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Table of Contents 1Croy Physical Education Center 2-32009 Oilers Coaching Staff 4Head Coach Wick Colchagoff 5Assistant Coaching Staff 62010 Oilers Volleyball 72010 Roster 82010 Season Preview 9Meet The Oilers 10Returning Oilers 11-16Newcomers 16-172009 Review 182009 Season In Review 192009 Season Statistics 202009 Award Winners 212009 All-GLIAC Teams 22Welcome To The GLIAC 23-24Findlay’s Volleyball Tradition 25The Record Book 26-28Outstanding Oilers 29Inside The Oilers 30-31Oilers Club Information 32A Look At UF 33Dr. Katherine Fell 34Steven Rackley 35UF Athletic Staff 36-37UF History 38-39The University of Findlay 40-44

Media InformationThe Press Box: Members of the working media have priority inthe press table. The media are advised to notify the Findlay sportsinformation office at least three days in advance of the contest toinsure a place in the press table.

Fan Information: “The NCAA, the GLIAC, and The University ofFindlay support good sportsmanship and will not tolerate abusiveactions, language or gestures from fans, players, coaches or offi-cials. Extreme or continued acts of unsportsmanlike behavior maybe grounds for dismissal from the contest.”

Radio Stations: Radio stations seeking permission and space tobroadcast a contest must inform the sports information office atleast five days prior to the game in order to ensure thataccomodations can be made.

Available Services: Pre-game information, statistics, media guidesand game programs will be provided to the working media prior totip-off. Complete halftime stats will also be compiled and distrib-uted to all media. Following the game, a complete statistics pack-age consisting of final team stats, final individual stats, play-by-play and halftime stats can be picked up at the press table.

Photographers and TV Personnel: Anyone wishing to take pic-tures or shoot video at court level must have permission from thesports information office. Please notify the office at least threedays prior to the date of the contest.

To Arrange an Interview: To interview a player or coach, pleasecontact the sports information office or coach Colchagoff. A mutu-ally convenient time will then be arranged as quickly as possible.

Player Interviews: Interviews will be granted during practice onlyif a prior arrangement has been made with the head coach or thesports information office. This will ensure that the coach and playerare in concurrence.

Post-Game Interviews: Interviews with Findlay players will beconducted on the field approximately ten minutes after the conclu-sion of the game. Coach Colchagoff can be interviewed in hisoffice following a brief post-game meeting with his team.

Opposing Coach or Player: Interviews will be granted in accor-dance with the visiting coach and/or the sports information direc-tor. These interviews will take place after the conclusion of a gameoutside of the locker areas.

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Credits: The 2010 UF volleyball media guide was written, edited anddesigned by David Buck, director of sports information at The Universityof Findlay. Cover design was done by Kennedy Printing. Printing wasdone by Kennedy Printing. Photography was done by Mark Deckard. Spe-cial thanks Wick Colcaghoff, Rodney Blackburn and Jeff Ligney.

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UF Quick Facts

Location: Findlay, OhioEnrollment: 4,711President: Dr. Katherine FellPresident’s Office: (419) 434-4510Founded: 1882Nickname: OilersColors: Orange and BlackAffiliation: NCAA Division IIConference: GLIACHome Court: Croy GymnasiumCapacity: 1,800Director of Athletics: Steven RackleyAthletic Department: (419) 434-4663Athletic Website: athletics.findlay.eduSID: David BuckOffice: (419) 434-4727Email: buckd@findlay.eduFax: (419) 434-4618

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CROY PHYSICAL EDUCATION CENTER

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The Croy Physical Education Center has been hometo the Oilers men’s and women’s basketball, volleyball andmen's and women's swimming teams since 1969. The gym-nasium portion of the building provides an excellent atmo-sphere for all events and is considered to be the toughestplace to play in all of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate AthleticConference (GLIAC).

The Croy Center seats 2,000 spectators comfortablyin bleacher seats on both the North and South sides of thegymnasium. A reserve section of seats is also available athalf court on the North side of the arena. Portable bleachersare also used on the East and West sides of the arena to adda stadium feel to all contests.

The gymnasium is wireless and has numerousethernet connections to support media needs through theinternet. Radio broadcasts are available at the top of theEast side of the gymnasium, overlooking the court from an elevated view.

The venue was named after the Croy family who generously donated the funds to build the facility in 1969.The family, who helped build the city of Findlay into what it is today, consisted of Charles L. Croy and his foursons: Thomas C. Croy, Richard P. Croy, Donald W. Croy and Jack L. Croy. All were very active in aiding theUniversity and each dabbled in various business ventures.

Charles L. Croy, the father of four sons, started in business by owning and operating a grocery store in1944. He then diversified with his sons to start various organizations including Croy Manufacturing, Inc., HancockHomes, Inc., Croy Construction Company and various other real estate operations. All of their ventures provedextremely successful, making the Croy family one of the most respected families to reside in Findlay, Ohio.

The family was also very active with Findlay College, now The University of Findlay, and their athleticprogram. The Croy’s were the charter members of Findlay’s Booster Club, which was organized in 1963, andTom Croy served as president of this organization for three years. The family also purchased every football ticketfor Findlay’s opening game during the 1963 season and gave them away for free to attract more fans to the game.Lastly, the family continually opened up jobs for athletes to earn money when they were not participating in theirrespective sports.

The center was dedicated on Saturday, October 4, 1969 and featured an Olympic size swimming pool,handball courts, classrooms, conference rooms, offices, locker rooms, training rooms, a sauna bath, washer anddryer equipment and a 2,000 seat gymnasium for basketball, volleyball and other activities.

Since the Croy Physical Education Center opened in 1969, many renovations have been made to updatethe features inside.

The recent construction plan began in 2001 and included three phases in which to better the facility. Thefirst part of the plan was to add offices for the men’s and women’s basketball coaches on the second floor of thecomplex. These offices replaced the existing racquetball and handball courts. The upper area also allows teamsto store equipment in spacious areas on the West side of the building.

In all, the entire second floor turned into a 2,576 square-foot office area for the head, assistant andgraduate assistant coaches. There was also a conference/multi-purpose room located at the end of the additionthat is used for classes, meetings and study table. This room is also where team meetings are held to discussscouting reports and is equipped with new video equipment to view tape.

The next phase dealt with renovations to existing locker rooms on the first level. All locker rooms werecompletely renovated with new carpet, paint and equipment. As a part of this phase, new locker rooms were alsoadded to the East side of the building. These nine new locker rooms will be used for swimming, volleyball, visitingteams, referees and faculty. In all, 6,466 square-feet of gymnasium were renovated, giving the Oilers and theiropponents more comfort when they visit Findlay.

The last phase of the reconstruction and renovation of Croy Physical Education Center was to include re-sanding, refurnishing and repainting the main gym floor as well as the gymnasium area.

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2010 OILERS COACHING STAFF

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Head coach Wick Colchagoff is nowentering his 13th season with the Oilers and iscoming off of a 15-18 campaign in 2009.

In 2008, he led the Oilers to a 12-22campaign which followed a 19-14 record in2007, a 22-8 mark in 2006 and a 22-10 slatein 2005.

In 2004, he guided Findlay to a 24-8record and has his squad ranked as high as

22nd in the nation during the year. Four different athletes received GLIACSouth Division player of the week honors during the season.

In 2003, Colchagoff guided the Oilers to a 29-8 record and theirfourth consecutive GLIAC South Division title. Findlay, who advanced tothe semi-finals of the GLIAC Tournament for the first time ever, earned afour seed in the Great Lakes Regional Tournament before being upendedby Northern Kentucky in the quarter finals.

The 2002 Oilers were 25-10 and co-champions of the South Divi-sion of the GLIAC. Findlay athletes were recognized as the South Divisionplayer of the week, six out of 11 weeks during the season but the Oilerswere eliminated in the first round of the GLIAC Tournament.

Findlay concluded the 2001 season with a 29-7 record, losing toGrand Valley State in the Great Lakes Regional. The squad finished theseason ranked 21st in the country, marking the highest ranking the Oilersvolleyball team has ended with in the history of their program. The Oilersalso won the South Division of the GLIAC for the second straight year.

In 2000, Colchagoff led the Oilers to a 25-12 record. The Oilerswere co-champions of the GLIAC South Division and advanced to the sec-ond round of the NCAA Regional before falling to Northwood University.This marked the first time that an Oilers volleyball team qualified for theNCAA Tournament.

In 1999, Colchagoff led Findlay to their best finish in school history.He coached the Oilers to an impressive 38-10 overall record, earning theirfirst ever birth to the NAIA National Championships where they took fifth.

During his first season with the Oilers, Colchagoff posted a 9-26record and 3-12 conference record.

Prior to arriving at Findlay, Colchagoff was the head coach at Ne-braska Wesleyan. The Plainswomen compiled a 17-20 record in Colchagoff’sfirst year and a fourth place finish in the Nebraska-Iowa Athletic Confer-ence during the 1995 season. In 1996, Colchagoff guided Wesleyan to a spot in the “Sweet 16” at the NCAADivision III Championships. That year, the Plainswomen finished the season ranked eighth in the final AmericanVolleyball Coaches Association poll with a 23-12 mark.

In 1997, the Plainswomen earned their second consecutive bid to the NCAA Division III Championshipsafter being ranked as high as sixth in the Division III national poll.

Over his 15 seasons as a head coach, he has had nine seasons with 20 plus wins and has also guidedthe Oilers to a 254-135 record during his tenure, which includes four GLIAC South Division titles.

Coach Colchagoff and his wife, Lori, reside in Findlay with their two daughters, Colbi and Sydni.

Wick COLCHAGOFF

Nebraska Wesleyan1994 17-201995 17-161996 23-121997 23-11

Findlay1998 9-261999 38-102000 25-122001 29-72002 25-102003 29-82004 24-82005 22-102006 22-82007 19-142008 12-222009 15-18

Findlay Total 269-153Career Total 349-212

Career Coaching Record

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Rachel Hoag is entering her second season as an assistant coach with the Oilersvolleyball team.

Hoag most recently served as assistant coach at Padua Franciscan High School,helping her alma mater to a 26-3 record and the 2008 OHSAA Division II statechampionship.

A native of Brunswick, Ohio, Hoag was a two-time captain and four-year starter atoutside hitter for St. Andrews Presbyterian College in Laurinburg, North Carolina. She was named to the CarolinasVirginia Athletic Conference All-Conference team from 2000-2003 and the CVAC All-Tournament after the Knights’run to the conference championship match in 2003. She received Academic All-Conference honors and garneredCVAC player of the week recognition in 2001, 2002 and 2003.

