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A C H A M P I O N S H I P T R A D I T I O N I N A T H L E T I C S , A C A D E M I C S … F O R L I F E .

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Simpson boasts one of the top NCAA Division III programs in the nation. Here’s a look at some of the

Storm’s accomplishments:

12 NCAA Tournament Appearances, including eight consecutive

7 Iowa Conference Championships in the last 10 seasons,includingfiveinarow.

15 NCAA Division III All-Americans

5 Iowa Conference Most Valuable Player recipients

Head Coach Brian Niemuth 515-961-1670800-362-2454 x1670brian.niemuth@simpson.edu

Assistant Coach Elizabeth Curry515-961-1286elizabeth.curry@simpson.edu

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BASKETBALLWOMEN’S

In his 25 years on the sidelines, 2012 Iowa Conference Coach of the Year Brian Niemuth has transformed the women’s basketball program at Simpson into one of the most well-respected in the Iowa Conference, the region and the nation. Niemuth’s up-tempo, full-court style of play produces points and wins in bunches.

Since taking over the program in 1987, Niemuth is 478-193, leading the Storm to 10 conference titles, six conference tournament championships and 10 NCAA Tournament appearances. He ownsfiveIowaConferenceCoachofthe Year awards and three Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) District Coach of the Year awards, leading his teams to the Sweet 16 in 2007 and 2008.

In 2012, Niemuth became the Iowa Conference’s all-time winningest coach in league play with win No. 294, a 70-58 win over Wartburg on Jan. 21. At season’s end, his Iowa Conference record stood at 301-119.

Inadditiontoperformingonthefloor,Niemuth’steamsalsoexcelin the classroom. Simpson makes an annual appearance on the WBCA’s Academic Top 25 Honor Roll, registering national top-10 teamGPAsinfiveofthelastsixyearswhileleadingtheIowaConference in six of the last seven.

Niemuth graduated from Grand View in 1988 and earned his master’s degree in sports management at Iowa State in 1997. He resides in Altoona with his wife, Beth, and daughter, Brooke.

BRIANNIEMUTH

HEAD COACH

ATHLETIC FACILITIESPlaying at Simpson gives you access to some of the best athletic facilities in the Iowa Conference. Many of Simpson’s facilities have been renovated recently to provide a positive experience for players and fans alike.

Simpson’s main indoor facilities, the Carse Fitness Center and the Cowles Center, house a variety of different amenities for training, strength and conditioning and recreation. Simpson’s indoor facilities include a 5,000 square-foot weight room, a competition fieldhouseforbasketballandvolleyballwhichincludesabrandnewwoodfloor,racquetballcourts,awrestlingroom,a25-meterswimming pool, locker rooms and indoor batting cages.

Simpson’s outdoor venues include Bill Buxton Stadium, Dick and Nancy Buxton Memorial Tennis Courts, McBride Baseball Field and the Simpson Softball Complex. Simpson’s golf teams practice and compete at the Indianola Country Club.

KENT CAMPUS CENTERIn the fall of 2010, Simpson’s board of trustees voted unanimously to construct a new $14 million student center. The Kent Campus Center will house a coffee shop, alternative eating options, space forconcerts,banquets,meetingsandadditionalofficespaceforcampus departments, including the Center for Vocation and Integrative Learning. Construction began in the summer of 2011 and will be completed in the fall of 2012.

DATE OPPONENT N 16-17 UW-Eau Claire TourneyN 20 AIB COLLEGE OF BUSINESSN 23-24 Buena Vista ClassicD 1 WHEATOND 5 at Grand ViewD 15 UW-RIVER FALLSD 27-31 Land of Magic ClassicJ 5 at Buena Vista*J 9 at Luther*J 12 WARTBURG*J 16 LORAS*J 19 at Dubuque*J 21 COE*J 23 CENTRAL*

DATE OPPONENT J 26 at Coe*J 30 BUENA VISTA*F 2 LUTHER*F 6 at Wartburg*F 9 at Loras*F 13 DUBUQUE*F 16 at Central*F 19-21-23 IIAC Tourney

- Home games in ALL CAPS* Iowa Conference Game- Schedule subject to change- Visit simpsonathletics.com for game times

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EXCEPTIONAL ACADEMICS As an athlete at Simpson, you’ll have the opportunity to excel both on thefieldandintheclassroom.Simpson’squalityliberalartsprogramoffers more than 75 majors, minors and programs.

Want to learn more about the Simpson Experience? Check us out online at http://experience.simpson.edu and discover what it means to be a Simpson student. To schedule a personalized campus visit, contact theOfficeofAdmissionsat800-362-2454,emailadmiss@simpson.eduor schedule online at www.simpson.edu/admissions.

STUDENT-ATHLETE SUPPORTStrength & Conditioning

Simpson’s strength and conditioning program will be an important elementinyourathleticexperienceatthecollege.Simpson’scertifiedstrengthandconditioningstaffwillworkwithyoutobuildafitnessplanthat can reduce the risk of injury and improve your athletic performance.

Athletic Training

The athletic training staff at Simpson realizes that in order to have a successful season, the top priority for parents and coaches is the athlete’s health.Thefourcertifiedathletictrainersonstaffandtheir30studentsprovide quality healthcare to over 500 athletes. To help keep costs down, they evaluate, treat, and rehabilitate all athletes on campus. In addition, two team physicians routinely visit the training room to evaluate athletes and determine the need for further testing and care.

BUILDING LEADERSHIP SKILLSNCAA CHAMPS/Life Skills

Simpson is one of only two Division III schools in Iowa to participate in the NCAA CHAMPS/Life Skills program.

Some of the highlights of Simpson’s program include:•Academicassistancethroughstudytablesforfirst-yearstudentsand

tutors for individual subjects •Leadership,characterandprofessionaldevelopmentthroughseminars

and guest speakers•CommunityserviceopportunitieswiththeSpecialOlympicsandother

agencies that provide programming for students with special needs•Mentoringprogramthatprovidessupportforfirst-yearstudentsby

pairing them with an upper-class student

SAAC

The Student-Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC) is one way for you to get involved in athletics beyond your sports team. As a SAAC member, you’ll be a part of a leadership group that provides a voice for student-athletes at the college and within the NCAA. SAAC members are focused on fostering positive images of athletes and often plan activities on campus. In the past, athletes on the committee have planned Spirit Day, National Student-Athlete Day and community service events.

To learn more about the eligibility requirements for becoming an NCAA Division III student-athlete, visit: www.simpsonathletics.com/information/compliance/index