Athletics Viewbook

E G E L L O C S A M O TH S C I T E L H AT

WE ARE

THOMAS A Thomas College student-athlete is a hardworking, dedicated member of their community. Whether on the field or off, our student-athletes have a family within the athletics community – and a committed fan base to cheer them on. More than 30 percent of our students participate in our 19 varsity athletic programs.

Our Athletic Department is dedicated to the total student-athlete, with a commitment to academics, athletics, and the Thomas College community.

With our year-round strength and conditioning program and Peak Mental Performance Training , you’ll be physically and mentally prepared to take on the best competition in the region.

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WOMEN’S SPORTS

MEN’S SPORTS CO-ED SPORTS

Basketball Cross Country Field Hockey Lacrosse Soccer Softball Tennis Track & Field

Baseball Basketball Cross Country Golf Lacrosse Soccer Tennis Track & Field Ice Hockey

Esports

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THOMAS COLLEGE

HIGHLIGHTS

286

STUDENTATHLETES

have earned All-Academic Team honors

OUR TEAMS HAVE WON OUR TEAMS HAVE COMPETED IN

379

STUDENTATHLETES have been named to All-Conference Teams

= 19 CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS

= 129 CONFERENCE

CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENTS

Recent Team Highlights • Men’s Cross Country 2018 Individual NAC Champion • Men’s Soccer 2018 & 2019 NAC Champions and NCAA Division III National tournament appearances • Women’s Soccer 2018 NAC Runners-Up • Field Hockey 2018 NAC Champions and 2018 & 2019 NECC Runners-Up • Men’s Basketball 2018 NAC Runners-Up • Baseball 2019 NAC Runners-Up • Softball 2017 NAC Champions and 2019 Runners-Up • Men’s Tennis 2019 NAC and NEAC Champions • Men’s Track & Field 2018 Individual NAC Champions in three events • Women’s Track & Field 2018 Individual NAC Champion in one event • Ice Hockey 2019 NECHA Colonial Conference Champions 4

Inclusion Statement Thomas College is committed to promoting a diverse community in an atmosphere of mutual respect. We recognize and appreciate diversity in relation to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, veteran status, age, socioeconomic status, and disability. Prominent among the values that define the Thomas College community is civility, which includes mutual respect, fairness, and appreciation of differences.

All members of the College are called upon to promote and value this ethic of common respect and civility. (Adopted Spring 2011)

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BASEBALL Our baseball program’s philosophy is based on how “the majority of our players think, work, and act a majority of the time.” By creating honest relationships with each other, we develop a clear understanding of how everyone “thinks” about their goals, plans, and role.

Played in the NAC East Division Championship in each of the last two seasons Qualified for Conference Championship Tournament in 7 of the last 10 years 2019 NAC Championship appearance 2021 NAC East Championship appearance Takes an annual spring trip to Florida in March

HEAD COACH

Greg King

“I like having my voice heard and being involved on campus. Studentathletes make up a big portion of our student body and being able to come together to raise awareness of issues is really important for me.”

KYLE GLEASON ’21, M.B.A ’22

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Sport Management Major

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Danville, NH

SOFTBALL Our softball team competes in the North Atlantic Conference (NAC) as a member of the NCAA Division III. The goals of our program are for our student-athletes to become better softball players over their four years and graduate as successful and confident people.

2017 NAC Champions Qualified for Conference Championship Tournament in 11 of last 12 years Named 6 student-athletes to NAC All-Conference Team in 2019 3.60 Spring 2020 Term average GPA

HEAD COACH

Ali Kriegel ’11, M.B.A ’12 “Coach Kriegel knows what I am capable of and believes in my abilities on and off the field. Ali is easy to talk to and is always willing to listen and help with any situation.”

KELSEY CURRIER ’22 Sport Management Major Cumberland, ME

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MEN’S

BASKETBALL Building a tradition is what our men’s basketball team is all about. We compete in the North Atlantic Conference (NAC) as members of the NCAA Division III, competing against schools all over New England, as well as New York.

