2008-09 Radford Golf Media Guide by Radford University Athletics

2008-09 MEN’S & WOMEN’S GOLF TABLE OF CONTENTS

General Information

2008-09 Radford Men’s and Women’s Golf

School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Radford University Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Radford, Va. Founded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1910 Enrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9,122 Nickname . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Highlanders Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Red and White Home Course . . .The River Course (Men) Pulaski C.C. (Women) Affiliation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .NCAA Division I Conference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Big South President . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Penelope W. Kyle (Guilford College) Director of Athletics . . .Robert Lineburg (Roanoke College ’91) Athletics Website . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.RadfordAthletics.com

Quick Facts / Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 2008-09 Schedules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Season Outlook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 2008-09 Men’s Roster / Team Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Head Men’s Coach Mike Grant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Men’s Golf Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-10 2008-09 Women’s Golf Roster / Team Picture . . . . . . . . . .11 Head Women’s Coach Jeff Beeler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Women’s Coach Golf Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-16

The History Books Men’s Honors / Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Women’s Honors / Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Postseason Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

This is Radford University This is Radford University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-19 University Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Radford Athletics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Athletic Administration / Coaching Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . .22-23

Coaching Staff Head Men’s Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mike Grant Alma Mater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Virginia Commonwealth ’91 Men’s Golf Office Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(540) 831-7172 Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .mgrant2@radford.edu Head Women’s Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jeff Beeler Alma Mater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Campbell ’02 Women’s Golf Office Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(540) 831-7277 Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .jbeeler2@radford.edu

Athletic Communications Assistant A.D. for Athletic Communications (Men’s and Women’s Golf Contact) Joey Beeler Office Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(540) 831-5726 Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . .jwbeeler@radford.edu Assistant Director . . . . . . . . . . .Brian Stanley Email . . . . . . . . . . . . .bmstanley@radford.edu Assistant Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Patrick Reed Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pmreed@radford.edu Intern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Curt Cassell Office Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(540) 831-5556 Mailing Address . . . . . . . . . . .P.O. Box 6913, Radford, VA 24142 Overnight Address . . . . .101 Dedmon Center, Radford, VA 24142

Big South Conference

Quick Facts / Table of Contents

QUICK FACTS

About the Big South . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the Radford University Intercollegiate Athletic Program is to provide an environment in which student-athletes may build character and strive for the highest ideals in life through education and participation in intercollegiate athletics. Central to this mission are the following core principles: Intercollegiate athletic participation is an integral part of the educational mission of the University and athletic competition is offered to enhance the total development of the student. Through the Intercollegiate Athletic Program, the University endeavors to provide student-athletes with proper direction and motivation to help them grow academically, athletically, morally and socially. Radford University's Intercollegiate Athletic Program supports equitable opportunities for all student-athletes and staff, including women and minorities, and is committed to establishing and maintaining an environment that values cultural diversity. The University strives for excellence in all athletic programs within the boundaries of integrity and honesty, and adheres to the principles of fair play and amateur athletic competition as defined by the NCAA. The Intercollegiate Athletic Program at Radford University endeavors to maintain a strong and competitive NCAA Division I Program in all sponsored sports. Intercollegiate athletic competition aims not only to enhance the total development of the student-athlete, but also to benefit and enhance spirit and school pride among the entire student body, the University, the surrounding community, and the Commonwealth. Radford University's Intercollegiate Athletic Program embraces the NCAA's principle of sportsmanship and ethical conduct through promoting the characteristics of courtesy, fairness, and respect.

Credits The 2008-09 Radford Men’s and Women’s Golf Media Guide was written, edited and designed Joey Beeler, Martin Sayer and the Office of Athletic Communications. Photography by Joey Beeler, Lora Gordon, Brett Whitesell, Neal Leahy and WG Sports Photos. The publication was designed using QuarkXpress and Photoshop CS2. The guide was printed at Nittany Valley Offset in State College, Pa.

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2008-09 MEN’S GOLF SCHEDULE Fall Season Date Sept. 19-21 Oct. 13-14 Oct. 20-21 Oct. 27-28 Nov. 3-4

Day Fri.-Sun. Mon.-Tues. Mon.-Tues. Mon.-Tues. Mon.-Tues.

Event Sea Trail Intercollegiate Liberty Invitational Charleston Southern Invitational ODU Seascape Invitational Western Carolina Invitational

Course / Location Sea Trail Golf Club / Sunset Beach, N.C. Spring Creek / Charlottesville, Va. Crowfield Golf and Country Club / Charleston, S.C. Seascape Golf Links / Kitty Hawk N.C. Sapphire Valley Country Club / Cashiers, N.C.

Sun.-Tues. Mon.-Tues. Fri.-Sun. Mon.-Wed. Sat.-Sun.

Pinehurst Intercollegiate William and Mary Invitational East Carolina Invitational Big South Championship UVA Invitational

Pinehurst Golf Club / Pinehurst, N.C. Kingsmill Resort / Williamsburg, Va. Ironwood Golf and Country Club / Greenville, N.C. The Patriot Golf Club / Greenwood, S.C. Birdwood Golf Course / Charlottesville, Va.

Spring Season

2008-09 Schedules

Mar. 15-17 Mar. 23-24 Apr. 3-5 Apr. 20-22 Apr. 25-26

2008-09 WOMEN’S GOLF SCHEDULE Fall Season Date Sept. 8-9 Sept. 15-16 Sept. 19-21 Sept. 29-30 Oct. 6-7

Day Mon.-Tues. Mon.-Tues. Fri.-Sun. Mon.-Tues. Mon.-Tues.

Event Draper Valley Intercollegiate Western Carolina Sea Trail Intercollegiate Charleston Southern Invitational Marshall Intercollegiate

Course/Location Draper Valley / Draper, Va. Waynesville Country Club / Waynesville, N.C. Sea Trail Golf Club / Sunset Beach, N.C. Coosaw Creek / Charleston, S.C. Guyan Golf and Country Club / Huntington, W.Va.

Sat.-Sun. Thurs.-Fri. Sat.-Sun. Mon.-Tues. Mon.-Wed.

Low Country Intercollegiate El Diablo Invitational William and Mary Invitational Longwood Invitational Big South Championship

Moss Creek Golf Club / Hilton Head, S.C. Citrus Springs Golf Course / Orlando, Fla. Ford’s Colony Country Club / Williamsburg, Va. Manor Resort Golf Club / Farmville, Va. The Patriot Golf Club / Greenwood, S.C.

Spring Season Mar. 7-8 Mar. 12-13 Mar. 21-22 Mar. 30-31 Apr. 13-15

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2008-09 GOLF WOMEN’S GOLF SEASON PREVIEW Entering his first season as a collegiate golf coach, Jeff Beeler inherits an experienced club that is coming off their highest Big South Tournament finish in program history. In a preseason interview, Beeler discussed his expectations and methods to building a conference contender.

Q: Your roles have changed since last season. No longer in

Q: What are some of your expectations as a first-year

charge of both programs, what are your expectations for the 2008-09 Radford University men’s golf team?

head coach?

