COLUMBIA COLLEGE

CROSS COUNTRY / TRACK & FIELD

THE PURSUIT OF PERSONAL EXCELLENCE IS CHALLENGING AND FULFILLING. RELISH ITS INTENSITY, CHERISH ITS BEAUTIFUL MOMENTS, AND

ACCEPT ITS LESSONS AND RISKS. – TERRY ORLICK

Head Coach Tim Cornell This is the beginning of something Great! There’s no better way to describe the Columbia College Cross Country / Track & Field program and I am excited to welcome you to CC during this period of growth. Cornell comes to CC after a successful career at the University of Missouri, and Columbia Hickman High School. During that time, Cornell won 4 MSHSAA State Titles, was 3 time All Big 12 athlete and qualified for the USATF Outdoor National Championships at 1500m. Cornell is certified with USATF and served as Director of Operations for the University of Missouri prior to accepting the Head Job for Columbia. My goals for building this program are simple. We want to achieve to the highest level possible for each and every student-athlete on the team and in so doing compete for conference and national championships. Columbia College has a fantastic history of athletic success with 3 National Titles and 173 All-Americans. We want to add to that success and know that we will be able to do so quickly. Cornell lives in Columbia with his wife Kasey, who was a Track& Field standout for Mizzou and Eureka High School.

Cross Country Support Staff

Dr. Christian Reed and Emma Reed will join the 2012 Columbia

College Cross Country Staff as the Sports Psychologist and

Assistant Coach. These two have many valuable years of

experience in the sports of Track & Field / Cross Country.

Coach Reed competed for Rochester University and was a

Division III All American for the National Champion Yellow

jackets. Dr. Reed earned his PhD from the University of

Missouri in Sports Psychology and will be a wonderful asset for

the Cougars.

Emma Reed will join the Cougars after a successful career at the

University of New Mexico. Emma completed her career

qualifying for the National Championships in the 3000m

steeplechase. Emma brings invaluable experience at the highest

level having experience with USATF and the British Athletic

Association. Emma will be a vital part of the Cougar’s success

moving forward.

We Are Columbia College

Columbia: Collegetown, USA Welcome to Columbia! You will discover the best of all worlds in Missouri’s vibrant education center: natural beauty and outdoor recreation, stimulating cultural offerings, distinctive restaurants and shops, and a spirit of fun. Columbia is consistently ranked as one of the best place to live, work and play. As host to a wealth of cultural offerings, Intellectual pursuits and recreational

opportunities, Columbia’s micro-urban environment rivals the larger metropolitan areas while maintaining the ease, convenience and friendliness of a smaller community. Built in the virtual center of Missouri, 2 hours from St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia is renowned for its beautiful four-season scenery, great parks and miles of trails. Whatever your preference for relaxation or recreation you’ll find plenty to do in Columbia.

Where Columbia Ranks #2 Best Place to Live – Money Magazine 2005 #3 Best Small Places for Business and Careers – Forbes 2010 #8 Top College Sports Towns – Forbes #19 Best Places to Live – Places Rated Almanac #10 America’s Largest Private Institutions – Places Rated Almanac #10 Best Town in America – Outdoor Magazine 2008 #16 Smartest College Towns – Bizjournals

“Academics are strong, grounded in the liberal arts

and sciences and offered in a learning environment

characterized by civility and respect. Students feel at

home on the beautiful campus, located in Columbia,

Mo., thanks to the private college's close-knit

community where opportunities to get involved are

plentiful.”

- From the Princeton Review

SPORTS MEDICINE The Sports Medicine staff provides all Columbia College student-athletes with high Quality health care. Columbia College’s Sports Medicine program facilities and the services of leading Sports medicine and health care professionals. The day-to-day care, prevention and treatment Of injuries to Cougar athletes is supervised by head trainer Jon Barfknecht and assistant athletic trainer Rochelle Hamm. The staff utilizes functional measures, physiological capacity and outline programs to improve health and flexibility.

“The mission of the Athletic Training Staff of Columbia College is to provide All varsity athletes at Columbia College

the Medical care and rehabilitation appropriate to compete at the highest level.”

-Cougar Athletic Training

STRENGTH & CONDITIONING Renovated in the summer of 2010 the Southy building houses the Koepke Fitness Center and Athletic training Room. The 4,000 sq ft building is fully equipped with brand new aerobic and weight training equipment, 10 flat screen TV’s and audo throughout. This state of the art facility is home to the Cougars and also functions as the schools rec center. Adjacent to the Koepke Fitness Center is the Student-Athlete Resource Center, that exists to aid the academic progress of the S-A

ACADEMIC RESOURCES

Bruce Math Center

- To support and supplement classroom instruction in mathematics - To encourage development and maintenance of sound study habits. - To encourage all to become confident, independent and lifelong learners

Seabrook Writing Center

- To maintain focus on in-depth instruction for higher order concerns in writing - To enhance the promotion of a culture that values writing and academic excellence - To enhance promotion of and support for campus academic and cultural events

Seabrook Tutoring

- To provide free study sessions and skill building in specific disciplines as requested by faculty and students in order to enhance students’ academic achievement and excellence in their coursework

- To support students in becoming independent learners while maintain a clear focus on the high standards demanded by faculty and found in academic requirements.

