2012 Adrian College Women's Volleyball Media Guide/Yearbook

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Table of ContentsQuick Facts.................................................................... 3Roster ............................................................................ 42012 Season Preview.................................................... 5Coaching Staff ............................................................... 6Player Bios ..............................................................7-132011 Stats and Results ................................................ 14Career Records (All-Time Great Eight) ....................... 15Adrian College..........................................................16-17MIAA Conference ........................................................ 182012 Schedule...............................................Back Cover

CREDITSThe 2012 Adrian College Volleyball Media Guide was written and compiled by Mark Jagord, assistant sports information director and Ryan Thompson, sports information director. Photography by Dave Pearcy and ZR Photo. Front and back cover design by Mike Miller and Ryan Thompson. Inside covers designed by Ryan Thompson and Janet Creque. Printing done by Spectrum Printers in Tecumseh, Michigan. Information included in this publication is current as of August 30, 2012.

COACHING STAFFHead Coach:....David Kwan (York University, Ont., Canada 1999)Record at Adrian: ........................................ 0-0 (1st season at AC)Career Collegiate Record (U.S.): ... 150-130 (10th season overall)Volleyball Office Number: ...................... (517) 265-5161 ext. 3842E-Mail Address: .............................................dkwan@adrian.eduBest time to reach Coach Kwan.......................................MorningsAssistant Coach: ............................. Jenny Carlson (Adrian, 2009)Office Phone: ............................................517-265-5161 ext. 5027E-Mail Address: ............................................. [email protected] Trainer:........................................................... Troy Blasius Office Phone: ......................................... (517) 265-5161 ext. 4014

TEAM INFORMATIONFirst year of volleyball: ......................................................... 1972*All-time record: .................................. 532-534 (.499) (since 1975)2011 Overall Record: ..........................................8 wins, 21 losses2011 MIAA Record/Finish: ..................5 wins, 11 losses / SeventhMIAA Regular Season Championships: .........................4 (‘78-‘81)All-Americans: ..............................................................................1MIAA Defensive Player Of the Year: ............................................1All-MIAA Players: .......................................................................16Letterwinners Returning/Lost: .................................................17/4Starters Returning/Lost: ............................................................5/1Newcomers: .................................................................................7 * There is no information available prior to 1972

GENERAL

Name of school:..................................................... Adrian CollegeCity, State, Zip: ................................................. Adrian, MI 49221Founded: ...............................................................................1859Enrollment: ...........................................................................1,700Nickname:........................................................................BulldogsSchool Colors: ..........................................................Black & GoldHome Facility: ...............................Merillat Sport & Fitness CenterCapacity:...............................................................................1,000Affiliation: ........................................................... NCAA Division IIIConference: .....................Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assoc.President: ...................................................Dr. Jeffrey R. DockingVice President for Enrollment: ...................................Frank HribarDirector of Athletics:......................................................Mike DuffyAlma Mater, Year: ........................................ Adrian College, 1982Athletic Department Phone:.................. (517) 265-5161 ext. 4210Athletic Department Fax: ...................................... (517) 264-3802

SPORTS INFORMATION

Sports Information Director:................................. Ryan ThompsonAlma Mater, Year: ................................. Grand Valley State (1999)SID e-mail: ................................................rthompson@adrian.eduSID office phone: ................................................... (517) 264-3280SID cell phone: ...................................................... (517) 438-0995SID fax number:..................................................... (517) 264-3802Website: ..................................................www.adrianbulldogs.comAssistant SID (VB Contact): .......................................Mark JagordPhone Number: ..................................... (517) 265-5161 ext. 5471E-Mail Address: [email protected]

QUICK FACTS


No. Name Pos. Ht. Yr. Hometown - High School1 Emily Ribant DS 5-6 JR Flushing, Mich. - Flushing2 Chelsea Jordan OH 5-10 FR Swartz Creek, Mich. - Lake Fenton3 Ashley Vernier S 5-7 SR Woodhaven, Mich. - Cabrini4 Kristy DeClercq S 5-4 SR Livonia, Mich. - Churchill5 Carly Tyson S 5-9 JR Big Rapids, Mich. - Big Rapidsl6 Ellie Mindick OH/RS 5-10 JR Northville, Mich. - Northville7 Casey Donovan DS 5-5 JR Lapeer, Mich. - Lapeer East8 Lillian Krekeler OH/DS 5-7 FR Wyoming, Ohio - Wyoming9 Makahla Jacobs MH 5-8 FR Toledo, Ohio - Central Catholic10 Andrea Phillips OH 5-11 SO Farmington Hills, Mich. - Harrison11 Jordan Busse OH 5-11 FR Perry, Mich. - Perry12 Mariah Wright DS 5-5 FR Stockbridge, Mich. - Leslie14 Linnea Berriman MH 5-10 SO Lake Orion, Mich. - Lake Orion15 Stephanie Holloman MH 5-9 SR Southfield, Mich. - Roeper16 Kristi Walker DS 5-6 JR Livonia, Mich. - Churchill17 Katie Weber OH/DS 5-7 SR Stryker, Ohio - Pettisville18 Nicol Parker MH 5-11 JR St. Johns, Mich. - St. Johns19 Danielle Bogedin RS 5-11 JR Shelby Twp., Mich. - Utica21 Brianna Poole DS 5-6 SR Jackson, Mich. - Michigan Center22 Laura Hewitt DS 5-6 SO Petersburg, Mich. - Summerfield23 Nicole Motz S 5-7 FR St. Johns, Mich. - St. Johns24 Leah Carswell OH/RS 5-7 JR Painesville, Ohio - T.W. Harvey28 Emily McCauley RS 5-10 SO Grand Haven, Mich. - Grand Haven29 Jordan Brisson RS 5-9 FR Waterford, Mich. - Waterford Kettering31 Rachel Wathen S 5-5 FR Athens, Mich. - Athens

