2015 Appalachian State Field Hockey Media Guide

1 @APPFIELDHOCKEY2015 APPALACHIAN FIELD HOCKEY

After years of sharing a field with the Appalachian State football program at Kidd Brewer Stadium, the field hockey team has finally found its own home. The field, which was the home of the App State soccer team in the past, introduced a new advanced Astroturf. The Astroturf has its own water system in order to keep the turf wet during play, allowing for optimal playing conditions. The field is filled with parking and a 450 person stand. Modifications to the stadium in the future will include locker rooms and a press box area.

Brandon & Erica M Adcock Field at Appalachian Field Hockey Stadium

Brandon & Erica M Adcock Field at Appalachian Field Hockey StadiumField SpecificationsSize: 91.4m x 55m (100.0 yd x 60.1 yd)Field: Water Based artificial turf

MarkingsSolid Line: Two quarter-circles (shooting circle)16 yards from goalDotted Line: 5.5 yards from the solid semi-circular linePenalty Spot: 6 inches in diameter, 7 yards from the center of each goalCenter Line: Divides the field in two at the 50-yard mark

GoalsTwo goals on opposite sides measures 7 feet high and 12 feet wide and 4 feet deep. The sideboards and backboard measure 18in (460mm) high. On a short corner, a direct shot cannot be lifted above the backboards to be counted as a goal. The goal is lined with black netting around the sides, top, and back.


INFORMATIONLocation Boone, N.C.Founded 1899Enrollment 18,026Colors Black and GoldNickname MountaineersConference IndependentAffiliation NCAA Division IChancellor Dr. Sheri N. EvertsFaculty Representative Dr. Alan HauserDirector of Athletics Doug GillinSr. Assoc. AD/SWA Debbie RichardsonFacility Brandon & Erica M Adcock Field @ App Field Hockey StadiumCapacity 450

SPORTS INFORMATIONContact Cooper WeidenthalerOffice (828) 262-7166Cell (641) 431-0479Email [email protected]. AD/Sports Information Director Mike FlynnAssociate SID Ben WinterrowdAssistant SID TBAIntern Dan ButlerMailing Address Box 32116 Boone, NC 28608Overnight Address 425 Jack Branch Drive Boone, NC. 28608Website www.appstatesports.com

Team Information2014 Record 5-162014 NorPac Record 1-5Letterwinners Returning/Lost 12/6Starters Returning/Lost 8/3Newcomers 4Other Returners 8Letterwinners Lost Dana Wetmore, Jordyn Warren, Jessi Stuart, Laura Malinoski, Am-ber Prince, and Libba Wharton

CREDITSThe 2015 Appalachian Field Hockey Media Guide is a production of the App State Sports Information office.Editor: Cooper WeidenthalerEditorial Assistance: Mike Flynn, Ben Winterrowd, Dan ButlerPhotography: Dave Mayo, Troy Tuttle (App State Creative Services), Lauren Hutchinson, Meghan Gay, Chase Reynolds, Bucknell, Rutgers, Hofstra, App State Athletics Archives.

2015 INFORMATIONMedia Information 22015 Schedule 32014 Results 32015 Roster 4

COACHING STAFFMeghan Dawson 5Danielle Freshnock 6Kerry Kiddoo 7

RETURNERSAbby Carls 9Cristina Ceppi 10Taylor Cimbalist 11Anna Copsey 12Micaela Diedericks 13Hanna French 14Sam Fuerstenberg 15Robbi Jensen 16Charlotte Kirwan 17Rebecca McLean 18Marissa O’Brien 19Caroline Phillips 20Maddie Phillips 21Abbie Roberts 22Savanna Sheridan 23Jordan Van Cleave 24

FRESHMENKeighly Adams 25Maggie Bennett 25Sarah Heacock 26Sarah Heiss 26

HISTORY AND RECORDS2014 NorPac Recap 272014 Statistics 28All-Conference Honorees/Year-by-Year Records 29Record Book 30Academic Excellence 31Dr. Jan Watson 32Director of Athletics Doug Gillin 33Educating Quality Citizens 34Who are we? 35Appalachian Timeline 36Boone, North Carolina 37Chancellor/Athletics Representative 38University Leadership 39

SPORTS INFORMATIONAll interviews with student-athletes must be arranged through the Appalachian Sports Information Office. Please contact Cooper Weidenthaler at (828) 262-7166 or [email protected] with any interview requests. All requests must be made at least one day in advance

TABLE OF CONTENTS QUICK FACTS

Media Contact


COACH/ATHLETE INTERVIEWSALL interviews with coaches should be directed through the Appalachian State Sports Information office. Please con-tact Cooper Weidenthaler at (828) 262-7166 or (641) 431-0479 to arrange an interview time. Coaches are primarily available for interview by phone or in person from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., depending on the team’s travel schedule.

Interviews with student-athletes are encouraged; however ALL interviews must be arranged through the Sports In-formation Office. Interviews will be arranged according to the schedule of each individual athlete and are usually con-ducted before or after scheduled practices. This policy facilitates the orderly scheduling and completion of the desired interview. All interviews must be arranged at least 24 hours in advance. Please coordinate all requests with the de-partment. App State Sports Information will not supply the media with home or cellular telephone numbers for stu-dent-athletes. Likewise, training room, locker room and apartment/dormitory areas are considered private player areas and are off-limits to the media.

POSTGAME INTERVIEWSFollowing each App State home game, Appalachian State coaches and/or student-athletes will be available for inter-views. To arrange any postgame interviews in advance, please contact Cooper Weidenthaler at the Appalachian State Sports Information Office by calling (828) 262-7166 or (641) 431-0479.

GAME RESULTSComplete game results will be available in the App State Sports Information Office located on the sixth floor of the Appalachian Athletics building. Appalachian State sends a story and complete statistics to the Associated Press and several regional media outlets.

App State field hockey game results will also be available on the App State Athletics Website (www.appstatesports.com). Please contact the Sports Information Office to obtain additional information or to request to be added to distri-bution lists.

APP STATE ON THE INTERNETVisit the official Appalachian State Athletics home page on the Internet at www.appstatesports.com. The site offers up-to-date information on all of App State’s varsity sports, including schedules and results, player and coach biographies, as well as the latest news from each of the App State athletic programs.

LIVE STATISTICSInternet live statistics will be provided for all home field hockey games. Due to inclement weather or other technical issues, live stats may not always be available or may not transmit in full. Links to statistics will be posted on the team schedule at appstatesports.com/fieldhockey.

APP STATE ON TWITTERKeep up with all the action around the Appalchian State Athletic Department by following @appstatesports on Twitter.

Cooper WeidenthalerOffice: (828) 262-7166

Cell: (641) 431-0479Email: [email protected]@appstate.edu

STANDARD MAILAppalachian State Sports Information

Box 32116 Boone, N.C. 28608

OVERNIGHT MAILAppalachian State Sports Information

425 Jack Branch DriveBoone, N.C. 28608

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2014 RESULTSAugust 29 Georgetown W, 5-4 Boone, N.C.

September 1 Ball State L, 1-4 Boone, N.C.

September 5 Pacific * L, 1-6 Hanover, N.H.

September 7 Rider L, 1-3 Boone, N.C.

September 12 James Madison L, 1-7 Boone, N.C.

September 14 Davidson W, 3-2 (OT) Davidson, N.C.

September 20 Miami University L, 1-10 Oxford, Ohio

September 21 Ohio State L, 1-9 Columbus, Ohio

September 23 Wake Forest L, 0-3 Winston Salem, N.C.

September 26 William and Mary L, 4-8 Boone, N.C.

September 28 Saint Joseph’s L, 1-6 Boone, N.C.

October 5 Liberty * L, 0-10 Lynchburg, Va.

October 10 Liberty * L, 2-6 Boone, N.C.

October 12 Boston College L, 0-6 Boone, N.C.

October 19 Towson W, 2-1 College Park, Md.

October 25 Pacific * W, 5-4 Boone, N.C.

October 26 Saint Francis L, 0-5 Boone, N.C.

October 31 Longwood W, 1-0 Boone, N.C.

November 2 Virginia Commonwealth L, 2-4 Davidson, N.C.

November 6 California L, 1-3 Stockton, Calif.

November 7 Pacific L, 2-5 Stockton, Calif.

2015 SCHEDULEAugust 28 Louisville 6:30 p.m. Louisville, Ky. • Trager Field Hockey Complex

August 30 Missouri State 11:00 a.m. Louisville, Ky. • Trager Field Hockey Complex

September 5 Brown 12:00 p.m. Washington, D.C. • William I. Jacobs Recreational Complex

September 6 American 1:00 p.m. Washington, D.C. • William I. Jacobs Recreational Complex

September 12 Ball State 2:00 p.m. Muncie, Ind. • BSU Turf Field

September 13 Ohio 1:00 p.m. Athens, Ohio • Pruitt Field

September 18 James Madison 3:00 p.m. Boone, N.C. • Brandon & Erica M Adcock Field

September 20 La Salle 11:00 a.m. Boone, N.C. • Brandon & Erica M Adcock Field

September 27 North Carolina 1:00 p.m. Boone, N.C. • Brandon & Erica M Adcock Field

October 2 Wake Forest 5:00 p.m. Boone, N.C. • Brandon & Erica M Adcock Field

October 10 St. Louis 1:00 p.m. Boone, N.C. • Brandon & Erica M Adcock Field

October 11 Davidson 1:00 p.m. Boone, N.C. • Brandon & Erica M Adcock Field

October 16 Longwood 5:00 p.m. Farmville, Va. • Athletics Complex

October 18 Richmond 12:00 p.m. Boone, N.C. • Brandon & Erica M Adcock Field

October 23 Lock Haven 3:30 p.m. Lock Haven, Pa. • Charlotte E. Smith Field

October 25 St. Francis 1:00 p.m. Loretto, Pa. • DeGol Field

November 7 Liberty 11:00 a.m. Lynchburg, Va. • Liberty Field Hockey Field


No. Name Yr Pos. Hometown (Previous School)1 Jensen, Robbi Sr. F/M Ridgeway, Va. (Carlisle)2 Carls, Abby So. M Chesterfield, Va. (Trinity Episcospal)3 Adams, Keighly Fr. M/D Dillsburg, Pa. (Northern)6 Heacock, Sarah Fr. F/M Charlotte, N.C. (Providence Day)7 McLean, Rebecca So. D Wilmington, N.C. (Cape Fear Academy)8 Diedericks, Micaela So. F Cape Town, South Africa (Stellenbosch)10 Kirwan, Charlotte Sr. M Bethesda, Md. (Walter Johnson)12 Heiss, Sarah Fr. M/D Fairfax Station, Va. (South County)14 Copsey, Anna Sr. F/M Clemmons, N.C. (West Forsyth)15 Cimbalist, Taylor So. M Virginia Beach, Va. (First Colonial)16 Phillips, Maddie So. D Virginia Beach, Va. (Floyd E. Kellam)18 Roberts, Abbie So. D Avondale, Pa. (Kennett)20 Sheridan, Savanna So. F Hertford, N.C. (First Colonial)21 Van Cleave, Jordan Jr. D Louisville, Ky. (Ballard)22 French, Hanna Sr. F/M Dayton, Ohio (Oakwood)23 Fuerstenberg, Sam So. M/D Virginia Beach, Va. (Kempsville)25 Phillips, Caroline Sr. F Delmar, Del. (Delmar)26 O’Brien, Marissa Jr. D Yorktown, Va. (Tabb)30 Bennett, Maggie Fr. GK Medford, N.J. (Shawnee)93 Ceppi, Cristina Sr. GK Vienna, Va. (James Madison)

