2009 UTEP Volleyball Information Guide

TABLE OF CONTENTS2009 UTEP VOLLEYBALL ................................................ 2-4Headshots ............................................................................... 2Rosters ..................................................................................3-4

COACHING & SUPPORT STAFF.................................. 5-10Ken Murphy .......................................................................5-6Angela Mooney .................................................................... 7Azadeh Boroumand ........................................................... 8David Adamson ................................................................... 9Rhonda Hill ............................................................................ 9Jessica Holtzclaw ............................................................. 10Falin Schaefer .................................................................... 10

MEET THE MINERS ........................................................ 11-26Irma Blanco .......................................................................... 11Cassandra Burruel ............................................................12Catherine Chavez ............................................................. 13Jeane Horton ...................................................................... 14Patty Jarmoc ....................................................................... 15Marie-Therese Joyce ...................................................... 16KeAnne Langford .............................................................. 17Bridget Logan ..................................................................... 18Aidan Mooney .................................................................... 19Kelsey Moore ......................................................................20Kyla Muela ............................................................................21Ashley Mullens ...................................................................22Jennifer Nolasco ...............................................................23Amy Sanders .......................................................................24Stephanie Sierra ...............................................................25Melissa Toth ........................................................................26

THE MINER EXPERIENCE .............................................27-56This is El Paso ............................................................27-32This is UTEP ................................................................ 33-38Academics..................................................................... 39-40MAAC ................................................................................ 41-42Community Outreach ............................................. 43-44Facilities ......................................................................... 45-46Miner Village ................................................................47-48Larry K. Durham Center ........................................49-52Women’s Athletic Excellence .................................. 53-54Conference USA .........................................................55-56

Quick FactsLocation.............................................................El Paso, TexasFounded.............................................................................1914Enrollment.......................................................................20,000Nickname.......................................................................MinersColors...................................Dark Blue, Orange, Silver AccentFacility...................................................Memorial Gym (3,000)Affiliation..........................................................NCAA Division IConference.....................................................Conference USAPresident.....................................................Dr. Diana NatalicioDirector of Athletics.....................................................Bob StullSenior Woman Administrator...............................Lisa CamposFaculty Representative.....................................Dr. Darla Smith

Coaching StaffHead Coach...........................................................Ken MurphyAlma Mater.................................................Arizona State/1992 Overall Record.................................................24-69 (3 Years)School Record.................................................................SameConference Record............................................8-40 (3 Years)Assistant Coach...............................................Angela MooneyAlma Mater.....................................................Texas Tech/2004Assistant Coach........................................Azadeh BoroumandAlma Mater.......................................................Pittsburgh/2007Volleyball Phone...............................................(915) 747-6656Volleyball Fax...................................................(915) 747-6953Volleyball [email protected]

2008 Review2008 Overall Record..........................................................8-242008 C-USA Record...........................................................3-13C-USA Finish..........................................................11th (of 12)Starters Returning/Lost........................................................5/1Letterwinners Returning/Lost...............................................8/3Newcomers..............................................................................6

Media Guide CreditsThe 2009 UTEP Volleyball Information Guide is a production of the UTEP Athletics Media Relations Department. Managing Editors: Ana Chavez and Angela Olivas. Layout and design by Ana Chavez, Marie-Therese Joyce and Angela Olivas. Edito-rial assistance by Mark Brunner, Jeff Darby, Katrina Montanez, and Angela Olivas. Photography by Michael Reese, Brian Kanof, Christ Chavez Photography, Stephen Joyce, Cecilia Monarrez, Ashley Fleming, Chad Puerling, the El Paso Convention and Visi-tor’s Bureau and the National Park Service.

Athletics Mission Statement The University of Texas at El Paso is commit-ted to providing a nationally competitive athletics program as an integral component of the educa-tional mission of the university. Athletic programs sponsored shall be in compliance with the high-est recognized standards of the institution and its athletics governing bodies. Intercollegiate athletics will operate in harmony with the university’s state mission and be committed to the intellectual, cul-tural, physical and social development of student-athletes. In particular, the Intercollegiate Athletics program shall serve as an educational opportunity for student-athletes and as a focal point to bring the student body, faculty and community together. Intercollegiate Athletics will actively support diver-sity in participation in all athletic programs and operations.

UTEP Athletic Media RelationsAssociate AD for Media Relations ........................Jeff DarbyAssociate MR Director ............................................Mark BrunnerAssociate MR Director ............................................Angela OlivasAssistant MR Director/Volleyball Contact .....Ana ChavezEmail Address ................................................agchavez@utep.eduMedia Relations Phone ..................................... (915) 747-6653Cell Phone ................................................................. (915) 588-7346Media Relations Assistant ........................................... Sara WestMedia Relations Fax ........................................... (915) 747-5444Web Site .......................................................www.utepathletics.comMailing address ..........................................................................................

Brumbelow Building, Room 126201 Glory Road

El Paso, Texas 79902

Jennifer NolascoJR • L/DS • 5-6El Paso, Texas

Marie-Therese JoyceSO • OH • 6-1

Tacoma, Wash.

Catherine ChavezSR • OH • 5-8El Paso, Texas

Irma BlancoSR • OH • 5-9El Paso, Texas

Cassandra BurruelFR • MB • 6-1Phoenix, Ariz.

Patty JarmocJR • S • 6-0

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Amy SandersSR • OH • 6-1El Paso, Texas

Aidan MooneySR • MB • 6-0

Virden, Manitoba, Canada

KeAnne LangfordSR • L/DS • 5-6

Meade, Kan.

Jeane HortonFR •MB • 5-11Fresno, Calif.

Kelsey MooreFR • MB • 6-2Chandler, Ariz.

Bridget LoganFR • OH • 5-11

Kenmore, Wash.

Melissa TothFR • OH • 6-2Phoenix, Ariz.

Stephanie SierraFR • DS • 5-7El Paso,Texas

Ashley MullensSR • DS • 5-8

El Paso, Texas

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Kyla MuelaSR • MB • 5-11El Paso, Texas

MinersALPHABETICALNO. NAME POS. HT. YR.-EXP. HOMETOWN (PREVIOUS SCHOOL)4 Irma Blanco OH 5-9 Sr.-3L El Paso, Texas/Bel Air5 Cassandra Burruel MB 6-1 Fr.-RS Phoenix, Ariz./Sunnyslope3 Catherine Chavez OH 5-8 Sr.-3L El Paso, Texas/Eastwood11 Jeane Horton OH 5-11 Fr.-HS Fresno, Calif./Edison6 Patty Jarmoc S 6-0 Jr.-2L Calgary, Alberta/Springbank Community2 Marie-Therese Joyce OH 6-1 So.-1L Tacoma, Wash./Bellarmine Prep10 KeAnne Langford L/DS 5-6 Sr.-1L Meade, Kan./Hutchinson CC13 Bridget Logan OH 5-11 Fr.-RS Kenmore, Wash./Bishop Blanchet8 Aidan Mooney MB 6-0 Sr.-3L Virden, Manitoba/Virden Collegiate Institute12 Kelsey Moore MB 6-2 Fr.-RS Chandler, Ariz./Valley Christian18 Kyla Muela MB 5-11 Jr.-TR El Paso, Texas/Dowling College17 Ashley Mullens L/DS 5-8 Fr.-HS El Paso, Texas/Eastwood 1 Jennifer Nolasco L/DS 5-6 Jr.-2L El Paso, Texas/Horizon7 Amy Sanders OH 6-1 Sr.-3L El Paso, Texas/Burges16 Stephanie Sierra DS 5-7 Fr.-HS El Paso, Texas/Americas14 Melissa Toth OH 6-2 Fr.-HS Phoenix, Ariz./Arcadia

NUMERICALNO. NAME POS. HT. YR.-EXP. HOMETOWN (PREVIOUS SCHOOL)1 Jennifer Nolasco L/DS 5-6 Jr.-2L El Paso, Texas/Horizon2 Marie-Therese Joyce OH 6-1 So.-1L Tacoma, Wash./Bellarmine Prep3 Catherine Chavez OH 5-8 Sr.-3L El Paso, Texas/Eastwood4 Irma Blanco OH 5-9 Sr.-3L El Paso, Texas/Bel Air5 Cassandra Burruel MB 6-1 Fr.-RS Phoenix, Ariz./Sunnyslope6 Patty Jarmoc S 6-0 Jr.-2L Calgary, Alberta/Springbank Community7 Amy Sanders OH 6-1 Sr.-3L El Paso, Texas/Burges8 Aidan Mooney MB 6-0 Sr.-3L Virden, Manitoba/Virden Collegiate Institute10 KeAnne Langford L/DS 5-6 Sr.-1L Meade, Kan./Hutchinson CC11 Jeane Horton OH 5-11 Fr.-HS Fresno, Calif./Edison12 Kelsey Moore MB 6-2 Fr.-RS Chandler, Ariz./Valley Christian13 Bridget Logan OH 5-11 Fr.-RS Kenmore, Wash./Bishop Blanchet14 Melissa Toth OH 6-2 Fr.-HS Phoenix, Ariz./Arcadia 16 Stephanie Sierra DS 5-7 Fr.-HS El Paso, Texas/Americas17 Ashley Mullens L/DS 5-8 Fr.-HS El Paso, Texas/Eastwood 18 Kyla Muela MB 5-11 Jr.-TR El Paso, Texas/Dowling College

PRONUNCIATION GUIDEIrma Blanco ...............................................EER-mah BLAWNG-koAzadeh Boroumand ............AZZ-uh-day BOR-oo-mawndCassandra Burruel.............................................................. BRRH-ellCatherine Chavez ..........................................................CHAW-vezzJeane Hortonh .......................................................................JEH-nayPatty Jarmoc ...................................................................... JAR-mawkMarie-Therese Joyce ..................................MURR-ee TER-eesAidan Mooney ........................................................................... AY-denKyla Muela ..............................................................MOO-eh-lahJennifer Nolasco .......................................................... no-LAW-skoStephanie Sierra ..................................................SEE-EHR-AH

