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QUICK FACTS GENERAL Name of school:................................................Adrian College City, State, Zip:............................................. Adrian, MI 49221 Founded:...........................................................................1859 Enrollment:.......................................................................1,700 Nickname:...................................................................Bulldogs School Colors:......................................................Black & Gold Home Facility:.......................... Merillat Sport & Fitness Center Capacity:...........................................................................1,000 Affiliation:...................................................... NCAA Division III Conference:............... Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assoc. President:................................................ Dr. Jeffrey R. Docking Vice President for Enrollment:............................... Frank Hribar Director of Athletics:................................................ Mike Duffy Alma Mater, Year:....................................Adrian College, 1982 Athletic Department Phone:..............(517) 265-5161 ext. 4210 Athletic Department Fax:..................................(517) 264-3802 SPORTS INFORMATION SID office phone:...............................................(517) 264-3280 SID cell phone:.......................................................................... SID fax number:.................................................(517) 264-3802 Website:........................................... www.adrianbulldogs.com Assistant SID (VB Contact):................................ Corey Graham Phone Number:.................................(517) 265-5161 ext. 5471 E-Mail Address:.......................................cgraham@adrian.edu COACHING STAFF Head Coach:........ David Kwan (York University, Ontario, 1999) Record at Adrian:............................... 37-50 (4th season at AC) Career Collegiate Record (U.S.): ........... 193-180 (13th season) Volleyball Office Number:.................(517) 265-5161 ext. 3842 E-Mail Address:.......................................... dkwan@adrian.edu Best time to reach Coach Kwan.................................Mornings Assistant Coach:.................... Nick Mackall (Indiana University) Office Phone:...................................... 517-265-5161 ext. 5027 E-Mail Address:.......................................nmackall@adrian.edu Athletic Trainer:..................................................... Jim Nicknair Office Phone:.....................................(517) 265-5161 ext. 4014 TEAM INFORMATION First year of volleyball: .................................................... 1972* All-time record:...............................569-584 (.493) (since 1975) 2014 Overall Record: ................................... 12 wins, 17 losses 2014 MIAA Record/Finish: ............5 wins, 11 losses / Seventh MIAA Regular Season Championships:.....................4 (‘78-‘81) All-Americans:.........................................................................1 MIAA Defensive Player Of the Year: .......................................1 All-MIAA Players: ..................................................................17 Letterwinners Returning/Lost: .......................................... 11/2 Starters Returning/Lost: ...................................................... 4/2 Newcomers: ...........................................................................7 * There is no information available prior to 1972
CREDITS The 2015 Adrian College Volleyball Media Guide was written and compiled by Corey Graham, assistant sports information director. Action photos by Mike Dickie. Front and back cover design by Christina Butler and Corey Graham. Inside covers designed by Hollie Smith. Printing done by Precision Business Solutions in Perrysburg, Ohio. Information included in this publication is current as of September 8, 2015.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Quick Facts....................................... 3 Roster............................................... 4 Merillat Sport & Fitness Center........ 5 Coaching Staff.................................. 6 Player Bios .................................. 7-12 2014 Stats and Results................... 13 MIAA Conference........................... 14 Team History................................... 15 Adrian College............................... 16 Division III....................................... 17 Notes.............................................. 18 2015 SCHEDULE SEPTEMBER 1 Baldwin Wallace 4 Earlham 4 Anderson 5 Mt. St. Joseph 5 Manchester 9 Trine 12 @ St. Mary’s 16 Kalamazoo 22 @ Hope 25 Olivet 26 Albion 30 Alma OCTOBER 2 @ Ill. Wesleyan 2 @ Rose-Hulman 6 @ Calvin 9 @ Trine 14 St. Mary’s 16 @ Siena Heights 20 @ Kalamazoo 23 Hope 24 @ Olivet 27 @ Albion 30 Calvin 31 @ Alma NOVEMBER 6 MIAA Semifinals 7 MIAA Finals
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ROSTER No. Name 1 Rachel Wathen 2 Chelsea Jordan 3 Olivia Welch 4 Cassadine Reed 5 Jessica Walters 6 Haley Mellon 7 Samantha Conkright 8 Jenai White 9 Nicole Motz 10 Margo Joubran 11 Jordan Busse 12 Carlie Fernandez 14 Jessica Bubacz 15 Alissa Flury 16 Victoria Alvarado 17 Jordan Pizzo 18 Sydney Martines 19 Marisa Dion 20 Savannah Monette 21 Kelsey Suiter 23 Jacolyn Mullins 24 Olivia Bruck 29 Jordan Brisson 32 Inessa Bell
