TRANSYLVANIA UNIVERSITY
LEXINGTON, KY
NCAA DIVISION III
Shelby Poehlein Shelbyville, Ky.
2017 Media Guide
1
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
2
General Information
QUICK FACTS
The 2017 softball media guide was designed and compiled by Sports Information Director Justin Sweeney and Assistant Director of Sports Information Neal Settle
Season Outlook and Review
2016 Record.......................................................................26-13 2016 HCAC Record.............................................................14-2 Lettermen Returning..............................................................13 Lettermen Lost..........................................................................3 Newcomers...............................................................................12 Starters Returning/Lost........................................................8/1
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.
Softball Staff
Head Coach.............................................Shawn Hendrickson Record..............................................................................154-115 Assistant Coaches....................................Natalie Hernandez, Andrew Hundley Strength and Conditioning....................................Mike Caro Baseball Office Phone........................................859-281-3575 Twitter..............................................................@TransySoftball
3
NCAA DIVISION III
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.
LEXINGTON, KY
Senior Associate AD.................................... Mary Struckhoff 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
TRANSYLVANIA UNIVERSITY
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 and 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 fair play, as established by the National Collegiate Athletic Athletic Administration VP of Enrollment and Student Life..........Dr. Holly Sheilley 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.
4
26
Suc�
41% 95% RATE 1,050 ENROLLMENT
Live ON CAMPUS
AD SCHOOL
SIZE
75%
38%
57%
of our students
RECOMMENDED TO
SCHOOLS
ARE ADMITTED
50+
Campus Clubs & ORGANIZATIONS
90% OVER
of our students
RECOMMENDED TO
MEDICAL
LEXINGTON, KY
CLASS
WITHIN 6 MONTHS OF GRADUATION
E M P L OY E D
14
Average
HLET
ES
GR
AT
IN TE R COLLE GI AT E
100% LAW
TRANSYLVANIA UNIVERSITY
Student
DE STU N T
SCHOOLS
& OTHER HEALTH
PROFESSIONS PROGRAMS
ARE ADMITTED
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
P l�
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
SELF-DESIGNED MAJORS ALSO AVAILABLE 5
NCAA DIVISION III
40 MAJORS
ADDITIONAL MINORS AND PREPROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS
NCAA DIVISION III LEXINGTON, KY TRANSYLVANIA UNIVERSITY
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.
6
TRANSYLVANIA UNIVERSITY
LEXINGTON, KY
NCAA DIVISION III
7
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.
474
ACADEMIC ALL-CONFERENCE
48
CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS
47
COACH OF THE YEAR AWARDS
48 42
ALL-AMERICANS
NCAA TOURNAMENT APPEARANCES
2015–16
8 8
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.
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 medcine staff and his first as the Director of Sports Medicine for the 2016-17 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.
LEXINGTON, KY
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.
TRANSYLVANIA UNIVERSITY
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.
9
Shawn Hendrickson Head Coach
TRANSYLVANIA UNIVERSITY
LEXINGTON, KY
NCAA DIVISION III
Pioneers Coaching Staff
Under Hendrickson’s leadership, the Pioneers produced the HCAC Hitter of the Year in Krista DeBurger and HCAC Pitcher of the Year Jamie Lutes. Shawn Hendrickson enters his third year as head coach of the Transylvania Pioneers softball team. Since his arrival to Lexington for the 2015 season, Hendrickson has engineered a nearly instant turnaround for Transylvania softball.
Inheriting a team that finished 10 games below .500 in 2014, Hendrickson quickly assembled a team that went 13-23 in his first season as he rebuilt the culture at an accelerated pace in his first year at Transylvania. While the Pioneers ran out of steam his first season in Lexington, his initial squad collected 13 poignant wins that would set the foundation in place for a competitive, blue-collar future. In Hendrickson’s second year, the Pioneers were selected to finish eighth in their conference in the coaches’ conference preseason poll. The Pioneers blew those expectations out of the water and shocked the conference, winning the regular-season conference title on the final day of the season against Anderson to top the standings and earn the oneseed in the conference tournament. Hendrickson’s 2016 season was a year to remember for Transylvania; the Pioneers went 26-13 overall, including 14-2 in Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference play en route to the regular season crown. 10
In 2016, the Pioneers ranked in the top-40 nationally in scoring, the top-35 in batting average, the top30 in doubles per game, and the top-25 in home runs per game and slugging percentage. In recognition of his team’s prolific season, Hendrickson was named the 2016 HCAC Coach of the Year. Hendrickson’s 2016 Pioneers vaulted freshman Brittany Mumford to the All-HCAC First Team, while a trio of freshmen in Jessica Powell, Meg Liter, and Shelby Gambrell were named to the AllHCAC Second Team. In all, eight Pioneers received All-HCAC recognition for the 2016 season. In 2016, Mumford and DeBurger were named to the NFCA All-Central Region Team; DeBurger’s 2016 season saw the first baseman lead the HCAC in runs, home runs, total bases, on-base percentage, and slugging percentage, while ranking fourth in conference in batting average. During Mumford’s first season under Hendrickson, the second baseman ranked eighth in conference in batting average (.389) and had 49 hits, which ranked fourth in the HCAC. In 2015, Hendrickson saw three of his players named to the All-HCAC team with two Academic All-Conference selections.
