2001 Lincoln Memorial University Soccer Guide

1

LINCOLN MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY

2001SOCCER

MEDIA GUIDE

2

LINCOLN MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY 2001SOCCER MEDIA GUIDE

LADY SPLIT-TER FACTS

NICKNAME: RailsplittersHEAD COACH: Jeff WinterbergerALMA MATER: (LMU) 1998LMU RECORD: 12-20-3 3rd YearOFFICE: (423) 869-6245FAX: (423) 869-6382HOME: (606) 242-2179ASSISTANTS: Dave Swaney & Winga SiwaleOFFICE: (423) 869-6340TRAINER: Rich FrazeeASSISTANTS: Amanda Smith & Jeff Baldwin2000 RECORD: 5-10-2GSC RECORD: 3-3-1

SPLITTER FACTS

LOCATION: Harrogate, Tennessee PRESIDENT: Dr. Jerry BishopENROLLMENT: 1753 (2000-01 Figures) ATH. DIRECTOR: Jack BondurantCOLORS: Navy & Gray SID: Rusty PeaceHOME FIELD: Les Gibbs Field SID OFFICE: (423) 869-6236AFFILIATION: NCAA Division II SID FAX: (423) 869-6376CONFERENCE: Gulf South Conference ASSISTANT SID: Bill Porter

UNIVERSITY QUICK FACTS

Railsplitter senior Edmond Bogonko

NICKNAME: Lady RailsplittersHEAD COACH: Jeff WinterbergerALMA MATER: (LMU) 1998LMU RECORD: 22-17 3rd YearOFFICE: (423) 869-6245FAX: (423) 869-6382HOME: (606) 242-2179ASSISTANTS: Dave Swaney & Winga SiwaleOFFICE: (423) 869-6340TRAINER: Rich FrazeeASSISTANTS: Amanda Smith & Jeff Baldwin2000 RECORD: 8-11GSC RECORD: 4-4

LADY SPLITTER FACTS

Lady Railsplitter senior Amy Ballman

3

The 2001 Lincoln Memorial University Soccer Media Guide was designed and produced by Sports Infor-mation Director Rusty Peace and Assistant Sports Information Director Bill Porter. Photography was also byRusty Peace. Additional photography by the Lincoln Memorial University Athletics Staff. Special thanks to: LMU Athletic Director Jack Bondurant, Head Soccer Coach Jeff Winterberger, Assis-tant Coach Dave Swaney and to “Print One” of Knoxville, Tennessee.

CREDITS

HEAD COACHJEFF WINTERBERGER....................................... 4ASSISTANT COACHES.....................................5SWANEY/SIWALE

THE LADIES................................................ 6-212001 OUTLOOK................................................. 62001 ROSTER..................................................... 7MEET THE LADIES...................................... 8-152000 RESULTS.................................................... 16PLAYER / TEAM RECORDS...................... 17-19SERIES RECORDS...................................... 20-21

THE MEN................................................... 22-402001 OUTLOOK................................................. 22

CONTENTS.....

WELCOME...2001 SOCCER MEDIA GUIDE

Athletic DirectorJack Bondurant (423) 869-6399Sports Information DirectorRusty Peace (423) 869-6236Assistant Sports Information DirectorBill Porter (423) 869-6236Athletic TrainerRich Frazee (423) 869-6378Assistant TrainerAmanda Smith (423) 869-6322

Assistant TrainerJeff Baldwin (423) 869-6322Arena ManagerMike Smith (423) 869-6239Administative Assistant for AthleticsTom Amis (423) 869-6285Faculty Athletics RepresentativeDan Graves (423) 869-6251Senior Woman AdministratorDr. Phyliss B. Noah (423) 869-6247

ATHLETIC SUPPORT STAFFPHONE DIRECTORY

Welcome to the 2001 Lincoln Memorial University Soccer Media Guide. For the third year we havebeen able to compile the women’s and men’s information to make available to you this guide for the 2001season. The first section of the guide covers the women’s soccer program, the second covers the men’s. Thefinal section of the guide covers general information on Lincoln Memorial University and the Gulf SouthConference. As always, we welcome your coverage of the Lincoln Memorial University Soccer Programs.If we can assist you, please don’t hesitate to contact the Sports Information Office at (423) 869-6236.

2001 ROSTER..................................................... 23MEET THE GUYS........................................ 24-332000 RESULTS.................................................... 34PLAYER/TEAM RECORDS..........................35-38SERIES RECORDS........................................39-40COACHES’ “THANK YOU” PAGE.....................41

THIS IS LINCOLN MEMORIALABOUT LMU......................................................42ATHLETIC DIRECTOR.......................................43MEDIA INFORMATION/TRAINING STAFFSports Information Staff.........................................44Training Staff.........................................................45

THE GULF SOUTH CONFERENCE............46-472001 SCHEDULES.................................Back cover

4

HEAD COACHJEFFWINTERBERGER Coach Winterberger returns for his third season as HeadCoach of the Railsplitter and Lady Railsplitter soccer programs.Winterberger was a standout player in southwest Ohio for severalseasons at Turpin High School. While on the prep levelWinterberger was named First Team All-Queen City Conferencethree consecutive years and Queen City Conference Player of theYear in 1991. In addition he was also nominated First Team All-Region and First Team All-State his senior year. Following high school, Winterberger attended Wright StateUniversity where he was recruited by Greg Andrulis, who iscurrently the Head Coach of Major League Soccer’s ColumbusCrew. While playing for Wright State, Winterberger was named

First Team All-MCC and First Team All-Midwest Region. Shortly after his collegiate career, Winterberger had the opportunity to begin a professional career inWilmington, North Carolina, playing for the Wilmington Hammerheads. While on the professional level,Winterberger started every game his rookie season and was named to the U.S.I.S.L Team of the Weekafter six matches. “Playing for the Hammerheads afforded me the opportunity to play against some ofthe best players in that part of the United States. Many of the players in that region of the U.S.I.S.Lwere coming from the ACC and it was a great experience to compete against that calibre of player.” In addition to these accomplishments, Winterberger has served as Head Coach for various clubs andorganizations including the Ohio South Olympic Development Program, the elite club team out of Cincin-nati (Team Cincinnati) and served as the personal trainer from the Hammerheads to the local youthorganizations in the area. Winterberger also serves as the Assistant Camp Director for the Ohio HighSchool All-State Soccer Academy. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and resides inMiddlesboro, Kentucky, with his wife Stacey and their two-year old daughter Jalyn.

WINTERBERGER’SRECORD AT LMU

RAILSPLITTERS Year Record 1999 7-10-1 2000 5-10-2 2 Seasons 12-20-3

LADY RAILSPLITTERS Year Record1999 14-6 2000 8-112 Seasons 22-17

5

ASSISTANT COACHES

DAVIDSWANEY

WINGASIWALE The 2001 season is Winga’s first as a part ofthe Lincoln Memorial University soccer coachingstaff. However, he is no stranger to the program,having played for the men’s program for threeyears and serving as a team captain for two.Winga came to LMU in 1998 as a transfer fromDivision I Syracuse University where he startedhis freshman year. In his first season at LMU,Winga helped the Railsplitters reach the finals ofthe Gulf South Conference Tournament and wasvoted to the All-Conference Squad for his efforts. Originally from Zambia, Siwale spent much ofhis formative years in England where his familynow makes their home in Croydon, South-London.Winga attended Millfield School in Somerset,where he won county championships in fiveconsecutive years at under 14, under 15, under 16and under 19 age groups. In 1991 he was amember of a high school team that won theBarclays Bank English Schools under 19 NationalChampionship. He was also selected to SomersetAll-District and All-County teams throughout hishigh school career. In 1996 and 1997, while on asabbatical in England, Winga enjoyed spells at thehighest level as a trials player with Crystal PalaceFootball Club and Woking Football Club respec-tively. As the Graduate Assistant Coach at LincolnMemorial University, Winga will be pursuing aMaster’s degree in Business Administration/Finance, while undertaking his coaching duties.

David Swaney returns to the LMU staff for histhird season as an assistant for CoachWinterberger. Originally from Centerville, Ohio,Swaney arrived at Lincoln Memorial in 1995. Heplayed four seasons under the direction of formerHead Coach Mike Varga, while present headcoach, Jeff Winterberger, served as his assistantcoach for two of those seasons. Swaney was anAll-Conference and All-Academic performerduring his career as a Railsplitter and started inevery match which included 80 games over his fourseasons. Swaney earned his undergraduate degreein business economics from LMU in 1999. Aside from his career as a Railsplitter, Swaneyplayed semi-pro soccer in 1998 for the CocoaExpos, of the USISL, in Florida. He and formerLMU midfielder, Eddie Escobar, helped the Exposmake an appearance in the Nation’s Elite Eight,played in Des Moines, Iowa. The past two seasons, Swaney has primarilyfocused on the goalkeeper training, but this seasonwill have more responsibility with the rest of theteam. Swaney has been very active the pastseveral years, working soccer camps for the area’syouth. He has done camps in Tennessee, Florida,Alabama and Ohio, as well as spending the pasttwo years on staff with the OSYSA in southernOhio. He has also coached at the AYSO level inHarrogate. Presently, Swaney resides inHarrogate and will receive his M.B.A. thisDecember.

6

2001 LADY RAILSPLITTERSEASON OUTLOOK

LADY RAILSPLITTERS LOOK FOR THE RIGHT MIX IN 2001 After losing five senior starters to graduation including four-year starter and Team MVP Andrea Goller,as well as Stacey Janetos who has since signed to play professionally in Germany, the Lady Railsplitters willlook for someone to step up and establish themselves in hopes of getting back to the GSC Championship.According to Coach Winterberger, there are about five or six players who have the potential to be impactplayers. “We had an up and down season last fall, but we were starting five or six freshmen almost everymatch. I think the girls are more acquainted with each others style of play and that will reflect in our playthis fall.” Senior Gretchen Dever will provide a dangerous presence up top and will be going for her thirdnomination to the All-South Region squad. Last season’s leading scorer Aubrei Rumbaugh, has thepotential to be one of the premier forwards in the GSC if she remains fit and healthy. Also returning up topwill be sophomore Emily Davis (Dunedin, Florida). With a dangerous shot and a good knowledge of thegame, learning to be opportunistic could be the key to her having a great season. Newcomers KatieFennell (Knoxville, Tennessee) and Cindy Campbell (Cape Coral, Florida) will compete immediately forstarting positions as well. “We will again be a young team, but I think we will be a smarter team”, saysWinterberger. All of these individuals combined could be the best forward line since Erin Alexander andKilee Novak from the 1997 GSC Championship team.

Defense: Last season we had a work in progress so to speak in that we were trying many different players atcertain positions looking for the right mix. After a good spring season, many of the questions concerningwho would be able to play in the back have been answered. Newcomer Katie Fennell will compete withJen Haggerty (Hendersonville, Tennessee) for the goalkeeping responsibilities. Senior Tri-Captain AmyBallman (Cincinnati, Ohio) will return for her final season. Amy has excellent timing and has the ability tomark players out of the game. She will be asked to play a big role this year in solidifying our defense.Sophomore Tri-Captain, Jenny Lombardo (Cape Coral, Florida), will anchor the defense at the center backposition. Lombardo has shown a dramatic work rate and attitude in the off-season and is the first sopho-more captain in LMU history. Joining Lombardo in the back is sophomore Zaiden Rodriguez (Cape Coral,Florida). Rodriguez and Lombardo compliment each other very well. They are both very quick and techni-cally sound. Having Zaiden and Jenny back there gives us the option of going with three in the back, whichwill allow for more options and chances on the offensive end of the field.

