2012 Volleyball - Online Team Guide by Providence College

V O L L E Y B A L L

TRADITION. PASSION. PROMISE.

2012 PROVIDENCE COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL ONLINE TEAM GUIDE SCHOOL INFORMATION

TABLE OF CONTENTS

2....................................................................................... Providence College 3........................................................................... Providence, Rhode Island 4................................................................................College Administration 5............................................................Academics at Providence College 6-9.........................................................................................................Facilities 10..................................................... Head Coach Margot Royer-Johnson 11................................................................................................. Support Staff 12.................................................................Strength & Conditioning Staff 13.................................................................................................... 2012 Roster 14-19....................................................................................... Meet the Friars 20............................................................................................... 2011 Statistics 21.....................................................................................................2011 Recap 22...................................................................................................Record Book 23..................................................................................... Friars Off The Court 24..................................................................Friends of Jaclyn Foundation

Location:................................................................................Providence, R.I. Founded:................................................................................................... 1917 Enrollment: ............................................................................................. 3,852 President:............................................................Rev. Brian J. Shanley, O.P. Denomination:........................................................Catholic (Dominican) Associate VP/Athletics Director:......................... Robert G. Driscoll, Jr. Assistant VP/Executive Associate AD/SWA:.......................Jill LaPoint Associate AD/Student-Athlete Development:...............Nick Reggio Associate Athletic Director/External Relations:.......Steve Napolillo Associate Athletic Director/Marketing & Communications:..........Arthur Parks Associate Athletic Director/Facilities:.......................... Carl LaBranche Associate Athletic Director/Business:.......................Marcus Blossom Associate Athletic Director/Compliance:.........................Joe Nicastro Associate Athletic Director/Sports Medicine:................... John Rock Director of Media Relations:............................................Jen Rynearson Marketing Coordinator:...........................................................Katie Judge Conference: ............................................................................. America East Nickname: ............................................................................................... Friars Colors: ............................................Black & White with Silver (PMS 877) Home Court:................................................................................Alumni Hall

COACHING STAFF

Head Coach:.............................Margot Royer-Johnson (Scranton ‘95) Record at Providence:........................................... 115-248 (12 seasons) Career Record:........................................................................................Same Assistant Coach:.................Eddy DelSignore (Boston University ’10) Team Manager:.................................................................... Marc McKenna Volleyball Athletic Trainer:.................. Bryn VanPatten (Syracuse ‘98) Strength & Conditioning:.................... Kenneth White (Vermont ‘92) Volleyball Office Phone:...................(401) 865-2028; (401) 865-2030

TEAM INFORMATION

2012 Captains:..........................................Cassie Muzzonigro & Colleen McCollom 2011 Overall Record:.............................................................................. 8-22 2011 America East Record/Place:....................................2-10/Seventh 2011 Postseason:................................................................................... None Players Returning/Lost:........................................................................... 6/6 Starters Returning/Lost:.......................................................................... 3/4 Newcomers:......................................................................................................4

ATHLETIC MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the Providence College Intercollegiate Athletics Program is to foster the personal development and education of young men and women through their participation in NCAA Division I Athletics. Athletic contests provide an opportunity for the campus and the community at large to demonstrate their support of the College, its athletics program and the student-athletes. The Athletic Department strives to fulfill student-athlete needs and goals in an environment steeped in the Dominican tradition in which honesty, integrity, mutual respect, effort and constant improvement are cherished and cultivated.

SPORTS INFORMATION

Sports Information Contact:.............................................Jason Schrank Office Phone:........................................................................(401) 865-1733 Email:..................................................... jschrank@friars.providence.edu Sports Information Fax:....................................................(401) 865-2583 Athletic Website:............................................................www.FRIARS.com Credits: The 2012 Providence College women’s volleyball online team guide is published by the Providence College Athletics Department and all rights are reserved. All information in this guide is property of Providence College. Editor/Design/Layout: Jason Schrank. Cover Design: Dominin Channon Editorial Assistance: Margot Royer-Johnson, Jen Rynearson. Photography: Tom Maguire, David Silverman, Ed Pepin, Providence College Sports Information.

PROVIDENCE COLLEGE

esponding to the needs of Rhode Island, the Dominican Order of Preachers made a special commitment to the state in 1917 and founded Providence College — the only institution of higher learning in North America that is conducted by the Order. In 95 years, Providence College has steadily moved to a position of national prominence, while maintaining a personal, community-like atmosphere that fosters growth and development among its student population. Providence College’s rich heritage dates back to 1216, or the origins of the Dominican Order in Spain. Through the ages, the Dominican Friars became known as the “champions of the faith,” spreading the gospel message through the centuries into every corner of the globe. Today, Dominican Friars continue to spread the gospel in a wide range of remote areas of the world, to teach at every level of the United States educational system. With the Dominican tradition as its foundation, Providence College focuses on developing the entire person through its values-oriented education. The college seeks to complement a student’s knowledge with knowledge of his own values — values that will remain the foundation for sound judgement throughout a lifetime. To that end, Providence College aims to relate its curriculum to the problems of contemporary society, offering diverse programs of study that remain grounded in the liberal arts. Students may choose from some 60 concentrations ranging from computer science to labor relations to theatre arts. In addition, qualified students who wish to structure a program not specifically provided under the regular concentrations may develop their own program with the approval of the dean of the college. As part of the core curriculum, all students take a two-year, team-taught course, Development of Western Civilization (DWC) which integrates the study of literature, philosophy, history and religious studies through the ages into a cohesive interdisciplinary unit. Situated just on the fringe of downtown Providence, the College’s location enables students to have easy access to the many social, cultural, educational and recreational amenities of urban life - the Providence Public Library; entertainment at the Providence Performing Arts Center; sporting events, entertainment and trade shows at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center and the Providence Convention Center and dozens of fine restaurants. With several other major educational institutions located in Providence, the city has become a hub of collegiate activity.

SCHOOL FACTS

Affiliation Roman Catholic, Dominican Friars Enrollment 3,852 undergraduates 11% from Rhode Island 64% from New England 42% men, 58% women The City of Providence 175,255 residents 27,204 full-time college students in Providence 61,168 full-time college students in Rhode Island Campus 105 acres Concannon Fitness Center/ Peterson Rec. Center Basketball Courts Indoor Track Swimming Pool Racquetball Courts Nautilus Tennis Courts Dance Studio Weight Room Phillips Library

THE MISSION OF THE COLLEGE Providence College is a primarily undergraduate, liberal arts, Catholic institution of higher education. Committed to fostering academic excellence through the sciences and humanities, the College provides a variety of opportunities for intellectual, social, moral and spiritual growth in a supportive environment. The College actively cultivates intellectual, spiritual, ethical and aesthetic values within the context of the Judaeo-Christian heritage. These values are nurtured by the unique tradition of the Dominican Order which emphasizes quality teaching and scholarship. Providence College recognizes the unity of the human family that proceeds from its one Creator. It therefore encourages the deepest respect for the essential dignity, freedom and equality of every person and welcomes qualified women and men from all religious, racial and ethnic backgrounds. Providence College prepares its students to be responsible and productive citizens to serve in their own society and the greater world community.

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Albertus Magnus-Hickey Science Complex State of the Art Labs Computer Work Stations Research Facilities Seven Computer Labs Residence Halls Nine Dormitories Five Apartment Buildings One Suite Hall Smith Center for the Arts Angell Blackfriars Theatre Concert Hall Film Screening Classroom Dance Studio Keyboard Piano Lab Music Library Faculty 401 members, 299 full-time faculty 9.2% Dominican priests or sisters 12:1 student to faculty ratio 90.8% Ph.D. or the highest degree in their field

PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND

EXPERIENCE A CITY IN RENAISSANCE...

Providence, Rhode Island is among America's most dynamic, diverse and exciting new destination cities. Come and see it for yourself. Gather with thousands in the rejuvenated downtown for a magical WaterFire display. Catch a Broadway-bound show. Enjoy dinner in one of the city's many award-winning restaurants, then head to Federal Hill to sip an authentic caffe latte. Mingle with the more than 26,000 students who attend the city's five colleges and universities. Explore internship opportunities with the city's businesses and nonprofits and see a real-world path to career success. Providence College's scenic 105-acre campus is located just 10 minutes away from one of the most historic and cosmopolitan city centers in the United States. Come to Providence and embrace all that America's Renaissance City has to offer.

A LIVELY DOWNTOWN SCENE...

It's where Colonial-era cobblestone streets intersect with gleaming new office buildings. Where young men and women from across the nation intern with some of the most recognized names in finance, business, technology and healthcare. In Providence, there's always something happening, always a new exhibition, bookshop or bistro to check out. The New York Times describes it as "one of the hippest towns in New England." And Money Magazine calls it "the best city in the East for young professionals."

A WEALTH OF WEEKEND DESTINATIONS...

