2009-10 USD Annual Report

2009–2010 AnnuAl RepoRtthe univeRsity of south DAkotA • DepARtment of Athletics

2009–2010 AnnuAl RepoRt

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Leadership Message .........................................................1

USD’s Reclassification Timeline ......................................2

Division I Directional Statement .....................................3

Student-Athlete Academic Accomplishments ..................4

Acaademic Honor Roll ....................................................5

2009–10 Athletic Highlights ...................................... 6–8

Coyotes in the Community .............................................9

Budget ..........................................................................10

Great Expectations Scholarship Drive ............................11

Howling Pack ................................................................12

Corporate Sponsors .......................................................13

It was a remarkable year for our Coyotes on so many memorable levels, and we are excited to share with you some of the year’s achievements and to take a look toward the future. Though I was not here to witness these accomplishments, it is a big part of what drew me to The University of South Dakota.

Since the first day I set foot on the campus of the USD, I have been impressed and amazed at the work ethic, dedication and energy of all the student-athletes, coaches and staff. The vision that President Abbott shared with me regarding the future at USD is what really attracted me to campus. I look

forward to utilizing all my abilities and resources to ensure his vision can be accomplished in the most effective and efficient manner possible. It is a great time to be a Coyote and I look forward to building on the solid foundation built by those that have come before me and the University Administration.

South Dakota spent its first full year in the Great West Conference during the 2009-10 season and picked up where it left off in the NCC. Three teams won conference championships with Men’s and Women’s Indoor Track & Field and Men’s Basketball claiming conference titles. Men’s basketball qualified for the University’s first Division I post-season action by winning the conference tournament and the automatic bid to the CollegeInsider.com Postseason tournament. We had three conference coaches of the Year in Dave Boots, Dave Gottsleben and Lucky Huber and 5 athlete’s of the year. (names and sports?) and xx all-conferences performers as well.

As our success in competition continues, so does our commitment and excellence in the classroom. Once again, our student-athletes excelled in the classroom with over 250 of 350 earning a 3.0 or higher and a cumulative department-wide GPA of 3.17. Along with this, and as you’ll read later in this report, are the numerous academic awards and post-graduate scholarships earned by our student-athletes.

Through careful planning, persistent and dedicated efforts we were able to see increases in revenue to meet the rising costs of travel, operations

and scholarships. An expanded radio network now includes Sioux Falls, Vermillion, Yankton, Mitchell, Pierre and Rapid City. Through the strength of our relationships with the corporate community, we were able to generate increases in corporate sponsorships at a time when athletic departments much larger than ours are experiencing decreases in revenue. We saw increases in season tickets, single game and group tickets that is beginning to mirror the level of heightened competition we are now facing. The fundraising efforts of the Howling Pack and the new Coyote Priority Points System brought in more donors and dollars than the previous year and will continue to be a main focus in all of our revenue generating efforts. Our Great Expectations Scholarship Campaign continues to be a priority in helping us meet the financial demands of generating scholarship dollars for our deserving student-athletes.

Over the next year, we have many exciting projects in the works. We will be looking to partner with a property rights company that will not only generate increased corporate sponsor revenue, but also extend our broadcast network in both radio and television. Our ticket operations will go on-line with a new website that will allow us to sell season and single game tickets via the web and integrate the Coyote Priority Points System. We have begun studying and look to fund an athletic facility master plan that will include a new basketball/volleyball arena, renovated west side of the Dome, outdoor track and soccer field.

In closing, we thank our student-athletes, coaches and athletics department staff for their long hours of hard work and dedication. Hearty thanks also go out to the University administration, faculty and staff for their invaluable support, and to our alumni, donors, friends, fans and volunteers who strengthen our program with their generosity and their support. That is the team behind our team, working together to create the legacy that is South Dakota Athletics.

Here’s to another great year ahead.

Go Yotes!

David SaylerDirector of Athletics

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David SaylerDirector of Athletics

Welcome to our review of the 2009–2010 season of South Dakota Athletics.

2009–2010 Annual Report 1

usD’s ReclAssificAtion timeline

The University of South Dakota’s transition to NCAA Division I is a five-year reclassification process. The NCAA sets forth a series of standards and benchmarks that must be addressed and achieved each year to progress through the Division I reclassification process.

ACADEMIC YEAR RECLASSIFICATION YEAR NCAA COMPETITION STATUS:

2007–08COMPLETED

Exploratory Year • USD remained eligible for NCAA Division II post-season competition during its Exploratory Year

• 2007-08 was the last year of North Central Conference (NCC) competition

2008 –09 COMPLETED

YEAR ONE of Reclassification • Not eligible for Division I post-season competition in all sports

• Not a Division I “counter” for scheduling purposes

• Not a Division I RPI institution

• Not required to meet Division I minimum scheduling standards

2009–10COMPLETED

YEAR TWO of Reclassification • Not eligible for Division I post-season competition in all sports

• Division I “counter” for scheduling purposes as of 2009-10 (and thereafter)

• Division I RPI institution as of 2009-10 (and thereafter)

• Division I minimum scheduling requirements must be met as of 2009–10 (and thereafter)

2010–11 YEAR THREE of Reclassification • Not eligible for Division I post-season competition, with the exception of Men’s and Women’s Outdoor Track & Field

2011–12 YEAR FOUR of Reclassification • Not eligible for Division I post-season competition, with the exception of Men’s and Women’s Outdoor Track & Field

• Full membership to Summit League for all sports, but football.