COACHING STAFFHead Coach: Ken Murphy (Arizona State, 1992), Fourth SeasonAssistant Coaches: Angela Mooney (Texas Tech, 2004), Sixth SeasonAzadeh Boroumand (Pittsburgh, 2007), Second SeasonProgram Coordinators: Jessica Speigelhalder-Holtzclaw, Second SeasonFalin Schaefer, First SeasonStrength and Conditioning Coach: David Adamson (Wisconsin-La Crosse, 2003), Second SeasonAthletic Trainer: Rhonda Hill (Kansas State, 2003), First Season

2009

BY STATEARIZONA .............................................................3Cassandra Burruel Kelsey MooreMelissa Toth

CALIFORNIA .......................................................1Jeane Horton

KANSAS ...............................................................1KeAnne Langford

TEXAS ..................................................................7Irma BlancoCatherine ChavezJennifer NolascoKyla MuelaAshley MullensAmy SandersStephanie Sierra

WASHINGTON ...................................................2Marie-Therese JoyceBridget Logan ALBERTA, CANADA 1Patty Jarmoc

MANITOBA, CANADA ......................................1Aidan Mooney

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BY POSITIONOUTSIDE HITTERS ..........................................6Irma BlancoCatherine ChavezMarie-Therese JoyceBridget LoganAmy SandersMelissa Toth

MIDDLE BLOCKERS .........................................5Cassandra BurruelJeane HortonAidan MooneyKelsey MooreKyla Muela

LIBERO/DEFENSIVE SPECIALISTS ..............4KeAnne LangfordAshley MullensJennifer NolascoStephanie Sierra

SETTERS .............................................................2Patty JarmocStephanie Sierra

Juniors

Sophomore

Freshmen

BY CLASSFRESHMEN .........................................................7 Cassandra BurruelJeane HortonBridget LoganKelsey MooreAshley MullensStephanie SierraMelissa Toth

SOPHOMORE ....................................................1Marie-Therese Joyce

JUNIORS .............................................................3Patty JarmocJennifer Nolasco Kyla Muela

SENIORS .............................................................5Irma Blanco Catherine ChavezKeAnne LangfordAidan MooneyAmy Sanders

Seniors

The Murphy File

Born: July 19, 1968 Burbank, Calif.

Hometown: Burbank, Calif.

Education:John Burrough High SchoolArizona State, 1992 Bachelor of ScienceArizona State, 1995 Master of Science

Coaching Career:Colorado State, 1997-99University of Idaho, 2000-05

NCAA Tournament Appearances:Colorado State1997, Second Round1998, Second Round1999, Sweet 16

University of Idaho2003, First Round2004, First Round

Head CoachFourth Season

Arizona State, 1992

Ken Murphy

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sity of IdahoFirst RoundFirst Round

Ken Murphy enters his fourth season at the helm of the UTEP volleyball program.

In his first season, two Miners had a record-breaking campaign. Katie Smith and Elsa Reyes shattered single-season school standards for assists and digs, respectively. Smith’s 1,356 assists in 2007 toppled a record which had stood for 15 years.

Under Murphy’s guidance, Smith received Academic All-Conference USA honors while eight student-athletes were named to Conference USA’s Commissioner’s Honor Roll.

Murphy came to UTEP after serving six seasons as the associate head coach at the University of Idaho, where he helped lead the Vandals to back-to-back NCAA Tournament appearances in 2003 and 2004.

While at Idaho, Murphy’s duties included recruiting and team development, with primary responsibilities over middle blockers and setters. He also oversaw offensive and blocking systems, as well as strategies.

Prior to Idaho, Murphy was an assistant coach at Colorado State. He led the Rams to three NCAA tournaments, including a Sweet-16 appearance in 1999 and second-round finishes in 1997 and 1998.

Murphy also served as head coach of various club organizations around the country over a 10-year period. While in Fort Collins, Colo., he guided his 18U team to a top-20 ranking during the 1999 season and led the Norco Juniors to the 1998 Rocky Mountain Region title and the 1997 USA Volleyball national qualifiers.

He has additionally had extensive high school coaching experience. As an assistant coach, he led Marcos de Niza High School (Tempe, Ariz.) to the 5A state title in 1992 and 1993, as well as a state runner-up finish in 1994. As the boys varsity coach, he directed the team to the state quarterfinals in 1994.

Murphy received his bachelor of science degree from Arizona State in 1992 and a master of science degree in 1995. He was born on July 19, 1968.

Murphy married the former Corie Isaacson on May 17, 2008. The couple welcomed their first child Makeena Deborah on April 2, 2009.

Assistant CoachSixth Season

Texas Tech, 2004

Angela Mooney

Angela Mooney will enter her sixth season with the UTEP volley-ball program.

Mooney’s coaching duties include, but are not limited to, recruit-ing coordinator, training middle blockers, scouting opponents, participating and running daily drills and organizing UTEP’s vol-leyball satellite camps held every summer.

Mooney has extensive coaching experience at the club level. She coached for the Texas Power Volleyball Club from 2001-04. In her inaugural season as head coach, Texas Power won the Sun Country Regional Championship, qualifying for the 2004 Junior Olympic National Tournament. Mooney was an assistant for Texas Power the previous three years, helping the team make appear-ances at the AAU national tournament in 2001 and the National Invitational in 2002.

In 2005, Mooney teamed with the El Paso Sunspots Volleyball Club as the head coach of their top 18’s team. The Sunspots’ 18-Heat won the Sun Country Regional Championship, qualifying for the 2005 Junior Olympic National Tournament.

In 2009, Mooney captured her fourth regional championship in five years as head coach of the Sunspots 18’s and returned to the Junior Olympic National Tournament held in Miami, Fla. She was also named the co-head coach of the 2007 Sun Country High Performance team that competed in Ft Lauderdale, Fla.

Mooney played volleyball at Texas Tech from 2000-03. She tallied 930 kills, 348 digs and 229 blocks. She currently holds various hitting and blocking records. She was named Academic All-Big 12 in 2003.

The Lubbock native earned her bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies from Texas Tech in May 2004. Mooney is engaged to David Herman.

The Mooney File

Born: August 31, 1981 Lubbock, Texas

Hometown: Lubbock, Texas

Education:Lubbock Monterrey High SchoolTexas Tech, 2004 Bachelor of Science

Assistant CoachSecond SeasonPittsburgh, 2007

Azadeh Boroumand

Azadeh Boroumand enters her second season as an assistant volleyball coach. Boroumand’s coaching responsibilities include working directly with the setters while also spearheading community outreach programs. She will assist with recruiting, camps and clinics throughout the year.

Boroumand comes to UTEP after completing her eligibility as a four-year letterwinner at the University of Pittsburgh (2003-06) where she helped the Panthers notch consecutive NCAA appearances in 2003 and 2004. A setter from Red Deer, Alberta, Boroumand garnered First Team All-BIG EAST Conference honors and was honorable mention American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Northeast Region as a senior in 2006. In her final campaign at Pittsburgh, she was a BIG EAST Player of the Week and tabbed to the league’s weekly honor roll twice. Boroumand’s 1,336 assists in 2004 were the most by any Panther sophomore in school history. She finished the season with 12.6 assists per game to rank first among all BIG EAST Conference players and 47th nationally.

In addition, she was tabbed the 2006 Magnolia Invitational MVP and picked up Pittsburgh Volleyball’s Leadership Award (2006) amongst her many other accolades. The Canada native appeared in 285 games while recording 3,200 assists (11.23/game) and contributing 278 kills (.314) in a Panther uniform. For her efforts off the court, Boroumand received Pittsburgh’s Athletic Senior of Distinction Award and the Panther Gold Academic Award. She was also named a BIG EAST Conference Academic All-Star while contributing to the Top Women’s Team GPA Award as a senior. Boroumand graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication with a minor in French in December 2007.

The Boroumand File

Born: September 16, 1985 Bobolsar, Iran

Hometown:Red Deer, Alberta, Canada

Education:Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High SchoolPittsburgh, 2007 Bachelor of Arts

David Adamson enters his second season as the volleyball team’s strength and conditioning coach and his third at UTEP. Adamson took over the volleyball program in the fall of 2008 after working with the UTEP soccer and softball teams in 2007-08. Before coming to UTEP, Adamson worked with hockey and the men’s and women’s track and field teams while earning a Master of Science at Virginia Commonwealth. He was also an intern at Arizona State during the spring of 2003. Adamson served as a volunteer at Winona State University.

Rhonda Hill

Rhonda D. Hill enters her first year as the UTEP volleyball athletic trainer, her third year at UTEP. Additionally, Hill serves as the athletic trainer for tennis, rifle, and women's golf. Prior to UTEP, Rhonda received her Master of Arts degree with an empha-sis in athletic training, from San Jose State University. While at San Jose State, Hill served as a graduate athletic trainer at Branham High School in San Jose and at BaySport Inc. Physical Therapy Clinic in Santa Clara, Calif. Rhonda received her Bachelor of Arts in athletic training from the Univer-sity of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls, Iowa, in 2004. While there she worked with the baseball, volleyball, football and track and field teams, as well as at local high schools and Wartburg College. Rhonda is originally from Tripoli, Iowa, and is a Certified Athletic Trainer by the Board of Certification (BOC) since 2004 and a Texas Licensed Athletic Trainer since 2008.

David AdamsonStrength and Conditioning

Second SeasonWisconsin-La Crosse, 2003

Athletic TrainerFirst Season

Northern Iowa, 2004

Jessica Speigelhalder-Holtzclaw begins her second season with the Miners. Prior to UTEP, Speigelhalder-Holtzclaw spent six years as head coach at North Bullit High School in Shepherdsville, Ky. Speigelhalder-Holtzclaw coached travel and non-travel club for four years in Kentucky, Indiana and Louisville.

The Crothersville, Ind., native coached El Paso’s Sun Spots 14-1 team to a 46-14 record through the 2009 season leading the team to a 17th place at the AAU Nationals. Speigelhalder-Holtzclaw received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Centre College where she was a member of the golf team.

Speigelhalder-Holtzclaw is married to U.S. Army Sgt. Sean Holtzclaw.

Falin Schaefer

Falin Schaefer enters her first season with the UTEP volleyball program.

