Bellevue UNIVERSITY

2011-12 BELLEVUE UNIVERSITY GOLF MEDIA GUIDE

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Quick Facts/Table of ContentsPhoto Roster

Tanner AlderFreshman

Ogden, Utah

Javier FrancoFreshman

Bogota, Colombia

Davis GarnerJunior

Washington Terrace, Utah

Josh LarrisonJunior

Council Bluffs, Iowa

Rob BrownHead Coach

Shelly LiddickWomen’s Golf Coach

GENERAL INFORMATIONQuick Facts ..........................................................................1Staff Directory ................................................................. 2-32011-12 Schedule ...............................................................42011-12 Roster ....................................................................4

MEET ThE COAChESHead Coach Rob Brown ......................................................5Women’s Golf Coach Shelly Liddick ...................................5

MEET ThE BRUINSMen’s RosterTanner Alder ........................................................................6Javier Franco .......................................................................6Davis Garner........................................................................6Josh Larrison .......................................................................6Eric Leon ..............................................................................7Warren Martin ....................................................................7John Matthews ...................................................................7Jeff Shermoen.....................................................................7Brady Vancura .....................................................................7Women’s RosterTaylor Byers .........................................................................8Dawn Florance ....................................................................8Ana Laura Gomez ................................................................8Jayme Harmelink ................................................................9Christina VonRiesen ............................................................9

BELLEVUE UNIVERSITYThis is Bellevue University ................................................10Athletic Success................................................................11

QUICk FACTSInstitution .............................................. Bellevue UniversityLocation .................................................Bellevue, NebraskaPopulation ..................................................................48,391Established ....................................................................1966Enrollment (est.) ...........................................................8,300Mascot ....................................................................... BruinsSchool Colors ..............................................Purple and GoldAffiliation .....................................................................NAIAConference ......... Midlands Collegiate Athletic ConferencePresident ............................................. Dr. Mary B. HawkinsAthletic Director ..................................................Ed LehotakAlma Mater ..........University of Nebraska at Omaha (1974)Head Golf Coach .................................................Rob BrownWomen’s Golf Coach ...................................... Shelly LiddickSports Information Director ................................Steve FieldSID Office Phone ............................................ 402-557-7062SID Cell Phone................................................ 402-332-6617SID E-mail.................................... steve.field@bellevue.eduAssistant SID..................................................... Tim BendonAssistant SID Cell Phone .............................. 402-960-5936Assistant SID E-mail .................. tim.bendon@bellevue.eduFaculty Athletics Representative ................Michelle EpplerAthletic Secretary ..................................... Dorene NarofskyHead Athletic Trainer .................................. Mike LivergoodAssistant Athletic Trainer ............................ Juan CarcienteAthletic Department Phone............................ 402-557-7058Athletic Department Fax ................................ 402-557-5407

Address:Bellevue University Athletic DepartmentGordon Lozier Athletic Center1000 Galvin Road SouthBellevue, NE 68005

www.BUBruins.com

Taylor ByersLake Havasu, Ariz.

Freshman

Dawn FloranceQueen Creek, Ariz.

Junior

Ana Laura GomezMorelia, Mexico

Freshman

Jayme harmelinkPlattsmouth, Neb.

Freshman

Christina VonRiesenOmaha, Neb.

Freshman

Warren MartinFreshman

London, Ontario

John MatthewsJunior

Johannesburg, South Africa

Jeff ShermoenFreshman

International Falls, Minn.

Brady VancuraFreshman

Columbus, Neb.

Eric LeonFreshman

Bogota, Colombia

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Athletics Staff Staff DirectoryEd Lehotak | Athletic DirectorEd Lehotak became Bellevue University’s athletic director in January of 2009, replacing Jerry Mosser who retired after 35 years with the Bruin athletic department. In his three seasons as athletic director, the Bruins have captured three-straight MCAC Commissioner’s Cups and Lehotak was named the 2010-11 MCAC Athletic Director of the Year.

The first softball coach in Bellevue University history, Lehotak relinquished his softball coaching duties after the completion of the 2009 season to concentrate solely as the school’s athletic director. In 13 years as the Bruins’ softball mentor, Bellevue compiled a record of 471-222 (.680), won or shared the regular season and/or post-season conference tournament 12 times and qualified for the regional tournament 11 times. In addition, the Bruins also qualified for the NAIA national tournament on three occasions.