2012–13 NCAA DIVISION I MEMBER • Eligible for Division I post-season competition in ALL SPORTS

• Full football membership to Missouri Valley Football Conference

• USD annually submits a Strategic Plan to the NCAA to put forth its philosophies and directives for the reclassification process.

• USD submits an Annual Report to the NCAA, which includes established criteria on scheduling, financial aid, eligibility and other NCAA requirements.

• USD campus and athletic administrators annually attend the NCAA Convention and NCAA Compliance Seminars in order to gain valuable perspectives on NCAA Division I regulations.

• USD completes a Compliance Rules Review conducted by the NCAA National Office (Year Two).

• USD completes the NCAA Division I Athletics Certification process (Year Three and Year Four), which is the final review to determine approval for active Division I status for USD Coyote Athletics.

2 Department of Athletics

Division I Institutional Positioning

Competitive Athletics Student-Athlete Academic Achievement

Student-Athlete Experience

Equity and Diversity Fiscal Responsibility & Resource Generation

GOALS Gain membership in an established Division I confer-ence with access to Automatic Qualification in DI post-season competition in all sports

Produce highly competitive Division I Intercollegiate Athletic Programs

Maintain high expectations of academic achievement for individual student- athletes and each team

Create an environment to enhance each student- athlete’s mental, physical and social well-being

Maintain an inclusive environment built upon the principles of equity and diversity

Make sound financial decisions and operate within our resource base

OBJECTIVES – Continue to pursue membership in The Summit League— membership will include all USD sponsored sports, excluding football.

COMPLETED

– Evaluate Great West Conference for football membership.

– Secured membership for football in Missouri Valley Football Conference.

COMPLETED

– Schedule institutions in markets/states that have been targeted by the University for the recruitment of new students as well as proximity of alumni.

– Achieve competitive excellence in all sports by winning conference championships.

– Participate and advance in NCAA postseason championships (when eligible), and benchmark our Directors Cup standing as we strive to become one of the top-10 Division I FCS programs in the country.

– Develop a scheduling plan that focuses on regional games as a priority and national games that coordinate with institutional positioning goals.

– Provide student-athletes with quality support personnel to achieve academic success.

– Add physical space and personnel for student- athlete academic support services.

– Monitor and reinforce the expectations of Graduation Success Rate (GSR) and Academic Progress Rate (APR) to the coaches and student-athletes.

– Provide sports medicine and strength training in a quality manner.

– Provide educational work-shops/seminars to all student-athletes on critical issues.

– Provide career development and counseling to assist in the transition from college to professional work environment.

– Provide counseling to any student-athlete for alcohol/ substance abuse or psychological-emotional needs.

– Develop programs to promote character development in student-athletes including teamwork, leadership, group loyalty and moral character.

– Facilitate and encourage involvement in community service.

– Continue to monitor Title IX compliance plan, to include roster management goals.

– Continue to engage with the USD Gender Equity Oversight Committee addressing any immediate or long-range concerns.

– Promote an environment in which cultural diversity is respected and appreciated, while addressing the specific needs of diverse communities.

– Budget realistically and create an on going three-year forecasting budget plan.

– Emphasize Great Expectations, a comprehensive major gift program that manages the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of key prospects.

– Achieve unprecedented annual giving revenue and overall membership to the Howling Pack.

– Increase ticket and corporate sponsorship revenue.

– Grow student attendance and participation.

– Improve the “Gameday” atmosphere and experience.

The University of South Dakota Intercollegiate Athletics

Division I Directional Statement: 2009–13

Division I Directional Statement: In the transition to Division I, The University of South Dakota’s Intercollegiate Athletics department seeks to strengthen its strong, well-recognized commitment to the development of the complete student-athlete. Academic achievement of every individual student-athlete and each team will be emphasized, while striving to maintain highly competitive programs. Successful resource generation and strategic institutional position planning are critical components of this plan. The University and athletic program are well positioned for the challenges and opportunities of Division I membership.

The six areas listed below will provide a consistent direction and form the basis for decision-making. Additionally, these measures play an integral role in advancing Building an Ex-traordinary University, the University’s own strategic plan.

Division i DiRectionAl stAtement


stuDent-Athlete AcADemic Accomplishments

• 4 USD teams were named All-Academic Teams, 1 team recognized for achievement.

1. Women Tennis was named an Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) All-Academic Team for the 6th straight year in 2009–10. To qualify for the ITA All-Academic honor, a team has to have a cumulative GPA of 3.2. In addition, four USD women’s tennis players were honored as ITA Scholar-Athletes. To reach Scholar-Athlete status, an athlete must be a varsity letterwinner, have a GPA of at least 3.5 for the current academic year and have been enrolled at their present school for at least two semesters.

