Soccer Fans... Welcome to another season of Yellowjacket soccer at Rochester Community and Technical College! On behalf of the team, coaches, students, faculty, and staff, thank you for your support.

I also welcome you to the Rochester Regional Stadium, home of the Yellowjacket soccer and football teams, numerous high school and youth teams, and a wide variety of athletic competitions and community activities. This beautiful facility is only possible because of the collaborative efforts of RCTC and the City of Rochester. RCTC has a strong history of providing rich, whole-person college experiences typically found at four-year universities, and on our campus students can choose from a variety of student life programs to make connections with other students, develop leadership and life skills, and of course, be part of the most extensive varsity sports program of any public two-year college in the state. So while on campus, feel free to tour the facilities, study in our library, view our artwork, or just walk the grounds. You’ll be amazed at what you will find at the University Center Rochester campus. Thank you for your support, and GO YELLOWJACKETS!

Gail O’KaneRCTC Interim President

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DATE VS TIME PLACE

9/4 Century College 4:00pm Away

9/6 Dakota County 7:00pm RCTC

9/11 Anoka-Ramsey CC 2:00pm Away

9/13 Scott CC 4:00pm Away

9/20 Morton College 5:00pm Away

9/21 Harper College 12:00pm Away

9/22 Elgin CC 12:00pm Away

9/26 Iowa Central 2:00pm Away

9/29 Anoka-Ramsey CC 2:00pm RCTC

10/2 Dakota County 5:00pm Away

10/5 Bismarck State 7:00pm RCTC

10/11 Century College 2:00pm RCTC

10/13 Iowa Central 2:00pm RCTC

2013 Schedule

YELLOWJACKET SOCCER

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RCTC Yellowjackets Team Roster

Your 2013 Yellowjacket Soccer Team

NO FIRST NAME LAST NAME YR CITY STATE HIGH SCHOOL2 Tatiana Castillo FR Gainesville GA Faith Christian Academy 3 Michele Cook FR Cambridge-Isanti MN4 Jordyn Peterson SO Rochester MN John Marshall 5 Haillea Wagner FR Holmen WI Holmen7 Serena Benish SO Spanish Fork UT America Leadership Academy 8 Mega Gaffney FR Raleigh NC Urbandale9 Mariah Ralph FR Bronx NY Life Academy 10 Kayla Schmit FR Elgin MN Plainview- Elgin11 Meagan DeGroot SO Racine WI Racine 12 Kathryn Brainerd FR Corcoran MN Buffalo16 Emma Zahn FR Rochester MN St. Croix Lutheran 17 Kirstyn Desroches SO Silver Spring MD James Huber Blake19 Reigan Struck-Johnson FR Blaine MN Spring Lake Park21 Sierra Humphrey FR Eagle River AK Chugiak 23 Gabby Sanchez FR Anoka MN Anoka 24 Courtney Hlavka FR Anoka MN Anoka

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Athletic Director—Jean Musgjerd graduated from Bemidji State University, earning both her BS degree in Physical Education (1985) and her MS degree in Physical Education with an emphasis in Sports Administration (1991), along with additional graduate work in health (2007).

For the past twenty-three years Jean has been employed at Rochester Community and Technical College serving as head volleyball coach from 1990-2007, head softball coach from 1994 – 2011, HPER Instructor from 1990 to the present, and athletic director from 2001 to the present. While at RCTC she led two volleyball teams to the NJCAA National Volleyball Tournament and four softball teams to the NJCAA National Softball Tournament. Jean has earned several honors while coaching at RCTC: two-time NJCAA Region XIII Volleyball Coach of the Year, four-time NJCAA Region XIII Softball Coach of the Year, and 2006 NFCA Jr. College Division III Coach of the Year. She also had the honor of coaching 12 NJCAA All Americans and one NJCAA Academic All American.

Since 2004, Jean has served as the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Women’s Region XIII Director and serves on many national/regional/state committees under this title. In 2007, she was named to the softball coaching staff of the NJCAA Elite Softball Team that competed in the World University Game in Bangkok, Thailand. In 2009, Jean received the NJCAA Loyalty Award for her work within the NJCAA at the national and regional levels. Most recently she has been named to the National Alliance of Two Year College Athletic Administrators (NATYCAA) Executive Committee.

While her work keeps her plenty busy, she does find time for a few hobbies such as camping, backpacking, BWCA Trips, and fishing. Since 1997, she also has trained dogs to search for lost and missing people for the Southern MN Canine Search and Rescue Association. Currently Jean has two German Shepherds that are certified to do such work.

