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President’s Biography
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Mission Statement
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Quick Facts
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University of Charleston
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History
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Fitness Center
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Administration
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Athletic Training
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Season Courses
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WVIAC Teams
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Last Season Results
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Current Roster
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Player Information
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WVIAC Information
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WVIAC Staff Information
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Barry Blizzard
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Will Prewitt
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Commissioner’s Cup
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Previous Season Statistics
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WVIAC Championship Information
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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. His Ph.D. is in social ethics and he is an ordained minister in the United Methodist Church. He also studied at the London School of Economics and Political Science and the Harvard Institute for Educational Management. To support his academic studies, Dr. Welch worked in the Executive Office of the President at The White House throughout the tumultuous decade of the 1960s, during the administrations of presidents Kennedy, Johnson, and Nixon. Dr. Welch has served as a department chair at West Virginia Wesleyan College, an assistant dean at Lebanon Valley College, an academic vice president at Lakeland College, and a provost at Wartburg College. Since1989, he has been President of the University of Charleston. During Dr. Welch's tenure, the University of Charleston has completed major fundraising campaigns; added its first doctoral program (pharmacy); reinstated football; constructed the seven-story Clay Tower Building (an information, technology, and science facility), the Robert C. Byrd Center for Pharmacy Education, three residence halls and a fitness center; expanded full-time enrollment; eliminated financial deficits; increased the endowment; developed an Entrepreneurship Center; initiated a colleague servicelearning program; and enacted a wide-ranging transformation of its academic program to an outcomesbased focus called ―Learning Your Way.‖ Widely recognized as a leader in outcomes-based learning, collaboration in private higher education, and developing a culture of assessment, Dr. Welch is a frequent author and speaker on these topics. For six years, he hosted a weekly public affairs interview program on public television, and he authors periodic op-ed pieces for Charleston newspapers. The Foundation for Independent Higher Education chose him to receive the first-ever Charles L. Foreman Award for Innovation in Private Higher Education.
Active in community affairs, Dr. Welch serves on several local boards, including the Charleston Area Medical Center (CAMC) Health Systems Board, the BB&T Advisory Board of West Virginia, and the MidAtlantic Technology Research and Innovation Center Board (MATRIC). In 2007, he was chosen to receive the YMCA’s ―Spirit of the Valley‖ award for his hard work, leadership and success in making the Kanawha Valley a better place to live. He has also served as president of the Charleston Rotary Club and the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and as chair of the Appalachian College Association.
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University of Charleston’s Mission Statement ďƒ˜The mission of the University of Charleston is to educate each student for a life of productive work, enlightened living, and community involvement. University of Charleston Men's Golf
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•1,385 full-time students in Fall 2009 Graduate programs in pharmacy and business •100 international students from 22 countries, and students from 37 states • 98% of graduates are employed or in graduate school in their fields of study within six months of graduation •24% of the 2009 graduating class are now enrolled in pharmacy, medical and physician's assistant programs. •More than 30% of students graduate in less than four years. •The top-ranked baccalaureate institution in WV and #15 in the Southeast (according to US News & World Report) •One of six colleges added to the 2010 edition of the Princeton Review's Best 371 Colleges, 2010 edition •16 Division II varsity athletic teams
•Conference champions in Women's Basketball and Women's Tennis during 2008-09 season •Nationally ranked Division II football team •Located in the capital of West Virginia •One of 12 colleges nationally chosen as a model for the first-year experience The example of a "culture of assessment," according to national leaders in higher education •A growing number of interns placed with local business each year •250 employees; $32 million operating budget; estimated annual economic impact of $80 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 4 residence halls and a fitness center.
Admission Average GPA: 3.5 Average ACT score: 23 Average SAT score: 992
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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.
A Dynamic Campus Seven of the 11 buildings on the UC campus have been built in the last 10 years. Three new residence halls house 700 students in an attractive, modern campus community. The newest residence hall featuring 49 student apartments is scheduled to open in early 2010. The pharmacy school opened in 2006 and the Morrison Fitness Center in 2007. Plans are underway for a new sports & fitness center.
