E M B R Y - R I D D L E U N I V E R S I T Y Athletic Facilities The state-of-the-art EmbryRiddle Soccer Complex is regarded as one of the premier soccer facilities at the NAIA level and will serve as host of the 2005 & 2006 NAIA Men’s Soccer National Championships. The lighted field features a 33by-15 foot Daktronics scoreboard with message center and 120-by70 yard bermuda-grass playing surface and a 1,000 seat grandstand and press box. University Ballpark has dimensions of 330 feet down the left field line, 375 feet in the left centerfield gap, 400 feet to straight-away center, 375 feet to right centerfield and 330 feet down the right field line. At the completion of current renovations the park will have seating for approximately 450 spectators. The ICI Center has been the home of Embry-Riddle men’s basketball and volleyball since 1995 and seats 1,968 spectators overall, including 642 permanent chair-back seats on it south sideline. The main arena features a Bio cushion floor and two 128-square-foot Daktronics message scoreboard. The Ambassador E. William Crotty Tennis Center features nine lighted tennis courts, three sets of bleachers for 50 spectators each, and an electronic scoreboard that can show set scores for six matches simultaneously. In 2004, the complex earned national recognition as one of 15 facilities claiming USTA Facility Awards. An artist’s rendition of the Embry-Riddle Track Complex, which is expected to be completed by the spring of 2006. The complex will have an eight-lane 400meter track with 14mm Mondo Super X track surface, a 120-by-70-yard soccer field inside the track and bi-directional runways for the pole vault, long and triple Jump, and a high jump apron and a water pit for the steeplechase. The ICI Center, formerly known as University fieldhouse, is one of the finest facilities in the Florida Sun Conference, it has also given the Eagles a definite home-court advantage. The facility was completed in August of 1995 with 51,511 gross square feet of space is home to the athletic department, sports medicine, intramural/recreational sports office and the Dr. Jamie Fletcher Fitness Center. There are five Embry-Riddle team locker rooms on the first floor for baseball, men’s basketball, men’s soccer, women’s soccer and volleyball, while there are general men’s and women’s locker rooms used for visiting teams. The building was rededicated in 2002 in appreciation of a generous contribution to the University by Mori Hosseini, president and CEO of ICI Homes and one of the University’s most dedicated alumni. 26 B • E • S • T E A G L E W O M E N ’ S S O C C E R Braddock Education Success Team T he Braddock Education Success Team (BEST) was incorporated into the Embry-Riddle Athletic Program during the 1999-2000 academic year. The BEST Program supports one of the major visions of the department – the development of student-athletes’ academic, social, spiritual and physical skills through a well-rounded education to prepare them for life after athletics. The BEST Program is a branch of the Braddock Foundation, which was established by Robert and Lois Braddock. It is currently sponsored by their daughter, Cherie Keemar who resides locally in the Spruce Creek Fly-In, and was initiated by her late husband, Michael. Julie Guilliams serves as the BEST Program Director and she is assisted by BEST Program Coordinators Mike Farrell and Peter Hopfe. Together, the two supervise a roster of approximately 20 student tutors. The BEST Program offers tutoring and mentoring programs to assist student-athletes in managing their time between academics, athletics and social development. Utilizing the assistance of graduate student assistants and student success tutors, the Eagles receive extensive guidance in preparing homework assignments and studying for quizzes and tests in their respective fields. Mission Statement The mission of the Embry-Riddle University BEST Program is consistent with the mission of the Eagles Athletic Program – develop the student-athlete as the student-person-player and prepare that student-athlete for life after athletics. We encourage the role of student responsibility and decision-making while realizing the consequences of those decisions. We assist in the transition from dependence to independence while promoting a solid foundation for true personal growth. Study Table The BEST Pro-gram provides academic enhancement study tables, where tutors and mentors are available four evenings per week throughout the academic year. One of the fundamental components of the program is Study Table which is for student-athletes who have been advised by their respective coaches to attend. The goal of Study Table is to ensure that student-athletes are making satisfactory progress toward their degree and are meeting the academic guidelines of the University and the NAIA. With its clearly defined criteria and rules of conduct, Study Table strives to provide a structured environment that will benefit student-athletes by improving study habits, honing focus and providing one-on-one learning 27 opportunities. The BEST Program’s Study Table is not intended to be a substitute for regular class attendance and routine study, but is designed to be an essential tool to help student-athletes acheive their academic objectives. Study Table is currently conducted on the third floor of the College of Aviation Building on the campus of Embry-Riddle. Facilities available to the program include a 30-terminal computer lab, two classrooms (one 48-person and one 35-person), a conference room for group study and projects, and a lounge area for oneon-one interaction between student-athletes and tutors. The Future The Embry-Riddle Athletic Program has a vision for the future of the BEST Program. That vision includes a facility with approximately 2,000 square feet of space, dedicated solely to the program. The Braddock Center will be a part of the ICI Center and will house all of the academic support services that the BEST Program provides its student-athletes. The Braddock Center will provide student-athletes with state-of-the-art equipment in an academic environment. Computer