The 2009 Midlands Collegiate Athletic Conference Coach of the Year, Lehotak led the Bruins to the regular season league title, finishing undefeated at 12-0 and 29-13 overall. During his 13 softball seasons, Lehotak coached 14 NAIA All-Americans, one honorable mention All-American and numerous Academic All-Americans.

Lehotak and his wife, Peggy, live in Omaha. He has three daughters, Michala, Carrie, and Amanda and two grandchildren, MaKinnley and Ellie Jo.

Juan Carciente | Assistant Athletic TrainerJuan Carciente enters his second season as Assistant Athletic Trainer at Bellevue University in 2011-12. He primarily works with the women’s soccer, men’s basketball and baseball teams.

The Rosario, Argentina, native graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in physical education with an emphasis in athletic training and human performance from Bellevue University in 2006. Carciente played soccer at Bellevue and received several conference, region and national awards including being named a honorable mention NAIA All-American in 2005 and 2006. He was also named Bellevue’s Male Student-Athlete of the Year in 2006-07.

He continued his education at the University of Nebraska at Omaha and earned a Master’s degree in health, physical education and recreation with a concentration in athletic training in 2009.

Prior to Bellevue, Carciente worked as an Assistant Athletic Trainer for the Harlem Globetrotters for one year where he toured with the world famous entertainers.

Carciente is a member of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association and National Strength and Conditioning Association.

Steve Field | Sports Information DirectorSteve Field became Bellevue University’s Sports Information Director in April, 2009 after serving as the University of Nebraska at Omaha’s Associate Sports Information Director for 19 years.

While at UNO, Field handled media relations for the school’s 16 intercollegiate sports, led a complete overhaul of the UNO athletic website, served as the department’s publication coordinator, and updated and archived the department’s statistical records. Field has earned 24 “Best in the Nation” awards from the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSida), recognizing excellence in producing, designing and editing collegiate athletic publications. In addition to his sports information duties, Field serves as an assistant coach for the Bruin volleyball program.

He is an active member of CoSida and the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA).

Field has four children: Kaitlin, Olivia, Kaleb and Jonny.

Mike Livergood | head Athletic TrainerMike Livergood is in his 20th season as the Bellevue University Head Athletic Trainer. The Kansas native earned Bachelor of Science and master’s degrees at Fort Hays State University in 1988 and 1990, respectively. Livergood also teaches classes within the Health and Human Performance program at Bellevue University.

Livergood was awarded the NAIA Athletic Trainer of the Year award in 2008, and has attended multiple NAIA National Tournaments with the Bruin baseball and basketball programs. Since 1994, he has been an associate athletic trainer with the Justin Sport Medicine Program, which supports the Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association (PRCA). Livergood is a member of the National Athletic Trainers Association, Mid-America Athletic Trainers Association, Nebraska State Athletic Trainers Association and the National Strength and Conditioning Association.

He lives in Bellevue with his wife, Sara, and sons, Jake and Matt.

