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SeniorMidfielder

Eden Prairie, Minn.Benilde-St. Margaret’s H.S.

#4 Laura Kosch

SophomoreForward

Roy, Wash.Yelm H.S.

#5 NicoLe Bauer

SeniorForward

Cedar Rapids, IowaXavier H.S.

#7 coLLeeN Bouchard

SeniorForward

Westminster, Colo.Holy Family H.S.

#8 KristiNa BurK

SophomoreMidfielder

Plymouth, Minn.Benilde-St. Margaret’s H.S.

#10 Peggy reNier

Sophomore Defender

Portand, Ore.Scappoose H.S.

#12 eLLie MuLLeN

SophomoreDefender

Maplewood, Minn.Hill Murray H.S.

#15 VaLerie cLiNtsMaN

SophomoreForward

Rosemount, Minn.Rosemount H.S.

#16 PiPer Murray

SeniorMidfielder

Plymouth, Minn.Wayzata H.S.

#17 KaitLyN Lauer

SophomoreForward

Chaska, Minn.Benilde-St. Margaret’s H.S.

#18 aLyssa hoffMaN

SophomoreMidfielder

Shakopee, Minn.Shakopee H.S.

#9 grace VaughaN

SophomoreDefender

Lino Lakes, Minn.Centennial H.S.

#20 MegaN LeNz

JuniorGoalkeeper

Maple Grove, Minn.Maple Grove H.S.

#99 MegaN faVorite

First-yearMidfielder

Hugo, Minn.Centennial H.S.

#3 cLaire KeNNedy

First-yearForward

Andover, Minn.Andover H.S.

#11 tayLor hediN

First-yearMidfielder

Farmington, Minn.Farmington H.S.

#13 aLex frost

First-yearDefender

Clackamas, Ore.Rex Putman H.S.

#6 KayLee cde Baca

First-yearGoalkeeper

Plymouth, Minn.Armstrong H.S.

#1 heather KaLuzNiaK

First-yearForward

Minneapolis, Minn.Washburn H.S.

#19 reiNa NeLsoN

First-yearMidfielder

Plymouth, Minn.Wayzata H.S.

#14 oLiVia Musser

First-yearDefender

Prescott, Ariz.Prescott H.S.

#2 cassaNdra MiedeMa

First-yearDefender

Salt Lake City, UtahWest H.S.

#25 JaNe Maus

First-yearDefender

Andover, Minn.Andover H.S.

#21 Jessica trosseN

Steve Kimble enters his fifth year as head coach for the Blazer soccer team in 2013.

In 2012 he led CSB back to the MIAC Tournament, while also extending the program’s streak to 24 consecutive winning seasons. The

Blazers went 7-6-4 on the year, with a 6-4-1 mark in MIAC play.

Throughout the season, Kimble’s Blazers were the only team in the MIAC to score in every regular season game, gaining the distinction as the only team in the league to never be shutout. He led Colleen Bouchard, Alyssa Hoffman and Laura Kosch to All-MIAC accolades, with Bouchard collecting her second consecutive All-Region honor.

In just his third season, Kimble led the team to a first-place MIAC finish, the fourth MIAC Championship title in program history. The season included an eight-game win streak, highlighted by a win over nationally ranked Carleton. Following their 1-0 win against Concordia that clinched MIAC Tournament title, Kimble advanced the team to the Sweet Sixteen of the NCAA Tournament. There they were defeated by No. 12 Washington University of St. Louis (Mo), ending their season ranked No. 22 in the nation.

For his accomplishments, Kimble was named both NSCAA Regional Coach of the Year and the MIAC Women’s Soccer Coach of the Year. At the end of the year he was also selected as the head coach of the USA DIII All-Star team that toured in Brazil.

In 2009, Kimble took the position as head soccer coach for the College of Saint Benedict. During his first season, the Blazers went 10-7-1 overall and 6-5-0 in conference play, tying for fifth in the MIAC. In 2010, the Blazers went 7-3-1 in conference play and finished third in the MIAC standings. After four seasons, Kimble is 41-27-9 overall with the Blazers, with a 27-14-3 mark in conference play.

