Introduction Table of Contents
RADFORD 1
Quick Facts
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2012 Schedule
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Meet the Team 2012 Roster
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Head Coach Jeff Woods
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Assistant Coach Tiffany Saunders
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Newcomer Player Profiles
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This is RU NorPac Field Hockey Conference RU Hockey Field
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Radford University President Penelope Kyle
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Athletics Director Robert Lineburg
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This is Radford University
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The New River Valley
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Campus Life
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Student-Athlete Support Services
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Strength and Conditioning
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Sports Medicine/Athletic Training
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Credits The 2012 Radford University Field Hockey Guide was written and edited by Brian Stanley and designed by the Radford University Office of Athletic Communications. The Publication was designed using InDesign and Photoshop CS5. Additional editing and historical research provided by The
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Returning Player Profiles
Big South Conference and Gene Hyde, archivist at Radford University’s McConnell Library. Photography: Tim Cowie, Lora Gordon, and Athletic Communications.
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RADFORD University Facts
Location Radford, Va. Founded 1910 Enrollment 9,370 Nickname Highlanders Colors Red, White, Navy Blue Facility/Capacity Radford Hockey Field/500 Affiliation NCAA Division I Conference Big South President Penelope W. Kyle (Guilford College) Director of Athletics Robert Lineburg (Roanoke, 1991) Website www.RadfordAthletics.com
2012 Quick Facts
Field Hockey History
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First Year All-Time Record NorPac Record All-Time Conference Record (SAFHC, CAA, NorPac)
Coaching Staff
Head Coach Alma Mater, Year Record at Radford (Years) Career Record (Years) NorPac Record Assistant Coach Alma Mater, Year Office Phone
1981 239-347-14 36-29 58-91
Jeff Woods, 27th Year James Madison ‘84 209-311-7 (26) Same 36-29 (11) Tiffany Saunders, 4th Year Radford, ‘07 (540) 831-7171
2011 Team Facts
Players Returning/Lost Starters Returning/Lost Newcomers 2011 Overall Record 2011 Conference Record (Finish)
Athletic communications
9/12 2/9 8 7-13 2-4 (3rd/East)
Assistant Director (FH Contact) Brian Stanley Office Phone (540) 831-6884 Cell Phone (540) 818-6656 Email bmstanley@radford.edu Assistant A.D. Joey Beeler Office Phone (540) 831-5726 Email jwbeeler@radford.edu Assistant Director Brian Cox Office Phone (540) 831-5211 Email bcox27@radford.edu Office Fax (540) 831-6095 Mailing Address P.O. Box 6913, Radford, Va. 24142 Overnight Address 101 Dedmon Center, Radford, Va. 24142
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RADFORD August 26 • 10:00 AM at Robert Morris
August 26 • 1:00 vs. Villanova (at RMU)
Sept. 1 • 1:00 at Ohio
Sept. 9 • 1:00 at Old Dominion
Sept. 16 / Oct. 12 • 1 / 6:00 LIBERTY * / at Liberty *
Sept. 22 • 1:00 vs. Stanford (at UNC)
Sept. 28 / Oct. 26 • 7 / 6:00 DAVIDSON * / at Davidson *
October 6 • 1:00 at Temple
October 7 • 1:00 at Penn
October 9 • 7:00 at James Madison
Oct. 14 / 24 • 2 / 6:00 LONGWOOD* / at Longwood
FIELD HOCKEY October 28 • 1:00 at North Carolina
Sept. 7 • 7:00 at William & Mary
2012 Schedule
August 25 • 10:30 AM vs. Central Michigan (at RMU)
Sept. 30 / Oct. 21 • 1:00 at Appalachian State * / ASU*
October 17 • 6:00 at Wake Forest
November 1-3 NORPAC CHAMpIONSHIPS Farmville, Va.
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# NAME
2012 Roster
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RADFORD POSITION
Sydney Myrdal Jordan Vrhovac Ashton Cox Emily Voss Jana Bayer Katelyn Adkins Stacey Mackintosh Jennifer Hedrick Kellen Keys Jessi Lykens Emily Hoke Marianna Parker Amy Kinkler Paige Doughty Alayna Versage Sidney Encarnacion Heidi Pomposini Jillian Lates
F MF MF/F MF F/MF F MF/B MF B B MF/B F B MF/B B GK GK GK
HT. Cl.
HOMETOWN
PREVIOUS SCHOOL
5-2 5-5 5-5 5-4 5-5 5-4 5-7 5-10 5-7 5-4 5-7 5-6 5-1 5-3 5-5 5-3 5-7 5-3
Virginia Beach, Va. Charlottesville, Va. Chesapeake, Va. Aurora, Colo. Mainz, Germany Virginia Beach, Va. Crofton, Md. Suffolk, Va. Midlothian, Va. Mohrsville, Pa. Virginia Beach, Va. Virginia Beach, Va. West Deptford, N.J. Hampton, Va. Virginia Beach, Va. Williamsburg, Va. Virginia Beach, Va. Hampton, Va.
Kellam Albemarle Western Branch Smoky Hill Gymnasium am Kurfürstlichen Schloss First Colonial South River Lakeland Monacan Schuylkill First Colonial Kellam West Deptford Kecoughtan Cox Walsingham Academy Ocean Lakes Kecoughtan
So. So. So. Sr. Fr. Fr. Fr. So. So Fr. Fr. Fr. So. So. Jr. Jr. Fr. Fr.
