2013 Kansas City Women's Golf Media Guide by Nik Busch

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Horan

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Kirschenman

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Radler

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Broderick

VanDenBorn

Kansas City women’sgolf media guide Front Cover.............................................................................................................................................. 1 The ‘Roos................................................................................................................................................... 2 Table of Contents.................................................................................................................................... 3 Quick Facts................................................................................................................................................ 3 Credits........................................................................................................................................................ 3 Schedule..................................................................................................................................................... 4 Roster......................................................................................................................................................... 5 Director of Golf J.W.VanDenBorn.......................................................................................................6 Head Coach Briana Broderick.............................................................................................................. 7 Volunteer Assistant Coach Andy Smith...............................................................................................8 THE COURSES.....................................................................................................8-10 Shoal Creek Golf Course....................................................................................................................... 8 Blue Hills Country Club......................................................................................................................... 9 Creekmoor Golf Course....................................................................................................................... 9 Golf Club of Kansas...............................................................................................................................10 Loch Lloyd Country Club....................................................................................................................10 Meadowbrook Golf & Country Club................................................................................................11 milburn Golf & Country Club.............................................................................................................11 Nicklaus Golf Course at Lionsgate....................................................................................................12 Swope Memorial Golf Course............................................................................................................12 PLAYER PROFILES............................................................................................13-20 Taylor Fisher............................................................................................................................................14 Emily Isaacson.........................................................................................................................................15 Susan Kirschenman................................................................................................................................16 Micah Radler...........................................................................................................................................17 Abbie Horan............................................................................................................................................18 Charter Lawson......................................................................................................................................19 Sandra Lee...............................................................................................................................................20 2012 REVIEW......................................................................................................21-24 2012 Season Recap................................................................................................................................22 2012 Season Stats & Results................................................................................................................23 2012 Summit League Championship Results...................................................................................24 HISTORY..............................................................................................................25-29 Honors.....................................................................................................................................................26 All-Time Head Coaches.......................................................................................................................26 Year-by-Year Results..............................................................................................................................26 Records..............................................................................................................................................28-29 Media........................................................................................................................................................30 ABOUT KANSAS CITY.....................................................................................31-43 Evolution of the Kangaroo...................................................................................................................32 About UMKC..........................................................................................................................................33 Chancellor Leo E. Morton...................................................................................................................34 Director of Athletics Tim Hall.............................................................................................................35 Senior Administrative Staff...................................................................................................................36 Training Staff............................................................................................................................................37 Head Coaches.........................................................................................................................................38 KASF.........................................................................................................................................................39 Former Student-Athlete Association.................................................................................................39 Kansas City Athletics Facilities and Departments....................................................................40-41 SASSO................................................................................................................................................42-43 Kansas City........................................................................................................................................44-45 The Summit League.........................................................................................................................46-48 ‘Roo Golf.................................................................................................................................................49 Back Cover..............................................................................................................................................50

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Location...................................................... Kansas City, Mo. Founded............................................................................ 1933 Nickname................................................................Kangaroos Colors...............................................................Blue and Gold Enrollment.....................................................................14,221 Affiliation.................................................... NCAA Division I Conference............................................The Summit League Chancellor...................................................... Leo E. Morton Director of Athletics............................................... Tim Hall Senior Associate AD/SWA...........................Carla Wilson Website..................................www.UMKCKangaroos.com Athletics Dept. Phone...................................816-235-1036

MEDIA INFORMATION

SID GA/Women’s Golf Contact....................... Nik Busch Email....................................................... buschns@umkc.edu Office Phone....................................................816-235-6618 Cell Phone........................................................816-529-7694 SID Fax..............................................................816-235-1035 Mailing Address.....................5100 Rockhill Rd., SRC 201 .........................................................Kansas City, MO 64110 Shipping Address...........................5030 Holmes, SRC 201 .........................................................Kansas City, MO 64110

WOMEN’S GOLF INFORMATION

First year of Women’Golf............................................ 1987 NCAA Appearances...........................................................n/a 2012 Summit League Finish........3rd (308-309-299=916) Letterwinners Returning/Lost......................................... 4/3 Newcomers............................................................................. 2

COACHING STAFF

Director of Golf (season)...........J.W. VanDenBorn (6th) Alma Mater........................................................... UMKC, ‘02 Email............................................... vandenbornj@umkc.edu Head Coach (season).................. Brianna Broderick (4th) Alma Mater........................................................ Michigan, ‘07 Email..................................................broderickb@umkc.edu Office Phone....................................................816-235-5968 Volunteer Assistant Coach...............................Andy Smith

CREDITS The 2013 Kansas City Women’s Golf media guide was written, designed and edited by Nik Busch. and edited by Sports Information Director Rob McCutcheon and Sports Information Graduate Assistnat Ben Bullock. The front cover includes photos of Kansas City four returnees, Taylor Fisher, Emily Isaacson, Susan Kirschenman and Micah Radler. Photography was provided by Matthew S. Hicks Photography, UMKC Photo Services, Scott Indermauer, Bob Greenspan, Carla Wilson, Matt Potter/ OnGoal, LLC., Place Properties, Google Maps and the Kansas City Convention and Visitors Association. UMKC NONDISRIMINATION STATEMENT The Board of Curators and UMKC are committed to the policy of no discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or Vietnam era veteran status. The Affirmative Action Office, 354 Administrative Center, 5115 Oak St., Kansas City, Mo., is responsible for all relevant programs. Call 816-235-1323 for information. People with speech or hearing impairments may contact the University by using Relay Missouri, 800-735-2966 (TT) or 800-735-2466 (voice). NCAA PRINCIPLE OF SPORTSMANSHIP AND ETHICAL CONDUCT For intercollegiate athletics to promote the character development of participants, to enhance the integrity of higher education and to promote civility in society, student-athletes, coaches and all others associated with these athletics programs and events should adhere to such fundamental values as respect, fairness, civility, honesty and responsibility. These values should be manifest not only in athletics participation, but also in the broad spectrum of activities affecting the athletics program. It is the responsibility of each institution to: (revised: 1/9/96) (a) establish policies for sportsmanship and ethical conduct in intercollegiate athletics consistent with the educational mission and goals of the institution and (adopted: 1/9/96) (b) educate, on a continuing basis, all constituencies about the policies in Constitution 2.4-(a). (adopted: 1/9/96)

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Kansas City women’sgolf media guide 2012-13 Kansas City Women’s Golf Roster

Golfweek Program Challenge Date: Sep. 9-11 Host: Golfweek Magazine Results: 12th of 12 teams (960, +108)

FALL SEASON Location: Pawley’s Island, S.C.

Course: Caledonia Golf & Fish Club

Marilynn Smith Sunflower Invitational Date: Sep. 24-25 Host: Kansas Results: 13th of 13 teams (979, +115)

Location: Lawrence, Kan.

Course: Alvamar Golf Course

Johnie Imes Invitational Date: Oct. 1-2 Host: Missouri Results: t13th of 19 teams (930, +66)

Location: columbia, Mo.

Course: The Club at Old Hawthorne

MSU/Payne Stewart Memorial Date: Oct. 15-16 Host: Missouri State Results: 7th of 15 teams (935, +71)

Location: Springfield, Mo.

Course: Rivercut Golf Course

Location: Murfreesboro, Tenn.

Course: Old Fort Golf Course

Blue Raider Invitational Date: Oct. 22-23 Host: Middle Tennessee State Results: t13th of 18 teams (928, +64)

Jim West Challenge Date: Feb. 17-18

Host: Texas State

SPRING SEASON Location: Blanco, Texas

Course: Vaaler Creek Golf Club

Sir Pizza Terrapin Challenge Date: Feb. 25-26

Host:Maryland

Location: Miami Lakes, Fla.

Course: Shula’s Golf Club

Rio Verde Collegiate Invitational Date: Mar. 8-10

Host: Western michigan

Location: Rio Verde, Ariz.

Course: White Wing Golf Club

Location: Hot Springs, Ark.

Course: Diamante Country Club

Location: Kansas City, Mo.

Course: Shoal Creek Golf Club

UALR Womens Golf Classic Date: mar. 25-26 Host: UALR

Kangaroo Invitational Date: Apr. 8-9

Host: Kansas City

2013 Summit League Championships Date: Apr. 22-24

Host: The Summit League

Location: Keller, Texas

Course: Sky Creek Ranch Golf Club

Kansas City women’sgolf media guide 2012-13 Kansas City Women’s Golf Roster Name Taylor Fisher Abbie Horan Emily Isaacson Susan Kirschenman Charter Lawson Sandra Lee Micah Radler

Height 5-7 5-3 5-6 5-5 5-6 5-4 5-0

Director of Golf: J.W. VanDenBorn

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

Hometown/High School (Previous College) Hot Springs, Ark./Lakeside Antioch, Ill./Lakes Community (Iowa State) Topeka, Kan./Washburn Rural Huxley, Iowa/Ballard Senior Mustang, Okla./Mustang San Antonio, Texas/James Madison Fayetteville, Ark./Fayetteville

Head Coach: Brianna Broderick

Volunteer Assistant Coach: Andy Smith

The Kangaroos By Class; Senior (1): Fisher Junior (1): Isaacson Sophomore (3): Horan, Kirschenman, Radler Freshman (2): Lawson, Lee

BY State Arkansas (2): Fisher, Radler Illinois (1): Horan Iowa(1): Kirschenman Kansas (1): Isaacson Oklahoma (1): Lawson Texas (1): Lee

(L-R): Volunteer Assistant Coach Andy Smith, Taylor Fisher, Emily Isaacson, Abbie Horan, Micah Radler, Sandra Lee, Charter Lawson, Susan Kirschenman, Head Coach Brianna Broderick

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J.W. Vandenborn Director of Golf • UMKC ‘02 • 6th Season

Former UMKC men’s golf student-athlete J.W. VanDenBorn was named the Director of Golf at his alma mater in June 2007. In this capacity, he oversees both the men’s and women’s golf programs for the Kangaroos. Overall,VanDenBorn has been the head coach for the men’s program for the past 10 seasons. In fourof the past five seasons (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011),VanDenBorn guided the ‘Roos to at least a second place showing at The Summit League Championship with his 2011 squad winning the first tournament title in school history. He has led the ‘Roos to top-four finishes in the league championship tournament seven times. In the 2010-11 season, he led UMKC to its first ever NCAA Regional team appearance, and earned Summit League Coach of the Year honors after leading the ‘Roos to the Summit League title. He coached two second-team All-Summit League picks in Korbin Kuehn and Viktor Mikaelsson as well. The ‘Roos won two tournaments during the season, and placed third or better in seven tournaments. During the 2009-10 season,VanDenBorn coached three student-athletes to individual tournament titles, which were the most individual victories since the 2000-01 season. Senior Brett Iliff won the ReBath Snowman Getaway for his first career victory, Alex Hogben was crowned champion at the HawkeyeTaylorMade/adidas Invitational in April, where he fired a final round 64, which tied the school record, and Korbin Kuehn claimed the medalist honor at the 2010 Summit League Men’s Golf Championship on the first hole of a sudden victory playoff. Following the win, Kuehn was named The Summit League Championship MVP and Co-Newcomer of the Championship, as well as being named to the all-Tournament team.

Kuehn also advanced to participate in the NCAA Regional Championship in Atlanta, becoming just the second ‘Roo golfer to compete in the NCAA Championship.

another campaign as an assistant coach for the Kangaroos under former coach Bill Ross. He was officially introduced as the head coach for the program on July 1, 2003.

Kuehn was the second UMKC student-athlete to win the individual league tournament title under VanDenBorn’s tutelage. Stephen Clark was the first student-athlete to win the Mid-Con Championship in 2006, as he earned medalist honors with a two-under par 214. Subsequently, Clark also was the first UMKC men’s golfer to earn Mid-Con Player of the Year honor.

As a student-athlete,VanDenBorn was a two-year letterwinner for the Kangaroos. As a senior co-captain in 2001-02,VanDenBorn recorded a 75.4 stroke average in 25.5 rounds and was twice named Mid-Continent Conference Golfer of the Week. He captured individual medalist honors by winning the Southeast Missouri State Invitational, where he matched the then school record with a five-under par 66 in the opening round of the event.

During his tenure in Kansas City,VanDenBorn has coached a student-athlete to first team all-league honors in each of his seven seasons at the helm of the program. In five of his seven seasons, he had multiple student-athletes recognized, which included two first team and one second team honoree in 2010. During the 2005 campaign,VanDenBorn guided Brian Donnelly to Mid-Con Tri-Newcomer of the Year honors. VanDenBorn has also coached the team to the top single round performances in school history. His squad posted single round records of 280 in a pair of rounds as the 2004 SEMO/ Harris Invitational, where they finished with a 54-hole tournament record of 848. During that same event, he led Alan Johnson to a school record 54-hole total of 203 and the top single round performance (64) in school history. Off the course and on the recruiting trail,VanDenBorn has enjoyed a tremendous amount of success as well. Two of his recruiting classes were ranked among the top-25 in the country according to GolfStat. VanDenBorn’s recruiting efforts have produced some of the top players in UMKC men’s golf history, as Alex Hogben, Stephen Clark, Michael Schnegelberger and Brett Iliff all closed out their careers among the top-six in career scoring averages. In the classroom,VanDenBorn has had 26 players named to the Academic all-League team and 18 to the Commissioner’s List of Academic Excellence. He also coached Michael Schnegelberger to Cleveland Golf/ Srixon All-America Scholar honors in both 2008 and 2009. Prior to becoming the head coach,VanDenBorn spent two seasons as a player and

As a junior in 2000-01,VanDenBorn quickly established himself as one of UMKC’s top players. He led the Kangaroos in four tournaments and was named Mid-Con Golfer of the Week (11-1-01) after finishing sixth with a two-over par score of 218 at the SMS Pepsi Challenge. Before transferring to UMKC,VanDenBorn was the NJCAA Region III champion in 2000, while playing for Kansas City Kansas Community College (KCKCC). He captured the Jayhawk Conference individual championship and was an all-conference pick in 2000, which led to him being named the KCKCC Male Athlete of the Year. Academically,VanDenBorn earned Verizon Academic All-District honors and Cleveland Golf All-America Scholar accolades. He also was the recipient of UMKC’s Stan Durwood Award, which is given annually to the UMKC student-athlete with the highest grade point average with a minimum of 100 hours passed. As a prep,VanDenBorn was a four-year football, golf and basketball letterwinner at Henryetta (Okla.) High School. VanDenBorn earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration from UMKC in 2002. He then received his master’s degree in business administration with an emphasis in marketing and management from UMKC in May 2009. He and his wife, Stephanie, were married in June 2008, and they reside in Lee’s Summit, Mo.