Pioneers Coaching Staff
Prior to coaching collegiate softball, Hendrickson coached high school athletics for nearly 20 years in basketball, softball, and baseball. During his time as a high school athletics coach, Hendrickson received two Michigan High School Athletic Association Regional Coach of the Year Awards.
Andrew Hundley Assistant Coach
Natalie Hernandez Assistant Coach
Bringing her expertise in hitting to the Transylvania softball coaching staff, Hernandez’s presence was particularly impactful upon the Pioneers’ hitting production, as Transylvania led the league in total runs (250), home runs (30), slugging percentage (.505), on-base percentage (.410), and ranked second in total hits (369), doubles (73), runs batted in (214), walks (102), and batting average (.340). In addition to her coaching duties with the Transylvania softball team, Hernandez has spent her last three summer as a professional softball player with the Chicago Bandits of National Pro Fastpitch.
Andrew Hundley joins the Transylvania University softball team for his second season as a volunteer assistant coach in 2016-17. Hundley brings a successful and storied career with him to the Pioneers, having spent 12 years as a head coach. Hundley is currently the head softball coach at DuPont Manual High School in Louisville, Ky.
11
NCAA DIVISION III
Hendrickson’s annual goals for Transylvania softball are for each of his players to exceed their individual capabilities and build a winning record.
Hernandez’s arrival to the Pioneers coincided with Transylvania softball’s swift upward movement in the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference standings. The Pioneers finished 10 games below .500 prior to Hernandez’s arrival, and finished 14-2 atop the HCAC standings in her first season as an assistant coach with the team.
LEXINGTON, KY
Hendrickson’s Finlandia squads also ranked nationally in the top-50 in multiple offensive categories; during his tenure up north, Finlandia also furnished the NCAA’s top RBI-producer, the national leader in batting average, and national run leader in the school’s first All-American, catcher Alexis Lawley.
Natalie Hernandez is entering her second year as an assistant coach for the Transylvania Pioneers softball program in 2016.
TRANSYLVANIA UNIVERSITY
Prior to his arrival to Lexington, Hendrickson assembled a wealth of coaching experience totaling over 25 years. Hendrickson came to Lexington from Finlandia University in Hancock, Michigan where he spent six years. The longtime softball coach completed a similar turnaround project at Finlandia, as his team went 76-27 over his final three years there. Hendrickson was recognized with three straight NCAA Division III Independent Coach of the Year awards from 2011 through 2013.
NCAA DIVISION III LEXINGTON, KY TRANSYLVANIA UNIVERSITY
2016 Softball Roster NO.
NAME
POS.
B/T
CLASS
HT.
HOMETOWN/HIGH SCHOOL
00 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 22 23 26 29 41
Jessica Powell Madison Dorsey Tayler Thompson Shelby Gambrell Kelsey Mays Destiny Garcia Shelbi Poehlein Jenna Stiles Brittany Mumford Renae Morton Meg Liter Jordan Kramer Janelle Hynes Kaitlyn Buechel Tabitha Sizemore Janette Hynes Kenzy Moore Madison Townsend Shelby Bailey Sydney Motell Lauren Willett Shawna Morton
C/INF OF P/INF INF/OF C/INF OF INF/OF P/INF INF/OF P/INF/OF P/INF P/INF C/OF OF INF/OF INF/OF OF OF INF OF INF P/INF
R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R S/R R/R R/L R/R L/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R L/R R/R R/R R/R R/R
So. Jr. So. So. Fr. Jr. So. So. So. Jr. So. So. Fr. So. Fr. Fr. Fr. So. Sr. Fr. Sr. Fr.