Schaefer, a Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan, Canada native, comes to the Miners after a four-year stint with the Canadian women’s national team. While in Canada, Schaefer was part of the team that reached the Olympic qualifying final and was one win away from qualifying for the Beijing Olympics.

Following a provincial title at Yellow Grass High School, Schaefer spent a year at Penn State before transferring to Montana State. While with the Bobcats, the leftside hitter was named to the 2001 Big Sky All-Conference first team as a sophomore. After a two-year break from volleyball, Schaefer returned to Canada in 2004 to the University of Regina before turning to professional volleyball in Switzerland and Paris where she was selected to the Foreigner All-Star Team.

Jessica Speigelhalder-HoltzclawProgram Coordinator

Second SeasonCentre College, 2002

Program Coordinator First Season

UTEP

Career Stats ALL MATCHESYR GP MP-MS K K/G E TA PCT. A A/G SA D D/G BS BA PTS2006 42 16-11 37 0.88 28 125 0.72 2 0.05 3 19 0.45 3 17 51.52007 26 14-1 17 0.65 7 61 .164 3 0.12 5 17 0.65 5 7 26.52008 110 31-1 114 1.04 62 311 .167 23 0.21 0 47 0.43 4 54 145.0Totals 178 61-13 168 0.94 97 497 .143 28 0.16 8 83 0.47 9 76 223.0

CONFERENCE MATCHES ONLYYR GP MP-MS K K/G E TA PCT. A A/G SA D D/G BS BA PTS2006 5 4-0 0 0.00 2 5 -.400 0 0.00 0 1 0.20 1 0 12007 8 4-0 3 0.38 3 18 .000 2 0.25 0 3 0.38 0 5 5.52008 57 16-1 72 1.26 41 185 .168 7 0.12 0 26 0.46 2 33 90.5Totals 70 24-0 75 1.07 46 208 .139 9 0.13 0 30 0.43 3 38 97.0

Senior•OH•5-9El Paso, Texas

(Bel Air High School)

irma Blanco

2008 (JUNIOR): Saw action in 31 matches … recorded a career-high nine kills at SMU and scored 10 points and six digs … posted seven blocks at UCF … had eight kills against Memphis at the C-USA Championships … tallied five blocks against Weber State.

2007 (SOPHOMORE): Played in 26 games, making one start … tallied 17 kills and digs while posting 12 blocks, five aces and three assists for a total of 26.5 points … pounded a season-best six kills versus North Dakota State while also recording a personal-best nine digs.

2006 (FRESHMAN): Played in 16 matches with 11 starts … totaled 37 kills, three aces and put up 20 total blocks (three solo, 17 assisted) … contributed a total of 51.5 points for the Miners … best match came against Towson where she tallied seven kills and four blocks for a total of 9.5 points … contributed 19 digs and three aces for UTEP.

2005: Redshirted.

HIGH SCHOOL: Named to the El Paso Times All-City second team in 2004 while also earning an All-City nod in track ... four-year track letterwinner ... was the district champion in the 400 and 800 meter dash ... named Gatorade Player of the Year for her achievements in track ... member of the National Honor Society.

PERSONAL: Irma Luisana Blanco is the daughter of Alan Blanco and Irma E. Torres ...majoring in health promotion with a minor in secondary education ... she has one brother (Alan, 16) ... born June 20, 1987 in El Paso, Texas.

The Blanco File

Dream date: Christian Bale as Batman

Best place to eat in El Paso: Susaki

Greatest influences:My mom and grandfather

Fears:Nightmares about snakes

Favorite athlete to watch:Derek Jeter

What I drive:Ford F-150

Most prized possession:iPhone

Unknown fact:I played little league baseball and

was a cheerleader

In my iPod:Shawzy, Pepper, Santigold

Future plans:Travel

Favorite midnight snack:Cheesecake, cookies, all sweets!

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RS Freshman•MB•6-1Phoenix, Arizona(Sunnyslope HS)

2008: REDSHIRTED ... named to the Conference USA Commissioner’s Academic Medal and Commissioner’s Honor Roll.

HIGH SCHOOL: Led Sunnyslope High School to three consecutive state appearances ... helped the Vikings nab the state crown in 2006 with a 41-0 record ... named first team All-Region in 2006 and 2007 ... led the Western Sky League in total blocks, finished fourth in kills and fifth in aces in 2007 ... earned second team All-State recognition as a result ... garnered all-region honorable mention as a freshman ... the four-time league scholar athlete and NHS member was a 2007 Academic Athlete All-Region honoree...played club with the Arizona Juniors leading them to three division state championships and a top five finish at nationals in 2005 and 2007.

PERSONAL: Cassandra Lauren Burruel is the daughter of Eddie and Cheryl Burruel ... majoring in biology ... she has one brother (Nick, 23) and one sister (Alaina, 16) ... born in Phoenix, Ariz., on September 21, 1989...brother played football at the University of Redlands.

The Burruel File

Motto: Google it!

Talent I’d most like to have: To be an acrobat

Favorite team to watch:Phoenix Suns

Most prized possession:My laptop

On my Bucket List:Skydiving

What I drive:Silver Honda Civic

Best sports memory:Going undefeated and winning state

my junior year in high school

Phobia:Cockroaches

Dream date:Tyson Beckford (10 years ago)

Favorite midnight snack:Bean burritos

Most memorable moment at UTEP:

The first night with the team after two-a-days in 2008

5cassandra Burruel

Career Stats ALL MATCHESYR GP MP-MS K K/G E TA PCT. A A/G SA D D/G BS BA PTS2006 119 32-30 251 2.11 136 905 .127 95 0.80 31 356 2.99 6 49 312.52007 104 29-28 311 2.99 153 1038 .152 34 0.33 27 332 3.19 6 20 354.02008 87 26-23 244 2.80 106 695 .199 32 0.37 14 256 2.94 7 18 274.0Totals 310 87-81 806 2.60 395 2637 .156 161 0.52 72 944 3.05 19 87 940.5

CONFERENCE MATCHES ONLYYR GP MP-MS K K/G E TA PCT. A A/G SA D D/G BS BA PTS2006 57 16-14 128 2.25 53 397 .189 50 0.88 14 165 2.89 1 26 1562007 59 16-15 185 3.14 98 616 .141 15 0.25 15 179 3.03 2 13 208.52008 32 11-8 51 1.59 26 149 .168 8 0.25 5 86 2.69 2 5 60.5Totals 148 43-37 364 2.46 177 1161 .161 73 0.49 34 86 2.91 5 44 425.0


(Eastwood High School)

catherine Chavez

2008 (JUNIOR): Started 23 of 26 matches played … second on the team in kills with 244 … posted nine double-doubles through the season including back-to-back performances on three different occasions … recorded 14 double-digit kill games … downed a season-highs 23 kills and 24.5 points against San Diego State … had 21 kills against Illinois-Chicago … 20 kills against SMU ... named to the Conference USA Commissioner’s Honor Roll.

2007 (SOPHOMORE): Made 28 starts for UTEP … second on the team in kills with 311 (2.99 kpg) and digs with 332 … third on the team in aces with a total of 27 … recorded 10 double-doubles … posted two 20-dig matches including a personal-best 26 against North Dakota State to rate tied for fourth in UTEP annals for digs in a four-game match … had 17 double-figure kill matches including two over the 20-mark … tallied 15 double-digit dig performances … also notched 34 assists, 27 aces and 26 blocks for a total of 354 points … named to the Sun Bowl Invitational and Texas Southern all-tournament teams.

2006 (FRESHMAN): Made 30 starts in 32 matches played for the Miners … fifth on the team in kills with 251 while averaging 2.11 kills per game … led the team in aces with 31, including a career-high three vs. Dartmouth … second on the team in assists (95) and digs (356) … put up six solo blocks while totaling 55 in 2006 ... averaged 2.99 digs per game and contributed 312.5 points for the Miners … posted 10 games with double-figure kills and 17 double-digit dig performances for a total of seven double-double performances … recorded three 20+ dig matches, including 25 against Illinois-Chicago … hammered a career-high 16 kills against Tulane (Nov. 12) … saw action at setter for the first time against SMU (Oct. 20) … posted 10 assists against the Mustangs ... named to the 2006-07 Conference USA Commissioner’s Honor Roll.

HIGH SCHOOL: El Paso native led Eastwood to a 28-8 record in 2005 ... ranked second in the city in kills with 502 and third in digs with 590 in 37 matches ... combined for 22 aces, 77 blocks and 483 assists ... pounded a season-high 30 kills against Rio Rancho and had eight 20-kill matches with 19 triple-doubles and eight double-double performances ... named 2003 El Paso Times All-City honorable mention while totaling 339 kills, 146 blocks, 535 assists, 208 digs and 36 aces ... played for the El Paso Kaepa Sunspots Volleyball Club ... led them to the Sun Country regional title and the 2005 Junior Olympic Championships in Salt Lake City, Utah.

PERSONAL: Catherine is the daughter of Jaime and Maria Chavez ... majoring in health promotion with a minor in biology ... she has two brothers (Jaime and Michael) and two sisters (Ana Marie and Bernadette) ... born Dec. 7, 1987 ... nickname is “Cat” ... cousin Ashley Mullens is a freshman on the Miner squad.

The Chavez File

On my Bucket List: Be a part of the Peace Corps

My motto: Be happy

Unknown Fact about me:My parents never spanked me

Phobia:Heights

Favorite internet site:Google

On my iPod:Kings of Leon, Yeah Yeah Yeahs,

Alicia Keys, John Legend

Proudest accomplishment:Being an aunt

Favorite midnight snack:Ice Cream


I trip too much, I don’t want to get into it!

Greatest influences:My family

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Freshman•MB•5-11Fresno, California

(Edison High School)

jeane Horton

HIGH SCHOOL: Led Edison High School to the 2007 Central Metro-Athletic Conference Championship ... Edison’s all-time kills and blocks leader … a two-time All-CMAC First Team and All-League Fresno Bee Second Team … garnered the Edison High School Coaches Award in 2007 … played club volleyball with the Asics Sports City team from 2007-08 leading it to nationals and the Junior Olympics … lettered in basketball and track … set the Valley Conference record in the high jump and long jump in 2007 … awarded Merit List Honors as a junior and senior.

