2010 Detroit Cross Country Yearbook

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UNIVERSITY INFORMATIONSchool Name: .................. University of Detroit MercyLocation: ...........................................................Detroit, MIFounded: ......................................................................1877Enrollment: .................................................................5,700Nickname: .................................................................TitansColors: ....................................................Red, White, BlueHome Courses: ..... Cass Benton Park, Northville, MI, ............................. Kensington Metropark, Milford, MIAffi liation: ............................................. NCAA Division IConference: ........................................... Horizon LeagueInterim President: ....................................Michael Joseph

ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT INFORMATIONAthletic Director: ........................................Keri GaitherSenior Associate AD: ....................Daron MontgomeryAssociate AD for Business Ops./SWA: ....Teri KromreiAssistant AD for NCAA Compliance: ..Steve CorderAsst. AD for Facilities & Special Events:.....Jeff LatinenDir. of Ticket Sales & Fan Experience: ...Greg HaapalaDir. of Development For Athletics & Student Facilities: ................................................ Dennis CarlessoDir. of Marketing & Promotions: ... Brandon LongmeierDir. of Ticket Ops. & Special Events: ...... Emily VanniceAsst. AD for Sports Medicine: .................Michael MillerAsst. AD for Strength & Conditioning: ..........Joe TofferiFaculty Athletic Representative: .................Erick BarnesAthletic Department Phone: .................... 313-993-1700Fax: ................................................................. 313-993-2449Mailing Address: ......................... 4001 W. McNichols Rd..................................................................Detroit, MI 48221

SPORTS INFORMATION STAFFAsst. AD for Sports Information: ................. Mark EngelAsst. SID’s: ............................... P.J. Gradowski, Kit StetzelSports Information Assistant: ...................... Joel WalrathCross Country Contact: ........................... P.J. GradowskiEmail: ..........................................gradowpj@udmercy.eduSports Info. Offi ce Phone: ......................... 313-993-1745Sports Info Offi ce Fax: .............................. 313-993-1765Website: ................................................DetroitTitans.com

TITAN CROSS COUNTRY STAFFHead Coach: ....................... Guy Murray (Detroit ‘89)Years at UDM: ..............................................18th SeasonEmail: .................................... [email protected] ce Phone: ............................................ 313-993-1724Assistant Coach: . Emili Jackson (Central Michigan ‘03)Years at UDM: ..........................................Fourth SeasonEmail: [email protected] ce Phone: ............................................ 313-578-0396

TEAM INFORMATIONMENHarriers Returning: .......................................................11Lost: ....................................................................................4Newcomers: .....................................................................3HL Championships Finish: ....................................... FifthNCAA Great Lakes Regional Finish: ..................... 21st

WOMENHarriers Returning: .........................................................8Lost: ....................................................................................5Newcomers: .....................................................................4HL Championships Finish: ......................................SixthNCAA Great Lakes Regional Finish: .....................29th

YEARBOOK CONTENTSQuick Facts: ......................................................................2Training Courses: .............................................................3Head Coach Guy Murray: ..............................................4Assistant Coach Emili Jackson: .....................................62010 Men’s Cross Country Roster/Team Pic: ...........7Season Preview/Schedule: ..............................................8Meet The Male Harriers: ..............................................10Men’s 2009 Season Preview: .......................................33Men’s Cross Country History: ...................................342010 Women’s Cross Country Roster/Team Pic: ..37Season Preview/Schedule: ............................................38Meet The Women Harriers: ........................................40Women’s 2009 Season Preview:.................................53Women’s Cross Country History: ............................54Annual Running Fit-Detroit Titan Invitational: ........58Titan Legends: ................................................................60Alumni Support: .............................................................62The Horizon League: ....................................................64Strength & Conditioning: .............................................66Sports Medicine: ............................................................67Academic Support: ........................................................68Famous UDM Alumni: ..................................................69Titan Hall Of Fame: .......................................................70Director of Athletics Keri Gaither: ...........................72Titan Athletic Department: .........................................73Points of Pride: ...............................................................75

Quick FactsQuick Facts

The 2010 UDM Cross Country Yearbook is a production of the Detroit Sports Information De-partment. The guide was written, designed and ed-ited by Assistant SID P.J. Gradowski and the Sports Information Staff. Photos by Ike Lea, Tim Busch, Dave McPhail, RunMichigan.com and UDM Sports Information.

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The Titans have a number of training courses available to them as they pursue the Horizon League Championship with two main courses that they run on throughout the year,.

One course is Cass Benton Park in Northville, the site for the Annual Running Fit-Detroit Titan Invitational, located just off I-96 and a short drive from campus. The course provides an extensive challenge as it is one of the oldest and hilliest areas of the park.

Detroit also utilizes Kensington Metro Park in Milford, where UDM hosted the 2009 Horizon League Championships and the 2008 Michigan Intercollegiate. Kensington covers 4,481 acres featuring a wooded hilly terrain that surrounds beautiful Kent Lake. Each year more then two and a half million visitors will make their way to Kensington.

The Titans also train nearby at Palmer Park, Heritage Park, Martin Road Park and Belle Isle.

Palmer Park is located on 7 Mile and Woodward. The property includes Palmer Woods and the Detroit Golf Club. The area is home to some of Detroit’s premier neighborhoods, including Palmer Woods, Sherwood Forest, University District and Green Acres.

Heritage Park in Farmington Hills is a 211-acre park with more than four miles of trails for hiking and cross-country skiing, a large picnic area, playground, sand volleyball courts, and an in-line hockey rink.

Martin Road Park in Ferndale is the city’s main recreation area. Parks and Forestry is responsible for the maintenance of 11 neighborhood parks in Ferndale along with three mini-parks comprising 81 acres.

Belle Isle is a 982 acre island park in the Detroit River managed by the Detroit Recreation Department. It is connected to the rest of the city by the MacArthur Bridge. It is the largest island park in the United States and the third largest island in the Detroit River after Grosse Ile and Fighting Island.

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Guy Murray enters his 18th season at the University of Detroit Mercy where he serves as the Director of Track & Field and Cross Country for both the men and women. A Titan fan from his day as a standout runner, Murray has already accounted for nine conference championships in the Titan trophy case.

Guy Murray enters his 18th season at the University of Detroit Mercy where he serves as the Director of Track & Field and Cross Country for both the men and women. A Titan fan from his day as a standout runner, Murray has already accounted for nine conference championships in the Titan trophy case.

In the last three years, Murray has once again put the cross country teams back into title considerations with the women running their fi rst full scoring squad since 2004 at the 2008 NCAA Great Lakes Regional, with the squad competing at full strength again in 2009. The men posted their fi rst top 20 appearance since 1998 as well as its sixth best team score in a regional in school history at the 2008 regional, where the red, white and blue placed 19th with 578 points. Murray has rebuilt the men’s

program on the legs of a talented senior class led by Pat Liederbach, a three time All-League performer who became just the fi fth Titan in school history to receive multiple conference honors. Liederbach has also fi nished in the top 100 at the regional three times and could put himself in rare company as just the third Titan harrier to place in the top 100 four times.

A four-year letter winner on the Titans cross country and track teams from 1985-89, Murray graduated Magna Cum Laude from Detroit with a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science in May of 1989. At Detroit, he won the Dominick Taddonio Cross Country MVP award in 1988 and the University of Detroit’s President’s Award, the athletic department’s highest honor, for top senior student-athlete in 1989. He was named to the All-Midwestern Collegiate Conference (MCC) Cross Country Team in 1986 and the All-MCC Track and Field Team in 1989.

He was an Olympic Trial Qualifi er in the marathon in 1999 after he fi nished 19th at the Grandma’s Marathon with a personal best time of 2:21.18. At the Olympic Trials in 2000, Murray placed 57th, with a mark of 2:35.16.

Following graduation he joined the coaching staff of Earl Clark Jr. and Kevin Donner as an assistant before being elevated to his current title in 1993. For the next two years, he was the head coach for the men’s and women’s track and fi eld program and the women’s cross country team, while overseeing the men’s unit until Detroit Hall-of-Fame coach Earl Clark stepped down in 1995.

As an assistant coach, he was responsible for coaching fi ve MCC individual track and fi eld event champions as well as two MCC track and fi eld Most Outstanding Performers, all while completing his master’s degree in sports administration at nearby Wayne State University.

As a head coach, his teams have accrued many honors and championships, The men’s and women’s teams swept the 1996 indoor MCC titles. The women’s indoor squad also won back-to-back crowns in 1998 and ‘99, and took home the outdoor titles in 1999 and 2000. The men’s team took home a share of the indoor title in 2000, with the women bringing home another indoor crown in 2002 and

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the men’s success in 2003 winning the outdoor title. In 2005, the Titan women were Horizon League runners-up.

Teams that have been coached by Murray also excel in the classroom as the men’s squad was honored in 2004 by the USTFCCCA as it brought home the highest combined grade point average in the country. The trend continues as the men were honored for the seventh eighth-straight year in 2009, and the 11th time under coach Murray, as one of the nation’s All-Academic Teams. Their 3.42GPA was the highest among the four Horizon League teams on the academic list as well as the highest GPA of any Division I team in the state of Michigan that was honored.

The women received the academic for the second year in a row, and the 10th time since the award was fi rst given out in 1995, after recording a 3.44 GPA. The GPA was the third highest out of the fi ve conference teams honored and was also the second best out of the fi ve Division I Michigan schools that made the mark.

Individually, eight different Titans have been selected Academic All-America by the USTFCCCA: Kim Hemstreet (2002), Kim Jess (1995), Andrea Karpala (2003, 2004, 2005), Ryan Byrne (2005, 2008), Krista Switzer (2006), Sinisa Simic (2007) and Amanda Smith (2008).

Two Murray-coached athletes have qualifi ed for the NCAA National Championships in Hemstreet (2002, cross country) and Paul Caraballo (1997, Track and Field). Caraballo was named an NCAA All-American in 1997 after he placed seventh in the high jump. In all, four athletes have provisionally qualifi ed for NCAA championship. Since its inception in 2003, the Titans have had a qualifi er for the outdoor regional championship each year.

In addition to his team’s successes, Murray has been named league Coach of the Year for women’s outdoor track twice (1999, 2000), men’s outdoor once (2003) and seven times for his indoor success (women’s in 1994, ‘96, ‘98, ‘99 and 2002 and men’s in ‘96 and 2000).

Murray and his wife Patricia live in Redford with their nine-year-old daughter Kaitlin Renee and three-year old son Colin.

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Emili Jackson returns for her fourth season as an assistant coach for track and fi eld and cross country. At UDM, Jackson works primarily with the women’s distance runners in track as well as the women’s cross country team.

In her three years with the cross country program, Jackson has helped tremendously, as the Titans’ capped off the 2008 season with fi ve runners in the Great Lakes Regional for the fi rst full scoring squad (32nd) since 2004. In 2009, UDM placed 29th with 882 points at the GLR.

She began her coaching career in strength and conditioning at Wayne State in 2004. She then added two years (2005-07) of track and fi eld/cross coun-try coaching experience at Salesian High School in Richmond, CA. There, she coached two state meet qualifi ers, including one state champion.

In July of 2007, she was certifi ed as a USA Track & Field Level Two coach. She continues to run in her off time recently helping a team comprised mostly off UDM Alumni, staff and current Titans take ninth at the Great Lakes Relay in the summer of 2009.

Jackson graduated from Central Michigan in 2003 after running both cross country and track. She cur-rently resides with her husband, Matthew, in Royal Oak.

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Name Year Hometown/High School Ryan Ayala *** Sr. Coopersville, MI/Coopersville Samuel Felton Fr. St. Joseph, MI/St. Joseph Edwin Gay * So. Grosse Pointe, MI/GP South Brian Greenhoe Sr. Sand Lake, MI/Grant Alex Harris *** Sr. Huntington Woods, MI/Shrine Derek Hoerman * Jr. Canton,MI/Canton Patrick Liederbach *** Sr. Petoskey, MI/Petoskey Matt Mahler ** Sr. Thorold, ON/Denis Morris Catholic Martin Nelkie Fr. West Branch, MI/Ogemaw Heights Robert Radlich * Jr. Cheektowaga, NY/Cleveland Hill Chris Smalley So. Gladwin, MI/Gladwin Kevin Smalley *** Sr. Gladwin, MI/Gladwin Erik Westbrook * Jr. Fremont, MI/Fremont Kevin Wozniak *** Sr. Dearborn, MI/Edsel Ford *=Varsity Letters Earned

Coaching StaffDirector of Track and Field and Cross Country - Guy Murray (18th Season)Assistant Cross Country and Track and Field Coach - Emili Jackson (Fourth Season)

2010 Men’s Team2010 Men’s Team

Front Row (L-R): Martin Nelkie, Sam Felton, Chris Smalley, Edwin GayBack Row (L-R): Head Coach Guy Murray, Ryan Ayala, Alex Harris, Matt Mahler, Derek

Hoerman, Robert Radlich, Patrick Liederbach, Brian Greenhoe, Kevin Wozniak, Kevin Smalley, Erik Westbrook


Season OutlookSeason Outlook While the UDM women’s cross country team

is young, the opposite is true for the Titan male harriers as 10 upperclassmen, including seven seniors, comprise the 2010 Detroit men’s cross country roster.

“The theme for this group is just putting everything together on the right day,” said Guy Murray, a former Titan harrier himself who enters his 18th year as the Director of Track & Field and Cross Country. “We have had a lot of great races individually, but if we are able to have that great day at the right time, this group can leave here with a lot of accomplishments.”

Senior Pat Liederbach leads the group of seniors as he looks to become just the second Titan to earn All-League four times as well as just the third runner in school history to fi nish in the top 100 at the regional four times. The reigning three-time Dominick Taddonio team MVP, Liederbach was the top fi nisher in all four races he competed in last year and posted his best regional fi nish of 60th with a 10K PR of 32:40.

“Pat has been our great front runner, but there is still more left for him to accomplish,” said Murray. “His leadership has always been pretty steady, but with Pat, it’s about his health and right now, he is as healthy as he has been to start the year since he was a freshman.”

Senior Alex Harris returns looking to continue the streak he started with a breakout junior year. Harris hit his 8k season best with a 26:14 at Bowling Green and then became just the 11th Titan to place in the top 100 at the NCAA Regional taking 81st.

“It was the fi rst season where Alex stayed healthy,” said Murray. “He has always had to deal with some injuries, but he was healthy and we both expect a big year out of him.”

Seniors Ryan Ayala and Kevin Smalley have also been consistent varsity performers and scorers the last few years and both look for a big fi nish to their careers. Ayala ran in four races last year and has been a top fi ve scorer for Detroit, while Smalley is regarded as one of the hardest workers who improved his regional run by over 20 spots to place 160th, fi nishing as the team’s No. 4 scorer.

“Both Ryan and Kevin have been scorers for us and I look for them to be right in the 2-5 range again. Kevin is one of the hardest workers we have ever had, and Ryan has the ability to run great for us.”

Seniors Brian Greenhoe and Kevin Wozniak will also be back to add depth to the team. Greenhoe will be on the prowl for his fi rst varsity letter and judging by his steeplechase performance as a junior, he could end his career on a high note. Wozniak has had the injury bug at times during his career, but he also has the talent to help the Titans, displayed by his top fi ve scoring effort at the 2008 HL Championships.

Derek Hoerman, Bob Radlich and Erik Westbrook all showcased fi ne seasons after redshirting as freshmen. Hoerman missed the fi rst part of last year with an injury but ended up running in fi ve races, including part of the NCAA regional squad. Radlich saw his 8k best improve by over a minute and a half going from 28:05 to 26:48, while Westbrook was in the scoring fi ve all year , with his PR of 26:26 at Louisville.


“Keeping these guys healthy is the key,” Murray said. “Hoerman has the ability to run in the top fi ve and Radlich has put in a lot of miles to get to where he is at today. Westbrook is a guy suited for cross country and he should continue his promising sophomore season.”

Edwin Gay, a sophomore, was the big recruit that the men needed last year, but unfortunately injuries derailed his rookie year. Gay’s best time came at the National Catholic Championships where he ran a 26:49, but he did miss three races, including the HL Championship and the Great Lakes Regional.

“He just had a tough freshman year, but he has looked great so far in the preseason,” said Murray. “He has a ton of potential and he is ready for a big year.”

Three newcomers join the squad in sophomore Chris Smalley and freshmen Sam Felton and Martin Nelkie. Smalley did not compete in cross country last year, but did debut on the Titan track and fi eld team. Felton took All-State honors as a senior, while Nelkie was a two-time regional champion and an All-State performer in his prep career.

“Martin and Sam are good cross country runners who should fi t in right away. Both should give the veterans a challenge for varsity spots.” added Murray.

While a conference championship is always a goal, the Titans will look for this veteran group to compete and move into the top three alongside Butler and Loyola. Another goal that is in reach is to post the best fi nish ever for a Titan squad at the

NCAA Regional, which at the moment stands at 16th place in 1985, coach Murray’s rookie year on the cross country team.

