2009–2010 Annual Report The University of South Dakota • Department of Athletics
2009–2010 Annual Report
Table of Contents Leadership Message..........................................................1
Coyotes in the Community..............................................9
USD’s Reclassification Timeline.......................................2
Budget...........................................................................10
Division I Directional Statement......................................3
Great Expectations Scholarship Drive.............................11
Student-Athlete Academic Accomplishments...................4
Howling Pack.................................................................12
Acaademic Honor Roll.....................................................5
Corporate Sponsors........................................................13
2009–10 Athletic Highlights....................................... 6–8
Leadership Message Welcome to our review of the 2009–2010 season of South Dakota Athletics. It was a remarkable year for our Coyotes on so many memorable levels, and we are excited to share with you some of the year’s achievements and to take a look toward the future. Though I was not here to witness these accomplishments, it is a big part of what drew me to The University of South Dakota. Since the first day I set foot on the campus of the USD, I have been impressed and amazed at the work ethic, dedication and energy of all the student-athletes, coaches and staff. The David Sayler vision that President Abbott shared with me regarding the Director of Athletics future at USD is what really attracted me to campus. I look forward to utilizing all my abilities and resources to ensure his vision can be accomplished in the most effective and efficient manner possible. It is a great time to be a Coyote and I look forward to building on the solid foundation built by those that have come before me and the University Administration. South Dakota spent its first full year in the Great West Conference during the 2009-10 season and picked up where it left off in the NCC. Three teams won conference championships with Men’s and Women’s Indoor Track & Field and Men’s Basketball claiming conference titles. Men’s basketball qualified for the University’s first Division I post-season action by winning the conference tournament and the automatic bid to the CollegeInsider.com Postseason tournament. We had three conference coaches of the Year in Dave Boots, Dave Gottsleben and Lucky Huber and 5 athlete’s of the year. (names and sports?) and xx all-conferences performers as well. As our success in competition continues, so does our commitment and excellence in the classroom. Once again, our student-athletes excelled in the classroom with over 250 of 350 earning a 3.0 or higher and a cumulative department-wide GPA of 3.17. Along with this, and as you’ll read later in this report, are the numerous academic awards and post-graduate scholarships earned by our student-athletes. Through careful planning, persistent and dedicated efforts we were able to see increases in revenue to meet the rising costs of travel, operations
and scholarships. An expanded radio network now includes Sioux Falls, Vermillion, Yankton, Mitchell, Pierre and Rapid City. Through the strength of our relationships with the corporate community, we were able to generate increases in corporate sponsorships at a time when athletic departments much larger than ours are experiencing decreases in revenue. We saw increases in season tickets, single game and group tickets that is beginning to mirror the level of heightened competition we are now facing. The fundraising efforts of the Howling Pack and the new Coyote Priority Points System brought in more donors and dollars than the previous year and will continue to be a main focus in all of our revenue generating efforts. Our Great Expectations Scholarship Campaign continues to be a priority in helping us meet the financial demands of generating scholarship dollars for our deserving student-athletes. Over the next year, we have many exciting projects in the works. We will be looking to partner with a property rights company that will not only generate increased corporate sponsor revenue, but also extend our broadcast network in both radio and television. Our ticket operations will go on-line with a new website that will allow us to sell season and single game tickets via the web and integrate the Coyote Priority Points System. We have begun studying and look to fund an athletic facility master plan that will include a new basketball/ volleyball arena, renovated west side of the Dome, outdoor track and soccer field. In closing, we thank our student-athletes, coaches and athletics department staff for their long hours of hard work and dedication. Hearty thanks also go out to the University administration, faculty and staff for their invaluable support, and to our alumni, donors, friends, fans and volunteers who strengthen our program with their generosity and their support. That is the team behind our team, working together to create the legacy that is South Dakota Athletics. Here’s to another great year ahead. Go Yotes! David Sayler Director of Athletics 2009–2010 Annual Report
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USD’s Reclassification Timeline The University of South Dakota’s transition to NCAA Division I is a five-year reclassification process. The NCAA sets forth a series of standards and benchmarks that must be addressed and achieved each year to progress through the Division I reclassification process. ACADEMIC YEAR
RECLASSIFICATION YEAR
NCAA COMPETITION STATUS:
2007–08 COMPLETED
Exploratory Year
• USD remained eligible for NCAA Division II post-season competition during its Exploratory Year • 2007-08 was the last year of North Central Conference (NCC) competition
2008 –09 COMPLETED
YEAR ONE of Reclassification
• Not eligible for Division I post-season competition in all sports • Not a Division I “counter” for scheduling purposes • Not a Division I RPI institution • Not required to meet Division I minimum scheduling standards
2009–10 COMPLETED
YEAR TWO of Reclassification
• Not eligible for Division I post-season competition in all sports • Division I “counter” for scheduling purposes as of 2009-10 (and thereafter) • Division I RPI institution as of 2009-10 (and thereafter) • Division I minimum scheduling requirements must be met as of 2009–10 (and thereafter)
2010–11
YEAR THREE of Reclassification
• Not eligible for Division I post-season competition, with the exception of Men’s and Women’s Outdoor Track & Field
2011–12
YEAR FOUR of Reclassification
• Not eligible for Division I post-season competition, with the exception of Men’s and Women’s Outdoor Track & Field • Full membership to Summit League for all sports, but football.
