Soccer Fans...
Welcome to another exciting season of Yellowjacket soccer at Rochester Community and Technical College! On behalf of the soccer team, coaches, students, faculty, and staff, thank you for your support. As the President of this great institution, I am excited for what the year holds for our student athletes, both on and off the field. I am also very excited for what our future holds as we mark 100 years of providing accessible, affordable, quality learning opportunities to serve a diverse and growing community. I hope you are able to return to the campus throughout the year to participate in the many celebrations scheduled for our Centennial. In addition to celebrating our history, we are also excited to provide to our student athletes a college experience typically found at four-year universities. Thanks to the support of our local community, the Rochester Regional Stadium is currently experiencing growth, including the expansion of our spectator seating to 5,000, added changing rooms, and the expansion of the press box and videotaping facilities. Once the upgrades are complete, the home of the Yellowjackets will be even bigger and better than before. In addition to the excellent athletic facilities, students on our campus may also choose from a variety of other student life programs to make life-long connections with other students, develop leadership and life skills, and of course, be part of the most extensive varsity sports program of any public two-year college in the state. So while on campus, feel free to tour the entire campus, study in our library, view our artwork, or just walk the grounds. You’ll be amazed at what you’ll find at RCTC. Again, thank you for your support, and GO YELLOWJACKETS!
Leslie R. McClellon, RCTC President
www.rctcyellowjackets.com
2015 Schedule DATE VS.
TIME
PLACE
9/2
Dakota County
5:00 PM
Dakota County
9/9
Anoka-Ramsey
4:00 PM
RCTC
9/16
Dakota County Homecoming
5:00 PM
RCTC
9/19
Harper
12:00 PM
Harper
9/20
College of DuPage
12:00 PM
DuPage
9/23
Iowa Lakes
4:00 PM
RCTC
9/26
Viterbo
2:00 PM
RCTC
9/27
Harper
10:00 AM
RCTC
10/2
Century
2:00 PM
Century
10/3
Lake Superior
1:00 PM
Lake Superior
10/9
Anoka-Ramsey
4:00 PM
Anoka-Ramsey
10/15 Century
12:00 PM
RCTC
10/17 Lake Superior
1:00 PM
RCTC
10/19
Iowa Lakes
4:00 PM
Iowa Lakes
10/24
Region XIII Tourney
11:00 AM
TBD
10/25 Region XIII Tourney
11:00 AM
TBD
11/1
District Tourney
11:00 AM
TBD
11/13
National Tourney
TBA
Ocean City, NJ
11/14
National Tourney
TBA
Ocean City, NJ
11/15
National Tourney
TBA
Ocean City, NJ
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Your 2015 Yellowjacket Soccer Team
RCTC Yellowjackets Team Roster
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Andrea (Michelle) Benitez Abigail Ramirez Jordan Suter Courtney Amos Hayley Aranda Shannon DeMuth Monica Mischke Adilene Valeriano Alexis Johnson Monica Vincent Alexis Meadows Amanda Whalen Madolyn Hardtke
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2015 Soccer OFFICIAL SEASON PROGRAM
2015 Rochester Yellowjacket Soccer Staff Deb Hare – Head Coach for the Women’s Soccer Team, started the
program in 1998 and has posted a 192-78-12 record. She was awarded the honor of the Sixth Winningest Coach in NJCAA Women’s Soccer among the active coaches. The team has won the Region XIII Championship every season but three and has been ranked in the top ten nationally every year since 2002. The soccer program has produced numerous All-Americans. Prior to starting the program here at Rochester, Coach Hare was an assistant coach for the Winona State University’s women’s soccer program for two seasons. During her college career she played goalkeeper for three years at High Point University in North Carolina and her senior year at Winona State University. Deb earned Freshman of the Year, First Team All-Region, All District, and AllAmerican at High Point University. She made First Team All-Conference and All-Region honors at Winona State while also being ranked among the top ten goalkeepers in the nation all four years of her college career. She has also been inducted into the NCHSSA and Sanderson Hall of Fame for allowing the least amount of goals in a season. She still has the national record for lowest average for goals allowed in a high school season. Coach Hare is also on the coaching staff for the Minnesota Olympic Development Program for Women’s Soccer.
