NMU Quick Facts Location: Marquette, Mich. Founded: 1899 Enrollment: 9,400 School colors: Old gold and olive green Nickname: Wildcats National affiliation: NCAA II Conference: GLIAC Home arena: Vandament Arena Arena capacity: 1,500 President: Dr. Les Wong Faculty athletic representative: Julie Rochester Athletic director: Ken Godfrey Office phone: 906-227-2107 E-mail: kgodfrey@nmu.edu Athletic department phone: 906-227-2105 Athletic department fax: 906-227-2492 Head volleyball coach: Dominic Yoder Alma mater: Western Michigan University, 1998 Overall record/years: 65-28/3 Years NMU record/years: 40-24/2 Years Office phone: 906-227-2378 E-mail: dyoder@nmu.edu Assistant coach: Brian Bartczak Alma mater: Michigan Tech, 2005 Office phone: 906-227-1173 E-mail: bbartcza@nmu.edu Sports information director: David Faiella Office phone: 906-227-1013 Home phone: 906-226-8435 Cell phone: 906-458-3558 Fax: 906-227-2492 E-mail: dfaiella@nmu.edu NMU Sports Hotline: 906-227-1014 Web address: http://www.nmu.edu/sports Team information: 2008 overall record: 20-12 2008 GLIAC record/finish: 11-5/4th GLIAC North
2009 Outlook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 2009 Roster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Head Coach Dominic Yoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Coaching Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Player Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8 2008 Team Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 2008 Individual Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 2008 GLIAC Results, Standings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 NMU Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 2009 Wildcat Volleyball Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back cover
The Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) was founded in 1972. During the two years previous to the GLIAC’s
founding, several attempts were made to create a new NCAA College Division conference. In 1971, the Great Lakes Athletic Conference was formed, but plans for the new conference were put on hold and several of the participating schools subsequently withdrew their support.
However, the idea for a new conference did not die, and since 1972-73 the GLIAC has been a leader in the advancement and promo- tion of intercollegiate athletics for men and women.
The charter members of the GLIAC were Ferris State University, Grand Valley State University, Lake Superior State University, North- wood University and Saginaw Valley State University.
Expansion of the GLIAC began immediately with the addition of Oakland University in 1974. Hillsdale College and Northern Michigan University were accepted as members in 1975, while Wayne State University joined in 1976. In 1977, the conference lost its first member when Northern Michigan withdrew. Michigan Tech University filled the vacancy when it became a member in 1980.
After the 1986-87 season, Northwood left the conference and was replaced by Northern Michigan. Northwood rejoined the conference in 1992.
After the 1989 season, the conference dropped football as a sponsored sport. The conference schools sponsoring football joined the members of the Heartland Collegiate Conference in forming the football-only Midwest Intercollegiate Football Conference (MIFC), which began play in 1990.
After nine years of existence as one of the premier conferences in Division II football, the MIFC merged as part of GLIAC on July 1, 1999. With the merger, the University of Indianapolis became an associate member as a football-only school.
The GLIAC entered a new era in the 1995-96 school year. Prior to 1995-96, all member institutions of the GLIAC were located in the state of Michigan. On December 14, 1994, membership was offered to three schools located in Ohio and Pennsylvania. The expansion members were Ashland University of Ashland, Ohio, and Gannon University and Mer- cyhurst College, both located in Erie, Pa. All three schools began their membership July 1, 1995.
On July 1, 1997, membership was granted to The University of Findlay, located in Findlay, Ohio. Findlay replaced Oakland University, which withdrew from the conference after the 1996-97 season as it moved to NCAA Division I status.
Westminster College, located in New Wilmington, Pa., became the 14th member of the GLIAC when it accepted its expansion offer in May of 1997. On June 30, 2000 Westminster left the conference as it changed its affiliation to NCAA Division III.
Tiffin University, located in Tiffin, Ohio accepted an offer to join the GLIAC in June of 2007. The two Erie, Pa. schools (Gannon and Mercy- hurst) left the conference at the conclusion of the 2007-08 academic year to join the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC).
Overall the GLIAC conducts championships in 21 sports, 11 for men and 10 for women. The policy-making body of the GLIAC is the Executive Council, which is comprised of three representatives from each member institution – its director of athletics, faculty athletics rep- resentative and senior woman administrator. Final approval of all GLIAC legislation is required by the Council of GLIAC Presidents.
As GLIAC commissioner, Dell Robinson is responsible for all conference administration. He is beginning his first season as the confer- ence’s sixth commissioner.
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Athletic Facilities Northern Michigan University boasts one of the finest collections of athletic facilities in NCAA Division II, if not the country.
A connected unit of three first-rate facilities - the Superior Dome, the Physical Education Instructional Facility (PEIF), and the Berry Events Center - are used by NMU for the majority of its athletic events.
Superior Dome The Superior Dome has been home to the Wildcat football team since 1991 and is the finest football facility in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Con- ference, if not all of NCAA Division II.
The Dome stands 14 stories high, and encompass- es 5.1 acres under its roof. Constructed of 781 Douglas fir beams and 108.5 miles of fir decking, the Dome has a permanent seating capacity of 8,000, but the building can hold as many as 16,000 people. The facil- ity features a diameter of 536 feet, and has the ability to withstand 60 pounds per square foot of snow and 80 mile per hour winds.
The Dome features a retractable artificial turf carpet, the largest of its kind in the world. When it is extended, the turf has the ability to accommodate football, soccer and field hockey. Underneath the carpet is a synthetic playing surface that features three basketball/volleyball courts, two tennis courts and a 200-meter track. The carpet is ex- tended over a cushion of air and takes 30 minutes to retract powered by 12 computerized winches. Full setup of the turf is completed in ap- proximately two hours. A new artificial turf carpet was installed in the summer of 2009.
Berry Events Center The home of the NMU hockey and basketball teams, the Berry Events Center opened its doors in Octo- ber 1999.
The facility provides individual seating for ap- proximately 3,800 fans, in addition to 16 luxury boxes, which includes a president’s suite. Along the perimeter of the arena are four large concession areas, as well as standing room for approximately 400 fans.
When used for hockey, the Berry has an Olympic-size ice sheet measuring 200 feet by 100 feet. When rigged for basketball, the court sits on a protective flooring, which is placed over the ice, and seating for 500 fans is available courtside. Conversion from hockey to basket- ball can be completed in approximately five hours.
The Berry also features locker rooms and support areas for the men’s and women’s basketball teams and the United States Olympic Education Center’s short track speedskating team along with four general-use locker rooms. In addition, skate rental and changing areas are located on the lower level of the complex.
The hockey area includes a weight room, athletic training room, meeting rooms, locker room and support area.
Also designed to host concerts and community events, the Berry Events Center is equipped with moveable theatrical rigging and lighting.
Physical Education Instructional Facility The PEIF, as it is more commonly called, was opened in 1976 and houses the PEIF Pool, home of NMU swim- ming and diving team, and Vandament Arena, where the Wildcat volleyball team plays.
The PEIF pool features eight lanes and a diving tank with one- and three-meter springboards, as well as a 20-meter platform.
Vandament Arena, opened in 1995, is a 1,500-seat volleyball-only facility, one of the finest in Division II.
The facility houses an auxiliary gymnasium that the Wildcat men’s and women’s basketball teams use for practice.
The PEIF also houses a two-level Recreation Center, which was opened in December 1999. It is complete with a climbing wall, weight room, cardiovascular area, two basketball courts, a tennis court, two lounge areas and a conference room. Also located in the PEIF are seven racquetball courts, a dance studio, athletic training facilities, locker rooms, classrooms and staff offices.
Other Facilities Soccer fields Four fields are located behind the Superior Dome, along Lake Superior.
Two are home to the NMU women’s soccer team; the other two are practice fields for the NMU football team. They are equipped with bleachers and a scoreboard.
Cross county skiing Northern’s men’s and women’s teams have two designated practice locations, with lighted trails: the Al Quaal 3K and 5K ski trails in nearby Ishpeming and the four 5K loops at Blueberry Ridge in Sands Township, a few miles south of Marquette.