NUMERICAL ROSTER

No. Name Yr Pos. Hometown (Previous School)3 Adams, Keighly Fr. M/D Dillsburg, Pa. (Northern)30 Bennett, Maggie Fr. GK Medford, N.J. (Shawnee)2 Carls, Abby So. M Chesterfield, Va. (Trinity Episcospal)93 Ceppi, Cristina Sr. GK Vienna, Va. (James Madison)15 Cimbalist, Taylor So. M Virginia Beach, Va. (First Colonial)14 Copsey, Anna Sr. F/M Clemmons, N.C. (West Forsyth)8 Diedericks, Micaela So. F Cape Town, South Africa (Stellenbosch)22 French, Hanna Sr. F/M Dayton, Ohio (Oakwood)23 Fuerstenberg, Sam So. M/D Virginia Beach, Va. (Kempsville)6 Heacock, Sarah Fr. F/M Charlotte, N.C. (Providence Day)12 Heiss, Sarah Fr. M/D Fairfax Station, Va. (South County)1 Jensen, Robbi Sr. F/M Ridgeway, Va. (Carlisle)10 Kirwan, Charlotte Sr. M Bethesda, Md. (Walter Johnson)7 McLean, Rebecca So. D Wilmington, N.C. (Cape Fear Academy)26 O’Brien, Marissa Jr. D Yorktown, Va. (Tabb)25 Phillips, Caroline Sr. F Delmar, Del. (Delmar)16 Phillips, Maddie So. D Virginia Beach, Va. (Floyd E. Kellam)18 Roberts, Abbie So. D Avondale, Pa. (Kennett)20 Sheridan, Savanna So. F Hertford, N.C. (First Colonial)21 Van Cleave, Jordan Jr. D Louisville, Ky. (Ballard)

ALPHABETICAL ROSTER

Head Coach: Meghan DawsonAssistant Coach: Danielle Freshnock Assistant Coach: Kerry Kiddoo

COACHING STAFF

SENIORS (6): Cristina Ceppi, Anna Copsey, Hanna French, Robbi Jensen, Charlotte Kirwan, and Caroline Phillips

JUNIORS: (2): Marissa O’Brien and Jordan Van Cleave

SOPHOMORE (8): Abby Carls, Taylor Cimbalist, Micaela Diedericks, Sam Fuerstenberg, Rebecca McLean, Maddie Phillips, Abbie Roberts, and Savanna Sheridan

FRESHMAN (4): Keighly Adams, Maggie, Bennett, Sarah Heacock, and Sarah Heiss

DELAWARE(1): Caroline Phillips

KENTUCKY (1): Jordan Van Cleave

MARYLAND (1): Charlotte Kirwan

NEW JERSEY (1): Maggie Bennett

NORTH CAROLINA (4): Anna Copsey, Sarah Heacock, Rebecca McLean, Savanna Sheridan

OHIO(1): Hanna French

PENNSYLVANIA (2): Keighly Adams, Abbie Roberts

SOUTH AFRICA (1): Micaela Diedericks

VIRGINIA (8): Abby Carls, Cristina Ceppi, Taylor Cimbalist, Sam Fuerstenberg, Sarah Heiss, Robbi Jensen, Marissa O’Brien, Maddie Phillips

BY AREA

BY CLASS

PRONOUNCIATION GUIDECeppi - Chep-eeCopsey - Cope-seeDiedericks - Dee-DricksMicaela - Mick-a-luh Keighly - Keel-eeKiddoo - Kid-do


MEGHAN DAWSONHead Coach • First Season • North Carolina, 2011

Meghan Dawson, a two-time national champion at North Carolina who helped lead Bucknell to the 2014 Patriot League regular-season championship as an assistant coach, was named Appalachian State University field hockey’s head coach on March 25, 2015.

Dawson comes to Appalachian State from Bucknell, where she has served as an assistant coach since 2013. The Bison won 21 games in Dawson’s two seasons with the program, highlighted by a 13-6 campaign in 2014 (Bucknell’s first winning season in five years) and the program’s first-ever Patriot League outright regular-season championship.

Dawson’s coaching resume also includes stints with the USA Field Hockey Futures Program (2014-present), as head coach of two club teams (Lewisburg, Pa. Bison Field Hockey Club from 2013-15 and Chapel Hill, N.C. Carolina All-Star Field Hock-ey Club U16 team in 2012) and as an assistant coach at Voor-hees (N.J.) Eastern Regional H.S. (2012) and with the Berlin, N.J. Spirit of USA Field Hockey Club (2012-13). Most notably, as an assistant at Eastern Regional H.S. in 2012, she helped lead her high-school alma mater to the New Jersey Group IV state championship.

Dawson is no stranger to championships as a player either, having advanced to four Final Fours and winning the 2007 and 2009 national titles as a defender at North Carolina from 2007-11. In 94 career games, including 73 starts at back, she recorded seven goals and five assists.

She was a two-time all-region performer at UNC, a 2010 all-NCAA Tournament honoree and the recipient of the Tar Heels’ prestigious Marjorie Moses Schwab Unsung Hero Award. She was also invited to participate in the 2011 National Field Hock-ey Coaches Association (NFHCA) Division I Senior Game but did not play because she was still competing for UNC. Dawson played at North Carolina under the tutelage of head coach

Karen Shelton, a member of the NFHCA and USA Field Hockey Halls of Fame. Dawson graduated from North Carolina in 2011 with a bachelor’s degree in communications.

Following her collegiate career, Dawson was a member of the United States Field Hockey Developmental Squad, competing at the highest level of field hockey in the world and earning a silver medal at the 2011 Champions Challenge.

As a standout prep player at Eastern Regional H.S., she was a two-time NFHCA all-American and New Jersey Player of the Year, a three-time all-region, all-state, all-conference, all-group and all-South Jersey performer and helped lead her squad to four-straight state championships. She also played basket-ball and softball, earning all-conference recognition on the hardwood.

Dawson, 26, is one of eight siblings in an ultra-athletic family. Her sister, Rachel, also played field hockey at North Carolina and was National Player of the Year in 2007. Rachel and sisters, Natalie and Sarah, who played collegiately at Iowa, were all members of the U.S. National Team. Her brother, David, played football and baseball at Monmouth and brother, Andrew, played football and baseball and Williamson Technical School.

MEGHAN DAWSON QUICK FACTS

College Career North Carolina (2007-11)

Coaching Career Head Coach, Appalachian (2015-pres) Asst. Coach., Bucknell (2013-14) Asst. Coach., Voorhees (N.J.) Eastern Regional H.S. (2012)


DANIELLE FRESHNOCKAssistant Coach • First Season • Rutgers, 2014

Freshnock joined the Appalachian State University field hockey coaching staff prior to the 2015 season and brought 10-plus years of field hockey playing and coaching experience.

She spent the fall of 2014 as an assistant coach at Division III Utica College in Utica, N.Y. There, she helped lead the Pioneers to a program record 18 wins, just three losses and the school’s first ever third-straight Empire 8 Conference title. Utica used a perfect 8-0 record in the league to capture that championship before it fell to FDU-Florham in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

Freshnock also helped coach Utica to a No. 17 national ranking and a new school record for both points (232) and goals (92) in a season. The Pioneers’ staff was named Coaching Staff of the Year, four players were named All-Region and two were labeled All-Americans.

Prior to that, the Middletown, N.J. native played collegiately at Rutgers as a forward for four seasons (2010-14) and was a starter for three of them during the Scarlet Knights’ tran-sition from the Big East to the Big Ten. Freshnock played in 64 games, while starting 41 and finished her career with 20 points on nine goals and six assists to go along with four game-winning goals.

In 2011, Rutgers placed fourth in the Big East Tournament and 2012 might have been her most successful individual season as a Scarlet Knight. That year, Freshnock ranked third on the team in points (16) and tallied five goals, including a career-high two against Lousiville (Oct. 12), one of which was the game-winner. She was named to the Big East Weekly Hon-or Roll following her performance at Louisville. In her senior season, both of her recorded goals were game-winners. She was also named a 2012-2013 Big East Academic All-Star for her excellence in the classroom.

In 2013, Freshnock was a recipient of the Jeffrey Berrest Award. This honor is awarded to the athlete that embodies the spirit of the team’s mission statement and is the most exciting player to watch. She was also a member of the Big East All-Academic Team each year from 2012-14. She gradu-ated with a degree in psychology, a minor in education and is now pursuing her Master of Science degree in childhood and special education from Utica.

Freshnock’s playing experience includes a seven-year stint (2004-10) with the Jersey Intensity Field Hockey Club, five sea-sons as a member of USA Field Hockey Futures Elite (2006-10) and a high school career at Middletown North from 2006-10.

At Middletown, Freshnock broke the school record for career goals and assists with 79 and 53, respectively. She was a two-time All-Shore First Team selection and helped Middletown capture three (2006-2008) Shore Conference A North Division titles. She was also a member of the 2006 NJSIAA NJII Group IV Championship team and the USA Field Hockey Futures Elite program.

Aside from her one year at Utica, Freshnock was the U16 head coach for the USA Field Hockey Futures in Monmouth Beach from 2011-13 and helped with Rutgers Field Hockey camps and clinics during her time in Piscataway.

Born on January 20, 1992, Danielle is the daughter of Kenny and Darlene Freshnock and she has two younger siblings. She has a brother, Chad and a sister, Devon, who is currently a junior on the field hockey team at Rutgers.


KERRY KIDDOOAssistant Coach • First Season • Hofstra, 2013

Kiddoo joined Meghan Dawson’s staff before the 2015 season after spending 2014 as a volunteer assistant coach at Limestone College in Gaffney, S.C.

Kiddoo helped the Saints to finish last season with a 17-3 record including an unblemished mark of 6-0 in Division II’s Eastern College Athletic Conference. Limestone then went into the ECAC Tournament and took the title after two wins but didn’t qualify for the NCAA Championship.

Prior to South Carolina, the Chapel Hill native played collegiately as a defender at Hofstra Univer-sity (2009-13) and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in public relations and a minor in sociology.

There, she played the most minutes of anyone on the team. In 2011, Kiddoo helped the Pride’s de-fense to a No. 3 ranking in the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) in defensive saves as well as a No. 21 raking in the NCAA in that category. She was also a two-time NFHCA Academic All-American, a four-time recipient of the CAA commissioner’s Academic Award and a four-time member of the Hofstra Ath-letics Academic Honor Roll.