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 BBQ. 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 Men's Golf
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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. 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 Riggleman Hall acquisition of great material gain for the graduate, but by the positive impact of the Enrollment work on the graduate's community and The University of Charleston's enrollment is approximately 1,400 students from 30 states and world. 20 countries. 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 financial aid and scholarship pages.
Academic Calendar The University of Charleston offers traditional fall and spring semesters and two summer sessions.
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 onehour drive from the campus.
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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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The Morrison Fitness Center opened in 2007. It allows students to work out on brand new equipment such as: ellipticals, treadmills, and bikes. It also offers free weights, smith machines, and weight platforms. The fitness center also has workout classes such as Zumba, Tae Kwon Do, and Cardio Kickboxing.
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Dr. Edwin H. Welch President B.A., Western Maryland College; S.T.B. Boston University School of Theology Ph.D., Boston University Graduate School (1989 – present)
Dr. Letha Zook Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty B.S., University of Pennsylvania M.S., Temple University M.S., New York University Ed.D., Teachers College, Columbia University (2010 – present)
Cleta M. Harless Vice President for Administration and Finance B.A., B.S., Marshall University M.B.A., West Virginia University (2001 – present) University of Charleston Men's Golf
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Jennie O. Ferretti Vice President for Communications B.A., University of Virginia J.D., University of Virginia (2004 – present)
Ben Beakes Vice President for Development B.A., University of Charleston (2009 – present)
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Dr. Bren Stevens, Head Volleyball Coach / Associate Athletic Director & SWA
What began in 1993 is now entering its second decade of excellence. The accomplishments of Bren Stevens since being the head coach of the University of Charleston Volleyball program for eighteen seasons, has been nothing short of unprecedented. The list of accomplishments is long and cements the fact that there has been one constant to Stevens’ 18-year tenure at UC; unparalleled successes. Coach Bren Stevens will begin this season with a career record of 470 wins and 183 losses for a .720 winning percentage. Stevens is currently ranked as the 15th winningest coach that is still actively coaching in NCAA II. Bren’s teams have recorded sixteen seasons in which they have achieved more than twenty wins each year.
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. Tom Nozica, Athletic Director/Head Baseball Coach
Sherry Winn,Head Women's Basketball Coach / Compliance Coordinator
Intensity is the word which best describes Coach Winn. As an athlete, a student, and a coach, she has always displayed concentrated focus. This focus has led her to numerous awards. As a player, she reached the epitome of all athletics—the Olympic Games. In both 1984 and 1988, she was a member of the United States Team Handball Olympic Team. During her collegiate years, she was an Academic All-American with a 4.0 GPA and a two-time Honorable Mention All-American. She still owns 10 school records at the University of Charleston including most points in a season (682), scoring average (22.7), and the most points in a game (44). In 1993, when her team won the NAIA II National Championship, she was voted Coach of the Year in the Frontier Conference and District 12, as well as honored as the NAIA II National Coach of the Year. To date, she has 427 career victories.
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Ericka Zimmerman, Chair, Department of Athletic Training
Brief Biography 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.
Brief Biography Curtis Zeilenga is the Head Athletic Trainer for the University of Charleston providing athletic training services for football, men’s basketball, cheerleading, and golf. He received his bachelor’s degree from Azusa Pacific University (CA) and his master’s degree from Sonoma State University (CA). Prior to coming to the University of Charleston, he served as the Certified Graduate Assistant in the Sonoma State Athletic Training Room for two years and has since worked at the University of the Pacific for a year and the Stockton Lightning, a new Professional Arena Football team during their inaugural season. Athletic Training Mission Statement The primary mission of the Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP) is to educate each student, in a liberal learning environment, about the theoretical and clinical skills necessary to work effectively with the physiological, psychological and biomechanical aspects of injury, illness and performance of the physically active. The didactic and clinical education experiences will guide the student in the development of sound ethical judgment, achievement of satisfying careers, making positive contributions to the community, and becoming a life-long learner through continuing education.