Head Coach: Jeff Woods (James Madison ‘84 / 27th Season) Assistant Coach: Tiffany Saunders (Radford ‘07 / 4th Season)
PRONUNCIATIONS
Jana Bayer..................................................YAH-Nuh BUY-er Paige Dougty........................................................... DOW-tee Sydney Myrdal.............................................................Murdle. Heidi Pomposini...................................Pomp-oh-SEE-KNEE Alayna Versage.................................................. Ver-SAWGE Jordan Vrhovac............................................... Vruh-HO-vack
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BY STATE/COUNTRY VIRGINIA (13): Adkins, Cox, Doughty, Encarnacion, Hedrick, Hoke, Keys, Lates, Myrdal, Parker, Pomposini, Versage, Vrhovac COLORADO (1): Voss GERMANY (1): Bayer MARYLAND (1): Mackintosh NEW JERSEY (1): Kinkler PENNSYLVANIA (1): Lykens
BY CLASS SENIORS (1): Voss JUNIORS (2): Encarnacion, Versage SOPHOMORES (7): Cox, Doughty, Hedrick, Keys, Kinkler, Myrdal, Vrhovac FRESHMEN (8): Adkins, Bayer, Hoke, Lates, Lykens, Mackintosh, Parker, Pomposini
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JEFF WOODS
head coach ♦ 27th year
The longest tenured head coach at Radford, Jeff Woods has a long list of accomplishments, both as a coach and a player.
In 2009, Woods enjoyed one of his program’s best seasons in recent years. The Highlanders claimed their third East Division regular season title and posted a winning record (11-10) in 2009, while several members of his squad were recognized with league and state accolades. For the first time since its 2001 induction into the NorPac, a school record four student-athletes claimed all-conference honors, including two on the first team as well as his goalkeeper, who garnered Defensive Player of the Year (East Division) honors. Along with those accolades, two members earned all-state recognition. Radford has posted a 34-29 record in 11 seasons of competition and still remains the only East Division squad to play for the NorPac Championship (2003). Their overall win totals have also improved since the move to the NorPac. The Highlanders have won at least eight matches in nine of the last 11 seasons, even though it plays a tough non-conference schedule that features several nationallyranked opponents on the road every year. Another success under Woods has been Radford’s play at home, recording a 34-6 mark since 2000. They won a school-record six home matches in 2004 and have been perfect five times. In 2004, he guided the Highlanders to their first undefeated conference record (6-0 NorPac East) in school history and a perfect 6-0 record at home. In 2003, he guided Radford to its first appearance in the NorPac Championship Game in just their third season in the conference.
Coaching Profiles
Entering his 27th season at the helm of the Highlanders, Woods reached another milestone when he captured his 200th win as a head coach during the 2010 campaign. The feat came on Sept. 25, 2010 in Farmville, Va. when Radford defeated Longwood, 3-2 in overtime.
After playing an instrumental role in Radford joining the NorPac in 2001, he guided them to the 2002 East Division title. It was the first NorPac title in school history, and the Highlanders did so in just their second season. They would go on to finish third in the 2002 NorPac Championships, finishing the season 9-11, their best finish since 1996. Their 4-1 East Division record was the first winning conference season since going 4-3 during the 1991 season in the Colonial Athletic Association.
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Under his leadership the past 11 season, he has had 28 of his players named to all-conference teams, including 2002 & 2004 East Division offensive players of the year Erin Lenhardt and Hope Bates and 2009 East Division Defensive Player of the Year, Jennifer Wisniewski. In their inaugural NorPac season, he guided the Highlanders to an 8-15 overall and 3-3 conference record, tying for second place in the East division. Two of his players, Tessa Brookes and Brooke Peterson, were named to the all-conference first and second teams respectively. Peterson also garnered all-tournament honors.
Coaching Profiles
Woods picked up his first NorPac win on Sept. 9, 2001, in their inaugural game, defeating Appalachian State 2-1 at home. Radford also won the consolation championship at their first tournament with another 2-1 victory over ASU. Over the years, he has enjoyed success at both the collegiate and international levels. He has been recognized for his achievements in the coaching ranks over the years. In 1996, he led the Highlanders to a 10-8 mark and was named the Colonial Athletic Association Coach of the Year. In 1991, Woods guided Radford to a 17-7 record, its most successful season ever, and was named the South Region Co-Coach of the Year by the national coaches’ association. Internationally, Woods served as an assistant coach for the USA Men’s Field Hockey squad during the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta. In 1991, Woods was the assistant coach for the U.S. team at the World University Games and the 1995 Pan American Games in Argentina. He also coached at five U.S. Olympic Sports Festival and guided his teams to gold and silver medal finishes in 1989, 1990 and 1993. Woods, a graduate of the Defense Information School (DINFOS) in Print, Broadcast and Electronic Journalism, served as a Navy Journalist with the American Forces Network (AFN) on Midway Island. He also spent time with the AFN at the Naval Communications Station, Harold E. Holt, on the Northwest Cape of Australia. His playing career began overseas as an exchange student at Birkbeck College in London in 1984. After returning to the U.S., Woods played on the East team during the 1986 U.S. Olympic Sports Festival. He was also a member of the Halifax Fighting Haddocks. Woods’ coaching career also started overseas while stationed with the United States Navy in Australia. It was there that he began coaching the American baseball team as they traveled to tournament and games throughout Western Australia. He also competed in Navy Rugby and played a season of Australian Rules Football while stationed in Exmouth, W. Australia. A 1984 graduate of James Madison with a degree in communications, he earned a master’s degree in athletic administration from Virginia Tech in 1987. He and his wife, Maria, reside in Radford with their four children; James, Jordan, Elizabeth and Jonathan. James, his oldest, is a member of the Radford Baseball squad.
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tiffany saunders assistant coach ♦ fourth year Former Radford standout Tiffany (Church) Saunders returns to the sidelines for her fourth season as the program’s assistant coach.