Midfield: With the absence of Janetos and three-year starter Tara Marchment in the central midfield, our interiorpresence will have to be rebuilt. Two-year starter and Tri-Captain Elizabeth duQuesnay (Toronto,Ontario, Canada) will be asked to play a big role this fall. Liz has the skill and demeanor to provide aconfident presence in the midfield. This will be the first season that she will enter healthy and she shouldcontribute heavily to the Lady Railsplitter’s success. Sophomore Randi Timmons (Piedmont, Oklahoma)and newcomer Cindy Campbell will compete for positions as well. Randi is a player who could make abig splash this season. She is probably the best technical player on the team and had an outstanding springseason. Junior Katy Schumann (Jefferson City, Tennessee) will compete for time in the middle as well.On the flanks will be sophomore Kate Sherwood (Knoxville, Tennessee) and Jaclyn Dombrowski(Pickerington, Ohio). Kate has the ability to play at the level needed for production on the flank and cantake defenders on one -vs-one with success. Jaclyn will be asked to step into a role she is fairly familiarwith. She played in 17 matches as a freshman.

7

2001 LADY RAILSPLITTERNUMERICAL ROSTER

No. Name Pos. Class Height Hometown 00/21 Katie Fennell GK Fr. 5’10” Knoxville, TN 1/14 Jennifer Haggerty GK Jr.. 5’9” Hendersonville, TN 2 Kate Sherwood MF So. 5’7” Knoxville, TN 3 Zaiden Rodriguez MF So. 5’6” Cape Coral, FL 5 Emily Davis F So. 5’7” Dunedin, FL 6 Randi Timmons D So. 5’5” Piedmont, OK 7 Jaclyn Dombrowski MF Jr. 5’6” Pickerington, OH 9 Jen Lombardo* D So. 5’9” Cape Coral, FL 10 Sherika Forbes MF Fr. 5’6” Ft. Lauderdale, FL 13 Cindy Campbell MF Fr. 5’6” Cape Coral, FL 15 Kathryn Schumann D Jr. 5’6” Jefferson City, TN 17 Elizabeth duQuesnay* MF Jr. 5’7” Toronto, Ontario 18 Gretchen Dever F Sr. 5’5” Cincinnati, OH 19 Aubrei Rumbaugh F So. 5’7” Washington, PA 20 Amy Day MF So. 5’9” Lake City, TN 22 Amy Ballman* D Sr. 5’6” Cincinnati, OH

*Captains

Head Coach: Jeff WinterbergerAssistant Coaches: Dave Swaney, Winga SiwaleTrainer: Jeff Baldwin

8

MEET THE 2001 LADY RAILSPLITTERS # 00/21 Katie Fennell...............................................

5’10” Freshman Goal Keeper Knoxville, Tennessee

Katie joins the LMU Soccer program after a successfull career at Bearden HighSchool. Fennell was named First Team All-District three consecutive years andSecond Team All- District once during her prep career at the Goalkeeperposition. In addition to playing soccer at Bearden, Katie was also a member ofthe softball and basketball teams. “Katie is a complete athlete. Not only did she

compete in three different sports in high school, but she was a standout in all of them. Her size andcoordination will allow her to compete right away for the starting position in net. Katie has experienceplaying in the field as well, so we can utilize her skills in a variety of ways.”

................................................5’9” Junior Goal Keeper Hendersonville, Tennessee

Games Played Minutes GA G.A.A Saves Shutouts1999 5 115 2 1.57 10 0.52000 19 1569:34 41 2.35 83 4.0Totals: 24 1674:34 43 2.31 93 4.5

Jennifer Haggerty # 1 Freshman Season: During her freshman season as a Lady Railsplitter, Jenearned experience behind former Lady Railsplitter Cindy Winterberger. While hertime was limited in 1999, the LMU women made it to the GSC Championshipmatch, where they lost in double overtime to the University of West Florida.Sophomore Season: While the Lady Railsplitters were in somewhat of arebuilding stage last season, Haggerty started in every match recording four

shutouts and capturing 83 saves enroute to the Lady Railsplitters 8-11 season record. This year Haggertywill compete with Katie Fennell for the starting role in the net. Defensively, the Lady Railsplitters will needto be extremely sound, as they are limited in their number of reserve players.Coach’s Comments: “Jen’s work ethic is one of the best on this squad. Her dedication to improvement iswhat sets her apart from others on the team. Jen’s experience and knowledge of the game will benefit theteam, especially teammate Katie Fennell, who will join Haggerty at the goalkeeper position.”

First Season of Collegiate Soccer

9

MEET THE 2001 LADY RAILSPLITTERS # 2 Kate Sherwood...............................................5’7” Sophomore Midfield Knoxville, Tennessee

Freshman Season: Kate came to the Lady Railsplitter program last seasonas a freshman. While her playing time was limited early in the season, she playedin every match for the LMU women and proved to be a valuable asset to theLady Railsplitter’s rotation. Kate saw time in a variety of positions last season. Ifeel we can narrow down her position to that of a flank player, but Kate also has

the ability to be a tenacious defender. She will play an instrumental role in our success this season.Coach’s Comments: Kate is deceptively quick and has the ability to control the ball well at speed.Once she develops the confidence to take people on on a regular basis, she will be very dangerous.

MP/MS Shots Goals Assists Points GWG2000 19/ 8 11 0 0 0 0Totals: 19/8 11 0 0 0 0

................................................5’2” Sophomore Defender Cape Coral, Florida

MP/MS Shots Goals Assists Points GWG2000 19/18 27 0 2 2 0Totals: 19/18 27 0 2 2 0

Zaiden Rodriguez # 3 Freshman Season: More commonly known as “Sly” to her teammates andthe LMU campus community, Zaiden played in every match as a freshman andstarted all but one. Sly is very quick and will be asked to help out more in adefensive position this fall. Sly has the stamina and physical fitness to play 90minutes and will be an asset in the back for us.Coach’s Comments: The thing about Sly that I like best is that she is extremely

tough. There were several times last season that she was matched up against players much bigger thanher but she would not back down from anyone. There is something inside her that will not allow her togive up and as a coach that is all you can ask.

10

MEET THE 2001 LADY RAILSPLITTERS # 5 Emily Davis...............................................5’7” Sophomore Forward Dunedin, Florida

Freshman Season: Scored her biggest goal of the season against G.S.C. opponentHarding University. Scored the game winning goal with less than 10 minutes left inthe game. Scored 4 goals and 5 assists totaling 13 points on the season. Tied for2nd on the team with game winning goals ( 2).Coach’s Comments: “Emily has an excellent attitude and wants to learn.She worked very hard in the offseason addressing the areas of her game that

needed attention. She has a lethal shot and is not hesitant to pull the trigger. She tallied 53 shots lastseason with limited time. I believe her point total will increase as the number of shots she takesincreases.” Emily is the daughter of Will and B.J. Davis.


................................................5’1” Sophomore Defender Piedmont, Oklahoma

MP/MS Shots Goals Assists Points GWG2000 19/ 17 10 0 3 3 0Totals 19/17 10 0 3 3 0

Randi Timmons # 6 Freshman Season: Established herself as a starter from the first day of pre-season. Started at sweeper in the beginning of the season and was moved into themidfield halfway through the season to provide more of an attacking presence forour team. Has the versatility to play anywhere on the field. Started in 17 of her 19 matches and gathered 3 assists.

Coach’s Comments: Randi is about as tough as they come. Many of the girls she competes againstare bigger than her, but she nevers comes out of a 50/50 ball without gettting the better of her opponent.She is extremely accurate with set pieces and will be asked to play a pivotal role with them this season.Randi will be playing in a variety of positions. Her first touch allows her to control the tempo of thegame and I can use her speed to exploit weaknesses in other teams. She has the potential to be one ofthe better players in our conference and I expect her to have an outstanding career at LMU. Randi is thedaughter of Tom and Deborah Timmons.

11

MEET THE 2001 LADY RAILSPLITTERS # 7 Jaclyn Dombrowski

5’6” Junior Midfield Pickerington, OhioFreshman Season: Tallied an assist during her first season with the LadyRailsplitters. Played in 17 of 20 matches collecting three shots from her outsidemidfield position.Sophomore Season: Saw limited time but played in eight matches and gatheredone assist.Coach’s Comments: Jaclyn works as hard as anyone on the team. She has

earned the respect from the coaching staff and the players with her attitude. She has improveddramatically from her freshman season and a lot of that can be contributed to her intelligence of thegame. She is beginning to recognize when and where the ball needs to be played and should seeincreased playing time this season.

MP/MS Shots Goals Assists Points GWG1999 17/0 3 0 1 1 02000 8/0 2 0 1 1 0Totals: 25/0 5 0 2 2 0

................................................5’9” Sophomore Defender Cape Coral, Florida

Freshman Season: Jenny established herself early on in pre-season as animpact player. Her size and quickness allow her to defend players at times withrelative ease. She also combines a fierce tenacity to complement her finessegame. She started in 12 of the 19 matches. Halfway through the season, shedemonstrated that she could play the center back position and it has been hers

ever since.Coach’s Comments: Jenny has the talent that will allow her to accomplish her goals. She mustestablish a degree of poise and composure to accompany her physical ability. I will look to her thisseason to anchor our defense and to initiate our attack with quality services.


Jenny Lombardo # 9

................................................

12

MEET THE 2001 LADY RAILSPLITTERS # 10 Sherika Forbes..............................................

5’6” Freshman Midfield Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

Sherika joins the program from Dilliard High School. Sherika will be asked tostep into a role position for her first season with the women’s program. “Sherikahas a great attitude and desire to succeed. Her development as a player willcontinue to improve the more she is involved with our training sessions.”

................................................5’6” Freshman Midfield Cape Coral, Florida

Cindy joins the Lady Railsplitter program after a successfull career at MarinerHigh School in Florida. Campbell will be reunited with former high schoolteammates Jenny Lombardo and Zaiden Rodriguez. During her prep career atMariner, Campbell was named to the All- Conference and All-Southwest Floridaall-star teams as well as being named Team M.V.P. and Captain her senior year.

As a student, Campbell graduated in the top 4% of her class and was a member of the National HonorSociety. While at Lincoln Memorial, Cindy will be majoring in Athletic Training. She is the daughter ofWilliam and Norma Campbell.

Coach’s Comments: “Cindy will be a nice addition to our team this season. She has the speed andskill to step in right away and contribute. How she handles the adjustment from high school to collegesoccer will dictate where she is able to play on the field.”

Cindy Campbell # 13

First Year of Collegiate Soccer


13

MEET THE 2001 LADY RAILSPLITTERS # 15 Katy Schumann...............................................5’5” Junior Defender Jefferson City, Tennessee

Freshman Season:Katie played in 10 matches as a freshman. She is best suitedas a defender and saw limited time at defensive midfield.Sophomore Season: Saw limited time in the midfield but demonstrated anincrease in her intelligence of the game.Coach’s Comments: Katie will be asked to step into more of an active role on

the field. She has the tenacity and attitude to play defense. Katy is a tremendous young lady. Shecarries a 3.9 grade point average and is involved with several extracurricular activities at LMU. She islooked up to by the players and has the respect of the coaching staff. I look for her to have a greatyear.