2012–13
NCAA DIVISION I MEMBER
• Eligible for Division I post-season competition in ALL SPORTS • Full football membership to Missouri Valley Football Conference
• USD annually submits a Strategic Plan to the NCAA to put forth its philosophies and directives for the reclassification process. • USD submits an Annual Report to the NCAA, which includes established criteria on scheduling, financial aid, eligibility and other NCAA requirements. • USD campus and athletic administrators annually attend the NCAA Convention and NCAA Compliance Seminars in order to gain valuable perspectives on NCAA Division I regulations. • USD completes a Compliance Rules Review conducted by the NCAA National Office (Year Two). • USD completes the NCAA Division I Athletics Certification process (Year Three and Year Four), which is the final review to determine approval for active Division I status for USD Coyote Athletics. 2
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Division I Directional Statement The University of South Dakota Intercollegiate Athletics Division I Directional Statement: 2009–13 Division I Directional Statement: In the transition to Division I, The University of South Dakota’s Intercollegiate Athletics department seeks to strengthen its strong, well-recognized commitment to the development of the complete student-athlete. Academic achievement of every individual student-athlete and each team will be emphasized, while striving to maintain highly competitive programs. Successful resource generation and strategic institutional position planning are critical components of this plan. The University and athletic program are well positioned for the challenges and opportunities of Division I membership. The six areas listed below will provide a consistent direction and form the basis for decision-making. Additionally, these measures play an integral role in advancing Building an Extraordinary University, the University’s own strategic plan. Division I Institutional Positioning GOALS
OBJECTIVES
Gain membership in an established Division I conference with access to Automatic Qualification in DI post-season competition in all sports – Continue to pursue membership in The Summit League— membership will include all USD sponsored sports, excluding football. COMPLETED – Evaluate Great West Conference for football membership. – Secured membership for football in Missouri Valley Football Conference. COMPLETED – Schedule institutions in markets/states that have been targeted by the University for the recruitment of new students as well as proximity of alumni.
Competitive Athletics Produce highly competitive Division I Intercollegiate Athletic Programs
Student-Athlete Academic Achievement Maintain high expectations of academic achievement for individual studentathletes and each team
Student-Athlete Experience Create an environment to enhance each studentathlete’s mental, physical and social well-being
Equity and Diversity
Fiscal Responsibility & Resource Generation
Maintain an inclusive environment built upon the principles of equity and diversity
Make sound financial decisions and operate within our resource base
– Achieve competitive excellence in all sports by winning conference championships.
– Provide student-athletes with quality support personnel to achieve academic success.
– Provide sports medicine and strength training in a quality manner.
– Continue to monitor Title IX compliance plan, to include roster management goals.
– Budget realistically and create an on going three-year forecasting budget plan.
– Participate and advance in NCAA postseason championships (when eligible), and benchmark our Directors Cup standing as we strive to become one of the top-10 Division I FCS programs in the country.
– Add physical space and personnel for student- athlete academic support services.
– Provide educational workshops/seminars to all studentathletes on critical issues.
– Monitor and reinforce the expectations of Graduation Success Rate (GSR) and Academic Progress Rate (APR) to the coaches and student-athletes.
– Provide career development and counseling to assist in the transition from college to professional work environment.
– Continue to engage with the USD Gender Equity Oversight Committee addressing any immediate or long-range concerns.
– Emphasize Great Expectations, a comprehensive major gift program that manages the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of key prospects.
– Develop a scheduling plan that focuses on regional games as a priority and national games that coordinate with institutional positioning goals.
– Provide counseling to any student-athlete for alcohol/ substance abuse or psychological-emotional needs. – Develop programs to promote character development in student-athletes including teamwork, leadership, group loyalty and moral character. – Facilitate and encourage involvement in community service.
– Promote an environment in which cultural diversity is respected and appreciated, while addressing the specific needs of diverse communities.
– Achieve unprecedented annual giving revenue and overall membership to the Howling Pack. – Increase ticket and corporate sponsorship revenue. – Grow student attendance and participation. – Improve the “Gameday” atmosphere and experience.