As a four-year starter (2003-06), Saunders was a versatile and creative player under Woods. She played key roles in Radford’s runner-up finish in the 2003 NorPac Tournament and its 2004 East Division championship, which included a perfect 6-0 regular season. “Tiffany is a great addition to the Highlander field hockey program,” said Woods. “Her familiarity with our system and what we expect out of our players will make for a smooth transition into the coaching ranks.” Playing almost every position except goalkeeper, she left Radford ranked second in career assists with 20. She amassed 11 (second most in a RU single season) of those helpers during a breakout junior season when she assumed the full time role of stopper. That 2005 total was the most since 1991 and ranked her second overall in the NorPac. Saunders concluded her career with seven assists and three goals during her senior campaign, helping the Highlanders to a second-straight third place victory in the NorPac tournament while earning all-tournament honors in 2006.
Coaching Profiles
Following four seasons in the red and white, Saunders (’07) will be involved in all phases of the program and will work primarily with goalkeepers and forwards. Known for her creativity as a stopper on penalty corners during her playing days, Saunders will also play a part in working with the offensive corner unit.
Saunders and her husband Terence reside in Christiansburg with their daughter Taliana.
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Meet the Hiaghlanders
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Emily voss Senior ♌ midfielder
Made 14 appearances with three starts... Scored first collegiate goal at home against Longwood... Registered three shots.
2009 Highlights
Saw action in 15 matches... Recorded lone shot at Appalachian State.
HIGH SCHOOL / Club
Two-time all-state, all-conference and all-city honoree... Team captain as a senior... Smoky Hill was ranked No. 1 in Colorado in 2008... Also lettered in soccer
personal
Emily is the daughter of Mark and Marie Voss... Business major... Has three siblings, Tom, Doug and Heather.
Career Numbers
Year GP/GS 2009 15/0 2010 14/3 Totals 29/3
G A P SH 0 0 0 1 1 0 2 3 1 0 2 4
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5-4 AURORa, COLO. SMOKY HILL
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Meet the Highlanders
2010 Highlights
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Sidney Encarnacion junior ♦ goalkeeper
RETURNEE PROFILES
2011 Highlights
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Started and played in 17 contests... Posted a 2.48 GAA and 81 saves in 1102:06 of action... East Division Defensive Player of the Week (Oct. 25)... Season and career-high nine saves at Rider, versus Appalachian State and against then-No. 16 California (NorPac Tournament)... Stopped eight shots at James Madison and Longwood... Recorded seven more at Richmond.
2010 Highlights
Saw action in two matches playing a total of 37:09... Recorded first collegiate save at then-No. 3 Virginia.
HIGH SCHOOL / Club
First-team all-state and all-conference in 2009... Chosen to the 2009 Daily Press All Star team… 2009 team MVP and coach’s award recipient… Member of the Colonial field hockey travel team… Also lettered in basketball, soccer, and softball.
personal
Sidney Marie Encarnacion is the daughter of Tracey Encarnacion... Majoring in communications... Has a younger sister Sierra.
5-3 WILLIAMSBURG, VA. WaLsINgHaM AcaDEMY
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Career Numbers
Year GP/GS M GA GAA SV 2010 2/0 37:09 2 3.77 1 2011 17/17 1102:06 39 2.48 81 Totals 19/17 1139.15 41 2.52 82
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PCT .333 .675 .667
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Alayna Versage Junior ♦ Back
2011 Highlights
Started all 19 matches played in... Recorded a team-best four defensive saves... Dished out first collegiate assist vs. then-No. 16 California at NorPac Tournament... Fired off seven shots.
2010 Highlights
HIGH SCHOOL / Club
Garnered first team all-district, all-region, and all-state honors her senior season… Helped the Falcons capture the 2009 district regular season and tournament championships, region championship, and state championship en route to a perfect 25-0 season… Cox also won district, region and state championships in 2007 and 2008... Named honorable mention alldistrict as a junior … Participated in Futures past three years… Member of U-19 Waves and Beach Premier club teams… Also lettered in track and field, qualifying for the district and regional meet in 4x800 relay.
personal
Alayna is the daughter of Paul and Kim Versage... Majoring in elementary education.. Has two brothers.
Career Numbers
Year GP/GS 2010 10/0 2011 19/19 Totals 29/19
G A P SH 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 7 0 1 1 7
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5-5 VIRgINIa BEacH, Va. COX
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Returner Profiles
Came off the bench in 10 matches for the red and white.
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ashton cox
Returnee Prfiles
Sophomore ♦ FORWARD/Midfielder
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2011 Highlights
Played in every contest with two starts during rookie campaign... Scored first collegiate goal in first contest of the season versus Towson... Tallied equalizer early in second half against then-No. 16 California in first round of NorPac Tournament... Also scored against Liberty... Fired off two shots in four different contests.
HIGH SCHOOL / Club
Two-time first-team all-district and second-team all-region… Team captain as a senior… Four-year starter for the Bruins under Dawn Smith… Earned all-tournament honors (York and CNU).
personal
5-5 cHEsaPEaKE, VA. WEsTERN bRaNcH
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Ashton Elisabeth Cox is the daughter of of Pamela and Richard Cox... Majoring in special education (early childhood)… Has an older brother Colton... Chesapeake public schools scholar-athlete... Member of the National Honor Society at Western Branch... Ashton’s brother, father and uncle all played collegiate football.
Career Numbers
Year GP/GS G A P SH 2011 20/2 3 0 6 10 Totals 20/2 3 0 6 10
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paige dought y
sophomomre ♦ forward/Back
2011 Highlights
Came off the bench in three contests during rookie season.