Hoag earned a bachelor of arts degree in English from St. Andrews in 2004 and spent two years aftergraduation as a reporter and editor for The Associated Press in Israel and Columbus, Ohio. She coached threeseasons at Maverick Volleyball Club in the Cleveland area. In 2008, Hoag’s Maverick 14-National team finishedninth out of 45 teams in the Ohio Valley Region and qualified for the USAV Juniors Championship in Dallas.

Rachel HOAGASSISTANT COACHING STAFF

Don Burroughs is entering his third season as an assistant volleyball coach withthe Oilers.

He comes to UF from New Bremen where he served as the freshman and juniorvarsity coach for the past ten years. He has also coached club volleyball for 15 yearsand had two teams qualify for nationals.

Additionally, Burroughs is currently the Director of Coaching Education Programsfor the Ohio Valley Region and a U.S.A. Volleyball High Performance Coach.

Don BURROUGHS

Kate Verhoff if entering her first season as a graduate assistant coach with theOilers volleyball team in 2010.

Verhoff recently served as the head 16 and under Junior Olympic club coach andcamp clinician with an emphasis on setting for Cleveland Volleyball Company. Prior to the2009-2010 J.O season, she also coached at the 14 and under level.

A native of Elyria, Ohio, Verhoff attended the University of South Florida in Tampa,where she was the starting setting during her freshman campaign. During her career at USF, Verhoff led the bullsin blocking, assists, and service aces. She was also named to the Michigan State All-Tournament team and wastabbed the Big East Player of the Week twice in 2005. From 2006-2008, Verhoff was a part of the Kent StateWomen’s basketball team, where injuries hindered her career. In 2008 to 2010, Verhoff finished her playingcareer at Notre Dame College in Cleveland, Ohio. During her career at NDC, she earned all-tournament team andM.V.P honors at Penn State- Berhend and Clarion University. She was tabbed with the AMC- setter of the yearaward in 2008 and was named second team all-conference as a junior and senior.

Verhoff earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Notre Dame College in 2010.

Kate VERHOFF

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2010 OILERS VOLLEYBALL

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No Name Cl Pos Ht Hometown/Previous School

1 Abby LaVigne Sr OH 5-10 Swanton, Ohio/Ball State University2 Jacqui Endre Fr DS 5-4 Chagrin Falls, Ohio/Walsh Jesuit3 Rachael Hammond Jr DS 5-4 Findlay, Ohio/Findlay4 Jessica Vonlns Jr S 5-11 Ashville, Ohio/Teays Valley5 Maggie Naayers So RS 6-0 Toledo, Ohio/St. Ursula6 Danielle Taflinger Fr MB 5-9 Lima, Ohio/Central Catholic8 Mackenzie Vorst Fr MB/RS 5-11 Columbus Grove, Ohio/Columbus Grove9 Erin Thomasson Jr OH 6-0 Newark, Ohio/Newark10 Sarah Schroeder Sr RS 5-10 McComb, Ohio/McComb11 Kelly Lapeus So DS 5-7 Medina, Ohio/Medina13 Lindsy Reindel Fr OH 6-1 Delphos, Ohio/St. John’s14 Morgan Rogers Jr MB 6-4 Arlington, Ohio/Arlington15 Megan Florence Sr S 5-10 Tiffin, Ohio/Tiffin Columbian16 Bethany Hoelscher R-Fr OH 5-11 Fort Loramie, Ohio/Fort Loramie17 Andrea Holthaus So MB 6-1 Fort Loramie, Ohio/Fort Loramie18 Ashley Rager Fr DS/OH 5-9 Fort Wayne, Indiana/Elmhurst19 Brittany Hall Fr DS/OH 5-8 Harrison, Ohio/Harrison

Head Coach: Wick ColchagoffAssistant Coach: Rachel HoagAssistant Coach: Don BurroughsAssistant Coach: Kate Verhoff

2010 Findlay Volleyball Roster

2010 ROSTER

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2010 SEASON PREVIEWThe Oilers return ten letterwinners and five starters from last year and welcome a strong recruiting class

of freshmen into the fold for the 2010 campaign.“We are very excited about the mix of athletes that we have on our roster this fall,” said head coach Wick

Colchagoff. “We feel we have the right combination of senior leadership, experienced upperclassmen and prom-ising freshmen to put an extremely competitive team on the court every night.”Middle Hitters

The Oilers will be looking to a quartet of middle hitters to battle for playing time in 2010. Junior MorganRogers and sophomore Andrea Holthaus return after averaging .89 and .74 blocks respectively last season.

“We anticipate fierce competition among our middles this fall,” said Colchagoff. “Andrea got more playingtime last year than anticipated due to injuries and that really helped her adjust to the college game. Morgan’s sizemakes her an imposing presence at the net and she runs very well off of one foot as an attacker.”

Joining Rogers and Holthaus in the middle will be freshmen Danielle Taflinger and Mackenzie Vorst.Taflinger is a three time all-Ohio honoree and Vorst joined her on the all-Ohio team last fall. Vorst was namedplayer of the year in her conference and Taflinger District 8 player of the year this past season.

“Adding Mackenzie and Danielle gives us great depth at the middle,” said Colchagoff. “They are quick,explosive and fun players to watch.”Right Side Hitters

The Oilers return setter/hitter Jessica VonIns, a junior, and will be looking to fill the void left by JennySlone, who will return to Findlay this fall as a student assistant for the team. VonIns tallied 184 kills and a .190hitting percentage on the right side last season. She will continue to hit as well as set in the Oilers lineup.

Sophomore Maggie Naayers spent the spring working on her blocking and attack and is poised to makean impact. Rogers, Holthaus and Vorst could also become viable options on the right if they are not seeing timein the middle.

“Maggie made great strides in the spring and has become a strong blocker,” said Colchagoff. “She has atremendous upside if she continues to work on her attack.”Outside Hitters

Junior Erin Thomasson and senior Abby LaVigne return for the Oilers on the outside as Thomassonearned second team all-GLIAC honors last season after posting a team-high 366 kills. LaVigne led the team indigs with 290 and chipped in for 2.4 kills per set while senior Sarah Schroeder made the transition to outsidehitter last fall and developed further in the spring.

The upperclassmen will be joined by red-shirt freshman Bethany Hoelscher and true freshman LindsyReindel. Hoelscher spent last fall rehabbing a leg injury but had a breakout spring. Reindel was a 3rd team all-state selection in 2009 and will also add depth to the position for Findlay.

“Erin and Abby became legitimate forces in the GLIAC last fall and only got better in the spring, and Sarahwas a pleasant surprise on the outside and on defense last year.” said Colchagoff. “The freshmen outside hittersare very strong as well and will be a good complement to our returners.”Liberos

Red-shirt junior Rachael Hammond will assume libero duties for the 2010 season after the graduation ofAmanda Bingelli. Hammond served as a defensive specialist in 2009, racking up 199 digs and coming in third onthe team with 26 aces.

“Rachael has made huge strides as a defensive leader for this team,” said Colchagoff. “She has anincredible work ethic and is always willing to push herself and her teammates to maximize their performance.”

Sophomore Kelly Lapeus and freshman Jacqui Endre round out the defensive corps for Findlay. Lapeussaw limited action as a freshman and Endre joins the Oilers after a standout career at powerhouse Walsh JesuitHigh School in which she received an all-district honorable mention award in 2009.Setters

Megan Florence and VonIns return to oversee the Oilers offense again. Florence received honorablemention all-GLIAC honors last fall after posting 7.1 assists per set while VonIns posted 333 assists and 183 kills.

“Our setting was outstanding last year and I expect that it will be even better this season,” said Colchagoff.“Megan has grown into a respected leader on this team and Jess distributes the ball well and forces teams torespect her as an attacker.”

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MEET THE OILERS

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Megan Florence#155-10• Sr • Setter • Tiffin, Ohio/Columbian

Year SP K E TA Pct. A SA Digs BS/BA

2007 81 28 11 93 .183 939 28 129 2/222008 95 4 7 27 -.111 415 19 126 0/02009 128 53 16 161 .230 909 78 249 2/13CAREER 304 85 34 281 .181 2.263 125 504 4/35

2009 - Lettered…Led the team in assists with 909…Had a team-high 78 aces…Named honorable mention all-GLIAC…Recorded249 digs.

2008- Lettered…Played in 94 sets...Picked up 403 assists.

2007 - Lettered…Played in 81 sets for the Oilers…Led the team in assists with939…Had 62 assists against North Alabama which is 8th in the Findlay record bookfor assists in a single match…Had 129 digs (1.59 dps).

Prep - Named first team all-Northern Ohio League...Named first team all-district.

Personal - Born Megan Mae Florence...Daughter of Whitey and Christy Florence...Hasone brother and one sister.

Birth Date - April 1, 1989.

RETURNING OILERS

Abby LaVigne#15-10 • Sr • Outside Hitter • Swanton, Ohio/Ball State University

Year SP K E TA Pct. A SA Digs BS/BA

2008 105 217 152 778 .084 6 11 113 1/292009 103 247 143 824 .126 127 8 290 5/31CAREER 208 464 295 1,602 .105 133 19 403 6/60

2009 – Lettered…Appeared in 103 sets…Led the team in digswith 290 (2.82 dps)…Finished with 247 kills...Had 15 kills againstSt. Josephs on Sept. 4.

2008 - Lettered…Played in 105 sets for the Oilers...Had 217Kills (2.07 k/s)...Recorded six aces vs Madonna.

Prep - Transferred from Ball State University...Played in 85 games for theCardinals...Named first team all-Northwest Ohio Athletic League in high school...Namedthe NWOAL Player of the Year twice...Named second team all-Ohio as a senior.

Personal - Born Abby Jeanne LaVigne...Daughter of Lary and Constance LaVigne...Hasthree brothers.

Birth Date - January 10, 1989.

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RETURNING OILERS

Sarah Schroeder#105-10 • Sr • Right Side • McComb, Ohio/McComb

Year SP K E TA Pct. A SA Digs BS/BA

2007 11 9 6 26 .115 0 0 1 1/32008 109 130 79 373 .137 2 2 26 3/522009 58 70 38 223 .143 5 1 22 5/18CAREER 178 209 123 622 .138 7 3 49 9/73

2009 - Lettered…Appeared in 53 sets…Finished with 70 killsand 23 blocks.

2008- Lettered…Played in 109 sets for the Oilers and picked up55 blocks and 130 kills (1.19 kps).

2007 - Lettered…Played in 11 games for the Oilers.

Prep - Named the Blanchard Valley Conference player of the year as a junior andsenior...Named all-Ohio twice...Voted all-BVC three times...Named first team all-Dis-trict 8 twice...Named the District 8 player of the year as a senior.