JB: MG:

I feel like all the pieces are in place to have a real solid team, we have a big freshman class and some of those players will be asked to step up and take the place of Nick Little and Hampton Ballard. I have very high expectations for this team and feel like we can contend for the Conference Championship.

You’re now in your sixth season, how would you compare this year’s team to teams in the past?

MG:

This team has more players that are capable of shooting lower scores. Overall, this is probably the deepest team I have ever coached. I think the upperclassman realize there are good players beneath them, which certainly should create a more competitive atmosphere.

Will consistency be the key to success?

MG: It’s hard to grasp consistency when you don’t have your best player stepping forward on a day-to-day basis. Having freshmen in the lineup is also going to add to the tally of looking for more consistent play.

Q: Talk a little about this year’s schedule and what goes in putting together a favorable slate?

MG:

The tough part of our schedule is in the spring, which obviously is to try and prepare us for the conference championship and postseason play. My goal is to play our toughest competition as close to the weekend of our conference tournament. Pinehurst Intercollegiate is a new tournament for us, looks like there is going to be a lot of top ranked teams there, so we’re looking forward to that challenge.

I expect us to improve each time we step on the golf course and fully anticipate by the seasons end for us to compete for a tournament title. I also expect the team to be outstanding student athletes and represent Radford University to the highest standards.

What are going to be the keys to success this season?

JB:

The keys to a successful season will be to buy into the practice plans, improve our short games and work around the greens as well as develop a confidence that makes us mentally tough.

2008-09 Season Outlook

MEN’S GOLF SEASON PREVIEW Coming off their highest Big South Championship finish in school history, the expectations of the 2008-09 Radford men’s golf team have reached new heights. Prior to the new campaign, Mike Grant, the reigning Big South Coach of the Year, sat down with Athletic Communications to discuss this year’s club.

Talk about this year’s schedule and its benefits...

JB: I like the competitiveness of this year's schedule. The fall slate gives us a challenge at different courses and it allows us to play against some of the top teams that we'll face in the Big South Championship. Playing teams that compete for a conference championship year in and year out will allow us as a team to measure where we are early in the year and where we need to be in March and April. Q: Who will be the key contributors to this year’s team? JB:

We are fortunate to return four starters last year's team, each of whom should contribute. We have tremendous leadership from our upperclassman. I look for Hannah Coles and Megan Leineweber to be consistently in the Mid 70's. We also welcome Jade Okamoto, a freshman that has the talent and potential to shoot low scores and help us right away.

Q: How would you describe your first few months on the job?

More around the field. That’s my goal every year is to get into better tournaments and challenge the team. They seem to respond more when there are better teams in the field.

JB:

My first few months have been everything I expected and more. This is a tremendous opportunity and I will challenge myself to make this program better and better each day. I enjoy teaching the golf swing and watching the team improve daily. Recruiting is the toughest challenge because it's new, but I find it very satisfying when you get a commitment.

RADFORD UNIVERSIT Y

Front Row (L-R): Jonathan Dove, Weston Eklund, Chris Dillow, Sean Goshert, Michael Wade, Paul Woodson Back Row (L-R): Brixton Albert, Lane Hite, Chris Wirt, Kyle Bailey, Alex Karkeek, Head Coach Mike Grant

2008-09 Men’s Golf Roster

2008-09 MEN’S GOLF ROSTER

Name Brixton Albert Kyle Bailey Chris Dillow Jonathan Dove Weston Eklund Sean Goshert Alex Karkeek Lane Hite Michael Wade Chris Wirt Paul Woodson Head Coach Mike Grant

Cl. Jr. Jr. Sr. Fr. Fr. Jr. So. Jr. Fr. Jr. Fr.

Ht. 6-1 5-11 5-8 5-9 5-10 5-6 6-1 6-1 6-0 6-2 5-10 Year Sixth

Wt. 155 135 185 160 175 167 181 151 190 195 180

Hometown/High School Lititz, Pa. / Warwick H.S. Fincastle, Va. / James River H.S. Bland, Va. / Bland H.S. Collinsville, Va./ Bassett H.S. Charlottesville, Va./Albemarle Conway, S.C. / Socastee H.S. Exeter, England / Clyst Vale Comm. College H.S. Clarksville, Va. / Bluestone H.S. Floyd, Va. / Floyd H.S. Roanoke, Va. / Elon University Powahatan, Va. / Powhatan H.S. Alma Mater Virginia Commonwealth ’91

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2008-09 MEN’S GOLF MIKE GRANT Head Coach 6th Season Virginia Commonwealth ’91

Mike Grant, the 2008 Big South Coach of the Year, is entering his sixth season at the helm of the Highlanders. Prior to the 2008-09 campaign, Grant directed both the men’s and women’s golf programs. This season marks the first year he will coach just the Radford men’s team. In 2003, Grant took over a men’s program that hadn’t finished higher than fifth in the Big South Championship since joining the league in 1984-85. Last year, his Highlanders placed a school-best third at the conference tournament, earning Grant his first Coach of the Year honor. Along with his coaching accolade, Nick Little and Hampton Ballard were selected to the Big South All-Conference squad, marking just the second time in school history two members of the men’s golf team had received league recognition the same season. Grant has overseen numerous program firsts, including the first tournament win for the women's program and the first time the men's team had held the overnight lead at the Big South Championship. During his tenure, Grant has coached seven Big South AllConference players and guided his student-athletes to a pair of individual medalist honors. The Radford men's team has improved it's finish in the Big South Championship in four of his five years at the helm, while capturing multiple regular season tournament titles. Along with his club’s successes on the golf course, Grant’s programs have excelled in the classroom as Josh Meador, Laura Tereby, Dana Doganes and Maggie Watts have been named to the league’s All-Academic squad during his tenure. Tereby and Doganes were both selected Radford's Scholar-Athlete of the Year, while Tereby also garnered Academic All-American honors in 2004 and was awarded the Big South's Christenberry Award, the most prestigious academic award the League bestows on an individual. A 1991 graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University with a B.S. Degree in Community and Public Affairs, Grant competed professionally on the PGA Tour, Canadian Tour and Nike Tour from 1995-1998. The Highlight of his playing career came in 1994, when he competed in the U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club. In the summer of 2005, Grant made another qualifying run at the U.S. Open, getting as far as Sectionals before falling just shy of making the field. Before assuming his position as the head coach at Radford, Grant was a teaching professional at Thorn Spring Golf Club in the New River Valley, a position he held for a year. He also

Men’s Head Coach Mike Grant

spent three and a half years (1998-2001) as the Assistant Golf Professional at Boonsboro Country Club in Lynchburg, Va. Prior to turning in pro in 1995, Grant served as the Assistant Professional at Flossmoor Country Club in Chicago, Ill. and as the Assistant Golf Coach at VCU. Grant and his wife Tara reside in Radford. The couple has three kids, Jake (12), Haley (10) and Thomas (2).