Before Dawson brought her on as an assistant, Kid-doo had also been a coach for the Carolina All-Stars Field Hockey Club in Chapel Hill, N.C. since August of 2013. There, she coached both indoor and out-door tournaments and games with players whose ages ranged from 7-18.

She was an assistant coach at her high school from August of 2013 to May of 2014, but her longest coaching stint came with the TarDevils Field Hockey team in Chapel Hill. That tenure lasted from De-cember of 2010 through May of 2013. While with the TarDevils, she assisted with indoor and outdoor tournaments, clinics and practices and conducted private lessons with the players.


2015 Appalachian State Field Hockey

From left to right: Bottom Row: Taylor Cimbalist, Abby Carls, Micaela Diedericks, Keighly Adams, Abbie Roberts, Sam FuerstenbergMiddle Row: Danielle Freshnock (assistant coach), Jordan Van Cleave, Cristina Ceppi, Savanna Sheridan, Charlotte

Kirwan, Robbi Jensen, Sarah Heacock, Kerry Kiddoo (assistant coach)Top Row: Meghan Dawson (head coach), Caroline Phillips, Maddie Phillips, Marissa O’Brien, Anna Copsey, Rebecca

McLean, Hanna French, Sarah Heiss, Maggie Bennett


ABBY CARLSSophomore • Midfielder • Chesterfield, Va. • Trinity, Episcospal

CAREER STATISTICSSeason GP G A Pts Shot Shot% SOG SOG% GW PS-Att2014 21 0 0 0 4 . 0 0 0 3 . 7 5 0 0 0-0

SINGLE-GAME HIGHS:Shots: 1, 4 times

2014: Appeared in all 21 matches and started in eight as a midfielder...recored 859 mintues of playing time...tallied four shots on the year.

High School: Named most defensive player as a senior...all-state as a senior...played club field hockey for the Panthers.

Personal: Full name is Abigail Brianna Carls...daughter of Sue Murphy...has four siblings, Ally, 13, Madison, 11, Sara, 9, Mackenzie, 9...plans to major in exercise science and plans to be a physical therapist upon graduation.

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CRISTINA CEPPISenior • Goal Keeper • Vienna, Va. • James Madison

CAREER STATISTICSSeason GP GS A Pts Shot Shot% SOG SOG% GW PS-Att2012 6 0 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 0-02013 9 0 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 0-02014 20 20 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 0-0TOTAL 35 20 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 0-0

Season GP Min. GA GAAvg Saves Save% W L T Sho2012 6 79:31 10 8.80 3 . 2 3 1 0 0 0 02013 9 216:07 15 4.86 23 . 6 0 5 1 1 0 02014 20 1334:18 90 4.72 118 . 5 6 7 5 15 0 1TOTAL 35 1629:56 115 4.94 144 . 5 5 6 6 16 0 1

SINGLE-GAME HIGHS:Saves: 16, at Miami University -- Sep 20, 2014

2014: Started 20 matches for the Black and Gold...recorded 118 saves on the year...earned her first career shoutout against Longwood on Oct. 31, 2014...lead the team with 1335 minutes of playing time.

2013: Played nine matches for the Mountaineers...played

216:07 minutes...made a career high 23 saves in her nine matches...earned her first career win Sept. 8, 2013 in a 4-3 win at Vermont....loss was against VCU on Oct. 6, 2013 in an 8-1 match.

2012: Came in off the bench in six matches for the Mountaineers … played 79:31 minutes between the pipes in her freshman season … made three saves in her time in net…made one save each against William and Mary, Miami and Longwood.

High School: Earned U.S. Field Hockey Futures Elite selection as a senior ... was a member of the U.S. Field Hockey National Futures Championship as a sophomore and junior ... tabbed first-team all-district as a junior and senior ... was named all-state honorable mention as a senior ... tallied a career-best 120 saves as senior and made 110 stops as a junior.

Personal: Full name is Cristina P. Ceppi ... daughter of Ricardo and Darla Ceppi ... health science major.

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TAYLOR CIMBALISTSophomore • Midfielder • Virginia Beach, Va. • First Colonial


SINGLE-GAME HIGHS:Points: 4, vs Georgetown -- Aug 29, 2014Goals: 2, vs Georgetown -- Aug 29, 2014Shots: 4, vs Ball State -- Sep 1, 2014

2014: Made her first of eight starts on Aug 29, 2014 vs. Georgetown...appeared in 17 matches for the Mountaineers...ranked third on the team in points (10)...tied for a team-high in goals (5), three of which were match winners...earned NorPac Rookie of the Week honors twice.

High School: Played in the junior olympics amd future’s championships...helped team win a state championship in 2011 and 2012...played in the state finals in 2013...earned 1st team all state, region and conference and defensive player of the year as a senior...scored 23 goals as a senior....earned first team all region and district as a junior....also lettered in basketball, track and field and wrestling.

Personal: Full name is Taylor Layne Cimbalist....born Feb. 23, 1996 to Cherene Cimbalist...has one sibling, Ryan, 21,...plans to major in exercise science.

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ANNA COPSEYSenior • Forward/Midfielder • Clemmons, N.C. • West Forsyth

CAREER STATISTICSSeason GP G A Pts Shot Shot% SOG SOG% GW PS-Att2012 18 0 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 0-02013 18 0 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 0-02014 21 0 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 0-0TOTAL 57 0 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 0-0

SINGLE-GAME HIGHS:

2014: Saw action in 21 matches including nine starts...logged 679 minutes of playing time on the year.

2013: Started 15 matches in 2013 ... played 1,101 minutes during the year...made two saves ... one at Davidson on Oct. 11, 2013 and the other at Liberty on Oct. 13, 2013.

2012: Appeared in all 18 matches, starting 12 … did not have any shots in her freshman campaign … earned her first career start against Georgetown (Aug. 26).

High School: Earned first-team all-conference as a senior ... was awarded four varsity-letters in field hockey and track and field, and also lettered twice in swimming ... played club field hockey for the N.C. Triad and was coached by Melissa Martin.

Personal: Full name is Anna Rachel Copsey...daughter of Stephen and Sue Copsey...graphic arts major.

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MICAELA DIEDERICKSSophomore • Forward • Cape Town, South Africa • Stellenbosch


SINGLE-GAME HIGHS:Points: 3, vs Georgetown -- Aug 29, 2014Goals: 1, 2 timesAssists: 1, 2 timesShots: 2, 2 times

2014: Started eight matches and appeared in 15...recorded six points on the season with two goals and two assists...played 647 minutes during the year.

High School: Played five years of was named to the Western Provinve U18 ... named field hockey player of the year in 2012 ... played for Stellenbosch University where she finsihed as the top goal scorer in 2013.

Personal: Full name is Micaela Diedericks ... born Nov. 17, 1994 ... daughter of Nathan and Terisa Diedericks .. plans to major in biology.

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HANNA FRENCHSenior • Forward/Midfielder • Dayton, Ohio • Oakwood


SINGLE-GAME HIGHS:Points: 3, vs Rider -- Sept. 22, 2013Goals: 1, 3 timesAssists: 2, vs William & Mary -- Sep 26, 2014Shots: 2, 2 times

2014: Played in all 21 matches and started 18 for the Mountaineers...recorded nine points on the year with two goals and five assists...scored her first goal of the year at Ohio State on Sept. 21, 2014.

2013: Started 17 of 18 matches for the Apps … scored one goal and had five assists … posted four shots with one on goal for a .250 shots on goal percentage ... had best match of the season against Rider with one goal, one

assist and three points.

2012: Started all 18 matches for the Apps … scored one goal and had one assist on the season … posted five shots with two on goal for a .400 shots on goal percentage ... earned NorPac Rookie of the Week honors one time…had the match winning goal against Ball State (Oct. 14).

High School: Named Wendy’s Field Hockey High School Heisman recipient ... earned first-team all-conference as a senior and second-team as a junior ... led the conference with 11 assists as junior and senior ... tabbed all-Ohio academic accolade from sophomore year through senior year ... was named to the East Coast all-tournament team as a freshman ... played club ball for the Columbus Coyotes and helped lead her team to a 2010 Keystone State Games championship ... was a four year varsity-letter winner in field hockey and track and field.

Personal: Full name is Hanna Richters French...daughter of James and Leigh French...interior design major.

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SAM FUERSTENBERGSophomore • Midfielder/Defense • Virginia Beach, Va. • Kempsville


SINGLE-GAME HIGHS:

2014: Appeared in six matches off the bench for the Mountaineers...did not record a shot in her freshman campaign.

High School: Named first team all-conference and all-state as a senior...won her school’s iron woman award...also lettered in basketball, track and field and tennis where she won MVP and had the highest GPA...played club field hockey for Tcoyo where they took second place in the Disney Rish Showcase in 2013.

Personal: Full name is Samantha Kate Fuerstenberg...Born Jan. 17, 1996...guardians are Kris and Eric Fuersen-berg....has one sibling, Lance, 17,...plans to major in communication sciences and disorders and plans to go to graduate school after for speech language pathology.

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ROBBI JENSENSenior • Forward/Midfielder • Ridgeway, Va. • Carlisle


SINGLE-GAME HIGHS:Points: 3, vs VCU -- Nov 2, 2014Goals: 1, 2 timesAssists: 1, 2 timesShots: 2, vs VCU -- Nov 2, 2014

2014: Appeared in 19 matches and started 10...tallied six points on the season with two goals and two assists...recorded a goal and an assist vs. VCU on Nov. 2, 2014.

2013: Started four of the Mountaineers 18 matches, but played in all 18 ... recorded her first shot of the season at Radford Sept. 28, 2013 ... played 571 minutes, in which only one match was for the full 70 minutes.

2012: Saw action in 16 matches, starting two … had one shot on goal … earned first career start against George-town…only shot of the season came against Georgetown (Aug. 25).

High School: Was a four-time all-conference honoree in field hockey and tennis ... earned all-state accolades as a sophomore, junior and senior ... recorded 24 goals, and 11 assists as a senior and 20 goals and 12 assists as a junior ... was named team most valuable player in all years with the tennis team.

Personal: Full name is Robbi Elisabeth Jensen ... daugh-ter of Rob Jensen and Lisa Inman ... communication and public relations major.

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CHARLOTTE KIRWANSenior • Midfielder • Bethesda, Md. • Walter Johnson


SINGLE-GAME HIGHS:

2014: Saw action in 15 matches off the Mountaineers’ bench...logged 205 minutes of playing time during the season.

2013: Recorded her first career start on Sept. 22 against Rider ... started three games in total ... appeared in 14 games played a total of 304 minutes ... did not record any shots or any other stats.

2012: Appeared in seven matches off the bench for the Black and Gold … did not record a shot in her freshman season.

High School: Scored eight goals as a senior ... was a varsi-ty-letter winner in field hockey and lacrosse ... played club field hockey for the Jackals Field Hockey.