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The Berry Hills Country Club Golf Course is home to the University of Charleston Men’s golf team. This is where they conduct their daily practices during the season. A16-person group of men envisioned a golf course to be located on the top of the ridge between Davis Creek and the Middle Fork of Davis Creek in Kanawha County. It was to be laid out so that "no more physical effort is required to play a round than is true of the Old White Course." Located between 900 and 950 feet above sea level, the course "will be much cooler on hot summer days" and the air "particularly clean". The group chose William F. Gordon (1893-1974) as the golf architect and attracted two hundred charter members. Each invested $2,000 to fund this effort and produced an eighteenhole golf course of par 72 which opened on June 10, 1952. Mr. Gordon was a charter Member of the American Society of Golf Course Architects, along with Donald Ross and Robert Trent Jones. BHCC is proud to offer one of the state's finest and most challenging golf courses to its members and guests. The par 70 layout plays to 6,499 yards from the championship tees with a course rating of 72.2 and a slope rating of 137.With its lush fairways and demanding nature, Berry Hills has hosted several prestigious tournaments, including the West Virginia Open, the West Virginia State Four-Ball, the Charleston Open and the West Virginia Junior Amateur.
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Sitting in the gentle foothills of beautiful West Virginia, Woodridge Golf Club offers one of the most unique layouts in the area. Featuring a Links Style 18 Hole Championship Golf Course, with Bermuda Grass Fairways and USGA Penn links Greens, this exquisite track offers challenges to every type of golfer. With the back tees playing at 6,830 yards it is sure to put your playing abilities to the test. Here are just a few of the amenities that Woodridge Golf:
Club has to offer: •Bermuda Fairways •USGA style Penn link Greens •Fully Stocked Pro-Shop •Tiered Driving Range and Practice Area •Lessons and Clinics •Enjoy the ―Rusty Mick‖ for bite to eat or beverage •Lodging nearby •Friendly and Courteous Staff
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River Greens Golf Course has matured into one of the most enjoyable and finest tests of golf in Ohio. The tree lined, soft, lush fairways are constantly maintained and manicured. This contributed to River Greens receiving a 4 ½ star rating, and was named as "... one of North America’s top 201 best public-access courses" by Golf Digest in the 2000-2001 Places to Play publication.
The first nine was opened to the public in 1966 and the second nine a year later. The "original 18" The River Course and The Greens Course play to a par of 72, from the blue tees it measures 6,600 yards and has a slope of 120. Jack Kidwell was the architect. In 1994 the third nine, the Pines Course was completed, and is 3,300 yards from the tips. This course features three par 3's and three par 5's, and all three nines have 4 sets of tees. River Greens Golf Course plays host to The Coshocton Invitational, The Eastern-Ohio Amateur, and The PowerAde Fall Collegiate. River Greens Golf Course is a soft spikes facility which assures you of playing on smooth, fast greens no matter what time of day you have scheduled a tee time.
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The newest course at Oglebay is a par 71 championship layout with six par-three holes, seven parfour holes and five par-five holes. It ranges in distance from 6,800 yards from the championship tees up to 4,200 yards from the forward tees and is designed to accommodate golfers on all skill levels. This new layout takes advantage of the existing terrain and with the addition of strategically placed bunkers, attractive mounding and generous greens, the course’s unique character was completed.
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Consistently ranked one of the best golf courses in West Virginia, The Cobb Course is considered one of the best of over 300 George Cobb designed courses. The Resort at Glade Springs has just completed a comprehensive upgrade to The Cobb Course lengthening it to over 7,000 yards while maintaining the classic integrity of its original design. Along with the numerous aesthetic changes, championship tees have been added to all eighteen holes. In addition to the newly expanded teeing areas, several fairway bunkers have been strategically placed throughout the course. To prepare for your round our newly renovated and expanded practice facility will help sharpen your skills. This course has over 200 feet of elevation change, 54 sand bunkers, eight lakes, ever-changing sun angles, and fairways that subtly, or suddenly, slope the "wrong" way. You'll quickly learn that every green has its own quirks and pin placements can make or break your score.
