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REDBIRD MAGAZINE FEATURES 14
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table of contents
UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATIONBoard of Trustees, President, Director of Athletics
CONTACT USDepartment directory, list of Redbird head coaches
BLUE COLLAR BASEBALLIt’s just another day on the job for Redbird catcher Matt Mirabal
2012 BASEBALL TEAMMeet the Redbird baseball coaches and student-athletes
THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOMEBorn and raised in Normal, Ill., Caiti Kopp didn’t have to go far to play collegiate softball
2012 SOFTBALL TEAMMeet the Redbird softball coaches and student-athletes
REACHING THE MARKDaughter of an Olympian, Leigh Petranoff strives to out-throw her competition
2012 TRACK & FIELD TEAMMeet the Redbird track & field coaches and student-athletes
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Aisha Praught2012 MVC Champion | NCAA QualifierIndoor Mile
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Director of AthleticsGary Friedman
Managing EditorAssociate Athletics Director, Athletics CommunicationsTodd Kober
Associate Editor, Layout, Design & ProductionD.J. Haurin
Director of MarketingLB Nagle
SponsorshipsMark SteinerKelby Weiter
Weisbecker Scholarship FundAssistant Athletics Director, DevelopmentMatt Lyons
Cover DesignShawn Billo
Contributing DesignersBeth Barkowski - ‘bird teasers | QuestionsChris Heine - Gearing UpLauren Hutchcraft – Endowments
Contributing WritersBrian DePasquaDustin HallLauren HutchcraftMeg MurphySara SpencerJohn TworkMike Williams
PhotographyDennis Banks
Print ProductionPremier Print GroupChampaign, Ill.
Video ProductionRedbird ProductionsJeremy Havens, DirectorNick HeltenErica Williams
Redbird Magazine is published by Illinois State Athletics Communications, 202 Horton Field House, College at Delaine, Normal, IL 61716. Permission to reprint or reproduce any of the enclosed material must be granted in writing by Illinois State Athletics. Redbird Magazine assumes no responsibility for the return of unsolicited material.
Questions? Comments?Write to Redbird MagazineCampus Box 7130Normal, IL [email protected]
Visit the official Illinois State Athletics website at:GoRedbirds.com
For more information about advertising in Redbird Magazine, please call (309) 438-4500.
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Upcoming Promotions APRIL 3 | BUCK DAY | BASEBALL VS. EASTERN ILLINOIS | 4:30 P.M.
• Fans are invited to enjoy the game with $1 hotdogs and $1 drinks
APRIL 7 | KIDS DAY | YOUTH TEAM DAY | BASEBALL VS. WICHITA STATE | 2 P.M.• Kids are invited to run the bases following the game• Kids can also enjoy a Reggie egg hunt
APRIL 7 | KIDS DAY | YOUTH SOFTBALL DAY | SOFTBALL VS. EVANSVILLE (DH) | 12 & 2 P.M.• Kids are invited to run the bases following the game• All local youth softball players are invited to attend the game
APRIL 8 | SUNDAY RUN DAY | SUNDAY SUNDAE | AUTOGRAPHS | BASEBALL VS. WICHITA STATE | 1 P.M.• Kids are invited to run the bases following the game• Fans can enjoy sundaes served in a plastic helmet• If the Redbirds win, there will be an autograph session following the game
APRIL 11 | DOLLAR DAY | STRIKE OUT CANCER | SOFTBALL VS. DEPAUL | 5 P.M.• Fans are invited to enjoy the game with $1 hotdogs and $1 drinks• Fans are encouraged to wear pink to show their support to find a cure for breast cancer
APRIL 14 | POLAR POP | SOFTBALL VS. DRAKE (DH) | 12 & 2 P.M.• Come out and win a prize courtesy of Circle K and their Polar Pops