2. Women’s Basketball was named to the 2009–10 Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) Top 25 Honor roll, earning the award for the second straight year. This award, given at the NCAA Division I, NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III, NAIA and Junior College/Community College levels, awards teams throughout the nation that carry the highest grade point averages (GPA) for the entire season based on the nomination submitted by WBCA-member head coaches. The USD women ranked 16th out of 343 in the Division I category with a team GPA of 3.368.

3. USD’s Track and Field teams were named a 2010 All-Academic Team by the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA). To be nominated, a team must carry a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade-point average. A total of 151 Division I programs were recognized as women’s 2010 All-Academic Teams, while 73 men’s teams earned the honor. USD women’s track had a team cumulative GPA of 3.36 to earn the All-Academic award, while USD’s men were at 3.05 to also earn honors.

4. The University of South Dakota women’s soccer team has earned the National Soccer Coaches Association/Adidas Women’s Team Academic Award. Coach Marcia Oliveira’s squad had a cumulative GPA of 3.19 to earn the honor. To be considered, a team must have a composite GPA of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) for all team members who appear on the official NCAA roster. All players on the roster must be included in the calculation of the team’s GPA.

• 5 NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship winners in 2008. Since the 2001–02 academic year, USD has been in the top 10 of all 1,200 NCAA institutions (Div. I, II and III) in receiving postgraduate scholarships.

• 10 of USD’s 17 NCAA Division I sports (comprised of 350 student-athletes) had a team cumulative GPA of greater than 3.0 at the conclusion of the 2009–10 academic year.

• 59 Student-athletes on Great West Conference All-Academic team for 2009-10 academic year. To be part of the All-Academic team you must have at least a cumulative 3.2 GPA and have participated in at least 50% of all contests and be at least a sophomore in academic and athletic standing.

• 147 147 Coyote student-athletes had a 3.25 or above GPA, including 9 who had a 4.0 mark in the spring semester of 2010.

• 178 student-athletes had a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above as of the end of Spring Semester 2010.

AcADemic honoR Roll


4.0 CUMULATIVE GPA as of the end of Spring 2010 Beare, Nicholas E Track/Cross Country - MenCichos, Kyle Howard FootballDuling, Alexa Track/Cross Country - WomenFunck, Nicole Jolynn Golf - WomenMeyer, Megan Nicole Track - WomenMurtha, Marcus G FootballPieper, Sarah Marie Tennis WomenPinkelman, Chad Track - MenSchiernbeck, Crystal M Track - Indoor - Women

3.50 – 3.99 CUMULATIVE GPA as of the end of Spring 2010 Bello, Erin Kathleen Soccer - WomenBolin, Danielle Marie Swimming - WomenBrueske, Rosalie Nicole Track - WomenBrueske, Rosalie Nicole Track/Cross Country - WomenBuell, Bethany Leeann Track - WomenBunkers, Nina Maria Golf - WomenBurchill, Jessica Lynn Tennis WomenBuschbacher, Rita Marie Swimming - WomenClikeman, Tyler Tranel Swimming - MenCollins, Sallie Sophia Swimming - WomenConnelly, Emily Jennifer Swimming - WomenCunningham, Robert Earl FootballDee, Tessa Elizabeth Track - WomenDehmer, Sara Elizabeth Soccer - WomenDeragisch, Kaitlyn Rose Tennis WomenDornbusch, Danielle Christine Track - WomenErickson, Emma Octavia Track/Cross Country - WomenFields, Jillian Maureen VolleyballFiller, Jenessa Lynn Track - WomenFinnie, Megan Christine Swimming - WomenFitzsimmons, Shannon Kathleen Track/Cross Country - WomenGanious, Christopher G FootballGeditz, Chelsea Ellan Josephine Swimming - WomenGrady, Anne Marie Track - WomenGress, Ali Kearstin Track/Cross Country - WomenGross, Corey Joseph Track - MenGuenther, Emily D Basketball - WomenHagen, Janea Tennis WomenHaines, Tia Kay Track - WomenHarrington, Kymberlee June Golf - WomenHatfield, Jenna Leigh VolleyballHegge, Amber Basketball/Track- WomenHiebert, Jacqueline Lynn Basketball - WomenHoffman, Elizabeth Lee Swimming - Women