THE GRANT FILE Personal Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B.S. Community and Public Affairs Wife . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tara Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jake (12), Haley (10), Thomas (2)

Playing Experience Virginia Commonwealth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1988-91 PGA, Canadian, Nike Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1995-98

Coaching Experience Radford University Head Men’s Coach . . . . . . . . .2003-pr. Radford University Head Women’s Coach . . . . . .2003-08 Virginia Commonwealth Assistant Coach . . . . . .1992-93

Coaching Honors Big South Coach of the Year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2008

Big South Tournament Results Year 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08

Men’s Finish

Women’s Finish

Seventh Fifth Fifth Fourth Third

Fifth Sixth Sixth Sixth Fifth

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RADFORD UNIVERSIT Y CHRIS DILL OW Senior 5-8 / 185 Bland, Va. Bland High School Psychology 2007-08 Highlights Finished tied for fifth at the 2008 Big South Championships ... Qualified for the PGA’s Wyndham Championship ... Despite missing the cut made three opening round birdies en route to a 76... Finished 17th with a 223 at the Frank Landrey Invitational, helping RU to its first tournament win of the season ... Placed 18th at the Sea Trail Intercollegiate.

2006-07 Highlights Finished in the top 10 in two tournaments and top 12 in three ... Placed sixth in the Lonnie D. Smalls Spring Classic with a 142 ... Finished ninth at ODU Seascape... Shot an even-par 225 to place 12th at the Big South Championships.

2005-06 Highlights Had one top 10 finish and three top 20 finishes in seven tournaments ... Finished fourth in the Western Carolina Intercollegiate with a one-under 141 ... Placed 14th with a 153 at the High Point Spring Invitational ... Shot a 228 to finish 18th at the 2006 Big South Championship.

Prep / Personal Ranked seventh in his graduating class at Bland ... Was an honors student and President of the Senior Beta Club at Bland... Born May 12, 1986 in Wytheville, Va. ... Son of Barry and Denise Dillow ... Has two brothers, John and Josh.

DILL OW’S CAREER STATISTICS Year 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 Totals

Rounds 20 27 28 75

Strokes 1514 2027 2097 5638

Average 75.70 75.07 74.89 75.17

Low 68 69 68 68

Men’s Golf Profiles

BRIXTON ALBERT

Junior 6-1 / 155 Lititz, Pa. Warwick High School Business Administration 2007-08 Highlights Did not compete in a tournament.

2006-07 Highlights Did not compete in a tournament.

Prep / Personal Recorded a stroke average of 70.8 as a senior at Warwick High School for Head Coach Rob Fisher... Was a member of the Distinguished Honor Society throughout high school ... Also a National Honor Society member and was on the Second Mile Leadership Team in high school... Born Sept. 1, 1987 in Lancaster, Pa. ... Son of Ed and Linda Albert ... Has one sister, Tatum.

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Junior 5-11 / 135 Fincastle, Va. James River High School Sports Administration 2007-08 Highlights Shot a season-low 70 at the 2007 Charleston Southern Invitational... Shot a pair of 77s at the Lonnie D. Small Invitational to place tied for 46th.... Helped Radford to the Frank Landrey Invitational title with a 15th place finish.

Men’s Golf Profiles

KYLE BAILEY

2006-07 Highlights Had three top 10 finishes and four top 12 ... Placed sixth at the Lonnie D. Small Classic ... Finished eighth with a one-over 145 at the Liberty Spring Invitational ... Concluded the Bradford Creek Invitational at seven-under par, including a season-best 68 to place to place fifth ... Was randomly selected as the grand prize winner of the Big South Conference's Aéropostale $5,000 Scholarship & NowWhat.com Vacation Giveaway.

Prep / Personal

BAILEY’S CAREER STATISTICS Year 2006-07 2007-08 Totals

Rounds 16 22 38

Strokes 1196 1686 2882

Average 74.75 76.64 75.84

Low 68 70 68

Named to the Bob McLelland All-Metro First Team as a senior and the second team as a junior ... Selected to the Roanoke Times All-Timesland Team following his junior and senior campaigns. ... Was the Roanoke Valley Hall of Fame Points winner as a senior ... Ranked third in the region and 10th in the state as a sophomore... Earned the VHSL Academic Excellence Award all four years in High School. Born Jan. 19, 1988 in Westminster, Md. ... Richard and Kelly Bailey ... Has one brother, Marshall.

SEAN GOSHERT Junior 5-6 / 167 Conway, S.C. Socastee High School Sports Administration 2007-08 Highlights Recorded a top 10 finish at the Big South Championships with a three-day total of 224 (+8)... Finished sixth at the Western Carolina Invitational with a 36-hole score of 143 (-1).

2006-07 Highlights Did not compete in a tournament.

Prep / Personal A four-time All-Region player... A two-time Regional Medalist and a twotime Regional runner up ... Top-rated senior in the state of South Carolina in 2006 and 181st nationally by Golfweek ... Was also ranked 87th nationally in the class of 2006 ... Won the Junior Azalea Tournament, the Spaceport Classic and the National High School Coaches Association Tournament.

GOSHERT’S CAREER STATISTICS Year 2007-08 Totals

Rounds 20 20

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Strokes 1509 1509

Average 75.45 75.45

Low 70 70

RADFORD UNIVERSIT Y L ANE HITE RS-Junior 6-1 / 151 Clarksville, Va. Bluestone High School Sports Administration 2007-08 Highlights Did not compete in a tournament.

2006-07 Highlights Did not compete in a tournament.

Prep / Personal Named All-District all four years at Bluestone High School ... Was named Team MVP, District Player of the Year and was the District Champion as a senior and junior ... Earned All-Region honors as the Regional Runner-up during his junior season ... Selected All-District and All-Region in baseball... Member of the Honor Roll in High School. Born September 8, 1988 in South Boston, Va. ... Son of Dale and Cindy Hite ... Has one sister, Brittany.

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CHRIS WIRT

Junior 6-2 / 195 Roanoke, Va. Elon University Spanish 2007-08 Highlights Did not compete in a tournament.

2006-07 Highlights Competed in one tournament as a freshman at Elon University... Placed 57th at the Western Carolina Intercollegiate with a 36-hole total of 163 (75-88). Named the clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Freshman of the Year.

Prep / Personal A four-year letterwinner at Patrick Henry High School... Tabbed first-team All-Region following his sophomore, junior and senior campaigns... A twotime team MVP... Also selected to the Roanoke Times All-Timesland first team his final two seasons.

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2008-09 MEN’S GOLF Men’s Golf Profiles

ALEX K ARKEEK Sophomore 6-1/181 Exeter, England Clyst Vale Community College Undecided 2007-08 Highlights Did not compete in a tournament.

2006-07 Highlights Did not compete in a tournament.

Prep / Personal Won the Jack Berry Junior Trophy and earned a qualifying spot for the English team championship ... Also a member of the Devon County England men’s golf team... Had nine GCSE’s in High School and three A-Levels... Born August 3, 1988... Son of Ralph and Jackie Karkeek ... Has one brother,

JONATHAN DOVE Freshman 5-9/160 Collinsville, Va. Bassett High School Criminal Justice Prep / Personal A four-year letterwinner and three-time all-district performer for Coach Mark Jones at Bassett High School... Named team MVP following his senior campaign... Also lettered in baseball and was the team's MVP... Graduated sixth in his class... Son of Donna Weaver and Jason Dove... Has two siblings, Emily (20) and Zach (14)... Born March 14, 1990.