Three-time First-Team All-Peninsula District… 2010 Daily Press All-Star… Garnered All-Eastern Region recognition the past three seasons… Top offensive player and team captain in 2010 under the guidance of former Highlander Natalie Bowen (2004-07)… Helped the Warriors to a pair of district tournament championships in 2008 and 2009… Participated in Futures Elite (2009-10) and Futures (2007-08) as selected to 2009 and 2010 Futures National Tournament… Four-year starter for the soccer team earning district and Daily Press honors in 2008 and 2010, respectively.
personal
Paige Somers Doughty is the daughter of Peggy and Jeff Doughty... Sports medicine major... Has an older brother Clay... National Honor Society member at Kecoughtan.
Career Numbers
Year GP/GS G A P SH 2011 3/0 0 0 0 0 Totals 3/0 0 0 0 0
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5-3 HaMPTON, Va. KEcOUgHTaN
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Returner Profiles
HIGH SCHOOL / Club
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Jennifer Hedrick Sophomore ♦ Midfielder
2011 Highlights
Saw action in five contests.
Returnee Prfiles
HIGH SCHOOL / Club
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Guided Lakeland to a 2010 AAA State Championship and a perfect 24-0 season... Earned first-team all-state, region and district honors as a senior… Also keyed the Cavaliers to three district championships and a state final four appearance… Participated in Futures (2007-10) and was a member of the U19 Saints Hockey Rocks, who claimed the 2011 USA Field Hockey National Festival in Phoenix, Ariz... Three-year letterwinner in cross country.
personal
Jennifer Leigh Hedrick is the daughter of Keith and Teresa Hedrick... Pre-veterinary medicine (biology) major... Has two older brothers Robert and Jeffrey... Her oldest brother Robert played collegiate baseball at California University (Pa.) and also in the independent league for the Washington Wildthings (Pa.) and the Southern Illinois Miners.
Career Numbers
5-10 SUFFOLK, VA. LAKELAND
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Year GP/GS G A P SH 2011 5/0 0 0 0 0 Totals 5/0 0 0 0 0
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kellen keys
2011 Highlights
sophomore ♦ back
Made 12 appearances with two starts in her rookie campaign... Generated two shots... Made first collegiate start in 3-2 double overtime win over Saint Francis... Ripped off a shot in contests against Liberty and Pacific (NorPac Tournament).
HIGH SCHOOL / CLUB
PERSONAL Kellen Anne Keys is the daughter of Debbie and Dave Keys... Art education major... Has an older sister Katie... Member of the National Honor and National Art Honor Societies... Sister is currently a sophomore soccer player at King College (Tenn.).
Career Numbers
Year GP/GS G A P SH 2011 12/2 0 0 0 2 Totals 12/2 0 0 0 2
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5-4 MIDLOTHIaN, Va. MONacaN
FIELD HOCKEY
Returner Profiles
As a senior, garnered First Team All-Central Region and Richmond Times Dispatch All-Metro accolades, while being selected to the all-state second team… Two-time First-Team All-Dominion District honoree… Digital Sports Fall Sports Player of the Week (10/30/09)… Helped Monacan to 2010 a regional semifinal… 2009-10 USA Field Futures participant… Helped Undertow club team to a gold medal at and 2010 Piedmont U19/Commonwealth Games... Also lettered in track & field (discus, shot put, 100 M and 4x100).
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am y kinkler sophomore ♦ back
2011 Highlights
Saw action in 19 contests and made four starts as a rookie... Recorded first collegiate start in 3-2 double overtime win against Saint Francis.
Returnee Prfiles
HIGH SCHOOL / Club
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2010 top defender in Colonial Conference and was named to the conference’s first team as a junior and senior… Field Hockey Club of South Jersey (FHCSJ) and Courier Post First Team in 2010… Participated in FHCSJ Senior All-Star game… As junior, garnered Gloucester County Times First Team and South Jersey second team accolades… Also lettered in softball, lacrosse and track & field.
personal
Daughter of Edwin and Gloria Kinkler... Majoring in business... Has twin sisters Melanie and Jill ... Cousins Carly Kinkler played softball at St. Joseph’s (2005-08) and Dan Kinkler is currently throwing javelin at Delaware.
Career Numbers
Year GP/GS G A P SH 2011 19/4 0 0 0 0 Totals 19/4 0 0 0 0
5-1 wEsT DEPTfORD, N.J. wEsT DEPTfORD
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Sydney Myrdal sophomore ♦ forward
Came off the bench in all 20 contests as a rookie... Registered first collegiate assist in 3-2 double-overtime win vs. Saint Francis... Generated 11 shots... Season-high four shots recorded vs. Appalachian State.
HIGH SCHOOL / CLUB
First-team all-beach and all-region selection… Team MVP for field hockey and softball… Also lettered in basketball. PERSONAL Sydney Nicole Myrdal is the daughter of Walter and Donna Myrdal... Interior design major... Has an older brother Harrison.
Career Numbers
Year GP/GS G A P SH 2011 20/0 0 1 1 11 Totals 20/0 0 1 1 11
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5-2 VIRgINIa bEacH, Va. KELLaM
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Returner Profiles
2011 Highlights
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jordan vrhovac
Returnee Prfiles
sophomore ♦ Midfielder
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2011 Highlights
Made two appearances during rookie season.
HIGH SCHOOL / Club
Team captain as a senior… Earned Central Virginia Honorable Mention honors in 2010… Member and team captain of the C’Ville C’Lect Club Team.
personal
Jordan Elizabeth Vrhovac is the daughter of Rick and Jan Vrhovac... Undecided on a major... Has an older brother Zach and younger sister Sarah.