Golf The official Wildcat course is the Greywalls course at the Marquette Golf Club. GolfWeek named Greywalls the second- best course you can play in Michigan and upon its opening in 2005; it was included in the Top Ten Best New Course listings of all major golf publications. The Wildcats will also utilize the NMU Golf Course, which was formerly known as Chocolay Downs. Its ninth hole is among the world’s largest putting green, measuring 29,000 square feet. Total yardage of the course is over 6,800 yards with a par of 72. The course contains water hazards, rolling terrain and beautiful wooded areas.
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2009 Outlook
The third year of the Dominic Yoder era is set to begin with the Northern Michigan
University volleyball program. This year’s squad will be built around the nucleus of five returning seniors. Throw in nine of the 12 letterwinners from last year returning and the Wildcats are ready once again to challenge for a league title. Last year the Wildcats appeared in the NCAA Division II Tournament for the first time since the 2004 season. The ’Cats lost to Indianapolis in the first round in five sets after dropping the first two.
The ’Cats finished the 2008 campaign with a 20-12 overall record, which included an 11-5 slate in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC). NMU’s confer- ence slate was good for a fourth-place finish in the GLIAC North Division. Gone from the last year’s squad are Daniela Bezerra, Caryn VanBeckum and Breanne Zaremba. VanBeckum and Bezerra were named to the All-GLIAC Team. VanBeckum was a first-team selection while Bezerra was an honorable mention pick. VanBeckum was second on the squad with 323 kills (3.11 k/s) while Bezerra was third with 318 (2.81 k/s). VanBeckum also led the squad with 43 block solos, was second with 52 block assists and had a team-high 95 total blocks. Zaremba had 280 digs for the ’Cats in 2008.
Second team all-GLIAC selection and senior Mandie Meyer returns to lead the 2009 Wildcat edition. She led the 2008 team with 405 kills (3.21 k/s) and recorded 36 total blocks (12 solo and 24 assisted). Other se- niors who will be looked upon to lead include Katt Garvick, Amy Andersen-Goldsworthy, Ra- chel Green and Cassie Osiecki. Garvick had
191 kills, last year and Andersen-Goldsworthy, 38 kills. Green was second on the team with 479 assists and Osiecki recorded a team- leading 484 digs and 45 service aces.
“Our seniors will have to have a great year, regardless if it is Katt (Garvick) or Mandie (Meyer) scoring points on the outside. Amy (Andersen-Goldsworthy) breaking back into the starting line-up as a middle-contrib- uting to the offense and defending blocking. Rachel (Green) filling the defensive shoes of the graduated Breanne Zaremba or Cassie (Osiecki) out performing her three previous digs/season marks,” said Yoder. “They will all be essential parts to a successful season.”
Underclassmen Becca Feuerherd, Maddie Ogden, Katie Twardzik and Emma Wolfe also return. Feuerherd appeared in all 32 matches last year and tallied 17 service aces. Ogden led the ‘Cats with 821 assists. Twardzik had 22 total blocks (3 solo and 19 assisted). Wolfe was fourth on the team in kills last year with 216 as she also had a team-high 63 block as- sists to go along with her 14 block solos (sec- ond on the team) for 77 total blocks (second on the team).
The ’Cats welcome seven newcomers to the roster. Dani Branco, Julie Francek, Sarah Hamilton, Dani Kowalski, Abby Lovell, Andree Ring and Sami Vierk will see playing time.
“All of the new players will be very important and will be needed to make an im- mediate impact on our program,” said Yoder. “Regardless if they are on the backup team or competing for a starting role, it will be essential that they all compete every moment they step between the lines for practice and competition.”
Yoder thinks keys to the success in 2009 will depend on ball control and the ability to serve tough, pass serve reception to keep the squad in system and floor defense-dig to at- tack. A weakness the ’Cats must work at this year is blocking. NMU had 226.5 total blocks last year compared to 228.5 for the oppo- nents. The ’Cats recorded 93 block solos and 267 block assists. “We will have to work hard to overcome through improved floor defense and controlling the rally’s first contact,” said Yoder.
One main area where Yoder would like to see improvement over last year is compet- ing late in sets and matches. NMU went the distance of five sets 10 times last year as the ’Cats dropped six of the matches. “I thought the 2008 team did a real nice job of warming up well and preparing well to start the match and first set,” said Yoder. “Last year, we had difficulties at times with closing out sets and matches. We look to train better and prepare this year’s team mentally and physically to promote consistency throughout the sets and match entirely.”
NMU should battle Grand Valley State, Saginaw Valley State and Ferris State for one of the top places in the GLIAC North. “The GLIAC is one of the toughest conferences top to bottom for volleyball,” said Yoder. “Look for teams to be young this year with many freshmen contributing.”
Six upperclassmen will lead Northern in 2009. If the newcomers and the rest of the team find the right mix then the ’Cats should find themselves as one of the top teams in the GLIAC.
ROSTER No. Name Pos. Ht. Yr. Hometown/High School/Other 1 Katie Twardzik•• RS 6-1 Jr. Laurium, Mich./Calumet 3 Katt Garvick••• OH 6-0 Sr. New Lenox, Ill./Lincoln-Way Central Community 4 Becca Feuerherd• L/DS 5-7 So. Madison, Wis./Edgewood 5 Andree Ring OH 5-10 Fr. Madison, Wis./Edgewood 7 Rachel Green• S 5-7 Sr. Portage, Mich./Northern/Iowa Western C.C./Kalamazoo Valley C.C. 8 Sarah Hamilton OH/RS 6-1 Fr. Galesburg, Mich./Galesburg-Augusta 9 Abby Lovell S 5-10 Fr. Leonard, Mich./Marian 10 Dani Branco RS 5-11 Fr. Nova Lima, Brazil/Santa Doroteia 13 Maddie Ogden• S 6-2 So. Sheboygan, Wis./North 14 Dani Kowalski MH 6-0 Fr. Rochester, Mich./Stoney Creek 15 Stephanie Bahrman MH 6-1 Rfr. Skandia, Mich./Gwinn 17 Mandie Meyer••• OH 5-10 Sr. Crystal Lake, Ill./Crystal Lake Central 18 Sami Vierk MH 6-0 Fr. West Lafayette, Ind./Harrison 19 Emma Wolfe• MH 6-0 So. Madison, Wis./Edgewood 20 Julie Francek DS 5-6 Fr. Avoca, Mich./Yale 22 Amy Andersen-Goldsworthy•• MH 6-0 Sr. Madison, Wis./James Madison Memorial 23 Cassie Osiecki••• L/DS 5-7 Sr. Hampshire, Ill./Hampshire
• Denotes letters won
Head Coach: Dominic Yoder Graduate Assistant: Fernanda Queiroz Assistant Coach: Brian Bartczak
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Graduate Assistant Fernanda Queiroz Entering her second season as the gradu- ate assistant coach is Fernanda Queiroz. She graduated from Cameron University (May 2008) with a bachelor’s degree in physical education and health. Queiroz is pursuing a master’s degree in exercise science at NMU.
During 2006, she played for Yoder at Cam- eron. A native of Belo Horizonte, Brazil, she con- cluded a successful career for the Aggies and was named the Cameron University Female Athlete of the Year for 2007-08. She was named the Lone Star Conference Preseason Offensive Player of the Year as well as named to the first-team all-conference and all-academic teams. Queiroz led the 2007 Aggies with 476 kills (4.18 k/g), 38 service aces and recorded 3.03 digs per game. In 2006 she garnered all-conference and all-region honors.
Queiroz played two season (2004-05) at Redlands Community College where she was a two-time region MVP and all-region pick. In her native country, Queiroz played for Centro Univer- sitavio de Belo Horizonte. She was a member of the Brazilian University National Team (2002) and was selected to the Belo Horizonte all-state team (2001).
Bartczak has coached on the high school level at Valencia High School and at Fairmont Prep Acad- emy in California. While at MTU, he helped found the Keweenaw Select Volleyball Club.
During his prep career at Valencia High School, Bartczak was named the Orange League most valuable player as a senior. He still holds nine hitting and passing records at his high school. Bartczak played football and was on the men’s club volleyball team for the Huskies. With the men’s volleyball team, Bartczak was a player-coach and a two-time first-team NIVC selection.
He has worked volleyball camps at the Uni- versity of Michigan, Pepperdine and at UCLA.
A 2005 graduate of MTU with a bachelor’s degree in marketing, he also received a coaching certificate endorsed by Michigan State University the same year. Bartczak is currently working on a master’s of liberal studies with an emphasis in health and human performance from Ft. Hays State University.