Shane PabenHead Men’s Basketball Coach

402-557-7053

Mitch SchmidtAssistant Baseball Coach

402-557-7091

Amber RichardsonAsst. Women’s Soccer Coach

402-557-7264

Trish SiedlikHead Volleyball Coach

402-557-7056

Ed LehotakAthletic Director

402-557-7050

kelly CheshierAssistant Softball Coach

402-557-7274

Jason IsaacsonAsst. Men’s Basketball Coach

402-557-7053

Shawn MalleyAssisant Baseball Coach

402-557-7054

Tim BendonAssistant SID402-557-7062

Michala Cimino Head Softball Coach

402-557-7274

Matt BriggsHead Men’s Soccer Coach

402-557-7011

Rob BrownHead Golf Coach

402-557-5089

Matt ButtermoreAssistant Volleyball Coach

402-557-7056

Brian DunnAthletic Facilities Manager

402-557-7052

Michelle EpplerFaculty Athletics Representative

402-557-7010

Steve FieldSID/Asst. Volleyball Coach

402-557-7062

Jake JadlowskiAssistant Baseball Coach

402-557-7054

Julia krejciAssistant Softball Coach

402-557-7274

Mike LivergoodHead Athletic Trainer

402-557-7057

Dorene NarofskyAdministrative Assistant

402-557-7058

Duane MonluxHead Baseball Coach

402-557-7054

Andy NicolarsenHead Women’s Soccer Coach

402-557-7419

Jack NelsonAsst. Men’s Basketball Coach

402-557-7053

Juan CarcienteAssistant Athletic Trainer

402-557-7059

Daniel GalvisAssistant Men’s Soccer Coach

402-557-7011

Shelly LiddickWomen’s Golf Coach

402-557-5089

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Season Information2011-12 MEN’S GOLF ROSTERName Class hometown Tanner Alder Freshman Ogden, UtahJavier Franco Freshman Bogota, ColombiaDavis Garner Junior Washington Terrace, UtahJosh Larrison Junior Council Bluffs, IowaEric Leon Freshman Bogota, ColombiaWarren Martin Freshman London, Ontario John Matthews Junior Johannesburg, South Africa Jeff Shermoen Freshman International Falls, Minn. Brady Vancura Freshman Columbus, Neb.

Coaches: Rob Brown, Shelly Liddick

head CoachRob Brown | head CoachRob Brown became Bellevue University’s first golf coach when he began his duties on June 15, 2010. Bellevue will begin competing in golf in the 2011-12 academic year.

A native of Omaha, Brown has taught golf and been a golf professional for nearly 40 years. He spent the past year teaching golf in South America and working with PGA great Al Gieberger.

Brown was the director and head golf professional at Wakonda Club in Des Moines from 1993-2004. He served the same role at Minikahda Club in Minneapolis, Minn. from 1978-1989.

Most recently, Brown served as the Director of Instruction at Stone Eagle Golf Club in Palm Desert, Calif. from 2005-2009.

“I look forward to building the golf programs at Bellevue University and including golf as part of the great winning traditions Bellevue has established in all of its sports,” said Brown.

An accomplished golfer, Brown was the 2008 Nebraska Senior PGA champion. He qualified for the 1997 U.S. Senior Open and the 1996 PGA Senior Championship. Brown was a five-time Iowa PGA Senior champion. He captured the 1995 Iowa State Open and was named the 1995 Iowa Senior Player of the Year.

Brown is married to the former Ann Thompson. The couple resides in Omaha.

BROWN’S GOLFING ACCOMPLIShMENTS:

» 2008, Nebraska Senior PGA champion

» 1997, U.S. Senior Open qualifier

» 1996 , PGA Senior Championship qualifier

» 1995, Iowa State Open champion

» 1995, Iowa Senior Player of the Year

» Five-time Iowa PGA Senior champion

Golf Experience2010-present Bellevue University - Head Golf Coach

2009-10 Golf Instructor in South America

2005-09 Director of Instruction at Stone Eagle Golf Club (Palm Desert, Calif.)

1993-04 Director and head golf professional at Wakonda Club (Des Moines, Iowa)

1978-89 Director and head golf professional at Minikahda Club (Minneapolis, Minn.)

Women’s Golf CoachShelly Liddick | Women’s Golf CoachShelly Liddick was named the women’s golf coach at Bellevue University in August of 2010 as the Bruins begin their inaugural season in 2011-12.

A native of Lincoln, Neb. and Ottumwa, Iowa, Liddick played collegiately at the University of Alabama-Birmingham. She also coached at her alma mater and was the head women’s golf coach at Wichita State University from 2003-04.

“I am very pleased to have someone of Shelly’s caliber assisting me as we build the Bruin golf programs,” said Brown.

Liddick, a member of the LPGA since 1993, is a certified professional golf club fitter and has taught golf schools in Alabama, Arizona, New Zealand, Sweden, Germany, Hawaii and California.

She has worked closely with several PGA and LPGA touring professionals and has participated in Golf 54 and Vision 54 training with Lynn Marriott and Pia Nielsen.

In addition to coaching collegiately at UAB and Wichita State, Liddick also coached Summit High School girls golf in Bend, Ore.

Liddick specializes in player development, as well as the mental and short game.

2011-12 MEN’S GOLF FALL SChEDULEDate Opponent Time

Sept. 6-7 at Southwestern Christian Tournament TBA

Sept. 12-13 at Central Christian Tournament TBA

Sept. 19-20 at Grand View Classic TBA

Oct. 10-11 at Park Invite TBA

Oct. 17-18 at Nebraska Intercollegiate TBA

Oct. 31-Nov. 1 at Oklahoma Christian Classic TBA

2011-12 WOMEN’S GOLF ROSTERName Class hometown Taylor Byers Freshman Lake Havasu, Ariz. Dawn Florance Junior Queen Creek, Ariz.Ana Laura Gomez Freshman Morelia, Mexico Jayme Harmelink Freshman Plattsmouth, Neb. Christina VonRiesen Freshman Omaha, Neb.