Head Coach: David Kwan (York University ‘99) AC Record: 0-0, First SeasonAssistant Coach: Jenny Carlson (Adrian ‘09), First SeasonTeam Managers: Christopher Giarmo, Bianca RussellAthletic Trainer: Troy BlasiusCommunications: Mark Jagord (SUNYC Buffalo ‘07)

ROSTER


“Other seniors who we think may break the starting lineup are Brianna

Poole (Jackson, Mich.), who is a defensive specialist; and Katie Weber

(Stryker, Ohio), who is an outside hitter for us.”

“With a team goal of putting ourselves in a position to finish third behind Calvin and Hope,” Kwan believes a big part of that success will come from juniors Danielle Bogedin (Utica, Mich.) and Ellie Mindick (Canton, Mich.). Bogedin will return on the right side with a

big block and solid sideout game, while Mindick, also left-handed, will be expected to produce defensively on the outside.

“Together, they will hopefully anchor a lot of our offense on both the pins.”

Two other juniors, Emily Ribant (Flushing, Mich.) and Casey Donovan (Lapeer, Mich.), will try to crack into that important defensive specialist role. “We are hoping

for big things from these two defensively this season.” Kwan believes that, a disciplined and

aggressive defensive transition game will be the key to outlasting some of the tougher teams in the MIAA.

Of the sophomores on the squad, the most promising appear to be mid-blocker

Linnea Berriman (Lake Orion, Mich.) and starting outside hitter Andrea Phillips (Farmington Hills, Mich.).

Kwan is also counting on three big recruits who may be seeing starting time right away.

Included in that freshman group are: Jordan Brisson (Waterford, Mich.), Makahla Jacobs

(Toledo, Ohio) and Chelsea Jordan (Swartz Creek, Mich.).

First-year coach David Kwan has great expectations and is excited about his first season with Adrian College. Kwan will be the first to admit that higher expectations are expected via a strong, supportive administration at Adrian that will allow him to build a winning tradition, provide great facilities, and travel to better opponents; with all of the aforementioned attracting the type of recruits needed to provide a winning foundation.

Kwan’s first goal will be to take the team from last season’s seventh place MIAA conference finish to a position to challenge for a conference tournament berth. Once that goal has been attained, Kwan hopes to achieve Top-25 national status. One upside for Coach Kwan will be the demographic recruiting area - having spent nearly the past decade scouting the same region for Defiance College.

The biggest change for the Bulldogs will be the implementation of a new faster offense, hopefully to compliment an already solid defense. The key to the season will be how the team comes out from training camp, according to Coach Kwan. “We are returning a pretty good defensive group headed by junior Kristi Walker (Livonia, Mich.). She led most of last year in digs per set and we are expecting a lot of the same from her this season. She will be our consistent person in the back row after having a great spring and solidifying her position as starting libero.”

“The other returnees that we think are going to play large parts to our success are senior Kristy DeClercq (Livonia, Mich.), who is the captain and a starting setter. Another notable senior who may be seeing time setting is Ashley Vernier (Woodhaven, Mich.).”

“One force in the middle will definitively be senior Stephanie Holloman (Southfield, Mich.). She is our senior middle blocker and will help run our faster offense we put in place in the spring.”

SEASON PREVIEW


HCAC athletes.Community-minded and active, Kwan founded and

completed his first year (2012) with the Sienna Volleyball Academy (SVA) after spending several years with the Toledo, Ohio-based Premier Volleyball Club, where he helped national travel teams qualify for the Junior Olympics National Tournament. Kwan has also instructed many camps at various colleges and universities including: Ohio State, Bowling Green State, and the University of Michigan.

Kwan’s family, one brother and his parents, still reside in Toronto, Ontario.

David Kwan enters his first season at the women’s volleyball helm at Adrian College after spending nearly

the last decade as the head women’s volleyball coach at Defiance College. Kwan brings an impressive resume that includes: numerous college coaching accolades; multiple certifications; over 15 years of club, summer camp and community involvement in volleyball; and publication in the award-winning American Volleyball Coaches Association technical journal.

Kwan began his involvement with collegiate volleyball while completing both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees at York University, outside of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Having earned an undergraduate degree with honors in Kinesiology and Health Sciences in 1999, and a 2001 graduate degree of Kinesiology in Coaching; Kwan maintained roots with York as an assistant coach with the women’s volleyball team and mentored four All-Canadian athletes. While at York, Kwan also taught physical education courses and had the opportunity to work extensively with two-time Canadian Olympic Beach Volleyball Coach Hernan Humana.