Team GPA above 3.0 for the last 2 years Qualified for NAC Postseason for the last 12 years Four NAC Athletes and Rookies of the Week in 2 years

“Thomas feels like home.

The people I have met, the courses I have taken, and all the memories I have been a part of make me feel like I belong.”

TREVOR REED ’23 Accounting Major Rockland, ME

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HEAD COACH

Deshon Gaither

MEN’S

BASKETBALL Building a tradition is what the Thomas College Men’s Basketball Team is all about. We compete in the North Atlantic Conference (NAC) as members of the NCAA Division III, competing against schools all over New England as well as New York.

“Everyone is friendly here and so supportive.

Attending Thomas was the best choice I have made.”

KJ RAVAGLI ’22

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Forensic Psychology Major

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Lowell, MA

WOMEN’S Hosted the First-Round Tournament game in 2020 for the first time in program history Won more games in last full season (2020) than the program has in over a decade Named 4 student-athletes to the NAC AllConference Team over the last two seasons

BASKETBALL Our women’s basketball team competes in the North Atlantic Conference (NAC) as a member of the NCAA Division III. From high academic standards to on-court successes, we are striving to become the premiere Division III women’s basketball program in the Northeast.

Since 2016, 23 Women’s Basketball studentathletes have been named to the NAC AllAcademic Team

HEAD COACH

Emily Cummins

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MEN’S

GOLF Our men’s golf team competes in the North Atlantic Conference (NAC) as a member of the NCAA Division III. Our philosphy on the Thomas Men’s Golf Team is to provide a positive academic and athletic experience for the student-athletes. We have all levels of golfers and hope that they can enjoy the game for a lifetime.

2021 finished 2nd in NAC East 2020 6 athletes on NAC, Fall Academic Team 2018 moved from a club sport to NCAA Division III

“Being a student-athlete gives me something to work towards other than improving in the classroom. It gives me an opportunity to get outside and relieve some stress.”

KENT JOHNSON ’22 Business Administration

HEAD COACH

Don Roberts

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Carmel, ME

FIELD HOCKEY Our student-athletes are dedicated to our field hockey program and buy into our strategies and goals. They have a commitment to succeed academically, athletically, and as people. The goals of our program begin with helping our student-athletes become successful field hockey players and people.

2018 North Atlantic Conference Regular Season Champions NECC Runners-Up in 2018 & 2019 In 2019, we took a preseason trip as a team to Germany and Holland, where we competed against teams from those areas.

31 All-Conference Team members, including 2 Players of the Year HEAD COACH

Andrea Thebarge

“I knew that Thomas was the place for me after my first visit, and I am so glad I came because I feel very prepared for my future career. Being a Terrier really means being a part of something greater, and contributing to that has been so special.

ALEXIS BOWMAN ’20, M.B.A. ’21 Sport Management Major

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Freedom, ME

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MEN’S

ICE HOCKEY Our ice hockey team competes in the NECHA Colonial Conference as a member of the ACHA, which we have been a part of since 2013. We offer a collegiate hockey experience without the seven-day commitment.

2020 NECHA Colonial Conference Champions Qualified for ACHA Regionals in Pennsylvania in 2020 Multiple student-athletes have been selected for the ACHA All-Star Game Qualified for Colonial Conference Playoffs 4 of the last 5 years

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HEAD COACH

Jeff Ross

“As soon as I stepped onto the Thomas College campus, I knew that it would be the right fit for me.

I have always liked being a part of a small community because it gives you and your professors the chance to get to know one another, and you get to know your peers better, too. Here at Thomas, you are not just a number, and you have people around you who want to see you succeed and help guide you toward that success.”

HUNTER HUGHES ’22 Communications Major Lewiston, ME

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MEN’S

LACROSSE Our men’s lacrosse team competes in the North Atlantic Conference (NAC) as a member of the NCAA Division III. We care about the holistic development of each student-athlete in our men’s lacrosse program, and we are dedicated to building valuable relationships that cultivate growth and collaboration.