Season OutlookSeason Outlook

2010 Detroit Cross Country ScheduleDate Event Location Time Sept. 4 Golden Grizzly Open (OU Campus) Rochester, MI 9:30 a.m. Sept. 11 24th Annual Running Fit-Detroit Titan Invite (Cass Benton Park) Northville, MI 9:30 a.m. Sept. 17 National Catholic Championship (Notre Dame Golf Course) South Bend, IN 3:30 p.m. Oct. 2 Greater Louisville Classic (EP “Tom” Sawyer Park) Louisville, KY 9:30 a.m.Oct. 8 Michigan Intercollegiate (Oakland Golf Course) Rochester, MI 3:30 p.m. Oct. 16 Penn State National (Blue & White Golf Course) University Park, PA 10:00 a.m. Oct. 30 Horizon League Championship Chicago, IL Noon Hosted by Loyola at Montrose Beach Nov. 13 NCAA Great Lakes Regional Rochester, MI 10:00 a.m. Hosted by Oakland at OU Golf Course Nov. 22 NCAA Division I Championship Terre Haute, IN 11:00 a.m. Hosted by Indiana State at LaVern Gibson Cross Country Course


Ryan AyalaRyan AyalaSenior Career BestCoopersville, MI 8k - 26:30 - 2009 LouisvilleCoopersville 10K - 35:00 - 2007 NCAA GLR3 Varsity Letters Cass Benton 4 Mile - 21:57 - 2009

2009: Opened the season at the Running-Fit Detroit Titan Invite with a 21:57 for Cass-Benton PR…8k PR of 26:30 at Louisville…86th at HL championship...A member of the Horizon League Fall Academic Honor Roll and the UDM Athletic Director’s Honor Roll.

2008: Dropped 8k PR by over one minute at Louisville running 26:34…Fifth man on 19th place NCAA regional team with his 169th-place 35:54 10k run…63rd place at Horizon League Championship...Earned a spot on the Horizon League Fall Academic and the Titan Athletic Director’s Honor Roll.

2007: Competed in all varsity races...Season best was NCAA Regional fi nishing 166th running 35:00 for 10k...8k PR of 27:48 at Falcon Invitational.

High School: A Michigan Division 2 cross country state qualifi er in 2006 and track state qualifi er in 3200m in 2006 and ‘07.

Personal: Full name is Ryan Emilio Ayala...Son of Lori Lewis...Education major with a 3.612 GPA

Ayala’s Career Runs

2009 Race Place TimeRunning Fit-Detroit Titan Invite 31st 21:57National Catholic 74th 27:33Greater Louisville Classic 186th 26:30Falcon Invitational - - - DNFHorizon League Championship 86th 30:00

2008 Race Place TimeGolden Grizzly Open 23rd 20:46Running Fit-Detroit Titan Invite 59th 22:00Greater Louisville Classic 183rd 26:34Michigan Intercollegiate 68th 27:59Falcon Invitational 47th 26:50Horizon League Championship 63rd 27:41NCAA Great Lakes Regional 169th 35:54

2007 Race Place TimeGolden Grizzly Open 35th 23:48Running Fit-Detroit Titan Invite 27th 22:27National Catholic 106th 27:51Greater Louisville Classic 263rd 27:52Michigan Intercollegiate 58th 28:51Falcon Invitational 88th 27:48Horizon League Championship 61st 28:49NCAA Great Lakes Regional 166th 35:00

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Brian GreenhoeBrian GreenhoeSenior Career BestSand Lake, MI 8k - 28:09 - 2008 HL ChampionshipGrant Cass Benton 4 Mile - 23:18 - 2009

2009: Lowered his Cass-Benton PR to 23:18 at the Running Fit-Detroit Titan Invite…Ran 28:23 for 8k at National Catholics…Season best 8k of 28:18 at BGSU…73rd place at Horizon League championships...Both a Horizon League Fall Academic Honor Roll and the UDM Athletic Director’s Honor Roll member.

2008: 8k debut at Michigan Intercollegiates running a 28:25…Short course at Falcon Invite would have put PR in the 27-fl at range…28:09 for career-best at Horizon League Championship fi nishing 73rd...Twice named to an academic honor roll in the Horizon League Fall and the UDM Athletic Director’s.

2007: Redshirt.

High School: Finished eighth in the 4x800m and was a 4x400m qualifi er in Michigan D3 in 2007.

Personal: Full name is Brian Merle Greenhoe...Son of Bill and Cathy Greenhoe...Holds a 3.419 GPA in Bio-Chemistry.

Greenhoe’s Career Runs

2009 Race Place TimeGolden Grizzly Open 49th 22:14Running Fit-Detroit Titan Invite 57th 23:18National Catholic JV11th 28:23Michigan Intercollegiate 171st 29:40Falcon Invitational 140th 28:18Horizon League Championship 73rd 29:27

2008 Race Place TimeGolden Grizzly Open 43rd 22:37Running Fit-Detroit Titan Invite 100th 23:46Michigan Intercollegiate Open 28:25Falcon Invitational 42nd 26:37Horizon League Championship 73rd 28:09



Alex HarrisAlex HarrisSenior Career BestHuntington Woods, MI 8k - 25:40 - 2008 LouisvilleShrine 10k - 33:05 - 2009 NCAA GLR3 Varsity Letters Cass Benton 4 Mile - 21:21 - 2007

2009: Recovered from slow start caused by nagging injury to fi nish at his best…Season 8k best of 26:14 at BGSU…Best HL fi nish of 22nd at Kensington…33:05 10k at the Great Lakes Regional at Indiana for 81st place, just the 11th Titan to fi nish in the top 100...Took a place on the Horizon League Fall Academic Honor Roll and the UDM Athletic Director’s Honor Roll.

2008: Back to back 8k personal records running 26:36 at National Catholics and then 25:40 at Louisville…44th at Horizon League meet...A member of both the Horizon League Fall Academic and Titan Athletic Director’s Honor Roll.

2007: Top Titan in his collegiate debut taking fourth at the Golden Grizzly Open running a 21:00 for 4 miles...8k PR of 26:40 at National Catholics...30th place at the HL championship.

High School: Placed second in cross country in Michigan Division 4...Also fi nished fourth in 2005 and was a 2004 qualifi er... In track, a Division 4 Champion in 1600m and 3200m as a senior and sixth in 3200m as a junior.

Personal: Full name is Alexander Harris...Son of Todd and Anita Harris... His father Todd was a 1986 All-MCC performer and was a teammate of current head coach Guy Murray on a Titan squad that was MCC runner-up...Education major with a 3.445 GPA.

Harris’ Career Runs

2009 Race Place TimeRunning Fit-Detroit Titan Invite 21st 21:28National Catholic 45th 26:56Greater Louisville Classic 212th 26:47Michigan Intercollegiate 86th 27:25Falcon Invitational 49th 26:14Horizon League Championship 22nd 27:07NCAA Great Lakes Regional 31st 33:05

2008 Race Place TimeGolden Grizzly Open Eighth 19:40National Catholic 43rd 26:36Greater Louisville Classic 99th 25:40Michigan Intercollegiate 56th 27:40Falcon Invitational 31st 26:15Horizon League Championship 44th 27:10NCAA Great Lakes Regional - - - DNF

2007 Race Place TimeGolden Grizzly Open Fourth 21:00Running Fit-Detroit Titan Invite 11th 21:21National Catholic 49th 26:40Greater Louisville Classic 190th 26:43Michigan Intercollegiate 29th 27:50Falcon Invitational 52nd 27:06Horizon League Championship 30th 27:27



Patrick LiederbachPatrick LiederbachSenior Career BestPetoskey, MI 8k - 24:54 - 2008 LouisvillePetoskey 10k - 32:40 - 2009 NCAA GLR 3 Varsity Letters Cass Benton 4 Mile - 21:08 - 2007

All-Horizon League First Team - 2007All-Horizon League Second Team - 2008, 2009All Academic HL - Cross Country- 2008

2009: Won his third Dominick Taddonio MVP honor after fi nishing as the top Titan in all four of his races…Season best 8k of 25:09 at both Louisville and Bowling Green…Just the third Titan to earn All-League honors three times taking 10th at HL Championship at Kensington...Best fi nish at NCAA regional (60th) running a 10K PR of 32:40, the fourth best fi nish by a Titan and just the third to place in the top 100 on three occasions...A member of the Horizon League Fall Academic Honor Roll and the UDM Athletic Director’s Honor Roll.

2008: Won his second Dominick Taddonio Most Valuable Award…Made season debut running 25:45 for 14th at National Catholics, just missing his career best…Became just the third Titan to break 25 minutes with his 24:54 effort at Louisville…Runner-up at Falcon Invitational…All-Horizon League Second Team fi nishing eighth at conference championship running 25:38…93rd place fi nish at NCAA Regional covering the muddy 10k in 33:39...Took a spot on the HL Fall Academic and the Detroit Athletic Director’s Honor Roll.

2007: Honored with the Dominick Taddonio MVP award...Top Titan fi nisher in all races after the season opener...All-Horizon League First-Team after fi nishing seventh running a 26:24...Became the fi rst Titan All-HL fi rst-team performer since 2001 and the fi rst rookie named to the squad since 1997...Debut at Cass-Benton of 21:08 for eighth at the Running Fit-Detroit Titan Invite ranks him as the top Titan rookie showing and #4 Titan overall performance...Placed 74th at the NCAA regional with a 32:49, which ranks #2 as a rookie as well as #6 overall in Titan history...8k PR of 25:42 at Louisville, fi rst Titan rookie sub-26 since ‘97.

High School: 2007 Michigan Division 2 800m runner-up...Finished fourth in 800m as a junior and eighth as a sophomore...Represented Michigan at Midwest Meet of Champions...Also placed 10th as a junior and ninth as a senior in Michigan Division 2 cross country championships.

Personal: Full name is Patrick Hunt Liederbach...Son of Fred and Kathy Liederbach...Education major with a 3.37 GPA.

Liederbach’s Career Runs

2009 Race Place TimeGreater Louisville Classic 48th 25:09Falcon Invitational 11th 25:09Horizon League Championship 10th 26:11NCAA Great Lakes Regional 60th 32:40

2008 Race Place TimeNational Catholic 14th 25:45Greater Louisville Classic 41st 24:54Michigan Intercollegiate Seventh 25:59Falcon Invitational Second 25:00Horizon League Championship Eighth 25:38NCAA Great Lakes Regional 93rd 33:39

2007 Race Place TimeGolden Grizzly Open Fifth 21:13Running Fit-Detroit Titan Invite Eighth 21:08National Catholic 35th 26:14Greater Louisville Classic 91st 25:42Michigan Intercollegiate Seventh 26:52Falcon Invitational 16th 25:50Horizon League Championship Seventh 26:24NCAA Great Lakes Regional 74th 32:49



Matt MahlerMatt MahlerSenior Career BestThorold, ON 8k - 26:38 - 2009 LouisvilleDenis Morris Catholic Cass Benton 4 Mile - 22:14 - 20092 Varsity Letters

2009: Opened running at his best with a Cass-Benton personal record of 22:14 at the Running Fit-Detroit Titan Invite, 27:09 8k PR at National Catholics and then 26:38 PR at Louisville…26:46 at BGSU and then took 49th at HL championship at Kensington...A member of the University of Detroit Mercy Athletic Director’s Honor Roll.

2008: Redshirt.

2007: Injury shortened a promising rookie season...8k PR of 27:35 at National Catholics.

High School: At the 2007 Ontario HS Championships, was fi fth in 800m and 11th in 1500m...Placed fi fth in Canadian Junior Nationals in 800m...Ran a 3:53.64 for 1500m PR at summer open meet in London, ON.

Personal: Full name is Matthew Joseph Mahler...Son of Daryl and Theresa Mahler...A Business major.

Mahler’s Career Runs

2009 Race Place TimeGolden Grizzly Open 27th 20:43Running Fit-Detroit Titan Invite 40th 22:14National Catholic 54th 27:09Greater Louisville Classic 196th 26:38Falcon Invitational 81st 26:46Horizon League Championship 49th 28:27

2007 Race Place TimeGolden Grizzly Open 20th 22:18Running Fit-Detroit Titan Invite 25th 22:23National Catholic 94th 27:35Greater Louisville Classic 258th 27:46Falcon Invitational 77th 27:36Horizon League Championship - - - DNF



Kevin SmalleyKevin SmalleySenior Career BestGladwin, MI 8k - 26:49 - 2009 LouisvilleGladwin 10k - 35:01 - 2009 NCAA GLR3 Varsity Letters Cass Benton 4 Mile - 22:06 - 2008

2009: Ran career best of 26:49 at Louisville and just missed running 26:52 at BGSU after getting knocked down at fi rst turn…70th at Horizon League championship at Kensington…Ended season on a high note improving regional fi nish by 23 spots to 160th with 10k best of 35:01 to run as team’s #4 scorer.

2008: Won the squad’s Student-Athlete Award after a summer of big miles that resulted in improvements by at least one minute per course over 2007…27:38 at National Catholics for personal record then broke 27 at Louisville at 26:57, a two minute improvement over 2007 run…50th at Horizon League Championship…10k PR of 36:51 for 183rd at the muddy NCAA Regional...Earned a spot on the Horizon League Fall Academic Honor Roll and the UDM Athletic Director’s Honor Roll.

2007: Rookie of the Year in cross country...Earned a varsity letter running in all races in his fi rst ever season of cross country...8k PR of 28:14 at Falcon Invite...202nd place at NCAA regional running a 37:31 for 10k.

High School: Was a Michigan Division 2 state qualifi er in 4x800m, 800m and 4x400m...Finished ninth in the 800m as a junior.

Personal: Full name is Kevin Andrew Smalley...Son of Jerome and Marlene Smalley... His brother, Chris, is a sophomore on the UDM cross country and track team...A 3.761 GPA student in Bio-Chemistry.

Smalley’s Career Runs

2009 Race Place TimeGolden Grizzly Open 13th 20:12Running Fit-Detroit Titan Invite 43rd 22:27National Catholic 118th 28:25Greater Louisville Classic 216th 26:49Falcon Invitational 89th 26:52Horizon League Championship 70th 29:25NCAA Great Lakes Regional 160th 35:01

2008 Event Place TimeGolden Grizzly Open 22nd 20:45Running Fit-Detroit Titan Invite 60th 22:06National Catholic 87th 27:38Greater Louisville Classic 205th 26:57Michigan Intercollegiate 85th 28:26Horizon League Championship 50th 27:23NCAA Great Lakes Regional 183rd 36:51

2007 Event Place TimeGolden Grizzly Open 33rd 23:30Running Fit-Detroit Titan Invite 41st 23:07National Catholic Open 28:58Greater Louisville Classic 281st 28:57Michigan Intercollegiate 82nd 29:36Falcon Invitational 101st 28:14Horizon League Championship 76th 29:54NCAA Great Lakes Regional 202nd 37:31



Kevin WozniakKevin WozniakSenior Career BestDearborn, MI 8k - 27:09 - 2008 HL ChampionshipEdsel Ford Cass Benton 4 Mile - 22:54 - 20083 Varsity Letters

2009: Did not run due to injury...A member of the UDM Athletic Director’s Honor Roll.

2008: Ran a career best in four of six races…Lowered his PR to 27:09 at Horizon League Championship for 41st and top fi ve Titan fi nish…27:15 at Louisville was his fi rst sub-28 8k...Earned Titan Athletic Director’s Honor Roll status.

2007: Redshirt.

2006: 8k PR of 28:44 at muddy HL Championships.

High School: 2006 Michigan Division I state qualifi er 4x800m.

Personal: Full name is Kevin Wozniak...Son of Tom and Lisa Wozniak...Majoring in Education with a 3.206 GPA.

Wozniak’s Career Runs

2008 Race Place TimeRunning Fit--Detroit Titan Invite 82nd 22:54National Catholic 134th 28:27Greater Louisville Classic 227th 27:15Michigan Intercollegiate - - - DNFFalcon Invitational 54th 27:20Horizon League Championship 41st 27:09

2006 Race Place TimeGolden Grizzly Open 36th 23:13Running Fit-Detroit Titan Invite 47th 23:21National Catholic 158th 29:15Michigan Intercollegiate 73rd 27:28Falcon Invitational 132nd 29:00Horizon League Championship 62nd 28:44



Derek HoermanDerek HoermanJunior Career BestCanton, MI 8k - 27:19 - 2009 Falcon InviteCanton 10k - 35:54 - 2009 NCAA GLR1 Varsity Letter

2009: Made steady progress recovering from injury to earn varsity letter…27:19 8k best at BGSU… Finished as team #8 at HL’s fi nishing 61st running 28:57 at Kensington...Ran as #6 at Great Lakes Regional taking 179th establishing 10k best of 35:54...Earned Horizon League Fall Academic Honor Roll and the UDM Athletic Director’s Honor Roll status.

2008: Redshirt...Ran unattached for a time of 30:10 in 8k at Michigan Intercollegiate Open.