Iverson, Kara Mae Basketball - WomenJohnson, Ashlea Priscilla Track - WomenJohnson, Brent FootballJohnson, Melissa Marie SoftballKahnke, Jackie R Swimming - WomenKnudson, McKayla Basketball - WomenKovash, Brandon John Track - MenKrysl, Ryan Gary Swimming - MenLussman, Jessica Christina SoftballMarlette, Tim Charles FootballMarshall, Michelle Catherine Soccer - WomenMeyer, Shalena Faye Track/Cross Country - WomenMiller, Carol Ann Track/Cross Country - WomenNewman, Natalie Marie Track/Cross Country - WomenOwens, Tane A Track - MenPfefferle, Sigornie Jean Track/Cross Country - WomenPharis, Michael T FootballPowell, William FootballQuinones, Catherine V Soccer - WomenRoberts, Christina Lynn Track - WomenRoche, Annie I Basketball - WomenRoetzel, Hannah Lesle Swimming - WomenRudeen, Alexa Kaye SoftballSanderson, Abby Rosa Track - WomenSmith, Jordan Michael Track - MenStoddard, Thad Michael Swimming - MenSveum, Ashley Ann Track/Cross Country - WomenVeazie, Justin Daniel FootballWheeler, Sarah Ann Soccer - WomenWhisonant, Betsey J Track - WomenWhitley, Madison Kate Track/Cross Country - WomenWillard, Tanner J Track - MenWilliams, Shea Irving Gladwin FootballYackley, Alexis Basketball - WomenYoung, Jamie Jo Basketball - WomenZejnic, Rijalda Tennis - Women

3.00 to 3.49 CUMULATIVE GPA as of the end of Spring 2010 Aberle, Bryan Scott Track - MenAcox-Bouie, Mitchell Monroe Basketball - MenAndrews, Gable Joshua Track - MenArchambeau, Earvin L FootballBahlmann, Danielle Leigh SoftballBaldwin, Gina Mae VolleyballBenedict, Katie Golf - WomenBlackburn, Melissa Mae SoftballBroders, Adam Ronald Football

Buckley, Raynee Lynn Swimming - WomenCahalan, Andrew J Swimming - MenCain, Tyler Lee Basketball - MenCampbell, Matthew James Golf - MenChallgren, Nicholas Fenton Swimming - MenChristian, Jessica Track -WomenCompton, Thomas Andrew FootballCurry, Lawrence Wayne FootballCutler, Kendall B Basketball - MenDe Jongh, Joel R FootballDoorn, Abby Jayne Golf - WomenDorale, Ashley Lynn VolleyballDuba, Andrew Track/Cross Country - MenFance, Dache M FootballFitzsimmons, Sean Kelly Track/Cross Country - MenFlanagan, Thomas R FootballFoster, Kelsi Lynn Tennis WomenFranken, Nicholas Deene FootballFricke, Rachel Marie SoftballGarvey, Mike Robert FootballGeorgas, Christena Pauline Track - WomenGoedeken, Jasey Jill SoftballGorsuch, Brandon Charles FootballGreene, Rachel Blair Soccer - WomenGregoire, Robert Charles Track/Cross Country - MenGubbels, Marcus Anthony Golf - MenGuinan, Drew T Swimming - MenHause, Christopher William Swimming - MenHelland, Erik John FootballHohl, Kasey Lynn Track/Cross Country - WomenHowell, Meredith Swimming - WomenJackson, Jessica Julie Swimming - WomenJames, Janine Nicole Swimming - WomenJanuary, Pamela Diane Basketball - WomenJefferson, Kaitlyn Noelle Swimming - WomenJerve, Paul Ronald Swimming - MenJones, Michelle Renee SoftballJuhnke, Haley Suzanne Track/Cross Country - WomenKeahey, Marissa Ruth Swimming - WomenKerswill, Matthew Wayne Football/TrackKetcham, Lauren Elizabeth Swimming - WomenKiefer, Marina Gabrielle Tennis WomenKnodel, Courtney Lynn Golf - WomenKritenbrink, Kristin Ann VolleyballKrogman, Louie Donald Basketball - MenKrull, Erica Lynn Track - WomenKrutwig, Conrad Jacob Basketball - MenKuehl, Cory Nathan Football

Leon, Eric Michael FootballLokkesmoe, Savanna Ashton Soccer - WomenLuedke, Angela Track/Cross Country - WomenMaier, Lukas Michael Swimming - MenMaloney, Kelsey Joy Track - WomenMaxwell, Tyler Donald Track - Outdoor - MenMcCurry, Brad Alan FootballMehr, Samantha Nadine Basketball - WomenMeier, Andrew Thomas FootballMenning, Erika Ashley Soccer - WomenMiller, Bridger Scott Swimming - MenMoore, Taylor Demetrius FootballMosley, Jasmine Cheree Track/Basketball - WomenMunneke, Tyler Robert Golf - MenNair, Jacob Jay FootballNowotny, Dustin J Football/TrackOberle, Benjamin Charles Football/TrackPeterson, Haley Marie Track - WomenPotter, Shane Daniel FootballRavellette, Tara M Golf - WomenRoan, Callie Marie SoftballRoberts, Christin Karen Swimming - WomenRoberts, Madisen A Swimming - WomenRobinson, Tyler Andrew FootballRockne, Melanie Ann Tennis WomenRolfe, Terry Clinton Swimming - MenRussell, Taylor Kristen VolleyballSchretenthaler, Leah Marie Swimming - WomenSchrum, Michael Paul Track - MenSebern, Jeffrey Michael Track - Indoor - MenShanker, Kyle Thomas FootballSlagter, Jolene Kathryn VolleyballSlotten, Scott Russell FootballSmith, Kayla Ann Swimming - WomenSoleymani, Shadi Tennis WomenSorgea, Amber Swimming - WomenSpokas, Samantha Jane Soccer - WomenSwanson, Sean Warren Swimming - MenVan Arkel, Dane Hans Swimming - MenVan Voorst, Kinzie Nicole VolleyballVining, John Thomas Golf - MenWeisbrod, Jesse C FootballWhithorn, Katie Marie Soccer - WomenWilhelm, Tyler Wayne FootballZavilla, Stephanie Michelle Golf - Women