Rachel Tackmann – Assistant Coach for the women’s soccer team,
began her position in 2013. Prior to this experience, she worked hard to improve not only her own skills but those of others as well. Coach Tackmann’s soccer career took off in the small town of Lake City, MN. Starting varsity when she was only in seventh grade, she earned many awards including most valuable player, best offensive player, and all conference. After high school she attended RCTC, where she played soccer for Coach Hare. After playing two seasons at RCTC, she attended Saint Mary’s University of MN, where she played soccer for one year. After her semester at Saint Mary’s, Coach Tackmann began to travel and was given the opportunity to play in both a Costa Rican league as well as a Romanian League. During her time in Romania, she met and was trained by the head women’s soccer coach of Romania. Recently, Coach Tackmann has developed and run her own soccer camps. Her main focus was placed on creating soccer opportunities for children where programs were not being offered. She plans on continuing her work in order to help local towns build soccer programs that will help children improve their soccer skills. This is Coach Tackmann’s second year as assistant soccer coach; she hopes to help the team expand its talent with the anticipation of a great season. — Page 2 —
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#3 Andrea Benitez is from Mandan, ND, where she played midfield
and striker in high school. Her family includes her mom and dad, Irma and Gabriel, and sister, Elida. Her major at RCTC is Criminal Justice. Her favorite sports team is Portland. Her favorite movie is Ruby Sparks. Her favorite food is ravioli. She came to RCTC because she wanted something new and fun and to play soccer.
#7 Abby Ramirez is from Dover, MN, where she played midfield and
forward for Dover-Eyota High School. She was All-Conference and on the A Honor Roll. Her team was Conference Champions in 2013. Her family includes her parents, Jenni and Gilbert, brother, Angel, and two cats, Rocky and Bob. Her major at RCTC is Nursing. Her favorite movie is Free Birds. Her favorite sports team is Manchester United. Her favorite food is pizza. She came to RCTC to stay close to family.
#9 Jordan Suter is from Princeton, MN, where she played midfield for
Princeton High School. She was a four-year varsity starter for the Princeton Team. Her family includes her mom and dad, three sisters and one brother. Her major is Veterinarian Technician. Her favorite movie is She’s the Man. Her favorite sports team is the USA Women’s Soccer Team. Her favorite food is tacos. She came to RCTC to experience something new but still be close to home.
#10 Courtney Amos is from Rochester, MN, where she played center
#20 Alexis (Lexi) Johnson is from Fairmont, MN, where she played
right midfield and forward for Fairmont Junior and Senior High School. Her honors include All-Tournament, All-Conference and High Honors in Academics. Her family includes her parents, Steph and Dustin, and brother, Brock. Her major at RCTC is Business. Her favorite movie is Mean Girls. Her favorite sports team is the Oregon Ducks and the Minnesota United. Her favorite food is bread. Her special talent is that she can plug her nose with her lips.
#21 Monica Vincent is from Brooklyn Center, MN, where she played
forward for Brooklyn Center Secondary High School. She was MVP, Most Improved, captain, lettered in soccer and was on Honor Roll. Her family includes her parents, three sisters and a brother. Her major at RCTC is Personal Trainer. Her favorite movie is Southpaw. Her favorite sports team is Minnesota United. Her favorite food is pizza. She came to RCTC to play soccer with her cousin.
#22 Alexis Meadows is from Hixson, TN, where she played Midfield
defense for Boyd-Buchanan High School. Her honors include All-District, Defense MVP and Academic Star Roll. Her family includes dad, Brian, and sisters, Madison and Jayla. Her major at RCTC is Nursing. Her favorite movie is White Chicks. Her favorite sports team is the USA Women’s Soccer Team. Her favorite food is ice cream.
midfield and outside midfield for Mayo High School. She was an All-Conference Center Midfielder in the Big Nine Conference and MVP. Her family includes her parents, Jessica and Thomas, and brother, Tyler. Her major at RCTC is Law Enforcement. Her favorite movie is Disney’s Hercules. Her favorite sports team is the Minnesota Wild. Her favorite food is ice cream or pasta. She came to RCTC because “I didn’t want to leave my hometown”.