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Student-Athlete Academic Accomplishments • 4 USD teams were named All-Academic Teams, 1 team recognized for achievement. 1. Women Tennis was named an Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) All-Academic Team for the 6th straight year in 2009–10. To qualify for the ITA All-Academic honor, a team has to have a cumulative GPA of 3.2. In addition, four USD women’s tennis players were honored as ITA Scholar-Athletes. To reach Scholar-Athlete status, an athlete must be a varsity letterwinner, have a GPA of at least 3.5 for the current academic year and have been enrolled at their present school for at least two semesters. 2. Women’s Basketball was named to the 2009–10 Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) Top 25 Honor roll, earning the award for the second straight year. This award, given at the NCAA Division I, NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III, NAIA and Junior College/Community College levels, awards teams throughout the nation that carry the highest grade point averages (GPA) for the entire season based on the nomination submitted by WBCA-member head coaches. The USD women ranked 16th out of 343 in the Division I category with a team GPA of 3.368. 3. USD’s Track and Field teams were named a 2010 All-Academic Team by the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA). To be nominated, a team must carry a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade-point average. A total of 151 Division I programs were recognized as women’s 2010 All-Academic Teams, while 73 men’s teams earned the honor. USD women’s track had a team cumulative GPA of 3.36 to earn the All-Academic award, while USD’s men were at 3.05 to also earn honors. 4. The University of South Dakota women’s soccer team has earned the National Soccer Coaches Association/Adidas Women’s Team Academic Award. Coach Marcia Oliveira’s squad had a cumulative GPA of 3.19 to earn the honor. To be considered, a team must have a composite GPA of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) for all team members who appear on the official NCAA roster. All players on the roster must be included in the calculation of the team’s GPA. • 5 NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship winners in 2008. Since the 2001–02 academic year, USD has been in the top 10 of all 1,200 NCAA institutions (Div. I, II and III) in receiving postgraduate scholarships. • 10 of USD’s 17 NCAA Division I sports (comprised of 350 student-athletes) had a team cumulative GPA of greater than 3.0 at the conclusion of the 2009–10 academic year. • 59 Student-athletes on Great West Conference All-Academic team for 2009-10 academic year. To be part of the All-Academic team you must have at least a cumulative 3.2 GPA and have participated in at least 50% of all contests and be at least a sophomore in academic and athletic standing. • 147 147 Coyote student-athletes had a 3.25 or above GPA, including 9 who had a 4.0 mark in the spring semester of 2010. • 178 student-athletes had a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above as of the end of Spring Semester 2010.
Academic Honor Roll 4.0 CUMULATIVE GPA as of the end of Spring 2010 Beare, Nicholas E Cichos, Kyle Howard Duling, Alexa Funck, Nicole Jolynn Meyer, Megan Nicole Murtha, Marcus G Pieper, Sarah Marie Pinkelman, Chad Schiernbeck, Crystal M
Track/Cross Country - Men Football Track/Cross Country - Women Golf - Women Track - Women Football Tennis Women Track - Men Track - Indoor - Women
3.50 – 3.99 CUMULATIVE GPA as of the end of Spring 2010 Bello, Erin Kathleen Bolin, Danielle Marie Brueske, Rosalie Nicole Brueske, Rosalie Nicole Buell, Bethany Leeann Bunkers, Nina Maria Burchill, Jessica Lynn Buschbacher, Rita Marie Clikeman, Tyler Tranel Collins, Sallie Sophia Connelly, Emily Jennifer Cunningham, Robert Earl Dee, Tessa Elizabeth Dehmer, Sara Elizabeth Deragisch, Kaitlyn Rose Dornbusch, Danielle Christine Erickson, Emma Octavia Fields, Jillian Maureen Filler, Jenessa Lynn Finnie, Megan Christine Fitzsimmons, Shannon Kathleen Ganious, Christopher G Geditz, Chelsea Ellan Josephine Grady, Anne Marie Gress, Ali Kearstin Gross, Corey Joseph Guenther, Emily D Hagen, Janea Haines, Tia Kay Harrington, Kymberlee June Hatfield, Jenna Leigh Hegge, Amber Hiebert, Jacqueline Lynn Hoffman, Elizabeth Lee
Soccer - Women Swimming - Women Track - Women Track/Cross Country - Women Track - Women Golf - Women Tennis Women Swimming - Women Swimming - Men Swimming - Women Swimming - Women Football Track - Women Soccer - Women Tennis Women Track - Women Track/Cross Country - Women Volleyball Track - Women Swimming - Women Track/Cross Country - Women Football Swimming - Women Track - Women Track/Cross Country - Women Track - Men Basketball - Women Tennis Women Track - Women Golf - Women Volleyball Basketball/Track- Women Basketball - Women Swimming - Women
Iverson, Kara Mae Johnson, Ashlea Priscilla Johnson, Brent Johnson, Melissa Marie Kahnke, Jackie R Knudson, McKayla Kovash, Brandon John Krysl, Ryan Gary Lussman, Jessica Christina Marlette, Tim Charles Marshall, Michelle Catherine Meyer, Shalena Faye Miller, Carol Ann Newman, Natalie Marie Owens, Tane A Pfefferle, Sigornie Jean Pharis, Michael T Powell, William Quinones, Catherine V Roberts, Christina Lynn Roche, Annie I Roetzel, Hannah Lesle Rudeen, Alexa Kaye Sanderson, Abby Rosa Smith, Jordan Michael Stoddard, Thad Michael Sveum, Ashley Ann Veazie, Justin Daniel Wheeler, Sarah Ann Whisonant, Betsey J Whitley, Madison Kate Willard, Tanner J Williams, Shea Irving Gladwin Yackley, Alexis Young, Jamie Jo Zejnic, Rijalda
Basketball - Women Track - Women Football Softball Swimming - Women Basketball - Women Track - Men Swimming - Men Softball Football Soccer - Women Track/Cross Country - Women Track/Cross Country - Women Track/Cross Country - Women Track - Men Track/Cross Country - Women Football Football Soccer - Women Track - Women Basketball - Women Swimming - Women Softball Track - Women Track - Men Swimming - Men Track/Cross Country - Women Football Soccer - Women Track - Women Track/Cross Country - Women Track - Men Football Basketball - Women Basketball - Women Tennis - Women
3.00 to 3.49 CUMULATIVE GPA as of the end of Spring 2010 Aberle, Bryan Scott Acox-Bouie, Mitchell Monroe Andrews, Gable Joshua Archambeau, Earvin L Bahlmann, Danielle Leigh Baldwin, Gina Mae Benedict, Katie Blackburn, Melissa Mae Broders, Adam Ronald
Coyote student-athletes continue to excel in the classroom as shown below in the South Dakota Student-Athlete Honor Roll.