stations with a wide range of accessories will be included, as well as study carrels and tables, allowing groups to work together toward common academic goals. Lastly, the center will have at least one classroom for large-group study. E M B R Y - R I D D L E U N I V E R S I T Y Champions of Character Respect • Responsibility • Integrity Sportsmanship • Servant Leadership he "Champions of Character" initiative was established by the NAIA to help promote the "right thing" by those affiliated with sports both inside and outside the sports setting. In so doing, the organization looks to develop exemplary character and sportsmanship in NAIA competition. Initially the program is focused on the development of five core values – respect, integrity, responsibility, servant leadership, sportsmanship – within the ranks of the NAIA, holding all involved accountable for right actions. The long-term goal of this porgram is to influence all who are touched by an NAIA educational athlet- T ics program to form positive habits and good character. From that point, the focus will turn to the community, empowering coaches and student-athletes with the tools necessary to bring a positive message of the five core values to youth organizations, schools and civic groups. Mission Statement The NAIA "Champions of Character" initiative will create an environment in which every NAIA student-athlete, coach, official and spectator is committed to the true spirit of competition through respect, integrity, responsibility, servant leadership and sportsmanship. Embry-Riddle 2004-05 “Champions of Character” Projects • served as teacher aides and certified reading mentors at Pine Trail Elementary • volunteered at the Pathways Elementary Reading Program • donated shoeboxes filled with gifts as part of the “Operation Christmas Child” gift program which sends gifts to underprivileged youth overseas • volunteered at the Special Population Activities and Recreation Council (SPARC) Halloween Party • volunteered with local hospitals at a variety of events • participated in the Port Orange Family Fun Days • volunteering with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society • worked with kids at the University’s WEQC Christmas Party • hosted free youth soccer clinics throughout the year • read books to youth at Elementary schools in Idaho at the baseball World Series • participated in the Alcohol Awareness Week • volunteered at the International Students Day • helped coordinate Halloween and “Behind the Scenes With the Eagles” Kid’s Club Events • hosted an athletic training course for New Smyrna Beach high school stu dents • volunteered at the Ormond Beach Senior Games • visited residents at local nursing homes • participated in hurricane debris pickup Vision Statement When researching the NAIA’s place in the history of sport and higher education, several consistencies are apparent, including its dedication to academic achievement along with athletic excellence. Also apparent is the organization’s role as a trailblazer in providing equal opportunities for all student-athletes. Above all, there is an expectation of ethical behavior and a commitment to scholarship, sportsmanship and leadership. Throughout its history, the NAIA and its members have used sport informally as a vehicle for character development. Because the athletic arena has become a microcosm of society, the time has come to bring a more formal emphasis to character development on every level and especially in sport. The NAIA "Champions of Character" initiative, through awareness, education and community 28 involvement, will continue to develop an atmosphere of integrity in sport. Character and cooperation will grace our youth as they compete in athletics and life. At Embry-Riddle Embry-Riddle has been a model program for all of the NAIA to follow as the Eagles have embraced the NAIA's “Champions of Character” program by seeking opportunities to be servant leaders in the Daytona Beach community. Eagle student-athletes continued to be wellknown visitors and volunteers at numerous locations around Volusia County throughout the 2004-05 competitive year, lending a helping hand whenever possible. Pete Rounseville, the Undergraduate Program Chair/Coordinator for the Aeronautical Science Program, is the Champions of Character Representative at the University. In addition, head women’s soccer coach Dan Blank, head women’s volleyball coach Joslynn Gallop and assistant sports marketing director Adam Hinton have become the liaisons for the athletic department in the initiative and assist Rounseville with administrative functions. We are extremely proud of the enthusiasm and dedication our student-athletes have shown in giving back the time and effort to make our community a better place. As a program, we are committed to fostering in young adults the compassion and desire to make a difference in our world. There is no doubt that the lives of our student-athletes and coaches have been just as touched by their involvement in these activities, as they have been able to impact the lives of others. Sports Medicine E A G L E I njuries are the start of a process, which can last a few weeks, a few months, or maybe even a lifetime. That is why the comprehensive care given by the ERAU sports medicine staff is vital to the career and the life of an Embry-Riddle student-athlete. The Embry-Riddle sports medicine staff and facility are among the finest at the NAIA level, featuring the most upto-date equipment, techniques and certifications to ensure that student-athletes receive the best possible care. Justin White became the Direcotr of Sports Medicine in July 2001 after two years as an assistant trainer at ERAU. The 1998 University of Florida graduate began his career with the Eagles in the Spring of 1999 as a sportsmedicine intern. White is a certified Athletic Trainer through the NATA and is licensed by the State of Florida. He is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Kelly McComiskey joined the sports medicine staff as the Assistant Director of Sports Medicine in the Fall of 2001. McComiskey graduated from Barry University