From 2003 to 2008 Kimble served as a coach and Director of Coaching for the Lakes Area Youth Soccer Association. In addition, Coach Kimble has been a

Coerver Coaching Camp Clinician and Camp Director for six years.

He began his coaching career in 1995, where he served as a St. Cloud Soccer Club coach and Director of Coaching Education until 2002. From 1998-2002, he worked with Sartell High School as the assistant girls soccer coach and track & field throws coach. Kimble also assisted in the SJU track and field program in 2000. From there, he went on to Brainerd High School, where he was hired as head girls soccer and track & field pole vault coach. In a successful run with the girls’ soccer program he was named Section 8AA coach of the year twice, won five consecutive conference titles, and qualified twice for the state tournament. In his last five years at Brainerd, Kimble’s record against Central Lakes Conference opponents was 58-5-3.

Location: St. Joseph, MinnesotaChartered/Founded: 1887/1913Enrollment: 2,056 (undergraduates)

Varsity Sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Hockey, Soccer, Softball, Swimming & Diving, Tennis, Track & Field, and Volleyball

Facility/Capacity: Claire Lynch Hall/1,000

National Athletic Affiliation: NCAA Division IIIAthletic Conference Affiliation: Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC)

Faculty:294 full-time; 65 part-time. 80 percent of full-time faculty have the highest degree in their field.

Academic Programs: More than 60 areas of study with 36 majors and 32 minor programs. Semester schedule. Liberal arts curriculum. Bachelor of arts, bachelor of science in nursing.

Student/faculty ratio: 12:1, average class size is 20.

Multicultural/International: CSB has 132 international students which equates to 6.3% of the total headcount. Multicultural/American students of color percentage: 9.6 percent; international percentage: 6.4 percent; number of countries represented: 42; number of international students: 132.

International Study: We offer 17 semester-long international study programs to 14 countries on 6 continents: Australia, Austria, Chile, China, England, France, Greece, Guatemala, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Spain, and South Africa. In addition, the colleges sponsor over 20 short-term international programs around the world each year. CSB and SJU rank second nationally in semester-long study abroad participation among baccalaureate institutions for total number of study abroad students. More than 66% of CSB students participate in one of the college’s semester-long program

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He graduated from Sartell High School in 1995 and went on to attend Saint John’s University, graduating in 1999. While attending SJU, Kimble earned All-American honors in track and field and earned a Bachelor’s degree in elementary education. He later earned a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Southwest Minnesota State University and is currently working on a second Master’s degree in Sport’s Management from St. Cloud State.

Kimble also serves as Assistant Athletic Director and oversees CSB Athletics promotions and events.

Steve Kimble year-by-year

2012: 7-6-4, 6-4-1 MIACFourth Place MIAC FinishMIAC Tounament Semifinalist

2011: 13-7-3, 8-2-1 MIACMIAC Co-ChampionsMIAC Tournament ChampionsNCAA Tourn. Sweet SixteenMIAC Coach of the YearNSCAA Regional Coach of the YearUSA DIII All-Star Team Brazil Tour Head Coach

2010: 11-7-1, 7-3-1 MIACThird Place MIAC FinishMIAC Tounament Semifinalist

2009: 10-7-1, 6-5-0 MIACFifth Place MIAC Finish

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2013 Blazer Soccer

front row (LtoR): Jess Trossen, Ellie Mullen, Grace Vaughn, Claire O’Brien, Heather Kaluzniak, Megan Favorite, Peggy Renier, Megan Lenz, Clare KennedyMiddle row (LtoR): Nicole Bauer, Aly Hoffman, Kaitlyn Lauer, Kristina Burk, Colleen Bouchard, Laura Kosch, Val Clintsman, Reina Nelson, Kaylee CdeBacaBack row (LtoR): Assistant coach Emily Willaert, student managet Jordan Falk, Jane Maus, Olivia Musser, Taylor Hedin, head coach Steve Kimble, Alex Frost, Piper Murray, Cassandra Miedema, assistat coach Annie Haws Becker, assistant coach Tudor Flintham

