TRANSYLVANIA UNIVERSITY
LEXINGTON, KY
NCAA DIVISION III
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NCAA DIVISION III LEXINGTON, KY TRANSYLVANIA UNIVERSITY
Transylvania
WELCOME TO
President Seamus Carey
As a former college athlete, I understand the value of participating in competitive athletics while pursuing a degree at an institution that embraces academic rigor. The things you learn about yourself and the principles of discipline, teamwork, commitment and resilience will gird you for a lifetime of challenges. You’ll also make lifelong friends and find valuable mentors among your coaches and the athletics staff. As a member of NCAA Division III, Transylvania is committed to the student-athlete ideal. In fact, 41 percent of our students participate in our 26 intercollegiate teams. We challenge our student-athletes to demonstrate high standards of character and achievement both in the classroom and on the field. Since Transylvania’s transition to the NCAA in 2001, the Pioneers have earned 48 conference championships, more than 30 NCAA tournament appearances, 47 Coach of the Year awards and 47 All-American athlete awards.
Transylvania occupies a unique and historic position in American higher education. Founded in 1780 as the first college west of the Allegheny Mountains, Transylvania was a pioneer in bringing the light of learning to what was then the nation’s frontier. Today, the university is a highly regarded liberal arts college with a reputation for the quality of our academics and the personal approach we bring to teaching and learning. With 40 majors and a number of pre-professional programs, Transylvania offers excellent preparation for graduate and professional school as well as a variety of careers immediately following graduation. Our athletic teams are called the Pioneers, and that’s not only a tribute to our honored past—it’s a way of thinking that pervades our vision of the future. Our liberal arts program emphasizes questioning and creative thinking, and that’s what leads to pioneering discoveries and notable contributions to society. Couple that with athletic competition and community spirit is amplified. We hope you’ll join us as we enthusiastically support our student-athletes—our Pioneers and the community’s future leaders.
Seamus Carey President Transylvania University
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General Information
QUICK FACTS
The 2016-17 men’s golf media guide was designed and compiled by Sports Information Director Justin Sweeney and Assistant Director of Sports Information Neal Settle
Student-athletes are representative of the general student population and are afforded similar opportunities and Season Outlook and Review treatment. Programs, staff and facilities reflect the Lettermen Returning.................................................................9 excellence of the institution and contribute to the quality Lettermen Lost..........................................................................4 of campus life. Newcomers.................................................................................5
Men’s Golf Staff
Head Coach..............................................................Brian Lane Assistant Coach...............................................Jantzen Latham Strength and Conditioning....................................Mike Caro Men’s Golf Office Phone................................(859)-233-8136 Twitter...................................................................@TransyGolf
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Credits
The Department of Athletics provides equitable opportunities and support for male and female students to participate in intercollegiate athletics and to compete successfully in the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference, Ohio Athletic Conference, Ohio River Lacrosse Conference and Southern Athletics Association. All activities hold paramount the academic, personal and physical welfare of the student-athlete and emphasize physical fitness, self-discipline, teamwork, leadership and the highest standards of ethics, sportsmanship and personal performance.
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Asst. AD of Compliance........................................Keith Cecil Asst. AD of Marketing.....................................Kyle Dunaway Exec. Asst. to VP ..........................................Parviz Zartoshty of Enrollment & Student Life Sports Information Director..........................Justin Sweeney Asst. Sports Information Director.......................Neal Settle Faculty Athletics Representative...........................Judy Jones Business Manager......................................Diana Whitehouse Title IX Coordinator.........................Ashley Hinton-Moncer
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Location...............................................................Lexington, Ky. Founded.................................................................................1780 Affiliation....................................................NCAA Division III Conference.................................................Heartland (HCAC) Colors........................................................Crimson and White Mascot...........................................................................Pioneers President.......................................................Dr. Seamus Carey VP of Enrollment & Student Life..............Dr. Holly Sheilley Business Manager......................................Diana Whitehouse Athletic Department Phone............................(859)233-8270 Athletics Mission Statement Address...................300 N. Broadway, Lexington, Ky. 40508 The Transylvania intercollegiate athletics program is Website.................................................www.transysports.com integral to the university’s educational mission and operates under the principles of amateur athletics and Athletic Administration VP of Enrollment & Student Life..............Dr. Holly Sheilley fair play, as established by the National Collegiate Athletic Senior Associate AD.....................................Mary Struckhoff Association (NCAA) Division III.