High School: A Michigan Division 1 cross country qualifi er in 2007.

Personal: Full name is Derek Michael Hoerman...Son of Cindy and Stewart Hoerman…An Engineering major with a 3.075 GPA.

Hoerman’s Career Runs

2009 Race Place TimeLansing CC Invitational 31st 27:35Michigan Intercollegiate 157th 29:06Falcon Invitational 104th 27:19Horizon League Championship 61st 28:57NCAA Great Lakes Regional 179th 35:54



Robert RadlichRobert RadlichJunior Career BestCheektowaga, NY 8k - 26:48 - 2009 Falcon InviteCleveland Hill Cass Benton 4 Mile - 21:52 - 20091 Varsity Letter

2009: Earned fi rst varsity letter taking home the Most Improved Award at the team banquet…Titan debut as #3 Titan at the Golden Grizzly open taking 21st…Ran 8k PR of 26:48 at BGSU…Made Varsity 7 at HL’s taking 52nd… Selected to compete at Great Lakes Regional, but did not fi nish his debut 10k...A member of the UDM Athletic Director’s Honor Roll.

2008: Redshirt...Ran unattached 28:58 8k at Michigan Intercollegiate Open.

High School: Twice placed in the top fi ve in the New York Section 6 Division 2 800m championships with a runner-up mark as a junior and a third-place tally as a senior.

Personal: Full name is Robert Jordan Radlich...Son of Michele and David Radlich...A Business major with a 3.188 GPA.

Radlich’s Career Runs

2009 Race Place TimeGolden Grizzly Open 21st 20:31Running Fit-Detroit Titan Invite 28th 21:52National Catholic 101st 28:05Greater Louisville Classic 219th 26:51Michigan Intercollegiate 117th 27:56Falcon Invitational 84th 26:48Horizon League Championship 52nd 28:30NCAA Great Lakes Regional - - - DNF



Erik WestbrookErik WestbrookJunior Career BestFremont, MI 8k - 26:26 - 2009 LouisvilleFremont Cass Benton 4 Mile - 21:35 - 20091 Varsity Letter

2009: Made Titan cross country debut fi nishing 23rd at Running Fit-Detroit Titan Invite in 21:35… 8k PR of 26:26 at Louisville…45th place fi nish at HL champs...Earned his place as a member of the Horizon League Fall Academic and the Titan Athletic Director’s Honor Roll.

2008: Redshirt.

High School: A three-time all-state performer and a four-time Michigan Division 2 state cross country qualifi er…Also led his 4x800m relay team to a fourth-place fi nish and was a 3200m qualifi er.

Personal: Son of Denise and Jeff Westbrook...Holds a 3.565 GPA in Business.

Westbrook’s Career Runs

2009 Race Place TimeRunning Fit-Detroit Titan Invite 23rd 21:35National Catholic 89th 27:46Greater Louisville Classic 179th 26:26Michigan Intercollegiate 97th 27:31Falcon Invitational 62nd 26:29Horizon League Championship 45th 28:17



Edwin GayEdwin GaySophomore Career BestGrosse Pointe, MI 8k - 26:49 - 2009 National CatholicGP South 1 Varsity Letter

2009: The Titan Rookie of the Year...Earned varsity letter in a season cut short due to injury…Made collegiate debut as #3 Titan with 8k best of 26:49 at National Catholics...Named to the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll.

High School: Named All-State in cross country as a sophomore and senior...Placed fourth in the state championship with a career-best time of 15:23 as a senior.

Personal: Full name is Edwin Andrew Gay…Son of AnnMarie and Richard Gay...A Pre-Med major with a 3.294 GPA.

Gay’s Career Runs

2009 Race Place TimeRunning Fit-Detroit Titan Invite Open 16:06National Catholic 41st 26:49Greater Louisville Classic 271st 27:38Michigan Intercollegiate 119th 28:02Falcon Invitational 103rd 27:19



NewcomersNewcomersChris Smalley Gladwin, MI GladwinSophomore

2009: Did not run cross country.

High School: Took third in the 800m in the Michigan Division 3 championships.

Personal: Full name is Christopher James Smalley…Son of Jerome and Marlene Smalley…His older brother, Kevin, is a senior on the Titans’ track and cross country teams…An Engineering major with a 4.0 GPA.

High School: Earned All-State as a senior after taking 10th at the Michigan Division 2 championships, while fi nishing 42nd as a junior…Also a regional champion as a junior and senior in the 3200-meters, earning seventh at the state meet in 2010.

Personal: Son of Julie and Charles Nelkie...An Electrical Engineering major.

High School: A three-time Michigan Division 2 cross country qualifi er...As a senior, he earned All-State accolades after taking 16th place in the state meet.

Personal: Full name is Samuel Felton...Son of Kim and Duane Felton...Enrolled in the fi ve-year Physician’s Assistant program.

Sam Felton St. Joseph, MI St. JosephFreshman

Martin Nelkie West Branch, MI Ogemaw Heights Freshman


2009 Season Review2009 Season ReviewDate Event Location Result Top Titan Place/Time Sept. 5 Golden Grizzly Open Rochester, MI No Team Score Alex Gould 11th-19:46 Sept. 12 Running Fit-Detroit Titan Invite Northville, MI 3rd - 80 points Alex Vanias 13th/21:10Sept. 18 National Catholic Championship South Bend, IN 6th - 189 points Alex Vanias 25th/26:31Oct. 3 Greater Louisville Classic Louisville, KY 21st - 629 points Pat Liederbach 48th/25:09Oct. 9 Michigan Intercollegiate Grand Rapids, MI 14th - 398 points Alex Gould 56th/26:47Oct. 17 Falcon Invitational Bowling Green, OH 6th - 180 points Pat Liederbach 11th/25:09Oct. 31 Horizon League Championship Milford, MI 5th - 126 points Pat Liederbach 10th/26:11Nov. 14 NCAA Great Lakes Regional Bloomington, IN 21st - 571 points Pat Liederbach 60th/32:40

Team Award Winners

Dominick Taddonio MVP - Pat Liederbach – Took home his third MVP honor after fi nishing as the top Titan in all four of his races. Became just the third Titan to earn All- League honors three times taking 10th at HL Championship. He then had his best fi nish at NCAA regional (60th) running a 10K PR of 32:40, the fourth best fi nish by a Titan.

Student-Athlete Award - Alex Gould - A 3.7 GPA in Bio-Chemistry, Gould opened the season as the top Titan fi nisher at the Golden Grizzly Open and was also the top Titan at the Michigan Intercollegiate. He ran his PR in all but one race on the season, and went on to break the 26-minute mark running a 25:53 at Bowling Green. He then improved his HL fi nish by 35 spots fi nishing 43rd and ended the year in 161st-place in his fi rst NCAA Great Lakes Regional appearance.

Coach’s Award - Alex Vanias - After missing all of the 2009 track season with an injury, Vanias returned to competition to fi nish as the top Titan at the Running Fit-Detroit Titan Invite and National Catholic Championship. He ran his season best 8k of 26:10 at Bowling Green and improved two spots for 20th at the Horizon League Championships.

Rookie of the Year - Edwin Gay - Overcame a summer injury and ran as the Titan No. 3 at the National Catholics running 26:49.

Most Improved Award - Bob Radlich - Radlich made his offi cial Titan debut after redshirting his fi rst year and ran in the Varsity 7 in all but two races. He improved his 8k PR to 26:48 at BGSU and fi nished as the Titan’s seventh man and 52nd at the HL meet, earning his trip to the NCAA Great Lakes Regional.

Horizon League Honors

Pat Liederbach became just the third Titan to earn three All-League honors in their career as the junior was a second-team All-Horizon League member after fi nishing 10th in the 8k in 26:11.

Academic Accolades

Detroit was honored for its hard work in the classroom and success on the course as the Titans were named one of the All-Academic Teams by the United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA). It was the eight-straight season, and the 11th time under head coach Guy Murray, that the men’s program earned the accolade after posting a 3.42GPA, a grade that was the highest among the four Horizon League teams on the academic list. UDM also had the highest GPA of any Division I team in the state of Michigan that was honored.

Eleven (11) members of the men’s cross country team made the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll in Ryan Ayala, Edwin Gay, Alex Gould, Brian Greenhoe, Derek Hoerman, Patrick Liederbach, Robert Radlich, Kevin Smalley, Alex Vanias, Erik Westbrook, Kevin Wozniak. In addition, Ayala, Gould, Greenhoe, Harris, Hoerman, Liederbach, Smalley and Westbrook all made the Horizon League Fall Academic Honor Roll.

Alex Gould earned 161st in his rst NCAA Great Lakes Regional appearance in his

nal year at Detroit.


Titan HistoryTitan History Full Season Results (No conference championships)

Year Record Top Individual Head Coach1965 2-8 Rick Doherty Dominick Taddonio1966 4-5 Jack Moran Dominick Taddonio1967 3-7 John Henry Dominick Taddonio1968 2-10 James Carethers Dominick Taddonio1969 3-6 James Carethers Dominick Taddonio1970 5-6 Tom Long Dominick Taddonio1971 3-6 B. Hullim Dominick Taddonio1972 5-5 n/a Earl Clark Jr. 1973 3-7 John Earl Clark Jr. 1974 6-10 Rick Stathakis Earl Clark Jr. 1975 8-7 Rick Stathakis Earl Clark Jr. 1976 5-7 Don Law Earl Clark Jr. 1977 4-3 Dave Thomas & Earl Clark Jr. 1978 2-5 Don Law Earl Clark Jr. 1979 2-6 Paul DeFauw Earl Clark Jr.

Horizon League Championships HistoryYear Place Score Top Individual Place Time Head Coach1980 Second 57 Gary Servais Fourth 24:17 Earl Clark Jr. 1981 Third 84 Steve Crutchfi eld Fifth 24:25 Earl Clark Jr. 1982 Third 102 Lawrence Swift 11th 24:01 Earl Clark Jr. 1983 Fourth 119 Steve Crutchfi eld 20th 26:40 Earl Clark Jr. 1984 Fifth 111 Ken Dubois Ninth 26:30 Earl Clark Jr. 1985 Second 71 Ken Dubois Sixth 25:59 Earl Clark Jr. 1986 Second 39 Ken Dubois Fourth 26:11 Earl Clark Jr. 1987 Third 61 Ken Dubois Second 25:02 Earl Clark Jr. 1988 T-Fourth 126 Guy Murray 12th 25:47 Earl Clark Jr. 1989 Fifth 155 Matt Dow 19th 26:19 Earl Clark Jr. 1990 Fifth 138 Matt Dow 19th 26:54 Earl Clark Jr. 1991 Fifth 133 Mike Astalos 25th 27:49 Earl Clark Jr. 1992 Sixth 186 Mike Astalos 27th 26:17 Earl Clark Jr. 1993 Sixth 170 Jerry Vogt 36th 27:30 Earl Clark Jr. 1994 Sixth 186 Mike Astalos 27th 26:34 Earl Clark Jr. 1995 Fourth 118 Brian Mockeridge 18th 27:30 Guy Murray1996 Fifth 128 Jeff Doyle 19th 26:26 Guy Murray1997 Fifth 106 Chris McPhee Seventh 25:40 Guy Murray1998 Third 100 Chris McPhee Eighth 25:22 Guy Murray1999 Sixth 138 Chris McPhee Fourth 26:55 Guy Murray2000 Sixth 148 Jaymi Dumper 17th 26:37 Guy Murray2001 Fifth 141 Chris McPhee Fourth 24:59 Guy Murray2002 Seventh 182 Mead Goedert 31st 26:20 Guy Murray2003 Seventh 192 Ciaran Carter 34th 27:11 Guy Murray2004 Eighth 192 Andrew Lindsay 38th 27:27 Guy Murray2005 Sixth 182 Mead Goedert 14th 25:12 Guy Murray2006 Sixth 148 Dan Zinser 27th 27:27 Guy Murray2007 Fourth 111 Patrick Liederbach Seventh 26:24 Guy Murray2008 Fifth 127 Patrick Liederbach Eighth 25:38 Guy Murray2009 Fifth 126 Patrick Liederbach 10th 26:11 Guy Murray

Guy Murray has been part of the Titan success for over 20 years, rst as a standout runner and now as the Director of Track & Field and Cross Country at his alma mater.


Titan HistoryTitan HistoryAll-League Titans Year Player 1980 Gary Servais, Steve Crutchfi eld, Paul DeFauw 1981 Gary Servais, Steve Crutchfi eld, Lawrence Swift1982 Lawrence Swift 1985 Ken Dubois 1986 Ken Dubois, Guy Murray, Todd Harris 1987 Ken Dubois (Runner-Up) 1997 Chris McPhee, Jim Furkis 1998 Chris McPhee 1999 Chris McPhee 2001 Chris McPhee 2005 Mead Goedert - Second Team 2007 Patrick Liederbach - First Team Sinisa Simic - Second Team 2008 Patrick Liederbach - Second Team2009 Patrick Liederbach - Second Team

Bold = returning letterwinner

Note: The All-League team consisted of the top six fi nishers in the Horizon League Championships in 1987, the top 10 from 1988-2001, and the top 14 broken up into a fi rst (1-7) and second team (8-14) since 2002.

CoSIDA Academic All-America SelectionsYear Player 1987 Ken Dubois - Third Team1988 Ken Dubois - Second Team 2008 Andrew Hayner - Second Team

NCAA Regional Championships (Known as District IV from 1972-97 and

Great Lakes Regional from 1998-present)Year Place Score Top Performances1976 DNF - - - 77-Don Law--31:581977 DNF - - - 90-Rick Stathakis--34:111978 Did not compete1979 DNF - - - 122-Paul DeFauw--37:241980 18th 488 78-Gary Servais--32:121981 DNF - - - 76-Steve Crutchfi eld--32:161982 DNF - - - 130-Brian Fitzgerald--33:521983 DNF - - - 126-Tom Zakrzewski--34:031984 DNF - - - 85-Todd Harris--32:18, 89-Ken Dubois--32:281985 16th 413 23-Ken Dubois--32:52, 96-Tom Zakrzewski--34:401986 17th 447 38-Ken DuBois--31:03, 98-Guy Murray--32:34

1987 DNF - - - 31-Ken Dubois-31:26

1988 21st 629 68-Guy Murray-33:231989 DNF - - - 138-Matt Dow-33:581990 25th 744 133-Matt Dow-34:141991 31st 881 148-Mike Astalos-34:221992 28th 844 135-Mike Astalos-34:441993 DNF - - - 153-Jeff Doyle-36:131994 27th 754 124-Mike Astalos-33:331995 27th 807 146-Jeff Keith-34:231996 29th 851 127-Jim Furkis-33:111997 18th 463 49-Chris McPhee-33:17, 55-Jim Furkis-33:251998 18th 487 63 Chris McPhee-32:57, 65-Jim Furkis-32:591999 24th 643 26-Chris McPhee-31:402000 29th 841 128-Lee Travis-34:202001 27th 716 57-Chris McPhee-32:172002 26th 786 127-Mead Goedert-33:382003 29th 896 142-Mead Goedert-33:382004 25th 728 124-Sinisa Simic- 33:302005 26th 731 73- Mead Goedert-33:172006 30th 849 151-Dan Zinser-34:442007 22nd 657 74- Pat Liederbach-32:49, 100- Andrew Hayner-33:212008 19th 578 79- Alex Vanias-33:14, 93- Pat Liederbach-33:392009 21st 571 60- Pat Liederbach-32:40 81- Alex Harris-33:05


Chris McPhee (left #206) and Jim Furkis (right #203) both had multiple top 70

nishes at the NCAA Regionals.