Grossnickle Career Services

- Provides vital career and graduate assistance to students and alumni worldwide. By promoting career planning, contemporary job search practices, graduate and employment resources in a customer oriented environment; career services meets the dynamic needs of students and alumni

Tips from Seabrook Tutoring Center

- Be Active in Your Learning

- Come Prepared

- Make a Routine Of It.

- Have A Goal

- Be Critical and Work Hard

- "They gave me the

encouragement I needed while

being patient, thorough, and

knowledgeable."

-CC Student

Where the Cougars Train

Columbia is consistently ranked as one of the top small cities in the United States,

due in part to the numerous parks, trails and soft surface training locales in and around

the city. The cities neighborhoods and surrounding gravel roads in combination with the

in city options gives Columbia a breadth of training options not seen other places.

Stephen’s Park – Approximately 1 mile from the CC Campus is Stephen’s Park, with

over a square mile of open grass. The soft surface, rolling hills and proximity to

campus make Stephen’s an idyllic training locale.

MKT Trail – Chat Trail running through the heart of Columbia is located only 1 mile from

Campus. The MKT is a great surface and offers variety and connections to many of

Columbia’s best areas.

Cosmo Park – Columbia’s recreation center has miles of grass that is perfect for distance

training as well as a connection to the Bear Creek Trail, the sister trail to the MKT.

Cosmo offers main loops including a 2 mile loop. Cosmo hosted the NCAA Club

Regional Cross Country Championships in the Fall of 2011.

Rock Bridge State Park – Columbia’s premier single track trail destination Rock Bridge

offers miles upon miles of soft surface ideal for recovery and strength building. The shade

and cover of the trees keeps this park warm in the winter and cool in the summer. The

grasslands area on the south side of the park offers upwards of 2 miles of well maintained

grass running that closely resembles most collegiate cross country courses.

A WINNING ATHLETIC TRADITION

COUGAR PRIDE

3 NATIONAL TITLES

175 ALL AMERICANS

60 AMC CHAMPIONSHIPS

A PROUD TRADITION OF BUILDING CHAMPIONS!

COLUMBIA COLLEGE ATHLETICS STATEMENT OF PHILOSOPHY

Columbia College athletics is an integral part of the educational environment of our campus. The athletics department offers a balance of sport

opportunities for men and women which allow our student population to be involved in healthy competition.

The athletic department is committed to recruiting high quality students who are positive representatives of our institution. Our teams strive to be

competitive on conference and national levels while maintaining a commitment to academic success, community involvement, integrity, leadership

development and the development of the whole person.

STATEMENT OF MISSION, VALUES AND VISION

Columbia College improves the lives of diverse undergraduate and graduate learners through exemplary teaching.

The liberal arts and sciences and professional programs of the college embrace and profess these values:

• Student-centrism

• Life-long learning

• Ethics and citizenship

• Flexibility and innovation

• Quality and improvement

• Civility and respect

• Environmental and fiscal stewardship

NAIA CHAMPIONS OF CHARACTER

The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Champions of Character program is designed to instill an understanding of character values

in sport and provide practical tools for student-athletes, coaches and parents to use in modeling exemplary character traits.

Launched by the NAIA in 2000, the Champions of Character program addresses character issues more comprehensively than any other national

program for youth. The program currently reaches hundreds of thousands of students on 270 college and university campuses in North America and

extends into their surrounding communities.

The NAIA Champions of Character program is an educational outreach initiative which emphasizes the tenets of character and integrity, not only for

NAIA college students, but for younger students, coaches and parents in our communities. Coaches, parents, administrators and community partners

all have a role in developing students of character. The NAIA Champions of Character program brings them training, guidelines and behavior models to

create positive environments that promote personal growth and fun sport activity.

AMERICAN MIDWEST CONFERENCE

Columbia College is a member of the American Midwest Conference (AMC). The other members of the Conference include: Benedictine University at

Springfield, Hannibal-LaGrange University, Harris-Stowe State University, Park University, Missouri Baptist University, Stephens College, William Woods

University and Williams Baptist College.

Student-Athlete Code of Conduct

Commitment to Coaches and Athletic Department Staff

* Treat coaches and athletic department staff with the utmost respect.

* Work together to develop good communication between the athletes, the coaches and the athletic department staff.

* Adhere to coaches’ and athletic department staffs’ rules and expectations.

* Have a positive attitude when dealing with coaches and athletic department staff.

* Commit the time, effort, and desire necessary to meet the team and athletic department goals.

Commitment to Teammates

* Support and encourage our teammates, treating each other with respect and courtesy.

* Treat our teammates equally regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, age, national or ethnic origin, or physical impairments.

* Demonstrate a positive attitude in order to build a successful and productive atmosphere.

* Give 110% effort on and off of the field.

* Strive for excellence in order for the team to achieve success.

Commitment to Cougar Athletics

* Show other Cougar athletes the same respect that you would show your own teammates.

* Support other teams through attendance and encouragement.

* Demonstrate positive sportsmanship on and off the field, practicing fair play before, during, and after competition.

Commitment to Columbia College

* Fulfill responsibilities in athletic, academic and personal activities.

* Uphold positive morale in the classroom at all times.

* Treat all faculty, staff and students with respect and courtesy.

* Inform their instructors of conflicts due to athletics beforehand.

* Be responsible for all material missed when excused from class during the season.

* Be positive role models when representing the college.

* Follow institutional rules and be aware of the consequences.

Commitment to the Community

* Portray a positive image as a role model within the community