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Fairmont State Location: Fairmont, WV Enrollment: 6,500 students Mascot: Fighting Falcons Media Contact: Adam Zundell - SID Phone: 304.367.4264 Name(s) of Coach(s): Doug Comer
Wheeling Jesuit Location: Wheeling, WV Enrollment: 1,500 students Mascot: Cardinals Media Contact: Brian Dennison - SID Phone: 394.243.2012 Name(s) of Coach(s):Ed Noll
Pitt Johnstown Location: Johnstown, PA Enrollment: 3,050 students Mascot: Cats Media Contact: Chris Caputo - SID Phone: 814.269.2031 Name(s) of Coach(s):
Concord Location: Athens, WV Enrollment: 3,000 students Mascot: Mountain Lions Media Contact: Kyle Cooper - SID Phone: 304.384.6295 Name(s) of Coach(s): Will Johnson and Darcy Donaldson
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University of Charleston Location: Charleston, WV Enrollment: 1,396 students Mascot: Golden Eagles Media Contact: William McDaniel – SID Phone: 304.720.6690 Name(s) of Coach(s): Will Johnson Shepherd Location: Shepherdstown, WV Enrollment: 4,700 students Mascot: Rams Media Contact: Chip Ransom – SID Phone: 800.344.5231 Name(s) of Coach(s): Keith Rader
West Virginia Wesleyan Location: Buckhannon, WV Enrollment: 1,400 students Mascot: Bobcats Media Contact: Duane Carpenter – SID Phone: 304.473.8102 Name(s) of Coach(s):Steve Tierney and Ryne Romick
Glenville State Location: Glenville, WV Enrollment: 2,200 students Mascot: Pioneers Media Contact: Janet Bailey - SID Phone: 304.462.6233 Name(s) of Coach(s): Greg Smith University of Charleston Men's Golf
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West Virginia State Location: Institute, WV Enrollment: 4,900 students Mascot: Yellow Jackets Media Contact: John Simms - SID Phone: 304.766.5760 Name(s) of Coach(s): Jeff Bryant
Bluefield State Location: Bluefield, WV Enrollment: 2,700 students Mascot: Big Blues Media Contact: Megan Ciborowsk - SID Phone: 304.327.4263 Name(s) of Coach(s): Terry Brown
Ohio Valley Location: Vienna, WV Enrollment: 300 students Mascot: Fighting Scots Media Contact: Brianne Lodato - SID Phone: 304.865.6047 Name(s) of Coach(s): Seth Miller
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West Liberty Location: West Liberty, WV Enrollment: 2,600 students Mascot: Hill Toppers Media Contact: Matt Watson - SID Phone: 304.336.8107 Name(s) of Coach(s): Mike Ricci
Davis & Elkins Location: Elkins, WV Enrollment: 800 students Mascot: Senators Media Contact: Jason Asbell - SID Phone: 304.637.1261 Name(s) of Coach(s): Scott Goddard
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Tournament
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Place
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Player s
Par
Score
Burger King/ Ohio Valley Invitational
8/31-9/1 2009
2
7
14
80
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633
Wheeling Jesuit Invitational
9/21-9/22 2009
2
1
10
57
+38
598
WVIAC Central Regional
9/28-9/29 2009
2
2
13
64
+31
607
WVIAC Southern Regional
10/8-10/9 2009
2
6
13
64
+27
603
10/19-10/21 2009
3
5
13
65
+109
973
St. James Plantation Invitational
3/13-3/14 2010
2
4
7
46
+79
655
Concord Invitational
3/20-3/21 2010
2
6
13
75
+41
617
GSC Icebreaker
3/28-3/29 2010
2
1
8
47
+28
604
WVIAC Northern Regional
4/4-4/5 2010
2
1
13
64
+47
615
IUPI Invitational
4/12-4/13 2010
2
7
17
88
+33
601
WVIAC Championship
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Name
Academic Year
Hometown
John Carbone
Fr.
Burlington, Ontario
Alex Carrigan
Sr.
Guelph, Ontario
Shane Chaplin
So.
Flemington, NJ
Harry Howell
Fr.
Madison, WV
David Jung
Fr.
Toronto, Canada
James Leonard *
Sr.
Kings Mills, Ohio
Miguel Matuk
So.
Mexico City, Mexico
Mike Waggoner
Sr.
Winterville, NC
Sr.