PERSONAL: Full name is Jeane Mae Horton … majoring in psychology ... daughter of Tim and Zezette Horton … has three brothers (Timmy, 20; Tyler, 12; Tory, 7) …born in Fresno, Calif., on November 11, 1991.

The Horton File

Theme song: “Closer to my Dreams” by Goapele

Favorite midnight snack: HoHos

On my iPod:Drake, Beyonce, Lil’ Wayne

Unknown fact about me:I used to be a cheerleader

My motto:Anything is possible through God

who leads, guides and strengthens me.

Favorite athlete to watch:Lebron James

Best advice I’ve received:What doesn’t kill you makes you

stronger.

Best place to eat in El Paso:Texas Roadhouse

Motto:Live, laugh, learn, love

Best sports memory:Attempting to dunk in a basketball game, 21-kill volleyball game and

being ranked the top high jumper in California.

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Career StatsALL MATCHESYR GP MP-MS K K/G E TA PCT. A A/G SA D D/G BS BA PTS2007 104 29-29 99 0.95 38 266 .229 1105 10.62 41 204 1.96 5 76 183.02008 119 32-32 93 0.78 43 255 .196 1112 9.34 42 212 1.78 3 68 172.0Totals 223 61-61 192 0.86 81 521 .213 2217 9.94 83 416 1.87 8 144 355.0

CONFERENCE MATCHES ONLYYR GP MP-MS K K/G E TA PCT. A A/G SA D D/G BS BA PTS2007 59 16-16 53 0.90 21 152 .212 667 11.31 20 133 2.25 3 49 100.52008 59 16-16 50 0.85 20 130 .231 584 9.90 18 86 1.46 2 28 84.0Totals 118 32-32 103 0.87 41 281 .221 1251 10.60 38 219 1.86 5 77 1.56

Junior•Setter•6-0Calgary, Alberta, Canada(Springback Community)

patty Jarmoc

2008 (SOPHOMORE): Started all 32 matches … finished the season with 1,112 assists to rank fourth all-time in UTEP single-season recordbooks … posted five double-doubles … tallied a season-high 57 assists at SMU … recorded 55 assists, 11 digs and five blocks against Weber State … had nine kills against Marshall … posted seven serving aces against Illinois-Chicago and Coppin State.

2007 (FRESHMAN): Started all 29 matches for UTEP … recorded 1,105 assists … averaged 11.31 assists per game in league play to rate sixth in Conference USA standings … had eight games with double-digit digs for eight double-doubles on the season … rated second on the team in blocks as a setter with 81 (19S, 70A) and in aces with 41 … registered 204 digs and 183 points … posted a career-high 61 assists versus SMU (Oct. 28) … recorded a seven kills against Texas-Pan American (Aug. 25) … averaged 11.27 assists per game to rate sixth in the league in conference-only matches … named to the Texas Southern all-tournament team ... named to the C-USA Commissioner’s Honor Roll.

2006: Redshirted ... named to the C-USA Commissioner’s Honor Roll.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played volleyball at Springbank Community High School, splitting time at the setter, middle blocker and right side positions ... played for the Canuck Stuff Club team ... honors included team MVP and All-Star of the Division as a junior and senior ... received an All-Star award three times while playing club ball, and was a member of the provincial champion team in 2004 ... was an honor roll student off the court.

PERSONAL: Patricia is the daughter of Jack and Zophia Jarmoc ... majoring in biology with a minor in secondary education ... she has one brother (Thomas) and one sister (Caroline) ... born Jan. 2, 1989 ... nickname is “Patty” ... father, Jacek Jarmoc, played basketball at Warsaw Politechnic and her mother, Zofia Jarmoc, was a high jumper on the Polish National Team.

The Jarmoc File

Favorite midnight snack: Sandwich

Unknown fact about me: I speak Polish

Most prized possession:My lime green heels

Talent I’d most like to have:Singing

On my bucket list:Skydive

Favorite athlete to watch:Jerome Iginla (hockey)

Best advice I’ve received:“Don’t eat yellow snow.”

Best sports memory:Coaching at summer camps

Future plans:Move to Europe for a few years

Motto:Work smarter, not harder.

Best place to eat in ep:Chico’s Tacos

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Career Stats ALL MATCHESYR SP MP-MS K K/S E TA PCT. A A/S SA D D/G BS BA PTS2008 119 32-31 19 0.16 18 88 .011 47 0.39 32 202 1.70 1 2 53Totals 119 32-31 19 0.16 18 88 .011 47 0.39 32 202 1.70 1 2 53

CONFERENCE MATCHES ONLYYR SP MP-MS K K/S E TA PCT. A A/S SA D D/G BS BA PTS2008 59 16-15 6 0.10 3 32 0.94 19 0.32 12 103 1.75 0 0 18.0Totals 59 16-15 6 0.10 3 32 0.94 19 0.32 12 103 1.75 0 0 18.0

Sophomore•OH•6-1Tacoma, Washington

(Bellarmine Prep)

marie-therese Joyce

2008 (FRESHMAN): Started 31 of 32 matches played … recorded four matches with double-digit digs … posted a season-high 15 digs against Tulsa … 12 vs. SMU … 11 vs. Northern Colorado … 11 vs. North Dakota State … tallied a season-high five serving aces against Providence College ... named to the Conference USA Commissioner’s Academic Medal and Commissioner’s Honor Roll.

2007: Redshirted ... Conference USA Commissioner’s Academic Medalist and Commissioner’s Honor Roll recipient.

HIGH SCHOOL: Named to the 2006 Washington Coaches Association All-State team ... earned first team All-Narrows honors and was named team captain, Most Valuable Player and scholar athlete ... helped lead Bellarmine to back-to-back Narrows league titles ... earned All-Narrows league honorable mention, while leading the Lions to the West Central district title and a sixth-place showing at state in 2005 ... also a four-year letterwinner in track and field where she earned Narrows/Bay League top-10 finishes in the 800-meters and the triple jump in 2006 ... as a sophomore, she helped boost the Lions to the Washington state track and field title and a third-place finish during the 2006 campaign, while becoming an All-State selection ... boasting a 3.95 GPA, Joyce wass also a National Honor Society member and the yearbook editor.

PERSONAL: Marie-Therese Joyce is the daughter of Steven Joyce ... majoring in media advertising with a minor in graphic design ... she has two brothers (Tommy, 16; Joe, 13) and one sister (Katherine, 13) ... born in Tacoma, Wash. on June 26, 1989 ... goes by “M.T.”

The Joyce File

In my iPod: Kenny Chesney, Shwayze,

Red Hot Chili Peppers

Dream Date: Alex Rodriguez

Superstitions:I can’t wear tall volleyball socks

Uknown fact:I am Croatian!

What I drive:Toyota Tacoma

Best sports memory:Winning a state track championship

Fears:Being paralyzed

Greatest Influence:My dad

Bucket list:Go to Alaska to see the Aurora

Borealis

Love to trade places for a day:Maria Sharapova

Best Advice I’ve received:“You control your own happiness.”

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Senior•L/DS•5-6Meade, Kansas

(Hutchinson CC)

keanne Langford

2008 (JUNIOR): Played in 26 matches … tied for first on the team in digs with 306 … posted 15 double-digit dig matches through the season … lifted a season-best 26 digs against Illinois State ... named to the C-USA Commissioner’s Honor Roll.

HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE: Selected to the NJCAA Division All-Region VI team … named All-Jayhawk West Conference Honorable Mention and Academic All-Conference … ranked 28th in the nation for digs by the NJCAA …. was the American Volleyball Coaches Association National Player of the Week on Oct. 4, 2007.

HIGH SCHOOL: Helped Meade High School to a 2005 state title … led the Buffaloes to two district titles (2003 and 2004) and second place at the South Plains-Iroquis Athletics Association league championships in 2005 … tabbed a first team All-League selection in 2005, second team in 2004, and honorable mention in 2003 … was a two-time Hutchinson News All-Area honoree and named to the Dodge City Globe All-Area team in 2005.

PERSONAL: KeAnne Lee Langford is the daughter of Rjay and Danette Langford … majoring in history with a minor in communications ... she has two sisters (Kinzie, 23; Karalee, 21) … born in Meade, Kan., on March 19, 1988…father played football at the University of Kansas … Karalee played volleyball at Hutchinson Community College and Kinzie was a cheerleader at Fort Hays State University.

The Langford File

On my Bucket List: Run a marathon

Motto: Whatever doesn’t kill you makes

you stronger.

Dream date:Andy Murray

Favorite midnight snack:Special K

Phobias:Roller coasters, compound fractures,

cockroaches

Unknown facts:I have a twin sister and I’ve been

tumbling for 12 years

Proudest accomplishment:Making it to the NJCAA tournament

to finish seventh

Best place to eat in El Paso:The Sushi Place

Talent I’d most like to have:To be able to speak any language I

choose fluently


Any time in the locker room with the team

10Career Stats ALL MATCHESYR SP MP-MS K K/S E TA PCT. A A/S SA D D/G BS BA PTS2008 83 26-0 1 0.01 0 1 1.000 15 0.18 7 306 3.69 0 0 8Totals 83 26-0 1 0.01 0 1 1.000 15 0.18 7 306 3.69 0 0 8

CONFERENCE MATCHES ONLYYR SP MP-MS K K/S E TA PCT. A A/S SA D D/G BS BA PTS2008 56 16-0 1 0.02 0 1 1.000 12 0.21 6 224 4.00 0 0 7Totals 56 16-0 1 0.02 0 1 1.000 12 0.21 6 224 4.00 0 0 7

Freshman•OH•5-11Kenmore, Washington

(Bishop Blanchet)

bridget Logan

The Logan File

Future plans: Become a Marine Biologist

On my bucket list: Learn to play the fiddle

Fears:Rolling down a hill backwards

Motto:When God made time he made

enough of it.