APRIL 15 | SUNDAE SUNDAY | AUTOGRAPHS | PACK THE PARK | SOFTBALL VS. DRAKE | 12 P.M.• Fans can enjoy sundaes served in a plastic helmet• There will be an autograph session following the game• Free admission to those with valid coupon
APRIL 22 | SIBLING DAY | SUNDAY RUN DAY | SUNDAY SUNDAE | AUTOGRAPHS | BASEBALL VS. BRADLEY | 1 P.M.• Kids are invited to run the bases following the game• Fans can enjoy sundaes served in a plastic helmet• If the Redbirds win, there will be an autograph session following the game
APRIL 24 | BUCK DAY | BASEBALL VS. PURDUE | 4:30 P.M.• Fans are invited to enjoy the game with $1 hotdogs and $1 drinks
APRIL 28 | ALUMNI DAY | FACULTY & STAFF DAY | SOFTBALL VS. CREIGHTON (DH) | 12 & 2 P.M.• All softball alums are invited back for a game will be recognized between games• Watch your email for an invite to a special pre-game cookout
APRIL 29 | SUNDAE SUNDAY | SENIOR DAY | FAN APPRECIATION DAY | SOFTBALL VS. CREIGHTON | 12 P.M.• Fans can enjoy sundaes served in a plastic helmet• Kids are invited to run the bases following the game• All senior softball players will be recognized and fans in attendance have a chance to win one of many great prizes
FACES OF THE WSFGet an inside look on why Jan Murphy supports the Illinois State Athletics’ Weisbecker Scholarship Fund
2011-12 WOMEN’S TENNIS TEAMMeet the Redbird women’s tennis coaches and student-athletes
HITTING IT OFFIllinois State tennis seniors Aniko Kiss and Hannah Esker are one of a kind on and off the court
2011-12 MEN’S TENNIS TEAMMeet the Redbird men’s tennis coaches and student-athletes
SPANNING ACROSS SPORTSSkip is not the only Span achieving success in athletics
GEARING UPThe spring season is here and Redbird football looks to carry over its success into 2012
THIS DAY IN REDBIRD HISTORYSee how Nicole Kurth and the rest of the ISU softball team swept Southern Illinois at Marian Kneer Stadium in 2001
THIS DAY IN REDBIRD HISTORYAfter 26 days of waiting, the ISU baseball team finally played their home-opener against Southern Illinois in 1988
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puzzledcalendar of home events
april 2012Buy your tickets today!
http://www.goredbirds.com/tickets/ilsu-tickets.html
*Schedule includes HOME events only. For a complete schedule of all events, please visit GoRedbirds.com***All Times Subject to Change**
april 3Baseball vs. Eastern Illinois – 4:30 p.m.Duffy Bass Field
april 6Men’s Tennis vs. Creighton – 2:00 p.m.Gregory Street Tennis Courts
Baseball vs. Wichita State – 4:30 p.mDuffy Bass Field
Softball vs. Evansville – 5:00 p.m.Marian Kneer Stadium
april 7Track & Field SIU Dual Meet - All Day
Double HeaderSoftball vs. Evansville - 12:00 p.m.Softball vs. Evansville - 2:00 p.m. Marian Kneer Stadium
Men’s Tennis vs. Drake – 1:00 p.m.Gregory Street Tennis Courts
Baseball vs. Wichita State – 2:00 p.m.Duffy Bass Field
april 8Baseball vs. Wichita State – 1:00 p.m.Duffy Bass Field
april 11Softballl vs. DePaul – 5:00 p.m.Marian Kneer Stadium
april 14Women’s Tennis vs. Wichita State – 1:00 p.m. Evergreen Racquet Club
Double HeaderSoftball vs. Drake - 12:00 p.m.Softball vs. Drake - 2:00 p.m. Marian Kneer Stadium
april 15Women’s Tennis vs. Creighton – 10:00 a.m. Evergreen Racquet Club
Softballl vs. Drake – 12:00 p.m.Marian Kneer Stadium
april 20Men’s Tennis vs. Bradley – 1:00 p.m.Gregory Street Tennis Courts
Baseball vs. Bradley – 4:30 p.m.Duffy Bass Field
april 21Women’s Tennis vs. Southern Illinois – 1:00 p.m.Evergreen Racquet Club
Baseball vs. Bradley – 2:00 p.m.Duffy Bass Field
– audio available at GoRedbirds.com and wjbc.com
– video available for Redbird All-Access subscribers
april 22Women’s Tennis vs. Evansville – 10:00 a.m.Evergreen Racquet Club
Baseball vs. Bradley – 1:00 p.m.Duffy Bass Field
april 24Baseball vs. Bradley – 4:30 p.m.Duffy Bass Field