Coaches: Rob Brown, Shelly Liddick

2011-12 WOMEN’S GOLF FALL SChEDULEDate Opponent Time

Sept. 6-7 at Southwestern Christian Tournament TBA

Sept. 19-20 at Grand View Classic TBA

Sept. 27 at Warrior Fall Invite TBA

Sept. 30-Oct. 1 at Dakota Wesleyan Invitational TBA

Oct. 10-11 at Park Classic TBA

Oct. 17-18 at Ashford Invitational TBA

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Meet the TeamTanner AlderFreshmanOgden, UtahBonneville HS

high School: Coached by Michael Edwards and Blair Garner at Bonneville High School ... Named first team all-region three seasons ... Earned first team all-state honors in 2011.

Personal: Son of Scott and Robynn Alder ... Born on Nov. 23, 1992 ... Has four siblings, Zak, Keeton, Tallie and Zoee ... Undecided on a major.

Javier FrancoFreshmanBogota, ColumbiaFontan HS

high School: Coached by Robert Herrera and Elvis Ardila at Fontan High School ... Placed third in the Colombian Junior Match Play National Championship ... Had an aver-

age score of 74.6.

Personal: Born on July 27, 1993 ... Son of Javier Franco and Maria Vic-toria Saad ... Has two siblings, Daniel and Laura ... Majoring in business ... Has played golf since the age of five.

Josh LarrisonJuniorCouncil Bluffs, IowaIowa Western CC/Lewis Central HS

At Iowa Western CC: Played two seasons at Iowa Western Community College under coach Chris Shives.

high School: Three-sport standout at Lewis Central High School, lettering in golf, baseball and basketball ... Two-time first team all-Hawkeye 10 Conference selection in golf ... Council Bluffs city champion in 2006 and 2007 ... Two-time all-city recipient in baseball, compiling a .385 career batting average and an 18-5 pitching record with a 2.85 ERA ... Averaged 15.5 points, 8.4 rebounds and 2.8 assists during his Titan basketball career.

Personal: Parents are Mike and Betsy Larrison ... Born on July 12, 1989 ... Majoring in sports management.

Eric LeonFreshmanBogota, ColumbiaColegio Mayor Primeros Maestros

high School: Attended Colegio Mayor Primeros Maestros ... Coached by Andres Diaz and Adrian Castillo ... Has recorded two hole-in-ones ... Qualified for the Optimist

Junior Championship ... Placed third at the Eduardo Herrera Cup ... Also participated in soccer.

Personal: Son of Jorge and Elizabeth Leon ... Has one sibling, Anna ... Born on Oct. 18, 1991 in Kingwood, Texas ... Majoring in business administration.

Meet the Team

Warren MartinFreshmanLondon, OntarioSt. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary

high School: Lettered in golf at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary School ... Coached by Chris Yoeman ... Had an average score of 73 .... Won the junior championship

at Northern Dunes and Echo Valley Golf Clubs ... Member of the honor roll and Dean’s List.

Personal: Born on July 8, 1992 in London, Ontario ... Parents are Richard and Katherynne Martin and Brad and Tammie Downs ... Has four siblings, Jackson, Justine, Sydney and Wanda ... Majoring in psychology.

John MatthewsJuniorJohannesburg, South AfricaIowa Western CC

At Iowa Western CC: Played two seasons at Iowa Western Community College under coach Chris Shives ... Had a scoring average of 74.8 ... Set school records for lowest

18-hole score (66) and lowest 36-hole score (6-under par) ... Quali-fied individually for two-straight NJCAA National Championships and helped lead the Reivers to a second-place finish at the 2010 Regional Championships.

high School: Qualified for and participated in several junior club championships in South Africa ... Captured the Glenvista Country Club Championship and also set a course record with a 64 ... Also competed in field hockey and soccer.

Personal: Son of John and Margret Matthews ... Born in Johannes-burg, South Africa ... Majoring in business.

