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NMU Quick Facts Location: Marquette, Mich.Founded: 1899Enrollment: 9,400School colors: Old gold and olive greenNickname: WildcatsNational affiliation: NCAA IIConference: GLIACHome arena: Vandament ArenaArena capacity: 1,500President: Dr. Les Wong Faculty athletic representative: Julie RochesterAthletic director: Ken GodfreyOffice phone: 906-227-2107E-mail: kgodfrey@nmu.eduAthletic department phone: 906-227-2105Athletic department fax: 906-227-2492Head volleyball coach: Dominic YoderAlma mater: Western Michigan University, 1998Overall record/years: 65-28/3 YearsNMU record/years: 40-24/2 YearsOffice phone: 906-227-2378E-mail: dyoder@nmu.eduAssistant coach: Brian BartczakAlma mater: Michigan Tech, 2005Office phone: 906-227-1173E-mail: bbartcza@nmu.edu Sports information director: David Faiella Officephone:906-227-1013 Homephone:906-226-8435 Cellphone:906-458-3558 Fax: 906-227-2492 E-mail: dfaiella@nmu.eduNMU Sports Hotline: 906-227-1014Web address:http://www.nmu.edu/sportsTeam information: 2008 overall record: 20-12 2008GLIACrecord/finish:11-5/4thGLIACNorth

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TheGreatLakesIntercollegiateAthleticConference(GLIAC)wasfoundedin1972.DuringthetwoyearsprevioustotheGLIAC’s

founding,severalattemptsweremadetocreateanewNCAACollegeDivisionconference.In1971,theGreatLakesAthleticConferencewasformed,butplansforthenewconferencewereputonholdandseveraloftheparticipatingschoolssubsequentlywithdrewtheirsupport.

However,theideaforanewconferencedidnotdie,andsince1972-73theGLIAChasbeenaleaderintheadvancementandpromo-tionofintercollegiateathleticsformenandwomen.

ThechartermembersoftheGLIACwereFerrisStateUniversity,GrandValleyStateUniversity,LakeSuperiorStateUniversity,North-woodUniversityandSaginawValleyStateUniversity.

ExpansionoftheGLIACbeganimmediatelywiththeadditionofOakland University in 1974. Hillsdale College and Northern Michigan Universitywereacceptedasmembersin1975,whileWayneStateUniversityjoinedin1976.In1977,theconferencelostitsfirstmemberwhenNorthernMichiganwithdrew.MichiganTechUniversityfilledthevacancywhenitbecameamemberin1980.

Afterthe1986-87season,NorthwoodlefttheconferenceandwasreplacedbyNorthernMichigan.Northwoodrejoinedtheconferencein1992.

Afterthe1989season,theconferencedroppedfootballasasponsoredsport.Theconferenceschoolssponsoringfootballjoinedthe members of the Heartland Collegiate Conference in forming the football-onlyMidwestIntercollegiateFootballConference(MIFC),whichbeganplayin1990.

AfternineyearsofexistenceasoneofthepremierconferencesinDivisionIIfootball,theMIFCmergedaspartofGLIAConJuly1,1999.Withthemerger,theUniversityofIndianapolisbecameanassociatemember as a football-only school.

TheGLIACenteredanewerainthe1995-96schoolyear.Priorto1995-96,allmemberinstitutionsoftheGLIACwerelocatedinthestateofMichigan.OnDecember14,1994,membershipwasofferedtothreeschoolslocatedinOhioandPennsylvania.TheexpansionmemberswereAshland University of Ashland, Ohio, and Gannon University and Mer-cyhurst College, both located in Erie, Pa. All three schools began their membershipJuly1,1995.

OnJuly1,1997,membershipwasgrantedtoTheUniversityofFindlay,locatedinFindlay,Ohio.FindlayreplacedOaklandUniversity,whichwithdrewfromtheconferenceafterthe1996-97seasonasitmoved to NCAA Division I status.

WestminsterCollege,locatedinNewWilmington,Pa.,becamethe14thmemberoftheGLIACwhenitaccepteditsexpansionofferinMayof 1997. On June 30, 2000 Westminster left the conference as it changed itsaffiliationtoNCAADivisionIII.

TiffinUniversity,locatedinTiffin,OhioacceptedanoffertojointheGLIACinJuneof2007.ThetwoErie,Pa.schools(GannonandMercy-hurst) left the conference at the conclusion of the 2007-08 academic year to join the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC).