WESTON EKLUND Freshman 5-10/175 Charlottesville, Va. Albemarle High School Marketing Prep / Personal Named team MVP following his junior and senior year... As a senior earned allregional honors... Won seven of the Patriots' 13 tournaments in 2006... One of eight players selected to the Virginia-West Virginia Junior Team... Set the Charlottesville City Championship competitive course record firing a 62... Son of Lori and Tom Eklund... Has a sister, Lauren (13)... Born June 12, 1990.

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RADFORD UNIVERSIT Y MICHAEL W ADE Freshman 6-0/190 Floyd, Va. Floyd High School Criminal Justice Prep / Personal Received all-district, all-region and all-state honors following his junior and senior campaigns... Played at Bassett High in 2006 before transferring to Floyd County High School in 2007... Son of Sandra and Marvin Wade... Born Feb. 26, 1990... Has a younger sister, Sarah (9).

PAUL WOODSON Freshman 5-10/180 Powhatan, Va. Powhatan High School Marketing Prep / Personal

Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Golf Profiles

A two-time all-district and all-region performer for Coach Gregg Perry at Powhatan High... Earned second-team all-state recognition as a senior... Finished seventh at the Junior State Tournament in 2008... Named to the allmetro Richmond Team following his last season... Advanced to the quarterfinals of the Bobby Bowers Tournament following his junior campaign... Son of Jo Ann and Jim Woodson... Has two older siblings, Ann (31) and Jay (27)... Born on May 6, 1990.

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2008-09 WOMEN’S GOLF 2008-09 Women’s Roster

Front Row (L-R): Brittany Hine, Megan Leineweber, Jade Okamoto, Jessica Jewell Back Row (L-R): Head Coach Jeff Beeler, Maggie Watts, Amy McCollum, Hannah Coles, Kelsey Lewis

2008-09 WOMEN’S GOLF ROSTER Name Hannah Coles Brittany Hine Jessica Jewell Megan Leineweber Kelsey Lewis Amy McCollum Jade Okamoto Maggie Watts Head Coach Jeff Beeler

Cl. So Sr. Sr. Jr. So. Fr. Fr. Jr.

Ht. 5-1l 5-7 5-6 5-4 5-8 5-8 5-6 5-5 Year First

Hometown/High School Birmingham, England / The Coleshill School Elkton, Va. / Furman University Cumberland, Md. / Potomac State Salisbury, Md. / Parkside H.S. Frankfort, Ky. / Western Hills H.S. Pittsford, N.Y./ Pittsford Huntington Beach, Calif./Marina Paris, Ky. / Paris H.S. Alma Mater Campbell ’02

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RADFORD UNIVERSIT Y JEFF BEELER

Women’s Head Coach Jeff Beeler

Head Coach 1st Season Campbell University ’02

With more than 10 years of golf teaching experience as well as a professional background, Jeff Beeler enters his first season as the head women's golf coach at Radford University. Prior to Beeler assuming the position, Mike Grant, who is entering his sixth season, guided both the men’s and women’s programs. “I’m extremely excited and thankful for the opportunity to lead the women’s golf team at Radford University,” commented Beeler. “I look forward to building a successful program both on and off the course.” As head coach, his duties will include managing every aspect of the women’s program, including practice, scheduling and recruiting. Beeler spent the last three years as the head golf professional of Old Trail Golf Club, located just outside Charlottesville in Crozet, Va. In addition to managing the day-to-day operations of the course, he gave private lessons and led clinics; Beeler was also the course’s tournament director and organized the Old Trail Invitational, one of Central Virginia’s top amateur tournaments. Along with his professional experience, Beeler has been teaching the game since 1997 in a number of capacities, ranging from private lessons to players of all skills and ages, to coaching at the varsity high school level. Beeler’s playing resume includes 1997 Jefferson District Golfer of the Year honors at Western Albemarle High School, as well as intercollegiate rounds at Campbell University, which is located in Buies Creek, N.C. He earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Campbell in 2002, with a focus in golf management. A native of Charlottesville, Beeler and the former Julie Griffith of Marion Center, Pa., were married in November of 2003. They are the parents of Lucas Payne, who is two years old. Beeler and his family reside in nearby Fairlawn.

THE BEELER FILE Personal Degree . . .B.A. Business Administration / Golf Management Wife . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Julie Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lucas (2)

Playing Experience Campbell University “B” Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2000

Coaching Experience Radford University Head Women’s Coach . . . . . .2008-pr.

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2008-09 WOMEN’S GOLF

Senior 5-7 Elkton, Va. Furman University

2007-08 Highlights Tied for 29th at the Big South Championships with a 54-hole total of 245... Placed 11th at the Draper Intercollegiate with a two-day total of 150 … Low round was a 73 at the Draper Intercollegiate.

2006-07 Highlights Finished fourth at the Tina Barrett Longwood Invite with a 235 … Low score was a pair of 77s in the first and third rounds of the Tina Barrett Invitational.

Women’s Golf Profiles

BRITTANY HINE

2004-05 Highlights Did not compete in a tournament.

Prep / Personal

HINE’S CAREER STATISTICS Year 2006-07 2007-08 Totals

Rounds 12 24 36

Strokes 990 2020 3010

Average 82.50 84.17 83.61

Low 77 73 73

Played two years of boys' varsity golf and helped the team to undefeated seasons and a pair of league championships... Played two years of varsity girls' golf and was the team captain, MVP, All Long Island, All County, All Conference, and All League... Placed second at the 2003 World Jr. Golf Cup and the NYC Championship... Two-time Met Jr PGA Player of the Year... Also played three years of volleyball and was a two-time Player of the Year... Also named volleyball All-State, All County, All Conference, All Long Island, and team MVP... Ran track and was MVP of the travel basketball team that won the Catholic Regional Championship... Was born June 4, 1986, in Virginia Beach, Va... Daughter of Richard and Mary Hine and the sister of Amanda, Richie, Maggie, Molly, Jimmy and Veronica.

JESSICA JEWELL Senior 5-4 Cumberland, Md. Allegany High School Business Management At Berea College Placed third at the conference championship…Qualified for the Interstate/Conference match vs. Eastern Pennsylvania Collegiate Conference… First female in the history of the tournament to place in the Top 10.

Junior College Attended Potomac State.

Prep / Personal A three-time state medalist at Alleghany High School… Won the district individual title as a sophomore and junior … Qualified for the Optimist International Tournament as a sophomore and junior. Daughter of Dave and Kathy Jewell… Born February 24, 1987… Has one sibling, Shalimar.

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RADFORD UNIVERSIT Y MEGAN LEINEWEBER Junior 5-4 Salisbury, Md. Parkside Business Management 2007-08 Highlights Competed in 10 of the Highlanders’ 11 tournaments … Shot a 226 at Lady Monarch Invitational to record a personal-best third place finish … Shot a team and career-low 69 at the Great Smokies Women’s Collegiate.