in 2000 with a B.S. in Sports Medicine-Athletic Training and is currently working towards her Master’s degree in Performance Enhancement and Injury Prevention. Prior to her arrival at Embry-Riddle, she was the head trainer at New Smyrna Beach High School. McComiskey is a certified Athletic Trainer through the NATA and is licensed by the state of Florida. She is also Performance Enhancement Specialist through the National Academy of Sports Medicine and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Joining White and McComiskey for the 2005-06 season are interns Emily Nibbelink and Megan DeMichele . Nibbelink comes to Embry-Riddle from the University of Kansas where she received her bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training. Nibbelink was a student athletic trainer for the Jayhawk football and tennis teams. In addition, she was the head student athletic trainer at Baldwin High School for two years, providing coverage for W O M E N ’ S S O C C E R basketball, wrestling, tennis, baseball, softball, track and field, football, cross country and volleyball. DeMichele graduated from the University of North Florida in April 2005 with a bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training. DeMichele has worked as a student athletic trainer for the North Florida, Jacksonville University and Allen D. Nease High School athletic programs. Her combined experience with all three programs allowed her to work with football, softball, basketball, baseball, track, tennis and soccer. The sports medicine staff works in conjunction with a team of physicians. Dr. James Acker is the team orthopedist, while Dr. Mike Fulton of Medical Exercise Associates is a board certified orthopedist who specializes in spinal injuries. The Embry-Riddle sports medicine office has also established a relationship with Dr. John Shelton from the Family Practice Sports Medicine Fellowship program at Halifax Medical Center. The team physicians cover various home games and provide weekly visitation hours with ERAU sports medicine for injured athletes. One of the main goals of the sports medicine staff is to get the student-athletes back in the classroom, back in the air and back on the playing field in the most timely manner possible. Athletic trainers are present at all practices and games to immediately respond to an injury. Once the injury is evaluated, the student-athlete is referred to ERAU team physicians and/or placed on a rehabilitation program to speed recovery. The sports medicine staff has designed a year-round strength and conditioning routine specifically designed for each sport. The benefits have so far exceeded their expectations. Embry-Riddle’s sports medicine staff and health care professionals take pride in the Eagles and the role they play in injury prevention, rehabilitation and improved performance. The staff is critical to ERAU’s success on the playing field and will continue to be so in the future. The Training Room • Dynatron 850 Plus Electrical Stimulation Units • Compression Unit • Ultrasound Units • Biodex Multi Rehab Station • Biodex Upper Body Cycle • Plyometric Equipment • Hot Tub • Cold Whirlpool • Hydroculator Unit • Weight Room equipped with MedX, and Magnum Hammer Strength Units 29 E M B R Y - R I D D L E U N I V E R S I T Y Eagle Athletic Association T he Eagle Athletic Association (EAA) is comprised of faculty, staff, alumni, family members and community friends who are interested in continuing the proud tradition of athletics at Embry-Riddle. The booster membership and tax deductible gifts to the EAA are used for projects which benefit the overall quality of the University’s athletic program. The EAA Executive Board exists to develop and implement annual fund raising activities to provide scholarship and operational support for Embry-Riddle Athletics. Student-athletes who qualify for such financial aid will be administered by designated University officials in accordance with its affiliated conference and NAIA rules and regulations. The Board also engages in activities to promote excellence in all intercollegiate athletic programs of the University. These activities will include, but are not limited to, providing supplemental support for sport porgrams and special events. Such support is intended to develop and/or maintain the active interest of alumni, students and members of the citizenry at large, as well as, to support the student-athletes athletic/academic experience at Embry-Riddle. The EAA also hosts two golf tournaments each year to raise funds to support the athletic program and the “Champions of Character” scholarship program. This past year, seven Embry-Riddle student-athletes were awarded $1,500 each from the EAA funds. The golf tournaments are planned, coordinated and organized by the athletic staff and EAA volunteers. Tournament sponsors and participants have the opportunity to meet Eagle coaches, student-athletes, and staff, while playing the best golf courses in the area. There are many ways you can get involved in the EAA and four different levels to choose from. Each level offers the AllSports Pass, which provides entry into all EAA hospitality areas and home regular season Eagle Athletic events. Benefits at each level range from team shirts to reserved parking at basketball home games. For as little as $60 to $1,000 or more, the support of the EAA is critical to the success and development of a truly outstanding intercollegiate athletic program at Embry-Riddle. If you, or someone you know, are interested in joining the EAA, please contact Embry-Riddle University Intercollegiate Athletics, 600 S. Clyde Morris Blvd, Daytona Beach, FL 321143900, or call (386) 323-5020. 