OveralltheGLIACconductschampionshipsin21sports,11formenand10forwomen.Thepolicy-makingbodyoftheGLIACistheExecutiveCouncil,whichiscomprisedofthreerepresentativesfromeachmemberinstitution–itsdirectorofathletics,facultyathleticsrep-resentativeandseniorwomanadministrator.FinalapprovalofallGLIAClegislation is required by the Council of GLIAC Presidents.

AsGLIACcommissioner,DellRobinsonisresponsibleforallconferenceadministration.Heisbeginninghisfirstseasonastheconfer-ence’ssixthcommissioner.

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Athletic FacilitiesNorthernMichiganUniversityboastsoneofthefinestcollectionsofathletic facilities in NCAA Division II, if not the country.

Aconnectedunitofthreefirst-ratefacilities-theSuperiorDome, the Physical Education Instructional Facility (PEIF), and the Berry Events Center - are used by NMU for the majority of its athletic events.

Superior DomeTheSuperiorDomehasbeen home to the Wildcat football team since 1991 andisthefinestfootballfacility in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Con-ference, if not all of NCAA Division II.

The Dome stands 14 storieshigh,andencompass-es5.1acresunderitsroof.Constructedof781Douglasfirbeamsand108.5milesoffirdecking,theDomehasapermanentseatingcapacityof8,000,butthebuildingcanholdasmanyas16,000people.Thefacil-ityfeaturesadiameterof536feet,andhastheabilitytowithstand60poundspersquarefootofsnowand80mileperhourwinds.

TheDomefeaturesaretractableartificialturfcarpet,thelargestofitskindintheworld.Whenitisextended,theturfhastheabilitytoaccommodatefootball,soccerandfieldhockey.Underneaththecarpetisasyntheticplayingsurfacethatfeaturesthreebasketball/volleyballcourts,twotenniscourtsanda200-metertrack.Thecarpetisex-tendedoveracushionofairandtakes30minutestoretractpoweredby12computerizedwinches.Fullsetupoftheturfiscompletedinap-proximatelytwohours.Anewartificialturfcarpetwasinstalledinthesummer of 2009.

Berry Events CenterThe home of the NMU hockey and basketball teams, the Berry Events Center openeditsdoorsinOcto-ber 1999.

Thefacilityprovidesindividualseatingforap-proximately3,800fans,inaddition to 16 luxury boxes, whichincludesapresident’ssuite.Alongtheperimeterofthearenaarefourlargeconcessionareas,aswellasstandingroomforapproximately400 fans.

Whenusedforhockey,theBerryhasanOlympic-sizeicesheetmeasuring 200 feet by 100 feet. When rigged for basketball, the court sitsonaprotectiveflooring,whichisplacedovertheice,andseatingfor 500 fans is available courtside. Conversion from hockey to basket-ballcanbecompletedinapproximatelyfivehours.

TheBerryalsofeatureslockerroomsandsupportareasforthemen’sandwomen’sbasketballteamsandtheUnitedStatesOlympicEducationCenter’sshorttrackspeedskatingteamalongwithfourgeneral-use locker rooms. In addition, skate rental and changing areas arelocatedonthelowerlevelofthecomplex.

Thehockeyareaincludesaweightroom,athletictrainingroom,meetingrooms,lockerroomandsupportarea.

Also designed to host concerts and community events, the Berry EventsCenterisequippedwithmoveabletheatricalriggingandlighting.

Physical Education Instructional FacilityThe PEIF, as it is more commonlycalled,wasopenedin1976andhouses the PEIF Pool, homeofNMUswim-ming and diving team, and Vandament Arena, wheretheWildcatvolleyballteamplays.

ThePEIFpoolfeatureseightlanesandadivingtankwithone-andthree-meterspringboards,aswellasa20-meterplatform.

VandamentArena,openedin1995,isa1,500-seatvolleyball-onlyfacility,oneofthefinestinDivisionII.

ThefacilityhousesanauxiliarygymnasiumthattheWildcatmen’sandwomen’sbasketballteamsuseforpractice.

ThePEIFalsohousesatwo-levelRecreationCenter,whichwasopenedinDecember1999.Itiscompletewithaclimbingwall,weightroom,cardiovasculararea,twobasketballcourts,atenniscourt,twolounge areas and a conference room. Also located in the PEIF are seven racquetball courts, a dance studio, athletic training facilities, locker rooms,classroomsandstaffoffices.