Personal - Born Sarah Louise Schroeder...Daughter of Omer and DianeSchroeder...Has one sister.

Birth Date - September 20, 1988.

Rachael Hammond#35-4 • R-Jr • Defensive Specialist • Findlay, Ohio/Findlay

Year SP K E TA Pct. A SA Digs BS/BA

2007 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0 0/02008 126 0 5 23 -.217 11 43 235 0/02009 118 1 2 15 -.067 28 26 199 0/0CAREER 244 1 7 38 -.157 39 69 434 0/0

2009 - Lettered...Played in 118 sets...Had 199 digs (1.69dps)...Recorded 26 aces (.22 aps).

2008 - Lettered…Played in 126 sets...Had 235 digs (1.87 d/s)and led the team in aces with 43.

2007 - Redshirt

Prep - Named second team all-Greater Buckeye Conference as a senior...Played inthe District 8 all-star match.

Personal - Born Rachael Hammond...Daughter of Chris and Mary BethHammond...Has two sisters.

Birth Date - June 15, 1989.

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RETURNING OILERS

Morgan Rogers#146-4 • Jr • Middle Blocker • Arlington, Ohio/Arlington

2009 - Lettered...Played in 80 sets...Had 113 kills (1.41kps)...Recorded 67 blocks.

2008 - Lettered…Played in 62 sets...Gathered 54 blocks and ateam leading .87 blocks per game as well as 63 kills and a teamleading .317 hitting percentage.

Prep - Named honorable mention all-Ohio as a senior...Named first team all-BlanchardValley Conference.

Personal - Born Morgan Elizabeth Rogers...Daughter of Kyle and Laura Rogers...Hasone brother.

Birth Date - February 17, 1990.

Year SP K E TA Pct. A SA Digs BS/BA

2008 62 63 17 145 .317 6 8 17 5/492009 80 113 51 435 .214 7 2 15 12/55CAREER 142 176 68 580 .186 13 10 32 17/104

Erin Thomasson#96-0 • Jr • Outside Hitter • Newark, Ohio/Newark

Year GP K E TA Pct. A SA Digs BS/BA

2008 125 278 141 901 .152 1 11 84 2/332009 130 366 178 1,137 .165 13 24 162 5/30CAREER 255 644 319 2,038 .159 14 35 246 7/63

2009 - Lettered...Appeared in 125 sets...Tallied 366 kills (2.82kps)...Had 162 digs...named second team all-GLIAC...Made theUniversity of Findlay TownPlace Suites Classic all-tournamentteam.

2008 - Lettered...Played in 125 sets...Had 278 kills (2.22 kps).

Prep - Named the Ohio Capital Conference Player of the Year as a junior andsenior...Named first team all-Ohio Capital Conference three times...Named honorablemention all-Ohio as a junior and senior...Named first team all-Central District threetimes.

Personal - Born Erin Elizabeth Thomasson...Daughter of Tom and JaneThomasson...Has one brother and one sister.

Birth Date - May 14, 1990.

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Jessica VonIns#45-11 • Jr • Setter • Ashville, Ohio/Teays Valley

Year SP K E TA Pct. A SA Digs BS/BA

2008 126 220 90 558 .233 717 30 233 1/532009 93 184 96 462 .190 333 30 131 1/24CAREER 219 404 186 1,020 .214 1,050 60 364 2/77

2009 - Lettered...Played in 93 sets...Accumulated 333 assists(3.58 aps), 131 digs and 184 kills...Had 30 aces...Named theGLIAC South Player of the Week for Oct. 5.

2008 - Played in 126 sets...Named honorable mention all-GLIAC...Amassed 220 kills, 717 assists, 223 digs and 54

blocks....Named the GLIAC South Player of the Week on October 13...Named to theall-tournament team at the West Texas A&M Gravpevinewoods.com Lady BuffClassic...Had double digit assists in every match.

Prep - Named the Mid-State League Player of the Year...Named first team all-MSLthree times...Named honorable mention all-Ohio as a senior.

Personal - Born Jessica Page VonIns...Daughter of Don and Jenniffer VonIns...Hasone brother.

Birth Date - September 9, 1990.

Andrea Holthaus#176-1• So• Middle Blocker • Fort Loramie, Ohio/Fort Loramie

Year SP K E TA Pct. A SA Digs BS/BA

2009 86 64 35 186 .156 5 1 16 16/52CAREER 86 64 35 186 .156 5 1 16 16/52

2009 - Lettered...Played in 86 sets...Led the team in blocks with68...Racked up 64 kills and averaged .79 blocks per set.

Prep - Named all-district three times...Was a two-time all-countyselection...Named all-conference.

Personal - Born Andrea Jean Holthaus...Daughter of Donald and BeverlyHolthaus...Has three sisters.

Birth Date - April 27, 1991.

RETURNING OILERS

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Kelly Lapeus#115-7• So • Defensive Specialist • Medina, Ohio/Medina

Year SP K E TA Pct. A SA Digs BS/BA

2009 7 0 1 2 -.500 0 0 0 0/0CAREER 7 0 1 2 -.500 0 0 0 0/0

2009 - Lettered...Appeared in 7 sets for the Oilers.

Prep - Named honorable mention all-Northern OhioConference...A scholar athlete award winner.

Personal - Born Kelly Lynn Lapeus...Daughter of Ron and KarenLapeus...Has two sisters and one brother.

Birth Date - January 18, 1991.

Maggie Naayers#56-0• So• Right Side • Toledo, Ohio/St. Ursula

Year SP K E TA Pct. A SA Digs BS/BA

2009 13 6 6 18 .000 1 0 6 0/3CAREER 13 6 6 18 .000 1 0 6 0/3

2009 - Lettered...Appeared in 16 sets...Finished with 7 kills, 6digs and 3 blocks.

Prep - Named second team all-Toledo City League...Namedhonorable mention all-District VII.

Personal - Born Margaret Marie Naayers...Daughter of John and MargaretNaayers...Has two brothers.

Birth Date - April 4, 1991.

RETURNING OILERS

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Bethany Hoelscher#165-11• R-Fr • Outside Hitter• Fort Loramie, Ohio/Fort Loramie

2009 - Redshirt.

Prep - Named first team all-Ohio as a senior...Was a secondteam all-Ohio pick as a junior and a third team all-Ohio selectionas a sophomore...Named first team all-district threetimes...Named first team all-Shelby County League twice.

Personal - Born Bethany Rose Hoelscher...Daughter of Jeff and Lori Hoelscher...Hasone brother and one sister.

Birth Date - May 13, 1991.

RETURNING OILERS/NEWCOMERS

Jacqui Endre#25-4 • Fr • Defensive Specialist • Chagrin Falls, Ohio/Walsh Jesuit

Prep - Lettered in volleyball, swimming and softball...Named honorable mention all-district...Was a scholar athlete in swimming.

Personal - Born Jacqueline Susan Endre...Daughter of Marty and Sharon Endre...Has twosisters.

Birth Date - March 2, 1992.

Brittany Hall#195-8 • Fr • Defensive Specialist/Outside Hitter • Harrison, Ohio/Harrison

Prep - League champion sprinter for the track team...Won three league championships involleyball and was a regional runner-up...Named her team MVP.

Personal - Born Brittany Michelle Hall...Daughter of Michael and Becky Hall...Has threebrothers.

Birth Date - May 6, 1992.

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Ashley Rager#185-9 • Fr • Defensive Specialist/Outside Hitter • Fort Wayne, Indiana/Elmhurst

Prep - Named all-conference twice...Was an all-Northeast Indiana selection...Named herteam MVP twice.

Personal - Born Ashley Taylor Rager...Daughter of Terry and Denise Rager...Has threesiblings.

Birth Date - January 16, 1992.

NEWCOMERS

Lindsy Reindel#136-1 • Fr • Outside Hitter • Delphos, Ohio/St. John’s

Prep - Named first team all-Midwest Athletic Conference for volleyball andbasketball...Named first team all-district in both sports as well...Was a third team all-Ohiopick.

Personal - Born Lindsy Mairi Reindel...Daughter of the late Phil Reindel, and JulieReindel...Has one sister.

Birth Date - October 7, 1991.

Danielle Taflinger#65-9 • Fr • Middle Blocker • Lima, Ohio/Central Catholic

Prep - Named first team all-Ohio as a junior and senior...Won a state championship in2007 and reached the semi finals in 2008...Named the Northwest Conference Player of theYear as a junior...Was the District 8 Player of the Year as a junior...Named first team all-NWC in basketball...Was a 2007 state qualifier in the 300-hurdles.

Personal - Born Danielle Rose Taflinger...Daughter of Bill and Rose Taflinger...Has twobrothers.

Birth Date - April 15, 1992.

Mackenzie Vorst#85-11 • Fr • Middle Blocker/Right Side • Columbus Grove, Ohio/Columbus Grove

Prep - Named the Putnam County League Player of the Year as a senior...Was a three-time, first team all-conference selection...Voted as the District 8 Player of the Year as asenior...Named third team all-Ohio...Named first team all-district.

Personal - Born Mackenzie Anne Vorst...Daughter of Patrick and Julia Vorst...Has onebrother.

Birth Date - June 12, 1992.

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2009 REVIEW

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2009 SEASON IN REVIEWComing off of a tough 2008 campaign in which The University of

Findlay volleyball team finished 12-22 with a 2-14 record in the GreatLakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC), the Oilers expectedbetter in 2009 and they delivered.

The team, which was picked to finish fifth in the GLIAC South inthe preseason coaches poll, nearly reached the .500 mark overall andimproved their conference win total by three with a 15-18 overall recordand a 5-11 record in the GLIAC.

The Oilers season got off to a disappointing start as the teamtraveled to Seaside, California for the Otter Classic. Findlay dropped allthree matches, but took Dixie State to four sets and CSU Monterey Bay tofive.

The Oilers got back on track as they hosted the TownPlace SuitesClassic. The team picked up two wins over Missouri-St. Louis and Minne-sota Crookston, but were beaten in four by St. Joseph’s and in five bySouthern Indiana. Erin Thomasson was named to the all-tournamentteam as she led the Oilers in kills in three of the matches and finished thetournament with 49.

Findlay picked up its third win in five matches as the Oilers openedGLIAC play with a three-set win over Tiffin. Thomasson had a big daywith a team-high 18 kills. Abby LaVigne had 11 kills and eight digs as well.

Findlay then faced the rigors of the GLIAC schedule with six straight losses. The Oliers battled, however,taking two of the matches to four sets and two others to five.

The team got back on track in Croy Gymnasium with a three-set win over Lake Erie and a thrilling five-setvictory over Ferris State. Thomasson had 25 kills and Megan Florence dished off 51 assists between the twomatches. Jessica VonIns was sensational in the win against Ferris State with 10 kills, 16 assists and 11 digs andwas named the GLIAC South Division Player of the Week for her performance.

