Tennessee Tech 2011-12 Track and Field Guide

Career Best Times/Distances

1 S T R O N G E R T H A N E V E R

Area Code is 931 Tony Cox - Head Coach: 372-3749

Mark Wilson - AD: 372-3961Tommy Dillard - SID: 372-3293

Ben Shannon - Facilities: 372-3945Joe Erdeljac - Trainer: 372-3934

Schedules ...................................................................2 Following the Golden Eagles ..............................2Career-Best Performances ....................................3 Head Coach Tony Cox ............................................4Photo Gallery ............................................................5Top OVC Cross Country Finishes ......................24 A.D. Honor Roll Members ...................................24 President’s Award Winners .................................55 About the University ..................................... 64-80

Men’s Cross Country SectionMen’s Roster and Team Photo .............................6 Men’s Profiles ......................................................7-16Men’s Cross Country Results, 2011 ..................17 Men’s Cross Country Times, 2011 ....................18Men’s Honors and Awards ..................................19Men’s Superlatives.................................................19

Inside the Guide Tennessee Tech UniversityQUICK FACTS

Location: Cookeville, Tenn.Founded: 1915Enrollment: 11,768Nickname: Golden EaglesColors: Purple and GoldConference: Ohio ValleyNational Affiliation: NCAA Division IPresident: Dr. Robert (Bob) BellDirector of Athletics: Mark WilsonCC/Track Contact: Tommy DillardAthletic Trainer: Joe Erdeljac Mailing Address: PO Box 5057 Cookeville, TN 38505

Key Phone Numbers

Women’s Cross Country Section Women’s Cross Country Roster ........................20Women’s Cross Country Team Photo .............20Women’s Cross Country Results, 2011 ...........21Women’s Cross Country Times, 2011 ..............22Women’s Cross Country Honors .......................23Women’s Cross Country Superlatives .............23

Women’s Track & Field SectionWomen’s Track & Field Team Photo .................25Women’s Track & Field Roster ............................26Women’s Profiles ............................................. 27-55Women’s Indoor Record Books .........................56Women’s Indoor Superlatives, 2011 ...............57Women’s Outdoor Record Book .......................58Women’s Outdoor Superlatives, 2011 ............59Individual Times & Distances, 2011 .......... 60-61Women’s All-Time Top Five, Outdoors .... 62-63

TRACK & FIELD/XC 2011-12



SCHEDULES/MEDIA RELATIONS

WELCOME to TENNESSEE TECH Cross Country in 2011 / Track & Field in 2012 The Tennessee Tech University Sports Information Office works diligently to make things easier for members of the media covering Tech cross country and track & field, and fans and friends keeping current on the team, includ-ing constant updates on our web site (TTUsports.com) and this media guide. If there is something you need, please let us know by contacting our office.

Tommy Dillard

Credits: The 2011-2012 Golden Eagle Cross Country/Track & Field Media Guide was produced by Tommy Dillard, Sports In-formation Intern. Photogra-phy by Tech Photo Services, Jim Dillon, Tony Marable and Rob Schabert.

2011 Cross Country Schedule Sept. 3 Sewanee Invitational M-5th, W-5thSept. 17 Georgia State Invitational M-5th, W-5thSept. 30 TTU Invitational# M-2nd, W-2ndOct. 8 Jacksonville State Invitational M-6th, W-5thOct. 15 Evansville Invitational M-7th, W-9thOct. 29 OVC Championships M-7th, W-9thNov. 12 NCAA South Regional+ M-24th, W-27th # at Southern Hills Golf Course + at Tuscaloosa, Ala.

2011-12 Schedules2012 Indoor Track Schedule Jan. 27-28 East Tennessee State Johnson City, Tenn.Feb. 4 University of the South Sewanee, Tenn.Feb. 24-25 OVC Championships Nashville, Tenn.March 8-10 NCAA Championships* Nampa, Idaho * must qualify to enter

2012 Outdoor Track Schedule March 23-24 Vanderbilt Black and Gold Nashville, Tenn.April 7 Jacksonville State Jacksonville, Ala.April 13-14 University of Tennessee Knoxville, Tenn.April 14 Tennessee State Nashville, Tenn.April 20-21 Vanderbilt Invitational Nashville, Tenn.April 28 Austin Peay Clarksville, Tenn.May 4-5 OVC Championships Cape Girardeau, Mo.May 24-26 NCAA East Prelim Meet* Jacksonville, Fla.June 7-9 NCAA Championships* Des Moines, Iowa * must qualify to enter

Information on the WebThe most comprehensive information on the Tennessee Tech cross country and track & field teams can be found on the official athletics website, TTUsports.com. The Sports Information Office has prepared pages featuring record books, indi-vidual results and superlatives for the cross country, indoor and outdoor seasons, in addition to general information on the teams such as schedule, roster, player profiles and coaching staff.

PracticesContact the sports information department if you wish to attend a practice. Interviews with Coach Tony Cox Interviews with coach Tony Cox can be arranged any time Monday through Friday by calling the Sports Information Office. Player InterviewsAll player interviews must be arranged through the Sports Information Office. This policy allows us to arrange a time that will not interfere with a student-athlete’s academic schedule, which has top priority.

FOLLOWING TENNESSEE TECH TRACK & FIELD



Men’s Cross Country Career Bests(Best times at 8K/5.0 miles - through 2011 season)Runner Time Meet/YearKolbe Andrzejewski 29:58 Oct. 16, 2010Matthew Bishop 26:51 Oct. 8, 2011John Greene 26:17 Oct. 15, 2011Charlie Jordan 29:30 Oct. 15, 2011Nathan Livesey 29:51 Oct. 17, 2009Michael Mahan 27:36 Oct. 15, 2011Adam McLeod 27:37 Oct. 15, 2011Matt Pennycuff 29:12 Oct. 29, 2011Sterling Smith 28:26 Oct. 29, 2011Nathan Snow 28:13 Oct. 16, 2010

MADISON BORDEN Indoor -- Shot put - 37’ 6.75” (OVC, 2011)Weight Throw - 37’ 4” (TSU, 2011)Outdoor --Discus Throw - 133’ 3” (OVC, 2010)Hammer Throw - 116’ 3” (TSU, 2011)Javelin Throw - 70’ 11” (TTU, 2010) Shot Put - 39’ 3.25” (APSU, 2011)

LEAH BRADLEY Indoor -- 800m - 2:30.64 (TSU, 2011)Mile - 5:42.71 (Sewanee, 2011)Outdoor --800m - 2:28.12 (OVC, 2011)1,500m - 5:16.00 (OVC, 2011)

BRITTNEY BROWN Indoor -- 800m - 2:44.79 (OVC, 2011) Mile - 6:08.00 (OVC, 2011)3,000m - 12:29.28 (Sewanee, 2011)Outdoor --800m - 2:49.23 (TSU, 2011)1500m - 5:31.40 (Vandy, 2011)

REBECCA CLINE Indoor -- 3,000m - 11:15.79 (OVC, 2011) 5,000m - 19:53.00 (OVC, 2011)Mile Run - 5:42.09 (TSU, 2011)Outdoor --1500m - 5:06.10 (APSU, 2011) 3000m - 11:01.06 (Vandy, 2011)5000m - 19:28.23 (OVC, 2011)

DALIS CONNELL Indoor -- 200m - 29.35.00 (OVC, 2011)400m - 1:06.87 (SIU, 2011)Outdoor --200m - :27.27 (TSU, 2011)400m - 1:01.98 (OVC, 2011)

BRITTANY COTTOIndoor -- 55m - :08.19 (Sewanee, 2011)400m - 1:01.95 (SIU, 2011)Outdoor --

Women’s Cross Country Career Bests(Best times at 5K/3.1 miles - through 2010 season)Runner Time Meet/YearLeah Bradley 19:54 Oct. 8, 2011Brittney Brown 20:49 Oct. 16, 2010Rebecca Cline 19:13 Oct. 16, 2010Yeshi Dohrmann 22:38 Oct. 16, 2010Kathryn Forbes 21:52 Oct. 8, 2011Traci Jones 20:10 Oct. 18, 2008Amelia McCoy 19:56 Oct. 8, 2011Katie McCrary 21:49 Oct. 8, 2011Beth Miller 20:00 Oct. 16, 2010Elizabeth Mitchell 22:50 Sept. 30, 2010Meghan O’Donaghue 20:45 Oct. 29, 2011Kara Webb 20:12 Oct. 8, 2011Emily Weinzetl 21:52 Oct. 9, 2010Emily Williams 20:32 Oct. 16, 2010Peri Winborne 19:30 Oct. 16, 2010

400m - 1:01.14 (APSU, 2011) 400m Hurdles - 1:05.29 (OVC, 2011)

YESHI DOHRMANN Indoor -- Mile Run - 6:29.39 (OVC, 2011)3,000m - 13:17.00 (Sewanee, 2011)Outdoor --800m - 2:44.66 (APSU, 2011)1500m - 6:00.83 (TSU, 2011)

KATHRYN FORBES Indoor--800m - 2:42.63 (TSU, 2010)Mile Run - 5:50.75 (OVC, 2010)Outdoor--800m - 2:34.82 (OVC, 2010)1500m - 5:18.01 (OVC, 2010)

REBECCA FORBES Indoor--Weight Throw- 35’01.25” (TSU, 2010)Shot Put- 29’01.75” (Sewanee, 2009)Outdoor--Discus Throw - 105’ 10” (TTU, 2010) Javelin - 95’ 7” (TTU, 2010)

TRACI JONESIndoor--Mile Run- 5:24.56 (OVC, 2010)800m- 2:21.11 (OVC, 2011)Outdoor--800m - 2:19.58 (Vandy, 2010)1500m - 4:59.06 (Vandy, 2010) 3000m - 11:02.78 (TSU, 2010)

KELLI KECK Indoor -- Triple jump - 35’ 7.5” (OVC, 2011)Outdoor --200m - :27.22 (APSU, 2011)Long Jump - 16’ 7.25” (APSU, 2011) Triple Jump - 36’ 10.5” (TSU, 2011)

KATIE LOWERY Indoor --Pole vault - 10’ 0” (OVC, 2011)Outdoor --Pole vault - 10’ 0” (Vandy, 2010)

AMELIA McCOY

Indoor -- 3,000m - 12:07.39 (Sewanee, 2011)Outdoor --3000m - 11:39.71 (Vandy, 2011)5000m - 20:50.30 (JSU, 2011)10,000m - 44:44.98 (OVC, 2011)

BETH MILLER Indoor --3,000m - 11:32.63 (OVC, 2011) 5,000m - 19:54.58 (OVC, 2011)Outdoor --3000m - 11:18.37 (TSU, 2011)5000m - 19:53.27 (OVC, 2011) 10,000m - 40:42.45 (OVC, 2011)Javelin - 55’ 10” (TSU, 2011)

MEGHAN O’DONOGHUE Indoor -- 3,000m - 11:53.42 (Sewanee, 2011) 5,000m - 20:29.85 (OVC, 2011)Outdoor --3000m - 11:33.36 (VAndy, 2011)5000m - 20:25.80 (JSU, 2011) 10,000m - 43:16.98 (OVC, 2011)

JUSTINE PHILLIPS Indoor--55m - :07.63 (OVC, 2010)60m - :08.34 (SIU, 2011)200m -:27.60 (OVC, 2010)Long Jump - 15’ 9” (Sewanee, 2011)Outdoor--100m - :13:03 (OVC, 2010)200m - :26.90 (OVC, 2010) Long Jump - 15’ 4” (JSU, 2011)

JENNA PHILPOTT Indoor--400m - 1:04.53 (SIU, 2011)800m - 2:30.86 (OVC, 2010)Long Jump- 16’08.75” (TSU, 2009)Outdoor--400m- 1:02.24 (OVC, 2009)800m - 2:29.14.71 (OVC, 2011)Long Jump - 16’ 5” (Murray State, 2009) Triple Jump - 32’ 11.75” (Mur, 2009)

ELISA TANKSLEYIndoor -- 60m - 8.63 (OVC, 2011)

200m - :29.03 (Sewanee, 2011)400m - 1:04.36 (OVC, 2011)Outdoor --200m - :28.25 (TSU, 2011) 400m - 1:02.08 (OVC, 2011)

EMILY WEINZETL Indoor--400m- 1:01.59 (OVC, 2010)Outdoor--200m - 26.64 (OVC, 2009)400m - 59.85 (OVC, 2010)800m - 2:24.10 (Vandy, 2011)

HALEY WENNERSTROM Indoor--Shot put - 29’ 1.75” (Sewanee, 2010)Weight Throw - 31’ 10.25” (Sewanee, 2010)Outdoor--Javelin - 88’ 7” (APSU, 2011)Hammer - 99’ 9” (Vandy, 2010)Discus - 95’ 2” (Vandy, 2010)

EMILY WILLIAMSIndoor --800m - 2:30.07 (OVC, 2011)Mile - 5:45.35 (OVC, 2011) 3,000m - 12:06.90 (Sewanee, 2011) Outdoor --800m - 2:33.28 (Vandy, 2011)1500m - 5:12.33 (Vandy, 2011)

PERI WINBORNEIndoor -- 3,000m - 11:12.21 (OVC, 2011) 5,000m - 19:35.46 (TSU, 2011)Outdoor --3000m - 10:53.03 (Vandy, 2011)Steeplechase - 12:11.34 (OVC, 2011)5000m - 19:24.69 (JSU, 2011)

LACY YSLAS Indoor--Shot Put - 35’ 2.5”” (OVC, 2010)Weight throw - 39’7.25” (OVC, 2010)Outdoor--Javelin - 87’ 4” (OVC, 2010)Discus - 136’ 10” (OVC, 2010)Shot put - 36’ 11” (Vandy, 2010)

Track & Field - Returnees Career Bests Performances (Through 2011 season)

CAREER BEST TIMES/DISTANCES



HEAD COACH TONY COX

Tony CoxHEAD COACHCross Country / Track & Field

Tony Cox, 51, is in his eighth season as the head coach of Tennessee Tech’s cross country and track and field programs. He returned to the program in July 2002 as assistant coach under Jim Greeson, and was elevated to the head coaching post in May 2004. It is his second time in a coaching position at Tech. He was originally an assistant coach under Dena Fairley in 1998-99.

Cox has USATF (USA Track and Field) Level II certification in all events. The USATF offers three levels of coaching education as part of its mission to promote and develop all aspects of the sport of track and field. Cox completed the Level I pro-

gram in July, 1999. The Level II course is a comprehensive, 60-hour program focusing on a particular event area as well as an in-depth look at training theory, physiology, biomechanics and sports psychology.

A native of Crossville, Tenn., Cox earned a bachelor’s degree in geology from Tech in 1983 , and added a second bachelor’s degree from TTU in chemistry in 1992. He was a member of the Tech cross country team in 1979 and 1980. A USA track & field certified coach, Cox previously worked with recruiting, scheduling, training, and budgeting as assistant coach.

He also has 26 years experience as a competitive runner and is a four-time Boston Marathon qualifier. Cox served as the Tennessee State Parks Running Tour Coordinator 1994 to 2005, and was a 1997 recipient of the Tennessee Service Award for his work with the tour.

Tony and his wife, Amy, live in Mt. Juliet, Tenn. Amy is a graduate of the Air Force Academy and now works as a nurse practitioner at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville. Also an avid runner and athlete, Amy was a member of the U.S. Summer Biathlon National team for nine years (through 2002) and was on two U.S. World Champion-ships teams for summer biathlon where she competed in Austria and Poland.



The 2011 Golden Eagle Cross Country Team:Front row, from left -- Nathan Snow, Sterling Smith, Charlie Jordan, Matt Pennycuff, Matthew BishopBack row, from left -- Adam McLeod, Michael Mahan, John Greene, Kolbe Andrzejewski, Nathan Livesey, head coach Tony Cox.

2011 Golden Eagle Cross Country Roster

Name ................................... Year ..............................Ht. ............................Hometown/High School Kolbe Andrzejewski .................Junior .................................. 6-0 .....................Spring Hill, Tenn. (Independence)Matthew Bishop .........................Sophomore ...................... 5-9 ..............Morristown, Tenn. (Morristown West)John Greene ................................Junior .................................. 6-1 ...................Friendsville, Tenn. (William Blount)Charlie Jordan .............................Freshman .......................... 5-9 ............................ Gallatin, Tenn. (Station Camp)Nathan Livesey ...........................Junior ................................. 5-10 .............................Oak Ridge, Tenn. (Oak Ridge)Michael Mahan ...........................Junior .................................. 5-9 ............................ Tullahoma, Tenn. (Tullahoma)Adam McLeod ............................Sophomore ..................... 5-11 ......................................................Kingsport, Tenn.Matt Pennycuff ...........................Freshman .......................... 6-0 ........... Crossville, Tenn. (Cumberland County)Sterling Smith .............................Freshman ......................... 5-11 ........................................ Knoxville, Tenn. (Karns)Nathan Snow...............................Sophomore ...................... 6-0 .............................Collierville, Tenn. (Collierville)

2011 men’s xc roster



MEET THE 2011 GOLDEN EAGLES

Kolbe ANDRZEJEWSKIJunior F Spring Hill, Tenn. Independence

Kolbe completed his second season on the Golden Eagle cross country team...an out-standing student...was consistent and reliable for Tech in 2011.

AT TECH (In 2011): Kolbe ran in all six meets during the 2011 season and ran con-sistent 8K times in the low 30s throughout the year...his top finish rela-tive to his teammates came in the first meet of the season at Se-

wanee in which he ran a 31:17 and was Tech’s sixth finisher...cut his Sewanee time by more than a minute at Georgia State, running a 30:05...saved the best for last, running his season-best time of 30:03 at the OVC Championships, plac-ing seventh on the team.

(In 2010): Kolbe ran in three meets during the 2010 cross country season and saw improved times with each effort...made his TTU debut at the Western Kentucky Invitational, finishing in 33:04.31...moved up a spot on the team’s ladder with a time of 31:55 at the TTU Invitational...best showing of the season came two weeks later at the Evansville Invita-tional with a personal-best of 29:57.72 to place ninth on the team.

HIGH SCHOOL: Kolbe lettered in both cross country and track & field under coach Finley at Independence Hgh School, serving at team captain of both squads in his senior season...named to All-Metro team in cross country...com-peted in 1600m and 3200m races during track season...won the Mr. Hustle Award in cross country as a sophomore and the Eagle Leadership Award for both teams as a senior...helped team claim first place in the district and second in the regional...a member of the National Honor Society, Kolbe attended the Governor’s School for Emerging Technologies at Tech and was selected for American Legion Boys’ State.

PERSONAL: The son of David and Dwynne Andrzejewski...birthdate is Sept. 6, 1990...full name is Kolbe David Andrze-jewski...majoring in geosciences.




Matthew BISHOPSophomore F Morristown, Tenn. Morristown West

Matthew came to Tech from Morristown West High School where he established himself as a competitor on the track...brings a winning attitude to the squad...also an achiever in the classroom.

AT TECH (In 2011): Matt ran in all seven meets for the Golden Eagles in 2011 and was the team’s second-place finisher in each event...After opening the year with an 8K

time of 28:36 at Sewanee, he lowered his time to 27:03 at Georgia State and ran times ranging from the high 26s to the low 27s for the remainder of the season...ran his best times in the middle of the year with a 26:51 at Jacksonville State and a 27:12 at the TTU Invitational...finished the year with a 27:24 at the OVC Championships and a 34:35 10K time at the NCAA South Regional.

(In 2010): Matthew was stellar and consistent in his first season on the Tech squad...ran in all six meets of the cross country season...placed first on the team in the early races of the season, at Sewanee and Western Kentucky...finished the last four meets second on the squad...achieved his best time of 26:54.82 at Evansville.

HIGH SCHOOL: Matthew ran for coach Raymond Farmer at Morristown West...in addition to four letters in cross country, he also received one letter in track...earned all-conference honors all four seasons and helped the cross country win four conference championships and three region crowns... at the state meet, he was instrumental in the team’s steady rise from seventh place in his freshman season, to fourth and second the next two years, culminating in a state champion-ship as a senior...also an achiever in academics, graduating with first honors.

PERSONAL: The son of Thomas and Barb Bishop...born April 26, 1992...majoring in wildlife and fisheries.



the All-Region team in cross country...best 5K time is 16:52, 3,200m: 9:56, 1,600m: 4:31, 800m: 2:00, 400m: 55 seconds...also lettered one year in tennis.

PERSONAL: The son Mitch and Susan Greene...born April 20, 1991...full name is John Wesley Greene...majoring in engi-neering.


JohnGREENEJunior F Friendsville, Tenn.William Blount

John now is in his junior year at Tech and looks to help bring momentum to the squad...was a leading force for his team dur-ing high school action...named to the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll in recognition of his work in the classroom.

AT TECH (In 2011): John had a break-through junior season, lowering his career-best 8K time by nearly two minutes within a year’s time...led the Golden

Eagles in all seven races during the fall season...improved throughout the season, posting new career-best times in six of the seven meets...began the season with a bang, setting a new PR with a time of 27:41 at Sewanee...lowered that time by more than 40 seconds in his second meet at Georgia State, running a 26:59...lowered his time by 20 seconds at TTU, then by 11 at Jacksonville State and ran his current PR of 26:17 at Evansville...led Tech and set a new 10K PR at the NCAA South Regional with a time of 33:27.

(In 2010): John ran in all six meets, and proved to be a strong runner...opened the season at Sewanee placing second on the squad...also placed third on the team in two other races, at Western Kentucky and Furman...achieved a season-best time of 28:00.09 at Evansville.

(In 2009): John opened his Tech career by placing fifth on the team in 29:44.06 at the Sewanee Invitational...went on to run in five meets as a freshman and broke the 30-minute mark two more times...clocked in at 29:27.90 t the TTU Invitational and finished with a career-best 29:15.59 at the Evansville meet.

HIGH SCHOOL: John attended William Blount High School in Maryville, where he competed with the Wildcats for Coach Chris Frary...he lettered four times apiece in both cross country and track...twice named Most Valuable Runner and also named to




CharlieJORDANFreshman F Gallatin, Tenn.Station Camp

Charlie is in his first season at Tech.

AT TECH (In 2011): Charlie ran in six meets in his freshman season with the Golden Ea-gles...set new personal records in four of those six meets...cut his 31:48 8K time at Sewanee by more than a minute in his second meet at Georgia State, running a 29:39...bested that time by one second at Jacksonville State with a 29:38...set his current PR at Evansville with a

29:30...had his best finish in regards to the team at Georgia State, where he was the fifth Tech runner to cross the finish line.

HIGH SCHOOL: Charlie was a four-year letterman in cross coun-try and track and field at Station Camp, where he competed in the 5K, 3200 meter, 1600 meter, 800 meter and 400 meter. He posted a personal record time of 16:40 in the 5K. Charlie was the top finisher on his team at the state track meet in each of his four season, leading the Bison to top 10 finishes each year, including a second-place finish in his sophomore season. Station Camp won regional titles in three of Jordan’s four seasons. Charlie won Station Camp’s Career Excellence Award and was the Sumner County Runner of the Year in 2009. He earned all-county and all-Midstate honors all four seasons and was named all-state twice.

PERSONAL: The son of Mike and Robin Goode...born on Feb. 18, 1993...full name is Charlie Christian Jordan...majoring in nursing.




Nathan LIVESEYJunior F Oak Ridge, Tenn. Oak Ridge

Nathan looks to carry to his sophomore year the same drive he brought in his fresh-man campaign...has the ability to compete and succeed...a selection of the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll in recogni-tion of his academic efforts.

AT TECH (In 2011): Nathan ran in five meets in 2011, clocking a season-best 8K time of 31:45 at Jacksonville State...dropped time

in four of those five meets...cut his season-opening time of 35:50 at Sewanee by more than three minutes to 32:15 at Georgia State...ran a 32:10 at the TTU Invitational before dropping into the 31’s at Jacksonville State.

(In 2010): Nathan competed in three cross country meets in the fall season...clocked in his season-best time of 32:53 at the TTU Invitational.

(In 2009): Nathan ran in four meets for the Golden Eagles in his rookie season...career-best time of 29:51.23 came at the Evansville Invitational...sliced more than three minutes off his time between the Furman and Evansville events.

HIGH SCHOOL: Nathan competed in his prep career at Oak Ridge High School...participated in cross country and the 800m under coach Alan Etheridge...because of his solid efforts, he was awarded the hardest worker award and also named team captain.

PERSONAL: The son of Doug and Melissa Livesey...full name is Nathan D Livesey...majoring in chemical engineering.




Michael MAHANJunior F Tullahoma, Tenn. Tullahoma

After two successful seasons at Maryville College, Michael transferred to Tech. An honors student during his high school career, he was a standout run-ner at Tullahoma High School before embark-ing on his college career.

AT TECH (In 2011): Michael ran in all seven meets in 2011 and was a consistent third-place finisher for Tech in every race...set new

personal-bests in five of those seven meets in his first season competing for the Golden Eagles...after posting a 28:56 8K at Sewanee, he bested that time by almost 50 seconds at Georgia State, posting a 28:11...bested his PR by nearly 20 seconds with a 27:49 at Jacksonville State, then set his cur-rent PR with a 27:36 at Evansville...ran his first collegiate 10K at the NCAA South Regional, posting a 34:54.

(In 2010): Michael joined the Golden Eagle squad but did not compete in any races during the season.

BEFORE TECH: Michael spent two years at Maryville College, where he ran on the cross country tream both years...named Freshman of the Year in the GSAC Conference and earned all-conference honors.

HIGH SCHOOL: Michael earned two letters on the track team under coach Clester Winningham and three for coach David Benjamin on the cross country squad....named the MVP while serving as team captain during his senior year on the cross country team...selected all-region and earned the opportunity to run in the TSSAA state meet...helped the track & field team capture two district championships.

PERSONAL: The son of Ben and Georgia Mahan...full name is Michael Craig Mahan...born Feb. 27, 1990 in Tullahoma, Tenn...majoring in exercise science with pre-physical therapy emphasis.




AdamMcLEODSophomore F Kingsport, Tenn.

