Winter 2009

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Janczyk Coaching Legacy Hard to Beat

The Bullets rise to national prominence coincides with the hiring of current head coach Hank Janczyk in 1988. Since taking over the reins, he has led his teams to 15 conference titles, 18 appearances in the NCAA Division III tournament, and a record of 269 - 70. This fall, Janczyk was selected by the United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association (USILA) to receive the Howdy Myers Man of the Year Award for extraordinary dedication to the game.

Ask Janczyk about the success of his program, and he is quick to credit his former and current assistant coaches. And there is good reason for that.

No fewer than eight of Janczyk’s former players currently find themselves in the collegiate coaching ranks. Before landing their current positions, seven of those eight first returned to Gettysburg to be an assistant coach. In fact, a Gettysburg alum has served as an assistant men’s lacrosse coach every

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cover story continued…year since 1990. It is a phenomenon that Janczyk believes has been critical to his team’s success.“What makes me really excited is watching them from their first year of coaching to their second or third year,” said Janczyk. “To see their growth and watch them take over an offense or defense is really neat.”

One of the reasons his assistant coaches have thrived, Janczyk feels, is because of the responsibility he has entrusted in his pupils. “They have not only taken on responsibility, but they want responsibility,” said Janczyk. “And because of their commitment to Gettysburg, they take it to another level.”

Perhaps the most successful of Janzyk’s former assistants is Steve Koudelka ’93, the head coach at Lynchburg College. But Koudelka, a two-time all-America goalkeeper at Gettysburg who has guided the Hornets to as high as a No. 2 national ranking and three berths in the NCAA Division III playoffs, feels as if Janczyk’s impact has extended beyond the playing field.

“Coach has always had a passion for the sport of lacrosse and it has carried over into a lot of his former players,” said Koudelka. “He has been a very successful coach, but has also been a great husband and a wonderful father to his three kids. I think we all learned a little more about ourselves on and off the field because we played for Coach Janczyk.”

Other former assistants who have gone on to become head coaches are Dave Cornell ’95 (Connecticut College), Jim Findlay ’92 (Trinity College in Connecticut), Mike Plantholt ’01 (Randolph-Macon College), and Jamie Steele ’94, a current assistant at Haverford College who served as the head coach at Widener University for six years. In his third year at Trinity in 2008, Findlay guided the Bantams to their best record in eight years. Cornell led Connecticut to a 10 - 6 record in his first year with the Camels in 2008, while Plantholt directed the Yellow Jackets to their first-ever appearance in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference playoffs the same year. Steele coached Widener to four NCAA tournament berths from 2001 - 2006.

“Having the opportunity to work with Coach Janczyk for four years at Gettysburg really shaped my beliefs about coaching,” said Steele. “Seeing his work ethic and how much he cared about his players and pushed them to be successful in every aspect of their lives are lessons that are still with me today. He is a great role model for all of us and a big reason why so many of his former players and coaches have moved on to be successful head coaches.”

Like many of his former assistants, Plantholt, the USILA Division III Defenseman of the Year in 2001, continues to stay in touch with Janczyk.


Gettysburg to Host NCAA Women’s LAX in 2010

“I think his impact on me nowadays comes mostly in the form of encouragement and support of the things that I do as a coach, and as a leader,” he said. “He is usually the first person I call if I need advice on something lacrosse-related and very often I’ll call him about issues I have in everyday life. He’s not just a coach, he’s a mentor.”

Gettysburg will enter the 2009 season with two alums on its staff : Tommy Pearce ’01 and Justin Domingos ’99. Doug Sage ’98, who served two different stints as a Gettysburg assistant, will step into a new role as an assistant at Drew University in 2009.

The Gettysburg College women’s lacrosse team has established itself as one of the premier Division III programs in the country. Now, the team will have the opportunity to showcase its talents on a national stage—from our own back yard.

In September, the NCAA Women’s Lacrosse Championships Committee announced that Gettysburg College will serve as the host site for the 2010 NCAA Division II and Division III Women’s Lacrosse Championships. The 2010 semifinal and final rounds will be held on May 22 - 23, 2010 at Clark Field. “The awarding of the 2010 NCAA Women’s Lacrosse Championship bid is a testament to the great facilities and the extraordinary staff at Gettysburg College,” said Gettysburg athletic director David Wright. “Our lacrosse tradition is exceptional and the ability to host important events has become a trademark of the institution. We are excited to welcome the women’s lacrosse community to Gettysburg College for this premier championship.”