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Brianna Broderick Head Coach • Michigan ‘07 • 4th Season

a pair of student-athletes - Chelsea Cadwell and Fisher - earned Second Team all-Summit League honors.

Brianna Broderick is entering her fourth season as the head coach of the UMKC women’s golf program. The Richmond, Mo., native joined the ‘Roos after serving as the assistant women’s golf coach at Kent State during the 2008-09 school year. During the 2011-12 season, Broderick guided the Knagaroos to a third place results at the 2012 Summit League Championships with a three-round score of 916 that included a school record final round of 299. Under her watch, Taylor Fisher garnered her third consecutive all-league recognition and her second consecutive first team selection, while Susan Kirschenman was named to the Second Team in her first season as a ‘Roo. Academically, six UMKC linksters were named Distinguished Scholars on the Summit League Winter/Spring Academic All-League Team. In the 2010-11 season, Broderick led the ‘Roos to a fifth place finish in The Summit League Championships with Fisher earning First Team all-League honors and Kati Scholten earning Second Team all-League honors under her guidance. Scholten, meanwhile, was named The Summit League Golfer of the Week after finishing as the individual medalist at the Wichita State Spring Invitational. Academically, five ‘Roos earned Academic all-League recognition and four were named to the Commissioner’s List of Academic Excellence. During her first season in Blue and Gold, Broderick guided UMKC to a top-three finish at the 2010 Summit League Women’s Golf Championship, which was the program’s second straight top-three showing. Additionally,

Broderick also coached the ‘Roos to the top two single round scores in school history in back-to-back rounds during the 2009-10 campaign. UMKC fired a school record total of 300 during the final round of the Jackrabbit Invitational on March 16 before firing a 301 during the first 18 holes of the UNCW Lady Seahawk Classic on March 22 in North Carolina. The ‘Roos also excelled in the classroom under Broderick’s guidance as a pair of studentathletes were named NGCA All-American Scholars. The program also had four of its five golfers earn Summit League Academic all-League honors and it had three studentathletes named to the Commissioner’s List of Academic Excellence. Prior to moving to Kansas City, Broderick helped lead the Golden Flashes to their 11th straight Mid-American Conference Championship and NCAA Regional appearance during her lone season in Kent. She also coached three players - Kirby Dreher, Mercedes Germino and Martina Gavier - to First Team all-MAC honors, while Dreher also earned honorable mention all-America recognition by Golfweek and MAC Player of the Year honors. Germino, meanwhile, was tabbed as the MAC Freshman of the Year. Broderick also coached three student-athletes that earned NGCA All-American Scholar honors and two student-athletes that were named to the 2009 Women’s Golf Academic All-MAC team. Prior to joining the KSU coaching staff, Broderick spent eight months as the Boatwright Intern for the United States Golf Association. As the Junior Golf Coordinator for the Kansas City Junior Tour, she was responsible for the promotion, scheduling and planning of the Tour events.

dergraduate assistant coach for four months while completing her degree. A standout player at the University of Michigan from 2003-07, Broderick was a two-time all-Big Ten selection, earning first team honors in 2005 and a second team nod in 2007. During her four years at U-M, Broderick did not miss a single tournament, as she played and started 47 straight events for the Wolverines. Broderick, who was ranked among Golf Week’s Top-50 Players in 2005, helped Michigan to nine team titles during her career in Ann Arbor, and she led her squad to a pair of NCAA Central Regional appearances (2005, 2007). She finished her career with a 77.19 scoring average, which ranks second all-time in U-M golf history, and tallied 23 top-20 finishes, 14 top-10 finishes and seven top-five finishes in Maize and Blue. On the national scene, Broderick advanced to three United States Women’s Amateur Championships from 2004-06. As a prep, Broderick was the 2001 and 2002 Kansas City Female Metro Player of the Year at Richmond High School. The three-time Missouri state champion also earned MSHSAA First Team all-State honors in 2000, 2001 and 2002 and was selected to the 2000 allMetro First Team by the Kansas City Star. She also received the 2000 Harry Devine Award for being the outstanding junior golfer in the KCGA and was named the 2002 Midwest Section PGA Player of the Year. Additionally, Broderick competed at the 2001 and 2002 United States Girls Junior Championship and at the Missouri Junior Championship, where she was the medalist in 2002, a runner-up in 2001 and placed seventh in 2000. Broderick graduated from Michigan in December 2007 with a bachelor’s degree in general studies.

Broderick’s coaching career began at Michigan, her alma mater, where she served as an un-

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Kansas City women’sgolf media guide SHOAL CREEK GOLF COURSE

Shoal Creek Golf Course, which opened in the fall of 2001, has quickly become the number one public course in the Kansas City area. This 6,950 yard par 71 golf property was sculpted by golf course architect Steve Wolfard, and offers a truly unique golfing experience for players of varying skill levels. Every year since 2006, it has been ranked #2 on Golfweek Magazine’s “Best Courses You Can Play in Missouri” list and been bestowed a “4 Stars” ranking by Golf Digest. Shoal Creek has hosted the Kansas City Amateur in 2006-2008 and 20102012. It has also hosted US. Amateur Qualifying in 2006 and will again do so in 2012. This extraordinary design features breathtaking elevation changes and expansive landing areas that meander through some of the most picturesque terrain in the Northland.

Andy Smith

Volunteer Assistant Coach • 2nd Season

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BLUE HILLS COUNTRY CLUB Since 1912, Blue Hills Country Club continues to be the finest championship golf course Kansas City area. With the completion of a green renovation in the spring of 2005, Blue Hills now has A-4 bent grass putting surface that is second to none. The Robert Dunning 7,250-yard layout has hosted many state and USGA events along with several future U.S. Open and local and sectional qualifiers. Blue Hills also hosted the 2006 Men’s Missouri Amateur Championship.

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Everyone in the golfing community knows Blue Hills for its relationship with Tom Watson and the Children’s Mercy Hospital Golf Classic, which ended a 25year run in 2004. In 2002, Watson hosted four of the games greatest players – Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Gary Player and Lee Trevino. Blue Hills is the only facility in the world where these five golfing giants have played together in the same group. Along with the championship 18-hole course, Blue Hills practice facilities include a driving range, a 7,000 square foot putting and chipping green, a pitching and bunker facility with a tee box 60 yards from the

CREEKMOOR GOLF COURSE Creekmoor Golf Course is located south of Kansas City in the Raymore, Mo. The 18-hole layout features 7,400 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72. The course features zoysia fairways and 65 sand bunkers. Designed by Thomas E. Clark, ASGCA, the Creekmoor Golf Course opened in 2007.

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Kansas City women’sgolf media guide GOLF CLUB OF KANSAS

The Golf Club of Kansas, which is located in Lenexa, Kan., opened in October 2007 and dramatic playing characteristics designed by acclaimed South Carolina Golf Course architect Tom Jackson and Project Founder and PGA Professional Tom Kelly.

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The course, which is quickly being recognized as one of the finest 18hole courses in the Midwest, runs through what was once a 50-acre open pit quarry with 60-foot sheer rock walls. The rest of the 7,019-yard, par 71 layout stretches across 130 rolling acres next to the Kansas Sports Center and the Lenexa City Center. It features wide zoysia fairways, A1/A4 bent grass greens and a fescue-bluegrass combination in the rough. The Golf Club of Kansas was named the “#6 Best New Private Course in America” by Golfweek Magazine and “Kansas City’s Must Play Course” in Travel & Leisure Golf Magazine. It also received recognition for having the “Best Greens in the Midwest”. In addition, The Golf Club of Kansas hosted the Championship Round of the Kansas City Amateur and a KCGA Stateline Tour event in its first season.

LOCH LLOYD COUNTRY CLUB Loch Lloyd Country Club, which is located in the Village of Loch Lloyd, south of Kansas City is an 18-hole layout featuring 6,664 yards from the longest tees for a par of 70. The country club is opening a new Tom Watson designed nine-hole layout in July 2010, which will bring the total to 27 holes. Loch Lloyd was designed by Donald Sechrest, and the “Loch Lloyd 18” opened in 1990. The course was also the host to a PGA Senior Tour event in Kansas City for nine years in the 1990’s.

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MEADOWBROOK GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB Meadowbrook Golf & Country Club, which is located in Prairie Village, Kan., is recognized as one of the best conditioned, most challenging golf courses in the Metro. Along with numerous Kansas City Golf Association and Kansas Golf Association events, Meadowbrook has hosted numerous events for the United State Golf Association such as the 2004 U.S. Mid-Amateur Qualifier, 2007 U. S. Amateur Qualifer and the 2008 U. S. Senior Amateur Qualifier. In the summer of 2009, Meadowbook hosted the 2009 U.S. Amateur Qualifier. The course has also hosted competitive junior golf on a national scale. Several American Junior Golf Association qualifiers and the 2006 Kansas City/Lockton AJGA Championship have been held at the venue.

MILBURN GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB The Milburn Golf & Country Club began as a dream that two men, Charles Babb and Max Phel, had shared in the fall of 1916. The original course featured a nine-hole layout with a small stone station used as the pro shop, clubhouse and snack bar. Soon after opening day the Board brought in William Boyce Langford, the noted golf architect of Chicago, to get his ideas on a full 18-hole course. In 1926, the Milburn’s members decided they wanted a true “championship golf course” and hired the firm, Smith and Harrison. They installed 18 new bent grass greens, new tee boxes, and 85 sand traps. Harry Robb, Sr., the club’s first professional, worked hard during his time at Milburn to make Kansas City and especially Milburn a regular stop on the PGA Tour, and in 1949, the Kansas City Open became a reality. In addition to the Kansas City Open, Milburn has hosted many other high profile tournaments, such as the Missouri Men’s Senior Tournament, Missouri State Amateur, Kansas State Amateur, The Tom Watson Challenge, and the course is one of the most often used venues for local U.S. Open qualifying, and is on the alternate year schedule for the final sectional U.S. Open Qualifier.

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Kansas City women’sgolf media guide NICKLAUS GOLF CLUB AT LIONSGATE

The Nicklaus Golf Club at Lionsgate is a Jack Nicklaus Signature Designed Golf Course that opened for play in 2001. The course is consistently ranked among the top courses in the Kansas City area as well as the entire state of Kansas. The Club has played host to the Champions Tour and is currently the host to the Nationwide Tour’s Midwest Classic in August. The great Jack Nicklaus’ last competitive round in the U.S. was played at the Nicklaus GC during the Senior Tour’s Bayer Advantage Classic in June of 2005.

SWOPE MEMORIAL GOLF COURSE Designed in 1934 by legendary architect A.W. Tillinghast, Swope Memorial Golf Course features rolling fairways, beautiful mature trees and small undulating greens. Once the home of the PGA Tour’s Kansas City Open during the 1940’s, Swope Memorial is the only public course in the Kansas City area to have hosted a PGA Tour event. The venue also served as the host course to the 2005 USGA Women’s Public Links Championships. Swope Memorial has been challenged by some golfing legends, as Ben Hogan and Sam Snead have played on this historic layout.

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PLAYER PROFILES

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Taylor Fisher Senior • 5-7 • Hot Springs, Ark. • lakeside Career Stats YEAR 09-10 10-11 11-12 12-13 TOTALS

Fall 2012 -- Averaged a 79.80 over 15 rounds... opened the fall with a 248 (82-8383) to place 55th at the Golfweek Program Challenge... finished tied for 39th with a 242 (84-81-77) at the Marilynn Smith Sunflower Invitational... carded a 233 (77-79-77) to tie for 52nd at the Johnie Imes Invitational... shot a 236 (78-77-81) at the MSU/Payne Stewart Memorial to tie for 31st... closed out the fall with a 238 (85-73-80) at the Blue Raider Invitational, tying for 65th. 2011-12 -- Posted a 76.88 scoring average over 25 rounds… recorded one top-10 finish, six top-20’s and one round at or below par… shot a low round of 72… finished with a teamlow score at four events... finished with the fourth lowest scoring average in The Summit League… currently holds the lowest career scoring average in UMKC history (77.59)… 76.88 scoring average currently ranks as the second lowest in UMKC history… 72 at the UALR Golf Classic is tied for the seventh lowest round in UMKC history... 223 (72-76-75) at the UALR Golf Classic is tied for the third lowest 54-hole score in UMKC history... tied for 26th with a 226 (76-75-75) at Golfweek Program Championship, tied for the seventh lowest 54-hole tournament score in UMKC history… helped UMKC to five of the 11 lowest single round scores and six of the 10 lowest 54-hole tournament scores in school history… shot a 231 (76-74-81) to tie for 17th at the Marilynn Smith/Sunflower Invitational… shot a 235 (77-82-76) to tie for 57th at the Johnie Imes Invitational… shot a 233 (76-79-78) to place 15th at the MSU/Payne Stewart Memorial... tied for 19th with a 232 (78-75-79) at the 2012 Islander Classic... finished sixth with a 230 (74-76-80) at the Jackrabbit Invitational... carded an 82 to tie for 57th at the Indiana Invitational... ended season with a 230 (79-7477) to tie for 13th at the 2012 Summit League Championships... named to the First Team All-

Rds. 32 26 25 15 98

Strokes 2521 1997 1922 1197 7637

Avg. Low Rd. Top-10’s Top-20’s 78.78 69 3 4 76.81 72 4 5 76.88 72 1 6 79.80 73 - 77.93 69 8 15