Personal: Full name is Charlotte Ann Kirwan ... daughter of Patrick and Karen Kirwan ... education major.

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REBECCA MCLEANSophomore • Defense • Wilmington, N.C. • Cape Fear Academy


SINGLE-GAME HIGHS:Points: 1, vs Pacific -- Sep 4, 2014Assists: 1, vs Pacific -- Sep 4, 2014

2014: Started against Goergetown on Aug. 29, 2014 and made appearances in 11 other matches...recorded an assist against Pacific on Sept. 4, 2014...logged 240 minutes of playing time during her freshman season.

High School: Four-time letterwinner...was named to the N.C. All Stat Team during her junior and senior year...was named team’s most valuable player her junior and senior year...finished with 11 goals and 11 assists ... played club for the Charlotte Ambush.

Personal: Full name is Rebecca Jane Blythe McLean...born July 13, 1996...daughter of Nina and Dickson McLean...has one sibling, Nancy, 19...plans to major in psychology..dad played football at Davidson and uncle, David Dooley, played golf at UNC.

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MARISSA O’BRIENJunior • Defense • Yorktown, Va. • Tabb

CAREER STATISTICSSeason GP G A Pts Shot Shot% SOG SOG% GW PS-Att2013 18 0 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 0-02014 21 0 0 0 2 . 0 0 0 1 . 5 0 0 0 0-0TOTAL 39 0 0 0 2 . 0 0 0 1 . 5 0 0 0 0-0

SINGLE-GAME HIGHS:Shots: 1, 2 times

2014: Made 21 appearances and 16 starts in the Appala-chian defense...lead the team with five defensive saves...logged 1,091 minutes of playing time on the year...NorPac all-academic selection.

2013: Appeared in 18 matches on the year ... attempted three corners on the year...started 11 games ... first start came at Radford on Sept.28, 2013.

High School: Lettered four times in field hockey at Tabb High School … named all-state as a senior … was se-lected honorable mention all-state as a junior … named all-district and all-region during her sophomore, junior and senior seasons … holds the school record for most defensive saves in a season … played club ball for the Peninsula Youth Field Hockey Association … named team captain of her club team as a junior and senior … was also a four-year letter winner in soccer and track and field.

Personal: Full name is Marissa Margaret O’Brien … daughter of Fred and Christine O’Brien...nursing major.

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CAROLINE PHILLIPSSenior • Forward • Delmar, Del. • Delmar

CAREER STATISTICSSeason GP G A Pts Shot Shot% SOG SOG% GW PS-Att2012 18 4 3 11 25 . 1 6 0 9 . 3 6 0 1 0-02013 18 3 0 6 38 . 0 7 9 15 . 3 9 5 1 0-02014 10 1 0 2 1 1. 0 0 0 1 1. 0 0 0 0 0-0TOTAL 46 8 3 19 64 . 1 2 5 25 . 3 9 1 2 0-0

SINGLE-GAME HIGHS:Points: 4, vs Saint Louis -- Sept. 03, 2012; vs Vermont -- Sept. 08, 2013Goals: 2, vs Vermont -- Sept. 08, 2013Assists: 2, vs Saint Louis -- Sept. 03, 2012Shots: 8, vs Ball State -- Sept. 2, 2013

2014: Made 10 appearances as a forward for the Black and Gold...scored her only goal against VCU on Nov. 2...played 144 minutes during the year.

2013: Appeared in all 18 matches on the year, started 12 matches ... scored three goals on the season for a total of six points ... led the team in shots with 38 and shots on goal with 15 ... held a .395 shot on goal percentage...

recorded a match-winning goal Sept. 8, 2013 against Vermont ... match high eight shots at Ball State..and career high two goals against Vermont.

2012: Appeared in all 18 matches as a freshman, starting 13…ranked third on the team with four goals and tied for second on the team with three assists … put nine shots on net for a .360 shots on goal percentage … ranked third on the team with her 11 points on the season … posted one game winning goal ... garnered NorPac Co-Rookie of the Week honors one time … notched the game winning goal and notched two assists against Saint Louis (Sept. 3).

High School: Earned first-team all-state as junior and senior ... tabbed all-conference and all-region accolades as a senior ... scored 31 goals and dished out 8 assists in her senior year ... earned first-team all-state honors in 2011 in softball ... named all-conference twice in softball.

Personal: Full name is Caroline Elizabeth Phillips ... daughter of Robert and Lorie Philips ... criminal justice major.

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MADDIE PHILLIPSSophomore • Defense • Virginia Beach, Va. • Floyd E. Kellam


SINGLE-GAME HIGHS:

2014: Started 19 matches and made 20 appearances in the Mountaineer defense...recorded defensive saves against Pacific and Liberty...logged 874 minutes of playing time during the year.

High School: Earned all-conference honors her junior and senior year and added an all-state honor during her senior year...named Player of the Year for her conference as a senior and first-team all-region...voted most valuable player by her team and won the school’s player of the year award...played club at Saints Hockey Rovks where they finished third in the nation.

Personal: Full name is Madeline Claire Phillips...born March 27, 1996 to Laurie and Robert Phillips...has one sibling, Meredith, 15,...loves to snowboard and surf...plans to major in special education to become a teacher.

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ABBIE ROBERTSSophomore • Defense • Avondale, Pa. • Kennett

CAREER STATISTICSSeason GP G A Pts Shot Shot% SOG SOG% GW PS-Att2014 6 0 0 0 1 . 0 0 0 1 1. 0 0 0 0 0-0

SINGLE-GAME HIGHS:Shots: 1, at Miami University -- Sep 20, 2014

2014: Appeared in six matches for the Apps...recorded a shot against Miami on Sept. 20...played 46 minutes during the year.

High School: Earned all-conference honors as a senior...voted most valuable player to her team as a senior...earned the best defensive player award junior and senior year...finished as the second highest scorer on the team during her senior campaign....also lettered in track and field.

Personal: Full name Abigail Gwen Roberts...born Jan. 23, 1996 to Barbara and Brian Roberts...has two siblings, Brody, 22, and Ian, 20,...plans to major in math and secondary education.

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SAVANNA SHERIDANSophomore • Forward • Hertford, N.C. • First Colonial


SINGLE-GAME HIGHS:Points: 2, 3 timesGoals: 1, 3 timesAssists: 1, 2 timesShots: 2, vs Cal. -- Nov 5, 2014

2014: Started all 21 matches for the Apps in her freshman season...tallied eight points on three goals and two assists...NorPac Rookie of the Week...scored the macthing winning goal against Georgetown on Aug. 29, 2014.

High School: Named second team all-conference...also lettered in soccer.

Personal: Full name is Savanna Ciara Sheridan...born Jan. 30, 1996...guardian: Heidi Sheridan...has two siblings, Taylor, 21, Serene, 14...plans to major in biology and minor in business.

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JORDAN VAN CLEAVEJunior • Defense • Louisville, Ky. • Ballard

CAREER STATISTICSSeason GP G A Pts Shot Shot% SOG SOG% GW PS-Att2013 18 0 0 0 1 . 0 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 0-02014 21 0 1 1 4 . 0 0 0 4 1. 0 0 0 0 0-0TOTAL 39 0 1 1 5 . 0 0 0 4 . 8 0 0 0 0-0

SINGLE-GAME HIGHS:Points: 1, at Miami University -- Sep 20, 2014Assists: 1, at Miami University -- Sep 20, 2014Shots: 1, 5 times

2014: Appeared in all 21 matches and started 20 in the Mountaineer defense...recorded a defensive save against Wake Forest on Sept. 23, 2014...assisted the Apps only goal against Miami on Sept. 20, 2014.

2013: Only person on the team to start all 18 games ... played 1,073 minutes on the season which was fourth best on the team ... attempted one shot on the season at VCU on Oct. 6, 2013.

High School: Four-year letter winner in field hockey at Ballard High School … named to the KY select 1st team and state all-tournament team as a senior … was voted to the all-star team during her junior and senior seasons … helped lead her team to district championships as a freshman and senior … was a two time captain … was selected as a Miss Kentucky Field Hockey nominee and an All-American nominee … played club ball for the International Field Hockey Club of Kentucky … alsolettered three times in lacrosse … was a two time defensive player of the year in lacrosse.

Personal: Full name is Jordan Leigh Van Cleave … daughter of Scott and Lisa Van Cleave...anthropology major.

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KEIGHLY ADAMSFRESHMANMIDFIELDER/DEFENSEDILLSBURG, PA.NORTHERN

High School: Played both field hockey and softball while attending Northern High School...member of the Field Hockey All-Star Team as a junior and senior...player of the Year as a senior as well as being named 2nd Team “Big 11” and a Harrisburg and Lancaster Area All-Star...won the Coach’s Award, MVP and Unsung Hero...responsible for 26 assists and 14 goals as a junior and senior...tallied 50 assists and 25 goals for the Keystate Field Hockey Club that made it to the Disney Showcase three times (2013-15), the Limelight Showcase in 2014 and the Nation-al Indoor Tournament each year from 2013-15...as a softball player, received the sportsmanship award as well as the Most Valuable Offensive Player.

Personal: Full name is Keighly MacKenzie Adams...daughter of Brita Adams...biology major.

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MAGGIE BENNETTFRESHMANGOAL KEEPERMEDFORD, N.J.SHAWNEE

High School: Spent junior and senior seasons on the varsity team...freshman team went undefeated...played for the Spirit of USA Field Hockey team that went to the Disney Showcase each year from 2012-14 and the National Indoor Tournament in both 2012 and 2014...was on team gold for the 2013 AAU Ju-nior Olympics...was a level one goal keeper for Futures...made it to the National Futures Championship in both 2013 and 2014...spent 2015 as a volunteer coach for fundamentals.

Personal: Full name is Margaret Elizabeth Bennett...daughter of Jim and Lisa Bennett...dietetics major with a minor in Spanish.

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SARAH HEISSFRESHMANMIDFIELDER/DEFENSEFAIRFAX STATION, VA.SOUTH COUNTY

High School: Played field hockey for four years and softball for three while attending Providence Day High School...broke the school’s records for goals in a season as a sophomore and goals in a career as a senior...was an All-Star as a sophomore, junior and senior...all-conference recipient as a junior and senior before being named All-State at the conclusion of her senior season...named team’s offensive MVP for her sophomore, junior and senior seasons...part of the All-Tournament Team as a senior...was team’s captain as a senior...for softball, was a captain her last two years with the program...played for the Charlotte Ambush and was named the USA Field Hockey December Club Ath-lete of the Month...captain of both the indoor and outdoor squads.

Personal: Full name is Sarah Mae Heacock...daughter of Todd and Pam Heacock...exercise science major.

High School: Played field hockey for four years, swam for two and played soccer for one...was a four-year varsity player and a captain in 2014...named All-Conference three times, All-Region in 2014 and was a Futures participant...won the Coach’s Award in 2013...won the South County High School Three Varsity Letterman Award for the 2012-13 school year...played for Rampage Field Hockey that was the Disney Showcase U16 Champions in 2012...helped lead the Rampage to a U16 Region Club Championship Runner-Up finish in 2012, the U16 National Club Championship in 2013 and the Surf and Sand Tourna-ment Championship and both 2012 and 2013...team was ranked fifth in the nation and first in Virginia.