MP/MS Shots Goals Assists Points GWG1999 10/0 1 0 0 0 02000 7/0 3 0 0 0 0Totals 17/0 4 0 0 0 0

................................................5’7” Junior Midfielder Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Freshman Season: Scored 3 goals and tallied an assist in her first year at LincolnMemorial University. Liz started 13 matches and missed several games due to aleg injury.Sophomore Season: Scored 2 goals and 5 assists. Showed the ability to run themiddle of the park, but was hampered due to a torn hamstring.

Coach’s Comments: Liz was voted captain of the team as a junior. She has the respect of the girlsand the coaching staff. She has been forced to play injured for most of her 2 years. She underwentintensive therapy this past summer in hopes of returning to game form. She comes to practice with thepositive attitude that you would expect from a leader. I look for Liz to have a breakthrough year.

Elizabeth duQuesnay# 17


14

MEET THE 2001 LADY RAILSPLITTERS

5’7” Sophomore Forward Washington, Pennsylvania

5’8” Senior Forward Cincinnati, Ohio

Gretchen Dever..............................................Freshman Season: Named 1st Team All Gulf South Conference and 2nd Team AllRegion in 1998. Started every match during her freshman year and finished theseason ranked 2nd in the squad in goals (12)and second with points (29). NamedGulf South Conference Freshman of the Year in 1998. Ranked 4th in scoringthroughout the GSC and was also 4th in goals. Also earned GSC Player of theWeek honors.

Sophomore Season:Earned 2nd Team All Gulf South Conference honors and was named to the 3rdTeam All-South Region squad. Started 20 matches for the Lady Railplitters last year. Ranked 2nd on theteam in goals with (9) and 3rd in points with (19). Member of the 1999 GSC All Tournament Team.Junior Season: Ranked 2nd on the team in scoring ( 21 points). Was named 2nd Team All Gulf SouthConference.Coach’s Comments: Gretchen has been a consistent offensive threat for the past 3 seasons. She needs20 points this season to become LMU’s 2nd All time leading Scorer.

MP/MS Shots Goals Assists Points GWG1998 19/19 38 12 5 29 31999 20/20 42 9 1 19 62000 19/19 37 8 5 21 1Totals: 58/58 117 29 11 69 10

................................................Freshman Season: As a freshman, she led our team in scoring (25 points)despite limited playing time. She scored goals against Lynn University and WestFlorida and established herself as a dangerous player. She tied the school recordfor goals in a game with four and at this pace could make a run at several of

LMU’s offensive records.Coach’s Comments: Aubrei has the natural ability to beat players 1 v 1. Sometimes she is not evenaware of what she is doing because she is just reacting to the balance of the defender. This is verydifficult to coach and some players just have the knack for it. If Aubrei can maintain a positive workethic and stay tough mentally, she has the potential to lead the team and conference in scoring.

# 19


# 18

Aubrei Rumbaugh

15

MEET THE 2001 LADY RAILSPLITTERS

Amy comes to the Lady Railsplitter program after spending last season withthe LMU softball program. While attending high school more then a year ago,Amy lettered in soccer at nearby Anderson County High School. During herprep career she was named All-Region her senior year as a goalkeeper and All-District her junior and senior year. Amy has a very competitive nature and will

compete for playing time in the midfield postion. A big key as to how much Amy will help the LadyRailsplitters this season depends on how quickly she can make up the year of soccer she lost lastseason while playing softball, and how quickly she can become acquainted with the college level.

# 225’7” Senior Defender Cincinnati, Ohio

Amy Ballman..............................................Freshman Season:Recorded six shots and an assist from her defensive positionin 1998. Played an instrumental role on a defense that qualified for the GSCTournament. Named to the GSC Academic Honor Roll in her first season.Sophomore Season: Started all 20 matches for the Lady Railsplitters. Playedoutside back on a very talented defense. Defense broke the school record for

shutouts in a season with (11). Had three shots from the back and played a very important role ingetting LMU to the conference finals. Named to the GSC All-Academic team for the second year.Junior Season: Amy solidified herself as a solid marking back. Started all 19 matches in the back.Named to the GSC All Academic Team for the 3rd consecutive year.Coach’s Comments: Amy is an expereinced defender for this team. She will provide the youngerplayers with a good example of the work ethic that is necessary to be successful. I look for her to havea great senior year.


Amy Day..............................................# 205’9” Sophomore Midfield Lake City, Tennessee

First Year of Collegiate Soccer

16

2000 LADY RAILSPLITTERSEASON RESULTS

Date Opponent Site Score Att. Rec. GWG8/30 Carson-Newman A L-2-4 150 0-1 Loss9/1 Findlay N L-1-2 100 0-2 Loss9/3 Northern Kentucky A L-0-2 150 0-3 Loss9/6 Tusculum College A L-0-8 75 0-4 Loss9/9 Campbellsville H W-17-0 45 1-4 Janetos9/13 Tennessee Wesleyan H W-1-0 55 2-4 Klemenz9/15 Lynn University H L-1-4 96 2-5 Loss9/24 North Alabama A W-3-0 117 3-5 Klemenz9/29 Montevallo A L-0-3 3-6 Loss10/1 West Florida A L-1-3 103 3-7 Loss10/4 Union College A L-2-5 50 3-8 Loss10/8 Alabama-Huntsville H L-0-1 86 3-9 Loss10/13 Ouachita Baptist A W-6-0 70 4-9 Janetos10/15 Harding University A W-2-1 160 5-9 Dever10/17 Midway College A W-3-2 70 6-9 duQuesnay10/20 Christian Brothers H L-0-6 68 6-10 Loss10-22 Central Arkansas H W-3-1 95 7-10 Novak10/26 Converse College H W-2-0 45 8-10 Janetos10/28 Milligan College A L-2-5 8-11 Loss

Former Lady Railsplitter Stacey Janetos attempts to squeeze a pass toteammate Gretchen Dever.

17

INDIVIDUAL SCORINGGoals In A Game:4-Simone Klemenz vs Campbellsville 9/9/004-Aubrei Rumbaugh vs Campbellsville 9/9/004-Yolanda Janiga vs Martin Methodist 10/25/974-Krista Shamblin vs UAH 10/13/964-Krista Shamblin vs Spalding College 10/6/964-Erin Alexander vs Lee College 9/11/95

Season:24 - Erin Alexander.........................................199623 - Krista Shamblin........................................199617 - Erin Alexander.........................................199516 - Yolanda Janiga.........................................199714 - Nicky Long..............................................199413 - Yolanda Janiga.........................................199812 - Gretchen Dever.........................................199812 - Erin Alexander.........................................199712 - Krista Shamblin........................................199511 - Aubrei Rumbaugh................................2000

Career:58 - Erin Alexander....................................1994-9735 - Krista Shamblin..................................1995-9629 - Yolanda Janiga....................................1997-9830 - Kilee Novak.....................................1997-200029 - Gretchen Dever......................1998-Present23 - Stacy Janetos....................................1997-2000

Game Winning Goals:Season:8 - Erin Alexander...........................................19966 - Gretchen Dever......................................19995 - Yolanda Janiga...........................................19974 - Kilee Novak...............................................19994 - Yolanda Janiga...........................................1998Career:17 - Erin Alexander....................................1994-9711 - Kilee Novak......................................1997-200010 - Gretchen Dever......................1998-Present 9 - Yolanda Janiga....................................1997-98

Assists:Season:13 - Yolanda Janiga..........................................199712 - Erin Alexander..........................................1996

LADY RAILSPLITTER RECORDS

11 -Carol Lach.................................................199510 - Erin Alexander............................................199710 - Kilee Novak................................................19978 - Yolanda Janiga..................................................19988 - Stacey Janetos.................................................1999Career:37 - Erin Alexander...........................................1994-9724 - Carol Lach.................................................1995-9821 - Yolanda Janiga...........................................1997-9818 - Krista Shamblin.......................................1995-9617 - Stacey Janetos.......................................1997-200016 - Kilee Novak...........................................1997-200015 - Tara Marchment....................................1998-200014 - Jammi McClead......................................1996-9913 - Shelly Good.............................................1996-99

Points:Season:60 - Erin Alexander................................................199654 - Krista Shamblin..............................................199645 - Yolanda Janiga...............................................199743 - Erin Alexander................................................199534 - Yolanda Janiga...............................................199834 - Erin Alexander................................................199734 - Krista Shamblin..............................................199533 - Nicky Long....................................................199429 - Gretchen Dever..........................................199828 - Kilee Novak................................................199725 - Aubrei Rumbaugh......................................200020 - Kilee Novak................................................199920 - Stacey Janetos............................................200020 - Stacey Janetos.............................................1999

Career:153 - Erin Alexander.......................................1994-97 88 - Krista Shamblin......................................1995-96 79 - Yolanda Janiga........................................1997-98 76 - Kilee Novak..........................................1997-2000 69 - Gretchen Dever...........................1998-Present 60 - Carol Lach............................................1995-98 59 - Stacey Janetos......................................1997-2000

Shots on Goal:Season:87 - Erin Alexander................................................1996

18

71 - Krista Shamblin..............................................199570 - Yolanda Janiga...............................................199859 - Aubrei Rumbaugh.......................................200053 - Stacy Janetos..................................................200053 - Yolanda Janiga................................................199750 - Kilee Novak................................................199950-Erin Alexander..................................................199549 Erin Alexander..................................................199748-Erin Alexander..................................................1994Career:234 - Erin Alexander........................................1994-97165 - Carol Lach.............................................1995-98160 - Kilee Novak..........................................1997-2000123 - Yolanda Janiga........................................1997-98118 - Krista Shamblin......................................1995-96117 - Gretchen Dever...........................1998-Present

Matches Played:Career:81 - Carol Lach..................................................1995-9880 - Cindy Winterberger.....................................1996-9980 - Sara Kotzbauer........................................1996-9979 - Stacy Janetos..........................................1997-200079 - Jammi McClead.......................................1996-9978 - Kilee Novak...........................................1997-200077 - Erin Alexander.........................................1994-9766 - Ashleigh Kandrac.....................................1995-98

GOAL KEEPING RECORDS

Matches Played:Season:21 - Ellen Husarik...................................................199721 -Ellen Husarik...................................................199621 - Cindy Winterberger..........................................199620 - Cindy Winterberger.................................. .......199720 - Cindy Winterberger..........................................1999

Career:80 - Cindy Winterberger...................................1996-9972 - Ellen Husarik...........................................1994-97

Most Saves:Match:34 - Ellen Husarik -vs- Carson-Newman..................199426 - Cindy Winterberger -vs-Lynn University...........1999

Season:218 - Ellen Husarik.............................................1994110 - Ellen Husarik..............................................1995 83 - Jennifer Haggerty...............................2000 79 - Cindy Winterberger....................................1999 60 - Cindy Winterberger....................................1998 53 - Cindy Winterberger....................................1996Career:411 - Ellen Husarik........................................1994-97223 - Cindy Winterberger...............................1996-99

Lowest Goals Against Average:Season:.25 - Ellen Husarik................................................1997.51 - Cindy Winterberger......................................1997.68 - Cindy Winterberger......................................1998.95 - Ellen Husarik................................................19961.03 - Cindy Winterberger....................................19991.11 - Cindy Winterberger.....................................1996