In 2002-03, Kwan became an assistant men’s volleyball coach with Humber College, helping the Hawks to a top-four finish in the Ontario Colleges Athletic Association Championships and an undefeated regular season.

In between college coaching in Canada, Kwan coached the Toronto West Volleyball Club for five years and the Elite Summer Regional High Performance Team for Ontario from 1998-2001. While with the latter, he earned gold and bronze medals in his final two seasons, respectively. Kwan also obtained a Level 4 status through the National Coaching Certification Program and was employed as a strength and conditioning coach and personal trainer for Sports Clubs of Canada-Plaza Club.

Prior to joining the MIAA for the upcoming season, Kwan left the HCAC (Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference) after coaching the Defiance women’s volleyball team with impressive results. Kwan’s accolades with the Yellow Jackets include: HCAC Coach of the Year (2003), school record 26-5 season, highest winning percentage for first 60 matches, three top-3 conference finishes, 150 wins and coaching almost two dozen All-

Joining the Adrian volleyball staff is first-year assistant coach Jenny Carlson. Carlson has a wealth of experience as an

athlete and as a coach.Carlson was a four-year standout on the volleyball

team at Adrian College from 2005-08. She ended her career with 1,069 kills, 360 digs and 228 total blocks. Carlson was named First Team All-MIAA in 2008 and was a Second Team All-MIAA pick in 2005 and 2007. She also graduated from Adrian College in 2009 with a bachelor of science degree in interior design.

Carlson completed her master’s course work in May 2011 at neighboring Siena Heights University with a concentration in organizational leadership. She served as the graduate assistant volleyball coach for two years and as a full-time assistant for the men’s and women’s volleyball programs while earning her master’s degree. Carlson was the top assistant on staff for the Saints and was responsible for recruiting, budget management and all the team’s travel plans.

David KwanHead Coach1st SeasonYork University (1999)[email protected]

Jenny CarlsonAssistant Coach1st SeasonAdrian College (2009)517-265-5161 x. [email protected]

2012 Senior Class

COACHING STAFF


PLAYER BIOSAshley VernierSetterSenior - 5-7Woodhaven, Mich.Cabrini H.S.

2011 (Junior): Played in 67 total sets...finished second on the team in assists (209), including a team- and set-high of 30 vs. Manchester

(10/15)...recorded the most assists on the team over the final seven sets (90)...Finished sixth on the team in digs (83) and seventh on the team in aces (7).

2010 (Sophomore): Played in seven matches...recorded first collegiate kill versus Grove City (9/3) and posted a career-high eight assists in the same contest...recorded two digs against Saint Mary’s (9/25).

2009 (Freshman): Saw action in one match in her first season with the Bulldogs...recorded an assist against Oberlin (10/2).

High School: 2008 Volleyball team advanced to state quarterfinals…named All-State Honorable Mention as a senior…selected to All-Catholic, All-Region and All-Academic as a senior…member of National Honor Society.

Personal: Majoring in Psychology and Criminal Justice…born in Woodhaven, Michigan on July 11, 1991…daughter of Brad and Jane Vernier…volunteered with the Dearborn Animal Shelter.

Kristy DeClercqSetterSenior - 5-4Livonia, Mich.Churchill H.S.

2011 (Junior): Played in 80 total sets...led the team in assists (348) and was the team assist leader in 13 contests...finished third on the team in

digs (144), sixth in aces (10), and ninth in kills (16).

2010 (Sophomore): Played in 28 matches and started in 14...led the offense with a career-high 390 assists...compiled a career-best 30 assists versus Ohio Wesleyan (9/4)...recorded 20 or more assists in five matches.2009 (Freshman): Played in 26 matches, getting the starting

nod four times…compiled 273 assists and 3.14 assists per set were second on the team…set a season-high 28 assists against Olivet (10/9)…was fourth on the team with 148 digs, including 13 at Albion (10/14)…recorded at least one dig in 24 straight matches she played in…started her career with three kills and a block against Denison (9/4)…finished with 21 kills and eight aces.

High School: Attended Livonia Churchill High School...member of the volleyball team that won the 2007 Class A State Championship and made it to the final four in 2008...named Academic All-State in volleyball in 2007...named Most Improved Player in 2007...named All-Conference and All-Region as a senior…graduated cum laude.

Personal: Majoring in Business with a minor in Criminal Justice...born in Southfield, Michigan on November 30, 1990...daughter of Dennis DeClercq and Kathi Law.

Brianna PooleDef. SpecialistSenior - 5-6Jackson, Mich.Michigan Center H.S.

2011 (Junior): Played in eight total sets...recorded four digs, two assists and one ace.

2010 (Sophomore): Played in four matches...had career match against Marygrove (10/2) with two service aces and four digs.