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MIAC Champions 1991, 2002, 2003, 2011

MIAC Top 31990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011

NCAA Appearances 1990, 1997, 1998, 2002, 2007, 2011

front row (LtoR): Jess Trossen, Ellie Mullen, Grace Vaughn, Claire O’Brien, Heather Kaluzniak, Megan Favorite, Peggy Renier, Megan Lenz, Clare KennedyMiddle row (LtoR): Nicole Bauer, Aly Hoffman, Kaitlyn Lauer, Kristina Burk, Colleen Bouchard, Laura Kosch, Val Clintsman, Reina Nelson, Kaylee CdeBacaBack row (LtoR): Assistant coach Emily Willaert, student managet Jordan Falk, Jane Maus, Olivia Musser, Taylor Hedin, head coach Steve Kimble, Alex Frost, Piper Murray, Cassandra Miedema, assistat coach Annie Haws Becker, assistant coach Tudor Flintham

2013 Season OutlookThe top four goal scorers and the defensive backbone all return for the Saint Benedict soccer team in 2013, creating a high level of anticipation for head coach Steve Kimble entering his fifth season.

“The beginning of every season is just an absolute highlight of the year for every coach and every player,” Kimble said. “We’ve got a high bar in our program and we want to maintain that standard, and obviously raise the bar. For me as a coach, it’s a lot of anxiety and excitement mixed together.”

The Blazers charted the programs the 24th consecutive winning season in 2012, posting a 7-6-4 overall record with a 6-4-1 mark in MIAC play. Winning a tiebreaker at fourth place with Macalester – by virtue of a 1-0 win over the Scots in the regular season – they advanced to the MIAC Tournament where they fell in the semifinals by a narrow 1-0 score to MIAC champion Concordia.

They were never shutout in the regular season, making the Blazers the only team in the MIAC to stake that claim. Over 50% of their goal scoring came from the potent pairing of Colleen Bouchard and Alyssa Hoffman. With the two returning for their senior and sophomore season’s respectively, they’re ready to carry the load again this season.

“For me, the mentality to score stays the same,” Bouchard said. “But we had the first-years last year who stepped up a ton and now we can be even more balanced than we were last year and I think that will help the team overall.”

Bouchard enters her senior season with 18 career goals to her credit, which includes a career high seven in each of the last two seasons. As a junior last year she also added a career high nine assists for 23 total points, the best mark in her three years. She has been an All-MIAC performer in each of her previous three seasons, and was an All-Region honoree for the last two.

After winning the 2011 MIAC title, heading into her final year she’s ready to lead the Blazers back to the top of the conference.

“We definitely have the goal to win the MIAC,” Bouchard said. “That’s our highest goal, but first we have to take each conference game as it comes, we can’t look past anybody. It has to be one step at a time, and we have to improve early in the season and win our nonconference games as well.”

Also an All-MIAC player, Hoffman was part of a large class of first-years in 2012. Five members of this year’s sophomore class saw time in the starting line-up last season, with Hoffman and Megan Lenz seeing action in all 17 games.

While Hoffman was making plays up top, Ellie Mullen became a staple in the back row, and this season with team up with Lenz along the backline. The pair along with senior Kristina Burk make up a formidable returning core of defenders to keep opposing offenses out of the attacking zone.

The Blazers pitched four shutouts last season, with the defense ultimately backed by goalkeeper Megan Favorite. Favorite enters her junior season as a two-year starter, with 11 shutouts already to her credit. And she is ready take on a bigger role as a leader in her third year.

“I’m really excited to be able to step up into a leadership position,” Favorite said. “I’ve already felt it through last year and my first year, but now that I’m an upperclassman, I really feel like I can do it. So I’m really excited to take that role and work with our captains and fulfill the goals we have as a team.”

As with any year, the Blazers will look to their seniors for leadership in 2013, and a group of four takes center stage this fall. But the added luxury is the talented and experienced team around them that has the potential to make them a championship contender once the final weeks of the season roll around.