Career:.88 - Cindy Winterberger................................1996-991.42 - Ellen Husarik.......................................1994-97

Most Shutouts:Season:10.5 - Cindy Winterberger...................................1999 8.5 - Ellen Husarik...........................................1997 7.5 - Cindy Winterberger..................................1998 6.5 - Cindy Winterberger..................................1997 4.5 - Ellen Husarik...........................................1996

Career:29 - Cindy Winterberger...............................1996-9920 - Ellen Husarik........................................1994-97

Consecutive Scoreless Minutes:Season: 921 - Ellen Husarik............................................1997360 - Cindy Winterberger....................................1998

LADY RAILSPLITTER RECORDS

19

TEAMGoals:Match: 17 - vs. Campbellsville(9/9/2000)Season: 63 - 1996

Assists:Match: 17 - vs. Campbellsville(9/9/2000)Season: 57 - 1997

Points:Match: 51 - vs. Campbellsville(9/9/2000)Season: 175 - 1996 & 1997

Shots on Goal:Match: 42 - vs. Campbellsville(9/9/2000)Season: 267 - 1996

Saves:Match: 32 - vs. Carson Newman(9/22/94)Season: 218 - 1994

Lowest Goals Against Average:

Consecutive Shutouts:5 (Twice) - 1997

Consecutive Scoreless Minutes:543 - 1997

Wins:17 - 1996 & 1997

Winning Percentage:.857 (17-2-2) - 1997

Longest Winning Streak:12 - 1997

Longest Unbeaten Streak:25 - 1997 to 1998 Season

Widest Margin of Victory:12 - vs. Alabama Huntsville(10/13/96)

Most Home Wins:9 - 1997

Most Road Wins:9 - 1996

LADY RAILSPLITTER INDIVIDUAL/TEAMRECORDS

0.36 - 1997

Shutouts:15 - 1997

Minutes:1975 - 1997

Fewest Goals Allowed:8 - 1997

Fewest Shots Allowed:73 - 1997

20

LADY RAILSPLITTER SERIES RECORDSOpponent (Division) W L T PCT.*Univ. of Alabama Huntsville (II) 4 1 0 .800Anderson College, S.C. (II) 1 0 0 1.000Barry University (II) 0 1 0 .000Bellarmine University, KY (II) 1 1 0 .500Belmont Abbey Univ., NC (II) 1 0 0 1.000Bryan College, TN (NAIA) 1 0 0 1.000Campbellsville University (NAIA) 1 0 0 1.000Carson-Newman College, TN (II) 4 3 0 .571*Univ. of Central Arkansas (II) 3 0 0 1.000*Christian Brothers Univ., TN (II) 5 1 0 .833Concord College, WV (II) 1 0 0 1.000Converse College, SC (II) 2 0 0 1.000Covenant College, TN (NAIA) 1 0 1 .750Cumberland College, KY (NAIA) 5 0 1 .916Eckerd College, FL (II) 1 0 0 1.000University of Findlay (II) 0 1 0 .000Florida Southern Univ. (II) 1 0 0 1.000Francis Marion University, SC (II) 0 1 0 .000Gardner Webb, NC (I) 1 0 0 1.000Georgetown College, KY (NAIA) 0 3 0 .000*Harding University (II) 1 0 0 1.000Hillsdale College, MI (II) 1 0 0 1.000Univ. of Indianapolis (II) 1 1 0 .500Kentucky Wesleyan University (II) 1 0 0 1.000Lambuth College, TN (NAIA) 1 0 1 .750Lee University, TN (NAIA) 1 1 0 .500Lees McRae College, NC (II) 0 2 0 .000Lenoir-Rhyne College, NC (II) 1 0 0 1.000Liberty University, VA (I) 1 0 0 1.000Lindsey Wilson University, KY (NAIA) 0 1 0 .000Longwood University, VA (II) 1 1 0 .500Lynn University, FL (II) 0 1 0 .000Mars Hill College, NC (II) 2 1 0 .667Martin Methodist College, TN (NAIA) 1 0 0 1.000Maryville College (III) 0 2 0 .000Midway College (NAIA) 1 0 0 1.000Milligan College (NAIA) 0 1 0 .000Univ. of Missouri-Rolla (II) 0 1 0 .000*Univ. Of Montevallo (II) 4 3 1 .563Morehead State University, KY (I) 1 0 0 1.000Newberry College, SC (II) 1 0 0 1.000*Univ. of North Alabama (II) 6 0 0 1.000Univ. of North Florida (II) 0 0 1 .500

21

LADY RAILSPLITTER SERIES RECORDSNorthern Kentucky University (II) 0 1 0 .000*Ouachita Baptist University (II) 1 0 0 1.000Piedmont College, GA (NAIA) 1 0 0 1.000Presbyterian College, SC (II) 1 0 0 1.000Rollins College, FL (II) 2 0 0 1.000Saginaw Valley State, MI (II) 1 0 0 1.000University of the South, TN (III) 1 1 0 .500Univ. of Southern Indiana (II) 0 1 0 .000Spalding College, KY (NAIA) 1 0 0 1.000Spring Hill College, AL (NAIA) 1 0 0 1.000Univ. of Tennessee Chattanooga (I) 1 0 0 1.000Tennessee Tech Univ. (I) 2 0 0 1.000Tennessee Wesleyan College (NAIA) 3 0 0 1.000Transylvania University, KY (NAIA) 1 2 0 .333Tusculum College, TN (II) 6 1 0 .857Union College, KY (NAIA) 4 1 1 .750Warren Wilson College, NC (NAIA) 1 0 0 1.000*Univ. of West Florida (II) 2 6 1 .278Wingate University, NC (II) 0 1 0 .000*Gulf South Conference OpponentsBold - 2000 Opponents

Total of NAIA Results: 24-8-4Total of Div III Results: 1-3-3Total of Div II Results: 56-32-0Total of Div I Results: 6-0-0LMU Overall Record: 87-43-0

LMU Lady Railsplitter Season Records1994 7-8-11995 10-9-11996 17-3-11997 17-2-21998 14-3-21999 14-6-02000 8-11-0

LMU Lady Railsplitter Head CoachesMike Varga 1994-98 65-25-7Jeff Winterberger 1999-present 30-28-0

Lady Railsplitter senior Amy Ballmanputs the ball into play against Carson-Newman in the opening game of the 2000season.

22

2001 RAILSPLITTER SEASONOUTLOOK

Railsplitters Look For Consistency & Finishing Touch In2001The two fundamental characteristics of the game that have prevented us from achieving our goals in the past are theability to capitalize on our scoring chances and the mental approach that all 11 players have to defend and attack.When we have incorporated those elements on game day, we were a very tough team to beat. The main goal for the2001 team will be to find a way to bring that brand of soccer to the field every match. Another essential element to oursuccess this season will be finishing. I believe that of our 17 matches last season, we out shot our opponent in 14 ofthose matches. The problem was our execution around the box. Many of our players have been working hard in theoff-season to raise their game to a new level. Although 16 of the 21 players on our team are underclassmen, I feel thatlast season afforded many of them the opportunity for some much-needed game experience.

Defense:

Two-time Co-Captain, Ben Madsen (Mt. Horeb, Wisconsin) will return in the net for his final season. Ben has done atremendous job in the net the past couple of years. If he stays healthy, I feel he can be the best keeper in the confer-ence. Jacob Barnard (Bybee, Tennessee) will step into the backup role for his first collegiate season. Two key lossesfrom last season were Team MVP, Tim Diedrick and 3-year starter, Carl Guilluame. Newcomer Frank Matura (Berlin,Germany) will compete immediately for the center back position. Sophomore Leonard Jeffers (Ft Lauderdale, Florida)had a tremendous off-season and has established himself as a very capable defender. Sophomore John Bongers(Forest, Ontario, Canada) who won the starting position early in the season will be back to solidify our defense.Newcomers Silas Watkins (Knoxville, Tennessee) and Rod Solana (Hoover, Alabama) will compete for time as well.

Midfield:

This is where the biggest questions will be answered for our team. Last season our defending and creativity in theattack was poor from this area of the field. There could be some new faces this season in this section of the field.Returning for his final season is two-time All-Gulf South Conference selection and the 1998 GSC Tournament MVP,Edmond Bogonko (Nairobi, Kenya). Fabian Reissner (Berlin, Germany) who established himself as a starter as afreshman will be back at the defensive midfield. Newcomers Dominic Reissner (Berlin, Germany), AlexanderWendland (Seeburg, Germany) and Jon Lloyd (Covington, Kentucky) will look to make their mark as interior midfieldersas well. On the flanks there will be heavy competition for playing time. Sophomores Derek Dudzik (Portage, Indiana)and Scott Day (Centerville, Ohio) will rotate from the flanks and forward positions. Dudzik and Day have good speedand creativity. I look for both of them to contribute to our attack this season. Also battling for time will be sophomoreNick Tzerefos (New Orleans, Louisiana). Nick is a very quick player and can be dangerous if his decision-making iscrisp and accurate. Sophomore James Gordon has shown the most improvement in the off-season and should be adangerous player for us on the flank.

Forwards:

As in the midfield, there will be a lot of questions being answered early in the season to see who can be the mostproductive. Our leading scorer the past two seasons is gone. The loss of David Mwendapole will force someone topick up the slack at the forward position. Two-time senior Co-Captain, Chad Stevens (Centerville, Ohio) will providethe leadership and work ethic that will be required at the forward position. Junior Jenkins Mote (Yaounde, Cameroon)has improved his game dramatically from last year. I look for him to play a vital role in establishing a consistent attackfor our team this year. Newcomer Ryan Madsen (Matthews, North Carolina) will compete for time along withDudzik and Day.

23

2001 RAILSPLITTERNUMERICAL ROSTER

No. Name Pos. Class Height Weight Hometown 0 Jared Fibelkorn GK Fr. 5’8” 155 lbs. Manchester, TN 1 Ben Madsen GK Sr. 6’1” 177 lbs. Mt. Horeb, WI 2 Scott Day MF So. 5’10” 153 lbs. Centerville, OH 3 Silas Watkins MF/D Fr. 5’9” 165 lbs. Knoxville, Tennessee 4 Rod Solana MF/D Fr. 5’9” 165 lbs. Hoover, Alabama 5 Frank Matura D Sr. 6’1” 185 lbs. Berlin, Germany 6 Jon Lloyd MF/D Fr. 5’8” 155 lbs. Covington, KY 7 Fabian Reissner D So. 6’0” 160 lbs. Berlin, Germany 8 Dominic Reissner MF/D So. 5’9” 165 lbs. Berlin, Germany 9 Chad Stevens MF Sr. 5’9” 140 lbs. Centerville, OH10 Edmond Bogonko MF Sr. 5’8” 175 lbs. Nairobi, Kenya11 Jenkins Mote F Jr. 5’9” 178 lbs. Yaounde-Cameroon12 John Bongers D So. 5’11” 172 lbs. Toronto, Ontario13 Derek Dudzik F So. 5’11” 150 lbs. Portage, IN14 Nick Tzerefos MF So. 5’9” 152 lbs. New Orleans, LA17 Leonard Jeffers MF So. 5’11” 150 lbs. Miami, FL21 James Gordon D So. 5’11” 165 lbs. Manchester, England22 Ryan Madsen MF/D So. 6’0” 185 lbs. Matthews, SC23 Alexander Wendland MF/F So. 5’9” 165 lbs. Seeburg, Germany24 Jacob Barnard GK Fr. 6’1” 187 lbs. Bybee, TN

*CaptainsHead Coach: Jeff WinterbergerAssistant Coaches: Dave Swaney & Winga SiwaleTrainer: Jeff Baldwin

24

MEET THE 2001 RAILSPLITTERS # 0 Jared Fibelkorn................................................

