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HILLTOPPERATHLETICS

2015—2016

TABLE OF CONTENTSCheerleading ..................................... 1Cross Country ...............................2–3Men’s Soccer .................................4–5Volleyball ......................................6–7Women’s Soccer ............................8–9Men’s Basketball .......................10–11Women’s Basketball ..................12–13Baseball ....................................14–15Men’s Golf .................................16–17Men’s Tennis .............................18–19Softball......................................20–21Women’s Golf ............................22–23Women’s Tennis ........................24–25Athletic Training ........................26–27Facilities....................................28–29Life in Austin ..................... Back Cover

ATHLETICS ADMINISTRATIONAthletics Director: Debbie Taylor, 512-448-8744

Associate Athletics Director/Compliance: Melinda Terry, 512-233-1637

Associate Athletics Director/Operations: Jameson Adams, 512-233-1495

Assistant Athletics Director/ Health & Wellness: Lisa Lowe, 512-448-8498

Administrative Assistant: Monica Baker, 512-448-8480

Administrative Coordinator: Abby Caswell, 512-448-8448

Associate Athletic Trainer: Chris Magott, 512-428-1378

Assistant Athletic Trainer: Nicole Wilkins, 512-416-5802

Assistant Athletic Trainer: Annie Nalepa, 512-448-8496

Media Relations Coordinator: Logan Lawrence, 512-464-8810, (cell) 512-636-2779

Media Relations Assistant: Sam Boender, 512-464-8870, (cell) 402-580-1771

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ST. EDWARD’S UNIVERSITY ATHLETICSSt. Edward’s University competes as a member of NCAA Division II in 13 sports, including baseball, men’s and women’s basketball, men's and women's cross country, men’s and women’s golf, men’s and women’s soccer, softball, men’s and women’s tennis, and volleyball. After enjoying many successful seasons in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), St. Edward’s University Athletics made the move to NCAA Division II in 1999. As a charter member of the Heartland Conference, the Hilltoppers have won 59 conference championships since joining the NCAA. In fact, 50 of those titles have occurred since the beginning of the 2005–2006 academic year. A total of 68 Hilltoppers have earned All-America honors, and 87 have been named Academic All-Americans. St. Edward’s has sent 69 teams to the NCAA National Tournament.

Hilltopper Athletics is coming off another impressive year in 2014–2015. The department finished 46th in the annual Learfield Sports Directors’ Cup. Seven teams advanced to the NCAA National Tournament: the men’s and women's golf teams qualified for the NCAA Postseason for the 12th-and 10th-straight season, respectively, with the women finishing in sixth place at the National Tournament; men’s soccer advanced to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 1999, where the team reached the Sweet 16 and were the number one seed in the region; the women’s soccer team made its eighth trip in nine years to the NCAA Tournament; the baseball team advanced to regionals for the fourth-straight season; the men’s tennis team won the conference title and advanced to the NCAA Sweet 16 for the seventh time in program history; and the women’s tennis team returned to NCAA postseason play for the 10th time after a two-year absence.

Hilltopper student-athletes have enjoyed success in the classroom, too, earning a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher for the past 26 semesters. This past spring, 143 of 190 student-athletes compiled a 3.0 GPA or higher, and 25 individuals earned a 4.0 GPA. The combined GPA for 2014–2015 was 3.18.

HeArtlAnd ConferenceFounded in 1999, the Heartland Conference is an NCAA Division II conference consisting of 11 schools from Texas, Kansas, Oklahoma and Arkansas. These schools include founding members St. Edward’s University and St. Mary’s University as well as expansion members Dallas Baptist University, Oklahoma Panhandle State University, UT–Permian Basin, Texas A&M–International University, Newman University, University of Arkansas–Fort Smith, Oklahoma Christian University, Lubbock Christian University and Rogers State University.

The Heartland Conference is one of the newest NCAA Division II conferences. At the present time, there are 26 conferences in NCAA Division II, totaling just over 300 institutions in full or provisional status across the nation.

CHEERLEADING STAFFHead Coach: Talia Russell Cheer Office Phone: 512-637-5615

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTSTeam Awards Since 2011: 2015 — UCA College Spirit Camp (Fight Song-First) 2015 — UCA College Spirit Camp (Sideline-Third) 2015 — UCA College Spirit Camp (Game Day-Third) 2015 — UCA College Spirit Camp (Mascot-Fifth) 2014 — UCA College Spirit Camp (Fight Song) 2014 — UCA College Spirit Camp (Sideline) 2014 — UCA College Spirit Camp (Game Day) 2012 — Texas Collegiate Cheer Championships (Team Overall) 2011 — Texas Collegiate Cheer Championships (Skills Routine) 2011 — Texas Collegiate Cheer Championships (Cheer Routine) 2011 — Texas State UCA College Camp (Most Improved While at Camp)

CHEERLEADING Cheer

Talia Russell took over as head coach of the Hilltopper cheer team in January 2015. Russell is also the fan promotions and engagement coordinator.

Russell arrives on the hilltop after spending this past fall as assistant cheer coach at Kutztown University in Pennsylvania. At Kutztown, an NCAA DII Institution, Russell was also a compliance intern within the athletic department.

As an undergraduate student at Kutztown, she was a member of the cheerleading squad for four years. While a cheerleader for the Golden Bears, Russell was the team captain her senior season in which her squad finished fourth nationally at the UCA College Cheerleading Championships for the Division I All-Girl Division. She helped lead Kutztown to four top-10 finishes at the UCA Nationals during her time.

Russell was also an assistant varsity and head junior varsity coach for Exter Township High School in 2014. She has also been a cheer instructor and competition judge for Varsity Brands, Inc., for the last four years.

Russell graduated from Kutztown in 2013 with a BS in Leisure and Sport Studies with an emphasis in Athletic Administration and Coaching where she graduated magna cum laude. She received her Master of Education in Sport Management from Millersville University (Pa.) in 2014.

TALIA RUSSELLHead Coach • Second Season

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cross countryCROSS COUNTRY STAFFHead Coach: David Chandler

School Record (Yrs/Pct): N/A

Overall Record (Yrs/Pct): N/A

CC Office Phone: (512) 428-1344

2014 SEASON IN REVIEW2014 Record: N/A

HC Finish: N/A

Final Ranking: N/A

Postseason Play: N/A

SEU CROSS COUNTRY HISTORYAll-Time DII Record: N/A

HC Titles: 1-Men

NCAA Tournament Appearances (Last): 2-Men (2008)

NCAA Tournament Record: N/A

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Individual awards since 2003: 1(M): All-American

3(M): All-Region Selections

4(M): All-Conference Selections

3(M): Conference Runner of the Year Selections

1(M): Conference Coach of the Year Selection

Academic awards since joining NCAA in 1999:21(W), 11(M): Academic All-Conference Selections

24(W), 21(M): Dean’s List Honorees

1(W): Magna Cum Laude Graduate (3.7–3.89)

CROSS COUNTRY

DAVID CHANDLERHead Coach • First SeasonDavid Chandler begins his first year on the hilltop after being named head coach in December 2014.

Prior to arriving on the hilltop, Chandler spent 11 years as the head cross country and assistant track and field coach at McMurry University in Abilene, Texas. While at McMurry, Chandler led the men’s cross country team to the NCAA Regionals seven times and the women’s squad to a runner-up finish in the American Southwest

Conference (ASC) six times. During his tenure at McMurry, Chandler coached 79 all-conference performers, 11 all-region honorees, 22 school record breakers, two NCAA DIII national qualifiers, 102 academic honorees, three Academic All-Americans and six Academic All-American Teams.

Chandler has directed long distance running camps and clinics since 1999 and has presented at several coaches' clinics, including the Texas High School Girls Coaching School, Corpus Christi Track Coaches Clinic and the Mississippi High School Track Coaches Association.

Chandler is a member of both the USA Cross Country and Track and Field Coaches Associations and is a USATF level I coach, and he has been a level II coach in endurance events since 2004.

Chandler was an instructor, teaching servant leadership as well as various topics in kinesiology, health and fitness. Additionally, he served as the director of Compliance for the past year as McMurry transitioned from a brief stint in NCAA DII back to DIII.

As a student-athlete, Chandler was a four-year letterman in cross country at McMurry. He won the ASC individual cross country championship in 1998 and 2000, led the men’s team to an ASC championship in 2000, was the ASC 800-meter champion in 1997, and earned all-conference honors twice in track and field.

Chandler graduated from McMurry in 2000 with a BS in Multidisciplinary Studies with an emphasis in Secondary History and Physical Education. He received his master’s degree in Sports Recreation Management from Hardin-Simmons in 2002.

Chandler married the former Janet Bohling in May 2002, and the couple has a son, Michael.

DAN O’DWYERVolunteer Assistant • First SeasonDan O’Dwyer begins his first season as the volunteer assistant coach for the Hilltoppers.

The former Hilltopper cross country team member was a runner for St. Edward’s during the 2006 through 2008 seasons. During his time on the squad, O’Dwyer was named to the Heartland Conference President’s Honor Roll three times and the St. Edward's

Dean’s List eight times. As a runner, O’Dwyer is a member of the Waterloo Track & Field Club.

O’Dwyer also works in the St. Edward’s University Office of the Registrar. He has held the position of office specialist VI since February 2011.

O’Dwyer graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from St. Edward’s in 2009.

MEGAN WAGENAARVolunteer Assistant • First SeasonMegan Wagenaar begins her first season as the volunteer assistant coach for the Hilltoppers.

Wagenaar arrives on the hilltop after a very successful collegiate career. She ran for four years at Concordia (Texas) University, receiving most valuable runner for three consecutive years in both cross country and track and field. Wagenaar also received

the American Southwest Conference’s Distinguished Scholar-Athlete award and Outstanding Track Athlete award. She was also named the Female Athlete of the Year by Concordia.

Wagenaar works for the Texas Running Company where she is assistant manager. She graduated in 2014 with a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Concordia (Texas) University, with an emphasis in Marketing.