Summit League. 2010-11 -- Posted a 76.81 scoring average over 26 rounds... named First Team All-Summit League... 76.81 scoring average is the lowest scoring average in school history... lowered her career scoring average to 77.90, the lowest in UMKC history... recorded the lowest score on the team in all nine events she golfed in... recorded four top-10’s, five top-20’s and two rounds at or below par... registered 227’s at both the Wolverine Invitational (9/12) and Marilyn Smith Sunflower Invitational (9/28), tied for the fifth lowest scores in school history... shot a third round 72 at the Wolverine Invitational (9/12), a first round 72 at the Marilyn Smith Sunflower Invitational (9/28), a second round 72 at the Bob Hurley Auto ORU Shootout (10/4) and a third round 72 at the Jackrabbit Invitational (3/15) tied for the fifth lowest round in school-history... finished fourth with a 219 at the Jackrabbit Invitational (3/15), ranking as the lowest 54-hole score in school history... tied for 26th with a 231 at the AmericanBank Islander Classic (3/1) and tied for 54th with a 236 at the WSU Golf Classic... finished eighth at The 2011 Summit League Championships with a 233 (4/18). 2009-10 -- Second Team All-Summit League selection... posted a team-low 78.78 scoring average over 32 rounds... the average is the third lowest scoring average in a single season in school history... was UMKC’s top finisher in seven tournaments... posted three top-10 and four top-20 showings on the year... tied for sixth place at the 2010 Summit League Women’s Golf Championship with a 236 (8478-74)... tied for sixth place at the Jackrabbit Invitational with a 223 (74-69-80)... the second round 69 was the second lowest round and the 54-hole total was the second lowest total in school history... finished in a tie for sixth place at the UNCW Lady Seahawk Classic with

a 230 (73-78-79)... tied for 15th place at the Shocker Invitational with a 167 (84-83)... tied for 22nd in her UMKC debut at the Missouri State/Payne Stewart Memorial with a 233 (7775-81)... placed 27th at the UALR Golf Classic with a 227 (78-75-74)... paced the team by tying for 37th place at the Edwin Watts Palmetto Intercollegiate with a 230 (78-76-76)... tied for 38th at the Stripes Islander Classic with a 244 (81-81-82)... finished in a tie for 56th place at the Marilyn Smith/Sunflower Invitational with a 255 (95-87-73)... also tied for 56th at the Indiana Invitational with a 237 (76-82-79)... tied for 57th at the Johnie Imes Invitational with a 239 (79-79-81). High School -- 2008 Arkansas State Golf Association Player of the Year... four-year allstate and all-conference selection... three-time Arkansas Class 5A state medalist... finished as the runner-up at the state meet as a senior... qualified for the 2008 United States Amateur Championship... set the course record at the 2007 5A state tournament, finishing with a nine-under par 64... the total is also a LHS school record... helped team to four straight conference championships... team finished third at state during her freshman year, second during her junior and senior seasons and first during her senior campaign... also was named the “Best Female Athlete”... high school coach was Gary Don Smith... also earned one varsity letter as a guard on the basketball team... was the Vice President of the Student Council and was a member of Chamber Singers. Personal -- Born on Feb. 12, 1991 in Hot Springs, Ark... daughter of Chris and Sheri Fisher... father, Chris, played college basketball at NPCC and Arkansas Tech... has one older brother, Cole... majoring in communication studies.

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Emily Isaacson

Junior • 5-6 • Topeka, Kan. • Washburn Rural Career Stats YEAR 10-11 11-12 12-13 Totals

Fall 2012 -- Averaged a 77.80 over 15 rounds... registered two top-20 finishes and one top-10 finish... finished with the low score on the team three times... fired a 225 (77-74-74) to finish tied for 10th at the Golfweek Program Challenge, tying the sixth lowest 54-hole score in school history... carded a 226 (79-74-73) to place tied for 27th at the Johnie Imes Invitational, tying the eighth lowest 54-hole score in school history... finished in a tie for 12th at the MSU/Payne Stewart Memorial with a 229 (80-75-74)... shot a 251 (86-79-86) to place 58th at the Marilynn Smith Sunflower Invitational... closed out the fall with a 236 (74-82-80) at the Blue Raider Invitational. 2011-12 -- Posted a 78.28 scoring average over 25 rounds… shot a low round of 73… recorded one top-10 finish and five top-20’s… finished with a team-low score at one event... finished with the 10th lowest scoring average in The Summit League… currently holds the fourth lowest career scoring average in UMKC history at 80.96… 78.28 scoring average ranks as the sixth lowest in UMKC history… helped UMKC to five of the 11 lowest single round scores and six of the 10 lowest 54-hole tournament scores in school history… tied for eighth with a team-low 227 (75-77-75) at the 2012

Rds. 28 25 15 68

Strokes 2334 1957 1167 5458

Avg. Low Rd. Top-10’s Top-20’s 83.37 77 - 1 78.28 73 1 5 77.80 73 1 2 80.26 73 2 8

Summit League Championships, tied for the ninth lowest 54-hole score in UMKC history... shot a 229 (74-77-78) to place 31st at the Golfweek Program Championship… shot a 241 (80-79-82) to tie for 46th at the Marilynn Smith/Sunflower Invitational… shot a 230 (80-73-77) to tie for 40th at the Johnie Imes Invitational… shot a 236 (78-80-78) to tie for 20th at the MSU/Payne Stewart Memorial... finished 39th with a 241 (79-83-79) at the 2012 Islander Classic... carded a 235 (80-77-78) to finish tied for 11th at the Jackrabbit Invitational... placed tied for 74th with a 238 (77-81-80) at the UALR Golf Classic... shot an 80 at the Indiana Invitational to finish tied for 44th... named a Distinguished Scholar on The Summit League Winter/Spring Academic AllLeague Team and to the Commissioner’s List of Academic Excellence. 2010-11 -- Posted an 83.36 scoring average over 28 rounds... recorded one top20 finish after tying for 19th at the WSU Spring Invitational with a 164 (4/12)... finished with a fall-low 243 at the Marilyn Smith Sunflower Invitational (9/28)... shot a career-low round of 77 at the same event (9/27)... finished in a tie for 48th with a career-low 240 at the Jackrabbit Invitational (3/15)... fired a second round 79 at the MSU/Payne Stewart Memorial

(10/18)... ended season in a tie for 26th at The 2011 Summit League Championships with a 246, including a final round 77 (4/19)... tied for 63rd with a 249 at the AmericanBank Islander Classic (3/1) and 92nd with a 254 at the UALR Golf Classic... named to The Summit League Winter/Spring Academic all-League Team... honored as a Distinguished Scholar by The Summit League... named to the National Golf Association (NGCA) AllAmerican Scholar team. High School -- Four-time all-city honoree... finished among the top-20 at the Kansas State Tournament three times in her career... was the individual runner-up at the state meet as a senior, while helping her team to a second place finish... won the medalist honor at the 2009 Regional Championship, while helping WRHS to the team title... also was the champion at the Centennial League Tournament... placed 19th at the state tournament as a freshman in 2006 and ninth in 2008 as a junior... her performances helped Washburn Rural to Regional Championships in both seasons... fouryear letterwinner... also was a member of the High Honor Roll. Personal -- Born on Oct. 13, 1991... majoring in business administration.

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Susan Kirschenman

Sophomore • 5-5 • Huxley, Iowa • Ballard Senior Career Stats YEAR 11-12 12-13 Totals

Fall 2012 -- Averaged a 78.67 over 15 rounds... recorded two top-20 finishes, firing the lowest score on the team in botht he Marilynn Smith Sunflower Invitational with a 235 (80-75-80) to tie for 16th and the Blue Raider Invitational with a 227 (75-76-76) to finish tied for 20th... shot a 245 (80-79-86) at the Golfweek Program Challenge to place in a tie for 51st and a 233 (77-77-79) at teh Johnie Imes Invitational to place in a tie for 52nd... finished in a tie for 39th with a 240 (8675-79) at the MSU/Payne Stewart Memorial. 2011-12 -- Posted a 78.55 scoring average over 22 rounds… shot a low round of 71… carded one top-10 finish, one top-20 finish and one round at or below par... finished with a team-low score in one event... finished with the 12th lowest scoring average in The Summit League… 78.55 ranks as

Rds. 22 15 37

Strokes 1728 1180 2908

Avg. Low Rd. Top-10’s Top-20’s 78.55 71 1 1 78.67 75 - 2 78.59 71 1 3

the eighth lowest singles season average in UMKC history... 71 at the UALR Golf Classic is tied for the fifth lowest round in UMKC history... 225 (71-75-79) at the UALR Golf Classic is the sixth lowest 54-hole score in UMKC history... helped UMKC to five of the 11 lowest single round scores and six of the 10 lowest 54-hole tournament scores in school history… shot a 232 (76-80-76) to tie for 34th at the Golfweek Program Championship… shot a 239 (81-78-80) to tie for 67th at the Johnie Imes Invitational… shot a 235 (77-78-80) to tie for 17th at the MSU/Payne Stewart Memorial... carded a 235 (78-7978) at the 2012 Islander Classic to finish tied for 29th... finished with a 247 (84-81-82) at the Jackrabbit Invitational to tie for 35th... finished tied for seventh with a 75 at the Indiana Invitational. ended the season with a 240 (77-85-78) to finish 32nd at the 2012 Summit

League Championships... named Second Team All-Summit League... named a Distinguished Scholar on The Summit League Winter/Spring Academic All-League Team. High School -- Named the Iowa 3A Player of the Year by the IHSGCA as a sophomore and junior... is the No. 1 ranked junior player in the state of Iowa... 44 time medalist during her three seasons at Ballard Senior High School... was the individual medalist at the Iowa 3A State Tournament in 2007-08 and 2008-09 and the was runnerup in 2009-10 and 2010-11... finished second at the 2008 Iowa Class 1A State Coed and 5th in 2010... was the 2008 Iowa PGA Junior Tour Player of the Year. Personal -- From Huxley, Iowa... majoring in communicatons with a minor in business

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Micah Radler

Sophomore • 5-0 • Fayetteville, Ark. • Fayetteville Career Stats YEAR 11-12 12-13 Totals

Fall 2012 -- Averaged an 80.67 over 15 rounds... opened the fall with a 242 (80-81-81) at the Golfweek Progam Challenge to finish in a tie for 46th... carded a 252 (83-87-82) at the Marilynn Smith Sunflower Invitational to place in a tie for 59th... finished in a tie for 71st at the Johnie Imes Invitational with a 240 (81-81-78) and in a tie for 41st with a 241 (83-81-77) at the MSU/Payne Stewart Memorial... close out the fall with a 235 (76-80-79) at the Blue Raider Invitational.

Rds. 16 15 31

Strokes 1298 1210 2508

Avg. Low Rd. Top-10’s Top-20’s 81.13 75 1 1 80.67 76 - 80.90 75 1 1

to five of the 11 lowest single round scores and six of the 10 lowest 54-hole tournament scores in school history… shot a 234 (75-81-78) to tie for 27th at the Marilynn Smith/Sunflower Invitational… shot a 241 (82-77-82) to tie for 72st at the Johnie Imes Invitational… shot a 230 (77-7677) to tie for seventh at the MSU/ Payne Stewart Memorial... finished tied for 59th with a 253 (82-8487) at the 2012 Islander Classic... carded a 258 (87-84-87) to finish tied for 62nd at the Jackrabbit Invitational... tied for 57th with 2011-12 -- Posted an 81.13 scor- an 82 at the Indiana Invitational... ing average over 16 rounds… shot named a Distinguished Scholar on a low round of 75… recorded one The Summit League Winter/Spring top-10 and one top-20… finished Academic All-League Team. with the 29th lowest scoring average in The Summit League… 81.13 High School -- Four-time allseason scoring average ranks 17th state and all-conference selection... in UMKC history... helped UMKC was the co-medalist in the Arkan-

sas State Tournament as a junior... placed fourth as both a freshman and a sophomore in state meet, while finishing third as a senior... led team to state and conference titles in each of her four season... named the 2010 Northwest Arkansas Times Golfer of the Year... presented an award for Outstanding Athletic Achievement by the Board of Education... featured on the cover of Vype magazine in 2009... served as the Vice President of her Senior Class. Personal -- Born on Dec. 7, 1992... parents Hug and LuLong played golf at The University of Tulsa... brother Sawyer plays golf at Arkansas State... majoring in urban planning and design.

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Abbie Horan

Sophomore • 5-3 • Antioch, Ill. • Lakes Community (Iowa State) Career Stats YEAR 12-13 TOTALS

Rds. 6 6

Strokes 525 525

Avg. Low Rd. Top-10’s Top-20’s 87.50 85 - 87.50 85 - -

Fall 2012 -- Averaged a

(71) and 73 as a senior (68)...

Personal -- Born Aug. 10,

87.50 over six rounds... fin-

named conference and team

1992... daughter of Bill and

ished 71st at the Marilynn

MVP all four years... served as Debbie Horan... majoring in

Smith Sunflower Invitaional

team captain final three sea-

with a 270 (85-91-94), her

sons... was a three-time All-

first collegiate event... fin-

State selection and four-time

ished tied for 70th at the

All-District selection... named

MSU/Payne Stewart Memo-

Class of 2010 Female Athlete

rial with a 255 (88-78-79).

MVP... finished fourth in AA State Tournament in 2008

Iowa State -- Redshirted.

and 2009... two-time qualifier for US Girl’s Junior Cham-

High School -- Shot average pionships and US Women’s

rounds of 81 as a freshman

Public Links Championship...

(76 low round), 76 as a soph-

qualified for the PGA Junior

omore (73), 74 as a junior

Championship in 2008.

business.

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Charter Lawson

Freshman• 5-6 • Mustang, Okla. • Mustang Career Stats YEAR 12-13 TOTALS

Rds. 12 12

Strokes 980 980

Avg. Low Rd. Top-10’s Top-20’s 81.67 78 - 81.67 78 - -

Fall 2012 -- Averaged an

High School -- Helped lead

81.67 over 12 rounds... fin-

her team to a pair of top-10

Personal -- Daughter of

ished 58th at the Golfweek

finishes in the Oklahoma 6A

Tony and Brenda Lawson...

