Simms Director School Site wvstateu.edu Athletic Site wvsuyellowjackets.com Twitter NA Facebook NA YouTube
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West Liberty University Location West Liberty, W. Va. Founded 1837 Enrollment 2,700 Nickname Hilltoppers School Colors Black and Gold President Dr. Robin C. Capehart Athletic Director James Watson Sports Information Matt Watson Director School Site westliberty.edu Athletic Site hilltoppersports.com Twitter @WLathletics West Liberty University Facebook Athletics YouTube
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Shepherd University Location
Shepherdstown, W. Va.
Founded Enrollment Nickname School Colors President Athletic Director Sports Information Director School Site Athletic Site Twitter Facebook
1871 4,400 Rams Blue and Gold Dr. Suzanne Shipley B.J. Pumroy
shepherd.edu shepherdrams.com @SRURamsOfficial SR Ram Nation Official
YouTube
NA
Chip Ransom
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Reid Amos Mountain East Conference Commissioner
Reid Amos was appointed as the first Commissioner of the Mountain East Conference by a unanimous vote of the MEC Board of Directors in November 2012. Amos brings extensive experience in administration and athletics, to go with a sincere passion for the NCAA Division II experience, to his new position. Prior to his role as commissioner, Amos was the Vice President of Broadcasting at West Liberty University. He was promoted to that role following a successful stint as the Executive Director for the WLU Office of Communications. During his time at West Liberty, Amos’s work was instrumental in the growth of West Liberty University Television (WLTV-14), which today reaches more than 100,000 cable homes in West Virginia and Ohio. Known throughout the Upper Ohio Valley as the “Voice of the Hill toppers,” he served as play-by-play announcer for approximately 50 televised football and basketball games each year at West Liberty. Amos served as executive producer and play-by-play man on several WLTV telecasts that have aired on ROOT Sports, the regional cable sports network in Pittsburgh that reaches 2.5 million cable homes. He achieved a major coup when he successfully negotiated and coordinated the first-ever live telecast of the 2012 WVIAC Tournament’s men’s basketball championship game on ROOT Sports. In addition to his experience as a member of the West Liberty University’s senior staff and broadcaster at West Liberty, Amos also has the benefit of being a successful collegiate coach and NCAA administrator. He enjoyed a highly successful run as head men’s golf coach at Fairmont State University from 2003-07. A twotime WVIAC Coach of the Year and the 2007 NCAA Division II East Region Coach of the Year, Amos led the Falcons to a pair of WVIAC championships, five consecutive NCAA Division II regional tournament bids and the 2007 NCAA Division II East Region championship. His career coaching record at Fairmont State was a sparkling 450-215-7 (.677). Since 2009, Amos has served in NCAA governance as a member of the NCAA Division II Men’s Golf National Committee that administers the NCAA Division II national championship tournament. As part of that role, Amos has served as Chair of the Atlantic/East Regional Committee and has been the NCAA’s site representative for the NCAA Division II Atlantic/East Regional each year since 2009. Along with fellow national committee members, he serves as a site representative for the NCAA Division II national championship tournament and was appointed Chair of the NCAA Division II Men’s Golf National Committee for the 2012-13 season. Along with his work in broadcasting and athletics, Amos also brings extensive communications and marketing experience to the table. Since 2003, he has been the owner/operator of Intermedia Solutions, LLC, a multimedia consulting company working with many of the institutions he now serves in the MEC. Amos was responsible for developing the largest Division II tournament radio network in the nation and has also worked as director of business development for an information technology government contractor as well as director of operations for a radio ownership group. Amos cut his teeth in the broadcasting business during 13 years as Sports Director at WMMN-AM radio in Fairmont, W.Va., where he handled play-by-play duties for the football and basketball teams at Fairmont State. He began working at the station while still a student at FSU. A Fairmont native and a graduate of Fairmont Senior High, Amos graduated from Fairmont State in 1994 with a B.A. in Speech Communication and earned his Master’s Degree in Communications from West Virginia University in 1996. He resides in Wheeling with his wife, Jennie, and their children, Elizabeth and Cite.