Career Numbers
Year GP/GS G A P SH 2011 2/0 0 0 0 0 Totals 12/0 0 0 0 0
5-5 CHaRLOTTEsvILLE, Va. ALbEMaRLE
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Katelyn Adkins
FREsHMaN ♦ 5-4 ♦ FORwaRD VIRgINIa BEacH, Va. ♦ FIRsT COLONIaL HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB
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Helped First Colonial to a 2011 Group AAA State Championship… 2011 Second-Team All-Beach District... Posted 22 goals and 11 assists during her final two seasons… Coach’s Award.
PERSONAL
Daughter of Scott and Martha Adkins... Plans to study nursing... Has a younger sister Julia... High school teammate of fellow freshman Emily Hoke.
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Jana Bayer
FREsHMaN ♦ 5-5 ♦ FORwaRD/MIDfIELDER
MaINZ, GERMaNY ♦ GYMNasIUM aM KURfÜRsTLIcHEN ScHLOss
HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB
Member of the TSV Schott Mainz club.
PERSONAL
Jana Katharina Bayer is the daughter of Friedricha and Gisela Bayer... Majoring in psychology... Has two older brothers; Christoph and Felix.
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Newcomer Profiles
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RADFORD Emily Hoke
Newcomer Profiles
FREsHMaN ♦ 5-7 ♦ MIDfIELDER/BacK VIRgINIa BEacH, Va. ♦ FIRsT COLONIaL
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HIGH SCHOOL
Honorable Mention All-Tidewater… Keyed First Colonial to a 2011 Group AAA State Championship… Two-year team captain… Coach’s Award… Also lettered in swimming.
PERSONAL
Emily Kay Hoke is the daughter of Brian and Paula Hoke... Plans to major in sports medicine... Has three siblings, Robert, David and Stephanie... Member of the National Honors, English, Math and German (President) Honor Societies… Brickell Scholar… Radford Presidential Scholar recipient… High school teammate of fellow freshman Katelyn Adkins.
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Jillian Lates
FREsHMaN ♦ 5-3 ♦ GOaLKEEPER HaMPTON, Va. ♦ KEcOUgHTaN
HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB
2011 Peninsula District Player of the Year… Two-time first-team all-district and 2011 first-team all-region… 2011 team captain and MVP under the direction of former Highlander Natalie Bowen (2004-07)… Lettered in lacrosse and named squad’s defensive MVP.
PERSONAL
FIELD HOCKEY Jillian Ayla Lates is the daughter of Christopher and Theresa Lates... Plans to major in biology and minor in chemistry... Has two brothers Christopher, Jr. and Sean Patrick... Member of the National and Latin Honor Societies.
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FREsHMaN ♦ 5-4 ♦ BacK MOHRsvILLE, Pa. ♦ ScHUYLKILL HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB
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PERSONAL Jessi Lee Lyken is the daughter of Randy and Cindy Lykens... Plans to major in recreation, parks and tourism and minor in Chinese and Spanish... Has two older sisters Nikki and Kelsi... Selected to the National AllAcademic squad… President of the National Honors Society… 2010-11 Student of the Year… Radford Dean’s Scholar.
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Stace y Mackintosh
FREsHMaN ♦ 5-7 ♦ MIDfIELDER/BacK CLIfTON, MD. ♦ SOUTH RIvER
Newcomer Profiles
Two-time all-state selection… Four-year starter for the Panthers… Garnered all-county and all-division honors… 2011 Team MVP and captain… Berks Division III All-Star… Participated in the 2011 senior all-star game… District qualifier in the javelin and discus… Participated in the senior all-star basketball game.
HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB
First-Team Washington Post and Baltimore Sun All-Met selection the past two seasons… Four-year member of the Seahawks… Earned numerous first-team honors as a junior and senior… Named player to watch by the Post and Sun… Scored game-winning goal in 2011 District V Championship game… Also lettered in lacrosse, tennis and dive… Helped the Seahawks to a 4A state championship in lacrosse.
PERSONAL
FIELD HOCKEY
Stacey Marie Mackintosh is the daughter of David and Jeannie Mackintosh... Plans to major in exercise, sport and health education (sports medicine)... Member of the National Honors Society… Scholar-Athlete.
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RADFORD Marianna Parker
Newcomer Profiles
FREsHMaN ♦ 5-6 ♦ FOwaRD VIRgINIa BEacH, Va. ♦ KELLaM
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HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB
Garnered first-team all-state, all-region and all-district honors in 2011… A Second-Team All-Tidewater selection and 2011 team MVP… Earned all-district distinction as a sophomore and junior… District MVP and multiple all-state and all-region performer (bars) in gymnastics.
PERSONAL
Marianna Alexis Parker is the daughter of David and Robin Parker... Plans to study social work... Has a brother Dalton and sister Alanna... Awarded the Kellam High School Gold Medallion for academics.
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HEIDI POMPOSINI
FREsHMaN ♦ 5-7 ♦ GOaLKEEPER VIRgINIa BEacH, Va. ♦ OcEaN LaKEs
HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB
First-Team All-Tidewater, All-Eastern Region and All-Beach District as a senior… Recorded eight shutouts and a .880 save percentage in 2011… Selected to the all-state second team as a senior… Also caught for the Ocean Lakes softball team.
PERSONAL
FIELD HOCKEY Heidi Maria Pomposini is the daughter of David and Cristy Pomposini... Plays to major in criminal justice with a minor in psychology... Has an older sister Amanda... Member of the National Honors Society.