North Atlantic Conference East Division regular season champions in 2021 6 players named to the North Atlantic Conference All-Conference Team in 2021 2 players named to the North Atlantic Conference All-Tournament Team in 2021 Received Thomas College’s Teammate and Rookie of the Year Awards in 2021 10 North Atlantic Conference Championship Tournament appearances

“We’re just a big family. We look after one another, but we push each other to be better on and off the field, as well”.

DOMINIC DESIMONE ’22

HEAD COACH

Marsh Gray 14

Business Administration Major Millersville, MD

WOMEN’S

LACROSSE Our women’s lacrosse team competes in the North Atlantic Conference (NAC) as a member of the NCAA Division III. The team is committed to the academic and athletic success of each student-athlete.

The goals of our program begin with ensuring each student-athlete has the resources they need to become the best version of their self both on and off the field, capitalizing on individual strengths to achieve team goals.

Team GPA above 3.0 34 NAC All-Conference Team honorees NAC Runners-Up 2013, 2014, & 2015

“Thomas athletics has helped me connect to the community from the very beginning. When you show up to school as part of a team, you instantly have friends and people you can go to.”

NIKKI BRADSTREET ’21 Criminal Justice and Forensic Psychology Double Major Topsham, ME

HEAD COACH

Jenn Morris ’15 M.B.A ’16

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MEN’S

SOCCER Our men’s soccer program is one of the most diverse, dynamic, and exciting in the country.

We have a great mix of local, domestic, and international talent. The men’s soccer program competes in the North Atlantic Conference (NAC) as a member of the NCAA Division III. Our philosophy is to help prepare our studentathletes for life after college through academic support, time management education, leadership programming, community service, and mentoring.

10 consecutive Conference Tournament appearances 8 trips to the Conference Championship in the past 10 years North Atlantic Conference Champions 2010, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2018, 2019 North Atlantic Conference Championship appearances 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019 NCAA National Tournament appearances 2010, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2018, 2019 NCAA Top 25 National Ranking Ended the 2016 season ranked 4th in the nation for scoring offense 2 former players represented their country in the 2019 Gold Cup 16

HEAD COACH

Chris Parsons ’98

“Coach Parsons has always been a great resource for me to reach out to about soccer, school, and everything in between. He truly cares about the wellbeing of everybody on the team, and I am very grateful for him.”

COOPER LYONS ’23 Sport Management Major Gorham, ME

WOMEN’S

SOCCER Our women’s soccer team competes in the North Atlantic Conference (NAC) as a member of the NCAA Division III. We have a growth mindset on our team— whether it be playing field, in the classroom, or in life. It is our goal to improve every day and strive for excellence in all that we do.

Average team GPA above a 3.0 for the last 10 years 2018 season best record, goals scored and NAC Conference finish in team history Regular appearances in North Atlantic Conference Tournament 2018 NAC Regular Season Champions; Tournament Runners-Up “The Thomas community is a safe and comfortable place to get outside your comfort zone and grow as an individual, which is what I did. During my first year at Thomas, I had trouble making connections with others. Now, I have so many new friends through classes, athletics, and clubs, just by putting myself out there and being more confident.”

MAEGHAN BERNARD ’22 Accounting Major

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Winslow, ME

HEAD COACH

Deb Biche-Labbe

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MEN’S

TENNIS Our men’s tennis team competes in the North Atlantic Conference (NAC) as a member of the NCAA Division III. Our team philosophy for our men's tennis program is geared towards the commitment to our players on the court and, most importantly, in the classroom.

NAC & NEAC Conference Champions in 2019 Placed 4 student-athletes on the NAC AllConference Team in both 2018 & 2019 Placed 2 student-athletes on the 2020 ITA Division III Scholar Athlete Team HEAD COACH

Robert Disch

“I have had the amazing opportunity to build a strong relationship with many professors and staff members at Thomas, especially Coach Disch and Coach Begin. The dedication, patience, and passion they have shown me has been key to my becoming the person I am today.”