2006-07 Highlights Played in eight tournaments … Carded a 154 to tie for 14th at the Sea Trial Women's Intercollegiate … Had a low round of 75 at Sea Trail … Finished with an 80.62 stroke average.

Academics/Community Service Was an Honor Roll member all four years of high school … Was a member of the National Honor Society in high school … Was also a member of the Spanish National Honor Society … Graduated high school Cum Laude.

Prep / Personal A four-year letterwinner … Named Unsung Hero three years … Recorded a Top 10 finish at the Maryland State Championship her senior year … CoCaptain of the softball team as a junior … Led her club to the Maryland State 1A-2A Team Champions. Daughter of David and Marie Leineweber... Born February 24, 1988... Has an older brother, Jeffrey (27).

LEINEWEBER’S CAREER STATISTICS Year 2006-07 2007-08 Totals

Rounds 21 23 44

Strokes 1693 1858 3541

Average 80.62 80.78 80.47

Low 74 69 69

Women’s Golf Profiles

MAGGIE W ATTS

Junior 5-5 Paris, Ky. Paris Political Science 2007-08 Highlights Recorded a season-low 19th place finish at the 2008 Big South Championship … Finished tied for 34th at the Lady Monarch Invitational with a three-round total of 254 ... Low round was a 77 at the Draper Valley Intercollegiate.

2006-07 Highlights Played in eight tournaments … Best finish was 29th with a 161 at the NorthSouth Women’s Collegiate… Low round was a 74 on two different occasions.

WATTS’ CAREER STATISTICS Year 2006-07 2007-08 Totals

Rounds 21 24 45

Strokes 1727 2019 3746

Average 82.24 84.13 83.24

Prep / Personal Low 74 77 74

Was a four-time Regional Runner-up … A four-time all-conference performer... Daughter of Ron and Marti Watts... Born January 29, 1988... Has an older sister, Allie (23).

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2008-09 WOMEN’S GOLF

Sophomore 5-11 Birmingham, England The Coleshill School Business Administration 2007-08 Highlights Competed in 11 tournaments recording seven top-20 finishes ... Capped her first season off with a 14th place finish at the 2008 Big South Championship… Recorded a 10th place showing at the Tina Barrett Longwood Invitational with a 36-hole total of 157 (75-82) … Placed 14th with a 241 in the Lady Monarch Invitational … Finished 17th with a 160 in the DeBary Intercollegiate … Carded a season-low 75 on three separate occasions… Tallied an 81.13 stroke average.

Women’s Golf Profiles

HANNAH COLES

Prep / Personal Was a member of the England U-18 squad ... Was ranked in the Top 16 in the English girls championship ... Has been an individual champion several times over, winning the English Schools U-16 championship, the Warwickshire girls championship and the Midland girls championship... Born Aug. 29, 1988 ... Daughter of Peter and Gaynor Coles.

COLES’ CAREER STATISTICS Year 2007-08 Totals

Rounds 24 24

Strokes 1947 1947

Average 81.13 81.13

Low 75 75

KEL SEY LEWIS Sophomore 5-8 Frankfort, Ky. Western Hills Political Science 2007-08 Did not compete in a tournament.

Academics Earned Journalism and Founders Awards in high school.

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RADFORD UNIVERSIT Y AMY McCOLLUM Freshman 5-8 Pittsford, N.Y. Pittsford Psychology Academics Member of the National Honor Society in high school.

Prep / Personal A four-year letterwinner for Coach Joan LeRoy… A four-time state qualifier and all-county performer… Selected Monroe County Athlete of the Week as a senior… Named to the All-Greater Rochester Team as a junior… Voted team MVP following her sophomore campaign... Daughter of Jeff and Jane McCollum… Born March 2, 1990… Has a younger brother, Marty (12).

JADE OK AMOTO Freshman 5-6 Huntington Beach, Calif. Marina History

Women’s Golf Profiles

Prep / Personal

Four-year letterwinner for Coach Jim Morris at Marina High School… Named team MVP following her junior and senior campaigns… Along with winning the Sunset League MVP and individual title, led the Vikings to the team title… A two-time team captain… Also earned the coaches and most improved award while at Marina... Daughter of Guy and Theresa Okamoto… Born October 29, 1990… Has two younger siblings, Kallyn (14) and Chad (12).

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2008-09 GOLF BSC CHAMPIONSHIP YEAR-BY-YEAR RESULTS

WOMEN’S GOLF HONORS

All-Americans

BSC Golfer of the Year

Chuck Tickle................................. ..1982, 1984

Stephanie George........................ ..............2001

Men’s Golf

BSC Freshman of the Year

Eric Hooke.................................................1999

Laura Terebey............................. ...............2001

All Conference Team

Coach of the Year

Greg Sayers.....................................1990, 1991 Andy Achenbach.......................................1991 Ryan Konkus............................... ..............1992 Eric Hooke.................................................1999 Aaron Summers..............................2005, 2006 Josh Meador...............................................2007 Hampton Ballard........................... ............2008 Nick Little..................................................2008

Matt Sutphin.............................. ................2001

BSC Coach of the Year

BSC Championship Medalist

Year 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

Scholar Athlete of the Year Laura Terebey..................................2003, 2004

Team Sportsmanship Award Radford............................................2006, 2008

Mike Grant.................................................2008

Stephanie George...................... ................2001

All Academic Team

All Conference Team

Brian Hill..................................... ..............1999 Eric Hooke.................................................2000 Dan Warner................................. ...............2001 Ward Currin................................. ..............2003 Josh Meador................................ ....2006, 2007

Olivia Faison..............................................1994 Stephanie George..................... .................2001 Laura Tereby....................................2001, 2004 Grace Franceschelli...................................2006

Team Sportsmanship Award

Kandace Dean......................... ..................1999 Laura Terebey....................... 2002, 2003, 2004 Dana Doganes.................................2005, 2006 Laura Peffley..............................................2007 Maggie Watts.............................................2008

Radford............................................2006, 2007

BSC Men’s Golfer of the Week Chris Clark................................... ...10/20/2002 Josh Meador................................ ........4/7/2005 Neil Hawkes......................................9/28/2006 Josh Meador............................... .........3/9/2007

Virginia State Golf Coaches Association All-State

All Academic Team

BSC Women's Golfer of the Week Laura Terebey..................................10/27/2002 Meredith Roberts..................... .........3/31/2005 Laura Peffley........................... ..........3/15/2007 Aruka Felgueroso.................... .........3/22/2007

Aaron Summers (1st Team)................... ..2006 Josh Meador (1st Team)........................ ...2007

U.S. Women's Amateur Championship Participants

VaSID All-State

Stephanie George....................... ...............2000

Josh Meador (1st)......................................2007

NCAA East Regional

U.S. Men’s Amateur Championship Participants

Stephanie George........................................T21

Nick Little..................................................2007

Laura Terebey (1st Team).........................2004

CoSIDA Academic All-America CoSIDA Academic All-District

Finish 8th 6th 5th 5th 5th 5th 5th 6th 6th 7th 8th 5th 7th 6th 6th 7th 7th 8th 8th 8th 5th 5th 4th 3rd