Personal: Full name is Sarah Louise Heiss...daughter of John and Tracey Heiss...sister named Jennifer played field hockey at Appalachian State from 2007-11...biology major.

SARAH HEACOCKFRESHMANFORWARD/MIDFIELDERCHARLOTTE, N.C.PROVIDENCE DAY

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2014 NORPAC STANDINGS

EAST DIVISION CONFERENCE OVERALL W L Pct. W L Pct.Liberty * # 4 0 1.000 14 8 .636Pacific 1 3 .250 7 13 .350Appalachian State 1 3 .250 5 16 .238

WEST DIVISION

CONFERENCE OVERALL W L Pct. W L Pct.Stanford * 4 0 1.000 19 3 .864California 2 2 .500 8 11 .421UC Davis 0 4 .000 6 14 .300

# = Tournament Champion * = Division Champions

Founded in 1982, the six-member NorPac Conference competed at the NCAA Division 1 level in field hockey but disbanded at the conclusion of the 2014 season. In 2014, Liberty was the champion of the Eastern Division while Stanford garnered the honor in the Western Division. Liberty went 2-0 in the NorPac Tournament to take the conference championship. Both the Flames and the Cardinal qualified for

the NCAA Division I Field Hockey Championship. Liberty won its play-in round matchup against Richmond 3-1 before falling to final-four bound North Carolina in the first round by a score of 2-1. Stanford began play in the first round and defeated Louisville 2-1 before losing to eventual National Champion Connecticut, 3-1, in the quarterfinals. No. 3 Connecticut took the national title with a 1-0 decision over No. 4 Syracuse.

2014 NORPAC AWARD WINNERS

Player of the Year:Kelsey Harbin (Stanford)

Offensive Player of the Year:Alex McCawley (Stanford)

Defensive Player of the Year:Dulcie Davies (Stanford)

Maria Whitehead Rookie of the Year:Katie Keyser (Stanford)

Coach of the Year:Tara Danielson (Stanford)

Sheryl Johnson Academic Excellence Award:Helen Doolittle (Liberty)

Julie Nagel Extraordinary Teammate:Laura Pujade (Pacific)

All-Academic Team:Hannah Bettencourt (Pacific)Serena Barr (Liberty)Olivia Carroll (Liberty)Emily Catan (California)Emily Costa (UC Davis)Helen Doolittle (Liberty)Andrea Earle (California)Kori Griswold (California)Nicole Henriksson (California)Marissa O’Brien (Appalachian State)Kasey Quon (Stanford)Hannah Thiemann (Stanford)Dana Wetmore (Appalachian State)Jordan Yaukey (Appalachian State)

First Team All-Conference:Kelsey Harbin (Stanford)Sarah Gipe (Liberty)Lara Kruggel (California)Bethany Barr (Liberty)Alex McCawley (Stanford)Clara Goni (California)Ali Campos (Pacific)Serena Barr (Liberty)Maddie Secco (Stanford)Cristina Castella (Pacific)Dulcie Davies (Stanford)

Second Team All-Conference:Jamie Garcia (UC Davis)Andrea Earle (California)Lauren Becker (Stanford)Stephie Sabraw (UC Davis)Dana Wetmore (Appalachian State)Agustina Singh (UC Davis)Ashlee Krulock (Liberty)Nicole Laskosky (Pacific)Shannon Herold (Stanford)Martha Duterte (UC Davis)Laura Pujade (Pacific)

2014 ALL-CONFERENCE TEAMS

2014 TOURNAMENTThurs., Nov. 6Game 1 – App State vs. Cal 1-3Game 2 – Pacific vs. UC Davis 1-2Bye – No. 1 East – LibertyBye – No. 1 West – Stanford

Fri., Nov. 7Game 3 – Fifth Place: App State vs. Pacific 2-5Game 4 – Semifinals: Cal vs. Liberty 1-5Game 5 – Semifinals: UC Davis vs. Stanford 1-2

Sat., Nov. 8Third Place MatchGm. 6 Cal vs. UC Davis 0-1

Championship MatchGm. 7 Stanford vs. Liberty 0-1

2014 NORPAC RECAP


TEAM STATS

INDIVIDUAL STATS## Name GP-GS G A Pts Sh Shot% SOG SOG% GW PS-ATT DSV12 Dana Wetmore 21-21 4 6 14 35 .114 18 .514 0 0-0 0 24 Jordyn Warren 20-8 5 1 11 16 .312 9 .562 0 0-0 0 15 Taylor Cimbalist 17-8 5 0 10 14 .357 10 .714 3 0-0 0 3 Jessi Stuart 18-17 5 0 10 10 .500 8 .800 0 0-0 0 9 Laura Malinoski 21-19 3 3 9 18 .167 7 .389 1 2-2 2 22 Hanna French 21-18 2 5 9 10 .200 5 .500 0 0-0 0 20 Savanna Sheridan 21-21 3 2 8 7 .429 5 .714 1 0-0 0 8 Micaela Diedericks 15-6 2 2 6 9 .222 4 .444 0 0-0 0 1 Robbi Jensen 19-10 2 2 6 7 .286 2 .286 0 0-0 0 4 Amber Prince 21-9 2 1 5 5 .400 4 .800 0 0-0 0 25 Caroline Phillips 10-0 1 0 2 1 1.000 1 1.000 0 0-0 0 21 Jordan Van Cleave 21-20 0 1 1 4 .000 4 1.000 0 0-0 1 7 Rebecca McLean 12-1 0 1 1 0 .000 0 .000 0 0-0 0 2 Abby Carls 21-8 0 0 0 4 .000 3 .750 0 0-0 0 26 Marissa O’Brien 21-16 0 0 0 2 .000 1 .500 0 0-0 5 18 Abbie Roberts 6-0 0 0 0 1 .000 1 1.000 0 0-0 0 93 Cristina Ceppi 20-20 0 0 0 0 .000 0 .000 0 0-0 0 23 Sam Fuerstenberg 6-0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 .000 0 0-0 0 16 Maddie Phillips 20-19 0 0 0 0 .000 0 .000 0 0-0 2 14 Anna Copsey 21-9 0 0 0 0 .000 0 .000 0 0-0 0 10 Charlotte Kirwan 15-0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 .000 0 0-0 0 6 Libba Wharton 15-0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 .000 0 0-0 0 Total........... 21 34 24 92 143 .238 82 .573 5 2-2 10 0 ## Name GP-GS Minutes GA Avg Saves Pct W L T Sho93 Cristina Ceppi 20-20 1334:18 90 4.72 118 .567 5 15 0 1/0 00 Jordan Yaukey 4-1 146:18 16 7.66 15 .484 0 1 0 0/0 TM Team 1-0 1:19 0 0.00 10 1.000 0 0 0 0/0 Total...... 21 1481:55 106 5.01 143 .574 5 16 0 1 Opponent...... 21 1481:55 34 1.61 48 .585 16 5 0 4

SHOT STATISTICS APP OPP Goals-Shot attempts 34-143 106-394 Goals scored per game 1.62 5.05 Shot pct. .238 .269 Shots on goal-Attempts 82-143 249-394 SOG pct. .573 .632 Shots/Game 6.8 18.8 Assists 24 75 PENALTY CORNERS 76 169PENALTY STROKES 2-2 4-4

PENALTIES Green cards 12 5 Yellow cards 3 3 Red cards 0 0 ATTENDANCE Total 1229 1158 Dates/Avg Per Date 11/112 6/193 Neutral Site #/Avg 4/158

GOALS BY PERIOD 1st 2nd OT OT2 TOTALAppalachian State 12 21 1 0 34 Opponents 48 58 0 0 106

SHOTS BY PERIOD 1st 2nd OT OT2 TOTALAppalachian State 63 76 4 0 143 Opponents 182 208 4 0 394

SAVES BY PERIOD 1st 2nd OT OT2 TOTALAppalachian State 63 78 2 0 143 Opponents 19 27 2 0 48

PENALTY CORNERS 1st 2nd OT OT2 TOTALAppalachian State 33 40 3 0 76 Opponents 86 82 1 0 169

2014 STATISTICS


Year Won Lost Tie Pct.1968 12 1 1 .8571969 11 1 1 .8461970 10 2 1 .7691971 9 3 1 .7501972 8 2 4 .5711973 5 2 5 .4171974 12 4 2 .6671975 12 4 1 .7061976 8 5 3 .5001977 10 7 7 .4171978 14 4 4 .6361979 9 9 1 .4741980 8 5 0 .6151981 13 6 5 .5421982 11 4 0 .7331983 10 8 1 .5261984 11 8 1 .5501985 12 6 0 .6671986 8 10 0 .4441987 9 10 1 .4501988 10 12 0 .4551989 5 12 0 .2941990 8 12 1 .3811991 2 10 2 .1431992 7 10 0 .412

Year Won Lost Tie Pct.1993 5 11 1 .2941994 2 17 0 .1051995 3 13 0 .1881996 6 12 0 .3331997 11 8 0 .5791998 12 8 0 .6001999 4 15 0 .2112000 5 14 0 .2632001 8 13 0 .3812002 5 15 0 .2502003 12 8 0 .6002004 6 14 0 .428 2005 4 13 0 .308 2006 2 18 0 .1002007 3 18 0 .1672008 2 17 0 .1052009 6 15 0 .2862010 5 14 0 .2632011 2 18 0 .1002012 3 15 0 .1672013 2 16 0 .1112014 5 16 0 .238Totals 377 432 46 .468

1983Lynn CarrinoSoyka DobushNancy SkripkoLeigh SumnerMichelle ZaroTerry Zehnbauer

1984Lynn CarrinoKathy HeckelSheila McCarthyKasey MeltonIrene PrueKiki SekimachiWinnie SheltonNancy StipkoKim SullivanTracey Thompson

1985Lynn CarrinoIrene PrueKiki SekamachiWinnie SheltonTracey Thompson

1986Luann DegroatKathy HeckelSheila McCarthySiobhan McCarthyKasey MeltonAngie Reid

1987Luann DegroatKathy HeckelKasey MeltonAngie ReidLibba ShannonhouseJayne Ward

1988Luann DegroatKathy HeckelVanessa MarsdenGraham ShannonhouseLibba ShannonhouseJayne Ward

1989Dana AbericoLaura BabineauLuann DegroatLibba ShannonhouseShannon Smith

1990Dana Aberico Lisa FrommSara HopkinsonMelissa PuckettLibba ShannonhouseShannon Smith

1991Mattie Jean HuntRachel MegeeMelissa PuckettShannon SmithElise Steuer

1992Barry ClyattMattie Jean HuntRachel MegeeMelissa PuckettShannon SmithElise Steuer