High School: Attended Michigan Center High School...earned three varsity letters in volleyball and four letters in softball...named volleyball captain junior and senior year...named All-Cascades Conference in volleyball in 2007 and 2008...named to the volleyball All-Area team in 2008…named volleyball team MVP in 2007 and 2008...named Academic All-State in volleyball and softball in 2007 and 2008...received Trippe’s Auto-Shoppe Scholar Athlete of the Month in 2009…holds the school softball record for most at bats…member of Honor Roll all four years...Valedictorian of class of 2009...member of National Honor Society…served as class president for three years.

Personal: Majoring in Biology with a minor in Chemistry...born in Fremont, Michigan on November 25, 1991...daughter of Jay and Barbara Poole…has volunteered for several organizations including the Red Cross and Big Brothers, Big Sisters.


PLAYER BIOSStephanie HollomanMiddle HitterSenior - 5-9Southfield, Mich.Roeper H.S.

2011 (Junior): Played in 96 total sets...finished second on the team in three categories: points (210), kills (149), and blocks (16)...also finished

fourth on the team in aces (17) and ninth in digs (44)...led the team in three contests in kills with 14 (10/1), seven (10/29) and four (9/2)...led or tied for the lead in blocks in 17 contests.

2010 (Sophomore): Tied for first on team with 30 matches played...second on the team with 156 kills...recorded a season-high nine kills four different times vs. Oberlin (9/18), Saint Mary’s (9/25), Albion (9/29) and Defiance (10/30)...ranked second on team with 22 solo blocks and 52 assisted blocks...compiled season-high six assisted blocks against Saint Mary’s (9/25).

2009 (Freshman): Played in 25 sets, including 15 as a starter on outside…fifth on the team in kills with 104 and 1.11 kills per set…had a season-high 12 kills against St. Mary’s (9/11)…finished the year third on the team in blocks with 64 (0.68 bps)…swatted down a season-high seven blocks at Alma (9/30)…tied for fifth on the team with 13 aces…compiled a four-ace set against Olivet (10/8)...contributed 36 digs and seven assists.

High School: Attended Birmingham Roeper High School...earned four varsity letters in volleyball...named All-League and All-State Second Team in 2007…named All-League, league MVP and All-State Honorable Mention in 2008...member of 2007 team that made it to the state finals…National Achievement Scholar finalist as a senior…volunteered with the Blight Busters.

Personal: Majoring in Exercise Science with a minor in Spanish...born in Southfield, Michigan on December 26, 1991...daughter of Roland and Stacy Holloman.

Katie WeberOutside Hitter/Def. Sp.Senior - 5-7Stryker, OhioPettisville H.S.

2011 (Junior): Played in 12 total sets...finished tied for 11th on the team in kills (8).

2010 (Sophomore): Made an apperance in four matches... totaled two kills and five digs.

2009 (Freshman): Played in five matches during her freshman season…recorded her first career kill against Albion (9/12)…finished with six digs, three assists and two kills.

High School: Played volleyball at Pettisville High School...2009 team won Districts and participated in Regionals...honored with Iron Blackbird award...received 2009 Babe Ruth Sportsman award...named First Team All-Buckeye Border Conference (BBC) and District 7 Second-Team...named Most Improved in 2007...named BBC Basketball Honorable Mention...named to Softball All-BBC First-Team and District 7 Second-Team...received Outstanding Attendance Award.

Personal: Majoring in Marketing..born in Toledo, Ohio on June 17, 1991...daughter of Kurt and Kamie Weber...Katie’s father played baseball and basketball at Malone College…nickname is Kit.


PLAYER BIOSEmily RibantDef. SpecialistJunior - 5-6Flushing, Mich.Flushing H.S.

2011 (Sophomore): Played in 83 total sets…finished third on the team in aces (29)…led the team in aces for four matches vs. Concordia (10/1),

Manchester (10/15), Saint Mary’s (10/26) and Kalamazoo (10/28)…also finished fifth in digs (121)…eighth in assists (9)… ninth in points (37)… and tied-11th in kills (8).

2010 (Freshman): Suited up for two matches...recorded first collegiate dig versus Alma (9/11) and first service ace against Bethany (10/16).

High School: Played volleyball at Flushing High School...member of 2009 team that was Big-Nine and District champions…named All-League, All-District and All-Region as a junior and senior in volleyball…received Scholar Athlete award…was a member of the student council.

Personal: Majoring in Interior Design with a minor in Business...born in Flushing, Michigan on December 28, 1991...daughter of Michael and Karen Ribant…sister Maddie runs track and cross country at Central Michigan University…volunteered with the Special Olympics.

Carly TysonSetterJunior - 5-9Big Rapids, Mich.Big Rapids H.S.

High School: Played volleyball and basketball at Big Rapids High School…2010 Marines Distinguished Female Athlete of the Year… 2007,

2008 and 2009 Volleyball All-Conference…2007 and 2008 Pioneer Newspaper Volleyball Dream Team…2010 basketball district champs and regional finalist…2010 Basketball Academic All-State…2009 and 2010 Basketball All-Conference…2010 Pioneer Newspaper Basketball Dream Team.

Personal: Majoring in Studio Art and minoring in Psychology…born in Saginaw, Michigan on October 2, 1992…daughter of Jeff and Deb Tyson.