Softballl vs. Indiana State – 5:00 p.m.Marian Kneer Stadium
april 28Double HeaderSoftball vs. Creighton - 12:00 p.m.Softball vs. Creighton - 2:00 p.m. Marian Kneer Stadium
april 29Softballl vs. Creighton – 12:00 p.m.Marian Kneer Stadium
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board of trustees
Jay Bergman Jay Bergman, a Joliet, Ill., resident, is president and CEO of Petco Petroleum Corporation in Hinsdale, Ill. He received his bachelor’s degree in business administration from Illinois State University in 1970. Bergman is also chairman of the Board of American Heartland Bank and Trust Company, a Chicago-area bank.
Anne Davis Anne Davis received her bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Illinois State University in 1964 and served as a teacher in Harvey, Ill., from 1964-99. Davis earned her master’s degree in counseling from Governors State University in 1976, and was inducted into Who’s Who in Teaching in 1988. She became president of the Illinois Education in 1999, where she served until 2005. In 2004, Davis was
elected to the University’s College of Education Alumni Hall of Fame.
Bob Dobski Bloomington, Ill., business owner Bob Dobski was appointed to the Illinois State University Board of Trustees in July 2008. Dobski and his spouse, Julie, own eight Bloomington-Normal McDonald’s Restaurant franchises and the Little Jewel Learning Center. A 1969 graduate of DePaul, Dobski was also president of the Peoria-Bloomington McDonald’s Co-op, a member
of the McLean County Chamber of Commerce Executive Board and vice chair of the Ronald McDonald House Charities Board in Springfield, Ill.
Betty Kinser Betty Kinser retired from Illinois State in August 2005, as assistant to the director of the School of Art. During her University career she also served as an instructor and advisor. Before coming to Illinois State, she taught at the elementary, secondary and community college levels. Kinser earned her bachelor’s degree in art education in 1973 and her master’s degree in art education in 1975, both from Illinois State. In 1999, Kinser received the Herb
Sanders Award for Outstanding Advising.
Joanne Maitland Joanne E. Maitland is the Retired Assistant Finance Manager for the City of Bloomington Township. She is presently serving as president of the McLean County Board of Health and is a member of the McLean County Extension Foundation Board. She was the former president of the United Way of McLean County and was a Board Member of United Way of Illinois, along with serving in various other community functions.
Michael McCuskeyBoard Chair Michael McCuskey received a B.S. in education from Illinois State University in 1970. While a student at ISU, he was a member of the 1969 NCAA College Division baseball championship team. ISU honored Judge McCuskey on Feb. 20, 2003, by awarding him an honorary Doctor of Law degree. He graduated from Saint Louis University School of Law in 1975.
Judge McCuskey currently sits in the United States District Court House in Urbana, Ill. He became Chief Judge of the Central District of Illinois on Dec. 14, 2004.
Sean PalmerStudent Trustee
Rocky Donahue
Sean Palmer is from McHenry, Ill., and is a senior majoring in finance with minors in accounting and financial planning.
Rocky Donahue, deputy executive director of External Relations at Pace Suburban Bus, the regional transit agency providing service in Chicago and its suburbs, is the newest member of the Board of Trustees of Illinois State University. Donahue earned his bachelor’s degree in finance from Illinois State in 1982 and holds a master’s degree in public administration from Roosevelt University.