Program Challenge with a

State Tournament, includ-

has three siblings, Billy, Shasta

254 (82-86-86), her first col-

ing a second place finish as

and Erin... majoring in pre-law.

legiate event... finished tied

a freshman, while also twice

for 71st at the Johnie Imes

placing in the top-10 as an

Invitational with a 240 (81-

individual as both a freshman

79-80)... had her best show-

(10th) and sophomore (9th)...

ing as a collegiate with a 237

posted scoring averages of

(78-78-81) to finish tied for

80.75 and 80.00, while being

33rd at the MSU/Payne Stew- named to the Honor Roll in art Memorial... closed out the each of her three years... was fall with a 249 (81-78-90) at

MVP of volleyball team as the

the Blue Raider Invitational

setter... named to the Honor

to finish 87th.

Roll each year.

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Sandra Lee

Freshman • 5-4 • San Antonio, Texas • James Madison Career Stats YEAR 12-13 TOTALS

Rds. 12 12

Strokes 871 871

Avg. Low Rd. Top-10’s Top-20’s 72.58 69 2 2 72.58 69 2 2

Fall 2012 -- Averaged a

and the 2008 TJGT Jimmy

90.00 over three rounds...

Demaret Junior Classic... US

finished tied for 88th with a

Girls Junior Qualifier Medal-

270 (96-90-84) at the MSU/

ist as a sophomore... finished

Payne Stewart Memorial, her

third at the 200- AJGA Valero

first collegiate event.

Open and the 2009 AJGA AT&T Steelewood Junior

High School -- Served as

Open and fifth at the 2009

Team Captain the past two

AJGA Elbit System Junior

seasons and was MVP in

Classic.

2010... posted averages of 78.7, 74.4, and 75.9, while

Personal -- Daughter of

being part of the 2008 TJGT

Sunny and Sun Lee... has one

Texas Girls Championship

sister, Pauline...majoring in

winner... won the 2008 TJGT

business.

Texas Girls Championship

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he 2011-12 and fall 2012 season were some of the best in Kansas City history. The ‘Roos notched several top-10 finishes, including a second place result at the 2011 MSU/Payne Stewart Memorial , while Taylor Fisher and Susan Kirschenman earned all-league honors. Mulkey’s Final Round 72 Propels ‘Roos To Sixth Place Finish At Marilynn Smith/Sunflower Invitational The UMKC women’s golf team finished in sixth place at the Marilynn Smith/Sunflower Invitational with a 923, two shots behind Big 12 foe Kansas, at Colbert Hills Golf Course in Manhattan, Kan. The overall team score ranks as the third lowest 54-hole score in school history. Freshman Rachel Mulkey led the ‘Roos in the event, as the freshman finished in 11th position with a three-round score of 226 (7777-72), tied for the fifth lowest 54-hole score in UMKC history. Her final round 72, meanwhile, is tied for the sixth lowest round in school history. UMKC Finishes Second At MSU/Payne Stewart Memorial The UMKC women’s golf team finished second at the MSU/Payne Stewart Memorial with a 926 (304-309-313), the best finish in a tournament since the ‘Roos came in second at the 2009 Summit League Championships. The 926 is tied for the fourth lowest 54-hole score in UMKC history. Freshmen Rachel Mulkey (74-76-80) and Micah Radler (77-76-77) each carded three-round scores of 230 to lead UMKC in the event, as the duo tied for seventh on the individual leaderboard. Junior Taylor Fisher (76-79-78) finished with the next lowest Kangaroo score, posting a 233 that placed her 16th in the tournament, while freshman Susan Kirschenman (77-78-80) notched a 235 to tie for 18th. Junior Emily Isaacson rounded out the UMKC line-up with a three-round score of 236 (78-80-78) to rank tied for 21st overall. UMKC Closes Out Jackrabbit Invitational With Sixth Place Finish The UMKC women’s golf team closed out the 2012 Jackrabbit Invitational in sixth place after shooting a three-round score of 949 (318309-322) at the Primm Valley Golf Club in Primm, Nev. Junior Taylor Fisher fired the ‘Roos low score in the event, carding a 230 (74-76-80) to finish in sixth place, her first top-10 finish of the year, while sophomore Emily Isaacson shot a 235 (80-77-78) finish just outside the top-10 in a tie for 11th. Freshman Rachel Mulkey, meanwhile, recorded the Kangaroos’ third top-20 finish with a 237 (80-75-82) to tie for 16th individually, while fellow freshman Susan Kirschenman’s 247 (84-81-82) placed her in a tie for 35th on the leaderboard. Two ‘Roo Linksters Claim All-League Honors The Summit League announced its 2011-12 all-league golf teams at the awards banquet Sunday, prior to the start of The Summit League Golf Championships in Primm, Nev. The awards were based on Golfstat rankings heading into the championship tournaments, with four ‘Roos earning all-league honors. Taylor Fisher earns her second straight First Team All-Summit League honor and her third total after finishing with a team best 76.91 stroke average this season. Currently, the junior’s scoring average is second in UMKC history, trailing only her mark from last season, while her 77.63 career average is best in school history. Susan Kirschenman, meanwhile, garners Second Team All-Summit League honors after posting a 78.32 average in her first season as a

‘Roo. On the year, the freshman’s season average ranks sixth all-time at UMKC, while her 71 at the UALR Golf Classic is tied for the fifth lowest round in school history. UMKC Women Set School Record on Final Day, Finish Third The UMKC women’s golf squad capped the 2012 Summit League Championships with a school record round of 299, and finished third overall at 916 (308-309-299, +52). The ‘Roos final round score was one of only four sub-300 rounds played in the entire tournament, as tournament champion Oral Roberts posted two of them, and second place North Dakota State had the low round of the tournament at 294 on Tuesday. UMKC was paced by Emily Isaacson, who tied for eighth at 227 (75-77-75, +11), while senior Madison Maddox tallied a 228 (77-76-75, +12) to tie for 11th. Taylor Fisher was just two shots back in a tie for 13th at 230 (79-74-77, +14) to round out top 20 finishers. The lowest individual round of the tournament for UMKC came from Rachel Mulkey with an even-par 72 in the final round. ‘Roos In the Classroom Last season, six ‘Roos were named to The Summit League Academic All-League Team as Distinguished Scholars, Emily Isaacson, Susan Kirschenman, Kailee Kuehn, Madison Maddox, Rachel Mulkey and Micah Radler. In order to be named to academic all-league team, each student-athlete must post a GPA of 3.0 or higher in the semester in which they compete. Meanwhile, Maddox and Isaacson, were named to the Commissioner’s List of Academic Excellence. Maddox, Radler, Isaacson and Mulkey were also named to the National Golf Association (NGCA) All-American Scholar Team. As a team, the ‘Roos finished 2011-12 with the 19th highest GPA in all of the NCAA with a mark of 3.630. UMKC’s Kirschenman Qualifies For 112th U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship UMKC sophomore Susan Kirschenman qualified for the 112th U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship after shooting a one under par 71 at the par-72, 6,051 Hillcrest Golf Club in St. Paul, Minn. Women’s Golf Tabbed Third In Summit League Preseason Poll The Kansas City women’s golf team was selected to finish third in the annual Summit League preseason poll as selected by the league’s coaches, trailing only North Dakota State and IUPUI. Kansas City returns both of its all-league performers in Susan Kirschenman and Taylor Fisher, along with Emily Isaacson. Isaacson is ranked sixth in the league entering the spring season with a 77.8 stroke average. Kirschenman is ninth with a 78.67 average and Fisher ranks 13th with a 79.3 average. North Dakota State, last season’s runner-up, is favored to win its first-ever Summit League Women’s Golf title in a vote among the league’s nine head coaches. The Bison received seven first-place votes for 63 points. Sky Creek Ranch Golf Club in Keller, Texas, is the site of the 2013 Summit League’s Golf Championships, which is co-hosted by South Dakota State University and The Summit League. The three-day event takes place from April 22-24, and the team champion will earn the league’s automatic bid into the NCAA Women’s Golf Tournament.

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2011-12 UMKC Women’s Golf Results 2011-12 Stroke Averages Name Taylor Fisher Rachel Mulkey Emily Isaacson Susan Kirschenman Madison Maddox Micah Radler Kailee Kuehn Team

Rds. 25 25 25 22 22 16 9 25

Strokes 1922 1951 1957 1728 1771 1298 750 7738

Avg. 76.88 78.04 78.28 78.55 80.50 81.13 83.33 309.52

Low Rd. 72 72 73 71 75 75 79 300

Top-10’s 1 1 1 1 1 6

Top-20’s 6 3 5 1 2 1 9

Rds. At Or Below Par 1 2 1 -

Tournament Results FALL RESULTS Golfweek Program Championship Sept. 11-13, 2011 Pawley’s Island, S.C. (Caledonia Golf & Fish Club) 11th of 12 teams/927 strokes (309-311-307) t26. Taylor Fisher 76-75-75=226 31. Emily Isaacson 74-77-78=229 t34. Susan Kirschenman 76-80-76=232 t55. Rachel Mulkey 87-79-78=244 t55. Kailee Kuehn 83-82-79=244 Marilynn Smith Sunflower Invitational Sept. 27-28, 2011 Manhattan, Kan. (Colbert Hills Golf Course) 6th of 12 teams/923 strokes (306-306-311) 11. Rachel Mulkey t17. Taylor Fisher t27. Micah Radler t27. Madison Maddox t46. Emily Isaacson

77-77-72=226 76-74-81=231 75-81-78=234 78-76-80=234 80-79-82=241

Johnie Imes Invitational Oct. 3-4, 2011 Columbia, Mo. (Old Hawthorne Golf Course) 13th of 15 teams/926 strokes (318-300-308) t30. Rachel Mulkey t40. Emily Isaacson t57. Taylor Fisher t65. Madison Maddox t72. Micah Radler

79-74-75=228 80-73-77=230 77-82-76=235 82-76-80=238 82-77-82=241

Individuals t67. Susan Kirschenman t81. Kailee Kuehn

81-78-80=239 85-86-81=252

MSU/Payne Stewart Memorial Oct. 17-18, 2011 Springfield, Mo. (Rivercut Golf Course) 2nd of 11 teams/926 strokes (304-309-313)

t67. Madison Maddox

92-88-86=266

Individuals t62. Micah Radler

87-84-87=258

t7. Rachel Mulkey 74-76-75=230 t7. Micah Radler 77-76-77=230 15. Taylor Fisher 76-79-78=233 t17. Susan Kirschenman 77-78-80=235 t20. Emily Isaacson 78-80-78=236

UALR Golf Classic Mar. 26-27 Hot Springs, Ark. (Diamante Country Club) 12th of 19 teams/914 strokes (301-309-304)

Individuals 11. Madison Maddox t48. Kailee Kuehn

80-75-76=231 85-80-89=254

t12. Taylor Fisher t22. Susan Kirschenman t57. Rachel Mulkey t74. Emily Isaacson t74. Madison Maddox

72-76-75=223 71-75-79=225 81-77-75=233 77-81-80=238 81-82-75=238

SPRING RESULTS 2012 Islander Classic Feb. 27-28 Corpus Christi, Texas (Corpus Christi Country Club) 7th of 14 teams/943 strokes (318-311-314) t19. Taylor Fisher 78-75-79=232 t29. Susan Kirschenman 78-79-78=235 t29. Rachel Mulkey 83-74-78=235 39. Emily Isaacson 79-83-79=241 t64. Madison Maddox 86-89-83=258 Individuals t59. Micah Radler

t7. Susan Kirschenman t28. Madison Maddox t51. Rachel Mulkey t57. Taylor Fisher t57. Micah Radler

75 78 81 82 82

Individuals t44. Emily Isaacson

82-84-87=253

Jackrabbit Invitational Mar. 12-13 Primm, Nev. (Primm Valley Golf Club) 6th of 14 teams/949 strokes (318-309-322) 6. t11. t16. t35.

Indiana Invitational Apr. 14-15 Bloomington, Ind. (Indiana University Golf Course) 9th of 15 teams/316 strokes

Taylor Fisher 74-76-80=230 Emily Isaacson 80-77-78=235 Rachel Mulkey 80-75-82=237 Susan Kirschenman 84-81-82=247

2012 Summit League Championship Apr. 23-24 Primm, Nev. (Primm Valley Golf Club) 3rd of 10 teams/916 strokes (308-309-299) t8. Emily Isaacson t11. Madison Maddox t13. Taylor Fisher t27. Rachel Mulkey 32. Susan Kirschenman

75-77-75=227 77-76-75=228 79-74-77=230 83-82-72=237 77-85-78=240

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 10

Team Oral Roberts North Dakota State UMKC Southern Utah IUPUI Western Illinois Oakland South Dakota South Dakota State IPFW

Rd. 1 297 306 308 308 301 300 312 311 320 316

Rd. 2 314 313 309 312 323 324 332 327 327 319

Rd. 3 298 294 299 300 302 308 309 315 309 328

Total 909 +45 913 +49 916 +52 920 +56 926 +62 932 +68 953 +89 953 +89 956 +92 963 +99

2012 Summit League Awards First Team Amy Anderson, North Dakota State, Jr. Taylor Fisher, UMKC, Jr. Monica Jung, Southern Utah, Fr. Alheli Moreno, Oral Roberts, So. Crystal Reeves, Oral Roberts, Sr. Second Team Kylie Bollenbach, Oral Roberts, Sr. Susan Kirschenman, UMKC, Fr. Kristi O’Brien, IUPUI, Sr. Eve Santillan, Oral Roberts, Sr. Jordan Woods, IUPUI, Jr.r.