Track - Men Basketball - Men Track - Men Football Softball Volleyball Golf - Women Softball Football
Buckley, Raynee Lynn Cahalan, Andrew J Cain, Tyler Lee Campbell, Matthew James Challgren, Nicholas Fenton Christian, Jessica Compton, Thomas Andrew Curry, Lawrence Wayne Cutler, Kendall B De Jongh, Joel R Doorn, Abby Jayne Dorale, Ashley Lynn Duba, Andrew Fance, Dache M Fitzsimmons, Sean Kelly Flanagan, Thomas R Foster, Kelsi Lynn Franken, Nicholas Deene Fricke, Rachel Marie Garvey, Mike Robert Georgas, Christena Pauline Goedeken, Jasey Jill Gorsuch, Brandon Charles Greene, Rachel Blair Gregoire, Robert Charles Gubbels, Marcus Anthony Guinan, Drew T Hause, Christopher William Helland, Erik John Hohl, Kasey Lynn Howell, Meredith Jackson, Jessica Julie James, Janine Nicole January, Pamela Diane Jefferson, Kaitlyn Noelle Jerve, Paul Ronald Jones, Michelle Renee Juhnke, Haley Suzanne Keahey, Marissa Ruth Kerswill, Matthew Wayne Ketcham, Lauren Elizabeth Kiefer, Marina Gabrielle Knodel, Courtney Lynn Kritenbrink, Kristin Ann Krogman, Louie Donald Krull, Erica Lynn Krutwig, Conrad Jacob Kuehl, Cory Nathan
Swimming - Women Swimming - Men Basketball - Men Golf - Men Swimming - Men Track -Women Football Football Basketball - Men Football Golf - Women Volleyball Track/Cross Country - Men Football Track/Cross Country - Men Football Tennis Women Football Softball Football Track - Women Softball Football Soccer - Women Track/Cross Country - Men Golf - Men Swimming - Men Swimming - Men Football Track/Cross Country - Women Swimming - Women Swimming - Women Swimming - Women Basketball - Women Swimming - Women Swimming - Men Softball Track/Cross Country - Women Swimming - Women Football/Track Swimming - Women Tennis Women Golf - Women Volleyball Basketball - Men Track - Women Basketball - Men Football
Leon, Eric Michael Lokkesmoe, Savanna Ashton Luedke, Angela Maier, Lukas Michael Maloney, Kelsey Joy Maxwell, Tyler Donald McCurry, Brad Alan Mehr, Samantha Nadine Meier, Andrew Thomas Menning, Erika Ashley Miller, Bridger Scott Moore, Taylor Demetrius Mosley, Jasmine Cheree Munneke, Tyler Robert Nair, Jacob Jay Nowotny, Dustin J Oberle, Benjamin Charles Peterson, Haley Marie Potter, Shane Daniel Ravellette, Tara M Roan, Callie Marie Roberts, Christin Karen Roberts, Madisen A Robinson, Tyler Andrew Rockne, Melanie Ann Rolfe, Terry Clinton Russell, Taylor Kristen Schretenthaler, Leah Marie Schrum, Michael Paul Sebern, Jeffrey Michael Shanker, Kyle Thomas Slagter, Jolene Kathryn Slotten, Scott Russell Smith, Kayla Ann Soleymani, Shadi Sorgea, Amber Spokas, Samantha Jane Swanson, Sean Warren Van Arkel, Dane Hans Van Voorst, Kinzie Nicole Vining, John Thomas Weisbrod, Jesse C Whithorn, Katie Marie Wilhelm, Tyler Wayne Zavilla, Stephanie Michelle
Football Soccer - Women Track/Cross Country - Women Swimming - Men Track - Women Track - Outdoor - Men Football Basketball - Women Football Soccer - Women Swimming - Men Football Track/Basketball - Women Golf - Men Football Football/Track Football/Track Track - Women Football Golf - Women Softball Swimming - Women Swimming - Women Football Tennis Women Swimming - Men Volleyball Swimming - Women Track - Men Track - Indoor - Men Football Volleyball Football Swimming - Women Tennis Women Swimming - Women Soccer - Women Swimming - Men Swimming - Men Volleyball Golf - Men Football Soccer - Women Football Golf - Women
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USD Fall 2009 Athletic Review Coyote Football USD continued to perform well under the guidance of Coach Ed Meierkort, who has yet to have a losing season with the Coyotes and has notched a 44–23 record with the school, including 31–3 in the DakotaDome. The Coyotes finished 5–5 in their 2009 campaign and 2–2 in the Great West Conference to tie for second place. USD’s offense also continued to rank as one of the top units in the nation in passing, rushing and total offense by racking up more than 50 points three times during the season. South Dakota’s five losses all came to FCS opponents, including two in overtime and one in which the Coyotes had a lead in the final three minutes. A total