Unknown fact:My mom was born in Tres Marias,

Brazil

Favorite internet site:Facebook

Best Place to eat in El Paso:El Taco Tote

Dream date:Apolo Ohno

Best Advice I have received:You can always go past your limit

Most prized possession:My baby sheep skin

Superstitions:Spandex are lucky

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HIGH SCHOOL: Helped Bishop Blanchet High School to two state titles (2004, 2006), four Metro League Championships (2004-07) and three Sea-King District Championships (2004, 2006, 2007) … tabbed a first team South Puget Sound All-League selection in 2005 and 2006 … received second team all-state honors … named Prepvolleyball.com Honorable Mention All-American in 2005 … recorded a personal best 10 aces against Seattle Preparatory in 2006 and 26 kills against Holy Names in 2007 … played club for KJVBC-18 Baden leading them to a fifth place finish in the American Division at the National Junior Olympics tournament in 2006 … was a track and field letterwinner … boasted a 3.6 GPA, earning her the BBHS Merit Leadership Scholarship from 2004-06.

PERSONAL: Bridget Claire Logan is the daughter of Pat and Kathleen Logan … majoring in chemistry with a minor in biology ... she has one brother (Tom, 16) … born in Seattle, Wash., on September 7, 1989.

Career Stats ALL MATCHESYR GP MP-MS K K/G E TA PCT. A A/G SA D D/G BS BA PTS2006 69 21-14 53 0.77 31 159 .138 3 0.04 10 32 0.46 10 51 98.52007 83 26-21 158 1.90 60 384 .255 8 0.10 9 39 0.47 19 70 221.02008 95 29-24 131 1.38 52 362 .218 8 0.08 1 27 0.28 12 53 170.5Totals 247 76-59 342 1.38 143 905 .220 19 0.08 20 98 0.28 12 53 490.0

CONFERENCE MATCHES ONLYYR GP MP-MS K K/G E TA PCT. A A/G SA D D/G BS BA PTS2006 42 11-11 41 0.98 22 126 .151 1 0.02 8 22 0.52 5 39 73.52007 59 16-16 126 2.14 49 302 .255 8 0.14 8 33 0.56 16 55 177.52008 49 15-13 70 1.43 28 195 .215 1 0.02 1 15 0.31 5 29 90.5Totals 150 42-40 237 1.58 99 623 .222 10 0.07 17 70 0.47 26 123 341.5

Senior•MB•6-0Virden, Manitoba, Canada

(Virden Collegiate Institute)

aidan Mooney

2008 (JUNIOR): Started 24 matches … slammed a season-high 12 kills at SMU … recorded 11 kills against Coppin State … posted six blocks against Weber State and ECU … finished the season with 65 total blocks and 131 kills.

2007 (SOPHOMORE): Made appearances in 83 games for UTEP … averaged 1.07 blocks per game to lead the Miners with 89 total blocks and 19 in solo blocks … averaged 1.20 blocks in league-only games to rate fifth in C-USA … recorded nine blocks against Southern Miss ... registered six double-digit kill performances including a season best 14 against Tulane to rate second in school recordbooks … also posted 39 digs, nine aces and eight assists for the Miners to average 2.66 points per game.

2006 (FRESHMAN): Played in 21 matches with 14 starts … led UTEP in solo blocks with 10 … second on the team in total blocks with 61 … posted a career-high 10 total blocks (two solo, eight assists) against SMU (Oct. 8) … had back-to-back five kill performances against Houston (Oct. 15) and SMU (Oct. 20) … tallied a career-high eight digs against Houston … totaled 53 kills … served up 10 aces, including three against East Carolina … contributed 32 digs.

HIGH SCHOOL: Led Virden Collegiate Institute to the national championships in 2003 ... named Rookie of the Year, MVP and Provincial and Graduating All-Star.

PERSONAL: Aidan is the daughter of Garth and Jacqueline Mooney ... majoring in business management with a minor in marketing ... has two brothers (Calum and Jason) ... born Oct. 23, 1987 in Virden, Manitoba, Canada.

The Mooney File

Best place to eat in El Paso: Coach’s Grill

Unknown fact: I have a lot of horses

Favorite midnight snack:Ice cream

love to trade places for a day:Switch genders, preferably with an

athlete

Talent I’d most like to have:Stay in shape, without working out

Favorite internet site:YouTube

What I drive:The sweetest Kia Optima ever!

On my Bucket List:Apolo Ohno

Best Advice I have received:Travel the world

Most prized possession:Flatscreen TV

Best advice I have received:Eventually, everything will fall into

place. Until then, laugh at the confusion, live for the moments and know that everything happens for

a reason.

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RS Freshman•MB•6-2Chandler, Arizona

(Valley Christian High School)

kelsey Moore


HIGH SCHOOL: Led Valley Christian High School to a share of the 2A Central League title in 2007 … garnered 2007 All-Central league team, All-Metro and all-state honors … named first team all-state in 2006 …transferred to VCHS after leading Savannah Christian Preparatory to a state championship in 2005 garnering Offensive Player of the Year honors … selected to the Greater Savannah Area first team and named all-region in 2005 … played club with teammate Cassandra Burruel for the Arizona Juniors … named a scholar athlete by the Arizona Interscholastic Association (2006, 2007) … named SCP’s track and field MVP as a sophomore.

PERSONAL: Kelsey Elizabeth Moore is the daughter of Pat and Diana Moore … majoring in electronic media with a minor in journalism ... she has one brother (Ryan, 15) … born in Phoenix, Ariz., on May 19, 1990 … father was a part of the Central Washington University Track and Field team from 1975-79… nickname is “Kels”... Moore is Miss Texas USA 2010.

The Moore File

What I drive: A red Ford Explorer Sport

Most prized possession: My cell phone

Favorite athlete to watch:Steve Nash

Proudest accomplishment:Winning Miss El Paso and Miss

Texas USA

Motto:Go big or go home

Best advice I’ve received:God knows best

Favorite midnight snack:Taco Cabana

On my Bucket List:Swim in the Great Barrier Reef with

a sea turtle

Most memorable moment:The first time I stood on the endline

as a Miner

Greatest Influence:My faith, my father and my family

Future Plans:A few years of professional

volleyball and then become a political newscaster

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Junior•MB•5-11El Paso, Texas

(Dowling College)

kyla Muela

DOWLING COLLEGE: 2007: Started in 30 of 45 matches played … led the team with 134 total blocks and high 24 solo blocks … recorded 288 kills and 27 serving aces. 2006: Played in 33 matches, starting eight … posted 119 kills and 46 total blocks.

HIGH SCHOOL: A 2006 El Paso Times All-City honoree … named to the El Paso Times All-District team in 2005 … earned Cielo Vista Optimist Scholar accolades in 2006 … member of the National Honor Society from 2004 to 2006 … selected a Burges High School Top 10 Senior.

PERSONAL: Full name is Kyla Melissa Muela … majoring in education ... daughter of Leonard and Martha Silva … has one sister (Samantha, 29) … born in El Paso, Texas, on April 7, 1988.

The Muela File

Phobias: Insects and heights

In my iPod: Everything from country to hip hop

Best Place to Eat in El Paso:Sunny’s

Future plans:Teach in Europe

Most prized possession:MacBook

Dream date:Robert Pattinson

What I drive:Honda Civic

Motto:Live every day to the fullest

On my Bucket List:Travel the world and live abroad

Favorite Athlete to watch:Cristiano Ronaldo

Best advice I’ve received:Don’t sweat the small stuff.

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Freshman•DS•5-8El Paso, Texas

(Eastwood High School)

ashley Mullens

HIGH SCHOOL: A two-time All-District Second Team selection … earned 2008 Academic All-State honors ... named to the 2008 1-5A Academic All-District team … played club with the El Paso Sun Spots under UTEP assistant coach Angela Mooney from 2004 to 2009 reaching the Junior Olympics three times in five years and winning the Sun Country Region in 2007 and 2009.

PERSONAL: Full name is Ashley Taylor Noelle Mullens … majoring in pre-medicine ... daughter of Dwight and Isabel Mullens … cousin Catherine Chavez is a senior on the Miner squad … born in El Paso, Texas, on December 1, 1990.

The Mullens File

Future plans: I want to be a doctor

Unknown fact: I scuba dive

Proudest accomplishment:Winning an art show

Motto:You never know who you’ll see and

who’ll see you

My ride:2007 Nissan Murano

love to trade places for a day:Andrew Zimmern

Best sports memory:My shoe flew off during a match and I played that rally without it

Phobia:Clowns

Talent I’d most like to have:I’d like to be a triathlete

Best place to eat in El paso:Steakpedos

Dream date:Josh Lucas

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Junior•DS•5-6El Paso, Texas

(Horizon High School)

jennifer Nolasco

2008 (SOPHOMORE): Played in 28 matches making nine starts … recorded a season-high 19 digs against Weber State on September 13 and posted 18 digs that same afternoon against San Diego … tallied a season-high six serving aces against Coppin State … recorded double-digit digs five times during the season … 12 against Northern Colorado, 16 against North Dakota State, 11 against Providence, 10 against SMU and Rice ... named to the C-USA Commissioner’s Honor Roll.

2007 (FRESHMAN): Tallied 11 digs in 14 games for UTEP including a career-best five against UAB … also registered four assists and one ace for nine points ... named to the C-USA Commissioner’s Honor Roll.

HIGH SCHOOL: Named first team All-State by both the Texas Writers’ Association and the Texas Girls Coaches Association her senior season ... named to the El Paso Times All-City team ... led Horizon to the District 2-4A title while earning district MVP honors ... lettered in track where she was the high jump district champion, qualifying for the Texas regional meet ... recipient of the UTEP Presidential Excellence Scholarship.

PERSONAL: Jennifer Nolasco is the daughter of Martha and Andres Nolasco ... majoring in kinesiology with a minor in biology ... she has one sister (Brenda) and one brother (Andres Jr.) ... born June 23, 1988 in El Paso, Texas.

The Nolasco File

Favorite midnight snack: Frito Lays with hot sauce

On my iPod:Hip-hop and R&B

On my bucket list:Travel the world

Motto:Don’t leave for tomorrow what can

be done today.