Scores 323-326-325 328-316-313 331-313-326 321-336-312 328-316-331 339-343-319 308-301-308 309-314-321 313-321-311 328-313-315 323-316-315 302-320-308 319-319-311 314-311-305 306-297-298 306-312-305 320-329-310 296-321-300 315-311-332 309-307-301 304-293-307 297-313-294 307-305-285 296-300-295

Total 973 957 970 969 975 1001 917 944 945 956 954 930 949 930 901 923 959 917 958 917 904 904 897 891

Honors and Postseason Results

MEN’S GOLF HONORS

Women’s Golf Year 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

Finish 5th 6th 6th 5th 5th 4th 4th 4th 5th 4th 6th 8th 5th 6th 6th 6th 5th

Scores 443-450 380-376 331-335 337-342 340-345 358-339 347-338 324-320-318 359-345-327 328-327-321 325-313-331 346-346-338 335-326-332 336-327-327 317-339-320 326-327-332 326-332-325

Total 893 756 666 679 685 697 685 962 1031 979 969 1030 993 990 976 985 983

Laura Terebey (1st Team).........................2004

VaSID Academic All-State Dana Doganes............................. ..............2006

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RADFORD UNIVERSIT Y

This is Radford University

THIS IS RADFORD UNIVERSIT Y

Radford University blends the rich, diverse curriculum of a major university with a small town atmosphere conducive to learning and personal enrichment. By emphasizing student learning as the core of its mission, RU challenges students and helps them develop academically, socially, physically, culturally and morally. The university recognizes that in our rapidly changing global society todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s technology is tomorrowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history and what endures is the ability to learn, think logically and communicate clearly. Radford is a successful, popular university that has quickly grown in stature as an innovator in higher education. Its growth in reputation has been paralleled by a growth in numbers and diversity. The school enrolls some 9,242 students from throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia, from 45 other states and from 47 foreign countries. The university is characterized by a solid base of rich tradition upon which progress and innovation have been built. A state-supported coeducational institution founded in 1910, Radford offers more than 140 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in seven colleges: Arts and Sciences, Business and Economics, Education and Human Development, Information Science and Technology, Waldron College of Health and Human Services, Visual and Performing Arts and the College of Graduate and Extended Education. The institution offers Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Music Therapy, Master of Science, Master of Arts and educational specialists degrees. Army ROTC is available. Radford values good teaching and cares about the students it serves. Faculty members are available to students not only during office hours, but for informal discussions and at extra-curricular activities. All students have free access to the Internet. A nationally-recognized Honors Program and special programs like Writing

Across the Curriculum and the Oral Communications Program prepare students to be lifelong learners. The 175-acre campus is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains on the banks of the New River, about 36 miles southwest of Roanoke. Located in a residential section of the city of Radford, population 16,000, the central business district of the city is within easy walking distance. In addition to the main campus, the university foundation owns a 380-acre tract of land known as Selu Conservancy which is available for academic and recreational use. Dormitories accommodate 3,000 students. Complete athletic and recreational facilities include two gymnasiums, an indoor swimming pool, racquetball courts, playing fields, outdoor tennis courts, indoor and outdoor jogging tracks and weight rooms. Also featured are two modern performance/recital halls, two student centers, campus radio station WVRU and a cable television channel. Outdoor sports enthusiasts can enjoy nearby Claytor Lake, the New River, the Appalachian Trail and many other streams, lakes and trails in close proximity to the Radford campus. Radford is people-oriented. Faculty and staff share a special bond with students, and a genuine concern for their welfare. The community-like atmosphere on campus enriches the educational process so that students acquire a first-rate knowledge of their disciplines and develop the ability to work with and relate to others. Radford University is, and will continue to be, a community in which all members participate actively and communicate openly. It is a community that values diversity and is responsive to change and new ideas. Most importantly, it is a community that is committed to the teaching and learning process and maintains service to students as its highest priority and most enduring value.

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2008-09 GOLF This is Radford University

Radford University is student centered and focused on providing outstanding academic programs. Well known for its strong faculty/student bonds, innovative use of technology in the learning environment and vibrant student life on a beautiful campus, RU offers many opportunities to get involved and succeed in and out of the classroom. Nestled in the New River Valley of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Radford University welcomes students from 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, the quaint downtown -- filled with new adventures, new ideas, new friends and new choices.

Academics Radford University offers a challenging environment where every student can discover new talents, develop leadership skills and experience personal growth. The Honors Academy, a Center of Excellence, welcomes talented students who strive to be at the top of their class and provides the resources they need to reach their goals. With 153 undergraduate and graduate program options, service learning, research and study abroad opportunities, internships and pre-professional programs, Radford believes you deserve academic choices.

Activities 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 -- Radford 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 and concerts from big names like Outkast, Matchbox 20 and Fuel.

Arts The arts are alive and exciting at Radford University. Opportunities for self-expression and creativity abound with music, dance, visual arts, theater and interior and fashion design. The choices are yours.

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RADFORD UNIVERSIT Y PENEL OPE W. KYLE Radford University President Fourth Year Guilford College

Penelope W. Kyle became Radford University’s sixth president when she took office June 1, 2005. The Galax, Va., native joined Radford with more than 30 years of experience in state government, the corporate and legal arenas 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 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 graduate of Guilford College, she earned a Juris Doctorate from the University of Virginia and an MBA from the College of William

University Administration

ELIZ ABE TH D. DORE

Faculty Athletics Representative Third Year Maine Portland

Dr. Elizabeth D. Dore serves as the NCAA Faculty Athletics Representative for Radford University, a position she was appointed to by President Penelope W. Kyle in January of 2006. She assumed the FAR reigns from Charles L. Hayes, who vacated the position after a 13-year tenure. A long-time fan of Highlander athletics, Dore can often been seen cheering on RU at home events. As the FAR, Dore serves as a faculty liaison between the athletic department and Radford’s administration and teaching faculty. She serves on numerous committees, including the Big South Board of Administrators, the Big South Council of Faculty Athletics Representatives and several other Conference committees. An Associate Professor in RU’s School of Teacher Education and Leadership, Dore joined the Radford faculty in 1996. Her responsibilities include teaching, coordination of field experiences and student

and Mary. Kyle served as Director of the Virginia Lottery for over a decade. Prior to joining the lottery, Kyle worked at CSX Corporation for 13 years, beginning as an attorney and rising to become the first female officer of the international transportation company and vice president in the finance department. She had previous experience as an attorney with McGuire Woods LLP in Richmond and as an assistant professor of English at Thomas Nelson Community College in Hampton. Kyle has served in leadership positions on numerous civic, cultural, professional, financial and volunteer organizations including service on the Board of Visitors and Foundation Board at James Madison University for 10 years and the Virginia Commonwealth University Foundation board for six years. She is married to Charles L. Menges, an attorney and partner with McGuire Woods LLP. They are the parents of a son Kyle, and daughters Penelope Whitley and Patricia Lee.