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Hometown - High School Athens, Mich. - Athens Swartz Creek, Mich. - Lake Fenton Vicksburg, Mich. - Vicksburg Southfield, Mich. - Southfield Zeeland, Mich. - Zeeland East Adrian, Mich. - Madison West Bloomfield, Mich. - Walled Lake Central Elkhart, Ind. - Central St. Johns, Mich. - St. Johns Mount Morris, Mich. - E.A. Johnson Perry, Mich. - Perry South Lyon, Mich. Ottawa Lake, Mich. - Whiteford Dearborn Heights, Mich. - Lutheran Westland Lansing, Mich. - DeWitt Tipton, Mich. - Clinton Concord, Mich. - Concord Lockport, Ill. - Providence Catholic Westland, Mich. - Wayne Memorial Blissfield, Mich. - Blissfield Chase, Mich. - Reed City Maybee, Mich. - Carleton Airport Waterford, Mich. - Kettering Mount Morris, Mich. - E.A. Johnson
Head Coach: David Kwan (York University ‘99) AC Record: 37-50, Fourth Season Assistant Coach: Nick Mackall (Indiana ‘12), First Season Student Manager: Kayla Kokko
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MERILLAT SPORT AND FITNESS CENTER
Built in 1990, the Merillat Sport and Fitness Center provides educational, recreation and fitness facilities for all Adrian College students, faculty members and staff. The 80,000 square-foot complex includes a multi-sport forum for general recreational use with courts for basketball, volleyball and tennis, surrounded by a onetenth mile indoor track. The Merillat also houses a conditioning room, classrooms, a physiology laboratory, and Vivian Wellness Center, as well as a performance gymnasium which seats 1,300 persons and serves as home to the Bulldog basketball and volleyball teams. Offices of the exercise science/physical education department faculty and athletic department coaches and administrators are also contained in the building. The Merillat Center is named in honor of Orville and Ruth Merillat, civic and business leaders in the community of Adrian for many years, whose leadership gift to the project provided the impetus for construction.
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COACHING STAFF David Kwan
Head Coach 3rd Season York University (1999) 517-264-3842 dkwan@adrian.edu David Kwan enters his third season at the women’s volleyball helm at Adrian College. Kwan took the Bulldogs from seventh place in to nearly making the post season in his first year, and followed that with a second year that kept the Bulldogs competitive in the fierce MIAA conference. Prior to Adrian College, Coach Kwan spent nearly the last decade as the head women’s volleyball coach at Defiance College. Kwan brings an impressive resume that includes: numerous college coaching accolades; multiple certifications; over 15 years of club, summer camp and community involvement in volleyball; and publication in the award-winning American Volleyball Coaches Association technical journal. Kwan began his involvement with collegiate volleyball while completing both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees at York University, outside of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Having earned an undergraduate degree with honors in Kinesiology and Health Sciences in 1999, and a 2001 graduate degree of Kinesiology in Coaching; Kwan maintained roots with York as an assistant coach with the women’s volleyball team and mentored four All-Canadian athletes. While at York, Kwan also taught physical education courses and had the opportunity to work extensively with two-time Canadian Olympic Beach Volleyball Coach Hernan Humana. In 2002-03, Kwan became an assistant men’s volleyball coach with Humber College, helping the Hawks to a top-four finish in the Ontario Colleges Athletic Association Championships and an undefeated regular season. In between college coaching in Canada, Kwan coached the Toronto West Volleyball Club for five years and the Elite Summer Regional High Performance Team for Ontario from 1998-2001. While with the latter, he earned gold and bronze medals in his final two seasons, respectively. Kwan also obtained a Level 4 status through the National Coaching Certification Program and was employed as a strength and conditioning coach and personal trainer for Sports Clubs of Canada-Plaza Club. Prior to joining the MIAA for the upcoming season, Kwan left the HCAC (Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference) after coaching the Defiance women’s volleyball team with impressive results. Kwan’s accolades with the Yellow Jackets include: HCAC Coach of the Year (2003), school record 26-5 season, highest winning percentage for first 60 matches, three top-three conference finishes, 150 wins and coaching almost two dozen All-HCAC athletes.
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Community-minded and active, Kwan founded and completed his first year (2012) with the Sienna Volleyball Academy (SVA) after spending several years with the Toledo, Ohio-based Premier Volleyball Club, where he helped national travel teams qualify for the Junior Olympics National Tournament. Kwan has also instructed many camps at various colleges and universities including: Ohio State, Bowling Green State, and the University of Michigan. Kwan’s family, one brother and his parents, still reside in Toronto, Ontario.
Nick Mackall
Assistant Coach 1st Season Indiana University (2012) 517-265-5161 x 5027 nmackall@adrian.edu Nick Mackall is in his first coaching as an Adrian Bulldog Assistant Women’s Volleyball Coach. Previously, Mackall was an assistant varsity girl’s volleyball coach at Cathedral High School in Indianapolis, Ind., where he assisted in Cathedral’s 2015 Class 4A State Runner-Up Finish, national top 30 ranking by Prep Volleyball and Max Preps and backto-back conference championships. Additionally, he brings five years of club volleyball coaching experience. Mackall served as a Student Manager for Indiana University’s women volleyball. He earned a BA in Mathematics from Indiana University.