Assistant Coach Brian Bartczak Brian Bartczak enters his first season as an assistant coach with the Northern Michigan University volleyball program. Bartczak worked with Yoder at Michigan Tech and Cameron University. During the 2006 season, he helped lead the Aggies to a 25-4 record and the Lone Star Conference North Division title.
He served as the interim head coach during the spring of 2007 at Cameron after Yoder accept- ed the head coaching position with the Wildcats. At Cameron, he assisted with all aspects of the volleyball program including planning daily practice sessions, scouting opponents and coordinating the off-season training. Bartczak was the student- assistant coach with the Huskies during the 2004 season. At MTU, Bartczak assisted with drills at practices and in coordinating high school volleyball tournaments.
From 2005-06, Bartczak was an assistant coach at Abilene Christian University. In 2005, that squad went 31-4, won the Lone Star Conference title and finished second in the Southwest region.
Bartczak was recently the head coach and assistant club director for the Main Beach Laguna 17-1 Volleyball Club in California. He has been an assistant coach with the San Bernardino Valley College women’s team and the Irvine Valley College men’s team. Irvine Valley won the 2008 California Community College Athletic Association men’s vol- leyball championship.
Head Coach Dominic Yoder
Dominic Yoder enters his third season as the head volleyball coach at Northern Michigan University. His overall record with the Wildcats is 40-24 after two seasons on the NMU bench. Yoder’s overall collegiate record is 65-28.
He led the ‘Cats to a 20-12 overall record in 2008 and an 11-5 mark in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC), which was good for a fourth-place finish in the GLIAC North. The ‘Cats advanced to the NCAA Division II Tournament for the first time since 2004, but lost to Indianapolis in five sets.
In his first season at NMU (2007) Yoder led the Wildcats to an overall record of 20-12 and 13-5 in the conference, which was good for second place in the GLIAC North.
He spent the 2006 season at Cameron Uni- versity in Lawton, Okla., where he led the Aggies to a 25-4 record and the Lone Star Conference North Division title. Yoder was named the Lone Star Con- ference Coach of the Year.
Before coaching at Cameron, Yoder was an assistant coach at GLIAC member school Michigan Tech for two seasons (2004-05). He was respon- sible for on-court coaching, opponent scouting, film breakdown and recruiting of student-athletes for the Huskies.
Yoder was the girls volleyball coach at Battle Creek Central High School for four seasons (2000-04). He led his 2004 squad to a 54-13 overall record, as well as conference and district champion- ships. Yoder was named the Michigan High School Athletic Association Region 12 Coach of the Year in 2004. His first three squads at Battle Creek Central
were 8-32, 29-25 and 34-19. Yoder founded and spent two years (2002-04)
as the director and volleyball coach of the Team Deer Volleyball Club. He has also been an assistant coach at Albion College (2002), Ferris State Uni- versity (2000) and Kalamazoo Valley Community College (1997).
Over his career, Yoder has served as a sum- mer camp instructor at the University of Michigan, Michigan State, Northwood University, Ferris State and Western Michigan University.
Yoder received both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Western Michigan. Yoder received his bachelor’s in 1998 in mathematics. He then received his master’s in sports studies in 2000. Yoder and his wife, Ariane, reside in Marquette.
The Yoder File: 2007-present – Head Coach, Northern Michigan University 2006-07 – Head Coach, Cameron University 2004-05 – Assistant Coach, Michigan Tech 2000-04 – Head Coach, Battle Creek Central High School 2002-04 – Club Founder, Director and Head Coach, Team Deer 2002 – Assistant Coach, Albion College 2000 – Assistant Coach, Ferris State 1997 – Assistant Coach, Kalamazoo Valley
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Amy Andersen- Golds- worthy Middle Hitter Senior 6-0 Madison, Wis. (James Madison Memorial)
2008: Lettered for the second time after appearing in 15 matches and 32 sets. Had seven kills against Wisconsin-Parkside (9/5) for a season high. Had three blocks (one solo and two assisted) at Nebraska- Omaha (8/29). Had two digs against Saginaw Valley State (11/15/2008) for a season high. Named to the all-GLIAC academic team. 2007: Lettered for the first time after appearing in 32 matches and 120 sets. Tallied 24 kills at Saginaw Valley (10/26) for a career high. Had three digs at
Grand Valley State (9/15) to tie a career high. Had three block solos against Saginaw Valley (9/29) and seven block assists against Rollins College (9/8) for career highs. Named to the all-GLIAC academic team. 2006: Appeared in 36 sets over 17 matches. Had five kills twice during the season against UW- Parkside (8/26) and at Grand Valley (10/21) for a season high. Before NMU: Lettered in volleyball twice. First- team all-conference in 2005. All-city academic team. Captain of team. Also lettered in softball four times. Participated in basketball. Played club volleyball for the Wisconsin Power Volleyball Club. Personal: Majoring in biology/physiology. Daughter
of Jane and Bob Andersen-Goldsworthy. Likes to participate in other sports, including softball, tennis, racquetball and boating.
Best Performances: Kills: 24 at Saginaw Valley State (10/26/2007) Assists: 3, twice, MR-at Grand Valley State (10/21/2006) Service Aces: None Digs : 3, twice, MR-at Grand Valley State (9/15/2007) Block Solos : 3 vs . Saginaw Val ley State (9/29/2007) Block Assists: 7 vs. Rollins College (9/8/2007)
Andersen-Goldsworthy’s Career Stats: Year MP GP Kill Err Att ATK% Asst SA Dig BS BA 2006 17 36 25 18 94 .074 10 0 8 0 15 2007 32 120 277 125 756 .201 7 0 22 13 78 2008 15 32 38 22 122 .131 2 0 4 3 6 Totals 64 188 340 165 972 .180 19 0 34 16 99
KAtt GArvick Outside Hitter Senior 6-0 New Lenox, Ill. (Lincoln- Way Central Community)
2008: Lettered for the third time after appearing in 83 matches and 274 sets. Had five service aces at Northwood (11/12) for a career high. Tied a ca- reer high with two solo blocks against Minnesota State-Moorhead (8/29). Had four block assists twice during the season against Emporia State (8/30) and Winona State (9/5). 2007: Appeared in 32 matches and 116 sets to earn second letter. Had 25 kills at North Dakota (8/31) for a career high. Against Grand Valley State (10/21) recorded two solo blocks for a
career high. Had 12 digs against Truman State (8/24) for a career high. 2006: Lettered for the first time while appearing in 24 matches and 60 sets. Had a season-high 18 kills at Hillsdale (9/30). Also had 16 kills against Chadron State (9/1). Also against Chadron reg- istered five assists for a career number. The six total blocks (one solo and five assisted) against Lake Superior State was a career high. Had a block solo against Hillsdale. Before NMU: Lettered in volleyball four times. All-conference pick. Team was regional champion in 2003. Holds high school record for solo blocks. Lettered in softball three times and basketball once. Played club volleyball for the
Ultimate Volleyball Club. Personal: Majoring in art and design and secondary education. Daughter of Suzanne and James Garvick. Born on December 3, 1987.
Best Performances: Kills: 25 at North Dakota (8/31/2007) Assists: 5 vs. Chadron State (9/1/2006) Service Aces: 5 at Northwood (11/12/2008) Digs: 12 vs. Truman State (8/24/2007) Block Solos: 2, twice, MR-vs. MSU-Moorhead (8/29/2008) Block Assists: 5 vs. Lake Superior State (10/14/2006)
Garvick’s Career Stats: Year MP GP Kill Err Att ATK% Asst SA Dig BS BA 2006 24 60 113 41 321 .224 7 6 36 2 14 2007 32 116 346 188 1115 .142 11 1 87 7 43 2008 27 98 191 64 436 .291 17 25 41 3 38 Totals 83 274 650 293 1872 .191 35 32 164 12 95
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mAndie Meyer Outside Hitter Senior 5-10 Crystal Lake, Ill. (Crystal Lake Central)
2008: Lettered for the third time after appear- ing in 32 matches and 126 sets. Led team with 405 kills (3.21 k/s). Had 26 matches of 10 or more kills. Selected to the all-GLIAC volleyball team as a second team pick. Named to the all-GLIAC academic team. The 23 kills against Grand Valley State (11/8) was a career high. Seven service aces at Findlay (9/27) was a career high. Against Saginaw Valley State (10/25) had 24 digs for a career high. Had three block solos against St. Joseph’s (9/5) for a career high. Recorded four block assists against Winona State (9/5) for a career high. 2007: Picked up second letter by appearing in 15
matches and 51 sets. Had three block assists at Concordia-St. Paul (8/24) for a season high. Had one block solo against Mercyhurst (9/21). Of the 15 matches played, nine were double-digits in kills. Named to the all-GLIAC academic team. 2006: Lettered for the first time by appearing in 69 sets over the course of 22 matches. Had 15 matches of double-digit kills; the 22 against Michigan Tech (9/5) was a season high. At Michigan Tech (10/10) had six assists for a career high. Had 18 digs twice during the season for a season high, at Ferris State (10/22) and against Ashland (10/7). Five service aces against St. Cloud State (8/25) was a season high. Her four total blocks (one solo and three assists) at Midwestern State (9/2) was a season high. Before NMU: Lettered in volleyball three times.