5’8” 155 lbs. Freshman Goalkeeper Manchester, Tennessee

................................................6’1” 177 lbs. Senior Goalkeeper Mt. Horeb, Wisconsin

Sophomore Season: Nearly 100 saves in debut season for the Railpsplitters.Collected one shutout in1999. Despite being plagued with injuries for his inauguralcampaign, Ben still managed to earn the ranking of fourth in LMU history forsaves in a single season with 99.Junior Season: Established himself as a catalyst in a strong defense. The lasttwo seasons, our defense has been the strength of our team. Ben was able to

execute some spectactular saves during the course of the year. Ben is a good leader and his work ethicand dedication have paved the road for his athletic success. I feel that if we can combine a dangerousattack with our defense we should be able to have the break through season we have been looking for.Coach’s Comments: Ben will break several school records this season including; matches played in acareer and has the potential to become the best goalkeeper that LMU has ever had.

Ben Madsen # 1

MP/MS Minutes GA G.A.A Saves Shutouts1999 16/12 1328 31 2.10 99 1.02000 17/17 1609 42 2.35 93 3.0Totals: 33/29 2937 73 2.23 192 4.0


Jared joins us from Coffee County High School where he gained valuableexperience in the net. “Jared will be asked to step into a back up role for his firstseason. He will compete with Barnard for the back up responsibilities behind BenMadsen.

25

MEET THE 2001 RAILSPLITTERS

# 2 Scott Day..............................................5’10” 153 lbs. Sophomore Midfield Centerville, Ohio

Freshman Season: Scott established himself early on with his play in pre-season.His time was split between the flank position and up top. Scott played in 14 matcheslast season and tallied 3 goals and 2 assists for 8 points to place 6th on the team inscoring. Towards the end of Scott’s freshman season, he showed that he couldhandle a heavier load by creating scoring chances for himself and his teammates.

Coach’s Comments: “Scott has the potential to be a very dangerous player. The key for him will behis recognition of specific attacking situations. When he is isolated he has the ability to beat players1-v -1. The talent that Scott needs to develop is the recognition of how and where the defense is beingdrawn in to him and to distribute the ball accordingly. I look for Scott to have a great year.

MP/MS Shots Goals Assists Points GWG2000 14/ 8 19 3 2 8 0Totals 14/ 8 19 3 2 8 0

................................................5’9” 165 lbs. Freshman Midfield/Defender Knoxville, Tennessee

Silas joins the Railsplitter program after a very successfull prep career at WestHigh School. Silas has the speed and technical ability to compete right away fortime. His strength would have to be his left foot and should develop into a solidleft flank or back for us. Silas recently traveled to Venezuela to help the local

community in building a church. He is a well rounded young man and will be a pleasure to coach.

Silas Watkins # 3


26


................................................5’9” 165lbs. Freshman Midfield/Defender Hoover, Alabama

Rod joins us from Hoover, Alabama where he attended Hoover High School andexcelled at the forward position. “Rod brings us a style of speed and skill thatwill allow him to compete for time immediatley. Where he plays will depend onhis adjustment to the speed of the game. I look for a good season from Rod.”

# 4 Rod Solana

................................................6’1” 185 lbs. Senior Midfield/Defender Berlin, Germany

# 5 Frank Matura



Frank joins the Railsplitter program after attending the University of Berlin-Technical Institute where he was in attendance in the Business Program. Franknot only has the size and speed that we need out of a center back, but he is avery intelligent player as well. I think with the personnel we have returning

combined with our new players, we should have the makings for a strong defense. Frank is a graduateof Luise-Henriette school and is the son of Werner and Ursula Matura.

27


................................................5’8” 155 lbs. Freshman Midfield/Defender Covington, KY

Jon joins the Railsplitter program after a stellar career at Bishop Brossart HighSchool. After my initial conversation with Jon’s high school coach, I knew I had ahard worker. What I didn’t realize is that he had a true ability to find the net. In hislast two seasons, Jon scored 33 goals and 13 assists in 35 games. He was namedAll-Conference in 1999 & 2000, All-District (1998, 99, 00). In addition, Jon wasnamed All-Region in 1999 and 2000. I look for Jon to have an impact on our team

immediately. Where he will play will depend on his transition from the speed of the high school gamecompared to that of college.

# 6 Jon Lloyd

................................................6’0” 160 lbs. Sophomore Defender Berlin, Germany

MP/MS Shots Goals Assists Points GWG2000 16/ 15 21 1 0 2 0Totals: 16/ 15 21 1 0 2 0

# 7 Fabian ReissnerFreshman Season: Fabian started in all but one of the matches he played in.His composure and technical ability is beyond that of your typical incomingfreshman. Fabian gave us a consistent performance every match last season.The best thing I can say about Fabian is his commitment to a high work ethic.He demands a high level from himself and as coach you love to see your players

commit themselves in this manner.Coaches Comments: I look for Fabian to establish his presence more on the field this season. He hasseen the college level and knows what it will take to set himself apart.


28


................................................5’10 165 lbs. Sophomore Midfield Berlin, Germany

Dominic will be joining his younger brother Fabian this season and I amexcited about the possibility of these two finding success together at thecollegiate level. Dominic graduated from Markgrafen High School and hassince been enrolled at the University of Berlin working towards an economicsdegree. I look for Dominic to come in right away and compete for a starting

position. Dominic will bring a wealth of technical experience and intelligence on the field. I think havingFabian and Dominic on the field together will help build the chemistry that we have been looking for.

# 8 Dominic Reissner

................................................5’9” 140 lbs. Senior Midfield Centerville, OhioFreshman Season: Selected to the All-Tournament Team during the PanamaCity Classic in 1998. Started all 21 matches during his freshman season.Collected six assists and two goals, including the game winner against LongwoodCollege.Sophomore Season: Started all 18 matches last season for the Railsplitters.

Recorded one goal and two assists.Junior Season: Scored 4 goals and 4 assists last season which tied him for second on the team. Sawtime in the interior midfield as well as up top. Chad can play in a variety of positions and has the visionnecessary to set people up. Played several games last season with a dislocated shoulder. I know onceChad steps onto the field, I will not have to worry about a lack of effort.Coach’s Comments: After shoulder surgery in April, Stevens is expected to be cleared to play by theend of August.

.


Chad Stevens # 9


29

MEET THE 2001 RAILSPLITTERSMEET THE 2001 RAILSPLITTERS

5’10” 178 lbs. Junior Midfield/Forward Yaounde, Cameroon

Jenkins Mote

................................................5’8” 175lbs. Senior Midfield Nairobi, Kenya

# 10 Edmond Bogonko

................................................

.


# 11

.

MP/MS Shots Goals Assists Points GWG1998 19/19 43 4 6 14 01999 18/17 40 2 6 10 02000 16/ 11 43 2 8 12 0Totals 53/47 126 8 20 36 0

Freshman Season: In his first season as a Railsplitter, Edmond was selected 1stTeam All-Gulf South Conference. In addition he was voted to the 1998 All-GulfSouth Conference Tournament squad and selected as its Most Valuable Player. Healso made the Panama City All-Tournament squad. At season’s end, Edmondranked 3rd on the team in shots (43), tied for 3rd with assists (6) and tied for 3rd inthe history of the conference for points in a single match with 2 goals and 3 assists

for a total of seven.Sophomore Season: Selected 1st Team All-Gulf South Conference, ranked 2nd on the team in shots with(40) and assists (6) and 3rd on the team in points with (10).Junior Season: Hampered by injury most of the season. Edmond started 11matches and scored 12 pointsto tie for 2nd on the team in scoring.Coach’s Comments: Edmond has a lot of natural talent. If he can stay healthy and remain fit he willhave another great year. This could be his breakout year.

Freshman Season: Jenkins played in all 18 matches and scored two goals on theyear. He demonstrated early that his technical ability was at a very high level. Ittook him a few matches to realize the style of play we were introducing as well asthe intensity, but once he got the hang of it he has since turned into one of ourbetter players.

Sophomore Season: Played in all 17 matches and scored five goals and one assist. Scored the third goalagainst Christian Brothers who were ranked eleventh in the country at the time. Shared time in themidfield and up top, but I think his true gift is setting people up. If we can get our attacking players to becreative in their runs, I know Jenkins will find them.Coach’s Comments: “Has matured a lot since his debut season. Jenkins is starting to assume aleadership role within the team and I feel as long as he is producing, this role will be met with enthusiasmfrom the other players.”

30

MEET THE 2001 RAILSPLITTERS# 12 John Bongers................................................

5’11” 172lbs. Sophomore Defender/Midfield Forest, Ontario

................................................

.


# 13 Derek Dudzik

.


Freshman Season: John established himself early as being able to handle thedemands on playing in the back at the collegiate level. After the second game ofthe season, he captured the starting position and never relinquished it. John’soverall strength and balance allow him to fight off certain attacking players with abit more speed. He has also established himself as a strong presence in the air.Coach’s Comments: If John stays healthy, he will play a pivotal role in

establishing the caliber of defense I am looking for.

Freshman Season: Derek established himself early on in pre-season as a playerwho could be dangerous on the attacking end. The aspect of his game thatallows him to stand out and what made him such a great high school player is hisspeed. He could be one of the quickest players on the roster. As a freshman, he

was able to score 5 goals ( 10 points) which tied him for 4th on the team.Coach’s Comments: Derek knows what it takes to get to the next level. I have never questioned hisdesire to become a better player. The key development in his game will be the knowledge of how tocreate space for himself and for his teammates.

5’11” 150lbs. Sophomore Midfield/Forward Portage, Indiana

31


................................................5’9” 152lbs. Sophomore Midfield New Orleans, Louisiana

.


Freshman Season: Nick saw time in 13 matches and gained valuableexperience as to what it takes to compete at this level. Nick has a great workethic and is deceptively quick. Nick is able to set up scoring chances for himself,but he needs to combine this attribute with the poise and composure to finish offhis chances.

Coach’s Comments: Nick wants to elevate his game to a higher level and I know he has the physicaltalent to get himself there, but he must find a level of comfort to play within.

# 14 Nick Tzerefos

................................................5’11” 165 lbs. Sophomore Midfield/Defender Miami, Florida

Freshman Season: Saw limited time at the flank position and established himselfas a threat on the outside with his speed. Leonard had a tremendous springseason and proved to me that he is able to play in the back. Leonard is verydifficult to beat 1 v 1 mainly because of his speed. If he incorporates somepatience and effective distribution, he could be one of the better backs we have

had.Coach’s Comments: If Leonard can stay healthy, he will be a valuable asset to our success thisseason.

# 17 Leonard Jeffers

.