Kayla Kokko
Student Manager Junior Sterling Heights, Mich. Lutheran Northwest H.S. 2014 (Sophomore): Did not see varsity action. 2013 (Freshman): Saw action against Albion (9/3). High School: 2012 First Team All-Conference and AllRegion…Honorable Mention All-County…honor roll student…participated in a capella choir and chamber choir. Personal: Majoring in Athletic Training…daughter of Rob and Lisa Kokko…from Sterling Heights, Michigan…enjoys playing the piano, singing, and dancing…favorite writer is Veronica Roth…favorite television show is How I Met Your Mother.
PLAYER BIOS Rachel Wathen Def. Specialist Senior - 5-5 Athens, Mich. Athens H.S.
2014 (Junior): Played in 50 total sets...finished ninth on the team with 77 digs. 2013 (Sophomore): Played in 66 total sets...finished seventh on the team with 79 digs...finished fourth on the team with 51 assists. 2012 (Freshman): Did not see varsity action. High School: Played volleyball and softball for Athens High School…three-year letterwinner in volleyball and softball…two-time Conference Champs (200910)…three-time District Champs (2009-11)…AllConference (2010-11)…Academic All-Conference (2009-11)...All-Area Battle Creek Enquirer (201011)…All-Regional (2011)…Academic All-State (2011)…Most Dedicated Player (2009-11)…Most Improved Player (2010)…MVP (2011)…Academic AllConference softball (2011-12)...All-District softball. Personal: Majoring in Exercise Science and Math… born in Battle Creek, Michigan on January 26, 1994… daughter of Joe and Roberta Wathen…member of National Honor Society…involved in Girls Varsity Club and Student Council.
Chelsea Jordan
Outside Hitter Senior - 5-11 Swartz Creek, Mich. Lake Fenton H.S. 2014 (Junior): Played in 102 total sets...finished fourth on the team with 121 kills... recorded 39 total blocks while tallying 33 digs and two service aces. 2013 (Sophomore): Played in 98 total sets...finished fourth on the team with 118 kills...totaled 40 blocks while compiling 58 digs and nine service aces...saw her best game against Trine (10/19) with seven kills, seven digs and three blocks. 2012 (Freshman): Played in 41 total sets…finished eighth on the team in kills (37)…finished ninth on the team in blocks (7)…Had her best game statistically against Saint Mary’s College (9/12) when she recorded eight kills and seven digs. High School: Played volleyball at Lake Fenton High School…2011 Class B District Champs…competed in 2011 Regionals…2011 Leadership Award winner…2011 varsity captain…2010 GAC All-League Honorable Mention…2009 varsity letter and Rookieof-the-Year recipient. Personal: Majoring in business administration…born in Commerce Township, Michigan on October 13, 1993…daughter of Steve and Tammy Jordan.
Nicole Motz
Setter Senior - 5-7 St. Johns, Mich. St. Johns H.S. 2014 (Junior): Played in 95 total sets...finished third on the team with 143 digs...finished second on the team with 285 assists...finished third on the team with 21 service aces. 2013 (Sophomore): Played in 80 sets...finished second on the team with 291 assists...finished second on the team with 24 service aces...finished sixth on the team with 99 digs...totaled 16 kills and one block...compiled at least 10 digs (9/24) vs. Anderson, (10/15) vs. Alma and (10/19) vs. Trine. 2012 (Freshman): Saw action in matches vs. Saint Mary’s College (9/12) and Marietta College (9/15)… recorded one kill and nine assists on the season. High School: Was a member of the volleyball, soccer and dance teams at St. Johns High School…Two-time MVP…Two-Time team captain…All-Conference… All-League…Dream Team Honorable Mention…AllAcademic. Personal: Majoring in elementary education with a minor in Spanish…born in St. Johns, Michigan on August 12, 1994…daughter of Dave and Jan Motz.
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PLAYER BIOS Jordan Brisson Right Side Senior - 5-9 Waterford, Mich. Kettering H.S.