PROVIDENCE IS AMERICA'S NEWEST DESTINATION CITY. HERE'S WHY: • The Providence Performing Arts Center is the second largest indoor theater in New England

• The Dunkin' Donuts Center (home of Providence College basketball) has hosted the NCAA Hockey Championship and NCAA Basketball Tournament among other major sporting events. Providence College and the BIG EAST Conference office, which is located in Providence, R.I., co-hosted the 2010 NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship First and Second Rounds. • At the upscale Providence Place Mall, you'll find more than 160 shops, theaters, acclaimed restaurants and an IMAX Theater • The renowned WaterFire display on the Providence River is one of the many attractions that draw thousands to the city's dynamic downtown • With seven historic districts featuring beautifully preserved 18th-and19th century architecture, Providence is one of the most historic cities in America • Providence has the country's largest per capita concentration of college students (26,000 in a city of just over 175,000), making it one of the nation's most student-friendly cities • Providence has a rich diversity of neighborhoods offering a wide selection of ethnic cuisine, from pad thai to paella

Known as the Ocean State, Rhode Island boasts more than 400 miles of stunning coastline. The world-famous mansions of Newport, along with the shores of Narragansett Bay are just a 30-minute drive from Providence. The ski slopes of New England make a great day trip, and the beaches of Cape Cod, Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard are all within easy reach.

• The nationally acclaimed Roger Williams Park Zoo is home to hundreds of rare animals from around the world

YOU'RE CLOSE...

Providence is a short drive from T.F. Green Airport. Known as the "hasslefree gateway to New England," the airport is conveniently located close to Interstate 95 and offers non-stop flight connections to cities throughout the United States and Caribbean.

• The city's rich cultural calendar includes dance performances, theater productions, music recitals, gallery shows and readings by prominent authors and poets For complete information, contact the Providence Convention and Visitors Bureau, (800) 233-1636 and the Rhode Island Division of Tourism, (800) 556-2484.

COLLEGE ADMINISTRATION ROBERT G. DRISCOLL, JR. ATHLETICS DIRECTOR

REV. BRIAN J. SHANLEY, O.P. COLLEGE PRESIDENT

Since Robert G. Driscoll was hired as the Associate Vice President for Athletics on On February 1, 2005, Providence College announced November 2, 2001, Providence College athletics the election of Reverend Brian J. Shanley, O.P., to serve as the 12th president of the College. Prior to has experienced unprecedented growth in his arrival at Providence, Father Shanley served as an academic and athletic performance, fundraisassociate professor in the School of Philosophy at The ing, facilities and community involvement. Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. Driscoll has reinvigorated the Providence ColFather Shanley is a native of Warwick, Rhode lege Athletics program, leading the charge with Island. A parishioner at St. Gregory the Great Church, a vision of creating one of the most respected he attended local public schools, graduating from Toll programs in the nation, where each studentGate High School in 1976. In 1980, Father Shanley earned his undergraduate athlete graduates and has the opportunity degree in history at Providence College. He holds a to compete for championships. Driscoll was doctorate degree in philosophy from the University recognized for his efforts on June 10, 2008 as he was named the 2007-08 Astro of Toronto, where he completed the Collaborative Turf Athletics Director of the Year for the Division I Northeast Region at the 43rd Providence in Philosophy and Medieval Studies. He also holds a master of divinity degree National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics Annual Convention. He (theology) and the Licentiate in Sacred Theology (S.T.L.), both from the Dominican House also was honored in 2009 by his alma mater, Ithaca College, where he received of Studies in Washington, D.C. (Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception.) the Distinguished Sport Industry Leader award during alumni weekend. Most Ordained to the priesthood in 1987, Father Shanley has devoted his entire career to teaching and administration in Catholic higher education. Following teaching assignments recently, he was elected as Third Vice President of the Division I-AAA Athletic at Providence College and the University of Toronto, he began his tenure at The Catholic Directors Association. University of America in 1994, achieving the rank of associate professor in 2001. Father In addition to academic and athletic excellence, Driscoll has placed a Shanley’s first teaching assignment was at Providence College from 1988-91. He was an instrong emphasis on the enhancement of facilities at Providence. Driscoll structor of philosophy, and taught in the Development of Western Civilization Program. worked strategically with lead officials in the City of Providence and the State of Father Shanley spent the Fall 2002 semester as a visiting professor at the Candler School Rhode Island to help spearhead an $80 million renovation of the Dunkin’ Donuts of Theology at Emory University. He previously engaged in a post-doctoral fellowship at Center, which is home to the Friar men’s basketball team. The renovated Dunkin’ the University of Notre Dame’s Center for Philosophy of Religion in 1998-99. As the Regent of Studies for the Dominican Province of St. Joseph, Father Shanley holds Donuts Center is once again a state-of-the-art facility that seats over 12,600 fans. Renovations have enhanced the game-day experience by adding 20 luxury a seat on the Provincial Council, a body of 12 Dominican Friars serving as cabinet-level advisors to the Prior Provincial. He advises the Prior Provincial on all matters pertaining to boxes, new seats, a video scoreboard, sound system, updated restaurant and the intellectual and academic life of the Province and oversees the academic endeavors concession stands, team store, locker rooms and new weight training and fitof members of the Province, including those in preparation for the priesthood and those ness areas. As a result, Providence College, the Dunkin’ Donuts Center, the city of engaged in graduate studies. Providence and the state of Rhode Island hosted the First and Second Rounds of the 2010 NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship, which was a complete success. In March of 2012, renovations of Alumni Hall began and were completed in September. Alumni Hall, which is the practice facility for men’s basketball and home courts for women’s basketball and volleyball, is now equipped with a new ceiling, lighting, air conditioning and heating systems, upper level windows and new seating in the upper and lower arena. The entire communications and data systems were overhauled and a video scoreboard was installed, along with an enhanced audio system for public address and in-game entertainment needs. In addition, the College gained approval for renovations to Schneider Arena, which began in August of 2012. When completed, Schneider Arena, home of the Friar men’s and women’s hockey teams, will have new locker rooms, sports medicine room, a strength and conditioning complex and an equipment room. The College also will build a state-of-the-art soccer and lacrosse complex adjacent to Schneider Arena as well as a new softball complex and tennis courts on lower campus. The men’s soccer program received a generous donation from John Murphy ‘80 and renovated the soccer offices. The Joyce Murphy Soccer Suite opened in November of 2008. The suite features new offices, meeting spaces and a lounge area equipped with flat screen televisions. The men’s soccer locker room also was refurbished thanks to a donation by Kerry and Karl Anderson ‘87. With the creation of the BIG EAST Lacrosse Conference, the lacrosse offices were renovated to go along with a new locker room. The volleyball locker room also was renovated and a new women’s basketball video room was created. In addition, the track/cross country offices and the women’s soccer offices also were refurbished. The Helen Bert Student-Athlete Study Lounge, which was opened in 2007, was recently expanded. Thanks to a generous donation from Judge Bill Leary ’60 and his wife, Emily, the Friends of Friar Hockey Room also was renovated at Schneider Arena. The Bill and Emily Leary Friends of Friar Room includes plasma televisions, high-top counters and meeting space for the teams. In addition, a media library room displaying the history of Friar Hockey was made possible thanks to a generous gift from Bob O’Connor ’62. In August of 2007, the Concannon Fitness Center, a state-of-the-art $18 million facility, was opened. The Concannon Fitness Center is adjacent to the $6 million Lennon Family Field (Astroturf facility), which was completed in August 2005. The Fitness Center houses the Friars’ Jimmy Walker Strength and Conditioning Center as well as administrative and coaching offices, conference rooms and locker rooms. The construction project also provides the department with a state-of-the-art sports medicine complex and a new ticket office. The Canavan Sports Medicine Center, which was completed in August of 2008, is equipped with a hydrotherapy room, which includes a SwimEx rehab pool and two plunges for cold/hot therapy. Driscoll served as the NCAA Ice Hockey Championship Committee Chair in 2010-11. He also represents the BIG EAST’s Athletic Directors on the StudentAthlete Advisory Council, serves on the BIG EAST Finance Committee and the HOCKEY EAST Television Negotiations Committee. He previously served on the NCAA Division I Management Council and was an NCAA Fellows Programs Executive Mentor. Driscoll joined the Providence community after 14½ years in athletic administration at the University of California, Berkeley. At Cal, Driscoll served as the Executive Associate Athletic Director and was responsible for the day-to-day operations of the department as well as overseeing football, men’s basketball, men’s and women’s swimming, men’s and women’s water polo, rugby, strength training, equipment and the sports medicine programs. Driscoll was hired at Cal as the Associate Athletic Director for Student Services, a position he held for five years. He then assumed the position of Executive Associate Athletic Director, at which point he was responsible for the administration of 27 varsity sports. During his tenure at Cal, he oversaw 25 club sports, a staff of 250 and a $36 million budget. Prior to coming to Providence, he served as the Acting Executive Director for Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreational Sports. During his tenure, Cal won over 20 national championships, competed in the Citrus, Copper, Alamo and Aloha Bowls, NCAA Basketball Tournaments and the College World Series for baseball and softball. The Bears also finished as high as 12th in the NACDA Directors’ Cup. Before arriving at Cal, Driscoll served six years (1981-87) as the Athletic Director and Chair of the Department of Physical Education, Recreation and Intramural Sports at Mills College in Oakland, Calif. Prior to arriving at Mills, Driscoll was Assistant Athletic Director and Head Baseball and Hockey Coach at Union College in Schenectady, N.Y. from 1977-81. Driscoll was a stand-out hockey and baseball player at Ithaca College (N.Y.), where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in physical education in 1974. He earned his Master of Science in Physical Education/Psychology of Sports from Ithaca in 1975. A native of West Concord, Mass., Driscoll was inducted into the inaugural class of Concord-Carlisle High School’s Athletic Hall of Fame (football, ice hockey and baseball) in 1993. He is the proud father of three children: Tara, a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley; Kelly, a graduate of the University of Michigan; and Sean, a graduate of Providence College. He and his wife Cathy reside in North Kingstown.