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DAVID FUENTES2006–2008 St. Edward's University Honors and Achievements Heartland Conference Individual Champion, Runner of the Year: 2006, 2007, 2008First-team All-Heartland Conference: 2006, 2007, 2008First-team All-American: 2008Records Held: 5K-15:04, 8K-24:46, 10K-31:23

Professional Running AccomplishmentsTwo-time winner of the Austin Half MarathonWinner of the San Antonio Rock ’n’ Roll MarathonFinished sixth at the Grandma’s Half Marathon (Olympic Marathon Trials Qualifier)

CROSS COUNTRY HISTORYAfter sponsoring cross country from 2003 to 2008, the university is excited to bring the sport back to the hilltop for both men and women. “We are fully committed to creating an NCAA DII cross country program that is nationally recognized year in and year out, just as our other programs are,” said Director of Athletics Debbie Taylor. “We should be vying for the Heartland Conference title and running in the NCAA regional meet each year.” The fall competitive season will consist of five to six meets plus the conference championship.The team will also compete in middle and long-distance events, ranging from 400 meter to 10,000 meter races in track meets during the spring.

AUSTIN RUNNING SCENEAustin, Texas, is a great place for runners with many perfect running locations and an enthusiastic running culture. The most popular is the 10-mile Lady Bird Lake Trail only a couple miles away from St. Edward’s University. At any given time, this gravel trail is packed with runners. Come enjoy the top-notch atmosphere and camaraderie of the running community in Austin, and make your mark at St. Edward’s.

The 2006 men’s cross country team took home the Heartland Conference Championship defeating five teams in the field in Billings, Mont. Sophomore David Fuentes took home the individual title as well.

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LARA ABBOTT2007–2008Holds four of top five spots in 5,000-meter recordbook

men’s SOCCERMEN’S SOCCER STAFFHead Coach: Brian Young

School Record (Yrs/Pct): 103-77-23 (11/.564)

Overall Record (Yrs/Pct): Same

Assistant Coach (Year): Matt O’Sullivan (Sixth Season)

MSOC Office Phone: 512-448-8507

2014 SEASON IN REVIEW2014 Record: 16-3-1

Home: 7-1 Away: 9-1-1

Neutral: 0-1

HC Record (Finish): 8-0 (First)

Home: 4-0 Away: 4-0

Final Ranking: 12th

Postseason Play: NCAA Round of 16

SEU MEN’S SOCCER HISTORYFirst Year of Men’s Soccer: 1985

All-Time Record (Years): 291-223-50 (30)

All-Time DII Record: 149-121-29

HC Titles: Six

NCAA Appearances (Last): Two (2014)

NCAA Record: 0-1-1

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTSIndividual awards since 1985: 14: All-Americans

67: All-Region Selections

2: Regional Coach of the Year Selections

136: All-Conference Selections

9: Conference Most Valuable Player Selections

3: Conference Freshman of the Year Selections

3: Conference Offensive Player of the Year Selections

4: Conference Defensive Player of the Year Selections

7: Conference Coach of the Year Selections

Academic awards since joining NCAA in 1999:13: Academic All-America Selections

8: Academic All-District Selections

9: NSCAA Team Academic Awards

169: Academic All-Conference Selections

215: Dean's List Honorees

10: Cum Laude Graduates (3.5–3.69)

8: Magna Cum Laude Graduates (3.7–3.89)

9: Summa Cum Laude Graduates (3.9–4.0)

BRIAN YOUNGHead Coach • 12th SeasonBrian Young is entering his 12th year as the head men’s soccer coach for the Hilltoppers. Last year, the Hilltoppers reached unprecedented heights in 2014, garnering a 16-3-1 record, a #1 ranking in the region and a spot in the NCAA Sweet 16. During the season, St. Edward's was ranked in the Top 25 for eight-consecutive weeks, and reached as high as #8 in the nation. The Hilltoppers ended as the 12th-ranked team in the country. As a result of a successful year, Young was named Heartland Conference Coach of the Year for the third year in a row and

NSCAA South Central Regional Coach of the Year. Over the past three seasons, Young has led the Hilltoppers to a 40-9-6 record and three-straight Heartland Conference titles.

Young’s teams from 2004 to 2008 improved in wins every season. In 2007, St. Edward’s ended the season in second, just one-half game out of the top spot. In 2008, the Hilltoppers were nationally ranked for the majority of the season, moving as high as 12th, and the team finished on the cusp of making its first regional since 1999, with a 13-4-2 record. In 2009, Young led the Hilltoppers to their first Heartland Conference title since 2000, with the squad winning eight of its last 10 matches on its way to the crown. That performance earned Young recognition as Heartland Conference Coach of the Year. In 2010, his Hilltopper squad posted a 10-6-2 record and finished second in the Heartland Conference. He was again selected as Heartland Conference Coach of the Year. Young’s career record now stands at 103-77-23. In Heartland Conference play, he posts a 46-13-6 mark.

In his 11 seasons, Young has coached 62 All-Heartland Conference players, 41 all-region performers and seven All-Americans. Two of his former players signed professional contracts after graduation: Sean Arters (San Antonio Scorpions-NASL) and Andrew Fox (Petersborough-League 1). He has led the team to the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA)/Adidas Team Academic Award in nine of the last 11 seasons. In the spring of 2013, the team tallied a GPA of 3.23, and five of his student-athletes earned 4.0 GPAs. For the past four seasons, Young has served as the chair of the NSCAA Division II Men’s Soccer National Ranking Committee, and he has been the chair for the Heartland Men’s Soccer Coaches since 2004.

Young came to St. Edward’s University after six years as the assistant men’s soccer coach at Brown University in Providence, R.I. He helped the team win four Ivy League Championships (1997, 1998, 2000 and 2001) and make four NCAA Division I Tournament appearances (1997, 1998, 1999 and 2000). The 1999 squad advanced to the Sweet 16, while the 2000 squad made the Elite Eight. Young coordinated national and international recruitment of high school student-athletes. He assisted in coaching five All-Americans and 11 players who have been drafted in the annual Major League Soccer Superdraft or have signed Major League Soccer (MLS) contracts (FC Dallas, LA Galaxy, Kansas City Wizards, Columbus Crew and New England Revolution). While he was at Brown, the Bears posted an overall record of 61-35-10 (.576) and an Ivy League record of 28-8-5 (.683).

Prior to Brown University, Young spent a year as an assistant coach at Bates College, where he helped the team to the East College Athletic Conference Tournament and BBC title. He was the co-founder, technical director and head coach of Bruno United Futbol Club from 2002 to 2003. Young was also the head coach and director of player development for the Lake Travis Soccer Club in Austin, where he led his team (U14) to the 2003 state finals.

Young coached the “90 Boys” Olympic Development Program for South Texas Youth Soccer and is currently a United States Soccer Federation (USSF) academy scout for the United States Youth Soccer National Teams.

Young played collegiate soccer at the University of New Hampshire in Durham, N.H. He helped his 1994 team to the first NCAA Division I Men’s Soccer Tournament appearance in UNH history. He earned All-North Atlantic Conference Tournament honors in 1993 and 1994. After graduating from UNH, Young played professionally with the Cape Cod Crusaders Soccer Club in the United States Interregional Soccer League from 1995 to 1997.

Young holds an NSCAA Advanced National Diploma and the USSF “A” license.

He resides in Austin with his wife, Lillian.

MATT O’SULLIVANAssistant Coach • Sixth SeasonMatt O’Sullivan is beginning his sixth year as the assistant men’s soccer coach for the Hilltoppers.

O’Sullivan came to the hilltop after three seasons as a member of the University of the Incarnate Word coaching staff — two years as the graduate assistant coach and his last season as an assistant coach. While at Incarnate Word, he helped lead the Cardinals to back-to-back

Heartland Conference Championships in 2007 and 2008 as well as an NCAA Tournament appearance.

As a player, O’Sullivan lettered three seasons at California State–Bakersfield, where he appeared in 57 matches, scoring 14 goals. He helped lead the team to the second round of the NCAA Playoffs his junior season and was a first-team selection in the California Collegiate Conference. He played semi-professionally for the Bakersfield Brigade in the USL Premier Development League from 2004 to 2008.

O’Sullivan earned his bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology and Exercise Science at California State–Bakersfield in 2007 and his Master of Arts and Administration in Business at the University of the Incarnate Word in 2009.

O’Sullivan resides in San Marcos with his wife, Taylar.

MEN’S SOCCER

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The St. Edward’s University men’s soccer team has been awarded the NSCAA Team Academic Award nine of the 11 years during Coach Young’s tenure. In 2014–2015, the team’s GPA was 3.12.

The St. Edward’s University men’s soccer team won its third-straight Heartland Conference Championship, going undefeated

in conference play and advancing to the NCAA Sweet 16.

The Hilltoppers advanced to the NCAA Sweet 16 for the first time in program history in 2014. The team is shown in downtown

Seattle, the site of the 2014 regional tournament.

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ZACH HARTWERTHVolunteer Assistant First SeasonCoaching Duties: Backline and goalkeepers Playing Experience: Houston Baptist (NCAA DI) (2011–2013); Wisconsin–Superior (2014) Liscenses: NSCAA America Goalkeeper Level I and II

Sam BurnsSEU Community Service Awardwinner

Andy FoxAll-American (Daktronics, NSCAA) SEU Senior Athlete of the Year

JAMIE SCOPEVolunteer Assistant First SeasonCoaching Duties: Defenders, central midfielders and team fitness Playing Experience: Incarnate Word (2006–2009) Honors: NSCAA All-America, Heartland Conference Defensive Player of the Year Professional Experience: Wilmington Hammerheads (USL Pro)

LORNE CAMERONVolunteer Assistant Second SeasonCoaching Duties: Defensive units and central defenders Playing Experience: Wisconsin–Parkside (2007); Houston Baptist (2008–2010) Graduated cum laude with a BS in Kinesiology

Kevin LeibAcademic All-American (CoSIDA, NSCAA)

Coleton StymiestSEU Scholar Awardwinner 2014–2015 Heartland Conference Student-Athlete of the Year

VOLLEYBALL MARY DEJUTEHead Coach • First SeasonMary DeJute is entering her first season as head coach at St. Edward's University.