Donahue, and his spouse, Janet, have five children.
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university leaders
Dr. Al Bowman Al Bowman became Illinois State University’s 17th president on March 1, 2004, after serving one year as interim president. Bowman received a bachelor’s degree in speech pathology from Augustana College and a master’s degree in speech-language pathology from Eastern Illinois University. He chose the University of Illinois-Urbana for his graduate work, completing a Ph.D. in speech and
hearing science. Bowman was a staff speech pathologist at Veterans Administration Hospital in Danville prior to joining Illinois State in 1978 as a faculty member in the Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology. He was appointed chairperson of the department in 1994 and held the position for eight years, while also serving as director of the Down Syndrome Speech-Language Clinic and continuing to teach a course each semester. Under Bowman’s leadership the Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology, now the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, was awarded accreditation by the Council on Academic Accreditation of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association, faculty and staff scholarly productivity doubled, and the master’s program rose in prestige to its current ranking as No. 1 in Illinois. A doctoral program in audiology was added to the program during Bowman’s presidency, one of only five in the State of Illinois. In 2007, Bowman was honored with the Distinguished Alumni Award from the College of Applied Health Sciences at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. In the 2002-2003 academic year, Bowman left the chair’s position to serve as Illinois State’s interim provost. He served as interim president of Illinois State from June of 2003 until he was named president in March of 2004. After being named president, Bowman instituted a salary enhancement plan in September 2005 to close the gap with peer institution salaries in order to recruit and retain high quality faculty and staff at Illinois State University. More than $2 million has gone into that initiative even though Illinois State has seen a major downward shift in state appropriations for higher education. Bowman also pursued funding for the renovation of the now 50-year old Schroeder Hall, a $17.5 million project which was completed in January 2005. He was instrumental in completing Illinois State University’s first comprehensive campaign, Redefining “normal,” which raised more than $96 million to enhance Illinois State’s position in higher education. In 2007, Bowman was instrumental in gaining approval for a new $49.1 million Student Fitness and Kinesiology and Recreation Center that opened in 2011. An avid outdoorsman, Bowman enjoys mountain climbing, hiking, skiing, and runs five miles daily. His wife, Linda (Althoff), completed undergraduate and master’s degrees at Illinois State. She is the graduate program advisor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders. Their daughter Natalie is a student in the University Laboratory Schools, and daughter Laura graduated from Illinois State University this past May.
Gary Friedman Gary Friedman, a native of Deerfield, Ill., became Illinois State’s 10th Director of Athletics in the NCAA Division I era on May 11, 2011. He brings more than 22 years of combined university and athletic administration experience at Louisville, Central Michigan, East Tennessee State and Illinois. With a background in fundraising, sales and marketing, strategic planning, facility enhancement, sport and budgetary management and community and university relations, Friedman was a natural fit to lead the Illinois State Department of Intercollegiate Athletics into the future.