ACADEMICS AT PROVIDENCE COLLEGE ATHLETIC ACADEMIC SERVICES The Office of Academic Services (OAS) provides specialized support to student-athletes in light of the unique time demands, responsibilities, and rules governing participation in intercollegiate athletics. Holistic services are provided in a safe, personal environment where academic growth is a priority, personal development and independence are enhanced, and long-term success is nurtured by a staff which models these same commitments. Student-athletes who have distinguished themselves in the classroom as well as on the field or court, may be nominated for the America East All-Academic Team, BIG EAST Academic All-Star Team, the HOCKEY EAST Academic Honor Roll, NFHCA Division I Academic Team or ESPN The Magazine Academic All-American Program presented by CoSIDA. The Providence College Athletic Department also honors student-athletes each semester who have achieved a 3.00 grade point average or higher.

UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS Providence College is primarily a coeducational fouryear undergraduate college of liberal arts and sciences. Its main objective is the intellectual development of its students through the disciplines of the sciences and the humanities, equipping them to become productive and responsible citizens of a democratic society. To be eligible for a degree, a student must accumulate 116 credit hours over an eight semester period with an overall quality point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. In addition, a student must complete a minimum of 24 upper-division credits in the field of their major with an overall 2.0 cumulative average unless stipulated. Included in the total credit hours are the following prerequisites for any degree: Development of Western Civilization (20); Social Sciences (6); Natural Science (6); Philosophy (6); Theology (6); Mathematics (3) and Fine Arts (3). The remaining credit hours are elective with at least nine coming from areas outside one’s major. In addition, all students establish English (writing) Proficiency by coursework or standards designated by the English Department. The most popular majors for the Class of 2012 were Biology, Management, Marketing, Psychology and Finance. Although this may seem overwhelming on paper, our staff goes to great lengths to monitor each student’s academic progress. It’s a system that Providence is quite proud of and one which we’ve worked long and hard to establish. Any student-athlete who feels the need for tutorial assistance can utilize the college’s tutorial center, as well as the athletic department’s advisors who can supply them with individuals capable of assisting them in their particular course of study.

ACADEMIC SERVICES - STAFF Jonathan Gomes Assistant Director for Student Athlete Services Kaitlyn O’Malley Academic/Life Skills Coordinator for Student-Athletes Jesse Strout Graduate Assistant

ATHLETIC ACADEMIC SERVICES

ACADEMIC MONITORING Progress report slips (i.e., requesting information regarding class attendance and performance) are sent to each instructor for all student-athletes at least once per semester. The staff tracks individual progress, schedules meetings with student-athletes as appropriate, and personally contacts instructors as necessary. COUNSELING/MENTORING The staff meets with student-athletes, individually and in-groups, regarding academic, athletic, career, and/or personal issues. LIFE SKILLS PROGRAM/SPECIAL PROJECTS Programs and workshops on select life skills (i.e., NCAA/CHAMPS Life Skills Program) are presented, covering the following five component areas: academics, personal development, community service, athletics, and career development. The OAS has collaborative relationships with many units on campus to help provide these services. PRE-REGISTRATION The staff assists student-athletes with planning and course registration. In conjunction with the Office of Academic Records, dates are determined for pre-registration each semester. STUDY HALL Quiet, monitored study time is available, during daytime and evening hours. Student-athletes are required and/or recommended to attend, on a sportby-sport basis, by their respective head coach. TRAVEL NOTIFICATIONS At the beginning of each semester, student-athletes are provided with letters for their instructors, notifying them of travel/competitive schedules. TUTORIAL SERVICES AND THE WRITING CENTER The Tutorial Center, which is nationally certified by the College Reading & Learning Association, provides peer tutoring in most all subject areas. The Tutorial Center is open until 9:00 pm weeknights. The Writing Center provides more intensive and specialized writing support and also maintains evening hours for student-athletes’ convenience.

FACILITIES Alumni Hall opened on the campus of Providence College in December 1955 as a new home for the men’s basketball program, housing regular season games from 1955-1971. The facility has been the home of Providence College volleyball since the program’s inception in 1977, while also serving as the home of the women’s basketball team since its first varsity season in 1974-75. The renovation project includes a new ceiling, air Opened: December 1955; Renovated: 2012 conditioning and heating systems, upper level windows and new seating in the upper and lower arena. The entire communications and data systems will be overhauled and a video scoreboard will be installed, along with an enhanced audio system for public address and in-game entertainment needs.

ALUMNI HALL & MULLANEY GYMNASIUM

FACILITIES Lennon Family Field is home to the Providence College field hockey and men's lacrosse teams. This $6-million state-of-the-art facility is one of the top athletic complexes to house field hockey and lacrosse in the Northeast. Lennon Family Field opened its doors in August of 2005. In 2011, the Opened: August 2005 College began renovations on the field, including installation of a state-ofthe-art watering system used for field hockey. The field hockey team hosted the 2009 BIG EAST Championships at the complex, while the lacrosse team used the facility on its drives to the NCAA Tournament in 2006 and 2007. Lennon Family Field provides both programs with a top-of-the-line facility to compete both on a national stage and in the BIG EAST Conference.

LENNON FAMILY FIELD

CONCANNON FITNESS CENTER RUANE ATRIUM Opened: August 2007 The Concannon Fitness Center is a $15-million facility, which opened in August of 2007. The Concannon Fitness Center is adjacent to Lennon Family Field. It houses the Friars' Jimmy Walker Strength & Conditioning Center as well as offices, conference rooms and locker rooms. The multi-level facility also houses a wide variety of nautilus, cardiovascular and free-weight equipment, which is open to the student body. Memberships also are available to the local community, alumni, faculty and staff. The varsity weight room is designed for use by student-athletes only, and is located on the first floor. The majority of the strength and conditioning curriculum is conducted in the facility - in addition to the Astroturf field, the Peterson Recreation Center and Taylor Natatorium.

FACILITIES JIMMY WALKER STRENGTH & CONDITIONING CENTER Opened: August 2007

CANAVAN SPORTS MEDICINE CENTER Opened: Spring 2007; Completed: August 2008

Located in the Concannon Fitness Center, the varsity strength and conditioning facility is a 3,600 square foot area dedicated to the Friars' 19 intercollegiate athletic teams. The facility houses over 10 tons of free weights, including dumb bells ranging from five to 150 pounds and a full set of kettle bells. All hand weights, iron plates and bumper plate sets are engraved with one of the College's athletic logos. There are six Power Racks, each with an Olympic Weight-lifting platform. These training stations are extremely versatile and allow numerous athletes to perform a variety of exercises simultaneously. The facility also houses 'tools' such as stability balls, medicine balls, resistance bands, weighted vests, weighted jump ropes, plyometric jump boxes, dot drill mats, slide boards, lateral slant boards, lateral skaters, agility ladders, hurdles and numerous apparatuses to develop trunk strength and core stabilization. There also are two Woodway high performance treadmills that max out at 16.5 miles per hour.

The Canavan Sports Medicine Center opened during the 2007-08 academic year and became fully operational in August 2008. The center is the primary sports medicine facility for each of the College's 300+ student-athletes and its working space is roughly 4,000 square feet. This state-of-the-art facility includes nine treatment tables with assorted modality equipment and office space for the eight certified athletic trainers on staff. The space also provides two physician clinic offices, where primary care, orthopedic, chiropractic and podiatric physicians evaluate our student-athletes on a weekly basis. There also is a large rehabilitation/exercise area in the facility that houses a SwimEx rehab pool, one eight-person hot plunge pool and one eight-person cold plunge pool. Last year, an Alter-G Treadmill was added to help our student-athletes improve their recovery time.

FACILITIES On January 20, 2007, the Providence College athletic department welcomed members of the late Helen Bert's family to celebrate the opening of the Helen Bert Student-Athlete Lounge, located on the second floor of Alumni Hall. Prior to the Friars' game against Marquette on that day, there was a ribbon cutting ceremony. Bert's family also was Opened: January 2007; Completed: Winter 2009 presented with a gift honoring the late Helen Bert during a halftime ceremony. The event was attended by friends, family, administrators and faculty, along with the presence of countless alumni. The Helen Bert Student-Athlete Lounge provides an area for all varsity student-athletes to study in a quiet setting. During the 2008-09 academic year, the lounge was renovated and expanded. It houses seven computer work stations, one print station and a seating area for group projects and meetings. The newly renovated lounge also provides office space for staff members from the Office of Academic Services.

HELEN BERT STUDENT-ATHLETE LOUNGE

PETERSON RECREATION CENTER Renovated: 2007-08 The Peterson Recreation Center is located adjacent to Alumni Hall and is connected to The Concannon Fitness Center. The facility includes a four-lane indoor track, four regulation length basketball courts and two indoor tennis courts. The Peterson Recreation Center also houses a dance/workout studio and racquetball courts. The facility serves as a home for many of the recreational activities sponsored by the College and to a series of summer camps and College functions.