Ellie MindickOutside Hitter/R. SideJunior - 5-10Northville, Mich.Northville H.S.

2011 (Sophomore): Played in 87 total sets...finished third on the team in points (149) and assists (129)…was the team’s match leader in

assists three times vs. John Carroll (9/17), Concordia (10/1) and Trine (10/12)…also finished fourth on the team in digs (130) and fifth in kills (121), aces (15) and blocks (25)…led the team in kills four times vs. Carnegie (9/16), Albion (9/23), Saint Marys (9/24) and Alma (10/8)...also led the team three times in aces vs. Hope (9/14), John Carroll (9/17), and Manchester (9/24)…and twice in blocks vs. John Carroll (9/17) and Olivet (10/7)…against John Carroll (9/17), she led the team in three categories (assists-15, aces-5, blocks-3).

2010 (Freshman): Played in 18 matches, getting the starting nod twice...recorded career-high five kills against Saint Mary’s (9/15)...on defense, compiled career-best nine digs vs. Kalamazoo (10/9).

High School: Attended Northville High School...club volleyball team won the gold medal at states...volunteered feeding the homeless.

Personal: Majoring in Elementary Education and minoring in Social Studies...born in Detroit, Michigan on September 23, 1992...daughter of Ron Mindick and Lisa Erdelyi.


PLAYER BIOS

Mariah WrightDef. SpecialistJunior - 5-5Stockbridge, Mich.Leslie H.S.

2011 (Sophomore): Played in one set and recorded two digs.

2010 (Freshman): Did not see varsity match action.

High School: Played volleyball at Leslie High School...named team MVP in 2008 and 2009…named Second Team All-Conference in 2009…named to Second Team Dream Team in 2009 by the Lansing State Journal…a member of the National Honor Society and Student Council.

Kristi WalkerDef. SpecialistJunior - 5-5Livonia, Mich.Churchill H.S.

2011 (Sophomore): Played in 102 total sets…led the team in digs (448) nearly doubling the next closest teammate…was the team’s match

leader in digs in 25 of 29 matches, including the last seven… had a team season match-high of 32 digs vs. Manchester (10/15)… also finished second on the team in aces (30), seventh in assists (11), 10th in points (34) and 15th in kills (4)…led the team in the aces in matches vs. Alma (9/9), Trine (10/12), Hope (10/18) and Albion (10/22).

2010 (Freshman): Made immediate impact as a freshman, making an appearance in 28 matches...third on the team with 255 digs...tallied career-high 26 digs vs. Bluffton (9/1)...recorded 15 or more digs in five contests...set career-best in assists (3) vs. Kalamazoo and aces (5) vs. Marygrove (10/2).

High School: Played volleyball at Churchill High School for coach Mark Grenier...member of ’08 and ’09 teams that were City, Division, District, Regional and Conference champions...named All-Region in ’09…was a scholar athlete in ’08 and ’09…on the honor roll every year…graduated summa cum laude...served as a Class Representative.

Personal: Majoring in Exercise Science and Psychology...born in Huron Valley, Michigan on April 26, 1992...daughter of Robert and Virginia Walker...volunteered with Christmas in Action…nickname is K-Dubbs.

Casey DonovanDef. SpecialistJunior - 5-5Lapeer, Mich.Lapeer East H.S.

2011 (Sophomore): Played in 29 total sets…finished eighth on the team in digs (52) and aces (5), including leading the team in the ladder vs.

Hope (9/14)…also finished 11th in assists (5), 13th in points (11) and 14th in kills (5).

2010 (Freshman): Played in 13 matches...recorded first collegiate kill against Grove City (9/3) and assist vs. Saint Mary’s (10/27).

High School: Played volleyball at Lapeer East High School for coach Dan Purvis…served as team captain of 2009 team that won District and Regional titles…named team MVP her junior year…named to All-Flint Metro League team her junior and senior year…named to the All-Regional team in ’09…also earned letters in basketball and track...named Academic All-State in ‘09...named scholar athlete all four years in high school…was a member of the National Honor Society...was class Salutatorian.

Personal: Majoring in Athletic Training with a minor in Spanish...born in Rochester, Michigan on August 27, 1992...daughter of Pat and Sherry Donovan…has volunteered as a Salvation Army Bell Ringer…nickname is Case.

Personal: Majoring in Biology. and Business with a minor in Chemistry..born in Lansing, Michigan on October 12, 1992...daughter of Darrell and Gina Wright...has volunteered for several groups including the American Red Cross and Relay for Life…awarded the Congressional Medal of Merit.


PLAYER BIOSNicol ParkerMiddle HitterJunior - 5-11St. Johns, Mich.St. Johns H.S.

High School: Played volleyball and basketball at St. Johns High School…member of 2008 team that played in the Regional finals…named volleyball

team MVP…named to All-Region, All-Conference and All-Area teams…played on the 2010 basketball team that was conference champions…named All-Conference Honorable Mention in basketball…member of the National Honor Society.Personal: Majoring in Biology and Chemistry...born in St. Johns, Michigan on March 18, 1992...daughter of Leon and Ann Parker.

