2014 UNH Volleyball Team Guide by University of New Hampshire Athletics

TRADITION. PRIDE. EXCELLENCE.

MEDIA POLICIES & INFORMATION

WELCOME!: The University of New Hampshire office of athletic communications genuinely appreciates your coverage of UNH volleyball, and looks forward to each and everytime it can welcome you to Durham. Members of the office includes volleyball contact Jon Luszcz, associate athletic director for communications Mike Murphy, associate directors of athletic communications Doug Poole and Alex Comeau and Greg Roll, assistant director of athletic communications as well as the team of student-assistants, are available to assist with your coverage.

GAMEDAY: Near the end of each home match, the athletic communciations staff will ask those on hand representing the media who they wish to speak with. Approximately 10 minutes after the conclusion of a match, head coach Jill Hirschinger and the selected student-athletes will be available for questions.

The office is happy to help you however it can. We encourage you to familiarize yourself with the policies relevant to your coverage of the volleybal program, as outlined on this page and the next. Please feel free to contact Jon Luszcz via phone or email with questions regarding the media policy.

REPORTING OF INJURIES: At all times throughout the calendar year, head coach Jill Hirschinger will serve as the sole source for injury information. All questions related to injuries should be directed to Hirschinger, and not to any other members of the program, including athletic trainers, doctors, the injured student-athlete or her teammates.

GENERAL POLICIES: All interviews with any member of the volleyball program, including head coach Jill Hirschinger, the coaching staff and student-athletes must be coordinated through Jon Luszcz in the office of athletic communictions. Members of the media are strictly prohibited from approaching any coach, staff member or student-athlete by any means, including text messages, email, phone calls (cell, office or home) or social media, such as Facebook and Twitter, without first approaching athletic communications. Regarding unique subject matter, such as human-interest angles, members of the media are welcome to approach the office of athletic communications at least 24 hours in advance with requests to interview any member of the program. Approved requests will be granted. INTERVIEW GUIDELINES: Interviews, either in person or via telephone, with members of the UNH volleyball coaching staff and student-athletes must be coordinated through assistant director of athletic communications Jon Luszcz. Media are asked not to request an individual’s personal contact information, including email and cell number, but rather to contact Jon Luszcz. Student-athletes and coaches are available for interviews at the conclusion of daily practice sessions. Student-athlete interviews will not conflict with classes, meetings, medical treatment or practice times. Interviews are not permitted in the locker room or training room. Interviews will not be granted on match days until following the contest. Telephone interviews should be requested at least 24 hours in advance and coordinated through Jon Luszcz. All interviews will be processed on an availability basis involving the requested interviewee.

GAMEDAY SERVICES: In-game services include live online statistics and box scores following each set. Lundholm Gymnasium offers complimentary wireless Internet access.

UNHWILDCATS.COM: The official website of UNH athletics is www. UNHWildcats.com, featuring the latest news, information, statistics and rosters for all of the Wildcats’ 20 varsity sports. VOLLEYBALL EMAIL LIST: To receive email updates on the Wildcats, email assistant director of athletic communications Jon Luszcz at jon. luszcz@unh.edu with a message stating that you would like to be added to the distribution list. LUNDHOLM GYMNASIUM DIRECTIONS: Address: University of New Hampshire Field House 145 Main Street Durham, N.H. 03824 From Boston: Take 95 North into New Hampshire and continue on to the toll booth. From the toll, go approximately seven miles to Exit 4 for the Spaulding Turnpike. Go about four miles and take the last exit before the toll (Exit 6W) for Concord and Durham. Go approximately four miles and continue straight through a traffic light (Madbury Road), and proceed another 1 1/2 miles to the Route 155A exit, marked “University of New Hampshire.” Take a left turn off the ramp and proceed approximately one mile. The Field House will be on your right. For parking see below.

QUICK FACTS

GENERAL INFORMATION

Location................................................................................................ Durham, N.H. 03824 Founded.............................................................................................................................. 1866 Enrollment...................................................................................................................... 14,596 President............................................................................................. Dr. Mark Huddleston Athletic Director......................................................................................... Marty Scarano Deputy Athletic Director.......................................................................... Steve Metcalf Senior Associate A.D. for Compliance/SWA........................... Michelle Bronner Faculty Representative......................................................................... Heather Barber Colors.....................................................................................................Navy Blue and White Nickname.....................................................................................................................Wildcats Affiliation...................................................................................................... NCAA Division I Conference.........................................................................................................America East Arena (Capacity).......................................................... Lundholm Gymnasium (3,000) Volleyball Office Phone...........................................................(603) 862-4664 Volleyball Office Fax................................................................(603) 862-4069 Hirschinger Email..................................................... jill.hirschinger@.unh.edu Main Athletics Office................................................................(603) 862-1850 Athletic Website.......................................................... www.unhwildcats.com Twitter.......................................................................................@UNHWildcats ............................................................................................@UNHVOLLEYBALL Facebook......Facebook.com/pages/University-of-New-Hampshire-Volleyball Instagram................................................................................. @unhvolleyball Tumblr......................................................................unhvolleyball.tumblr.com