TAYLOR NATATORIUM Taylor Natatorium is located in the Peterson Recreation Center adjacent to Alumni Hall. Taylor Natatorium is home to the Providence College men's and women's swimming and diving programs. The vast majority of Providence's 19 varsity athletic programs also use the facility for strength and conditioning workouts.

HEAD COACH MARGOT ROYER-JOHNSON Margot ROYER-JOHNSON Head Coach 13th Season Scranton ‘95

Margot Royer-Johnson, who was named the fifth head volleyball coach in Providence College history in August 2000, enters her 13th season with the Friars. She will guide Providence through its third season in the America East Conference in 2012. In her first season with the Friars, Royer-Johnson led the squad to a 9-1 start and an overall record of 16-15 while competing in the BIG EAST. The 2001 campaign proved to be a test of the team’s mettle as the Friars played a tough non-conference schedule combined with the always strong BIG EAST Conference schedule. PC finished with a 6-20 overall record as Friars’ outside hitter Sarah Katinger earned All-BIG EAST honors. In 2002, Providence ran into similar obstacles as the team finished with a 2-29 mark. Providence College volleyball became an independent program in 2003, but continued to play a slate of challenging national opponents. In 2005, the Friars posted a 7-28 record with a squad among the youngest in America. Consisting of eight freshmen, two sophomores and two seniors, the Friars posted their highest win total since 2000. Royer-Johnson led the 2006 squad, comprised of two juniors, seven sophomores, and three freshmen, to a 14-win season. The 2007 season saw the Friars win 19 games, which was the highest total since 1997 when the squad recorded 21 wins. In 2008, the team posted a 15-20 record and followed that up with a 10-16 record in 2009. The 2010 campaign saw the Friars compete as members of the America East conference for the first time, posting a 10-23 mark with a 2-10 record in league play. Royer-Johnson mentored junior Lauren Fletcher to second team All-America East honors that season. In 2011, the Friars posted a 8-22 mark with a 2-10 conference record. Senior Lauren Fletcher received First Team All-America East honors, while 10 Friars were named to the America East Fall Honor Roll. In the summer of 2008, Royer-Johnson was selected to coach a group of collegiate athletes in a tournament held in Australia. Her team competed against the Queensland Academy of Sport, National Junior and National Senior teams. Royer-Johnson also coached for USA Athletes International in the summer of 2009 during a tour of Scotland. 2010 saw stops in Austria, Slovenia and Italy before a 2011 squad, which included Providence’s Carly Morrison and Cassie Muzzonigro, visited Curacao. This summer, the team, which included Friar sophomores Kelly Ashmore and Beth Hoyt, traveled to the Netherlands where they played 11 matches in Amsterdam, Soeste and Groningen. Next summer she will coach in Costa Rica. Royer-Johnson came to Providence after spending three years as assistant coach and kinesiology lecturer at Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas. In addition to her coaching duties at Angelo State, Royer-Johnson was the director of ASU’s volleyball camp and coached the Planet Volleyball Junior Olympic club team for 18-and-under players.

ROYER-JOHNSON YEAR-BY-YEAR

ROYER-JOHNSON CAREER HISTORY

Year Record Position Years 2000 16-15 Graduate Assistant, 1995-97 2001 6-20 Maryland 2002 2-29 Fitness Lab Manager, 1996-97 2003 3-24 NASA 2004 5-21 Assistant Coach, 1997-2000 2005 7-28 Angelo State 2006 14-18 2007 19-12 Coach, 2008-present 2008 15-20 USA Athletes International 2009 10-16 Head Coach, 2000-present 2010 10-23 Providence College 2011 8-22

From October 1996 to May 1997, Royer-Johnson worked for NASA at the Goddard Space Flight Center where she oversaw the fitness lab. While working for NASA, Royer-Johnson served as a graduate assistant at the University of Maryland in the kinesiology department, where she earned her master’s degree in kinesiology, with a concentration in sports psychology, in May of 1997. A 1995 graduate of the University of Scranton with a doublemajor in human services and philosophy, Royer-Johnson was a four-year letter winner on the volleyball team. She was captain as a junior and senior and was named the league MVP in her senior season. She was also the recipient of the O’Hara Award as a senior, which is presented annually to the outstanding female athlete of the Scranton senior class. In January 2009, Royer-Johnson was inducted into the University of Scranton’s Wall of Fame, the first volleyball player in school history to receive the honor. The Wall of Fame was founded in 1970 to honor former student-athletes, coaches, administrators, and those in the community who have been instrumental in the overall development of the University of Scranton’s athletics program. Royer-Johnson resides in North Providence, R.I. with her husband, Jeff. The couple married in December 2009.

VOLLEYBALL STAFF Eddy DELSIGNORE

Bryn VANPATTEN

Assistant Coach Second Season Boston University ’10

Athletic Trainer Fourth Season Syracuse ’98

Eddy DelSignore enters his second season as an assistant coach after joining the Providence College volleyball team in 2011. “Eddy and I are a good team. I am so happy he is on staff again this year. His on-court skills as well as his knowledge of the game will be essential this year as we have a very young team that will benefit greatly from him.” DelSignore played men’s club volleyball at Boston University from 2006-11. He was team captain and club president from 2009-11, and an All-League selection from 2008-11. DelSignore graduated from Boston University in 2010 with a degree in english, before graduating Summa Cum Laude with a master’s in sports psychology in 2011. A native of Narragansett, R.I., DelSignore was a two-time AllState honoree at Bishop Hendricken in Warwick, R.I. He helped Bishop Hendricken to state championships in 2005 and 2006, taking home tournament MVP honors in 2005 and making the all-tournament team in 2006. Delsignore has served as the head coach for the RI Blast Club 17-1 boys volleyball team and 18-3 girls volleyball team. He also was a RI Boys High School referee during 2011 and 2012. Starting this fall he will be attending Suffolk University Law School.

Marc MCKENNA

Lauren FLETCHER

Team Manager Second Season Providence College ’14

Graduate Assistant First Season Providence College ’12

Marc McKenna is in his second season as team manager with the Providence College volleyball program. “Marc works with our setters and has good insight on our offensive schemes.” McKenna played high school volleyball at Mount Saint Charles Academy. A team captain as a junior and senior, McKenna led Mount Saint Charles to undefeated seasons and state titles both seasons. He notched over 1,000 career assists while being named first team All-State and a finalist for Rhode Island Player of the Year. A native of Woonsocket, R.I., McKenna is a psychology major at Providence College and a member of the men’s club volleyball team.

Bryn VanPatten enters his fourth season as the athletic trainer for the Providence College volleyball team. He joined the Providence College Sports Medicine department in the fall of 2006 and works with the volleyball and men’s basketball programs. “VP goes above and beyond for us. We rely on him heavily everyday. We are lucky to have him.” Previously, VanPatten worked at BIG EAST rival St. John’s, where he served as assistant athletic trainer working with the men’s soccer and lacrosse programs. He also worked at Binghamton University where he served as assistant athletic trainer working with all sports. Prior to his stint at Binghamton, he was the head athletic trainer at Davis College in Binghamton, N.Y. VanPatten earned his bachelor’s degree from Syracuse University in health and exercise science in 1998 and his masters degree from SUNY Cortland in health education in 2002. He earned his certification in athletic training from the National Athletic Trainers’ Association and became a certified strength and conditioning specialist in 2001. He also is an American Red Cross instructor and handles the department’s CPR/First Aid/ AED certification needs. VanPatten, a native of Endicott, N.Y., resides with his wife, Liz, and daughter, Olivia, in West Warwick, R.I.

Lauren Fletcher enters her first season as a graduate assistant with the Providence College volleyball program. “Flitch is a great addition to our staff. She works primarily with our young middles. She made a big difference as a player for us and is doing the same as a coach.” Fletcher graduated from Providence College in 2012 with a degree in accounting. She will be pursuing an MBA with a concentration in finance, to be completed in May of 2013. A native of Syracuse, N.Y., Fletcher played as a middle blocker for Coach Royer-Johnson during her time at Providence College. Fletcher finished her career ranked third all-time for the Friars with a .293 hitting percentage and tie for third all-time with 397 career blocks. She also is the seventh player in the history of the program to record 1,000 career kills.

STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING Kenneth WHITE

Nikki GNOZZIO

Head Strength Coach 10th Season Vermont ’92

Assistant Strength Coach Third Season Ohio ’09

Kenneth White enters his 10th season as Providence College’s strength and conditioning coach. White is responsible for all the strength and conditioning requirements for the College’s varsity athletics teams. “Coach White is a crucial part and valuable asset to our program,” Coach Royer-Johnson said. Prior to coming to Providence, White was the head strength and conditioning coach at Stony Brook University. In 1997, he was hired as the first ever strength and conditioning coach at St. Bonaventure University, a position he held until leaving for Stony Brook in 1999. White began his career as a graduate assistant at Columbia University. A 1992 graduate of the University of Vermont, White was a four-year letterman in basketball at the University of Vermont and was co-captain of the squad his senior year. He led the North Atlantic Conference in assist-to-turnover ratio for three years. For his efforts on the court, White was elected to the Catamount Hall of Fame on October 4, 2002. White received his master’s degree from Columbia University in 1999. White is certified by the National Strength and Conditioning Association as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). He also has a Club Coach/Olympic Weightlifting Certification from USA Weightlifting.