Other FacilitiesSoccer fieldsFourfieldsarelocatedbehindtheSuperiorDome,alongLakeSuperior.

TwoarehometotheNMUwomen’ssoccerteam;theothertwoarepracticefieldsfortheNMUfootballteam.Theyareequippedwithbleachers and a scoreboard.

Cross county skiingNorthern’smen’sandwomen’steamshavetwodesignatedpracticelocations,withlightedtrails:theAlQuaal3Kand5KskitrailsinnearbyIshpemingandthefour5KloopsatBlueberryRidgeinSandsTownship,afewmilessouthofMarquette.

GolfTheofficialWildcatcourseistheGreywallscourseattheMarquette Golf Club. GolfWeeknamedGreywallsthesecond-bestcourseyoucanplayinMichigananduponitsopeningin2005;itwasincludedintheTopTenBestNewCourselistingsofallmajorgolfpublications.TheWildcatswillalsoutilizetheNMUGolfCourse,whichwasformerlyknownasChocolayDowns.Itsninthholeisamongtheworld’slargestputtinggreen, measuring 29,000 square feet. Total yardage of the course isover6,800yardswithaparof72.Thecoursecontainswaterhazards,rollingterrainandbeautifulwoodedareas.

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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.

ROSTERNo. Name Pos. Ht. Yr. Hometown/High School/Other 1 Katie Twardzik•• RS 6-1 Jr. Laurium, Mich./Calumet3 Katt Garvick••• OH 6-0 Sr. New Lenox, Ill./Lincoln-Way Central Community4 Becca Feuerherd• L/DS 5-7 So. Madison, Wis./Edgewood5 Andree Ring OH 5-10 Fr. Madison, Wis./Edgewood7 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-Augusta9 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./North14 Dani Kowalski MH 6-0 Fr. Rochester, Mich./Stoney Creek15 Stephanie Bahrman MH 6-1 Rfr. Skandia, Mich./Gwinn17 Mandie Meyer••• OH 5-10 Sr. Crystal Lake, Ill./Crystal Lake Central18 Sami Vierk MH 6-0 Fr. West Lafayette, Ind./Harrison19 Emma Wolfe• MH 6-0 So. Madison, Wis./Edgewood 20 Julie Francek DS 5-6 Fr. Avoca, Mich./Yale22 Amy Andersen-Goldsworthy•• MH 6-0 Sr. Madison, Wis./James Madison Memorial23 Cassie Osiecki••• L/DS 5-7 Sr. Hampshire, Ill./Hampshire

• Denotes letters won

Head Coach: Dominic Yoder Graduate Assistant: Fernanda QueirozAssistant Coach: Brian Bartczak

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Graduate Assistant Fernanda QueirozEntering 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 BartczakBrian 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 University2006-07 – Head Coach, Cameron University2004-05 – Assistant Coach, Michigan Tech2000-04 – Head Coach, Battle Creek Central High School2002-04 – Club Founder, Director and Head Coach, Team Deer2002 – Assistant Coach, Albion College2000 – Assistant Coach, Ferris State1997 – Assistant Coach, Kalamazoo Valley

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Meet the Wildcats

Amy Andersen-Golds-worthyMiddle HitterSenior6-0Madison, 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: NoneDigs : 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 BA2006 17 36 25 18 94 .074 10 0 8 0 152007 32 120 277 125 756 .201 7 0 22 13 782008 15 32 38 22 122 .131 2 0 4 3 6Totals 64 188 340 165 972 .180 19 0 34 16 99

KAtt GArvickOutside HitterSenior6-0New 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 BA2006 24 60 113 41 321 .224 7 6 36 2 142007 32 116 346 188 1115 .142 11 1 87 7 432008 27 98 191 64 436 .291 17 25 41 3 38Totals 83 274 650 293 1872 .191 35 32 164 12 95

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mAndie MeyerOutside HitterSenior5-10Crystal 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)

Meet the Wildcats

RAchel GreenSetterSenior5-7Portage, 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: NoneBlock 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 BA2008 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 BA2006 22 69 249 84 643 .257 20 24 234 3 152007 15 51 156 86 457 .153 9 12 141 1 122008 32 126 405 184 1217 .182 21 24 348 12 24Totals 69 246 810 354 2317 .197 50 60 723 16 51