5-8 5-6 5-6 5-9 5-1 5-4 5-9 5-9 5-6 5-8 5-9 5-7 5-6 5-7 5-4 5-6 5-5 5-2 5-9 5-8 5-4 5-6
Louisville, Ky. / Christian Academy Indianapolis, Ind. / Lawrence Central Ashland, Ky. / Fairview Owenton, Ky. / Owen Co. Sebree, Ky. / Webster Co. Lindsay, Calif. / Lindsay Shelbyville, Ky. / Collins Corydon, Ind. / Corydon Central Louisville, Ky. / Christian Academy Olivet, Mich. / Olivet Batesville, Ind. / Batesville Independence, Ky. / St. Henry District Shelbyville, Ky. / Collins Edgewood, Ky. / Dixie Heights Louisville, Ky. / North Bullitt Shelbyville, Ky. / Collins Flatwoods, Ky. / Russell Providence, Ky. / Webster Co. Mooresville, N.C. / Lake Norman Georgetown, Ky. / Scott Co. Burlington, Ky. / Cooper Charlotte, Mich. / Olivet
12
2 Madison Dorsey Junior OF Indianapolis, Ind. / Lawrence Central
3 Tayler Thompson Sophomore P/INF Ashland, Ky. / Fairview
4 Shelby Gambrell Sophomore INF/OF Owenton, Ky. / Owen Co.
TRANSYLVANIA UNIVERSITY
00 Jessica Powell Sophomore C/INF Louisville, Ky. / Christian Academy
LEXINGTON, KY
7 Destiny Garcia Junior OF Lindsay, Calif. / Lindsay
10 Brittany Mumford Sophomore INF/OF Louisville, Ky. / Christian Academy
8 Shelbi Poehlein Sophomore INF/OF Shelbyville, Ky. / Collins
11 Renae Morton Junior P/INF/OF Olivet, Mich. / Olivet
9 Jenna Stiles Sophomore P/INF Corydon, Ind. / Corydon Central
14 Meg Liter Sophomore P/INF Batesville, Ind. / Batesville
13
NCAA DIVISION III
6 Kelsey Mays Freshman C/INF Sebree, Ky. / Webster Co.
NCAA DIVISION III LEXINGTON, KY TRANSYLVANIA UNIVERSITY
15 Jordan Kramer Sophomore P/INF Independence, Ky. / St. Henry District
19 Janette Hynes Freshman INF/OF Shelbyville, Ky. / Collins
16 Janelle Hynes Freshman C/OF Shelbyville, Ky. / Collins
17 Kaitlyn Buechel Sophomore OF Edgewood, Ky. / Dixie Heights
18 Tabitha Sizemore Freshman INF/OF Louisville, Ky. / North Bullitt
20 Kenzy Moore Freshman OF Flatwoods, Ky. / Russell
22 Madison Townsend Sophomore OF Providence, Ky. / Webster Co.
23 Shelby Bailey Senior INF Mooresville, N.C. / Lake Norman
26 Sydney Motell Freshman OF Georgetown, Ky. / Scott Co.
14
29 Lauren Willett Senior INF Burlington, Ky. / Cooper
41 Shawna Morton Freshman P/INF Charlotte, Mich. / Olivet
TRANSYLVANIA UNIVERSITY LEXINGTON, KY NCAA DIVISION III
2017 Schedule Sat., Mar. 4 vs. Wartburg vs. Trine Sun., Mar. 5 vs. DePauw vs. TBA Sun., Mar. 12 Rebel Games Mon., Mar. 13 Rebel Games Tue., Mar. 14 Rebel Games Thu., Mar. 16 Rebel Games Fri., Mar. 17 Rebel Games Sat., Mar. 18 Rebel Games Sun., Mar. 26 vs. Thomas More vs. Thomas More Thu., Mar. 30 at Centre at Centre Sat., Apr. 1 at Bluffton * at Bluffton * Sun., Apr. 2 at Ohio Northern at Ohio Northern Tue., Apr. 4 vs. Hanover * vs. Hanover *
10:00 AM 2:00 PM 10:00 AM 4:00 PM TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA 1:00 PM 3:00 PM 5:30 PM 7:30 PM 1:00 PM 3:00 PM 1:00 PM 3:00 PM 3:30 PM 5:30 PM
Fri., Apr. 7 vs. Birmingham Southern vs. Birmingham Southern Sat., Apr. 8 vs. Rose-Hulman * vs. Rose-Hulman * Wed., Apr. 12 at Franklin * at Franklin * Sat., Apr. 15 vs. Defiance * vs. Defiance * Fri., Apr. 21 vs. Spalding vs. Spalding Sat., Apr. 22 vs. Anderson (Ind.) * vs. Anderson (Ind.) * Tue., Apr. 25 at Mt. St. Joseph * at Mt. St. Joseph * Sat., Apr. 29 at Manchester * at Manchester * Sat., May 6-7 HCAC Softball Tournament Fri., May 12-14 NCAA Regionals Fri., May 19-20 NCAA Super Regionals Thu., May 25-30 World Series
* Denotes HCAC Conference Game
3:30 PM 5:00 PM 1:00 PM 3:00 PM 3:30 PM 5:30 PM 1:00 PM 3:00 PM 3:30 PM 5:30 PM 1:00 PM 3:00 PM 3:30 PM 5:30 PM 1:00 PM 3:00 PM TBA TBA TBA TBA
15