Nikki Gnozzio is in her third year with the strength and conditioning program at Providence College and her first with the volleyball team. In her current position, Gnozzio is the primary strength and conditioning coach for the volleyball, women’s tennis and women’s ice hockey programs, while also assisting with the men’s and women’s basketball, women’s soccer, field hockey, men’s lacrosse, men’s track/cross country and softball teams. Prior to coming to Providence, Gnozzio served as a graduate assistant at Ohio University’s School of Recreation and Sports Sciences, where she taught physical education. During that time, she also served as a volunteer assistant coach for Ohio field hockey, while also serving as the team’s volunteer strength coach. Gnozzio was a four-year letterwinner on the field hockey team at Ohio, where she started all 88 career games. She helped the Bobcats to Mid-American Conference titles in 2006 and 2007, while earning first team All-MAC honors in 2007 and 2008. She also was named a National Strength and Conditioning All-American. She graduated from Ohio University with a degree in sports management in 2009, while earning a masters in coaching education from Ohio in 2010.

Natalie LASALLE

Chris CARTER

Assistant Strength Coach Fifth Season Springfield College ‘06

Graduate Assistant First Season Providence College ‘11

Natalie LaSalle enters her fifth year as an assistant strength and conditioning coach at Providence College. She is the primary coach for the men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams, while also working with the women’s sprinters and throwers on the track and field team. She assists with strength and conditioning programs for all of the College’s varsity teams. LaSalle came to Providence after spending two years at Salve Regina University in Newport, R.I. A native of Attleboro, Mass., LaSalle threw javelin at Marquette before transferring to Springfield College, where she graduated with a degree in applied exercise science. She is currently working toward a master’s in education counseling at Providence College. LaSalle and her husband, Jay, reside in North Kingstown, R.I.

Chris Carter enters his second year as a graduate assistant at Providence College and first as a member of the strength and conditioning staff. Carter graduated from Providence College in 2011 with a degree in political science. He is pursuing an MBA with concentrations in management and accounting to be completed in May of 2014. A native of Worcester, Mass., Carter saw action in 23 games as a member of the Providence College men’s basketball team, including 16 during this past season.

2012 ROSTER BREAKDOWN

2012 PROVIDENCE COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL ROSTER No.

Name

Class

Pos.

Ht.

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 13

Cassie Muzzonigro Nicole Fletcher Lindsay Witt Emily Marzo Mackenzie Ziegler Colleen McCollom Beth Hoyt Kelly Ashmore Jordan Wiesler Anna Russian

Senior Freshman Freshman Freshman Sophomore Sophomore Sophomore Sophomore Freshman Sophomore

L MB MB DS OH OH DS OH S MB

5-7 6-1 6-1 5-9 6-1 5-9 5-8 5-10 5-9 6-0

Head Coach: Margot Royer-Johnson (Scranton ’95), 13th season Assistant Coach: Eddy DelSignore (Boston University ’10), second season Captains: Cassie Muzzonigro & Colleen McCollom

Hometown/Previous School Gibsonia, Pa./Pine Richland Syracuse, N.Y./Marcellus Basking Ridge, N.J./Ridge LaGrange Park, Ill./Fenwick Portage, Wis./Portage Indian Head Park, Ill./Nazareth Academy San Luis Obispo, Calif./San Luis Obispo St. Louis, Mo./Whitfield School Coconut Creek, Fla./St. Thomas Aquinas Round Rock, Texas/Round Rock

Pronunciation Guide

Muzzonigro..................................................................MUZZ-in-ig-ro

Nicole Fletcher Syracuse, N.Y. Mackenzie Ziegler Portage, Wis. Colleen McCollom Indian Head Park, Ill.

Kelly Ashmore St. Louis, Mo.

Providence College Providence, R.I. Emily Marzo Cassie Muzzonigro LaGrange Park, Ill. Gibsonia, Pa.

Lindsay Witt Basking Ridge, N.J.

Beth Hoyt San Luis Obispo, Calif. Anna Russian Round Rock, Texas

Jordan Wiesler Coconut Creek, Fla.

FRIARS BY CLASS

Seniors (1) Sophomores (5) Cassie Muzzonigro Kelly Ashmore Beth Hoyt Colleen McCollom Anna Russian Mackenzie Ziegler 13

Freshmen (4) Nicole Fletcher Emily Marzo Jordan Wiesler Lindsay Witt

MEET THE FRIARS Cassie MUZZONIGRO

Pine Richland Senior• L• 5-7 Gibsonia, Pa.

Kelly ASHMORE

#10

Whitfield Sophomore• OH • 5-10 St. Louis, Mo.

At Providence - As a Junior: Finished second in the America East in digs per set (4.60)… Named to USF Asics/Powerade Challenge All-Tournament Team and Eighth Annual Friar Classic All-Tournament Team…Played in all 30 matches… Led the team in digs with 511, the second highest season total in Friar history…Set a new careerhigh with 32 digs against New Hampshire on Oct. 30…Recorded at least 20 digs in 11 matches… Was third on the team in assists (41)…Named to America East Fall Commissioner’s Honor Roll. As a Sophomore: Led team with 462 digs on the season, the fourth most in a season in program history…Averaged 3.95 digs per set, the highest for a Friar since 2008…Led the team in serve reception percentage for the second-straight year…Appeared in all 33 matches…Recorded a season-high 27 digs in the win over Rhode Island on Oct. 5…Recorded at least 20 digs in seven matches…Averaged 4.33 digs per set in three matches at the Friar Classic, earning a spot on the All-Tournament Team…Named to America East Fall Honor Roll. As a Freshman: Led the Friars with 341 digs, the most by a Providence freshman since 2006...Averaged 3.5 digs per set... Posted a .902 season reception percentage...Named All-Independent Honorable Mention...Had zero reception errors in four matches...Recorded double-digit dig totals in 17-of-26 contests... Registered a career-high 29 digs against Bryant on Sept. 5...Tallied 24 digs and five assists versus Brown on Sept. 9...Posted 23 digs on Sept. 19 against UNC Asheville. At Pine Richland - Was a three-year letter winner in volleyball...Earned honorable mention first-team all-section honors as a senior and second team accolades as a junior...As a senior captain, led Pine Richland to the WPIAL finals and the Pennsylvania State Championship...Won the team’s “Best Hustle Award”... Played six seasons for the Renaissance Volleyball Club. Personal: The daughter of Thomas and Debra Muzzonigro...Has a sister, Hanna, a freshman volleyball player at Notre Dame and a brother, Thomas James...Elementary/Special Education Major.

At Providence - As a Freshman: Saw action in 28 matches …Recorded 64 kills and five service aces…Finished fifth on the team in digs (138)…Set a career high in kills (12) against UMBC on Nov. 13 and a career high in digs (12) against New Hampshire on Oct. 30…Recorded first career double-double (kills/digs) against UMBC on Nov. 13. At Whitfield School - Played at the Whitfield School, as well as for the St. Louis High Performance and Kirkwood club teams…earned four varsity letters in volleyball at Whitfield, while also earning three in soccer and two in basketball…Was ranked 11th on the STL Prep Sports list, which covers athletes in the greater St. Louis area…Named Whitfield’s Female Athlete of the year after averaging 2.24 kills per set as a senior, while hitting .333 and picking up 4.45 digs per set…Helped Whitmore to three district titles…Also played basketball and softball at Whitfield, leading all three sports to a district title as a sophomore, the first time that has happened in school history…Becomes the first Whitfield volleyball player to play NCAA Division I Volleyball…Kirkwood Synergy twice played in the American National Junior Olympic Tournament, most recently placing 13th...Reached nationals in every season of club volleyball with High Performance and Kirkwood...Personal: Born January 23, 1993...From St. Louis, Mo….Daughter of Sandy and Craig Ashmore…Mother, Sandy, played both basketball and softball at the University of Connecticut...Health Policy Management Major.

Coach Royer-Johnson on Muzzonigro: “Like the last three years, Cassie will anchor our defense. She leads by example on and off the court. She has a ‘never give up’ attitude and sacrifices everything to keep the ball alive.”

Coach Royer-Johnson on Ashmore: “Kelly is the spark on our team offensively and defensively. She is versatile in every position and has an infectious competitive attitude. She will be key to our success this year.”

GET TO KNOW CASSIE MUZZONIGRO What is something people would be surprised to know about you? I can walk on my hands. Who would you trade places with for a day and why? Usain Bolt, because then I would be the fastest person in the world. Who is your favorite professional team? Pittsburgh Penguins. What is your favorite Coach White saying? “Shoulders like boulders.”

GET TO KNOW KELLY ASHMORE What is your favorite meal? Fettuccini alfredo with shrimp. Who would play you in a movie about your life? Blake Lively If you could be an animal, what kind would you be? A dolphin. What is something people would be surprised to know about you? I love chocolate bars, brownies and cookies; but hate chocolate ice cream.

MEET THE FRIARS Beth HOYT

San Luis Obispo Sophomore • DS • 5-8 San Luis Obispo, Calif.

Colleen MCCOLLOM

Nazareth Academy Sophomore • OH • 5-9 Indian Head Park, Ill.