First-team all-area. Honorable mention all-state. MVP of the team. Participated in softball and basketball. Played club volleyball for Club Fusion Volleyball Club. Personal: Majoring in physical education/coaching. Daughter of Kathryn and William Meyer. Hobbies include photography, biking and rollerblading. Born on August 26, 1988.
Best Performances: Kills: 23 vs. Grand Valley State (11/8/2008) Assists: 6 at Michigan Tech (10/10/2006) Service Aces: 7 at Findlay (9/27/2008) Digs: 24 at Saginaw Valley State (10/25/2008) Block Solos: 3 vs. St. Joseph’s (9/5/2008) Block Assists: 4 vs. Winona State (9/5/2008)
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RAchel Green Setter Senior 5-7 Portage, Mich. (Northern/Iowa Western C.C./ Kalamazoo Valley C.C.)
2008: Lettered for the first time after appearing in 13 matches and 49 sets. With four kills against Grand Valley State set a career standard (11/8). Had 53 assists for a career high versus Michigan Tech (10/31). Three times during the season had two service aces for a career high: at Grand Valley State (9/20), versus
Ferris State (11/7) and Grand Valley State (11/8). Had a block assist in three matches for a career high, at Ferris State (9/19), against Saginaw Valley State (11/15) and versus Indianapolis (11/21). Before NMU: Attended Iowa Western Commu- nity College (2006) and Kalamazoo Community College (2007). Iowa Western team went 60-4 and were NJCAA Division I national champi- ons. Was all-region, all-region academic and all-tournament at nationals while playing for Iowa Western. At Kalamazoo Valley was all-region and all-MCCAA. Lettered in volleyball four times in high school. Played club volleyball for the Dead Frog Volleyball Club.
Personal: Majoring in management of health and fitness. Daughter of Sue and David Green. Born on February 6, 1988.
Best Performances: Kills: 4 vs. Grand Valley State (11/8/2008) Assists: 53 vs. Michigan Tech (10/31/2008) Service Aces: 2, three times, MR-vs. Grand Valley State (11/8/2008) Digs: 18 vs. Indianapolis (11/21/2008) Block Solos: None Block Assists: 1, three times, MR-vs. Indianapolis (11/21/2008)
Green’s Career Stats: Year MP GP Kill Err Att ATK% Asst SA Dig BS BA 2008 13 49 30 11 74 .257 479 11 106 0 3
Meyer’s Career Stats: Year MP GP Kill Err Att ATK% Asst SA Dig BS BA 2006 22 69 249 84 643 .257 20 24 234 3 15 2007 15 51 156 86 457 .153 9 12 141 1 12 2008 32 126 405 184 1217 .182 21 24 348 12 24 Totals 69 246 810 354 2317 .197 50 60 723 16 51
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Meet the Wildcats
KAtie twArdzik Right Side Hitter Junior 6-1 Laurium, Mich. (Calumet High) 2008: Lettered for the second time after ap- pearing in 16 matches and 45 sets. Tallied two block solos at Michigan Tech (9/16) for a career high. The seven block assists against Northern Kentucky (10/17) was a career high. Had six kills at Michigan Tech (9/16) for a season high. Named to the all- GLIAC academic team. 2007: Played in 120 sets over 32 matches to earn first letter. Had a career-high 11 kills against Saginaw Valley State (9/29). Recorded five digs at Ashland (10/13) for a career high. Had five block assists
in three matches for a season high: against Barry (8/25), versus Alabama-Huntsville (9/8) and versus Northwood (9/30). Before NMU: Lettered four times in volleyball. Third team all-state as a senior. All-region, confer- ence MVP, Detroit Free Press academic athlete, all-state academic and captain of team in 2006. As a junior was all-conference first team, all-region, co-captain of team. Sophomore season was all-conference first team and all-region. All-conference honorable men- tion as a freshman. During her high school career, team was conference champion three times, district champ three times and regional champ twice. Played basketball for four years and was a first team all- conference pick her senior season. Also lettered in
track four times. Personal: Majoring in English/secondary education. Daughter of Elizabeth and George Twardzik. Likes the outdoors. Born on December 25, 1988.
Best Performances: Kills: 11 vs. Saginaw Valley State (9/29/2007) Assists: 4, twice MR-at Saginaw Valley State (10/26/2007) Service Aces: 1 at North Dakota (8/31/2007) Digs: 5 at Ashland (10/13/2007) Block Solos: 2 at Michigan Tech (9/16/2008) Block Assists : 7 vs. Northern Kentucky (10/17/2008)
Twardzik’s Career Stats Year MP GP Kill Err Att ATK% Asst SA Dig BS BA 2007 32 120 141 92 485 .101 46 1 51 7 61 2008 16 45 34 20 103 .136 7 0 17 3 19 Totals 48 165 175 112 588 .107 53 1 68 10 80
cAssie osiecki Libero/Defensive Specialist Senior 5-7 Hampshire, Ill. (Hampshire)
2008: Lettered for the third time after ap- pearing in 32 matches and 126 sets. Led team with 484 digs (3.84 d/s) and 45 service aces. Three kills, against St. Joseph’s (9/5), was a career high. Recorded six service aces against Ashland (10/3) for a career high. Named to the all-GLIAC academic team. 2007: Lettered for the second time by appearing in 32 matches and 120 sets. Had five service aces against Gannon (9/22) for a season high. Had 28 matches with 10 or more digs, with 29 digs at Find-
lay (10/14) a career high. Named to the all-GLIAC academic team. 2006: Lettered for the first time by appearing in 93 sets over 27 matches. Named as an honorable men- tion all-GLIAC selection. Had four matches with 20 or more digs; highest being 24 at Ferris State (10/22) for a season high. The four service aces at Wayne State (9/9) was a season high. Before NMU: Lettered in volleyball four times. Member of the Daily Herald all-area team. Selected to the Northwest Herald all-area team. A member of the Courier all-area. A unanimous all-conference selection. Played for the First Kill Volleyball Club
and the Club Fusion Volleyball Club. Personal: Majoring in sports science. Daughter of Kristin and Mark Osiecki. Born on December 21, 1987.
Best Performances: Kills: 3 vs. St. Joseph’s (9/5/2008) Assists: 5 at Michigan Tech (10/10/2006) Service Aces: 6 vs. Ashland (10/3/2008) Digs: 29 at Findlay (10/14/2007) Block Solos: 1 vs. Mercyhurst (9/9/2006) Block Assists: None
Osiecki‘s Career Stats: Year MP GP Kill Err Att ATK% Asst SA Dig BS BA 2006 27 93 4 9 33 -.152 14 24 369 1 0 2007 32 120 3 8 40 -.125 31 45 528 0 0 2008 32 126 5 3 20 .100 32 45 484 0 0 Totals 91 339 12 20 93 -.086 77 114 1381 1 0
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emmA wolfe Middle Hitter Sophomore 6-0 Madison, Wis. (Edgewood)
2008: Lettered for the first time after ap- pearing in 31 matches and 115 sets. Led team with 63 block assists, second on the team in block solos (14) and total blocks (77). Had 13 kills in two matches for a career high against Min- nesota-Crookston (8/30) and Wisconsin-Parkside (9/5). Recorded four digs against Indianapolis (9/6) for a career high. The three block solos against Winona State (9/5) and against Nova Southeast-
ern (9/6) were career highs. Had six block assists against Winona State (9/5) and against Northern Kentucky (10/17) for career numbers. Had nine matches of 10 or more kills. Before NMU: Lettered all four years of high school in volleyball. Three-time first team all- conference selection (Badger South). Unanimous selection all-conference as a senior. Two-time first team all-city. Honorable mention all-state as a senior. Team was four-time regional and conference champs. Also participated in soccer and track. Played club volleyball for Wisconsin Power, Wisconsin Select and Capitol Volleyball Academy teams.
