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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Location...............................................................Lexington, Ky. Founded................................................................................1780 Affiliation....................................................NCAA Division III Conference.................................................Heartland (HCAC) Colors........................................................Crimson and White Mascot...........................................................................Pioneers President.......................................................Dr. Seamus Carey VP for Enrollment and Student Life........Dr. Holly Sheilley Athletic Department Phone...........................(859) 233-8270 Address...................300 N. Broadway, Lexington, Ky. 40508 Website................................................www.transysports.com Twitter................................................................@TransySports
Credits
The 2017 cross country media guide was designed and compiled by Sports Information Director Justin Sweeney and Assistant Director of Sports Information Neal Settle. Special thanks to Transylvania Communications Graphic Designer Sam Cooper.
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. Student-athletes are representative of the general student population and are afforded similar opportunities and treatment. Programs, staff and facilities reflect the excellence of the institution and contribute to the quality of campus life.
Season Outlook and Review
Lettermen Returning.................................................................4 Lettermen Lost..........................................................................9 Newcomers.................................................................................5
Cross Country Staff
Head Coach.........................Taylor Throckmorton (1st Year) Assistant Coach........................................Erin Gale (1st Year) Strength and Conditioning.................................Zach Turner Twitter................................................................@TransyXCTF
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VP of Enrollment and Student Life..........Dr. Holly Sheilley Senior Associate AD.................................... Mary Struckhoff Assist. AD of Compliance.....................................Jeff Chaney Assist. AD of Outdoor Facilities........................Terry Justice Assist. AD of Marketing......................................Kyle Walton Assist. AD of Facilities.......................................Keigh Oakley Executive Assistant to VP............................Parviz Zartoshty of Enrollment and Student Life Sports Information Director..........................Justin Sweeney Asst. Director of Sports Information...................Neal Settle Strength and Conditioning Coach....................Zach Turner Faculty Athletics Representative...........................Judy Jones Title IX Coordinator.........................Ashley Hinton-Moncer
The Transylvania intercollegiate athletics program is integral to the university’s educational mission and operates under the principles of amateur athletics and fair play, as established by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III.
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Athletic Administration
Athletics Mission Statement
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General Information
QUICK FACTS
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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PREPROFESSIONAL PREPARATION IN: Health Professions: dentistry, medicine, occupational therapy, optometry, pharmacy, physical therapy, veterinary medicine, nursing Engineering Law Ministry
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L exington WELCOME TO
Transylvania University is in the heart of downtown Lexington, a city with all the excitement and entertainment of a
bustling metropolis while maintaining a small-town feel. Located in the heart of the Bluegrass regions and the second largest city in Kentucky, Lexington features something for everyone to enjoy, whether it’s Third Street Stuff, recently voted the best coffee shop in Kentucky, right around the corner from campus, the Lexington Farmer’s Market; Thursday Night Live featuring local bands and vendors at the 5/3 Pavilion; a concert or basketball game at the world famous Rupp Arena; a day at the track in the horse capital of the world at Keeneland; or a hike at Raven’s Run Nature Preserve.
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TRANSYLVANIA UNIVERSITY
LEXINGTON, KY
NCAA DIVISION III
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NCAA DIVISION III LEXINGTON, KY TRANSYLVANIA UNIVERSITY
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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CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS
COACH OF THE YEAR AWARDS
ALL-AMERICANS
NCAA POSTSEASON APPEARANCES
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PLAYER-OF-THE-WEEK AWARD WINNERS IN 2016-17
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 fourth year with the Transylvania sports medicine staff in 2017-18 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
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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 seventh year with the Transylvania sports medcine staff and his second as the Director of Sports Medicine for the 2017-18 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 eight 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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Head Coach Taylor Throckmorton enters his first season as the head coach of the Transylvania track and field and cross country teams in 2017-18.