of 12 USD players earned All-GWC honors, while sophomore running back Chris Ganious (Houston, Texas) earned Academic All-American honors. Coyote Cross Country Coach Dan Fitzsimmons and the USD women claimed second place at the GWC meet for the second year in a row behind the performance of Ramsey Fitzsimmons (Yankton, S.D.). The senior was the Coyotes’ top finisher in five races during the season and continued to show leadership at the conference championships by claiming her second-straight first-team All-Great West honor with a fifth-place overall finish in 23:03 (6k). Freshman Sigornie Pfefferle (Grand Island, Neb.) led a strong contingent of USD freshmen women during the season by finishing 11th overall in 23:45 to earn second-team All-Great West accolades. 6
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On the men’s side, the third place fi nish for the Coyotes was just five points behind second-place Seattle. USD was paced at the race by freshman Ethan Marquardt (Albert Lea, Minn.), who ran 26:55 to earn second-team honors in his first season at South Dakota. Senior Rob Gregoire (Wakonda, S.D.) led the Coyotes for the majority of the season, but missed earning a second all-conference accolade by one place as he finished in 27:05 for 15th place. Coyote Volleyball The Coyote volleyball program posted a 13–17 overall record. in 2009 and went 6-6 in the GWC, as USD continued to progress under second-year Coach Matt Houk. USD finished fourth in the conference and recorded wins over nonconference foes Drake, Centenary and Texas A&M-Corpus Christi. Two Coyotes earned second-team All-Great West honors, plus two players were named to the All-Newcomer team. In addition, seniors Gina Baldwin (Mitchell, S.D.) and Jenna Hatfield (Norfolk, Neb.) earned All-Academic honors from the Great West. Coyote Soccer In USD’s second year of transition to NCAA Division I status, the Coyote soccer team faced one of their toughest schedules to date. USD posted a 4-12 overall record, as (aside from first year program Missouri-Kansas City) the combined record of the Coyotes’ nonconference foes was 64–51–18 (.553). Junior defender Emily Maas (Denver, Colo.) also earned All-Great West honors in 2009, while six Coyote players earned All-Academic honors from the Great West. South Dakota’s 2009 roster featured just one senior and 13 players who are sophomore or younger, so a solid nucleus of young talent returns next fall. USD also announced in late March the hiring of Coach Mandy Green.
USD Winter 2009 –10 Athletic Review Coyote Men’s Basketball The University of South Dakota men’s basketball team posted a 22–10 record and went 11–1 in the GWC to earn its seventh consecutive 20-win season and earn the GWC regular-season and tournament championships. The Coyotes qualified for the CollegeInsider.com Postseason tournament, earning their first postseason trip as an NCAA Division I program. The Coyotes reached the 20-win plateau for the 16th time in 22 seasons under Coach Dave Boots, who earned GWC Coach of the Year. Senior forward Tyler Cain (Rochester, Minn.) received two postseason honors, as he was named the Great West Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year, while also being named to the All-Great West first-team. In addition, sophomore guard Louie Krogman (White River, S.D.) was named the Great West’s Sixth Man of the Year, and senior guard Roman Gentry (Sioux City, Iowa) also was named to the GWC first-team. Coyote Women’s Basketball The USD women’s basketball team continued to build under the direction of second-year Coach Ryun Williams with a 15–16 overall record and 6–6 for fourth in the GWC. USD faced a difficult nonconference schedule as the Coyotes played five teams who qualified for the NCAA Women’s Tournament, including Nebraska, which was a No. 1 seed. USD earned road wins over Santa Clara, Cal StateNorthridge, North Dakota and Utah Valley and posted a 10-3 mark in the DakotaDome. Sophomore forward Amber Hegge (Crofton, Neb.) was named to the All-Great first team, while junior guard Abby Kinder (Grainger, Ind.) was named to the all-conference second team.