Personal: Majoring in sports science. Daughter of Sue and Rob Wolfe. Likes to read and watch TV. Born on May 7, 1990.
Best Performances: Kills: 13, twice, MR-vs. Wisconsin-Parkside (9/5/2008) Assists: 2 at Saginaw Valley State (10/25/2008) Service Aces: None Digs: 4 vs. Indianapolis (9/6/2008) Block Solos: 3, twice, MR-vs. Nova Southeast- ern (9/6/2008) Block Assists: 6, twice, MR-vs. Northern Ken- tucky (10/17/2008)
Wolfe’s Career Stats: Year MP GP Kill Err Att ATK% Asst SA Dig BS BA 2008 31 115 216 69 490 .300 7 0 10 14 63
mAddie oGden Setter Sophomore 6-2 Sheboygan, Wis. (North)
2008: Lettered for the first time after appear- ing in 21 matches and 79 sets. Led the team and GLIAC with 821 assists. Dished the ball 58 times against Southern Indiana (10/18) for a career high. Registered seven kills in two matches for a career high against Northern Kentucky (10/17) and at Lake Superior State (10/24). Three service aces at LSSU (10/24) were a career high. Had 13 digs against Indianapolis (10/17) for a career high. Had
two block solos in each back-to-back match against St. Joseph’s (9/5) and Indianapolis (9/6). Recorded four block assists in five matches for a career high: against Winona State, at Findlay (9/27), against Northern Kentucky (10/17), against Southern Indiana (10/18) and at LSSU (10/24). Before NMU: Lettered three times in volleyball. Two-time all-area selection. Two-time first team all-conference and was a second-team pick. Captain of team and named Teammate of the Year (2007). Also participated in basketball and softball. Played club volleyball for Fond du Lac and Go Fish Vol- leyball clubs.
Personal: Majoring in art and design. Daughter of Nancy Ogden and Merle Ogden. Enjoys art and music. Born on January 12, 1990.
Best Performances: Kills: 7, twice, MR-at Lake Superior State (10/24/2008) Assists: 58 vs. Southern Indiana (10/18/2008) Service Aces : 3 at Lake Superior State (10/24/2008) Digs: 13 vs. Indianapolis (10/17/2008) Block Solos: 2 , twice, MR-vs. Indianapolis (9/6/2008) Block Assists: 4, five times, MR-at Lake Superior State (10/24/2008)
Ogden’s Career Stats: Year MP GP Kill Err Att ATK% Asst SA Dig BS BA 2008 21 79 61 45 215 .074 821 12 140 8 36
BeccA feuerherd Libero/Defensive Specialist Sophomore 5-7 Madison, Wis. (Edgewood)
2008: Lettered for the first time after ap- pearing in 32 matches and 114 sets. Had one kill in four matches over the course of the season for a career high, against Saginaw Valley State (9/13), against Ashland (10/3), against Wayne State (10/11) and at Lake Superior State (10/24). Recorded four assists at Michigan
Tech (9/16) for a career high. The three service aces at Findlay (9/27) was a career high. Had a block assist against Ashland (10/3) for only block of the season. Before NMU: Lettered in volleyball three times. All-conference as a senior. All-city academic team as a senior. Captain of team. Squad was confer- ence champ, regional champ and sectional finalist three years in a row. Participated in soccer and track. Played club volleyball for the Wisconsin Select, Midwest Juniors and Wisconsin Power Vol- leyball clubs.
Personal: Plans to major in athletic training. Daugh- ter of Mary and Vic Feuerherd. Likes to go kayaking and play the piano. Born on May 30, 1990.
Best Performances: Kills: 1, four times, MR-at Lake Superior State (10/24/2008) Assists: 4 at Michigan Tech (9/16/2008) Service Aces: 3 at Findlay (9/27/2008) Digs: 16 vs. Southern Indiana (10/18/2008) Block Solos: None Block Assists: 1 vs. Ashland (10/3/2008)
Feuerherd’s Career Stats: Year MP GP Kill Err Att ATK% Asst SA Dig BS BA 2008 32 114 4 4 14 .000 16 17 199 0 1
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Meet the Wildcats
sARAh hAMilton Outside Hitter/ Right Side Hitter Freshman 6-1 Galesburg, Mich. (Galesburg- Augusta)
Before NMU: Let- tered in volleyball four times. Three-time all-conference selection. Honor- able mention all-conference as a freshman. Three- time all-region. Captain of team. Also participated in basketball and track and field. Played club volleyball for Deadfrog and USA Michigan Volleyball clubs. Personal: Enjoys snowboarding. Undecided on major. Daughter of Cathy and Bill Hamilton. Born on May 8, 1991.
Julie frAncek Defensive Specialist Freshman 5-6 Avoca, Mich. (Yale)
Before NMU: Let- tered in volleyball four times. Member of the all-academic team through high school career. Three-time all-league, all-region and Miss Dig Award. Two-time winner of the best defender award. Two-time co-captain of team. Also participated in basketball. Played club volleyball for Skipper, Michigan Elite and Blue Water Volleyball clubs. Personal: Majoring in pre-engineering. Daughter of Jennifer and Garrison Francek. Born on May 16, 1991.
dAni BrAnco Rightside Hitter Freshman 5-11 Nova Lima, Brazil (Santa Doroteia)
B e f o r e N M U : Played club volley- ball for Minas Tenis Clube. Team won the Campeonato Estadual and placed second at the Campeonato Metropolitano tournaments in 2008. During the 2007 season, team won the Campeonato Metropolitano and were third at the Betim Open de Volei tournaments. Personal: Likes to travel and cook. Daughter of Maria Celeste and Manuel Da Rocha. Majoring in physics. Born on July 25, 1990.
stephAnie BAhrMAn Middle Hitter Redshirt Freshman 6-1 Skandia, Mich. (Gwinn)
2008: Redshirted. Before NMU: Let- tered in volleyball four times. First team all- conference in 2007, second team in 2006. Two-time all-region selection. Also participated in basketball where she was an honorable mention all-conference selection. Played club volleyball for the Articatz Volleyball Club. Personal: Likes to ride horses, compete in rodeos and volunteer in the community. Majoring in biology. Daughter of Barbara and Steve Bahrman. Born on September 21, 1990.
Freshmen
dAni kowAlski Middle Hitter Freshman 6-0 Rochester, Mich. (Stoney Creek)
Before NMU: Let- tered in volleyball three times. All-league hon- orable mention. Two- time MVP of team. Set school record for blocks in a match with 13 as a sophomore and then broke record as a senior with 14. Also participated in basketball. Played club vol- leyball for USA Michigan, Super Nova, Legacy, Club Unified and Michigan Elite Volleyball clubs. Personal: Hobby includes graphic design. Majoring in nursing. Daughter of Susan and Michael Kowalski. Born on March 6, 1991.
ABBy lovell Setter Freshman 5-10 Leonard, Mich. (Marian)
Before NMU: Let- tered in volleybal l three times. As a senior was a f irst- team all-state selection while a third-team pick as a junior. Three-time all-league during high school career. Two-time all-region selection. Member of the All-Eccentric and All-Catholic teams. Team finished MHSAA state runners-up twice. Played club volleyball for USA Michigan (18), USA Michigan (17-2), Michigan Intensity (17-1) and USA Michigan (16-2) Volleyball clubs. Personal: Likes to go horseback riding. Majoring in pre-veterinary medicine. Daughter of Audrey Lovell and Mike Lovell. Born on March 21, 1991.