Jeff ShermoenFreshmanInternational Falls, Minn.Falls HS

high School: Five-year letterwinner at Falls High School under head coach Bill Mason ... Qualified for two Minnesota Junior Cham-pionships as well as the 2011 Minnesota

State Golf Tournament ... Owns three Junior PGA wins ... Named to five all-tournament teams during his junior and senior seasons ... Recorded an average score of 75 ... Also played two seasons of varsity ice hockey ... Named to the “B” honor roll eight semesters.

Personal: Son of Jerrod and Beth Shermoen ... Has a younger sister, Maria ... Born on Aug. 22, 1993 in Virginia, Minn. ... Majoring in busi-ness.

BradyVancuraFreshmanColumbus, Neb.Columbus Scotus Central Catholic HS

high School: Coached by Karl Dierman at Columbus Scotus Central Catholic High School ... Qualified for state all four years ... Nebraska Class B State Champion as a

senior in 2011 ... A two-time all-Centennial conference golfer ... District champion in 2010 and 2011 and district runner-up as a sophomore in 2009 ... Had an average score of 73 ... Named the 2011 Columbus Sco-tus Male Athlete of the Year ... Also lettered two seasons in basketball ... Member of the honor roll.

Personal: Son of Lyle and Jaci Vancura ... Has one sister, Schalise ... Born on Sept. 13, 1993 ... Majoring in sports management.

Davis GarnerJuniorWashington Terrace, UtahVCU/South Mountain CC/Bonneville HS

At Virginia Commonwealth: Redshirted the 2010-11 season at Virginia Common-wealth University.

At South Mountain CC: Played two seasons at South Mountain Community College in Phoenix, Ariz. ... Shot 3-under par en route to a runner-up finish at the NJCAA Division II Championships, helping SMCC capture the championship ... Earned All-American, all-region and all-ACCAC first team honors in 2010.

high School: Coached by Mike Edwards at Bonneville High School ... A first team all-state selection ... Placed second at the state championship while helping BHS to its first state title in school history ... Also lettered two years in basketball.

Personal: Son of Blair and Julie Garner ... Has two siblings, Connor and Lea ... Born on May 25, 1989 in Logan, Utah ... Majoring in health and human performance.

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Meet the TeamTaylor ByersFreshmanLake Havasu, Ariz.Lake Havasu HS

high School: Lettered all four years at Lake Havasu High School under coach Bret Bitterman ... Also lettered three seasons in softball ... Recorded a hole-in-one in

Septemeber, 2008 ... Member of the honor roll.

Personal: Daughter of Warren and Kim Byers ... Born on May 13, 1993 in Honolulu, Hawaii ... Has a sister, Tristen, and half-brother, Andy.

Dawn FloranceJuniorQueen Creek, Ariz.Mesa CC/Queen Creek HS

At Mesa CC: Played two seasons at Mesa Community College in Mesa, Ariz. ... Team placed 10th at NJCAA Nationals both sea-sons ... Earned second team all-conference

as a sophomore ... Named to the honor roll.

high School: Coached by Bob Boop and Ed Henerly at Queen Creek High School ... Finished first at regionals as a senior and third as a junior ... Placed fifth at state during senior season ... Member of the honor roll all four years.

Personal: Born on Feb. 6, 1991 in Denver, Colo. ... Parents are Russell and Beverly Florance ... Has two sisters, Devon and Marissa ... Majoring in health science.

Ana Laura GomezFreshmanMorelia, MexicoInternacional Thomas Jefferson

high School: Prepped at Universidad Internacional Thomas Jefferson High School under coach Edward Campbell ... Placed second in the 2010 Mexican Golf Federation

Junior Open ... Finished third in the San Antonio LaCantera Tournament and third in the Amistad Golf Festival.

Personal: Daughter of Jose Ignacion Gomez and Ana Laura Gomez ... Has a brother, Nacho ... Born on Feb. 11, 1992 ... Majoring in graphic design.

Meet the TeamJayme HarmelinkFreshmanPlattsmouth, Neb.Plattsmouth HS

high School: Coached by Dan Oatman at Plattsmouth High School ... Became the school’s first four-time state golf qualifier ... Tied for seventh place in the Class B state

tournament as a senior ... Her two-round total of 172 at state was the best in school history.

Personal: Daughter of Julie Harmelink and the late Jay Harmelink ... Has a brother, Josh ... Majoring in health and human services.