A veteran coach with 16 years of head coaching experience, more than 175 wins at the NCAA Division I, II and III levels, and more than 20 years of experience as a player, camp director and coach, DeJute comes to St. Edward’s after a successful run at NCAA Division II Belmont Abbey College in Belmont, N.C.

During her six seasons leading the Crusaders, DeJute compiled a 110-71 record and led the team to Conference Carolinas Championships in 2012 and 2013. She was named Conference Coach of the Year in both seasons after leading her team to the NCAA Tournament for the first and second time in school history. In each of her first four seasons at the helm, she either tied or broke the school record for wins in a season.

The 2012 championship team captured the program’s first Conference Carolinas Championship and NCAA Tournament berth. The team posted school records in overall wins (26), conference wins (14), winning streak (9), all-conference honorees (5) and all-region honorees (1).

DeJute’s 2014 squad won the conference’s Messick Sportsmanship Award. She was also the men’s volleyball head coach at Belmont Abbey from 2012 to 2014.

Prior to joining Belmont Abbey, DeJute spent nine years as the founder/director of the Columbus (Ohio) Volleyball Experience club team where she instructed local youth in the game of volleyball through camps, clinics and Junior Olympic competitions.

DeJute began her head coaching career at Mercer University from 1992 to 1996, where she posted back-to-back winning seasons, including the first 20-win season in school history. Her teams maintained the top GPA of all varsity sports and had 24 players earn Academic All-Conference.

After directing Mercer’s efforts, DeJute moved to Northwestern State University, where she was the head coach from 1996 to 1999. While there, her teams were in the top-two academically, while producing 15 Academic All-Conference performers. On the court, the squad set 11 new school records and had five all-conference players.

In the summer of 1999, DeJute returned to her native Ohio where she led Heidelberg College for one season while teaching in the department of Health and Physical Education.

A native of Swanton, Ohio, DeJute is a 1986 graduate of Bluffton College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education and Art. On the court, she is among the school’s all-time leaders in blocks per game. She obtained her master’s degree in Education from Northwestern State.

STEFANIE HOLLERAssistant Coach • First SeasonStefanie Holler begins her first season as assistant volleyball coach at St. Edward’s University.

Holler comes to the hilltop with over 11 years of experience as a coach and student-athlete at the high school, collegiate and club levels. She spent the last three years coaching after playing for four years under DeJute at Belmont Abbey College.

At Belmont Abbey, Holler was a four-year academic and athletic scholarship winner from 2008 to 2012. She qualified for the dean’s list and was honored as a member of Conference Carolina’s All-Academic Team. The 2011 team captain graduated in May 2012 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology after completing her thesis titled College Student’s Knowledge and Attitudes Towards Children with Autism.

Following graduation, Holler served as an assistant coach in the Triangle Volleyball Club and advanced to head coach of the 16 White team. Under her direction, the club had tremendous success, and many alumni signed with top NCAA Division I programs around the country.

In 2014, the North Carolina native was named head women’s volleyball coach at Rolesville High School, where she oversaw a team of 45. Additionally, she taught private lessons, led various youth volleyball programs and summer camps, served as program director for the Wake Forest Parks and Recreation Department, and worked as an educator in the Wake County Public School System.

Prior to her role as Rolesville’s head volleyball coach, Holler worked for the Goddard School of Wake Forest as the lead preschool teacher in a NAEYC and Five Star accredited program.

Holler has attended multiple professional clinics including The Art of Coaching Volleyball and Darkness to Light Training. She is CPR and First Aid certified and is also a member of USAV.

Holler resides in Austin.

VOLLEYBALL STAFFHead Coach: Mary DeJute

School Record (Yrs/Pct): First Season

Overall Record (Yrs/Pct): 172-181 (11/.487)

Assistant Coach (Year): Stefanie Holler (First Season)

VB Office Phone: 512-428-1386

2014 SEASON IN REVIEW2014 Record: 19-8

Home: 7-4 Away: 9-4

Neutral: 3-0

HC Record (Finish): 11-5 (Second)

Home: 5-3 Away: 6-2

Final Ranking: None

Postseason Play: None

SEU VOLLEYBALL HISTORYFirst Year of Volleyball: 1974


All-Time DII Record: 309-228

HC Titles: Seven

NCAA Appearances (Last): Four (2011)

NCAA Record: 2-4

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Individual awards since 1974: 17: All-Americans







13: Conference All-Tournament Team Selections

Academic awards since joining

NCAA in 1999:5: Academic All-District Selections

10: AVCA Team Academic Awards


199: Dean’s List Honorees




1: Valedictorian

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The 2014 St. Edward’s University volleyball team headed north to compete in the Nanook Volleyball Classic in Fairbanks, Alaska. The squad returned with a perfect 3-0 record, a tournament championship, and four players named to the all-tournament team. Hannah Rauch was named MVP.

The 2014 Hilltoppers finished third in the nation in digs per set, recording 20.68 per set. That is the most by a Hilltopper team since the NCAA switched to the 25-point rally scoring method.

Former Hilltopper volleyball player Angela Vorpahl was named St. Edward’s University valedictorian for the Class of 2008. Over the past eight seasons, the squad has had an average team GPA of 3.46. The squad has also won the AVCA Team Academic Award in each of the last nine seasons.

Hilltopper libero Michelle Hundt was named AVCA honorable mention All-America her final two seasons on the hilltop. These were the first All-America honors for St. Edward’s since 2002. Hundt amassed 2,718 digs in her four years on the hilltop, which is a school record, and she was also second in the nation in digs per set in 2012 with a 6.91 average.

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NICK COWELLHead Coach • 10th SeasonNick Cowell is entering his 10th year as head coach of the women’s soccer program. After winning the Heartland Conference Championship for the third-straight season in 2014, the Hilltoppers appeared in their sixth-straight NCAA Tournament and their eighth in nine years. In 2013, the Hilltoppers’ only loss came in the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament. This was their second trip to the Elite Eight. Their 18 wins tied the school record set in 2012 when they hosted the NCAA Regional round for the third time in school history and were ranked as high

as #3 in the nation. In 2010, Cowell led the team to a 17-2-2 record, a #6 national ranking and the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament for the first time in school history. The 2009 season saw Cowell guide the squad to a 16-3-3 record, and a NCAA Sweet 16 appearance for the first time in school history. For his efforts, Cowell was named South Central Region Coach of the Year.

While at St. Edward’s (2006–Present) Career (1989–Present)

For the past three years, Cowell has served as the chair of the NCAA Division II Women’s Soccer National Committee, after serving two years on the NCAA Regional Selection Committee. He has served as the National Soccer Coaches Association of America National Rankings Committee chair, NSCAA All-American Committee regional chair and NCAA Selection Committee regional chair. He is involved in NSCAA national and regional clinics, and in United States Soccer Federation regional and state clinics. He coaches in the Olympic Development Program at the national, regional and state levels.

Cowell received his bachelor’s degree in French and Spanish at the University of Birmingham, England, in 1983 and earned his master’s degree in Sports Psychology, and in Curriculum and Instruction, at Cleveland State University in 1988. He holds a USSF “A” license, a NSCAA Advanced National Diploma and an English F.A. Preliminary Coaching Badge.

JAY MASONAssistant Coach • Ninth SeasonJay Mason begins his ninth season as assistant coach for the Hilltopper women’s soccer program. Mason is the defensive specialist working closely with the defenders, goalkeepers and defensive mids. He also serves as the recruiting coordinator, scouring the globe for the blend of soccer ability, character and academic achievement necessary to succeed at the top level. Mason previously served as the assistant coach for the University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) men’s and women’s soccer teams during the 2004 and 2005 seasons. He

was an assistant coach for the women’s team that went 22-12-5. The squad won the 2005 Heartland Conference title and received an at large bid to the NCAA Tournament. On the UIW men’s side, Mason's responsibility was with the goalkeepers. He helped lead UIW to back-to-back NCAA Division II National Tournament appearances, a #1 NSCAA National Ranking (2004) and an NCAA Elite Eight appearance.

Mason was a two-year letterwinner at the College of Charleston and a two-year letterwinner at UIW. During his two seasons at the College of Charleston, Mason led a back line to back-to-back Southern Conference Tournament appearances. He recorded the third most wins in a regular season with 15 his freshman year. While at UIW, Mason led the Cardinals to two NCAA Sweet 16 appearances. In 2002, he was selected as All-Heartland Conference first-team and the Heartland Conference Goalkeeper of the Year. Additional playing experience includes two years with the Canadian U18 National Team Program and three seasons with the St. Catherine’s Roma Wolves Soccer Club in the Canadian Professional Soccer League, where he was named Rookie of the Year in the CPSL in 2001. He also played one season with the A-League Austin Posse and completed two seasons with the South Texas Olympic Development U23 program, reaching regionals both years. Mason has completed club coaching stints with Classics Elite Soccer Club, Austin Capitals and Austin Texans Soccer Club as acting director of goalkeeping at each.

Mason graduated summa cum laude in 2004 from UIW with a BS in Physical Education. He earned a master’s degree in Kinesiology from UIW in 2006.