Championship MVP Amy Anderson, NDSU, Jr. Newcomer of the Championship Monica Jung, SUU, Fr. Coach of the Year Lance Watson All-Tournament Team Amy Anderson, NDSU, Jr. Monica Jung, SUU, Fr. Tiffany Robbins, ORU Alheli Moreno, ORU, So. Kristi Tschudin, WIU

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HISTORY

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Kansas City Honor Roll

ATHLETIC HONORS First Team All-League Year Individual 1999 Erin Shinafelt Teresa Kleffner 2000 Jessica Bennett 2001 Heather Mize 2002 Mindy Merrifield 2003 Rachel Maruno 2009 Kelsey Kipp 2011 Taylor Fisher 2012 Taylor Fisher

Place 1st t2nd t5th 5th 5th 5th 3rd - -

Second Team All-League Year Individual 1998 Carey Farmer Erin Shinafelt Teresa Kleffner 1999 Carey Farmer 2002 Nicole Ross 2003 Nicole Ross Jackie Wagner 2004 Traci Patterson 2006 Brittnay Hofer 2007 Danielle Zejdlik 2009 Chelsea Cadwell Madison Maddox 2010 Chelsea Cadwell Taylor Fisher 2011 Kati Scholten 2012 Susan Kirschenman-

Place(Strokes) 7th 8th 9th 8th 9th t10th t10th t6th 8th t9th t8th t8th - - - -

(Strokes) (232) (238) (243) (246) (235) (240) (159) -

(167) (168) (170) (246) (242) (250) (250) (245) (233) (243) (162) (162) -

League Player of the Year 1999 Erin Shinafelt League Newcomer of the Year 2003 Nikki Pflibsen

ACADEMIC HONORS National Golf Coaches Association All-American Scholar 2002 Nicole Ross

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

Nicole Ross Jackie Wagner Jackie Wagner Danielle Zejdlik Whitney Davis Whitney Davis Whitney Davis Chelsea Cadwell Kelsey Kipp Chelsea Cadwell Madison Maddox Madison Maddox Emily Isaacson Madison Maddox Emily Isaacson Micah Radler Rachel Mulkey

Academic All-League 1998 1999 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

Melissa Ihle Molly Leddy Melissa Ihle Molly Leddy Colby Garner Mindy Merrifield Nicole Ross Katie Houlehan Traci Patterson Nicole Ross Jackie Wagnera Traci Patterson Jackie Wagner Traci Patterson Lauren Phlegar Danielle Zejdlik Whitney Davis Katie Dugan Whitney Davis Cherise Erickson Mary Beth Fisher Jessica Fleming Danielle Zejdlik Whitney Davis Jessie Kosch

2009 2010 2011 2012 * - Distinguished Scholar

Sally Meiners Patricia Randall Chelsea Cadwell Mary Beth Fisher Kelsey Kipp Madison Maddox Chelsea Cadwell Jessie Kosch Madison Maddox Kati Scholten Emily Isaacson* Jessie Kosch Madison Maddox Kati Scholten Emily Isaacson* Susan Kirschenman* Kailee Kuehn* Madison Maddox* Rachel Mulkey* Micah Radler*

Commissioner’s List of Academic Excellence 2006 Danielle Zejdlik 2007 Whitney Davis Mary Beth Fisher Danielle Zejdlik 2008 Whitney Davis Mary Beth Fisher 2009 Mary Beth Fisher 2010 Chelsea Cadwell Jessie Kosch Madison Maddox 2011 Chelsea Cadwell Jessie Kosch Madison Maddox Kati Scholten 2012 Madison Maddox Emily Isaacson Current players in Bold.

UMKC ALL-TIME WOMEN’S HEAD COACHES Bob Benzer 1992-97

Mike Rhoades 1997-2008

Courtney Mahon 2008-2009

SUMMIT LEAGUE YEAR-BY-YEAR REVIEW

Year ...................... Place ........................................Strokes 1998.......................... 2nd (4)....................................... 676 (343-333) 1999.......................... 2nd (4)...............................965 (316-319-330) 2000.......................... 2nd (5)...............................997 (340-326-331) 2001...........................3rd (5)............................1,033 (354-338-341) 2002...........................3rd (5)...............................962 (316-320-326) 2003.......................... 2nd (5)...............................992 (324-331-337) 2004........................... 4th (5)............................1,028 (355-338-335)

Brianna Broderick 2009-pres.

Year ...................... Place ........................................Strokes 2005........................... 4th (5)............................1,012 (332-342-338) 2006........................... 4th (6)...............................956 (321-319-316) 2007........................... 4th (6)...............................984 (319-333-332) 2008.........................8th (10)............................1,027 (343-357-327) 2009........................ 2nd (10)....................................... 657 (331-326) 2010.........................3rd (10)...............................971 (339-315-317) 2011.........................5th (10)...............................950 (323-318-309) 2012.........................3rd (10)...............................916 (308-309-299)

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Single Season Scoring Average Leaders (Min. 12 Rds.)

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 9. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18 19. 20. 21. 22.

Name Year Taylor Fisher 2010-11 Taylor Fisher 2011-12 Kati Scholten 2010-11 Emily Isaacson 2012-13 Rachel Mulkey 2011-12 Kelsey Kipp 2008-09 Emily Isaacson 2011-12 Erin Shinafelt 1998-99 Susan Kirschenman 2011-12 Susan Kirschenman 2012-13 Taylor Fisher 2009-10 Chelsea Cadwell 2009-10 Taylor Fisher 2012-13 Brittnay Hofer 2005-06 Madison Maddox 2011-12 Rachel Maruno 2002-03 Micah Radler 2012-13 Brittnay Hofer 2006-07 Kati Scholten 2009-10 Rachel Maruno 2001-02 Micah Radler 2011-12 Madison Maddox 2009-10

Rds. Strokes Avg. 26 1997 76.81 25 1922 76.88 15 1166 77.73 15 1167 77.80 25 1951 78.04 30 2348 78.27 25 1957 78.28 23 1803 78.39 22 1728 78.55 15 1180 78.67 32 2521 78.78 32 2543 79.47 15 1197 79.80 26 2090 80.38 22 1771 80.50 24 1935 80.63 15 1210 80.67 24 1943 80.96 31 2514 81.10 19 1541 81.10 16 1298 81.13 32 2597 81.16

Career Scoring Average Leaders (Min. 40 Rds.) 1. 2. 3. 4.

Name Taylor Fisher Kati Scholten Emily Isaacson Rachel Maruno

Years 2009-p. 2009-11 2010-p. 2001-03

Rds. Strokes Avg. 98 7637 77.93 46 3680 80.00 68 5458 80.26 43 3476 80.84

Rachel Maruno 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19.

Brittnay Hofer Chelsea Cadwell Madison Maddox Erin Shinafelt Katie Houlehan Nicole Pflibsen Traci Patterson Teresa Kleffner Sally Meiners Nicole Ross Carey Farmer Jessica Fleming Amy Harder Jessie Kosch Jackie Wagner

2004-07 75 2008-pre. 77 2008-pre. 97 1995-99 83 2002-06 54 2002-04 49 2001-05 79 1997-2000 47 2006-09 71 1999-2003 79 1995-99 81 2006-09 62 2003-07 100 2007-11 80 2001-05 77

6078 6248 7895 6947 4528 4123 6651 3966 5994 6759 6936 5326 8591 6951 6712

81.04 81.14 81.39 83.70 83.85 84.14 84.19 84.38 84.42 85.56 85.63 85.90 85.91 86.89 87.17

Team First Place Finishes (Since 1991-92)

Taylor Fisher

1991-92.............................................................Briar Cliff Invitational 1992-93......................................... Northern Iowa Golf Invitational 1996-97..............................................UMKC Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Golf Classic 1997-98...............................................................Lady Bulldog Classic 1998-99.................................................................Bradley Fall Classic ..........................................................................Kenneth Smith Classic 2001-02..................................................................... Kansas City Cup ........................................................................................ Huskie Classic 2002-03..................................................................... Kansas City Cup 2003-04..................................................................... Kansas City Cup 2004-05..................................................................... Kansas City Cup ...........................................................................Rockhurst Invitational

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.......................................................... Park Women’s Golf Invitational 2005-06............................................................Rockhurst Invitational 2006-07............................................................Rockhurst Invitational ..................................................................................... Park Invitational 2008-09................................ Drury University Ledgestone Classic

Individual Medalist Honors (Since 1991-92)

1996-97..... Maria Larsen ............ UMKC Women’s Golf Classic 1998-99..... Erin Shinafelt ............ Bradley Fall Classic .................... Erin Shinafelt ............ Kenneth Smith Classic .................... Erin Shinafelt ............ Mid-Con Championship 1998-99..... Erin Shinafelt............. Bradley Fall Classic .................... Erin Shinafelt............. Kenneth Smith Classic .................... Erin Shinafelt ............ Mid-Con Championship 2001-02..... Rachel Maruno ........ Kansas City Cup .................... Mindy Merrifield...... Huskie Classic 2002-03..... Rachel Maruno......... Kansas City Cup 2003-04..... Nicole Pflibsen ........ Kansas City Cup 2004-05..... Katie Houlehan........ Kansas City Cup .................... Traci Patterson......... Rockhurst Invitational .................... Brittnay Hofer.......... Park Women’s Golf Invitational 2005-06..... Brittnay Hofer ......... Rockhurst Invitational 2006-07..... Brittnay Hofer.......... Rockhurst Invitational .................... Brittnay Hofer ......... Park Invitational 2008-09..... Kelsey Kipp............... UALR Women’s Golf Classic .................... Chelsea Cadwell...... Drury Ledgestone Classic 2010-11..... Kati Scholten............ WSU Spring Invitationa

Traci Patterson

Top-10 Single Round Team Scores 1. 2. 4. 6. 8. 7.

299 Summit League Championship 300 Jackrabbit Invitational 300 Johnie Imes Invitational 301 UNCW Lady Seahawk Classic 301 Johnie Imes Invitational 303 Jackrabbit Invitational 303 Wichita State Spring Invitational 304 MSU/Payne Stewart Memorial 304 UALR Golf Classic 305 Chip-N-Club Invitational 305 MSU/Payne Stewart Memorial

Top-10 36-Hole Tournament Scores 1. 626 UMKC Kenneth Smith Classic 2. 627 UMKC Kenneth Smith Classic 3. 636 Minnesota Invitational 4. 637 Wichita State Spring Invitational 5. 638 UMKC Kenneth Smith Classic 6. 639 UMKC Kenneth Smith Classic 7. 640 Illinois State Redbird Classic 8. 644 UMKC Kenneth Smith Classic 9. 646 UMKC Kenneth Smith Classic 10. 647 Drury University Ledgestone Classic

Chelsea Cadwell

Top-10 54-Hole Tournament Scores 1. 914 UALR Golf Classic 2. 916 Summit League Championship

4/24/12 3/16/10 10/3/11 3/22/10 10/3/11 3/15/11 4/12/11 10/17/11 3/27/12 9/16/08 3/15/12

10/18-19/04 10/26-27/98 9/12-13/98 4-11-12/11 10/16-17/06 10/21-22/02 9/4-5/98 10/22-23/01 10/17-18/05 4/5-6/09

3/26-27/12 4/23-24/12

Kansas City women’sgolf media guide 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 7.

917 919 923 925 926 926 927 927

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Jackrabbit Invitational 3-15-16/10 Jackrabbit Invitational 3/14-15/11 Marilynn Smith Sunflower Invitational 9/27-28/11 Chip-N-Club Invitational 9/15-16/08 Johnie Imes Invitational 10/3-4/11 MSU/Payne Stewart Memorial 9/27-28/11 Marilyn Smith/Sunflower Invitational 9/22-23/08 Golfweek Program Championship 9/11-13/11

Top-10 Single Round Individual Scores

1. 68 Brittnay Hofer UALR/North Texas Classic 3/26/079 2. 69 Taylor Fisher Jackrabbit Invitational 3/15/10 69 Kati Scholten Wichita State Spring Invitational 4/12/11 4. 70 Kelsey Kipp UALR Women’s Golf Classic 3/30/09 5. 71 Chelsea Cadwell Jackrabbit Invitational 3/16/10 71 Susan Kirschenman UALR Golf Classic 3/26/12 7. 72 Erin Shinafelt Murray State Classic 9/28/98 72 Nikki Pflibsen ORU Battle at the Lake 10/6/03 72 Kelsey Kipp ORU Invitational 10/6/08 72 Taylor Fisher Wolverine Invitational 9/12/10 72 Taylor Fisher Marilyn Smith Sunflower Invitational 9/27/10 72 Taylor Fisher Bob Hurley ORU Sootout 10/4/10 72 Taylor Fisher Jackrabbit Invitational 3/15/11 72 Madison Maddox Wichita State Spring Invitational 4/12/11 72 Rachel Mulkey Marilynn Smith/Sunflower Invitational 9/28/11 72 Taylor Fisher UALR Golf Classic 3/26/12 72 Rachel Mulkey Summit League Championship 4/24/12

Brittnay Hofer

Top-10 36-Hole Tournament Individual Scores 1. 145 Kati Scholten 2. 149 Erin Shinafelt 3. 150 Erin Shinafelt 4. 152 Erin Shinafelt 152 Brittnay Hofer 6. 153 Brittnay Hofer 7. 154 Brittnay Hofer 8. 155 Erin Shinafelt 155 Nicole Ross 155 Brittnay Hofer

Wichita State Spring Invitational 4/11-12/11 UMKC Kenneth Smith 10/26-27/98 Murray State Classic 9/27-28/98 Illinois State Classic 9/5-6/98 UMKC Kenneth Smith 10/18-19/04 UMKC Kenneth Smith 10/17-18/05 NIU Springlake Invitational 3/10-11/06 Bradley Fall Classic 10/19-20/98 UMKC Kenneth Smith 10/21-22/02 UMKC Kenneth Smith 10/16-17/07

Top-10 54-Hole Tournament Individual Scores

1. 219 Taylor Fisher Jackrabbit Invitational 3/14-15/11 2. 221 Kelsey Kipp UALR Women’s Golf Classic 3/30-31/09 3. 223 Taylor Fisher Jackrabbit Invitational 3/15-16/10 223 Taylor Fisher UALR Golf Classic 3/26-27/12 5. 224 Brittnay Hofer UALR/North Texas Classic 3/26-27/07 6. 225 Susan Kirschenman UALR Golf CLassic 3/26-27/12 225 Emily Isaacson Golfweek Program Challenge 9/9-11/12 8. 226 Taylor Fisher Golfweek Program Challenge 9/11-13/11 226 Rachel Mulkey Marilynn Smith/Sunflower Invitational 9/27-28/11 226 Emily Isaacson Johnie Imes Invitational 10/1-2/12

Nikki Philbsen

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WEBSITE

- www.UMKCKangaroos.com - Look at schedules, rosters, statistics, media guides, player/coach bios, features and releases. - Get recaps, previews/notes for every event. - Watch our exclusive web TV show, Kangaroo Sports Update. - Look through video highlights, interviews and photo galleries. - Get single game and season tickets to all the home events. - Purchase ‘Roos apparel.