“Our sophomore class got a ton of experience last year, so you’ve got a good mix of young talent,” Kimble said. “We don’t need to rely on our incoming class as much as we did last year, but there will be some that play. And then you wrap it up with four seniors that have been some of our best players of the previous three seasons with Laura Kosch, Bouchard, Kaitlyn Lauer and Burk. You’ve got good leadership and good young talent and that’s why I think we’re all excited about it.”

Alyssa Hoffman scored twice - including the game winner - in a 3-1 win over St. Thomas that sent the Blazers on a six-game unbeaten streak late in the season to put them in the playoffs.

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Scoring records Career Goals Sharon Welle (1989-93) - 49Colleen Neary (1988-92) - 47Megan McVoy (2001-2004) - 43 Season Goals Megan McVoy (2003) - 16 Marie Plaskett (1997) - 16 Colleen Neary (1990, 1991) - 15 Sharon Welle (1992) - 15 Career Assists Katie Snyder (1995-1998) - 34 Sharon Welle (1990-93) - 33 Laurie Westman (1988-92) - 27 Season Assists Katie Snyder(1997) - 16 Laurie Westman (1992) - 12 Sharon Welle (1991) - 11 Points/CareerSharon Welle (1990-93) - 131 Colleen Neary (1988-92) - 111 Megan McVoy (2001-2004) - 109 Points/Season Laurie Westman (1992) - 42 Megan McVoy (2003) - 39 Sharon Welle (1992) - 38 MiAC Awards MiAC Player of the year Colleen Bouchard (2011) Megan McVoy (2003) Colleen Neary (1990) All-MiAC Alyssa Hoffman (2012) Laura Kosch (2012) Sami Meyman (2009, 2010, 2011)Colleen Bouchard (2010, 2011, 2012Kaitlyn Lauer (2011) Heather Beshears (2010) Rachel Loftus (2008) Alison Tourville (2007, 2008) Erin Flynn (2007) Shannon Strohm (2007) Emily Willaert (2007)

Allyson Draxler (2006) Amanda Broadbent (2005) Patti Clintsman (2004, 2005) Tae Ruppe (2003) Megan McVoy (2002, 2003, 2004)Taylor Hilker (2001, 2002, 2003) Krista Beggin (2001)

All-MiAC Honorable MentionMegan Lenz (2012)Kelsey Faber (2011)Megan Favorite (2011) Maija Schmelzer (2010) Alison Tourville (2006, 2009)Heather Beshears (2009) Emily Willaert (2008, 2010) Sam Vanderlinde (2007) Erin Flynn (2006) Tina Lisk (2006) Meg O’Neill (2006) Brittany Klang (2005) Lisa Bennett (2004) Kate Aubrecht (2003) Meggie de St Aubin (2003) Emily Kelsey (2002) Tae Ruppe (2002) Anna Turbes (2002)

Academic Awards team Academic Awards NSCAA 2010-2011 (3.43) NSCAA 2009 - 2010 (3.44) NSCAA 2007-2008 (3.30) NSCAA 2006-2007 NSCAA 2005-2006 NSCAA 2004-2005 Blazer Athletics Best GPA 11-12 (3.43Blazer Athletics Best GPA 04-05 (3.44)

nSCAA Scholar All-American Rachel Loftus (2008) nSCAA Scholar All-region Rachel Loftus (2008) CoSiDA Academic All-AmericanAmy Jo Boushek (2001) MiAC All-Academic Colleen Bouchard (2011,2012) Heather Beshears (2010, 2011) Kaitlyn Lauer (2011, 2012) Laura Kosch (2011) Jennifer Brattensborg (2010) Hannah Frost (2010, 2011) Stephanis Gibbs (2009, 2010, 2011)Natalia Kruse (2010, 2011) Charissa Perzel (2009, 2010)Missy Shelendich (2010)Olivia Wee (2010, 2011) Lindsey Wilson (2010) Ann Rogosheske (2010) Chelsi Larson (2008, 2009) Maria Conroy (2007, 2008) Rachel Loftus (2006, 2007, 2008)Jenny Murray (2008) Leah Schleppegrell (2006, 2008)