Christina VonRiesenFreshmanOmaha, Neb.Nebraska-Omaha/Millard West HS

At Nebraska-Omaha: Competed in three tournaments at the University of Nebraska at Omaha under coach Tim Nelson before receiving a medical hardship ... Average

score was 87.2 ... Placed 11th at the Bearcat Fall Golf Classic.

high School: Lettered all four years at Millard West High School ... Qualified for the state tournament each season ... Was the individual medalist in three invitationals during her senior season and posted the lowest stroke average in school history ... Also won the Omaha Publinks Women’s Championship ... A four-year member of the Presidential Honor Roll.

Personal: Born on April 20, 1992 ... Daughter of Mike VonRiesen and Denell Francis ... Has one brother and one sister ... Undecided on a major.

Left to right: Taylor Byers, Dawn Florance, Jayme Harmelink, Christina VonRiesen, Ana Laura Gomez and coach Shelly Liddick.

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Bellevue UniversityThe Bellevue University Avantage: Small classes, many optionsBellevue University is a world-class leader in adult learning, serving more than 15,000 students at 12 locations in five states – and everywhere online, through its award-winning learning platform. The University is a proven leader in meeting the unique needs of working adults and recent high school graduates.

With the option of online courses and Fridays off, you will have plenty of time to fit it all in – school, sports, maybe a part-time job, even getting away for a weekend road trip.

At Bellevue University, you’ll enjoy small class sizes. Small classes facilitate an exchange of information with other students, and ensure that you’ll get personal attention from a professor who knows your name. And you won’t have classes taught by teaching assistants at Bellevue University – only credentialed faculty who know what it’s like to compete in the career world. You can access a wealth of study and reference materials through the Freeman/Lozier Library, with more than 105,000 volumes, 5,200 current periodical titles, and access to many more reference works through the University’s online library.

The possibilities are endless – you can take courses online or learn in a classroom setting, choose your program class by class or follow a set program with the same group of classmates, and prepare yourself to excel in one of dozens of fields. Check out the options!

Recent accolades from peers, students, and

professional associations demonstrate the University’s commitment to serving the needs of adult learners and organizations. Leadership Excellence magazine ranked Bellevue University among the top 20 schools in the country for developing leaders, along with Harvard, MIT and Northwestern, to name a few; Bellevue University boasts more MBA students than any other college or university in the state. Modern Healthcare magazine compiled a list of the nation’s largest master’s healthcare programs – and Bellevue University ranked No. 1. Most recently, the United States Distance Learning Association awarded Bellevue University the prestigious 21st Century Best Practices Award.

The University offers more than 50 undergraduate majors, as well as 15 master’s degree programs. Bellevue University understands that not all learning takes place inside the traditional classroom, which is why many of the University’s courses incorporate a blended curriculum, supplementing on-campus instruction with online resources. Students combine coursework with professional experience and are able to earn their degree in three years. The University’s Career Avenues initiative helps students reach not only their academic goals, but also their career goals.

Bellevue University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, the same organization that accredits schools such as Michigan, Northwestern, and Notre Dame.

Bachelor’s Degrees: • Accounting

• Adult Education

• Art Management

• Behavioral Science

• Biology

• Business

• Business Administration

• Business Information Management

• Communication Arts

• Computer Information Systems

• Computer Information Systems in Business

• Corrections Administration and Management

• Criminal Justice Administration

• Early Childhood Education

• Gaming and Simulation

• Graphic Design

• Health Science

• Health and Human Performance

(Physical Education)

• Healthcare Management

• History

• Human and Social Services Administration

• Information Technology

• Investigations

• Leadership

• Legal Studies

• Liberal Studies

• Logistics Management

• Management

• Management Information Systems

• Management of Human Resources

• Marketing Management

• Organizational Systems Management

• Project Management

• Psychology

• Public Art

• Security Management

• Sociology

• Software Development

• Sports Management

• Studio Art

• Systems and Network Administration Program

• Technical Sales

• Web Technologies

• World Security and Strategic Studies

Athletic SuccessTwo years after the founding of Bellevue College in 1966, the fledgling school adopted the Bruin as its official mascot and proudly displayed it on the uniforms of the men’s basketball and baseball teams – the school’s first sports teams. In 1994, Bellevue College became Bellevue University and joined the Midlands Collegiate Athletic Conference (MCAC).

Bellevue University added programs in women’s volleyball in 1989, women’s soccer in 1994, men’s soccer started in 1995 and softball in 1997. The Bruins most recently added men’s and women’s golf which began its inaugural season in 2011-12.