32

# 22 Ryan Madsen

Freshman Season: Played in all but one match as a freshman. Saw time at theflank position as well as right back. Tallied 1 goal and 1 assist for 3 points.Played his best match against Milligan College where he was matched up againsta player who had played on the Kenya national team. James not only held him incheck, but managed to be dangerous on the attack as well. Displayed the

intelligence and poise I was looking for from him in the spring season. James will play an instrumentalrole on our team this season.Coach’s Comments: James attitude is excellent. He works hard and has molded his game into thetraditional English mold; technically sound and direct. I look for a solid year from James.

MEET THE 2001 RAILSPLITTERS# 21 James Gordon................................................5’11” 165 lbs. Sophomore Midfield/Defender Manchester, England

................................................6’1” 185 lbs. Sophomore Defender/MF Matthews, South Carolina

Ryan joins us this season from Matthews, North Carolina. His time this seasonwill be determined by his ability to adapt to the speed of the collegiate game.Ryan is the cousin of LMU goalkeeper Ben Madsen. Ryan has a great attitudeand is one of those players that a coach loves to have at practice. I look for

Ryan to contribute in many ways thisseason.

. MP/MS Shots Goals Assists Points GWG2000 16/9 14 1 1 3 0Totals: 16/9 14 1 1 3 0


33

MEET THE 2001 RAILSPLITTERS# 23 Alexander Wendland

5’9” 175 lbs. Junior Midfield/Forward Seeburg, Germany

Alexander Wendland joins us from Seeburg, Germany where he was a studentat the University of Berlin Tech. Alexander focused his attention on his businesseducation and preparing for a career in the business world. His love for soccerkept him involved in thegame and I look for him to have a great career at LMU.Alexander is good friends with Fabian Reissner who will be a sophomore this

season.

................................................


................................................6’1” 185 lbs. Freshman Goalkeeper Bybee, TN

# 24 Jacob Barnard Jacob will enter his first collegiate season this fall. He will be given theoppportunity of competing for time with current men’s goalkeeper ( BenMadsen). Jacob played his high school soccer at Cocke County High School.

Although his team missed the playoffs, Jacob gained valuable experience by anchoring the net. Jacobhas the dimensions to be a solid goalkeeper. He is very strong and his hands are developing. OnceJacob masters the fundamentals, it will just be a matter of time before he will have enough confidence tobe match ready.


34

2000 RAILSPLITTER RESULTSDate Opponent Site Score Att. Rec. GWG8/30 Carson-Newman A 2-5-L 150 0-1 Loss9/2 West Virginia Wesleyan N 2-3-L 150 0-2 Loss9/3 Findlay University N 1-2-L 150 0-3 Loss9/6 Tusculum College A 1-2-L 84 0-4 Loss9/9 Campbellsville Univ. H 5-0-W 90 1-4 Mote9/10 Guilford College A 1-1-T N/A 1-4-1 Tied9/13 Tennessee Wesleyan H 4-3-W 75 2-4-1 Mwendapole9/20 Cumberland College H 1-3-L 78 2-5-1 Loss9/29 Univ. of Montevallo A 0-9-L N/A 2-6-1 Loss10/1 Univ. of West Florida A 0-3-L 112 2-7-1 Loss10/4 Union College A 0-6-L 40 2-8-1 Loss10/7 Univ. of Ala.-Huntsville H 1-2-L 70 2-9-1 Loss10/13 Ouachita Baptist Univ. A 8-0-W 62 3-9-1 Ginn10/15 Harding University A 5-1-W 110 4-9-1 Mwendapole10/20 Christian Brothers Univ. H 3-1-W 89 5-9-1 Mwendapole10/22 Central Arkansas Univ. H 0-0-T 92 5-9-2 Tied10/27 Milligan College A 0-3-L 60 5-10-2 Loss

Former Railsplitter Tim Diedrick challenges for the ball against Carson-Newman in the opening game of the 2000 season.

35

RAILSPLITTER INDIVIDUALSCORING RECORDS

Individual:Goals:Match:5 - John Payette vs Lipscomb (9/21/95)4 - Eddie Escobar vs Hillsdale College (9/6/98)4 - Nathan Caldwell vs Crown College (10/24/96)Season:24 - Brett Scaccia............................................. 199221 - John Payette............................................. 199516 -David Mwendapole.....................................199816 - Dave Swaney............................................ 199616 - Nathan Caldwell....................................... 199615 - Dave Swaney............................................ 199714 - John Payette............................................. 199413 - John Payette............................................. 199313 - Magnus Bergh........................................... 199112 - David Mwendapole...................................1999Career:48 - John Payette........................................ 1993-9542 - Dave Swaney....................................... 1995-9832 - Nathan Caldwell..................................1996-9939 - David Mwendapole............................1998-200026 - Eddie Escobar.................................... 1996-9924 - Brett Scaccia............................................ 1992

Game Winning Goals:Season:6 - John Payette............................................... 19945 - David Mwendapole......................................19984 - David Swaney..............................................19983 - David Mwendapole......................................1999Career:13 - John Payette........................................ 1993-9411 - David Swaney........................................1995-95 9 - Nathan Caldwell..................................1996-9910 - David Mwendapole............................1998-2000

Assists:Season:13 - Eddie Escobar........................................... 1996 9 - David Swaney..........................................1998 9 - Brett Scaccia............................................ 1992 8 - Edmond Bogonko................................2000 8 - Nathan Caldwell.........................................1998 8 - Dave Swaney............................................. 1997 8 - John Payette.............................................. 1994 7 - David Mwendapole.....................................2000

7- David Mwendapole...................................1999 7 - Eddie Escobar............................................. 1997 7 - Nathan Caldwell......................................... 1996 7 - Dexter Cox................................................ 1993 7 - Gus Koehn..................................................1992 7 - Ben Jordan..................................................1992Career:26 - Eddie Escobar......................................1996-9924 - David Swaney.....................................1995-9820 - Edmond Bogonko...................1998-Present19 - David Mwendapole............................1998-200019 - Nathan Caldwell.................................1996-99

Points:Match:11 - John Payette vs David Lipscomb (9/21/95)5G, 1A 9 - Eddie Escobar vs Hillsdale College (9/6/98)4G, 1A 9-Nathan Caldwell vs Crown College (10/24/96)4G, 1ASeason:57 - Brett Scaccia............................................. 199247 - John Payette.............................................. 199539 - Nathan Caldwell........................................ 199638 - Dave Swaney............................................ 199737 - David Mwendapole..................................199837 - Dave Swaney............................................ 199636 - John Payette............................................. 199431 - David Mwendapole..................................1999

Career:113 - John Payette..................................... 1993-95108 - Dave Swaney................................... 1995-98 97 - David Mwendapole...........................1998-2000 83 - Nathan Caldwell............................... 1996-99 78 - Eddie Escobar................................... 1996-99

Shots on Goal:Match:11 - Dexter Cox vs Bluefield College...........(9/7/93)Season:76 - Dexter Cox.............................................. 1993Career:173 - John Payette......................................1993-95

36

RAILSPLITTERINDIVIDUAL & TEAM RECORDS

Matches Played:Season:21 - David Mwendapole21 - Chad Stevens21 -David Swaney20 - 28 Players currently tied for second

Career:80 - David Swaney.......................................1995-9878 - Nathan Caldwell...................................1996-9976 - Marcus Miller.......................................1991-9475 - Eddie Escobar.......................................1996-9971 - Sherwin Francois..................................1996-99

Team:Goals:Match: 11 - vs - Hillsdale College (9/6/98)Season: 59 - 1992

Assists:Match: 24 - vs - Crown College (10/24/96)Season: 48 - 1996

Points:Match: 31 - vs - Hillsdale College (9/6/98)Season: 158 - 1992

Shots on Goal:Match: 31 vs Newberry College (9/7/96)Season: 310 - 1993

Saves:Match: 19 - vs Alabama Birmingham(9/4/93)Season: 165 - 1995

Lowest Goals Against Average:2.02 - 19982.05 - 19992.09 - 1996

Shutouts:6 - 19984 - 1992 & 1993

Minutes:1890 - 1995 & 1996

Fewest Goals Allowed:37 - 199943 - 199844 - 1995

Fewest Shots Allowed:122 - 1997

Consecutive Shutouts:2 - 1992

Consecutive Scoreless Minutes:220 - 1992

Wins:12 - 199212 - 1998

Winning Percentage:.625 - 1996.571 - 1998

Longest Winning Streak:6 - 1992

Longest Unbeaten Streak:7 - 1996

Widest Margin of Victory:8 - vs Crown College (10/24/96)

Most Home Wins:8 - 19987 - 1997

Most Road Wins:6 - 1996

37

RAILSPLITTERINDIVIDUAL GOALKEEPING RECORDS

Games Played:Season:20 - Ben Eckert.................................................199320 - Matt Marino...............................................199219 - Tom Hardwick...........................................199418 - Donald Zalewa...........................................1998Career:36 - Chad Newton......................................1995-9633 - Ben Madsen............................1999-Present32 - Donald Zalewa....................................1996-9926 - Tom Hardwick.....................................1993-95

Saves:Match:19-Ben Eckert vs Ala.-Birmingham (9/4/93)Season:156 - Tom Hardwick..........................................1994118 - Chad Newton............................................1995109 - Ben Eckert...............................................1993 99 - Ben Madsen..........................................1999 84 - Chad Newton............................................1996Career:202 - Chad Newton....................................1995-96192 - Ben Madsen...........................1999-Present169 - Tom Hardwick...................................1993-95109 - Ben Eckert...............................................1993

Lowest Goals Against Average:Season: Minimum 50% of team matches)1.01 - Rob Shenise............................................19962.10 - Ben Madsen........................................19992.10 - Donald Zalewa........................................19982.35 - Matt Marino............................................19922.41 - Ben Eckert..............................................1993

Career: (Minimum 1000 minutes played)2.04 - Rob Shenise......................................1995-972.10 - Ben Madsen..........................1999-present2.35 - Matt Marino............................................19922.41 - Ben Eckert..............................................19932.47 - Chad Newton...................................1995-962.60 - Donald Zalewa.................................1996-99Shutouts:4.0 - Ben Eckert..............................................19934.0 - Matt Marino............................................19923.5 - BuckyHarrison............................................19983.0 - Ben Madsen.............................................2000

3.0 - Tom Hardwick...........................................19942.5 - Donald Zalewa..........................................19982.0 - Rob Shenise...............................................1996Career:4.0 - Ben Madsen............................1999-Present4.0 - Ben Eckert................................................19934.0 - Matt Marino..............................................1992

Minutes:Season:1775 - Matt Marino...........................................19921740 - Tom Hardwick........................................19941645 - Ben Eckert.............................................1993Career:2937 - Ben Madsen........................1999-Present2690 - Chad Newton...................................1995-961925 - Tom Hardwick.................................1993-95

Wins:Season:12 - Matt Marino...............................................199210 - Ben Eckert.................................................199310 - Tom Hardwick...........................................1994Career:14 - Chad Newton......................................1995-9612 - Ben Madsen............................1999-Present12 - Matt Marino...............................................1992

Fewest Goals Allowed:Season: (Minimum of 50% of team matches)6 - Rob Shenise.................................................199631- Ben Madsen...........................................199934 - Chad Newton.............................................1996Career: (Minimum 1000 minutes played)28 - Rob Shenise........................................1995-9744 - Ben Eckert.................................................199347 - Matt Marino...............................................1992

Scoreless Minutes:220 - Matt Marino.............................................1992

38

RAILSPLITTERSEASON-BY-SEASON RECORDS

Coaches History:

Jonas Holdeman (1987-88)15-10-1 .596

Spencer Smith (1989-90)14-20-3 .419

Craig Rasmuson (1991-93)24-33-0 .421

Mike Varga (1994-98)50-45-4 .525 .