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Meet the Wildcats

KAtie twArdzikRight Side HitterJunior6-1Laurium, 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 StatsYear MP GP Kill Err Att ATK% Asst SA Dig BS BA2007 32 120 141 92 485 .101 46 1 51 7 612008 16 45 34 20 103 .136 7 0 17 3 19Totals 48 165 175 112 588 .107 53 1 68 10 80

cAssie osieckiLibero/Defensive SpecialistSenior5-7Hampshire, 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 BA2006 27 93 4 9 33 -.152 14 24 369 1 02007 32 120 3 8 40 -.125 31 45 528 0 02008 32 126 5 3 20 .100 32 45 484 0 0Totals 91 339 12 20 93 -.086 77 114 1381 1 0

Junior

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Meet the Wildcats

emmA wolfeMiddle HitterSophomore6-0Madison, 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: NoneDigs: 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 BA2008 31 115 216 69 490 .300 7 0 10 14 63

mAddie oGdenSetterSophomore6-2Sheboygan, 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 BA2008 21 79 61 45 215 .074 821 12 140 8 36

BeccA feuerherdLibero/Defensive SpecialistSophomore5-7Madison, 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: NoneBlock Assists: 1 vs. Ashland (10/3/2008)

Feuerherd’s Career Stats:Year MP GP Kill Err Att ATK% Asst SA Dig BS BA2008 32 114 4 4 14 .000 16 17 199 0 1

Sophomores

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Meet the Wildcats

sARAh hAMiltonOutside Hitter/Right Side HitterFreshman6-1Galesburg, 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 frAncekDefensive SpecialistFreshman5-6Avoca, 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 BrAncoRightside HitterFreshman5-11Nova 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 BAhrMAnMiddle HitterRedshirt Freshman6-1Skandia, 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 kowAlskiMiddle HitterFreshman6-0Rochester, 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 lovellSetterFreshman5-10Leonard, 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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Meet the Wildcats

Andree rinGOutside HitterFreshman5-10Madison, 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 vierkMiddle HitterFreshman6-0West 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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2008 Team Statistics

TEAM STATISTICS NMU OPP

AttackKills 1648 1463Errors 672 705Total Attacks 4508 4396Attack Pct. .217 .172Kills/Set 13.1 11.6

SetAssist 1464 1281Attempts 2760 2622Assists Pct. .530 .489Assists/Set 11.6 10.2

ServeAces 191 113Errors 242 209Attempts 2505 2279Serve Pct. .903 .908Aces/Set 1.5 0.9

TEAM STATISTICS NMU OPP

Serve ReceptionsErrors 113 191Errors/Set 0.9 1.5Attempts 1997 2128Reception Pct. .943 .910

DefenseDigs 1859 1856Digs/Set 14.8 14.7

BlockingBlock Solo 93 71Block Assist 267 315Total Blocks 226.5 228.5Blocks Per Set 1.8 1.8Block Errors 29 36

Ball Handling Errors 34 38

AttendanceTotal 3,905 2,875Dates/Avg. Per Date 10/390 13/254Neutral 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 20Opponents 0 0 3 3 6 12 Sets Won by Set 1 2 3 4 5 Total

Northern Michigan 20 20 18 13 4 75Opponents 12 12 14 7 6 51 Points by Set 1 2 3 4 5 Total