Coyote student-athletes continue to excel in the classroom as shown below in the South Dakota Student-Athlete Honor Roll.

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Coyote Football

USD continued to perform well under the guidance of Coach Ed Meierkort, who has yet to have a losing season with the Coyotes and has notched a 44–23 record with the school, including 31–3 in the DakotaDome. The Coyotes finished 5–5 in their 2009 campaign and 2–2 in the Great West Conference to tie for second place. USD’s offense also continued to rank as one of the top units in the nation in passing, rushing and total offense by racking up more than 50 points three times during the season. South Dakota’s five losses all came to FCS opponents, including two in overtime and one in which the Coyotes had a lead in the final three minutes. A total of 12 USD players earned All-GWC honors, while sophomore running back Chris Ganious (Houston, Texas) earned Academic All-American honors.

Coyote Cross Country

Coach Dan Fitzsimmons and the USD women claimed second place at the GWC meet for the second year in a row behind the performance of Ramsey Fitzsimmons (Yankton, S.D.). The senior was the Coyotes’ top finisher in five races during the season and continued to show leadership at the conference championships by claiming her second-straight first-team All-Great West honor with a fifth-place overall finish in 23:03 (6k). Freshman Sigornie Pfefferle (Grand Island, Neb.) led a strong contingent of USD freshmen women during the season by finishing 11th overall in 23:45 to earn second-team All-Great West accolades.

On the men’s side, the third place fi nish for the Coyotes was just five points behind second-place Seattle. USD was paced at the race by freshman Ethan Marquardt (Albert Lea, Minn.), who ran 26:55 to earn second-team honors in his first season at South Dakota. Senior Rob Gregoire (Wakonda, S.D.) led the Coyotes for the majority of the season, but missed earning a second all-conference accolade by one place as he finished in 27:05 for 15th place.

Coyote Volleyball

The Coyote volleyball program posted a 13–17 overall record. in 2009 and went 6-6 in the GWC, as USD continued to progress under second-year Coach Matt Houk. USD finished fourth in the conference and recorded wins over nonconference foes Drake, Centenary and Texas A&M-Corpus Christi. Two Coyotes earned second-team All-Great West honors, plus two players were named to the All-Newcomer team. In addition, seniors Gina Baldwin (Mitchell, S.D.) and Jenna Hatfield (Norfolk, Neb.) earned All-Academic honors from the Great West.

Coyote Soccer

In USD’s second year of transition to NCAA Division I status, the Coyote soccer team faced one of their toughest schedules to date. USD posted a 4-12 overall record, as (aside from first year program Missouri-Kansas City) the combined record of the Coyotes’ nonconference foes was 64–51–18 (.553). Junior defender Emily Maas (Denver, Colo.) also earned All-Great West honors in 2009, while six Coyote players earned All-Academic honors from the Great West. South Dakota’s 2009 roster featured just one senior and 13 players who are sophomore or younger, so a solid nucleus of young talent returns next fall. USD also announced in late March the hiring of Coach Mandy Green.

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Coyote Men’s Basketball

The University of South Dakota men’s basketball team posted a 22–10 record and went 11–1 in the GWC to earn its seventh consecutive 20-win season and earn the GWC regular-season and tournament championships. The Coyotes qualified for the CollegeInsider.com Postseason tournament, earning their first postseason trip as an NCAA Division I program. The Coyotes reached the 20-win plateau for the 16th time in 22 seasons under Coach Dave Boots, who earned GWC Coach of the Year. Senior forward Tyler Cain (Rochester, Minn.) received two postseason honors, as he was named the Great West Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year, while also being named to the All-Great West first-team. In addition, sophomore guard Louie Krogman (White River, S.D.) was named the Great West’s Sixth Man of the Year, and senior guard Roman Gentry (Sioux City, Iowa) also was named to the GWC first-team.

Coyote Women’s Basketball

The USD women’s basketball team continued to build under the direction of second-year Coach Ryun Williams with a 15–16 overall record and 6–6 for fourth in the GWC. USD faced a difficult nonconference schedule as the Coyotes played five teams who qualified for the NCAA Women’s Tournament, including Nebraska, which was a No. 1 seed. USD earned road wins over Santa Clara, Cal State-Northridge, North Dakota and Utah Valley and posted a 10-3 mark in the DakotaDome. Sophomore forward Amber Hegge (Crofton, Neb.) was named to the All-Great first team, while junior guard Abby Kinder (Grainger, Ind.) was named to the all-conference second team.