JOSE AFONSO ’21

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Criminal Justice Major

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Tenerife, Spain

WOMEN’S

TENNIS Our women’s tennis team competes in the North Atlantic Conference (NAC) as a member of the NCAA Division III. Our team philosophy for our women's tennis program is geared towards the commitment to our players on the court and, most importantly, in the classroom.

Placed 2 student-athletes on the NAC AllConference Team in both 2019 & 2021 Had 4 student-athletes named to the 2020 NAC All-Academic Team Named 3 student-athletes to the 2020 ITA Division III Scholar-Athletes Team Earned the 2020 ITA Division III All-Academic Team Award Team GPA of 3.13 in the Fall 2020 semester

“I love being a student-athlete because I get to make connections with friends through sharing a passion for tennis. Traveling with your team is such a good bonding experience and creates so many memories I will always remember.”

ALEXIS NESTOR ’21 Secondary Education-Math Major

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Gardiner, ME

HEAD COACH

Robert Disch

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TRACK & FIELD/ CROSS COUNTRY Our men’s and women’s indoor and outdoor track & field teams and cross-country teams compete in the North Atlantic Conference (NAC) as a member of the NCAA Division III. The goals of our program include graduating strong, confident men and women who contribute positively to their families, the workforce, and community.

In our first and only year of full NCAA track & field competition, both men’s and women’s teams finished 3rd in the Conference Championship.

In the 2019-2020 DIII New England Indoor Track & Field

“Being a studentathlete at Thomas brings you some great opportunities and some great competition.”

Championship meet, we had 6 individual

JARROD HOOPER ’22

qualifiers and 3 relay teams compete.

Sport Management Major Lyman, ME

The women’s track & field team won the President’s Council Award for top GPA of all sports teams in fall of 2019.

HEAD COACH

Ian Wilson

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“I love the support that comes with being a part of the athletic community here at Thomas; my teams are like a second family to me. People on campus care and ask how your seasons going or how the meet/game went, and they genuinely want to know and want to come and support.

I feel that’s such a big part of the Thomas community.”

AUDREY KIMBALL ’21

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English Major

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Saint Albans, ME

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The future home of the Thomas Esports arena for practices and competitions will be a part of the new Sports Center, opening Fall 2022!

LEARN MORE: THOMAS.EDU/SPORTS-CENTER

Launched in 2019

CO-ED

ESPORTS Do you want to be a part of a team that competes against colleges and universities across the nation? Are you looking to gain analytical skills, pursue your passion, and make friends with your team?

Fully equipped training facility armed with 10 Alienware Area 51 Threadripper computers, a full arsenal of Alienware peripherals, Vertagear gaming chairs, and 3 console-equipped TVs. Available to players 7 days a week.

Thomas Esports varsity athletes are held to high academic standards and are provided with respectively impressive resources to pursue their passion.

Afforded travel and accommodation to major gaming events and competitions

HEAD COACH

Owen Vining

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“I really enjoy the people and community we have in the Esports program. I’ve met some of my best friends there; the teams and community has been very inviting and inclusive to everyone regardless of skill or background. Plus, it’s amazing to have opportunity to play one of my favorite games at a competitive level.”

MICHAEL TARDIFF ’21

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Accounting Major

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Gardiner, ME

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FACILITIES

BERNATCHEZ (RED) AND SMITH (BLACK) TURF FIELDS

Our indoor and outdoor athletic facilities are designed to help Thomas student-athletes succeed and for our fans, visitors, and local schools to enjoy. From the turf field complex and fan stands to our Harold Alfond Athletic Center, with a workout room and indoor track, we are equipped for all our students to maintain a healthy and happy lifestyle outside of the classroom.

H. ALLEN RYAN FIELD

Our turf fields sit adjacent to each other in the Kennebec Savings Turf Complex, primarily used by the men and women’s soccer teams, the men and women’s lacrosse teams, and the field hockey team. The fields are commonly known as the “black” and “red” fields, for the different colored 12-foot borders surrounding each field.