PROGRAM HISOTRY

First Season....................................................................................................................... 1975 All-Time Record......................................................................................................430-417-2 NCAA Tournaments............................................................. 4 (1998, 2002, 2003, 2013) All-Time America East Record..................................................................133-83 (.615) America East Championships (regular season).....4 (1998, 2002, 2003 2013) America East Tournament Champions.......................4 (1998, 2002, 2003 2013)

COACHING STAFF INFORMATION

Head Volleyball Coach ............................................................................................. Jill Hirschinger (Utah State, ’79) From Maine: Follow 95 South to Spaulding Turnpike (Route 4 West) and Career Record/Years.......................................................................694-508-10/36 Years continue as above. Record at School/Years....................................................................... 285-271/19 Years PRACTICE GUIDELINES: All UNH volleyball practices are open to the From the West (Vermont, Concord): Take 89 South to 93 North. Follow America East Record/Years..................................................................133-83/19 Years media and public, unless otherwise noted. During the season, practice 93 North, approximately four miles to 393 East, which will merge with Associate Head Coach will generally run from 1-4 p.m. during the week, except on match Route 4 East. Follow Route 4 to Route 155A exit for “University of New .....................................................................................Stacy Barnett (New Hampshire, ‘01) and travel days. Please note, practice times are subject to change on Hampshire.” Make a right off the ramp and proceed as above. Assistant Coach short or no notice. At times, practice will end early, so please plan to ........................................................................................Kathleen Colpoys (Holy Cross, ‘12) arrive early. Practice will usually take place in Lundholm Gymnasium, From the West (Manchester, Nashua): Take 93 North to Route 101 Volunteer Assistant Coach but contact Jon Luszcz for the most updated schedule. All interviews East. Follow 101 to Exit 6 (Route 125). Exit and take a left onto 125 and .................................................................................Jessie Schnepp (New Hampshire, ‘13) must take place before or after practice. If this is an issue, contact Jon follow straight to Lee Traffic Circle. First right at circle is Route 4 East. Luszcz, and the office of athletic communiations and we will try and Continue as above. TEAM INFORMATION accommodate your schedule. Student-athlete interviews will not conflict with classes, meetings, medical treatment or practice times. All Public Parking: Approximately one-quarter mile before reaching the 2013 Overall Record.....................................................................................................20-13 media should remain on the sidelines, standing a safe distance from Field House, make a left turn opposite tennis courts -- Green sign “Field 2013 Conference Record/Finish......................................................... 12-2/First Place the boundary to prevent collisions. House Parking” -- follow road and turn right at fork. Parking Lot “A” is Lettermen Returning/Lost.......................................................................................... 12/4 one-quarter mile ahead on the left. Starters Returning/Lost....................................................................................4+libero/2 2014 Captains...........................................................................Tori Forrest, Katie Sattora Jerry Azumah ’99 Former NFL Pro Bowler, Chicago Bears Andy Brickley ’82 Former NHL Player & Analyst, Boston Bruins Karyn Bye ’94 1998 Olympic Gold, Ice Hockey Marcy Carsey ’66 Producer, Cosby Show & That 70’s Show Gary DeStefano ’78 President, Nike Global Operations Jack Edwards ’79 Announcer, Boston Bruins (NESN)

DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI

Carlton Fisk ’69 Hall of Fame Baseball Player Corey Graham ’07 NFL Player, Buffalo Bills Super Bowl XLVII champion (Baltimore Ravens) John Irving ’65 Author,“Cider House Rules” Natalie Jacobson ’65 Former News Anchor, Boston TV Chip Kelly ’90 NFL Head Coach Philadelphia Eagles Dan Kreider Former NFL Player, 2000-09 Super Bowl XL champion (Pittsburgh Steelers)

Kathryn Kross ’82 Executive Producer, “Bloomberg News” Rod Langway ’77 Hall of Fame Hockey Player Jennifer Lee Writer & Co-Director “Frozen” Richard Linnehan ’80 NASA Astronaut John Lynch ’74 Former New Hampshire Governor Jackie MacMullan ’82 Journalist, ESPN & ESPN.com

Mike Minnigan ’78 Owner, Minigan Properties; Former VP AOL Mike O’Malley ’92 Actor,“Glee”“My Name is Earl” “Yes, Dear” Peter Paul ’67 Owner, Paul Financial & Peter Paul Wines Jared Smith ’13 Super Bowl XLVIII champion (Seattle Seahawks) Barbara Walsh ’81 Pultizer-Prize winner, Portland Press Herald Chris Wragge ’92 WCBS-TV News Anchor

MEDIA INFORMATION

Volleyball Contact...............................................................................................Jon Luszcz Luszcz’s Office...........................................................................(603) 862-0717 Luszcz’s Cell...............................................................................(603) 812-6877 Luszcz’s Email...................................................................jon.luszcz@unh.edu

The 2014 University of New Hampshire volleyball team guide was written and designed by Jon Luszcz on an Imac utilizing Adobe Creative Suite 5.5. Action Photography by Gil Talbot, Greg Greene, Michelle Bronner and Ryan Szepan; team photo by Gil Talbot and campus photos by UNH Photo Services.

TRADITION. PRIDE. EXCELLENCE.