Titan HistoryTitan HistoryTop 8 Titan Regional Teams

Year Place Score1985 16th 4131986 17th 4471997 18th 4631998 18th 4871980 18th 4882008 19th 5781988 21st 6292009 21st 571

Multiple sub-100 Finishes4- Ken Dubois 1984,1985,1986,1987 Chris McPhee 1997,1998,1999, 20013- Pat Liederbach 2007,2008, 20092- Jim Furkis 1997,1998 Guy Murray 1986,1988

Best place by Team Position#1 - 23 Ken Dubois 1985#2 - 55 James Furkis 1997#3 - 102 Corey Stedman 1997#4 - 111 Todd Harris 1986#5 - 119 Matt Grimaldi 1985#6 - 126 Scott Morell 1986#7 - 128 Tom Gibson 1986

Top 100 Finishes23 - Ken Dubois 32:52 198526 - Chris McPhee 31:40 199931 - Ken Dubois 31:26 198738 - Ken Dubois 31:03 198649 - Chris McPhee 33:17 199751 - Chris McPhee 32:17 200155 - James Furkis 33:25 199760 - Patrick Liederbach 32:40 200963 - Chris McPhee 32:57 199865 - James Furkis 32:59 199868 - Guy Murray 33:23 198873 - Mead Goedert 33:17 200574 - Patrick Liederbach 32:49 200776 - Steve Crutchfi eld 32:16 198177 - Don Law 31:58 197678 - Gary Servais 32:12 198079 - Alex Vanias 33:14 200881 - Alex Harris 33:05 200985 - Todd Harris 32:18 198489 - Ken Dubois 32:28 198490 - Rick Stathakis 34:11 197793 - Patrick Liederbach 33:39 200896 - Tom Zakrzewski 34:30 198598 - Guy Murray 32:34 1986100 - Andrew Hayner 33:21 2007

4-Year Regional CompetitorsRunner Year (place)Ken Dubois 1984( 86), 1985 (23), 1986 (38), 1987 (31) Guy Murray 1985 (114), 1986 (98), 1987 (139), 1988 (68)Jerry Vogt 1990 (187), 1991 (199), 1992 (195), 1993 (172)Mike Astalos 1990 (173), 1991 (148), 1992 (135), 1994 (124)Jeff Keith 1994 (176), 1995 (146), 1996 (204), 1997 (161)

Corey Stedman 1994 (195), 1995 (dnf), 1996 (175), 1997 (102)Tom Jacobs 1994 (194), 1995 (180), 1997 (130), 1998 (124)James Furkis 1995 (149), 1996 (127), 1997 (55), 1998 (65)Bryon Betts 1995 (177), 1996 (161), 1997 (131), 1998 (118)Chris McPhee 1997 (49), 1998 (63), 1999 (26), 2001 (51)Mead Goedert 2002 (127), 2003 (142), 2004 (138), 2005 (73)Nick Zerweck 2001 (187), 2002 (129),2003 (172), 2005 (156)Scott Douglas 2002 (203), 2003 (173), 2004 (176), 2006 (191)Zack Bolton 2003 (212), 2004 (193), 2005 (182), 2006 (205)Sinisa Simic 2003 (197), 2004 (124), 2006 (160), 2007 (125)Andrew Hayner 2005 (189), 2006 (179),2007 (100), 2008 (125)

Top 10 Freshman Finishes49 - Chris McPhee 33:17 199774 - Patrick Liederbach 32:49 200779 - Alex Vanias 33:14 200889 - Ken Dubois 32:28 1984106 - Lawrence Swift 33:07 1981111 - Steve Crutchfi eld 33:34 1980114 - Guy Murray 35:16 1985120 - Jim Partridge 34:16 1980121 - John Rodriguez 34:16 1980126 - Tom Zakrzewski 34:03 1983


Senior Patrick Liederbach will look to become just the third Titan to place

in the top 100 at all four of his NCAA Regional appearances.


Name Year Hometown/High School Katelyn Cnossen Fr. Sparta, MI/Sparta Victoria Eger Fr. Buchanan, MI/Buchanan Kristie Ferrans *** Sr. Carleton, MI/Monroe Tressanique Hampton So. Flint, MI/Southwestern Academy Rachel Hofsess Fr. Milford, MI/Milford Sarah Martinez * So. Grand Blanc, MI/Flint Powers Megan Miller Sr. Zanesville, OH/Zanesville Kirstin Mooney ** Jr. Stirling, ON/St. Theresa Catholic Katrina Oberski * So. Clyde, MI/Pt. Huron Cecilia Pope Fr. New Baltimore, MI/Anchor Bay Alexandria Vintevoghel * So. Casco, MI/Marine City Katie Weishaar * So. Plymouth, MI/Ann Arbor Gabriel Richard *=Varsity Letters Earned

Coaching StaffDirector of Track and Field and Cross Country - Guy Murray (18th Season)Assistant Cross Country and Track and Field Coach - Emili Jackson (Fourth Season)

2010 Women’s Team2010 Women’s Team

Front Row (L-R): Kristie Ferrans, Megan Miller, Kirstin Mooney, Back Row (L-R): Head Coach Guy Murray, Katrina Oberski, Rachel Hofsess, Alexandra Vintevoghel, Sarah Martinez, Katelyn Cnossen, Katie Weishaar, Tressanique Hampton,

Victoria Eger, Cecilia Pope, Assistant Coach Emili Jackson


The Detroit Titans women’s cross country team is still building their way back to the top of the Horizon League, but the 2010 harriers have a good mix of veterans and youth which should bode well for another step upward.

“We defi nitely feel that we are going to take a step in the right direction and continue what we started last year,” said head coach Guy Murray, who enters his 18th year as the head coach of the Titans. “We are going to be a good pack team and will be improved, but there is not a lot of room for error. We do have more depth this year and that will help. Last year if any of our top fi ve had an off night we really struggled, but with a good sophomore class as well as some talented rookies, we will be able to overcome those days.”

UDM will have just three upperclassmen on the squad, with two of those harriers multiple varsity letterwinners. Senior Kristie Ferrans will be back as the team’s leader and one of the main varsity runners. A former team MVP as a sophomore, Ferrans ran under 20 minutes in one race last year, the Greater Louisville Classic. She then posted her best fi nish at the Horizon League Championships by 20 spots taking 34th in 20:39.

Fellow senior Megan Miller returns for her fi nal season on the course as she looks to earn her fi rst varsity letter, while fellow

“Kristie was a big recruit for us when she came here as she is a true cross country runner who loves the sport,” Murray said. “She has been a big reason that the team has improved, especially in attitude and the whole atmosphere around the program. I know Kristie has some big races in her and is capable of a big year if she is able to put it all together.”

Junior Kirstin Mooney is back and will help with the depth of the team. Mooney set her personal record in the 5k with a 20:14 at the Running Fit-Detroit Titan Invitational, one of three races she clocked under 21, on her way to getting under 20.

“She can be a key for us and has performed well in the offseason, coming in as the top fi nisher in our time trial. She trains hard and works hard and she puts in the miles so I expect her to continue to improve and be a steady varsity performer,” added Murray.

UDM’s season will rely on the youth of the underclassmen, particularly the fi ve-man sophomore class. The group is led by Alexandria Vintevoghel, the highest returning Titan runner at the Horizon League Championship (25th) and the NCAA Great Lakes Regional (175th). Vintevoghel was the Coach’s Award winner last year after posting fi ve sub-20 times in her fi rst fi ve collegiate races, including her season-best best 5k of 19:19 at the Michigan Intercollegiate.

“I think Alexandria is ready to assume a leadership role after a very strong freshman year,” said Murray. “Getting into the top 20 at the HL is the next step for her. She is another true cross country runner like Kristie (Ferrans) and she has the talent to be the front runner we need.”

Three other sophomores ran well in the varsity seven for much of last year in Sarah Martinez, Katrina Oberski and Katie Weishaar. Martinez was consistently in the 21-minute range last year after coming off an injury in high school. Oberski had fi ve runs under 21 and was the fi fth runner for UDM at last year’s HL championship, while Weishaar improved tremendously throughout the year going from a season-opening 24:10 in the 5k at the Golden



Grizzly Open to a 20:57 at Louisville and a time of 22:01 at the conference meet. Another second-year runner, Tressanique Hampton, will also look to get herself started after missing all of last year due to nagging injuries.

“Oberski was a consistent varsity performer for us at the fourth and fi fth spot and now she has a year under her,” quoted Murray. Katie showed some good signs as the year went on and I really like the way Sarah is running right now. I think she is ready for a big year after coming off some injury issues in high school, and she is defi nitely capable of being a top fi ve scorer for us.”

Four freshmen will vie for spots on the varsity crew in Katelyn Cnossen, Victoria Eger, Rachel Hofsess and Cecilia Pope. Cnossen was an All-State runner as a sophomore. Victoria twice earned All-State accolades, while Hofsess was a state qualifi er twice. Pope was an 800-meter runner in high school will need to get into the cross country mix.

“I think this class has the ability to fi t into the top fi ve,” said Murray. “Katelyn, Victoria and Rachel have all run under 20 before so it will really depend on how fast they adjust to the speed of the training and college racing.”

Detroit took sixth at last year’s conference championship with 146 points, just three behind fi fth place UIC and 30 points in back of Youngstown State. With the talented sophomore class ready to make a big contribution, the Titans will look to move back into the top fi ve of the standings in the conference as well as a move up at the NCAA Regional.

“The team had a great race at the Horizon League championships last year and you can see that we were right there in the middle of the pack,” said Murray. “The goal is to move up from that sixth-place fi nish and get into the top fi ve as well as top 25 in the regional. With a team this young, we are still putting the building blocks together, but everything we have done so far in the preseason says we are on pace for being an improved team.”


2010 Detroit Cross Country ScheduleDate Event Location Time Sept. 4 Golden Grizzly Open (OU Campus) Rochester, MI 9:30 a.m. Sept. 11 24th Annual Running Fit-Detroit Titan Invite (Cass Benton Park) Northville, MI 9:30 a.m. Sept. 17 National Catholic Championship (Notre Dame Golf Course) South Bend, IN 3:30 p.m. Oct. 2 Greater Louisville Classic (EP “Tom” Sawyer Park) Louisville, KY 9:30 a.m.Oct. 8 Michigan Intercollegiate (Oakland Golf Course) Rochester, MI 3:30 p.m. Oct. 16 Penn State National (Blue & White Golf Course) University Park, PA 10:00 a.m. Oct. 30 Horizon League Championship Chicago, IL Noon Hosted by Loyola at Montrose Beach Nov. 13 NCAA Great Lakes Regional Rochester, MI 10:00 a.m. Hosted by Oakland at OU Golf Course Nov. 22 NCAA Division I Championship Terre Haute, IN 11:00 a.m. Hosted by Indiana State at LaVern Gibson Cross Country Course


Kristie FerransKristie FerransSenior Career BestCarleton, MI 5k - 19:26 - 2008 LouisvilleMonroe 6k - 23:55 - 2009 Falcon Invitational3 Varsity Letters Cass Benton 5k - 19:42 - 2008

2009: 6k PR of 23:55 at Bowling Green…5k season best of 19:42 at Louisville…Best Horizon League fi nish by 20 spots taking 34th…191st place at NCAA Regional...Earned the Student-Athlete Award at the annual team banquet...A member of the HL Fall Academic Honor Roll and the Titan Athletic Director’s Honor Roll... Also on UDM’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC).

2008: Won the Kevin Donner Most Valuable Award…Led team on four occasions…Opened season proving injury issues were behind her with a collegiate best 19:58 for eighth at the Golden Grizzly Open…19:42 for her Cass-Benton personal record at the Running-Fit Detroit Titan Invite…19:26 PR at Louisville…54th at HL Championship…6k career mark of 24:25 on a muddy NCAA regional course leading the team at 163rd place...A member of the Horizon League Fall Academic Honor Roll and the UDM Athletic Director’s Honor Roll.

2007: Named Team Rookie of the Year...Returned from a high school injury to fi nish in varsity seven in all races...Season best of 21:04 at Horizon League course to fi nish 56th...200th in 6k debut at NCAA regional running a 25:44.

High School: Michigan Division 1 cross country state qualifi er in 2004 and 2006 and a 4x800m qualifi er in 2007.

Personal: Full name is Kristie Lynn Ferrans...Daughter of Craig Ferrans and Dolores Grove...Majoring in Mathematics with a 3.903 GPA.

Ferran’s Career Runs

2009 Race Place TimeGolden Grizzly Open 12th 20:03Running Fit-Detroit Titan Invite 21st 20:02National Catholic 87th 20:25Greater Louisville Classic 159th 19:42Michigan Intercollegiate 86th 20:20Falcon Invitational 57th 23:55Horizon League Championship 34th 20:39NCAA Great Lakes Regional 191st 24:50

2008 Race Place TimeGolden Grizzly Open Eighth 19:58Running Fit-Detroit Titan Invite 41st 19:42National Catholic 106th 20:23Greater Louisville Classic 123rd 19:26Michigan Intercollegiate 72nd 21:12Horizon League Championship 54th 20:51NCAA Great Lakes Regional 163rd 24:25

2007 Race Place TimeRunning Fit-Detroit Titan Invite 36th 22:38National Catholic 199th 21:18Greater Louisville Classic 48th 21:20Michigan Intercollegiate 78th 17:10Falcon Invitational 131st 21:11Horizon League Championship 56th 21:04NCAA Great Lakes Regional 200th 25:44

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Kirstin MooneyKirstin MooneyJunior Career BestStirling, ON 5k - 20:14 - 2009 Running Fit-St. Theresa Catholic Detroit Titan Invitational2 Varsity Letters 6k - 24:54 - Falcon Invitational

2009: 20:14 5k PR at Running Fit-Detroit Titan Invite…55th place fi nish at Horizon League Championship…207th at NCAA Regionals...Earned her way onto the Horizon League Fall Academic Honor Roll and the UDM Athletic Director’s Honor Roll.

2008: 20:45 season best 5k at Louisville…Debut 6k of 24:54 at Falcon Invite…60th place fi nish at Horizon League Championship…206th at NCAA Great Lakes Regional...A member of the UDM Athletic Director’s Honor Roll.

High School: A 2007 Ontario 400-meter hurdle and cross country qualifi er...Took 11th in the 400mH at the Canadian Junior National.

Personal: Full name is Kirstin Marleau Mooney...Daughter of Gilbert and Donna Mooney...Holds a 3.489 GPA in Criminal Justice.

Mooney’s Career Runs

2009 Race Place TimeGolden Grizzly Open 22nd 20:29Running Fit-Detroit Titan Invite 27th 20:14National Catholic 133rd 21:05Greater Louisville Classic 239th 20:46Falcon Invitational 107th 25:04Horizon League Championship 55th 21:25NCAA Great Lakes Regional 207th 25:31

2008 Race Place TimeRunning Fit-Detroit Titan Invite 79th 21:10National Catholic 132nd 20:49Greater Louisville Classic 218th 20:45Michigan Intercollegiate 96th 22:02Falcon Invitational 61st 24:54Horizon League Championship 60th 21:05NCAA Great Lakes Regional 206th 25:58



Sarah MartinezSarah MartinezSophomore Career BestGrand Blanc, MI 5k - 20:49 - 2009 LouisvilleFlint Powers 6k - 24:54 - 2009 Falcon Invitational1 Varsity Letter Cass Benton 5k - 21:04 - 2009

2009: Her season best 5k of 20:49 at Louisville…24:54 6k PR at Bowling Green…61st place fi nish at Horizon League.

High School: Ended her career as a two-time Division 2 cross country state qualifi er as well as taking sixth in the 800m as a junior and ninth as a sophomore.

Personal: Full name is Sarah Ashley Martinez…Daughter of Cindy and Trinidad Martinez…Enrolled in the fi ve-year Physician’s Assistant program.

Martinez’s Career Runs

2009 Race Place TimeGolden Grizzly Open 33rd 21:34Running Fit-Detroit Titan Invite 37th 21:04National Catholic 171st 21:43Greater Louisville Classic 241st 20:49Michigan Intercollegiate 126th 21:17Falcon Invitational 103rd 24:54Horizon League Championship 61st 21:48



Katrina OberskiKatrina OberskiSophomore Career BestGrand Blanc, MI 5k - 20:09 - 2009 LouisvilleFlint Powers 6k - 24:06 - 2009 Falcon Invitational1 Varsity Letter Cass Benton 5k - 20:26 - 2009

2009: Tabbed the Titan Rookie of the Year...20:09 season best 5k at Louisville…24:06 6k PR at Bowling Green…42nd place fi nish at Horizon League meet...Named to the Detroit Athletic Director’s Honor Roll.

High School: A 2007 Michigan Division 1 state cross country qualifi er.

Personal: Daughter of Judith and Michael Oberski…A Nursing major with a 3.936 GPA.

Oberski’s Career Runs

2009 Race Place TimeGolden Grizzly Open 20th 20:24Running Fit-Detroit Titan Invite 31st 20:26National Catholic 111th 20:44Greater Louisville Classic 201st 20:09Michigan Intercollegiate 97th 20:31Falcon Invitational 66th 24:06Horizon League Championship 42nd 21:01NCAA Great Lakes Regional - - - DNF



Alexandria VintevoghelAlexandria Vintevoghel Career BestSophomore 5k - 19:19 - (2x), last at 2009 Casco, MI Michigan IntercollegiateMarine City 6K - 23:18 - 2009 Falcon Invitational1 Varsity Letter Cass Benton 5k - 19:46 - 2009

2009: The Coach’s Award winner...Was the top Titan fi nishing eighth in 19:30 in her fi rst collegiate race at the Golden Grizzly Open…Eighth best Titan rookie debut at Cass-Benton running 19:46 for16th…19:19 season best 5k at Louisville and in mud at Michigan Intercollegiates, where she was the top Titan...23:18 6k PR at Bowling Green…25th place fi nish at HL Championships and 175th place at NCAA Regional after falling at 600m...Named to the AD’s Honor Roll.

High School: A four-time Division 2 cross country state qualifi er, as well as a two-time 3200m state qualifi er, who garnered All-State accolades in 2007.

Personal: Full name is Alexandria Vintevoghel…Daughter of Kathy and Paul Vintevoghel…Her sister, Victoria, is a graduate assistant in the sports medicine department at UDM...A Biology/Pre-Med major.