Danielle BogedinRight SideJunior - 6-0Shelby Twp., Mich.Utica H.S.

2011 (Sophomore): Played in 87 total sets…finished third on the team in blocks (37), fourth in kills (126), tied-fourth in points (146), fifth

in assists (23) and 10th in digs (38)… led the team three times in blocks and kills; vs. Alma (9/9), Trine (10/12) and Albion (10/22) in the former, and vs. Alma (9/9), Westminster (9/17) and Albion (10/22) in the ladder…led the team in two categories (blocks, kills) for matches vs. Alma (9/9) and Albion (10/22).

2010 (Freshman): Played in 21 matches, starting in five...fifth on the team with 103 kills and second in kills per set (1.49)...earned career-high 11 kills vs. Bluffton (9/1) and Bethany (10/16).

High School: Played volleyball at Utica High School...member of district championship teams in 2007 and 2008…2008 team went undefeated at 12-0…named team MVP in 2009…named to the All-Academic team all four years.Personal: Majoring in Accounting with a minor in Spanish...born in Warren, Michigan on June 18, 1992...daughter of Neil and Celia Bogedin...most memorable sports achievement was being district champions two years in a row.

Leah CarswellOutside Hitter/R. SideJunior - 5-7Painesville, OhioT.W. Harvey H.S.

2011 (Sophomore): Played in 55 total sets…finished seventh on the team in points (70.5), eighth in kills (48) and tied-14th in digs (8)… led the team in

kills vs. Olivet (10/7).

2010 (Freshman): Played in 16 matches and started in five...earned a career-high five kills vs. Kalamazoo (9/10) and Marygrove (10/2).

High School: Played volleyball at T.W. Harvey High School...earned varsity letters all four years…named Most Improved Player in 2006.

Personal: Majoring in Biology with a minor in Spanish...born in Painesville, Ohio on August 30, 1992...daughter of Mike and Diane Carswell.

Andrea PhillipsOutside HitterSophomore - 5-11Farmington Hills, Mich.Harrison H.S.

2011 (Freshman): Played in 73 total sets…finished third on the team in kills (132)…led the team four times in kills vs. Manchester (9/24 and 10/15),

Concordia (10/1), and Rochester (10/1)…also finished tied-fourth in points (146)…sixth in blocks (18)..seventh in digs (81)…led the team in blocks vs. Calvin (10/4).

High School: Played volleyball at Harrison High School...part of the league championship team in 2010…earned All-City all four years…named All-Area as a sophomore, junior, and senior…selected as the Most Valuable Defensive Player as a junior…nominated All-Region as a senior, while selected Most Valuable Player…graduated top of her class…member of the National Honor Society.

Personal: Major is currently undeclared...born in Wyandotte, Michigan on December 1, 1992...daughter of Dave and Nancy Phillips...most memorable sports achievement was being league champions her senior year.


PLAYER BIOSEmily McCauleyRight SideSophomore - 5-10Grand Haven, Mich.Grand Haven H.S.

2011 (Freshman): Played in 51 total sets…finished seventh on the team in kills (59)…eighth in points (67) and blocks (14)…10th in assists (7)…

and 13th in digs (11)…led the team in blocks twice during matches vs. John Carroll (9/3) and Trine (9/10)…led the team in kills vs. Alma (9/9).

High School: Participated in volleyball at Grand Haven High School.

Personal: Majoring in Athletic Training with a minor in Exercise Science...born in Adrian, Michigan on September 26, 1993...daughter of Jeff and Holly McCauley...favorite sports teams are the Detroit Red Wings and Detroit Tigers...favorite athletes are Phil Dalhausser, Kerri Walsh and Misty May-Treanor...favorite movies are Finding Nemo and The Avengers.

Rachel WathenSetterFreshman - 5-5Athens, Mich.Athens H.S.

High School: Played volleyball and softball for Athens High School…Three-Year letter winner in volleyball and softball…Two-

time Conference Champs (2009-10)…Three-time District Champs (2009-11)…All-Conference(2010-11)…Academic All-Conference(2009-11)...All-Area Battle Creek Enquirer (2010-11)…All-Regional (2011)…Academic All-State (2011)…Most Dedicated Player (2009-11)…Most Improved Player (2010)…MVP (2011)…Academic All-Conference softball (2011-12).

Personal: Majoring in Chemistry…born in Battle Creek, Michigan on Jan. 26, 1994…daughter of Joe and Roberta Wathen…National Honor Society…Girls Varsity Club…Student Council…Michigan Youth in Government..community active with the Red Cross and Salvation Army.

Linnea BerrimanMiddle HitterSophomore - 5-11Lake Orion, Mich.Lake Orion H.S.

2011 (Freshman): Played in 74 total sets…led the team in blocked shots (24) and finished second in total blocks (54)...had a team-high eight

blocks vs. MGROVE (10/1) that helped account for a total season team-high 11-blocks…also finished sixth in points (122) and kills (83)… finished tied-14th in digs (8).

High School: Played volleyball at Lake Orion High School...part of the district championship team in 2010…earned All-Region in 2011…Scholar Athlete all four years…volunteer coach at Oakland Elite Volleyball.