Adam is a promising student athlete in his second year on the Golden Eagle squad as a freshman...a strong runner with the ability to excel in the class-room.

AT TECH (In 2011): Adam ran in all seven meets for the Golden Eagles in 2011...set a new PR in four of those seven meets...was a consistent fourth-place finisher for Tech, placing there in every regular-season meet...

ran an 8K PR of 27:37 at Evansville...after opening with a 30:00 time at Sewanee, lowered that time by nearly two minutes at set a new PR of 28:13 at Georgia State...lowered that time by two seconds at Jacksonville State with a 28:11, then dipped into the 27s at Evansville...ran a 27:48 at the OVC Championships to place fourth on the team...ran a 35:58 in the 10K at the NCAA South Regional and was Tech’s fifth finisher.

(In 2010): Adam competed in four cross country races in his debut season...proved his potential with a strong fourth-place finish on the team at the opening meet at Sewanee...clocked in a season-best time of 28:28.34.

HIGH SCHOOL: Adam was homeschooled through his pre-col-lege career...competed in several 5K, 8K, 10K and half-marathon races...clocked in a best 5K time of 17:23...in the 10K, achieved a best time of 37:04...reached a time in the half-marathon of 1:23:10...also an achiever in academics and earned a 4.0 GPA at graduation.

PERSONAL: Adam is the son of Andrew and Janice McLeod...birthdate is March 6, 1992...studying chemical engineering.




MattPENNYCUFFFreshman F Crossville, Tenn.Cumberland County

Matt is in his first season with the Golden Eagles.

AT TECH (In 2011): Matt ran in all seven meets in his first season as a Golden Eagle and showed marked improvement through-out the season...ran a personal-record 29:12 in his final 8K meet of the season at the OVC Championships and was Tech’s sixth finish-er...set PRs in all but one meet in 2011...sliced his 30:35 time at Sewanee

by nearly a half-minute at Georgia State, where he ran a 30:09, then cut that time in half by almost 20 seconds at the TTU Invitational with a 29:51...continued his trend of improvement at Jacksonville State, posting a 29:15...best finish in relation to his teammates was fifth at Sewanee and TTU...ran a 39:06 in the 10K at the NCAA South Regional and was Tech’s sixth finisher.

HIGH SCHOOL: Matt was a four-year letterman in track and a two-year letterman in cross country under coach Louie DeLo-renzo at Cumberland County High School...named Most Valu-able Runner on the track team in 2011 and on the cross country squad in 2010...was also an All-Region 3AAA honoree...ran a personal-record 17:47.94 5K at the Back Yard Cross Country Invite on Oct. 9, 2010...ran a PR of 4:55.80 in the 1600 meter run and 10:24.40 in the 3200 meter.

PERSONAL: The son of Howard and Barbara Pennycuff...born Oct. 13, 1992...full name is Matthew Alexander Pennycuff...major-ing in pre-law.




Sterling SMITHFreshman F Knoxville, Tenn. Karns

Sterling is in his first season with the Golden Eagles.

AT TECH (In 2011): Sterling ran in six meets for the Golden Eagles and showed consistent improvement through-out the season...peaked at the end of the sea-son, running a season-best 8K time of 28:26 at the OVC Champion-ships and turning in his best finish relative to his teammates at the NCAA South Regional,

where he was the fourth Golden Eagle to finish the 10K with a time of 35:27...cut his TTU Invitational time of 30:05 by more than a minute at Jacksonville State, posting a 28:44, then sliced that time to 28:32 at Evansville.

HIGH SCHOOL: Sterling ran cross country and track and field at Karns High School under coach Christopher Cowan-Banker...set a 5K personal record of 16:54.00 at the Foot Locker South Regional on Nov. 27, 2011 and ran in the TSSAA State Cross Country Championships...in track and field, he ran the 800 meter, 1600 meter and 3200 meter...set a personal-record time of 4:49.57 at the TSSAA Section 1AAA Championships on May 13, 2011.

PERSONAL: The son of Gary and Donna Smith...born April 19, 1993...full name is Sterling Curtis Dean Smith...major is undeclared.




NathanSNOWSophomore F Collierville, Tenn.Collierville

Nathan is an accom-plished runner and a solid performer in the classroom...brings the drive and attitude to succeed.

AT TECH (In 2011): Nathan ran in five meets for the Golden Eagles and ran 8K times in the 30-to-31-minute range...posted a season-best time of 30:59 at Jacksonville State...cut his season-opening time of 38:31 at Sewanee by nearly seven minutes at Geor-

gia State, posting a 31:38, then shaved another 30-plus seconds at Jacksonville State, posting a 31:03.

(In 2010): Nathan participated in all six meets the Golden Eagles competed in during the fall season...improved steadily through the season...achieved his season-best time of 28:13.32 at Evans-ville.

HIGH SCHOOL: Nathan comes to the Golden Eagle program from Collierville High School...he claimed a combined seven letters in cross country and track & field for coach Robbie Sim-mons...began his prep career as the team’s Newcomer of the Year in 2007, won Most Improved Runner honors in 2008, and last fall was the Runner of the Year and Region 8AAA champion.

PERSONAL: The son of Sidney and Janet Snow...birthdate is March 17, 1992...majoring in English.



2011 men’s xc results

Meet #1September 3, 2011 at Sewanee, Tenn.SEWANEE INVITATIONALTEAM STANDINGS 1) Mississippi State (24); 2) Emory (60); 3) Cen-tre (94); 4) Rhodes (105); 5) Tennessee Tech (125); 6) Southwestern (181); 7) University of the South (188); 8) North Alabama (252); 9) Huntingdon (255); 10) Maryville (258); 11) Oglethorpe (338)TECH INDIVIDUALS1) John Greene 27:41.41 (6th place); 2) Matt Bishop 28:36.76 (23rd place); 3) Mike Mahan 28:56.57 (27th place); 4) Adam McLeod 30:00.14 (54th place); 5) Matt Pennycuff 30:35.43 (58th place); 6) Kolbe Andrzejewski 31:17.61 (68th place); 7) Charlie Jordan 31:48.49 (75th place); 8) Nathan Livesey 35:50.85 (97th place); 9) Nathan Snow 38:31.10 (107th place)

Meet #2September 17, 2011 at Hampton, Ga.GEORGIA STATE INVITATIONALTEAM STANDINGS 1) Georgia (27); 2) Kennesaw State (62); 3) UNC Wilmington (91); 4) Georgia State (101); 5) Tennessee Tech (159); 6) Austin Peay (174); 7) Clayton State (188); 8) West Georgia (217); 9) Troy (224); 10) Morehouse (275)TECH INDIVIDUALS1) John Greene 26:59 (20th place); 2) Matt Bishop 27:03 (21st place); 3) Michael Mahan 28:11 (49th place); 4) Adam McLeod 28:13 (50th place); 5) Charlie Jordan 29:39 (77th place); 6) Sterling Smith 29:42 (78th place); 7) Kolbe Andrzejewski 30:05 (81st place); 8) Matt Pennycuff 30:09 (82nd place); 9) Nathan Snow 31:38 (88th place); 10) Nathan Livesey 32:15 (89th place)

Meet #3September 30, 2011 at Cookeville Tenn.Tennessee Tech InvitationalTEAM STANDINGS 1) Jacksonville State (25); 2) Tennessee Tech (33); 3) Tennessee State (81) TECH INDIVIDUALS1) John Greene 26:39 (1st place); 2) Matt Bishop 27:12 (3rd place); 3) Michael Mahan 28.16 (7th place); 4) Adam McLeod 28.55 (9th place); 5) Matt Pennycuff 29.51 (13th place); 6) Charlie Jordan 29.58 (14th place); 7) Sterling Smith 30.05 (15th place); 8) Kolbe Andrzejewski 30.24 (16th place); 9) Nathan Snow 32.03 (22nd place); 10) Nathan Livesey 32.10 (24th place)

Meet #4October 8, 2011 at Oxford, AlabamaJSU 6th Annual FoothillsTEAM STANDINGS 1) Emory Uni. (85); 2) Columbus State Uni. (93); 3) Clayton State Uni. (105); 3) Jacksonville State Uni. (105); 4) West Alabama (113); 5) Tennessee Tech (116); 6) Scad-Atlanta (133); University of West Georgia (168); 7) Birmingham-Southern (229); 8) Alabama State (305)TECH INDIVIDUALS1) John Greene 26:28(5th place); 2) Matt Bishop 26:51 (10th place); 3) Michael Mahan 27:49 (37th place); 4) Adam McLeod 28.11 (43rd place); 5) Sterling Smith 28:44 (54th place); 6) Matt Pen-nycuff 29:15 (67th place); 7) Charlie Jordan 29:38 (70th place); 8) Kolbe Andrzejewski 30.33 (77thplace); 9) Nathan Snow 30:59 (80th place); 10) Nathan Livesey 31:45 (83rd place)

Meet #5October 15, 2011 at Evansville, IndianaUE InvitationalTEAM STANDINGS 1) Southern Illinois (26); 2) IUPUI (63); 3) Marshall (101); 4) Evansville (103); 5) Southeast Missouri State (109); 6) Belmont (130); 7) Tennessee Tech (212); 8) Morehead State (226); 9) Valparaiso (252); 10) Vincennes (272); 11) Lipscomb (324); 12) Marian (360)TECH INDIVIDUALS 1) John Greene 26:17 (17th place); 2) Matt Bishop 27:14 (34th place); 3) Mike Mahan 27:36 (56th place); 4) Adam McLeod 27:37 (57th place); 5) Sterling Smith 28:32 (84th place); 6) Charlie Jordan 29:30 (96th place); 7) Matt Pennycuff 29:50 (98th place); 8) Kolbe Andrzejewski 30:06 (99th place); 9) Nathan Snow 31:43 (115th place); 10) Nathan Livesey 32:17 (118th place)

Meet #6October 29, 2011 at Richmond, KentuckyOVC Cross Country ChampionshipsTEAM STANDINGS 1) Eastern Kentucky (18); 2) Eastern Illinois (62); 3) Southeast Missouri State (65); 4) Morehead State (149); 5) UT Martin (159); 6) Jacksonville State (164); 7) Tennessee Tech (175); 8) Austin Peay State (201); 9) Tennessee State (289); 10) Murray State (316) TECH INDIVIDUALS 1) John Greene 26:44 (20th place); 2) Matt Bishop 27:24 (35th place); 3) Mike Mahan 27:43 (38th place); 4) Adam McLeod 27:48 (42th place); 5) Sterling Smith 28:26 (50th place); 6) Matt Pennycuff 29:12 (55th place); 7) Kolbe Andrzejew-ski 30:03 (62nd place); 8) Charlie Jordan 30:40 (66th place)

Meet #7November 12, 2011 at Tuscaloosa, AlabamaNCAA South RegionalTEAM STANDINGS 1) Florida State (40); 2) Florida (68); 3) Georgia (94); 4) Auburn (194); 5) Middle Tennessee State (200); 6) Geor-gia Tech (232); 7) Kennesaw State (258); 8) Mississippi (258); 9) Chattanooga (263); 10) Belmont (281); 11) Mississippi State (330); 12) Tennessee (341); 13) Lipscomb (366); 14) Memphis (368); 15) Georgia State (400); 16) Mercer (404); 17) Florida A&M (417); 18) Alabama (423); 19) North Florida (429); 20) Vanderbilt (479); 21) South Alabama (509); 22) South Florida (570); 23) Tennessee-Martin (595); 24) Tennessee Tech (601)TECH INDIVIDUALS 1) John Greene 33:27 (74th place); 2) Mat-thew Bishop 34:35 (123rd place); 3) Mike Mahan 34:54 (133rd place); 4) Sterling Smith 35:27 (140th place); 5) Adam McLeod 35:58 (148th place); 6) Matt Pennycuff 39:06 (159th place)



McLeod Pennycuff Smith SnowSewanee 30:00.14 (4) 30:35.43 (5) 38:31.10 (9)Ga. State 28:13 (4) 30:09 (8) 29:42 (6) 31:38 (9)TTU Inv. 28:55 (4) 29.51 (5) 30:05 (7) 31:03 (9)Jax State 28:11 (4) 29:15 (6) 28:44 (5) 30:59 (9)Evansville 27:37 (4) 29:50 (7) 28:32 (5) 31:43 (9)OVC 27:48 (4) 29:12 (6) 28:26 (5) NCAA Reg. 35:58 (5) 39:06 (6) 35:27 (4)

2011 men’s xc results

INDIVIDUAL PLACES / TIMES

Andrzejewski Bishop Greene Jordan Livesey Mahan Sewanee 31:17.61 (6) 28:36.76 (2) 27:41.41 (1) 31:48.49 (7) 35:50.85 (8) 28:56.57 (3)Ga. State 30:05 (7) 27:03 (2) 26:59 (1) 29:39 (5) 32:15 (10) 28:11 (3)TTU Inv. 30:24 (8) 27:12 (2) 26:39 (1) 29:58 (6) 32:10 (10) 28:16 (3)Jax State 30:33 (8) 26:51 (2) 26:28 (1) 29:38 (7) 31:45 (10) 27:49 (3)Evansville 30:06 (8) 27:14 (2) 26:17 (1) 29:30 (6) 32:17 (10) 27:36 (3)OVC 30:03 (7) 27:24 (2) 26:44 (1) 30:40 (8) 27:43 (3)NCAA Reg. 34:35 (2) 33:27 (1) 34:54 (3)



ALL-TIME SUPERLATIVES/HONORS

Golden Eagle Cross CountryHONORS AND

AWARDS

Named All-OVC1963 - Mike Wolfe1964 - William Wells1965 - Lee Byrd1966 - Lee Byrd1967 - Daniel Henley1967 - Mark Shillito1967 - Lee Byrd1969 - Jim Pearson1997 - Chad Messmer

Inducted into theTennessee TechSports Hall of FameRodney Moore (1996)John Wall (2000)Eddie Scott (2007)

OVC Male Athlete of the YearRodney Moore (1978)

OVC Scholar Athletes2001 Kevin Boucher2002 Stephen Gordon

MEN’S BESTS (Top times) Best times at 8K/5.0 miles -- through the 2011 season

RUNNER TIME DATE1. ............. Chris Kennedy ........................25:30 ................ Sept. 16, 20002. ............. Chris Kennedy ........................26:00 .....................Oct. 7, 20003. ............. Anthony Motta ......................26:01 ................ Sept. 16, 20004. ............. Anthony Motta ......................26:04 .....................Oct. 7, 20005. ............. Nathan Pugh ..........................26:06 ...................Sept. 9, 1994 6. ..........John Greene .................... 26:17 ............ Oct. 15, 20117. ............. Nathan Pugh ..........................26:20 ................... Oct. 28,19948. ............ Spencer Whittier ...................26:21 ................ Sept. 17, 20059. ............. Mark Caldwell.........................26:24 .................. Oct. 30, 1993................. Nathan Pugh ..........................26:24 ................ Sept. 23, 1995................. Joseph DeLorenzo ................26:24 .................. Oct. 18, 200812. ........... Nathan Pugh ..........................26:27 ................ Sept. 16, 1995................. Nathan Pugh ..........................26:27 ................ Sept. 30, 199514 .........John Greene .................... 26:28 .............. Oct. 8, 201115 ............ Sam Taylor ...............................26:31 .................. Oct. 18, 200816 ............ Ben Shassere ..........................26:32 .................. Oct. 18, 200817. ........... Nathan Pugh ..........................26:37 .....................Oct. 8, 199418. ........... Nathan Pugh ..........................26:38 ................ Sept. 24, 199419 .........John Greene .................... 26:39 .......... Sept. 30, 201120 ............ Jarrad Read .............................26:42 .................. Oct. 18, 200821 .........John Greene .................... 26:44 ............ Oct. 29, 201122. ........... Ryan Smith ..............................26:44 ................ Sept. 16, 200023 ............ Nathan Pugh ..........................26:45 .................. Oct. 27, 1995................. Spencer Whittier ...................26:45 .................. Oct. 14, 2006................. Spencer Whittier ...................26:45 .................. Oct. 15, 2005................. Eric Crews ................................26:45 ................ Sept. 17, 2005

BOLD = 2011 season

CROSS COUNTRY SUPERLATIVES

Golden Eagles in the OVCChampionships1962 -Third1963 -Fifth1964 -Fourth1965 -Third1966 -Third1967 -Second1968 -Sixth1969 -Sixth1970 -Fifth1971 -Sixth1972 -Eighth1973 -Seventh1974 -Seventh1975 -Sixth1976 -Sixth1977- Eighth1978 -Seventh1979 -Seventh1980 -Seventh1981 -Fifth1982 -Fifth1983 -Seventh1984 -Seventh1985 -Eighth1986 -Sixth

1987 -tie-Fourth1988 -Fourth1989 -Seventh1990 -Fifth1991 -Sixth1992 -Fifth1993 -Fourth1994 -Fourth1995 -Fifth1996 -Seventh1997 - Sixth1998 - Sixth1999 - Sixth2000 - Fourth2001-Seventh2002 - Sixth2003 - Eighth2004 - Seventh2005 - Eighth2006 - Eighth2007 - Eighth2008 - Sixth2009 - Fifth 2010 - Seventh2011 - Seventh



2011 WOMEN’S XC ROSTER

The 2011 Golden Eagle Cross Country Team:Front row, from left -- Meghan O’Donoghue, Amelia McCoy, Elizabeth Mitchell, Katie McCrary, Kara Webb, Rebecca Cline, Brittney BrownSecond row, from left -- Leah Bradley, Traci Jones, Beth Miller, Emily Weinzetl, head coach Tony Cox, Yeshi Dohrmann, Kathryn Forbes, Emily Williams, Peri Win-borne Find out more.... Since many of the members of the cross country team also compete in track & field, runner profiles for cross country can be found on pages 32-62 along with the track & field profiles

2011 Golden Eagle Cross Country Roster

Name ........................................... Year ................................Ht .................................... Hometown/High School Leah Bradley ......................................... Senior .................................... 5-4 .................................................... McDonough, Ga. (Ola)Brittney Brown ..................................... Sophomore ......................... 5-4 ..............................Greeneville, Tenn. (South Greene)Rebecca Cline ....................................... Sophomore ......................... 5-5 ........................ Spring Hill, Tenn. (Columbia Central)Yeshi Dohrmann .................................. Sophomore ......................... 5-1 ..................................... Tullahoma, Tenn. (Tullahoma)Kathryn Forbes ..................................... Junior .................................... 5-6 ................................ Norris, Tenn. (Knoxville Catholic)Traci Jones ............................................. Senior .................................... 5-2 ................................................Aiken, S.C. (South Aiken)Amelia McCoy ...................................... Sophomore ......................... 5-4 .................... Crossville, Tenn. (Cumberland County)Katie McCrary ....................................... Freshman ............................. 5-6 ...................................... Cookeville, Tenn. (Cookeville)Beth Miller .............................................. Junior .................................... 5-7 ......................................Watertown, Wis. (Watertown)Elizabeth Mitchell ................................ Freshman ............................. 5-5 .............Manchester, Tenn. (Coffee County Central)Meghan O’Donoghue ........................ Sophomore ......................... 5-2 ................................Talbott, Tenn. (Morristown West)Kara Webb .............................................. Freshman ............................. 5-7 ......................New Market, Tenn. (Jefferson County)Emily Weinzetl ...................................... Senior .................................... 5-8 ......................... San Antonio, Texas (Ronald Reagan)Emily Williams ....................................... Sophomore ......................... 5-5 ................................Talbott, Tenn. (Jefferson County)Peri Winborne ....................................... Sophomore ......................... 5-7 .............................................Knoxville, Tenn. (Farragut)



2011 WOMEN’S XC RESULTS

Meet #1September 3, 2011 at Sewanee, Tenn.SEWANEE INVITATIONALTEAM STANDINGS 1) Mississippi State (18); 2) Emory (62); 3) Rhodes (76); 4) Centre (95); 5) Tennessee Tech (152); 6) South-western (211); 7) North Alabama (220); 8) University of the South (223); 9) Huntingdon (287); 10) Oglethorpe (308); 11) Maryville (315)TECH INDIVIDUALS 1) Peri Winborne 24:40.53 (29th place); 2) Rebecca Cline 25:07.84 (36th place); 3) Beth Miller 25:11.72 (38th place); 4) Traci Jones 25:19.87 (41st place); 5) Kara Webb 25:20.80 (42nd place); 6) Leah Bradley 25:30.59 (45th place); 7) Meghan O’Donoghue 26:20.95 (61st place); 8) Amelia McCoy 27:00.57 (72nd place); 9) Emily Weinzetl 27:07.81 (74th place); 10) Emily Williams 27:23.51 (79th place); 11) Kathryn Forbes 27:54.34 (84th place); 12) Brittney Brown 28:10.98 (87th place); 13) Katie McCrary 28:51.46 (91st place)

Meet #2September 17, 2011 at Hampton, Ga.GEORGIA STATE INVITATIONALTEAM STANDINGS 1) Georgia (28); 2) Georgia State (33); 3) UNC Wilmington (93); 4) Kennesaw State (135); 5) Tennessee Tech (160); 6) Austin Peay (162); 7) Troy (171); 8) West Georgia (202); 9) Clayton State (247)TECH INDIVIDUALS 1) Peri Winborne 24:42 (35th place); 2) Tra-ci Jones 24:53 (39th place); 3) Rebecca Cline 24:58 (41st place); 4) Leah Bradley 25:28 (56th place); 5) Meghan O’Donaghue 25:35 (60th place); 6) Emily Williams 26:08 (63rd place); 7) Amelia McCoy 26:19 (67th place); 8) Brittney Brown 27:03 (75th place); 9) Kathryn Forbes 27:52 (81st place); 10) Katie McCrary 28:54 (86th place); 11) Elizabeth Mitchell 29:20 (90th place)

Meet #3September 30, 2011 at Cookeville, Tenn.TTU INVITATIONALTEAM STANDINGS 1) Jacksonville State (27); 2) Tennessee Tech (49); 3) UT-Chattanooga (50); 4) Alabama A&M (113); 5) Tennes-see State (125)TECH INDIVIDUALS 1) Peri Winborne 20:13.67 (5th place); 2) Rebecca Cline 20:25.44 (7th place); 3) Traci Jones 20:41.81 (10th place); 4) Leah Bradley 20:50.52 (13th place); 5) Beth Miller 20:58.11 (14th place); 6) Meghan O’Donaghue 21:07.87 (15th place); 7) Amelia McCoy 21:32.02 (18th place); 8) Emily Wil-liams 21:35.69 (19th place); 9) Kara Webb 21:37.21 (20th place); 10) Brittney Brown 22:40.16 (25th place); 11) Kathryn Forbes 22:46.67 (26th place); 12) Elizabeth Mitchell 22:50.39 (27th place); 13) Katie McCrary 23:23.70 (29th place)

Meet #4October 8, 2011 at Oxford, AlabamaJSU 6th Annual Foothills TEAM STANDINGS 1) Emory University (32); 2) Jacksonville State University (56); 3) West Alabama (106); 4) Alabama State (125); 5) Tennessee Tech (143); 6) Clayton State Uni. (157); 7) University of West Georgia (166); 8) Columbus State Uni. (171); 9) Scad-Atlanta (210); 10) Gadsden State (333); 11) Huntingdon College (342); 12) Georgia Southwest (344)TECH INDIVIDUALS 1) Rebecca Cline 19:29.61 (24th place); 2) Leah Bradley 19:54.71 (37th place); 3) Amelia McCoy 19:56.96 (39th place); 4) Beth Miller 20:01.38 (40th place); 5) Kara Webb

20:12.14 ( 42nd place); 6) Emily Williams 20:36.04 (56th place); 7) Peri Winborne 20:40.22 (60th place); 8) Meghan O’Donaghue 20:46.12 (63rd place); 9) Brittney Brown 21:10.99 (71st place); 10) Katie McCrary 21:49.97 (85th place); 11) Kathryn Forbes 21:52.23 (87th place)

Meet #5October 15, 2011 at Evansville, IndianaUE Invitational TEAM STANDINGS 1) Belmont (32); 2) Southern Illinois (57); 3) Evansville (96); 4) Murray State (124); 5) Lipscomb (125); 6) South-east Missouri State (146); 7) Morehead State (164); 8) Valparaiso (172); 9) Tennessee Tech (242); 10) Marshall (260); 11) Marian (290)TECH INDIVIDUALS 1) Rebecca Cline 19:46 (39th place); 2) Peri Winborne 19:53 (42nd place); 3) Leah Bradley 20:19 (55th place); 4) Beth Miller 20:36 (64th place); 5) Traci Jones 20:39 (65th place); 6) Meghan O’Donaghue 20:45 (71st place); 7) Amelia McCoy 20:48 (72nd place); 8) Kara Webb 20:51 (73rd place); 9) Brittney Brown 21:02 (78th place); 10) Emily Williams 21:33 (91st place); 11) Katie McCrary 22:00 (95th place); 12) Kathryn Forbes 22:28.59 (98th place)

Meet #6October 29, 2011 at Richmond, KentuckyOVC Cross Country Championships TEAM STANDINGS 1) Eastern Illinois (41); 2) Eastern Kentucky (57); 3) Southeast Missouri Sate (88); 4) Jacksonville State (103); 5) Mur-ray State (116); 6) Morehead State (142); 7) Austin Peay State (161); 8) UT Martin (206); 9) Tennessee Tech (223); 10) Tennessee State (321)TECH INDIVIDUALS 1) Rebecca Cline 20:02 (42nd place); 2) Leah Bradley 20:08 (43rd place); 3) Peri Winbourne 20:19 (47th place); 4) Beth Miller 20:21 (48th place); 5) Kara Webb 20:26 (51st place); 6) Amelia McCoy 20:38 (53rd place); 7) Meghan O’Donaghue 20:45 (54th place); 8) Traci Jones 20:57 (59th place)

Meet #7November 12, 2011 at Tuscaloosa, AlabamaNCAA South RegionalTEAM STANDINGS 1) Florida State (34); 2) Vanderbilt (54); 3) Flor-ida (62); 4) Mississippi (185); 5) Georgia (208); 6) Alabama (217); 7) Lipscomb (258); 8) Mississippi State (283); 9) North Florida (284); 10) Belmont (303); 11) South Florida (312); 12) UAB (377); 13) Tennessee (384); 14) Georgia State (386); 15) Auburn (390); 16) South Alabama (393); 17) Georgia Tech (481); 18) Memphis (483); 19) Jacksonville State (487); 20) Southern Miss (557); 21) Mercer (591); 22) Florida A&M (621); 23) Kennesaw State (665); 24) UCF (670); 25) Alabama State (679); 26) Chattanooga (690); 27) Tennessee Tech (763)TECH INDIVIDUALS 1) Rebecca Cline 24:04 (149th place); 2) Leah Bradley 24:27 (158th place); 3) Traci Jones 24:54 (168th place); 4) Beth Miller 25:10 (174th place); 5) Amelia McCoy (176th place); 6) Kara Webb 25:17 (178th place); 7) Meghan O’Donoghue (182nd place)



2011 WOMEN’S XC Results

INDIVIDUAL PLACES / TIMES

Bradley Brown Cline Dohrmann Forbes JonesSewanee 25:30.59 (6) 28:10.98 (12) 25:07.84 (2) 27:54.34 (11) 25:19.87 (4)Ga. State 25:28 (4) 27:03 (8) 24:58 (3) 27:52 (9) 24:53 (2) TTU Inv. 20.50.52 (4) 22.40.16 (10) 20.25.44 (2) 22.46.67 (11) 20.41.81 (3)Jax State 19:54 (2) 21:10 (9) 19:29 (1) 21:52 (11) Evansville 20:19 (3) 21:02 (9) 19:46 (1) 22:28 (12) 20:39 (5)OVC 20:08(2) 20:02(1) 20:57 (8)NCAA Reg. 24:27.20 (2) 24:08.80 (1) 24:54 (3)

McCoy McCrary Miller Mitchell O’Donaghue WebbSewanee 27:00.57 (8) 28:51.46 (13) 25:11.72 (3) 26:20.95 (7) 25:20.80 (5)Ga. State 26:19 (7) 28:54 (10) 29:20 (11) 25:35 (5) TTU Inv. 21.32.02 (7) 23.23.10 (13) 20.58.11 (5) 22.50.39 (12) 21.07.87 (6) 21.37.21 (9)Jax State 19:56 (3) 21:49 (10) 20:01 (4) 20:46 (8) 20:12 (5)Evansville 20:48 (7) 22:00 (11) 20:36 (4) 20:45 (6) 20:51 (8)OVC 20:38 (6) 20:21 (4) 20:45 (7) 20:26 (5) NCAA Reg. 25:11 (5) 25:10 (4) 25:56 (7) 25:17 (6)

Weinzetl Williams WinborneSewanee 27:07.81 (9) 27:23.51 (10) 24:40.53 (1)Ga. State 26:08 (6) 24:42 (1)TTU Inv. 21.35.69 (8) 20.13.67 (1) Jax State 20:36 (6) 20:40 (7)Evansville 21:33 (10) 19:53 (2)OVC 20:19 (3)NCAA Reg.