Vintevoghel’s Career Runs

2009 Race Place TimeGolden Grizzly Open Eighth 19:39Running Fit-Detroit Titan Invite 16th 19:46National Catholic 60th 19:53Greater Louisville Classic 119th 19:19Michigan Intercollegiate 45th 19:19Falcon Invitational 34th 23:18Horizon League Championship 25th 20:18NCAA Great Lakes Regional 175th 24:33



Katie WeishaarKatie WeishaarSophomore Career BestPlymouth, MI 5k - 20:57 - 2009 LouisvilleAnn Arbor Gabriel Richard 6k - 25:58 - 2009 Falcon Invitational1 Varsity Letter Cass Benton 5k - 21:25 - 2009

2009: 20:57 season best 5k at Louisville…25:58 6k PR at Bowling Green…Placed 65th at the Horizon League Championships...A member of the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll.

High School: Ran for 2008 Michigan Division 3 state champion Ann Arbor Gabriel Richard competing on the runner-up 4x400 and the 4x800-meter relay squads...In 2007, she helped her team to a runner-up effort in the state running on the fi rst-place 4x400m.

Personal: Full name is Kathleen Weishaar…Daughter of Jean and Joe Weishaar…A Physician’s Assistant major with a 3.493 GPA.

Weishaar’s Career Runs

2009 Race Place TimeGolden Grizzly Open 55th 24:10Running Fit-Detroit Titan Invite 50th 21:25National Catholic Open 21:47Greater Louisville Classic 246th 20:57Michigan Intercollegiate 127th 21:17Falcon Invitational 131st 25:58Horizon League Championship 65th 22:01



Your Detroit TitansYour Detroit TitansMegan Miller Zanesville, OH Zanesville Senior

2009: Did not run...Named to the AD’s Honor Roll.

2008: Ran at the National Catholics fi nishing with a time of 25:54...A member of the AD’s Honor Roll.

2007: Ran 23:57 for 22nd at the Golden Grizzly Open.

High School: 2006 Ohio Division 1 800m regional scorer as well as a 800m district champion in 2005.

Personal: Full name is Megan Rene Miller...Daughter of Kent and Brenda Miller...A Nursing major.

Katelyn Cnossen Sparta, MI SpartaFreshman

Rachel Hofsess Milford, MI MilfordFreshman

Tressanique Hampton Flint, MI Southwestern AcademySophomore

High School: A three time Division 2 state qualifi er who earned All-State honors in 2007 after placing 14th in the fi nals...She was also a state qualifi er in the 1600 and 3200m in 2007 and the 4x800 as a senior.

Personal: Daughter of Tammy and Mike Cnossen...Undecided on her major.

2009: Did not compete.

High School: Earned two regional championships in the 800m and the 4x400m in 2009, while helping the 4x400m take fourth at the Michigan Division 1 championships two years in a row.

Personal: Daughter of Romonica Hampton…Major-ing in Human Services.

High School: A state qualifi er in cross country as a junior and senior, while running on the 4x800, which also had back to back state qualifying appearances.

Personal: Full name is Rachel Marie Hofsess...Daugh-ter of Cathleen and Edward Hofsess...A Nursing major.

Cecilia Pope New Baltimore, MI Anchor Bay Freshman

High School: A regional champion on the 4x800-meter relay as a senior...She also helped her quartet to a Division 1 state qualifying appearance.

Personal: Daughter of Andrea and Sean Pope...Has two younger siblings...A Chemistry major.

Victoria Eger Buchanan, MI BuchananFreshman

High School: A four-time Division 3 state cross country qualifi er...She was also a two-time All-State honoree (2006, 2008) as well as a two-time track state qualifi er in the 3200m.

Personal: Daughter of Terri and Mark Eger...Major-ing in Human Services Administration.


2009 Season Review2009 Season ReviewDate Event Location Result Top Titan Place/Time Sept. 5 Golden Grizzly Open Rochester, MI No Team Score A. Vintevoghel 8th/19:39Sept. 12 Running Fit-Detroit Titan Invite Northville, MI 4th - 93 points Beata Gorzynska 10th/19:31Sept. 18 National Catholic Championship South Bend, IN 10th - 308 points Beata Gorzynska 24th/19:14Oct. 3 Greater Louisville Classic Louisville, KY 28th - 716 points Beata Gorzynska 107th/19:15Oct. 9 Michigan Intercollegiate Grand Rapids, MI 10th - 281 points A. Vintevoghel 45th/19:19Oct. 17 Falcon Invitational Bowling Green, OH 8th - 229 points Beata Gorzynska 32nd/23:16Oct. 31 Horizon League Championship Milford, MI 6th - 156 points Beata Gorzynska 24th/20:14Nov. 14 NCAA Great Lakes Regional Bloomington, IN 29th - 882 points Beata Gorzynska 132nd/23:32

Team Award Winners

Kevin Donner MVP - Beata Gorzynska - Had her best season fi nishing as the top Titan on all but one occasion. Gorzynska made her season debut improving her best 5k by a minute taking 10th at the Running Fit-Detroit Titan Invite in 19:31, which ranks 14th on the all-time Titan Cass-Benton 5k list. Her 6k PR of 23:16 was set at Bowling Green and she improved her Horizon League fi nish by 29 spots taking 24th to top the team. She ended the year as the top runner at the NCAA Regional taking 132nd in 23:32.

Student-Athlete - Kristie Ferrans - Holding a 3.9 GPA in education, Ferrans had her most consistent season fi nishing as a top fi ve Titan all season. Kristie ran a 6k PR of 23:55 at Bowling Green and her season best 5k of 19:42 at Louisville. She also improved 20 places taking 34th at the HL Championships and 191st at the NCAA Great Lakes Regional.

Coach’s Award - Alexandria Vintevoghel - Made an immediate impact right from the start fi nishing as the top Titan in her collegiate debut running 19:39 for eighth at the Golden Grizzly Open. Her 19:16 run at the Running Fit-Detroit Titan Invite was the eighth best by a Titan rookie at Cass-Benton. She set her season best 5k of 19:19 at Louisville, while her 6k PR of 23:18 was turned in at Bowling Green and was the second best time by a rookie in Detroit history. She also fi nished 25th at the HL meet and recovered from a fall at the Great Lakes Regional to place 175th.

Rookie of the Year - Katrina Oberski - The freshman fi nished in the Varsity 7 all season, running her season best 5k of 20:09 at Louisville and 6k PR of 24:06 at Bowling Green. Oberski fi nished 42nd at the HL meet and also was academically successful in the classroom earning a 3.92 in her fi rst semester in nursing.

4-year Letterwinners - Crissy Bieling and Jennifer DeFauw became the 23rd and 24th harriers in the 26- year history of the program to earn four varsity letters.

Academic Accolades

Detroit was one of 162 Division I programs to be named one of the All-Academic Teams by the United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA).

It was the second year in a row, and the 10th year since the award was started in 1995, that the Titans were honored after UDM compiled a 3.44 GPA. The GPA was the third highest out of the fi ve conference teams honored and was also the second best out of the fi ve Division I Michigan schools that made the mark.

Eleven (11) members of the women’s cross country team made the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll in Kristina Arko, Cristina Bieling, Jennifer DeFauw, Kristie Ferrans, Beata Gorzynska, Rachel Hall, Megan Miller, Kirstin Mooney, Katrina Oberski, Stephanie Rossman, Kathleen Weishaar. Five Titans also earned their way on the Horizon League Fall Academic Honor Roll in Arko, Gorzynska, Hall, Mooney and Rossman.

Beata Gorzynska went out with a bang in her nal year at Detroit,

nishing as the top UDM runner in six of the seven races she ran in.


Titan HistoryTitan History

Conference Championships HistoryYear Place Score Top Individual Place Time Head Coach1984* Second 62 Bonnie Fitzpatrick Seventh 19:25 Kevin Donner 1985* Third 93 Bonnie Fitzpatrick Eighth 18:50 Kevin Donner 1986 First 20 Nancy Mandziara Second 18:52 Kevin Donner 1987 First 23 Bonnie Fitzpatrick First 18:41 Kevin Donner 1988 Third 92 Karen Kantor Eighth 19:24 Kevin Donner 1989 Third 84 Deanna McVicar Sixth 18:40 Kevin Donner 1990 Third 98 Jill Rothert 10th 19:03 Kevin Donner 1991 Third 69 Athalee Norman Third 19:12 Kevin Donner 1992 Fourth 104 Carrie Vanisacker 15th 19:00 Kevin Donner 1993 Fourth 104 Jeanette Schmitt Ninth 18:16 Guy Murray 1994 T-Third 103 Jill Myrand 17th 18:59 Guy Murray 1995 Third 68 Stacey Lenard Fourth 19:14 Guy Murray 1996 Eighth 189 Andrea Hutchins 32nd 19:52 Guy Murray 1997 T-Second 68 Angie Lefere First 18:25 Guy Murray 1998 Third 72 Angie Lefere Fourth 18:12 Guy Murray 1999 Third 75 Angie Lefere Third 18:33 Guy Murray 2000 Fourth 93 Angie Lefere Sixth 18:35 Guy Murray 2001 Fourth 112 Kim Hemstreet Third 17:46 Guy Murray 2002 Seventh 167 Kim Hemstreet First 17:33 Guy Murray 2003 Eighth 222 Andrea Karl 35th 20:46 Guy Murray 2004 Fifth 132 Andrea Karl 13th 19:15 Guy Murray 2005 Fifth 156 Andrea Karl Fourth 17:58 Guy Murray 2006 Ninth 228 Jennifer Defauw 35th 20:59 Guy Murray 2007 Sixth 196 Kayleigh Toombs 31st 20:24 Guy Murray2008 Ninth 221 Kayleigh Toombs 38th 20:09 Guy Murray2009 Sixth 156 Beata Gorzynska 24th 20:14 Guy Murray*=A member of the North Star Conference

From Left to Right, Bonnie Fitzpatrick (Wood), Kim Hemstreet and Angie Lefere are the only three Titans in school history to win the Horizon League Championship.


Titan HistoryTitan History

All-League TitansYear Player 1984 Bonnie Fitzpatrick1985 Bonnie Fitzpatrick1986 Nancy Mandziara, Renee DeChambeau, Michelle Vogt, Louise Shaheen, Bonnie Fitzpatrick1987 Bonnie Fitzpatrick, Nancy Mandziara, Nancy Calder1988 Karen Kantor1989 Deanna McVicar, Nicole Robertson1990 Jill Rothert1991 Athalee Norman, Jill Rothert1993 Jeanette Schmitt1995 Stacey Lenard, Jeanette Schmitt1997 Angie Lefere1998 Angie Lefere1999 Angie Lefere2000 Angie Lefere, Kim Hemstreet, Ruthie Cook2001 Kim Hemstreet, Ruthie Cook2002 Kim Hemstreet - First Team2004 Andrea Karl - Second Team2005 Andrea Karl - First Team Note: The All-League team consisted of the top six fi nishers in the HL Championships in 1987, the top 10 from 1988-2001, and the top 14 broken up into a fi rst (1-7) and second (8-14) team since 2002.

Horizon League Champion1987 Bonnie Fitzpatrick1997 Angie Lefere2002 Kim Hemstreet

Horizon League Runner-Up1986 Nancy Mandziara1987 Nancy Mandziara

Horizon League Coach of the Year1986 Kevin Donner1987 Kevin Donner

Horizon League Athlete of the Year2002 Kim Hemstreet

Horizon League Newcomer of the Year1995 Stacey Lenard1997 Angie Lefere

USTFCCA All-Academic2002 Kim Hemstreet

NCAA Regional Championships (Known as District IV from 1972-97 and Great

Lakes Regional from 1998-present)Year Place Score Top Titan1984 20th 580 92-Bonnie Fitzpatrick-18:491985 23rd 678 134-Lisa Bagdady-21:271986 21st 561 108-Renee DeChambeau-19:061987 17th 469 64-Bonnie Fitzpatrick-18:27 95-Michelle Vogt-18:561988 DNF - - - 107-Deanna McVicar-19:551989 25th 663 113-Nicole Robertson-19:471990 23rd 625 79-Jill Rothert-19:221991 DNF - - - 87-Jill Rothert-19:121992 22nd 648 106-Carrie Vanisacker-19:391993 19th 490 57-Carrie Vanisacker-19:43 77-Jeanette Schmitt-20:01 85-Heidi Wise-20:061994 20th 540 81-Carrie Vanisacker-19:021995 22nd 617 76-Stacey Lenard-19:231996 30th 815 127-Andrea Hutchins-19:181997 16th 445 40-Angie Lefere-19:04 85-Stacey Lenard-19:41 86-Laura Pilon-19:421998 21st 554 72-Andrea Hutchins-19:04 80-Angie Lefere-19:121999 23rd 613 72-Angie Lefere-18:40 80-Laura Pilon-18:462000 21st 479 52-Angie Lefere-22:22(6k) 59-Kim Hemstreet-22:40 92-Laura Pilon-22:55 95-Ruthie Cook-22:582001 DNF - - - 26-Ruthie Cook-21:50 47-Kim Hemstreet-22:152002 DNF - - - 12-Kim Hemstreet-21:452003 30th 914 156-Andrea Karl-23:542004 26th 691 73-Andrea Karl-21:49 100-LeAnn Sarka-22:182005 DNF - - - 77-Andrea Karl- 23:062006 DNF - - - 198-Jennifer DeFauw-26:082007 DNF - - - 185- Terricita Thomas- 24:582008 32nd 995 163- Kristie Ferrans - 24:252009 29th 882 132-Beata Gorzynska - 23:32

Andrea Karl was named All-League as a junior and senior, nishing in the top 80

at the NCAA Regional in both years.


Titan HistoryTitan HistoryTop 7 Titan Regional TeamsYear Place Score1997 16th 4451987 17th 4691993 19th 4901994 20th 5401984 20th 5802000 21st 4791998 21st 554

Multiple sub-100 Finishes4 Angie Lefere 1997, 1998, 1999, 20003 Laura Pilon 1997, 1999, 2000 Kim Hemstreet 2000, 2001, 20022 Bonnie Fitzpatrick 1984, 1987 Jill Rothert 1990, 1991 Carrie Vanisacker 1993, 1994 Stacey Lenard 1995, 1997 Andrea Karl 2004, 2005

Best place by Team Position#1 - 12 Kim Hemstreet 2002#2 - 47 Kim Hemstreet 2001#3 - 85 Heidi Wise 1993#4 - 95 Ruthie Cook 2000#5 – 124 Andrea Hutchins 1997#6 – 136 Melanie Kaczur 1994#7 – 154 Louise Shaheen 1987

Top 100 Finishes12 - Kim Hemstreet 21:45 200226 - Ruthie Cook 21:50 200140 - Angie Lefere 19:03 199747 - Kim Hemstreet 22:15 200152 - Angie Lefere 22:22 200057 - Carrie Vanisacker 19:43 199364 - Bonnie Fitzpatrick 18:27 198769 - Kim Hemstreet 22:40 200072 - Andrea Hutchins 19:04 199872 - Angie Lefere 18:40 199973 - Andrea Karl 21:49 200476 - Stacey Lenard 19:23 199577 - Jeanette Schmitt 20:01 199377 - Andrea Karl 23:06 200579 - Jill Rothert 19:22 199080 - Laura Pilon 18:46 199980 - Angie Lefere 19:11 199881 - Carrie Vanisacker 19:02 199485 - Stacey Lenard 19:40 199785 - Heidi Wise 20:06 199386 - Laura Pilon 19:41 199787 - Jill Rothert 19:12 199192 - Bonnie Fitzpatrick 18:49 198492 - Laura Pilon 22:55 2000

95 - Michelle Vogt 18:56 198795 - Ruthie Cook 22:58 2000100 - LeAnn Sarka 22:18 2004

4-Year Regional CompetitorsRunner Year (place)Bonnie Fitzpatrick 1984 (92), 1985 (64), 1986 (64), 1987 (64)Michelle Vogt 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987 (95)Brigitte Dery 1990 (132), 1991 (172), 1992 (128), 1993 (152)Colleen Danes 1991 (159), 1992 (174), 1993 (139), 1994 (164)Jeanette Schmitt 1992 (122), 1993 (77), 1994 (120), 1995 (125)Andrea Hutchins 1996 (127), 1997 (124), 1998 (72), 1999 (dnf)Angie Lefere 1997 (40), 1998 (79), 1999 (72), 2000 (52)Laura Pilon 1997 (86),1998 (104),1999 (80), 2000 (92)Ruthie Cook 1998 (148),1999 (126),2000 (95), 2001 (26)Andrea Karl 2002 (147), 2003 (156), 2004 (73), 2005 (77)

Top 10 Freshman Finishes40 - Angie Lefere 19:03 199776 - Stacey Lenard 19:23 199585 - Heidi Wise 20:06 199392 - Bonnie Fitzpatrick 18:49 1984100 - LeAnn Sarka 22:18 2004118 - Karissa Vawter 19:23 1994122 - Jeanette Schmitt 19:54 1992127 - Tina Schwab 20:09 1984129 - Michelle Vogt 20:18 1984133 - Nancy Calder 19:39 1987

Laura Pilon posted three top 100 nishes at the NCAA Regional Championships.