After a loss to Grand Valley State, the Oilers prevailed in another five-game marathon match at Madonna.Jenny Slone had 21 kills and Jenna Zeisloft had 13 digs.

Following three more GLIAC losses, the Oilers won nine of their last 12 matches. The team went 2-1 inthe GLIAC/GLVC Challenge, beat GLIAC opponents Tiffin, nationally-ranked Hillsdale and Northwood whilepicking up non-conference wins over Urbana, Aldersson Broadus, Glenville State and Lake Erie.

After a breakthrough season,Thomasson was named second teamall-GLIAC. She was the Oilers top of-fensive threat as she led the team with366 kills. She also had 162 digs, 35blocks and 24 aces.

Florence was an honorablemention all-GLIAC selection as she ledFindlay with 909 assists and 78 aces,while also recording 249 digs.

After capping off a solid seasonon the court, the team led the GLIACwith 14 players selected to the GLIACAll-Academic team. Senior Kelly

Walter and junior Courtney Niemeyer

achieved a 4.0 as the team posted animpressive 3.57 GPA.

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2009 SEASON STATISTICSDATE OPPONENT W/L SCORE

8/28 vs. Dixie State L 0-38/29 vs. Dixie State L 2-38/29 at CSU Monterey Bay L 1-39/4 St. Joseph’s L 1-39/4 Missouri-St. Louis W 3-09/5 Minnesota Crookston W 3-19/5 Southern Indiana L 2-39/9 at Tiffin W 3-09/11 at Ashland L 0-39/15 at Hillsdale L 0-39/18 Northwood L 1-39/19 Wayne State L 2-39/25 at Northern Michigan L 1-39/26 at Michigan Tech L 2-39/29 Lake Erie W 3-010/2 Ferris State W 3-210/3 Grand Valley State L 0-310/8 at Madonna W 3-110/9 at Lake Superior State L 2-310/10 at Saginaw Valley State L 0-310/13 Ashland L 1-310/16 vs. Kentucky Wesleyan W 3-010/17 vs. Quincy W 3-110/17 vs. Wisconsin Parkside L 1-310/20 Tiffin W 3-110/21 Urbana W 3-110/24 Alderson Broaddus W 3-110/25 California (PA) L 0-310/30 Hillsdale W 3-210/31 vs. Glenville State W 3-010/31 at Lake Erie W 3-111/6 Northwood W 3-211/7 at Wayne State L 2-3

TEAM STATISTICS UF OPP

ATTACK

Kills 1,601 1,485Errors 788 683Total Attacks 4,674 4,328Attack Pct. .174 .185Kills/Set 12.2 11.3

SET

Assists 1,499 1,362Assists/Set 11.4 10.4

SERVE

Aces 229 189Errors 240 202Aces/Set 1.7 1.4

SERVE RECEPTIONS

Errors 189 229Errors/Set 1.4 1.7

DEFENSE

Digs 1,824 1,836Digs/Set 13.9 14.0

BLOCKING

Block Solo 59 77Block Assist 336 330Total Blocks 227.0 242.0Blocks/Set 1.7 1.8Block Errors 32 33

BALL HANDLING ERRORS

Total 56 57ATTENDANCE

Total 1,423 2,435

Name SP K E TA Pct. A SA SE RE Dig BS BA TBErin Thomasson 130 366 178 1,137 .165 13 24 27 35 162 5 30 35Jenny Slone 119 252 115 629 .218 44 2 5 3 63 6 55 61Abby LeVigne 103 247 143 824 .126 27 8 21 31 290 5 31 36Jessica VonIns 93 184 96 462 .190 333 30 28 1 131 1 24 25Courtney Niemeyer 73 178 55 415 .296 4 1 1 0 131 7 44 51Morgan Rogers 80 113 51 290 .214 7 2 4 0 15 12 55 67Sarah Schroeder 58 70 38 223 .143 5 1 2 2 22 5 18 23Andrea Holthaus 86 64 35 186 .156 5 1 3 0 16 16 52 68Megan Florence 128 53 16 161 .230 909 78 58 2 249 2 13 15Kristin Johnson 44 42 29 173 .075 3 0 5 8 24 0 6 6Amanda Binggeli 130 8 8 63 .000 28 20 22 27 288 0 0 0Maggie Naayers 13 6 6 18 .000 1 0 2 0 6 0 3 3Katie Madewell 9 6 8 32 -.062 0 1 1 0 4 0 2 2Jenna Zeisloft 120 5 4 21 .048 18 26 28 22 198 0 1 1Brooke Markle 7 2 1 6 .167 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0Ashley Lewis 35 2 0 6 .333 67 5 3 4 41 0 1 1Kelly Walter 80 1 1 4 .000 7 3 8 21 98 0 1 1Bethany Hoelscher 5 1 1 4 .000 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0Rachael Hammond 118 1 2 15 -.067 28 26 22 25 199 0 0 0Kelly Lapeus 7 0 1 2 -.500 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0

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2009 AWARD WINNERS

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Erin Thomasson

2009 ALL-GLIAC TEAMS

Megan Florence

GLIAC All-Conference First Team

Name School Year Pos. HometownA. Anderson-Goldsworthy Northern Michigan Sr MH Madison, Wis.Annie Buxton Saginaw Valley State So OH Aurora, Ont.Ashlee Crowder Hillsdale So MH/OH Jenison, Mich.Kristy Gilchrist Ferris State Sr MH Macomb, Mich.Arielle Goodson Ferris State Jr MH Grand Rapids, Mich.Sarha Gosselin Wayne State Sr OH Harrison Twp., Mich.Kait Harris Saginaw Valley State Sr S Essexville, Mich.Britney Jurchenko Ashland Sr MH/OH Lakewood, OhioClara Leutheuser Hillsdale So MH Hillsdale, Mich.Mandie Meyer Northern Michigan Sr OH Crystal Lake, Ill.Rebeccah Rapin Grand Valley State Jr MB Saginaw, Mich.Kristine Sexton Michigan Tech So OH Coldwater, Mich.

GLIAC All-Conference Second Team

Name School Year Pos. HometownJaclyn Canago Saginaw Valley State Sr MH St. Clair Mich.Ashley Carr Northwood Sr MB Marysville, Mich.Sydney Dow Hillsdale Jr L/S Jonesville, Mich.Lauren Mallast Wayne State Sr MB Chesterfield, Mich.Sladjana Mitrovic Northwood Jr OH Lazarevac, SerbiaKaari Nevanen Michigan Tech Sr OH/L Duluth, Minn./EastCassie Osiecki Northern Michigan Sr L/DS Hampshire, Ill.Apryl Schmucker Hillsdale So S Inman, Kan.Brittany Snider Ashland Fr OH Olmsted Falls, OhioErin Thomasson Findlay So OH Newark, OhioJessica Treiber Saginaw Valley State Jr OPP Sebewaing, Mich.Whitney Tremain Grand Valley State Sr OH Kentwood, Mich.

GLIAC All-Conference Honorable Mention

Name School Year Pos. HometownAmanda Stefanski Ashland Sr MH Independence, OhioLisa Tobiczyk Ferris State So L Marysville, Mich.Megan Florence Findlay Jr S Tiffin, OhioKatey Crichton Grand Valley State Sr OH Howell, Mich.Brogan Wells Hillsdale So L/DS West Bloomfield, Mich.Brittany Newberry Lake Superior State So L Iron Mountain Mich.Veronica Armstrong Michigan Tech Sr OH Battle Creek, Mich.Katt Garvick Northern Michigan Sr OH New Leonx, Ill.Lauren Chapman Northwood Jr S Bascom, OhioAllison Schlinkert Saginaw Valley State Sr OH Marysville, Mich.Brooke Bernabei Tiffin Jr OH Canton, OhioKate Sak Wayne State Fr MB Warren, Mich

Player of the Year: Kait Harris, Saginaw Valley StateCoach of the Year: Chris Gravel, HillsdaleFreshman of the Year: Britney Snider, AshlandLibero of the Year: Sidney Dow, Hillsdale

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WELCOME TO THE GLIAC

Ashland University

Hillsdale College

Northwood University

Ferris State University

Grand Valley State University

The University of Findlay

Michigan Technological University

Lake Superior State University

Saginaw Valley State University

Tiffin University

Northern Michigan University

Wayne State University

Lake Erie College

Ohio Dominican University

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2009 Hillsdale (South)Saginaw Valley State (North

2008 Northwood (South)Grand Valley State (North)

2007 Hillsdale (South)Grand Valley State (North)

2006 Hillsdale (South)Grand Valley (North)

2005 Ashland (South)Grand Valley (North)

2004 Ashland (South)Grand Valley (North)

2003 Findlay (South)

Northern Michigan (North)2002 Findlay (South)

Grand Valley (North)2001 Findlay (South)

Grand Valley (North)2000 Findlay (South)

Northwood (North)1999 Hillsdale (South)

Northwood & NorthernMichigan (North)

1998 Wayne State (South)Northern Michigan (North)

1997 Wayne State (South)Northern Michigan (North)

1996 Wayne State (South)Northern Michigan (North)

1995 Northern Michigan1994 Michigan Tech &

Northern Michigan1993 Northern Michigan1992 Northern Michigan1991 Northern Michigan1990 Ferris State1989 Ferris State1988 Oakland1987 Ferris State1986 Ferris State1985 Ferris State1984 Ferris State1983 Ferris State1982 Ferris State1981 Wayne State1980 Wayne State1979 Wayne State1978 Lake Superior State1977 Grand Valley1976 Grand Valley1975 Grand Valley1974 Grand Valley

The Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) was foundedin 1972. During the two years previous to the GLIAC’s founding several at-tempts were made to create a new NCAA College Division conference. In1971, the Great Lakes Athletic Conference was formed, but plans for the newconference were put on hold and several of the participating schools subse-quently withdrew their support. However, the idea for a new conference did notdie, and since 1972-73 the GLIAC has been a leader in the advancement andpromotion of intercollegiate athletics for men and women.

The charter members of the GLIAC were Grand Valley State University,Lake Superior State University, Northwood University and Saginaw Valley StateUniversity.

Expansion of the GLIAC began immediately with the addition of FerrisState University and Oakland University in 1972. Hillsdale College was ac-cepted as a member in 1974, while Northern Michigan University, and WayneState University joined in 1975. In 1977, the conference lost its first memberwhen Northern Michigan withdrew. Michigan Technological University filled thevacancy when it became a member in 1980.

After the 1986-87 season, Northwood left the conference and was re-placed by Northern Michigan. Northwood rejoined the conference in 1992.