teacher supervision. An accomplished author, she has written 20 professional publications and 30 professional book reviews. In addition, Dore has served as a professional educational consultant over 90 times in her career. Prior to joining the Radford staff in 1996, Dore served as an Instructor, an Assistant Coordinator and a Teaching Assistant in a threeyear span at the University of Northern Colorado and Aims Community College. Most of her work during that time period involved teaching, but as the Assistant Coordinator at Northern Colorado, she was responsible for the UNC/US West teams Project of Multicultural/Multiethnic Education Programs in Colorado Schools. She also handled student teacher supervision for two of those years. In her final year at Northern Colorado, she had the added responsibility of coordination of field experiences and curriculum development. Among her academic specialties, Dore includes several aspects of middle school educational development, middle school social development and issues and multicultural and diversity. A native of Maine, Dore received a Bachelor’s of Science in Secondary Education from the University of Maine Portland in 1975. She earned a Master’s of Education from the University of Maine Orono in 1990. She was awarded a Certificate of Advance Study from Maine Orono in 1993 and she finished her doctorate work in 1995, earning a PhD in Elementary Education from Northern Colorado. Dr. Dore resides in Pulaski County with her husband Richard.

2008-09 GOLF

RADFORD ATHLE TICS

Radford Athletics

The Radford University athletic program offers 19 varsity sports, eight for men and 11 for women: men's and women's basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, tennis, indoor and outdoor track, along with field hockey, swimming, softball and volleyball for women, and baseball for men. The Dedmon Center and the outdoor athletic facilities, which surround the multi-purpose building are the award-winning focal point of a program that has grown rapidly the last three decades. The athletic program has grown dramatically since 1974-75, when men's sports were first offered on a varsity level. Growth of the program has been rapid, but not random. Each step has been carefully controlled, with new sports being added only to meet existing demands and only after assurances for a quality operation could be met. The result is a well-balanced and highly successful program. Radford currently competes in the Big South Conference. A charter member of the young league, Radford has won 33 League titles in nine different sports and has advanced to NCAA postseason play in six sports. Highlander athletics offers strong support for its student-athletes. From academic advising to compliance services, Radford gives its student-athletes the support needed to be successful in the classroom. Radfordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s athletic training and strength and conditioning programs allow the student-athletes to compete at their best possible level. A true team atmosphere, the Highlander family consists of each and every Radford student-athlete past and present, the coaches and athletics staff. Support for each program starts from within athletics and reaches out into the general university population and the community at large. Student-athletes and staff support each other, across sports, into training and the weightroom. In addition, strong personal bonds run throughout the Highlander family binding student-athletes, coaches and staff to each other.

RADFORD UNIVERSIT Y 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 . 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, and a member of the selection committee to select Radford University’s Vice President for Advancement. 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. Lineburg is the son of retired Radford High School football coach and athletic director Norman Lineburg and the brother of Dr. Mark Lineburg, the Assistant Superintendent of Amherst County Schools, Paul Lineburg, the Assistant Principal at Cave Spring H.S. and Wayne Lineburg, who is in his second season as the wide receivers coach at the University of Virginia. He is married to the former Mary Parish, also a native of Radford.

ROBERT LINEBURG

Athletic Administration/Head Coaches

Director of Athletics Second Year Roanoke College

In the fall of 2007, Radford native Robert Lineburg was introduced as Radford University's Director of Athletics. Lineburg’s knowledge of both Radford University and the area are invaluable as he guides a program that desire for excellence in both academics and athletics. In his short time with the department, Lineburg has been the catalyst for a number of improvements and changes, particularly in areas such as facilities, personnel and strategic planning. His most visible influence to date has been on the Dedmon Center, where Lineburg has been involved with major renovations to the centerpiece of Radford athletics for more than 25 years. Beginning in the spring of 2008, the facility 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. Lineburg has also overseen the hires of four new head coaches, as well as five new athletic administrators. His hires include women’s basketball head coach Taj Ngongba, head volleyball coach Marci Jenkins, women’s head golf coach Jeff Beeler, 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 David Jager and assistant A.D. for communications Joey Beeler.

ATHLE TIC ADMINISTRATION / HEAD COACHES

Brad Greenberg

Randy Butt

Stephanie Ballein

Joey Beeler

Brandon Hall

Teresa Quesinberry

Joe Raccuia

Executive Associate A.D.

Senior Women’s Administrator

Asst. A.D. for Athletic Communications

Business Manager

Executive Assistant

Baseball

Taj Ngongba

Ann McGranahan

Jeff Woods

Mike Grant

Jeff Beeler

Spencer Smith

Women’s Basketball

Cross Country

Men’s Golf

Women’s Golf

Men’s Soccer

Mickey Dean Softball

Field Hockey

Men’s Basketball

Ben Sohrabi Women’s Soccer

Randy Jarman

Mike Anderson

Bruce Harrison

Brent Chumbley

Marci Jenkins

Swimming & Diving

Men’s Tennis

Women’s Tennis

Track & Field

Volleyball

COMPLIANCE

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 studentathletes competing on 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. Dave Jager Under the direction of Dave Head Athletic Jager ATC, the Athletic Trainer Training staff, certified by the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification, and licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia, work out of two athletic training facilities. They provide physical medicine and rehabilitative services for the student-athletes throughout the day, as well as first responder professional rescue services at the teams' practices and competitions. Various 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. The Athletic Training Department could not operate without the assistance of medical personnel outside of the university. The addition of two physicians' weekly visits to the athletic training room has significantly enhanced the program. Dr. Delmas Bolin, a physician specializing in Sports Medicine, serves as the Head Team Physician. He visits the athletic training room on a weekly basis to examine and treat student-athletes. He also provides medical assistance at various intercollegiate contests. Dr. James Lebolt, an orthopedic surgeon, and Associate Team Physician provides expertise in his field. Dr. Lebolt is well regarded by his peers in providing quality up to date surgical procedures. Both physicians are of great asset to the Athletic Department.

Compliance with NCAA regulations is of the highest priority to Radford University and the Department of Athletics. The purpose of the Radford Compliance Office is to ensure the University's nearly 300 student-athletes and coaches abide by the NCAA Division I rules and regulations; while also educating university staff, alumni, boosters, and donors. Prior to a prospective stu- Dr. Robbie Davis Director of dent-athlete's arrival to RU, Compliance the Compliance Office confirms each individual's eligibility to practice, compete and receive financial aid at the NCAA Division I level. During one's tenure at Radford, the Compliance Office continually advises and monitors each student-athlete's progress towards a successful graduation. Additionally, the Radford Compliance Office is committed and compelled to enforce the rules and regulations in the areas of recruiting, amateurism, financial aid, and extra benefits. The Radford Office works closely with each of the team's coaches in these areas and notifies the NCAA and the Big South Conference of all violations - should they occur. The importance of following all NCAA guidelines is imperative to maintaining the integrity of Radford and its intercollegiate athletics. Strict adherence to rules is a never-ending process that requires the combined effort of the Department of Athletics, student-athletes, coaches, and the entire university community. Therefore, in order to protect the eligibility of current and prospective student-athletes, the Radford Compliance Office urges you to "Always, Ask before you Act."