Northern Michigan 739 773 745 460 124 2,841Opponents 675 671 701 390 134 2,571

2008 STATISTICSOverall 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

Individual StatisticsAll Matches

ATTACK SET SERVEName 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 1.000Katt Garvick 98 27 17 191 1.95 64 436 .291 17 0.17 42 .405 25 0.26 25 184 .864Caryn VanBeckum 104 27 24 323 3.11 105 760 .287 7 0.07 28 .250 17 0.16 34 312 .891Rachel Green 49 13 12 30 0.61 11 74 .257 479 9.78 640 .748 11 0.22 9 168 .946Daniela Bezerra 113 30 25 318 2.81 126 955 .201 8 0.07 48 .167 19 0.17 23 202 .886Mandie Meyer 126 32 29 405 3.21 184 1217 .182 21 0.17 199 .106 24 0.19 41 351 .883Katie Twardzik 45 16 9 34 0.76 20 103 .136 7 0.16 17 .412 0 0.00 0 1 1.000Amy Andersen-Goldsworthy 32 15 4 38 1.19 22 122 .131 2 0.06 5 .400 0 0.00 2 14 .857Cassie Osiecki 126 32 1 5 0.04 3 20 .100 32 0.25 304 .105 45 0.36 52 442 .882Breanne Zaremba 113 30 8 23 0.20 16 94 .074 44 0.39 177 .249 20 0.18 21 288 .927Maddie Ogden 79 21 17 61 0.77 45 215 .074 821 10.39 1106 .742 12 0.15 14 219 .936Becca Feuerherd 114 32 1 4 0.04 4 14 .000 16 0.14 138 .116 17 0.15 21 301 .930Alex Culbert 4 4 0 0 0.00 0 2 .000 0 0.00 3 .000 0 0.00 0 2 1.000Allson 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 BLOCKName G RE TA Pct. DIG Dig/Set BS BA Total B/Set BE BHE POINTS Pts/SetEmma Wolfe 115 1 3 .667 10 0.09 14 63 77 0.67 3 1 261.5 2.27Katt Garvick 98 0 3 1.000 41 0.42 3 38 41 0.42 4 2 238.0 2.43Caryn VanBeckum 104 0 7 1.000 71 0.68 43 52 95 0.91 11 1 409.0 3.93Rachel Green 49 3 3 .000 106 2.16 0 3 3 0.06 1 1 42.5 0.87Daniela Bezerra 113 0 13 1.000 107 0.95 6 18 24 0.21 1 2 352.0 3.12Mandie Meyer 126 21 207 .899 348 2.76 12 24 36 0.29 2 3 453.0 3.60Katie Twardzik 45 1 7 .857 17 0.38 3 19 22 0.49 1 0 46.5 1.03Amy Andersen-Goldsworthy 32 0 0 .000 4 0.12 3 6 9 0.28 2 1 44.0 1.38Cassie Osiecki 126 33 332 .901 484 3.84 0 0 0 0.00 0 1 50.0 0.40Breanne Zaremba 113 25 173 .855 280 2.48 1 6 7 0.06 2 2 47.0 0.42Maddie Ogden 79 0 5 1.000 140 1.77 8 36 44 0.56 2 19 99.0 1.25Alex Culbert 4 0 2 1.000 1 0.25 0 1 1 0.25 0 0 0.5 0.12Becca Feuerherd 114 17 131 .870 199 1.75 0 1 1 0.01 0 1 21.5 0.19Allison Williams 47 6 57 .895 51 1.09 0 0 0 0.00 0 0 1.0 0.02Team 6 Northern Michigan 126 113 1997 .943 1859 14.75 93 267 226.5 1.80 29 34 2065.0 16.39Opponent 126 191 2128 .910 1856 14.73 71 315 228.5 1.81 36 38 1804.0 14.32

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2008 ResultsOverall record: 20-12 • Conference: 11-5 • Home: 8-2 • Away: 6-3 • Neutral:6-7