This field serves as the playing and practice facility for our baseball program, which consists of a grass infield and outfield, and an in-ground irrigation system. It meets NCAA standards with team dugouts and permanent fencing. Three batting cages and one bullpen are located off of left field.

SOFTBALL FIELD

HAROLD ALFOND ATHLETIC CENTER This athletic complex was designed with the intention of functioning as a recreation center for the student population and a state-of-the-art indoor training facility for Thomas College’s athletic teams. There are three regulation tennis courts atop a Mondo rubberized composite floor.

Included in this facility: Multi-sport, three-court surface Jogging track Fitness center with weight room and cardio room Multipurpose room Plyometrics room

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This field is the playing and practice facility for our softball program, it has a skinned infield and grass outfield.

It meets NCAA standards for playing specifications with team dugouts and permanent fencing. A bullpen is located off of each dugout, along with a press box and concession area.

ALUMNI FIELD This space serves as an alternative grass practice field for our men and women’s soccer teams, and our men and women’s lacrosse teams.

LARRY MAHANEY GYMNASIUM This is the playing and practice facility for our men’s and women’s basketball teams.

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THOMAS COLLEGE’S

NEW SPORTS CENTER

The new Thomas College Sports Center is slated to open in August 2022. The much-needed, new facility, designed by SMRT Architects and currently under construction with Sheridan Construction Corporation and E.L. Vining & Son, Inc., will encompass 18,000 square feet for the College’s athletic and Esports programs. Inside, students, staff, and guests will find training space, coaches’ offices, locker rooms, an Esports facility, and more.

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PEAK MENTAL PERFORMANCE TRAINING At Thomas, we know that being a student-athlete goes beyond competing.

Our Mental Peak Performance Training program focuses on improving your self-confidence while enabling you to make good decisions and self-motivate.

As important as physical fitness is to a student-athlete, we know that positive mental health is crucial to performing at your best.

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STRENGTH & CONDITIONING With our year-round strength and conditioning program, our student-athletes stay in top shape in the off season and are prepared to compete on day one of the regular season. Our strength and conditioning coaches tailor specific workout plans for every program to make sure that you’re doing the right exercises to excel in your sport.

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ACADEMIC SUPPORT For us, the student always comes first in student-athlete. Our coaches and staff are committed to success in the classroom.

Many of our programs have required study hall hours, and we work closely with our Student Success Center to make sure student-athletes are receiving the peer tutor support that they need.

Since we’re athletes, we also like to make things competitive.

We have an annual academic challenge for our programs to record a team GPA of 3.0 or higher, with a special dinner as a reward for those that meet the goal. In 2019, a record 16 teams were recognized for achieving the goal, with the highest team GPA coming in at 3.58.

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THOMAS COLLEGE

RECRUITMENT A Thomas College student-athlete is a hardworking, dedicated member of their community. Whether on the field or off, our student-athletes have a family within the athletics community – and a committed fan base to cheer them on. More than 30 percent of our students participate in our varsity athletic programs.

How to get started in the recruiting process: 1. FILL OUT OUR RECRUITING QUESTIONNAIRE: Visit athletics.thomas.edu/RecruitForm and select your sport to fill out our recruiting questionnaire. A coach will reach out to you once you complete it.

2. SEND US YOUR GAME FILM: Send our coach a game film and/or highlight tapes. This will help us evaluate your ability to play at Thomas.

3. SCHEDULE A VISIT: Either in-person or virtually, visiting campus is a great way to see what Thomas has to offer. You can schedule your visit by going to thomas.edu/visit.

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VISIT THOMAS Many of our current student-athletes say they knew Thomas College was the right fit for them the day they stepped on campus.

They had the opportunity to meet their future coach and teammates; see where they might play one day; and get a feel for what it would be like as a Thomas Terrier. That’s why visiting is so important when exploring college options.

Learn more and schedule a visit today: thomas.edu/visit