My ride:Chevrolet Cobalt

Favorite athlete:Francisco Guillermo Ochoa

Best sports memory:Beating Memphis at the C-USA

Championships in 2008

Phobias:Heights and rats

Best place to eat in El Paso:Tacos Tamaulipas

Dream date:Francisco Guillermo Ochoa

Theme song:“And I” by Ciara

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Career Stats ALL MATCHESYR GP MP-MS K K/G E TA PCT. A A/G SA D D/G BS BA PTS2007 14 11-0 0 0.00 0 0 .000 4 0.29 1 11 0.79 0 0 9.02008 96 28-9 5 0.05 0 14 .357 22 0.23 22 183 1.91 0 0 27.0Totals 110 39-9 5 0.05 0 14 .357 26 0.24 23 194 1.76 0 0 28.0

CONFERENCE MATCHES ONLYYR GP MP-MS K K/G E TA PCT. A A/G SA D D/G BS BA PTS2007 11 8-0 0 0.00 0 0 .000 2 .18 1 10 0.91 0 0 1.02008 36 12-8 1 0.03 0 4 .250 11 0.31 2 57 1.58 0 0 3.0Totals 47 20-8 1 0.02 0 4 .250 13 0.28 3 67 1.43 0 0 4.0


(Burges High School)

amy Sanders

2008 (JUNIOR): Started all 32 matches … posted her 1,000th kill on Oct. 31 at Southern Miss … finished the season ranked fourth all-time in UTEP history with 1,086 career kills … a team-best 401 kills is the third-best performance by a Miner in a single season … 1,3338 total attempts in a season ranks second in program history … a team-leading 44 serving aces are tied for fourth all-time in a season … posted 12 double-double performances … recorded 19 matches with double-digit kills … slammed a career-best 28 kills and 30 points against Weber State … posted 21 digs twice against North Dakota State and at SMU … tallied seven serving aces against Sacred heart.

2007 (SOPHOMORE): Played and started in all 29 matches for the Miners … posted 399 kills to earn a fourth-place ranking in UTEP recordbooks for season total kills … averaged 3.84 kills per game, .44 aces per game and 4.42 points … served up a team-high 46 aces … tallied 281 digs to rate third on the team and posted 23 total blocks and 20 assists … posted double-digit kills in all but seven matches and had six matches with 20 or more kills including a season-best 25 at SMU … had 10 double-double performances … recorded a personal-best six aces against Texas Southern … registered 13 double-figure dig games … season-best performance came against Portland State where she tallied 22 kills and 20 digs … slammed 247 kills in conference-only matches to rate seventh in the league … named to the Sun Bowl Invitational all-tournament team.

2006 (FRESHMAN): Made 17 starts in 29 matches … pounded 286 kills ... averaged 3.04 kills per game which ranked first on the team ... rated eighth in the league in kills in conference-only matches, pounding 196 while averaging a team-high 3.70 per game ... totaled 170 digs, 23 total blocks (four solo, 19 assisted) and nine aces … notched double-digit kill performances in her last 11 matches to total 16 in 2006, including three over the 20-kill mark … tallied nine matches with double figure digs and nine double-doubles … posted back-to-back career-high kills and digs matches against Rice and Houston … hammered 20 kills and had 11 digs against the Owls, then followed with 25 kills and 13 digs against Houston … hit a season-high .375 (13-1-32) against Marshall.

HIGH SCHOOL: Named to the Texas Girls Coaches Association 4-A all-state team in 2005 and 2003 ... a two-time El Paso Times All-City honoree while totaling 440 kills, 65 blocks and 261 digs for Burges her senior season ... led the Mustangs to a 21-13 record ... slammed a season-high 25 kills against Andrews High School (Andrews, Texas) ... named tournament MVP at the 2005 Bev Ball Classic in Abilene, Texas ... played for the El Paso Kaepa Sunspots Volleyball Club, leading the team to the Sun Country regional title and the 2005 Junior Olympic Championships in Salt Lake City, Utah ... received all-state honorable mention honors in swimming her senior season.

PERSONAL: Amy is the daughter of Anna Sanders ... majoring in early childhood education ... she has one brother (Andrew) ... born in El Paso, Texas on Feb. 11, 1988.

The Sanders File

My ride: 2008 Dodge Charger

Best Advice I’ve received: Don’t grow up too fast

Talent I’d like to have:Flying

Dream date:Somewhere in Italy or Greece

Superstitions:I used to play with a penny in my shoe of the

year I was born

Most embarrassing moment:Playing with my spandex inside out

Favorite midnight snack:Whataburger

Greatest influence:My mom

Best sports memory:Winning an area game in high school for the

first time in 20 years

Love to trade places for a day:A famous person to see how crazy their life

really is

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Career Stats ALL MATCHESYR SP MP-MS K K/S E TA PCT. A A/S SA D D/G BS BA PTS2006 94 29-17 286 3.04 154 967 .137 6 0.06 9 170 1.81 4 19 308.52007 104 29-29 399 3.84 189 1192 .176 20 0.19 46 281 2.70 9 14 461.02008 119 32-32 401 3.37 209 1338 .143 29 0.24 44 306 2.57 19 27 477.5Totals 317 90-78 1086 3.43 552 3497 .153 55 0.17 99 757 2.39 32 60 1247

CONFERENCE MATCHES ONLYYR SP MP-MS K K/S E TA PCT. A A/S SA D D/G BS BA PTS2006 53 15-12 196 3.70 98 628 .56 5 0.09 5 112 2.11 3 11 209.52007 59 16-16 247 4.19 115 716 .184 10 0.17 18 151 2.56 2 7 270.52008 59 16-16 210 3.56 115 702 .135 10 0.17 17 152 2.58 8 13 241.5Totals 171 47-44 653 3.82 328 2046 .159 25 0.15 40 415 2.43 13 31 721.5

Freshman•DS•5-7El Paso, Texas

(Americas High School)

stephanie Sierra

HIGH SCHOOL: Helped Americas High School to a co-district championship in 2006 … named an El Paso Times Player of the Week during the 2006 … earned all-city honors as a setter in 2007 … played club for UTEP assistant coach Angela Mooney from 2004 to 2008 winning the Sun Country Region Championships in 2007.

PERSONAL: Full name is Stephanie Sierra … daughter of Omar and Rosario Sierra … has one sister (Ariadnne, 13) … born in El Paso, Texas, on May 14, 1990.

The Sierra File

Motto: Live out loud

Dream date: Ryan Reynolds

Proudest accomplishment:Playing for UTEP

Best place to eat in El Paso:Wingstop

On my iPod:Circa Survive, Radiohead,

Wisin & Yandel

Favorite internet site:YouTube, Google

On my bucket list:Skydiving

My ride:Red Jetta

Phobias:Bees, failure

Favorite athlete:Cirilo Saucedo (soccer)

Love to trade places for a day:Audrey Tautou

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Freshman•OH•6-2Phoenix, Arizona

(Arcadia High Schoo)

melissa Toth

The Toth File

Talent I’d like to have: I’d like to be a professional surfer

Best sports memories: Placing fifth at nationals with my

club team when I was 16.

love to trade places for a day:Misty May

Best advice I’ve ever received:Always pay it forward. (from Mom)

Theme song:“Just Dance” by Lady Gaga

Favorite athlete:Steve Nash

My ride:2005 Honda Element

Motto:Everything happens for a reason.

Favorite midnight snack:White cake with chocolate frosting

and a glass of milk

On my bucket list:Go dog-sledding in Alaska

Thing I’m most looking forward to this season:

Going to play in my hometown at ASU for a pre-season tournament

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HIGH SCHOOL: Three-time first team All-Region selection … led Arcadia High School to three state semi-finals and three third-place finishes … named a 2009 PrepVolleyball.com Senior Ace … averaged 6.5 kills per set in 2007 earning her a top-three national ranking … led Arcadia to a first-place state ranking during the 2008 season and was named the MaxPreps/AVCA High School Player of the Week on Sept. 15 and the East Valley Tribune Player of the Week on Sept. 25 … named to the All-Northeast Valley Team and the 4A All-Tribune Team as a junior … selected as the Northeast Valley MVP in 2007 and the co-MVP in 2008 … earned the Scottsdale All-City Volleyball award in 2007 … was named team captain as a senior … played club for four different teams placing fifth at nationals and selected to the national All-American team in 2006.

PERSONAL: Full name is Melissa Danielle Toth … majoring in math with a minor in secondary education ... daughter of Mark and Myra Toth … has one sister (Megan 20) … born in Phoenix, Ariz., on October 25, 1990.

El Paso culture is intertwined with both American and Mexican heritage and it transcends into a city and community with a unique charm. Our treasures include historical landmarks that tell tales from 400 years

ago where missions were settled, roads were traveled and desperados ran throughout downtown.

"The Sun City"El Paso, Texas

El Paso lies at the intersection of three states (Texas, New Mexico, and

Chihuahua) and two countries (USA and Mexico). Together, El Paso, Ciudad Juarez and Las Cruces, N.M., make up the largest international metroplex in the world.

El Paso is at the western most tip of Texas. It is closer to fi ve other state capitals than our

own capital of Austin.

El Paso features the oldest continuously operating

missions in the country.

Our region’s history spans more than 400 years and blends Native American, Spanish, Mexican and American cowboy roots into

one unique culture where diversity is embraced and celebrated. El Paso was the site of the fi rst actual Thanksgiving in April 1598, predating the Pilgrims by 23 years.

The fourth-largest city in Texas and the 22nd-largest in the

United States, El Paso is the third-safest city in the U.S., according to FBI data.

ENJOY THE ADVENTURE

THE FACTS:Area: 250.9 sq. milesPopulation: 700,000Climate: Sunny and dryDays of Yearly Sunshine: 316Days of Precipitation: 49Average Yearly Temperature: December-February: High 59/low 31 March-May: High 79/low 68 June-August: High 96/low 66 September-November: High 77/low 50Mountains: Franklin MountainsRivers: Rio GrandeParks: Over 200

As you enter the city of sun and smiles, your eyes go straight to the majestic mountains that lie in the heart of our city. Our distinctive landscape makes us unlike any other city in Texas.