Date Opponent Result Score Set ScoresAug. 29 &Minn. State-Moorhead L 2-3 25-14, 22-25, 22-25, 25-14, 13-15Aug. 29 &Nebraska-Omaha W 3-2 20-25, 22-25, 25-22, 25-22, 16-14Aug. 30 &Emporia State L 1-3 14-25, 23-25, 25-23, 16-25Aug. 30 &Minnesota-Crookston W 3-0 25-23, 25-16, 25-23Sept. 5 +Wisconsin-Parkside W 3-2 22-25, 21-25, 25-22, 25-16, 15-7Sept. 5 +Winona State W 3-1 24-26, 25-21, 26-24, 25-20Sept. 5 +St. Joseph’s W 3-0 25-18, 25-14, 25-18Sept. 6 +Indianapolis L 2-3 25-19, 23-25, 19-25, 25-16, 6-15Sept. 6 +Nova Southeastern L 0-3 17-25, 21-25, 24-26Sept. 12 *Lake Superior State W 3-0 25-10, 25-16, 25-18Sept. 13 *Saginaw Valley State L 1-3 23-25,18-25, 25-22, 15-25Sept. 16 *Michigan Tech W 3-1 25-21, 25-17, 21-25, 25-14Sept. 19 *Ferris State W 3-2 25-17, 25-23, 21-25, 22-25, 15-10Sept. 20 *Grand Valley State L 2-3 25-20, 25-21, 20-25, 24-26, 8-15Sept. 26 *Hillsdale L 0-3 24-26, 21-25, 23-25Sept. 27 *Findlay W 3-1 25-17, 25-18, 22-25, 25-9Oct. 3 *Ashland W 3-1 23-25, 25-18, 25-16, 25-11Oct. 4 *Tiffin W 3-0 25-19, 25-13, 25-14Oct. 10 *Northwood W 3-0 25-21, 31-29, 25-17Oct. 11 *Wayne State W 3-0 25-16, 25-17, 25-20Oct. 17 #Northern Kentucky W 3-2 25-22, 25-17, 22-25, 21-25, 15-13Oct. 17 #Indianapolis W 3-0 25-23, 25-23, 25-22Oct. 18 *Southern Indiana L 2-3 25-15, 25-19, 24-26, 15-25, 12-15Oct. 24 *Lake Superior State W 3-1 15-25, 25-15, 25-20, 25-11Oct. 25 *Saginaw Valley State L 1-3 23-25, 25-18, 16-25, 22-25Oct. 31 *Michigan Tech W 3-1 25-23, 25-17, 24-26, 25-20Nov. 1 Urbana University W 3-0 25-17, 25-8, 25-18Nov. 7 *Ferris State W 3-0 25-20, 27-25, 25-17Nov. 8 *Grand Valley State L 2-3 25-22, 29-31, 17-25, 25-19, 12-15Nov. 12 ~Northwood W 3-1 25-16, 22-25, 25-17, 25-22Nov. 15 ~Saginaw Valley State L 0-3 19-25, 22-25, 19-25Nov. 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 PctGrand Valley State 15 1 .944 33 4 .892Michigan Tech 12 4 .722 19 11 .633Saginaw Valley State 11 5 .688 25 8 .758Northern Michigan 11 5 .688 20 12 .625Ferris State 8 8 .389 16 13 .346Lake Superior State 2 14 .125 6 18 .250

South Division GLIAC Overall W L Pct W L PctNorthwood 10 6 .625 16 14 .533Wayne State 9 7 .562 17 12 .586Hillsdale 8 8 .500 19 11 .633Ashland 6 10 .375 14 13 .519Tiffin 2 14 .125 14 19 .424Findlay 2 14 .125 12 22 .353

GLIAC In Review2008 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)

Quarterfinalsat campus sitesat (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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NMU Profile

Life on Campus

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.

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NMU Quick Facts Location: Marquette, Mich.Founded: 1899Enrollment: 9,400School colors: Old gold and olive greenNickname: WildcatsNational affiliation: NCAA IIConference: GLIACHome arena: Vandament ArenaArena capacity: 1,500President: Dr. Les Wong Faculty athletic representative: Julie RochesterAthletic director: Ken GodfreyOffice phone: 906-227-2107E-mail: kgodfrey@nmu.eduAthletic department phone: 906-227-2105Athletic department fax: 906-227-2492Head volleyball coach: Dominic YoderAlma mater: Western Michigan University, 1998Overall record/years: 65-28/3 YearsNMU record/years: 40-24/2 YearsOffice phone: 906-227-2378E-mail: dyoder@nmu.eduAssistant coach: Brian BartczakAlma mater: Michigan Tech, 2005Office phone: 906-227-1173E-mail: bbartcza@nmu.edu Sports information director: David Faiella Officephone:906-227-1013 Homephone:906-226-8435 Cellphone:906-458-3558 Fax: 906-227-2492 E-mail: dfaiella@nmu.eduNMU Sports Hotline: 906-227-1014Web address:http://www.nmu.edu/sportsTeam information: 2008 overall record: 20-12 2008GLIACrecord/finish:11-5/4thGLIACNorth

2009 Outlook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12009 Roster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1Head Coach Dominic Yoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Coaching Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2PlayerProfiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-82008 Team Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92008 Individual Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102008 GLIAC Results, Standings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11NMUProfile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122009 Wildcat Volleyball Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back cover

TheGreatLakesIntercollegiateAthleticConference(GLIAC)wasfoundedin1972.DuringthetwoyearsprevioustotheGLIAC’s

founding,severalattemptsweremadetocreateanewNCAACollegeDivisionconference.In1971,theGreatLakesAthleticConferencewasformed,butplansforthenewconferencewereputonholdandseveraloftheparticipatingschoolssubsequentlywithdrewtheirsupport.