After the 1989 season, the conference dropped football as a sponsoredsport. The conference schools sponsoring football joined the members of theHeartland Collegiate Conference in forming the football-only Midwest Intercol-legiate Football Conference (MIFC), which began play in 1990.

After nine years of existence as one of the premier conferences in Divi-sion II football, the MIFC merged as part of GLIAC on July 1, 1999. With themerger, the University of Indianapolis became an associate member as a foot-ball-only school.

The GLIAC entered a new era in the 1995-96 school year. Prior to 1995-96, all member institutions of the GLIAC were located in the state of Michigan.On December 14, 1994, membership was offered to three schools located inOhio and Pennsylvania. The expansion members were Ashland University ofAshland, Ohio, and Gannon University and Mercyhurst College, both locatedin Erie, Pennsylvania. All three schools began their membership July 1, 1995.

On July 1, 1997, membership was granted to The University of Findlay,located in Findlay, Ohio. Findlay replaced Oak-land University, which withdrew from the con-ference after the 1996-97 season as it movedto NCAA Division I status. Westminster Col-lege, located in New Wilmington, Penn., be-came a member of the GLIAC when it ac-cepted its expansion offer in May of 1997. OnJune 30, 2000, Westminster left the confer-ence as it changed its affiliation to NCAA Divi-sion III.

In 2007 Gannon University andMerchurst College left the GLIAC and TiffinUniversity was added while in 2010, OhioDominican University and Lake Erie Collegejoined the conference.

The GLIAC commissioner, Dell Robinson, is responsible for all confer-ence administration. He is beginning his second season at the helm of the GLIAC.

2009 Hillsdale2008 Grand Valley State2007 Grand Valley State2006 Ashland2005 Grand Valley2004 Grand Valley2003 Northern Michigan2002 Grand Valley2001 Northwood2000 Grand Valley1999 Northwood1998 Northern Michigan1997 Northwood1996 Northern Michigan1995 Northern Michigan

GLIAC Champions

Tournament Champions

WELCOME TO THE GLIAC

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FINDLAY’S VOLLEYBALL TRADITION

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CAREER RECORDS

Kelly Byrnes

Games Played1. Bridgett Hamilton 575 1998-012. Jill Duling 555 1999-023. Deanna Behnfeldt 542 1998-014. Jessica Luttfring 539 1997-005. Jill Zwiebel 535 1999-026. Amber Brenamen 490 1996-997. Kara Heitmeyer 470 2000-038. Kelly Byrnes 469 2003-069. Kelly Harms 444 2003-0610. Erin Puthoff 432 2003-06

Kills1. Deanna Behnfeldt 2437 1998-012. Kara Heitmeyer 1723 2000-033. Erin Puthoff 1637 2003-064. Mallory Fleming 1588 2004-075. Jill Zwiebel 1269 1999-026. Linda Horner 1238 1991-947. Bridgett Hamilton 1127 1998-018. Jill Duling 981 1999-029. Kelly Pohlman 954 2001-0410. Kristin Couts 933 2001-04

Kills Per Set1. Deanna Behnfeldt 4.50 1998-012. Mallory Fleming 3.83 2004-073. Erin Puthoff 3.79 2003-064. Kara Heitmeyer 3.67 2000-035. Linda Horner 3.28 1991-946. Stephanie Speed 3.12 19997. Kelsey Wesaw 2.90 2005-078. Kristin Couts 2.65 2001-049. Christy Sprague 2.62 1993-9610. Kelly Pohlman 2.56 2001-04

Hitting Percentage (Min. 100 Attacks)1. Kelly Byrnes .308 2003-062. Deanna Behnfeldt .303 1998-013. Kelsey Wesaw .299 2005-074. Jill Zwiebel .292 1999-025. Courtney Niemeyer .286 2007---6. Jackie Kahlig .261 2004-077. Lindsey Karshner .275 2000-038. Bridgett Hamilton .267 1998-019. Kara Heitmeyer .264 2000-039. Jill Duling .264 1999-02

Service Aces1. Linda Horner 252 1991-942. Bridgett Hamilton 223 1998-012. Jessica Luttfring 223 1997-004. Amber Brenamen 192 1996-995. Kelly Byrnes 147 2003-066. Tisha Glossette 145 1991-947. Kelly Harms 126 2003-068. Megan Florence 125 2007---9. Jennifer Bostelman 116 1999-0210. Suzie Webb 116 1995-97

Service Aces Per Set (Min. 100 aces)1. Linda Horner 0.67 1991-942. Suzie Webb 0.45 1995-973. Jessica Luttfring 0.41 1997-003. Megan Florence 0.41 2007---5. Bridgett Hamilton 0.39 1998-015. Amber Brenamen 0.39 1996-995. Holly Foster 0.39 2000-018. Tisha Glossette 0.38 1991-949. Kelly Byrnes 0.31 2003-0610. Jennifer Bostelman 0.28 1999-0210. Kelly Harms 0.28 2003-06

Digs1. Jessica Luttfring 1476 1997-002. Ann Dzierwa 1349 2002-053. Angie Lybarger 1296 1990-034. Bridgett Hamilton 1173 1998-015. Linda Horner 1166 1991-946. Erin Puthoff 1154 2003-067. Amanda Binggeli 1087 2006-098. Kelly Byrnes 1075 2003-069. Amber Brenamen 1005 1996-9910. Stephanie Roeper 1001 1997-00

Digs Per Set1. Stephanie Speed 3.90 19992. Angie Lybarger 3.38 1990-933. Ann Dzierwa 3.14 2002-054. Jessica Luttfring 2.74 1997-005. Stephanie Roeper 2.70 1997-006. Erin Puthoff 2.67 2003-067. Amanda Binggeli 2.39 2006-097. Missy Dambasher 2.39 1990-939. Kelly Byrnes 2.29 2003-0610. Kelly Harms 2.02 2003-06

Total Blocks1. Bridgett Hamilton 600 1998-012. Kelly Pohlman 541 2001-043. Jill Zwiebel 453 1999-024. Deanna Behnfeldt 392 1998-015. Kari Reynolds 381 1990-936. Jill Duling 365 1999-027. Christy Sprague 359 1993-968. Angie Wannamacher 329 1992-949. Caityln Yoder 304 2004-0710. Jackie Kahlig 225 2004-07

Block Solos1. Christy Sprague 192 1993-962. Kari Reynolds 174 1990-933. Angie Wannamacher 149 1992-944. Deanna Behnfeldt 104 1998-015. Kelly Pohlman 91 2001-046. Bridgett Hamilton 85 1998-017. Jill Zwiebel 69 1999-028. Beverly Bellas 63 1990-9310. Caitlyn Yoder 48 2004-0710. Jill Duling 42 1999-02

Block Assists1. Bridget Hamilton 515 1998-012. Jill Zwiebel 509 1999-023. Kelly Pohlman 450 2001-044. Jill Duling 448 1999-025. Deanna Behnfeldt 288 1998-016. Caitlyn Yoder 256 2004-077. Kara Heitmeyer 229 2000-038. Kari Reynolds 207 1990-939. Courtney Niemeyer 204 2007---10. Jakie Kahlig 189 2004-07

Blocks Per Set1. Kelly Pohlman 1.45 2001-042. Angie Wannamacher 1.40 1992-943. Christy Sprague 1.31 1993-964. Caitlyn Yoder 1.13 2004-075. Jill Zwiebel 1.11 1999-026. Bridgett Hamilton 1.04 1998-017. Kari Reynolds 0.99 1990-938. Susan Huelskamp 0.91 2001-049. Jill Duling 0.85 1999-0210. Jackie Kahlig 0.82 2004-07

Assists1. Kelly Byrnes 5822 2003-062. Amber Brenamen 4822 1996-993. Holly Foster 3306 2000-014. Megan Florence 2263 2007---5. Tisha Glossette 1944 1990-936. Jessica VonIns 1050 2008---7. Joy Talbot 1028 1999-02

Assists Per Set1. Kelly Byrnes 12.41 2003-062. Holly Foster 12.07 2000-013. Megan Florence 11.59 2007-SA4. Amber Brenamen 9.84 1996-995. Joy Talbot 9.18 2000-026. Allison Barnes 8.80 2002-037. Ashley Lewis 8.68 2006-SAKara Heitmeyer

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SINGLE SEASON RECORDSGames Played1. Jill Zwiebel 172 19992. Stephanie Speed 169 19992. Jessica Luttfring 169 19992. Bridgett Hamilton 169 19995. Amber Brenamen 167 19996. Jill Duling 159 19997. Tiffany Coder 149 19998. Bridgett Hamilton 141 20008. Deanna Behnfeldt 141 20008. Kelly Pohlman 141 2003

Kills1. Deanna Behnfeldt 701 20002. Deanna Behnfeldt 676 19993. Kara Heitmeyer 629 20034. Deanna Behnfeldt 570 19985. Stephanie Speed 520 19996. Mallory Fleming 493 20057. Deanna Behnfeldt 490 20018. Kara Heitmeyer 454 20029. Erin Puthoff 445 200510. Mallory Fleming 439 2007

Kills Per Set1. Deanna Behnfeldt 4.97 20001. Deanna Behnfeldt 4.97 19993. Kara Heitmeyer 4.73 20034. Deanna Behnfeldt 4.35 19985. Mallory Fleming 4.32 20056. Erin Puthoff 4.17 20067. Mallory Fleming 4.10 20078. Erin Puthoff 4.06 20049. Mallory Fleming 4.05 200610. Erin Puthoff 3.90 2005

Hitting Percentage (Min. 275 atts.)1. Jackie Kahlig .337 20072. Deanna Behnfeldt .330 19993. Kelsey Wesaw .329 20074. Christy Sprague .323 19945. Lindsey Karshner .321 20036. Jill Duling .320 20017. Kara Heitmeyer .314 20038. Deanna Behnfeldt .311 19989. Jill Zwiebel .308 200210. Christy Sprague .305 199310. Bridgett Hamilton .305 2000, 01

Service Aces1. Stephanie Speed 94 19992. Jennifer Bostelman 86 20013. Megan Florence 78 20094. Jessica Luttfring 77 19995. Linda Horner 72 19916. Linda Horner 71 19937. Amber Brenamen 70 19998. Bridgett Hamilton 69 19989. Amber Brenamen 68 199810. Jessica Luttfring 66 199810. Suzie Webb 66 1996

Service Aces Per Set

1. Linda Horner .89 19912. Suzie Webb .73 19973. Linda Horner .70 19934. Jen Bostelman .62 20015. Megan Florence .61 20096. Linda Horner .60 19947. Stephanie Speed .56 19998. Amber Brenamen .53 19989. Bridgette Hamilton .52 199810. Kelly Harms .50 2006