ALL-TIME SUPERLATIVES/HONORS

WOMEN’S BESTS (Top times) Best times at 5K/3.1 miles -- through the 2011 season

RUNNER TIME DATE1 ................Stephanie Place .....................17:34 .................... Oct. 18, 20082 ................Stephanie Place .....................17:42 .................. Sept. 15, 20073 ................Stephanie Place .....................17:50 .................... Oct. 13, 20074 ................Stephanie Place .....................17:51 .......................Oct. 5, 20075 ................Stephanie Place .....................17:55 .....................Sept. 6, 20086 ................Stephanie Place .....................18:00 .......................Oct. 4, 20087 ................Stephanie Place .....................18:03 .................. Sept. 20, 20088 ................Stephanie Place .....................18:14 .................... Oct. 11, 20089 ................Stephanie Place .....................18:16 ...................... Nov. 1, 200810 ..............Stephanie Place .....................18:21 .................... Oct. 27, 200711 ..............Stephanie Place .....................18:35 .....................Sept. 1, 200712 ..............Keri Coulthard ........................18:36 .................. Sept. 15, 200713 ..............Michelle Kline .........................18:37 .................... Oct. 28, 200014 ..............Keri Light ..................................18:38 .................... Oct. 18, 200815. .............Stephanie Place .....................18:40 .................... Oct. 14, 200616 ..............Lucy Hale ..................................18:45 .................... Oct. 27, 200117 ..............Michelle Kline .........................18:48 .......................Oct. 7, 200018 ..............Stephanie Place .....................18:49 .................... Oct. 28, 2006...................Keri Coulthard ........................18:49 .................... Oct. 27, 200720 ..............Lucy Hale ..................................18:50 .................. Sept. 29, 200121 ..............Michelle Kline .........................18:58 .................... Oct. 27, 200122 ..............Emily Chaney ..........................18:59 .................. Sept. 16, 200023 ..............Michelle Kline .........................19:00 .................. Sept. 16, 200024. .............Emily Chaney ..........................19:05 .......................Oct. 7, 2000...................Michelle Kline .........................19:05 .................. Sept. 29, 200126 ..............Keri Light ..................................19:08 .......................Oct. 4, 200827 ..............Keri Light ..................................19:09 .................. Sept. 20, 200828. .............Alathea Thompson ...............19:09 .................. Sept. 18, 200429 ............. Stephanie Place ......................19:12 .....................Sept. 2, 2006.................. Tiffany Palmer .........................19:12 .................... Oct. 18, 2008

Golden Eagles in the OVC Championships1985 -Eighth1986 -Seventh1987 -Eighth 1988 -Seventh1989 -Fifth1990 -Seventh1991 -Seventh1992 -Fourth1993 -Fifth1994 -Fourth1995 -Third1996 -Fifth1997 - Fourth1998 - Eighth1999 - Seventh2000 - Fifth2001 - Fifth2002 - Ninth2003 - Eighth2004 - Sixth2005 - Eighth2006 - Eighth2007 - Sixth2008 - Fourth2009 - Seventh2010 - Sixth2011 - Ninth

HONORS AND AWARDS

Named All-OVC1995 - Merrie Robin Caldwell 1996 - Dena Adams (Track)1997 - Dena Adams 2001 - Lucy Hale2006 - Stephanie Place2007 - Stephanie Place2007 - Keri Coulthard 2008 - Stephanie Place2008 - Keri Coulthard 2009 - Tiffany Palmer

Inducted into theTennessee TechSports Hall of FameDena Adams Fairley (2009)

OVC Female Athlete of the YearDiane Seng (1998)Stephanie Place (2008)

OVC Scholar AthletesGolden Eagles1992 - Julie Jones1995 - Merrie R. Caldwell1996 - Dena Adams2003 - Stephanie Ward

CROSS COUNTRY SUPERLATIVES



top ovc finishes/academics

Top Finishes (Women) OVC Cross Country Championships1st .........Stephanie Place ..................2008 ........+18:16.703rd ........Stephanie Place ..................2007 ........+18:21.045th ........Stephanie Place ..................2006 .......+ 18:49.00 7th ........Tiffany Palmer ....................2009 .......+ 20:22.61 7th ........Lucy Hale ..............................2001 .......+ 18:45.507th ........Merrie Robin Caldwell .....1995 .......+ 19:38.109th ........Dena Adams ........................1995 .......+ 19:42.209th ........Keri (Coulthard) Light .......2007 ........+18:49.81 12th .....Keri (Coulthard) Light .......2008 .......+ 19:24.80

* Indicates length of race was four (4) miles % Indicates length of race was six (6) miles+ Indicates length of race was five (5) kilometers (5K) # Indicates length of race was eight (8) kilometers (8K)$ Indicates length of race was ten (10) kilometers (10K)

The Athletic Director’s Honor Roll was established in 1989 to recognize student-athletes who achieve a 3.0 grade-point average or higher for the semester. Numbers in parentheses indicate the number of semesters each athlete has placed on the Honor Roll through

2011 Fall semester:

MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY

Steven Anderson (4)Kolbe Andrzejewski (4) Justin Birdwell (2)Christopher Bishop (1)Matthew Bishop (2)Andrew Bock (1)Kevin Boucher (7)Mark Brzuchalski (4)Ben Byard (3)Mark Caldwell (1)Bryan Chambers (1)Brandon Collins (1)Andrew Coombe (2)Ramsey Coutta (3)Eric Crews (8)Joe Czarneski (1)Chris Dake (1)Michael Davis (1)Shane Davis (2)Drew DeLorenzo (1)Joseph DeLorenzo (4)Rodney Dutro (1)William Enicks (6)Daniel Flatt (1)Daniel Francis (4)John Gordon (10)Stephen Gordon (8)John Greene (3) Andy Holbrook (7)Kevin Jacobs (5)James Johnson (1)Nathan Johnson (1)Joseph Justice (1)Bryan Kaylor (1) Brian Kennedy (1)Chris Kennedy (8)Sam Linhoss (7)Nathan Livesay (2) Bill Longhurst (1)

Athletic Director’s Honor Roll

Michael Lyda (1)Joseph Mabry (1)Donnie Madgett (1)Michael Mahan (3)Palmer Maphet (1)Bill Martin (1)Adam McLeod (3)Chad Messmer (3)Jason Michalek (1)Andy Milligan (1)Bryan Mittlestat (1)James Mittlestat (1)Anthony Motta (4)Bob Newby (1)Steve Parham (3)Matt Pennycuff (1)Chris Perry (2)Brian Pickett (2)Jarrad Read (4)Ben Shassere (5)Colin Smith (6)Ryan Smith (1)Grant Stark (1)Tommy Stevens (3)Sam Taylor (2) Ben Thompson (6)Scott Turner (1)Spencer Whittier (5)Kenneth Winter (2)Andrew Wisniewski (3)Peter Woerner (5)

WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY/ TRACK & FIELD

Dena Adams (6)Jenny Adams (5)Lauren Addie (1)Laura Aitkin (1)Amy Ashe (4)Catherine Baites (8)Megan Banks (3)Charridy Barnhart (1)Nichole Barnhart (5)Michele Bentley (1)Christina Bock (2)Ashley Bolden (3)Madison Borden (2) Leah Bradley (3) Ashley Brady (4)Kelley Brennan (2)Buffy Bright (1)Courtney Brint (2)Cindy Broome (6)Brittney Brown (3) Victoria Brown (2)Karen Burchfield (2)Kendale Caldwell (1)Merrie Caldwell (8)Amy Campbell (3)Gwen Cannon (7)Amy Carmon (1)Leayn Carter (5)Rhonda Carter (2)Katie Carmichael (6)Kelly Carmichael (6)Danielle Catlett (7)Emily Chaney (1)Rebecca Cline (3)Anna Connell (2)Dalis Connell (2)Kristen Cook (2)Brittany Cotto (2)

Christy Cotton (6)Tammy Cottrell (1)Teresa Cowan (1)Amy Crosier (1)Mary Jo Crowell (1)Kristen Deardorff (3)Amy Dickinson (5)Yeshi Dohrmann (2)Leslie Dunford (1)Ifey Eguzo (7)Ashley Evans (8)Jessica Ezika (1)Beth Filipek (1)Karen Fiscor (1) Kathryn Forbes (4) Rachel Forbes (9)Rebecca Forbes (7)Farrah Franklin (1)Vicki Froning (1)Deidra Garrett (4)Emily Gately (1)Joana Gerold (1)Susan Griego (2)Jessica Haire (4)Lucy Hale (4)Amy Hall (2)Karen Hall (1)Molly Hammonds (2)Heather Hargis (1)Ariane Harper (1)Jayne Heatherly (1)Brooke Holman (7)Rachel Hooks (7)Mindy Hoskins (3)Addie House (2)Elizabeth House (1)Amy Howard (3)Tera Hughes (2)Brelinda Johnson (5)Teri Johnson (1)Aseelah Jones (2)Julie Jones (5)Laura Jones (2)

Traci Jones (6)Krysten Joshen (1)Christina Judon (2)Kelli Keck (1)Kristi King (4)Michelle Kline (11)Sarah Kmet (5)Courtney Koehl (1)Amanda Lane (5)Kimbel Lea (2)Keri Light (8)Katie Lowery (3)Katherine Lynn (7)Meagan Lyons (1) Megan Mackie (2)Jennifer Mallory (2)Dana Mason (1)Allison Mayhew 1)Ashley Mayhew (8)Courtney Mayo (2)Molly McCarthy (1)Candace McClain (3)Amelia McCoy (3) Melanie Mickle (5)Beth Miller (3)Elizabeth Mitchell (1) Rebecca Mitchell (1)Sheila Mitchell (4)Monique Moffett (4)Juanita Navarro (1)Meghan O’Donoghue (3)Julie Overbay (1)Tiffany Palmer (8)Jamie Papi (1)Emily Parker (3)Rachel Perry (3) Morgan Phillips (2)Jenna Philpott (5)Stephanie Place (10)Becky Plaine (1)Misty Porter (1) Allison Price (2) Kelly Raine (2)

Top Finishes (Men) OVC Cross Country Championships 2nd .......Lee Byrd .................................1966 ............ * 21:24 3rd .......Daniel Henley ......................1967 .............* 19:503rd ........Robert Norris ........................1962 .............* 21:464th ........Mark Shilito ...........................1967 .............* 20:32 5th ........William Wells ........................1964 .............* 21:075th ........Jim Pearson...........................1970 ...........% 30:036th ........Lee Byrd .................................1965 .............* 21:406th ........Mark Webb ............................1982 ............ $ 32:206th ........Nathan Pugh ........................1995 ............ # 26:458th ........Mark Caldwell ......................1993 ............ # 26:248th ........Lee Byrd .................................1967 .............* 20:48 9th ........Dean Rector ..........................1962 .............* 22:4310th .....Nathan Pugh ........................1994 ............ # 26:2010th .....Mike Wolfe ............................1963 .............* 22:03 10th .....Jim Pearson...........................1969 .............* 21:16

Stephanie Place earned all-OVC finishes in three consecutive years

Johanna Remsing (1)Sarah Rich (2)Lenita Rime (1)Kanetra Robertson (2)Christie Runyon (2)Caitlin Russell (4)Jessica Savage (1)Brooke Schliewe (1)Delena Sharp (2)Jamie Sharp (1)Maggie Silvers (5)Amanda Simmons (5)Sarah Smith (2)Jennifer Souder (3)Ashley Southern (3)Casey Stinson (3)Christina Stolaas (2)Jessica Studer (2)Karena Swisher (2)Elisa Tanksley (3)Morgan Taylor (3) Katie-Lynn Templeton (5)Alathea Thompson (4)Meggan Toohey (6)Angela Towne (7)Stephanie Ward (9)Richelle Wardell (4)Lauren Watson (7)Leah Watson (7)Amanda Weaver (5)Kara Webb (1)Emily Weinzetl (4)Haley Wennerstrom (4) Ginger Wilkey (9)Emily Williams (1)Lee Williams (2)Melissa Williams (2)Missy Williams (2)Peri Winborne (2) Lacy Yslas (5)Jennifer Zaffarano (8)




The 2012 Golden Eagle Track & Field Team:Front row, from left -- Leah Bradley, Meghan O’Donoghue, Amelia McCoy, Elizabeth Mitchell, Katie McCrary, Kara Webb, Rebecca Cline, Brittney Brown, Elisa Tanksley. Middle Row, from left -- Traci Jones, Dalis Connell, Brittany Cotto, Beth Miller, Emily Weinzetl, Yeshi Dohrmann, Kathryn Forbes, Emily Williams, Peri Winborne, Madison Borden.Third row, from left -- Head coach Tony Cox, Katie Lowery, Justine Phillips, Rebecca Forbes, Jenna Philpott, Kelli Keck, Kendale Caldwell, Lacy Yslas, Haley Wennerstrom. Not pictured – Haley Grinder, Brooklyn Kimball, Harley Roach

2011-12 Golden Eagle Women’s Track & Field Team Photo



2012 track & field roster

2012 Golden Eagle Track & Field Roster Name.............................Year .................. Ht ...... Hometown/High School ............................................................Event(s) Madison Borden................ Junior ....................5-4 ....... Louisville, Tenn. (William Blount) ................................................................ ThrowsLeah Bradley .......................Senior ...................5-4 ....... McDonough, Ga. (Ola) .................................................................................DistancesBrittney Brown ...................Sophomore ........5-4 ....... Greeneville, Tenn. (South Greene) ..........................................................DistancesKendale Caldwell ..............Freshman ............5-5 ....... Powell, Tenn. (Anderson County) ............................................Sprints/DistancesRebecca Cline.....................Sophomore ........5-5 ....... Spring Hill, Tenn. (Columbia Central) .....................................................DistancesDalis Connell ......................Sophomore ........5-7 ....... Chattanooga, Tenn. (Boyd Buchanan) ........................................................SprintsBrittany Cotto.....................Sophomore ........5-8 ....... Sacramento, Calif. (Inderkum) .......................................................................SprintsYeshi Dohrmann ...............Sophomore ........5-1 ....... Tullahoma, Tenn. (Tullahoma) ..................................................................DistancesKathryn Forbes .................. Junior ....................5-6 ....... Norris, Tenn. (Knoxville Catholic) .............................................................DistancesRebecca Forbes .................Senior ...................5-9 ....... Norris, Tenn. (Knoxville Catholic) ................................................................. ThrowsHaley Grinder .....................Freshman ............5-7 ....... Cookeville, Tenn. (Cookeville) ........................................................................SprintsTraci Jones ...........................Senior ...................5-2 ....... Aiken, S.C. (South Aiken) ............................................................................DistancesKelli Keck ..............................Sophomore ........5-8 ....... Crossville, Tenn. (Stone Memorial) ................................................Sprints/JumpsErin Keyes ............................Sophomore ........5-8 ....... Crossville, Tenn. (Stone Memorial) ................................................................JumpsBrooklyn Kimball ..............Freshman ............5-9 ....... Memphis, Tenn. (Harding Academy) ...........................................................SprintsKatie Lowery ....................... Junior ....................5-6 ....... Andersonville, Tenn. (Anderson County) ............................................. Pole VaultAmelia McCoy ....................Sophomore ........5-4 ....... Crossville, Tenn. (Cumberland County) .................................................DistancesKatie McCrary .....................Freshman ............5-6 ....... Cookeville, Tenn. (Cookeville) ...................................................................DistancesBeth Miller ........................... Junior ....................5-7 ....... Watertown, Wis. (Watertown) ................................................. Distances/ThrowsElizabeth Mitchell .............Freshman ............5-5 ....... Manchester, Tenn. (Coffee County Central) .........................Sprints/DistancesMeghan O’Donoghue .....Sophomore ........5-2 ....... Talbott, Tenn. (Morristown West) ............................................................DistancesJustine Phillips ................... Junior ....................5-3 ....... Lake City, Tenn. (Anderson County) .............................................Sprints/JumpsJenna Philpott....................Senior ...................5-6 ....... Manchester, Tenn. (Coffee County Central) .........................Sprints/DistancesHarley Roach ......................Freshman ............5-10 .... Clarkrange, Tenn. (Clarkrange) ..................................................................... ThrowsElisa Tanksley ......................Sophomore ........5-3 ....... Gallatin, Tenn. (Station Camp) .......................................................................SprintsKara Webb ...........................Freshman ............5-7 ....... New Market, Tenn. (Jefferson County) ..................................................DistancesEmily Weinzetl ...................Senior ...................5-8 ....... San Antonio, Texas (Ronald Reagan)......................................Sprints/DistancesHaley Wennerstrom ......... Junior ....................5-2 ....... Chattanooga, Tenn. (Chattanooga Christian) ......................................... ThrowsEmily Williams ....................Sophomore ........5-5 ....... Talbott, Tenn. (Jefferson County) ............................................................DistancesPeri Winborne ....................Sophomore ........5-7 ....... Knoxville, Tenn. (Farragut) .........................................................................DistancesLacy Yslas ............................. Junior ....................5-9 ....... Sparta, Tenn. (White County) ........................................................................ Throws



and hammer throw during outdoor season...her toss of 116 feet, 3 inches in the hammer throw at Tennessee State was the third-


MadisonBORDENJunior F Louisville, Tenn. William Blount

Madison had two suc-cessful seasons on the Golden Eagle roster and looks to continue to make an impact in her junior campaign...hails from William Blount High School...a solid discus and javelin athlete in pre-college competition...also was a varsity cheerleader.

AT TECH (In 2010-11): Madison competed in the shot put and weight throw during the indoor track season and the shot put, discus

best distance in Tech history and was more than two feet longer than her previous best...also took possession of the fourth-best shot put distance in Tech history with a throw of 39 feet, 3.25 inches at Austin Peay, a distance nearly two feet better than her previous best...tossed a season-best 130 feet, 6 inches in the discus at Vanderbilt...earned points in the OVC Outdoor Championships for her discus throw of 129 feet, 9.75 inches.

(In 2009-10): Madison competed in the shot put and weight throw during the indoor season, and the discus, hammer and javelin for the Golden Eagles in the outdoor season during her freshman campaign...ranks third all-time in Tech history in the hammer throw at 104 feet, 1 inch...ranks fourth all-time in school history in discus at 133 feet, 3 inches...both the hammer and discus distances mentioned were personal bests.

HIGH SCHOOL: Madison competed in the shot put, discus and javelin at William Blount High School...was Blount Coun-ty Shot & Discus Champion in 2006, 2007 and 2008...State Medalist in Discus in 2006 & 2007, and received sixth place in 2008...won WBHS Most Valuable Field honors in 2008...competed in the 2008 AAU semi-regional, without practice, and placed fourth to go on to the AAU Jr. Olympics...also a four-year varsity cheerleader and was captain in the 2008-09 year.

PERSONAL: Daughter of Bruce and Susan Borden...full name is Madison Augusta Borden...born on April 16, 1991...major is human ecology.



Leah BRADLEYSenior F McDonough, Ga. Ola

Leah is in her second season at Tech...she joined the Golden Eagle roster after spending her first two collegiate seasons on the track/cross coun-try squad at Georgia Southern University...a capable and talented athlete with the at-titude to succeed.

AT TECH (In 2011-12): Leah ran in all seven cross country meets in her first fall, where she blossomed late in the

season...posted a season-best 5K time of 19:54 at Jackson-ville State...was the second Golden Eagle finisher in three meets.

(In 2010-11): Leah competed in the 800 meter, 1500 meter and mile in her first track season at Tech...reached her peak performance in the OVC Outdoor Championships, where she ran season-bests in both the 800 (2:28) and 1500 (5:16)...im-proved her 800 time in each of the team’s final three meets after beginning the season with a 2:30...was part of the distance medley relay that earned points at the OVC Indoor Championships with a time of 13:08.80...also in the relay were Traci Jones, Emily Weinzetl and Rebecca Cline.

HIGH SCHOOL: Leah comes to Tech from Ola High School in McDonough, Georgia, where she lettered four years in track and one year in cross country for coach Chris Gardner...earned the coach’s award twice, and also named best dis-tance runner and most outstanding runner...because of her work ethic and competitive attitiude, she was awarded the Donna D. Varona Spirit of Sport award and the sportsman-ship award.

PERSONAL: The daughter of Theron and Eden Bradley...birthdate is October 28, 1989...full name is Leah Paige Brad-ley...majoring in interdisciplinary studies with concentrations in exercise science and speech/communications.




BrittneyBROWNSophomore F Greeneville, Tenn.South Greene

Brittney brings the nec-essary drive and talent for success as an athlete and a record that dem-onstrates it...also posts solid performance in the classroom.

AT TECH (In 2011-12): Brittney ran in five cross country meets for Tech in 2011, posting her best times in the final two meets...ran a season-best 5K of 21:02 at Evansville.

(In 2010-11): Brittney competed in all seven

meets during the fall cross country season...posted a career best time of 20:49.16 at the Evansville meet...competed in the 800 meter, 1500 meter and 3000 meter in her first track season...posted a season-best time of 2:44 in the 800 at the OVC Indoor Championships...ran her best 1500 time of 5:31 in her final out-door meet of the season at Austin Peay.

HIGH SCHOOL: Brittney comes to Tech from South Greene High School in Greeneville, where she lettered four years in cross country under coach Noelle Smith...named most valuable player every season from her sophomore through her senior years...named All-Conference and All-Region every year from her sophomore through senior years...also a state qualifier in the junior and senior years...helped her team to finish second in the Blue Ridge Conference...as a student, graduated valedictorian of her class with a 4.0 GPA.

PERSONAL: The daughter of Eric and Trenna Brown...born De-cember 11, 1991...full name is Brittney Amber Brown...majoring in Pre-Med.




Lanier...graduated fifth in her class, demonstrating a solid work ethic in the classroom.

PERSONAL: Rebecca is the daughter of Rick Cline and Linda Harris...birthdate is June 8, 1992...majoring in biology.


RebeccaCLINESophomore F Spring Hill, Tenn.Columbia Central

Rebecca looks to bring to her sophomore year at Tech the same drive and attitude that propelled her in her freshman year...an accomplished athlete who also competed in basketball in high school...also places hard effort into academics.

AT TECH (In 2011-12): Rebecca ran in all seven cross country meets in her sophomore campaign, leading all Golden Eagle finishers in the final four meets

of the season...posted a season-best 5K time of 19:29 at Jack-sonville State...led Tech with a 20:02 at the OVC Championships, then paced the team again at the NCAA South Regional with a 6K time of 24:08.

(In 2010-11): Rebecca was stellar in her first season on the Gold-en Eagle roster...after placing fourth on the team in the opening meet at Sewanee, she strongly improved to consistently lead the team in the meets to follow...placed second for the team at Western Kentucky and in the OVC Championship meet...led the team in the TTU Invitational, Furman and Evansville meets...achieved a career-best time of 19:13.24 at Evansville...competed in the mile, 1500 meter, 3000 meter and 5000 meter in track...was part of the distance medley relay that earned points at the OVC Indoor Championships with a time of 13:08.80...also in the relay were Traci Jones, Emily Weinzetl and Leah Bradley...posted a season-best time of 5:06 in the 1500 at Austin Peay, a season-best of 11:01 in the 3000 at Vanderbilt and a season-best 19:28 in the 5000 at the OVC Outdoor Championships.