1995Jen BroderickJodi ChrystalBarry ClyattTara Fachada

1996Jen BroderickJodi ChrystalMegan Cordino

1997Miki BinghamJodi ChrystalDana FabrettiAndrea Pelliccio

1998Suzanne FawsetteHeather GleasamChanley LaytonBeth Matherne

1999Dana FabrettiBeth MatherneKim RohrsKatie Shultzitski

2000Meredith White

2001Christina SettleMalia SwieconekEmily Walls

2002Emily WallsNara Brookes

2003Nara BrookesBridgette BurkhardtAdrienne GerhardtErica MuchampKate Ryno

2004Lizzie Watson

2005Kate RynoErica Muschamp

2006Erica Muschamp

2007Alison Gradischer

2008Quantina ChauAmanda Young

2009Jessie HarrisNicole Morgan

2010Nicole MorganLisa CharneyBridgette Street

2011Brooklyn Shearer

2012Casey LammandoLesley Thomas

2013Jordyn Warren

2014Dana Wetmore

ALL-CONFERENCE HONOREES

ALL-TIME TEAM RESULTS

ALL-CONFERENCE HONOREES // YEAR-BY-YEAR RECORDS


OFFENSECareer Goals1. Lynn Carrino (1982-85) 492. Debbie Morey (1970-72) 413. Sheila McCarthy (1985-87) 384. Nara Brookes (2000-03) 335. Shannon Smith (1989-92) 306. Eva Redfield (1980-81) 29 Susan Lapasnick (1968-70) 298. Mimi Moore (1973-76) 289. Melissa Miller (1977-80) 2710. Cathy Mahaffey (1976-78) 25

Career Assists1. Bridgette Burkhardt (2000-03) 182. Jessie Harris (2006-09) 153. Andrea Lee (2002-2006) 144. Shannon Smith (1989-92) 13 Nara Brookes (2000-03) 136. Sheila McCarthy (1985-87) 11 Erica Muschamp (2003-06) 11 Nicole Morgan (2006-10) 11 Emily Walls (2001-02) 11 Hanna French (2012-14) 11 Dana Wetmore (2011-14) 11

Career Points1. Lynn Carrino (1982-85) 1002. Sheila McCarthy (1985-87) 873. Nara Brookes (2000-03) 834. Debbie Morey (1970-72) 825. Shannon Smith (1989-92) 736. Eva Redfield (1980-81) 58 Susan Lapasnick (1968-70) 588. Mimi Moore (1973-76) 569. Melissa Miller (1977-80) 5410. Nicole Morgan (2006-10) 47

Single-Season Goals1. Eva Redfield (1982) 232. Susan Lapasnick (1968) 213. Jan Corcoran (1968) 20 Nara Brookes (2003) 205. Lynn Carrino (1985) 18 Sheila McCarthy (1987) 187. Lynn Carrino (1984) 17 Mimi Moore (1975) 179. Sheila McCarthy (1986) 13 Cathy Mahaffey (1977) 13 Single-Season Assists1. Bridgette Burkhardt (2003) 122. Nara Brookes (2003) 8 Emily Walls (2001) 84. Jessie Harris (2008) 75. Andrea Lee (2004) 6 Dana Wetmore (2014) 67. Kim Blackwell (1997) 5 Chanley Layton (1998) 5 Kim Rohrs (2000) 5 Meredith White (2000) 5 Lauren Kloeppinger (2010) 5 Jenn Heiss (2010) 5 Hanna French (2014) 5

Single-Season Points1. Nara Brookes (2003) 482. Eva Redfield (1981) 463. Susan Lapasnick (1968) 424. Sheila McCarthy (1987) 405. Lynn Carrino (1985) 376. Lynn Carrino (1984) 357. Mimi Moore (1975) 348. Sheila McCarthy (1986) 309. Shannon Smith (1990) 2910. Cathy Mahaffey (1977) 26

GOALKEEPINGSingle-Season Save Percentage1. Libba Shannonhouse (1990) .9272. Mattie Jean Hunt (1993) .9013. Winnie Shelton (1985) .8814. Mattie Jean Hunt (1991) 8745. Ingrid Stamberg (1993) .8636. Ingrid Stamberg (1995) .8467. Mattie Jean Hunt (1992) .8448. Lisa Murphy (1987) .8389. Libba Shannonhouse (1988) .834 Ingrid Stamberg (1994) .834 Single-Season Saves1. Libba Shannonhose (1990) 3812. Mattie Jean Hunt (1991) 3273. Ingrid Stamberg (1995) 2594. Ingrid Stamberg (1994) 2475. Mattie Jean Hunt (1993) 2466. Bridgette Street (2009) 2247. Malia Sweiconek (2000) 1798. Chelsea Dailey (1999) 1749. Sarah Anderson (2013) 17210 Kate Ryno (2003) 170

Career Save Percentage1. Mattie Jean Hunt (1990-93) .8762. Libba Shannonhouse (1987-90) .8673. Ingrid Stamberg (1994-95) .8564. Winnie Shelton (1984-85) .8445. Malia Swieconek (2000-01) .7686. Kathryn Pearson (1995-97) .7607. Becky Misner (1985-87) .753

8. Bridgette Street (2008-2011.) .7389. Chelsea Dailey (1997-99) .736 Career Saves1. Libba Shannonhouse (1987-90) 7762. Mattie Jean Hunt (1990-93) 7413. Bridgette Street (2008-2011) 6034. Ingrid Stamberg (1994-95) 5885. Kate Ryno (2002-05) 4976. Chelsea Dailey (1997-99) 3827. Sarah Anderson (2010-13) 3368. Malia Sweiconek (2000-01) 3349. Kathryn Pearson (1995-97) 31710. Denise Adams (2007-09) 208

Defensive saves (since 2001)1. Casey Lammando (2010) 82. Anna Long (2011) 5 Marissa O’Brien (2014) 54. Ashley Patterson (2007) 45. Casey Lammando (2009) 3 Carrie JOHNSON (2003) 3 Carrie Johnson (2004) 3 Hannah Martin (2009) 39. Erin Budd (2001) 2 Carrie Johnson (2005) 2 Laura Malinoski (2013) 2

Record book

The App State Field Hockey History and Records section is a continuous project. Please send in any corrections or additions (with documentation) to:

App Sports InformationCooper WeidenthalerPO Box 32116Boone, NC 28608


Appalachian State University field hock-ey not only takes pride in its accomplish-ments on the field, but for the perfor-mance of its student-athletes in the classroom as well.

The Mountaineer program has estab-lished a tradition of academic success, and its scholastic achievements over the past 21 years rival that of any program in the country.

Since 1994, Appalachian has placed 180 student-athletes on the National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) academic squad, including a record-ty-ing 15 in 2011. And to be eligible for the squad, a student athlete must have a GPA of 3.30 or higher. The 2008, ‘09, ‘10, and ‘14 squads were also honored with an NFHCA team award, in recognition of the team’s overall GPA above 3.0.

Appalachian State University field hockey was honored in 2011-12 with an NCAA Public Recognition Award for its latest Academic Progress Rate (APR) score released by the NCAA.

Teams honored by the NCAA earned multiple Academic Progress Report (APR) scores in the top 10 percent for the past four years. The most recent APR scores are multi-year rates based on the scores from the 2007-08, 2008-09, 2009-10, and 2010-11 academic years.

Appalachian was one of eight Southern Conference institutions to have a team honored with the Public Recognition Award . The APR is designed to provide a real-time look at a team’s academic suc-cess each semester by tracking the aca-demic progress of each student-athlete. The APR includes eligibility, retention and graduation in the calculation and provides a clear picture of the academic culture in each sport. High performing teams receiving awards posted APR scores ranging from 965 to a perfect 1000.

1994Carolyn Bass Tara Fachada

1995Tara Fachada

1996Miki Bingham

1997Miki Bingham Kathryn Pearson

1998Siobahn GarrisonJennifer RidenoureKim RohrsAlex Wise

1999Chelsea DailyKrista HahnMandi MartinKim RohrsAlex Wise

2000Jennifer BeecherMandi MartinJennifer RidenoureKim RohrsChristina SettleKatie ShultzitskiMalie Swieconek

2001Erin BuddKrista HahnMandi MartinChristina SettleMalia Swieconek

2002Krista HahnKim HelscelCarrie JohnsonLaura KlineAndrea LeeLindsay RobertsKate RynoAmy SarnoDana Snyder

2003Kim HelscelMichelle TudayCarrie JohnsonLindsay RobertsKate RynoShannon FitzpatrickErica MuschampAndrea LeeErin Smith

2004Pam BlumShannon FitzpatrickAlison GradischerJessica HarrisKim HelscelCarrie JohnsonAndrea LeeErica Muschamp

Julie NagelMikayla PaulsonLindsasy RobertsKate RynoErin SmithHannah TravlosMichelle Tuday

2005Quantina ChauShannon FitzpatrickAlison GradischerJessica HarrisSabra HoltCarrie JohnsonAndrea LeeJennifer MeyerErica MuschampMikayla PaulsonKate RynoErin Smith

2006Quantina ChauShannon FitzpatrickElise GoodrichAlison GradischerJessica HarrisJessie HarrisSabra HoltAndrea LeeJeanette MiersErica MuschampAshley Patterson Mikayla PaulsonJessica ThompsonLisa Witkowski

2007Alison GradischerJess HarrisQuantina ChauKate GarnetJessie HarrisJen HeissSabra HoltLibby McRaineyJeannette MiersKatie PriceJessica ThompsonChristine Zanowicz

2008Kelly AllabandQuantina ChauStephanie ChildressKelsey DorsetKate GarnetJessie HarrisSabra HoltLauren KloeppingerHannah MartinJeanette MiersKatie PriceBridgette StreetJessie ThompsonAmanda YoungChristine Zanowicz

2009Stephanie Childress Kelsey DorsetKate Garnet Jessie Harris

Lauren KloeppingerCasey LammandoHannah MartinLesley ThomasChristine Zanowicz

2010Kelly AllabandSarah AndersonLisa Charney Stephanie Childress Kelsey DorsetJenn HeissLauren KloeppingerEmily KnappCasey LammandoAnna LongHannah MartinChristine Zanowicz

2011Kelly AllabandSarah AndersonBrooke AngellellaStephanie ChildressKelsey DrosetShea-la GatzMegan HighLauren KloeppingerEmily KnappAnna LongHannah MartinAlexandria MillerJessi StuartJordyn WarrenDana Wetmore

2012Lindsay AmadorSarah AndersonAmber BootCristina CeppiAnna CopseyLane FlynnHanna FrenchMegan HighEmily KnappDana Wetmore

2013Sara AndersonAnna CopseyLane FlynnHannah FrenchEmily KnappMarissa O’BrienJordan Van CleaveDana WetmoreJordan Yaukey

2014Anna CopseyHanna FrenchSam FuerstenbergRebecca McLeanMarissa O’BrienAmber PrinceAbbie RobertsSavanna SheridanTaylor TrimmerJordan Van CleaveDana WetmoreJordan Yaukey

CFHCA/NFHCA NATIONAL ACADEMIC SQUAD HONOREESAcademic Excellence


Field hockey was introduced at Appa-lachian State University in the fall of 1968. The first intercollegiate sport for the female population on campus, Appalachian’s field hockey program is one of the oldest in the state of North Carolina. The success of the field hockey pro-gram at Appalachian is a direct result of the hard work and dedication of Dr. Jan Wat-son. Dr. Watson served as head field hock-ey coach from the inaugural season in 1968 through 1972 and again from 1974 until 1983. Under Dr. Watson’s direction, Appala-chian’s field hockey enjoyed an unparal-leled level of success. In 15 years as head coach, she posted an impressive win-loss record of 157-65-32. Her 157 wins remain a school record.