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Ben Brownlee Associate Commissioner of Championships and Compliance Phone: 304-816-2656
Adam Zundell Associate Commissioner of Communications
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UC Athletic Staff Directory Dr. Bren Stevens Director of Athletics Phone: 304-357-4911 Email: brenstevens@ucwv.edu A native of Massachusetts, Stevens was recruited to what was then known as Morris Harvey College to play volleyball in 1976. As a player, she won both WVIAC and Mid-West Regional First-Team honors. After stints teaching in high school in Boston and in Kanawha County, Stevens was recruited to coach the University of Charleston volleyball squad in 1992. She has held multiple roles at UC, progressing from coaching volleyball and swimming to physical education instructor in 1996, assistant professor of sports administration in 2000, and associate athletic director in 2005. Stevens meanwhile earned a master’s degree in exercise physiology and a doctorate in education administration, putting those skills to work in the classroom and as senior woman administrator in the UC athletic department. Stevens coached the Golden Eagles volleyball team for 19 seasons and holds a career record of 506-210. Her teams have made the NCAA volleyball tournament seven times, won the conference title in 1997, 2001 and 2006, and won the conference championship in 2004, 2005 and 2007. Bren was named WVIAC Coach of the Year three times (1995, 1997, and 2001), and was inducted into the University of Charleston Athletic Hall of Fame in 2006. In 2011, Dr. Stevens earned her 500th career win, during UC’s match with Alderson-Broaddus, which puts Stevens 13th on the NCAA Division II list of most wins for active coaches.
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Todd Diuguid Assistant Athletic Director/Head Women's Soccer Coach Phone: 304-357-4827 Email: todddiuguid@ucwv.edu
Todd Diuguid enters his 12th year as the Head Coach of the Women’s Soccer Program at the University of Charleston in 2012. Diuguid has over 25 years of soccer experience as a player, referee, and coach. Coach Diuguid was named the 2010 WVIAC Coach-of-the-Year. The Women’s Soccer Program has the distinction of receiving the inaugural WVIAC Sportsmanship award in 2008 and has received the NSCAA Team Academic Award the past six academic years, 2007-present. Several players have been named to the All-Conference team, NSCAA All-Region team’s, Daktronics All-Region, Freshman-of-the-Year, Player-of-the-Year, Academic AllAmerican and UC’s Outstanding Student-Athlete have all played under Coach Diuguid over the years. While at Marshall University, Diuguid lettered all four years as a central defender/forward and graduated with a Bachelors of Arts in Criminal Justice. Diuguid coached six years of scholastic soccer in the Kanawha Valley. One year as the assistant at South Charleston for the boys, three years as the head coach at Hurricane HS for the girls and two years as the head coach at Nitro HS for the boys. Diuguid received Regional Coach of the Year honors in 1999 and 2000 while at Nitro HS. Diuguid has also led nine different West Virginia club soccer teams to the West Virginia State Championships. In 2006, Coach Diuguid’s U-13 girls became the first girls’ team in state history to advance to the regional semifinals in the US Youth National Championships. Coach Diuguid holds his United States Soccer Federation license and has been a member of the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) since 1994. Diuguid has been member of the NSCAA regional ranking committee since 2009 and also holds the position of Assistant Athletic Director at the University of Charleston. In 2012, Diuguid was appointed to the NCAA DII National Committee as the Atlantic Region RAC Chair for a four year term.
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Travis Chandler Assistant to the AD for Compliance & Marketing Phone: 304-357-4751 Email: travischandler@ucwv.edu
Shari Reed Head Women's Tennis/Senior Woman Administrator Phone: 304-347-6989 Email: ucshar@aol.com
John Blankenship Head Cross-Country and Track Coach; SID Phone: 304-357-4820 Email: johnblankenship@ucwv.edu
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Dr. Ericka Zimmerman Chair, Department of Athletic Training Phone: 304-357-4828 Email: erickazimmerman@ucwv.edu
Ericka Zimmerman serves as the Chair of the Department of Athletic Training and the Program Director for the Athletic Training Education Program. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Allied Health from St. Andrews Presbyterian College, a Master of Science degree in Physical Education/Athletic Training from Indiana State University, and a Doctorate of Education degree in Educational Leadership from Marshall University. Ericka is a 2010 recipient of the NATA Service Award in recognition of her service to the profession of athletic training. In 2008 Ericka was recognized as the 2008 West Virginia Athletic Trainers’ Association (WVATA) Educator of the Year. She was a 2007 Marquis Who’s Who of American Women. In March 2006, she was recognized as the 2006 WVATA Athletic Trainer of the Year. She was also selected as the 2006 Outstanding Young Alumni for Indiana State University’s Department of Athletic Training.