HIGH SCHOOL: Rebecca comes to Tech from Columbia Central High School where she lettered in cross country four years for coach Tammy Riley...named to the All-Mid State team in her sophomore and senior years...also named team MVP in her fresh-man and senior years...also lettered one year in track for coach Vance Belew and lettered four years in basketball for Coach




Dalis CONNELLSophomore F Chattanooga, Tenn.Boyd Buchanan

Dalis adds depth to the sprint squads for the Golden Eagles...versatile athlete who competed in four sports during her prep career...was the only member of the girls track team at her high school.

AT TECH (In 2010-11): Dalis competed in the 200 meter and 400 meter during indoor and outdoor track and field season...posted a season-best time

of 27.27 in the 200 at Tennessee State...ran a season-best 1:01.98 in the 400 at the OVC Outdoor Championships.

HIGH SCHOOL: After moving from California to the Chat-tanooga area, Dalis attended Boyd Buchanan High School as a junior and senior and was the lone member of the girls track and field team for two seasons...also lettered two years in cross country, volleyball and basketball...was named Best Defensive Player on the basketball squad and the team’s MVP...qualified for TSSAA sub-state track meet...named Best of Preps...posted best times of 2.97 in the 100 meter dash and 27.04 in the 200 meter...spent her first two high school years at Santa Clara (Calif.) High School...member of the track and field team as a sophomore.

PERSONAL: Dalis Paige Connell is the daughter of Brian and Kelley Connell...born May 16, 1992...majoring in physical therapy.




BrittanyCOTTOSophomore F Sacramento, Calif.Inderkum

Brittany comes into her sophomore season with a competitive attitude and looking to make a mark for the Golden Eagle squad...brings a solid resume onto the track squad.

AT TECH (In 2010-11): Brittany competed in the 55 meter and the 400 meter during the indoor track season and the 400 meter and 400 meter hurdles dur-ing outdoor season...her season-best time of 1:05.29 in the 400

hurdles at the OVC Outdoor Championships was the fifth-best time ever recorded in the event in Tech history...was a part of the 4x400 relay squad that ran the fourth-best time in school history of 4:01.51 at Tennessee State...the relay team also included Krysten Joshen, Emily Weinzetl and Katherine Lynn...posted a season-best 1:01.14 in the 400 at Austin Peay.

HIGH SCHOOL: Brittany lettered one year in track for coach David Lawrence at Inderkum High School and built a well-ac-complished resume there...league champion in the 100, 200 and 300 hurdles...also league champion in the 4x100 and the 4x400...fifth nationally in the 4x400.

PERSONAL: The daughter of Carlos and Dannielle Cotto...full name is Brittany Dawn Cotto...birthdate is August 4, 1992...majoring in business.




YeshiDOHRMANNSophomore F Tullahoma, Tenn.Tullahoma

Yeshi is an athlete with a lot of potential and drive she brings into her sophomore year on the Golden Eagle squad...a proven track and cross country run-ner that can make an impact.

AT TECH (In 2010-11): Yeshi ran in four meets during the fall cross country season...partici-pated in the opening meet at Sewanee and in the Western Ken-tucky, TTU Invitational and Evansville events...

achieved a best time of 22:37.88 at Evansville...competed in the 800 meter, mile, 1500 meter and 3000 meter in track and field.

HIGH SCHOOL: Yeshi comes to Tech from Tullahoma High School, where she lettered three years in cross country for coach Jeff Lester and three years in track for coach Clester Winning-ham...named twice to the all-mid state team and helped the Wildcats to the region championships in track.

PERSONAL: The daughter of Clark and Rachel Dohrmann...birthdate is February 22, 1991...full name is Yeshiemebet Clark Dohrmann...majoring in engineering.




KathrynFORBESJunior F Norris, Tenn. Knoxville Catholic

Kathryn is in her third year on the Tech squad...a talented athlete with a competi-tive spirit...competes in the fall cross country season and also during the spring track sea-son...selected twice as a member of the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll in recognition of her academic efforts.

AT TECH (In 2011-12): Kathryn ran in five cross country meets in 2011, posting greatly improved times from the beginning of the

season to the end...posted a season-best 5K time of 21:52 at Jacksonville State.

(In 2009-10): Kathryn competed in all six meets for the Golden Eagles in her freshman campaign, and proved to be a consistent runner...best time was at the Evansville meet, where her time of 22:01.78 was enough to achieve a third-best showing for the squad...also placed fourth at the Vanderbilt, TTU, Furman and OVC meets...participated in the 800m and mile run events during the spring indoor track season...best time in the 800m of 2:42.63 achieved at the TSU meet...reached a best time in the mile run of 5:50.75 at the OVC Indoor Championship meet...competed in the 800m and 1,500m events in all five meets during the outdoor season...achieved a best time in the 800m of 2:34.82 at the OVC Outdoor Championships...clocked in a top time in the 1,500m of 5:18.01, also at the OVC Outdoor meet.

HIGH SCHOOL: Kathryn joins the Golden Eagle team from Knoxville Catholic High School where she competed in cross country and ran in the 800m and 1,500m events on the track team under coach Shawn O’Neil...best time in the 800m was clocked in at 2:30.

PERSONAL: The daughter of Steve and Martha Forbes...birthday is June 16, 1991...full name is Kathryn R Forbes...majoring in nursing...sister Rebecca is a Golden Eagle team-mate, and her sister Rachel is a student assistant for the team after a successful career as a pole vault and javelin competi-tor for Tech.




during the spring indoor season...achieved a best distance in the shot put of 30 feet, seven inches at Sewanee...in the weight throw, best distance was reached at the TSU meet of 35 feet, 1 1/4 inch...participated in the javelin and discus during the outdoor season...best distance in the javelin reached at the TTU Invitational of 95 feet, seven inches...achieved a best discus distance of 105 feet, ten inches, also at the TTU Invitational.

(In 2008-09): Rebecca competed often in her events fresh-man season...competed in the weight throw and the shot put during the indoor track season...achieved a best distance in the weight throw of 32 feet, 8 1/2 inches at the OVC Indoor Cham-pionships...her best distance in the shot put was 29 feet, 1 3/4 inches...also competed in the discus throw and the javelin throw during the outdoor season...best distance in the discus was at Western Kentucky with a 97 feet, 9 inch performance...achieved a distance of 90 feet, 10 inches in the javelin at Murray State.

HIGH SCHOOL: Rebecca comes to Tech from Knoxville Catholic High School, where she was a two-sport athlete...competed in track under Coach Jason Surlus...named all-region in discus...her longest distance in the event during high school was 98 feet...also played volleyball, in which she was named all-district, all-region, and all-state...she was named valedictorian of her graduating class, and served as a Girls State representative.

Rebecca FORBESSenior F Norris, Tenn.Knoxville Catholic

Rebecca is a strong and very promising student-athlete who is bringing her skills into her fourth season with the Golden Eagle squad...along with her solid athletic abilities, she is also a outstand-ing student, having been valedictorian of her graduating class...also played volleyball in high school.

AT TECH (In 2009-10): Rebecca competed in the shot put and weight throw events

PERSONAL: Rebecca is the daughter of Steve and Martha Forbes...full name is Rebecca A. Forbes...born on November 2, 1989...majoring in mechanical engineering...sister Kathryn is a Golden Eagle teammate and sister Rachel enjoyed a suc-cessful career as a pole vault and javelin competitor for Tech.



that event in 4:59.06.

(In 2008-09): Ran in all seven cross country meets in her freshman year on the Golden Eagle squad...best time was posted at Evansville, where she came in with a 20:10.96 fin-ish...competed in the 800m and mile runs during the indoor track season...reached a best time in the 800m of 2:35.89 and achieved a 5:55.10 in the mile run, both at Sewanee...participated in the 800m and 1500m runs during the out-door season...her best time in the 800m was clocked in as a strong 2:24.25 at the OVC Championships...achieved a time of 5:07.15 in the 1500m at the OVC meet.

HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered four years on the cross country and track teams at South Aiken High School...also lettered on the soccer team and took took “rookie of the year” honors...with her help, the team was the state runner-up in cross country in the 2005 season, and also took second place in the state for the 4X800 competition in 2006...during her time at South Aiken, the cross country team won region championship honors in 2005 and 2006, and the track team was regional champions in 2006 and 2007...was named the MVP twice on the cross country squad...won the National Honor Society award for her achievements in the classroom.

PERSONAL: Traci is the daughter of Ray Jones and Lisa Dixon...born October 21, 1989 in Johnson City...full name is Traci Leigh Jones...majoring in animal science with a concen-tration in pre-veterinary sciences.


TraciJONESSenior F Aiken, S.C.South Aiken

Traci looks to bring the same persistance and enthusiasm from her first three seasons into her senior year of competition...partici-pates during the cross country season, and will compete in relays during the spring track season...played soccer in high school...also a dedicated performer in the classroom...named to the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll four times to honor her academic performance.

AT TECH (In 2011-12): Traci competed in six cross country meets in 2011, posting 5K times in the 20s toward the end of the season...ran a season-best 20:39 at Evansville...was Tech’s second finisher at Georgia State and placed third on the team at the TTU Invitational.

(In 2010-11): Traci competed in six meets during the fall cross country season...placed third for the squad at Furman with a time of 20:43...best time of the season was achieved at Evans-ville, where she was clocked in at 20:29.76...competed in the 800 meter, 1500 meter, mile and 3000 meter in the spring track sea-son...was named captain of the track team for running events...was part of the distance medley relay that earned points at the OVC Indoor Championships with a time of 13:08.80...also in the relay were Emily Weinzetl, Leah Bradley and Rebecca Cline...post-ed a season-best time of 2:20 in the 800 at Austin Peay, notched a season-best mark of 5:00 in the 1500 at Vanderbilt and posted her best mile time of 5:25 at the OVC Indoor Championships.

(In 2009-10): Traci proved to be a strong and consistent runner throughout the fall cross country season, running in all six meets and placing second on the squad in each event...achieved a best time of 20:43.52 at the Tennessee Tech Invitational...her best time in the 800m run came at the Vanderbilt Invitational with a mark of 2:19.58, which is third fastest in Tech history...her best time in the 1,500m run came at Vanderbilt, as well, when she ran




KelliKECKSophomore F Crossville, Tenn.Stone Memorial

Kelli is an accomplished athlete who brings to Tech an established resume...a talented competitor look-ing to make a mark on the Golden Eagle program...also com-peted in basketball and volleyball in her prep career.

AT TECH (In 2010-11): Kelli competed in the triple jump during the indoor track season and the 200 meter, long jump and triple jump during outdoor

season...set the all-time school record in the triple jump with a leap of 36 feet, 10.5 inches’ at Tennessee State, a jump that was almost two feet longer than her previous best...was honored with the team’s Impact Award...posted a season-best 17 feet, 5.25 inches in the long jump at Tennessee State.

HIGH SCHOOL: Kelli comes to Tech from Stone Memorial High School in nearby Crossville...lettered four years in track for coach Mark Wattenbarger and participated in the triple jumps...fifth in the state in her junior year and sixth her senior year...helped to lead her teams twice to state appearances...also competed and lettered four years for the volleyball team as a setter for coach Megan Kunzelman...twice helped her team to a regional cham-pionship and state appearances...lettered four season for coach Tim Smith’s basketball teams and helped her teams twice win the district and participate in the state tournament...graduated with high honors.

PERSONAL: The daughter of Randy and Abbie Keck...born July 7, 1992...full name is Kelli LeeAnn Keck...studying general cur-riculum.




KatieLOWERYJunior F Andersonville, Tenn.Anderson County

Katherine is a very strong competitor in track and has already had a major impact in the pole vault by estab-lishing a new school record...brings a strong can-do attitude into her college career...a pole vaulter who will chal-lenge the Tech record book every time she vaults.

AT TECH (In 2010-11): Katie competed in the pole vault during the indoor track season...set the all-time in-

door school record in the event with a vault of 10 feet, 0 inches at Middle Tennessee State, beating her previous best by two inches...was named OVC Female Field Athlete of the Week on Feb. 15, following her then-record-setting pole vault of 9 feet, 8 inches at Sewanee...earned the award for the second consecu-tive week on Feb. 15 following her 10-foot vault at the Middle Tennessee State.

(In 2009-10): Competed in indoor and outdoor pole vault events as a freshman...set a school record in the pole vault at the Vanderbilt Invitational with her mark of 10 feet, 0 inches...she established another indoor season record with her mark of 9 feet, 6.25 inches in the pole vault event at Sewanee.

HIGH SCHOOL: Katherine comes to the Golden Eagle squad from Anderson County High School...qualified for the state meet in each of her four years...achieved honors as the state runner-up in the pole vault during her junior year.

PERSONAL: The daughter of Wally Lowery and Cindy Border...birthdate is January 16, 1991...full name is Katherine Summer Lowery...majoring in pre-physical therapy.




Amelia McCOYSophomore F Crossville, Tenn.Cumberland County

Amelia is a talented student-athlete that brings solid potential to the Golden Eagle squad...looks to make an impact for Tech in her sophomore season.

AT TECH (In 2011-12): Amelia ran in all seven cross country meets in 2011, finishing as high as third on the team..ran a personal best 5K time of 19:56 at Jack-sonville State and was Tech’s third finisher...lowered her time in

each of her first four meets...was Tech’s fifth finisher at the NCAA South Regional with a 6K time of 25:11.

(In 2010-11): Amelia ran in all seven meets the Golden Eagles participated in during the fall cross country season...ran several really strong meets...placed second on the squad in the opening meet at Sewanee and closed the season by placing second at the NCAA South Regionals...set her career-best time of 20:09.29 at Evansville...competed in the 3000 meter, 5000 meter and 10,000 meter in track and field...posted a season-best time of 11:39 in the 3000 at Vanderbilt.

HIGH SCHOOL: Amelia competed in her prep career at Cum-berland County High School in nearby Crossville...lettered four seasons in cross country and three seasons in track for coaches Pat Koehl and Louie DeLorenzo...named MVP for the Jets’ cross-country squad all four years, and also named MVP of the track team, all section, in her freshman through junior seasons...also an achiever in the classroom.

PERSONAL: The daughter of Kibbee McCoy and Kimberly Tollett...born August 10, 1992...full name is Amelia Morgan McCoy...majoring in biology.




Katie McCRARYFreshman F Cookeville, Tenn.Cookeville

Katie is in her first year with the Golden Eagles.

AT TECH (In 2011-12): Katie ran in five cross country meets in her first season at Tech, showing great improvement from the beginning of the sea-son to the end...posted a season-best 5K time of 21:49 at Jacksonville State.

HIGH SCHOOL: Katie ran cross country under head coach Bill

Wrasman at Cookeville High School...set a personal-record 5K time of 21:34 at the Foot Locker South Regional on Nov. 27, 2010...ran in the TSSAA state cross country champion-ships in both her junior and senior years.

PERSONAL: The daughter of Kinnie and Barbara McCrary...full name is Katie Maxine McCrary...born April 23, 1993.



PERSONAL: The daughter of Doug and Kathy Miller...full name is Elizabeth Miller...birthdate is August 26, 1991...majoring in food, nutrition and dietetics.


BethMILLERJunior F Watertown, Wis.Watertown

Beth was a member of the 2010 Golden Eagle softball team before deciding to compete in cross country and track...brings a winning attitude of persever-ance and hard work into competition...also a strong achiever in academics.

AT TECH (In 2011-12): Ran in six of seven cross country meets for Tech in 2011, posting consistent 5K times in the 20s through most of the season...ran a

season-best 20:01 at Jacksonville State...notched her best finish amongst her teammates in the first meet of the year at Sewanee, where she ran a 25:11 6K and was the third Golden Eagle to fin-ish...was Tech’s fourth finisher at the OVC Championships (20:21) and the NCAA South Regional (6K time of 25:10).

(In 2010-11): The fall season brought Beth’s debut, as she did not participate on a cross country squad prior to this season...showed steady improvement throughout the season...after placing sixth on the team in the opening meet at Sewanee, she improved each meet to place third at Evansville with her career-best time of 20:00.80...placed fourth on the team at the OVC Championships...ran the 3000 meter, 5000 meter and 10,000 meter and competed in the javelin during track season...ran her best 3000 time of 11:18 at Tennessee State in outdoor season and posted a season-best 19:53 in the 5000 at the OVC Outdoor Championships.

HIGH SCHOOL: Beth was a two-sport letter winner at Water-town High School and no longer plays either sport...lettered three seasons in softball as a pitcher and outfielder for coach Patty Jansen...also lettered three seasons in volleyball as a defensive specialist for coach Travis Hall...stellar in the classroom and won numerous academic awards...earned the WIAA Scholar Athlete award and the WHS Academic Excellence Award...gradu-ated as the salutatorian of her class.




ElizabethMITCHELLFreshman F Manchester, Tenn.Coffee County Central

Elizabeth is in her first season at Tech.

AT TECH (In 2011-12): Elizabeth ran in two cross country meets in her first season at Tech...posted a season-best 5K time of 22:50 at the TTU Invitational.

HIGH SCHOOL: Eliza-beth was a four-year letterman in track and field and soccer at Cof-fee County Central. She helped the Red Raiders qualify for the state meet in each of her four

years and specialized in the 4x800 meter relay, the mile and the 4x400 meter relay. She set a personal record of 5:42 in the mile and a best time of 2:29 in the 800 meter. In soccer, she played midfield and defense and was named team captain in 2010.

PERSONAL: The daughter of John and Alisa Mitchell...born March 24, 1993...full name is Elizabeth LeeAnn Mitchell...plans to major in nursing.




MeghanO’DONOGHUESophomore F Talbott, Tenn.Morristown West

Meghan runs with a competitive attitude...has the potential to make a mark on the Golden Eagle squad...also a focused student-athlete with good marks in the classroom.

AT TECH (In 2011-12): Meghan competed in all seven cross country meets in her second season with Tech, showing improve-ment throughout the season...posted season-best 5K times of 20:45

at both the Evansville Invitational and the OVC Champion-ships..ran three consecutive sub-21-minute times at Jackson-ville State, Evansville, and OVC.

(In 2010-11): Meghan competed in five meets in the fall cross country season...her times improved in nearly every meet...achieved her career-best time of 21:38 at Furman...competed in the 3000 meter, 5000 meter and 10,000 meter in track season...ran a season-best 11:33 in the 3000 at Vanderbilt and posted a season-best 20:25 in the 5000 at Jacksonville State.

HIGH SCHOOL: Meghan lettered four seasons in cross country at Morristown West High School for coach Raymond Farmer...also lettered four seasons in track for Farmer and coach Mac Pickle...earned numerous awards and honors...named All-Conference for three seasons, All-Region in two seasons and MVP...also named Newcomer of the Year in her freshman season...helped lead the squad to regional, conference and state championships in her freshman season in 2006...also an achiever in the classroom, having gradu-ated with first honors and named a Who’s Who student, AP Scholar and a Gold Star Achiever.

PERSONAL: The daughter of Conor and Susan O’Donoghue...full name is Meghan Kelsie O’Donoghue...born March 6, 1992...majoring in political science and French.




Justine PHILLIPSJunior F Lake City, Tenn.Anderson County

Justine is a Golden Eagle junior with the potential to make a solid impact at Tech...a strong competitor in sprints and relays in high school and will continue in those same events on the colle-giate level.

AT TECH (In 2010-11): Justin competed in the 55 meter dash, 60 meter dash, 200 meter and long jump during indoor track season and took part in the

100 meter, 200 meter and long jump in outdoor season...ran a season-best 27.45 in the 200 meter at Austin Peay and posted a season-best 15’9.5’’ in the long jump at Sewanee.

(In 2009-10): Justine ran sprints and relays in her first cam-paign with Tech track and field...ran the 55m and 200m in the indoor season...achieved a career-best time in the 55m of 7.63 at the OVC indoor meet after improving in that event in every meet over the season...best time in the 200m also came at the OVC indoor meet of 27.60...most productive meeting of the outdoor season came at the OVC Champion-ships, as she clocked in at 13.03 in the 100m dash and 26.90 in the 200m dash...was a participant on two 4X100m relay squads which set school records in 2010...at Jacksonville State, her squad set a mark of 49.63, and at Vanderbilt, her team finished in 48.38, the fastest time ever at Tech in that event.

HIGH SCHOOL: Justine comes to Tech from Anderson County High School in Clinton...won most-valuable-sprinter and state runner-up honors while competiting for the Lady Mavericks...also participated in the 100m and 200m dashes and the relays...best 100m time was 13.03 and posted a best 200m time of 27.3.

PERSONAL: The daughter of Justin and Sheryl Phillips...full name is Morgan Justine Phillips...birthdate is March 9, 1990...majoring in biology/health sciences.




OVC Championships that set the fourth-best mark in school history for that event with a time of 4:03.59...other partici-pants on that relay were Emily Weinzetl, Danielle Catlett and Leayn Carter.

HIGH SCHOOL: Jenna was a three-sport standout athlete at Coffee County High School in Manchester...participated all four years on the track team under coach Stan Jarrell...competed in the long jump, triple jump, 4x8 relay, and 400m dash...was a state track participant in 2005, 06, and 07...In 2005, placed sixth in the 400m run...placed seventh in the pentathalon and eighth in the long jump in 2007...played varsity basketball, where she was a four-year letterman at the right wing under coach Dan Scroggins...also played varsity volleyball under coach Scroggins as a two-year let-terman...played the outside hitter and back row specialist postions and helped the Red Raiders to the volleyball district championship...also a successful student in the classroom...graduated in the top ten percent of her graduating class as an Outstanding Senior.

PERSONAL: Jenna is the daughter Darin and Shelba Phil-pott...birthday is December 12, 1989...full name is Jenna Leigh Philpott...majoring in nursing.

JennaPHILPOTTSenior F Manchester, Tenn.Coffee County Central

Jenna is a versatile and talented athlete who is now in her senior year at Tech...has strong potential to leave her mark on the Golden Eagle program...actively competed in three sports in high school...also a solid performer in the classroom...named four times to the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll in recog-nition of her strong academic efforts.

AT TECH (In 2010-11): Jenna competed in the

400 meter during indoor track season and the 800 meter during outdoor season in 2011..ran a season-best 1:04.53 in the 400 at Southern Illinois and posted a season-best 2:29.14 in the 800 at the OVC Outdoor Championships.

(In 2009-10): Jenna competed in two events during the outdoor season...at the TTU Invitational, she finished with a career-best time of 2:35.64 in the 800m run and set a mark of 15 feet, 11.25 inches in the long jump...during the indoor season, participated in 400m and 800m runs and the long jump...achieved a best time of 1:06.55 in the 400 and a career-best time 2:30.36 in the 800...in the long jump, reached a best distance of 15 feet, 7 3/4 inches.

(In 2008-09): Jenna participated in two events during the in-door part of the spring season...competed in the long jump and made a best distance of 16’ 8.75” at TSU, which also stands as a team seasonal best...also competed in the triple jump at Se-wanee, where she achieved a distance of 33’ 5.25”....a participant on the 4x400 relay team at the OVC Indoor meet that reached a time of 4:14.92...competed in 400m dash, long jump and triple jump in the outdoor season...posted a best time of 1:02.24 in the 400m at the OVC Championships...achieved a personal season-best distance of 16’ 5” in the long jump at Murray State...in the triple jump, achieved a personal-best distance of 32’ 11.75”, also at Murray State...was a participant on the 4x400 relay team at the




ElisaTANKSLEYSophomore F Gallatin, Tenn.Station Camp

Elisa hopes to make her mark in the 400 meter dash at Tech...com-peted in a variety of events during her prep career but will focus on the 400 in collegiate competition.

AT TECH (In 2010-11): Elisa competed in the 60 meter dash, 200 meter and 400 meter during indoor track season and ran the 200 meter and 400 meter in outdoor season as a freshman...was named Most Improved among

all Tech track and field athletes...posted a season-best time of 28.25 in the 200 at Tennessee State and ran a season-best 1:02.08 in the 400 at the OVC Outdoor Championships, cutting her previous best time by a full second.

HIGH SCHOOL: Elisa competed in both cross country and track and field at Station Camp under coaches Bob Frech and Alan Schoenbachler...competed in sprints and long jump...set five school records, establishing marks in the long jump and 200 meter dash individually and teaming up to break records in 4x100, 4x200 and 4x400 relays...team won two county championships...4x800 relay team was TSSAA state champion in 2009 and 2010...also helped capture the 2010 cross country regional title.

PERSONAL: Elisa Christine Tanksley is the daughter of John and Elizabeth Tanksley...born October 1, 1991...studying conservation biology at Tech.




KaraWEBBFreshman F New Market, Tenn.Jefferson County

Kara is in her first sea-son as a Golden Eagle.

AT TECH (In 2011-12): Kara ran in six of seven cross country meets in her freshman season at Tech and consistently lowered her times throughout the year...posted a season-best 5K time of 20:12 at Jacksonville State and was the fifth Golden Eagle finisher...ran a 20:26 at the OVC Championships and was Tech’s fifth fin-isher...competed in the

NCAA South Regional, posting a 25:17 6K time.

HIGH SCHOOL: Kara ran cross country and track and field at Jefferson County High School, where she was named the best distance runner on her team for three consecutive seasons. She helped lead the Patriots to the Inter-Mountain Athletic Confer-ence championship for seasons in a row and excelled in the 800 meter, where she posted a personal-best time of 2:29.

PERSONAL: The daughter of Charles and Julie Webb...birthdate is Oct. 23, 1992...full name is Kara Lynn Webb.



ing a 27:07 6K time at Sewanee.

(In 2010-11): Emily competed in four cross country meets and posted consistently lower times throughout the season...ran a season-best 21:52 at Furman...competed in the 400 meter and 800 meter in track season...was part of the 4x400 relay team that ran the fourth-best time in Tech history of 4:01.51 at Tennessee State...also on the relay squad were Krysten Joshen, Brittany Cotto and Katherine Lynn...was also part of the distance medley relay that earned points at the OVC Indoor Championships with a time of 13:08.80...also in the relay were Traci Jones, Leah Brad-ley and Rebecca Cline...posted a season-best 1:02.11 in the 400 at Sewanee and posted a season-best 2:23 in the 800 at Austin Peay.