WOMEN’S SOCCER STAFFHead Coach: Nick Cowell


Overall Record (Yrs/Pct): 362-114-33 (26/.744)

Assistant Coach (Year): Jay Mason (Ninth Season)

WSOC Office Phone: 512-428-1052


Home: 8-3 Away: 6-2

Neutral: 1-0

HC Record (Finish): 8-0 (First)

Home: 4-0 Away: 4-0

Final Ranking: 24-Nation


SEU WOMEN’S SOCCER HISTORYFirst Year of Women’s Soccer: 1990



HC Titles: Seven

NCAA Appearances (Last): Eight (2014)

NCAA Record: 5-8-5

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Individual awards since 1990: 20: All-Americans96: All-Region Selections2: Regional Coach of the Year Selections110: All-Conference Selections9: Conference Most Valuable Player Selections5: Conference Freshman of the Year Selections1: Conference Offensive Player of the Year Selection2: Conference Defensive Player of the Year Selections2: Conference Goalkeeper of the Year Selections7: Conference Coach of the Year Selections19: Conference All-Tournament Team Selections

Academic awards since joining NCAA in 1999:16: Academic All-America Selections10: Academic All-District Selections3: Academic All-Region Selections9: NSCAA Team Academic Awards259: Academic All-Conference Selections400: Dean’s List Honorees11: Cum Laude Graduates (3.5–3.69)24: Magna Cum Laude Graduates (3.7–3.89)14: Summa Cum Laude Graduates (3.9–4.0)

WOMEN’S SOCCER

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Overall record: 146-27-12Heartland Conference record: 75-7-2Conference championships: 6NCAA Tournament appearances: 8All-Americans: 17All-region honorees: 53Heartland Conference Players of the Year: 8All-conference honorees: 66Team grade-point average: 3.37

Overall record: 362-114-33 (Third All-Time in NCAA Division II)Overall winning percentage: .744 (Ninth All-Time in NCAA Division II) Conference championships: 13NCAA Tournament appearances: 15All-Americans: 25Conference players of the year: 17Conference coach of the year: 11

WOmen’s SOCCERHILLTOPPER WOMEN'S SOCCER

REPORT CARD (SINCE 2006)

Team GPA

Heartland ConferenceChampionships

NCAA TournamentAppearances

3.37* 2006 2006

2007 2007

2010 2009

2012 2010

2013 2011

2014 2012

2013

2014

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ST. EDWARD’S UNIVERSITY SENIORS

Valencia Mobley

Ari Garcia Lauren Heller

Taylor Settecerri

Shown left: Former Hilltopper Rachel Murray was named Heartland Conference Woman of the Year and a finalist for the NCAA Woman of the Year. She was the fourth women’s soccer player to earn Heartland Conference Woman of the Year since Nick Cowell took over as head coach in 2006: Kristen Gascoyne (Robbins) (2008), Kelsey Yeatts (Baird) (2009), Kim Abbott (2010), Olivia Collado (2012) and Rachel Murray (2014). Shown right: The 2014 Heartland Conference Tournament Champions.

*Overall GPA during head coach Nick Cowell's tenure

Katie Donahue

MEN’S BASKETBALL STAFFHead Coach: Andre Cook

Overall Record (Yrs/Pct): 82-85 (6/.491)

School Record (Yrs/Pct): 201-125 (11/.617)

Assistant Coach (Year): Jack Dorn (Fourth Season)

MBKB Office Phone: 512-448-8591

2014–2015 SEASON IN REVIEW2014–2015 Record: 22-8

Home: 16-2 Away: 5-6

Neutral: 1-0

HC Record (Finish): 13-7 (Second)

Home: 8-2 Away: 5-5

Final Ranking: None


SEU MEN’S BASKETBALL HISTORYFirst Year of Men’s Basketball: 1921–1922

All-Time Record (Years): 926-969 (86)


HC Titles: Three

NCAA Appearances (Last): Three (2007–2008)

NCAA Record: 0-3

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS





2: Conference Newcomer of the Year Selections


1: Conference Defensive Player of the Year Selection



Academic awards since joining NCAA in 1999:2: Academic All-District Selections






MEN’S BASKETBALL

ANDRE COOKHead Coach • Seventh SeasonAndre Cook enters his seventh season as head coach of the St. Edward’s University men’s basketball program. In the 2014–2015 season, Cook led the 22-8 Hilltoppers to a second-place conference finish, a runner-up spot in the Heartland Conference Tournament and a national ranking for the first time since 2008. Since taking over in 2009, Cook has produced two first-team All-Heartland Conference players, four second-team All-Heartland Conference players, three honorable mention

All-Heartland Conference players and one all-region performer.

Cook came to St. Edward’s from Hudson Valley Community College, where he compiled an overall record of 119-40 (.748) in five seasons. In each of his last two seasons, he led the Vikings to school records for victories in a season. In 2007–2008, Hudson Valley compiled an amazing 30-1 record and a perfect 16-0 in-conference record, winning the Mountain Valley Conference title for the first time in eight years. As a result of his team’s efforts, Cook was named Region III Coach of the Year and BCANY (Basketball Coaches Association of New York) Junior College Coach of the Year. In 2008–2009, the Vikings again had a perfect conference record and advanced to the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division III national tournament, winning their way to the semifinals before falling to eventual national champion Richland College.

Cook received his bachelor’s degree in American Studies from Skidmore College in 1994, and he completed a master’s degree in teaching social studies from Union College in 1996. While at Union, he served as an assistant men’s basketball coach from 1994 to 1996.

As a high school player, Cook played four years of varsity basketball at Watervliet High School for New York State and Hudson Valley Hall of Fame coach George Mardigan. Cook was inducted into the Watervliet Hall of Fame in 2009. Cook played four years at Skidmore College, and is in the top 10 in scoring at Watervliet and Skidmore, amassing over 1,000 points at both places. In 2012, Cook was inducted into the Capital District Basketball Hall of Fame in Albany, New York.

Cook resides in Austin, with his wife, Stacey, and children, Emily (11) and Colin (6).

JACK DORNAssistant Coach • Fourth SeasonJack Dorn begins his fourth season as assistant coach for the Hilltoppers. Dorn came to St. Edward’s after spending three seasons at Missouri Western State as an assistant coach. Dorn’s responsibilities at Western included recruiting, film exchange, coordinating team travel and other operations items.

Prior to Missouri Western, Dorn attended St. Edward’s, where he completed his undergraduate degree in May 2009 in Business Management. During his time in

Austin as an undergraduate, he spent his first two years as the head manager for the men’s basketball team and his final two seasons as a student assistant coach. He was involved in scouting, film exchange and recruiting during his final two seasons with the Hilltoppers.

In his four years at St. Edward’s, the Hilltoppers won 85 games and were conference champions three times. The Hilltoppers were regular season champions three times; during two of those seasons, they were also tournament champions. The Hilltoppers were NCAA Tournament participants three times. During that four-year span, St. Edward’s had two Conference Players of the Year and more than 20 all-conference selections.

Dorn also holds a master’s degree in Sport Administration from Northwest Missouri State. He is originally from Dallas, Texas, where his parents, Michael and Mary Jo, still reside. Dorn’s father has been a coach for more than 30 years at schools in Chicago and Dallas, while his mom works for the Catholic Charities in Dallas as their fundraising coordinator.

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men’s Basketball

Former Hilltopper Shawn Weinstein was selected to the Heartland Conference first-team in 2006–2007 and 2007–2008, and he was the Conference Most Valuable Player in 2006–2007, helping lead the Hilltoppers to three-straight Heartland Conference Championships.

men’s Basketball

Former Hilltopper David Lunn helped lead the team to its first-ever Heartland Conference title in 2005–2006. Lunn was named Heartland Conference Most Valuable Player and Newcomer of the Year.

Newcomer of the YearDavid Lunn, 2005–2006

Defensive Player of the YearCornelius Gilleylen, 2006–2007

First-TeamBradley Burdick, 1999–2000, 2000–2001

Rhonney Greene, 1999–2000

Ben Lyman, 1999–2000, 2000–2001

Lachlan Teasdale, 1999–2000, 2000–2001

David Lunn, 2005–2006

Taylor Mullenax, 2006–2007, 2008–2009

Shawn Weinstein, 2006–2007, 2007–2008

Daniel Pierre, 2007–2008

Jeff Miner, 2009–2010

Reggie Shanks, 2009–2010

Coach of the YearRyan Marks, 2005–2006, 2006–2007, 2007–2008

Second-TeamBradley Burdick, 2001–2002

Lawrence Ramsey, 2002–2003

Chris Smith, 2004–2005

Daniel Pierre, 2005–2006

Remy Boswell, 2010–2011

Shimeek Johnson, 2011–2012 2012–2013

Frankie Mgbolu, 2014–2015

ALL-HEARTLAND CONFERENCE

Chris Smith 2004–2005: Merry Monk Ballina (Ireland), 2006–2007; Sangalhos (Portugal), 2006–2007; Forssan Koripojat (Finland), 2007–2008; Indios de San Francisco (Dominican Republic), 2007–2008; Fjolnir (Iceland), 2009–2010; Njardvik (Iceland), 2009–2010; Svi (Slovakia), 2010–2011; Haukar (Iceland), 2011–2013; Fjolnir (Iceland), 2013

David Lunn 2005–2006: Jonstrup (Denmark), 2006–2007

Daniel Pierre 2005–2008: Jonstrup (Denmark), 2008–2010; Bodfeld (Germany), 2010–2011

Shawn Weinstein 2005–2008: Elitzur Maccabi Netanya (Israel), 2008–2009; Meralco Bolts (Philippines), 2009–2010; Talk N Tex (Philippines), 2010–2011; Barako Bull (Philippines), 2011–present

Taylor Mullenax 2005–2009: Ulriken Elite (Norway), 2009–2010; Kalamuda E.S. (Australia), 2010–2011; Mandura (Australia) 2011–present

Taylor Land 2005–2009: Jonstrup (Denmark), 2010–2011; Mandura (Australia), 2011–present