2005-06 EAA Executive Board Officers Hardy Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chair Norm Wnuk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vice Chair Lori Tolland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Administrative Officer Members Sharon Amick Steve Andrade Mike Becker Corey Berman Roger Blanchard Dave Bon Fleur Gary Bonner Austin Brownlee Rodney Cruise Jim Cunningham Judy Daku Kathy Deaner Daniel Dunnivant Linda Geiger Cindy Hurley Douglas Johnson Jim Libbey Chuck Murphy Richard Nisbett John Rand John Rollins Glenn Ritchey, Jr. Shirley Sliwa Steve Tackney Mary Thomas Leslie Whitmer Ken Wooten Jim Zeiler Tony Ziner Advisors to the EAA Board Jay Adams John McCollister David Slick Gold Club ($60) Richard Bicksler Conrad & Marcia Shad Cecily Power Pete Rounseville Marty Smith Linda Larkin Sonja Taylor Rick & Delia Boehm Clint & Nancy DeCoux Diane Dowhy Diana & Kevin Haney Roberta & Austin Harney Rick Kuelbs Mike & Dawn Laylock John Jay Lucko Ted Lynch Jim & Liz Rush Jack Stitt Robert & Ingrid Weeks Mike & Sandi Makowski Pam Daniels Dr. John and Mrs. Maurie Johnson Patrick Shannon Erica Bradley Adrienne Dominello Beth Dold Sam and Cheri Granata Brian Hunicke David Roberts Brandon Young Joan Dove Wayne Munson Anthony Brown Linda DeHart Kathryn Parsons Jean Snyder Jack & Marge Glyshaw Ginny Tait Fran Greene Linda Manning Joe & Joyce Brady BJ Adams Bob Oxley Helen LeDonne Jack and Kathy Ottoson Kenneth Himel Donald Hunt Ward and Terry Mead Mike Shallow Bert Zarb Tom Tipsword Lance and Dianne Zeimetz Tom Hilgers John Weavil Suzanne Eichler Notis Pagiavlas Dan and Jan Young Vitaly Guzhva Ken & Sharon Amick Trish Kabus Jack Haun Rick Gallup Dick and Margie Churchman Laurette Rodgers James & Carol Zacha Lawrence Bartlett Michael Crotty Jim and Shirley Guilliams Stephen Craft Sherri Sahs Rodney Hartung David Weagle Jason Chokel Lee and Mary Hays Elena Lynch Eric and Susan Hill Kathy Deaner Dave & Shiela Hixon Pat Daly Kathy Tiller Tom Delaney Bill Baker James Michalak Jim Zeisler John Barney Trisha Webb Joe Sheldon Lil Hickman Scott Bunn Ken & Susan Stackpoole John Horton, Jr. Ray Brownlee Chris Mosher Eugene & Lexene Moore Michael Miglioranzi Bud and Gretchen Kirschman Natalia Kozyura Barry Smith Justin Smith Player Club ($150) Roger & Penny Smith Edie Ashe Tony & Liz Ziner Frank & Nancy Wencel Dave & Marge Cummock Jack & Pat Hilgenberg Charles and Joan Richardson Hugh & Sue Miller Chuck & Emo Murphy By & Harriett Byington Norm & Joan Wnuk Bob & Mart Hannah Dick & Kris Augustus Joe & Karen Williams Pete & Linda Vosbury Thomas Weitzel Bruce Chadbourne Lisa Pallante Dottie Crawford Tom & Barb Connolly Richard Bagby Edward Abramowitz Pat Ramsey Bill Thompson BJ Hendrickson Jennifer Hinebaugh Eric Weekes Fred & Joan Wackowski Jim & Kathy Lewis Rita Campos Zev Cohen Brooke Geiger Ryan Rothrock Chuck & Nancy Fountain Tom & Ann Hilburn Mike and Maria Pyle Ray & Lina Kuliavas Dick and Marjorie Bryant Janet Raven George Raven Joe Brumenschenkel Bill Hinebaugh Paul & Paula Lutton Joseph & Betty Wisniewski Ashley Geiger Bill & Linda Geiger Hal Butts Rob Papandrea Tom Arnold Jason & Kristi Trippet Mark Hogan Holisa Miller Austin & Katie Brownlee Johnny Yuzzolin Vince and Bett Zito Bob & Marge Carlton Bob & Jean Brown Jim Hill John & Uta Rollins Peter Flores Dwight & Sheryl Selby Shawn and Jennifer Olanyk Joyce Cutts Adopt An Eagle ($300) Travis Owens John Otterness Lucy Roldan Roger & Kathy Holt David Fernandez Sondra Sawmiller Grace Ahn Norman Whitbeck Leslie McLeod, Jr. Bill and Deidre McLeod Allen Hodges Mike and Rose McLeod Sandy Bates Jeff Roth Marvin Maltz Sirs Bernie & Catherine Progin, PA Jean Cormier George Kalivretnos Rick & Karen Clifford Coaches Club ($500) George & Konnie Willis Maryellen Wynn Hardy & Debbie Smith Sam & Linda Merrill Gary & Mary Thomas Bill & Misuzu McManus Jim & Patricia Zeiler Gertrude Worthington Bob & Nancy Rhonehouse Ron Caylor Sandy & Mary Miller Tim & Lori Tolland Bill & Susan Voges Mike & Lauri Paddock Matt & Megan Paddock Jim & Cheryl Cunningham Bill & Linda McMunn Ray & Dianne Thompson Steven Lehr Ray & Mary Lou Kenzik Rodd Gould Dave Bon Fleur Brad Giles Mike & Becky Becker Doug and Corliss Johnson Dave & Carolyn Beck Mike Manning Bob Coleman Decker Youngman Jenny Valenti Michael & Rebecca Manning Terry and Nancy Mularkey Eagle Club ($1000) Dave Slick Mori Hosseini Jim & Joyce Libbey Tom and Barbara Staed Dr. George and Mrs. Agnes Ebbs Dorothee Miller Bill & Genie Rehrmann Greg & Cindy Hurley Jim Exter Shirley Sliwa Kellie Cofer Richard Nisbett Jay & Leila Adams Al Jackson, Jr. Jim Henderson John Rand Steve Andrade Sports Donations Men’s Soccer Rick Bitts Ann Emery Daniella Emme Reid Golden Gary & Irene Oldis Randal Schecter George Silbermann Helene Surowiec Women’s Soccer Paul Upchurch Men’s Cross Country Maxwell's Fitness Programs Women’s Cross Country Maxwell's Fitness Programs Volleyball Sharon Amick Trina Keeton Irene McReynolds Marilyn Middendorf Men’s Basketball Sharon Amick Ingrid Weeks Maryellen Wynn Men’s Tennis Georgi Beloretchki David Paschal James Schultz USTA Stephen Woodman Women’s Tennis Natalia Kozyura Women’s Golf Maria Lopez Marilyn Middendorf Baseball Alex Acosta Peter Behrle Doug Bridges Gavedev.net (Kevin Hawkins) Joseph Golinski Greg Guilliams Mike Magee Lucas Martin Nick Mingione John Phillips Mac Smith Endowed Scholarships General Scholarship Fund Champions of Character Thomas MacDougall Thurman Gillespy Jim Libbey News-Journal/Tippen Davidson Shirley Sliwa Ed Stimpson David Brown Richard Bryant Charles B. Ryan Scholarship Aviall Inc. B/E Aerospace Inc. Bombardier Aerospace Brown & Brown Inc. (Jim Henderson) George Ebbs James Gardner Honeywell Inc. ICI Homes (Mori Hosseini) Joseph Martin Robert Rau Jim Hill Chris Mosher Terry Mularkey Richard Nisbett David Slick Shirley Sliwa Hardy Smith Dr. Phillips Foundation (Evans Hubbard) Norm Wnuk Lyman Wood Robert Goldberg Memorial Scholarship Albert Lamore Dianne Thompson Robert Goldberg Donald Birch David Slick Endowed Scholarship David & Toni Slick Capital Projects Crotty Tennis Complex Major Gift Donors Jay Adams Bank of America Foundation Brown & Brown Inc. (Jim Henderson) Karen Ellis/Joel Greenstein Richard Gaines General William Spruance Nancy Gitto-Panagiotes Lorna Jean Hagstrom Hayward Brown, Inc. Daniel Izard Rep. Suzanne Kosmas William O'Neill Michael J. Piscatella Steve Ridder John Rollins Ray Sigafoos David Slick Shirley Sliwa Staed Family Associates (Tom Stead) Prudential Foundation Maj. Gen. Don Shepperd Nicholas Tomassetti George Anderson Dinner/Silent