NCAA DIVISION III LEXINGTON, KY TRANSYLVANIA UNIVERSITY
STAND OUT Hone your critical thinking and writing skills—abilities employers and grad schools prize—and challenge your mind and imagination through a liberal arts education.
GET PREPPED Immerse yourself in a supportive community, intimate enough for professors to really know you, with peers who believe you’re capable of more than you ever dreamed.
LIVE BIG
CONNECT FOREVER
Make the most of living and learning in the heart of Lexington, a friendly and creative city, with easy access to internships, jobs and infinite opportunities to build your future.
Become a part of the large and welcoming Transylvania network where lifetime friendships are made and career networking opportunities thrive.
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BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE OFFERED IN: Accounting Anthropology Art Art History Biology Biology: Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior Track Biology: Molecular and Cellular Biology Track Business Administration Chemistry Chemistry: Biochemistry Track Classics Computer Science Economics Edu. Elementary: P-5 Edu. Middle Grades: 5-9 Educational Studies English Exercise Science French Language and Literature German Studies
History International Affairs Mathematics Music (Applied) Music Education Music Technology Neuroscience Philosophy Philosophy, Politics, and Economics Physics Political Science Psychology Religion Sociology Sociology/Anthropology Spanish Language and Literature Teaching Art Teaching Chemistry Theater Writing, Rhetoric, and Communication
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MINORS AVAILABLE IN MOST MAJORS AND: Asian Studies Classical Studies Communication Creative Writing Education Minor for Secondary Certification (8-12) Environmental Studies Latin American and Caribbean Studies Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
PREPROFESSIONAL PREPARATION IN: Health Professions: dentistry, medicine, occupational therapy, optometry, pharmacy, physical therapy, veterinary medicine Engineering Law Ministry
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40 MAJORS
ADDITIONAL MINORS AND PREPROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS
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TRANSYLVANIA UNIVERSITY
LEXINGTON, KY
NCAA DIVISION III
TRANSYLVANIA UNIVERSITY
LEXINGTON, KY
NCAA DIVISION III
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LEXINGTON,KY KY NCAA NCAADIVISION DIVISIONIII III LEXINGTON, TRANSYLVANIAUNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY TRANSYLVANIA
Transylvania has enjoyed more than a decade of success since joining the NCAA Division III in 2004. The athletics community has excelled both on and off the field, with student-athletes thriving in the classroom and in competition.
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ACADEMIC ALL-CONFERENCE
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CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS
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COACH OF THE YEAR AWARDS
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ALL-AMERICANS
NCAA TOURNAMENT APPEARANCES
2015–16
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BACK TO BACK ORLC CHAMPIONS
Transylvania’s athletic training staff strives to provide the highest quality healthcare to its student-athletes. The Certified Athletic Trainers are highly qualified and trained medical professionals with diverse educational backgrounds and experiences.
Transylvania has two athletic training rooms for its student-athletes. The main athletic training room is on the performance floor of the Beck Center with the secondary training room located in the field house at the Athletics Complex and both are open daily. Each training room is equipped with state-of-the-art injury prevention and rehabilitation equipment.