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- Keep up with ‘Roos home events via live statistics and live webcasts on UMKCKangaroos.com. - Live stats are free, and can be seen at most away events as well (host school’s responsibility). - Fans can watch soccer, volleyball, basketball and softball home games live via webcast for a small fee on ‘Roos TV, our exclusive on-demand video page. - Kansas City alsobybroadcasts select events on TV Basketball Live Stats Powered NeuLion - UMKCKangaroos.com Page and 1 of 1 radio.

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SOCIAL MEDIA

- The ‘Roos are very active in the social media circles, and fans can keep up with all of our official Facebook and Twitter accounts on our Social Media Central page under the Multimedia tab on our website. - Fans can keep tabs with Kangaroo sports on Twitter: @TheUMKCRoos. - Look for UMKC Kangaroos on Facebook, and like us.

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ABOUT UMKC

The Evolution of the Kangaroo

hen choosing a mascot, the discussion usually starts with three main categories - predatory animals, historical or regional figures, or humans that represent power and strength - and ends with a collection of the usual suspects. Thanks to Walt Disney, The Kansas City Star and the Kansas City Zoo, Kansas City has a very unique mascot, but how exactly does the Kangaroo fit? As it turns out, quite well. In 1936, the issue of a mascot was first brought up by the editors of The University the campus newspaper for Kansas City University. Although there were no organized intercollegiate athletics teams at the time, the newspaper staff felt that KCU’s debate team - and more importantly the school itself - deserved a unique identity. During that same year, the Kansas City Zoo purchased a pair of baby Kangaroos, and The Kansas City Star lit the fire with an article titled “Kangaroo May Go To KCU ... Student Editors Believe University Should Have A Symbol.” Others on campus were not as enthusiastic. The editors of The Crataegus - the University’s yearbook - thought that a Kangaroo was not an appropriate symbol for KCU. A proposed feature page in the 1936-37 yearbook for the Kangaroo emblem was deleted, sparking a tremendous amount of debate. As the debate wore on, interest from the campus community began to wane. It looked as if KCU would not adopt a mascot after all. But in 1937, two events would combine to indelibly link the Kangaroo with the University and give the mascot a name.

The first incarnation of Kasey Kangaroo was inked by Marceline, Mo., native Walt Disney, and featured the KCU mascot alongside a somewhat more famous rodent.

During the student government elections in the spring semester, the CO-OP Party adopted the Kangaroo as its official mascot, naming him Kasey. With a landslide victory in April behind the slogan “Kasey fits KC”, the first part of the foundation was laid. During the same month the first issue of KCU’s humor magazine - The Kangaroo - was published, with a kangaroo gracing the cover. Six months later, a kangaroo made another appearance on the cover of The Kangaroo, and although it wasn’t a solo appearance, it put a quick end to the debate over whether a kangaroo was an appropriate mascot for KCU. Missouri native and famed cartoonist Walt Disney provided the artwork for the cover illustration, which featured Mickey Mouse shaking hands with Kasey Kangaroo. In a matter of a few years, The Kangaroo thrived while The Crataegus floundered, with the latter eventually folding. The Kangaroo became the University’s yearbook and the Kangaroo became the official mascot of Kansas City University. Kasey has undergone several changes over the years, with the most recent metamorphosis led by Kansas City Director of Athletics Tim Hall. With the help of local advertising agency Bernstein-Rein, Kansas City developed a set of new athletics marks in the spring of 2008. After a community vote, the new Kangaroo logo was unveiled in May. With its aggressive snarl, the new Kangaroo capitalizes on Kansas City’s mission to be an outstanding urban university while keeping mindful of the traditions established in 1937.

About UMKC

or 79 years, the University and Kansas City have been partners and neighbors, a relationship that has enhanced the growth of both. A part of Kansas City’s thriving urban core, Kansas City brings together its students and the city it calls home. The University offers an amazing education experience with top-notch faculty and skills that go directly from the classroom to the real world. With 125 academic programs in 13 schools, Kansas City is bound to have the one thing (or more than one thing) you want to continue learning about. Whether you have an idea of what you want to study or not, Kansas City is a great place to explore your potential, putting different classes together to define what you know and who you are.

► Location ► Study What You Want ► Research Right Now ► Internships and Job Opportunities ► Diversity ► First-rate Faculty ► Campus Life ► National Recognition ► Affordability ► Home Away From Home

Why

choose UMKC?

UMKC By The Numbers Enrollment: 13,433 (Fall 2009)

undergraduate graduate & professional students

Enrollment breakdown: 8,015 undergraduate 5,418 graduate & professional students RESIDENTIAL LIFE AT UMKC

Student housing at Kansas City is about more than just offering you a place to eat and sleep - it’s about your total educational experience. Whether it’s continuing a classroom discussion over pizza, or attending a discussion with faculty outside of class, we know that having a home away from home is important. Residence Life offers you a place where you can hang out with friends, learn about others and most importantly, learn about yourself. That’s why all housing is conveniently located on the west side of campus, near the University Center (and cafeteria), Swinney Recreation Center, and within easy walking distance to all other Volker campus buildings. Nearby are the Country Club Plaza and museums, and other local attractions. Downtown Kansas City, Mo., is approximately 10 minutes away by automobile (or bus).

Health Sciences Building

Enrollment diversity: 78 American Indian/Alaskan native 553 Hispanic 967 Non-resident International 13 Asian/Pacific Islander 1,610 Black, non-Hispanic 1,628 not available 9,315 White Where students come from: 47 states and 67 countries

Haag Hall

Number of international students: 908 (2010 data)

THE NEW STUDENT UNION

Kansas City opened a new 109,000-squarefoot Student Union in August 2010. The new Union offers a bird’s eye view of Kansas City’s Country Club Plaza, a new 329-seat theater, a two-story bookstore, new restaurants (Chick-fil-A Express, Baja Fresh Mexican Grill, SubConnection and Jazzman’s Café & Bakery) and 10,000 square-feet of space dedicated to student organizations. Located near Kansas City’s residential halls at 51st and Cherry Streets, the $38.3 million Student Union features a green roof terrace and wide floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the Plaza, Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and Kansas City’s Stanley H. Durwood Soccer Stadium and Recreational Field.

Student Union

Chancellor Leo E. Morton

LEO E. MORTON Chancellor

With a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, a master’s of science degree from MIT and almost 15 years of high-level experience in the corporate world, Leo. E. Morton brings a diverse range of experience and expertise to his role as Kansas City’s chancellor. Leo was named Kansas City’s chancellor on Dec. 15, 2008. Prior to assuming the chancellorship, Leo worked at Aquila Inc., joining the firm in January 1994 as vice president, performance management. He was named senior vice president in 1996 with responsibility for re-engineering, corporate procurement and environmental services. Morton assumed additional duties for the management of human resources in 1997 and information technology in 1998. He was named senior vice KANSAS CITY VISION STATEMENT president and chief administrative officer in 2000 as he also asKansas City will become a model urban research universumed responsibility for additional corporate services. Before sity characterized by signature graduate and professional he joined Aquila, Leo’s management career spanned 41 years programs, a dynamic undergraduate population, a highly in a wide range of engineering and manufacturing positions diverse faculty, staff and student body, and active engagewith AT&T Microelectronics, Bell Laboratories, General Moment with its city and region. tors, Rust Engineering Company and Corning Glass. Morton has been a Kansas City Trustee since 2000 and was in his third year as chairman of the Trustees Board when he stepped down to serve as the university’s interim chancellor. Previously, he was a member on Kansas City’s Center for the City board and chaired the community relations committee of the Trustees.

KANSAS CITY MISSION STATEMENT Kansas City’s mission is to lead in life and health sciences; to deepen and expand strength in the visual and performing arts; to develop a professional workforce and collaborate in urban issues and education; and to create a vibrant learning and campus life experience.

In addition to his day-to-day role as chancellor, Leo is active GOALS in the Kansas City community. He is chairman of the advi- Strengthen resource base and financial capacity sory board of Prep-KC, a major regional youth educational - Strengthen core academic mission development organization. Morton is also co-chair of the Kansas City Area Development Council. In addition, he is on - Increase student success the MRIGlobal, Union Station and Truman Medical Center’s - Improve the racial climate and increase campus diversity Board of Directors, the Economic Development Corporation, Starlight Theatre, Civic Council of Greater Kansas City, the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce, Kansas City Business Leaders for Education, the independent advisory commission on racial profiling for the Overland Park Police Department and the Advisory Committee for the National Association of Corporate Directors, Heartland Chapter.

Morton has a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Tuskegee University, and a master’s of science degree in management from MIT.

Director of Athletics Tim Hall

TIM HALL

Director of Athletics

Tim Hall was named the Kansas City Director of Athletics on Feb. 14, 2007. In this role, he serves as a member of the Chancellor’s executive cabinet, and is responsible for leading the strategic direction in growing the university’s intercollegiate athletics program. Since Hall accepted the post in 2007, Kansas City has seen competitive improvement every year. Kansas City has won Summit League Championships in men’s soccer, men’s golf, men’s tennis and softball. This academic year, all four of those Kansas City sports were named favorites to win the Summit League, with three others picked in the top three. The women’s basketball team posted its first 20-win season since 1991-92 and its second ever trip to the Summit League Tournament Championship game. In the fall, the women’s soccer team advanced to the conference tournament for the first time in school history, while setting a school record for wins. Women’s tennis also set a record for wins following last year’s season, and advanced to its first ever Summit League Tournament Final appearance. Kansas City’s athletics department staffing has grown during Hall’s tenure as part of an effort to catch up to other Summit League schools. Those additions have made Kansas City more competitive in recruiting student-athletes, while providing fundraising support for many facility improvements and agreements in each sport. The successes were reinforced by the NCAA in 2009, as Kansas City Athletics received full NCAA certification without condition. The certification showed that the University is operating its athletics program in substantial conformity with operating principles adopted by the NCAA Division I membership and is valid for the next 10 years. Hall led the ‘Roos to their most successful year since 2000 in 2008-09 and the ‘Roos continued excelling in 2009-10. Kansas City claimed a pair of Summit League titles in men’s soccer and men’s tennis, while also earning the runnerup nod in both men’s and women’s golf, which led to a record 2009 finish in the annual Learfield Sports Directors’ Cup. During the 2010 campaign, the men’s tennis team won The Summit League regular season title and the men’s golf program was the league runner-up. This helped the men’s teams finish fourth in the Dr. William Steinbrecher Men’s All Sports Award standings, the best showing since 2001-02. Overall, the ‘Roos moved up to sixth place in the Commissioner’s Cup standings, which was the highest finish since 2006-07. In the classroom, the department posted a grade point average of better than 3.20 this past year. It had a 3.10 cumulative grade point in the spring 2010 semester and eight programs finished with at least a 3.0 GPA. Additionally, Kansas City finished with a 958.7 APR average and the volleyball team received the NCAA public recognition award. Internally, Hall has been hard at work to align the department with peer institutions and the NCAA. He restructured the rules compliance office to be more in line with NCAA rules and the Student-Athlete Support Services Office to better assist and prepare Kangaroo studentathletes. He also continues to work with new Kansas City Chancellor Leo Morton to craft the athletics’ strategic plan in concert with the University’s new strategic goals. From a fund raising standpoint, Kangaroo Athletics have never been better. In 2008, Kansas City received a $5 million pledge from the Stanley H. Durwood Foundation, the largest gift in Athletics’ and the fourth-largest gift in University history. The resulting Stanley H. Durwood Soccer Stadium and Recreational Field opened in August 2009 and is among the premier soccer facilities in the Midwest region. Additional facility improvements have included revamped locker rooms and lounges for men’s and women’s basketball and volleyball and the retro-fitting of Old Swinney Gymnasium, which provides the basketball and volleyball programs with a first-class practice facility. The project was funded through $500,000 of private support. Hall also was instrumental in the renovation of the Swinney Recreation Center with the installation of new seatback bleachers and new scoreboards, which enhances the venue for the men’s and women’s basketball and volleyball programs. The renovation allows the men’s basketball squad to move its games back on campus full-time for the 2010-11 season. Hall is also in the midst of a partnership with the Kansas City Parks Department to build a sports complex that will house both indoor and outdoor tennis courts, a 200-meter indoor track and a softball field. On an annual basis, the Kangaroo Athletics Scholarship Fund, which was rebranded prior to the 2007-08 school year, has posted three straight years of 50 percent growth, while donor participation is up over 200 percent. He also increased the department’s total sponsorships and gift-in-kind assistance to over $1.5 million and cash and trade sponsorships have increased 265 percent since 2008. Additionally, Hall has increased Kansas City’s external support by 45 percent over fiscal year 2009 from $1.6 to $2.4 million. Hall also has also reconnected with over 200 former ‘Roos with the former student-athlete association. In the community, Hall has been active in an effort to get more community leaders involved in the Athletics Department. Hall restructured the Athletics Foundation Board in 2009 by adding representatives from a number of Kansas City-based businesses such as Cerner, Kansas City Southern Railways, Lathrop Gage LLC, and Mark One Electric. New partnerships have come quickly to Kangaroo Athletics, including television (Niles Media Group) and radio (810 WHB) agreements that ensure a continued presence within the Kansas City region. Renowned local advertising firm Bernstein-Rein produced a redesigned athletics logo and graphics set, while additional contractual agreements have also been signed with adidas, Truman Medical Centers, Pepsi, T-Mobile and JumpTV to better serve the department’s student-athletes. Hall continues to bring leadership to Kansas City and The Summit League. In addition to his role on the Chancellor’s Executive Cabinet, Hall serves on The Summit League Joint Council leadership committee and sits on the league’s men’s basketball scheduling committee and the men’s and women’s soccer coaches committees. Additionally, Hall is also in the second of a three-year term on the NACDA Division 1-AAA Executive Committee and serves on the NCAA volleyball rules committee. Hall came to Kansas City after serving as the Associate Athletics Director for Development at Kent State University in Kent, Ohio, from 2003-07. While at KSU, he was a member of the athletics senior administrative staff, working in all phases of departmental management including game and personnel contracts, scheduling, budget, policy and strategic planning. In this role, Hall created and implemented a comprehensive restructuring of the athletic advancement unit, resulting in the creation of the Office of Athletic Advancement. He increased fundraising by more than 33 percent, helped secure the largest gift to date in the history of KSU athletics, a $1.53 million gift for the baseball stadium renovation, and raised more than $16.1 million. Prior to moving back to Ohio, Hall worked at Eastern Kentucky University from 2000-03. Hall began work as the collegiate Director for Development in 2000 before being promoted to the Director of Major Gifts and Special Projects in 2001. In this capacity, he raised over $4.6 million for the university, including $1.3 million for athletics. Hall also served as the Assistant Director of Development at Saint Xavier University in Chicago from September 1999 through October 2000. At Saint Xavier, Hall managed fundraising efforts for a $13 million Athletic and Convention Center. He also managed the President’s Club, and developed and implemented the Cougar Club, an athletics affinity group. Before moving to Chicago, Hall worked at Youngstown State University as an Assistant Director of Athletic Development from 1997-99. In this role, he helped the university complete its successful $26 million capital campaign. Hall also began his collegiate career at YSU, serving in the school’s athletic marketing and promotions office. Hall earned his bachelor’s degree in sports administration from the University of Toledo in 1994. He then received his master’s degree in sports administration from Kent State University in 1998. Hall and his wife, Beth, have four children, Aidan, Aislin, Donovan and Landon, and they reside in Kansas City, Mo.

