2014 UNH Volleyball Team Guide

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WELCOME!: The University of New Hampshire office of athletic com-munications genuinely appreciates your coverage of UNH volleyball, and looks forward to each and everytime it can welcome you to Durham. Members of the office includes volleyball contact Jon Luszcz, associate athletic director for communications Mike Murphy, associate directors of athletic communications Doug Poole and Alex Comeau and Greg Roll, assistant director of athletic communications as well as the team of student-assistants, are available to assist with your cover-age.

The office is happy to help you however it can. We encourage you to familiarize yourself with the policies relevant to your coverage of the volleybal program, as outlined on this page and the next. Please feel free to contact Jon Luszcz via phone or email with questions regarding the media policy.

GENERAL POLICIES: All interviews with any member of the volleyball program, including head coach Jill Hirschinger, the coaching staff and student-athletes must be coordinated through Jon Luszcz in the office of athletic communictions. Members of the media are strictly prohib-ited from approaching any coach, staff member or student-athlete by any means, including text messages, email, phone calls (cell, office or home) or social media, such as Facebook and Twitter, without first ap-proaching athletic communications. Regarding unique subject matter, such as human-interest angles, members of the media are welcome to approach the office of athletic communications at least 24 hours in advance with requests to interview any member of the program. Approved requests will be granted.

INTERVIEW GUIDELINES: Interviews, either in person or via telephone, with members of the UNH volleyball coaching staff and student-athletes must be coordinated through assistant director of athletic communications Jon Luszcz. Media are asked not to request an individual’s personal contact information, including email and cell number, but rather to contact Jon Luszcz. Student-athletes and coaches are available for interviews at the conclusion of daily practice sessions. Student-athlete interviews will not conflict with classes, meetings, medical treatment or practice times. Interviews are not permitted in the locker room or training room. Interviews will not be granted on match days until following the contest. Telephone interviews should be requested at least 24 hours in advance and coordinated through Jon Luszcz. All interviews will be processed on an availability basis involving the requested interviewee.

PRACTICE GUIDELINES: All UNH volleyball practices are open to the media and public, unless otherwise noted. During the season, practice will generally run from 1-4 p.m. during the week, except on match and travel days. Please note, practice times are subject to change on short or no notice. At times, practice will end early, so please plan to arrive early. Practice will usually take place in Lundholm Gymnasium, but contact Jon Luszcz for the most updated schedule. All interviews must take place before or after practice. If this is an issue, contact Jon Luszcz, and the office of athletic communiations and we will try and accommodate your schedule. Student-athlete interviews will not conflict with classes, meetings, medical treatment or practice times. All media should remain on the sidelines, standing a safe distance from the boundary to prevent collisions.

GAMEDAY: Near the end of each home match, the athletic commun-ciations staff will ask those on hand representing the media who they wish to speak with. Approximately 10 minutes after the conclusion of a match, head coach Jill Hirschinger and the selected student-athletes will be available for questions.

GAMEDAY SERVICES: In-game services include live online statistics and box scores following each set. Lundholm Gymnasium offers com-plimentary wireless Internet access.

REPORTING OF INJURIES: At all times throughout the calendar year, head coach Jill Hirschinger will serve as the sole source for injury information. All questions related to injuries should be directed to Hirschinger, and not to any other members of the program, including athletic trainers, doctors, the injured student-athlete or her team-mates.

UNHWILDCATS.COM: The official website of UNH athletics is www.UNHWildcats.com, featuring the latest news, information, statistics and rosters for all of the Wildcats’ 20 varsity sports.

VOLLEYBALL EMAIL LIST: To receive email updates on the Wildcats, email assistant director of athletic communications Jon Luszcz at [email protected] with a message stating that you would like to be added to the distribution list.

LUNDHOLM GYMNASIUM DIRECTIONS: Address: University of New Hampshire Field House 145 Main Street Durham, N.H. 03824

From Boston: Take 95 North into New Hampshire and continue on to the toll booth. From the toll, go approximately seven miles to Exit 4 for the Spaulding Turnpike. Go about four miles and take the last exit before the toll (Exit 6W) for Concord and Durham. Go approximately four miles and continue straight through a traffic light (Madbury Road), and proceed another 1 1/2 miles to the Route 155A exit, marked “University of New Hampshire.” Take a left turn off the ramp and proceed approximately one mile. The Field House will be on your right. For parking see below.

From Maine: Follow 95 South to Spaulding Turnpike (Route 4 West) and continue as above.

From the West (Vermont, Concord): Take 89 South to 93 North. Follow 93 North, approximately four miles to 393 East, which will merge with Route 4 East. Follow Route 4 to Route 155A exit for “University of New Hampshire.” Make a right off the ramp and proceed as above.

From the West (Manchester, Nashua): Take 93 North to Route 101 East. Follow 101 to Exit 6 (Route 125). Exit and take a left onto 125 and follow straight to Lee Traffic Circle. First right at circle is Route 4 East. Continue as above.

Public Parking: Approximately one-quarter mile before reaching the Field House, make a left turn opposite tennis courts -- Green sign “Field House Parking” -- follow road and turn right at fork. Parking Lot “A” is one-quarter mile ahead on the left.