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NORPAC FIELD HOCKEY CONFERENCE
Formed in 1982, the NorPac Conference has evolved over the past 30 years from an initial California membership to the current east and west blend. In 1998, the growth and development of the NorPac as an NCAA single-sport conference was assisted by a three-year grant from the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) and the NCAA, as well as support from the United States Field Hockey Association (USFHA). Through the grant opportunity, the restructuring of the conference included previous members Davis and Elkins College, Missouri State, Saint Louis University and current original members California, Pacific and Stanford. Both Appalachian State and Davidson accepted invitations to join in 2000, followed by Radford in 2001. Longwood was added to the conference in 2005 as a provisional member while reclassifying to an NCAA Division I membership and became eligible for its first conference tournament in 2007. UC Davis is the newest member to the league. After the Aggies’ program was elevated from club to intercollegiate status, the NorPac Conference welcomed the reestablished program in July 2008. With the addition of UC Davis as the eighth member, the conference resumed subdivisional play in 2009. The Aggies joined California, Pacific and Stanford to make up the West Division. Appalachian State, Davidson, Longwood and Radford formed the East Division. The subdivisional schedule culminates with a conference post season tournament for all eight members. In 2011, the tournament returns to Stanford for the fifth time, joining Davidson (three) and Saint Louis (three) as multiple-year hosts. Appalachian State (2001), California (2005) and Longwood (2008) have served as a host institution once. Since 1999, the NorPac Field Hockey Conference has received an NCAA play-in opportunity or a conference automatic qualification (2005). In over a decade, NorPac representatives are 9-2 in NCAA play-in games. This year’s league champion will host the winner of the Atlantic 10 Conference Tournament on November 8, 2011.
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RU FIELD HOCKEY FIELD Constructed in 1981, Radford University Hockey Field serves as home to the Radford’s Field Hockey program. The field itself is natural grass, one of only two NorPac Conference facilities to offer a natural playing surface. The fan side of the field offers seating for fans, while the opposite side features the team benches, a scorer’s table area and a dedicated scoreboard.
The field is part of the Dedmon Center, a state-of-the-art recreational and convocation complex, opened in 1981. The center was only the tenth permanent structure with an air-supported fabric roof built in the United States, and its superb design and versatility have made it an eye-popping addition to campus.
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It also features lights, allowing the team to practice or play after dark. Originally designed as Radford’s intercollegiate soccer field, the stadium was converted for Field Hockey-only use in 2002.
The complex features a natatorium and outside facilities which include a baseball field, tennis courts, a softball field, intramural fields and an outdoor jogging track.
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PRESIDENT PENELOPE W. KYLE
Radford University President Penelope Kyle
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Penelope Ward Kyle became Radford University’s sixth, and first female, president when she took office on June 1, 2005. She came to RU with more than 30 years of experience in state government, the corporate and legal worlds, and higher education. Upon assuming the presidency, President Kyle immediately focused on leading the university’s initiative to become one of the top 50 masters universities in the nation. The Radford University strategic plan “7-17”, completed in 2007 at her direction, identifies four strategic directives -- the investment in people, programs, global and local society and the future of Radford University. Under President Kyle’s leadership, the university also added its first doctoral program with an emphasis in rural mental health and launched an initiative to grow graduate college student enrollment by offering additional doctoral and masters level programs. She hired the university’s first provost and created two new vice presidential areas of responsibility, Information Technology and University Relations. The Radford University Board of Visitors, at President Kyle’s request, has increased its membership by four positions to provide an opportunity for more diversity and leadership innovation within the governing body. A native of southwest Virginia, President Kyle is a product of the Galax public schools system. She graduated from Guilford College in Greensboro, North Carolina and did her postgraduate studies in English at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. She received her Juris Doctorate from the University of Virginia School of Law and later earned her MBA from the College of William and Mary.
President Kyle served as Executive Director of the Virginia Lottery for 11 years, under three successive governors. First appointed by Governor George Allen in 1994, she was reappointed by Governor James Gilmore, and then reappointed once again by Governor Mark Warner. Previously, Ms. Kyle was employed by CSX Corporation, an international transportation company, where she became the company’s first female officer. Before joining CSX Corporation, she was an attorney with McGuire, Woods, LLP in Richmond. She also taught English for six years at Thomas Nelson Community College in Hampton, Virginia. President Kyle serves in leadership positions on numerous educational, civic, cultural, professional, financial and volunteer organizations. She served on the Board of Visitors at James Madison University from 1984 until 1992 and on the JMU Foundation Board 1992 until 1994. She also served on the Virginia Commonwealth University Foundation Board from 1994 until 2000 and on the Board of Governors of Saint Christopher’s School from 1999 until 2005. President Kyle is currently a member of the Board of Directors of the Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce and is a member of the Board of Directors of PRA, Inc., a publicly traded company. Ms. Kyle is married to Charles L. Menges, an attorney and partner with McGuire, Woods, LLC. They are the parents of three children, son, Kyle Ward Menges, and two daughters, Penelope Whitley Menges, and Patricia Lee Menges.