However,theideaforanewconferencedidnotdie,andsince1972-73theGLIAChasbeenaleaderintheadvancementandpromo-tionofintercollegiateathleticsformenandwomen.

ThechartermembersoftheGLIACwereFerrisStateUniversity,GrandValleyStateUniversity,LakeSuperiorStateUniversity,North-woodUniversityandSaginawValleyStateUniversity.

ExpansionoftheGLIACbeganimmediatelywiththeadditionofOakland University in 1974. Hillsdale College and Northern Michigan Universitywereacceptedasmembersin1975,whileWayneStateUniversityjoinedin1976.In1977,theconferencelostitsfirstmemberwhenNorthernMichiganwithdrew.MichiganTechUniversityfilledthevacancywhenitbecameamemberin1980.

Afterthe1986-87season,NorthwoodlefttheconferenceandwasreplacedbyNorthernMichigan.Northwoodrejoinedtheconferencein1992.

Afterthe1989season,theconferencedroppedfootballasasponsoredsport.Theconferenceschoolssponsoringfootballjoinedthe members of the Heartland Collegiate Conference in forming the football-onlyMidwestIntercollegiateFootballConference(MIFC),whichbeganplayin1990.

AfternineyearsofexistenceasoneofthepremierconferencesinDivisionIIfootball,theMIFCmergedaspartofGLIAConJuly1,1999.Withthemerger,theUniversityofIndianapolisbecameanassociatemember as a football-only school.

TheGLIACenteredanewerainthe1995-96schoolyear.Priorto1995-96,allmemberinstitutionsoftheGLIACwerelocatedinthestateofMichigan.OnDecember14,1994,membershipwasofferedtothreeschoolslocatedinOhioandPennsylvania.TheexpansionmemberswereAshland University of Ashland, Ohio, and Gannon University and Mer-cyhurst College, both located in Erie, Pa. All three schools began their membershipJuly1,1995.

OnJuly1,1997,membershipwasgrantedtoTheUniversityofFindlay,locatedinFindlay,Ohio.FindlayreplacedOaklandUniversity,whichwithdrewfromtheconferenceafterthe1996-97seasonasitmoved to NCAA Division I status.

WestminsterCollege,locatedinNewWilmington,Pa.,becamethe14thmemberoftheGLIACwhenitaccepteditsexpansionofferinMayof 1997. On June 30, 2000 Westminster left the conference as it changed itsaffiliationtoNCAADivisionIII.

TiffinUniversity,locatedinTiffin,OhioacceptedanoffertojointheGLIACinJuneof2007.ThetwoErie,Pa.schools(GannonandMercy-hurst) left the conference at the conclusion of the 2007-08 academic year to join the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC).

OveralltheGLIACconductschampionshipsin21sports,11formenand10forwomen.Thepolicy-makingbodyoftheGLIACistheExecutiveCouncil,whichiscomprisedofthreerepresentativesfromeachmemberinstitution–itsdirectorofathletics,facultyathleticsrep-resentativeandseniorwomanadministrator.FinalapprovalofallGLIAClegislation is required by the Council of GLIAC Presidents.

AsGLIACcommissioner,DellRobinsonisresponsibleforallconferenceadministration.Heisbeginninghisfirstseasonastheconfer-ence’ssixthcommissioner.

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Northern Michigan University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, nationalorigin, age, height,weight,marital status, familial status,handicap/disability, sexual orientation, or veteran status in employment or theprovision of services and provides, upon request reasonable accommodationincludingauxiliaryaidsandservicesnecessarytoaffordindividualswithdisabilitiesanequalopportunitytoparticipateinallprogramsandactivities..

Athletic FacilitiesNorthernMichiganUniversityboastsoneofthefinestcollectionsofathletic facilities in NCAA Division II, if not the country.

Aconnectedunitofthreefirst-ratefacilities-theSuperiorDome, the Physical Education Instructional Facility (PEIF), and the Berry Events Center - are used by NMU for the majority of its athletic events.

Superior DomeTheSuperiorDomehasbeen home to the Wildcat football team since 1991 andisthefinestfootballfacility in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Con-ference, if not all of NCAA Division II.