With more than 300 days of sun, you can enjoy endless miles of nature’s playground in El Paso any time of the year.

BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK

CARLSBAD CAVERNS

GUADALUPE NATIONAL PARK

HUECO TANKS NATIONAL PARK

ELEPHANT BUTTE LAKE STATE PARK

Men's Health Magazine named El Paso the second happiest city in America.

El Paso embodies a blend of cultures as unique as its city’s landscape. From boots

to Broadway shows, Bistros to barbeques, El Paso’s got it all.

THE WEATHER:Mean High Temperature: 76.8º FMean Low Temperature: 50.6º FMean Number of Days With Sunshine: 316Yearly Amount of Rainfall: 8.61 in

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Our historic downtown has transformed into a rejuvenated place for families, couples, friends and strangers to come together and enjoy great

entertainment. From theater shows, museums, galleries and a slew of local hot spots, El Paso's downtown comes alive day or night.

Annual events in El Paso include festivals such as the Siglo de Oro Drama Festival, the Downtown Street Festival, Fiesta de las Flores,

Amigo Airsho and the Bi-National Dia De Los Muertos Celebration; summer outdoor concerts - like Alfresco Fridays! and Music Under the Stars - are free and fi lled with great entertainment.

El Paso has action-packed outdoor sporting events throughout the year like

Texas vs. The Nation Football Game, El Paso Generals (arena football), El Paso Diables (baseball), El Paso Rhinos (hockey), El Paso Patriots (soccer), El Paso Marathon, the Southwest International Livestock Show & Rodeo, Celebration of our Mountains and the Brut Sun Bowl.

In October 2005, Entrepreneur Magazine ranked El Paso as the No. 1 midsize city in the United States on its hot cities for Entrepreneurs list.

Texas at el pasoThe University of

UTEP enrolls nearly 20,000 students in 81 bachelor’s degrees, more than 70 master’s-level degrees and programs and 14 doctorates – with more on the way.

UTEP also offers cooperative Ph.D. programs in pharmacy and nursing with U.T. Austin and the U.T. Health Sciences Center at Houston.

UTEP is also one of only 20 schools in the U.S. recognized by the National Survey of

Student Engagement for creating “a campus culture that fosters success.”

Under the leadership of our top-notch faculty researchers, our students are working on new methods for refi ning oil using nanotechnology; and creating sustainable water supplies

and new desalination technologies.

UTEP is adding 260,000 square feet using $124 million. Included is an $85 million Physical

Science and Engineering building and a $60 million nursing education center.

With more than 170 organizations ranging from academic/professional to social

and service groups, we’re sure you’ll fi nd a way to get involved.

The campus architecture is a rare example of

the dzong style seen outside the Himalayas – the university hosts the Chenrezig Himalayan Cultural Center of El Paso.

The majority of the university’s 90 buildings feature Bhutanese-style architecture. Most notable are the dark bands of brick with mosaic titles in the shape of mandalas, the

symbol of unity and wholeness – inspiring those who visit, teach, learn and dream here.

UTEP is among a few education institutions across the nation to receive several top-name

prestigious grants, including the Teachers for the New Era from the Carnegie Corporation; the Partners for the Advancement of Collaborative Engineering Education; and the Mathematics and Science Partnership from the National Science Foundation.

We’re studying a person’s memory of a crime to improve eyewitness identifi cation

techniques, and we’re using biomechanical engineering to improve footwear design.

We are working with rapid-prototyping technology to create surgical models. We’re

excavating prehistoric villages for clues about ancient indigenous culture.

“From every vantage point, UTEP seems to be gaining momentum, moving faster, accelerating the pace at which we are setting and achieving even more ambitious goals.” Dr. Diana Natalicio UTEP President

Our unique programs give students an edge,

preparing them to compete in specialized fi elds. Among them are the Law School Preparation Institute, the Medical Professions Institute and the Ruben Salazar Spanish-Language Media Program.

UTEP ranks among the top UT System academic institutions in research spending - $46 million a year - and makes the

most of its distinctive strengths in the areas of biomedical, health and Hispanic-health disparities; border security; environmental and Earth science; emerging technologies; borderland arts and humanities; and the education of U.S. Hispanics.

The National Science Foundation has designated

UTEP a Model Institution for Excellence – one of only six in the country.

academic excellence

UTEP’s nationally-recognized academic programs and innovative research provide students a universe of opportunities.

“Through academic program recognitions, individual student and faculty successes, research breakthroughs, and athletic accomplishments, UTEP has increasingly stepped into the spotlight.” --Dr. Diana Natalicio, UTEP President

UTEP and Conference USA are committed to academic excellence. We play a vital role in encouraging an environment of and setting high expectations for academic success.

C-USA offers academic awards programs to honor the academic achievements of C-USA student-athletes and publicly recognizes their accomplishments at the conference level.

Miner Athlete Academic Center

The MINER ATHLETE ACADEMIC CENTER (MAAC) was created to provide academic support services to all UTEP student-athletes and is

conveniently located in the center of campus. Recognizing that one of a student-athletes’ greatest challenges is maintaining the balance between academics and athletics, each sport is assigned an athletic academic advisor whose primary responsibilities are to serve as an advisor and mentor for student-athletes; to assist with educational goal setting, degree plans, and course selection; to track academic progress and to calculate and certify NCAA academic eligibility.

The MAAC is dedicated to promoting the individual and educational goals of

each UTEP student-athlete and ensuring compliance with UTEP, Conference USA and NCAA academic eligibility standards.

The MAAC offers a Three-Part

Academic Support Program designed to assist student-athletes in developing time management and study skills. The program includes mentoring, one-on-one tutoring, and large areas devoted to focused study time.

In April 2007, UTEP fi nished a complete renovation to expand the MAAC facility from 2,000 to 6,900

square feet. The new facility includes a computer lab with 50 computers and four laser printers, nine rooms for individual tutoring appointments, a large quiet area for study hall and classrooms for group tutoring.

Community OutreachThe Miner S.U.C.C.E.S.S. LIFE SKILLS program supports efforts of every student-

athlete toward intellectual development and graduation, uses athletics as preparation for success in life, meets the changing needs of student-athletes,

promotes respect for diversity among student-athletes, enhances interpersonal relationships in the lives of student-athletes, assists student-athletes in building positive self-esteem, enables student-athletes to make meaningful contributions to their communities, promotes ownership by the student-athletes of their academic, athletic, personal and social responsibilities, enhances partnerships between the NCAA, member institutions and their communities for the purpose of education, and encourages the development of leadership skills.

UTEPAthletics is operated in harmony with the university’s stated mission and

is committed to the intellectual, cultural, physical and social development of student-athletes. In particular, the intercollegiate athletics program serves as an educational opportunity for student-athletes and as a focal point to bring the student body, faculty and community together.

An important part of college life is selfl ess service to the university community and the community at

large. This commitment provides student-athletes with an opportunity to begin a lifelong habit of volunteerism.

Every UTEP student-athlete has numerous opportunities to

participate in community service provided by the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and other campus and community organizations.

The athletic department and the university seek to provide student-athletes with

the coping skills necessary to deal with a variety of life’s challenges; to support the development of a well-balanced lifestyle for student-athletes; and to encourage emotional well-being, personal growth and decision-making skills.

SWIMMING AND FITNESS CENTER

facilities

DON HASKINS CENTER

State-of-the-Art

SUN BOWL STADIUM

GLORY ROAD FIELD

HELEN OF TROY SOFTBALL COMPLEX

UNIVERSITY FIELD

EL PASO TENNIS CLUB

UTEP RIFLE RANGE

KIDD FIELD

MEMORIAL GYM

FOSTERºSTEVENS BASKETBALL CENTER

Miner VillageUTEP has added apartment-style living, the fi rst of its kind

on campus, to its community. The new UTEP housing, known as Miner Village, features one-bedroom, two-

bedroom and four-bedroom units. Miner Village also features a community building which houses study rooms, a recreation area, private mail boxes and administrative offi ces.

The units are within walking distance to lectures, labs and other activities, as wells as short distance

from the Sun Bowl and the Don Haskins Center.

Apartment-Style Living

Miner Village’s 12 apartment-style residence halls offer

several fl oor plans, from cozy effi cienceis to two-and four-bedroom units.

• Local telephone servcie• Basic cable• Internet (WiFi) access• Laundry Facilities• Free campus parking• 24-hour campus security• Recreational areas• Full kitchens• All utilities included

There are no extended monthly fees in Miner Village – all utilities are included. The units also feature basic cable, free internet access (including WiFi), laundry facilities, recreation areas,

independently controlled refrigerated air, local telephone service and voice messaging.

OTHER DURHAM CENTER FEATURESSix football positional meeting rooms; one large football meeting room; separate locker rooms for male and female students and coaches.

ATHLETE EQUIPMENT CENTERFeatures include: six dryers and three washers; upper space for storage, sewing machine, etc.; 160 small lockers for student-athletes to store uniforms and practice gear.

HUMAN PERFORMANCE AND BIO MECHANICS LABORATORYA Kinesiology lab for students.

Larry K. Durham CenterThe Larry K. Durham Sports Center opened its doors in August 2002. Named for

successful businessman and former Miner football standout Larry Durham, the 65,000-square foot building is situated adjacent to the Sun Bowl.

SPORTS MEDICINE CENTER

Encompasses 4,798 square feet of space (old training

room was 2,064 square feet), and is utilized by all UTEP student-athletes...features include: taping and treatment areas; one hot and one cold whirlpool in the Hydro Therapy Center; X-ray and exam rooms.

STUDENT-ATHLETE LOUNGE AND COMPUTER CENTER

Features 14 computers which are utilized by student-athletes between classes and prior to

practice...student-athlete lounge has three TVs, vending machines, etc.

The LKD...A TOP-NOTCH FACILITY

HALL OF CHAMPIONS

Honoring UTEP’s athletic heritage...the room is utilized for university and Department of Intercollegiate Athletics receptions and

functions...features include: 11 fl at screen TVs (three hanging, eight set into wall); seven swivel banners, showcasing sports currently sponsored by UTEP; and photos of football great Ken Heineman, track and fi eld standout Suleiman Nyambui and the 1966 national champion Miner men’s basketball team.