2013 Rochester Yellowjacket Soccer Staff

As Athletic Director at Rochester Community and Technical College, I want to welcome you on behalf of the faculty, staff, and student athletes at RCTC. We are proud of the rich traditions our student-athletes have built over the years both in the classroom and in competition. Our students-athletes are expected to live by the premise: “You are a student first and an athlete second.” With this in mind, RCTC celebrates with the MCAC All Academic Award Winners each year as well as the students earning Dean’s List recognition each semester.

On the field since its beginning in 1998, RCTC Soccer has been dominating both state and regionally, posting a seventy percent winning percentage while also being ranked in the top ten of NJCAA Division III soccer programs consistently each year. We are truly excited about the upcoming season as we will be hosting the NJCAA Division III Men’s and Women’s Regional Soccer Tournament on October 19-20, 2013. Make plans to attend as this is an exciting and competitive tournament with some of the top soccer programs, both men and women, from the Midwest competing for a chance to move on to district play.

I would like to encourage you to join us for all of our athletic activities and continue supporting our student-athletes. The sports schedules and other information can be found on our website at rctcyellowjackets.com. Thank you for joining us today and I hope to see you again at future athletic activities.

Deb Hare – Head Coach started the program in 1998, and since then they have posted a 161-67-8 record. The team has won the Region XIII Championship every season but two. They have been ranked in the top ten National every year since 2002. The soccer program has produced numerous All-Americans.

Deb was an assistant coach for Winona State University’s women’s soccer program after completing her collegiate career, during which she played goalkeeper for three years at High Point University in

North Carolina and her Senior year at Winona State University. Deb earned Freshman of the Year, First Team All Region, All District, All American, and First Team All-Conference honors all four years of her college career, while also being ranked among the top ten goalkeepers in the nation. She has also been inducted into the NCHSSA and Sanderson Hall of Fame for allowing the least amount of goals in a season. Deb is also on the coaching staff for the Minnesota Olympic Development Program for Women’s Soccer.

Experience:• Rochester Community and Technical College Head Coach• WSU Assistant Coach• MN ODP Coach• NC ODP Assistant Coach

Coach Awards and Honors• 2008, 2010, 2011 NSCAA Central United States Coach of the year• 1999-2001, 2002-2009, 2010, 2011 Region XIII Coach of the Year• 22009 NSCAA District Coach of the Year

Rachel Tackmann played soccer at RCTC for two years before she went to St. Mary’s University to play for one year. She liked it so much at RCTC, she returned as Assistant Coach. Rachel graduated from Lincoln High School in Lake City. Her favorite sports teams are the Spain soccer team, Madrid, and US women’s soccer team. She is currently taking classes at RCTC.

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#2 Tatiana Castillo is from Gainesville, GA, where she played defense and forward for East Hall High School. She was awarded with most improved player, Newcomer of the Year, captain award, Best Center Mid award, Best Defense award, and Best Forward. She was also MVP three years. Her family includes her mom and sister. Her major at RCTC is Vet Technician. Her favorite movie is Finding Nemo. Her favorite sports team is US Women’s Soccer team. Her favorite food is peanut butter and jelly. She came to RCTC to be educated in her chosen major and to play soccer.

#3 Michele Cook is from Isanti, MN, where she played forward, mid-field, and defense for Cambridge-Isanti High School. She lettered in academics and was All-Conference Freshman Player of the Year. She was also MVP. Her family includes her parents and four siblings. Her major at RCTC is Liberal Arts and Sciences. Her favorite sports teams are Minnesota Gophers. Her favorite food is pasta. She came to RCTC to play soccer, because of the coach, and for new experiences.

#4 Jordyn Peterson is from Rochester, MN, where she played forward for John Marshall High School. Her family includes Steve and Michelle Peterson. Her major at RCTC is Vet Tech. Her favorite movie is She’s the Man. Her favorite sports team is Minnesota Vikings. Her favorite food is pasta. She came to RCTC to play soccer for Deb.

#5 Haillea Wagner is from Holmen, WI, where she played forward, outside, and mid-field for Holmen High School. Her family includes Kyle and Michelle. Her major at RCTC is Business. Her favorite movie is Stepbrothers. Her favorite sports team is Minnesota Vikings. Her favorite food is alfredo pasta. She came to RCTC to “Get there.”!

#7 Serena Benish is from Spanish Fork, UT, where she played mid-field (wing) and forward for American Leadership Academy. She was MVP, head captain, and two-time Most Athletic. She was also Most Valued Science Student. Her family includes her parents and one sibling. Her major at RCTC is Automotive Engineering. Her favorite TV show is Duck Dynasty. Her favorite sports team is Real Madrid.