2014 (Junior): Played in 101 total sets...led the team in kills (263) for the third straight season...led the team in blocks (73)...led the team in total points (304.5) and points per set (3.0). 2013 (Sophomore): Played in 100 total sets...led the team in kills with 254...finished third on the team in blocks with 47...compiled eight assists and eight service aces....totaled 11 digs in matches against Buena Vista (8/30) and Coe (10/31). 2012 (Freshman): Played in 104 total sets…2012 Second Team All-MIAA…led the team in kills (309) and kills per set (2.97)…finished third on the team in blocks (60)…finished sixth on the team in digs (151)…recorded a season in kills (20) in matches vs. Kalamazoo (9/22) and Siena Heights (9/24)…compiled a season high in digs (12) in matches vs. Mount St. Mary’s (8/31) and Rutgers-Camden (9/1). High School: Played volleyball and ran track at Waterford Kettering High School…2011 MVP Playerof-the-Year…2010 All-Academic Team Award…2009 MVP…Coaches Award…Two-time Top Score Female Track & Field Athlete Award. Personal: Majoring in Psychology with a minor in Business Administration…born in Waterford, Michigan on December 30, 1993…daughter of Daniel and Angela Brisson.
Jordan Busse Outside Hitter Senior - 5-11 Perry, Mich. Perry H.S.
2014 (Junior): Saw action in Seven total sets...recorded 7 kills, giving her a 1.0 kills per set average...tallied one service ace, three digs and one block....totaled 8.5 total points bringing her points per set average to 1.2. 2013 (Sophomore): Played in 49 total sets...finished fifth on the team in kills (83)...compiled three assists, 12 blocks and 17 digs...saw her best game against Alma (10/15) as she totaled 14 kills and two blocks. 2012 (Freshman): Saw action vs. Alma (10/2). High School: Played volleyball at Perry High School… former state champion. Personal: Majoring in Business and minoring in Athletic Training…born in Lansing Michigan on July 2, 1994…daughter of Scott and Janet Busse...enjoys spending time at the Woldumar Nature Center.
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Jessica Walters Def. Specialist Junior - 5-5 Zeeland, Mich. Zeeland East H.S.
2014 (Sophomore): Played in 25 total sets...finished eighth on the team with 80 digs... tallied 13 assists. 2013 (Freshman): Played in 72 total sets..finished fifth on the team with 103 digs...totaled 14 service aces and three kills. High School: 2012 First-Team All-Conference…2012 Second Team All-Area…principal’s honor roll student. Personal: Majoring in Accounting…daughter of Rick and Victoria Walters…enjoys shopping and teaching volleyball…enjoys listening to country music… favorite sports team is Detroit Tigers.
Olivia Bruck Def. Specialist Junior - 5-7 Maybee, Mich. Airport H.S.
2014 (Sophomore): Did not see varsity action 2013 (Freshman): Did not see varsity action. High School: Played volleyball and ran track...Huron League Scholar Athlete…Spirit Award Volleyball 2012…Airport High School 2012 homecoming queen… highest honors and top ten student…officer of National Honor Society and Interact Club. Personal: Majoring in Exercise Science…minor in Sports Medicine and Athletic Training…daughter of Jerel and Paige Bruck…from Maybee, Michigan… enjoys listening to country music, distant running, and hanging out with friends.
PLAYER BIOS Margo Joubran
Right Side Junior - 5-10 Mount Morris, Mich. E.A. Johnson Memorial H.S. 2014 (Sophomore): Played in 101 total sets...finished second on the team with 217 kills and 281 digs...led the team with 38 service aces...finished sixth on the team with 36 total blocks 2013 (Freshman): Played in 83 total sets...finished third on the team in kills (154)...finished third on the team in digs (161)...compiled 16 aces and 38 blocks. High School: 2010 First Team all-conference…2011 All-Region…2012 second team All-State…four-ear member of varsity basketball team…scholar athlete award winner…ACT honors and honor roll student. Personal: Majoring in athletic training with a minor in kinesiology…daughter of Ed and Annette Joubran… from Mount Morris, Michigan…enjoys going to the movies…favorite musicians include Lady Gaga and Little Big Town…favorite athletes include Calvin Johnson and LeBron James.
Cassadine Reed Middle Hitter Junior - 5-11 Southfield, Mich. Southfield H.S.
2014 (Sophomore): Played in 85 total sets...finished fifth on the team with 118 kills... finished second on the team with 71 blocks...tallied 27 digs, five assists and finished fourth on the team with 165.5 total points. 2013 (Freshman): Played in 39 total sets...compiled 27 kills, 10 blocks and nine digs. High School: 2012 All-Conference volleyball player… honor roll student. Personal: Majoring in Bio-Chemistry with a minor in Business…daughter of William and Twymeisha Reed…born in Southfield, Michigan…enjoys shopping…favorite sports team is the Los Angeles Lakers…favorite athlete is Kobe Bryant.
Alissa Flury
Middle Hitter Junior - 6-0 Dearborn Hts., Mich. Lutheran Westland H.S. 2014 (Sophomore): Saw action against Alma (10/4) and Mt. St. Joseph (10/25). 2013 (Freshman): Saw action against Kalamazoo (9/6) and Saint Mary’s (11/1). High School: Played volleyball, basketball and track and field at Lutheran High School…two-year letter winner in volleyball and basketball…four-year letter winner in track and field…2013 MVP Detroit Free Press Scholar Athlete …2012 Fist Team AllConference in volleyball…2011 & 2013 First Team All-Conference in track and field…Valedictorian and member of National Honor Society. Personal: Majoring in Accounting...Daughter of Mark and Tee Flury…from Westland, Michigan…enjoys running and reading.