Rochester, NY
Fr.
London
Donald Weller * Ben Beswick
Head Coach – Will Johnson *Marks a graduated senior University of Charleston Men's Golf
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Name: Will Johnson Number of Years Coaching: 6 Number of Years Coaching at UC: 6 Hometown: Charleston, West Virginia College: University of Charleston Degree: Business Administration Coaching Awards: 2008 WVIAC Coach of the Year 2005 WVIAC Coach of the Year Number of Years Playing Golf: 20 Favorite Memory as UC Coach: Winning Conference Championship
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Name: John Carbone
Year: Freshmen Age: 19 Height: 6’0
Weight: 160 Hometown: Burlington, Ontario Major: Sport Administration
Number of Years Playing Golf: 12 Favorite Color: Blue Favorite Food: Chinese
Favorite Pro Athlete: Tiger Woods
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Name: Harold Howell IV Year: Freshmen Age: 18 Height: 5’7 Weight: 155 Hometown: Madison, West Virginia Major: Biology Number of Years Playing Golf: 6 Favorite Color: Blue Favorite Food: Ribs Favorite Pro Athlete: Phil Mickelson
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Name: Shane Chaplin Year: Sophomore Age: 20 Height: 6’1 Weight: 165 Hometown: Flemington, New Jersey Major: Business Administration Number of Years Playing Golf: 15 Favorite Color: Orange Favorite Food: Seafood Favorite Pro Athlete: Lebron James
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Name: Miguel Matuk Year: Junior Age: 22 Height: 6’4 Weight: 168 Hometown: Mexico City, Mexico Major: Business Administration Number of Years Playing Golf: 10 Favorite Color: White Favorite Food: Sushi Favorite Pro Athlete: Tiger Woods
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Name: Michael Waggoner Year: Senior Age: 22 Height: 5’8 Weight: 150 Hometown: Winterville, North Carolina Major: Business Administration
Number of Years Playing Golf: 6 Favorite Color: Green Favorite Food: Italian
Favorite Pro Athlete: Freddy Couples
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Name: Alex Carrigan Year: Senior Age: 22 Height: 5’8 Weight: 165 Hometown: Guelph, Ontario Major: Business Administration Awards: 2009-2010 WVIAC Player of the Year 2008-2009 1st Team WVIAC 2007-2008 1st Team WVIAC Number of Years Playing Golf: 18 Favorite Color: Green Favorite Food: Pizza Favorite Pro Athlete: Tiger Woods University of Charleston Men's Golf
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Name: Ben Beswick Year: Freshmen Age: 19 Height: 5’9 Weight: 160 Hometown: London, England Major: Business/Finance Number of Years Playing Golf: 5 Favorite Color: Red Favorite Food: Pasta Favorite Pro Athlete: Tiger Woods
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Name: David Jung
Year: Freshmen Age: 19 Height: 5’8
Weight: 150 Hometown: Toronto, Ontario Major: Business Administration
Awards: 2008-2009 CJGA Order of Merit Award Winner Number of Years Playing Golf: 10 Favorite Color: Red
Favorite Food: Kim-Chi Favorite Pro Athlete: Tiger Woods University of Charleston Men's Golf
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Founded in 1924, the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WVIAC) rates as one of the oldest leagues at the small-college level. 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 199899 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. Alumni of conference members include West Virginia State’s Earl Lloyd (the first African-American to play in the National Basketball Association), Pitt Johnstown's John Murtha (former US representative), and Wheeling Jesuit’s John Beilein (current Michigan men’s basketball coach). The conferences basketball tournament is one of the longest-running events in collegiate hoops; the 73rd 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 WVIAC is headquartered in Princeton, W.Va. University of Charleston Men's Golf
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Barry Blizzard: Commissioner wviac@citlink.net
Will Prewitt: Associate Commissioner will@wviac.org Stephanie Prewitt:Assistant Commissioner/Senior Woman Administrator wviacswa@gmail.com
Ben Brownlee: NCAA Compliance Coordinator brownlee.wviac@gmail.com Billy Alton: Supervisor of Football Officials altons@earthlink.net Karen King: Supervisor of Softball & Volleyball Officials kkingsb@verizon.net John Holt: Supervisor of Basketball Officials jholt4golf@aol.com Joe Merendino: Supervisor of Baseball Officials Don Brown: Supervisor of Soccer Officials donalddbrown@yahoo.com