#8 Mega Gaffney is from Iowa where she played forward and mid-field for Urbandale High School. She was MVP, and on the A & B Honor Rolls. Her family includes Jim, Marie, and Ngassang. Her major at RCTC is Liberal Arts and Sciences. Her favorite movie is She’s the Man. Her favorite sports team is LA Galaxy. She came to RCTC to play soccer and because of the coach.

#9 Mariah Ralph is from New York City, where she played mid-field, forward and defense for Life Academy High School for Film and Music. She was captain. MVP, and received the Academic & Athletic Army Award. Her family includes Matilde, Andrew, and Nicholas Mercado. Her major at RCTC is Personal Trainer. Her favorite movies are Big Daddy and Mulan. Her favorite sports team is New York Giants. Her favorite food is junk food. She came to RCTC for the experience.

#10 Kayla Schmit is from Elgin, MN, where she played center, mid-field, and forward for Plainview-Elgin-Millville High School. She was two-time All-Conference, team MVP, team captain, and four-year varsity letter winner. She was on the A Honor Roll and Outstanding Mathematics. Her high school team were conference champs. Her family includes her parents and two sisters. Her major at RCTC is Exercise Science and Nutrition. Her favorite movie is She’s the Man. Her favorite sports team is US Women’s Soccer team. Her favorite food is watermelon. She came to RCTC to play soccer for the coach and have fun.

#11 Meagan DeGroot is from Racine, WI, where she played for William Horlick High School. She was All-Region, All-American, and National All-Tournament team in 2010. Her family includes Todd and Carrie. Her favorite movie is Pineapple Express. Her favorite sports team is Green Bay Packers. Her favorite food is chicken alfredo. She came to RCTC because of the coach.

#12 Kathryn Brainerd is from Corcoran, MN, where she played goalie and defense for Buffalo High School. She was 2012 Mississippi 8 All-Conference and on the B Honor Roll. Her family includes her parents and three siblings. Her major at RCTC is Law Enforcement.Her favorite movie is The Heat. Her favorite sports team is Real Madrid.Her favorite food is mac & cheese. She came to RCTC for their good Law Enforcement and soccer programs.

#16 Emma Zahn is from Rochester, MN, where she played outside mid for St. Croix Lutheran High School. She was Rookie of the Year, second in state, and captain for track. She was on the B Honor Roll. Her family includes Phil, Tina, Caleb, Jacob, and Stewart. Her major at RCTC is Group Fitness Instructor. Her favorite sports team is Ohio State.Her favorite food is pasta. She came to RCTC to save money.

#17 Kirstyn Desroches is from Blue Spring, MD, where she played defense for James Hubert Blake High School. She received the Presidential Academic Award at Trinity University. Her family includes Melissa, Chris and Hannah Boyum. Her major at RCTC is Education.Her favorite movie is Fast and the Furious. Her favorite sports team is Green Bay Packers. Her favorite food is alfredo. She came to RCTC for the experience.

#19 Reigan Struck-Johnson is from Blaine, MN, where she played center mid, holding mid, and left back for Spring Lake Park High School. She was All-Conference Honorable Mention and received the Heart and Soul Award. Her family includes Heidi, Hollis, Jeremy and Karen. Her major at RCTC is Dental Hygiene. Her favorite movies are all the Transformers movies. Her favorite sports team is US Women’s Soccer team. Her favorite food is fettuccine alfredo. She came to RCTC to play soccer and because of the coach.

#21 Sierra Humphrey is from Eagle River, Alaska, where she played outside defense, center defense, and mid-field for Chugiak High School. She was offensive MVP, defense MVP, All-Conference Honorable Mention. She was also on the Honor Roll. Her high school team were 2011 region champs and 2011 state champs. Her family includes her parents and one sister. Her major at RCTC is Dental Hygiene.Her favorite movie is Mulan. Her favorite sports team is Alaska Aces hockey. Her favorite food is sushi. She came to RCTC because she wanted a challenge and to play.

#23 – Gabby Sanchez is from Anoka, MN, where she played forward and mid-field for Anoka High School. She was 9th grade Miss Offense, 10th grade MVP, 11th grade Miss offense. She was on the B Honor Roll. Her family includes two sisters, her mom, and one brother. Her major at RCTC is undecided. There are too many movies for her to pick her favorite. Her favorite sports teams are Boston Celtics and Chicago Bulls. She’s not picky when it comes to food. She came to RCTC to play soccer and for better living than Stout.