Digs

1. Stephanie Speed 656 19992. Ann Dzierwa 501 20042. Jessica Luttfring 501 19994. Lindsey Beckstedt 492 20025. Angie Lybarger 478 19936. Ann Dzierwa 467 20057. Linda Horner 441 19938. Suzie Webb 432 19969. Angie Lybarger 415 199010. Amanda Binggeli 406 2008

Digs Per Set

1. Suzie Webb 4.80 19962. Ann Dzierwa 4.55 20043. Angie Lybarger 4.46 19934. Linda Horner 4.28 19935. Angie Lybarger 4.10 19936. Ann Dzierwa 4.03 20057. Stephanie Speed 3.90 19998. Lindsey Beckstedt 3.87 20029. Amanda Binggeli 3.50 200810. Ann Dzierwa 3.32 2003

Total Blocks

1. Kelly Pohlman 218 20022. Christy Sprague 209 19953. Kelly Pohlman 198 20034. Bridgett Hamilton 195 19995. Jill Zwiebel 184 19996. Jill Zwiebel 167 20017. Angie Wannamacher 151 19948. Christy Sprague 150 19949. Angie Wannamacher 149 199310. Bridgett Hamilton 144 2000

Blocks Per Set

1. Kelly Pohlman 1.72 20022. Angie Wannamacher 1.60 19942. Christy Sprague 1.60 19944. Angie Wannamacher 1.50 19935. Kelly Pohlman 1.40 20035. Kari Reynolds 1.40 19937. Kelly Pohlman 1.38 20048. Caitlyn Yoder 1.37 20049. Jill Zwiebel 1.24 200110. Caitlyn Yoder 1.18 2007

Block Solos1. Christy Sprague 123 19952. Angie Wannamacher 83 19953. Christy Sprague 69 19944. Kari Reynolds 61 19935. Jill Zwiebel 44 19996. Kelly Pohlman 43 20027. Deanna Behnfeldt 39 20008. Kelly Pohlman 26 20049. Caitlyn Yoder 22 20059. Kelly Pohlman 22 200310. Jill Zwiebel 18 200210. Susan Huelskamp 18 200410. Jackie Kahlig 18 2006

Block Assists1. Kelly Pohlman 176 20032. Kelly Pohlman 175 20023. Bridgett Hamilton 165 19994. Jill Zwiebel 156 20015. Jill Zwiebel 140 19996. Bridgett Hamilton 131 20007. Jill Duling 125 20027. Jill Zwiebel 125 20029. Lindsey Karshner 123 200310. Jill Duling 120 2001

Assists1. Amber Brenamen 1898 19992. Holly Foster 1703 20013. Kelly Byrnes 1665 20034. Holly Foster 1603 20005. Kelly Byrnes 1463 20046. Kelly Byrnes 1420 20057. Kelly Byrnes 1274 20068. Amber Brenamen 1305 19989. Joy Talbot 1028 200210. Megan Florence 939 2007

Assists Per Set1. Kelly Byrnes 12.83 20042. Kelly Byrnes 12.37 20063. Holly Foster 12.34 20014. Kelly Byrnes 12.24 20054. Kelly Byrnes 12.24 20036. Holly Foster 11.79 20017. Megan Florence 11.59 20078. Amber Brenamen 11.36 19999. Amber Brenamen 10.12 199810. Joy Talbot 9.52 2002

Kelly Pohlman (left) and MalloryFleming (right)

Jill Duling

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INDIVIDUAL GAME RECORDSKills1. Mallory Fleming 30 (30-8-64) vs. Northern Michigan (10/14/07)1. Kara Heitmeyer 30 (30-7-59) vs. Wayne St. (11/1/03)3. Mallory Fleming 29 (29-13-57) vs. Nebraska Omaha (11/2/05)4. Kara Heitmeyer 28 (28-6-62) vs. NKU (11/20/03)5. Mallory Fleming 27 (27-12-63) vs. Hillsdale (10/21/05)6. Kara Heitmeyer 26 (26-5-50) vs. Mercyhurst (10/25/02)7. Courtney Niemyer 25 (27-7-42) vs. Wheeling Jesuit (10/18/07)7. Deanna Behnfeldt 25 (25-4-42) vs. Montevallo (8/27/01)7. Mallory Fleming 25 (25-6-54) vs. Wayne State (9/17/05)7. Mallory Fleming 25 (25-9-58) vs. Cal PA (9/2/06)

Hitting Percentage (Min. 12 kills)1. Kelsey Wesaw .824 (14-0-17) vs. Ferris State (9/16/06)2. Kara Heitmeyer .750 (13-1-16) vs. Ashland (9/16/03)3. Erin Puthoff .739 (17-0-23) vs. Michigan Tech (10/15/05)4. Jill Zwiebel .708 (18-1-24) vs. Hillsdale (9/28/02)4. Jill Zwiebel .708 (17-0-24) vs. SIUE (9/7/01)6. Kelsey Wesaw .706 (13-1-17) vs. Mercyhurst (9/14/07)7. Kara Heitmeyer .684 (14-1-19) vs. LSSU (10/12/01)7. Kelly Pohlman .684 (13-0-19) vs. Siena Hts. (11/5/03)7. Kelsey Wesaw .684 (13-0-19) vs. Wheeling Jesuit (9/1/07)10. Kristin Couts .647 (12-1-17) vs. Wisconsin Pksd (9/4/04)

Service Aces1. Jen Bostelman 9 vs. IPFW (11/4/01)2. Caitlyn Yoder 8 vs. Wayne State (11/3/07)3. Jen Bostelman 8 vs. Alderson-Broaddus (9/8/01)4. Amanda Binggeli 7 vs. Bellarmine (9/6/08)4. Jessica VonIns 7 vs. St. Joseph’s (9/4/09)4. Megan Florence 7 vs. Quincy (10/17/09)7. Jen Bostelman 6 vs. Michigan Tech (10/13/01)7. Lindsey Beckstedt 6 vs. Ashland (9/12/01)7. Lindsey Beckstedt 6 vs. Missouri-St. Louis (9/8/01)7. Kelly Harms 6 vs. Hawaii-Hilo (8/24/06)7. Abby LaVigne 6 vs. Madonna (9/12/087. Megan Florence 6 vs. Concord (9/7/07)7. Jenna Zeisloft 6 vs. Hillsdale (10/30/09)7. Jenna Zeisloft 6 vs. Alderson-Broaddus (9/7/07)

Total Blocks1. Kelly Pohlman 14 (2-12) vs. Gannon (10/26/02)2. Kelly Pohlman 12 (1-11) vs. Wheeling Jesuit (9/14/02)2. Jill Duling 12 (1-11) vs. Hillsdale (11/2/01)2. Katie McKee 12 (3-9) vs. Mercyhurst, (9/22/06)5. Jill Zwiebel 11 (0-11) vs. Hillsdale (11/2/01)5. Kelly Pohlman 11 (5-6) vs. LSSU (10/18/02)5. Kelly Pohlman 11 (1-10) vs. Hillsdale (11/8/02)5. Caitlyn Yoder 11 (1-10) vs. Lockhaven (9/3/04)9. Bridgett Hamilton 10 (2-8) vs. Montevallo (8/26/01)9. Bridgett Hamilton 10 (1-9) vs. Montevallo (8/27/01)9. Bridgett Hamilton 10 (0-10) vs. Cal Poly Pomona (8/27/01)9. Kelly Pohlman 10 (3-7) vs. Ashland (11/1/02)9. Kelly Pohlman 10 (1-9) vs. Florida Southern (9/6/02)9. Kelly Pohlman 10 (1-9) vs. Michigan Tech (10/20/02)9. Jill Zwiebel 10 (1-9) vs. St. Joseph’s (9/13/02)9. Kelly Pohlman 10 (1-9) vs. Indianapolis (9/5/03)9. Kelly Pohlman 10 (0-10) vs. Southern Indiana (9/6/03)9. Kelsey Wesaw 10 (1-9) vs. Wheeling Jesuit (10/18/07)

Assists1. Kelly Byrnes 73 vs. Cal PA (9/2/06)2. Megan Florence 71 vs. Northern Michigan (10/14/07)2. Kelly Byrnes 70 vs. Hillsdale (10/21/05)3. Holly Foster 68 vs. Gannon (9/15/01)4. Joy Talbot 65 vs. Mercyhurst (9/28/02)5. Holly Foster 64 vs. Tiffin (10/24/01)5. Holly Foster 64 vs. Northwood (11/16/01)5. Kelly Byrnes 64 vs. Ashland (11/3/05)8. Holly Foster 62 vs. Henderson State (9/1/01)8. Kelly Byrnes 62 vs. Hillsdale (10/2/04)8. Megan Florence 62 vs. N. Alabama (8/31/07)

Digs1. Ann Dzierwa 41 vs. Wayne State (10/30/04)2. Courtney Miller 28 vs. Ashland (10/26/07)3. Ann Dzierwa 27 vs. Mercyhurst (10/29/05)3. Erin Puthoff 27 vs. Ashland (11/3/05)5. Lindsey Beckstedt 26 vs. LSSU (10/18/02)5. Erin Puthoff 26 vs. Wayne State (10/30/04)5. Ann Dzierwa 26 vs. Ashland (11/3/05)9. Mallory Fleming 25 vs. W. Washington (8/23/07)9. Lindsey Beckstedt 25 vs. Mercyhurst (10/25/02)

Erin PuthoffMallory Fleming

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OUTSTANDING OILERSALL-GLIAC SELECTIONS

2009 Erin Thomasson (2nd Team)2008 Courtney Niemeyer (2nd Team)2007 Kelsey Wesaw (1st Team)

Mallory Fleming (2nd Team)2006 Erin Puthoff (1st Team)

Kelly Byrnes (2nd Team)Kelsey Wesaw (2nd Team)

2005 Erin Puthoff (1st Team)Kelly Byrnes (2nd Team)Mallory Fleming (2nd Team)

2004 Kelly Pohlman (1st Team)Kelly Byrnes (2nd Team)Erin Puthoff (2nd Team)

2003 Kara Heitmeyer (1st Team)Kelly Byrnes (2nd Team)Kelly Pohlman (2nd Team)

2002 Jill Duling (1st Team)Kara Heitmeyer (1st Team)Jill Zwiebel (2nd Team)

2001 Deanna Behnfeldt (1st Team)Holly Foster (1st Team)Bridgett Hamilton (1st Team)Jill Zwiebel (2nd Team)

2000 Deanna Behnfeldt (1st Team)Holly Foster (2nd Team)Bridgett Hamilton (2nd Team)

1999 Deanna Behnfeldt (1st Team)Amber Brenamen (2nd Team)

1998 Deanna Behnfeldt (1st Team)

AVCA GREAT LAKES ALL-REGION

2007 Mallory Fleming (HM)2006 Erin Puthoff (HM)2005 Erin Puthoff (1st Team)

Kelly Byrnes (HM)2004 Kelly Byrnes (1st Team)