All-Time LetterwinnersAll-Time LetterwinnersListed AlphabeticallyStudent-Athlete Years HometownKristina Arko 2008 Euclid, OHLisa Bagdady 1984-86 Livonia, MIKelly Bernath 2001 Portland, MICrissy Bieling* 2006-2009 Dryden, MINicole Braem 1988 Warren, MINancy Calder 1987 Etobicoke, ONJessica Clayson 2002 Aurora, ONEmily Cole 2005 Cement City, MIRuthie Cook* 1998-2001 Lansing, MIRenee DeChambeau 1986-87 Utica, MIStacee DeWys* 1997-2000 Branch, MIColleen Danes* 1991-94 Dearborn, MIJennifer DeFauw* 2006-09 Harper Woods, MIBrigitte Dery* 1990-93 Farmington Hills, MIMarsha Diamond 1989 Sterling Heights, MINancy Drolshagen 1984 Grosse Pointe, MIJessica Eichen 2007 Warren, MIKristie Ferrans 2007-09 Carleton, MIBonnie Fitzpatrick* 1984-87 Sterling Heights, MILisa Forner 1985-87 Jackson, MILaura Frankila 1989-90 Jackson, MIJamie Freeland 1990 Fostoria, MIDestini Fronek 2003-04 Wooster, OHAmy Garbacz 1999-2000 Lincoln Park, MIAshley Gibbs 2003-05 Canton, OHLaura Gignac 2001 La Salle, ONBeata Gorzynska 2007-09 Ilawa, PolandJoanna Grandas 2002-03 Dearborn, MIKatie Gross 2003-04 Marine City MIKim Hemstreet 2000-02 Mooretown, ONJennifer Hitzges 1989 Casselberry, FLMarcie Holda 1990 Jackson, MILauren Hood 1990-92 Detroit, MIMichelle Hoskin 1989 Marine City, MIKandyce Houser* 2001-04 Hudson, MIAndrea Hutchins* 1996-99 Watervliet, MIJennifer Jacobs 1996-98 Ferndale, MIMelanie Kaczur* 1992-96 Southgate, MIKaren Kantor 1988 Livonia, MIAndrea Karl* 2002-05 Casco, MIKristen Kroon 2001 Grand Rapids, MIAngie Lefere* 1997-2000 Jackson, MIStacey Lenard* 1995-99 Byron Center, MISilvina Lopes 1988-89 Aveiro, PortugalNancy Mandziara 1987-88 Sterling Heights, MISarah Martinez 2009 Grand Blanc, MIAndi McAllister 2004-05 Hillard, OHChanteenel McClendon* 2005-08 Maple Heights, OHDeanna McVicar 1987-89 Royal Oak, MILinda Mento 1989-91 Woodhaven, MIMary Mick 1991 Holly, MIKim Moffatt 1986 Rochester, MI

Kirstin Mooney 2008-09 Stirling, ONKathy Morandini 1989-90 Grosse Pointe, MIMaura Mulcahy 2003-04 Canton, MIShantelle Murff 2006 Detroit, MIJim Myrand 1993-95 New Boston, MIAthalee Norman 1990-91 Detroit, MIKatrina Oberski 2009 Clyde, MIKelly Olmstead 2006 Coldwater, MITaraGay Perry 1994-96 Monroe, MIKrista Peters 2001 Ortonville, MIWendy Petz 1993 Warren, MILaura Pilon* 1997-2000 Livonia, MIAnnMarie Pinarski 1985 Hammond, INChristene Richter* 1995-98 Ann Arbor, MINicole Robertson 1988-89 Detroit, MIElizabeth Robinson 1993-95 Troy, MIKatie Roersma* 2001-04 Grand Rapids, MIMichelle Roller* 1989-92 Gibraltar, MIJill Rothert 1990-91 Dearborn, MIStephanie Rossman 2008-09 Caledonia, MILisa Salyers 1984 Marlette, MINatalie Sanders 1994 DeWitt, MILeAnn Sarka 2004-05 Fort Wayne, INJamie Saylor 1993-96 Connersville, INTina Schwab 1984 Marysville, MILouise Shaheen 1984-87 Detroit, MITracy Sheridan 1990-92 Detroit, MIJeanette Schmitt* 1992-95 Taylor, MIKristin Smith 2001-03 Harrison Township, MIAmy Sperry 1991-92 Sterling Heights, MISarah Swab 2005-06 Lowell, MITerricita Thomas* 2005-08 Maple Heights, OHKayleigh Toombs 2007-08 Byron Center, MIJessica Torrez 1995-96 Caro, MICarrie Vanisacker* 1991-94 Monroe, MIKarissa Vawter* 1994-97 Tipton, INAlexandria Vintevoghel 2009 Casco, MIMichelle Vogt* 1984-87 Jackson, MIJessica Yagelski* 1999-2003 Michigan City, INJoAnne Warren 1985-88 Pontiac, MIKatie Weishaar 2009 Plymouth, MI Stephanie White 1993 Detroit, MIHeidi Wise 1993-94 Grosse Pointe, MIElizabeth Wilber 1988-89 Bronson, MISusan Willey 1985 Redford, MIJean Wyckoff 1985-87 Gladwin, MI

Bold = current team members*= 4-Year letterwinners

Note - men’s all-time letterwinners are still being compiled.


Cross Country InviteCross Country Invite24th Annual Running Fit-Detroit Titan

Cross Country Invitational One of the best traditions and the longest running events hosted by Detroit is the Annual Running Fit-Detroit Titan Invitational. The 2010 edition marks the 24th straight year UDM has hosted the event, which is held in a beautiful setting at Cass Benton State Park in Northville. The course provides a challenge for all runners as Cass Benton is one of the oldest and hilliest areas of Hines Park.

Besides the men’s and women’s college race, the day also includes two open races for men and women as well as a special Tommy Titan Future Legends Kid’s Race , which allows kids the opportunity to race the happy UDM mascot up the fi nal hill of the course.

Top Men At Cass BentonRank Runner Year Time1 Chris McPhee 1999 20:042 Mead Goedert 2005 20:393 Andrew Hayner 2008 20:464 James Furkis 1998 20:535 Pat Liederbach 2007 21:086 Alex Vanias 2009 21:107 Alex Harris 2007 21:218 Alex Gould 2009 21:269 Mike Astalos 1994 21:2710 Corey Stedman 1995 21:2811 Tom Horling 1993 21:2912 Matt Dow 1990 21:3413 Erik Westbrook 2009 21:3514 Jeff Doyle 1994 21:3915 Andy Brazee 1992 21:3916 Ciaran Carter 2003 21:41

Top Women At Cass BentonRank Runner Year Time1 Kim Hemstreet 2002 17:58 2 Angie Lefere 1999 18:183 Ruthie Cook 2001 18:324 Andrea Karl 2005 18:415 Stacey Lenard 1995 18:476 Carrie Vanisacker 1994 18:497 Laura Pilon 1999 MCC 18:548 Jill Rothert 1990 MCC 19:039 Andrea Hutchins 1999 MCC 19:0410 Bonnie Fitzpatrick 1987 19:1411 Jeanette Schmitt 1994 19:2112 Colleen Danes 1994 19:2513 Jill Myrand 1993 19:2814 Jessica Clayson 2002 19:31 Beata Gorzynska 2009 19:31 Athalee Norman 1991 19:31


Cross Country InviteCross Country InviteYearly Champions

Women (All races 5k) Year Team Winner Score Individual Winner Team Time1987 Notre Dame 25 Teresa Rice Notre Dame 18.491988 Hillsdale 28 Andrea Bowman unattached 18.561989 Miami-Ohio 44 Julie Watson Eastern Michigan 18.231990 Eastern Michigan 42 Becky Duda Saginaw Valley 18.251991 Eastern Michigan 22 Adele Rankin Eastern Michigan 18.171992 Eastern Michigan 35 Adele Rankin Eastern Michigan 18.111993 Eastern Michigan 43 Adele Rankin Eastern Michigan 18.171994 Hillsdale 27 Adele Rankin Eastern Michigan 17.301995 Eastern Michigan 33 Beth Shroyer Eastern Michigan 18.011996 Eastern Michigan 35 Missy McCleary Windsor 17.281997 Hillsdale 35 Angie Lefere Detroit 18.501998 Michigan State 29 Jen Denkins Michigan State 18.111999 Eastern Michigan 55 Domtila Mwei Eastern Michigan 18.042000 Hillsdale 60 Carrie Gould Eastern Michigan 18.022001 Hillsdale 72 Kristie Kiefer Oakland 18.142002 Michigan 32 Brianna Shook Toledo 17.362003 Bucknell 37 Kristie Kiefer Oakland 18.032004 Bucknell 37 Melissa Moncion Wayne State 18.332005 Bucknell 24 Leanna Nastase Bucknell 18.282006 Wayne State 30 Rachelle Malette Wayne State 18.312007 Wayne State 26 Rachelle Malette Wayne State 17.572008 Michigan 27 Nicole Edwards Michigan 17.192009 Eastern Michigan 45 Lindsey Scherf Front Line Racing 17:23

Men (All races 4 miles, except 1988’s 5-mile race)Year Team Winner Score Individual Winner Team Time 1987 no race held 1988 Saginaw Valley 19 Shaun Butler Saginaw Valley 26.371989 Saginaw Valley 28 Jeff Boks Saginaw Valley 21.231990 Eastern Michigan 23 Dominic Middleton Eastern Michigan 20.371991 Eastern Michigan 15 Clive Bonelle Eastern Michigan 20.311992 Eastern Michigan 24 Clive Bonelle Eastern Michigan 20.011993 Canisius 33 Ron Donacik Canisius 20.061994 Eastern Michigan 32 Paul Aufdemberge Running Fit 20.211995 Eastern Michigan 37 Jason Boothroyd Eastern Michigan 20.171996 Eastern Michigan 38 Paul Aufdemberge Running Fit 20:101997 Eastern Michigan 33 Ian Forsyth Running Fit 20.171998 Eastern Michigan 20 Aaron Bartee Eastern Michigan 20.141999 Eastern Michigan 30 Chris McPhee Detroit 20.042000 Hanson’s ODP 24 Chad Johnson Hanson’s 19.452001 Eastern Michigan 52 Chris McPhee Detroit 20.282002 Oakland 58 Sergio Reyes Cedarville 20.142003 Eastern Michigan 28 Nick Allen Wayne State 19.512004 Front Line Racing 47 Matt Edwards Front Line 20.232005 Wayne State 24 Justin Kessler Wayne State 20.072006 Wayne State 26 Nick Allen Wayne State Alum 19.512007 Wayne State Alumni 41 Nick Allen Wayne State Alum 19.572008 Bucknell 56 Zack Jones Oakland 19.592009 Eastern Michigan 19 Curtis Vollmar Eastern Michigan 19:54

Bold=Event Record


Titan LegendsTitan Legends

Kim Hemstreet (Top)2002 NCAA Cross Country Qualifi erKim Hemstreet graduated from UDM in 2002, but her legacy lives on as she still remains the only women’s cross country or track and fi eld athlete to compete at the NCAA Division I Championships. Her decorated career included three All-Horizon League accolades, as well as the magical 2002 season that saw her win the Horizon League Championship in 17:33, taking home HL Athlete of the Year honors. She moved onto the NCAA Great Lakes Regional fi nishing 12th in 21:45 and then earned a top 100 fi nish at the NCAA Division I Championships with a time of 21:13. She capped off that season showing her true Titan student-athlete character by being named to the USTFCCA All-Academic team.

Bonnie (Fitzpatrick) Wood2007 Titan Hall of InducteeIn 2007, Bonnie (Fitzpatrick) Wood became the fi rst female cross country and track and fi eld star to be inducted into the Titan Hall of Fame. Wood, whose husband Bill is a former Titan basketball player, was the most decorated individual on UDM’s fi rst women’s cross country and track teams. Between 1984 and ‘87, she earned All-Conference recognition in cross country in all four of her varsity seasons. She led U-D to the MCC Championship in 1986 and again a year later as a senior. She also won the conference individual championship in 1987.


Titan LegendsTitan Legends

Ken Dubois (Top)2010 Titan Hall of InducteeA CoSIDA Academic All-American in 1987 and ’88, Dubois was inducted into the Titan Hall of Fame in 2010. He ended his career by fi nishing runner-up at the 1987 MCC cross country championship and 31st at the Great Lakes Regional. He placed in the top 100 at the regional four times, including three times in the top 40. His best fi nish was in 1985 when he claimed 23rd in 32:53. A three-time All-MCC cross country runner, Dubois also excelled on the track setting the school record in the 5,000 meters. In1988, he was the recipient of the Cecil Coleman Medal of Honor as the MCC’s most outstanding senior male student-athlete.

Chris McPheeFour Time All-LeagueMcPhee holds the best fi nish by a freshman at the NCAA Regional in UDM history with a 49th-place effort in 1997. Overall, he earned a top 65 fi nish in all four of his regional appearances, with his best place of 26th in 1999. A four-time All-MCC honoree, McPhee claimed fourth in 1999 and 2001, seventh in 1997 and eighth in 1998. He won the Running Fit-Detroit Titan Invitational twice (1999, 2001) and still holds the Cass Benton course record of 20:04 in 1999. In 2001, he became the fi rst Titan harrier to win the Michigan Intercollegiate, establishing a course 8k record of 25:37 at Kensington Metropark.


Alumni/Titan SupportAlumni/Titan Support

The Detroit Titans cross country and track & fi eld program has always maintained a strong relationship with alumni. At the 2009 Horizon League Cross Country Championships, hosted by Detroit at Kensington Metropark, a group of well-decorated Titan harriers were on hand and presented the fi nal awards at the conclusion of the event.

Patrick Liederbach earned second team All-League honors in 2009 and his award was presented by former Titan and All-Horizon League performer Jim Furkis.

The Titans have plenty of support from family, friends and student-athletes, demonstrated here by UDM women’s lacrosse players Emily Boissonneault and Megan Wallace, who came out to cheer on Detroit at the 2009 Horizon League Championships.


Tommy And The KidsTommy And The Kids

At every cross country and track & fi eld meet that UDM hosts, kids are always encouraged to attend and take part in the action. At the Running Fit-Detroit Titan Invitational, a Tommy Titan Future Legends Kid’s Race is held as the legendary Tommy Titan and kids 9 and under run the fi nal hill, a 200-meter trek.

New for 2010 will be a Middle School 1.5 Mile Race for Boys and Girls.

During the Annual UDM-Oakland Dual, Tommy Titan will also race the kids in a 60-meter dash.


Entering its 32nd season of operation in the 2010-11 academic year, the Horizon League continues to aspire toward its goal of being one of the nation’s leading athletics conferences while being recognized as a leader in the development of student-athletes as leaders and role models.

The Horizon League membership features ten public and private institutions that have impressive academic reputations and a storied tradition of broad-based athletic programs. Current membership includes Butler University, Cleveland State University, the University of Detroit Mercy, the University of Illinois at Chicago, Loyola University Chicago, Valparaiso University, the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Wright State University and Youngstown State University.

The Horizon League’s primary focus is on adding value to the educational experience through its four platforms: athletic performance, academic achievement, community outreach, and personal responsibility and accountability. It is the League’s belief that athletics is a powerful and visible resource tool that can be used to enhance student-athletes’ collegiate experience. The Horizon League’s goals are to enhance the holistic university experience for the student-athlete, to create an affi liation of institutions with similar athletic goals, and to adhere to the principals of integrity, diversity, excellence and growth. The Horizon League sponsors competition in 19 sports - nine for men (baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, swimming and diving, indoor track and fi eld, outdoor track and fi eld and tennis) and ten for women (basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, indoor track and fi eld, outdoor track and fi eld, tennis and volleyball).

The League receives automatic bids to NCAA championships in baseball, men’s and women’s basketball, men’s golf, men’s and women’s soccer, softball, men’s and women’s tennis, women’s volleyball, and for the fi rst time in League history, women’s golf. The Horizon League is

headquartered in Indianapolis, the “Amateur Sports Capital of the World,” with offi ces in the Pan American Plaza (201 S. Capitol Avenue), located a block from Lucas Oil Stadium and just minutes from Conseco Fieldhouse, the State Capitol Building, Victory Field (home of the Indianapolis Indians) and the NCAA national offi ce.

A PROUD HISTORYFounded on June 16, 1979, as the Midwestern

City Conference with six charter members, the League changed its name to the Midwestern Collegiate Conference in 1985 and added women’s sports for the 1986-87 academic year. Charter members of the conference included current members Butler and Loyola as well as the University of Evansville, Oklahoma City University, Oral Roberts University and Xavier University.