Auction Sodexho Florida Graphic Sports Medicine Bodez by Tasso Baseball Capital Projects JC Blass Jade Brown Greg Coleman Gamedev.net (Kevin Hawkins) Jeb Green Weaver Construction John Yuzzolin Miscellaneous General Athletics John Mark Adkison County of Volusia-Sheriff Ben Johnson David Gregson Scott Linn John Phillips Steve Ridder Baseball Scoreboard Shirley Sliwa Athletics Hall of Fame Wachovia Foundation BEST Program Academic Enhancement Braddock Foundation - Cherie Keemar Regional Tournament Sponsorship Student Government Association Alumni Relations Department Athletics Fund for Excellence Jay & Leila Adams Brown & Brown Inc. (Jim Henderson) Carrabba's Italian Grill Pete Glover Halifax Paving (Lennie Durrance) Snell Legal (Greg & Jori Snell) John Tinstman Wachovia Corp. (Mike & Suzie Jackson) Bill & Susan Voges Steve & Vicky Ridder Scholarship Jay Adams Jim Cunningham Pete Glover This list reflects Eagle Athletic Association membership and donors to the athletic program at the date of publication. 30 E A G L E W O M E N ’ S S O C C E R N A I A National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics I n searching for the NAIA’s place in the history of sports and higher education, several consistencies are revealed. Among them is the dedication to academic achievement above athletic excellence. Also apparent is the organization’s role as a trailblazer in providing equal opportunities for all student-athletes. Above all, there is an expectation of ethical behavior and a commitment to scholarship, sportsmanship and leadership. It is paradoxical that such a lasting, dynamic contribution to collegiate sports began with a mundane note in the first recorded history of the Association: “The first general session of the ‘Organizing Convention’ of the National Association of Intercollegiate Basketball (NAIB) was held in the Phillips Hotel, Kansas City, Missouri, at 10 a.m., Sunday, March 10, 1940.” But the seed from which the NAIB sprouted was planted two blocks away at Municipal Auditorium. It was there in 1937 that a men’s basketball tournament tipped off which has become the longest continuous national collegiate tournament in any sport. Further, out of that small-college basketball tournament, and the NAIB, grew an Association that now includes more than 360 colleges and universi ties and conducts two dozen national championship events. The tournament was the brainchild of Emil S. Liston, Dr. James Naismith, Frank Cramer, and a group of Kansas City business leaders who wanted to provide Kansas City-area fans with exciting amateur competition and to provide a framework for small colleges and universities to determine a national basketball champion. The original eight-team tournament expanded to 32 teams in 1938 and suspended play only for World War II in 1944 before 16 teams were invited the following year and the field got back to full strength by 1946. Qualifying tournaments became mandatory at the district level in 1951. In 1948, the NAIB affirmed its commitment to equality by becoming the first national organization to offer intercollegiate postseason opportunities to black student-athletes. Unprecedented action was taken in 1953 when historically black institutions were voted into membership. One year previous to the inclusion of historically black institutions, another form of expansion occurred. In 1952, as a result of the expressed desires of the member institutions, appropriate steps were taken by which the NAIB was transformed into the National Leaders with Long-Range Vision “The central aim of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics is for collegiate athletes to be an integral part of the total educational program of the institution, with emphasis upon instilling high ethical and moral character, health and leadershipcitizenship traits in our youth.” Al O. Duer, NAIA executive secretary-treasurer NAIA District meeting – Feb. 16, 1960 NAIA Chief Executives 1940-1949 1949-1975 1975-1986 1986-1990 1991-1996 1997-present Emil S. Liston Al O. Duer Harry Fritz Jefferson D. Farris James R. Chasteen Steve Baker Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), and the first all-encompassing set of rules and standards was adopted. Recommendations to take this important action were made by the National Executive Committee at the annual meeting after determining the move was desirable and feasible. The recommendation was later approved by a mail vote of the entire membership. With the Association’s new name came the addition of national championships in golf, tennis and outdoor track and field. Football, cross country, baseball and swimming and diving were added to the championships calendar in 1956. Wrestling (1958), soccer (1959), bowling (1962-78), gymnastics (1964-84), indoor track and field (1966) and men’s volleyball (1969-80) were later additions. Another significant step occurred in 1957 when the Association’s headquarters moved from the campus of George Pepperdine College in Los Angeles to Kansas City to better serve the membership from a centralized location. Two major changes were made during the 1970s. At the direction of the membership, an extensive study was completed in 1970 which paved the way for two divisions of football. Four teams qualified for the playoffs in each division at the outset and, later, 16 teams were selected for postseason play. In 1997, football was consolidated to one division again as the Football Coaches Association cited a narrowing gap between enrollment size and philosophy of the two divisions. In 1976, the men’s basketball tournament was moved from the confines of the Municipal Auditorium to Crosby Kemper Arena (16,284 capacity), also in Kansas City. It marked the first time since 1937 that the tournament had been held in a different arena. As the NAIA moved into its second half-century in the 1980s, it revolutionized national collegiate athletics with the establishment of athletics programs for women on August 1, 1980. Official notice on that date followed a mail vote by the membership on May 1 that supported becoming the first organization to offer collegiate athletics to both men