Kelly Pohlman (HM)2003 Kelly Byrnes (HM)

Kara Heitmeyer (HM)2002 Kara Heitmeyer (HM)2001 Deanna Behnfeldt (1st Team)

Bridgett Hamilton (1st Team)2000 Deanna Behnfeldt (1st Team)1999 Deanna Behnfeldt (1st Team)

Amber Brenamen (2nd Team)

DAKTRONICS GREAT LAKESALL-REGION

2007 Kelsey Wesaw (1st Team)2005 Kelly Byrnes (2nd Team)2004 Kelly Byrnes (2nd Team)2002 Kara Heitmeyer (2nd Team)2001 Deanna Behnfeldt (1st Team)

Bridgett Hamilton (1st Team)2000 Deanna Behnfeldt (1st Team)

NCAA GREAT LAKES REGIONALTOURNAMENT SELECTIONS

2003 Kara Heitmeyer2001 Holly Foster

Kara Heitmeyer

NAIA ALL-AMERICANS

1999 Deanna Behnfeldt (3rd Team)

NAIA REGION IXPLAYER OF THE YEAR

1999 Deanna Behnfeldt

ALL-MID OHIO CONFERENCESELECTIONS

1996 Christy Sprague (1st Team)Chrystal Polosky (2nd Team)

1995 Christy Sprague (2nd Team)

1994 Angie Wannemacher (2nd Team)

ALL-WESTERN BUCKEYECONFERENCE SELECTIONS

1991 Andrea Lyon (1st Team)1990 Andrea Lyon (2nd Team)

Angie Lybarger (2nd Team)Kari Reynolds (2nd Team)

1989 Tonya Buscher (1st Team)

GTE ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICANOF THE YEAR

2000 Deanna Behnfeldt

GTE ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICAN

2002 Jill Duling (3rd Team)2000 Deanna Behnfeldt (1st Team)1999 Amber Brenamen (2nd Team)

Deanna Behnfeldt

Bridgett Hamilton

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INSIDE THE OILERS

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INSIDE THE OILERS

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The Oilers ClubThe Oilers Club is the official athleticbooster association of The University ofFindlay. This organization is designedto promote and support Oilers athletics.Membership in the Oilers Club is a greatway to help support the Oilers athletesand coaches. For details on member-ship and information on luncheons at theOutback Steakhouse, please contact JimGivens at 419-434-4793.

OILERS CLUB INFORMATION

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A LOOK AT UF

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DR. KDR. KDR. KDR. KDR. KAAAAATHERINE FELLTHERINE FELLTHERINE FELLTHERINE FELLTHERINE FELLKatherine Rowe Fell became the 17th president of The University of Findlay

on July 1, 2010.Fell previously served as vice president for advancement at Centenary Col-

lege, Shreveport, La., where she had been the chief development officer since2000.

A native of Stamps, Ark., she earned a bachelor of science in education inEnglish, with a minor in speech, from Southern Arkansas University, Magnolia,and a master of arts in English from Louisiana Technical University in Ruston. Shecompleted a Ph.D. in English from Texas A&M University at College Station.

Fell began her tenure at Centenary in 1986 as an associate professor ofEnglish. During her 14 years as a professor, she developed an interdisciplinarymajor in communication, which grew to become one of the college’s strongestmajors; taught a variety of introductory and upper-level English courses; pub-lished scholarly articles and presented at conferences.

When Centenary was selected to participate in a nationwide project on trans-formation in higher education sponsored by the American Council on Education and the Kellogg Foundation, Fellled Centenary’s ACE-Kellogg team and contributed to an ACE article on how to achieve essential change on aprivate, church-related college campus. She served as a member of the Pew Higher Education Roundtable,sponsored by the Pew Charitable Trusts.

Fell moved to administration as a member of the development team, first as director of foundation andcorporate relations from 1998-2000 and then as director of development from 2000-2004. She has worked withsenators and representatives to secure $3 million in grants for the sciences and campus security. Her work withthe state government resulted in five first-generation schol-arships, 88 endowed professorships, two endowed chairsand one endowed super chair in communications, repre-senting a total in private and state donations of $13.3 mil-lion.

After joining the development team, she assistedwith the successful completion of a fundraising campaignfor which the institution set an initial goal of $70 million,increased it to $90 million and reached a total of $103 mil-lion.

She was named vice president for advancement atCentenary in 2004, and led the launch of a new compre-hensive campaign, “Fulfill the Promise,” which in two yearshas raised gifts and pledges totaling $40 million, and is ontrack to achieve its goal despite the worldwide economicdownturn. During her years at Centenary, the college’s en-dowment tripled to more than $120 million at its high point.

Fell and her husband, Roger, are the parents of sixchildren.

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STEVEN RACKLEYSTEVEN RACKLEYSTEVEN RACKLEYSTEVEN RACKLEYSTEVEN RACKLEYSteven Rackley will be entering his 12th year as the Director of Athlet-

ics at The University of Findlay during the 2010-11 campaign.Rackley oversees all of Findlay’s athletic programs, made up of 23

varsity sports. The sports include baseball, men’s and women’s basketball, men’sand women’s cross country, English and Western equestrian, football, men’sand women’s golf, men’s and women’s soccer, softball, men’s and women’s swim-ming and diving, men’s and women’s tennis, men’s and women’s indoor trackand field, men’s and women’s outdoor track and field, volleyball and wrestling.

When Rackley began, he completed NCAA provision status, movingThe University of Findlay from National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics(NAIA) to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II rankson September 1, 2000. The Oilers have adjusted to the move well, fielding sev-eral nationally ranked teams during the new era of competition including themen’s basketball team who won the 2009 NCAA Division II National Champion-ship and reached the 2005 Elite Eight, and the men’s soccer team, who reached

the 2003 Final Four. Along with those accomplishments, the English and Western equestrian teams have wonmultiple national championships while the women’s cross country, volleyball, wrestling, women’s basketball andmen’s and women’s indoor and outdoor track and field teams have each competed at the regional and nationallevels during Rackley’s tenure.

Rackley has also brought two national championship events to Findlay during his time with the Oilers asthey hosted the 2009 women’s golf championship as well as the 2006 wrestling championship.

In addition to many of his changes with the athletic department and staff, Rackley also has been focus-ing on increasing corporate sponsorships and gave the orders for a $800,000 renovation to Croy Gymnasium,which included new locker rooms, offices and a new playing surface.

Rackley was appointed by the NCAA to serve a three-year term on the academic requirement committeefrom 2001-04. He is also a member of the GLIAC championships committee and was the chair of the NCAADivision II women’s golf committee from 2005-08. Rackley is also a part of the NCAA Division II membershipcommittee, which will run until 2011.

Rackley has also served as the President of the Executive Council of the GLIAC, holding the positionduring the 2006-07 athletic season.

He came to Findlay from Marshall University, where he was the associate athletic director for operationsfrom 1996-99. At Marshall, he was responsible for men’s basketball and football operations, facilities and facilityscheduling, game management and scheduling, team travel and the strength, equipment and sports medicineprograms.

Rackley also worked at Weber State (1988-96) serving as an assistant ticket manager, ticket manager,director of athletic business and associate athletic director for internal operations. Rackley also worked at SaltLake Community College (1987-88).

Rackley graduated from the University of Utah in 1984 with a bachelor’s degree in political science. Hethen went on to earn his master’s degree from Ohio University in sports administration and facility managementin 1986.

Rackley and his wife, Amy, currently live in Findlay and have three children, Nicholas, Alexandra andRachael.

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Steven RackleyDirector of Athletics

Jim GivensAssociate Athletic

Director

Greg GilbertAssistant Athletic Director

David BuckDirector of Sports

Information

Brandi LauritaSenior Women’s

Administrator

Deanna EathertonAdministrative Assistant

Bryan GoldingDirector of Recreational

Services

Charlie ErnstCoordinator of Marketing

and Promotions

Fiona HanksHead Athletic Trainer

Amy WillAssistant Athletic Trainer

Meghan AllenderAssistant Athletic Trainer

Shawn UrbanekAssistant Athletic Trainer

Troy BerryTickets and ConcessionsManager, Head Baseball

Coach

Ron NiekampHead Men’s Basketball

Coach

UF ATHLETIC STAFF

Katie GreisigerAssistant Athletic Trainer

Chad WagnerHead Strength andConditioning Coach

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Sandra McCarthyHead English Equestrian

Coach

Cindy MoreheadHead Western Equestrian

Coach

Jon WaufordHead Football Coach

Al BakerHead Golf Coach

Andy SmythHead Soccer Coach

Tomas MenecHead Tennis Coach

Ron AmmonsHead Softball Coach

Wick ColchagoffHead Volleyball Coach

Shawn NelsonHead Wrestling Coach

Wayne NorrisHead Swimming and

Diving Coach

UF ATHLETIC STAFF

Bob RusticFaculty AthleticRepresenative

Don CollinsAcademic Advisor

Kate CummingsHead Women’s

Basketball Coach

Marc ArceHead Track and Cross

Country Coach

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UF HISTORYThe University of Findlay has come a

long way since its founding in 1882, andproudly celebrated its 125th anniversary in2007. In recent years, enrollment has grownto more than 4,500 undergraduate andgraduate students.

A physical plant encompassing 248acres provides facilities to serve more than60 majors and eight graduate degrees anda doctor of pharmacy.

The Churches of God, General Con-ference, established in 1830 in Pennsylva-nia, was looking in 1881 for a location tofound an institution of higher education. Atthe same time, the thriving town of Findlay,population 4,633, was eager to attract a col-lege that would add to the prestige and pros-perity of the town.

An agreement was reached in whichthe citizens of the town donated ten acres of land valued at $10,000 and $20,000 toward the construction of thebuilding, which was estimated as costing $50,000. The Churches of God were to make up the balance, orroughly half the cost to begin construction on the centerpiece of campus.

The certificate of incorporation was filed with the state of Ohio on January 28, 1882, and was signed bythe Secretary of State on February 2. The board of incorporation, consisting of six members of the Church ofGod and three citizens of Findlay, then met on February 8, at which time 18 trustees were formally elected andthe first board of trustees meeting held.

Work began in the fall of 1883, with rock for the foundation hauled by horse and wagon to the site.Limestone, cut stone, brick and lumber from the local area were used in the construction of Old Main. Thecornerstone was laid in May 1884, with the first 70 students matriculating at Findlay College on September 1,1886.