Among other current members, Detroit joined in 1980, and Cleveland State, UIC, Green Bay, Milwaukee and Wright State came aboard in 1994 (along with Northern Illinois University) in the largest non-merger conference expansion in history. Youngstown State joined in 2001 and Valparaiso in 2007.

On June 4, 2001, the Horizon League unveiled its current name and ushered in a new dynamic direction that has brought the League closer to its stated goal of being one of the nation’s top ten collegiate athletic conferences with a focus on enhancing the student-athletes’ experience by upgrading the League’s market and competitive positions.

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ATHLETIC SUCCESSIn the past few years, the Horizon League has

enjoyed unprecedented success on the national stage, highlighted by Butler’s 2010 NCAA men’s basketball championship game appearance where the Bulldogs fell to Duke, 61-59. The HL has compiled a 10-7 record in the past fi ve years in the NCAA tournament, ranking sixth among all collegiate conferences for winning percentage.

Green Bay’s women’s basketball team became the league’s fi rst at-large bid to the NCAA Championship in 2010 with Cleveland State receiving the automatic nod. The Phoenix knocked off No. 5 seed Virginia in the fi rst round before falling to Elite Eight participant Iowa State, 60-56.Men’s soccer has tasted victory in seven out of

the last eight years (Milwaukee 2002-05, UIC 2006-08), with UIC just one win away from the College Cup in 2007. In softball, League teams won a game in the national tournament four straight years earlier in the decade (UIC 2002, 2004; Wright State 2003; Green Bay 2005) while advancing into the second round in women’s soccer three of the last six seasons (Detroit 2004, Milwaukee 2005-06). Butler’s Victoria Mitchell became the League’s fi rst NCAA individual champion when she won the 3,000-meter steeplechase at the 2005 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships.

ACADEMIC SUCCESSHorizon League student-athletes also excel in the

classroom as more than 500 have been named to the Academic Honor Roll each of the past seven semesters for carrying a grade-point average of 3.2 or better, including more than 600 for the last four semesters. Twenty-seven student-athletes were named to ESPN The Magazine/CoSIDA Academic All-District teams in 2009-10, while 10 earned Academic All-America honors.

COMMUNITY SERVICEIn addition to its athletics success, the Horizon

League has secured a well-earned reputation for its community service initiatives. Each January, member institutions partner with local elementary schools for an art, music and essay contest highlighting the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with winners recognized at League games on the weekend of MLK Day.

The Horizon League Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) also has continued a tradition of working with youth in Indianapolis during its annual summer meeting. In addition, several League men’s basketball coaches coached barefoot to

support Samaritan’s Feet, and the League’s schools and fans donate to Komen for the Cure for breast cancer awareness during its annual women’s basketball championship.On campus, student-

athletes have raised money and awareness for such causes as breast cancer, diabetes and hurricane relief, while hosting blood drives, neighborhood clean-ups, Big Brother/Big Sister programs and more.

SPORTSMANSHIPOne of the Horizon League’s points of emphasis

is fostering collegial environments for competition among student-athletes, coaches, administrators and fans in a pro-active approach. Among the vehicles is the Ethical Conduct Pledge, which is signed each season by student-athletes, coaches, offi cials, and campus and League administrators. Its purpose is to make all the involved groups aware of the Horizon League expectations of behavior during conference events.

DEMOGRAPHICSHorizon League institutions boast a combined

enrollment of more than 130,000 plus nearly a quarter-million living alumni centered in the League’s Midwest footprint. League media markets include fi ve of the nation’s top 35 in Chicago, Detroit, Cleveland, Indianapolis and Milwaukee, covering more than ten million television households and encompassing more than nine percent of the nation’s television audience.

VISIBILITYThe Horizon League has enhanced its media

visibility with a number of initiatives. The League is in a three-year agreement with ESPN that includes selected regular-season men’s basketball action (ESPN2) and the men’s championship game (ESPN) and features increased exposures each year on ESPNU plus inclusion in the annual O’Reilly ESPNU BracketBusters, one of college basketball’s premier in-season events.

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The main goal of the Strength and Conditioning Department is to help the student-athlete improve physically and mentally in their respective sport. This will be accomplished in such a way that is safe and effi cient for each individual athlete. As the student-athlete participates in these activities we will work to lessen the possibility of injury or re-injury. If an injury should occur, we will work with the Sports Medicine Staff and the student-athlete to complete rehabilitation.

Each team will have an individualized program based on their particular sport. Each program takes into account the intensity level, the physical demands, and skill involved in each individual sport and also each individual student-athlete. All teams and individuals will be subject to performance tests that will help design each program and also will help to determine the success of the program.

The Strength and Conditioning Staff will work with each individual coach at all times. Each coach will receive updated attendance, evaluation, and comments on a regular basis about each student-athlete. Communication is the key to success in the weight room and on the playing fi eld.

The Titans condition and train in the Larry Bleach Weight Room, located in Calihan Hall. All UDM student-athletes are trained under the supervision of two full-time certifi ed strength and conditioning coaches, as well as two intern assistants. Every member of the Titan strength and conditioning staff is

assigned a team, which allows daily interaction between the athletes and the coaches. Such interaction is a tremendous asset when developing a program that best serves the athlete and the team.

In the past three years, the fi tness center expanded by over 400 square feet. Olympic style platforms, squat racks, stretch and other auxiliary speed equipment have also been added, all designed and implemented to improve the Titans’ speed and power.

The center also features the ONS Performance nutritional shake, which is designed to help every athlete recover from training and conditioning with a supplement increase in their protein and carbohydrate intake.

The UDM strength and conditioning staff has not only helped the Titan student-athletes, but professional athletes as well. UDM graduate and current Philadelphia 76ers’ guard Willie Green comes back to use the facilities during the offseason as well as major league pitcher and former Tiger Nate Robertson.

Joe TofferiAsst. AD for Strength &

Conditioning

Nick WilsonAsst. Strength & Condition-

ing Coach

Adam Gentry Strength and Conditioning

Assistant

Jacob TaborStrength and Conditioning

Assistant

Strength/ConditioningStrength/Conditioning


At the University of Detroit Mercy, the sports medicine staff is committed to providing the best care to all Titan athletes. Director of Sports Medicine and Head Athletic Trainer Michael Miller coordinates and oversees the sports medicine services at UDM for over 250 student-athletes.

The sports medicine staff is responsible for assessing athletic injuries and illnesses, administering fi rst aid and CPR care, making medical referrals, and preventing and rehabilitating athletic injuries that occur during the school year.

The sports medicine department is under the guidance of Dr. Michael Workings, a family practice physician from the Henry Ford Health System. Dr. Workings also acts as the Team Physician for the Detroit Tigers. Joining him for the 2010-11 year is Team Orthopedic Dr. Terrence Lock and Dr. Rehal Bhojani and Dr. Patrick Jean-Pierre, who will provide clinic and game coverage.

The athletic training facility is located at Calihan Hall. This training facility is equipped with a taping and fi rst aid station, treatment and modality tables, hydrotherapy whirlpools, and rehabilitative equipment.

The goals of the University of Detroit Mercy Sports Medicine Department is to prevent athletic injuries as much as possible through effective injury prevention programs, and to return injured athletes to their previous competitive status in the safest and quickest manner possible.

Chris Hinderliter

Asst. Dir. of Sports Medicine

Ashley VanMeter

Asst. Dir. of Sports Medicine

Adam SieroAthletic Training Intern

Victoria Vintevoghel

Graduate Asst. Athletic Trainer

Michael MillerAsst. AD for

Sports Medicine

Lorena Carithers Athletic

Training Intern

Dr. Michael G. Workings

TeamPhysician

Dr. Terrence R. LockTeam

Orthopedic

Sports MedicineSports Medicine


When talking about students who compete in a varsity sport, the term typically used is “student-athlete.” The word “student” comes fi rst, and that’s the way the University of Detroit Mercy approaches all of its athletic team members. Although performance in competition is important, they are students fi rst, and athletes second, with their performance in the classroom plenty important in Titan Territory.

UDM’s Center for Student-Athlete Development, one of the fi rst of its kind, offers programs for academic classes, drug education, student enhancement and works to improve communication skills. All 19 varsity teams are encouraged to take full advantage of the programs offered at the center. The center also heads up the NCAA Life Skills Program, which focuses on the student in student-athlete and how to deal with issues that all student-athletes today must face. Through seminars, guest speakers and NCAA videos, student-athletes are made aware of issues such as gambling and drug and alcohol abuse, and how to deal with these concerns.

The center is made possible, in part, by a grant from the NCAA. In conjunction with the staff of the University Learning Center, members of the center’s staff teach UAS 107, “Athletes in Transition,” each year. All freshman and transfer student-athletes must take this course during their studies at UDM. The course deals with how student-athletes can make the transition from high school to college. This important class teaches student-athletes to deal with time and stress management, study skills and the importance of good nutritional habits.

Another example of Detroit’s commitment to its student-athletes’ academic excellence is the Athletic Academic Coordinator’s post. Since the position was created, UDM’s graduation rate for student-athletes has steadily risen. Assistant Athletic Director For NCAA Compliance Steve Corder, no stranger to collegiate athletics as he played soccer for Detroit from 1994-98, and his staff carefully track each Titan’s academic progress to make sure they are on the right path toward graduation. In addition, student-athletes are helped with their tutorial needs through the use of the student-run Learning Center, where professors and students donate their time as tutors.

The student-athletes’ academic progress is closely monitored and study table is set up to assist the Titans with any and all academic areas, including providing tutors and a writing lab. The center is open daily and also has evening hours to work around a student-athlete’s busy schedule. All freshmen must take part in the study table, as well as other student-athletes who have not yet achieved a 2.75 GPA.

The University of Detroit Mercy is committed to the principles of institutional control in operating our athletic department. We are responsible for adhering to the rules, regulations and spirit of the NCAA, Horizon League and the University.

The University of Detroit Mercy Compliance Offi ce directs this effort and acts a primary resource concerning NCAA rules, regulations and compliance issues. We ensure that our institution complies with all NCAA standards and we are responsible for monitoring all athletic programs to assure compliance.

Steve CorderAsst. AD for

NCAA Compliance

Amy PalingAsst. Dir. of Compliance/

Academic Cord.

Academics/ComplianceAcademics/Compliance


A-Richard Abdoo (Retired President & CEO, Wisconsin Energy) ..................BusAdm’69Thomas Angott (Chairman, CF Burger Creamery) ......................................BusAdm ’49-B-Anita Barone (Actress) ...............................................................................................LAE ’86Stephanie Bergeron (Ret. VP & Treasurer, Goodyear Tire & Rubber) .............BusAdm ’81Emil Brolick (President, YUM! Brands) .................................................... BusAdm ’69, ’70-C-Cynthia Canty (Radio Personality, WMGC-FM) ....................................................LAE ’75Thomas Capo (Chairman, Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group) ...........BusAdm ’73, ’75, ’80Michael F. Cavanagh (Justice, Michigan Supreme Court) ..................... LAE ’62, LW ’66Maura Corrigon (Justice, Michigan Supreme Court) .............................................LW ’73Matthew Cullen (President & COO Rock Enterprises) ..............................BusAdm ’83-D-Richard Damman (Retired President Damman Hardware)................. BusAdm ‘68, ‘74Christopher Darga (Actor) ....................................................................................... LAE ‘80Thomas Denomme (Ret. Vice Chair & CAO, DaimlerChrysler) ...............BusAdm ’61-E-Michael Evans (President Loyola High School, MI) ............................................... LAE ‘75 -F-W. James Farrell (Retired Chairman & CEO, Illinois Tool Works) .....................E&S ’68Robert Ficano (Executive, Wayne County) .............................................................LW ’77Angelina Fiordellis (Actress) ...................................................................................... LAE ‘81-G-Eugene A. Gargaro (Sr. Vice President, Masco Corporation) ...............................LW ’67Robert Goodenow (Former Executive Director, NHL Players Assoc.) ...........LW ’79Roman S. Gribbs (Former Mayor, City of Detroit) ....................... BusAdm ’52, LW ’54-H-John P. Hayes (Retired Chairman & CEO, National Gypsum) ....................BusAdm ’43Robert Hendry (Retired CFO, General Motors)..........................................BusAdm ’69Sister Mary Ellen Howard (Director, St. Frances Cabrini Clinic) .................... CHP ’68William Hermann (Managing Partner, Plante & Moran) .............................. BusAdm ‘72-K-Frank Kelley (Attorney General Emeritus, State of Michigan) ............................LW ’51David Patrick Kelley (Actor) ...................................................................................... LAE ‘77John C. Kennedy (President & CEO, Autocam Corp.) .................................BusAdm ’79James Kokas (President/Owner, Opus One) ........................................................ LAE ‘73-L-James D Lark (Owner, The Lark) .............................................................................. LAE ‘52 Elmore Leonard (Author/Screenplay Writer) ........................................................LAE ’50Albert Lorenzo (President, Macomb County CC) ............................... BusAdm ’65, ’66-M-Thaddeus McCotter (Congressman, US House of Representatives) .........LAE ’87, LW ’90Isaiah McKinnon (Former Chief of Police, City of Detroit) ....................... LAE ‘75, ‘78William Morrow (Executive Vice President, Crain Communications) ..........BusAdm ’68Peter Munoz (Director, Michigan State Police) .....................................................LAE ’76-N-Benny Napoleon (Sheriff, Wayne County) .............................................................. LAE ‘82 Joseph Nathan (Retired President & COO, Compuware Corp.) ........ LAE ’74, BusAdm ’78 James Norrod (President, Segway) .................................................................. BusAdm ‘75-O-James O’Sullivan (Pres. & CEO, Mazda North American Oper.) ........... BusAdm ’76, ’84-P-L. Brooks Patterson (Executive, Oakland County) ............................... LAE ’61, LW ’67Marlena Lazar-Peleo (Chief Creative Offi cer, McDonald’s Corp.) .................... LAE ‘72-R-Arlene Robinson (CEO, Girl Scouts of Metro Detroit) ......................................LAE ’75Louis Rossetti (Chairman & CEO, Rossetti Associates) ....................................... AR ’59-S-David Schembri (President, Smart USA) ......................................................... BusAdm ‘75David Stangis (VP Corp Social Responsibilitiy, Campbell Soup) ......................E & S ‘87Robert Soulliere (President & CEO, ThyssenKrupp).................................... BusAdm ‘85-V-Andy Vazzano (President & Managing Partner, SmithGroup) .....................BusAdm ’80-Y-William C. Young (President, Absopure Water Co.) ............................................ E&S, ’66

A former Horizon A former Horizon League Player of the League Player of the Year as well as the Year as well as the

fourth all-time scorer fourth all-time scorer in Titan history, Willie in Titan history, Willie Green will begin his Green will begin his eighth year in the eighth year in the

NBA in 2010. Green NBA in 2010. Green graduated with an graduated with an education degree in education degree in

2003. 2003.

Allison Payne is a Allison Payne is a seven time Emmy award seven time Emmy award

winning anchor at winning anchor at CW af liate and cable CW af liate and cable

superstation WGN-TV in superstation WGN-TV in Chicago. She graduated Chicago. She graduated Magna Cum Laude in Magna Cum Laude in Liberal Arts from the Liberal Arts from the

University of Detroit in University of Detroit in 1985.1985.

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UDM established its Sports Hall of Fame in 1977 in order to honor those student-athletes, coaches and administrators who have helped develop the successful tradition of Titan Athletics. The Hall of Fame now has 112 members, following the 10 latest additions made on Homecoming Weekend on Jan. 26, 2010.

The 2002 induction dinner was truly one to remember. The inductees included two of the Titans’ former basketball All-Americans, Terry Tyler and John Long – or Thunder and Lightning, as they were affectionately known during their playing days – as well as the 1960 Titan football team as a unit. Additionally, the beautiful new Hall of Fame display in the Calihan Hall lobby was unveiled that night for a crowd which would fi ll the arena’s main fl oor during the induction dinner.

Long and Tyler were part of one of the winningest eras of Titan basketball, having helped their team to an 86-25 record over their four years combined. They helped the Titans to an NCAA Tournament berth in 1977, and an NIT appearance one year later.

Long was the only player ever to lead the Titans in scoring for four straight varsity seasons, and he’s still the second-leading point producer in school history. Tyler, meanwhile, is the all-time Detroit leader for blocked shots in a game, a season and a career. He is also second in career fi eld goal percentage and sixth in scoring.

The pair’s old coach, none other than Dick Vitale, was the keynote speaker at his former players’ induction dinner. The present-day ESPN/ABC telecaster kept the audience captivated for more than an hour with his memories of coaching the Titans.

The 1960 football squad became the fi rst team ever to be inducted into the Hall of Fame en masse. That team fi nished the season 7-2 – the winningest U-D record of the post-World War II era. Two of those victories, over Cincinnati and Xavier, came by shutout. Future pro stars Larry Vargo, Bruce Maher, Steve Stonebreaker and Jerry Gross were all part of the 1960 Titan roster.