Personal: Majoring in Biology with a minor in English...born in Royal Oak, Michigan on July 1, 1993...daughter of Daniel and Patricia Berriman.

Laura HewittDef. SpecialistSophomore - 5-6Petersburg, Mich.Summerfield H.S.

High School: Earned All-Conference Honorable Mention and Offensive MVP all four years at Summerfield...recipient of Academic Letter…Top-10

in class.

Personal: Majoring in Sports Management...born in Adrian, Michigan on July 22, 1992...daughter of John and Michelle Hewitt...volunteered at numerous organizations including Habitat for Humanity and American Red Cross.


PLAYER BIOS

Chelsea JordanOutside HitterFreshman - 5-9Swartz Creek, Mich.Lake Fenton H.S.

High School: Played volleyball at Lake Fenton High School…2011 Class B District Champs…competed in 2011 Regionals…2011 Leadership

Award winner…2011 varsity captain…2010 GAC All-League Honorable Mention…2009 Varsity letter and Rookie-of-the-Year recipient.

Personal: Majoring in Athletic Training and minoring in French…born in Commerce Township, Michigan on Oct. 13, 1993…daughter of Steve and Tammy Jordan…member of the National Honor Society.

Lillian KrekelerOutside Hitter/Def. Sp.Freshman - 5-7Wyoming, OhioWyoming H.S.

High School: Played volleyball at Wyoming High School…2012 First-Team All-CHL…2012 Second-Team All-City…2011 Second-Team All-

CHL…2010 Varsity Honorable Mention.

Personal: Majoring in Business and minoring in Communications…born in Cincinnati Ohio on Jan. 13, 1994…daughter of Doug and Kathy Krekeler…active in ALS and Breast Cancer walks.

Makahla JacobsMiddle HitterFreshman - 5-8Toledo, OhioCentral Catholic H.S.

High School: 2012 graduate of Toledo Central Catholic High School...named All-Conference Honorable Mention as a senior.

Personal: Majoring in Psychology…born in Toledo, Ohio on Nov. 6, 1994…daughter of Lori Jacobs.

Jordan BusseOutside HitterFreshman - 5-11Perry, Mich.Perry H.S.

High School: Played volleyball at Perry High School…former state champion.

Personal: Majoring in Business and minoring in Athletic Training… born in Lansing Michigan on July 2, 1994…daughter of Scott and Janet Busse…enjoys spending time at the Woldumar Nature Center..

Nicole MotzSetterFreshman - 5-7St. Johns, Mich.St. Johns H.S.

High School: Was a member of the volleyball, soccer and dance teams at St. Johns High School…Two-time MVP…Two-Time team captain…

All-Conference…All-League…Dream Team Honorable Mention…All-Academic.

Personal: Majoring in Elementary Education and minoring in Spanish…born in St. Johns, Michigan on Aug. 12, 1994…daughter of Dave and Jan Motz.

Jordan BrissonRight SideFreshman - 5-9Waterford, Mich.Kettering H.S.

High School: Played volleyball and ran track at Waterford Kettering High School…2011 MVP Player-of-the-Year…2010 All-Academic Team

Award…2009 MVP…Coaches Award…Two-time Top Score Female Track & Field Athlete Award.

Personal: Majoring in Psychology and minoring in French…born in Waterford, Michigan on Dec. 30, 1993…daughter of Daniel and Angela Brisson.


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U.S. News & World Report recognized Adrian College as a

college with the ‘Least Student Debt Load’ upon graduation as well as the

#1 Up-and-Coming Baccalaureate College in the Midwest. In 2012,

Adrian College was selected as a Top Five Baccalaureate College in the

Midwest.

ADRIAN COLLEGE BY THE NUMBERS

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JEFFREY R. DOCKINGPRESIDENT OF ADRIAN COLLEGE

“Great things are happening here, and I would love for you to become a part of it. I am a firm believer that small liberal arts colleges like this one offer the best undergraduate education available and we at Adrian are determined to achieve excellence in this endeavor.

I invite you to discover more about what can happen for you here. Learn about our small classes, about our devoted faculty who put students first, and about our dedication to helping you prepare for success.

This is a place where you will discover your potential, and where you will leave your personal mark. If you become involved in all that Adrian has to offer, I am convinced that you will not only acquire the knowledge and skills for success well beyond college, but you will also find these next four years to be the most enjoyable and gratifying in your life.”

WE ARE ADRIAN

We are a campus of confidence, heart, and determination. We aren’t your average college experience ... we are distinctive. We are made up of achievers, believers, entrepreneurs, and leaders. We are more than simply a “small college,” we are the roots of change. We inspire, ignite, and grow here.

It’s getting your master’s degree in five years; it’s being a scholar, an athlete, and a humanitarian ... but more than just a number.

DO YOU HAVE THE “BULLDOG MENTALITY?”

WE THINK “DIFFERENTLY.”


WE ARE ADRIAN

From the richly landscaped campus mall to the historic architecture of our founding structures, you can’t help but wonder if you’ve stumbled into an educational utopia. Our hallways echo with lectures from years gone by; our stages explode with heart pounding performances.