Dr. Watson’s participation in college athletics goes far beyond her work at Ap-palachian. One of the most prominent ad-vocates for the advancement of women’s athletics in the country, Watson co-found-ed the Deep South Field Hockey Associ-ation with Ruth Reid of Furman and also served as the association’s first president. Watson also served as the Appalachianeer of the Association of Intercollegiate Athlet-ics for Women, which disbanded in 1983. Dr. Watson was inducted into the Appala-chian Athletics Hall of Fame in 2008.

In 1993, the Women’s Field Hockey Endowment was found-ed to provide a venue by which former players, friends, and supporters of the program could assist with the program’s scholarship efforts. In 1997, the endowment was renamed the Dr. Jan Watson Endowment for Field Hockey in recogni-tion of the contributions Dr. Watson has made to the Field Hockey program at Appalachian. Currently, the endowment has a cash value of over $42,000 with an additional $30,000 in pledges resulting from the University’s “Campaign for the Second Century”.

The Dr. Jan Watson Endowed Scholarship

Appalachian placed 57 players on the Deep South All-Star team during Wat-son’s tenure.

1968 12-1-11969 11-1-11970 10-2-11971 9-3-11972 8-2-41974 12-4-21975 12-4-11976 8-5-3

1977 10-7-71978 14-4-41979 9-9-11980 8-5-01981 13-6-51982 11-4-01983 10-8-1Total 156-65-32

Watson’s Year-by-Year Records

DR. JAN WATSON


DOUG GILLINDIRECTOR OF ATHLETICSFIRST YEAR AT APPALACHIAN STATEALMA MATER: SUNY CORTLAND, 1991

Doug Gillin was named director of athletics at Appalachian State Universi-ty on Feb. 27, 2015. He officially began in the role on April 6, 2015. Gillin, 46, possesses more than two decades of professional experience in collegiate athletics, most recently as deputy director of athletics at the Uni-versity of Missouri. He spent three years at Missouri and played a prominent role in the Tigers’ transition to the Southeastern Conference. At Mizzou, Gillin was involved in all facets of the athletics department’s financial planning and budget development, was a member of the depart-ment’s strategic plan development team and oversaw all external opera-tions, including the Tiger Scholarship Fund development unit, Mizzou Sports Properties, strategic communications and game operations. Most notably, he helped lead the University’s athletics capital campaign and was involved in a $102 million facilities enhancement plan for football, baseball, softball, golf, tennis and track and field. Additionally, he was responsible for all facets of Missouri’s day-to-day operations in the absence of the athletics director, had direct oversight over men’s basketball and was part of a three-person administrative team that oversaw the Tigers’ football program. Prior to his arrival at Missouri in 2012, Gillin spent a decade in North Carolina in various roles with ISP Sports/IMG College, the country’s leading collegiate multimedia, marketing and licensing/brand management com-pany. During his 10-year stint with Winston-Salem-based ISP/IMG, he served as the company’s senior vice president (2002-07), executive vice president/chief sales officer (2007-10) and senior vice president for college properties (2010-12). In those roles, he managed the company’s entire sales force, which included approximately 350 employees and more than 90 university and conference partnerships. Before joining the ISP/IMG corporate headquarters, Gillin spent the first nine years of his athletics career on college campuses. He began as an assistant ticketing/business office director at Lehigh (1993-94) then served as an assistant marketing director at New Mexico (1994-95) and Missouri (1995-97). In 1997, he became the general manager of Mizzou Sports Properties before taking the same position with Syracuse Sports Properties in 1999. The Binghamton, N.Y. native was a four-year letterwinner in ice hockey at SUNY Cortland from 1987-91. He was a two-time team MVP and was select-ed as the squad’s co-captain in 1990. He graduated from SUNY Cortland in 1991 with a B.S. in physical education (sports management concentration).

He went on to earn a master’s degree in physical education from Ohio University in 1993. GIllin and his wife, Leslie, have three children: daughters Shea and Lia and son Chase.

GILLIN AT A GLANCEProfessional Experience1993-94: ....................Lehigh (assistant ticketing/business office director)1994-95: ....................New Mexico (assistant marketing director)1995-97: ....................Missouri (assistant marketing director)1997-99: ....................Missouri (general manager - Mizzou Sports Properties)1999-2002: ...............Syracuse (general manager - Syracuse Sports Properties)2002-07: ....................ISP (senior vice president)2007-10: ....................ISP (executive vice president/chief sales officer)2010-12: ....................IMG College (senior vice president for college properties)2012-15: ....................Missouri (deputy athletics director)2015: ...........................Appalachian State (athletics director)EducationBachelor’s: ................SUNY Cortland, 1991 physical education (sports management concentration)Master’s .....................Ohio, 1993 physical educationStudent-AthleteIce Hockey: ...............SUNY Cortland (1987-91)Hometown:.............Binghamton, N.Y.Birthdate: ................May 28, 1969 (46 years old)Wife: ...........................LeslieDaughters: ..............Shea and LiaSon: ............................ChaseTwitter: .....................@DougGillin

The Gillin Family: Lia, Leslie, Shea, Doug and Chase

Doug Gillin was introduced as Appalachian State University’s director of athletics on Feb. 27, 2015.


Appalachian State University is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Boone, N.C. At an elevation of 3,333 feet, Boone began as a frontier outpost named after pioneer Daniel Boone, who first explored the area in the 1760s. Boone now at-tracts those seeking a breathtaking location, adventure and a quality education. Appalachian is one of the 17 institutions in the University of North Carolina system and offers a challenging learning experience. The university combines a small-town atmosphere with a strong academic reputation. Appalachian’s academics are supported by an accomplished faculty, close, personal interaction between students and faculty, and intimate class sizes that average 26 students. Originally founded as a teachers college, Appalachian now cultivates leaders in business, science, the arts, communication, music, nursing, education and other careers. Innovation and creativity are hallmarks of Appalachian graduates, who are leaders in communities in North Carolina and around the world. Appa-lachian also emphasizes the importance of sustainability and service to commu-nities, both locally and globally. Today, Appalachian is a leader in the fields of energy-focused sustainable technology and the health sciences. Consistently ranked among U.S. News and World Report’s best public univer-sities in the Southeast, Appalachian is also noted as a “best value” by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine and other publications. Appalachian’s 410-acre main campus includes 22 academic buildings, a 210,000-square-foot library, 19 residence halls, three dining facilities and 11 recre-ational and athletic facilities. Appalachian also operates a living-learning center in New York City and off-campus programs in 10 counties through collaboration with area community colleges.

ATHLETICS EXCELLENCE More than 450 student-athletes compete in 20 NCAA Division 1 varsity sports at Appalachian State University, 10 for men and 10 for women. Appalachian was a dominant force in the Southern Conference for more than 40 years before joining the Sun Belt Conference in July 2014 – one of 10 conferences that are members of the Division 1 Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS). Appalachian student-athletes work just as hard in the classroom: • * In May 2015, Appalachian athletics was awarded the Sun Belt’s 2015 Institu-tional Graduation Rate Award for 2013-14. The award is given to the school with the highest Federal Graduation Rate among all current Sun Belt members. • * 101 Appalachian student-athletes were named to the Sun Belt Conference Commissioner’s List in fall 2014, an honor given to student-athletes with a GPA of 3.5 or higher. • * 109 Appalachian student-athletes were named to the Sun Belt’s Academic Honor Roll in fall 2014, an honor given to student-athletes with a GPA of 3.0-3.49. • * 210 student-athletes were awarded academic honors, making Appalachian the school with the most students to do so.

APPALACHIAN STATE ATHLETICS MISSION STATEMENT The Department of Athletics at Appalachian State University believes in maintaining the intercollegiate athletics program as an integral part of the University’s overall program of education, with emphasis on and priority given to high academic quality and standards and the complete development of the student. Appalachian State University provides opportunity and encouragement for student-ath-letes to progress toward degrees of their choice and to develop athletic abilities in an envi-ronment consistent with high standards of academic scholarship, leadership and institutional loyalty. The Department of Athletics is committed to ensuring the general welfare of the student-athlete and to encouraging the highest standards of sportsmanship on behalf of student-athletes, the student body and the University’s supporters. The intercollegiate athlete representing Appalachian is both a bona-fide student pursuing a degree program and an amateur competitor. Appalachian Athletics is committed to insuring equitable recruitment, participation and treatment of individuals including members of under-represented populations through its

athletics administration, staff, coaches, programs and policies. The University’s policy of non-discrimination represents a moral and ethical, not merely a legal, imperative. The University has determined that its athletics program will meet the necessary qualifi-cations, guidelines and funding to hold membership in Division I of the NCAA. The athletics administration, the faculty athletics representative and the Athletics Council work together to insure that all teams and coaches follow the rules and regulations governing this division. A sound program of intercollegiate athletics should benefit the institution through its ef-fects on students, alumni ad the institution itself. Specifically, it should maintain and improve the loyalty and esprit de corps of the student body, and in strengthening the pride and enthu-siasm of the alumni; it should serve as a favorable public relations factor and provide benefits to the participants.APPALACHIAN STATE ATHLETICS DIVERSITY STATEMENT Appalachian athletics promotes an inclusive culture that fosters equitable participation for student-athletes and equitable career opportunities for coaches, administrators and support staff from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

EDUCATING QUALITY CITIZENS AND LEADERS


Appalachian was founded in 1899. The pioneering spirit necessary to overcome the mountains’ hardships quickly characterized the institution, giving Appalachian a special niche in higher education that continues today. After more than a century, Appalachian has grown into a destination of choice for high-achieving, intellectu-ally curious students wanting to be engaged in the community.Appalachian enrolls more than 18,000 students and offers over 150 undergraduate and graduate major programs through its College of Arts and Sciences, College of Fine and Applied Arts, Reich College of Education, Walker College of Business, University College, Hayes School of Music, Beaver College of Health Sciences and Cratis D. Williams School of Graduate Studies. Appalachian also offers a doctorate of education.