The Bruins have won multiple regular season and tournament championships during their 17 years in the MCAC. The baseball team won the NAIA World Series in 1995, while the men’s basketball team played in the NAIA

championship game in 2004 and 2008. Softball won the MCAC regular season and tournament titles for the second consecutive in 2011 and has made five NAIA national tournament appearances. Volleyball made it to the “Elite Eight” at the NAIA national tournament in 2000 and has won four of the last five MCAC Tournament titles and has advanced to four-straight NAIA national tournaments. The women’s soccer team advanced to the NAIA National Tournament for the first time in school history in 2010, while the men’s soccer team qualified for Nationals in 2008 and 2009.

During the 40-plus years of Bellevue University, the Bruins have produced more than 450 MCAC all-conference/district players, 100-plus Region IV honors and more than 60 NAIA All-Americans. along with numerous All-American and all-conference scholar-athletes.

2010-11 — Another Successful YearThe Bellevue University Athletic Department enjoyed another successful year during the 2010-11 campaign, capped off by winning its fifth consecutive Midlands Collegiate Athletic Conference Commissioner’s Cup, awarded annually to the league’s most successful athletic program. Ed Lehotak was also named the MCAC Athletic Director of the Year.

Along the way, five teams advanced to their respective national tournaments, including volleyball, which qualified for the NAIA National Tournament for the fourth-straight season and finished with a No. 21 final national ranking. The women’s soccer team advanced to Nationals for the first time in school history after capturing the MCAC regular season and tournament championships.

Men’s basketball finished the season with a No. 4 national ranking and advanced to its ninth straight trip to the NAIA National Basketball Tournament. Baseball made its 14th trip to the National Tournament while the softball team qualified for the second-straight season to the NAIA Softball National Championships.

Five Bruin teams won the regular season or conference tournament titles while seven athletes earned NAIA All-American honors. Three coaches were named the MCAC Coach of the Year while 45 Bruins earned all-MCAC accolades, as well as nine MCAC Players of the Year.

Bellevue also excelled in the classroom, with 26 Bruins earning MCAC Scholar-Athlete honors and 11 named Daktronics-NAIA Scholar-Athletes.

Teams Rated in Final NAIA Polls (2) • Volleyball (21st, 34-14) • Men’s Basketball (4th, 28-6)

NAIA National Tournament Appearances (5) • Volleyball • Women’s Soccer • Men’s Basketball • Baseball • Softball

NAIA All-Americans (7) • Volleyball (2) • Men’s Soccer (1) • Women’s Soccer (2) • Men’s Basketball (2)

MCAC Regular Season Conference Titles (5) • Volleyball • Men’s Soccer • Women’s Soccer • Men’s Basketball • Softball

MCAC Tournament Titles (5) • Volleyball • Women’s Soccer • Men’s Basketball • Baseball • Softball

MCAC Coach of the Year (3) • Trish Siedlik (Volleyball) • Andy Nicolarsen (Women’s Soccer) • Michala Cimino (Softball)

Daktronics-NAIA Scholar-Athletes (11) • Volleyball (3) • Men’s Soccer (4) • Women’s Soccer (1) • Baseball (1) • Softball (2)

MCAC Scholar-Athletes (26) • Volleyball (5) • Men’s Soccer (4) • Women’s Soccer (3) • Men’s Basketball (3) • Baseball (6) • Softball (5)

All-MCAC honors (45) • Volleyball (7) • Men’s Soccer (7) • Women’s Soccer (8) • Men’s Basketball (5) • Baseball (9) • Softball (9)

MCAC Player of the Year (9) • David Lastra (Men’s Soccer, Offensive POY) • Erika Roberts Leon Kita (Women’s Soccer, Offensive POY) • Meredith Shuman and Morgan Anderson (Women’s Soccer, Co-Defensive POY) • Ousseynou Diop (Men’s Basketball Defensive POY) • Eugene Bain (Men’s Basketball Newcomer of the Year) • Anthony Bazant (Baseball POY) • Junior Martinez (Baseball Newcomer of the Year) • Amanda Neumann (Softball Player and Pitcher of the Year) • Kathryn Wardian (Softball Newcomer of the Year)

2010-11 MCAC Commissioner’s Cup Winner • Overall All-Sports Award • Men’s All-Sports Award • Women’s All-Sports Award

2010-11 MCAC Athletic Director of the Year • Ed Lehotak, Bellevue University

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