and women. The championship calendar for women began that year with basketball, cross country, gymnastics, indoor and outdoor track and field, softball, tennis and volleyball. Soccer was added in 1984, and golf was included in 1995. Gymnastics was discontinued after the 1988 championship. In 1985, the membership made another sweeping change in an effort to maintain a high level of democracy. Effective August 1 of that year, each member institution in good standing received one vote at the annual meeting, rather than the representative voting structure of one vote per six members within each district. Reflecting national sentiment for a greater accountability for collegiate athletics, the Council of Presidents moved from an advisory capacity to active leadership on August 1, 1986. As the Association’s “Board of Directors,” the Council of Presidents assumed responsibility for all budget and fiscal matters, employment and supervision of the president/chief executive officer and national office staff, and for continuing to review, evaluate and strengthen academic standards. Another important chapter in the history of the NAIA unfolded in 1992 when the Association voted to move its headquarters from Kansas City to Tulsa. On August 1, 1993, the NAIA opened its doors in Tulsa and began a new era. Moving with the national office was the Division I Men’s Basketball National Championship which had been held in Kansas City for 56 years. During the 1993 NAIA National Convention in Atlanta, the waves of change once again washed over the Association. The membership voted to institute 31 Opportunities for the Student-Athlete • 47,000 participating student-athletes • Hundreds of NAIA students recognized annually as All-America Scholar-Athletes, thousands more honored at the conference level • Championship opportunities at the conference, regional and national levels • 23 championships encompassing 13 sports: Men Baseball, Basketball (Div. I & II), Cross Country, Football, Golf, Indoor Track & Field, Outdoor Track & Field, Soccer, Swimming & Diving, Tennis, Wrestling Women Basketball (Div. I & II), Cross Country, Golf, Indoor Track & Field, Outdoor Track & Field, Soccer, Softball, Swimming & Diving, Tennis, Volleyball Source: NAIA National Office. Dawn Harmon, Sports Information Director www.naia.org affiliated conference and regional groupings and discontinue the use of district play as a means of qualification for national championships, marking the first time since the NAIA’s creation that district competition would not be used. The 1994 men’s and women’s basketball tournaments were the first events in NAIA history to use conference and regional play to determine postseason participants. Beginning in August of 1994, every NAIA team or individual relied on conference and regional tournaments to earn postseason berths. The use of affiliated conferences not only brought about change at the NAIA playing level, but also at the administrative level. The Council of District Chairs was replaced by the Council of Affiliated Conferences and Independents, which oversees operational policies and supervises regional events. In 1999, the NAIA restructures to include 14 regions to better serve its membership. Each region shall be governed by a regional management committee comprised of various conference and independent representatives. Since 1937, the NAIA has administered programs and championships in proper balance with the overall educational experience. In 2000, the NAIA reaffirmed its purpose to enhance the character-building aspects of sport. Through Champions of Character, the NAIA seeks to create an environment in which every student-athlete, coach, official and spectator is committed to the true spirit of competition through five tenets: respect, integrity, responsibility, servant leadership and sportsmanship. This program will educate and create awareness of the positive character-building traits afforded by sports and return integrity to competition at the collegiate and youth levels while impacting all of society. Everything has come full circle. The NAIA relocated its National Office in July of 2001 to Olathe, Kansas, just miles from Gardner where the idea for the smallcollege basketball tournament gave rise to the NAIA. Now, nearly 65 years after that initial tournament, the NAIA has signed a five-year agreement with the with Olathe Sports Advisory Council to return the Division I Men's Basketball National Championship to Municipal Auditorium, the arena that was home to so many memories from 1927-74. E M B R Y - R I D D L E U N I V E R S I T Y FSC C The Florida Sun Conference elebrating its 16th season, the Florida Sun Conference (FSC) continues to be one of the most successful intercollegiate athletic conferences in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). The conference, which consists of eight colleges and universities, spans the entire state of Florida and Southern Georgia. Florida Sun Conference member institutions include Embry-Riddle University, Flagler College, Florida Memorial College, Northwood University, St. Thomas University, Savannah College of Art and Design, Warner Southern College and Webber International University. The Athletic Directors at the member institutions serve as the Florida Sun Conference Board of Directors. The institutions in the conference believe in strong educational commitment combined with balanced athletic competition. Originally formed in March 1990 as the Florida Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (FIAC), the FSC was established as a conference for small independent institutions within the NAIA. The name "Florida Sun Conference" was adopted in 1992. The league sponsors championships in baseball, men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s cross country, men’s and women’s golf, men’s and women’s soccer, softball, men’s and women’s tennis, women’s volleyball and will add men’s and women’s track into the fold of titles in the spring of 2006. Since the league’s inception in 1990 only five teams have captured the Commissioner’s Cup, formerly known as the All-Sports Trophy. Embry-Riddle