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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. Once in the NCAA, Commissioner Blizzard has become involved with its administrative matters and presently serves as the chairman of the Division II Awards Commissioners' 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 is a past chair of the NCAA Division II Nominating Committee and currently serves on the Division II Membership Committee. He has also 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. Blizzard's background in intercollegiate sports and sports management has served him well to deal with the tasks of overseeing this league. 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. He and his late wife, Vicki, have two married daughters. Amie Bolton is a resident of Pearisburg, Virginia, while younger daughter Emilie Whittaker resides in Princeton. University of Charleston Men's Golf
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Will Prewitt assumed the 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, scheduling, and media relations at the league's Princeton office. The 1994 graduate of the University of Mississippi is a past member of the NCAA Division II Championships Committee (2007-10) and participated as the liaison for the sports of football and men's golf. Additionally, he serves as a current member of the Atlantic Region Baseball Advisory Committee and started a four-year term as one of two Division II representatives on the NCAA Football Rules Committee in September, 2010. He previously served stints 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.
During the summer of 2007, Prewitt participated in the Division II Game Environment Hearing in Arlington, VA. He also chaired the Championship Committee's Rating Percentage Index study subgroup in spring 2010. 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. Closer to home, he was the co-developer of the WVIAC Tournament Network and oversaw a rebranding of the league's logos in 2007. The WVIAC also gained a new internet presence at that time as the league entered into a contract with ICS Sidearm for an upgraded and revamped website. Prewitt served as sports Information director at Tusculum College in Greeneville, Tenn. 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. University of Charleston Men's Golf
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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. 2009-10 WVIAC Champions: Baseball: Seton Hill M-Basketball: West Liberty W-Basketball: West Virginia Wesleyan M-Cross Country: West Virginia Wesleyan/Seton Hill W-Cross Country: West Virginia Wesleyan Football: West Liberty M-Golf: Ohio Valley W-Golf: Ohio Valley M-Soccer: Charleston W-Soccer: Davis & Elkins Softball: West Virginia Wesleyan M-Tennis: West Virginia Wesleyan W-Tennis: Charleston M-Track & Field: West Virginia Wesleyan W-Track & Field: West Virginia Wesleyan Volleyball: Wheeling Jesuit
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Pos.
School
Sports
Score
1.
WV Wesleyan
16
183.96
2.
Concord
16
135.64
3.
Seton Hill
14
134.54
4.
Charleston
13
127.00
5.
Wheeling Jesuit
13
122.99
6.
West Liberty
14
107.36
7.
AldersonBroaddus
10
89.81
8.
Davis & Elkins
12
88.72
9.
Fairmont State
12
87.42
10.
Shepherd
11
86.70
11.
WV State
11
83.64
12.
Glenvile State
11
79.16
13.
Pitt Johnstown
10
66.80
14.
Ohio Valley
11
49.77
15.
Bluefield State
10
37.68
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Past Commissioner's Cup Winners: 1984-85: West Liberty 1985-86: Charleston 1986-87: West Liberty 1987-88: West Liberty 1988-89: Charleston 1989-90: Fairmont State 1990-91: Fairmont State 1991-92: WV Wesleyan 1992-93: WV Wesleyan 1993-94: WV Wesleyan 1994-95: WV Wesleyan 1995-96: WV Wesleyan 1996-97: WV Wesleyan 1997-98: WV Wesleyan 1998-99: WV Wesleyan 1999-00: WV Wesleyan 2000-01: WV Wesleyan 2001-02: WV Wesleyan 2002-03: WV Wesleyan 2003-04: WV Wesleyan 2004-05: WV Wesleyan 2005-06: Charleston 2006-07: Charleston 2007-08: WV Wesleyan 2008-09: WV Wesleyan 2009-10: WV Wesleyan
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Low
Par/-
Finish Top
Player Rnds. Strokes Rnd Rnds. Events 5
Rel.