#24 Amanda Whalen is from Bloomington, MN, where she played
#11 Hayley Aranda is from Lake Geneva, WI, where she played center
#00 Maddie Hardtke is from Rochester, MN, where she played goalie
midfield and forward for Badger High School. She was second team All-Conference Offensive and MVP two years, and her team was Regional Champions. Her family includes her parents, Tony and Jen, siblings, Wesley, Whitney and Payton. Her major at RCTC is Liberal Arts. Her favorite movie is School of Rock. Her favorite food is “anything”. She came to RCTC to play soccer.
striker and sweeper for Burnsville High School. She was All-Conference and MVP. Her family includes her parents, Robin and Jeff, and two brothers, Justin and Jacob. Her major at RCTC is Criminal Justice/ Corrections. Her favorite movie is Man on Fire. Her favorite sports team is the Minnesota Vikings. Her favorite food is pizza. She came to RCTC as it was far enough away from home but close enough.
for John Marshall High School. She lettered both her junior and senior year of high school. Her family includes her parents, Warren and Cyndy, and siblings, Drew, Theran and Torie. Her major at RCTC is Special Education with a minor in coaching. Her favorite movie is Grown Ups. Her favorite sports team is the USA Women’s team. Her favorite food is walking tacos. She came to RCTC to play soccer.
#12 Shannon DeMuth is from Oakdale, MN, where she played
striker/forward for North St. Paul High School. She was All-Conference and named Best Offensive Player, and her team was conference champions. Her family includes her parents, Paul and Katy, and brother, Ryan. Her major at RCTC is Business. Her favorite movie is The Lion King. Her favorite team is the Minnesota United. Her favorite food is Chipotle. She came to RCTC to play soccer.
#13 Monica Mischke is from Lino Lakes, MN, where she played
forward midfield for Centennial High School. She was an All-Conference Honorable Mention and her team was Conference Champs, Sections Champs and finished third in the State. Her family includes her parents, Kathy and Tom. She has two brothers, Scott and Mike, and a sister, Amanda. Her major at RCTC is Science. Her favorite movie is The Attic. Her favorite sports team is the Minnesota Twins. Her favorite food is manicotti. She came to RCTC to further her education and play soccer.
#15 Adilene Valeriano is from Northfield, MN, where she played forward and goalie in high school. She was an athletic letter award winner. Her family includes her mom and two brothers. Her major at RCTC is Surgical Technician. Her favorite sports team is Barcelona. Her favorite food is chicken alfredo. She came to RCTC because they have really good programs and it looks like every staff wants to see you succeed.