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Andree rinG Outside Hitter Freshman 5-10 Madison, Wis. (Edgewood)
Before NMU: Let- tered in volleybal l three times. Two- time all-conference selection, unanimous first-team selection as a senior. Two-time all-city, first team as a senior. Honorable mention all-state as a senior. MVP of Edgewood Invite. Played club volleyball for Capital Volleyball Academy (18 Elite), Wisconsin Power (16 White) and Wisconsin Power (15 White) Volleyball clubs. Personal: Likes to camp, travel and take photos. Majoring in art and design. Daughter of Judy and Mike Ring. Uncle, Joe, played pro golf while uncle, Jim, was a pro bowler. Born on February 6, 1991.
sAMi vierk Middle Hitter Freshman 6-0 West Lafayette, Ind. (Harrison)
Before NMU: Let- tered in volleybal l three times. Led team in blocks for three seasons. First-team all-conference pick. Had the best hitting percentage twice. Member of the North All-Star Team. Also participated in track and field where she was sectional, city/ county high jump champion. Played club volleyball for Performance Point Volleyball Club and Circle City Volleyball clubs. Personal: Likes to watch sports. Majoring in social studies/secondary education. Daughter of Alison and Jeff Vierk. Born on May 17, 1991.
2009 Northern Michigan University Volleyball Team
Back Row (left to right): Assistant Coach Brian Bartczak, Andree Ring, Dani Branco, Sarah Hamilton, Katie Twardzik, Assistant Coach Fernanda Queiroz, Maddie Ogden, Dani Kowalski, Sami Vierk, Abby Lovell and Head Coach Dominic Yoder. Front Row (left to right): Stephanie Bahrman, Emma Wolfe, Amy Andersen-Goldsworthy, Cassie Osiecki, Mandie Meyer, Katt Garvick, Rachel Green, Becca Feuerherd and Julie Francek.
The Northern Michigan University Volleyball Wildcats captured back-to-back national titles in 1993 and 1994
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TEAM STATISTICS NMU OPP
Attack Kills 1648 1463 Errors 672 705 Total Attacks 4508 4396 Attack Pct. .217 .172 Kills/Set 13.1 11.6
Set Assist 1464 1281 Attempts 2760 2622 Assists Pct. .530 .489 Assists/Set 11.6 10.2
Serve Aces 191 113 Errors 242 209 Attempts 2505 2279 Serve Pct. .903 .908 Aces/Set 1.5 0.9
TEAM STATISTICS NMU OPP
Serve Receptions Errors 113 191 Errors/Set 0.9 1.5 Attempts 1997 2128 Reception Pct. .943 .910
Defense Digs 1859 1856 Digs/Set 14.8 14.7
Blocking Block Solo 93 71 Block Assist 267 315 Total Blocks 226.5 228.5 Blocks Per Set 1.8 1.8 Block Errors 29 36
Ball Handling Errors 34 38
Attendance Total 3,905 2,875 Dates/Avg. Per Date 10/390 13/254 Neutral site # Avg. 13/69 - Current Win Streak 0 - Home Win Streak 0 - Match Wins by # Sets 1 2 3 4 5 Total
Northern Michigan 0 0 9 7 4 20 Opponents 0 0 3 3 6 12 Sets Won by Set 1 2 3 4 5 Total
Northern Michigan 20 20 18 13 4 75 Opponents 12 12 14 7 6 51 Points by Set 1 2 3 4 5 Total
Northern Michigan 739 773 745 460 124 2,841 Opponents 675 671 701 390 134 2,571
2008 STATISTICS Overall record: 20-12 • Conference: 11-5 • Home: 8-2 • Away: 6-3 • Neutral: 6-7
Senior Mandie Meyer led the 2008 Wildcats with 405 kills. She was also a second team all-GLIAC selection.
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Individual Statistics All Matches
ATTACK SET SERVE Name GP MP MS K K/Set E TA Pct. A A/Set TA Pct. SA SA/Set SE TA Pct. Emma Wolfe 115 31 27 216 1.18 69 490 .300 7 0.06 10 .700 0 0.00 0 3 1.000 Katt Garvick 98 27 17 191 1.95 64 436 .291 17 0.17 42 .405 25 0.26 25 184 .864 Caryn VanBeckum 104 27 24 323 3.11 105 760 .287 7 0.07 28 .250 17 0.16 34 312 .891 Rachel Green 49 13 12 30 0.61 11 74 .257 479 9.78 640 .748 11 0.22 9 168 .946 Daniela Bezerra 113 30 25 318 2.81 126 955 .201 8 0.07 48 .167 19 0.17 23 202 .886 Mandie Meyer 126 32 29 405 3.21 184 1217 .182 21 0.17 199 .106 24 0.19 41 351 .883 Katie Twardzik 45 16 9 34 0.76 20 103 .136 7 0.16 17 .412 0 0.00 0 1 1.000 Amy Andersen- Goldsworthy 32 15 4 38 1.19 22 122 .131 2 0.06 5 .400 0 0.00 2 14 .857 Cassie Osiecki 126 32 1 5 0.04 3 20 .100 32 0.25 304 .105 45 0.36 52 442 .882 Breanne Zaremba 113 30 8 23 0.20 16 94 .074 44 0.39 177 .249 20 0.18 21 288 .927 Maddie Ogden 79 21 17 61 0.77 45 215 .074 821 10.39 1106 .742 12 0.15 14 219 .936 Becca Feuerherd 114 32 1 4 0.04 4 14 .000 16 0.14 138 .116 17 0.15 21 301 .930 Alex Culbert 4 4 0 0 0.00 0 2 .000 0 0.00 3 .000 0 0.00 0 2 1.000 Allson Williams 47 21 0 0 0.00 2 5 -.400 3 0.06 44 .068 1 0.02 0 18 1.000
Northern Michigan 126 32 32 1648 13.08 672 4508 .217 1464 11.62 2760 .530 191 1.52 242 2505 .903 Opponents 126 32 32 1463 11.61 705 4396 .172 1281 10.17 2622 .489 113 0.90 209 2279 .908
RECEPT DIG BLOCK Name G RE TA Pct. DIG Dig/Set BS BA Total B/Set BE BHE POINTS Pts/Set Emma Wolfe 115 1 3 .667 10 0.09 14 63 77 0.67 3 1 261.5 2.27 Katt Garvick 98 0 3 1.000 41 0.42 3 38 41 0.42 4 2 238.0 2.43 Caryn VanBeckum 104 0 7 1.000 71 0.68 43 52 95 0.91 11 1 409.0 3.93 Rachel Green 49 3 3 .000 106 2.16 0 3 3 0.06 1 1 42.5 0.87 Daniela Bezerra 113 0 13 1.000 107 0.95 6 18 24 0.21 1 2 352.0 3.12 Mandie Meyer 126 21 207 .899 348 2.76 12 24 36 0.29 2 3 453.0 3.60 Katie Twardzik 45 1 7 .857 17 0.38 3 19 22 0.49 1 0 46.5 1.03 Amy Andersen-Goldsworthy 32 0 0 .000 4 0.12 3 6 9 0.28 2 1 44.0 1.38 Cassie Osiecki 126 33 332 .901 484 3.84 0 0 0 0.00 0 1 50.0 0.40 Breanne Zaremba 113 25 173 .855 280 2.48 1 6 7 0.06 2 2 47.0 0.42 Maddie Ogden 79 0 5 1.000 140 1.77 8 36 44 0.56 2 19 99.0 1.25 Alex Culbert 4 0 2 1.000 1 0.25 0 1 1 0.25 0 0 0.5 0.12 Becca Feuerherd 114 17 131 .870 199 1.75 0 1 1 0.01 0 1 21.5 0.19 Allison Williams 47 6 57 .895 51 1.09 0 0 0 0.00 0 0 1.0 0.02 Team 6 Northern Michigan 126 113 1997 .943 1859 14.75 93 267 226.5 1.80 29 34 2065.0 16.39 Opponent 126 191 2128 .910 1856 14.73 71 315 228.5 1.81 36 38 1804.0 14.32
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2008 Results Overall record: 20-12 • Conference: 11-5 • Home: 8-2 • Away: 6-3 • Neutral:6-7