As a Freshman: Saw action in 27 matches…Recorded 80 digs, four assists and two kills on the season…Recorded first career kill and set a career-high in digs (11) against Morgan State on Aug. 26…Named to America East Fall Honor Roll. At San Luis Obispo - Played her prep volleyball at San Luis Obispo High School in San Luis Obispo, Calif., as well as club volleyball for the San Luis Obispo Juniors and Central Coast Volleyball Club… Was a three-year letter winner at San Luis Obispo and served as team captain her senior year… Led team to a 25-7 record in 2010…Was a unanimous first team All-League selection, as well as a first team All-County honoree…Concluded her season as the 110th ranked player in the state of California…Personal: Born on August 16, 1993...San Luis Obispo, Calif., native…Daughter of Steve and Lisa Hoyt…Has one brother, Alex...Accounting Major.

As a Freshman: Played in all 30 matches…Finished second on the Friars in digs (216), fourth on the Friars in kills (114) and fifth for assists (26)…Set a career high in kills (15) against New Hampshire on Oct. 30 and a career high in digs (18) against Binghamton on Nov. 4… Had two double-doubles (kills/digs) against Saint Peter’s on Aug. 27 and New Hampshire on Oct. 30…Named to America East Fall Honor Roll. At Nazareth Academy - Earned three varsity letters in volleyball at Nazareth Academy in LaGrange Park, Ill., and is an eight-year member of the 1st Alliance Volleyball Club…Helped her team to backto-back regional championships in 2008 and 2009, as well as a sectional title in 2009…Was a two-time All-Area honorable mention honoree and earned a scholar-athlete award as a junior… As a senior, was named to the Champaign Centennial All-Tournament Team and served as team captain…Personal: Born on March 31, 1993...Indian Head Park, Ill., native…Daughter of John and Stephanie McCollom and has two brothers, Rourke and Jack...Undeclared Major.

Coach Royer-Johnson on Hoyt: “Beth gained a lot of confidence this past spring and it helped our defense tremendously. If consistent, her serve is the strongest on the team. We will look for Beth to contribute both offensively and defensively.”

Coach Royer-Johnson on McCollom: “Coll is arguably our best all around player. Her attack is deceptive and strong. Her defense improved dramatically over the spring and she has a new serve that will score for us.”

GET TO KNOW BETH HOYT What reality TV show would you most like to be on? Toddlers in Tiaras What is your favorite restaurant in Providence? Luxe Burger Who’s your favorite professional athlete/team? Patrick Roy, Colorado Avalanche Who would play you in a movie about your life? Bella Swan

GET TO KNOW COLLEEN MCCOLLOM Who would play you in a movie about your life? Emma Stone. Who’s your favorite professional athlete/team? Shaun White hands down but I love the Chicago Bulls. What one adjective would your parents use to describe you? Independent. What is your favorite meal in Raymond Cafeteria? French toast sticks.

MEET THE FRIARS Anna RUSSIAN

#13

Round Rock Sophomore • MB • 6-0 Round Rock, Texas As a Freshman: Saw action in 28 matches …Finished sixth on the team in kills (102) while registering 34 digs…Set a career high in kills (8) against St. Francis (NY) on Sept. 9 and a career high in digs (3) on two occasions, against La Salle on Aug. 27 and Holy Cross on Aug. 31…Named to America East Fall Commissioner’s Honor Roll. At Round Rock - Played her prep volleyball at Round Rock High School in Round Rock, Texas… Earned two varsity letters in volleyball at Round Rock, while adding three in basketball and two in track and field…Was a four-year member of the Austin Performance club team…An Academic All-State honoree as a senior, also earned second team All-District honors as a junior… As a sophomore, received All-District honors in basketball and was a state qualifier in discus… Personal: Born in Round Rock, Texas, on November 13, 1992…Daughter of Sylvia Acosta and Tom Russian…Brother, Alex, is a senior long snapper at Louisiana State Univeristy...Global Studies and Spanish Major.

Mackenzie ZIEGLER

Portage Sophomore • OH • 6-1 Portage, Wis. As a Freshman: Saw action in 28 matches…Recorded 33 digs, 32 assists, and 78 kills… Set a career high in kills (8) against La Salle on Aug. 27, assists (6) against New Hampshire on Sept. 30 and digs (5) against Manhattan on Sept. 21… Recorded first career service ace against Canisius on Aug. 26…Named to America East Fall Honor Roll. At Portage - Played at Portage High School in Portage, Wis….Earned four varsity letters in volleyball, as well as one in basketball…Was a unanimous First Team All-Badger North Conference selection as a senior (the third time she received All-Conference honors), and also earned All-State honors…Named the All-Area Player of the Year in Portage and also received the American Volleyball Coaches Association Wisconsin Player of the Week award for the week of October 4, 2010…Averaged 9.25 kills per match during the week’s four matches…Was her second AVCA Wisconsin Player of the Week Award, as she also earned that honor as a junior… Had a career-high 41 kills in a five-set match as a junior, while adding a 37-kill performance in a four-set match as a senior…Received ACVA All-Academic honors as a junior…Three-year member of the Capital Volleyball Academy Elite 18 team…Personal: Born on August 6, 1992... Portage, Wis., native…Daughter of Nancy and Kevin Ziegler…Has one sister, Alissa…Father played basketball at Wisconsin-Oshkosh...Biology Major

Coach Royer-Johnson on Russian: “Annie is one of our strongest hitters. We will look for her to lead the younger middle blockers. She has improved her blocking foot speed and she will be one of our go-to’s this year.”

Coach Royer-Johnson on Ziegler: “Kenzie’s upper body strength makes her a tough hitter. She worked on her approach and her jump this past spring which should help with her attack. She is also one of our strongest blockers and has the ability to shut down opposing hitters.”

GET TO KNOW ANNA RUSSIAN What kind of pet do you have? Name? A Boston Terrier named Buster Piz What reality tv show would you most like to be on? THE AMAZING RACE! What is your favorite meal in Raymond Cafeteria? Spaghetti and meatballs. What will you be doing in 10 years? Building a family with my foreign husband and prospering as head of an international non-profit company.

GET TO KNOW MACKENZIE ZIEGLER What reality TV show would you most like to be on? The Amazing Race. If you could be an animal, what kind would you be? Dinosaur, preferably a T-Rex. Who would you trade places with for a day and why? Tyra Banks because she is always going to amazing places and meeting interesting people. What is your favorite restaurant in Providence? FroyoWorld.

MEET THE FRIARS Nicole FLETCHER

Marcellus Freshman • MB • 6-1 Syracuse, N.Y.

Emily MARZO

Fenwick Freshman • DS • 5-9 LaGrange Park, Ill.

At Marcellus: Earned three varsity letters in volleyball, two in outdoor track and one in soccer …Captained the volleyball team one year… Three-time All-League selection, threetime First-Team All-Section selection and named First-Team All-State senior year …Named to the High Honor Roll and member of the National Honors Society. Personal: Born March 21, 1994…Daughter of Joe and Mary Pat Fletcher…Has one sister, Lauren, who played volleyball at Providence College…Undeclared major.

At Fenwick: Earned two varsity letters playing volleyball and captained the team her sophomore year… Member of the Sports Performance Volleyball Club Team for five years, Powerhouse Volleyball Club for one year, and Celtic Force Volleyball Club Team for one year …Member of the National Honors Society and student council representative. Personal: Born November 25, 1993…Daughter of David Marzo and Dianne Hoffman…Has one sister Mary, and three brothers, Matthew, who attends Indiana University, Kevin and Jacob…Finance major.

Coach Royer-Johnson on Fletcher: “Nicole is quick and versatile. We look for her to play middle and right side for us this year. Her height helps her block well and her athleticism will help her improve as a freshman quickly.”

Coach Royer-Johnson on Marzo: “Emily is a fundamentally sound player who will primarily play defense. Her passion for the game is undeniable. We are excited she is a Friar.”

GET TO KNOW NICOLE FLETCHER Who would you trade places with for a day and why? Kate Middleton because I would love to be a princess for a day! What reality TV show would you most like to be on? Real World. What one adjective would your parents use to describe you? Outgoing. What is something people would be surprised to know about you? I like to bake.

GET TO KNOW EMILY MARZO Who would play you in a movie about your life? Rachel McAdams, she’s my favorite actress. What will you be doing in ten years? Hopefully living in New York. If you could be an animal, what kind would you be? I would be a dolphin because they are my favorite. What’s your favorite meal? Chocolate chip pancakes for breakfast.

MEET THE FRIARS Jordan WIESLER

#12

St. Thomas Aquinas Freshman • S • 5-9 Coconut Creek, Fla.

Lindsay WITT

Ridge Freshman • MB • 6-1 Basking Ridge, N.J.

At St. Thomas Aquinas: Earned two varsity letters playing volleyball and played four years… Selected to the 2011 Florida Athletic Coaches Association All-Star team and named Colorado Crossroads 2011 Triple Crown All-Star…Named BCAA 2011 All-Star Most Valuable Player…7A Regional and District Champion in 2011…Named to the Principal’s Honor Roll and member of both the National Honors Society and the National Spanish Honors Society. Personal: Born January 5, 1994…Daughter of Mark and Ileana Wiesler…Has one brother, Jake, who plays baseball at Flagler College…Biochemistry major.