Senior Administrative Staff Carla Wilson

Senior Associate Athletics Director for Business and Finance/Senior Woman Administrator A 13-year veteran of UMKC Athletics, Wilson is responsible for the human resources and business operations of the department, as well as day-to-day operations in the absence of the Director of Athletics. She is responsible for the preparation and supervision of the budgets for each of UMKC’s 16 sports and nine administrative areas and serves as the sports supervisor for men’s and women’s tennis, men’s and women’s track and field & cross country and softball. Wilson is an active member of the National Association of Collegiate Women Athletics Administrators, the College Athletic Business Management Association and the Minority Opportunities Athletic Association. Wilson is a 2009 NACWAA HERS East graduate, as well as a member of the 2009-10 NCAA Fellows Leadership Development Program class. The 18-month NCAA Fellows Program was developed with the specific goal of enhancing the employment and leadership opportunities for racial/ethnic minorities and women at the senior management level of intercollegiate athletics administration. From 2004-2007, she served on the Division I NCAA Men’s and Women’s Tennis Committee. Wilson earned her bachelor’s degree in accounting from UMKC in 1988. She and her husband Kevin reside in Olathe, KS. They have four children - Shae, Tristan, Kevin Jr., and Kylan.

Ursula Gurney

Senior Associate Athletics Director for Academics and Strategic Initiatives/Director of ‘Roo Life Skills

Gurney joined the UMKC Athletics staff in August 2008, following a highly successful six-year tenure at The Ohio State University, where she worked in the Student-Athlete Support Services Office. At UMKC, Gurney is currently overseeing the athletics academic unit with a combined GPA of 3.09, a graduation success rate of 83 percent and a comprehensive academic progress rate of 966, which is the highest in The Summit League. For the Buckeyes, she assisted in the academic support of 949 student-athletes in 36 varsity sports, specializing in preparing football student-athletes to meet educational requirements and traveling with the team to the 2008 BCS National Championship game to monitor academic development. Alongside her work in the athletics department at OSU, she has also served as an undergraduate instructor in the history department and assisted in the organization of several international conferences for the Mershon Center for International Security Studies from 2005-08. Gurney, who swam competitively on the national level in Canada, earned her bachelor of arts degree in history from Simon Fraser University in Vancouver, British Columbia, in 2000. She also earned her master’s degree in history at SFU in 2002 and is a candidate for a doctorate in history from Ohio State. She and her husband reside in Kansas City, Mo.

Josh Snyder

Senior Associate Athletics Director for Compliance and Development Josh Snyder was hired on as the Associate Director of Athletics for Compliance on May 31, 2011. Snyder comes to UMKC from Boise State University, where he served as the Executive Director for NCAA Compliance. Prior to his appointment at Boise State, Snyder spent seven years at Iowa State in several different leadership roles. While at Boise State, Snyder served as a senior staff member for the Compliance Department. He was responsible for all compliance operations and efforts. He began his appointment with the Cyclones in 2003 as the Director of Compliance and moved up the ranks to be named an Assistant Athletics Director in two years. Snyder received a bachelor’s of science in exercise and sports sciences from Iowa State University in 1995. He went on to graduate Cum Laude from Creighton University School of Law in 2001, ranking in the top-15 in his class. Snyder was admitted to practice before all Nebraska state and federal courts. He has served on multiple NAAC Committee’s and presented at several NCAA Regional Rules Seminars. While at Creighton, Snyder received two American Jurisprudence Awards for finishing first in his class in a course, was on the Editorial Staff and was a published author.

Ron Aulet

Associate Athletics Director for Operations/Facilities

Aulet, who began his duties at UMKC in May 2007, oversees game operations for each of UMKC’s 16 intercollegiate sports and serves as point person for construction of new athletic facilities for the Kangaroos. Additionally, he serves as the coordinator for the strength and conditioning departments, and is the sports supervisor for men’s soccer and volleyball. Prior to his tenure at UMKC, he served as equipment manager at the University of Kansas, where he was responsible for maintenance and inventory of all equipment for KU’s Olympic sports programs. He was also the departmental contact for Coca-Cola and served as the chair of the KUAC Staff Advisory Committee during the 2003-04 school year. Aulet received his bachelor of arts degree in management from Hiram College in 1995, earning a master of arts degree with a sports administration concentration from Kent State University in 1999. He and his wife Kerrianne have two daughters - Danielle and Samantha - and reside in Lawrence, Kan.

Jessica Dickson

Associate Athletics Director of External Affairs

Dickson joined UMKC in August 2006 following a successful tenure at Time Warner Cable/Metro Sports, and was named to her current position in July 2007. She oversees all of the marketing, promotions and ticketing efforts for UMKC, also serving as the sport supervisor for women’s soccer. While at TWC, she was responsible for educating Time Warner sales departments nationwide on network programming as well as creating promotional material and advertising packages for TWC’s client networks. Additionally, she coordinated the highly successful www.beepbeep.com, an automotive marketplace website in Kansas City that averaged 30 participating dealerships under her oversight. Dickson has also served in a volunteer capacity for the Kansas City Sports Commission and WIN for KC since 2005. Dickson earned a bachelor of science degree in public relations with a minor in photography from Central Missouri State University in May 2002 and was a four-year letterwinner for the women’s soccer team. She and her husband Ryan reside in Kansas City, Mo.

Kansas City Athletic Training Staff and Team Doctors

Kansas City Training Staff Shelby Brown Head Athletic Trainer

Ashley Riggs Assistant Athletic Trainer

Shareikka Theus-Downey Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer

Jessica Lloyd Assistant Athletic Trainer

Scott McGinn Assistant Athletic Trainer

Brett Morton Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer

UMKC Sports Medicine Fellowship/Team Doctors

Dr. Russell White Head Sports Medicine Physician

Dr. Russell White received his Doctorate of Medicine from the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine in 1974 and completed a three-year residency in the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Missouri Medical Center-Columbia. Today he is Professor of Medicine and Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery in the Department of Community and Family Medicine at the UMKC School of Medicine where he is Director of the Sports Medicine Fellowship Program and Medical Director of the Sports Medicine Center.

Dr. Meg Gibson Team Sports Medicine Physician Margaret “Meg” Gibson MD is board certified in family medicine and has a certificate of added qualification in sports medicine. She works at Truman Medical Center Lakewood Hospital. She participated in collegiate athletics at Washington University in St. Louis. She completed her medical training including sports medicine fellowship in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvannia at the Unversity of Pittsburgh Medical Center. She has worked with athletes of all levels, from high school to professional. She spent additional time training in concussion management and is a Certified ImPACT Consultant.

Dr. George Harris Team Sports Medicine Physician

George D. Harris, M.D., M.S., is a Professor and Assistant Dean at UMKC School of Medicine. He is board certified in family medicine and has certificates of added qualifications in both adolescent medicine and sports medicine. He has written widely on a variety of medical topics including areas in Sports Medicine. He is the Associate Director for the UMKC Sports Medicine Fellowship. His experience in the coverage of athletes and sporting events spans over 26 years. He was previously involved in Spring Training for Toronto Blue Jays professional baseball in the early 1990’s

team and continues to provide medical coverage of Division I Collegiate sports teams, presently with UMKC.

Dr. Billy Irons Team Sports Medicine Physician

Dr. Billy Irons attended the University of Kansas School of Medicine and did his residency at Saginaw Cooperative Hospitals. He is on the American Board of Family Medicine as well. He is now at Truman, and came there after 22 years in private practice in rural Oklahoma. During that time he assisted with high school sports. While at Truman he has spent five years in a Family Practice Orthopedic clinic and the last five years he has been involved in the UMKC Sports Medicine Fellowship.

Dr. Saif Usman Intern Sports Medicine physician Dr. Duana Meseyton Intern Sports Medicine physician Dr. Dan Gurley Team Orthopeadic physician

Dr. Dan Gurley attended Texas Christian University and received his medical degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine. He did his residency in Wichita. He was a member of the Mississippi Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center, in Jackson, Miss. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (ABOS). Gurley specializes in Sports Medicine, Arthroscopy and Orthopedic Surgery; specializing in shoulder, elbow, and knee injuries

Dr. Grant Smith Team Dentist

Dr. D. Grant Smith is a comprehensive family dentist providing cosmetic, restorative and general family dentistry. Dr. Smith graduated from the UMKC School of Dentistry.

Following graduation Dr. Smith decided to complete a Residency program in Advanced Education in General Dentistry at UMKC. Dr. Smith received a Bachelor degree in Biology from Missouri State University in Springfield, Mo. He is a member of the Academy of Sports Dentistry, the American Dental Association, the Missouri Dental Association, the Greater Kansas City Dental Society, the Academy of General Dentistry, and the Kansas City University Dental Study Club.

Dr. Andrew Jacobs Sport Psychologist

Dr. Andrew Jacobs is one of the top sport psychology experts in the United States. He works with athletes of all ages from youth athletes to professionals in areas from concentration to motivation, to team building to sportsmanship. His expertise is at helping athletes and coaches reach their peak potential. He became one of the first sport psychologists to work with the U.S. Olympic team, professional teams and a major university in the 1980’s. Since 1992, he has hosted an extremely popular weekly sport psychology radio call-in show. He has produced numerous audio programs on success and visualization and has given over 1000 speeches nationally about mental training and sportsmanship. Dr. Jacobs grew up in Kansas City, received his undergraduate degree from Vanderbilt University in 1976 and his doctorate from the California School of Professional Psychology: San Diego in 1981, with a specialty in sport psychology and performance enhancement.

Becca McConville Dietician

Rebecca McConville, MS, RD, LD, is the UMKC registered and licensed dietitian. She is a member of the Kansas City Dietetic Association, the American Dietetic Association (ADA), and the ADA’s SCAN (Sports, Cardiovascular, and Wellness Nutrition) group. She attended the University of Kansas Medical School and earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Central Missouri. She currently works at Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville, Mo.

Kansas City Head Coaches & the Kangaroo Athletics Scholarship Fund Rick Benben Men’s Soccer

Chris Cissell

Women’s Soccer

Christi Posey Volleyball

Shameika McField

City through the offsetting of expenses such as scholarships, travel, recruiting, and equipment. As costs continue to rise, support for our student-athletes through the KASF becomes more crucial as we continue to build an elite Summit League athletics department. For the 2012-13 academic year, student-athlete scholarship expenses are expected to include: • Tuition (out-of-state): $17,692 • Room and Board: $10,130 • Tuition (in-state): $6,876 • Books and Fees: $1,612

Cross Country/Track & Field

In addition, over the past year it has become extremely difficult for budgets to keep pace with rising travel and food costs. While athletics must be vigilant in cost containment, we must continue to provide for the best possible student-athlete experience. That is where the KASF donors can play such a tremendous role.

Matt Brown

Donors to the KASF enjoy a number of benefits based on their donor level, including Priority Seating, access to the pre-game Kangaroo Club hospitality parties at men’s basketball games, invitations to a number of events, complimentary media guides and gifts, and exclusive opportunities to meet the student-athletes, staff, coaches, and University leadership.

Men’s Basketball

Marsha Frese

Women’s Basketball

Kendell Hale

Men’s & Women’s Tennis

J.W. VanDenBorn Men’s Golf

Brianna Broderick Women’s Golf

Meredith Smith Softball

he Kangaroo Athletics ScholarT ship Fund (KASF) supports the student-athletes of Kansas

For more information on the Kangaroo Athletics Scholarship Fund, please contact 816-235-6018.

Donor Level

Minimum Donation

Benefits

Boxing Roo

$100

Young Alumni

$35

Tax Deduction, Membership Decal, Recognition Opportunities, Priority Status for season tickets and post-season tickets, and invitations to special events

Blue Kangaroo

$250

Gold Kangaroo

$500

Swope Circle $1,000 Captain’s Circle AllAmerican Circle Kangaroo Champions

$1,500

Director’s Circle

$10,000

A special introductory level for recent UMKC grads. If you’ve earned an undergraduate degree from UMKC within the past five years, get all the benefits of the Boxing Roo donor level for a reduced price.

Access for two to the “Kangaroo Club” hospitality room at men’s basketball games plus all above benefits Complimentary men’s and women’s basketball media guides and special UMKC gift plus all above benefits Access for two additional guests in the “Kangaroo Club” hospitality room plus all above benefits Complementary Parking for men’s basketball plus all above benefits

$2,500

Premium UMKC gift, invitation to a special basketball reception plus all above benefits

$5,000

Invitation to the Champions’ Reception with coaches and student-athletes plus all above benefits Annual men’s basketball trip - including team travel and tickets - plus all above benefits

The Former Student-Athlete Association serves a key role in uniting the Kangaroos of past and present. All former Kangaroo student-athletes, coaches, cheerleaders and dance squad members, team managers and trainers and administrators are eligible to participate in the Former Student-Athlete Association. Membership within the Former Student-Athlete Association is free and provides each member with complimentary tickets, emailed updates and newsletters, gifts and, most importantly, the easy ability to reconnect with you former teammates through different reunion events. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the least we can do for all of those who have worn the Blue & Gold and represented the Kangaroos! For details on the Former Student-Athlete Association or to sign up call 816-2356018.