#24 Courtney Hlavka is from Ramsey, MN, where she played forward, mid field, defense, and goal keeper for Anoka High School. She was freshman year MVP, went to state her junior year, and section runners-up her senior year. Her family includes her parents and four siblings. Her favorite sports team is her summer team. Her favorite food is meatloaf. She came to RCTC because it was cheaper to go here than to go to the four-year right away.

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Rochester Community and Technical CollegeWomen’s Soccer Records

Most Goals in a Season by a PlayerPlayer ..................................... Year .........................Goals .....National AchievementsKayla Fitzsimmons ................. 2008 .........................23 ...........Ranked 8th Nationally/ NSCAA All AmericanSarah Snyder ........................... 2007 .........................23 ...........Ranked 5th Nationally/ NJCAA All AmericanSarah Snyder ........................... 2008 .........................22 ...........Ranked 6th Nationally /NJCAA All AmericanKaylie Erickson ....................... 2006 .........................19 ...........Ranked 21st Nationally/ NJCAA All AmericanKirsten Goeringer .................... 2009 .........................16 ...........Ranked 18th Nationally/ NJCAA All AmericanJenna Maggert ......................... 2005 .........................15 ...........Ranked 16th Nationally/ NJCAA All AmericanBeth O’Brien ........................... 2009 .........................15 ...........Ranked 16th Nationally/ All RegionAmy Englund .......................... 2009 .........................13 ...........Ranked 20th Nationally/ All TournamentMallory Gehrking .................... 2006 .........................13 ...........Ranked 29th Nationally/ All RegionRenae Todd ............................. 2005 .........................13 ...........Ranked 29th Nationally/ All RegionMallory Gehrking .................... 2003 .........................11 ...........NJCAA All AmericanRenae Todd ............................. 2006 .........................11 ...........Ranked 45th NationallyKirsten Goeringer .................... 2009 .........................10 ...........Ranked 24th Nationally/ NJCAA All AmericanRacheal Lonetree .................... 2001 .........................10 ...........Rankings Unavailable All Region

Most Goals in a Game by a PlayerPlayer...................................... Year .........................Goals .....Special AchievementsKatie Krammer ........................ 1999 .........................5.............All RegionJenna Weinburg ....................... 2004 .........................4.............All RegionKari Lovstad ............................ 2005 .........................4.............All Region

Most Goals in a Season by a TeamYear ......................................... Goals2008......................................... 752006......................................... 642005......................................... 612007......................................... 572009......................................... 542003......................................... 40

Most Assists in a Game by a PlayerPlayer...................................... Year .........................Assists ...Special AchievementsAmy Kadlec ............................ 2005 .........................5.............All RegionSarah Snyder ........................... 2007 .........................4.............All AmericanAmy Kadlec ............................ 2006 .........................4.............All RegionNikki Borkhuis ........................ 2007 .........................3.............Ranked 31st NationallyBrandi Creighton ..................... 2007 .........................3.............All AmericanJessica Yetzer .......................... 2003 .........................3.............All RegionAmy Englund .......................... 2009 .........................3.............All TournamentKirsten Goeringer .................... 2009 .........................3.............All American

Most Assists in a Season by a PlayerPlayer....................Year .......................... Assists ..Special AchievementsSarah Snyder .........2007.......................... 16 ..........Ranked 6th Nationally/ NJCAA All AmericanMallory Gehrking ..2006.......................... 13 ..........Ranked 26th NationallyAmy Kadlec ..........2005.......................... 12 ..........All Region

Most Wins in a SeasonYear .......................Record2010.......................16-52007.......................15-42008.......................14-6-12006.......................13-4-32005.......................12-7-12003.......................10-3-1

Most Shutouts in a SeasonGoalkeeper ...........Year .......................... ShutoutsRachael Behnke ....2007.......................... 7Emily Mohr ...........2009.......................... 7Ally Holmquist......2003.......................... 6Callie Westlund .....2001.......................... 4Sarah Larson .........2006.......................... 3Jenna Kaiser ..........2008.......................... 3

Most Consecutive Shutouts in a SeasonPlayer....................Year .......................... Assists ..Special AchievementsSarah Snyder .........2007.......................... 16 ..........Ranked 6th Nationally/ NJCAA All AmericanMallory Gehrking ..2006.......................... 13 ..........Ranked 26th NationallyAmy Kadlec ..........2005.......................... 12 ..........All Region

Most Assists in a Season by a PlayerGoalkeeper ...........Year .......................... ShutoutsAllie Holmquist .....2003.......................... 6Rachael Behnke ....2007.......................... 5Callie Westlund .....2001.......................... 4Sarah Larson .........2006.......................... 3

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