Friedman earned his master’s degree in athletic administration (1992) and his bachelor’s degree in marketing (1989) both at Illinois. He is the past president of the National Association of Collegiate Marketing Administrators (NACMA) and a member of the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) and the National Association of Athletic Development Directors (NAADD). Prior to taking over in Normal, Ill., Friedman promised a fast-paced, proactive environment within the department and his vision has quickly taken shape. He set six goals for the department: (1) keep student-athletes first and at the heart of every decision; (2) continue to keep academics as top priority; (3) continue to be compliant; (4) exude class and brand ISU in a first-class manner; (5) win and (6) do all of this within the ISU goals and mission. In addition to the department goals, Friedman also introduced a department philosophy through his “REDBIRDS” acronym: Respect, Enthusiasm, Discipline, Believe, Integrity, Responsibility and Drive Success. During the 2011-12 season, the athletics program has received increased exposure regionally and nationally with the largest television package in school history through Comcast SportsNet Chicago and the expansion of the Redbird Radio Network by securing an affiliate in Chicago. A new group ticket sales division within the department has been created and the game day atmosphere has been reenergized at Redbird sporting events to further enhance the Redbird fan experience. Facilities are also a priority for Redbird Athletics. The exciting Hancock Stadium Renovation project was announced in September 2011, as well as the beginning of the construction to the new men’s basketball locker room. Fundraising efforts and planning for an updated softball complex and the renovation of coaches’ offices in the Horton Field House complex are also underway. Long-term scheduling has resulted in football games against Football Bowl Subdivision opponents Eastern Michigan (2012), Iowa (2015) and Northwestern (2016) and a men’s basketball series against Northwestern to be played on both campuses. ISU student-athletes have continued to enjoy success during 2011-12. Illinois State track and field star Tim Glover won the 2011 National Championship in the javelin in June and the Redbird women’s soccer and cross country teams each won Missouri Valley Conference titles during the Fall 2011 semester. Redbirds student-athletes also set new standards in the classroom by posting a 3.15 GPA in the Fall 2011 semester, besting the previous record of 3.13 from the Spring 2009 semester. At Louisville, Friedman was a member of the management team leading a $65 million per year intercollegiate athletics program, supporting 23 sports and more than 500 student-athletes. During the past two seasons at Louisville, 18-of-23 sports were nationally ranked and made post-season play, and the program received 38 Big East regular season and tournament championships after joining the conference in 2005. All 23 sports have received a new facility in the past 10 years. With the Cardinals, Friedman directed external operations, which included marketing, promotions, development, major gifts and the annual fund, and led fundraising for the design and construction of several major facilities totaling more than $350 million. Friedman also led fundraising efforts that raised more than $41 million in athletic gifts during the 2009-10 year. Prior to Louisville, Friedman served as the associate athletics director for external operations at Central Michigan from 1996 to 2001. At CMU, he led the fundraising and assisted in the planning and design for a $28 million expansion project, including football stadium expansion, indoor practice facility, academic center, indoor track stadium and weight training center. His efforts at Central Michigan also helped increase annual fund revenues in the department by 54 percent in three years, despite experiencing losing football and basketball seasons. Friedman worked five years at East Tennessee State (1991-96), the first year as its director of marketing and promotions before advancing to assistant athletic director for external operations. There, he aided the Buccaneers in setting new revenue highs by creating new sponsorship and fundraising programs. Born in Chicago, Friedman and his wife Ra’Tonya - who was crowned Mrs. Kentucky America in 2008 - have two sons, Noa’Sosa (4) and Nehemiah (2).
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department directoryLeadership TeamGary FriedmanDirector of Athletics ....................................................................................... 483-3636Larry LyonsExecutive Associate Athletics Director .......................................................... 438-5626Leanna Bordner Senior Associate Athletics Director/SWA ...................................................... 438-3639Cindy HarrisAssociate Athletics Director/Compliance ...................................................... 438-2677Todd KoberAssociate Athletics Director/Athletics Communications ................................ 438-3805Bethany BucholtzAssistant Athletics Director/Ticket Operations .............................................. 438-8787Peyton DeterdingAssistant Athletics Director/Facilities and Operations ...................................438-5111Matt LyonsAssistant Athletics Director/Development ...................................................... 438-8471