Remy Boswell 2010–2012: Tokyo Cinq Reves (Japan), 2013–2014

From the Hilltop to the Pros Shawn Weinstein, 2006–2007 David Lunn, 2005–2006

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Taylor MullenaxTaylor Land

WHERE ARE THEY NOW (Recent Graduates Under Coach Cook)Cory Griffin (2010) 8th Grade Teacher/Coach, Northeast ISD (San Antonio, Texas)Reggie Shanks (2010) Property Accountant, Greystar Management Assistant Coach, Regents School (Austin, Texas)Bobby Watkins (2010) Office Manager, Keith E. Starr State Farm (Las Vegas, Nev.)Jannick Zimmer (2010) International Sales Manager, K1X (Munich, Germany)Patrick Barnes (2011) Ocular Sales Representative, Alcon (Irvine, Calif.)Tylor Carr (2011) Utility Coordinator, ONEprop, Inc. (Dallas, Texas)Jeff Miner (2011) Account Manager for Luxury Fashion, Google Inc. (New York, N.Y.)Mark Watson (2011) Senior Financial Analyst, Nalco Champion (Houston, Texas)Remy Boswell (2012) Professional Basketball Player, Tokyo Cinq Reves (Tokyo, Japan)Cameron Couball (2012) Weathercaster, United States Air Force (Tucson, Ariz.)Zac Graham (2013) Assistant Coach, Southwestern University (Georgetown, Texas)Tyler Foster (2014) Leadership Account Manager, ACG (Austin, Texas)Matt Miner (2014) Women’s Assistant Coach, St. Edward’s University (Austin, Texas)Chris Wacker (2014) Financial Auditor, Holtzman Partners (Austin, Texas)

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL STAFFHead Coach: J.J. Riehl



Assistant Coach (Year): Matt Miner (First Season)

WBKB Office Phone: 512-448-8590


Home: 8-5 Away: 6-6

Neutral: 1-1

HC Record (Finish): 9-9 (T-Third)

Home: 4-5 Away: 5-4

Final Ranking: None


SEU WOMEN’S BASKETBALL HISTORYFirst Year of Women’s Basketball: 1974–1975

All-Time Record (Years): 512-435 (41)


HC Titles: One

NCAA Appearances (Last): One (2013–2014)

NCAA Record: 0-1

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS


1: National Player of the Year Selection


2: Regional Player of the Year Selections





1: Conference Defensive Player of the Year Selection



Academic awards since joining NCAA in 1999:102: Academic All-Conference Selections





WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

J.J. RIEHLHead Coach • Fourth SeasonJ.J. Riehl enters her fourth season as head coach of the St. Edward’s University women’s basketball team. Under Riehl’s direction, the Hilltoppers have won more games in the first three seasons than any other staff in program history. During the 2014–2015 season, the Hilltoppers went 15-12, producing the second-most single win season in the past 15 years. St. Edward’s also saw its first trip to the NCAA Tournament in 2014, following its Heartland Conference Tournament Championship and a 19-9 record. Riehl is establishing

a culture of success, as her program has attended three-straight Heartland Conference Tournaments.

Riehl’s roots tie deep into the hilltop, as she served as an assistant coach for 10 seasons. While assisting, she played an instrumental role in the program’s sole conference championship (2005–2006), six consecutive conference tournament appearances stretching from 2006 to 2011, 24 all-conference players, one conference Player of the Year, one Defensive Player of the Year and two professional players.

Riehl also played collegiate basketball at St. Edward’s, arriving on the hilltop in 1998. She was a three-year starter, two-year captain, two-time all-conference honoree, and she led her team to an NAIA Championship appearance. Riehl is listed in the record books 11 times, most notably for scoring over 1,000 points and for placing herself No. 1 all-time in career three-point field goal percentage. Riehl was recognized as a member of the St. Edward’s University Women’s Athletics All-Era Team in 2010.

Riehl received her bachelor's degree in Kinesiology in 2002 and earned her Master of Human Services with a Sports Management concentration in 2004, both from St. Edward’s.

MATT MINERAssistant Coach • First SeasonMatt Miner begins his first season as assistant coach for the Hilltoppers. Miner spent the 2014–2015 season as the graduate assistant coach on the hilltop. He helped lead the team to a 15-12 record and a third place finish in the Heartland Conference.

Miner came to the Hilltopper coaching staff after lettering four seasons for the St. Edward's men's basketball team. During his time, Miner appeared in 77 games, tallied 281 points (3.6 ppg), and knocked down 43 career three-pointers. He was

named to the Heartland Conference President’s Honor Roll twice (2011–2012, 2013–2014), and to the Dean’s List five times.

The Clifton Park, N.Y., native played his prep basketball at Shenendehowa High School where he was fourth on the all-time scoring list (971 points) averaging 21.0 points per contest. He was named New York Section II Player of the Year his senior season and helped lead his team to the Suburban Council Championship all four seasons.

Miner graduated from St. Edward’s in 2014 with a degree in Finance with cum laude distinction. He is currently enrolled in the MBA Program at St. Edward’s.

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Minnesota Lynx forward Taj McWilliams-Franklin was a two-time All-America selection and NAIA National Player of the Year during her time at St. Edward’s. She holds the school scoring record with 1,837 points in just three years of action. She is shown above with teammate Lindsay Whalen holding the 2011 WNBA Championship trophy. This was the second WNBA title for the six-time All-Star.

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Former Hilltopper Jaimie Kadlecek lettered two seasons for the Hilltoppers. She was also the community service chair for the St. Edward’s University Student-Athlete Advisory Committee and won this year’s Nic Ramos Servant Leader Award. Kadlecek will take over as the graduate assistant coach during the 2014–2015 season.

2012–2015 St. Edward's University Women’s Basketball By The NumbersOverall record: 47-35, conference record: 27-22Heartland Conference: Three-consecutive tournament appearances, one tournament championship5: All-Heartland Conference honorees3: Heartland Conference All-Tournament Team honorees4: Player of the Week award winners75: New record book top-10 rankings20: Conference honor roll honorees1027: Community service hours served

“ I was fortunate enough to have Coach Riehl as a teammate, a coach and mentor during my years as a player and graduate assistant. The amount of pride and passion that Coach Riehl displays not only for the game, but also for her program and the university is infinite. She has a way of making you want to work harder and be greater than you ever imagined was possible. There is no doubt in my mind that the student-athletes that attend St. Edward’s University will be prepared for whatever obstacles come their way, and they will have the time of their lives doing it.”

Rhina Palazuelos ’03, varsity head women’s basketball coach, Round Rock High School

“ St. Edward’s is a remarkable campus in one of the most desired cities in the entire country, and on top of that you receive an amazing education with individualized attention from a great faculty. Even more, several student-athletes that graduate from St. Edward’s go on to play at the next level, but when they complete their professional career they have a great degree to fall back on, as well as a lot of nationwide connections. There are a lot of universities in the country that you have to give up something you desire to go to that university; with St. Edward’s, that just isn’t the case.”

Leah Foster ’06, assistant women’s basketball coach, Tulsa University

“ My coaches and teammates all taught me the value of teamwork, communication and leadership. Through my four years at St. Edward’s, the team overcame a tremendous amount of adversity and with the guidance of the coaching staff, it enabled all of us to grow up and step into positions that we otherwise may not have been ready for. Those experiences gave me the confidence to travel to the other side of the world and step into a role on a team that six years ago I would not have had the guts to do.”

Kelli Payton ’10, Mackay Meteorettes (Australia)

“ St. Edward’s helped prepare me for my career in coaching and teaching. I brought many drills and ideas that I learned as a Hilltopper to my high school program. The teaching program was excellent and I felt completely prepared to get out there in the real world.”

Tricia Johnson ’02, varsity head women’s basketball coach, Austin High School

“ Through my experience at St. Edward’s, I became a better basketball player, as well as a better person. Coach Riehl taught us how to push our bodies past the limit of exhaustion, create beneficial relationships with our professors and express our feelings in order to create better friendships with our teammates.”

Maddie Wheeler ’14, assistant boy's basketball coach, San Juan Diego Academy (Austin, Texas)

WhAt they Are sAying About CoAch Riehl And St. EdwArd’s University women’s bAsketbAll

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BASEBALL STAFFHead Coach: Rob Penders



Assistant Coach (Year): Dave Wood (Fifth Season)

BB Office Phone: 512-448-8497


Home: 25-5 Away: 13-6

Neutral: 2-2

HC Record (Finish): 22-5 (T-First)

Home: 14-1 Away: 11-4

Final Ranking: 10-Nation, 2-Region

Postseason Play: NCAA Regional

SEU BASEBALL HISTORYFirst Year of Baseball: 1902



HC Titles: Four

NCAA Appearances (Last): Five (2015)

NCAA Record: 8-11

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Individual awards since 1902: 13: MLB First-Year Player Draft Picks

24: All-Americans


6: Regional Player of the Year Selections

6: Regional All-Tournament Team Selections


7: Conference Player of the Year Selections

3: Conference Pitcher of the Year Selections




Academic awards since joining NCAA in 1999:1: Academic All-America Selection






BASEBALL ROB PENDERSHead Coach • 10th SeasonRob Penders begins his 10th season as the head coach of the St. Edward’s University baseball team. Last season, he led the Hilltoppers to their fifth NCAA regional appearance and fourth regular season Heartland Conference Championship, all of which occurred with him at the helm. St. Edward’s finished the season with a 40-13 record after winning the team’s

third-straight Heartland Conference Tournament Title and earning the number two seed in the South Central Regional.

The pinnacle of his success on the hilltop occurred during the 2013 season. Penders guided St. Edward’s to the NCAA DII World Series for the first time in school history and a national semifinalist finish. The team compiled a 44-18 record, which broke the school record for victories, and also finished the season ranked fourth nationally. For his efforts, Penders was named Regional Coach of the Year. He has reached career win milestones of 100, 200 and 300 faster than anyone in school history. His 339-162 amassed record advances him to first place in wins and first in winning percentage in the 112-year history of baseball on the hilltop.

Since his arrival at St. Edward’s, his players have received many individual accolades as well. In 2015, Collin Sherrod won the Rawlings Gold Glove Award and J.D. Arrowood was named honorable mention All-America. Arrowood also became the fifth draft pick at St. Edward’s under Penders’ watch, as the first baseman was selected by the Cincinnati Reds in the 40th round. This draft pick meant that since 2010 the Hilltoppers have had the most DII players drafted in the state of Texas. Arrowood joined former Hilltoppers Brannon Easterling (Chicago White Sox, 20th Round, 2014), Stephen Johnson (San Francisco Giants, Sixth Round, 2012), Jonathan Burns (Atlanta Braves, 26th Round, 2010) and Taylor Johnson (Detroit Tigers, 40th Round, 2013). In 2013, Hilltopper starting pitcher Brannon Easterling was named College Baseball Lineup’s DII Josh Willingham Most Valuable Player. In 2012, Stephen Johnson was named by Baseball America as the best prospect in NCAA Division II as well as Preseason Pitcher of the Year. Along with Sherrod, Dexter Moreno won a Rawlings Gold Glove award as a first baseman in 2010.