GENERAL INFORMATIONLocation ............................................................................................... Durham, N.H. 03824 Founded ............................................................................................................................. 1866Enrollment ..................................................................................................................... 14,596President ............................................................................................ Dr. Mark HuddlestonAthletic Director ........................................................................................ Marty ScaranoDeputy Athletic Director ......................................................................... Steve MetcalfSenior Associate A.D. for Compliance/SWA .......................... Michelle BronnerFaculty Representative ........................................................................ Heather BarberColors ....................................................................................................Navy Blue and WhiteNickname ....................................................................................................................WildcatsAffiliation...................................................................................................... NCAA Division IConference ........................................................................................................America EastArena (Capacity) ......................................................... Lundholm Gymnasium (3,000)Volleyball Office Phone .......................................................... (603) 862-4664Volleyball Office Fax ............................................................... (603) 862-4069Hirschinger Email .................................................... [email protected] Athletics Office ............................................................... (603) 862-1850Athletic Website ......................................................... www.unhwildcats.comTwitter ......................................................................................@UNHWildcats............................................................................................@UNHVOLLEYBALLFacebook .....Facebook.com/pages/University-of-New-Hampshire-VolleyballInstagram ................................................................................ @unhvolleyballTumblr .....................................................................unhvolleyball.tumblr.com

PROGRAM HISOTRYFirst Season ...................................................................................................................... 1975 All-Time Record .....................................................................................................430-417-2NCAA Tournaments ............................................................ 4 (1998, 2002, 2003, 2013)All-Time America East Record .................................................................133-83 (.615)America East Championships (regular season) ....4 (1998, 2002, 2003 2013)America East Tournament Champions ......................4 (1998, 2002, 2003 2013)

COACHING STAFF INFORMATIONHead Volleyball Coach ............................................................................................. Jill Hirschinger (Utah State, ’79)Career Record/Years ......................................................................694-508-10/36 YearsRecord at School/Years ...................................................................... 285-271/19 YearsAmerica East Record/Years .................................................................133-83/19 YearsAssociate Head Coach.....................................................................................Stacy Barnett (New Hampshire, ‘01)Assistant Coach........................................................................................Kathleen Colpoys (Holy Cross, ‘12)Volunteer Assistant Coach................................................................................. Jessie Schnepp (New Hampshire, ‘13)

TEAM INFORMATION2013 Overall Record ....................................................................................................20-132013 Conference Record/Finish ........................................................ 12-2/First PlaceLettermen Returning/Lost ......................................................................................... 12/4Starters Returning/Lost ...................................................................................4+libero/22014 Captains ..........................................................................Tori Forrest, Katie Sattora

MEDIA INFORMATIONVolleyball Contact ..............................................................................................Jon LuszczLuszcz’s Office .......................................................................... (603) 862-0717Luszcz’s Cell .............................................................................. (603) 812-6877Luszcz’s Email .................................................................. [email protected]

The 2014 University of New Hampshire volleyball team guide was written and designed by Jon Luszcz on an Imac utilizing Adobe Creative Suite 5.5. Action Pho-tography by Gil Talbot, Greg Greene, Michelle Bronner and Ryan Szepan; team photo by Gil Talbot and campus photos by UNH Photo Services.

MEDIA POLICIES & INFORMATION QUICK FACTS

Jerry Azumah ’99Former NFL Pro Bowler,

Chicago Bears

Andy Brickley ’82Former NHL Player & Analyst,

Boston Bruins

Karyn Bye ’941998 Olympic Gold,

Ice Hockey

Marcy Carsey ’66Producer, Cosby Show & That 70’s

Show

Gary DeStefano ’78President, Nike Global

Operations

Jack Edwards ’79Announcer, Boston Bruins (NESN)

Carlton Fisk ’69Hall of Fame Baseball Player

Corey Graham ’07NFL Player, Buffalo Bills

Super Bowl XLVII champion (Balti-more Ravens)

John Irving ’65Author, “Cider House Rules”

Natalie Jacobson ’65Former News Anchor, Boston TV

Chip Kelly ’90NFL Head Coach

Philadelphia Eagles

Dan KreiderFormer NFL Player, 2000-09Super Bowl XL champion

(Pittsburgh Steelers)

Kathryn Kross ’82Executive Producer, “Bloomberg News”

Rod Langway ’77Hall of Fame Hockey Player

Jennifer LeeWriter & Co-Director

“Frozen”

Richard Linnehan ’80NASA Astronaut

John Lynch ’74Former New Hampshire

Governor

Jackie MacMullan ’82Journalist, ESPN & ESPN.com

Mike Minnigan ’78Owner, Minigan Properties;

Former VP AOL

Mike O’Malley ’92Actor, “Glee” “My Name is Earl”

“Yes, Dear”

Peter Paul ’67Owner, Paul Financial & Peter Paul

Wines

Jared Smith ’13Super Bowl XLVIII champion

(Seattle Seahawks)

Barbara Walsh ’81Pultizer-Prize winner, Portland Press Herald

Chris Wragge ’92WCBS-TV News Anchor

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