Inessa Bell
Middle Hitter Junior - 5-11 Mount Morris, Mich. E.A. Johnson Memorial H.S.
2014 (Sophomore): Played in 48 total sets...finished tied for seventh on the team with 54 kills...finished fourth on the team with 48 blocks. 2013 (Freshman): Played in 28 total sets...recorded 12 kills, 17 blocks and three digs. High School: 2012 Second Team All-Region…2010 Most Improved…honor roll student. Personal: Majoring in Health Management… daughter of Jeremy Bell and Karen Withey…from Mount Morris, Michigan…favorite movie is the Sandlot…favorite athlete is Cristiano Ronaldo… favorite sports team is the Detroit Tigers.
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PLAYER BIOS Marisa Dion
Setter Junior - 5-8 Lockport, Ill Providence Catholic H.S.
2014 (Sophomore): Played in 102 total sets...led the team with 650 assists...finished fourth on the team with 20 service aces. 2013 (Freshman): Played in 40 total sets...finished third on the team with 134 assists...recorded 40 digs, six aces, three kills. High School: Played volleyball all four years…played softball for two years…member of the National Honor Society…honor roll student Personal: Majoring in Art Education…daughter of Mike and Julie Dion…from Lockport, Illinois…enjoys art and music…favorite sports team is the Chicago Blackhawks…favorite food is pizza.
Kelsey Suiter Setter Junior - 5-9 Blissfield, MI Blissfield H.S. Jackson College
2014 (Jackson College Sophomore): Played in 118 total sets...finished second on the team in kills (308) and assists (442)...finished third on the team in blocks (81)...finished fourth on the team in digs (205). 2013 (Jackson College Freshman): Played in 113 total sets...led the team in assists (963)...finished second on the team in blocks with 45...tallied 59 kills, 23 service aces and 238 digs (fouth on the team). High School: Was named to the LCAA-secondteam twice...named All-coutny honorable mention twice...2011 Blissfield Advance Athlete of the Week...2012 team captain Personal: Majoring in Communications with a minor in Public Relations...daughter of Dean and Kristy Suiter... younger brother, Dakota Suiter is a sophomore at Adrian College and plays football...enjoys horseback riding, working out and traveling...favorite food is pizza, grilled chicken and ice cream.
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Sydney Martines Middle Hitter Junior - 5-10 Concord, Mich. Concord H.S.
2014 (Jackson College Sophomore): Played in 31 matches...was third on the team in kills (267) and kills per set (2.30)...led the team with 147 blocks...recorded 65 digs and 397 points 2013 (Jackson College Freshman): Played in 32 matches...was third on the team with 260 kills... second on the team in kills per set (2.30)...led the team with 85 blocks...tallied 36 digs and 331 points High School: Lettered in volleyball, basketball and softball...contributed to all three of her varsity teams being crowned District Champions...made the Final Four in volleyball and basketball...second team allstate in volleyball Personal: Majoring in Business with a minor in Public Relations...daughter of John and Becky Martines... favorite sports team is the Detroit Tigers...favorite athletes are Ian Kinsler and Eric Decker...favorite movie is The Hunger Games...favorite food is pasta.
Haley Mellon
Def. Specialist Sophomore - 5-3 Adrian, Mich. Madison H.S.
2014 (Freshman): Played in 96 total sets...led the team with 361 digs...recorded 25 assists, 18 service aces and one kill. High School: All-State volleyball and track athlete… academic all-state volleyball and track…member of the National Honor Society. Personal: Majoring in biology…daughter of Rick Mellon and Jennifer and Steven Morin…from Adrian, Michigan…favorite sports team is the University of Michigan Wolverines…favorite athletes are Misty May Treanor, Kerri Walsh, and Spike Albrecht…enjoys playing sand and indoor volleyball.
PLAYER BIOS Savannah Monette Def. Specialist/Libero Sophomore - 5-7 Westland, Mich. Wayne Memorial H.S.
2014 (Freshman): Played in eight sets...recorded four assists, two service aces and 13 digs. High School: Letter winner in soccer and volleyball…volleyball team MVP (2011)… all-district soccer player…honor roll student… graduated Summa Cum Laude. Personal: Majoring in exercise science…daughter of Jeff and Rhonda Monette…from Westland, Michigan…favorite sports teams are the Detroit Red Wings and Detroit Tigers…favorite athlete is Kerri Walsh Jennings…favorites foods include sushi and steak…enjoys watching movies and hanging out with family and friends.