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Director of Athletics Robert Lineburg
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DIRECOTR OF ATHLETICS
Since being introduced as Radford University’s Director of Athletics in the fall of 2007, Radford native Robert Lineburg has helped usher in a new era of Highlander athletics, marked by unprecedented on-and off-field improvements and successes. In his short time with the department, Lineburg has been the catalyst for a number of changes, particularly in areas such as facilities, personnel and strategic planning. His most visible influences to date have been on the Dedmon Center and Radford University’s new 700-seat baseball stadium. Beginning in the spring of 2008, the Dedmon Center, the centerpiece of Highlander athletics, underwent transformations to the arena, including a new steel-supported roof, a new basketball floor, renovated athletic offices, a new-look natatorium, and improved athletic locker, training, and medical facilities. Along with the initial upgrades to the Dedmon Center, an improved state-of-the-art strength and conditioning room, new ticket office and Learning Enhancement Center (LEC), which houses student-athlete academic support, were completed/added in 2009. In 2010, facility upgrades included a new high-tech videoboard / sound system to the Dedmon Center as well as a new playing surface / irrigation system and dugouts to the Radford University Baseball Field. This past spring, Radford transformed its baseball program in April of 2011 by opening a brand-new stadium and making the first significant adjustment to its home park since opening in 1986. For the first time ever, the Highlanders have the capability to host night games. The stadium features lighting standards that meet the requirements of NCAA Regional Tournament host sites. In June, Robert Lineburg introduced Mike Jones as Radford University’s 7th head men’s basketball coach. Lineburg has also overseen the hires of six new head coaches as well as seven new athletic administrators. His other hires include women’s basketball head coach Taj Njongba, head volleyball coach Marci Jenkins, women’s head golf coach Jeff Beeler, head men’s soccer coach Marc Reeves and the promotion of track and field interim director Brent Chumbley to head coaches’ status. Among the administrators added in Lineburg’s tenure are executive associate A.D. Randy Butt, head athletic trainer Chad Hyatt, assistant A.D. for communications Joey Beeler, director of student-athlete support services/senior women’s administrator Stephanie Ballein and Director of Facilities Brad Epperley. As a result of the changes, Radford achieved a banner year in 2008-09: women’s soccer, men’s basketball, men’s tennis and softball claimed Big South conference crowns and advanced to NCAA Tournament play. Women’s soccer advanced to its fourth tournament, men’s basketball won the Big South regular-season and tournament title to advance to the NCAAs for the first time since 1998, men’s tennis made its thirdstraight appearance, and softball appeared for the first time and won Radford’s firstever NCAA tournament game in any sport. Lineburg and the Highlanders backed their success in 2008-09 with a men’s tennis and softball Big South regular season title in 2009-10. Mickey Dean’s softball team went on to win their second straight conference tournament crown before advancing to the Athens, Georgia Regional final with two more NCAA Tournament victories. The successes on the field continued in 2010-11 as Radford captured three more Big South titles. Women’s soccer and softball claimed regular season crowns, while men’s tennis advanced to the NCAA Tournament with their fourth league tournament championship in five years. Along with their competitive success, the Highlanders have defined the true meaning of “student-athlete” during Lineburg’s tenure. For the second consecutive year, Raford led all Big South institutions by placing 58.3 percent of its student-athletes on the conference’s Presidential Honor Roll. In 2008-09, the Highlanders had 57.9 percent of their students on the list. He and his staff have also been responsible for creating a five-year strategic plan for
the Radford athletic department and building an athletics facilities master plan. Additional achievements include ushering in a new athletics Internet site (RadfordAthletics. com), and helping implement a new ticket system (Ticket Return). Lineburg and his staff have also hosted top-level competition, with five Big South championships taking place on the Radford campus from 2008-11 (men’s basketball, track & field, softball, men’s tennis and volleyball). In addition to making an impact on Radford athletics, Lineburg is also involved in a number of different organizations and committees. He is the chairman of the Big South Conference Subcommittee on Basketball Improvement, a member of the Big South ad-hoc Committee on Basketball Issues, a member of the selection committee to select Radford University’s Vice President for Advancement, and most recently, was selected to serve on the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Issues Committee Prior to becoming Radford’s third Director of Athletics, Lineburg’s corporate knowledge was groomed as a marketing associate with Peloton Real Estate Partners in Dallas, Texas. Along with his business experience, Lineburg spent 15 seasons as a college basketball coach, including time as Southern Methodist’s (Dallas, Texas) interim head coach. Prior to serving as the Mustangs interim head coach, Lineburg spent eight years as an assistant coach at SMU. Following his interim tenure, he served two more seasons as an assistant coach at Southern Methodist. Lineburg’s coaching resume also includes assistant coaching positions with the men’s basketball programs at James Madison University and Emory & Henry College, as well as with the Dallas Mavericks summer league team. His coaching experience also took him through the Big South, as he spent time on the sideline at UNC Greensboro. A 1991 graduate of Roanoke College, Lineburg started his collegiate basketball career as a Radford Highlander, where he was a two-year letterman before transferring to nearby Roanoke College to play his final two years. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in political science with a minor in history. In 1995, he received a Master’s Degree in education from Virginia Tech, where he was also a graduate assistant on the men’s basketball staff. “In addition to being a good candidate, Robert is a Radford native, something that will serve him well in his new role,” Kyle said at the time of his hire. “He has great family ties in the area and we’re excited he’s decided to come home to work with us.” Lineburg is the son of retired Radford High School football coach and athletic director Norman Lineburg and the brother of Dr. Mark Lineburg, the Superintendent of Bristol City Schools, Paul Lineburg, the Assistant Principal at William Byrd H.S. and Wayne Lineburg, who is the interim head football coach at the University of Richmond. He is married to the former Mary Parish, also a native of Radford.
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RADFORD UNIVERSITY
This is Radford University
Nestled in the New River Valley of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Radford, Va., Radford University is student-centered and focused on providing outstanding academic programs for its more than 9,000 students. Well known for its strong faculty/ student bonds, innovative use of technology in the learning environment and vibrant student life on a beautiful campus, Radford University offers many opportunities to get involved and succeed in and out of the classroom. Radford University welcomes students from the Commonwealth of Virginia, across the country and around the world. Here, you will find inspiration in the surroundings – the manicured green lawns on campus, the steady roll of the New River, the wonders along the Blue Ridge Parkway, the stately university buildings and a quaint downtown. Radford’s 153 undergraduate and graduate programs offer every student the opportunity to discover new talents, develop leadership skills and experience personal growth. Radford University serves the Commonwealth of Virginia and the nation through a wide range of academic, cultural, human service, and research programs. First and foremost, the university emphasizes teaching and learning and the process of learning in its commitment to the development of mature, responsible, well-educated citizens. Radford University develops students’ creative and critical thinking skills, teaches students to analyze problems and implement solutions, helps students discover their leadership styles, and fosters their growth as leaders. Toward these ends, the university is student-focused and promotes a sense of caring and of meaningful interaction among all members of the University community. Research is viewed as a vital corollary to the teaching and learning transaction as it sustains and enhances the ability to teach effectively. Radford University believes in the dynamics of change and has a strong commitment to continuous review, evaluation, and improvement in the curriculum and all aspects of the university, so as to meet the changing needs of society.