TRANSYLVANIA UNIVERSITY
LEXINGTON, KY
NCAA DIVISION III
Taylor Throckmorton
Pioneers Coaching Staff
Throckmorton, 27, a native of Cleveland, Ohio, comes to the Pioneers from North Central University in Naperville, Illinois, where he spent the last two years as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator for the track and field team. “We feel extremely lucky to welcome Taylor as our Head Coach for Cross Country and Track & Field,” says Vice President for Enrollment and Student Life, Dr. Holly Sheilley. “His passion and drive were vital in us deciding that he was the right fit to continue to build a championship program. Taylor has been a part of very successful programs and knows what we need to do to continue to move in that direction.” Throckmorton brings four years of coaching experience to the Transylvania track and field and cross country, including immediate experience from a program that has collected 11 Division III men’s track and field team national championships and 16 women’s individual and relay national championships. During his tenure at North Central, Throckmorton was instrumental in working with four athletes who qualified for nationals. A significant part of Throckmorton’s assistant duties at North Central entailed managing recruiting operations for the program, which carried a roster of 143 total athletes last season. Prior to his time at North Central, Throckmorton served as an assistant cross country and track and field coach at his alma mater, Division III Allegheny College in Meadville, Pennsylvania. Throckmorton cultivated new successes for the Allegheny program, guiding athletes to
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four new school records and two conference records. In the cross country realm, Throckmorton led the women’s cross country team to a fourth-place regional finish, its highest finish in eight years. Throckmorton holds a Level I Coaching Certification with the USTFCCCA, along with certifications in USTFCCCA Strength and Conditioning, and Sports Science for Speed and Power Events. The Allegheny graduate also provides a wealth of administrative experience as he joins Transylvania; Throckmorton was part of a North Central Staff that hosted the 2017 NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships and served as the meet director for the Chicagoland Throws Series. While at Allegheny, Throckmorton oversaw many community outreach initiatives between the track and field and cross country programs and the Meadville community. Throckmorton adds championship perspective as a standout former Division III student-athlete, serving as a team captain at Allegheny for three years from 2009 through 2012. His collegiate career crested with a 2011 NCAA national championship in the distance medley relay. In his final season as a collegiate athlete, Throckmorton was selected as the 2012 North Coast Athletic Conference indoor track MVP for sprints and hurdles. He now hopes to re-create those experiences for his next program. “Transylvania is one of the very few elite liberal arts institutions in the country that is located in a vibrant, fun city,” added Throckmorton. “Combined with the school’s amazing faculty, staff, and campus, there is limitless potential here to be competitive on a conference and national level.”
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Pioneers Coaching Staff
Erin Gale Assistant Coach
During her collegiate career, Gale competed for NCAA Division I Ohio University in Athens, Ohio, competing at the Mid-American Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships in the 800-meter run. She is also the current 3200-meter relay record-holder at Ohio University.
Gale, who has quickly crafted a diverse coaching resume at multiple levels, joins Taylor Throckmorton’s new staff as she works with both Transylvania programs.
As an assistant, some of Gale’s key duties are to develop training plans, meet preparation, and oversee administrative duties for both the cross country and track and field teams. Gale specializes in coaching mid-distance and distance events with the track and field program. Gale also holds a USATF Level 1 Coaching Certification.
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“Here at Transylvania, we are trying to build athletic programs that not only compete at the championship level, but also produce model citizens,” says Throckmorton. “In that vein, Erin is both an expert and leader in that field whose passion and values will be a huge asset to our program, department, and school.”
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Erin Gale joins the Transylvania cross country and track and field teams as an assistant coach for the 20172018 year.
Gale comes to Transylvania from Louisville, Kentucky, where she most recently served as an assistant coach with the University of Louisville’s cross country and track and field teams. In this capacity, Gale worked directly with U of L’s coaching staff, assisting with recruiting initiatives, the operations team, and specialized in compliance and academics. Prior to her time with the Cardinals, Gale served as the head track and field and cross country coach at Brescia University in Owensboro, Kentucky. Her recruiting efforts for the 2015-16 year more than doubled her roster size for the upcoming season. From 2013 through 2015, Gale was a Graduate Assistant coach at William Woods University in Fulton, Missouri, where she coached numerous All-Academic and NAIA All-American athletes. Gale obtained a Master of Education from William Woods in Athletics/Activities Administration in 2015.
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Josie Cunningham Freshman Lexington, Ky. Henry Clay
Elizabeth Deaton Senior Tuscon, Ariz. Pima CC
Rebecca Facktor Junior Louisville, Ky. Ballard
Sadie Middleton Junior Bardstown, Ky. Thomas Nelson
Allison Preibe Freshman Louisville, Ky. Assumption
Darrell Corn Freshman Ludlow, Ky. Ludlow
Logan Hopper Freshman Madisonville, Ky North Hopkins
Matthew Napier Freshman Krypton, Ky. Buckhorn
Jared Robertson-Noel Senior Lexington, Ky. Bryan Station
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2017 Cross Country Roster CLASS.
HOMETOWN/HIGH SCHOOL
Josie Cunningham
Fr.
Lexington, Ky. / Henry Clay
Elizabeth Deaton
Sr.
Tuscon, Ariz. / Pima CC
Rebecca Facktor
Jr.
Louisville, Ky. / Ballard
Sadie Middleton
Jr.
Bardstown, Ky. / Thomas Nelson
Allison Preibe
Fr.
Louisville, Ky. / Assumption
Darrell Corn
Fr.
Ludlow, Ky. / Ludlow
Logan Hopper
Fr.
Madisonville, Ky / Madisonville-North Hopkins HS
Matthew Napier
Fr.
Krypton, Ky. / Buckhorn
Jared Robertson-Noel
Sr.
Lexington, Ky. / Bryan Station
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TRANSYLVANIA UNIVERSITY
LEXINGTON, KY
NCAA DIVISION III