(In 2009-10): Emily competed in the TTU Invitational in the cross country season, clocking in at 25:47.49...recorded a career best and posted a school record in the 400m dash at the OVC Championships, as she placed with a time of 59.85...participated on a 4X400 relay team which finished in 3:59.67, the second fastest time in the event in school history...was a participant on a relay team which set an indoor season relay record in the 4X400m with an impressive time of 4:02.89.

(In 2008-09): Emily competed in the 400m dash during the indoor season and achieved a best time of 1:02.14 at the OVC


Emily WEINZETLSenior F San Antonio, TexasRonald Reagan

Emily is in her fourth season on the Golden Eagle track squad and her first year in cross country...a promising athlete who is strong on the track, and a dedicated student in the classroom...named to the Athletic Direc-tor’s Honor Roll at Tech to recognize her efforts in the classroom...also played basketball in high school.

AT TECH (In 2011-12): Emily ran in one cross country meet, record-

Indoor meet...that is the best time for a Golden Eagle in the season...a participant on the 4x400 relay team at the OVC Indoor meet that reached a time of 4:14.92...also a partici-pant on the distance medley team that set the new school record time of 12:21.09 at the OVC meet with teammates Tif-fany Palmer, Keri Light and Stephanie Place...also competed in the 200m and 400m dashes during the outdoor season...clocked in a best time in the 200m dash of 26.64 at the OVC meet, which is a close second for a Tech season-best time...best time in the 400m was 1:00.91, reached at the Winthrop meet for another close Tech seasonal-best time...helped the 4x100 relay team to a school record-setting time of 48.90 at the Murray State meet along with teammates Meagan Lyons, Allison Price and Ifey Eguzo...was a participant on the 4x400 relay team at the OVC Championships that set the fourth-best mark in school history for that event with a time of 4:03.59...other participants on that relay were Jenna Philpott, Danielle Catlett and Leayn Carter.

HIGH SCHOOL: Emily was a two-sport athlete at Ronald Reagan High School in San Antonio...competed as a sprinter in track four years for coach Nancy Aimarat...helped the team to second place in the district for three consecutive years between 2006 and 2008...best time in the 100m was 11.5...reached 25.6 as a best time in 200m...also competed in the 400m with a career-best time of 59.3...also played basketball as a small forward in her 10th and 11th grade seasons under coach Terry Barton...she helped the basketball team went on to be bi-district champions during her 11th grade year...for her outstanding work in the classroom, she was honored with the cum laude award from the National Honors Society.

PERSONAL: The daughter of Scott and Kristi Weinzetl...full name is Emily Jean Weinzetl...born on September 5, 1989 in Robbinsdale, Minn....majoring in journalism and doing some volunteer work with the TTU Sports Information Office.




and javelin during outdoor season...posted a season-best distance of 94 feet, 10 inches in the discus at Tennessee State and threw a season-best 88 feet, 7 inches in the javelin at Austin Peay.

(In 2009-10): Haley competed in the hammer, javelin and discus during the outdoor season... her hammer throw of 99 feet, 9 inches at the Vanderbilt Invitational was far enough to rank fourth in Tech history in the event...she also competed in javelin and discus during the outdoor season...posted her season-high distance in javelin at the OVC Championships, as she placed with 84 feet, 1 inch...best distance in the discus was reached at 95 feet, two inches at the Vanderbilt meet...competed in the shot put and weight throw during the in-door season...achieved a best distance in the shot put of 28 feet, nine inches at the OVC meet...reached a weight throw distance of 31 feet, 10 1/4 inches at the Sewanee meet.

HIGH SCHOOL: Haley comes to Tech from Chattanooga Christian School where she broke some school records...she is now the record-holder in discus with a distance achieved of 93’2”...because of her efforts, she won the Coach’s Award in her sophomore year and was MVP of her team in her senior year...also performs well in the classroom, as she was a member of the National Honor Society.

PERSONAL: The daughter of Eric and Lisa Wennerstrom...born on December 2, 1990...full name is Haley Rebecca Wennerstrom...enrolled in nursing.

HaleyWENNERSTROMJunior F Chattanooga, Tenn.Chattanooga Christian

Haley is in her junior year on the Tech track & field squad and brings with her a strong, com-petitive spirit...has the ability to make a mark in the Golden Eagle program...named to the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll, recogniz-ing her efforts in the classroom...competes in the throws for the Golden Eagles and has potential to make an immediate impact in the javelin.

AT TECH (In 2010-11): Haley competed in the shot put and weight throw during the indoor track season and took part in the discus, hammer throw




Emily WILLIAMSSophomore F Talbott, Tenn.Jefferson County

Emily showed im-provement from her freshman to sopho-more season...brings a winning attitude to the track...competed in soccer and track during her high school career...also an accomplished student in the class-room.

AT TECH (In 2011-12): Emily ran in five meets during the fall cross country season and showed significant improvement from the

beginning of the season to the end...posted a season-best 5K time of 20:36 at Jacksonville State.

(In 2010-11): The fall cross country season brought Emily’s debut in cross country, as she did not compete as a cross county runner in her high school career...brought a solid effort during the season, starting with a fifth-place finish on the team in the Sewanee Invitational...built up to a third-place finish on the team at Western Kentucky with a time of 21:08.88...achieved her best career-time of 20:32.88 at Evans-ville...competed in the 800 meter, 1500 meter, mile and 3000 meter in track and field...posted a season-best time of 2:30 in the 800 at the OVC Indoor Championships and recorded a season-best of 5:12 in the 1500 at Vanderbilt.

HIGH SCHOOL: Emily competed in her prep career at Jef-ferson County High School for track coach Bill Delozier...achieved Girls Best Distance in the mile run during her soph-omore season...named the MVP for the girl’s squad in her junior year...also competed in soccer...as a student, achieved high marks for her academic efforts...named to the National Honors Society and graduated third in her class.

PERSONAL: The daughter of Carl and Suzanne Williams...full name is Emily Caroline Wiliams...born June 30, 1992...major-ing in engineering.




finish in 2009...the squad also came in fifth at the state championships in 2007 and fourth in 2008...set a personal cross country record time of 19:50 at the Footlocker South Regionals...also competed in junior-varsity basketball in her freshman and sophomore years for coach Wes Edmonds...as a student, named to the National Honor Society and won scholar-athlete awards.

PERSONAL: The daugher of Steve and Joanie Winborne...full name is Peri Louise Winborne...birthdate is February 13, 1992...majoring in secondary education with an emphasis in history.

PeriWINBORNESophomore F Knoxville, Tenn.Farragut

Peri has settled into a role as a team leader on the course...brings solid credentials from her high school career and an attitude to win...also an achiever in academ-ics.

AT TECH (In 2011-12): Peri was once again a leader on the cross country team, compet-ing in six meets and leading the team in three of those meets...posted a season-best 5K time of 19:53 at Evansville...was Tech’s

third finisher at the OVC Championships with a 20:19.

(In 2010-11): Peri displayed consistency throughout her fresh-man season on the Tech squad...started out of the gate as the team leader on the course in cross country...placed first on the team at Sewanee and Western Kentucky...rolled out a trio of second-place finishes in the TTU Invitational and at Furman and Evansville...led the team again at the OVC Championship meet with a time of 20:01.62...achieved a career-best time of 19:30.40 at Evansville...competed in the 3000 meter, 3000 meter steeple-chase and 5000 meter in track and field...posted the third-best time in school history in the 3,000 steeplechase with a 12:11.34, earning points at the OVC Outdoor Championship...ran a season-best time of 10:53 in the 3,000 at Vanderbilt and recorded a season-best 19:24 in the 5,000 at Jacksonville State.

HIGH SCHOOL: Peri lettered four seasons in cross country and track at Farragut High School for coach Chelsea Jacobs...proved to be a stand-out runner for a strong program...named to the all-conference team in her senior season and to the second team all-conference in her junior year...named second-team all-region during her senior year, when she placed 11th in the region...co-captain of the cross country squad in her junior and senior seasons...a four-time state qualifier in cross country and a three-time region qualifier in track...helped the team to second place finishes in the region in 2007 and 08, and to a third place



AT TECH (In 2010-11): Lacy took a medical redshirt.


Lacy YSLASJunior F Sparta, Tenn.White County

Lacy is a junior on the Golden Eagle squad and returns for her third season of compe-tition in the throwing events during the in-door and outdoor track seasons...a talented athlete who made her mark in track in high school...also competed in basketball and vol-leyball...also a strong performer in the class-room...earned a spot twice on the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll in recognition of her solid academic efforts.

AT TECH (In 2009-10): Lacy set two records in her first year with Tech track and field...recorded a distance of 36 feet, 11 inches in the outdoor shot put, which is fifth longest in school history...her discus mark of 136 feet, 10 inches ranks third all-time at Tech...her season-high in javelin came at the OVC Championships, as she posted a distance of 87 feet, 4 inches...also competed in the shot put and the weight throw during the indoor track season...participated in the shot put in two meets and achieved her best distance of 35 feet 2 1/2 inches at the OVC indoor meet...competed in the weight throw in all three meets and reached a best distance of 39 feet, 7 1/4 inches, also at the OVC meet.

HIGH SCHOOL: Lacy comes to Tech from White County High School in nearby Sparta...the first track athlete from that high school to ever compete on the collegiate level of competiton...started her track career during her junior year and advanced to sectionals in the same year...as a senior, advanced to the state meet and took fifth-place honors...was a member of the Tennessean’s All-Midstate second team...lettered both years for coach Dave Bruce...also lettered three years in basketball and three years in volleyball for the Warriors...a solid worker in the classroom in high school...kept a solid “A” average and was chosen to be a Girls’ State alternate as well as a member of BETA.

PERSONAL: Lacy is the daughter of Fidel Yslas and Alice Johnson...full name is Lacy Lorraine Yslas...born on June 4, 1991...studying exercise science.




KendaleCALDWELLFreshman F Powell, Tenn.Anderson County

Kendale will com-pete in sprints and distances in her first year as a Golden Eagle.

HIGH SCHOOL: Kendale was a four-year letterman in track and field un-der coach Al Rodd and also ran cross country...helped Anderson County to a sixth-place finish at the TSSAA AAA Sectional Team Finals in 2011 and a state A-AA team

runner-up finish in 2008...competed in the 800 meter, 4x800 meter relay and 400 meter...posted a personal-best time of 2:27 in the 800, her primary event.

PERSONAL: Kendale Marie Caldwell is the daughter of Dale and Louann Caldwell...born Nov. 27, 1992...plans to major in elementary education at Tech.

HaleyGRINDERFreshman F Cookeville, Tenn.Cookeville

Haley will compete in sprints in her first year at Tech.

HIGH SCHOOL: Haley lettered four years in cross country and three years in track and field under coach Bill Wrasman at Cookeville High School...also played lacrosse for one year...was named Fast-est Freshman and received the team’s Spirit Award...ran a 5K personal-best of 21:44 in cross coun-

try...helped lead the Cavaliers to a 2010 cross country regional championship.




ErinKEYESSophomore F Crossville, Tenn.Stone Memorial

Erin is in her first season as a Golden Eagle and will com-pete in the high jump.

HIGH SCHOOL: Erin was a three-sport standout at Stone Memo-rial High School, where was a guard/forward combo on the basketball team under coach Tim Smith, played middle hitter in vol-leyball and com-peted in the high

jump, long jump and relays for coach Mark Wattenbarger on the track and field team...was an all-district basketball selec-tion in 2010 and an all-district volleyball honoree in 2009...set the school record in the high jump with a leap of 5’0”...also part of the school-record-holding teams in the 4x100 relay, 4x200 relay and 4x400 relay...helped lead the Panthers to the basketball state tournament in 2007 and 2008 and the volleyball state tournament in 2009.

BrooklynKIMBALLFreshman F Memphis, Tenn.Harding Academy

A member of the Golden Eagle soccer team, Brooklyn is a versatile athlete who will also compete on the track & field team...an all-state runner and school record-holder at Harding Academy, she will bolster the Golden Eagle lineup in the sprints and re-lays...played in seven matches during her first season on the soccer team...Brook-lyn joined her older sister, Jennee, on the

2011 Golden Eagle soccer roster.

HIGH SCHOOL: Brooklyn competed on the varsity track team for four years while at Harding Academy....named all-state four times and holds three school records...set the school marks in 4x100, 4x200 and 4x400 relays...placed seventh in the state in 400m in 2010...finished eighth in the state in 2011 in 100m...she was a major contributor to her team’s winning the 2009 and 2010 West Regional titles...her 4x100 relay team placed fifth at the 47th annual Volunteer Track Classic..won the 100m dash at the 2011 CBHS Invitational...in addition to her track success, she was a five-year letterwinner on her high school soccer team, where she played multiple positions on both ends of the field...helped her team to a state championship in 2008...named the Best Defender on her high school team that finished second in the state in 2007, and was named first-team Regional All West and earned spot on the All-West Regional Tournament team in 2007, 2008 and 2010...named to the All-State soccer team in 2008 and 2010.

PERSONAL: The daughter of Anthony and Jennifer Kimball, Brooklyn was born on April 10, 1993 in Memphis, Tenn. She is majoring in education at Tech.




HarleyROACHFreshman F Clarkrange, Tenn.Clarkrange

Harley will compete in the throws in her first season with the Golden Eagles.

HIGH SCHOOL: Harley competed in the shot put and discus in track and field and ran cross country under coach Robert Ross...acheived National Elite status in shot put with a throw of 37 feet, 10.5 inches...placed third in the shot put in the TSSAA Class

A-AA State Track Meet as a senior and fifth as a junior...quali-fied as a finalist in the middle Tennessee track region all four years of high school...holds the shot put and discus records at Clarkrange...career best throw of 89.9 feet in discus.

PERSONAL: Harley Ann Roach is the daughter of Jon Wayne and Brenda Lee Roach...born Sept. 29, 1992...plans to major in criminal justice at Tech.

PRESIDENT’S AWARD WINNERS

Men’s Cross Country1995 Tommy Stevens1996 Nathan Pugh1997 Ray Whitford1998 Brian Pickett1999 Stephen Gordon2000 Stephen Gordon2001 Stephen Gordon2002 Stephen Gordon2003 Stephen Gordon2004 Colin Smith2005 Colin Smith2006 Spencer Whittier2007 Eric Crews2008 Eric Crews2009 Joseph DeLorenzo2010 Jarrad Read2011 Ben Shassere

Women’s Cross Country1995 Merrie Caldwell1996 Merrie Caldwell1997 Dena Adams1998 Brooke Holman1999 Michelle Kline2000 Michelle Kline2001 Michelle Kline2002 Amy Campbell2003 Stephanie Ward2004 Deidra Garrett2005 Deidra Garrett2006 Alathea Thompson2007 Stephanie Place2008 Stephanie Place2009 Stephanie Place2010 Tiffany Palmer2011 Beth Miller

Women’s Track & Field1994 Lee WIlliams1995 Dena Adams1996 Dena Adams1997 Dena Adams1998 Jenny Adams1999 Susan Griego2000 Angela Towne2001 Stephanie Ward2002 Stephanie Ward2003 Amy Ashe2004 Amy Campbell2005 Alathea Thompson2006 Leah Watson2007 Keri (Coulthard) Light2008 Keri (Coulthard) Light2009 Keri (Coulthard) Light 2010 Rachel Forbes2011 Katherine Lynn



ALL-TIME INDOOR RECORDS

All-Time Women’s Track and Field Records - Indoor SeasonThrough 2011 Indoor Season BOLD indicates INDOOR school records set in 2011 season

Running Events55m....................... Bethany Burney ...............................:07.28.............. 2/14/04 .......... Sewanee Indoor60m....................... Bethany Burney ...............................:07.70.............. 2/27/04 .......... OVC Championships200m..................... Gwen Cannon ..................................:25.80.............. 2/14/98 .......... MTSU Invitational400m..................... Allison Price .....................................59.34............... 2/27/10 .......... OVC Championships800m..................... Michelle Kline ...................................2:15.89............ 2/24/01 .......... OVC ChampionshipsOne-Mile ............... Michelle Kline ...................................5:06.53............ 2/24/01 .......... OVC Championships3000m................... Stephanie Place ...............................10:04.39.......... 2/28/09 .......... OVC Championships5000m................... Stephanie Place ...............................17:36.63.......... 2/02/08 .......... TSU Invitational

Hurdles Events55m hurdles .......... Meagan Lyons .................................:08.32.............. 2/27/10 .......... OVC Championships60m hurdles .......... Carmen Tucker ................................:09.21.............. 2/28/03 .......... OVC Championships

Field EventsLong Jump ............ Leayn Carrter ...................................17 ‘4.75”.......... 2/20/10 .......... Sewanee InvitationalTriple Jump ........... Lauren Addie ....................................36 11” ............. 2/24/07 .......... OVC ChampionshipsPole Vault ............ Katie Lowery ..................................10’ 0” .............. 2/25/11 .......... OVC ChampionshipsWeight Throw ...... Ashley Mayhew ..............................54’ 11.25” ....... 1/29/11 .......... TSU InvitationalShot Put ................ Suzanne Roberson ..........................43’ 1” ............... 12/09/01 ........ MTSU InvitationalHigh Jump ........... Katherine Lynn ...............................5’ 7” ............... 1/29/11 .......... TSU Invitational

Relay Events4x400m ................ Allison Price/Emily Weinzetl ............4:02.89............ 2/27/10 .......... OVC Championships.............................. Danielle Catlett/Leayn CarterDistance Medley Keri Light/Emily Weinzetl .................12:21.09.......... 2/28/09 .......... OVC Championships Tiffany Palmer/Stephanie Place

Note: Tennessee Tech sponsored a women’s track and field team in 1978 and 1979, but few records are available from those years. The women’s track program was restarted in the 1991-92 season.

Left: Bethany Bur-ney holds program records in the 55 meter and 60 meter.

Center: Stephanie Place holds all-time records in the 3,000 meter and 5,000 meter.

Right: Current Golden Eagle Emily Weinzetl is part of two record-holding relays.



2011 indoor superlatives

Women’s Track and Field Superlatives during 2011 Indoor Season

FINAL through 2011 season(numbers in BOLD FACE are school records set in 2011 season)

Running Events55m.......................... Ifey Eguzo ........................................... 7.74 ...................................TSU Invitational 60m..........................Krysten Joshen ................................... 8.18 ...........................OVC Championships 200m........................ Ifey Eguzo ........................................... 26.83 .........................OVC Championships 400m........................Danielle Catlett .................................... 1:01.53 ......................SIU Saluki Fast Start 800m........................Traci Jones .......................................... 2:21.11 ......................OVC ChampionshipsMile Run ..................Traci Jones .......................................... 5:25.94 ......................OVC Championships 3,000m.....................Rebecca Cline ..................................... 11:15.79 ....................OVC Championships5,000m.....................Peri Winborne ..................................... 19:35.46 ............................TSU Invitational

HurdlesNone

Field EventsHigh Jump ..............Katherine Lynn .................................. 5’ 7” ................................TSU Invitational Long Jump ...............Justine Phillips .................................... 15’ 9.5” ......................Sewanee Invitational Triple Jump ..............Kelli Keck ............................................ 35’ 7.5” ......................OVC ChampionshipsPole Vault ...............Katie Lowery ...................................... 10’ 0” ..................... OVC Championships Weight Throw .........Ashley Mayhew ................................. 54’ 11.25” .......................TSU Invitational Shot Put ...................Ashley Mayhew ................................... 41’ 3.25” ....................OVC Championships

Relay Events4x400m ....................Krysten Joshen, Jenna Philpot, ........... 4:09.15 ......................OVC Championships .................................Brittney Cotto, Emily Weinzetl Distance Medley ......Traci Jones, Emily Weinzetl ................ 13:06.80 ....................OVC Championships.................................Leah Bradley, Rebecca Cline

2011 INDOOR ResultsMeet 1) No team scores at SIU Saluki Fast Start, Dec. 3 Meet 2) No team scores at TSU Invitational, Jan. 8 Meet 3) No team scores at TSU Invitational, Jan. 29Meet 4) No team scores at Sewanee Invitational, Feb. 5 Meet 5) 8th place (8 teams), OVC Championships, Feb. 25-26



ALL-TIME OUTDOOR RECORDS

All-Time Women’s Track and Field Records - Outdoor SeasonThrough 2011 Season

BOLD indicates OUTDOOR school records set in 2011 season

Running Events100m ...................Bethany Burney .................... :11.92 ...........4/17/04 .......... Vanderbilt Invitational200m ...................Allison Price .......................... :25.28 ............ 5/1/09 .......... OVC Championships400m ...................Allison Price .......................... :58.01 ............ 5/1/10 .......... OVC Championships800m ...................Keri Coulthard ......................2:17.02 ............ 5/6/07 .......... OVC Championships1,500m .................Keri Coulthard ......................4:38.75 ............ 4/4/09 .......... APSU Invitational3,000m .................Stephanie Place .................10:08.01 ...........4/14/07 .......... TSU InvitationalSteeplechase ........Alathea Thompson .............11:23.52 ...........4/21/06 .......... Vanderbilt Invitational5,000m .................Stephanie Place .................17:05.83 ............ 5/3/08 .......... OVC Championships10,000m ...............Stephanie Place .................36:29.64 ............ 5/6/07 .......... OVC Championships

Hurdles Events100m hurdles ........Meagan Lyons .......................:14.33 .............5/1/09 .......... OVC Championships400m hurdles ........Carmen Tucker ................... 1:04.00 .............5/5/01 .......... OVC Championships

Field EventsLong Jump ............Shenika Moore ....................18’ 0.5” ........... 4/15/06 .......... TSU InvitationalTriple Jump ........Kelli Keck .................... 36’ 10.5” ..........4/9/11 ...........TSU Boston-Moon Shot Put ...............Suzanne Roberson ............ 44’ 7.50” .............4/6/01 .......... Sewannee RelaysDiscus ..................Suzanne Roberson ................... 143’ ........... 4/14/01 .......... UNCA Dual MeetHammer .............Ashley Mayhew .............. 157’ 3” ..........4/2/11 ...........JSU Gem of the HillsJavelin ..................Richelle Wardell .................. 123’10” .............5/4/02 .......... OVC ChampionshipsHigh Jump ............Katherine Lynn .........................5’ 7” .............4/3/10 .......... JSU Invitational............................Amy Campbell .........................5’ 7” .............5/7/05 .......... OVC ChampionshipsPole Vault .............Katie Lowery ..........................10’ 0” ........... 4/17/10 .......... Vanderbilt Invitational

Relay Events4x100m ......... Meagan Lyons / Justine Phillips .............. :48.38 .....4/30/10 .......OVC Championships...................... Ifey Eguzo / Allison Price4x200m .......... Carmen Tucker/Melissa Williams ...........1:50.62 .....4/13/02 .......Sea Ray Relays...................... Jennifer Ezell/Kristen Deardorff4x400m .......... Carmen Tucker/Brelinda Johnson ..........3:59.39 .....4/19/03 .......Vanderbilt Invitational...................... Stephanie Ward/Jenny Ackerson4x800 ............. Aseelah Jones/Christina Judon ..............9:42.71 ...... 4/3/99 .......Mt. Laurel Relays...................... Melanie Mickle/Michelle Kline

Left: Katherine Lynn is tied for the all-time

high jump record at TTU.

Right: Keri Coulthard holds the TTU record in the 800 and 1,500

meters.