THE MOST COMMON REASONS STUDENTS COME TO APPALACHIAN ARE: • Academic reputation, both overall and in specific majors • Location and the opportunities for outdoor activities • Size, including small classes and small-town atmosphere • Overall value and affordability when compared to other schools

SOLID ACCOLADES (2013 AND 2014)• 3rd among top regional public universities in the South in U.S. News and World Report’s “America’s Best Colleges Guide”• 10th in Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine’s “24 Best College Values Under $30,000/Year”• 22nd greenest college in the United States according to Sierra magazine’s “Cool Schools of 2014”• 7th in Washington Monthly magazine’s list of the nation’s “Best Bang for the Buck” master’s-degree granting institutions• 4th in U.S. for number of students who participated in short-term study abroad for credit (Institute for International Education)• Included in Princeton Review’s “Best in the Southeast” and “Guide to 332 Green Colleges”

WHO ARE WE?

WHY CHOOSE APPALACHIAN?


1899 Dougherty brothers found Watauga Academy

1903 North Carolina legislature recognizes The Appalachian Training School of Teachers as a state institution

1921 North Carolina legislature authorizes the Appalachian State Normal School two-year college program

1929 North Carolina legislature authorizes the Appalachian State Teachers College four-year program

1948 North Carolina Commission on Higher Education authorizes the ASTC Graduate School

1967 North Carolina legislature authorizes Appalachian State University, with three undergraduate colleges

1971 University of North Carolina system created; Appalachian named one of its regional campuses

1982 Enrollment exceeds 10,000 students

2001 TIME Magazine named Appalachian a College of the Year

2005 Football team wins first of three consecutive NCAA Division I-AA National Championships

2008 Enrollment exceeds 16,000

2009 State’s largest electricity-generating wind turbine installed on campus

2010 One graduate became the 100,000th living alumnus when he received his diploma; New College of Health Sciences opened, the first new college in nearly 40 years

2011 Reich College of Education building opens

2011 The $200 million Campaign for Appalachian was launched

2013 Brad and Carole Wilson Honors and Engagement Community opened

2014 Dr. Sheri N. Everts named chancellor

Enrollment18,026 students in Fall 2014

15,634 undergraduate1,002 graduate

1,510 distance education-undergraduate, gradute and transfer

Top Represented N.C. Counties Wake Mecklenburg Watauga Guilford Forsyth Catawba

States most represented North Carolina Georgia Virginia Florida Maryland South Carolina

AcademicsCollege of Arts and Sciences Walker College of Business Reich College of Education

College of Fine and Applied Arts Beaver College of Health Sciences

Hayes School of MusicUniversity College

Cratis D. Williams School Graduate School

More than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors, plus a doctoral program in educational leadership

Fall 2013 Average Freshman SAT: 1156

Student/Faculty Ratio: 16-to-1

2014-15 Undergraduate Expenses$13,438 for in-state students and $26,605 for out-of-state students. Includes tuition, fees, room, standard meal plan and textbook rental

APPALACHIAN TIMELINE APPALACHIAN TODAY


Boone lies in a small valley in the heart of the Southern Appalachians. It is named after the hunter and explorer Daniel Boone, who spent time in the region during the 1760s. Watauga County was formed in 1849 and the Town of Boone incorporated in 1872. Boone’s accolades include National Geographic Adventure magazine’s “Best Places to Live and Play,” Outside magazine’s top 10 “Best Towns in America,” USA Today’s “10 Great Small Towns with Huge Backyards,” ”U.S. News and World Report’s “10 Best Places to Retire in the U.S.” and TripAdvisor’s “Hidden Gems: 13 U.S. Towns That Are Diamonds in the Rough.” Boone is also ranked the 10th safest place in North Carolina by Movoto.com and 19th in SafeWise.com’s “50 Safest Cities in North Carolina,” based on the latest FBI crime report data. Boone is a college town, home to Appalachian State University. Originally Watauga Academy, the institution was formed to educate the mountain children and to ultimately prepare teachers for service through western North Carolina. It became Appalachian State Teachers College in 1929 and joined the University of North Carolina system in 1971. The university serves as a top economic driver followed by a combination of tourism, small business and residential home construction. The Boone area is characterized by mountain culture and casual living. Outdoor activities, cultural events, local dining and unique shops attract visitors from all over the world year-round. From breathtaking scenic views to Boone’s eclectic downtown area, known as King Street, there is something for everyone. One of the highlights of downtown Boone is the university’s Turchin Center for the Visual Arts. It features six gallery spaces and a community education and outreach program. Its exhibitions focus on a blend of recent and historically important artwork and feature nationally and internationally renowned artists as well as many of the finest artists of the region. A wide array of quality arts and cultural events enhance the Boone community. The university’s month-long celebration of performing and visual arts, known as An Appalachian Summer Festival, has brought notable performers such as Paul Taylor Dance Company, London City Opera, Charlie Daniels and the Glenn Miller Orches-tra. During the academic year, Appalachian hosts the Performing Arts Series with artists such as Garrison Keillor and the National Symphony Orchestra. Boone offers an uncommon quality of life – that’s why many visitors come for a weekend and stay for a lifetime.

BOONE, NORTH CAROLINA

BOONE AT A GLANCE• The county seat of Watauga County• Population: approximately 17,000• Incorporated in 1872• Named for its most famous seasonal visitor, Daniel Boone• One of four North American Adventure Destinations – Adventure

Sports magazine• The “Choose and Cut” Christmas tree industry in Watauga County

sells approximately 15,000 Fraser fir trees annually.

State’s Largest Wind Turbine – This community-scale, 100-kilowatt wind turbine stands 153 feet and feeds enough electricity directly to the grid to power 15 homes. It was paid for primarily through student funds and in partnership with the university-affiliated util-ity, New River Light and Power. Aside from producing clean energy, the turbine serves as an educational monument to Appalachian’s ethic of sustainability.

Howard Knob – Located just a half mile from downtown Boone, this peak has an elevation of 4,420 feet and is known more commonly as Howard’s Knob. It was named for Benjamin Howard, a Revolutionary War loyalist who fled to a cave there to escape American patriots. Source: North Carolina Gazetteer: A Dictionary of Tar Heel Places

Rich Mountain – One of 20 North Carolina mountains bearing this name, the Watauga County ridge extends northwest from Boone. It is named for its unusually fertile though rugged slopes.

Source: North Carolina Gazetteer: A Dictionary of Tar Heel Places

WHAT’S VISIBLE FROM KIDD BREWER STADIUM?


Dr. Sheri N. Everts joined Appalachian State University as its seventh leader in July 2014. Previously, she had been provost and vice president for academic affairs at Illinois State University since 2008.

A Nebraska native who attended elementary school in a one-room schoolhouse, Everts graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1980 with a bachelor’s degree in English instruction and secondary educa-tion. After teaching middle school and high school English in Kansas and Nebraska, she returned to UNL, where she earned a master’s degree in literacy education and English (1991) and a doctorate in administration, curriculum and

instruction (1994). Everts began her higher education career in 1994 as an assistant professor in the Department of Teacher Education at the University of Nebraska Omaha. Rising through the academic and administrative ranks at UNO, she was named assistant vice chancellor for academic and student affairs in 2000, promoted to associate vice president in 2003, and named interim senior vice chancellor for academic and student affairs in 2006. She served in that interim capacity until June 30, 2008, when she left Nebraska to become provost and vice president for academic affairs at Illinois State University. In accepting her position as chancellor, Everts said, “A university campus is an amazing place of confluence where great leaders and ideas emerge for the betterment of society. Our remarkable students, faculty and staff, combined with an engaged community, make this a very special place to live and work. The passion for teaching, learning, innovation, creativity and service is palpable on this campus and each day I am renewed by our community’s dedication to making a difference in the world.”

CHANCELLOR DR. SHERI N. EVERTS

Dr. Alan J. Hauser is in his 29th year as Faculty Chairperson of Athletics at Appalachian State Uni-versity. Appointed to the position in October 1986, Hauser has served on the Athletic Council since 1979. In his role, Hauser acts as the liason between academics and athletics, representing the voice of Appalachian’s faculty in its dealings with the athletic department as well as speaking on behalf of stu-dent-athletes when dealing with faculty members. He often accompanies many athletic programs on road trips and is a regular at home events. Hauser came to Appalachian as an assistant professor of philoso-phy and religion in 1972. He served

as chairperson of Appalachian’s Philosophy and Religion Department from 1982 until 1997. A member of numerous committees since joining the faculty, Hauser served 12 years on the Faculty Senate, including two years as chairperson. He also chaired the Faculty Assembly for three years. A 1967 graduate of Concordia Teachers College, Hauser earned a master’s degree from Concordia Seminary in 1968 and his doctorate from the University of Iowa in 1972. Hauser currently chairs the NCAA Academics, Eligibility and Compliance cabinet and is also a member of its Degree Completion committee. He formerly served as the Southern Conference’s delegate to the NCAA Division I Management Council. Hauser and his wife Gail have four daughters: Debi, Staci, Elizabeth and Jacqueline.

ATHLETICS REPRESENTATIVEDR. ALAN HAUSER


UNIVERSITY LEADERSHIPCHANCELLOR

Dr. Sheri N. EvertsPROVOST AND EXECUTIVE VICE CHANCELLOR

Dr. Darrell Kruger

ABOUT APPALACHIANAppalachian State University prepares students to lead purposeful lives as engaged global citizens who understand their responsibil-

ities in creating a sustainable future for all. The transformational Appalachian experience promotes a spirit of inclusion that brings

people together in inspiring ways to acquire and create knowledge, to grow holistically, to act with passion and determination, and em-brace diversity and difference. Our students become agile learners who think critically, communicate effectively, make local to global

connections, and understand the responsibilities of community en-gagement. We embrace our obligation to help create healthy, just,

and sustainable societies by equipping our students to live with knowledge, compassion, dedication, humility, and dignity.

MORE THAN A LOCATIONAppalachian’s beautiful setting in the Blue Ridge Mountains is more

than a location – it profoundly shapes how our community lives, works and learns together. Our commitment to sustainability is a

tradition, not a trend, and Appalachian is an active steward of North Carolina’s interconnected financial, cultural and natural resources. This commitment shows in many ways, including our tuition rates, textbook rental program, commitment to energy efficiency, eco-

nomic viability and equitable citizenship. Because of this and much more, Appalachian ranks No. 7 out of 592 schools in MyPlan.com’s student rankings for “Overall Satisfaction & Happiness with Choice.”

Dr. Sheri Noren Everts serves as Appalachian’s chancellor. Dr. Darrell Kruger is provost and executive vice chancellor. The university is

governed by the university’s Board of Trustees and the University of North Carolina system’s Board of Governors.

BRADLEY T. ADCOCK BOARD OF TRUSTEES CHAIR

ALICE G. ROESS BOARD OF TRUSTEES VICE CHAIR

M. LEE BARNES, JR. BOARD OF TRUSTEES SECRETARY

STEPHANIE L. BILLINGSALUMNI COUNCIL PRESIDENT

PAUL H. GATESFACULTY SENATE CHAIR

AMY A. SANDERS STAFF SENATE CHAIR

CARSON D. RICHSTUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT


Documents

2015 Appalachian State Field Hockey Media Guide