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State-of-the-art athletic facilities and faculty who know you by name are certain to remind you that your experience at Adrian College is

Anything but ordinary.

We are the best of both worlds.

It’s extraordinary ... like you.

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ART & DESIGN • Studio Art • Art Education • Arts History • Arts Management

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WOMEN’S STUDIES

*Combined 5 year Bachelors/Master’s Degree available

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

Our programs integrate theoretical and practical learning in distinctive and challenging ways.

It’s not about winning championships... but let’s face it, that is what we do here. We throw winning passes, hit home runs, score hat-tricks, and serve up wins in nearly every sport on campus. Maybe it’s because our athletes are strong — both in their sports and in their classes. The average GPA for our student athlete is above a 3.0, and with over 50% of our student body involved in some form of athletic activity, that says something. Actually, it says a lot.

It fuels champions.

Visit adrianbulldogs.com for more information

We value a winning tradition on and off the court, the field, the ice or wherever our students spend their training time.


MIAA CONFERENCE2011 Standings League (Final) Overall (Final) W L Pct. GF GA W L Pct. GF GACalvin 16 0 1.000 48 1 33 1 1.000 100 11Hope 14 2 .875 43 8 25 7 .781 76 31Alma 11 5 .688 36 22 19 9 .679 62 43Trine 9 7 .562 30 26 15 13 .536 54 57 Kalamazoo 9 7 .562 31 30 10 18 .357 42 63Saint Mary’s 6 10 .375 24 31 8 17 .320 36 54Adrian 5 11 .312 18 37 8 21 .276 33 70Olivet 2 14 .125 10 45 4 23 .148 19 74 Albion 0 16 .000 8 48 3 25 .107 17 77

2011 MIAA HonorsMost Valuable PlayerRebecca Kamp, Calvin (senior from Orland Park, Ill./Chicago Christian HS)Defensive Player of the YearAutumn Cussen, Kalamazoo (senior from Lake Odessa/Lakewood HS)Freshman of the YearJenna Grasmeyer, Hope (freshman from Hudsonville/Unity Christian HS)

All-MIAA First TeamRebecca Kamp, Calvin**** (senior from Orland Park, Ill./Chicago Christian HS)Megan Rietema, Calvin** (sophomore from Grand Rapids/Christian HS)Jenna Grasmeyer, Hope* (freshman from Hudsonville/Unity Christian HS)Lizzie Kamp, Calvin** (junior from Orland Park, Ill./Chicago Christian HS)Betsy Irwin, Trine** (junior from Athens, Ohio/Alexander HS)Greer Bratschie, Hope** (junior from Grand Rapids/East Grand Rapids HS)Colleen Leonard, Kalamazoo** (senior from Mason/Mason HS)Shelby Gray, Alma* (senior from Bloomfield Hills/West Bloomfield HS)* - indicates number of years All-MIAA First Team

All-MIAA Second TeamErin VanderPlas, Calvin (senior from Cadillac/McBain Northern Michigan Christian HS)Mari Schoolmaster, Hope (sophomore from Portage/Central HS)Lea Klooster, Alma (sophomore from Jenison/Jenison HS)Sarah Radekin, Trine (junior from Athens, Ohio/Alexander HS)Renee DeHaan, Calvin (senior from Grand Rapids/Christian HS)Autumn Cussen, Kalamazoo (senior from Lake Odessa/Lakewood HS)Meghann Rose, Saint Mary’s (senior from South Bend, Ind./St. Joseph’s HS)Jessica Maier, Hope (junior from Grandville/Jenison HS)

2011 Player of the Week Honor Roll

Player of the WeekWeek #1 - Jenna Grasmeyer, HopeWeek #2 - Rebecca Kamp, Calvin

Week #3 - Betsy Irwin, TrineWeek #4 - Mari Schoolmaster, Hope

Week #5 - Quinn McCormick, KalamazooWeek #6 - Lizzie Kamp, Calvin

Week #7 - Erin VanderPlas, CalvinWeek #8 - Colleen Leonard, Kalamazoo

Week #9 - Jenna Grasmeyer, HopeWeek #10 - Rebecca Kamp, Calvin

Specialty Player of the WeekWeek #1 - Megan Rietema, CalvinWeek #2 - Greer Bratschie, Hope

Week #3 - Erica Adams, AlmaWeek #4 - Danie Brink, Saint Mary’sWeek #5 - Megan Rietema, CalvinWeek #6 - Kaitlyn Salhaney, OlivetWeek #7 - Megan Rietema, CalvinWeek #8 - Sarah Radekin, TrineWeek #9 - Greer Bratschie, HopeWeek #10 - Kelly Gordon, Calvin

2011 MIAA Women’s Volleyball Tournament

Semifinals - Nov. 4#2 Hope def. #3 Alma (25-13, 23-25, 25-16, 25-14)

#1 Calvin def. #4 Trine (25-15, 28-26, 25-14)

Championship - Nov. 5#1 Calvin def. #2 Hope (25-18, 25-20, 25-20)

Calvin advances to NCAA Tournament


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Documents

2012 Adrian College Women's Volleyball Media Guide/Yearbook