2011 OUTDOOR superlatives

Running Events100m ..................... Krysten Joshen ...............................12.66 ............................... APSU Showdown200m ..................... Ifey Eguzo .....................................26.29 ............................... APSU Showdown400m ..................... Danielle Catlett ............................1:00.45 ............................... APSU Showdown800m ..................... Traci Jones ..................................2:20.66 ............................... APSU Showdown1,500m ................... Traci Jones ..................................5:00.23 ......................Vanderbilt Black & Gold3,000m ................... Peri Winborne ...........................10:53.05 ......................Vanderbilt Black & Gold5,000m ................... Peri Winborne ...........................19:24.69 .......................... JSU Gem of the Hills10,000m ................. Beth Miller ................................40:42.45 ...........................OVC Championships

Hurdles Events400m hurdles .......... Brittany Cotto ..............................1:05.29 ...........................OVC Championships3,000 steeplechase .. Peri Winborne ...........................12:11.34 ...........................OVC Championships

Field EventsHigh Jump .............. Katherine Lynn ............................. 5’ 6.5” ......................Vanderbilt Black & GoldLong Jump .............. Kelli Keck ...................................... 17’ 5” ...................TSU Boston-Moon ClassicTriple Jump ............. Kelli Keck ..................................36’ 10.5” ...................TSU Boston-Moon ClassicShot Put ................. Ashley Mayhew .........................42’ 1.75” ...........................OVC ChampionshipsDiscus Throw .......... Madison Borden ........................... 130’ 6” ......................Vanderbilt Black & GoldHammer Throw .... Ashley Mayhew .....................157’ 3”” ......................JSU Gem of the HillsJavelin .................... Haley Wennerstrom ....................... 88’ 7” ............................... APSU Showdown

Relay Events4x100m relay .......... Krysten Joshn, Brittany Cotto .............49.89 ................TSU Boston-Moon Classic .............................. Justine Phillips, Ifey Eguzo 4x400m relay .......... Krysten Joshnen, Brittany Cotto ..........4:01.51 .............TSU Boston-Moon Classic.............................. Emily Weinzetl, Katherine Lynn

2011 OUTDOOR Results

Meet 1) Vanderbilt Black & Gold, March 26 -- (Team Results Not Tallied)Meet 2) JSU Gem of the Hills, April 2 -- (5th place / 14 teams)Meet 3) TSU Boston-Moon Classic, April 9 -- (3rd place / 12 teams) Meet 4) APSU Showdown on the Cumberland, April 29 -- (2nd place/3 teams)Meet 5) OVC Championships, May 6-7 -- (8th place/9 teams)

(numbers in BOLD FACE are school records sets in 2011 season)

Women’s Track and Field Superlatives during 2011 Outdoor Season



2011 individual results

Madison Borden SIU-I TSU-I Sewanee-I OVC-I Vandy-O JSU-O TSU-O APSU-O OVC-OShot Put -- 35’ 4” 34’10.25” 32’5.75” 38’ 1.5” -- 37’ 11.5” 39’ 3.25” 36’ 7.75” Discus -- -- -- -- 130’ 6” 100’ 3” 124’ 4” -- 129’ 9.75”Weight Throw -- 37’ 4” -- 37’6.75” -- -- -- -- --Hammer Throw -- -- -- -- 114’ 2” 112’ 6” 116’ 3” -- 106’ 5.5”

Leah Bradley SIU-I TSU-I Sewanee-I OVC-I Vandy-O JSU-O TSU-O APSU-O OVC-O800m -- 2:30.64 2:33.97` -- -- -- 2:31.55 2:29.54 2:28.12 1,500m -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 5:24.25 5:16.00Mile Run -- -- 5:42.71 -- -- -- -- -- -- Brittney Brown SIU-I TSU-I Sewanee-I OVC-I Vandy-O JSU-O TSU-O APSU-O OVC-O800m -- -- -- 2:44.79 2:51.62 3:00.95 2:49.73 -- --1,500m -- -- -- -- 5:38.54 5:50.80 5:45.74 5:31.96 -- 3,000m -- -- 12:29.28 -- -- -- -- -- -- Danielle Catlett SIU-I TSU-I Sewanee-I OVC-I Vandy-O JSU-O TSU-O APSU-O OVC-O400m 1:01.53 1:03.04 1:03.48 -- -- -- -- 1:00.45 1:01.37 Rebecca Cline SIU-I TSU-I Sewanee-I OVC-I Vandy-O JSU-O TSU-O APSU-O OVC-OMile Run -- 5:42.09 -- -- -- -- -- -- --1500m -- -- -- -- -- -- 5:09.89 5:06.10 5:08.37 3,000m -- -- 11:31.88 11:15.79 11:01.06 -- 11:16.47 -- -- 5,000m -- -- -- 19:53.00 -- 19:50.46 -- -- 19:28.23

Dalis Connell SIU-I TSU-I Sewanee-I OVC-I Vandy-O JSU-O TSU-O APSU-O OVC-O200m -- 30.00 29.46 -- -- 28.60 27.27 -- 27.82400m 1:06.87 -- -- 29.35 1:04.44 1:04.37 1:03.37 1:02.59 1:01.98

Brittany Cotto SIU-I TSU-I Sewanee-I OVC-I Vandy-O JSU-O TSU-O APSU-O OVC-O55m -- -- 8.19 -- -- -- -- -- -- 400m 1:01.95 1:03.78 1:03.98 1:03.67 -- -- -- 1:01.14 --400m Hurdles -- -- -- -- 1:08.99 1:07.37 1:06.37 -- 1:05.29

Yeshi Dohrmann SIU-I TSU-I Sewanee-I OVC-I Vandy-O JSU-O TSU-O APSU-O OVC-O800m -- -- -- -- -- -- 2:50.28 2:44.66 --Mile Run -- 6:33.39 6:27.89 -- -- -- -- -- --1,500m -- -- -- -- -- -- 6:00.83 -- --3,000m -- -- 13:17.00 -- -- -- -- -- -- Ifey Eguzo SIU-I TSU-I Sewanee-I OVC-I Vandy-O JSU-O TSU-O APSU-O OVC-O55m -- 7.74 7.69 -- -- -- -- -- --60m 8.22 -- -- 8.22 -- -- -- -- --100m -- -- -- -- -- 13.14 12.68 12.76 12.98200m 26.95 28.12 27.63 26.83 -- 26.90 26.63 26.29 26.31 Traci Jones SIU-I TSU-I Sewanee-I OVC-I Vandy-O JSU-O TSU-O APSU-O OVC-O800m -- 2:30.14 2:38.92 2:21.11 2:25.99 2:30.01 -- 2:20.66 2:27.521,500m -- -- -- -- 5:00.23 5:07.56 5:08.40 5:31.61 5”05.74Mile Run -- 5:38.53 5:46.54 5:25.94 -- -- -- -- --3,000m -- -- -- -- -- -- 11:02.75 -- --

Krysten Joshen SIU-I TSU-I Sewanee-I OVC-I Vandy-O JSU-O TSU-O APSU-O OVC-O55m -- 7.84 7.78 -- -- -- -- -- --60m 8.31 -- -- 8.18 -- -- -- -- --100m -- -- -- -- -- -- 12.70 12.66 --200m -- -- 28.28 -- -- -- -- -- --Triple Jump 33’ 6.5” 33’ 9.5” 33’10” 32’11.75” -- -- -- -- -- Kelli Keck SIU-I TSU-I Sewanee-I OVC-I Vandy-O JSU-O TSU-O APSU-O OVC-O200m -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 27.22 27:07Long Jump -- -- -- -- -- -- 17’ 5.25” 16’ 7.25” 15’ 6.5”Triple Jump 33’ 10.75” 33’ 1.25” 34’7” 35’7.5” -- 34’ 11.25” 36’ 10.5” -- 33’ 5.75”

Katie Lowery SIU-I TSU-I Sewanee-I OVC-I Vandy-O JSU-O TSU-O APSU-O OVC-OPole Vault 9’ 7.25” 9’ 6.25” 9’8” 10’0” NH NH -- -- --



2011 individual results

Katherine Lynn SIU-I TSU1-I TSU-I Sewanee-I OVC-I Vandy-O JSU-O TSU-O APSU-O OVC-OHigh Jump 5’ 3” 5’ 4.25” 5’ 7” 5’ 3.75” 5’5” 5’ 6.5” 5’ 5” 5’ 6” 5’ 6” 5’ 6” Ashley Mayhew SIU-I TSU1-I TSU-I Sewanee-I OVC-I Vandy-O JSU-O TSU-O APSU-O OVC-OShot Put -- 38’ 2.75” 39’6” 41’0.5” 41’3.75” -- 39’ 4” 42’ 0.5” 38’ 7” 42’ 1.75”Weight Throw -- 48’ 4.5” 54’ 11.25” -- 50’11” -- -- -- -- --Hammer Throw -- -- -- -- -- -- 157’ 3” 156’ 7” -- --

Amelia McCoy SIU-I TSU-I Sewanee-I OVC-I Vandy-O JSU-O TSU-O APSU-O OVC-O3,000m -- -- 12:07.36 12:09.53 11:39.71 -- 12:20.18 -- --5,000m -- -- -- -- -- 20:50.30 -- -- 22:23.4110,000m -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 44:44.98 Beth Miller SIU-I TSU-I Sewanee-I OVC-I Vandy-O JSU-O TSU-O APSU-O OVC-O3,000m -- -- 11:47.74 11:32.63 11:19.55 -- 11:18.37 -- --5,000m -- 20:08.91 -- 19:54.58 -- 19:55.61 -- -- 19:53.2710,000m -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 40:42.45Javelin -- -- -- -- -- 46’ 5” 55’ 10” -- -- Megan O’Donoghue SIU-I TSU-I Sewanee-I OVC-I Vandy-O JSU-O TSU-O APSU-O OVC-O3,000m -- -- 11:53.42 -- 11:33.36 -- 11:35.51 -- -- 5,000m -- 20:30.44 -- 20:29.85 -- 20:25.80 -- -- --10,000m -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 43:16.86

Justine Phillips SIU-I TSU-I Sewanee-I OVC-I Vandy-O JSU-O TSU-O APSU-O OVC-O55m -- 7.91 7.81 -- -- -- -- -- --60m 8.34 -- -- 8.41 -- -- -- -- --100m -- -- -- -- -- 13.84 -- -- 13.27200m 27.98 -- -- -- -- -- -- 27.45 27.63 Long Jump -- 14’ 8.5” 15’9.5” -- 14’ 10.75” 15’ 4” -- -- -- Jenna Philpott SIU-I TSU-I Sewanee-I OVC-I Vandy-O JSU-O TSU-O APSU-O OVC-O400m 1:04.53 1:05.27 1:05.01 1:04.60 -- -- -- -- --800m -- -- -- -- 2:31.37 2:36.13 2:30.71 2:32.78 2:29.14 Elisa Tanksley SIU-I TSU-I Sewanee-I OVC-I Vandy-O JSU-O TSU-O APSU-O OVC-O60m -- -- -- 8.63 -- -- -- -- -- 200m -- -- 29.03 -- -- 28.55 28.25 -- -- 400m 1:06.32 -- -- 1:04.36 -- 1:03.42 1:04.04 1:03.07 1:02.08 Emily Weinzetl SIU-I TSU-I Sewanee-I OVC-I Vandy-O JSU-O TSU-O APSU-O OVC-O400m 1:03.12 -- 1:02.11 1:02.30 -- -- -- -- --800m -- -- -- -- 2:24.10 2:34.72 2:28.21 2:23.55 2:33.97

Haley Wennerstrom SIU-I TSU-I Sewanee-I OVC-I Vandy-O JSU-O TSU-O APSU-O OVC-OShot Put -- 26’ 9.25” 29’1.75” -- -- -- -- -- --Weight Throw -- 29’ 5.5” -- -- -- -- -- -- --Discus -- -- -- -- 83’ 7” 83’ 4” 94’ 10” -- 90’ 3.75”Hammer Throw -- -- -- -- 76’ 7” 81’ 5” -- -- -- Javelin -- -- -- -- 82’ 4” 77’ 2” 71’ 1” 88’ 7” 78’ 9.5”

Emily Williams SIU-I TSU-I Sewanee-I OVC-I Vandy-O JSU-O TSU-O APSU-O OVC-O800m -- 2:43.83 -- 2:30.07 2:33.28 2:35.00 2:36.43 -- --1,500m -- -- -- -- 5:12.33 5:18.99 5:30.55 5:15.34 5:12.66Mile Run -- -- 5:55.39 5:45.35 -- -- -- -- -- 3,000m -- -- 12:06.90 -- -- --- -- -- --

Peri Winborne SIU-I TSU-I Sewanee-I OVC-I Vandy-O JSU-O TSU-O APSU-O OVC-O3,000m -- -- 11:18.38 11:21.21 10:53.03 -- -- -- --3,000m Steeplechase -- -- -- -- -- -- 12:50.96 -- 12:11.345,000m -- 19:35.46 -- 19:46.90 -- 19:24.69 -- -- --



ALL-TIME TOP FIVE

10,000m RunStephanie Place ................... 36:29.64 ...........2007Dena Adams ......................... 37:41.73 ...........1997Tiffany Palmer ...................... 38:24.84 ...........2009 Lucy Hale ............................... 38:33.48 ...........2002Ashley Evans ......................... 39:02.95 ...........2006

Hurdles Events

100m HurdlesMeagan Lyons...................... 14.33 .................2009 Carmen Tucker ..................... 14.85 .................2001Joanna Gerold ..................... 15.41 .................2003Kimbel Lea ............................ 15.72 .................2005Kelly Carmichael ................. 16.18 .................1995 400m HurdlesCarmen Tucker ..................... 1:04.00 ..............2001Kimbel Lea ............................ 1:05.50 ..............2005Joanna Gerold ..................... 1:06.24 ..............2003Kelly Carmichael ................. 1:06.31 ..............1996Brittany Cotto ................1:05.29 .........2011

3000m SteeplechaseAlathea Thompson ............. 11:23.52 ...........2006Ashley Evans ......................... 11:40.63 ...........2010Peri Winborne ................12:11.34 .......2011Richelle Wardell ................... 12:19.95 ...........2002Catherine Baites .................. 12:20.25 ...........2008

All-Time Top Five Through 2011 Season

Running Events

100m DashBethany Burney ................... 11.92 .................2004Meagan Lyons...................... 12.3 (h) .............2009 Ashley Kendrick ................... 12.58 .................2005Joanna Gerold ..................... 12.61 .................2003Ifey Eguzo ............................. 12.61 .................2010

200m DashAllison Price .......................... 25.58 .................2009Bethany Burney ................... 25.32 .................2004Melissa Williams .................. 26.02 .................2001Ifey Eguzo .............................. 26.17 .................2010 Ashley Kendrick ................... 26:39 .................2005

The fastest, highest, longest and strongest performers in Tech’s outdoor track & field history

400m DashAllison Price .......................... 58.01 .................2010 Brelinda Johnson ................ :58.91 ................2002Leah Watson ......................... :59.59 ................2006Danielle Catlett .................... :59.70 ................2010Emily Weinzetl ................:59.85 ...........2010

800m RunKeri Coulthard ...................... 2:17.02 ..............2007Michelle Kline ...................... 2:18.27 ..............2001Traci Jones ......................2:19.58 .........2010Melanie Mickle .................... 2:21.29 ..............2000Stephanie Ward ................... 2:22.84 ..............2003

1500m RunKeri Light ............................... 4:38.75 ..............2009Michelle Kline ...................... 4:41.11 ..............2002Stephanie Place ................... 4:44.65 ..............2010Alathea Thompson ............. 4:57.57 ..............2006Tiffany Palmer ...................... 4:56.66 ..............2009

3000m RunStephanie Place ................... 10:08.01 ...........2007Lucy Hale ............................... 10:30.58 ...........2002Keri Light ............................... 10:30.59 ...........2009Dena Adams ......................... 10:38.00 ...........1997Ashley Evans ......................... 10:38.51 ...........2010

5000m RunStephanie Place ................... 17:05.83 ...........2008Dena Adams ......................... 17:59.58 ...........1997Tiffany Palmer ...................... 18:00.66 ...........2010 Keri Light ............................... 18:12.14 ...........2009 Ashley Evans ......................... 18:12.15 ...........2010

Meagan Lyons owns the TTU record in the 100 meter hurdles.

Stephanie Place is the record-holder in the 3,000, 5,000 and 10,000

Alathea Thompson is Tech’s record-holder in the 3,000 meter steeplechase.



JavelinRichelle Wardell ................... 123’ 10” .............2002Rachel Forbes ....................... 119’2” ................2010Jessica Savage ..................... 114’3” ................2005Christina Stolaas ................. 113’1” ................2005Karen Burchfield ................. 108’6” ................2005

Pole VaultKatie Lowery ..................10’ 0” ............2010Rachel Forbes ....................... 9’ 6” ....................2008Jennifer Ezell ........................ 8’ 0” ....................2003 Joanna Gerold ..................... 7’ 0” ....................2006

HammerAshley Mayhew ................... 157’ 3” ...............2011Casey Stinson ....................... 129’ 2” ...............2003Madison Borden ............116’ 3” ..........2011Haley Wennerstrom .......99’ 9” ............2010

Relay Events

4x100m Relayat Vanderbilt Invitat.. ......... 48.38 .................2010 at Murray State Invit. ........ 48.90 .................2009at OVC Championship ...... 49.45 .................2003at TSU Invitational .............. 49:46 .................2005at JSU Invit. ........................... 49:63 .................2010

4x200m Relayat Sea Ray Relays ................. 1:45.69 ..............2002at Disney Relays .................. 1:50.62 ..............2001at TSU Invitational .............. 1:53.79 ..............2005at Austin Peay Invitat. ....... 1:55.30 ..............2007at Sewanee Relays .............. 2:01.18 ..............1992

4x400m Relayat Vanderbilt Inv. ................. 3:59.39 ..............2003at OVC Championship ...... 3:59.67 ..............2010at OVC Championship ...... 4:00.57 ..............2001at TSU Boston-Moon ......4:01.51 .........2011at OVC Championship ...... 4:01.92 ..............2006at OVC Championship ...... 4:03.59 ..............2009

ALL-TIME TOP FIVe

Field Events

Long JumpShenika Moore .................... 18’ 0.5” ..............2006Buffy Bright ........................... 17’ 10.75” .........1999Lauren Addie ........................ 17’ 7” ..................2005Kimbel Lea ............................ 17’ 7” ..................2005Leayn Carter ......................... 17’ 6.7” ..............2010

Triple JumpKelli Keck ........................36’ 10.5” .......2011Lauren Addie ........................ 36’ 8.25” ............2007Raela Washington ............... 36’ 1.25” ............2004Leayn Carter ......................... 36’ 0.5”” .............2009 Kimbel Lea ............................ 35’ 6” ..................2006Carmen Tucker ..................... 34’ 7” ..................2002

High JumpKatherine Lynn .................... 5’ 7” ....................2010 Amy Campbell ..................... 5’ 7” ....................2005Victoria Brown ..................... 5’ 4.25” ..............2006Meagan Lyons...................... 5’ 4” ....................2009Ashley Brady ......................... 5’ 3” ....................2006

Shot PutSuzanne Roberson ............. 44’ 7.5” ..............2001Ashley Mayhew ................... 43’ 3.25” ............2009Sherita Moore ...................... 39’ 11” ...............2003Madison Borden ............39’ 3.25” .......2011Lauren Elmore ..................... 27’ 6.75” ............2008

DiscusSuzanne Roberson ............. 143’ 0” ...............2001Sherita Moore ...................... 142’ 8” ...............2002Lacy Yslas ........................136’ 10” ........2010Madison Borden ............133’ 3” ..........2010 Ashley Mayhew ................... 125’ 5” ...............2008

Katherine Lynn

4x800m Relayat Sewanee Relays .............. 9:42.71 ..............1999at Sewanee Relays .............. 9:44.71 ..............2001at Mt. Laurel Relays ............ 9:52.44 ..............2002

Distance Medley Relaysat Sea Ray Relays ................. 12:24.66 ...........2002at OVC Indoor ...................... 13:13.34 ...........2005at Disney Relays .................. 13:51.69 ...........2001

Sprint Medley Relaysat Disney Relays .................. 4:25.53 ..............2001

Ashley Mayhew

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Building a Better Athlete is the goal of Tech’s new Athletic Performance Center

In the Spring, Tennessee Tech held Grand Opening for its brand new, state-of-the-art Athletic Performance Center for Golden Eagle student-athletes. The 25,000 square-foot facility will benefit every Golden Eagle stu-dent-athlete. Considered as the finest such facility in the Ohio Valley Conference, the APC features 10,000 square-feet for the new strength & conditioning room and 10,000 square-feet for indoor practice facility. At an estimated cost of $2 million, the facility is located west of the softball complex close to Pine Ave. To help Tech’s student-athletes by providing sup-port for the purchase of equipment, please contact Kevin Bostian, Associate Athletic Director for Development, either by phone (931-372-3929) or email him at: [email protected].

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Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting March 24, 2011

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practice facility

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The mission of Tennessee Techno-logical University Intercollegiate Athlet-ics, based upon and consistent with the university’s mission, is to encourage student scholarship and sportsmanship with emphasis placed on helping student-athletes make appropriate progress to-ward completion of their chosen academic degree programs and become productive members of society. The TTU Intercollegiate Athletics Program serves as a rallying point for the university as well as a public relations outlet for university activities by striving to bring positive recognition to TTU through a program built on concepts including excellence, integrity, and enthusiasm.

Academic integrity is a key element in athletic decisions, thus ensuring that the educational values, practices, and the university’s mission set the standard for the program. TTU’s athletic program strives for student-athlete excellence in competition and in the academic setting. TTU seeks to field disciplined and competitive athletic teams dedicated to observing sportsmanship and applicable rules, to providing quality athletic training and medical support to intercollegiate athletics, and to supporting the general welfare of student-athletes. The TTU Intercollegiate Athletics Pro-gram focuses on the overall development of all persons participating in athletics. Ethical conduct and good sportsmanship are pro-

Tennessee Tech University Athletics Mission Statementmoted among faculty and students, alumni and friends, athletics department staff, and student-athletes. The program adheres to the policies, rules, and guidelines of the National Collegiate Athletic Association NCAA), the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC), and the institution. Intercollegiate Athletics is as sup-portive of women as of men and as sup-portive of those in the minority as those in the majority. The program is committed to complying with Title IX regulations. Inter-collegiate Athletics provides opportunities to eligible persons without regard to age, gender, color, race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability.

CLOSE TO EVERYBODY: Tennessee Tech is less than a day’s drive from almost half of the USA. Mileage to Tech: Nashville (78), Chattanooga (95), Knoxville (102), Atlanta (210), Birmingham (238), Louisville (247), Cincinnati (250), Memphis (289), Indianapolis (357), Tallahassee (397), St. Louis (399), Detroit (525), Cleveland (529), Chicago (547), Orlando (646), New Orleans (648), ESPN Studios (933)

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found within a short drive of Cookeville. Dale Hollow Lake is just to the north, while Center

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NICE WEATHER: The Cookeville area enjoys a mild climate

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January: average high 53F, average low - 38F,July: average high 89F, average low 67FAnnual average precipitation: 51 inches

Annual average snowfall: 8 inches

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And while Cookeville is a relatively small town, we have no lack of culture. Weare one of the smallest cities in the U.S. with a full-blown symphonyorchestra, and our area attracts visual artists and craftspeople from acrossthe nation, thanks to the Appalachian Center for Craft, a satellite campus ofTTU. Drama also takes center stage here, with the 456-seat CookevillePerforming Arts Center cranking out productions year-round, including theaward-winning Drama Center Backstage series.

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Dr. Robert (Bob) BELL

v University President

UNIVERSITY OF Florida 1969

Dr. Robert (Bob) Bell, now in his 12th year as President of Tennes-see Tech, is an avid supporter of TTU and Ohio Valley Conference sports. He spent 2010-11 as the chair the

OVC President’s Board of Directors. Bell became TTU’s President in 2000 after serving as dean, associate dean, assistant dean, and a chairperson in the university’s College of Business. After taking the post, he oversaw the reorgani-zation of the athletics department, bringing in a full-time athletics director for the first time in almost 20 years. He has also been involved in statewide economic develop-ment on behalf of the Tennessee Higher Education Commission, working on the THEC master plan focusing on links among higher education and stakeholders in business, health care and state gov-ernment. Bell has served four terms on the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award’s Board of Examiners and was appointed a charter member of the Tennessee Center for Performance Excellence in 1992, serving on the group’s panel of judges from 1994 to 2005. He represented Tennessee as a state delegate to the White House Conference on North American Free Trade Agreement in 1994 and spent two years as an economic development consultant for the nation of Mauritius.

Dr. Bell has served on or chaired a variety of professional, regional and national organizations, including the American Associa-tion of Collegiate Schools of Business International, the Southern Business Association, the North American Case Research Associa-tion, the Tennessee College Association, and a number of Tennessee higher education task forces, among others. In 2005, Bell was named the first recipient of the Ned R. McWherter Leadership Award, presented by the Tennessee Center for Performance Excellence. In the scholarly arena, he has been published extensively in the fields of management, organizational design, computer science and quality/productivity management, authoring two books and more than 70 articles, case studies and papers. Bell is also well known and respected in the Cookeville com-munity. He has chaired the Cookeville-Area Putnam County Chamber of Commerce’s board of directors, the Regional Quality Council and the Putnam Tomorrow Task Force for the Putnam County Commis-sion. A past president of the local YMCA, Bell currently chairs the Cooke-ville Industrial Development Board and is a member of the Board of Directors for CityScape and Blood Assurance Corp. He has been an adult leader in the Boy Scouts of America since 1988 and serves on the executive board for the Middle Tennessee Council of BSA. He is also a member of the Cookeville Rotary and Evening Lions Clubs.

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Mark WILSON

v Director of Athletics

University of Maine 1991

Mark Wilson’s first seven years as Director of Athletics at Tennessee Tech have been highlighted by vision, energy, and enthusiasm. Those factors have facilitated growth and excellence in all areas and have placed the focus

on generating a better student-athlete experience. Wilson recently completed an appointment on the NCAA Leader-ship Council, a position which gave the Ohio Valley Conference, TTU and Wilson a voice in a variety of strategic decisions that can affect intercollegiate athletics. Wilson, 42, has led Athletics to several milestone accomplish-ments during his first seven years, including enhanced facilities and fund raising, high profile staff additions, and compliance and aca-demic success. Under Wilson’s guidance, the program has continued to focus on the academic success of its student-athletes, with soaring numbers each semester on the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll. Tech’s student-athletes have achieved their highest overall combined semester GPAs. Wilson also developed a strategic plan for Tech’s athletic facilities and has already seen some of those plans become reality. During the past four years Tech has completed several construction projects to ath-letic facilities, including resurfacing the outdoor tennis courts, a new natural grass practice field, installa-tion of new turf in Tucker Stadium, renovating the running track, reno-vating the football offices, meeting rooms and locker rooms, and new lights at Tucker Stadium. Athletics opened a spacious, new basketball office complex in Eblen Center and in the spring held a Grand Opening on the new Athletic Performance Center on the western edge of campus (see pages 2-3). Additional building plans call for a new student-athlete center. Another step achieved under Wilson’s direction has been increased fund raising and devel-opment efforts with the goal of providing the necessary resources for Tech’s student-athletes, coaches and staff. All of those accomplishments have come while the department has continued to stay focused on compliance with all NCAA rules and regulations.

Wilson was named Director of Athletics on July 1, 2004. He came to Tennessee Tech from Ohio University. Since his first day at Tech, Wilson has made rapid and steady progress. He began by restructuring the department and implement-ed plans for a better student-athlete experience. In addition, athletics launched a dynamic new website, gained NCAA certification and was found in complete compliance, created a far-reaching “WIN” program for academic success, opened an entertaining and popular Tailgate Park, and started plans for two capital projects. Before going to Ohio, Mark served as the Director of Athletic Marketing for the University of Massachusetts. He also worked as a graduate assistant in the UMass athletic department and interned with the Northwestern University ticketing and marketing depart-ments. Wilson received his bachelor’s degree in 1991 from the Universi-ty of Maine in physical education and health, and earned his master’s in sports management from the University of Massachusetts in 1994. Mark has two daughters, Katey (16) and Meaghan (11).

