2016
SEASON
PROGRAM
ROCHESTER
Yellowjackets
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On behalf of the students, faculty, and staff of Rochester Community and Technical College (RCTC), welcome to our campus and to another exciting year of Yellowjacket sports. As the Interim President of this great institution, I am excited for what the new academic year holds for our student-athletes, both on and off the field. RCTC strives to maintain an outstanding athletic program, which includes setting examples of good sportsmanship and providing personal growth opportunities for our studentathletes through both academic performance and team experiences. This is accomplished by living our values of being learner-centered and valuing excellence, respect, teamwork, innovation and, along the way, a little fun. In addition to our athletic programs, student-athletes on our campus may choose from a variety of other student life activities that make life-long connections and develop leadership and other life skills. So while on our campus, feel free to tour the entire campus and check out what opportunities await you at RCTC. You’ll be amazed at what you’ll find.
GO YELLOWJACKETS!
Mary Davenport, Ph.D. Interim President
2016 SCHEDULE Date Opponent
Time
8/31
Dakota County Technical College
7:00pm
9/8
at Century College
3:00pm
9/10
Lake Superior College
6:00pm
9/11
at Anoka-Ramsey Community College 4:00pm
9/12
Century College
7:00pm
9/14
at Dakota County Technical College
4:00pm
9/21
at Hawkeye Community College
4:00pm
10/1
Yellowjacket Open
12:00pm
Yellowjacket Open
2:00pm
10/2
Yellowjacket Open
10:00am
Yellowjacket Open
12:00pm
10/8
at Lake Superior College
TBA
10/11 Anoka-Ramsey Community College 5:00pm
ROCHESTER YELLOWJACKETS
2016 YELLOWJACKET SOCCER TEAM
TEAM ROSTER NAME
NO.
HOME TOWN
HIGH SCHOOL
Maddie Hardtke
1
Rochester, MN
John Marshall
Michelle Benitez
2
Mandan, ND
Mandan
Jenna Madden
3
Anoka, MN
Anoka
Jennyfer Register
6
Provo, UT
Timpview
Luisa Jimenez
7
Monteria, Columbia
Hayley Aranda
11
Lake Geneva, WI
Lake Geneva
Ashley Braun
13
Plainview, MN
Plainview Elgin Millville
Alexis Herrera
14
Rochester, MN
Mayo
Martha Oman
18
Kenya
Owatonna
Alexis Johnson
20
Fairmont, MN
Fairmont
Erica Weeks
22
Sioux Falls, SD
Roosevelt
Kelsey Schreiber
25
Albert Lea, MN
Albert Lea
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2016 SOCCER SEASON PROGRAM
YELLOWJACKET SOCCER STAFF Deb Hare – Head Coach for the Women’s Soccer Team, started the program in 1998 and has posted a 204-84-12 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 from 1999-2013 and has been in the Region Championship every year since 1999. The team has been ranked in the top ten nationally from 2002-2014. 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 All-American at High Point University. She made First Team AllConference 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 third year as assistant soccer coach; she hopes to help the team expand its talent with the anticipation of a great season. — Page 2 —
ROCHESTER YELLOWJACKETS #1 Maddie Hardtke is from Rochester, Minn., where she played goalie for John Marshall High School. She lettered both her junior and senior years 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 United States women’s national soccer team. Her favorite food is walking tacos. She came to RCTC to play soccer. #2 Michelle Benitez is from Mandan, N.D., 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 the Portland Timbers. Her favorite movie is Ruby Sparks. Her favorite food is ravioli. She came to RCTC because she wanted something new and fun, and also to play soccer. #3 Jenna Madden is from Anoka, Minn., where she attended Anoka High School. Her parents are Jim and LoAnn Madden. She is taking her generals now so she can pursue Zoology later. Her favorite movie is Inside Out.
#6 Jennyfer Register is from Provo, Utah, where she attended Timpview High School. Her parents are Monica Vonstrahl and Garth Nielson. She is studying pre-physicians assisting. She loves pasta and rice, and watching all Disney movies.
#7 Luisa Jimenez is from Monteria, Colombia. Her parents are Luis Jimenez and Claudia Alarcon. She is studying to be an engineer. Her favorite food is lasagna, and her favorite film is The Emperor’s New Groove.
#11 Hayley Aranda is from Lake Geneva, Wis., where she played center midfield and forward for Badger High School. She was second team All-Conference Offensive and MVP two different years, and her team won a Regional Championship. Her family includes her parents, Tony and Jen, and 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.
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#13 Ashley Braun is from Elgin, Minn., and attended Plainview-Elgin-Millville High School. Her parents are Todd and Jean Braun. She is currently undecided on her major. Pasta is her favorite food, and Trainwreck is her favorite movie. #18 Martha Oman is from Kenya, and she attended Owatonna High School. Her parents are Oron and Ochalla. She likes all foods, and is pursuing nursing.
#20 Alexis (Lexi) Johnson is from Fairmont, Minn., 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 Minnesota United FC. #22 Erika Weeks is from Sioux Falls, S.D., where she attended Roosevelt High School. Her parents are Wayne and Brenda Weeks. She’s majoring in nursing, likes to eat peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, and her favorite movie is How the Grinch Stole Christmas.
The Yellowjackets are
Athletic Powerhouses!
2016 SOCCER SEASON PROGRAM
ROCHESTER COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE — Page 4 —
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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