At Ridge: Earned three varsity letters playing volleyball and played basketball …Captained the volleyball team one year… Named First-Team All-Conference, First-Team AllCentral Jersey and player of the week for NJ.com in 2010… Won Somerset county championship in 2010 and conference championship in 2010 and 2011... Named to the Honor Roll. Personal: Born June 20, 1994…Daughter of Peter and Debra Witt… Has one sister, Rachel, a senior volleyball player at Rutgers Newark, and one brother, Jared… Undeclared major.

Coach Royer-Johnson on Wiesler: “Jordan will lead the offense this year as our setter. Even as a freshman, we have the utmost confidence in her as she is a smart and athletic player. She has great fundamentals and wants to win.”

Coach Royer-Johnson on Witt: “Lindsay is long and athletic. She will step on the floor as a middle and right side for us. She has a big upside as she is very coachable and will gain strength quickly.”

GET TO KNOW JORDAN WIESLER What is your favorite store? J. Crew. Who’s your favorite professional athlete/team? Boston Red Sox and Jason Varitek. What’s your favorite book? The Notebook and The Sun Also Rises. What is something people would be surprised to know about you? I’m a black belt in karate.

GET TO KNOW LINDSAY WITT Who would you trade places with for a day and why? The President to see what it is like to be in charge of the country. What’s your favorite meal? Eggplant parm. What one adjective would your parents use to describe you? Adventurous. Who would play you in a movie about your life? Amanda Bynes.

MEET THE FRIARS

2012 Providence College Volleyball Team

Top Row: Beth Hoyt, Cassie Muzzonigro, Colleen McCollom, Jordan Wiesler, Emily Marzo Bottom Row: Mackenzie Ziegler, Anna Russian, Nicole Fletcher, Lindsay Witt, Kelly Ashmore

2011 Providence College Volleyball Providence College Combined Team Statistics (as of May 30, 2012) All matches

2011 STATISTICS

RECORD: ALL GAMES CONFERENCE NON-CONFERENCE

1 4 11 13 7 9 6 10 3 8 2 5

Player

Lauren Fletcher Lauren Hendel Shelagh Dolan Anna Russian Colleen McCollom Carly Morrison Mackenzie Ziegler Kelly Ashmore Anne Powers Beth Hoyt Cassie Muzzonigro Geralyn Gaines TEAM PROVIDENCE COLLE Opponents

Team Statistics ATTACK Ki l l s Errors Total Attacks Attack Pct Kills/Set SET As s i s t s Assists/Set SERVE Aces Errors Aces/Set SERVE RECEPTIONS Errors Errors/Set DEFENSE Digs Digs/Set BLOCKING Block Solo Block Assist Total Blocks Blocks/Set Block Errors Ball handling errors ATTENDANCE Total Dates/Avg Per Date Neutral site #/Avg Current win streak Home win streak

111 101 103 92 108 111 87 93 101 68 111 11 111 111

OVERALL 8-22 2-10 6-12

k/s

Attack e

385 3.47 115 191 1.89 87 155 1.50 51 102 1.11 48 114 1.06 80 103 0.93 37 78 0.90 62 64 0.69 35 16 0.16 19 2 0.03 2 3 0.03 5 0 0.00 1 1213 10.93 542 1507 13.58 592 PC

OPP

1213 542 3768 .178 10.9

1507 592 4003 .229 13.6

1089 9.8

1370 12.3

136 180 1.2

185 250 1.7

185 1.7

136 1.2

1567 14.1

1697 15.3

47 287 190.5 1.7 39 34

39 304 191.0 1.7 36 28

1945 11/177 6/71 0 0

2759 13/212 -

pct

HOME 4-7 1-5 3-2 Set a a/s

Serve se sa/s

827 .326 7 0.06 11 29 638 .163 5 0.05 28 30 460 .226 3 0.03 11 9 353 .153 3 0.03 3 12 437 .078 26 0.24 6 35 351 .188 859 7.74 33 18 294 .054 32 0.37 2 2 253 .115 17 0.18 5 4 106 -.028 92 0.91 16 27 14 .000 4 0.06 0 0 31 -.065 41 0.37 19 14 4 -.250 0 0.00 2 0 3768 .178 1089 9.81 136 180 4003 .229 1370 12.34 185 250 Date

# Aug 26 # Aug 26 # Aug 27 # Aug 27

Aug 31 ! Sep 02 ! Sep 03 ! Sep 03 Sep 07 $ Sep 09 $ Sep 10 $ Sep 10 % Sep 16 % Sep 17 % Sep 17 Sep 21 Sep 28 *Sep 30 *Oct 02 *Oct 07 *Oct 09 *Oct 14 *Oct 16 Oct 19 *Oct 28 *Oct 30 *Nov 04 *Nov 06 *Nov 11 *Nov 13

AWAY 2-11 1-5 1-6

Dig dig dig/s

0.10 0 37 0.33 0.28 14 106 1.05 0.11 1 44 0.43 0.03 1 34 0.37 0.06 34 216 2.00 0.30 3 192 1.73 0.02 3 33 0.38 0.05 36 138 1.48 0.16 13 175 1.73 0.00 19 80 1.18 0.17 48 511 4.60 0.18 0 1 0.09 - 13 1.23 185 1567 14.12 1.67 136 1697 15.29

Opponent at Canisius vs Morgan State at La Salle vs Saint Peter's at Holy Cross vs Memphis at San Francisco vs Columbia BROWN ST. FRANCIS (N.Y.) COPPIN STATE LAFAYETTE at Dartmouth vs Delaware State vs Central Conn. St. at Manhattan at Rhode Island NEW HAMPSHIRE HARTFORD at ALBANY at Binghamton at UMBC at Stony Brook BRYANT at Hartford at New Hampshire BINGHAMTON ALBANY STONY BROOK UMBC

L L W W L L L L L W W L L W L L L L W L L L L W L W L L L L

Score 1-3 2-3 3-1 3-1 2-3 0-3 0-3 0-3 1-3 3-0 3-0 0-3 0-3 3-0 1-3 1-3 0-3 1-3 3-2 0-3 1-3 0-3 0-3 3-1 0-3 3-2 1-3 1-3 0-3 2-3

NEUTRAL 2-4 0-0 2-4

Blocking ba total blk/s be bhe

26 94 120 0 20 20 11 42 53 3 34 37 0 14 14 4 42 46 2 29 31 1 6 7 0 5 5 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 47 287 190.5 39 304 191.0

1.08 12 0.20 3 0.51 5 0.40 2 0.13 4 0.41 4 0.36 6 0.08 2 0.05 1 0.01 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 - 1.72 39 1.72 36

1 1 1 2 3 16 1 0 6 1 2 0 34 28

Score by set 25-12,16-25,19-25,24-26 23-25,25-19,23-25,25-15,13-15 25-23,25-20,23-25,25-15 25-10,21-25,25-23,25-14 26-24,23-25,25-12,13-25,11-15 18-25,19-25,17-25 13-25,18-25,19-25 7-25,20-25,19-25 18-25,25-19,18-25,18-25 25-17,25-19,25-18 25-15,28-26,25-12 20-25,17-25,12-25 17-25,17-25,17-25 25-16,25-22,25-18 21-25,25-19,25-27,20-25 18-25,15-25,25-23,19-25 11-25,22-25,22-25 18-25,25-12,20-25,20-25 25-20,17-25,22-25,25-20,16-14 17-25,15-25,18-25 19-25,25-22,12-25,22-25 15-25,15-25,20-25 16-25,15-25,22-25 25-15,22-25,25-18,25-21 20-25,22-25,21-25 29-31,25-23,31-29,23-25,15-8 25-19,20-25,25-27,23-25 20-25,11-25,25-23,14-25 19-25,20-25,14-25 26-24,19-25,27-25,20-25,4-15

points

Att. 120 120 80 80 314 72 102 65 186 226 330 330 366 42 48 304 309 185 197 235 0 355 115 192 313 146 81 78 57 83

Record in 3-set matches: 3-11 Record in 4-set matches: 3-8 Record in 5-set matches: 2-3

# - Denotes LaSalle Invitational ! - Denotes San Francisco asics/Powerade Challenge $ - Denotes Eighth Annual Friar Classic % - Denotes Dartmouth Invitational

2011 SEASON RECAP

Lauren Fletcher (Syracuse, N.Y.) earned first team All-America East honors after finishing second in the league in hitting percentage (.326), blocks per set (1.08) and points per set (4.23) and third in the league in kills per set (3.47). Fletcher was named America East Player of the Week on September 19 and during the season, and became the ninth player in Friar history to record over 1,000 career kills. She finishes her career with the Friars ranking third all-time in career hitting percentage (.293) and tied for third all-time in career blocks (397).

Senior Lauren Fletcher (Syracuse, N.Y.) and junior Cassie Muzzonigro (Gibsonia, Pa.) both were named to multiple tournament teams last season. Fletcher was named to La Salle Invitational All-Tournament Team, Dartmouth Invitational All-Tournament Team and Eighth Annual Friar Classic All-Tournament Team. Muzzonigro was named to the Eighth Annual Friar Classic All-Tournament Team and the USF ASICS/Powerade Challenge All-Tournament Team.

The game of the year for the Friars came on October 30, in a five-set victory over conference rival New Hampshire. The Friars defeated the Wildcats, 29-31, 25-23, 31-29, 23-25 and 15-8. Lauren Fletcher (Syracuse, N.Y.) led the team with 22 kills and a .341 hitting percentage while Lauren Hendel (Lloyd Harbor, N.Y.) collected a career-high 21 kills. Carly Morrison (Larkspur, Calif.) recorded a career-high 64 assists and Cassie Muzzonigro (Gibsonia, Pa.) registered a career-high 32 digs.