STRENGTH & CONDITIONING A component that is vital to the Radford athletic program is the strength and conditioning program directed by Strength and Conditioning Coach Max Appleby. Highlander Athletics have long been recognized as one of the leaders among midAtlantic schools in its conditioning and strength training. It has been an instrumental part in the success of Radford University sports through the years. Max Appleby Under the direction of Head Strength Appleby and assistant Strength Coach and Conditioning Coach Kim Faulkner, 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 Appleby, helps prepare RUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s student-athletes for the long and rigorous in-season schedule. The Strength and Conditioning staff at Radford University are committed to excellence in competition and in life.

STUDENT-ATHLE TE SUPPORT The Student-Athlete Support Services functions in conjunction with the Learning Enhancement Center (LEC) where student-athletes come to receive academic support and meet required study time. Any student-athlete is welcome and various resources are provided for all student-athletes. Basic academic advising, study skills, time management, career assistance and goal setting is emphasized within the LEC. Stephanie Ballein All student-athletes sign a Director of StudentBuckley Amendment Release Athlete Support form at the beginning of the academic year. This form allows the StudentAthlete Support Staff to obtain grades and speak with professors and faculty on campus about the student-athletes performances. Mid-term grades are also received on all student-athletes. Any student-athlete not meeting our set academic standards will have progress reports sent to those professors so that more information can be gathered. Tutors can be requested or assigned at anytime to ensure proper support is being provided to the student-athlete. Any student-athlete deemed at-risk will have required meetings with the Student-Athlete Support Staff and increased contact with professors will be made to ensure the student-athlete is meeting their academic goals necessary to continue at the collegiate level.

Athletic Administration / Head Coaches

ATHLE TIC TRAINING

Student-Athlete Support Services Academic Monitoring Academic Progress Meetings ! Registration Assistance ! Tutorial Assistance ! CHAMPS/Life-skills Workshops ! Community Service Opportunities ! Referrals ! Structured Study Hours in the Academic Study Center, Library or Computer Lab ! Updates from the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee ! !

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The Big South Conference

BIG SOUTH CONFERENCE

For 25 years, the Big South Conference has been a progressive, NCAA Division I athletic Conference reflecting the energy and growth of the Southeastern United States. Founded in 1983, the Big South has matured into a competitive leader in college athletics, actively pursuing excellence both on the field of play and in the classroom. Based in Charlotte, N.C., the Big South Conference’s growing presence as an NCAA Division I athletic league is evident by competitive success on the national stage, innovative marketing and media partnerships, increased television packKyle Kallander ages, the enhancement of the quality of the stuBig South dent-athlete experience, and strategic planning that Commissioner has carried the Big South through the first decade of the 21st Century. Celebrating its 25th year of existence in 2008-09, the Big South Conference continues to emerge by providing quality athletic competition while intentionally fostering the academic, personal, social, athletic and leadership development of each student-athlete. The League consists of 10 member institutions: Charleston Southern University, Coastal Carolina University, Gardner-Webb University, High Point University, Liberty University, Presbyterian College, UNC Asheville, Radford University, Virginia Military Institute and Winthrop University. The Big South Conference was formed on August 21, 1983, when Charleston Southern (then Baptist College) Athletic Director Howard Bagwell and Augusta President George Christenberry initially began recruiting members into the Big South. One month later, Dr. Edward M. Singleton was selected as the League's first Commissioner and continued to solicit new members. The League's seven charter members were Armstrong State, Augusta, Campbell, Charleston Southern, Coastal Carolina, Radford and Winthrop. In 1989, George F. "Buddy" Sasser replaced the retiring Dr. Singleton as Commissioner. Under Sasser’s leadership, the Conference implemented its public relations and compliance programs, and introduced its first-ever men's basketball television package, featuring the Big South competing among some of the finest teams in the nation. In August 1996, Kyle B. Kallander replaced Sasser as the League’s third Commissioner, and in his 11 years at the helm of the Big South, Kallander has been instrumental in aggressively promoting the Conference to new levels. He developed the Big South Marketing Group, he brought television coverage to Big South women's basketball, baseball and softball for the first time in Conference history and created the Big South Television Network in 2001 as a television syndicate for the League. In addition, Kallander has solidified membership with the addition of High Point in 1999, Virginia Military Institute in 2003 and future members Gardner-Webb and Presbyterian in 2008. Kallander’s long range vision has also included technological advancements, as the Conference introduced its first live event video streaming in 2005 and has since expanded its video offerings to all sports. Entering the 2008-09 season, the Conference will have an expanded lineup on regional network SportSouth, in addition to a partnership with the fledgling national network, The America Channel, allowing the Big South to televise its largest array of events and sports in its history. The Conference also boasts relationships with FSN South, Comcast SportsNet (CSN), Comcast Sports Southeast (CSS), College Sports Television (CSTV), Fox College Sports (FCS) and the ESPN family of networks, which will also host the 2009 Men’s Basketball Big South Championship.

QUICK FACTS Address . . . . . . . . . . .7233 Pineville-Matthews Road, Suite 100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Charlotte, NC 28226 Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(704) 341-7990 Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(704) 341-7991 Website . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.BigSouthSports.com Founded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1983 President . . . .Dr. Anthony J. DiGiorgio, Winthrop University Vice President . . . . . . . . .General J.H. Binford Peay III, VMI Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Penelope W. Kyle, Radford Commissioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kyle B. Kallander Assoc. Commissioner - Marketing . .James F. Companion, Jr. Assoc. Commissioner - Compliance . . . . . . . . .Dawn Turner Office Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Nancy Perkins Asst. Commissioner - Public Relations . . . . . .Mark Simpson Director of Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chad Cook Coordinator of New Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mark Bryant Assistant Director of Public Relations . . . . . . .Nic Bowman Public Relations Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rebecca Hay Marketing Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Claire Surratt Compliance/Administrative Intern . . . . . . . . . . . .Alex Masse Full-Time Member Institutions (10): Charleston Southern University, Coastal Carolina University, Gardner-Webb University, High Point University, Liberty University, Presbyterian College, Radford University, UNC Asheville, Virginia Military Institute, Winthrop University. Geographical Breakdown (3 States): North Carolina (3) Gardner-Webb University, High Point University, UNC Asheville; South Carolina (4) - Charleston Southern University, Coastal Carolina University, Presbyterian College, Winthrop University; Virginia (3) - Liberty University, Radford University, Virginia Military Institute. Championship Sports (18): Baseball, Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball, Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country, Football, Men's Golf, Women's Golf, Men's Soccer, Women's Soccer, Softball, Men's Tennis, Women's Tennis, Men's Indoor and Outdoor Track & Field, Women's Indoor and Outdoor Track & Field, Volleyball.