Overall, Penders has had 18 All-Americans, 42 all-region players, 67 individuals named to all-conference teams, four Conference Players of the Year, two Conference Pitchers of the Year, two Conference Freshmen of the Year and 46 Conference Players of the Week. His teams have set 99 individual and team school records.

The success of the Hilltopper baseball program has not been limited to the field of play. In nine years, 172 student-athletes have been nominated to the Heartland Conference Honor Roll. During that same timeframe, 125 student-athletes have been named to the Dean’s List. The baseball program has also had four team members named the St. Edward’s Outstanding Senior Student-Athlete of the Year. This award encompasses not only athletic achievement but also academic excellence and community service.

In his prep days, Penders was a two-time all-state shortstop at East Catholic High School in Manchester, Conn. He played there for his father, Jim Penders, who won four state championships during his career and was named the National High School Coach of the Year in 1996. Rob’s brother, Jim, currently serves as the head baseball coach for the University of Connecticut, where both his father and his uncle, Tom Penders (long-time Division I men’s basketball coach), were members of the 1965 Huskies College World Series team.

Penders was a four-year letterman for Wake Forest and a team captain his senior year. Primarily a third baseman, he was voted to the Atlantic Coast Conference All-Academic Team three times from 1994 to 1996. In Summer 1995, he played for the Hyannis Mets in the Cape Cod League. After Wake Forest, he played professionally for the Richmond Roosters in the Frontier League in Indiana. He and his wife, Christy, have a daughter, Emily, and a son, Jack. They live in Austin.

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DAVE WOODAssistant Coach • Fifth SeasonDave Wood begins his fifth season as assistant coach and recruiting coordinator for the St. Edward’s University baseball team. He works primarily with the Hilltopper pitching staff. In 2014, the staff produced a 2.57 ERA, which broke the school record set in 2013 by Wood's staff and advanced the Hilltoppers to sixth in the nation. In the four years Wood has led the

Hilltopper staff, they have produced four of the lowest five ERAs in school history.

Wood came to the hilltop after spending three years in the Kansas City Royals minor league organization. In 2007, he was a member of the Royals in the Arizona Fall League, where he won Player of the Year. During the 2008 season, he split time between the Wilmington Royals and the Burlington (N.C.) Royals, where he was a team captain. His final season, he played for the Class A Burlington (Iowa) Royals, whom he helped lead to the championship series of the Midwest League.

A native of Long Island, N.Y., Wood began his collegiate career at Stony Brook University, where he was named to the Freshman All-America East Team. After transferring to Temple (Texas) College, he was named second-team all-region as both a pitcher and first baseman. His final two seasons, Wood played at Texas State University, where he was second-team all-conference on the 2007 Southland Conference Champion Bobcats.

On the coaching side, Wood has been a coach and instructor for six different teams in the Bowie Baseball Academy.

Wood holds a bachelor’s degree in Applied Arts and Sciences with a coaching emphasis from Texas State. He is married to the former Randi Warren; the couple and their son live in Kyle, Texas.

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The St. Edward’s University baseball team opened its brand-new hitting/pitching facility during the 2012 season. The facility is 80x36 feet and 20 feet in height. It has room for two full-length batting cages and three regulation-pitching mounds. It also has soft-toss stations and can be opened for live batting practice. See video of the facility at: bit.ly/SEUBATTINGCAGE.

The 2015 Hilltopper squad won the Heartland Conference Tournament championship for the third-straight time, and the team advanced to the NCAA South Central Regional for the fourth-consecutive season.

Hilltopper head coach Rob Penders broke the school coaching record for victories in 2015. His 339 victories moves him past former St. Edward’s University athletic director and SEU Hall of Famer John Knorr. Penders also holds the record for winning percentage.

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J.D. Arrowood was taken by the Cincinnati Reds in the 40th round of the 2015 MLB First-Year Player Draft. He is the 13th player in St. Edward’s University history to be drafted.

JONATHAN BURNSAssistant Coach • Second SeasonBurns begins his second season as a member of the Hilltopper baseball staff and will primarily work with pitchers. He previously coached the Victoria Generals of the Texas Collegiate League this summer and was an assistant coach with Texas A&M–Kingsville from August 2012 until June 2014.

Burns pitched in 47 games over his two-year career on the hilltop, compiling 10 saves, throwing 98.1 innings, producing a 3.75 ERA and striking out 97 batters.

He primarily served as the closer for St. Edward’s and was ultimately drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the 26th round of the 2010 MLB First Year Player Draft.

He pitched professionally for two years prior to retiring to focus on his next career. Burns returned as a volunteer assistant in August of 2011 and helped the Hilltoppers during the 2012 season. Burns received a BS in Kinesiology from St. Edward's in 2011, and a MS in Kinesiology from Texas A&M–Kingsville in 2015.

Hilltopper pitcher Collin Sherrod was named to the DII Rawlings Gold Glove Team as he did not commit an error in 26 chances on the mound. He is the second Hilltopper to win this prestigous award; Dexter Moreno captured the honor in 2010.

2015 was the fourth-straight season

the Hilltopper Baseball team qualified

for the NCAA South Central Regional.

MEN’S GOLF STAFFHead Coach: Todd Ohlmeyer



MG Office Phone: 512-448-8604


HC Finish: Second


Postseason Play: NCAA Regional Tournament (T-12th)

SEU MEN’S GOLF HISTORYAll-Time DII Record: 1610-844-29

HC Titles: Five

NCAA Tournament Appearances (Last): 12 (2015)

NCAA Tournament Record: 146-91-8

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS








Academic awards since joining NCAA in 1999:14: Academic All-American Selections







MEN’S GOLF

TODD OHLMEYERHead Coach • Eighth SeasonTodd Ohlmeyer enters his eighth season as head coach of the St. Edward’s University men’s golf program. Last year, Ohlmeyer led the Hilltoppers to the NCAA Regionals for the 12th-straight season. Since Ohlmeyer joined the Hilltoppers in November 2008, the golf team has finished first 14 times — including at the 2014 NCAA DII South Central/West Super Regional, the 2010 and the 2014 Heartland Conference Championships — second eight times and in the top five in 46 tournaments. The

program has amassed a 783-387-17 record over the course of his tenure. He has coached 12 members of the Srixion Golf All-America Scholar team, five All-America selections, 12 all-region members, 20 all-conference players, the 2012 and 2014 Heartland Conference Freshmen of the Year, and the 2010, 2012 and 2014 Heartland Conference Players of the Year. Ohlmeyer was also named the Heartland Conference Coach of the Year in 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2014.

Ohlmeyer got his start in coaching as a volunteer assistant to both the men’s and women’s golf teams at Belmont Abbey College outside of Charlotte, N.C. He assisted with the instruction of both teams and traveled with them to tournaments.

He then became the associate head coach of men’s and women’s golf at DI Coastal Carolina University in Myrtle Beach, S.C. While at Coastal, he was in charge of all recruiting efforts, coached the women’s program at tournaments and served as tournament director for the General Jim Hackler Championship.

Ohlmeyer has wide-ranging golf experience. He worked for the American Cancer Society, overseeing all the golf events in the Carolinas from 2005 to 2008. From 2000 to 2003, Ohlmeyer played golf professionally on the Golden Bear Tour, the Developmental Players Tour, Pro Tour Hawaii and the Tight Lies Tour. Additionally, he caddied for Debbie Koyama on the LPGA Tour and Michael Walton on the Nationwide Tour.

In 1997, he joined the staff of ESPN Regional Television as production assistant and then as operations coordinator in 1999. Ohlmeyer prepared the operational budget of each golf telecast, negotiated weekly and yearly contracts with equipment vendors, and researched and wrote video features on the PGA Tour, LPGA Tour and Champions TOUR players.

Ohlmeyer, a two-time Connecticut High School All-State Golf selection from New Canaan, attended Pepperdine University in Malibu, Calif. He graduated in 1997 with a bachelor’s degree in Public Relations with an emphasis on Sport Management/Administration. While at Pepperdine, Ohlmeyer was a member of the Pepperdine men’s golf team that captured the NCAA Division I National Team Championship in 1997. In November 2007, along with his teammates, he was inducted into the Pepperdine University Hall of Fame.

Ohlmeyer is an avid runner and triathlete who recently competed in the 2014 Ironman Lake Placid. He and his wife, Kati, have two children: Ian and Lauren.

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Local golf courses with St. Edward’s University playing privileges:

Course Website

Onion Creek Country Club (Home Course) onioncreekclub.com

Austin Country Club austincountryclub.com

Barton Creek Resort bartoncreek.com

Flint Rock Falls Golf Club flintrockfalls.com

Grey Rock Golf Club greyrockgolfclub.com

Lakecliff Country Club lakecliffcc.com

Lost Creek Country Club clubcorp.com/Clubs/Lost-Creek-Country-Club

The Hills Country Club clubcorp.com/Clubs/The-Hills-of-Lakeway

UT Golf Club utgolfclub.com

Wolfdancer Golf Club wolfdancergolfclub.com

Men’s golf

Lost Creek Country Club

Onion Creek Country Club

Barton Creek Fazio Foothills

Wolfdancer Golf Club

UT Golf Club

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Joey Hearn

The 2014–2015

team qualified for the NCAA

Regional Tournament for the

12th-straight season.