Kansas City Athletic Facilities & Departments Durwood Soccer Stadium and Recreational Field

Durwood Soccer Stadium and Recreational Field will serve as the official home of the Kangaroos and will provide student-athletes, students and community groups with one of the top soccer facilities in The Summit League and the Midwest. The $9 million addition adds to the growing residential feel of the Kansas City campus. The gift from the Durwood Foundation and its trustees to construct this stadium is another in their long history of supporting a variety of Kansas City initiatives. Durwood will provide seating for 850 fans and a separate addition will host locker rooms, offices and concession areas. Stanley H. Durwood was one of the University’s and the athletic program’s most ardent supporters. His affiliation with Kansas City began when NCAA Division I participation was a pipe dream. Durwood also helped establish an endowed scholarship for Kansas City student-athletes.

Victor F. Swyden Athletics Training Facility

The Victor F. Swyden Athletics Training Facility continues Kansas City’s commitment to the total care of each student-athlete. Under the guidance of Head Athletics Trainer Shelby Brown, the Kansas City Sports Medicine staff prioritizes prevention, treatment and rehabilitiation in working with Kangaroo studentathletes. Built in 1999, the Swyden Athletics Training Facility honors the memory of former Kansas City councilman and longtime Kansas City Athletics supporter Victor F. Swyden, who headed the taskforce that guided the Kangaroos from NAIA to NCAA Division I. A lifetime resident of Kansas City and a graduate of Paseo High School, Swyden was honored in 1993 with the Golden Torch Award, one of the highest honors bestowed by Kansas City upon an individual. In the 2009-10 season, the Kansas City Athletics Department teamed up with the Kansas City School of Medicine Sports Medicine Fellowship Program, under the direction of Dr. Russell D. White. The Fellowship Program provides health care for the studentathletes by staffing the training room 3-4 days per week and will also be available to see student-athletes in need of urgent care. Members of the Sports Medicine Fellowship Program will also be present at all major home sporting events and tournaments, in addition to providing assistance with any specific athletic events. Dr. George D. Harris, Dr. Meg Gibson, Dr. Billy Irons and Dr. Russell White all serve the needs of Kansas City student-athletes.

Dr. Dan Gurley, meanwhile, is entering is 10th year as the Kangaroos primary orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Grant Smith serves as the team dentist for the Kangaroos, Dr. Andrew Jacobs serves as the ‘Roos pschologist and Rebecca McConville serves as the dietician.

Kansas City Athletic Facilities & Departments

Swinney Recreation Center The home of Kansas City Athletics, Swinney Recreation Center is also one of the finest fitness centers in all of Kansas City. Created through $14.5 million addition to the old Swinney Gymnasium, the center includes five basketball courts, four racquet ball courts, a 25-meter indoor/ outdoor pool and three exercise rooms - two weight rooms and a cardio room.

The newly renovated competition court serves as the home venue for Kansas City volleyball in the fall, Kansas City women’s basketball and select men’s basketball contests during the winter. It is also the main practice venue for the men’s and women’s basketball and volleyball teams. Kangaroo student-athletes enjoy some of the finest locker room facilities in The Summit League courtesy of a major renovation undertaken prior to the 200708 school year. Along with providing each studentathlete their own individual locker space, the facility also features a player’s lounge that includes leather couches and a big screen television. In addition, the lounge is equipped with a computer workstation with a high-speed internet connection.

Old Swinney Original Old Swinney Gymnasium, affectionately known as “Old Swinney”, which is part of the Swinney Recreation Center received a face lift in the summer of 2010. The renovation transforms the Old Swinney Gymnasium into a modern, collegiate practice facility that will better serve the student body, faculty and staff members and community members, as well as provide outstanding training opportunities for ‘Roo student-athletes. The $500,000 renovation plan calls for new basketball/volleyball court flooring and basketball standards and volleyball nets to be installed in the existing facility. The current skylights in the building will also be altered, which will allow for modified lighting to be put into place. The entire Old Swinney interior will be updated and scoreboards will be installed.

Dutton Brookfield Strength and Conditioning Center The Dutton Brookfield Strength and Conditioning Center at UMKC’s Swinney Recreation Center was officially dedicated on Sept. 22, 2004. Led by Director of Strength, Conditioning and Sports Enhancement Paul Arndorfer, the Brookfield Center is designed to help enhance UMKC student-athletes’ levels of performance while significantly reducing the chances for injuries. The benefit of performing structured strength and power training throughout the entire year will give student-athletes the opportunity to reach new levels of physical development. The center contains free weights, plus platforms, benches and machines and the latest cardiovascular equipment. In the summer of 2006, the area purchased the latest Sports Motion system to give student-athletes the video analysis needed to improve their techniques.

Student-Athlete Support Services Office SASSO OVERVIEW:

Senior Associate Athletics Direc- Learning Services Coordinator tor for Academics and Strategic Initiatives

The Student-Athlete Support Services Office (SASSO) provides a variety of educational support to ensure student-athletes acquire the tools to meet their academic, professional and personal goals. With a six person staff, SASSO integrates its services within the mission of UMKC and the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics to promote the overall development of the student-athletes. To foster the positive growth of studentathletes, SASSO provides a comprehensive support unit which includes, but is not limited to: academic counseling, academic mentoring, degree and NCAA eligibility monitoring, assessment, tutoring, computer access, academic and individual skill development, individualized study plans, a comprehensive Summer Bridge Program, academic workshops, knowledge of on-campus resources and Life Skill development. SASSO MISSION: The Student-Athlete Support Services Office (SASSO) is committed to providing student-athletes with a well rounded and diverse education. The support unit has been designed to enhance the experience of the student-athlete in the university setting by fostering independence, educational and personal values and leadership skills. The SASSO staff will continue to be innovative in meeting the education, personal and professional needs of our student-athletes while upholding the academic integrity of the university and maintaining compliance with NCAA and UMKC regulations SASSO GOALS: The goals of the Student-Athlete Support Services Office are to: • Maintain the highest level of integrity in our dedication to the acdemic, personal and professional development of student-athletes. • Ensure compliance with NCAA, Summit League, and UMKC academic eligibility requirements, policies and procedures. • Inform student-athletes of the resources available to them on the UMKC campus in order to better assist them in their academic pursuits. • Provide an environment which supports the goal of graduation for all student-athletes. • Develop values which emphasize leadership, accountability, integrity, communication and inter-personal skills. • Enhance the experience of the student-athlete by providing opportunities to be involved in the University, Athletic Department and the greater Kansas City community. • Promote respect for diversity and gender equity. • Encourage the development of well-balanced life styles. • Support student-athlete initiatives through our dedication to Life Skills and the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC).

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ATHLETIC ACADEMIC POINTS OF PRIDE:

The Athletic Department boosted a cumulative GPA of 3.24 for 2011-12, earning the second highest GPA in the Summit League. In 2010-11 the Kangaroos finished a top the Summit League earning a cumulative GPA of 3.22.

15 of 16 teams finished the 2011-12 with a cumulative GPA above 3.0. The top three were Women’s Cross Country at 3.65, Women’s Golf at 3.63 and Men’s Golf at 3.56. Seven teams improved their cumulative team GPA from 2010-11. 141 student-athletes earned Summit League Academic All-League Honors for 2011-12; this number is up from 136 in 2010-11. 63 student-athletes were named Summit League Distinguished Scholars for 2011-12; this number is up from 53 in

2010-11. 97 student-athletes were named to the Summit League Commissioner’s List of Academic Excellence, up from the mark of 76 in 2010-11.

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63 student-athletes were awarded the distinction of UMKC Scholar-Athlete for 2011. This distinction is awarded to those with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 and higher at the end of each year. Kaelene Curry (Softball) received a NCAA Post Graduate Scholarship, while Megan Ussary (Softball) and Aubrey Frederking (Women’s Cross Country) received UMKC’s Vice Chancellor’s Honor Recipient Award. During the Division I era 7 student-athletes have been named Academic All-

Americans. Most recently, Kaelene Curry (Softball 2008-2012) earned the distinction in 2011 and 2012.

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35 current student-athletes received their degrees from UMKC in 2011-12.

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The Graduation Success Rate (GSR) is 87%, above the 82% Division I average.

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The student-athletes logged hundreds of hours of community service - participating in service with Harvesters, Morning Glory Café, Center Middle School, and Habitat for Humanity.

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For 2012-2015 UMKC Athletics will receive the NCAA CHOICES Grant, a $25,000 grant to fund campus wide alcohol education.

Student-Athlete Support Services Office

‘ROO LIFE SKILLS The Roo Life Skills Program is designed to support the development of a well-balanced lifestyle for UMKC’s student-athletes, encouraging holistic wellbeing, personal and academic growth, mature decision making skills, and a commitment to the campus and surrounding community. The Life Skills program strives to support student-athlete development in five areas: academics, athletics, personal development, career development and community service. Life Skills Programming: Performance Team - Created to assist in the personal and athletic development of the Kangaroo studentathlete. The education and assistance are supported by a team of athletic trainers, strength and condition-

ing coaches, and life skill coordinators. The Performance Team Programming gives student-athletes and coaches the opportunity to gather information to support a healthy lifestyle and achieve optimum athletic performance. Career Development - SASSO is committed to supporting and encouraging student-athletes at all points in their career development. Partnerships with UMKC’s Career Services and Career Athletes have been developed to best prepare current studentathletes for life after college. Community Service Partnerships - community service is strongly encouraged, and UMKC Athletics feels strongly in the value of giving back to Kansas

City and the UMKC campus. SASSO has formed several partnerships in the community and encourages teams and individuals to get involved. Student-Athlete Advisory Committee - UMKC’s SAAC representatives serve as leaders within the athletic department, and on campus. The group of 27 representatives meets monthly to encourage team, department and school unity, while promoting excellence and a commitment to community and campus service. SAAC addresses issues affecting student-athletes, while also serving as a vehicle of communication among student-athletes, coaches and athletic administrators.

STUDENT-ATHLETES IN THE COMMUNITY The UMKC Athletics Department takes great pride in giving back to its neighbors and friends. During the 2011-12 school year, the Kangaroos outdid themselves by hosting and participating in a plethora of successful events. Service projects included: UMKC Campus Move-In Day Department of Athletics Orientation Day UMKC Women’s Center Walk-A-Mile in Her Shoes Thanksgiving Can Collection for Harvesters Call-A-Thon UMKC Winter Warm-Up UMKC Career Services Etiquette Dinner Relay for Life UMKC Career Services Mock Interviews

Blue and Gold Games ‘Roo Life Skills Challenge Toys for Tots Toy Collection First Downs for Down Syndrome Go Red With the ROOS & the American Heart Association Summit League Food Fight for Harvesters Samaritans Feet Shoe Collection Kansas City Head Start Book Drive Girls Scouts Fitness Day

Boy Scouts Fill It Up Campaign WBCA Pink Zone Sports Day at Spectrum Station UMKC’s Hispanic Youth Day Animal Haven Center Middle School Special Olympics Habitat for Humanity Morning Glory Cafe

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Kansas City

Cowtown Shmowtown

Although Kansas City’s reputation outside the Midwest may be that of an agricultural cowtown, its residents know the truth. UMKC is in the middle of it all, with history, culture and entertainment options on all sides and within just a short walk or drive. Here’s just a few of the options that students at UMKC have at their disposal. The Legends at Village West boasts 1.1 million square feet of retail space and is home to more than 100 shops and restaurants. This northern shopping mecca is also located by the Kansas Speedway and Community America Ballpark. The Kansas Speedway hosts major league racing events like NASCAR’s Nextel and Busch series and Indy Racing League. Community America Ballpark is home to the Kansas City T-Bones and serves as the temporary site for the Kansas City Wizards. The Wizards are currently constructing a new $160 million state-of-the-art stadium at Legends.

Located within a short walk from the Volker Campus, The NelsonAtkins Museum of Art includes works of art from some of the great masters. The lawn of The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art resembles a badminton court with 18-ft.-tall sculptures, titled “Shuttlecocks.”

The Country Club Plaza offers 14 blocks of shopping amid beautiful Spanish architecture, fountains and statues. More than 80 miles of lights outline every building, dome and tower on the Country Club Plaza each holiday season. The Plaza is within a short walking distance from the Volker Campus. Kansas City is known as the City of Fountains with more than 200 fountains on the Plaza and in downtown KC.

Kansas City The $850 million Power & Light District is the largest new development project in the Midwest. Just steps from the Convention Center and a short drive from the Volker Campus, the Power & Light District features eight blocks of dining, nightlife and entertainment venues. Located next to the Power & Light District, the Sprint Center opened in downtown Kansas City in October 2007. The Sprint Center is a state-of-the-art, 18,500-seat arena offering marquee concerts and sporting events. Located in the Sprint Center, the College Basketball Experience celebrates college basketball by placing visitors in electrifying, game-like situations. Home to the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame as well, UMKC had the honor of opening the CBE and held its first practice of the 2007-08 season.

Municipal Auditorium has hosted more NCAA Tournament games and more Final Fours than any other venue in the country. The UMKC men’s and women’s basketball teams will also play a doubleheader at this historical venue during the 2010-11 season.

Arrowhead Stadium, home of the Kansas City Chiefs, seats more than 79,000 on game day. The Kansas City Royals play in Kauffman Stadium, which just wrapped up a $250 million renovation. Kauffman Stadium’s unique features include a 322-foot-wide water spectacular. The water spectacular is the largest privately funded fountain in the world. Both teams play at the Truman Sports Complex.

The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum chronicles the history and heroes of the Negro Leagues from their founding after the Civil War to their demise in the 1960s. The first professional Negro Leagues were founded in Kansas City in 1920, just two blocks from the museum.

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