Jeff Winterberger (1999-Present)12-20-3 .357 .

Season Results:

1987 - 7 - 4 - 0

1988 - 8 - 6 - 1

1989 - 6 - 12 - 1

1990 - 8 - 8 - 2

*1991 - 2 - 15 - 0

1992 - 12 - 8 - 0

1993 - 10 - 10 - 0

1994 - 10 - 9 - 0

1995 - 7 - 13 - 0

1996 - 11 - 6 - 3

1997 - 10 - 8 - 1

1998 - 12-9-0

1999 - 7-10-1

2000 - 5-10-2

Total: - 115-128-11

*First Season as an NCAADivision II Institution.

1987-90 - NAIA1991-present - NCAA Division II

Railsplitter Coach Jeff Winterbergerdiscusses game strategy, as LMU takes onCarson-Newman College.

39

RAILSPLITTERSERIES RECORDS

Opponent (Division) W L T PCT.Univ. of Alabama Birmingham (I) 0 4 1 .100*Univ. of Alabama Huntsville (II) 2 8 0 .200Asbury College, KY (NAIA) 4 0 0 1.000Barry University (II) 0 1 0 .000Bellarmine College, KY (II) 1 3 0 .250Belmont University, TN (I) 2 1 0 .667Berea College, KY (NAIA) 3 0 0 1.000Birmingham Southern (NAIA) 0 1 0 .000Bluefield College, VA (NAIA) 2 0 0 1.000Bryan College, TN (NAIA) 0 2 0 .000Campbellsville University (NAIA) 2 0 0 1.000Campbell University, NC (I) 0 1 0 .000Carson Newman College, TN (II) 6 5 1 .542Catawba College, NC (II) 2 1 0 .666*Univ. of Central Arkansas (II) 1 2 1 .375Charleston University, WV (II) 0 1 0 .000*Christian Brothers Univ., TN (II) 7 4 0 .636Univ. of Cincinnati (I) 0 1 0 .000The Citadel, SC (I) 1 0 0 1.000Concord College, WV (II) 1 0 0 1.000Concordia College, MI (NAIA) 1 0 0 1.000Covenant College, TN (NAIA) 1 2 1 .375Crown College, TN (NAIA) 1 0 0 1.000Cumberland College, KY (NAIA) 4 2 1 .650Cumberland University, TN (NAIA) 1 0 0 1.000David Lipscomb, TN (NAIA) 1 0 0 1.000Davis & Elkins, WV (II) 0 2 0 .000Univ. of Dayton (I) 0 2 0 .000Eastern Michigan University (I) 0 1 0 .000Univ. of Findlay, OH (II) 1 1 0 .500Florida Southern University (II) 0 2 0 .000Freed Hardeman, TN (NAIA) 1 0 0 1.000Gardner-Webb University, NC (II) 2 1 0 .666Guilford College 0 0 1 .000*Harding University (II) 1 0 0 1.000Hillsdale College, MI (II) 1 0 0 1.000Univ. of Indianapolis (II) 1 2 0 .333Kentucky Wesleyan University (II) 0 2 0 .000King College, TN (NAIA) 0 2 0 .000Lambuth College, TN (NAIA) 0 1 0 .000Lee College, TN (NAIA) 2 0 0 1.000Lees McRae College, NC (II) 2 0 0 1.000Lenoir-Rhyne College, NC (II) 1 1 0 .500Liberty University, VA (I) 0 4 2 .167Life University (NAIA) 0 1 0 .000Limestone University, VA (II) 3 0 0 1.000Longwood College, VA (II) 2 1 0 .666Lynn University (II) 0 1 0 .000

40

RAILSPLITTERSERIES RECORDS

Marshall University, WV (I) 0 2 0 .000Mars Hill College, NC (II) 3 3 0 .500Martin Methodist, TN (NAIA) 1 0 0 1.000Maryville College, TN (III) 1 1 0 .500Milligan College (NAIA) 4 2 0 .667Univ. of Missouri-Rolla (II) 1 0 0 1.000*Univ. of Montevallo, AL (II) 1 7 0 .125Morehead State University, KY (I) 0 1 0 .000Morehouse College (NAIA) 0 1 0 .000Newberry College, SC (II) 1 0 0 1.000UN C-Greensboro (I) 0 1 0 .000Northern Kentucky University (II) 0 4 0 .000*Ouachita Baptist Univ. AR (II) 1 0 0 1.000Pfeiffer College, NC (II) 1 1 0 .500Presbyterian College, SC (II) 1 0 0 1.000Queens College, NC (II) 0 2 0 .000Radford University, VA (I) 0 1 0 .000Rollins College, FL (II) 0 3 0 .000Shawnee St. University, OH (NAIA) 1 0 0 1.000Univ. of South Carolina-Aiken (II) 3 0 0 1.000USC-Spartanburg (II) 0 1 0 .000Univ. of Southern Indiana (II) 0 1 0 .000Southern Wesleyan, SC (NAIA) 1 0 0 1.000Spalding College, KY (NAIA) 1 0 0 1.000Spring Hill College, AL (NAIA) 1 0 0 1.000Sue Bennett College, KY (NAIA) 1 1 0 .500University of Tampa, FL (II) 0 1 0 .000Tennessee Temple Univ. (NAIA) 4 0 0 1.000Tennessee Wesleyan (NAIA) 3 2 0 .600Tusculum College, TN (II) 3 5 1 .389Union College, KY (NAIA) 5 2 1 .688Warren Wilson College, NC (NAIA) 1 0 0 1.000*Univ. of West Florida (II) 2 5 0 .286West Virginia Wesleyan (NAIA) 0 1 0 .000Wheeling Jesuit University, WV (II) 1 0 0 1.000Wofford College, SC (I) 0 1 0 .000

Total of NAIA Recorded Results: 46 20 3 .688Total of Div III Recorded Results: 1 1 1 .500Total of Div II Recorded Results: 52 71 3 .425Total of Div I Recorded Results: 3 20 3 .173Total of Recorded Results: 112 112 10 .500

*Gulf South Conference OpponentsBold - 2001 Opponents

41

WINTERBERGER’S SPECIAL THANKS!!!I’d like to thank the following people for helping to make the 2001 LMU Men’s and Women’s

soccer season a success:

I would first like to thank Mr. Chris Gibbs for his support of the program. Chris singlehandedlymade it possible for us to install our new state of the art irrigation system on the game field. I know theplayers are very appreciative of this. I would also like to thank Mohammed El-Zaire, Will and B.J.Davis, Dale and Ladonna Dudzik, Tom and Linda Schumann, Tom and Deborah Timmons, Vance andDonna Sherwood and the Dombrowski family. I would like to thank Rich Frazee, Amanda Smith, andJeff Baldwin for their continued efforts in keeping our players healthy. I would also like to thank EddieGraham for allowing us to use his field equipment. A special thanks to Roger Vannoy, Jack Bondurant,Jeff Tungate, Tom Amis, and my assistants David Swaney and Winga Siwale. Another special thank youneeds to go out to all the parents of our LMU players, past and present. Without their efforts andsupport, none of our successes would be possible. I would also like to thank my wife, Stacey, and ourdaughter, Jalyn, for all of their help and support.

Thanks again,

Jeff WinterbergerHead CoachLMU Men’s and Women’s Soccer

Former Lincoln Memorial University Men’s Soccer standout MohammedEl-Zaire shakes the defender

42

LINCOLN MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY

Location: Harrogate, TNFounded: 1897Enrollment: 1753 (2000-2001Figures)Nickname: Railsplitters/Lady RailsplittersColors: Navy & GrayAffiliation: NCAA Division IIConference: Gulf South ConferencePresident: Dr. Jerry BishopAthletic Director: Jack BondurantSports Information Director: Rusty PeaceHead Athletic Trainer: Rich FrazeeMain Athletics Phone Number: (423) 869-6285

Lincoln Memorial University was founded in 1897 asa living memorial to Abraham Lincoln and his philosophyand ideals. Its inception dates from an occasion in thefall of 1863 when the President was meeting with GeneralOliver Otis Howard to discuss military operations in andaround the Cumberland Gap and East Tennessee area.The President expressed his appreciation for the loyaltythat the people of the region had shown to the Unionduring this time of Civil War. Pointing to the area on themap, Mr. Lincoln said, “General Howard, if you comeout of all this horror and misery alive, and I hope that

you may, I want you to do something for these people who have been shut out from the world allthese years. If I live, I will do all I can to aid you and between us we may do them the justice theydeserve. Please remember, and if God is good to us we may be able to speak of it later!” Mr. Lincoln did not live to see his dream fulfilled, but O.O. Howard (who also was a founder ofHoward University) never forgot those words. In 1895, he traveled to the Cumberland Gap area toaddress a small academy that was operated by a Congregational minister, the Rev. A.A. Myers, andhis wife Ellen. While he was there, the General remembered Lincoln’s request and joined with theMyers and several prominent friends to lay the groundwork for a university honoring the slainPresident. It was to be an institution whose mission and principles would exemplify the life ofAbraham Lincoln. The philosophy articulated by these founders as a guide for University programsand curriculum was based on the following principles which were exemplified in the life of AbrahamLincoln: individual liberty; the privileges and responsibilities of the American government; loveand respect for the fellow people; personal initiative, individual effort; unselfish leadership; anappreciation for the common people; free enterprise; and belief in a personal God. Now in its 104th year of operation, LMU has grown into a progressive university, offering 30 majorsin four different schools: School of Arts and Sciences, School of Education, School of Nursing and AlliedHealth, and School of Business. LMU has a current enrollment of approximately 1753 students and 70faculty members at the main campus and seven off-campus sites around the tri-state area. The main campusis also home to the Abraham Lincoln Museum, which houses one of the largest Lincoln collections in thecountry.

LINCOLN MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY QUICK FACTS

43

ATHLETIC DIRECTORJACK BONDURANTAthletic Director A former standout on the LMU tennis team, Mr. Bondurant becamethe Assistant to the President for Intercollegiate Athletics in the summerof 1993. A 1962 graduate of LMU, he graduated with a Bachelor ofScience degree in Economics and General Business. He also serves ascoach of the women’s tennis team, a position he has held for sevenyears. Before taking the LMU post, Bondurant was President of BondurantBros. Co., a wholesale electronics distributor, for many years. Since his

arrival, he has hired a full cadre of graduate assistants for all sports in an effort to support all student-athletes on a more individual basis. Bondurant’s goals for LMU include contending for GSC andnational championships in all thirteen sports and continuing to improve graduation rates of student-athletes. He is married to the former Donna Thompson of Harrogate. They have two grown children,Bob and Kathy, and three grandchildren. The couple resides in Knoxville.