10 20 To Par Avg
Alex Carrigan
21
1572
69
4
10
4
6
10
+3
74.9
Donald Weller
21
1647
71
1
10
2
3
3
+7
78.4
James Leonard
10
790
74
-
5
1
1
3
+7
79.0
Mike Waggon er
16
1284
76
-
8
-
1
3
+9
80.3
Eric Morris
17
1378
72
1
8
-
-
2
+10
81.1
Shane Chaplin
11
911
76
-
5
-
-
1
+11
82.8
FOURPLAYER TEAM
21
6506
296
6
10
8
12 25
+24
309.8
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Tournament
Dates
Rnds.
Burger King/Ohio Valley Invitational
8/31-9/1 2009
2
7
14
80
+73
633
Wheeling Jesuit Invitational
9/21-22 2009
2
1
10
57
+38
598
WVIAC Central Regional
9/28-29 2009
2
2
13
64
+31
607
WVIAC Southern Regional
10/8-9 2009
2
6
13
64
+27
603
WVIAC Championship
10/19-21 2009
3
5
13
65
+109 973
St. James Plantation Invitational
3/13-14 2010
2
4
7
46
+79
655
Concord Invitational
3/20-21 2010 3/28-29 2010
2
6
13
75
+41
617
2
1
8
47
+28
604
4/4-5 2010
2
1
13
64
+47
615
4/12-13 2010
2
7
17
88
+33
601
GSC Icebreaker WVIAC Northern Regional Indiana University of Pennsylvania Inv.
Place Teams Players Par Score
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Tournament Burger King Invitational Wheeling Jesuit Invitational WVIAC Central Regional WVIAC Southern Regional
Dates 9/5-6 2008
Rnds. Place Teams Players
Par
Score
2
4
18
95
+35
595
9/22-23 2008
2
1
14
79
+40
600
9/29-30 2008
2
2
15
74
+3
579
10/9-10 2008
2
3
15
75
+10
586
WVIAC 10/20-22 Championship 2008
3
6
15
74
+133
997
3/8-9 2009
2
1
6
33
+60
636
3/21-22 2009
2
5
12
68
+49
625
Glenville State 3/29-30 Icebreaker 2009 Classic
2
3
12
62
+61
637
WVIAC Northern Regional
4/5-6 2009
2
4
15
72
+66
634
WV Wesleyan Invitational
4/18-19 2009
2
4
10
47
+53
629
NCAA D-II Atlantic/East Regional
5/4-6 2009
3
8
20
108
+82
946
St. James Plantation Invitational Concord Invitational
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Low Player
Par/-
Finish Top
Rnds. Strokes Rnds. Rnds. Events
Rel.
5
10
20 To Par Avg.
Alex Carrigan
22
1683
67
3
10
3
5
8
+5
76.5
Taylor Fuqua
24
1878
69
2
11
2
4
8
+7
78.3
James Leonard
24
1897
72
-
11
1
2
6
+7
79.0
Eric Morris
22
1754
71
2
10
2
2
3
+8
79.7
Donald Weller
21
1687
71
1
10
-
1
3
+9
80.3
Nick Webber
8
655
73
-
4
-
-
2
+10 81.9
Matt Maus
2
168
80
-
1
-
-
-
+12 84.0
FOURPLAYER TEAM
24
7464
289
8
11
8
14
30
+25 311.0
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Player
Rnds Strokes
Low
Par/-
Finish Top
Rnd.
Rnds. Events
Rel.
5
10
20
To Par
Avg.
Korey Pettit
12
899
71
4
5
3
4
4
+3
74.9
Alex Carriga n
12
932
69
1
5
-
1
4
+6
77.7
Stephen Maynard
12
939
70
4
5
-
4
4
+7
78.3
Eric Morris
12
952
72
1
5
-
-
-
+8
79.3
Donald Weller
10
815
73
-
4
-
-
-
+10
81.5
Matt Maus
2
171
85
-
1
-
-
-
+15
85.5
FOURPLAYER TEAM
12
3696
288
10
5
3
9
12
+22
308. 0
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Tournament
Dates
Rnds.