The most recent induction class included four former basketball players – Joe Kopicki, Jermaine Jackson, Rashad Phillips and, from the women’s team, Cassandra Pack – as well as former stars from baseball (Pat Adams and Mike Pesci), cross country/track and fi eld (Ken Dubois and Kim Jess), golf (Adam Walicki) and tennis (Maria Pandele).

L-R: Adam Walicki, Joe Kopicki, Kim Jess, Pat Adams, Ken Dubois, L-R: Adam Walicki, Joe Kopicki, Kim Jess, Pat Adams, Ken Dubois, Mike Pesci, Maria Pandele (Not Pictured: Jermaine Jackson, Rashad Mike Pesci, Maria Pandele (Not Pictured: Jermaine Jackson, Rashad

Phillips, Cassandra Pack) Phillips, Cassandra Pack) The 2010 Titan Hall of Fame Class was inducted at halftime of the The 2010 Titan Hall of Fame Class was inducted at halftime of the

men’s basketball game against Wright State on Jan. 26.men’s basketball game against Wright State on Jan. 26.

Titan Hall Of FameTitan Hall Of Fame


Inductee Sport YearThe 1960 Titan Football Team 2001Harry Ackermann Swimming 1986Pat Adams Baseball 2010Grady Alderman Football 1979Bob Babbish Golf 1980Chuck Baer Football Coach 1980Vince Banonis Football 1977Ed Barbour Football Player, Coach 1980Al Baumgart Football 1989Joseph Beer Football 1985Paul Bibeau Baseball 1982John Biringer Football 1982Larry Bleach Basketball 1980Lloyd Brazil Football 1977Dad Butler Trainer, Coach 1977Bob Calihan Basketball 1977Dan Cantillon Fencing 1980Pudge Cavanaugh Tennis 1988Mary (Lillie) Cicerone Basketball 2007Earl “Dutch” Clark Football Coach 1978Earl Clark Jr. Tennis Player, Coach 1985Tom Connell Football 1980John Conti Football 1984Frank Corej Baseball 1986Pete Craig Baseball 1980Cindy Crosbie Softball 2007Earl Cureton Basketball 2007Bill Daly Track 1987Coretta Daniels Basketball 1989Dave DeBusschere Basketball 1977Gus Dorais Football Coach 1977Ken Dubois Cross Country, Track 2010Terry Duerod Basketball 1993Dick Dzik Basketball 1983Bill Ebben Basketball 1978Andy Farkas Football 1977George Fefl es Basketball 1988Tim Finnin Football 1980Cindy Fix Soccer 2007Al Ghesquiere Football 1981William Giovan Fencing 1980Ralph Goldstein Basketball 1982Nate Goodnow Football 1980Bob Greiner Football 1986Jerry Gross Football 1980Wally Gruber Football, Track 1983Ken Hamann Baseball 1988Spencer Haywood Basketball 1993Fred Hooker Fencing 1986Bob Ivory Football 1981Jermaine Jackson Basketball 2010Kim Jess Track 2010William Kelly Joyce Golf Coach 1981Mike Kaysserian Football 1980Howard Keating Football 1984Kal Kaliszewski Soccer 2007John Kirwan Basketball 1981Brad Kinsman Athletic Director 2007Greg Kocab Fencing 1987Sam Kocsis Golf 1986Joe Kopicki Basketball 2010Robert Koval Football 1988Jack Kurkowski Football 1982

Inductee Sport YearHarold Lauer Football 1981John Long Basketball 2001Ed Lukas Basketball Player, Coach 1983Dick Lutz Football 1981Bruce Maher Football 1979Gene Malinowski Football 1981Ted Marchibroda Football 1983James Massey Football 1986Art Masucci Football 1981Denny McCotter Football 1988Pat McDonald Fencing 1981Brendan McNamara Basketball 1982Bob Miller Baseball 1979Cheryl (Williams) Miller Basketball 2005Dorie Murrey Basketball 1984John Mulroy Administration 2005Charley North Basketball 2005Doug Nott Football 1980Brakie Orr Baseball 1984Cassandra Pack Basketball 2010Terry Page Basketball 1985Ed Palumbo Football 1983Maria Pandele Tennis 2010Bud Payne Football 1984Richard Perry Fencing Coach 1980Mike Pesci Baseball 2010Rashad Phillips Basketball 2010Walter Poff Basketball 1981Mike Polvi Baseball 1989Bob Prendergast Baseball 1981Al Rappaport Track 1987Bruce Rodwan Basketball 1987Harold Ryan Track 1988Larry Salci Basketball 1986John Shada Football Player, Coach 1980Tyrone Simmons Fencing 1982Steve Stonebreaker Football 1987Gerry Surowiec Fencing 1989Norm Swanson Basketball 1980Tom Thornton Football 1981Bill Turkington Baseball 1987Terry Tyler Basketball 2001Larry Vargo Football 1987Dick Vitale Basketball Coach 1993Tillie Voss Football, Basketball 1978Tom Watrous Golf 1984Adam Walicki Golf 2010Mike Walsh Basketball, Baseball 1989Bonnie (Fitzpatrick) Wood Cross Country/Track 2007Ed Wood Football 1983Joe Wright Football/Basketball/Baseball 1980

Titan Hall Of FameTitan Hall Of Fame


Keri Gaither was appointed as the University of Detroit Mercy’s director of athletics in May of 2007.

Soon after taking the helm of the department, Gaither announced the expansion of the Detroit Titans Division I sports program from 16 to 19 teams with the addition of men’s lacrosse, women’s lacrosse and men’s tennis. In her fi rst year, Gaither also expanded the athletic staff

by adding eight full-time positions to the department and directed the building and completion of a new $1.6 million all-purpose synthetic turf fi eld and track. Gaither is also leading a successful fundraising campaign for the renovation of the men’s basketball offi ce suite and oversaw the building of a new tennis complex that includes eight new courts and a tennis pavilion in addition to a new grass practice fi eld for soccer and lacrosse.

Recently Gaither was recognized for her strong leadership as UDM’s Director of Athletics when she was appointed to the University’s senior leadership team as a member of the Associate Vice President’s group in June of 2007.

Gaither also chaired the Detroit Local Organizing Committee for the 2009 NCAA Men’s Basketball Final Four, which was played at Ford Field in Detroit, as the University of Detroit Mercy served as the host institution. As the committee’s Chair, Gaither provided strong leadership for the DLOC and maintained ultimate responsibility for the local operations of the Final Four event. Gaither held the same position, in addition to being designated Tournament Director, for the 2008 NCAA Men’s Basketball Midwest Regional which broke all previous NCAA Regional attendance records with over 57,000 people each day at Ford Field.

For the three years preceding her appointment as A.D., Gaither served as second in command for the Detroit Titans athletic department and also supervised nine Titan women’s varsity sports as the senior associate athletic director. During her tenure in that position, Gaither played an instrumental role in the planning and implementation of women’s golf in 2004 when it became UDM’s 16th varsity team. Prior to her selection as A.D., Gaither had served in several key administrative roles for the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics including stints as senior woman administrator and director of business operations.

As a current member of the Horizon League’s Executive Council, Gaither is actively involved with League operations. She has served on both the fi nance and television committees. She is also the council’s liaison to the track and cross country coaches and has served as the past liaison to the sports information directors.

While a member of the 2006 UDM Self-Study Steering Committee for NCAA Athletic Certifi cation, Gaither also served on the Equity and Student-Athletic Welfare Sub-Committee and was designated the campus liaison during the certifi cation process. Shortly after the University received its full certifi cation in April of 2007, Gaither was asked by the NCAA to serve as a Peer-Review Team Member.

Past University appointments include chairing UDM’s prioritization sub-committee and serving on various search committees. She is a past Board Member for the University of Detroit Mercy’s Women’s Studies Program and served on the Women’s Studies Program Development Sub-committee.

Gaither also participated as a member of the Tourism Action Group (TAG) Hospitality Committee, a group organized by the Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau dedicated to training the hospitality industry for Detroit-area events such as the 2005 MLB All-Star Game and Super Bowl XL, as well as future major events.

In 2006, Gaither completed the NCAA’s inaugural Leadership Institute for Ethnic Minority Females, a leadership development program sponsored by the NCAA Offi ce for Diversity and Inclusion and the Minority Opportunities and Interests Committee. The Leadership Institute, designed to address the critical shortage of senior-level minority administrators at NCAA member institutions and conference offi ces, prepares diverse leaders through a 12-month leadership training and skills development experience.

Gaither served as a past steering committee member of the Women’s Leadership Symposium for Intercollegiate Athletics and recently assisted in coordinating its national leadership conference. Gaither is also a member of National Association of Collegiate Women Athletic Administrators, National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics and Minority Opportunities Athletic Association.

She currently serves on the NCAA’s the Minority Opportunities and Interests Committee as well as the Executive Committee of the Division I-AAA Athletics Directors Association.

In March of 2008, Gaither was presented with the Phenomenal Women’s Ashley Gray Legacy Award by the University of Detroit Mercy’s Student Programming Board. This award was presented for her outstanding contribution toward the growth and development of students as the director of athletics at UDM.

Graduating magna cum laude from the University of Detroit Mercy, Gaither earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics. During her undergraduate studies, she was a two-time recipient of the College of Liberal of Arts’ Economics Student of the Year Award.

Gaither and her husband, Brad Trombley, reside in Pleasant Ridge with their two children, Elliott (19), a junior in UDM’s pre-dentistry program, and Kennedy (12).

Athletic DirectorAthletic Director


Stacey Barns Men’s

Basketball Offi ce

Manager

Lorena Carithers Athletic Training Intern

Tanya CarperCheer Team

Coach

Dennis CarlessoDir. of Devel-opment For

Athletics & Stu-dent Facilities

Steve CorderAsst. AD for

NCAA Compliance

Mark EngelAsst. AD for

Sports Information

Anita FosterOlympic Sports

Offi ce Manager

Adam Gentry Strength and Conditioning

Assistant

P.J. GradowskiSenior Asst.

Sports Information

Director

Greg Haapala Director of

Ticket Sales & Fan Experience

Dean HaddadPep Band Director

Chris Hinderliter

Asst. Director of Sports Medicine

Casey HornungEquipment & Facilities

Intern

Teri KromreiAssociate AD for Business Operations/

SWA

Jeff Latinen Asst. AD for Facilities &

Special Events

Nic Ryan Assistant Director of

Athletic Facilities

Joe Tofferi Asst. AD for Strength and Conditioning

Phuong LeAssistant

Business and Ticket Manager

Jessica Liebner

Compliance Intern

Brandon Longmeier

Dir. of Athletic Marketing & Promotions

Mike MillerAsst. AD for

Sports Medicine

DaronMontgomerySr. Associate

Athletic Director

Amy PalingAsst. Director of Compliance/

Academic Coordinator

Jordan Sames Director of

Concessions & Merchandising

Adam Siero Athletic

Training Intern

Alyssa Starkey Athletic

Administration Intern

Kit StetzelAsst. Sports Information

Director

Jacob TaborStrength and Conditioning

Assistant

Harvey TheeckAthletic

Equipment Manager

Ashley VanMeterAsst. Director

of Sports Medicine

Emily Vannice Dir. of Ticket

Ops. & Special Events/Dance

Victoria Vintevoghel

Graduate Asst. Athletic Trainer

Nick WilsonAsst. Strength and Condition-

ing Coach

Athletic StaffAthletic Staff

Eli WarrenGraduate

Asst. For Aca-demic Services

Joel WalrathSports Info.Assistant


Terri Anthony-Ryan

Women’s GolfHL-2010

Grant AsherMen’s Tennis

Nicholas DerenMen’s Soccer

Todd DressellFencing

MFC - 2009

Mark EngelMen’s Golf

HL- 1992-1999-2007-2009-2010

Matt HoltzMen’s Lacrosse

Sunny JonesSoftball

Mike LupenecWomen’s SoccerHL- 1995-1996-

2005

Ray McCallumMen’s Basketball

Mary Ann Meltzer

Women’s Lacrosse

Guy MurrayTrack & Field/CC

HL-1996-1998-1999-2000-2002-

2003

Sam PooleWomen’s Tennis

Autumn Rademacher

Women’s BasketballHL-2010

Detroit’s 13 current varsity head coaches Detroit’s 13 current varsity head coaches have been named Coach of the Year in their have been named Coach of the Year in their respective conference on 16 different occa-respective conference on 16 different occa-sions during their celebrated careers. And, sions during their celebrated careers. And, they have brought 20 conference tourna-they have brought 20 conference tourna-

ment championships back to Detroit. On the ment championships back to Detroit. On the eld of play, and in the classroom... eld of play, and in the classroom...

AT UDM, WE WANT GREAT AT UDM, WE WANT GREAT THINGS FOR YOUTHINGS FOR YOU

Titan Head CoachesTitan Head Coaches


TITANS RECEIVE HIGH MARKS IN LATEST

NCAA’S APR REPORT No less than eight Titan athletic teams brought home perfect scores in the NCAA Division I Academic Progress Rate report issued in June for 2008-09.

At the same time, every one of Detroit’s varsity teams registered a multi-year APR above the minimum standard (925) established by the NCAA. And no contemporaneous or historical penalties were cited against UDM as all varsity teams met NCAA standards. Eight teams which received perfect 1000’s for 2008-09 are men’s and women’s fencing, men’s and women’s golf, men’s and women’s tennis, men’s track and fi eld and softball.

ACADEMIC ACCOLADES KEEP ROLLING IN FOR

DETROIT UDM women’s basketball senior Brigid Mulroy was named an honorable mention member of the 2010 Division I-AAA Athletic Directors Association Scholar-Athlete Team.

Three members of the 2010 Horizon League Champion Detroit Titans men’s golf team – David Byrne, Jeff Clarridge and Britt Pronk– were named to the Cleveland Golf/Srixon All-America Scholars Team, while Alex Aversa, Rachel McHenry, Alainna Stefan, Marni Achterhoff and Collette Hansen were honored by the National Golf Coaches Association as members of its All-American Scholar Teams..

The Detroit men’s and women’s track and fi eld teams were recognized for its work in the classroom as both programs were named one of the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Association’s (USTFCCA) All-Academic Scholar Teams of the Year for the 2009-10 season, while the men’s and women’s cross country programs earned All-Academic Team status for 2009.

The men’s and women’s tennis

teams earned ITA All-Academic Teams in the summer of 2010, while Alex Latosinsky, Nick Tolomei, Patrick Troy, Melanie Capuano, Svetlana Flankova, Carolina Salas Espinosa and Sophie Sjoberg-Sundstrom were all ITA Scholar-Athletes. Over 65 percent of all Detroit student-athletes were named to the AD Honor Roll, which marked the 19th consecutive semester in which over 50 percent of the University’s student-athletes have achieved a 3.0 or better. More than 100 student-athletes were listed on the Horizon League’s fall and spring Academic Honor Roll, while 18 Titans were selected to the HL All-Academic Teams. For the Titans competing out of the Horizon League, six men’s lacrosse players landed on the All-MAAC Academic Team, while a conference-best fi ve women lacrosse players were selected to the All-NLC Academic Team

UDM SEES HALL OF FAME

GROW TO 112 MEMBERS

The ranks of the Detroit Titans Sports Hall of Fame swelled by 10 in January as the 2010 Induction Class – which includes former Horizon League Men’s Basketball Players of the Year Jermaine Jackson and Rashad Phillips – was inducted.

The class also includes two other former Detroit basketball greats (Cassandra Pack and Joe Kopicki) as well as former stars from baseball (Pat Adams and Mike Pesci), cross country/track and fi eld (Ken Dubois and Kim Jess), golf (Adam Walicki) and tennis (Maria Pandele).

TITANS OUT IN THE COMMUNITY

A number of the UDM Titan athletic programs and student-athletes were involved in community service projects throughout the year. The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) was busy handing out meals to the homeless as part of

its “Sandwich Bus” initiative.

The women’s lacrosse team helped raise money for the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance during one of its home games, while the men’s team played at the Annual Nick Colleluori Classic, a fall scrimmage, to benefi t cancer awareness.

The women’s basketball squad visited GESU Elementary School for a reading exercise for grades kindergarten through sixth grade, and the men’s program visited God Land Church in Detroit to help distribute Thanksgiving Day dinners to families in need before the Thanksgiving holiday.

DETROIT ATHLETICS INKS PARTNERSHIP

DEAL WITH NIKE The Detroit Titans Athletic Department announced an exclusive agreement with Nike last October– Nike will now provide apparel for all 19 of the Titans’ Division I varsity teams as part of the deal. In the near future, Titan fans will be able to “Wear What the Titans Wear” by purchasing offi cially-licensed Detroit Titan Logoed Nike products on-line and at Calihan Hall in the Titan Gift Shop. The partnership features multiple revenue opportunities for Titan Athletics, including a VIP program that will allow Titan Club members an exclusive opportunity to purchase a variety of non-UDM Nike items through the Titan website at a signifi cant discount, with a portion of the proceeds coming back to the University.

Points Of PridePoints Of Pride

Documents

2010 Detroit Cross Country Yearbook