Date Opponent Result Score Set Scores Aug. 29 &Minn. State-Moorhead L 2-3 25-14, 22-25, 22-25, 25-14, 13-15 Aug. 29 &Nebraska-Omaha W 3-2 20-25, 22-25, 25-22, 25-22, 16-14 Aug. 30 &Emporia State L 1-3 14-25, 23-25, 25-23, 16-25 Aug. 30 &Minnesota-Crookston W 3-0 25-23, 25-16, 25-23 Sept. 5 +Wisconsin-Parkside W 3-2 22-25, 21-25, 25-22, 25-16, 15-7 Sept. 5 +Winona State W 3-1 24-26, 25-21, 26-24, 25-20 Sept. 5 +St. Joseph’s W 3-0 25-18, 25-14, 25-18 Sept. 6 +Indianapolis L 2-3 25-19, 23-25, 19-25, 25-16, 6-15 Sept. 6 +Nova Southeastern L 0-3 17-25, 21-25, 24-26 Sept. 12 *Lake Superior State W 3-0 25-10, 25-16, 25-18 Sept. 13 *Saginaw Valley State L 1-3 23-25,18-25, 25-22, 15-25 Sept. 16 *Michigan Tech W 3-1 25-21, 25-17, 21-25, 25-14 Sept. 19 *Ferris State W 3-2 25-17, 25-23, 21-25, 22-25, 15-10 Sept. 20 *Grand Valley State L 2-3 25-20, 25-21, 20-25, 24-26, 8-15 Sept. 26 *Hillsdale L 0-3 24-26, 21-25, 23-25 Sept. 27 *Findlay W 3-1 25-17, 25-18, 22-25, 25-9 Oct. 3 *Ashland W 3-1 23-25, 25-18, 25-16, 25-11 Oct. 4 *Tiffin W 3-0 25-19, 25-13, 25-14 Oct. 10 *Northwood W 3-0 25-21, 31-29, 25-17 Oct. 11 *Wayne State W 3-0 25-16, 25-17, 25-20 Oct. 17 #Northern Kentucky W 3-2 25-22, 25-17, 22-25, 21-25, 15-13 Oct. 17 #Indianapolis W 3-0 25-23, 25-23, 25-22 Oct. 18 *Southern Indiana L 2-3 25-15, 25-19, 24-26, 15-25, 12-15 Oct. 24 *Lake Superior State W 3-1 15-25, 25-15, 25-20, 25-11 Oct. 25 *Saginaw Valley State L 1-3 23-25, 25-18, 16-25, 22-25 Oct. 31 *Michigan Tech W 3-1 25-23, 25-17, 24-26, 25-20 Nov. 1 Urbana University W 3-0 25-17, 25-8, 25-18 Nov. 7 *Ferris State W 3-0 25-20, 27-25, 25-17 Nov. 8 *Grand Valley State L 2-3 25-22, 29-31, 17-25, 25-19, 12-15 Nov. 12 ~Northwood W 3-1 25-16, 22-25, 25-17, 25-22 Nov. 15 ~Saginaw Valley State L 0-3 19-25, 22-25, 19-25 Nov. 21 ^Indianapolis L 2-3 15-22, 21-25, 25-15, 25-20, 12-15
Home matches in bold; *Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference match; &Nebraska-Omaha Tournament; +Flyer Festival; at #GLIAC/GLVC Crossover Tournament; at ~GLIAC Tournament; ^NCAA Division II Regional
2008 Results
North Division GLIAC Overall W L Pct W L Pct Grand Valley State 15 1 .944 33 4 .892 Michigan Tech 12 4 .722 19 11 .633 Saginaw Valley State 11 5 .688 25 8 .758 Northern Michigan 11 5 .688 20 12 .625 Ferris State 8 8 .389 16 13 .346 Lake Superior State 2 14 .125 6 18 .250
South Division GLIAC Overall W L Pct W L Pct Northwood 10 6 .625 16 14 .533 Wayne State 9 7 .562 17 12 .586 Hillsdale 8 8 .500 19 11 .633 Ashland 6 10 .375 14 13 .519 Tiffin 2 14 .125 14 19 .424 Findlay 2 14 .125 12 22 .353
GLIAC In Review 2008 Standings
2008 GLIAC Tournament Results
2008 GLIAC Volleyball Championship Match: at #1 Grand Valley State 3, #2 Saginaw Valley State 1 (25-20, 25-18, 15-25, 25-14) 2008 GLIAC Volleyball Championship Semifinal Matches: at #1 Grand Valley State 3, #4 Wayne State 1 (28-26, 24-26, 25-18, 25-16) #2 Saginaw Valley State 3 vs. #3 Northern Michigan (25-19, 25-22, 25-19)
Quarterfinals at campus sites at (1N) Grand Valley State 3, (WC2) Ferris State 1 (25-20, 25-14, 15-25, 25-14) (3N) Saginaw Valley State 3 at (2N) Michigan Tech 0 (25-13, 25-18, 25-23) (WC1) Northern Michigan 3 at (1S) Northwood 1 (25-16, 22-25, 25-17, 25-22) at (2S) Wayne State 3, (3S) Hillsdale 1 (25-21, 25-16, 20-25, 25-16) *Teams were re-seeded after quarterfinals
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The University: A regional public, coeducational university founded in 1899, Northern offers learning opportunities to approximately
9,400 undergraduate and graduate students. Each full-time student is issued a notebook computer as part of tuition and fees.
Location: NMU is located in an environment unrivaled by any other, on the south shore of Lake Superior in Marquette, Michigan, voted one of “America’s Most Livable Communities,” with breathtaking vistas and 20,000 lucky residents.
Campus: Named one of the “Most Unwired” campuses in the United States, we’re completely connected with the latest technology. We’re large enough to offer scenic spaces and 50 quality facilities. There are high-end specialty computer labs, a learning resource center, a theater,
a speech and hearing clinic, a student art gal- lery and university art museum, a student radio station, public radio and TV stations, the Jaco- betti Center for technical programs, an ice rink, a swimming pool and diving tank, a rock climbing wall, an all-events center and the Superior Dome, an 8,000 seat stadium (the largest wooden dome in
the world). But we’re still small enough to keep everything within walk- ing distance, which is especially nice in the winter.
Faculty: NMU has talented faculty members and a low student-to-faculty ratio of 22-to-1. Our average class size is 23, our average lab size is 16 and our average seminar size is 10. Of all entry-level courses, 70 percent are taught by career faculty.
The Superior Edge: Learn to live a life that matters. Other universities have leader- ship programs, but NMU is the only univer- sity in the country that packs leadership, community engagement, diversity aware- ness and real-world experience into one life-changing program. In the Superior Edge, students design their own volunteer, work and learn-
ing activities (up to 400 hours). Any NMU student regardless of class status or major is eligible to participate for free. Each Superior Edge graduate receives a student achievement transcript along with their academic transcript. NMU grads with proven experience, initiative, ethics, integrity, multicul- tural awareness and motivation to make a difference gain an edge in the job market and admission to grad schools.
Residence Halls: NMU’S 10 residence halls are organized into living groups called “houses,” which include 40-45 students who actively shape their own living environments. Four students share a suite (two bedrooms and a bathroom) and all residence halls have great locations within five minutes of eating, learning and studying areas.
Extracurricular: There are about 300 clubs and organizations on cam- pus, including academic, service, social, professional, religious and special interest groups. We also have a full program of club and intramural athletics.
Intercollegiate Athletics: NMU is a member of the National Col- legiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) and the Central Collegiate Hockey Association (CCHA). Varsity teams for women include basketball, cross country, Nordic skiing, soccer, swimming and diving, track and field and volleyball. Varsity teams for men include basketball, football, golf, hockey and Nordic skiing. All sports are NCAA Division II, except men’s ice hockey, which is Division I.
Olympic Education Center: NMU is designated as the only United States Olympic Education Center by the U.S. Olympic Committee. Olympic athletes in five sports train for elite international competitions while pursuing their educations at NMU and Marquette Senior High School.
Accreditation: NMU is accredited by the Northern Central Asso- ciation of Colleges and Secondary Schools (30 North LaSalle Street, Number 2400, Chicago, Illinois, 60602; 312-263-0456). More than 20 academic programs are accredited by additional professional agencies.