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ACADEMIC SUPPORT

The “WIN” program: Work Intensely Now

The WIN Program was implemented in the fall semester of 2004 to provide additional sup-port for freshmen and student-athletes whose general academic progress places them at risk for maintaining eligibility and graduating. The program involves the student-athlete, coach(es), academic advisor, tutors, and others to build academic skills for success. Participation in the program is primarily based on grades, and coaches or the academic advisor may recom-mend additional participation at any time. All incoming freshmen meet at least one time per week with their coach to discuss academic progress and needs as well as time management and study skill techniques. Other aspects of the program include monitored study hours, tutor-ing, and study skills workshops.

Dr. Lance JASITT

v Assistant Athletics Director for Academics and Student Welfare

Penn State University,1978

Dr. Lance Jasitt serves as Assistant Athletics Director for Academics and Student Welfare. He has served in

compliance and administrative operations roles in the Tech Athletics Department since 1998. Dr. Jasitt plays a key role in the academic success of each of Tech’s varsity student-athletes, managers, and graduate assistants. His primary goals are to provide guidance and academic resources to permit student-ath-letes to maintain their academic eligibility under NCAA rules and to progress to graduation. In this process, Dr. Jasitt serves as a primary liaison between coaches and faculty. A detail-oriented person and a diligent worker, Dr. Jasitt has developed a solid understanding of the opera-tions of the Athletics Department, the staff and the needs of its student-athletes. In addition to his administrative role within Athlet-

ics, Dr. Jasitt is also highly involved in promoting reading and literacy at all age levels. He was the 2008-09 presi-dent of the TTU Council of the International Reading As-sociation and is still actively involved in that organization. He also has served on the President’s Commission on the Status of Women for seven years. Raised in York, Pa., he earned a bachelor’s degree from Penn State University in 1978 and added a master’s in public administration from Valdosta State University in 1987. In 1993, he received a master’s degree in educa-tion from Old Dominion University and added a Ph.D. in literacy education from Tennessee Tech in 2004. Dr. Jasitt is a former Commander in the U.S. Navy. His wife of 30 years, Donna White Jasitt, is a former Cap-tain in the U.S. Navy Reserve. They have two children, Ian and Meagan. Ian recently received his second degree from Tech, this one in Environmental Geology. Meagan is a senior Pre-Physical Therapy major at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.

Adam McLeod (center), a sophomore member of the men’s cross coun-try team, receives a scholar-athlete award at a Tech home basketball game.etary



ACADEMIC SUPPORT

The success of Tennessee Tech University’s athletic teams is tied closely to the academic progress of each student-athlete, and the academic performance of each Tech student-athlete is closely monitored by the coach-ing staff as well as an experienced staff in Academic Services. Tech’s student-athletes continue to excel in the classroom. Each semester, the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll pays tribute to more than 200 students in athletics, including athletes, trainers, managers and cheerleaders, and the overall GPA of the department has climbed steeply in the past seven semesters. Student-athletes are the most visible component of a university, entertaining thousands of fans, students, alumni, family and friends. Their athletic abilities and achievements are a focus for national attention, as athletic events not only bring back faithful alumni, but serve as a welcome mat to the university for potential new students. Student-athletes devote many hours to practice, conditioning and training in an effort to be the best they can be. These hours are not required by non-athletes in the student body, and these extra demands can compete with academics for the student-athlete’s time and energy. The Tech Athletics Department works to provide help with course content (through tutors and monitored study hours) as well as with time management and study skills and any other academic support services that will allow student-athletes to maximize their academic potential.

Marilyn Borch-Jensen

Academic Advisement

Secretary

Tennessee Tech’s commitment to its student-athletes is evident.The support personnel and resources available provide Golden Eagle

student-athletes with the tools needed for success.

1985 ......................... Angie Duncan, Volleyball1985 .............................Barry Wilmore, Football1985 .....................Andy Rittenhouse, Football1986 .....................Andy Rittenhouse, Football1986 ..............................Joel Chandler, Football1986 ......................... Angie Duncan, Volleyball1987 ................................ Ed deHass, Basketball1987 .................................. Derek Lane, Baseball1987 ......................... Angie Duncan, Volleyball1987 .....................Andy Rittenhouse, Football1987 .................................Clark Richey, Football1988 ...................................... Jim Cornelius, Golf1990 ..............................Steve Arnette, Baseball1990 ..............................Tuesday Frase, Softball1990 ................................ Lisa Johnson, Softball1990 .........................Spencer Hissam, Football1991 ...............................Ted Lockerby, Football1991 ....................................... Ben Holt, Baseball1991 ...............................Andrea Roark, Softball1992 ...............................Ted Lockerby, Football1992 ...............................Andrea Roark, Softball1993 ...............................Andrea Roark, Softball1993 ....................................... Ben Holt, Baseball1994 ....................Mary Beth Coombs, Softball1995 ................................... Scott Trent, Football1995 ...........................................Lisa Phipps, Golf1995 ..................Rachel Melchiorre, Volleyball1996 ................................. Jason Matson, Tennis1996 ...............................Stacy Hughes, Softball1996 ............... Kelly Carmichael, Track & Field1996 .......................Dena Adams, Track & Field1996 ...............................Brandy Henry, Softball1996 ..................Rachel Melchiorre, Volleyball1996 ............. Meggan Toohey, Cross Country1997 ...............................Stacy Hughes, Softball1997 .......................Dena Adams, Track & Field1997 ......................Jenny Adams, Track & Field

ESPN The Magazine/CoSIDA Academic All-America District IV

District IV consists of Michigan, Kentucky, Ohio, Tennessee and Alabama.

1997 ...................................... Wade Morrell, Golf1997 ................................ Jeff Norman, Football1997 ............................ Wes Gallagher, Football1997 ..................Rachel Melchiorre, Volleyball1998 ..............................Diane Seng, Basketball1998 ................................ Taylor Ralph, Baseball1998 .....................................Amy Ayers, Softball1998 ......................Jenny Adams, Track & Field1998 ............................ Wes Gallagher, Football1999 ..............................Diane Seng, Basketball1999 ..................Collin Carmichael, Basketball1999 ............................ Adnan Hadzialic, Tennis1999 .......................................Shane Sewell, Golf1999 ............................ Wes Gallagher, Football1999 .................Kevin Boucher, Cross Country1999 ............... Steven Gordon, Cross Country2000 ..............................Diane Seng, Basketball2000 .................................Janet Holt, Basketball2000 ..................Collin Carmichael, Basketball2000 ...............................Brandy Henry, Softball2000 ............................Mirza Duranovic, Tennis2000 .............................Nick Solomon, Football2001 .................................Janet Holt, Basketball2001 .......................... Grant Swallows, Football2001 .............................. Kara Gilbert, Volleyball2001 .......................................Julie Tryon, Soccer2002 .................................Janet Holt, Basketball2002 ................................ Brent Jolly, Basketball2002 ........................LeeAnne Mongar, Softball2002 .................Stephanie Ward, Track & Field2002 ..................................... Alexis Boyd, Soccer2002 .............................. Kara Gilbert, Volleyball2002 ..................................... Trey Perry, Football2003 ........................ Stephanie Ward, CC/Track2003 .......................LeeAnne Mongar, Softball2003 ..................................... Alexis Boyd, Soccer2004 ........................ Stephanie Ward, CC/Track

1976 ...................................... Donley Canary, Baseball1978 ..................................... Pat Kannapel, Basketball1982 ................................. Jerilynn Harper, Basketball1985 .................................... Angie Duncan, Volleyball1986 ................................Andy Rittenhouse, Football1986 .................................... Angie Duncan, Volleyball1987 .............................................Derek Lane, Baseball1987 .................................... Angie Duncan, Volleyball1987 ................................Andy Rittenhouse, Football1988 .................................................Jim Cornelius, Golf1990 ...........................................Lisa Johnson, Softball1993 ......................................... Andrea Roark, Softball1996 ..................................Dena Adams, Track & Field1996 ......................................... Stacy Hughes, Softball1996 ...............................Dena Adams, Cross Country1997 ..................................Dena Adams, Track & Field1997 .............................Rachel Melchiorre, Volleyball1998 ................................Jenny Adams, Track & Field1999 .......................................Adnan Hadzialic, Tennis1999 ....................................... Wes Gallagher, Football2000 .........................................Diane Seng, Basketball2000 ........................................Nick Solomon, Football2001 ........................................... Janet Holt, Basketball2002 ........................................... Janet Holt, Basketball2002 .................................. LeeAnne Mongar, Softball2003 ...................................Stephanie Ward, CC/Track2003 .................................. LeeAnne Mongar, Softball2004 ...................................Stephanie Ward, CC/Track2005 ..................................... Anne Morrow, Volleyball2007 ............................................. Beth Boden, Softball2008 .....................................Thomas Nelson, Baseball2008 ............................................. Beth Boden, Softball2008 ................................. Stephanie Fischer, Softball 2009 ..........................................Taylor Askew, Football 2009 .........................................Teresa Craig, Volleyball2010 ...................................................... Josh Simer, Golf

ESPN The Magazine/CoSIDA Academic All-America

Tennessee Tech University student-athletes have achieved

Academic All-America honors 36 times since 1976. 2004 ................................... Brett Vavra, Football2004 ...........................Anne Morrow, Volleyball 2005 ..................................... Eric Anderson, Golf2005 .......................... Michelle Brigano, Soccer2005 ...............................Jess Seyfert, Volleyball2005 ...........................Anne Morrow, Volleyball2005 ...................................Jon Mahan, Football2006 .......................Leah Watson, Track & Field2006 .................................. Beth Boden, Softball2006 ...................................Jon Mahan, Football2007 .................................. Beth Boden, Softball2007 ...............................Taylor Askew, Football2007 ................... Bradley Thompson, Football2008 .................................. Beth Boden, Softball2008 .......................Stephanie Fischer, Softball2008 ..........................Thomas Nelson, Baseball2008 ...........................Keri Coulthard, CC/Track2008 ...............................Taylor Askew, Football2008 ................... Bradley Thompson, Football2008 .................................. Kathryn Lally, Soccer2008 ...................................Taren Brown, Soccer2008 ..............................Teresa Craig, Volleyball2009 ..............................Frank Davis, Basketball2009 .....................................Keri Light, CC/Track2009 ........................Stephanie Place, CC/Track2009 ..........................Lacie Coquerille, Softball 2009 ..............................Teresa Craig, Volleyball 2009 ...............................Taylor Askew, Football 2010 .....................................Lee Henry, Baseball 2010 .........................Chad Oberacker, Baseball2010 ..........................Lacie Coquerille, Softball 2010 ............................................Josh Simer, Golf 2011 ..........................Lacie Coquerille, Softball Total honors since1985 ......................107

Winning in the Classroom



SPORTS MEDICINE

Responsible for providing medical coverage, recognition and treatment of injuries, and rehabilitation for all14 intercollegiate teams and more than 300 student-athletes. Tennessee Tech’s Sports Medicine department provides

some of the most complete and advanced care available.

Joe ERDELJAC

v Director of Sports Medicine West Virginia, 1988 Joe Erdeljac was named in July 2008 as Head Athletic Trainer at Tennessee Tech University. Erdeljac previously served as an Assistant Athletic Trainer at Tennessee Tech for seven years, and worked for nine years with high school athletes for the

Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Erdeljac was at Tech from 1992 to 1999. During that time, he was the Athletics Trainer for the men’s basketball team and worked with the student-athletes on all of Tech’s teams. A native of West Virginia, Erdeljac began his career in 1988 while

an undergraduate at the University of West Virginia. Upon graduation with a bachelor’s degree in Science and Physical Education, he took a graduate assistant position at Austin Peay and received his master’s degree in 1989. His first full-time position was Assistant Athletic Trainer at LaSalle University prior to joining the Tech staff. After seven years at TTU, he accepted a position in 1999 with the CRMC as Head Athletic Trainer for Upperman High School in Baxter. Dur-ing his time with CRMC, he was a volunteer athletic trainer at the United States Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, working with the basketball teams and other Olympic team members. A member of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA), he is also in the Southeastern Athletic Trainers Associa-tion (SEATA) and is currently serving as president of the Tennes-see Athletic Trainers’ Society (TATS). Joe and his wife, Jessica, have one daughter, Riley Grace, born on December 15, 2008.

Assistant Athletic Trainers

football teams. He holds member-ship in several regional associations, and is also a member of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association.

RANDI KAPLAN-- Building her professional resume with positions at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Newberry College and Niagara University, Randi Kaplan joined the Tennessee Tech Sports Medicine staff in January 2012. A native of Salisbury, Md., Ka-plan received her bachelor’s degree

in biology from the University of Albany in 2004 and went to graduate school at the University of Buffalo. She graduated with honors from the combined BS/MS program in June 2007 and was BOC certified in July. She was an Athletic Training Intern at Niagara University for one year, then spent three years For the next three years, from 2007 to 2010, Randi was an Assistant Athletic Trainer at Newberry College. In 2010, she was selected as Assistant Athletic Trainer at the Uni-versity of Maryland-Eastern Shore, a position she held until joining the Golden Eagle Sports Medicine staff. She is a member of the National Athletic Trainer’s Association (NATA) in addition to the College Athletic Trainer’s Society, the Maryland Athletic Trainer’s Association and the Mid-Atlantic Athletic Trainer’s Association.

JESSICA VAUGHAN -- Jessica Vaughan joined the Tennessee Tech athletic training staff in October 2011. A native of Camano Island, Wash., Vaughan did her undergraduate work at Washington State University, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with a concentration in Athletic Training. From there, she attended graduate school at Seattle University, where she earned a Master of Sport Administration with a concen-tration in Leadership. While at Seattle, Vaughan served as a graduate assistant athletic trainer working primarily with baseball and men’s and women’s track and cross coun-try. In her summers, Vaughan worked with the Bellingham Bells, a collegiate summer baseball team in Bellingham, Wash., which plays in the West Coast League. Vaughan resides in Cookeville.

JAKE FOX -- Jake Fox, a graduate assistant athletic trainer at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga for two years, became an assistant athletics trainer at Tennessee Tech University in 2010. Fox earned his masters de-gree in clinical exercise physiology while at Chattanooga, receiving it in May. A native of Canandaigua, N.Y., Fox earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training from East Carolina University where he worked with the football, vol-leyball and baseball teams, and also with high school teams in the area. He served as a graduate assistant in athletics at Chattanooga for two years. Prior to begin-ning his collegiate studies, Fox had more than 10 years of service in the U.S. Army, spending his time on active duty as a paratrooper and combat medic. He was in Operation Iraqi Freedom II from 2003 to 2005.

ADAM GRAHAM -- Adam Graham joined the Sports Medicine staff in 2011 as assistant athletic trainer. A graduate of Western Carolina with a master’s degree from West Virginia, Graham is a native of Chapel Hill, N.C., and a 2008 graduate of Western Carolina with a bachelor’s degree in athletic training. As a student athletic trainer, he worked with the Catamount football and women’s basketball teams. During his time as an undergraduate, he also spent one summer in an internship position with the Pitts-burgh Pirates organization, working with the Bradenton Pirates in the Gulf Coast League. He also served in volunteer positions at the North Carolina State High School cross country and wrestling championships, and the Kentucky Bluegrass Games. As part of the WCU Athletic Training program, Graham had a stronghold on the department’s annual honors, winning the Outstanding Sophomore, Junior and Senior awards. After graduation, he spent one year in an internship position at Georgia Tech where he worked primarily with the Yellowjacket football team. His coverage also included working with the cross country and track teams, and the cheerleading squad. During 2010-11, Graham worked toward his master’s degree and served as a graduate assistant athletic trainer at West Virginia University. His coverage with Mountaineer teams was with the baseball, cross country, track and

Adam Graham Randi KaplanJake Fox Jessica Vaughan



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Graduate Assistants

Left: Ali Bush

Right: Chuck Cushman

Tennessee Tech University’s athletic training complex was renamed the Dr. William C. Francis Student Therapy/Athletic Training Complex on November 7, 1992, in recognition of the dedicated, long-time team physician who was instrumental in the health care of all Tech student-athletes for 35 years. The state-of-the-art facility is located in the east side of Tucker Stadium. A 1953 Tech graduate who served as the football team’s captain and was president of the student body, Dr. Francis was inducted into the school’s Sports Hall of Fame in 1984. Dr. Francis passed away on October 13, 1996.

Dr. William C. Francis Athletic Training Complex

Dr. Richard WILLIAMS Team Physician Dr. Richard Williams, M.S., M.D., serves as the Team Physician for Tennessee Tech student-athletes. A physician at Mid-State Sports Medicine, Dr. Williams has specialized in sports medicine throughout his professional medical career, including experience with high school, college, Olym-pic and professional athletes. He understands sports medicine from an athlete’s point of view, participating on track and field and basketball teams during his high school and collegiate careers. A 1975 graduate of Crawfordsville (Ind.) High School, Dr. Williams also spent one year as a foreign exchange student in West Germany. He graduated Cum Laude (A.B.) from Dartmouth College, and went on to earn an M.S. degree in Medical and Molecular Genetics from Indiana University, and an M.D. from the Indiana University School of Medicine. Dr. Williams worked with the Indianapolis Colts training camp and provided volunteer medical support for high school soccer and football teams in Indianapolis during his senior year in medical school, and also served as a research assistant at the Methodist Sports Medicine Center. During his residency at the University of Cincinnati Hospitals, Dr. Williams provided coverage for local high school and college football teams, and worked extensively with the University of Cincinnati athletic teams. He earned an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Fellowship with Kentucky Sports Medicine in Lexing-ton, and during the 1994-95 season was the team physician at Eastern Kentucky University, including primary game coverage in football and basketball, and training room coverage for all sports. Since 1995, Dr. Williams has been in practice in the Upper Cumberland. He has assumed primary responsibility, training room care and game coverage and injury treatment for all of Tennessee Tech’s athletic programs along with area high schools.

Medical Support StaffTTU/CRMC Golden Eagle Sports Medicine Therapy Center is located inside the east side of Tucker Stadium on the TTU campus. The center specializes in athletic and orthopedic injuries and creates a conve-nient way for students, faculty and staff to attend physical therapy without leaving campus. The center is operated by a community partnership between Cookeville Regional Medical Center and Ten-nessee Tech, and is also open to members of the community. Eric Tarsi is the physical therapist for the TTU/CRMC Golden Eagle Sports Medicine Therapy Center. Tarsi comes to Cookeville with nearly 10 years experience in sports medicine, physical therapy and rehabilitation, most recently having worked for a year in Nashville at Lean Physical Therapy. Prior to that, he spent a year in the Monterey/San Jose region of California as a traveling physical therapist, working

mainly in home health and acute care. A native of Kingsford, Mich., Tarsi graduated from Grand Valley State University in 2002 with his M.S. in Physical Therapy after completing his under-graduate degree at GVSU in Health Sciences. Tarsi is engaged to Katie Reber; the couple resides in Cookeville and plans to marry in June of 2012. To make an appointment, Tarsi will be reached at the center by calling (931) 783-2463.

Physical Therapy for Student-Athletes

Dr. James TALMAGE Consultant Dr. James Talmage, M.D., has over a decade of providing a variety of services to Tennessee Tech’s more than 300 student-athletes as general practitioner and consultant to the sports medicine staff. Currently a physician at the Occupational Health Center, Dr. Talmage moved to Cookeville in 1979 and has worked closely with the Tech sports medicine staff since 1987. While working with all men and women athletes, his primary area is the women’s basketball program. After graduating with a degree in Physiology from The Ohio State University in 1968, he was Summa Cum Laude in 1972 from the OSU medical school. He is Board Certified both in orthopedic surgery and in emergency medicine, and among his published works and lectures have been numerous items relating to athletic injuries and sports medicine.

Dr. Clark Childress Team Dentist

Dr. Mike Huddleston Team Optometrist



strength and conditioning

Tennessee Tech’s strength and conditioning program features: u Strength and conditioning coaches u A wide variety of workout stations at the new Athletic Performance Center u A comprehensive obstacle course u Nutrition analysis u Complete conditioning regimen

Chip Pugh is in his fifth year as Tennessee Tech’s strength and conditioning head coach. He oversees the physical develop-ment of student-athletes in all 14 sports, providing support in

building toward championships. Pugh served three years in the same position at Winthrop University where he created and developed a highly successful strength and conditioning program that helped win 12 conference championships. An alumnus of Ohio University, he was an offensive lineman on the football team while earning a bachelor’s degree in sport industry and a master’s degree in physi-cal education. Pugh believes that the qualities that athletes can develop in strength and conditioning will not only aid in their athletic development, but will also help them build quality character components necessary for life. A native of Parkersburg, W. Va., he began his coach-ing career at his alma mater as an assistant strength and conditioning coach where he primarily worked with men’s and women’s track, men’s and women’s swim-

The Tennessee Tech strength and conditioning program is a blend of science, technology, nutrition and one-on-one attention to each athlete. Golden Eagle student-athletes make a year-round

commitment to physically preparing to play their sport at the highest level. At TTU, a program is tailored to match each student-athlete’s individual needs with the sport-specific physical demands. This includes strength, speed, power, agility, flexibility, metabolic conditioning and motivation. This combination allows Tennessee Tech’s student-athletes to better reach their specific goals. Another

major focus of the strength staff is the development of sport-specific speed, agility and conditioning.

Emphasizing Player Development

Chip PUGH

v Head Strength and Conditioning Coach Ohio, 2000

ming, and women’s soccer. He also assisted coach Ethan Reeve, currently the head strength and conditioning coach at Wake Forest, with football while at Ohio. After leaving Ohio University he became the head strength and conditioning coach for football at Marietta (Ohio) College, where he also worked as an assistant football coach. Additionally, during his two years at Marietta College he also served as a campus minister to the college. Pugh is a certified member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association and the Colle-giate Strength and Conditioning Coaches’ Association. He also holds the Club Coach certification through USA Weightlifting. He is a Level-I certified CrossFit trainer and con-ducts personal training classes open to the public using the CrossFit methods. Chip and his wife, the former Nicole Carey, were married July 29, 2000. They live in Cookeville, where they are active in sprint triathlons and CrossFit. The couple has one daughter, Rory Love Pugh, born October 16, 2010.



strength and conditioning

Golden Eagle Strength All-Americans

under Chip PughAwarded by the National Strength

and Conditioning Association (NSCA)

2007 Katie Sutherland, Softball Amadi McKenzie, Men’s Basketball2008 Allison Price, Women’s Basketball John Jackson, Football2009 Blair Bowens, Women’s Basketball Kelechi Odu, Football 2010 Kaleigh Gates, Softball Elijah Muhammad, Basketball 2011 Tacarra Hayes, Women’s Basketball Dustin Dillehay, Football

Assistant Strength Coaches

Rich Froning

By taking advantage of expert instruction, Golden Eagle student-athletes

are afforded every opportunity to maximize their athletic potential

Elijah Muhammad

Development of Core StrengthImagine the body is a 3-link chain with the head and arms being one link, the torso/trunk being the second link and the legs being the third link. If the core link (trunk/torso) is weak or inflexible, there is little chance of maximizing potential because all body movement stems from the core. Train using ground-based, multi-joint lifting versus machine lifting Most athletes participate in stand up power sports using many muscle groups at once. The emphasis of training should be on total body athleticism and flexibility rather than having body weight supported by a machine and forcing isolation of just one muscle group. By incorporating ground-based lifts and exercises that focus on the total body, the athlete be-comes more prepared to use their whole body in sport skills.

Train for Power (which results in increased speed)Power = (Mass Moved x Distance)/time. The less time it takes to move a mass a certain distance, the higher the output. As seen in the above formula, an increase in speed of movements results in an increase in power. Train AthleticismMany factors are included in athleticism: strength, power, speed, agility, flexibility, coordination, fitness level and mental toughness are just a few. It is the goal to maximize an athlete’s overall athleticism.

Train as a Team When teams train together, it provides another opportunity to develop chemistry, teamwork, leadership skills and a com-petitive environment. Within this competitive environment, teams can work on mental toughness, attacking the weights and maintaining a positive attitude. By enabling athletes to work on these things as a team, it helps to promote a stronger sense of unity, thus making it harder to “fold” under pressure.

