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
Athletic Administration
The 2017-18 Men’s Golf 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.
Season Outlook and Review
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.
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Men’s Golf Staff
Head Coach.........................................Brian Lane (14th Year) Volunteer Assistant Coach............................Jantzen Latham Strength and Conditioning Coach....................Zach Turner Mens Golf Office Phone....................................859-233-8136 Twitter....................................................................@TransyGolf
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Credits
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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VP for 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.......................................Leigh 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
Athletics Mission Statement
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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
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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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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PREPROFESSIONAL PREPARATION IN: Health Professions: dentistry, medicine, occupational therapy, optometry, pharmacy, physical therapy, veterinary medicine, nursing Engineering Law Ministry
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ADDITIONAL MINORS AND PREPROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS
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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
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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.
Kyle Sutton joined the Transylvania Athletics Sports Medicine Staff as Assistant Athletic Trainer in 2016. Sutton brings over eight years of experience in athletic training to 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.
CHRISTA HENDLEY ASST. ATHLETIC TRAINER Christa Hendley joined the Transylvania Athletics Sports Medicine Staff as an Assistant Athletic Trainer in November 2017. Hendley carries over five years of experience in the athletic training realm to Transylvania.
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.
Prior to her time at Transy, Hendley served as the Head Athletic Trainer at the University of the Cumberlands from 2014 through 2017, overseeing men’s and women’s soccer, basketball, cheerleading, softball, track and field, and dance during her tenure at Cumberlands. Previous stints for Hendley include working at Lemak Sports Medicine and Orthopedics as a Head Athletic Trainer and at Chowan University.
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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.
KYLE SUTTON ASST. ATHLETIC TRAINER
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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.
Nick Reuss begins his seventh year with the Transylvania sports medicine staff and his second as 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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Sports Medicine
NICK REUSS DIRECTOR OF SPORTS MEDICINE
NCAA DIVISION III LEXINGTON, KY TRANSYLVANIA UNIVERSITY
Brian Lane
Pioneers Coaching Staff
HEAD COACH
Head Coach Brian Lane is in his 14th season as head men’s golf coach in 201718 and in his 18th 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 one of the nation’s elite NCAA Division III men’s golf programs. Under Lane, the Pioneers won the first of 11 consecutive Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Championships in 2007 while concurrently earning their first 11 berths in the NCAA Division III National Championship Tournaments. Lane has earned 11 straight HCAC Coach of the Year awards during this ongoing run. After capturing the 2017 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 2011-12 and 2012-13 seasons were the most successful in the history of the program as the Pioneers notched back-to-back national runnerup finishes in the NCAA Division III National Tournament. The Pioneers entered 2013-14 as the preseason No. 1 ranked team. Lane has been a member of the six-person NCAA Division III golf committee in charge of organizing all aspects of the NCAA Tournament. 10
He was named Midwest Region Coach of the Year four consecutive years (2010-2013) and was a finalist for NCAA National Coach of the Year. Additionally Lane has served on the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) All-American Committee. Lane helped orchestrate the selection of Transylvania University as the host institution for the upcoming 2019 NCAA Divison III Men’s Golf National Championship at Keene Trace Golf Club in Nicholasville, Kentucky. The event will mark the first time an NCAA men’s golf championship event has been held in the state of Kentucky since 1993. Lane guided his club to three consecutive national top-10 finishes (2012-2014). Under Lane, 21 golfers have been named Cleveland Golf AllAcademic Scholars and 14 have earned PING Division III All-American honors, with Rob Canady becoming the latest Pioneer golfer to claim Srixon Academic All-American honors in 2017. Lane’s teams have been recognized for the GCAA Academic Excellence award each of the past eight seasons, one of only five teams in the country to achieve such a string of honors. Lane has had five players named Most Valuable Golfer in the HCAC. Since becoming head coach, he has had 40 golfers earn All-HCAC honors. Outside of his coaching duties at Transylvania, Lane is a member of the Bluegrass Sports Commission, which recently engineered the selection of hosting duties for the PGA Tour’s Barbasol Championship event to Lexington at Keene Trace Golf Club in the summer of 2018.
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2017-18 Men’s Golf Roster HOMETOWN/HIGH SCHOOL
Jack Berger Jeb Brumley Clay Church Jeremiah Cox Kyle Davis Harrison Lane Spencer McKinney Korey Philpot Carter Sholar Zach Treilobs Carson Wattenbarger Blake Young
Jr. So. Sr. Fr. Fr. So. So. So. Fr. Jr. Sr. Jr.
Louisville, Ky. / St. Xavier Lexington, Ky. / Henry Clay Henderson, Ky. / Henderson Co. Franklin, Tenn. / Christ Presbyterian Louisville, Ky. / Trinity Lexington, Ky. / Lafayette Danville, Ky. / Danville London, Ky. / North Laurel Cadiz, Ky. / Trigg Co. Paris, Ky. / Bourbon Co. Madison, Ind. / Madison Lexington, Ky. / Lexington Christian
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Jack Berger Junior Louisville, Ky. St. Xavier
Jeb Brumley Sophomore Lexington, Ky. Henry Clay
Clay Church Senior Henderson, Ky. Henderson Co.
Jeremiah Cox Freshman Franklin, Tenn. Christ Presbyterian
Kyle Davis Freshman Louisville, Ky. Trinity
Harrison Lane Sophomore Lexington, Ky. Lafayette
Spencer McKinney Sophomore Danville, Ky. Danville
Korey Philpot Sophomore London, Ky. North Laurel
Carter Sholar Freshman Cadiz, Ky. Trigg Co.
Zach Treilobs Junior Paris, Ky. Bourbon Co.
Carson Wattenbarger Senior Madison, Ind. Madison
Blake Young Junior Lexington, Ky. Lexington Christian
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TRANSYLVANIA UNIVERSITY
LEXINGTON, KY
NCAA DIVISION III
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