Sam Vanderlinde (2006, 2007, 2008)Adrianne Racek (2005, 2007)Rachel Lindor (2006)Meg O’Neil (2004, 2005, 2006)Kristen Perry (2006)Lisa Bennett (2003, 2004, 2005)Patti Clintsman (2005)Brittany Klang (2003, 2004, 2005)Kate Aubrecht (2003, 2004)Erin Doyle (2003, 2004)Meghann Green (2004)Michelle Rezac (2004)Melodie Attema (2003)

Blazer Awards Most Valuable Player Colleen Bouchard (2011,2012) Maija Schmelzer (2010) Alison Tourville (2009) Rachel Loftus (2007, 2008) Erin Flynn (2007) Allyson Draxler (2006) Patti Clintsman (2004, 2005) Tae Ruppe (2003) Taylor Hilker (2002) Krista Beggin (2001) Shannon Curry (2000) Katie Keeley (2000) Lisa Grefe (1996, 1998, 1999) Katie Snyder (1997) Sarah Karr (1994, 1995) Colleen Carey (1993) Colleen Neary (1991, 1992) Kathy Yarnott (1989, 1990) Debbie Polchow (1986) Caroline Spaeth (1985) Jacqueline Mrachek (1983, 1984)

Coaches’ Award Hannah Frost (2012) Jenny Brattensborg (2012) Stephanie Gibbs (2011) Emily Willaert (2010) Chelsi Larson (2009) Maija Schmelzer (2008) Adrianne Racek (2007) Meg O’Neill (2006) Amanda Broadbent (2002, 2005) Shelly Rezac (2004) Meggie de St Aubin (2003) Amy Jo Boushek (2001) Krista Beggin (2000) Ann Josephson (1999)

Most improved Player Leah Powlison (2012) Stephanie Gibbs (2011) Natalia Kruse (2011) Jennifer Brattensborg (2010) Hannah Frost (2009) Chelsi Larson (2008) Leah Schleppegrell (2007) Paige Samuelson (2006) Sam Vanderlinde (2005) Katherine Flynn (2004) Meg O’Neill (2003) Lisa Bennett (2002)

Anna Turbes (2001) Tae Ruppe (2000) Mandy Hoffman (1999) Liz Vogel (1996) Shannon Beggin (1995) Sarah Ward (1994) Jamie Close (1993) Jennifer Pothen (1989) Keli Brang (1986) Molly McManmon (1986) Susan Mrachek (1985) Teri Trinen (1985) Kathleen Roehl (1984) Jill Waters (1983)

offensive Player of the year Alyssa Hoffman (2012) Colleen Bouchard (2011) Heather Beshears (2009, 2010)

Defensive Player of the year Ellie Mullen (2012) Sami Meyman (2011) Kelsey Faber (2011) Sami Meyman (2009, 2010)

rookie of the year Ellie Mullen (2012) Megan Favorite (2011) Colleen Bouchard (2010) Missy Shelendich (2009)

nCAA/regional Awards All-region Colleen Bouchard (2011,2012) Heather Beshears (2010) Sami Meyman (2009, 2010, 2011) Rachel Loftus (2008) Alison Tourville (2008) Erin Flynn (2007) Shannon Strohm (2007) Patti Clintsman (2005) Megan McVoy (2002, 2003) Tae Ruppe (2003) Amy Jo Boushek (2001) Shannon Curry (2000) Katie Keeley (1998, 1999, 2000) Lisa Grefe (1996,1997,1998,1999) Kristi Kelly (1998, 1999) Katie Snyder (1997) Colleen Schaefer (1997) Christa Tollefsrud (1995, 1997) Marie Plaskett (1997) Katie Boyd (1996) Amy Dorniden (1996) Sarah Karr (1995) Colleen Carey (1993) Laura Snyder (1993) Sharon Welle (1993) Colleen Neary (1991)

nCAA All-Americans Sami Meyman (2011) Lisa Grefe (1998) Colleen Neary (1991)Kathy Yarnott (1990)