Quick Facts
NMU Quick Facts Location: Marquette, Mich. Founded: 1899 Enrollment: 9,400 School colors: Old gold and olive green Nickname: Wildcats National affiliation: NCAA II Conference: GLIAC Home arena: Vandament Arena Arena capacity: 1,500 President: Dr. Les Wong Faculty athletic representative: Julie Rochester Athletic director: Ken Godfrey Office phone: 906-227-2107 E-mail: kgodfrey@nmu.edu Athletic department phone: 906-227-2105 Athletic department fax: 906-227-2492 Head volleyball coach: Dominic Yoder Alma mater: Western Michigan University, 1998 Overall record/years: 65-28/3 Years NMU record/years: 40-24/2 Years Office phone: 906-227-2378 E-mail: dyoder@nmu.edu Assistant coach: Brian Bartczak Alma mater: Michigan Tech, 2005 Office phone: 906-227-1173 E-mail: bbartcza@nmu.edu Sports information director: David Faiella Office phone: 906-227-1013 Home phone: 906-226-8435 Cell phone: 906-458-3558 Fax: 906-227-2492 E-mail: dfaiella@nmu.edu NMU Sports Hotline: 906-227-1014 Web address: http://www.nmu.edu/sports Team information: 2008 overall record: 20-12 2008 GLIAC record/finish: 11-5/4th GLIAC North
2009 Outlook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 2009 Roster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Head Coach Dominic Yoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Coaching Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Player Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8 2008 Team Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 2008 Individual Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 2008 GLIAC Results, Standings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 NMU Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 2009 Wildcat Volleyball Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back cover
The Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) was founded in 1972. During the two years previous to the GLIAC’s
founding, several attempts were made to create a new NCAA College Division conference. In 1971, the Great Lakes Athletic Conference was formed, but plans for the new conference were put on hold and several of the participating schools subsequently withdrew their support.
However, the idea for a new conference did not die, and since 1972-73 the GLIAC has been a leader in the advancement and promo- tion of intercollegiate athletics for men and women.
The charter members of the GLIAC were Ferris State University, Grand Valley State University, Lake Superior State University, North- wood University and Saginaw Valley State University.
Expansion of the GLIAC began immediately with the addition of Oakland University in 1974. Hillsdale College and Northern Michigan University were accepted as members in 1975, while Wayne State University joined in 1976. In 1977, the conference lost its first member when Northern Michigan withdrew. Michigan Tech University filled the vacancy when it became a member in 1980.
After the 1986-87 season, Northwood left the conference and was replaced by Northern Michigan. Northwood rejoined the conference in 1992.
After the 1989 season, the conference dropped football as a sponsored sport. The conference schools sponsoring football joined the members of the Heartland Collegiate Conference in forming the football-only Midwest Intercollegiate Football Conference (MIFC), which began play in 1990.
After nine years of existence as one of the premier conferences in Division II football, the MIFC merged as part of GLIAC on July 1, 1999. With the merger, the University of Indianapolis became an associate member as a football-only school.
The GLIAC entered a new era in the 1995-96 school year. Prior to 1995-96, all member institutions of the GLIAC were located in the state of Michigan. On December 14, 1994, membership was offered to three schools located in Ohio and Pennsylvania. The expansion members were Ashland University of Ashland, Ohio, and Gannon University and Mer- cyhurst College, both located in Erie, Pa. All three schools began their membership July 1, 1995.
On July 1, 1997, membership was granted to The University of Findlay, located in Findlay, Ohio. Findlay replaced Oakland University, which withdrew from the conference after the 1996-97 season as it moved to NCAA Division I status.
Westminster College, located in New Wilmington, Pa., became the 14th member of the GLIAC when it accepted its expansion offer in May of 1997. On June 30, 2000 Westminster left the conference as it changed its affiliation to NCAA Division III.
Tiffin University, located in Tiffin, Ohio accepted an offer to join the GLIAC in June of 2007. The two Erie, Pa. schools (Gannon and Mercy- hurst) left the conference at the conclusion of the 2007-08 academic year to join the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC).
Overall the GLIAC conducts championships in 21 sports, 11 for men and 10 for women. The policy-making body of the GLIAC is the Executive Council, which is comprised of three representatives from each member institution – its director of athletics, faculty athletics rep- resentative and senior woman administrator. Final approval of all GLIAC legislation is required by the Council of GLIAC Presidents.
As GLIAC commissioner, Dell Robinson is responsible for all conference administration. He is beginning his first season as the confer- ence’s sixth commissioner.
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Athletic Facilities Northern Michigan University boasts one of the finest collections of athletic facilities in NCAA Division II, if not the country.
A connected unit of three first-rate facilities - the Superior Dome, the Physical Education Instructional Facility (PEIF), and the Berry Events Center - are used by NMU for the majority of its athletic events.
Superior Dome The Superior Dome has been home to the Wildcat football team since 1991 and is the finest football facility in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Con- ference, if not all of NCAA Division II.
The Dome stands 14 stories high, and encompass- es 5.1 acres under its roof. Constructed of 781 Douglas fir beams and 108.5 miles of fir decking, the Dome has a permanent seating capacity of 8,000, but the building can hold as many as 16,000 people. The facil- ity features a diameter of 536 feet, and has the ability to withstand 60 pounds per square foot of snow and 80 mile per hour winds.
The Dome features a retractable artificial turf carpet, the largest of its kind in the world. When it is extended, the turf has the ability to accommodate football, soccer and field hockey. Underneath the carpet is a synthetic playing surface that features three basketball/volleyball courts, two tennis courts and a 200-meter track. The carpet is ex- tended over a cushion of air and takes 30 minutes to retract powered by 12 computerized winches. Full setup of the turf is completed in ap- proximately two hours. A new artificial turf carpet was installed in the summer of 2009.
Berry Events Center The home of the NMU hockey and basketball teams, the Berry Events Center opened its doors in Octo- ber 1999.
The facility provides individual seating for ap- proximately 3,800 fans, in addition to 16 luxury boxes, which includes a president’s suite. Along the perimeter of the arena are four large concession areas, as well as standing room for approximately 400 fans.
When used for hockey, the Berry has an Olympic-size ice sheet measuring 200 feet by 100 feet. When rigged for basketball, the court sits on a protective flooring, which is placed over the ice, and seating for 500 fans is available courtside. Conversion from hockey to basket- ball can be completed in approximately five hours.
The Berry also features locker rooms and support areas for the men’s and women’s basketball teams and the United States Olympic Education Center’s short track speedskating team along with four general-use locker rooms. In addition, skate rental and changing areas are located on the lower level of the complex.
The hockey area includes a weight room, athletic training room, meeting rooms, locker room and support area.
Also designed to host concerts and community events, the Berry Events Center is equipped with moveable theatrical rigging and lighting.
Physical Education Instructional Facility The PEIF, as it is more commonly called, was opened in 1976 and houses the PEIF Pool, home of NMU swim- ming and diving team, and Vandament Arena, where the Wildcat volleyball team plays.
The PEIF pool features eight lanes and a diving tank with one- and three-meter springboards, as well as a 20-meter platform.
Vandament Arena, opened in 1995, is a 1,500-seat volleyball-only facility, one of the finest in Division II.
The facility houses an auxiliary gymnasium that the Wildcat men’s and women’s basketball teams use for practice.
The PEIF also houses a two-level Recreation Center, which was opened in December 1999. It is complete with a climbing wall, weight room, cardiovascular area, two basketball courts, a tennis court, two lounge areas and a conference room. Also located in the PEIF are seven racquetball courts, a dance studio, athletic training facilities, locker rooms, classrooms and staff offices.
Other Facilities Soccer fields Four fields are located behind the Superior Dome, along Lake Superior.
Two are home to the NMU women’s soccer team; the other two are practice fields for the NMU football team. They are equipped with bleachers and a scoreboard.
Cross county skiing Northern’s men’s and women’s teams have two designated practice locations, with lighted trails: the Al Quaal 3K and 5K ski trails in nearby Ishpeming and the four 5K loops at Blueberry Ridge in Sands Township, a few miles south of Marquette.
Golf The official Wildcat course is the Greywalls course at the Marquette Golf Club. GolfWeek named Greywalls the second- best course you can play in Michigan and upon its opening in 2005; it was included in the Top Ten Best New Course listings of all major golf publications. The Wildcats will also utilize the NMU Golf Course, which was formerly known as Chocolay Downs. Its ninth hole is among the world’s largest putting green, measuring 29,000 square feet. Total yardage of the course is over 6,800 yards with a par of 72. The course contains water hazards, rolling terrain and beautiful wooded areas.
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