FOOTBALL LOCKER ROOM

First-class and luxurious with 120 individually milled wooden lockers...also features an open meeting area, showers and bathroom

facilities.

FOOTBALL COMPLEX

Features include: 12 coaches’ offi ces and one conference room; business center; video equipment room; kitchenette and storage

area.

STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING CENTER

Boasts 11,420 square feet of space (old weight room was less than 5,000 square feet), and is utilized by all UTEP student-athletes...features include: open space with 22 stations for all

Olympic lifting; all-new equipment; two offi ce areas, one storage area and a juice bar.

Women’s Athletic Excellence

NATASHA LACYNATASHA LACYWNBA Second Round Draft Pick

2007-08 WOMEN’S BASKETBALL NCAA Participants Conference USA Regular Season Champions

1984 WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL Oil Contry Athletic Conference Champions

BLESSING OKAGBARE2008 Olympic Bronze MedalistSeven-time All-AmericanNine-time C-USA ChampionThree-time USTFCCCA Region Athlete of the Year

KARI STACY2005 AVCA All-Region2005 AVCA All-American Honorable Mention

CAMILLA CARRERA2009 Conference USA Player of the Year2009 NFCA All-Midwest Region2008 and 2009 All-Conference USA

ANDREA PALAFOX2009 NCAA/NRA All-American2009 NCAA Championship Participant

CHELSEA TROUPE2009 C-USA Freshman of the Year2009 NFCA All-Midwest Region2009 All-Conference USA2009 C-USA All-Freshman

TAMEKA SUMTER2007, 2008 All-Conference USA

WERONIKA BLOCZYNSKA2007, 2008, 2009 All-Conference USA

JAREICA HUGHES2008 and 2009Conference USA Player of the Year

ANNA WESSMANNCAA Bronze Medalist2009 All-American2009 USTFCCCA All-Academic teamConference USA Javelin Champion

GERINA MENDOZADuramed Futures Tour2007 C-USA Individual Champ2007 C-USA Player of the YearNCAA Regional Qualifi er

Compe tition Lives Here TEAM C-USA: DEDICATED TO EXCELLENCE Welcome to Conference USA, home to 12 nationally prominent, tradition-rich members in East Carolina, Houston, Marshall, Memphis, Rice, SMU, Southern Miss, Tulane, Tulsa, UAB, UCF and UTEP. This combination enhances men’s and women’s programs that are steeped in athletic success and academic prowess. Together, we are committed to excellence, integrity and leadership in athletics, academics and in our communities. Dedication to excellence is a common thread for C-USA and the guiding initiative for the league’s promising future.

SUCCESS ON THE PLAYING FIELDConference USA performers have achieved great success in competition, placing the league among the top conferences in the nation. Twenty-nine volleyball teams, 43 men’s and women’s soccer teams and 21 softball teams have earned NCAA Tournament bids. C-USA has sent three men’s soccer teams to the NCAA College Cup, fi ve softball teams to the Women’s College World Series and three volleyball teams to the Sweet 16. The league has also had four national champions in NCAA track and fi eld competition, one national champion in diving and numerous NCAA individual and team competitors in cross country, golf, swimming, tennis and track and fi eld. Overall, Conference USA teams and individuals have made 506 NCAA appearances.

SUCCESS OFF THE FIELDC-USA institutions are among the nation’s best in academic performance among student-athletes, bolstered by the fact that student-athletes at league schools have a higher graduation rate than the general student population. Among C-USA’s 5,000 student-athletes, there are champions off the playing fi eld as well. In 13 years, 115 student-athletes earned national ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America honors, while 405 were named All-District. In addition, more than 15,000 student-athletes have been named to the Commissioner’s Honor Roll or received the Commissioner’s Academic Medal, indicative of outstanding achievement in the classroom.

Houston and Memphis are listed among the NCAA all-time winningest • volleyball programs. Houston’s 842 victories is 17th-best, while Memphis ranks 23rd with 775 all-time wins.C-USA has had three student-athletes earn AVCA All-America third • team honors, while 35 athletes have collected 49 honorable mention accolades, including 10 players that have earned the honor twice.Houston head coach Bill Walton ranks 11th on the NCAA Division I • women’s volleyball total wins list with 659.There have been 72 AVCA Midwest Region fi rst team honors given to • 46 C-USA volleyball players. In addition, four student-athletes have appeared on the AVCA Midwest Region fi rst team four-consecutive years. Four C-USA players have earned AVCA Midwest Region Freshman of the Year accolades.Nine current C-USA volleyball programs have reached the 20-win • plateau 30 times, while one school has achieved the 30-win feat (Memphis/2003).Four–time AVCA All-America honorable mention selection and Tulane • standout Sara Radosevic was named the 2008-09 Conference USA Female Student-Athlete of the Year.Tulsa head coach Ed Allen ranks fi fth in the NCAA for best winning • percentage (.716, 437-173) of coaches with a minimum of fi ve years as a four-year college coach, but fewer than fi ve years at the DI level.

CUSA VOLLEYBALL HIGHLIGHTS

“Institutional control” of athletics is

a fundamental requirement of NCAA

legislation. As such, the University of Texas

at El Paso is responsible for ensuring that

members of the faculty and staff , coaches,

student-athletes, alumni, donors, boosters

and friends of the institution comply with

all applicable NCAA rules. The information

below is intended to provide a basic

overview of NCAA rules governing UTEP

alumni, faculty and friends. Because of the

complexity of the rules, the following does

not include all applicable situations and

should not be relied upon exclusively. UTEP

appreciates your interest and support but

reminds you that an inappropriate contact

or an inadvertent action on your part can

jeopardize the eligibility of a prospective or

enrolled student-athlete and the university.

If you have specifi c questions, please contact

the Athletics Department’s Compliance

Offi ce at (915) 747-8607.

You Are Considered A “Representative Of UTEP’s Athletics Interests” (i.e., a booster) If You:• Have ever made any type of fi nancial

or in-kind contribution to the athletics

department, to a specifi c sport program,

or to an athletics booster organization,

including purchasing season tickets to

athletics events.

• Are or have been a member of any

organization or agency promoting

UTEP athletics.

• Have ever helped to arrange or have

provided employment for an enrolled

student-athlete, a prospective student-

athlete, or their parents or relatives.

• Have ever assisted in any manner in the

recruitment of prospective student-

athletes.

• Have ever provided benefi ts to enrolled

student-athletes or their families.

• H a v e o t h e r w i s e p r o m o t e d t h e

institution’s athletics program in any

manner.

BOOSTERS ARE PROHIBITED FROM:

• Contacting a prospect in person on or off our campus.

• Writing or telephoning a prospect or a member of the

prospect’s family.

• Making arrangements for a prospect or the prospect’s

relatives or friends to receive money or fi nancial aid of any

kind.

• Providing transportation for a prospect or the prospect’s

relatives or friends to visit our campus.

• Providing free tickets or tickets at a reduced cost for

prospects or the prospect’s relatives or friends to attend

an athletic event.

• Entertaining high school, preparatory school or community

college coaches.

BOOSTERS ARE PERMITTED TO:

• Notify our coaches about prospects that may be

strong additions to our teams.

• Attend high school or two-year college athletic

contests or other events where prospects compete,

however, boosters may not contact the prospect or

the prospect’s relatives.

• Continue existing friendships with families of

prospects, but boosters may not attempt to recruit

the prospect.

• Employ a prospect after they have graduated from

high school or a two-year college.

UTEP ATHLETICS COMPLIANCE OFFICE: DIRECTOR OF COMPLIANCE: TBA Offi ce:email:

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF COMPLIANCE: Jeff AmeyOffi ce: (915) 747-6783email: [email protected]

STUDENT AID COORDINATOR: Fadia Rouhana Offi ce: (915) 747-8607email: [email protected]

Once you become a booster, you retain that status FOREVER!A prospective student-athlete (a prospect) is any person who has begun classes for the ninth grade. A prospective student-athlete remains a prospect even after he or she has signed a National Letter of Intent or accepts an off er of fi nancial aid to attend UTEP. The prospect remains a prospect until they report for the fi rst day of classes for a regular term (fall or spring), they participate in a regular squad practice or competition, or they offi cially register and enroll and attend classes during the summer prior to initial enrollment and receive institutional athletics aid.

Rules Governing Contacts With And Benefi ts For Student-Athletes

NCAA legislation expressly prohibits

University supporters from providing “extra

benefi ts” to enrolled student-athletes or

their families. An extra benefi t is any special

arrangement to provide a student-athlete

or his/her family a benefi t not authorized

by NCAA legislation. In general, boosters

may not provide anything or make special

arrangements for student-athletes or their

families that are not available to the general

student population.

Examples Of Prohibited “Extra Benefi ts” Include, But Are Not Limited To:• Providing cash or loans in any

amount.

• Signing or co-signing for a loan or

guarantee of bond.

• Use of an automobile or other personal

property (e.g., boats, summer homes,

stereos).

• Gifts of any kind, including birthday

cards, fl owers, holiday gifts and gifts

of clothing or equipment.

• A ny t a n g i b l e i t e m s , i n c l u d i n g

merchandise.

• Free or reduced-cost services, rentals,

or purchases (e.g., car repairs, legal

services, haircuts, meals at local

restaurants).

• Purchasing complimentary admissions

from a student-athlete.

• Providing an honorarium to a student-

athlete for a speaking engagement.

• Providing typing services or other

costs associated with school projects

or reports.

Boosters MAY provide enrolled student-

athletes with an occasional home meal,

provided the meal takes place at the

booster’s home and NOT at a local restaurant

establishment. The meal may be catered

and must be limited to infrequent or special

occasions. The Compliance Office must

approve all such meals.

Compliance with NCAA rules is of the

highest priority for our athletics program

and institution. Even the best-intentioned

action on your part may be a violation of

NCAA rules. Please remember to ASK before

you ACT.

GUIDELINES TO THE NCAA RULES FOR ALUMNI, FACULTY AND FRIENDS

2009 UTEP Volleyball Information Guide

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