Jacolyn Mullins Outside Hitter Sophomore - 5-9 Chase, Mich. Reed City H.S.
2014 (Freshman): Played in 60 total sets...finished sixth on the team with 82 kills...tallied five assists, 13 service aces, 101 digs and 12 blocks. High School: Letter winner in basketball and volleyball…all-conference athlete…honor roll student and member of the National Honor Society… graduated Magna Cum Laude. Personal: Majoring in biology…daughter of Michele and Jerry Hoppes and Michael Mullins…from Reed City, Michigan…favorite sports teams include the Boston Celtics and Oklahoma City Thunder…favorite athletes include Rajon Rondo and LeBron James… favorite writer is Nicholas Sparks…favorite food is spaghetti...enjoys sports.
Jenai White
Outside Hitter Sophomore - 5-9 Elkhart, Ind. Elkhart Central H.S.
2014 (Freshman): Played in 37 total sets...recorded 32 kills, 30 digs, two service aces, two assists and nine blocks. High School: Letter winner in volleyball, basketball, and track…state finalist in volleyball…honor roll student…member of the orchestra. Personal: Majoring in athletic training with a minor in business…daughter of Mary Beth Hainey and John White…from Elkhart, Indiana…favorite sports team is the Pittsburgh Steelers…favorite athlete is Skylar Diggins…favorite TV show is Pretty Little Liars... favorite foods include pizza and pineapple.
Victoria Alvarado
Outside Hitter/Right Side Sophomore - 5-9 Lansing, Mich. DeWitt H.S. 2014 (Freshman): Saw action in six total sets...tallied six kills, three digs and one block. High School: Letter winner in volleyball…member of the choir…participated in volleyball camps. Personal: Majoring in athletic training with a minor in kinesiology…daughter of Kevin and Jennifer Alvarado…from DeWitt, Michigan…favorite sports team is the Detroit Tigers…favorite athlete is Justin Verlander…favorite TV show is Breaking Bad…enjoys reading.
Olivia Welch
Outside Hitter Freshman - 5-9 Vicksburg, Mich. Vicksburg H.S. High School: Lettered in volleyball and track and field...was named 2011 AllConference first team, 2012 All-Conference first team and All-Region, 2010 second team All-State by Detroit News...helped the Vicksburg girls volleyball team win the 2014 conference and district championships...was crowned conference champion in track and field in 2012, 2014 and 2015. Personal: Majoring in Exercise Science with a minor in chemistry...daughter of Shawn and Dawn Welch... favorite team is the Detroit Tigers...favorite athlete is Justin Verlander...favorite food is steak.
Samantha Cronkright Libero Freshman - 5-2 West Bloomfield, Mich. Walled Lake Central H.S.
High School: Lettered in volleyball. Personal: Majoring in Biology...daughter of Lourdes Conkright and James Dertinger...plans to one day be a Physician’s Assistant...favorite sports team is the Detroit Red Wings...favorite TV show is American Horror Story...favorite food is pizza.
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PLAYER BIOS Jordan Pizzo
Middle Hitter Freshman - 5-11 Tipton, Mich. Clinton H.S. High School: Lettered in volleyball, softball and basketball...earned district champions in volleyball... named first-team all-county. Personal: Undecided on major...daughter of Nick and Debbie Pizzo...favorite sports teams are the Red Wings, Tigers and Michigan Wolverines football... favorite TV show is The Walking Dead.
Jessica Bubacz
Setter Freshman - 5-7 Ottawa Lake, Mich. Whiteford H.S. High School: Played volleyball for Whiteford Agricultural High School in Ottawa Lake, Michigan...named to the 2014-15 first team All-Region by Monroe Evening News...named to the 2014-15 first team All-State honorable mention...named to the 2013-14 second team All-Tri-County-Conference...set an MHSAA record for assists in a single game with 65... holds school records for single season assists (1,460), and career assists (2,950)...contributed to Whiteford winning three straight conference championships Personal: Currently undecided on major...daughter of Shelly Mills...from Ottawa Lake, Michigan...favorite movie is The Notebook...favorite TV show is Pretty Little Liars...favorite sports team is Michigan Football
Carlie Fernandez Outside Hitter Freshman - 5-8 South Lyon, Mich. H.S.
High School: Lettered in volleyball and track and field... crowned the KLAA Conference Champion in 2014 for long jump...qualified for state in the 4x200 in 2012... named second team All-Conference in track 201215...second team All-Conference in volleyball 201415. Personal: Double major in biology and business with a minor in exercise science...daughter of Deanie and Rick Fernandez...favorite sports teams are the Detroit Tigers and Detroit Lions...favorite athletes are Miguel Cabrera and Calvin Jonnson.