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CSB vs. The MIACAugsburg . . . . . . . . . .12-8-0Bethel . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-0-2Carleton . . . . . . . . . . .11-9-0Concordia . . . . . . . . .15-6-0 Gustavus . . . . . . . . . .10-9-1Hamline . . . . . . . . . . .19-1-0 Macalester . . . . . . . . .5-10-5Saint Mary’s . . . . . . . .17-2-1St. Catherine . . . . . . .12-0-0St. Olaf . . . . . . . . . . . .15-3-2St. Thomas . . . . . . . . .11-8-1 Overall. . . . . . . . 145-56-12

CSB AthletiCS DireCtoryCSB Athletics: (320) 363-5301Athletic Director: Carol Howe-Veenstra (320) 363-5201Assist. Athletic Director, Compliance: Nicole Hess (320) 363-5286Assist. Athletic Director, Events: Steve Kimble (320) 363-5873Athletic Dept. Coordinator: Deanne Hollermann (320) 363-5701MIAC Faculty Athletics Rep.: Dr. LuAnn Reif (320) 363-5168Athletic Recruiting Coordinator: Mike Durbin (320) 363-5073

AthletiC meDiA relAtionSDirector: Pat McCabe (320) 363-5151Office Assistants:Calvin Herold, Emily Lueck,Teddy Menor, Katie Miller, Katie Minnehan, Alex Wald

CSB QuiCk FACtSLocation: St. Joseph, MinnesotaChartered/Founded: 1887/1913Enrollment: 2,056 (undergraduates)Varsity Sports: Basketball, cross country, golf, ice hockey, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, tennis, track and field,and volleyballPresident: Dr. MaryAnn BaenningerVP of Student Development: Mary GellerVP of Admissions: Cal MosleyNational Athletic Affiliation: NCAA Division IIIAthletic Conference Affiliation: Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

AthletiC trAiningHead Athletic Trainer: Julie Deyak (320) 363-5095Assist. Athletic Trainer: Erin Miller (320) 363-5176Fitness & Strength Coach: Matt Stenson (320) 363-5290CSB Training Room: (320) 363-5176

2013 SCheDuleDay Date Time Opponent LocationSat. 08/31 1:00 p.m. UW-Whitewater Whitewater, Wis.Sun. 09/01 3:00 p.m. UW-La Crosse La Crosse, Wis.Sat. 09/07 1:00 p.m. Wartburg Waverly, IowaSun. 09/08 1:00 p.m. Luther Decorah, IowaFri. 09/13 5:00 p.m. UofM Club Team St. Joseph, Minn.Sun. 09/15 1:00 p.m. UW-Stout St. Joseph, Minn.Tue. 09/17 4:00 p.m. Hamline St. Joseph, Minn.Sat. 09/21 1:00 p.m. St. Olaf Northfield, Minn.Sat. 09/28 1:00 p.m. Gustavus St. Peter, Minn.Wed. 10/02 4:00 p.m. Macalester St. Joseph, Minn.Sat. 10/05 1:00 p.m. Carleton St. Joseph, Minn.Sat. 10/12 1:00 p.m. Bethel St. Paul, Minn.Tue. 10/15 4:00 p.m. St. Thomas St. Paul, Minn.Sat. 10/19 1:00 p.m. Augsburg St. Joseph, Minn.Sat. 10/26 1:00 p.m. Saint Mary’s St. Joseph, Minn.Sun. 10/27 3:00 p.m. UW-Eau Claire St. Joseph, Minn.Wed. 10/30 3:30 p.m. St. Catherine St. Paul, Minn.Sat. 11/02 1:00 p.m. Concordia Moorhead, Minn.Tue. 11/05 TBA MIAC Semifinals High SeedSat. 11/09 TBA MIAC Finals High Seed

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AthletiCS!Design & Layout: Pat McCabe and Calvin Herold ‘14

On the Cover: Laura Kosch ‘14, Colleen Bouchard ‘14Inset: Kaitlyn Lauer ‘14, Alyssa Hoffman ‘16, Ellie Mullen ‘16, Kristina Burk, ‘14, Megan Favorite ‘15