Coyote Swimming and Diving The University of South Dakota swimming and diving teams enjoyed a successful first year at the Summit League Championship. USD’s women finished third while the men placed fifth. USD sophomore Elizabeth Hoffman (Eureka, S.D.) became USD’s first-ever individual Summit League champion when she won the 200 freestyle. She also placed second in the 500 freestyle and 100 freestyle. For the USD men, sophomore Chris Hause (Overland Park, Kan.) placed second in the 1-meter diving and third in the 3-meter diving. In all, 12 USD studentathletes earned All-Summit League honors. The USD men also beat SDSU in a dual at the DakotaDome in early December.
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USD Spring 2010 Athletic Review Coyote Track and Field The USD men’s and women’s track and field teams capped their indoor season with strong showings, as both successfully defended their team titles at the Great West Conference Championships in the DakotaDome in late February. The Coyote women claimed 230.5 points to outpace Utah Valley’s 195, while USD notched 187 points to defeat Utah Valley’s 168 on the men’s side. Coyote coaches Lucky Huber and Dave Gottsleben repeated as GWC Coach of the Year for the women and men, respectively, while senior Ramsey Fitzsimmons (Yankton, S.D.) won GWC Female Athlete of the Year for a second consecutive season. Senior Rob Gregoire (Wakonda, S.D.) was named the GWC Male Athlete of the Year. Both USD squads finished second at the GWC Outdoor meet, as freshman Kate Wellensiek (Cook, Neb.) was named the GWC Female Newcomer of the Year.
Coyote Softball The Coyote softball team finished second in the Great West Conference, losing a heartbreaking 1-0 decision to North Dakota in the conference championship game. USD finished with 21 wins, recording back-to-back 20-plus win seasons for the first time since 2004–05. USD’s Mel Johnson was named the Great West Pitcher of the Year and named to the first team, while Alexa Rudeen, Callie Roan, Michelle Jones and Melissa Blackburn were named to the second team. A highlight for USD was a win over North Dakota State in April — the Bison advanced to the NCAA tournament’s final 16 in 2009.
Coyote Women’s Tennis The Coyote women’s tennis team has not shied away from a difficult schedule in 2009–10 under Coach Malcolm Gilreath. USD has faced programs such as Air Force, Gonzaga, Northern Iowa, Kansas, Iowa State, Creighton and Wisconsin-Green Bay in 2009–10 as it continues through the transition to NCAA Division I. USD’s Marina Kiefer was named to the All-GWC second team.
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Coyote Golf Under the direction of Coach Danny Sinksen, the Coyote men’s golf team finished ninth at the America Sky Championship, while the Coyote women finished fifth in the Great West tournament. The USD men lose only two seniors from this year’s team and have a promising nucleus of talent returning. The USD women had no seniors in 2009–10 and are bringing in a deep recruiting class for next season.
Coyotes in the Community Division I SAAC Mission Statement The mission of the NCAA Division I Student-Athlete Advisory Committee is to enhance the total student-athlete experience by promoting opportunity, protecting student-athlete well being, and fostering a positive student-athlete image.
Community Service
Student-Athlete Advisory Committee The USD Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is a student-athlete leadership group comprised of members from each USD athletic team which serves as the studentathlete voice for a variety of topics. The group meets monthly to discuss campus and community issues and collaborate on events. SAAC hears and provides feedback each year on NCAA legislative and student-athlete wellbeing issues.
Each academic year, a focus of the SAAC is on community service projects, which have included fundraisers for Special Olympics and Make-a-Wish Foundation. The group conducts youth ‘field days’ for elementary students, gathers toiletry items for a local women’s shelter, collects goods for the Vermillion Schools’ Backpack Program and engages in other campus and community service events. The SAAC also puts on the annual Student-Athlete Awards Ceremony at the conclusion of each academic year. This past year, the SAAC, behind the leadership of president Danielle Dornbusch, organized a “Share Your Sole” drive which gathered more than 2,000 shoes to be donated to the Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation in central South Dakota. This USD student-athlete service project was highlighted on Keith Olberman’s nationally syndicated show on MSNBC and as a result, over $300,000 was generated for the Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation.