Coyote Swimming and Diving

The University of South Dakota swimming and diving teams enjoyed a successful first year at the Summit League Championship. USD’s women finished third while the men placed fifth. USD sophomore Elizabeth Hoffman (Eureka, S.D.) became USD’s first-ever individual Summit League champion when she won the 200 freestyle. She also placed second in the 500 freestyle and 100 freestyle. For the USD men, sophomore Chris Hause (Overland Park, Kan.) placed second in the 1-meter diving and third in the 3-meter diving. In all, 12 USD studentathletes earned All-Summit League honors. The USD men also beat SDSU in a dual at the DakotaDome in early December.


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Coyote Track and Field

The USD men’s and women’s track and field teams capped their indoor season with strong showings, as both successfully defended their team titles at the Great West Conference Championships in the DakotaDome in late February. The Coyote women claimed 230.5 points to outpace Utah Valley’s 195, while USD notched 187 points to defeat Utah Valley’s 168 on the men’s side. Coyote coaches Lucky Huber and Dave Gottsleben repeated as GWC Coach of the Year for the women and men,

respectively, while senior Ramsey Fitzsimmons (Yankton, S.D.) won GWC Female Athlete of the Year for a second consecutive season. Senior Rob Gregoire (Wakonda, S.D.) was named the GWC Male Athlete of the Year. Both USD squads finished second at the GWC Outdoor meet, as freshman Kate Wellensiek (Cook, Neb.) was named the GWC Female Newcomer of the Year.

Coyote Women’s Tennis

The Coyote women’s tennis team has not shied away from a difficult schedule in 2009–10 under Coach Malcolm Gilreath. USD has faced programs such as Air Force, Gonzaga, Northern Iowa, Kansas, Iowa State, Creighton and Wisconsin-Green Bay in 2009–10 as it continues through the transition to NCAA Division I. USD’s Marina Kiefer was named to the All-GWC second team.

Coyote Softball

The Coyote softball team finished second in the Great West Conference, losing a heartbreaking 1-0 decision to North Dakota in the conference championship game. USD finished with 21 wins, recording back-to-back 20-plus win seasons for the first time since 2004–05. USD’s Mel Johnson was named the Great West Pitcher of the Year and named to the first team, while Alexa Rudeen, Callie Roan, Michelle Jones and Melissa Blackburn were named to the second team. A highlight for USD was a win over North Dakota State in April — the Bison advanced to the NCAA tournament’s final 16 in 2009.

Coyote Golf

Under the direction of Coach Danny Sinksen, the Coyote men’s golf team finished ninth at the America Sky Championship, while the Coyote women finished fifth in the Great West tournament. The USD men lose only two seniors from this year’s team and have a promising nucleus of talent returning. The USD women had no seniors in 2009–10 and are bringing in a deep recruiting class for next season.


coyotes in the community

Division I SAAC Mission Statement The mission of the NCAA Division I Student-Athlete Advisory Committee is to enhance

the total student-athlete experience by promoting opportunity, protecting student-athlete well being, and fostering a positive student-athlete image.

Student-Athlete Advisory CommitteeThe USD Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is a student-athlete leadership group comprised of members from each USD athletic team which serves as the student-athlete voice for a variety of topics. The group meets monthly to discuss campus and community issues and collaborate on events. SAAC hears and provides feedback each year on NCAA legislative and student-athlete well-being issues.


Community ServiceEach academic year, a focus of the SAAC is on community service projects, which have included fundraisers for Special Olympics and Make-a-Wish Foundation. The group conducts youth ‘field days’ for elementary students, gathers toiletry items for a local women’s shelter, collects goods for the Vermillion Schools’ Backpack Program and engages in other campus and community service events. The SAAC also puts on the annual Student-Athlete Awards Ceremony at the conclusion of each academic year. This past year, the SAAC, behind the leadership of president Danielle Dornbusch, organized a “Share Your Sole” drive which gathered more than 2,000 shoes to be donated to the Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation in central South Dakota. This USD student-athlete service project was highlighted on Keith Olberman’s nationally syndicated show on MSNBC and as a result, over $300,000 was generated for the Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation.

Division I level coaching, staffing, scholarships, services, and travel requires a significant investment. USD athletics is committed to being careful stewards of the funds we receive from fans, corporate sponsors, and donors. The support received from the state of South Dakota and from the University is important to our continued success and is integral to our future growth.

buDget

USD Total Athletic Income FY10 = $7,039,361

EXTERNAL REVENUE$3,233,743 UNIVERSITY SUPPORT

$2,844,769

External Revenue Includes: Ticket Sales, Sponsorships, Fundraising, Donations and Camps

STUDENT SUPPORT$960,849

USD Total Athletic Expenses FY10 = $7,001,997

OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES

$3,002,678

SALARIES AND BENEFITS

$2,166,294

SCHOLARSHIPS$1,833,025

Other Operating Expenses Include: Travel, Team Apparel, Supplies and Camps

The commitment to Division I requires an upgrade in our scholarship offerings throughout our 17 sports. USD has put together a plan to increase our annual scholarship offerings from 105 to 181 while maintaining our Title IX compliance. This increase in scholarship offerings has created the need to generate significantly more revenue. Two areas have been identified to be the vehicles to assist in financially funding the increased scholarship offerings, the annual fund and major gifts. The Howling Pack serves as the annual fund and Great Expectations serves as the major gift component of the equation. The Great Expectations scholarship campaign is designed to fill the immediate needs of our transition to Division I until our annual fundraising, The Howling Pack, matures to fund the increased expenses of Division I.