Gettysburg’s selection marks the first time the school has ever been picked as a predetermined site for a NCAA Championship event. Gettysburg’s women’s lacrosse team has been a fixture in the NCAA Division III Championships in recent years. Under head coach Carol Cantele ’83, the Bullets have reached the NCAA playoffs in eight of the last nine years, including each of the past seven seasons. Gettysburg made back-to-back appearances in the NCAA semifinals in 2006 and 2007, and the 2006 squad reached the national championship game.

To accommodate the media requirements of the NCAA Championships, plans have been made to construct a press box at Clark Field. Additional seating for spectators will also be added. Additional details on the championships will be posted at gettysburgsports.com as they become available.


Robert B. Kenworthy ’59 publicized the accomplishments of thousands of Bullets athletes during his 40-year tenure as sports information director for the Bullets. Here, he shares his interview of fellow Hall of Athletic Honor member Junie Bream ’27 with O&B readers. These excerpts highlight Bream’s Gettysburg career—for the full interview, go to www.gettysburg.edu.

Junie Bream ’27 in his baseball uniform. photo taken between 1926-1927

A Conversation with Junie Bream ’27by Robert Kenworthy ’59

“Go Bullets. Beat Dickinson.”Those who have attended recent Orange and Blue Hall of Athletic Honor banquets may have heard that familiar cry and wondered who was yelling it. The truth be known, it comes from a 103-year-old former Bullet, Clifford C. Bream Jr. ’27, better known as “Junie.”

“I have a great athletic dislike for Dickinson,” Bream said. “After attending several social functions while my son, Cliff, was attending the Naval Academy, I heard the midshipmen chant, “Go Navy. Beat Army.,” I thought we should be doing that at Gettysburg.Junie’s dislike for Gettysburg archrival Dickinson, came in the fall of 1926, his senior year and the only year he played football for the Bullets.

“We were getting ready to play Dickinson on City Island in Harrisburg, and someone told us that the owners of a sporting goods store in Harrisburg had placed a check for $5,000 in their store window,” Junie recalls. “The check was going to the Dickinson football coach when he defeated Gettysburg. That was all we needed to hear. We kicked off to Dickinson and they drove deep into our territory. They tried a pass and I intercepted it on our 15-yard line and ran it all the way back for a touchdown. A few minutes later we intercepted another pass and returned it for another touchdown and now we’re leading 14 - 0. To make a long story short, we went on to win the game 21-7.”

Remembering GettysburgOne of five children to Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Bream Sr., Junie was born in September 1905. He has many fond memories of growing up in Gettysburg. His father owned a horse and buggy shop at the corner of York and Stratton streets, which


A Conversation with Junie Bream ’27by Robert Kenworthy ’59

eventually burned to the ground. “Of course we had no electricity, no phones, and no cars, just horses and buggies,” he recalled. “I vividly remember the horse and buggy races through the streets of Gettysburg and I also remember the soldiers going off to fight in World War I and women crying and the effect that scene had on me.”

A natural athlete, Junie was drawn to sports and was an outstanding athlete at Gettysburg High School where he played football, basketball, and baseball. In order to earn money, he did odd jobs for the Plank Brothers, Eddie and Ira. Their garage was located on the same lot where his father’s horse and buggy stable once stood. Eddie went on to become one of baseball’s all-time great left-handed pitchers and is enshrined in baseball’s Hall of Fame. Ira, after a short professional baseball career, became the head baseball coach at Gettysburg for nearly four decades.

It was only natural that Junie would matriculate to Gettysburg College following high school. “We played most of our high school basketball games in the old college gym,” he noted. “It was less expensive to go to Gettysburg and stay at home, that’s another reason for attending Gettysburg. My father paid for my education until my senior year,

when Bill Wood (football coach) offered me a full scholarship.”

He had such a stellar athletic career at Gettysburg College that in 1990 he was inducted into the school’s Hall of Athletic Honor. The education major lettered four years in basketball, serving as team captain his senior year; four years in baseball, playing just about every position except pitcher and catcher; and one year in football. He was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. The reason for playing just one year of football was because of his mother. “I injured my back in high school and my mother was scared to death I would injure it permanently if I played college football,” he continued. “But I just had to give it a try before I graduated.” He left little doubt about his ability as he made the starting team and played in all ten games some of which included wins over Dickinson, Franklin & Marshall, Lehigh, and Roanoke and losses to the likes of Western Maryland and Boston College.

As the alma mater is sung following the next Gettysburg College Hall of Athletic Honor induction banquet, listen carefully. On the very last note will come the cry from Gettysburg’s oldest alum, “Go Bullets! Beat Dickinson!”