Jay Hogan

DILLON VAN ESSENHonorable mention All-America (2013–2014)PING first-team all-region (2014–2015)All-Heartland Conference (2013–2014, 2014–2015)Heartland Conference Freshman of the Year (2013–2014)Heartland Conference Golfer of the Week (Three times)

MEN’S TENNIS STAFFHead Coach: Estevam Strecker



MT Office Phone: 512-448-8743


Home: 2-1 Away: 4-3

Neutral: 5-5

HC Finish: First


Postseason Play: NCAA Regional- Round of 16

SEU MEN’S TENNIS HISTORYAll-Time DII Record: 193-150

HC Titles: Nine


NCAA Tournament Record: 16-14

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Individual awards since 1999: 1: All-American


2: Regional Rookie of the Year Selections



5: Conference Senior of the Year Selections









MEN’S TENNIS

ESTEVAM STRECKER Head Coach • Second SeasonEstevam Strecker begins his second season as head men’s tennis coach at St. Edward’s. Strecker comes to the hilltop after coaching at the Austin Tennis Academy for the past seven years.

Strecker led the Hilltoppers back to the NCAA Sweet 16 in his first season. Along the way, the squad won its ninth Heartland Conference Title and finished the season ranked 24th in the nation. He was named Heartland Conference Coach of the Year for his efforts.

While at the Austin Tennis Academy, Strecker was an Academy coach since 2007 and the fitness director for the past six years. He was also a College Prep teacher in Anatomy and Physiology since 2010.

Strecker’s coaching experience extends into the collegiate ranks; he was an assistant coach for his alma mater Auburn from 2004 to 2007. He coached the men for one season and the women for three seasons.

A native of Novo Hamburgo, Brazil, Strecker played collegiate tennis at Auburn from 1999 to 2002. While a Tiger, Strecker claimed 86 singles victories, which led him to be ranked sixth on the all-time list, and he helped the squad to three-straight national rankings. He led Auburn to three NCAA Tournament appearances. His senior season, he was team captain and led his team to a best-ever NCAA DI #11 ranking and an Elite Eight tournament finish. Strecker was named Academic All-American his senior season and named Academic All-SEC three times while at Auburn.

Strecker graduated cum laude from Auburn in 2002 with a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, and in 2007 with a master’s degree in Exercise Physiology.

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Estevam Strecker

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Men’s tennis

Another Successful RunThe St. Edward’s University men’s tennis team has proven to be one of the top teams in the nation, with trips to the NCAA Tournament in 14 of its 16 years since joining the NCAA in 1999. The Hilltoppers have appeared in the Sweet 16 seven times and the National Quarterfinals three times.

Team results since joining NCAA in 2000:Year Conference NCAA Postseason Final Regional Ranking Final National Ranking

2000 Runner-up Sweet 16 2 252001 Runner-up Round of 32 5 262002 Third None 5 NR2003 Runner-up Round of 64 5 NR2004 Runner-up Round of 32 4 282005 Runner-up Round of 32 4 192006 Champions Elite Eight 3 102007 Champions Sweet 16 3 162008 Runner-up None 6 232009 Champions Sweet 16 3 152010 Champions Elite Eight 2 132011 Champions Elite Eight 3 142012 Champions Round of 32 3 162013 Champions Round of 32 6 312014 Champions Round of 32 3 242015 Champions Round of 16 3 24

Hilltopper men’s tennis GPA:

Year Team GPA Academic All-Conference

2014–2015 3.27 8

2013–2014 3.30 6

2012–2013 3.50 8

2011–2012 3.51 10

2010–2011 3.35 3

2015#2 Hawaii Pacific#2 Tyler JC (JUCO)#3 Armstrong State#8 Trinity (DIII)#11 Azuza Pacific#14 Midwestern State#19 Cameron#27 Western New Mexico#34 Newman#35 St. Mary'sUT–Pan American (DI)

2014#3 Trinity (DIII)#16 Cameron#17 Midwestern State#27 St. Mary's#40 Ouachita Baptist#41 McMurry#45 Colorado MesaAbilene Christian (DI)Incarnate Word (DI)UT–San Antonio (DI)

2013#1 Barry#5 Hawaii Pacific#8 Trinity (DIII)#15 Grand Canyon#16 Cameron#17 Midwestern State#19 Abilene Christian#23 Incarnate WordUT–San Antonio (DI)

2012#2 West Florida#4 Barry#10 Trinity (DIII)#18 Baylor (DI)#27 Texas (DI)UT–San Antonio (DI)

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Ricardo Pineda and Felix BakeITA South Central Regional Champions 2015 Hilltoppers at the NCAA National Tournament

2015 Heartland Conference Champions

SOFTBALL STAFFHead Coach: Lindsay Gardner



Assistant Coach (Year): Meghan Mullin (Second Season)

SB Office Phone: 512-448-8494


Home: 10-7 Away: 7-12

Neutral: 10-3

HC Record (Finish): 12-11 (Third)

Home: 7-5 Away: 5-6

Final Ranking: 9-Region


SEU SOFTBALL HISTORYFirst Year of Softball: 1989

All-Time Record (Yrs): 800-604-1 (27)

All-Time DII Record (Yrs): 482-391 (16)

HC Titles: Four

NCAA Tournament Appearances (Last): Seven (2014)


PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Individual awards since 1989: 1: All-American


4: Regional All-Tournament Team Selections

1: Regional Tournament Most Valuable Player Selection



2: Conference Pitcher of the Year Selections




2: Conference Tournament Most Valuable Player Selections








SOFTBALL LINDSAY GARDNERHead Coach • Fifth SeasonLindsay Gardner begins her fifth season as head softball coach on the hilltop. In 2012, she led the Hilltoppers to the Heartland Conference Tournament Championship and a spot in the NCAA South Central Regional for the first time since 2009. The team also finished as runner-ups in the regional tournament. The 2013 team took a step further, winning the NCAA Regional as the seventh seed and advancing to the NCAA Super Regional for the first time in school history. In 2014, St. Edward's qualified for the regional tournament for the third-straight year. The 2015 squad finished the season as runner-up in the conference, falling in

extra innings in the championship game of the Heartland Conference Tournament

Gardner is not new to the hilltop: she served as assistant coach in 2007 and 2008, helping the Hilltopper coaching staff earn the honor of National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) South Central Regional Coaching Staff of the Year in 2008. She played a vital role in the Hilltoppers’ back-to-back appearances in the NCAA South Central Regional Tournament, a third-place finish at the 2008 NCAA World Series and a school record for wins with a 53-17 record in 2008. Success is a way of life for Gardner, who brings a palpable passion and a wealth of experience to the program.

A native of Katy, Texas, Gardner graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a bachelor’s degree in Sociology. While at UT–Austin, her defensive efforts at second base, as well as her productive offense, played a key role in the success of the Longhorn softball program, which included a third-place finish in the 2003 College World Series, Big 12 Regular Season Champions (2002 and 2003) and Big 12 Tournament Champions (2002 and 2003). Gardner earned many honors as a Longhorn including NCAA All-American and Easton All-American (2000), NFCA first-team All-Midwest Region (2000 and 2002), NFCA Regional All-Tournament Team (2003), Big 12 Freshman of the Year (2000), Big 12 All-Conference Tournament Team (2000, 2002 and 2003) and Big 12 All-Conference Team (2000, 2002 and 2003). Gardner has the stats to back up her honors. She led the Big 12 in batting average (.519) and set single-season records for batting average (.421) and hits (83) in 2000. She also finished her career in the top 10 of 17 UT–Austin offensive categories.

Gardner spent two and a half years playing for the USA National Team from 2001 to 2003, where she was in the top five in batting average (.375) while playing second base and left field. After her career with the U.S. team, she played five seasons in the National Pro Fastpitch (NPF) league with the Texas Thunder and the Rockford Thunder from 2004 to 2008. Gardner was the first ever NPF Player of the Week, as well as Defensive Player of the Year in 2004, when the Rockford Thunder were regular-season champions. She was named to the NPF All-Star Team three times, and she finished her career in 2008 after leading the team in RBI production and holding a .986 fielding percentage at second base. At the 2008 NPF Finals, Gardner won the first–ever Battle of the Bats Homerun Derby, sending 30 balls over the fence after three rounds.

Gardner resides in Pflugerville, Texas, and when not coaching she enjoys photography and music.

MEGHAN MULLINAssistant Coach • Second SeasonMeghan Mullin enters her second season as the assistant coach at St. Edward's.

Mullin comes to the hilltop after spending the previous two years as assistant coach at her alma mater, Seton Catholic Preparatory High School in Chandler, Ariz. She also taught Theology and worked as an assistant in the Counseling Center and in Campus Ministry. Mullin is no stranger to St. Edward’s; she was a graduate assistant coach for the Hilltoppers

during the 2011 and 2012 seasons. Before that, she was a coach for the Austin Storm Club Team for two years.

As a player, Mullin lettered four seasons for the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Her final three seasons, she was a starter and hit over .300 in each season. She finished seventh all-time at Nebraska with 54 stolen bases. Her junior season, she was named second-team all-Big 12. Her senior season, she was named the team’s most valuable player and academic all-district. She was named to the All-Big 12 Academic Team all four seasons, and she was a team captain her sophomore through senior seasons.

Mullin earned her bachelor’s degree in History from Nebraska in 2010, with a minor in Religious Studies and Philosophy. She earned a master’s degree in Social Sciences from St. Edward's in 2013.

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The 2015 St. Edward’s University softball team finished as runner-up at the Heartland Conference Tournament. The squad featured two all-region selections and a top-10 finalist for NFCA National Freshman of the Year.

Lindsay Gardner

Alex Mayfield Morgan Dufour Cydney Ervin

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WOMEN’S GOLF STAFFHead Coach: Jennifer McNeil

School Record (Yrs/Pct): 1,282-298-8 (12/.810)


WG Office Phone: 512-233-1654


HC Finish: Second


Postseason Play: NCAA DII National Tournament (Sixth)

SEU WOMEN’S GOLF HISTORYAll-Time DII Record: 1,282-298-8

HC Titles: Seven

NCAA Tournament Appearances (Last): 10 (2014–2015)


PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS


1: National Coach of the Year Selection











1: Cum Laude Graduate (3.5–3.69)



WOMEN’S GOLF JENNIFER MCNEILHead Coach • 13th SeasonJennifer McNeil enters her 13th season as head coach of the St. Edward’s University women’s golf team.