LIBBY COLE ASST. ATHLETIC TRAINER
Libby Cole begins her third year with the Transylvania sports medicine staff in 2016-17 after two years at Division I Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio. At Wright State, Cole worked as a graduate assistant and certified athletic trainer. She received her Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training from Miami (Ohio) University before earning a masters degree in physical education and sports management from Wright State. in 2014
KYLE SUTTON ASST. ATHLETIC TRAINER
NCAA DIVISION III
Transylvania partners with Lexington Clinic Sports Medicine Center to provide our student-athlete healthcare. Lexington Clinic orthopedic surgeons David Dome, Peter Hester, Ben Kibler and Trevor Wilkes serve as team doctors for the university and make weekly campus visits, eliminating the need to travel off-campus.
Nick Reuss begins his sixth year with the Transylvania sports medicine staff and his first as Head Athletic Trainer for the 201617 season. Reuss joined the Transylvania sports medicine staff in 2011. He holds a Master of Science in recreation and sport sciences from Ohio University and a Bachelor of Science in athletic training from Ohio University. He is a member of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association and is certified by the Kinesio Taping Association as a Kinesio Taping Practitioner.
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The sports medicine staff is fully accredited by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification and the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The staff specializes in the prevention, assessment and rehabilitation of injuries to our student-athletes. Athletic trainers have been recognized by the American Medical Association as allied healthcare professionals since 1990.
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Sports Medicine
NICK REUSS DIRECTOR OF SPORTS MEDICINE
Kyle Sutton joined the Transylvania Athletics Sports Medicine Staff as Assistant Athletic Trainer in 2016. Sutton brings over seven years of experience in athletic training to his role at Transylvania. Sutton has previously worked at Paul Laurence Dunbar High School in Lexington as Head Athletic Trainer from 2015-16 and as Head Athletic Trainer at Westerville Central High School from 2008-15. Sutton received a Master of Science in Applied Exercise Science from Oklahoma State University in 2008 and a Bachelor of Science in Allied Medical Professions from The Ohio State University in 2006.
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NCAA DIVISION III LEXINGTON, KY TRANSYLVANIA UNIVERSITY
Brian Lane
Pioneers Coaching Staff
Head Coach Head Coach Brian Lane is in his 12th season as head men’s golf coach in 2016-17 and in his 16th year working with the Pioneers men’s golf program. The Brian Lane era has witnessed immense success and national prominence since becoming head coach in 2005. During his tenure, Transylvania has become a nationally-respected men’s golf program at the Division III level for the past decade. Under Lane, the Pioneers won the first of ten consecutive Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Championships in 2007 while concurrently earning their first ten berths in the NCAA Division III National Championship Tournaments. Lane has earned ten straight HCAC Coach of the Year awards during this ongoing run. After capturing the 2016 HCAC Championship, Transylvania became just one of four programs at the Division III level to maintain an active streak of ten consecutive trips to Nationals. The 2012-13 and 2011-12 seasons were the most successful in the history of the program as the Pioneers notched back-to-back national runner-up finishes in the NCAA Division III National Tournament, leading to his 2013-14 squad being selected as the preseason No. 1 ranked team.
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In 2008, the Pioneers were ranked in the top-25 all season and finished the year ranked 23rd nationally. The Pioneers finished 11th among 35 qualifiers in the NCAA Championships, after rising as high as seventh during third-round play. The 2007 season was highlighted by Transy’s first HCAC Men’s Golf title after the Pioneers rallied from a 10-stroke deficit after 36 holes to win by 32 shots. That performance was followed by Transy’s first appearance in the NCAA Division III National Championships, where Lane guided the team to a 12th-place finish. Lane was a member of six-person NCAA Division III golf committee in charge of organizing all aspects of the NCAA Tournament for 2010. He was named Midwest Region Coach of the Year four consecutive years (2010-2013) and is currently on the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) All-American Committee. Lane has guided his club to three consecutive national top-10 finishes (2012-2014), with his most recent team finishing 13th nationally. Under Lane, 19 golfers have been named a Cleveland Golf All-Academic Scholar and 13 have earned PING Division III All-American honors, with Nick McCarthy and Jeff Meade clinching the latest pair of honors in 2016. Lane’s teams have been recognized for the GCAA Academic Excellence award each of the past seven seasons.