by virtue of its sixth-straight cup in 2004-05 became the all-time leader winning the annual award since 1999-2000. Former FSC and current NCAA Division II member Nova Southeastern is second with five honors (1992-93, 1994-95, 1995-96, 1996-97 & 1998-99), St. Thomas is third claiming the cup twice in the 1993-94 and 1998-99 seasons, while Webber International (1990-91) and Flagler (1991-92) have each earned the award during the first two years of the conference when the league was known as the FIAC. The cup is awarded annually to the strongest athletic program in the league. Points are awarded in descending order to the eight FSC schools in the 15 conference sports based on regular season standings in each sport; eight for first place, seven for second place, and so on. In addition, one bonus point is awarded to both the FSC tournament champions in men’s and women’s basketball. During its 15-year existence, the FSC has quickly established postseason tradition, consistently winning region championships and representing the Southeast at the NAIA national tournaments. In fact, 13 teams from the FSC finished in the top-10 and 20 squads were in the top20 of their respective national competitions in 2004-05, highlighted by Embry-Riddle’s runner-up finish in the 2005 NAIA Baseball World Series. Moreover, league teams are frequently found in the NAIA top-25 national polls in all sports. Individually speaking, athletes from the Florida Sun Conference have proven themselves worthy of national recognition year after year. In 2004-05 alone, 26 FSC athletes were named NAIA AllAmerica and 45 others earned honorable-mention accolades. The conference also boasts two NAIA National Players of the Year. In baseball, Embry-Riddle’s Frank Thompson claimed the highest honor in 1996, while Warner Southern’s Josh Hall was pegged as the Association’s top basketball player following the 1998-99 season. In addition to recognizing outstanding achievements on the playing fields in all 15 sports, the conference also recognizes achievement in the classroom. Each year, an Academic All-Florida Sun Conference Team is selected. Typically, more than 100 student-athletes throughout the eight conference institutions receive the award. 2004-05 Commissioner’s Cup Standings Sport WXC MXC MSOC WSOC VB MBB WBB BSB MGOLF WGOLF SB MTEN WTEN TOTALS AVG. ERAU 6 7 8 7 2 *8.5 8 6 8 8 8 76.5 6.95 FC 5 5 5.5 5 7.5 7.5 5 7 8 5 7 5 72.5 6.04 NU 7 8 6 3 3 7 6 6 6 52.0 5.77 SCAD 7 6 3.5 6 7.5 4 6 3 5 6 8 4 7 73.0 5.62 WSC 8 8 2 2 4 5 *9 5 2 4 5 2 2 58 4.46 STU 4 3 5.5 4 5 6 7 4 3 3 44.5 4.45 WIU 3 4 3.5 3 3 3 7 1 4 3 7 5 4 50.5 3.88 FMC 1 6 4 3 14.0 3.50 Embry-Riddle University captured the 2004-05 Commissioner's Cup behind league titles in baseball, men's basketball, women's golf, men's soccer, men's tennis and women's tennis (6.95 average (76.5 points) for 11 sports). Flagler College surged into second in the cup standings (6.04 avg. (72.5 pts) for 12 sports) with strong spring efforts claiming the men's golf title and runner-up finishes in baseball and men's tennis. Northwood University claimed third (5.77 avg. (52 pts) for nine sports) after a strong fall showing winning the women's soccer crown, runner-up in men's soccer and a third-place finish in volleyball. Savannah College of Art and Design showed they are in contention for future cup races by capturing fourth in their first season as a league member. SCAD posted 73 points finishing just out of third with a 5.62 average for 13 sports led by FSC titles in softball and volleyball, secondplace finishes in women's cross country and women's tennis, and third-place performances in men's cross country, women's soccer, women's basketball and women's golf. * one point bonus awarded to FSC Tournament Champion Florida Sun Conference Overview School Embry-Riddle University Flagler College Florida Memorial University Northwood University Savannah College of Art & Design St. Thomas University Warner Southern College Webber International University Location Daytona Beach, Fla. St. Augustine, Fla. Opa Locka, Fla. West Palm Beach, Fla. Savannah, Ga. Miami, Fla. Lake Wales, Fla. Babson Park, Fla. Nickname Eagles Saints Lions Seahawks Bees Bobcats Royals Warriors Founded 1926 1968 1879 1984 1978 1961 1968 1927 in Miles* – 61 248 194 234 247 114 113 *mileage from Embry-Riddle Position Commissioner President Executive Committee Executive Committee Executive Committee Sports Information Director Eligibility Chair Eligibility Committee Eligibility Committee Faculty Athletic Representative Registrar Contact (School) Dan Stewart (FC) Dave Barnett (FC) Steve Ridder (ERAU) Jud Damon (SCAD) Rick Smoliak (NU) Jamie Joss (ERAU) Nancy Trillow (ERAU) Laura Courtley-Todd (STU) Dr. Ellfie Farchmin (WIU) Dr. Janice Bell (STU) Lourdes Silva (FMU) Phone E-mail (904) 829-6481, x238 [email protected] (904) 829-6481, x252 [email protected] [email protected] (386) 323-5000 [email protected] (912) 525-4781 [email protected] (561) 478-5552 [email protected] (386) 323-5006 (386) 226-6343 [email protected] (305) 628-6677 [email protected] (863) 638-2939 [email protected] [email protected] (305) 628-6634 (305) 626-3797 [email protected] 32 E A G L E W O M E N ’ S S O C C E R 2004 FSC Final Statistics Final Standings School 1 Northwood* 2 Embry-Riddle% 3 SCAD 4 Flagler 5 St. Thomas 6 Webber International 7 Warner Southern POSTSEASON RESULTS Conference Record 9 2 1 .792 8 2 2 .750 6 4 2 .583 6 5 1 .542 5 5 2 .500 3 8 1 .292 0 11 1 .052 11 11 7 9 5 7 1 Overall Record 3 2 3 2 7 4 8 2 10 2 11 2 12 1 .750 .750 .500 .526 .353 .400 .125 Individual Statistics GP 16 18 11 10 15 18 19 10 18 18 Class Fr. So. Jr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Fr. Sr. Fr. Fr. So. No. 20 15 8 7 7 8 8 4 7 7 GP 16 18 11 10 10 17 17 18 18 15 18 Avg/G 1.25 0.83 0.73 0.70 0.47 0.44 0.42 0.40 0.39 0.39 G A 20 2 15 5 8 1 7 1 0 12 5 10 7 8 8 1 7 3 7 1 7 1 Saves Stefanie Schmidt (WSU) Alex Almaraz (NU) Kristen Shearouse (WIU) Kate Carver (FC) Lisa Gallant (SCAD) Laura Hansen (SCAD) Stephanie Taylor (ERAU) Adiana Rolando (STU) Amber White (WIU) Assists Jessica Potter (FC) Rachael Lund (ERAU) Ewa Lindegren (NU) Maria Conigliaro (WIU) Sandra Vargas (STU) Emelie Lindvall (STU) Nicole Johnston (ERAU) Christiane Lessa (STU) Jessica Garcia (ERAU) Lesley Duke (NU) GP 18 17 16 19 17 17 18 13 18 14 No. 12 10 9 10 8 6 6 4 5 3 Avg/G 0.67 0.59 0.56 0.53 0.47 0.35 0.33 0.31 0.28 0.21 Team Statistics Shots Dora Tapia (NU) Laura Vaughn (SCAD) Maria Conigliaro (WIU) Jessica Potter (FC) Jessica Garcia (ERAU) Shayla Ruddock (STU) Sandra Vargas (STU) Tarni Gillan (FC) Rachael Lund (ERAU) Nicole Johnston (ERAU) GP 16 18 19 10 18 11 17 9 17 18 No. 100 77 72 37 53 30 46 21 35 36 Avg/G 6.25 4.28 3.79 3.70 2.94 2.73 2.71 2.33 2.06 2.00 Shutouts Alex Almaraz (NU) Kate Carver (FC) Stephanie Taylor (ERAU) Kristen Shearouse (WI) Lisa Gallant (SDAD) Noelle Niblack (ERAU) GP 15.5 10 15 16 17 7 No. 8 3 5 4 4 1 0.52 0.30 0.33 0.25 0.24 0.11 Goals Against Avg. GP Alessandra Alvarez (STU) 13.5 Noelle Niblack (ERAU) 7 Stephanie Taylor (ERAU) 15 Kristen Shearouse (WIU) 16 Lisa Gallant (SCAD) 17 Laura Hansen(SCAD) 8 No. 10 5 17 20 26 8 Avg/G 0.73 1.08 1.22 1.33 1.78 1.90 Points Dora Tapia, NU Jessica Garcia, ERAU Shayla RuddockIan, STU Marissa McConihay, FC Jessica Potter, FC Rachael Lund, ERAU Sandra Vargas, STU Laura Vaughn, SCAD Valerie Rogers, ERAU Brittany Morgenstern, SCAD Cathy Lesnik, ERAU Goals Dora Tapia (NU) Jessica Garcia (ERAU) Shayla Ruddock (ST) Marissa McCohinhay (FC) Brittany Morgenstern(SCAD) Laura Vaughn (SCAD) Maria Conigliaro (WIU) Melissa Simpson (FC) Cathy Lesnik (ERAU) Valerie Rogers (ERAU) Pts. 42 35 17 15 12 20 8 17 17 15 15 GP 15 15.5 16 18 17 8 15 10 4 No. 127 86 83 91 82 31 55 34 13 Avg/G 2.63 1.94 1.55 1.50 1.20 1.18 1.07 1.06 0.94 0.93 0.83 Avg/G 8.47 5.55 5.19 5.05 4.82 3.88 3.67 3.40 2.30 Goals Embry-Riddle St. Thomas SCAD Northwood Flagler Webber International Warner Southern GP 18 18 18 20 19 20 16 No 53 32 30 31 26 27 17 Avg./G 2.94 1.78 1.67 1.55 1.37 1.35 1.06 Assists Embry-Riddle St. Thomas Webber International SCAD Northwood Flagler Warner Southern GP 18 18 20 18 20 19 16 No 40 32 31 27 26 15 10 Avg./G 2.22 1.78 1.55 1.50 1.30 0.79 0.63 Points Embry-Riddle St. Thomas SCAD Webber International Northwood Flagler Warner Southern GP 18 18 18 20 20 19 16 No 146 96 87 89 88 67 44 Avg./G 8.11 5.33 4.83 4.45 4.40 3.53 2.75 Goals Allowed Embry-Riddle SCAD Northwood St. Thomas Flagler Warner Southern Webber International GP 18 18 20 18 19 16 20 No 14 25 32 31 38 34 46 Avg./G 0.78 1.39 1.60 1.72 2.00 2.13 2.30 NAIA Region XIV Tournament Semifinals #1Northwood (Fla.) tied #4 SCAD (Ga.) , 0-0* #2 Embry-Riddle (Fla.) def. #3 Flagler (Fla.), 2-0 Championship Game Embry-Riddle (Fla.) def. Northwood (Fla.), 2-0 NAIA National Tournament Embry-Riddle def. Spring Arbor (Mich.) 3-2 Robert Morris (Ill.) def. Embry-Riddle 7-0 * Northwood adv. on penalty kicks, 5-4 FLORIDA SUN CONFERENCE WOMEN’S SOCCER HONORS 2004 FSC Players of the Week November 1 . . . . . . . . . . Nicole Johnston (ERAU) October 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dora Tapia (NU) October 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sandra Vargas (STU) October 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ewa Lindegren (NU) October 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cathy Lesnik (ERAU) September 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dora Tapia (NU) September 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alex Almaraz (NU) September 13 . . . . . . . . . . . Barbie Bermeo (STU) September 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Frida Rova (WIU) First Team All-FSC Alex Almaraz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NU Laura DiBernardi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ERAU Deanna Beck. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ERAU Emilie Edlund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NU Brittany McCain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WIU Rachael Lund. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ERAU Tami Gillan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FC Ewa Lindegren. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NU Laura Vaughn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SCAD Marissa McConihay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FC Dora Tapia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NU Jessica Garcia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ERAU Sandra Vargas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . STU Second Team All-FSC Kate Carver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FC Christy Schaeffler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NU Lauren Siatka . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FC Breanne Cunningham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FC Nicole Johnston. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ERAU Jen White. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NU Maria Conigliaro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WIU Lindsay Lowder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SCAD Shayla Ruddock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . STU Jessica Potter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FC Honorable Mention All-FSC Lisa Gallant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SCAD Lindy Krakowiak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SCAD Jessica Torres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . STU Carly Laskowski . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . STU Emelie Lindvall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . STU Christiane Lessa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . STU Katrina Morgan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ERAU Brittany Morgenstern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SCAD Evelina Lundstrom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WIU Rebecca Springer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WSC Newcomer of the Year Dora Tapia, NU Fair Play Award Maria Conigliara, WIU Player of the Year Rachael Lund, ERAU Coach of the Year Jeff Hoerner, STU 33
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