Prior to arriving at the University of Charleston in 2002, Ericka served as the Head Athletic Trainer for Georgetown College (KY) from 1997 – 2002 and Instructor in the Department of Kinesiology and Health Studies. She was the Head Athletic Trainer for Midway College and staff athletic trainer for Lexington Clinic Sports Medicine Center from 1996 – 1997. Her present professional involvement includes: Co-Program Coordinator for the 2009 & 2010 WVATA Annual Meeting NATA Board of Certification Nominating Committee member Co-Faculty Advisor, District III Student Senate Ericka’s interests include legal issues in athletic training; policy and procedure development in the collegiate athletic training setting; leadership, communication, and conflict resolution; psychosocial issues; and upper extremity assessment. 27
Michael Nyquist Head Athletic Trainer/Coordinator of Clinical Services Phone: 304-357-4395 Email: michaelnyquist@ucwv.edu
Michael joined the University of Charleston Athletic Training staff in March of 2012 as the Coordinator of Clinical services, Head Athletic Trainer, and Instructor. He received a Bachelor of Science in Biology with a Sports Medicine concentration from Lees-McRae College and a Master of Arts in Physical EducationSport Management from East Tennessee State University. . Charleston, Michael served as an Assistant Athletic Trainer Prior to arriving at the University of and Head Athletic Trainer at Lees-McRae College. He is a NATA certified athletic trainer as well as a North Carolina and Tennessee Licensed athletic trainer
Kelvin Phan Coordinator of Clinical Education/Asst. Athletic Trainer Phone: 304-357-4934 Email: kelvinphan@ucwv.edu Kelvin Phan serves as the Coordinator of Clinical Education for the Department of Athletic Training. He is an instructor in the Athletic Training Education Program and also provides athletic training services for the University of Charleston's softball team. Kelvin earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training from the University of Texas in Arlington (TX). Following UT-Arlington, Kelvin completed the Post-Professional Athletic Training Education Program at Old Dominion University (Va.), earning his Master of Science in Education degree in Physical Education/Athletic Training. While in graduate school, Kelvin worked as a graduate assistant athletic trainer for Norfolk State University, providing medical care primarily for the football and baseball teams. Kelvin's interests include clinical education in athletic training education and participating in mentoring, leadership, and scholarly activities. He is a native of Houston, Texas, and enjoys spending time watching and participating in sports and outdoor activities. 28
Dan Clifton Assistant Athletic Trainer
Phone: 304-357-4814 Email: danclifton@ucwv.edu Dan Clifton joined University of Charleston in the fall of 2011 as an assistant athletic trainer and instructor. He works primarily with the men’s soccer and baseball teams and teaches the first responder course in the Athletic Training Department. Dan received a B.S. in athletic training from Ithaca College in New York in 2010 where he was assigned to men’s basketball, men’s and women’s rowing and men’s and women’s indoor track and field. He was also assigned to Cornell University’s Sprint Football team. Following Ithaca College, Dan attended University of Virginia where he received a Masters of Education in athletic training while working with the women’s field hockey team
Jenni Johnson Assistant Athletic Trainer Phone: 304-357-4340 Email: jenniferjohnson@ucwv.edu Jenni Johnson joined the University of Charleston staff as an assistant athletic trainer in February 2012. Her primary roles involve working the Golden Eagle's Baseball and Women’s Soccer programs while providing secondary coverage of Women’s Tennis and Women’s Golf. She is also an Instructor in the Athletic Training Education Program. Jenni was employed as the Director of Rehabilitation at WorldWide Chiropractic & Sports Medicine for the past 14 years as well as the Athletic Trainer for Ripley High School. Other recent positions have included being the Athletic Trainer for Revolution Gymnastics and Flip Fest Gymnastics Summer Camps. She also served as the Athletic Trainer for the Level 9 National Gymnastics Championships in Charleston and as the Athletic Trainer for the WV Lightning and Rockets Semi-Professional Football teams. Jenni earned her BS in Physical Education/Athletic Training from WVU, where she worked with the football, swimming & diving, men’s tennis and gymnastics teams. Following WVU, she earned her MS in Health & Wellness – Health Sciences from the University of Kentucky, where she received a Graduate Assistant position. While at UK, she provided coverage for the football, women’s basketball and gymnastics team. Jenni is a member of the NATA, WVATA, where she is on the Governmental Affairs Committee and is a member of the WVSSAC Sports Medicine 29 Committee.
Eddie King Gymnasium
The Sports & Fitness Center will be constructed in two phases. In phase one, the current Eddie King Gym will be torn down and a new performance arena constructed. The arena will feature an open, social environment equipped with stadium-style seating, new concessions for entertaining, and a walking track. Phase two will consist of renovating the aquatic and auxiliary gymnasium areas, constructing racquetball courts and a climbing wall, and incorporating the new structure into the existing fitness center.
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