For the full interview, go to www.gettysburg.edu

Hall of Athletic Honor Class of 2008The Hall of Athletic Honor recognizes exceptional achievement by Gettysburg athletes. On September 20, the College honored five individuals who earned their place in the College history and who helped to shape the tradition of excellence that marks Bullets athletics today. Read their stories and see a video of the event at www.gettysburgsports.com/hof.asp .

Frieda L. Berhrens ’95 Jason A. Dell ’98 Cross Country, Track and Field Wrestling

Jack D. Hathaway ’59 Jacqueline A. Gatti ’94Soccer, Basketball Basketball, Softball

James S. Gray ’77Football, Baseball


Student Features

Ian Forster ’09(Doylestown, PA) recently closed his career as a member of the men’s soccer team at Gettysburg. A four-year starter, Ian and his teammates banded together to produce another successful season on the soccer pitch as the Bullets went unbeaten in their final six regular season contests and finished second in the Centennial Conference regular season standings. Over the past four

seasons with Ian patrolling the midfield, Gettysburg racked up 41 victories, played in a dozen postseason contests, and finished runner-up in the CC Tournament twice. For his part, Ian played in 73 contests and tallied 22 points on eight goals and four assists. With his collegiate playing career in the rear-view mirror, Ian took a moment from the busy academic schedule of an English major to chat with Assistant Sports Information Director Corey Jewart.

As a senior captain along with Chris Bayon and Ross Witte, what kind of example did you try to set for the younger players and how did they respond?

Especially this year, Chris, Ross, and I tried to foster a positive attitude on the team. When the guys are comfortable with each other and have fun off the field, it tends to show up on the pitch. Chris, Ross, and I were lucky enough to have three great captains when we came into the program as freshman, so we understood the importance of bringing the new guys into the right kind of environment.

How difficult was it for you to watch your teammates early in the season when you were injured?

This injury was one of the hardest things that I have ever had to deal with. The disappointment of working my whole life only to have a huge part of my last season taken away was hard. But I was so impressed with and proud of the other leaders on the team and the younger guys who just went out every day and played. In some ways, my injury opened the door for those players to really step up.

What kind of advice would you give your team for next season?

Pick up where we left off. It took too long for the team to develop our identity this season, but when we did we were tough to beat. I hope the guys start the season with the same mentality that we ended with this season. The talent is definitely there— make it happen.

How do you feel your time as an athlete and a student at Gettysburg will help you as you move on with your professional career?

In a lot of ways, the most I've learned in college has been from my time on the soccer team. The lessons of dedication, hard work, leadership, team, and enjoying success/dealing with failure, are important experiences that I will have with me for the rest of my life.

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Vanessa Pabon ’10Health Sciences major Vanessa Pabon ’10 (New Oxford, PA) has been a do-it-all kind of student-athlete since arriving at Gettysburg in the fall of 2007. She is a three-sport star for the Bullets, earning accolades in the fall on the field hockey field and competing in both indoor and outdoor track and field in the winter and spring. Vanessa earned first-team All-Centennial Conference and second-team

All-South Region as a member of the field hockey team this past fall. She heads into the winter and spring editions of the track season as a team captain and the defending conference champion in the heptathlon. In the very short downtime between seasons, Assistant Sports Information Director Corey Jewart managed to catch up with the junior to find out what makes her clock tick.

What made you decide to come to Gettysburg after spending one year at Franklin & Marshall?

I didn’t enjoy the atmosphere at F&M. While the two schools are similar the atmosphere is very different…it’s hard to explain. I also was interested in the health sciences major here. Gettysburg offered more options that appealed to me, including strong athletic programs.

What’s it like coming from a local community?

One of the main reasons I originally chose not to come to Gettysburg was because of how close I am to home. I realized it wasn’t really a big deal to be close. It’s nice if I ever need anything, and I never have to worry about getting lost!

How have you enjoyed your time on the field hockey team thepast two seasons?

I love it. I definitely feel we are a competitive team, but we all enjoy and love our sport. Going to practice is something I look forward to after stressful days.

After winning the heptathlon at the CC Championships last spring, what are your goals for track and field in 2009?

My goals are to improve in all areas, be a good leader for my teammates as a captain this year, win the long and triple jump, make nationals, and just enjoy the sport.

How do you feel your time as a student and an athlete at Gettysburg will prepare you for the future?

As a student athlete I feel that I have become very skilled in time management, learned that success involves a lot of work and commitment, and have been prepared in learning how to work with others towards a common goal while still maintaining my own standards and opinions.

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