The Dome stands 14 storieshigh,andencompass-es5.1acresunderitsroof.Constructedof781Douglasfirbeamsand108.5milesoffirdecking,theDomehasapermanentseatingcapacityof8,000,butthebuildingcanholdasmanyas16,000people.Thefacil-ityfeaturesadiameterof536feet,andhastheabilitytowithstand60poundspersquarefootofsnowand80mileperhourwinds.

TheDomefeaturesaretractableartificialturfcarpet,thelargestofitskindintheworld.Whenitisextended,theturfhastheabilitytoaccommodatefootball,soccerandfieldhockey.Underneaththecarpetisasyntheticplayingsurfacethatfeaturesthreebasketball/volleyballcourts,twotenniscourtsanda200-metertrack.Thecarpetisex-tendedoveracushionofairandtakes30minutestoretractpoweredby12computerizedwinches.Fullsetupoftheturfiscompletedinap-proximatelytwohours.Anewartificialturfcarpetwasinstalledinthesummer of 2009.

Berry Events CenterThe home of the NMU hockey and basketball teams, the Berry Events Center openeditsdoorsinOcto-ber 1999.

Thefacilityprovidesindividualseatingforap-proximately3,800fans,inaddition to 16 luxury boxes, whichincludesapresident’ssuite.Alongtheperimeterofthearenaarefourlargeconcessionareas,aswellasstandingroomforapproximately400 fans.

Whenusedforhockey,theBerryhasanOlympic-sizeicesheetmeasuring 200 feet by 100 feet. When rigged for basketball, the court sitsonaprotectiveflooring,whichisplacedovertheice,andseatingfor 500 fans is available courtside. Conversion from hockey to basket-ballcanbecompletedinapproximatelyfivehours.

TheBerryalsofeatureslockerroomsandsupportareasforthemen’sandwomen’sbasketballteamsandtheUnitedStatesOlympicEducationCenter’sshorttrackspeedskatingteamalongwithfourgeneral-use locker rooms. In addition, skate rental and changing areas arelocatedonthelowerlevelofthecomplex.

Thehockeyareaincludesaweightroom,athletictrainingroom,meetingrooms,lockerroomandsupportarea.

Also designed to host concerts and community events, the Berry EventsCenterisequippedwithmoveabletheatricalriggingandlighting.

Physical Education Instructional FacilityThe PEIF, as it is more commonlycalled,wasopenedin1976andhouses the PEIF Pool, homeofNMUswim-ming and diving team, and Vandament Arena, wheretheWildcatvolleyballteamplays.

ThePEIFpoolfeatureseightlanesandadivingtankwithone-andthree-meterspringboards,aswellasa20-meterplatform.

VandamentArena,openedin1995,isa1,500-seatvolleyball-onlyfacility,oneofthefinestinDivisionII.

ThefacilityhousesanauxiliarygymnasiumthattheWildcatmen’sandwomen’sbasketballteamsuseforpractice.

ThePEIFalsohousesatwo-levelRecreationCenter,whichwasopenedinDecember1999.Itiscompletewithaclimbingwall,weightroom,cardiovasculararea,twobasketballcourts,atenniscourt,twolounge areas and a conference room. Also located in the PEIF are seven racquetball courts, a dance studio, athletic training facilities, locker rooms,classroomsandstaffoffices.

Other FacilitiesSoccer fieldsFourfieldsarelocatedbehindtheSuperiorDome,alongLakeSuperior.

TwoarehometotheNMUwomen’ssoccerteam;theothertwoarepracticefieldsfortheNMUfootballteam.Theyareequippedwithbleachers and a scoreboard.

Cross county skiingNorthern’smen’sandwomen’steamshavetwodesignatedpracticelocations,withlightedtrails:theAlQuaal3Kand5KskitrailsinnearbyIshpemingandthefour5KloopsatBlueberryRidgeinSandsTownship,afewmilessouthofMarquette.

GolfTheofficialWildcatcourseistheGreywallscourseattheMarquette Golf Club. GolfWeeknamedGreywallsthesecond-bestcourseyoucanplayinMichigananduponitsopeningin2005;itwasincludedintheTopTenBestNewCourselistingsofallmajorgolfpublications.TheWildcatswillalsoutilizetheNMUGolfCourse,whichwasformerlyknownasChocolayDowns.Itsninthholeisamongtheworld’slargestputtinggreen, measuring 29,000 square feet. Total yardage of the course isover6,800yardswithaparof72.Thecoursecontainswaterhazards,rollingterrainandbeautifulwoodedareas.

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