Fast Facts
- Located in the New River Valley of Southwest Virginia - 177-acre main campus; 78-acre RU West campus - 9,370 Students (58% female, 42% male) - 1,020 Graduate enrollment - Students originate from 39 states and Washington D.C.; 57 countries - Student-to-faculty ratio of 19:1 - 83% of faculty hold doctorate or terminal degrees in their fields
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The NRV is home to one of the oldest rivers in the world the New River. It’s also one of the few rivers in the world that flows south to north. The NRV hosts the largest research park in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The NRV is comprised of the following counties- Montgomery, Pulaski, Floyd, Giles and the Independent City of Radford. The NRV is home to approximately 165,145 residents. The NRV hosts Radford University, Virginia Tech, and New River Community College.
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CAMPUS LIFE
Want to get involved? You can start with more than 200 clubs and organizations, including academic clubs, outdoor clubs, national honor fraternities and Greek associations. Join a team -- RU has club and intramural sports and NCAA Division I athletics, which includes eight men’s and 11 women’s sports. If that’s not enough, there’s campus lectures, movies, performances, festivals (pictured below) and concerts from big names like Third Eye Blind (pictured below) Outkast, Matchbox 20 and Fuel.
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The mission of the Student-Athlete Support Services (SASS) office for Radford University Athletics is to promote, assist, and provide counsel to all student-athletes. Its primary, constant goal is to develop graduates and outstanding citizens who have contributed in the areas of athletic competition during their tenures of education. Located in the Dedmon Center, the newly established Learning Enhancement Center is equipped with computers, tutorial rooms, and a study lounge. The Learning Enhancement Center provides direction for student-athletes via academic counseling in conjunction with advisors from the respective colleges at Radford University. Academic support services such as tutoring and supervised study hall are provided, as well as career planning, monitoring of eligibility status, and a host of other guidance and advisory services. *Support efforts of every student-athlete toward intellectual development and graduation *Assist student-athletes in using athletics as preparation for success in life *Promote ownership by the student-athletes of their academic, athletic, personal and social responsibilities; *Meet the changing needs of student-athletes; *Promote respect for diversity among student-athletes; *Enhance interpersonal relationships in the lives of student-athletes; *Assist student-athletes in building positive self-esteem; *Enable student-athletes to make meaningful contributions to their communities; *Encourage the development of leadership skills.
Stephanie Ballein Director SWA
ATHLETICS Leslie Anderson Assistant Director
Alex Guynn Assistant Director
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Strength & Conditioning
A component that is vital to Radford student-athletes is the strength and conditioning program directed by Strength and Conditioning Coach Scott Bennett. Highlander Athletics has long been recognized as one of the leaders among Mid-Atlantic schools in its conditioning and strength training. It has been an instrumental part in the success of Radford University sports through the years. Under the direction of Bennett and Assistant Strength and Conditioning coaches Tim Ridley and Michele Huffman, the program is designed to help each student-athlete reach his or her full potential in their respective sport. Each Radford University student-athlete has strength and conditioning programs unique to their goals as a player. This program, developed by Bennett, helps prepare Radford student-athletes for the long and rigorous in-season schedule. The Strength and Conditioning staff at Radford University is committed to excellence in competition and in life.
Scott Bennett Director
Bringing 23 years of experience in the strength and conditioning field, Scott Bennett will oversee the day-today operations of the strength and conditioning program. In his career, Bennett has coached a multitude of collegiate athletes who have gone forward to find careers in the professional ranks (over 30 in the NFL), as well as conference champions, national champions, world record holders, and Olympians. As a professional, he has risen to the top of the strength and conditioning field. Bennett was recently awarded the honor of being part of the NSCA’s (National Strength and Conditioning Association) Coaches Registry at the Emeritus level—the highest level awarded in the field. Perhaps the honor standing out the most in his impressive list of accolades is his accreditation as a Master Strength and Conditioning Coach with the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Association (CSCCa) since 2006. At the time, there were only 62 certified at this level in the world. Today, there are roughly 100 practicing at the Master’s level.
The Sports Medicine Department within Radford University Athletics is comprised of certified athletic trainers, licensed physicians and several other health care professionals who collaborate to optimize performance and provide health care for the student athletes competing on Radford’s 19 intercollegiate teams. This health care delivery team works together in the prevention, diagnosis, and intervention of emergency, acute, and chronic medical conditions involving impairment, functional limitations, and disabilities. The athletic training staff, certified by the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification, and licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia, work out of athletic training facilities at Cupp Stadium and in the Dedmon Center. Radford’s Sports Medicine Department provides preventative and rehabilitative services for the student-athletes throughout the day, as well as first responder professional rescue services at the teams’ practices and competitions. Other responsibilities include: travel with teams; drug testing coordination, appropriate health care referral, supervision, education, and evaluation of students enrolled in the Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP); and education of student-athletes and coaches in numerous health-related areas. *Committed to diversity in our Sports Medicine Staff. *In which conducts its programs and business with integrity and the highest ethical standards. *Devoted to providing our student-athletes with the highest quality medical care. *Devoted to providing our student-athletes with the highest quality programs in preventative medicine and health care education. *Committed to acquiring and developing the best qualified Medical Team. *Committed to developing the leadership potential of our certified staff. *Committed to preserving tradition while managing an ever-changing environment.
Chad Hyatt Director
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