WOMEN’S SCHOLARSHIPS

2007– 08 2008–09 2009–10 2010 –11 2011–12 2012–13

Basketball 10 13 15 15 15 15

Golf 2.5 3 3 4.0 5.0 5.0

Soccer 8 10 10 12 12 13

Softball 7 8 8 12 12 12

Swimming 5.5 6.5 6.5 9.5 10.5 12.5

Tennis 2.5 3 3 5.5 6.5 6.5

Track & Field 12 14 14 18 18 18

Volleyball 8 10 10 12 12 12

Women’s Total 55.5 67.5 69.5 88.0 91 94

MEN’S SCHOLARSHIPS

2007– 08 2008–09 2009–10 2010 –11 2011–12 2012–13

Basketball 10 13 13 13 13 13

Football 36 54 60 63 63 63

Swimming 1 1 1 1 1 1

Track & Field 3 3 3 4 7 10

Men’s Total 50 71 77 81 84 87

GRAND TOTAL 105.5 138.5 146.5 169 175 181


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John House, Jim & Joyce Houtz, Paul & Linda Lewis,John & Linda Lillibridge

Jim & Colette Abbott, Rich & Sharon Cutler, Alli & Steve Garry, Dennis Hagele, Jim Harrenga, Jerad & Peggy Higman,

Mike & Bunny Howes, Dave & Paula Hultgren, Scott & Lisa Jones, Phil & Marge Odeen, George Shanard, Dick & Kathy Sweetman,

Lyle & June Wagner, Dick and Jeanne Wold

The following have sponsored part of a scholarship or supported the Coyote Athletic Scholarship Fund

$25,000–$50,000AES Holdings, Charles and Mary Burke, Don and Cara Lee Davis

$15,000–$24,999Dyer Family Foundation, Chet Groseclose,

Tom and Jane Heinz, Dan and Melissa Radigan

$6,000–$14,999First National Bank – Sioux Falls, Bill and Jan Marlette

$3,000–$5,999James and Shirley Ahrendt, Debra Bollinger, Kent and Peggy Brugger,

David and Nancy Gienapp, Jack and Linda Keilman, Dr. Keith and Cheryl Lillemoe, William O’Neill, Mark Moeller,

Godfrey and Henrietta Roberts, Joseph and Kathy Villa

In 2009–2010 one new endowment was created through a generous donation:

Jacque Gustafson Family Athletic Scholarship Endowment

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The Great Expectations Campaign goal of $10,000,000 over five years will allow USD to offer the scholarships necessary to compete successfully in Division I. Scholarship offerings will rise from 103 per year to 174 per year allocated within the 17-sport athletic program in Division I. Gender equity will be maintained through this increase as an equal number of scholarships will be in male and female sports. By the end of the five-year transition period, 174 athletics scholarships will require nearly $2,500,000 per year. Board of Regents policy does not allow university money to be used for athletic scholarships, requiring these dollars to be raised from private sources —people like you who have great expectations for Coyote athletics and want to continue the tradition of excellence at The University of South Dakota.

In 2008, each scholarship was valued at $12,500 per year, including tuition, fees, room and board and books, over the five transitional years and adjusted for inflation. When a scholarship is established, more than one student-athlete may benefit from it. Donors who pledge $62,500 or more over five years will have the opportunity to name their scholarship and designate preference for a sport if they choose to do so.

Our Goals—$10 million by 2013

As of June 30, 2009, $1,732,293.87 has been raised for athletic scholarships

at the Division I level.


What is the Howling Pack: The Howling Pack is the annual fundraising program of the athletic department at The University of South Dakota. The Howling Pack (formerly the Coyote Athletic Fund) was initially established in 1991 to support special needs by the athletic department not covered in the budget.

Why was the Howling Pack created?In order to successfully transition to

Division I, a comprehensive approach to fundraising was needed to maximize revenue, while minimizing the duplication of effort and confusion among our donor and fan base. The merger of the Coyote Athletic Fund, The Howling Pack and sport-specific booster clubs was needed to provide a foundation of support for the future of Coyote Athletics.

In the fall of 2008, a revamped Howling Pack was unveiled to be the annual fundraising program of the athletic department at The University of South Dakota. The Howling Pack was initially established in 1991 to support special needs by the athletic department not covered by the budget. The Howling Pack not only gives support to the student-athletes, but allows for donors, friends and Coyote fans to unite, promote and support Coyote Athletics throughout the United States.