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Rochester Community and Technical College Women’s Soccer Records Most Goals in a Season by a Player Player Year Goals National Achievements Taige Thoreson................................. 2011...............................25.............. Ranked 4th Nationally/NJCAA All American Kayla Fitzsimmons.......................... 2008...............................23.............. Ranked 8th Nationally/ NSCAA All American Sarah Snyder.................................... 2007...............................23.............. Ranked 5th Nationally/ NJCAA All American Sarah Snyder.................................... 2008...............................22.............. Ranked 6th Nationally /NJCAA All American Beth O’Brien.................................... 2010...............................20.............. Ranked 16th Nationally/NJCAA All American Taige Thoreson................................. 2012...............................20.............. Ranked 10th Nationally/NJCAA All American Kaylie Erickson................................ 2006...............................19.............. Ranked 21st Nationally/ NJCAA All American Mega Gaffney.................................. 2013...............................19.............. Ranked 16th Nationally/NJCAA All American Kirsten Goeringer............................. 2009...............................16.............. Ranked 18th Nationally/ NJCAA All American Jenna Maggert.................................. 2005...............................15.............. Ranked 16th Nationally/ All Region Most Goals in a Game by a Player
Player Year Goals Special Achievements Katie Krammer............ 1999............. 5............. All Region Jenna Weinburg........... 2004............. 4............. All Region Kari Lovstad................ 2005............. 4............. All Region Mega Gaffney............. 2013............. 4............. Ranked 16th Nationally/NJCAA All American Taige Thoreson............ 2012............. 4............. Ranked 10th Nationally/NJCAA All American Taige Thoreson............ 2011............. 4............. NJCAA All American/NSCAA All American
Most Goals in a Season by a Team Year.......................................... Goals 2011.......................................... 76 2008......................................... 75 2010......................................... 70 2006......................................... 64 2005......................................... 61 2007......................................... 57 2009......................................... 54 2013......................................... 51 2012......................................... 46 2003......................................... 40
Most Assists in a Game by a Player
Player Year Assists Special Achievements Amy Kadlec............ 2005..............5..................All Region Sarah Snyder........... 2007..............4..................Ranked 6th Nationally/NJCAA All American Amy Kadlec............ 2006..............4..................All Region Nikki Borkhuis........ 2007..............3..................Ranked 31st Nationally/All Region Brandi Creighton..... 2007..............3..................NJCAA All American Jessica Yetzer.......... 2003..............3..................All Region Amy Englund.......... 2009..............3..................All Tournament Kirsten Goeringer.... 2009..............3..................NJCAA All American
Most Assists in a Season by a Player
Player Year Asts Special Achievements Sarah Snyder.............2007....16..... Ranked 6th Nationally/ NJCAA All American Meagan DeGroot.......2010....15..... NSCAA All American Jamie Blumel............2010....13..... Ranked 40th Nationally/NJCAA All American Mallory Gehrking......2006....13..... Ranked 26th Nationally/All Region Amy Kadlec..............2005....12..... All Region Taige Thoreson..........2012....11..... Ranked 10th Nationally/NJCAA All American Sarah Snyder.............2007....11..... Ranked 8th Nationally/NJCAA All American
Kirsten Goeringer......2008....10..... Ranked 8th Nationally/NJCAA All American Kayla Fitzsimmons...2008....10..... Ranked 8th Nationally/ NSCAA All American
Most Wins in a Season Year Record 2011........................17-7-0 2010.......................16-5-0 2007.......................15-4-0 2008.......................14-6-1 2006.......................13-4-3 2012.......................12-7-0 2005.......................12-7-1 2003.......................10-3-1
Most Shutouts in a Season
Goalkeeper Year Shutouts Emily Mohr................ 2010.............. 13 Kelli Theilen.............. 2011.............. 9 Rachael Behnke......... 2007.............. 7 Emily Mohr................ 2009.............. 7 Kelli Theilen.............. 2012.............. 6 Ally Holmquist.......... 2003.............. 6 Kathryn Brainerd....... 2013.............. 5 Callie Westlund.......... 2001.............. 4 Sarah Larson.............. 2006.............. 3 Jenna Kaiser............... 2008.............. 3
Most Assists in a Season by a Player
Player Year Asts Special Achievements Sarah Snyder............ 2007..... 16.... Ranked 6th Nationally/ NJCAA All American Mallory Gehrking..... 2006..... 13.... Ranked 26th Nationally Amy Kadlec............. 2005..... 12.... All Region Jenna Maggert.......... 2005..... 12.... Ranked 40th Nationally/NJCAA All American Sarah Snyder............ 2007..... 11.... NJCAA All American Kirsten Goeringer..... 2008..... 10.... Ranked 18th Nationally/NJCAA All American Kayla Fitzsimmons.. 2008..... 10.... Ranked 8th Nationally/NSCAA All American
Most Consecutive Shutouts in a Season
Goalkeeper Year Shutouts Allie Holmquist......2003.......................... 6 Rachael Behnke.....2007.......................... 5 Callie Westlund......2001.......................... 4 Sarah Larson..........2006.......................... 3
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