According to Dr. G. Richard Kern, professor emeritus of history, it was intended in the beginning forFindlay College to be a liberal arts institution. In 1893, Findlay College acquired the Findlay Business Schooland a Conservatory of Music, and later added a “normal school” to educate teachers. All were programs whichmet the needs of the community.

During its early years, Findlay College managed to construct in 1925 what was later named the RenningerGymnasium, build a new Carrothers Home for the President in 1933, achieve state and national accreditationsby 1934 and create the Winebrenner Graduate School of Divinity in 1942. All gave the College a unique atmo-sphere, which aided in the growth of campus.

The College weathered many adversities, including the Great Depression during the late 1920’s and1930’s when faculty salaries were slashed by an incredible 40 percent.

A devastating fire in Old Main during 1938 also set the College back, burning most of the first floor, andWorld War II, which left only 132 students from 1943-44. Most of the students were female as the male studentswere called to serve their country in the war.

From 1955-70, the College embarked on a building boom, which gave new life to campus. The buildingboom consisted of the construction of six residence halls and a student union, a library and new facilities for finearts, sciences, and physical education.

Beginning in the 1970s, Findlay began developing a number of market-driven programs, including theIntensive English Language Institute for international students, equestrian studies and weekend college forworking adults in the area, allowing them to hold a job and attend school at the same time.

Building on those successes, Findlay has created a number of specialty programs such as majors in pre-veterinary medicine, hospitality management, and environmental, safety and occupational health management.

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UF HISTORYFindlay also established many

Graduate degrees to gain a competitiveedge in the field of education. These de-grees included: athletic training, business,education, liberal studies, occupationaltherapy, physical therapy, teaching Englishto speakers of other languages (TESOL) andbilingual education, and environmental,safety and health management. These pro-grams attract students from across the na-tion, as well as serve students in northwestOhio.

On July 1, 1989, the institutionchanged its name from Findlay College toThe University of Findlay in recognition ofthe growth in enrollment and the addition ofgraduate programming.

In the decade that followed, a sec-ond construction boom provided modernfacilities for the sciences, visual arts, health professions, weight training, athletics and English riding. Furtheradditions since 2000 have included student living spaces and offices in the UF Village, townhouse apartments,an outdoor sports complex and the purchase of the former Findlay campus of Owens Community College.

Boasting a long tradition of excellence in athletics, The University of Findlay currently fields 23 intercolle-giate National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II teams and has won numerous regional tourna-ments over the years. UF also has achieved national championships in football, wrestling, and English andwestern riding.

The Oilers as they are known, participate in baseball, men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’scross country, english and western equestrian, football, men’s and women’s golf, men’s and women’s indoortrack and field, men’s and women’s outdoor track and field, men’s and women’s soccer, softball, men’s andwomen’s swimming and diving, men’s and women’s tennis, volleyball and wrestling. UF also offers cheerleadingand many intramural activities.

The athletic teams compete in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC), composedof teams from Michigan, Ohio and Pennsylvania.

The University of Findlay English andWestern equestrian teams compete in theIntercollegiate Horse Show Association(IHSA). Both programs are widely consid-ered to be at the top in their field from a na-tional perspective.

Overall, The University of Findlay hasevolved into a comprehensive university witha strong emphasis on equipping students forthe job market. Although the focus is oncareer preparation, the liberal arts remainembedded in the curriculum, Dr. Kern pointedout. “We meet the needs of students. That isthe legacy.”

Information prior to 1982 was taken from“Findlay College: The First Hundred Years”by Dr. G. Richard Kern.

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THE UNIVERSITY OF FINDLAY

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Program HighlightsApproximately 60 majors leading to baccalaureate degrees, seven master’s degrees, a doctor of pharmacy and a doctor of physical therapy. Our most popular majors are animal science/pre-veterinary medicine, equestrian studies, education, pharmacy and business.

HistoryUF is a private institution founded by the Churches of God, General Conference, and the citizens of the city of Findlay, Ohio, in 1882.

AccreditationsUF is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and the national accrediting organizations for athletic training, environmental health science and protection, nuclear medicine technology, occupa-tional therapy, physical therapy, physician assistant, social work and teacher education. Its pharmacy program holds candidate status with the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education. UF’s programs are authorized by the Ohio Board of Regents.

Cost (2010-11):Tuition: $26,016Room & Board: $8,810Fees: $782

Enrollment:More than 4,400 3,100 undergraduate 1,300 graduate

Freshman Profile (fall 2009):Average GPA: 3.4Average SAT score: 1599Average ACT score: 23.6

National ReputationUF ranks in the top tier of U.S.News & World Report’s “America’s Best Colleges” in the Midwest and was named a Best Midwestern College by the Princeton Review for the past four years. We have also been named one of “America’s Best Private Colleges” by Institutional Research and Evaluation Inc., an independent research organization specializing in higher education.

Financial AssistanceWe offer merit scholarships ranging from $9,000 to $14,000. Students received an average of nearly $20,000 in aid per student in 2009-10. Eighty percent of students receive some type of financial aid.

QuestionsContact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at 1-800-548-0932, admissions@findlay.edu or visit www.findlay.edu.

Campus Life: More than 60 student organizationsMore than 1,300 students live on campus

Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 17:1

Average Class Size: 20 students

Athletics: 23 intercollegiate sports (NCAA Division II and Intercollegiate Horse Show Association), club teams and 27 intramural sports

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AcademicsNo matter what your perspective, you can’t help but notice the en-ergy, excitement and innovation at The University of Findlay.

We take an entrepreneurial approach to developing curricula for traditional majors and in creating new programs. Career-focused studies, combined with a liberal arts foundation, will equip you for a productive future both in your profession and as a contributing citizen.

One-On-One Faculty Advising – One of the first people you will get to know on campus will be your faculty adviser. You and your adviser will work together to explore pathways to the right career for you, find opportunities to get hands-on experience in your field and ultimately learn more about who you are and who you want to be.

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"Although there are many challenges in balancing school work and collegiate athletics, it is by participating in athletics that I have learned to maintain balance and structure in my life ... Being an Oiler has made who I"ll be for the rest of my life."

Dustin Zielaskiewiczfootball and baseball

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Go Oilers!�Findlay offers you plenty of opportunities to stay on the move. You will find the competition you desire in intercollegiate and intramu-ral athletics.

Findlay’s athletes are students first, and academics are stressed by coaches and faculty alike. As a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II and of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, Findlay participates in 23 intercollegiate sports – 11 for men, 10 for women and two mixed sports.

Findlay also offers year-round intramural sports and club sports. Our 27 intramural sports include flag football, basketball, dodge-ball, broomball and co-ed volleyball.

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Did You Know?More than 1,300 internship and full-time job opportu-nities from employers across the country were posted through UF’s Office of Career Services for 2009-10.

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Your New HomeAs a freshman, you will get to know other new students by living in one of the University’s eight residence halls. Spacious townhouses, apartment-style cottages and special interest houses are available.

The city of Findlay, home to more than 37,000 residents, is a warm, friendly and inviting community. A vital partner with UF, Findlay is home to several large corporations and has experienced tremen-dous growth in shopping, entertainment and job opportunities.

Experience that PaysWe know that having a successful career is the main reason you are going to college.

UF’s Office of Career Services will help you:

The office also hosts mock interview sessions and on-campus recruiting programs that bring representatives from businesses and organizations to campus to recruit UF students.

Technology and Computer Resources: Most areas throughout campus have wireless Internet access including classrooms, the Alumni Memorial Union, Old Main and Shafer Library. There also are 10 computer labs that are open extensive hours throughout the week and weekends.

Academic Support Services: UF provides numerous services to help you succeed in the classroom including:

Be Here!Many of our students say that as soon as they arrived on campus, they just knew Findlay was the right place for them. Find out if Findlay is right for you by coming for a campus visit. During your visit, you will meet with an admissions counselor, faculty and coaches, tour campus and enjoy a complimentary meal in the din-ing hall.

You can schedule a visit online at www.findlay.edu or contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at 1-800-548-0932 or at admissions@findlay.edu.

Location, Location, Location�The University of Findlay is conveniently located at 1000 N. Main St. near several major state routes and interstates. I-75, SR 12 and US 224 run through the city of Findlay, and the Ohio Turnpike is just 45 minutes away.

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Undergraduate DegreesAccounting - Financial Accounting - Managerial AccountingAnimal ScienceAnimal Science - Pre-Veterinary Medicine - ScienceArtArt ManagementBiology*Business ManagementChemistry*Children’s Book IllustrationComputer Science - Business - Computer Systems - Information Assurance - Mathematics - Web & Database Criminal Justice AdministrationDigital MediaEconomicsEducation - Adolescent/Young Adult

- Early Childhood - Intervention Specialist Education/ Mild to Moderate Disabilities - Middle Childhood

- Multi-Age

English - Creative Writing - General Writing - Literature - Teaching

English as an International LanguageEntrepreneurshipEnvironmental, Safety & Occupational Health ManagementEquestrian Studies - English Riding/Training - Western Riding/TrainingEquine Business ManagementFinanceForensic Science - DNA/Serology - ToxicologyGraphic DesignHealth CommunicationHealth EducationHealth Science - Pre-Occupational Therapy - Pre-Physical TherapyHealth Studies - Gerontology - Health Care Management - Personal Training - PsychologyHistoryHospitality ManagementHuman Resource ManagementInternational BusinessJapaneseJournalism Law & the Liberal ArtsMarketingMathematics - Applied Emphasis for Actuary Preparation - Applied Emphasis for Computer Science - Applied Emphasis for Engineering Science - Applied Emphasis for Operations Research - Pure MathematicsMedical TechnologyNuclear Medicine TechnologyOperations & LogisticsOrganizational Communication - Interpersonal Track - Professional Track - Public TrackPhilosophy/Applied PhilosophyPhysical EducationPolitical Science

Pre-Nursing**Pre-Veterinary Medicine, Animal SciencePsychology - General MajorPublic RelationsReligious Studies - Biblical Studies - Christian Studies - Comparative Religion Studies - Individualized StudiesSocial WorkSociologySpanishStrength & ConditioningTeaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)Theatre - Music Theatre - Performance - Production Design & Technology

*recommended majors for students interested in medical school

**non-degree course of study in cooperation with Mt. Carmel College of Nursing or Lourdes College

Graduate and Professional DegreesAthletic TrainingBusiness AdministrationEducationEnvironmental, Safety & Health ManagementOccupational TherapyPharmacy (Candidate status)Physician AssistantPhysical TherapyTeaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)/Bilingual Education

The University of Findlay’s Programs of Study

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