For the calendar year 2009 the Howling Pack has raised almost $400,000 for Division I scholarships. Money for Division I scholarships comes solely from private donations, which is then paid back to the university.

The Howling Pack is overseen by a strong and knowledgeable board of directors that has helped increase fundraising and promotion of the

Howling Pack. This great leadership is almost completely comprised of USD alumni and long-time supporters.

Howling Pack Board of DirectorsJeff Nelson — President Mary MerriganScott Fiedler — Vice President Gary ProsserJackie Haggar-Tuschen — Past- President Dan RadiganKevin Brown Torrey SundallBob Christenson Ross WrightBill Gassen David ZimbeckTom Holland David HerbsterDave Hultgren

Each year the Howling Pack sponsors events to raise money, generate interest and engage alumni, all in support of student-athletes.

Some of these events include:

Coyote Golf Tour (Dakota Dunes, Maple Grove, Minn., Rapid City, Sioux Falls)

Coyote Kick-off Dinner and Auction

Annual Fund Drive for Howling Pack membership

Henry Heider Memorial Hall of Fame

Student-Athlete Awards Ceremony

Coyote Tailgate Nation—prior to all home football games

Away Game Hospitality events—held at various locations throughout the United States

Coaches Corner

Coyote Tracks—The Howling Pack newsletter

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Mission StatementThe mission of the USD Howling Pack is to promote and financially support The University

of South Dakota athletic department and all of the individual athletic teams while

encouraging the development of the student-athlete.


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Ag UnitedAlkota Cleaning SystemsAvery BrothersBank of the WestBarnes & Noble at USDBierschbach EquipmentBurger KingCherry Street Grill/RoadhouseCallawaysCoffee Cup Fuel StopComfort InnDakota PC WarehouseDakota RealtyEpic Multimedia

Farm Bureau Financial ServicesFast Auto Glass First Bank & TrustFirst Dakota National BankHidden Paradise Pet ResortHoliday Inn ExpressHy-VeeJensen Auto BodyJones Food CenterKDLTLeo’s Sports Bar & GrillLittle Italy’sNew York Life InsurancePedersen Machine, Inc.

Prairie InnPremier BankcardPremier Real EstatePro’s Bar & GrillQuality MotorsRasmussen MotorsResults Radio Cumulus MediaRiverfront BroadcastingRobinson MotorsRobinson’s Pro CleaningRooster’s Harley DavidsonSanford HealthSanford Vermillion Medical CenterSchoeneman’s Building Materials Center

Sedgwick PublishingSlumberlandSorlien ElectricSouth Dakota Pork Producers CouncilSouth Dakota Army National GuardState Farm InsuranceStream The USD FoundationVermillion FordYankton Press & Dakotan/ Missouri Valley ShopperVermillion Plain Talk/Broadcaster

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The overall goal is to increase the base of financial support through a comprehensive marketing and promotional plan with continued emphasis upon building higher attendance, securing corporate support and increased research efforts. Primary focus is placed upon renewal and upgrading of current corporate partner relationships through enhanced stewardship and multi-year packages.Currently, the department of athletics has over 50 corporate sponsors whose

financial commitment ranges from $1,500 to $129,500 annually. Our corporate partners’ affiliation provides a multitude of opportunities to develop brand awareness, brand loyalty and enhance the company’s exposure to targeted demographic groups. Through our relationships, we are able to provide many advertising and media outlets, as well as community and public relations exposure to maximize the corporate partners’ visibility.


mission stAtement The University of South Dakota is the comprehensive University within the South Dakota System of Higher Education. The University’s mission is to provide graduate and undergraduate programs in the liberal arts and sciences and in professional education; to promote excellence in teaching and learning; to support research, scholarly and creative activities; and to provide service to the State of South Dakota and the region.

The University of South Dakota’s Intercollegiate Athletic Department, as an integral part of the University’s educational mission, is committed to cultivate academic and athletic excellence in our student-athletes. The following points serve as a roadmap on this path to excellence.

· Academic Integrity and Leadership: Dedication to the principles of academic excellence, the encouragement of degree completion, the development of the whole person, and support in securing a productive place in society for all student-athletes.

· Athletic Achievement: Dedication to maximum athletic performance.

· Fiscal Integrity: Development and maintenance of comprehensive fiscal policies and practices to ensure control and accountability throughout the program.

· Governance: Compliance with Federal, State, University, NCAA, and conference regulations.

· Personal Development: Encourage all personnel and student-athletes toward personal and professional growth.

· Quality Support: Dedication to providing the finest staff, facilities, services, and equipment to ensure that all student-athletes have the opportunity to train and compete in a safe and supportive atmosphere.

Department of AthleticsDakotaDome

414 East Clark Street • Vermillion, SD 57069-2390605-677-5309 • www.usdcoyotes.com

2009-10 USD Annual Report

Documents

Transcript of 2009-10 USD Annual Report