The Friars placed ten student-athletes on the America East Fall Honor Roll. Shelagh Dolan (Westford, Mass.), Lauren Hendel (Lloyd Harbor, N.Y.), Carly Morrison (Larkspur, Calif.), Cassie Muzzonigro (Gibsonia, Pa.) and Anna Russian (Round Rock, Texas) were named to the Commissionerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Honor Roll for posting a fall grade-point average of 3.5 or higher, while Lauren Fletcher (Syracuse, N.Y.), Geralyn Gaines (Rochester Hills, Mich.), Beth Hoyt (San Luis Obispo, Calif ), Colleen McCollom (Indian Head Park, Ill.) and Mackenzie Ziegler (Portage, Wis.) made the Honor Roll with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

RECORD BOOK SETS PLAYED Name 1. Aileen Koprowski ‘95 2. Jeanette Toney ‘09 3. Sara Sheehan ‘09 4. Colleen Lee ‘00 5. Heidi Brady ‘98

CAREER RECORDS Sets 466 454 451 448 443

YEAR-BY-YEAR RECORD

ASSISTS Name 1. Colleen Lee ‘00 2. Marne Panek ‘95 3. Sara Sheehan ‘09 4. Susan Fanning ‘03 5. Carly Morrison ‘12

Assists 3,964 3,683 3,357 2,797 2,479

KILLS Name 1. Sarah Katinger ‘02 2. Annie Cella ‘02 3. Ayana Cadres ‘04 4. Becky Loftus ‘97 5. Aileen Koprowski ‘95

Kills 1,729 1,433 1,352 1,280 1,268

SERVICE ACES Name 1. Colleen Lee ‘00 2. Sara Sheehan ‘09 3. Aileen Koprowski ‘95 4. Deb Bihday ‘01 5. Heidi Brady ‘98

SA 190 169 146 128 125

TOTAL ATTEMPTS Name 1. Sarah Katinger ‘02 2. Annie Cella ‘02 3. Sherryl Jones ‘99 4. Becky Loftus ‘97 5. Jeanette Toney ‘09

TA 4,761 4,159 3,853 3,159 3,149

DIGS Name 1. Sarah Katinger ‘02 2. Annie Cella ‘02 3. Missy Dawson ‘94 4. Sherryl Jones ‘99 5. Kelly Krahenbuhl ‘09

Digs 1,599 1,483 1,468 1,427 1,418

BLOCKS Name 1. Aileen Koprowski ‘95 2. Jeanette Toney ‘09 3. Lauren Fletcher ‘12 Jennifer Winslow ‘93 5. Jocelyn Cole ‘96

Blocks 543 403 397 397 346

HITTING PERCENTAGE Name 1. Elizabeth Flynn ‘09 2. Aileen Koprowski ‘95 3. Lauren Fletcher ‘12 4. Ellen Monson ‘92 5. Becky Loftus ‘97 Jennifer Winslow ‘93

PCT .328 .301 .293 .280 .260 .260

Year Rec Pct 1977 24-3 .889 1978 36-8 .818 1979 45-17 .726 1980 46-17 .730 1981 44-15-3 .746 1982 30-17 .639 1983 39-13 .750 1984 44-4 .917 1985 35-12 .745 1986 41-8 .837 1987 28-15 .651 1988 18-23 .439 1989 31-15 .674 1990 17-18 .486 1991 20-10 .667 1992 26-11 .703 1993 21-14 .600

1994 21-11 1995 16-16 1996 18-17 1997 21-14 1998 16-14 1999 16-12 2000 16-15 2001 6-20 2002 2-29 2003 3-24 2004 5-21 2005 7-28 2006 14-18 2007 19-12 2008 15-20 2009 10-16

.656 .500 .514 .600 .533 .571 .516 .231 .065 .111 .192 .200 .438 .613 .429 .385

2010 10-23 .303 2011 8-22 .267 TOTAL 768-552 .582

SINGLE-SEASON RECORDS

SETS PLAYED Name 1. Jennifer Winslow 2. Aileen Koprowski 3. Marne Panek 4. Becky Loftus Heidi Brady

Year Sets 1992 136 1992 133 1992 128 1996 125 1996 125

ASSISTS Name 1. Colleen Lee 2. Susan Fanning 3. Marne Panek 4. Marne Panek 5. Sara Sheehan

Year Assists 1999 1,342 2000 1,341 1992 1,302 1993 1,290 2007 1,216 Year Aces 1999 65 2007 54 2000 53 1990 52 1993 52 1998 52

KILLS Name 1. Sarah Katinger 2. Sarah Katinger 3. Annie Cella 4. Sarah Fleming 5. Becky Loftus

Year Kills 1999 504 2000 502 2000 422 2007 418 1996 405

TOTAL ATTEMPTS Name 1. Sarah Katinger 2. Sarah Katinger 3. Sherryl Jones 4. Annie Cella 5. Annie Cella

SERVICE ACES Name 1. Colleen Lee 2. Sara Sheehan 3. Deb Bihday 4. Kim Cook Aileen Koprowski Colleen Lee

Year 1999 2000 1997 2000 1999

TA 1,370 1,283 1,194 1,171 1,158

HITTING PERCENTAGE Name 1. Elizabeth Flynn 2. Elizabeth Flynn 3. Debbie Matejka 4. Lauren Fletcher 5. Melissa Crotty

DIGS Name Year Digs 1. Amanda Little 2005 627 2. Cassie Muzzonigro 2011 511 3. Kelly Krahenbuhl 2008 505 4. Sarah Katinger 1998 464 5. Cassie Muzzonigro 2010 462

Year 2008 2007 1990 2010 1997

PCT .392 .362 .340 .332 .330

*Note: The position of Libero was not instituted until 1998

BLOCKS Name 1. Aileen Koprowski 2. Aileen Koprowski 3. Jeanette Toney 4. Jeanette Toney 5. Lauren Fletcher

Year Blocks 1992 164 1994 144 2008 129 2007 127 2010 126

Jeanette Toney ‘09

Sarah Katinger ‘02 22

FRIARS OFF THE COURT

Off the court, the Providence College volleyball team participated in a number of community service initiatives. The top-left photo features the Friars volunteering at the Sojourner House, a support program for victims of domestic violence. The entire team assisted the Bucky Brook Coalition clean up Conimicut Point Park during Earth Day, shown in the photo in the top-right. Shown in the bottom-left is nine members of the Friar volleyball team that helped out the local chapter of the Special Olympics during their basketball tournament in February. The bottom-right photo shows sophomore classmates Mackenzie Ziegler (Portage, Wis.) and Beth Hoyt (San Luis Obispo, Calif.) during a team-building activity last fall. The adventure included the ropes course challenge shown above, and wall climbing test.

On October 1, 2010, the Friar Volleyball team officially adopted Anastasia through the Friends of Jaclyn Foundaiton in a pre-match ceremony which included the signing of her “letter of intent” to join the Friars. Friends of Jaclyn is a non-profit organization that improves the quality of life for children with pediatric brain tumors and their families. The organization, formed in 2005, matches a child facing that diagnosis with a college or high school sports team based on geographic proximity. Through a diligent process, the foundation screens for the best match based on the child and family’s needs, and the team, coach and athletic director’s commitment to the foundation’s goals. This past year, the Friars raised money throughout the season to support the Friends of Jaclyn Foundation.

2012 PROVIDENCE COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL SCHEDULE Date Day Opponent

Time

Hofstra Tournament (Hempstead, N.Y.)

8/24 8/24 8/25 8/25 8/29

Fri. Fri. Sat. Sat. Wed.

at Hofstra vs. Marist vs. Fairleigh Dickinson vs. UC Riverside at St. Peterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

11:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.

Duquesne/Robert Morris Invitational (Pittsburgh, Pa.)

8/31 8/31 9/1 9/1

Fri. Fri. Sat. Sat.

at Duquesne vs. Loyola vs. Norfolk State at Robert Morris

9/4

Tues.

at Rider

11:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.

Harvard Tournament (Cambridge, MA)

9/7 9/8 9/8

Fri. Sat. Sat.

vs. Northern Kentucky at Harvard vs. Manhattan

4:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m.

9/12

Wed.

at Brown

7:00 p.m.

Bucknell University Tournament (Lewisburg, Pa.)

9/14 9/15 9/15

Fri. Sat. Sat.

vs. Quinnipiac vs. Fordham at Bucknell

5:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m

9/22 9/28 9/30 10/2 10/7 10/12 10/14 10/20 10/26 10/28 11/2 11/7 11/9 11/11 11/16 11/17 11/18

Sat. Fri. Sun. Tues. Sun. Fri. Sun. Sat. Fri. Sun. Fri. Wed. Fri. Sun. Fri. Sat. Sun.

at New Hampshire * at Binghamton * at UMBC * at Bryant * Stony Brook * at Hartford * Albany * New Hampshire * UMBC * Binghamton * at Stony Brook * Rhode Island at Albany * Hartford * America East Championship America East Championship America East Championship

2:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. TBD TBD TBD

All times Eastern * America East match Home Games in bold