Pioneers Coaching Staff TRANSYLVANIA UNIVERSITY
Jantzen Latham Assistant Coach
LEXINGTON, KY
Jantzen Latham is in his third year as an assistant coach under Brian Lane for the Transylvania men’s golf program. As the head assistant for Lane, Latham focuses on individual player development, offering close instruction during practice rounds for the Pioneers and also spearheads recruiting efforts.
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From 2010-2014, Latham enjoyed a prolific golfing career under Lane at Transylvania, culminating in two PING All-American selections. The Transy alum was a four-time selection to the All-Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference team. The 2014 graduate was a four-time All-Region and two-time Academic All-American award-winner as a Pioneer. Latham was part of the 2012 and 2013 National Runner-up teams for the Pioneers where he competed as a sophomore and junior. Latham ranked in the top-five in the HCAC in scoring each of his four seasons played. Latham lives in Lexington.
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NCAA DIVISION III LEXINGTON, KY TRANSYLVANIA UNIVERSITY
2016-17 Men’s Golf Roster NAME.
Jack Berger Jeb Brumley Rob Canady Clay Church Travis Creed Harrison Lane Spencer McKinney Korey Philpot Evan Probst Zach Treilobs Ben Turner Carson Wattenbarger Blake Young
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So. Fr. Sr. Jr. So. Fr. Fr. Fr. Sr. So. Fr. Jr. So.
Louisville, Ky. / St. Xavier Lexington, Ky. / Henry Clay Gallipolis, Ohio / Gallia Academy Henderson, Ky. / Henderson Co. Bowling Green, Ky. / Bowling Green Lexington, Ky. / Lafayette Danville, Ky. / Danville London, Ky. / North Laurel Mason, Ohio / Moeller High School Paris, Ky. / Bourbon Co. Lexington, Ky. / Henry Clay Madison, Ind. / Madison Lexington, Ky. / Lexington Christian Academy
Rob Canady Senior Gallipolis, Ohio Gallia Academy
Clay Church Junior Henderson, Ky. Henderson Co.
Travis Creed Sophomore Bowling Green, Ky. Bowling Green
Harrison Lane Freshman Lexington, Ky. Lafayette
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Jeb Brumley Freshman Lexington, Ky. Henry Clay
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Jack Berger Sophomore Louisville, Ky. St. Xavier
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Spencer McKinney Freshman Danville, Ky. Danville
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Korey Philpot Freshman London, Ky. North Laureln
Evan Probst Senior Mason, Ohio Moeller High School
Zach Treilobs Sophomore Paris, Ky. Bourbon Co.
Ben Turner Freshman Lexington, Ky. Henry Clay
Carson Wattenbarger Junior Madison, Ind. Madison
Blake Young Sophomore Lexington, Ky. Lexington Christian
TRANSYLVANIA UNIVERSITY LEXINGTON, KY NCAA DIVISION III
2016-17 Schedule Sat. 3 Sun. 4 Sun. 11 Mon. 12 Sun. 18 Mon. 19 Tue. 20 Sun. 25 Mon. 26 Tue. 27 Sat. 15 Sun. 16 Sat. 11
Transy Invitational Transy Invitational Tunica National G.C. Tunica National G.C. NCAA Preview NCAA Preview NCAA Preview The Gordin Classic The Gordin Classic The Gordin Classic at Centre at Centre South Florida Shootout
Fri. 17 Sat. 18 Sun. 19 Sat. 25 Sun. 26 Sat. 1 Sun. 2 Mon. 10 Tue. 11 Sat. 29 Sun. 30 Sat. 6 Sun. 7
Jekyll Island Jekyll Island Jekyll Island MSJ-HCAC Preview MSJ-HCAC Preview Rose-Hulman Rose-Hulman Emory Emory HCAC Championship HCAC Championship HCAC Championship HCAC Championship 15