Place Teams Players
Par
Score
WVIAC Central Regional
10/23 2007
2
4
15
73
+4
580
WVIAC Southern Regional
10/8-9 2007
2
5
15
74
+9
585
WVIAC 10/15-17 Championship 2008
3
4
15
72
+92
956
WVIAC Northern Regional
4/6-7 2008
2
3
15
73
+57
625
NCAA Division II East Regional
5/5-7 2008
3
6
8
45
+98
950
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Team
Individual Year: Name 1990: Bob Sowards (GSC) 1991: Mike Larbes (FS) 1992: Jody Rokisky (FS) 1993: Pat Geraghty (GSC) 1994: John Moran (GSC) 1995: Michael Barrett (GSC) 1996: Matt Hill (FS) 1997: Kevin D'Aloisio (UC) 1998: Will Johnson (UC) 1999: Tim Wilson (Concord) 2000: Scott Campbell (UC) 2001: Scott Campbell (UC) 2002: Scott George (Concord) 2003: David Bradshaw (Shep) 2004: Tim Fisher (GSC) 2005: Matt Horn (Concord) 2006: Jon Burnside (FS) 2007: Michael Todd (UC) 2007(f): Matt Hicks (WLSC) 2008: Matt Gissy (FS) 2009: Ryan Terdik (CU) 2010: Emmanuel Charmet (CU)
Score 228 225 228 144 218 218 151 222 224 227 225 221 216 216 212 220 219 223 221 222 223 214
Year: School 1990: Glenville State 1991: Fairmont State 1992: Fairmont State 1993: Glenville State 1994: Glenville State 1995: Glenville State 1996: WV Wesleyan 1997: Charleston 1998: Charleston 1999: Concord 2000: Charleston 2001: Charleston 2002: Charleston 2003: Ohio Valley 2004: Concord 2005: Concord 2006: Fairmont State 2007: Charleston 2007 (f): Fairmont State 2008: Fairmont State 2009: Ohio Valley 2010: Concord
University of Charleston Men's Golf
Score 915 938 934 609 896 887 619 938 928 932 916 893 898 905 887 898 906 926 924 934 926 881
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10/19-21 at Stonewall Resort Rank
Team
1
Ohio Valley
316
301
2
Concord
313
3
Davis & Elkins
3
Fairmont State
5 6 7 8 9
Charleston Bluefield State West Virginia Wesleyan West Liberty West Virginia State
Scores
Total
Par
309
926
+62
304
312
929
+65
327
319
319
965
+101
327
312
326
965
+101
324
326
323
973
+109
333
329
313
975
+111
323
323
332
978
+114
331
321
327
979
+115
330
326
324
980
+116
10
Shepherd
340
328
327
995
+131
11
Pitt Johnstown
344
334
327
1005
+141
12
Wheeling Jesuit
351
349
350
1050
+186
13
Glenville State
356
346
358
1060
+196
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10/19-21 at Stonewall Resort Rank
Player
Team
Scores
Total
Par
1
Ryan Terdik
Concord
72
71
80
223
+7
2
J.R. Jones
Ohio Valley
79
72
76
227
+11
3
Alex Carrigan
Charleston
78
73
77
228
+12
3
Emmanuel Charmat
Concord
81
73
74
228
+12
5
Joey Seabright
West Liberty
78
75
77
230
+14
6
Cory Dillinger
Davis & Elkins
77
78
77
232
+16
6
Mark Thomson
Ohio Valley
75
80
77
232
+16
8
Sean Burke
Ohio Valley
79
72
82
233
+17
9
Mike Gervais
West Virginia Wesleyan
76
80
78
234
+18
9
Jeremy Thompson
Shepherd
78
81
75
234
+18
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Date
Opponent
Location
9/6-7/2010
Ohio Valley Invitational
Mineral Wells, WV
9/19-21/2010
Conference Clash
Coshocton, OH
9/26-28/2010
WVIAC Central Davis, WV Regional
10/10-12/2010
Speidel Invitational WVIAC Northern Regional
Wheeling, WV
10/16-19/2010
WVIAC Championship
Daniels, WV
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