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2014 MIAA CONFERENCE Final 2014 MIAA Volleyball Report Final Standings League Overall W L W L Hope 15 1 34 2 Calvin 15 1 31 4 Trine 12 4 24 6 Saint Mary’s 8 8 15 13 Alma 8 8 15 18 Kalamazoo 6 10 11 17 Adrian 5 11 12 17 Albion 2 14 5 24 Olivet 1 15 5 24
All-MIAA First Team *Laura Danhoff, Calvin (sophomore from Willard, Ohio/Willard HS) ****Jenna Grasmeyer, Hope (senior from Jenison/Hudsonville Unity Christian HS) *Hannah Guilford, Alma (junior from Hartland/Hartland HS) **Lauren Hazekamp, Hope (junior from Fruitport/Fruitport HS) **Maggie Kamp, Calvin (junior from Palos Heights, Ill./Chicago Christian HS) *Jenna Lodewyk, Calvin (freshman from Villa Park, Ill./Timothy Christian HS) *Carly Searles, Trine (senior from Levering/Petoskey HS) *Amy VanderStoep, Hope (senior from Holland/West Ottawa HS) * - number of years All-MIAA First Team
All-MIAA Second Team Elise Biesboer, Calvin (senior from Elmhurst, Ill./Timothy Christian HS) Jordan Brisson, Adrian (junior from Waterford/Kettering HS) Mikayla Carpenter, Trine (freshman from Huntington, Ind./Huntington North HS) Emily Crowe, Calvin (senior from Granger, Ind./Mishawaka Penn HS) Nya Greenstone, Kalamazoo (senior from Ann Arbor/Pioneer HS) Anna Lynch, Hope (senior from Lake Odessa/Lakewood HS) Allie Mitchell, Hope (junior from Grand Rapids/Forest Hills Eastern HS) Kati Schneider, Saint Mary’s (senior from East Sparta, Ohio/Canton South HS)
Player of the Week Honor Roll Position Player of the Week Week #1 - Jenna Grasmeyer, Hope Week #2 - Maggie Kamp, Calvin Week #3 - Jordan Brisson, Adrian Week #4 - Jenna Grasmeyer, Hope Week #5 - Melanie Kuczek, St. Mary’s Week #6 - Jenna Grasmeyer, Hope & Laura Danhoff, Calvin Week #7 - Laura Hartman, Trine Week #8 - Maggie Kamp, Calvin Week #9 - Maggie Kamp, Calvin & Nya Greenstone, Kalamazoo Week #10 - Amy Vanerstoep, Hope Week #11 - Stacy Kamp, Calvin
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Specialty Player of the Week Week #1 - Carly Searles, Trine Week #2 - Lauren Hazekamp, Hope Week #3 - Haley Mellon, Adrian Week #4 - Carly Searles, Trine Week #5 - Lauren Hazekamp, Hope Week #6 - Lauren Hazekamp, Hope Week #7 - Carly Searles, Trine Week #8 - Jenna Lodewyk, Calvin Week #9 - Elise Biesboer, Calvin & Alex Gothard, Kalamazoo Week #10 - Allie Mitchell, Hope Week #11 - Elise Biesboer, Calvin
TEAM HISTORY MIAA Champions Year Conference Finish Overall Coach 1978 6 0 1st 23 4 Norma Gladu 1979 11 1 1st 24 7 Norma Gladu 1980 12 0 1st 23 8 Norma Gladu 1981 11 1 1st 18 7 Norma Gladu
All-MIAA First Team All-MIAA Second Team 1983 Sue Agosti 1984 Sue Agosti 1985 Sue Agosti 1986 Tammy Holloway 1997 Kris Griffith 2001 Lauree Dermyer 2002 Lauree Dermyer 2003 Lauree Dermyer Kacie Ehinger 2004 Lauree Dermyer 2005 Lindsey Eshelman 2006 Lindsey Eshelman Abby Sikora 2007 Sara Morningstar 2008 Jenny Carlson
1984 Rose Lytle Jeanmarie Tamm 1990 *Honorable Mention Sheila Scott 1992 *Honorable Mention Lisa Fretter 1997 Linda Risner Honorable Mention Nicole Stough 1998 Kris Griffith *Honorable Mention Linda Risner 1999 Linda Risner *Honorable Mention Lindsay Dale 2000 Lindsey Dale *Honorable Mention Gretchen McCann 2001 Joanna Wiegel *Honorable Mention Lindsay Dale 2002 Kacie Ehinger Joanna Wiegel *Honorable Mention Brianne Cole
2003 Joanna Wiegel *Honorable Mention Beth Riske Lyndsey Davis 2004 Abby Sikora *Honorable Mention Kacie Ehinger Nicole Wilson 2005 Abby Sikora Jenny Carlson *Honorable Mention Sara Morningstar 2006 Sara Morningstar *Honorable Mention Kacie Ehinger Holly Pellegrin 2007 Jenny Carlson Lindsey Eshelman 2008 Samantha Mercy 2012 Jordan Brisson 2014 Jordan Brisson
All-American 2005
Lindsey Eshelman (3rd team)
Defensive Player of the Year (Instituted in 2002) 2003 Kacie Ehinger
MIAA All-Time League Records Total Digs - 44 (5 games), Samantha Mercy, Adrian (at Alma, 9/23/08) Total Digs (4 games) - 32, Samantha Mercy, Adrian (at Saint Mary's, 11/4/08) Total Digs (5 games) - 44, Samantha Mercy, Adrian (at Alma, 9/23/08) Total Attempts - 224 (5 games), Adrian (at Alma, 9/23/08) Total Attempts (5 games) - 224, Adrian (at Alma, 9/23/08)