Academics & Life SkillsTed CraneDirector of the Karin L. Bone Athletics Study Center ..................................... 438-3711Ryan BrownDirector of the Karin L. Bone Athletics Study Center ..................................... 438-3209Marci HillAssistant Director of the Karin L. Bone Athletics Study Center .................... 438-3306Jessica FloodStudy Center Operations Coordinator .......................................................... 438-5046Jeff SpenardAcademic Specialist, Men’s Basketball Academic Specialist ....................... 438-7129Jen MadgiakAcademic Coordinator .................................................................................. 438-2570Dr. Jim JohnsonAcademic Consultant .................................................................................... 438-3272Heather DennisProduction Coordinator ................................................................................. 438-3934
Arena/Fieldhouse CrewKeith SmithOperations Manager ..................................................................................... 438-8035
Athletic TrainingJohn MunnHead Athletic Trainer .................................................................... 438-3110/438-7328Joe WhitsonAssociate Athletic Trainer ............................................................................. 438-3282Kelly HaleyAssistant Athletic Trainer .............................................................................. 438-7246Lindsay SchroederAssistant Athletic Trainer ..............................................................438-2398/438-7246Kristen BrummettAssistant Athletic Trainer .............................................................................. 438-3284
Athletics CommunicationsMike WilliamsAssociate Athletics Communications Director .............................................. 438-7748Lauren HutchcraftAssistant Athletics Communications Director ............................................... 438-3802Megan ThompsonStrategic Communications Director .............................................................. 438-3262
Coaching StaffJeff BoveeHead Cross Country Coach, Women’s and Men’s ....................................... 438-3247Bob ConklingHead Gymnastics Coach .............................................................................. 438-3633Melinda FischerHead Softball Coach ..................................................................................... 438-5807Elvis FordeHead Track & Field Coach, Women’s and Men’s ......................................... 438-3812Stephanie GlanceHead Women’s Basketball Coach ................................................................ 438-2567
Phil HoffmannHead Diving Coach ........................................................................................ 438-8207Chris HooverHead Women’s Tennis Coach ...................................................................... 438-5338Cris JamesHead Men’s Tennis Coach ............................................................................ 438-5577Tim JankovichHead Men’s Basketball Coach ..................................................................... 438-8681Mark KingstonHead Baseball Coach ................................................................................... 438-5709Ray KralisHead Men’s Golf Coach ............................................................................... 438-7962Melissa MyersHead Volleyball Coach ................................................................................. 438-2567Steve Paska Head Swimming & Diving Coach .................................................................. 438-7946Drew RoffHead Soccer Coach ..................................................................................... 438-7074Darby SlighHead Women’s Golf Coach .......................................................................... 438-3635Brock SpackHead Football Coach .................................................................................... 438-1505
ComplianceSean StrauchDirector of Compliance ................................................................................. 438-3512
DevelopmentMike MurrayDirector of Development ............................................................................... 438-5455
EquipmentNicholas WatsonDirector of Equipment Operations ................................................................ 438-8040
Event ManagementMegan BrownDirector of Events and Game Operations ..................................................... 438-3637Melanie SpellmeyerUshers/Ticket Takers .................................................................................... 438-2000
Golf CourseLaura ProvostAssociate Director ........................................................................................ 438-8912
Marketing & PromotionsLB NagleDirector of Marketing .................................................................................... 438-3630
Redbird ProductionsJeremy HavensDirector of Redbird Productions ................................................................... 438-1432
Sales TeamJustin RecktenwaldDirector of Development and Sales .............................................................. 438-7429
Strength & ConditioningJim LathropDirector of Strength and Conditioning .......................................................... 438-7065Chris CarterAssistant Strength Coach ............................................................................. 438-7417Landon EvansDirectof of Sports Nutrition/Assistant Strength Coach .................................. 438-3867
Ticket OfficeSara HoganAssistant Ticket Manager ............................................................................. 438-8787
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redbird head coaches
JEFF BOVEECross Country
BOB CONKLINGGymnastics
MELINDA FISCHERSoftball
ELVIS FORDETrack & Field
STEPHANIE GLANCEWomen’s [email protected]
CHRIS HOOVERWomen’s [email protected]
CRIS JAMESMen’s Tennis
TIM JANKOVICHMen’s [email protected]
MARK KINGSTONBaseball
RAY KRALISMen’s Golf
MELISSA MYERSVolleyball
STEVE PASKASwimming & [email protected]
DREW ROFFSoccer
DARBY SLIGHWomen’s Golf
BROCK SPACKFootball
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