Make workouts short and intenseThere are many philosophies on how to get athletes stronger, faster and more flexible. But, when combined, these philoso-phies have the same three underlying principles: a) The workouts should be highly organized b) The workouts should be short in duration c) The workouts should be extremely intense

The following are recommendations for athletes concerning days and times of strength trainig (including warmups): * In-season: 3 days / week; 30-40 minutes/workout * Post-season: 3-4 days / week; 45-60 minutes/workout * Pre-season: 4 days / week; 50-60 minutes/workout

Dan Bailey



hall of fame

1975 InducteesPreston V. (Putty) Overall (1923-67)--Football, Basketball, Track, BaseballCreed Denton McClure (1937-39)--Football, TrackB. Holmes Neal (1937-39)--FootballTom Fann (1950-52)--FootballJames Dearing Miller (1920-25)--Football1976 InducteesMalcolm P. Quillen (1930-33)--Baseball, FootballRaymond H. (Bull) Brown (1933-37)--Baseball, Basketball, Football, TrackElwin W. (Wink) Midgett (1930-34)--Baseball, Basketball, FootballSidney McGee (1939-68)--Sports InformationEmmett T. Strickland (1933-36)--Football, Baseball, Basketball1977 InducteesHooper Eblen (1941-74)--Basketball, Baseball, Football, Track, Tennis, GolfKenneth Sidwell (1955-56)--BasketballJoe B. Sills (1927-31)--Football, Baseball, BasketballWilburn Tucker (1941-67)--Baseball, FootballEddie Watson (1922-28)--Football, Baseball, Basketball1978 InducteesBenton Bilbrey (1940-43)--Track, Football, BaseballHuland Draper (1937-40)--Baseball, BasketballJack Van Hooser (1951-54)--Football, BaseballLonnie Warwick (1961-63)--FootballHomer (Rudy) Schmittou (1959-62)--Football, Track1979 InducteesCarl S. (Cotton) Barlow (1936-39)--Football, BaseballTom Chilton (1956-57)--TrackWilliam Dupes (1949-51)--Football James S. Hagan (1957-60)--Basketball Flavious Smith (1948-52)--Football, Basketball1980 InducteesAlbert Jobe (1927-30)--Football, Baseball, Basketball, TrackJim Ragland (1960-63)--FootballMarshall (Stick) Taylor (1953-56)--Football, BasketballDavid C. Williamson (1927-33)--Football, BasketballLarry Schreiber (1966-69)--Football 1981 InducteesFrank R. Adams (1927-31)--FootballLowell Smith (1958-61)--Football James A. Carlen (1924-27)--Athletics1982 InducteesDavid Baxter (1958-61)--Football Kenneth Broyles (1951-53)--Football Bannis Norris (1931-35)--Basketball, BaseballVirgil Rains (1949, 1952-54)--FootballRay Thomas (1957-60)--Football 1983 InducteesEdward Gracey (1939-42)--Golf, Football, TrackGordon Mason (1957-61)--FootballCharles Pangle (1943-45)--Football, Basketball, BaseballW. J. Shumaker (1957-59)--FootballJim Youngblood (1968-72)--Football 1984 InducteesEdward F. Etzel (1971-74)--Rifle William C. Francis (1949-52)--FootballDon Cook (1948-51)--Baseball, BasketballTommy Hackler (1959-60)--Football

Edd Zegarski (1942, 1947-48)--Football, Track1985 InducteesEarl Carrier (1929-34)--Football, Baseball, BasketballRay Carter (1970-73)--Rifle Homer Hamdorff (1936-39)--Football, Baseball, BasketballCharles (Chuck) Kriese (1970-72)--Tennis1986 InducteesGlen (Pete) Davis (1938-42)--Basketball, FootballElois Grooms (1972-75)--FootballMike Hennigan (1971-72)--FootballRon Shumate (1957-61)--Baseball, Basketball1987 InducteesR.L. Highers (1940-43)--Football, Baseball BasketballFrank Jones (1972-76)--Basketball L.C. (Lusk) Stubblefield (1938-42)--Football Baseball1988 InducteesEverett Derryberry (1940-74)--AdministrationHerbie Merritt (1956-59)--Basketball Dana Winningham (1972-75)--Football Kenneth (Moe) Wright (1955-57)--Football1989 InducteesNoble Cody (1952-90)--Athletics James M. Gaylor (1951, 1955-57)--Football, BaseballGayle Burgess-Hastings (1975-76)--Basketball James G. (Red) Jarell (1944, 46-49)--Football, Basketball1990 InducteesL.D. (Speedy) Carden (1946-50)--Basketball, FootballPam Chambers-Compton (1976-80)--BasketballBobby Nichols (1960-63)--GolfJohnny Oldham (1955-64)--Basketball 1991 InducteesRay Drost (1958-64)--Football, BaseballRon Filipek (1964-67)--BasketballRod M. Fitz-Randolph (1976-80)--RifleJoseph (J.R.) Mulvihill (1967-69)--Football1992 InducteesRobert Aylward (1970-73)--Rifle Jerilynn Harper (1979-82)--BasketballJim Harrison (1943-49)--Baseball, FootballMarynell Meadors (1970-86)--Basketball, Volleyball1993 InducteesMarc Burnett (1977-82)--BasketballDr. William Headrick (1941-43)--Basketball, BaseballPam Cassity Smith (1973-77)--Basketball Don Wade (1968-82)--Football1994 InducteesMurray Cunningham (1973-76)--Football Don J. Henderson (1946-49)--Football, BaseballEd Hooper (1940-1998)--AthleticsHubie Smith Jr. (1950-56)--Golf 1995 InducteesEd Burns (1975-79)--Football Kurt Fitz-Randolph (1976-80)--RifleRodney Moore (1975-79)--Track 1996 InducteesEldon Burgess (1962-96) and Gene Davidson (1962-98)--BroadcastingWayne Pack (1970-73)--Basketball

A period of 10 years must pass after they complete their eligibility before athletes can be nominated for the Tech Sports Hall of Fame.

Nominations are due each year by June 30.

Kim Tunnell-Suiter (1982-85)--VolleyballMike Winchester (1972-75)--Baseball1997 InducteesWayne Anderson (1977-80)--Football Donley Canary (1973-77)--Baseball Jim Newkirk (1980-89)--RifleCheryl Taylor (1983-87)--Basketball 1998 InducteesJuan Escudero (1986-88)--TennisBruce Harris (1955-57)--BasketballBob Joye (1967-80)--Football Derek Lane (1984-87)--Baseball1999 InducteesJim Cornelius (1985-88)--GolfJohnny Donnelly (1989-98)--SupporterMelinda Clayton Hatfield (1986-90)--BasketballElaine Proffitt Keagle (1978-82)--Rifle2000 InducteesBill Branch (1949-52)--Football, BaseballC. Stephen Lynn (1966-69)--TennisMelanie Marshall (1986-89)--Volleyball, Basketball, Softball, GolfJohn D. Wall (1950-53)--TrackLana Ward (1987-90)--Rifle2001 InducteesMatt Bulow (1987-90)--Tennis, ParalympicsAngela Moorehead (1988-91)-- BasketballMatt Stark (1977-80)--Rifle2002 InducteesJohn Fitzpatrick (1969-72)--FootballTodd Kemp (1985-88)--BaseballRoschelle Vaughn (1990-92)--Basketball2003 InducteesBecky Murray Isom (1982-85)--Volleyball Stephen Kite, Sr. (1982-86)--BasketballSteve Moore(1968-83)--Athletics TrainerRaymond Slonena, Sr. (1980-84)--RifleBarry Wilmore (1982-85)--Football2004 InducteesAnthony Avery (1986-90)--Basketball Beth Keylon (1992-94)--SoftballAndrea Roark (1990-93)--SoftballDelores Wheatley (1969-2004)--Academics2005 InducteesLeonard “Sonny” Allen (1951-54)--Football Scott Baerns (1985-88)--Baseball David Mays (1974-98)--Baseball Coach 2006 InducteesShawn Monday Smith (1986-90)--BasketballCecilia Ramsey Fisher (1988-91)--BasketballAngelo Volpe (1987-2000)--PresidentMelanie Gray Walker (1991-95--GolfBill Worrell (1981-2006)--Basketball Coach2007 InducteesDr. Thurston Banks (1973-2006)--Administrator Stacy Hughes Britt (19866-89)--SoftballDr. David Larimore (1976-2006)--AdministratorEddie Scott (1951-54)--Football, TrackRyan Weeks (1986-89)--Football2008 InducteesChris Hedman (1986-90)--Tennis Mark Maberry (1994-97)--BaseballJohn “Shakey” McClellan (1964-2007)--SupporterRachel Melchiorre (1994-97)--VolleyballTom Pack (1996-99)--Golf

2009 InducteesDena Adams Fairley (1995-98)--Cross Country, TrackJim Bishop (1967-71)--Football, BaseballJohn Moorhead (1955-59)--Football, TrackTony Stone (1955-59/67-73)--Football/CoachBranon Vaughn (1995-99)--Football2010 InducteesSteve Hawkins (1984-87)--Baseball Diane Seng Haynes (1996-2000)--Basketball, Volleyball, Track Brandy Henry Kleeman (1999-2000)--Softball Gene Palmer (1956-60)--Cross Country, Track2011 InducteesRalph Broyles (1959-60) -- FootballChad Evitts (1997-2000) -- FootballAngie Duncan Hyche (1983-86) -- VolleyballJames “Redbone” McMillan (1958-61) -- FootballEsra Bayburt Roan (1994-98) -- Tennis

Raymond Brown ...................................1933-1937Hooper Eblen ........................................1941-1974Tom Fann ..............................................1950-1952P.V. Overall.............................................1923-1967Emmett Strickland ................................1933-1936Wilburn Tucker ......................................1941-1967Star Wood .............................................1950-1951Jim Youngblood ....................................1968-1972 Bill Dupes ..............................................1954-1962

Dr. Thurston Banks ................................1974-2006Raymond Brown ...................................1933-1937Dr. Everett Derryberry ...........................1943-1974Hooper Eblen ........................................1941-1974David Larimore ......................................1977-2004David Mays ............................................1974-1999 Marynell Meadors .................................1970-1986 Bobby Nichols .................................XXXXXXX-2008Johnny Oldham .....................................1955-1964P.V. Overall.............................................1923-1967Malcolm Quillen ....................................1930-1933Dr. Arliss Roaden ...................................1974-1985Wilburn Tucker ......................................1941-1967Angelo Volpe .........................................1987-2000Don Wade..............................................1966-1982Bill Worrell ............................................1980-2006

Jim Youngblood ....................................1968-1972

Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame

College Football Hall of Fame

OVC Hall of Fame



individual honors

Woman of the Year 1991 - Dana Scott (Basketball)1992 - Cecilia Ramsey (Basketball)1993 - Bonnie Zoss (Volleyball/Track/BB)1994 - Beth Keylon (Softball)1995 - Taunya Lovelace (Basketball)1996 - Merrie Robin Caldwell (CC/Track)1997 - Dena Adams (Track/CC)1998 - Rachel Melchiorre (Volleyball)1999 - Amber Clark (Basketball)2000 - Diane Seng (Basketball/Volleyball) and Collin Carmichael (Basketball)2001 - Rachael Gobble (Basketball) and Adrienne Fortmann (Softball)2002- Janet Holt (Basketball)2003 - LeeAnne Mongar (Softball)2004 - Alexis Boyd (Soccer) and Andrea Brown (Basketball)2005 - Laura Sidorowicz (Volleyball)2006 - Anne Morrow (Volleyball)2007 - Kayla Garrison (Golf)2008 - Beth Boden (Softball)2009 - Kappy Lang (Volleyball) 2010 - Teresa Craig (Volleyball)2011 - Brooke Mayo (Soccer)

Mayo Ordu Hayes Meffert

An Honored StaffTory Acheson - Softball OVC Coach of the Year - 2003, 2006John Blair - Women’s Volleyball OVC Coach of the Year - 2008Matt Bragga - Baseball TBCA Coach of the Year - 2009 OVC Coach of the Year - 2010 Bill Branch - Women’s Golf OVC Coach of the Year - 1994Jennie Gilbert - Volleyball OVC Coach of the Year - 1997David Green - Athletic Trainer TATS Trainer of the Year - 1994 Frank Harrell - Men’s Basketball TSWA Coach of the Year - 1991Bobby Holloway - Softball OVC Coach of the Year - 1994

Tom Kelly - Rifle OVC Coach of the Year - 2001Jeff Lebo - Men’s Basketball OVC Coach of the Year - 2000, 2001, 2002Barry Lewis - Men’s Tennis OVC Coach of the Year - 2008David Mays - Baseball OVC Coach of the Year -1993, 1995, 1997Sytia Messer - Women’s Basketball OVC Coach of the Year, 2011 George Moody - Rifle OVC Coach of the Year - 2002, 2003Bobby Nichols - Men’s Golf OVC Coach of the Year - 1990, 2005Bobby Nichols - Women’s Golf OVC Coach of the Year - 2000, 2001Steve Payne - Men’s Basketball OVC Coach of the Year - 2006

Tech Athletics staff members have won many honors and awards since 1986

Swansey

Man of the Year1993 - Ben Holt (Baseball)1994 - Mike Kinney (Baseball)1995 - Willie Queen (Football)1996 - Gerald Bentley (Football)1997 - Robert Taylor (Football)1998 - Jeff Norman (Football)1999 - T.J. Christian (Football)2000 - Wes Gallagher (Football)2001 - Larrie Smith (Basketball)2002- Grant Swallows (Football)2003 - Brent Jolly (Basketball)2004 - Luis Aquerrevere (Tennis)2005 - Brett Vavra (Football)2006 - David McMahan (Football)2007 - Anthony Ash (Football)2008 - Thomas Nelson (Baseball)2009 - Bradley Thompson (Football) 2010 - Josh Simer (Golf) 2011 - Kelechi Ordu (Football)

Outstanding Female Athlete of the Year 1994 - Beth Keylon (Softball)1995 - Taunya Lovelace (Basketball)1996 - Stacy Hughes (Softball)1997 - Diane Seng (Basketball)1998 - Diane Seng (Basketbal/VB/Track)1999 - Diane Seng (Basketball/Volleyball)2000 - Diane Seng (Basketball/Volleyball)2001 - Janet Holt (Basketball)2002 - Janet Holt (Basketball) and Lupita Hernandez (Tennis)2003 - Stephanie Dallmann (Softball)2004 - Lori Bayless (Softball)2005 - Emily Christian (Basketball)2006 - Bonnie Bynum (Softball) and Emily Christian (Basketball)2007 - Bonnie Bynum (Softball) and Beth Boden (Softball)2008 - Stephanie Fischer (Softball)2009 - Stephanie Place (CC and Track) 2010 - Tacarra Hayes (Basketball) 2011 - Tacarra Hayes (Basketball) and Leah Meffert (Volleyball)

Outstanding Male Athlete of the Year 1994 - Mike Jones (Football)1995 - Greg Bibb (Basketball)1996 - Michael Penix (Football)1997 - Mark Maberry (Baseball)1998 - Andre Caballero (Football)1999 - Branon Vaughn (Football)2000 - Branon Vaughn (Football)2001 - Chad Evitts (Football)2002 - Grant Swallows (Football)2003 - Casey Benjamin (Baseball)2004 - Willie Jenkins (Basketball)2005 - Willie Jenkins (Basketball) and Frank Omiyale (Football)2006 - Scott Stallings (Golf)2007 - Scott Stallings (Golf)2008 - Larry Shipp (Football)2009 - A.J. Kirby-Jones (Baseball)2010 - A.J. Kirby-Jones (Baseball) and Chad Oberacker (Baseball)2011 - Zac Swansey (Basketball)

Jim Ragland - Football OVC Coach of the Year - 1992, 1993Rob Schabert - Sports Information TTU Outstanding Professional - 2004Qasim Sheikh - Women’s Soccer OVC Coach of the Year - 1998Randy Smith - Men’s Tennis OVC Coach of the Year - 1991, 1992, 1999, 2006Randy Smith - Women’s Tennis OVC Coach of the Year - 1999Mike Sutton - Men’s Basketball OVC Coach of the Year - 2005 BWAA Most Courageous, 2006 NSC Kaia Jergenson Courage Award, 2006 Bill Worrell - Women’s Basketball OVC Coach of the Year - 1987, 1990, 1992, 2000Bill Worrell - Men’s Tennis OVC Coach of the Year - 1986



ATHLETICS STAFF

Athletics Administration Frank Harrell

Associate A.D.Dr. Lance Jasitt Assistant A.D./ Academics

Tammie McMillan Assistant A.D./ Business

Dr. Jeff Roberts Faculty Athletics Representative

Rob Schabert Assistant A.D./ Sports Information

Ben Shannon Facilities and Events

Kevin Bostian Associate A.D./ Development

Mandy Thatcher Compliance &Special Events

Soccer Daniel Brizard

Softball Tory Acheson

Tennis (M) Kenny Doyle

Volleyball John Blair

Baseball Matt Bragga

Basketball (M) Steve Payne

Basketball (W) Sytia Messer

CC & Track Tony Cox

Football Watson Brown

Golf (M/W) Polk Brown

Joe Erdeljac Athletics Trainer

Golden Eagle Head Coaches

Robin Burroughs

Cheerleading & DanceClerical Staff

Patrena Hicks

Kim Nash

Debbie Parker

Debbie Turnbow

Jessica Morgan

Chip Pugh

Ticket Office

Sandy Zimmerman

Strength & Conditioning Facilities

TylerBirdwell

Matt Dexter

Marketing & Sales

Selena Roberts

Kim Meredith

Amber Cockrill

Development

Leveda BirdwellCorporate Sales and Marketing



MEDIA RELATIONS

Nick Burns, 26, joined the Tennessee Tech Sports Information staff in July of 2010 and is in his second season on the staff. He is the primary contact for volleyball, women's basketball and baseball, and the secondary contact for tennis. A native of Bloomington, Minn., he is a 2007 graduate of Minnesota State University, Mankato. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in communications with a public relations emphasis. As an undergraduate, Burns was a reporter for the campus newspaper covering the men's and women's track and field and golf teams and writing feature stories. He

also worked in the school’s athletic communications office helping with gameday services and writing. From 2007 to 2009, Burns was a graduate assistant in the MSU athletic communications office, serving as the primary contact for the volleyball and women's basketball teams for two seasons, and the softball, men's and women's track and field and tennis teams for one season. He produced publications, was the in-game statistician for all Maverick home events, updated the athletic website and filled in as guest host of the weekly Maverick Magazine radio show. During the 2008-09 women's basketball season, Burns served as the primary contact when the team won the Division II NCAA National Championship in San Antonio. He has also worked at the WCHA Final Five.

Tommy Dillard, 25, joined the Tech Sports Information staff in July after serving as sports editor of the Murray Ledger & Times. Dillard served as the beat writer covering Murray State athletics and coordinated cover-age of the university as well as several high schools. He was also responsible for page and section design, photography and web site maintenance. At Tech, Dillard will handle several aspects of media relations for the athletics department, including the produc-tion of publications, press releases and human interest articles. He will serve as the primary

sports information contact for the soccer and men’s basketball teams, as well as the golf, cross country and track teams. Prior to being named the sports editor of the newspaper in Murray in 2010, Dillard served three years as assistant sports editor covering local high school athletics. He has also worked for the Associated Press, covering Murray State home athletic events as well as non-sports-related work. Dillard has earned numerous awards from the Kentucky Press Association. A native of Germantown, Tenn., Tommy graduated from Murray State in 2008 with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism. He married the former Elaine Kight on June 11.

Brandon Goodwin, a 2010 graduate of Tennessee Tech, has returned to his alma mater to work with the TTU Sports Information staff. He will work in new media, coordinat-ing social media efforts, blogs, and radio and video broadcasts. A native of Lenoir City, Tenn., Goodwin, 23, earned a Bachelor of Science de-gree in communications and pre-law with an emphasis in sports media. During his tenure at TTU, Goodwin served as sports editor for The Oracle, Tech’s weekly student newspa-per, where he covered each of Tech’s then 16 intercollegiate teams. He also held the title of

assistant sports editor of The Eagle, the TTU yearbook, and was a disc jockey on WTTU 88.5 fm in Cookeville. Goodwin worked as an undergraduate stu-dent in the sports information department from 2007-2010 while attending Tech. His responsibilities ranged from writing and designing media guides to public address and radio broadcasts. He serves as one of the voices of the Golden Eagle Sports Network, providing sideline color and information during football broadcasts.

Sports Information AssistantsRob SCHABERT

v Assistant Athletics Director for Sports Information and BroadcastingSt. Cloud State, 1977

Heading into his 30th year on the Tennessee Tech athletics staff, Rob Schabert is assistant athletics director for sports information and broadcast-

ing. He joined the Tech staff on Sept. 8, 1982, and has been going full-speed ever since, working not only in publicizing Tech’s student-athletes and staff but also in promotions and marketing for the athlet-ics department. In September 2008 he was inducted into the Hall of Distinction at Minnesota State University (Mankato). An active member of the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA), he has attended the organization’s annual work-shop in 29 of his 35 years in the profession. He has served on numer-ous CoSIDA committees, including Ethics, Academic All-America and Writing, and he currently serves on the Olympic Liaison Committee. In 2004, he was voted winner of the university’s Outstanding Professional Award, and in July 2005 was promoted to his current title. A tireless worker, Schabert has won dozens of national publica-tions and writing awards, including “Best in the Nation” from USA Volleyball for his annual media guide six times. Schabert, 55, has established several programs within the department. He created the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll in 1987 and initiated the President’s Awards program in 1991. He also established the Woman of the Year/Man of the Year awards along with the Out-standing Male and Female Athlete awards. He is active in the TTU Sports Hall of Fame selection process and serves as the emcee of the annual Hall of Fame Dinner. Schabert has promoted the selection of numerous Tech Academic All-Amer-icans and is extremely active in promoting both the academic and athletic accomplishments of Tech’s student-athletes. Another wing of his operation is the day-to-day production and operations of the vast Tech athletics web site, TTUsports.com. Rob and his staff also serve as the hosts to all media attending athletics events on campus. Over the past several years, many of the interns who have worked for Schabert have moved into full-time positions in the Sports Information profession at a wide variety of colleges and universities, including Appalachian State, UAB, Xavier, Idaho, Texas State and the University of New Mexico. A Minnesota native who learned the trade under the guidance of his father, Bob (a long-time Minnesota Sportswriter), Rob earned his bachelor’s degree in mass communications from St. Cloud (Minn.) State University in 1977, spent one year in the Minnesota Twins public relations office, and was SID for five years at Mankato State University. He was a charter member of the St. Cloud chapter of Sigma Delta Chi, the Society of Professional Journalist. In 2002, Rob was a volunteer with the Salt Lake Olympic Com-mittee as a member of the Press Operations staff. Rob and his wife, Joan, have two grown children who are also in the public relation business -- Matt (Morehead State sports informa-tion) and Kristen (U.S. Army public affairs). They also have one grand-son, Jacob.



role on what has become a national issue. In 1995, the OVC implemented a first-of-its-kind “Sportsmanship Statement,” a policy which promotes principles of fair play, ethical conduct and respect for one’s opponent. The statement has become a model for others to follow across the nation, and has answered the challenge of the NCAA Presidents Commission to improve sportsmanship in collegiate athletics. Additionally, the OVC annually presents the Steve Ham-ilton Sportsmanship Award, in honor of the former Morehead State student-athlete, coach and athletics director, to a junior or senior student-athlete with significant athletic contribu-tions who best exemplifies the characteristics of sportsman-ship and citizenship. Most recently, the Conference has also implemented the OVC Institutional and Team Sportsmanship Awards, which are presented to one institution and 18 sport-specific teams voted by their peers to have best exhibited the standards of sportsmanship and ethical conduct as outlined by the OVC and NCAA. The vision of leadership demonstrated by the Found-ing Fathers in 1948 remains alive today as the Ohio Valley Conference prepares for the future. One example is in regard to the current trend in collegiate athletics administration for increased involvement of university presidents in setting policies and making rules. The presidents of OVC institutions, however, have always governed the Conference, long before presidential governance became a national theme. The Ohio Valley Conference sponsors the following sports: baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, tennis and track for men, and basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, track and volleyball for women. In addition, the OVC also sponsors the combined men’s and women’s sport of rifle. Now in its seventh decade of competition, the Ohio Val-ley Conference has grown significantly from its humble begin-nings while increasing the number of athletics opportunities it provides for students. Current league representatives include charter members Eastern Kentucky University, Morehead State University and Murray State University, along with Austin Peay State Univer-sity, Eastern Illinois University, Jacksonville State University,

Southeast Missouri State University, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Tennessee State University, Tennessee Technological University and the University of Tennessee at Martin. Belmont University will become the league’s 12th member on July 1, 2012.

ball added over the next four years. Those sports were initially governed by the Association of Intercollegiate Athletics for Women (AIAW), but the overall strength of women’s programs in the league was demonstrated by the automatic bids the OVC instantly received when the NCAA became the governing body in 1982. The playing field is not the only place where OVC ath-letes are working hard. The league also recognizes excellence in the classroom. Six Scholar-Athlete Awards are presented yearly to male and female athletes, while others are com-mended for their academic success by being Medal of Honor recipients or earning a spot on the Commissioner’s Honor Roll. Additionally, the league annually presents one institutional Academic Achievement Award, as well as separate team awards in each Conference-sponsored sport. Since the College Sports Information Directors of American (CoSIDA) Academic All-America program began, the Ohio Valley Conference has had 202 student-athletes honored with the award, including 35 over the last three years. Through the early years of the league, administrators wrestled with fan behavior due to the close proximity of the Conference members and the intense rivalries which devel-oped. Just as it did decades ago, the OVC took the leadership

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Entering its 64th year, the Ohio Valley Conference continues to build on the success that has made it the nation’s eighth-oldest NCAA Division I conference. In May 2011 the Conference expanded for the second time in four years, adding Belmont University which will begin competition in the 2012-13 academic year. The addition of Belmont will give the OVC 12 members, the most the league has had at one time in its illustrious history. The move added a second team in the city of Nashville and was the first addition to the league since Southern Illinois University Edwardsville joined in 2008. SIUE will begin regular season competition this season (2011-12) and be eligible for postseason the same year Belmont joins the league. The 2009-10 school year saw a change in leadership as Beth DeBauche was named the seventh full-time Commis-sioner in league history on July 28. She is currently one of just five females to be the head of a Division I conference, and one of just eight to lead a Division I conference all-time. The last three commissioners of the OVC have moved onto jobs as the commissioner of the Big Ten, Big 12 and the Mid-American Conferences. The OVC’s proud past dates back to 1948, but seeds for the new league were actually planted in 1941. Discussions were put on hold by World War II but reemerged Feb. 27-28, 1948 at the Kentucky Hotel in Louisville as Morehead State, Louisville and Evansville merged to form the OVC. Tennessee Tech joined the OVC the following year. In the 1950s, the OVC became a pioneer on a much more significant scale socially, breaking racial barriers to providde educational and athletic opportunities to African-Americans. Through the past 63 years, 15 teams have won or shared the league’s football title. The list is led by Eastern Kentucky, winner of 20 outright or shared football crowns, including both the 2007 and 2008 championships. Former member Middle Tennessee is next with 11 titles, followed by Tennessee Tech with nine. The first Division I-AA/FCS football playoff was held in 1978 with only four teams, which is the only year through present day that the OVC did not field a playoff representative. In the late 1970s, women’s athletics began somewhat of a rebirth on the national scene as the NCAA began sponsoring and marketing women’s sports. Recog-nizing the need to provide increased opportunities for female athletes, the OVC established women’s championships in the sports of basketball, tennis and track in 1977, with cross country and volley-

From left: Beth DeBauche, Ohio Valley Conference Commissioner; Brad Walker, Associate Commissioner/Chief Operating Officer; Jennifer Gibbs, Assistant Commissioner for Championships; Kyle Schwartz, Assistant Commissioner for Media Relations; Brian Pulley, Assistant Commissioner for External Affairs; Matthew Banker, Assistant Commissioner for Institutional Services; Heather Brown, Director of Media Relations.

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Documents

Tennessee Tech 2011-12 Track and Field Guide