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Budget Division I level coaching, staffing, scholarships, services, and travel requires a significant investment. USD athletics is committed to being careful stewards of the funds we receive from fans, corporate sponsors, and donors. The support received from the state of South Dakota and from the University is important to our continued success and is integral to our future growth. USD Total Athletic Expenses FY10 = $7,001,997
OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES $3,002,678
SALARIES AND BENEFITS $2,166,294
The commitment to Division I requires an upgrade in our scholarship offerings throughout our 17 sports. USD has put together a plan to increase our annual scholarship offerings from 105 to 181 while maintaining our Title IX compliance. This increase in scholarship offerings has created the need to generate significantly more revenue. Two areas have been identified to be the vehicles to assist in financially funding the increased scholarship offerings, the annual fund and major gifts. The Howling Pack serves as the annual fund and Great Expectations serves as the major gift component of the equation. The Great Expectations scholarship campaign is designed to fill the immediate needs of our transition to Division I until our annual fundraising, The Howling Pack, matures to fund the increased expenses of Division I. WOMEN’S SCHOLARSHIPS
SCHOLARSHIPS $1,833,025
Other Operating Expenses Include: Travel, Team Apparel, Supplies and Camps
USD Total Athletic Income FY10 = $7,039,361
2007– 08
2008–09
2009–10
2010 –11
2011–12
2012–13
Basketball
10
13
15
15
15
15
Golf
2.5
3
3
4.0
5.0
5.0
Soccer
8
10
10
12
12
13
Softball
7
8
8
12
12
12
Swimming
5.5
6.5
6.5
9.5
10.5
12.5
Tennis
2.5
3
3
5.5
6.5
6.5
Track & Field
12
14
14
18
18
18
Volleyball
8
10
10
12
12
12
55.5
67.5
69.5
88.0
91
94
2007– 08
2008–09
2009–10
2010 –11
2011–12
2012–13
Basketball
10
13
13
13
13
13
Football
36
54
60
63
63
63
Swimming
1
1
1
1
1
1
Women’s Total EXTERNAL REVENUE $3,233,743
UNIVERSITY SUPPORT $2,844,769
STUDENT SUPPORT $960,849 External Revenue Includes: Ticket Sales, Sponsorships, Fundraising, Donations and Camps 10
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MEN’S SCHOLARSHIPS
Track & Field
3
3
3
4
7
10
Men’s Total
50
71
77
81
84
87
105.5
138.5
146.5
169
175
181
GRAND TOTAL
Great Expectations Scholarship Drive John L. Thomson
John House, Jim & Joyce Houtz, Paul & Linda Lewis, John & Linda Lillibridge
Jim & Colette Abbott, Rich & Sharon Cutler, Alli & Steve Garry, Dennis Hagele, Jim Harrenga, Jerad & Peggy Higman, Mike & Bunny Howes, Dave & Paula Hultgren, Scott & Lisa Jones, Phil & Marge Odeen, George Shanard, Dick & Kathy Sweetman, Lyle & June Wagner, Dick and Jeanne Wold The following have sponsored part of a scholarship or supported the Coyote Athletic Scholarship Fund $25,000–$50,000 AES Holdings, Charles and Mary Burke, Don and Cara Lee Davis $15,000–$24,999 Dyer Family Foundation, Chet Groseclose, Tom and Jane Heinz, Dan and Melissa Radigan $6,000–$14,999 First National Bank – Sioux Falls, Bill and Jan Marlette $3,000–$5,999 James and Shirley Ahrendt, Debra Bollinger, Kent and Peggy Brugger, David and Nancy Gienapp, Jack and Linda Keilman, Dr. Keith and Cheryl Lillemoe, William O’Neill, Mark Moeller, Godfrey and Henrietta Roberts, Joseph and Kathy Villa In 2009–2010 one new endowment was created through a generous donation:
The Great Expectations Campaign goal of $10,000,000 over five years will allow USD to offer the scholarships necessary to compete successfully in Division I. Scholarship offerings will rise from 103 per year to 174 per year allocated within the 17-sport athletic program in Division I. Gender equity will be maintained through this increase as an equal number of scholarships will be in male and female sports. By the end of the five-year transition period, 174 athletics scholarships will require nearly $2,500,000 per year. Board of Regents policy does not allow university money to be used for athletic scholarships, requiring these dollars to be raised from private sources —people like you who have great expectations for Coyote athletics and want to continue the tradition of excellence at The University of South Dakota. In 2008, each scholarship was valued at $12,500 per year, including tuition, fees, room and board and books, over the five transitional years and adjusted for inflation. When a scholarship is established, more than one student-athlete may benefit from it. Donors who pledge $62,500 or more over five years will have the opportunity to name their scholarship and designate preference for a sport if they choose to do so.
Our Goals—$10 million by 2013 As of June 30, 2009, $1,732,293.87 has been raised for athletic scholarships at the Division I level.