MIAA All-Time League Records -Old Scoring System (prior to 2008) Total Kills (3 games) - 22, Lauree Dermyer, Adrian (at Tri-State, 10/28/04); Total Assists - 71 Abby Sikora, Adrian (at Alma, 9/21/05) Total Assists (4 games) - 71, Abby Sikora, Adrian (at Alma, 9/21/05) Total Kills (4 games) - 85, Adrian (at Alma, 9/21/05) Total Assists (4 games) - 76, Adrian (at Alma, 9/21/05) Blocks - 29.5, Adrian (vs. Olivet, 9/17/05)
Adrian College Women’s Volleyball All-Time Record (Since 1975) 569-584 (.493)
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NCAA DIVISION III Division III Philosophy Academics are the primary focus for Division III student-athletes. The division minimizes the conflicts between athletics and academics and keeps studentathletes on a path to graduation through shorter practice and playing seasons, the number of contests, no redshirting and regional competition that reduces time away from academic studies. Studentathletes are integrated on campus and treated like all other members of the general student-body, keeping them focused on being a student first. Division III is engaged in division-wide discussions about implementing an Academic Success Rate in the near future. The NCAA has collected and reported graduation rates since 1991 for all students (using the six-year federal methodology) and for all student-athletes receiving athletically related financial aid.
While Division III students have been included in this process, a separate report on student-athletes in Division III has been absent because the division does not award athletics grants-in-aid. While many Division III institutions and conferences have tracked the academic success of their student-athletes, they have used a variety of criteria (for example, graduation, grade-point average, class rank). However, Division III recently completed a two-year pilot academic-reporting program that produced data from a representative sample showing that student-athletes graduate at higher rates than those of their student-body peers. Division III members will decide soon whether a division-wide academic reporting structure that produces an annual Academic Success Rate is appropriate.
The Three D's Discover Division III student-athletes are encouraged to pursue their interests and passions beyond the classroom and field of play‌to discover themselves. Develop Division III institutions provide an environment that encourages student-athletes to develop into well-rounded adults. Small class sizes, the ability to participate in more than one sport, and an emphasis on participating activities outside of the classroom are all hallmarks of the Division III experience. Dedicate Division III institutions expect student-athletes to dedicate themselves to achieving their potential. Student-athletes must manage their busy schedules, keep up with class work and face the same challenges as the rest of the student-body.
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VOLLEYBALL Season Schedule SEPT 1 SEPT 4
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SEPT. 9 SEPT 12 SEPT 16 SEPT 22 SEPT 25 SEPT 26 SEPT 30 OCT 2
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OCT 6 OCT 9 OCT 14 OCT 16 OCT 20 OCT 23 OCT 24 OCT 27 OCT 30 OCT 31 *
VS. BALDWIN WALLACE 7:00 PM MIAA/HCAC CHALLENGE VS.EARLHAM 5:00 PM VS.ANDERSON (IND.) 7:00 PM MIAA/HCAC CHALLENGE VS.MT. ST. JOSEPH 12:00 PM VS.MANCHESTER 4:00 PM VS.TRINE * 6:30 PM AT ST. MARY’S (IND.) * 12:00 PM VS.KALAMAZOO * 7:00 PM AT HOPE * 6:30 PM VS.OLIVET * 6:30 PM VS.ALBION * 12:00 PM VS.ALMA * 6:30 PM ILLINOIS WESLEYAN TOURN. AT ILL. WESLEYAN 4:30 PM VS. ROSE-HULMAN 6:30 PM ILLINOIS WESLEYAN TOURN. VS. SIMPSON 11:00 AM VS. MILLIKIN 3:00 PM AT CALVIN* 6:30 PM AT TRINE * 6:30 PM VS.ST. MARY’S (IND.) * 7:00 PM AT SIENA HEIGHTS 7:00 PM AT KALAMAZOO * 7:00 PM VS.HOPE * AT OLIVET * AT ALBION * VS.CALVIN * AT ALMA *
* Indicates Conference Game
* Denotes MIAA Conference game
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