KEEP UP WITH THERAILSPLITTER & LADY RAILSPLITTER

SOCCER TEAMSON LINE AT: www.lmunet.edu/athletics/soccer

ORPHONE THE LMU SPORTSLINE:

1-800-325-0900 Ext. 6400

44

SPORTS INFORMATION DEPARTMENTSPORTS INFORMATION DIRECTOR

Entering his fourth year as Sports Information Director for Lincoln Memo-rial University, Rusty is no stranger to LMU Athletics. In his assigned duties,Peace oversees the publicity, statistical compilation and promotion of all NCAADivision II sports at Lincoln Memorial University. Before taking over as Sports Information Director more than three yearsago, Peace served as General Manager of Lincoln Memorial’s two radio andtwo television stations for eight years. He will enter his 12th season this fall asvoice of the Railsplitter and Lady Railsplitter Sports Networks. Peace, a native of Middlesboro, Kentucky, earned his B.S. in Communi-cations from Lincoln Memorial University in the Spring of 1989 and is a mem-ber of the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). He

resides in Harrogate.

RUSTY PEACE

SPORTS INFORMATION ASSISTANTBILL PORTER Bill moves into the Assistant Sports Information Director slot this yearafter spending the last few years as a part-time volunteer assistant. For hiswork over the last year, which included researching the 75 year game-by-game results for the men’s and women’s basketball programs, he was namedthe LMU Young Alumnus of the Year at the 1999 Homecoming. Before becoming the Sports Information Assistant, Bill was a GraduateAssistant in the LMU Information Services Department. He also served atWATE-TV in Knoxville as the weekend audio operator and at Moffat Mediain Knoxville, where he was the Managing Editor for Discovery newspaper.As a student at LMU, he served in various positions at W18AN-TV, including

a year as the Student Station Manager. Bill graduated from LMU in the Spring of 1994 with a B.A. inCommunication Arts. He is a native of Knoxville, TN

GRADUATE ASSISTANTAMANDA BERRY Amanda comes to the LMU sports information office after coaching J.Frank White Academy basketball last season. Before her coaching duties,Amanda spent four seasons under the direction of Roger Vannoy as a LadyRailsplitter basketball player. Her duties in the sports information office will include statistic exchangewith LMU opponents, writing and faxing sports releases and workingvarious LMU sporting events. Her knowledge of athletics will make her anextremely valuable addition to the sports information office for the 2001-2002 season.

45

TRAINING STAFF

Amanda is in her fourth year as Assistant Trainer for the Railsplitter and LadyRailsplitter athletic programs. She is a full-time faculty member within the LMUAthletic Training program. A 1998 graduate of LMU, Amanda received herMasters’ Degree in Education Administration and Supervision more than twoand a half years ago. She holds undergraduate degrees in both athletic trainingand health. Amanda is a member of the National Athletic Trainers Associationand the Tennessee Athletic Trainers Society.

AMANDA SMITH

Rich Frazee begins his eighth year as the Program Director of LMU’s AthleticTraining Education curriculum and as Head AthleticTrainer. Rich resides in Harrogatewith his wife, Donna, and their children, Ryan and Kelsey. Mr. Frazee has been acertified member of the National Athletic Trainers Association for over 20 years.He brings valuable knowledge and experience to the Athletic Training program. Prior to his employment at LMU, Rich was a full-time faculty member of theDepartment of Kinesiology at the University of Texas at Austin. While in Austin,Rich also gained experience by working in both high school and clinical settings.He has also worked with many camps, AAU, state and national competitions

including the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta. Rich, a native of Syracuse, NY, graduated from Cortland State University in 1980 and completedhis Master’s in Health, Physical Education and Athletic Training at Ohio University. While atCortland he competed on both the wrestling and soccer teams.

RICH FRAZEE

JEFF BALDWIN

Jeff begins his second season as an Athletic Trainer for Lincoln MemorialUniversity. A native of Louisville, Kentucky, he received his undergraduate degreein Athletic Training from the University of West Alabama in 1999, while alsoobtaining a minor in Business Management. Recently he received his Master’sof Science Degree in Athletic Training from West Virginia University inMorgantown, West Virginia. Baldwin passed his certification as an athletic trainerin 1999 and is a member of National Athletic Trainers Association, as well as theSoutheast Athletic Trainers Association. He resides in Harrogate.

46

THE GULF SOUTH CONFERENCE

GSC National Championships1971-2001 (33)

Baseball (4) Men’s Golf (3)Troy State (1986, 1987) Troy State (1976, 1977, 1984)Jacksonville State (1990, 1991)

Women’s Golf (3)Men’s Basketball (3) Troy State (1984, 1986, 1989)North Alabama (1979, 1991)Jacksonville State (1985) Women’s Gymnastics (2)

Jacksonville State (1984, 1985)Women’s Basketball (7)Delta State (1975, 1976, 1977, 1989, 1990, 1992) Hockey (2)Southeastern Louisiana (1977) Alabama-Huntsville (1996, 1998)

Football (8) Track (1)North Alabama (1993, 1994, 1995) Southeastern Louisiana (1975)Troy State (1984, 1987)West Alabama (1971)Jacksonville State (1992)Delta State (2000)

The GULF SOUTH CONFERENCE (GSC) enters its 31st year of excellence, continuing a tradition of growthand success that has brought it distinction as one of the elite NCAA Division II conferences. With 18 universities in sixsoutheastern states, the GSC is the largest playing Conference in Division II.

GSC members feature comprehensive athletic programs that compete for 13 official conference championships:football, men’s and women’s cross country, men’s and women’s soccer, women’s volleyball, men’s and women’sbasketball, baseball, softball, men’s and women’s tennis and men’s golf. As an all-sports conference, the GSC iscommitted to the promotion and practice of honor, integrity and sportsmanship.

We take pride in our 34 National Team Championships in nine sports and the emphasis on academic successby our coaches and student-athletes. The combination of Delta State’s Fall 2000 Football Championship and WestFlorida’s Spring 2001 Men’s Golf Title marked the first time since 1990-91 that two teams from the GSC won nationaltitles in the same academic year.

Originally known as the Mid-South Conference, the GSC was formed by six universities in the summer of 1970:Delta State, Florence State (now North Alabama), Jacksonville State, Livingston (now West Alabama), Tennessee-Martin and Troy State. Due to scheduling problems during the 1970-71 academic year, the only league sport wasfootball. Jacksonville State won the league’s first championship.

In 1971, the league changed its name to the GULF SOUTH CONFERENCE, added Southeastern Louisiana(SELA) and Nicholls State (increasing the membership to eight), and opened an office in Hammond, LA. The followingyear, Mississippi College and Northwestern Louisiana (NWLA, now Northwestern State) were admitted. NELA with-drew to go Division I two years later, followed by SELA and Nicholls State in 1979.

The conference continued with seven teams until 1981, when the presidents admitted Valdosta State. WestGeorgia joined in 1983. Eight years of stability ended in 1991 when Tennessee-Martin and Troy State went Division I,briefly dropping the GSC back to seven members, before the beginning of an expansion resulting in ten new members:Lincoln Memorial (1992-93); Alabama-Huntsville, Henderson State, Central Arkansas and Mississippi University forWomen (1993-94); West Florida (1994-95); and Arkansas-Monticello, Arkansas Tech, Montevallo and Southern Arkan-sas (1995-96). Jacksonville State went Division I at the end of 1992-93. Mississippi College dropped to Division III atthe end of 1995-96, and was replaced by Christian Brothers to keep the Conference at 16 schools. In July 2000, the GSCwelcomed Harding University and Ouachita Baptist University, making it the largest NCAA conference at any level with18 schools.

Former Commissioner Jim McCullough moved the GSC office to its present Birmingham location. The currentCommissioner, Nathan (Nate) N. Salant, has been in office since October 1992. He is assisted by AssistantCommissioner for Media and Public Affairs Michael L. Ingberg, Assistant Sports Information Director MichaelAnderson and Office Manager Mary Jean Box round out the full-time staff. The Chairman of the GSC Board of Directorsis Dr. Frank Franz, President of the University of Alabama in Huntsville. Joining him on the executive committee arepast-Chair Dr. Charles Dunn (Henderson State) and Vice Chair Dr. Robert Brown (Arkansas Tech). The Supervisors ofOfficials are Billy Johnson (Football), Mike Murphy (Basketball-East Division) and John Caldwell (Basketball-WestDivision).

47

GULF SOUTH CONFERENCE

SOCCER SCHOOLS

Central ArkansasChristian Brothers Ouachita Baptist

West Florida Lincoln Memorial Montevallo

North Alabma Alabama-Huntsville Harding

48

2001 RAILSPLITTER SOCCER SCHEDULEDATE SITE OPPONENT TIMEAug. 25 A University of South Carolina-Aiken 3:30 p.m.Aug. 26 A Newberry College 5:00 p.m.Aug. 29 H Carson-Newman College 3:00 p.m.Aug. 31 N Rollins College 5:00 p.m.Sept. 2 A Florida Southern College 2:30 p.m.Sept. 5 H Tusculum College 3:00 p.m.Sept. 10 H Tennessee Temple College 4:00 p.m.Sept. 13 H Lynn University 12:30 p.m.Sept. 15 A Limestone College 4:00 p.m.Sept. 19 A Tennessee Wesleyan College 4:30 p.m.Sept. 28 H University of Montevallo 3:30 p.m.Sept. 30 H University of West Florida 3:30 p.m.Oct. 5 A University of Alabama-Huntsville 3:30 p.m. CSTOct. 10 A Cumberland College 3:00 p.m.Oct. 12 H Ouachita Baptist University (Homecoming) 3:30 p.m.Oct. 14 H Harding University (Senior Day) 3:30 p.m.Oct. 19 A University of Central Arkansas 3:30 p.m. CSTOct. 21 A Christian Brothers University 3:30 p.m. CSTOct. 24 H Milligan College 1:00 p.m.Oct. 27 H Union College 3:00 p.m.Nov. 3-4 N GSC Tournament TBA

Note: Gulf South Conference Matches Are Listed In Italics!

2001 LADY RAILSPLITTER SOCCER SCHEDULEDATE SITE OPPONENT TIMEAug. 25 A University of South Carolina-Aiken 1:00 p.m.Aug. 26 A Newberry College 3:00 p.m.Aug. 29 H Carson-Newman College 1:00 p.m.Aug. 31 N Rollins College 12:00 p.m.Sept. 1 A Florida Southern College 7:30 p.m.Sept. 5 H Tusculum College 5:00 p.m.Sept. 15 A Limestone College 2:00 p.m.Sept. 19 A Tennessee Wesleyan College 2:30 p.m.Sept. 23 H University of North Alabama 1:00 p.m.Sept. 28 H University of Montevallo 1:00 p.m.Sept. 30 H University of West Florida 1:00 p.m.Oct. 5 A University of Alabama-Huntsville 1:00 p.m. CSTOct. 10 A Cumberland College 1:00 p.m.Oct. 12 H Ouachita Baptist University (Homecoming) 1:00 p.m.Oct. 14 H Harding University (Senior Day) 1:00 p.m.Oct. 19 A University of Central Arkansas 1:00 p.m. CSTOct. 21 A Christian Brothers University 1:00 p.m. CSTOct. 24 H Milligan College 3:00 p.m.Oct. 27 H Midway College 1:00 p.m.Nov. 3-4 N GSC Tournament TBANov. 9-11 N NCAA Tournament (First Round) TBA

Note: Gulf South Conference Matches Are Listed In Italics!

2001 Lincoln Memorial University Soccer Guide

Documents

Transcript of 2001 Lincoln Memorial University Soccer Guide