2013-14
women's soccer media guide
About the NAIA The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, is the governing body for athletics programs at its nearly 300 colleges and universities throughout the United States and Canada. The long-held mission of the NAIA is to promote the education and development of wellrounded students and productive citizens through intercollegiate athletics. The Association offers equitable access and opportunities for participation in its 23 national championship events held annually throughout the country. Today, the NAIA strengthens its commitment to student-athletes and strives to enrich their college experience by supporting academic achievement and character development. NAIA Champions of Character is the association’s innovative flagship program designed to instill character values in student-athletes, coaches and youth in the communities it serves. To learn more visit www.NAIA.org.
SCHEDULE Home games played at Ultimate Soccer are listed in crimson.
August 18 24 25 31
5:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 3 p.m. 11:30 a.m.
Lawrence Tech University Ohio Mid-Western University Shawnee State University Calumet–Crimson Wave Tourney, IN
September
1 4 6 7 14 18 21 24 26
9 a.m. / 2 p.m. Calumet–Crimson Wave Tourney, IN 3 p.m. Olivet College 5 p.m. Illinois Tech–Goshen College 5 p.m. Concordia University–Goshen College 3:30 p.m. Indiana Tech University 4 p.m. Concordia University 1 p.m. Defiance College 7 p.m. Cornerstone University 3 p.m. Siena Heights University
October
4 12 14 16 20
6:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m. 3 p.m. 4 p.m. 2 p.m.
Cleary University Daemen College Madonna University Aquinas College Cleary University
Oct. 30 – Nov. 2 USCAA National Championship – Charleston, WV
COACHING STAFF Head Coach Todd Stank, 5th Season Coach Stank is entering his fifth season as the Head Women's Soccer Coach at Rochester College. Stank has been in the coaching ranks for 17 years and has coached at numerous levels. Coach Stank graduated Magna Cum Laude from Siena Heights University. He made a quick entrance into coaching as he coached and trained at Capac and Romeo High School. Soon thereafter, he became President of the Blue Water Soccer Club. Before arriving at RC, Stank enjoyed much success coaching at the club level for the MetroStars, Rochester Soccer Club and Blue Water Soccer Club. In addition to heading up the RC Women's Soccer program, Stank is also Staff Coach at the Troy Soccer Club, evaluator for the State Olympic Development Program, and holds licenses from USSF and certifications from NSCAA. Todd is happily married to Lori Stank and has two children: Cassey, 25, who is a teacher at Boynton Beach High School in West Palm Beach, and Dylan, 23, a Network Systems Administrator living in Columbus, Ohio. Todd and Lori live in the Port Huron area with their two rescue dogs. Todd's lovely wife of 28 years is a librarian at the Marysville Public Library. When he is not coaching, Todd works at Chrysler as a mechanical engineer.
Assistant Coach Heidi Schewe, 2nd Season
THE TEAM 1
Cheyanne Daniels SO Ajax, ON Father L. Austin H.S.
2
Ginny Vincent FR Rochester Hills, MI Avondale H.S.
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D
4
Emily Guirey JR F Berkley, MI Royal Oak Shrine H.S.
D
7
Sydney Yoscovits SR Trenton, MI Trenton H.S.
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8
Kaylee Higle Canton, MI Plymouth H.S.
JR
12
Angela Mancini SO Redford, MI Redford Union H.S.
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13
Brittney Turner FR Lapeer, MI North Branch H.S.
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F
14
Joanna Willis SR Haddon Heights, NJ Haddon Heights H.S.
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19
Sarah Economeas FR St. Clair Shores, MI Lakeview H.S.
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20
Jessica Ollila FR Shelby Township, MI Utica H.S.
21
Sarah Tomkowiak FR Oak Park, MI Faith Christian School
M
22
Morgan Edwards FR M Sylvania, OH Sylvania Southview H.S.
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ROCHESTER COLLEGE ATHLETICS QUICK FACTS College Information Location: Rochester Hills, Michigan Nickname: Warriors Mascot: "Wally" the Warrior Enrollment: 1,200 Founded: 1959 Colors: Crimson and White President: Dr. John Tyson Athletic Director: Klint Pleasant Athletic Director Emeritus: Garth Pleasant Facility (Capacity): Ultimate Soccer (1,000) Athletic Department Phone/Fax: 248-218-2181/2225 Affiliations: National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) Division I Women's Soccer Information Head Coach: Todd Stank 2012-13 Team Record: 3-14-1
Media Information Sports Information Director: Ryan Chipka rchipka@rc.edu 248-218-2167 Warrior Athletics Website: rochestercollegewarriors.com
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