Jacque Gustafson Family Athletic Scholarship Endowment 2009–2010 Annual Report
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Howling Pack Mission Statement The mission of the USD Howling Pack is to promote and financially support The University of South Dakota athletic department and all of the individual athletic teams while encouraging the development of the student-athlete. What is the Howling Pack: The Howling Pack is the annual fundraising program of the athletic department at The University of South Dakota. The Howling Pack (formerly the Coyote Athletic Fund) was initially established in 1991 to support special needs by the athletic department not covered in the budget. Why was the Howling Pack created? In order to successfully transition to Division I, a comprehensive approach to fundraising was needed to maximize revenue, while minimizing the duplication of effort and confusion among our donor and fan base. The merger of the Coyote Athletic Fund, The Howling Pack and sport-specific booster clubs was needed to provide a foundation of support for the future of Coyote Athletics. In the fall of 2008, a revamped Howling Pack was unveiled to be the annual fundraising program of the athletic department at The University of South Dakota. The Howling Pack was initially established in 1991 to support special needs by the athletic department not covered by the budget. The Howling Pack not only gives support to the student-athletes, but allows for donors, friends and Coyote fans to unite, promote and support Coyote Athletics throughout the United States. For the calendar year 2009 the Howling Pack has raised almost $400,000 for Division I scholarships. Money for Division I scholarships comes solely from private donations, which is then paid back to the university. The Howling Pack is overseen by a strong and knowledgeable board of directors that has helped increase fundraising and promotion of the 12
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Howling Pack. This great leadership is almost completely comprised of USD alumni and long-time supporters. Howling Pack Board of Directors Jeff Nelson — President Scott Fiedler — Vice President Jackie Haggar-Tuschen — Past- President Kevin Brown Bob Christenson Bill Gassen Tom Holland Dave Hultgren
Mary Merrigan Gary Prosser Dan Radigan Torrey Sundall Ross Wright David Zimbeck David Herbster
Each year the Howling Pack sponsors events to raise money, generate interest and engage alumni, all in support of student-athletes. Some of these events include: Coyote Golf Tour (Dakota Dunes, Maple Grove, Minn., Rapid City, Sioux Falls) Coyote Kick-off Dinner and Auction Annual Fund Drive for Howling Pack membership Henry Heider Memorial Hall of Fame Student-Athlete Awards Ceremony Coyote Tailgate Nation—prior to all home football games Away Game Hospitality events—held at various locations throughout the United States Coaches Corner Coyote Tracks—The Howling Pack newsletter
Corporate Partners The overall goal is to increase the base of financial support through a comprehensive marketing and promotional plan with continued emphasis upon building higher attendance, securing corporate support and increased research efforts. Primary focus is placed upon renewal and upgrading of current corporate partner relationships through enhanced stewardship and multi-year packages. Currently, the department of athletics has over 50 corporate sponsors whose
financial commitment ranges from $1,500 to $129,500 annually. Our corporate partners’ affiliation provides a multitude of opportunities to develop brand awareness, brand loyalty and enhance the company’s exposure to targeted demographic groups. Through our relationships, we are able to provide many advertising and media outlets, as well as community and public relations exposure to maximize the corporate partners’ visibility.
Founding Partners
Sports Medicine Partner
Corporate Partners Ag United Alkota Cleaning Systems Avery Brothers Bank of the West Barnes & Noble at USD Bierschbach Equipment Burger King Cherry Street Grill/Roadhouse Callaways Coffee Cup Fuel Stop Comfort Inn Dakota PC Warehouse Dakota Realty Epic Multimedia
Farm Bureau Financial Services Fast Auto Glass First Bank & Trust First Dakota National Bank Hidden Paradise Pet Resort Holiday Inn Express Hy-Vee Jensen Auto Body Jones Food Center KDLT Leo’s Sports Bar & Grill Little Italy’s New York Life Insurance Pedersen Machine, Inc.
Prairie Inn Premier Bankcard Premier Real Estate Pro’s Bar & Grill Quality Motors Rasmussen Motors Results Radio Cumulus Media Riverfront Broadcasting Robinson Motors Robinson’s Pro Cleaning Rooster’s Harley Davidson Sanford Health Sanford Vermillion Medical Center Schoeneman’s Building Materials Center
Sedgwick Publishing Slumberland Sorlien Electric South Dakota Pork Producers Council South Dakota Army National Guard State Farm Insurance Stream The USD Foundation Vermillion Ford Yankton Press & Dakotan/ Missouri Valley Shopper Vermillion Plain Talk/Broadcaster
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Mission Statement The University of South Dakota is the comprehensive University within the South Dakota System of Higher Education. The University’s mission is to provide graduate and undergraduate programs in the liberal arts and sciences and in professional education; to promote excellence in teaching and learning; to support research, scholarly and creative activities; and to provide service to the State of South Dakota and the region. The University of South Dakota’s Intercollegiate Athletic Department, as an integral part of the University’s educational mission, is committed to cultivate academic and athletic excellence in our student-athletes. The following points serve as a roadmap on this path to excellence. · Academic Integrity and Leadership: Dedication to the principles of academic excellence, the encouragement of degree completion, the development of the whole person, and support in securing a productive place in society for all student-athletes. · Athletic Achievement: Dedication to maximum athletic performance. · Fiscal Integrity: Development and maintenance of comprehensive fiscal policies and practices to ensure control and accountability throughout the program. · Governance: Compliance with Federal, State, University, NCAA, and conference regulations. · Personal Development: Encourage all personnel and student-athletes toward personal and professional growth. · Quality Support: Dedication to providing the finest staff, facilities, services, and equipment to ensure that all student-athletes have the opportunity to train and compete in a safe and supportive atmosphere.
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