In the span of 12 seasons, McNeil has led the Hilltoppers from a last-place finish at the Heartland Conference Championship in 2003–2004 to a fifth-place finish at the DII National Tournament in 2011, a fourth-place finish at the NCAA National

Championship in 2013, an eighth place finish at the NCAA National Championship in 2014 and a sixth-place finish at the 2015 NCAA National Championships. She led the team to six-straight Heartland Conference Championships from 2006–2007 to 2011–2012, a Heartland Conference Championship in 2013–2014, as well as 10-straight appearances in the NCAA West Regional. She has coached 40 all-conference players, six conference Freshman of the Year players, nine conference Players of the Year, nine All-Americans and 14 NGCA Academic All-Scholars in her 12-year stint. In the 2007–2008 season, the Hilltoppers were ranked as high as 12th in the nation and they finished in fourth place at the NCAA West Regional, just missing a trip to the National Tournament. She followed that up in 2008–2009 by taking the Hilltoppers to number 10 in the nation. She led the squad to four victories and produced the school’s first-ever All-American. In the 2009–2010 season, St. Edward’s again reached number 10 in the nation and narrowly missed out on the team’s first appearance in the NCAA National Tournament. The 2010–2011 team qualified for nationals for the first time in school history. The 2011–2012 squad garnered the highest ranking in program history, reaching third on the list. The 2012–2013 edition of Hilltopper women’s golf took it a step further. In the fall season, they won all four tournaments and finished the year with a school record seven victories. The team won the NCAA Regional for the first time in school history and reached as high as second in the national rankings. McNeil has been named Heartland Conference Coach of the Year nine times. She has been named NCAA West Region Coach of the Year in 2006, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014. In 2011, McNeil was named NGCA DII National Coach of the Year — the first such honor for any coach at St. Edward’s University.

As a player, McNeil earned four NAIA All-America honors at Mary Hardin-Baylor. She was named four-time most valuable player, was selected Senior Athlete of the Year and was a member of the 2000 NAIA National Championship Team.

McNeil grew up in Austin and attended Anderson High School. After receiving her bachelor’s degree in Exercise and Sports Science from Mary Hardin-Baylor, she attended Baylor University and earned a master’s degree in Sports Management. She came to St. Edward’s University from Mill Creek Inn and Golf Club, where she worked as an assistant golf professional.

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WOmen’s GOLF2014–2015 was another banner year for the St. Edward’s University women’s golf team. The team finished as runner-up at the NCAA West Super Regional and finished sixth at the national tournament — and Haley Haught was named second-team All-America, her third-straight All-American honor.

Haley Haught 2011–2015St. Edward's Senior Athlete of the Year (2014–2015)First-team All-America (2013–2014)Second-team All-America (2014–2015)Honorable mention All-America (2012–2013)First-team all-region (2011–2012, 2012–2013)Heartland Conference Player of the Year (2013–2014, 2014–2015)All-Heartland Conference (2011–2012, 2012–2013, 2013–2014, 2014–2015)Conference Freshman of the Year (2011–2012)Only player in program history to appear in four NCAA ChampionshipsNCAA Championship finishes: 2014–2015 (Fourth), 2013–2014 (Fifth), 2012–2013 (14th), 2012–2013 (16th) Career tournament victories (6)Heartland Conference All-Tournament (2011–2012, 2013–2014)Heartland Conference Tournament Medalist (2011–2012)Heartland Conference Player of the Week (10 times)Heartland Conference Comissioner's Honor Roll (2011–2012, 2012–2013, 2014–2015)Dean's List (Spring 2012, Spring 2015)

Isabel Morales NGCA All-America Scholar (2013–2014, 2014–2015)

A FORCE TO BE RECKONED WITH Hilltopper women’s golf finishes since 2006:

Year Heartland Conference Finish

Regional Rank

National Rank

2006–2007 1st 2nd 11th

2007–2008 1st 3rd 13th

2008–2009 1st 2nd 9th

2009–2010 1st 3rd 11th

2010–2011 1st 3rd 7th

2011–2012 1st 1st 3rd

2012–2013 2nd 1st 2nd

2013–2014 1st 2nd 11th

2014–2015 2nd 1st 8thconference

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2014–2015 NCAA West Super Regionals Runner-Up

WOMEN’S TENNIS STAFFHead Coach: Kendall Brooks



WT Office Phone: 512-637-5617


Home: 5-1 Away: 1-7

Neutral: 5-1



SEU WOMEN’S TENNIS HISTORYAll-Time DII Record: 183-136-1

HC Titles: Five



PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Individual awards since 1999: 1: All-Region Selection

1: Regional Rookie of the Year Selection

1: Regional Coach of the Year Selection



5: Conference Senior of the Year Selections









WOMEN’S TENNIS

KENDALL BROOKSHead Coach • Third SeasonKendall Brooks begins her third season as head coach for the St. Edward’s University women’s tennis team. The 2015 season saw the Hilltoppers head back to the NCAA Regional Tournament for the first time since the 2012 season. They would finish as Heartland Conference runner-up and a No. 3 seed in the NCAA Regional. In 2014, Brooks led the Hilltoppers to a spot in the Heartland Conference Tournament Semifinals, featuring a doubles team ranked 19th in the nation.

Brooks came to St. Edward’s after serving as the director of Junior Development and academy coach at the Austin Tennis Academy for seven years. While at the Austin Tennis Academy, Brooks was the coordinator for the Junior Tennis Team and the director of all women’s programs. As the junior coach, she led the 18-and-under team to national titles in 2009, 2011 and 2012. She led the 14-and-under team to a national championship in 2012. During her time, Brooks was named the Capitol Area Tennis Association Pro of the Year in 2010, as well as the United States Tennis Professional Association’s Texas Section Touring and National Touring Coach of the Year in 2011. Brooks was the Team Texas coach for the United States Tennis Association Boys and Girls 14’s Zone Team Championships in 2012 and 2013.

Before the Austin Tennis Academy, Brooks served as assistant coach for Texas Tech during the 2004–2005 and 2005–2006 seasons. The Red Raiders were nationally ranked in both seasons and finished with a combined 24-21 record.

Brooks was a four-year letterwinner for Texas Tech, where she compiled a career singles record of 61-58 and a doubles mark of 41-17, playing primarily at the number two and one positions, respectively, for the Red Raiders. Brooks still holds the school’s career record for winning percentage in doubles play. Her sophomore season, she was the Big XII Conference winner at her positions in both singles and doubles. She was named preseason All-Big XII before her junior season and was team captain her junior and senior seasons. Brooks graduated from Texas Tech in 2004 with a bachelor’s degree in Exercise and Sports Science, with a minor in English and Spanish. She is a Corpus Christi native.

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Brooke Hughes and Sasha Khadzhyan teamed up to win the 2013 ITA South Central Regional Doubles Championship. They advanced to the ITA Small College National Championships and finished the 2013–2014 season ranked second in the region and 19th nationally.

The 2014 team having lunch in downtown Austin

Offseason cross training: The 2014 team took part in in a dodgeball competition against the SEU women’s golf team.

The 2015 team on a spring break road trip to Miami, Fla. Senior Day on the hilltop

WOmen’s tennisHilltopper women’s tennis GPA since 2010:

Year Team GPA Academic All-Conference

Fall 2010 3.66

Spring 2011 3.18 8

Fall 2011 3.74

Spring 2012 3.58 10

Fall 2012 3.49

Spring 2013 3.58 8

Fall 2013 3.64

Spring 2014 3.31 6

Fall 2014 3.57

Spring 2015 3.53 7

TOTALS 3.53 39

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THIS IS HILLTOPPER TENNIS

athletic trainingATHLETIC TRAINING

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LISA LOWEAssistant Athletic Director for Health and Wellness • Eighth SeasonLisa Lowe begins her eighth season in Athletic Training at St. Edward’s. She started as an assistant athletic trainer in 2008, became the head athletic trainer in 2009, and has been assistant athletic director for Health and Wellness since Feburary 2015.

Lowe is a Certified Athletic Trainer (A.T.C.), a Licensed Athletic Trainer (L.A.T.), and a NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. She is also a member of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA).

She came to St. Edward’s after experience as an assistant athletic trainer at the University of Georgia, graduate assistant strength and conditioning coach at the University of Texas at Austin, and as a strength and conditioning coach at the University of Texas at Austin. She also was co-owner of Peak Performance Resources, LLC, in Austin.

Lowe earned her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the University of Colorado and Master of Education in Kinesiology from the University of Texas at Austin. She is also a member of the National Association of Collegiate Women’s Athletic Administrators.

NICOLE WILKINSAssistant Athletic Trainer Eighth SeasonNicole Wilkins begins her eighth season as assistant athletic trainer. Her primary sports include

cheerleading, men’s and women’s soccer, and men’s tennis.

Wilkins is a Certified Athletic Trainer (A.T.C.) and a Licensed Athletic Trainer (L.A.T.). She is also a certified instructor for ESCI and CPR. Wilkins is a member of NATA and SWATA.

Prior to St. Edward’s, Wilkins was an assistant athletic trainer at Central Arkansas. She was also a student athletic trainer at both Arkansas and UT–San Antonio.

She received her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from UT–San Antonio and her Master of Science in Kinesiology from the University of Arkansas. She is currently studying for her doctorate in Education at the University of St. Augustine.

ANNIE NALEPAAssistant Athletic Trainer First SeasonAnnie Nalepa begins her first season as assistant athletic trainer. Her primary sports include baseball

and men’s and women’s cross country.

Nalepa is a Certified Athletic Trainer (A.T.C.) and a Licensed Athletic Trainer (L.A.T.). She is also a certified instructor for NSC First Aid, American Heart Association CPR, and a NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Nalepa is a member of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) and National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).

Before joining St. Edward’s, Nalepa was an assistant athletic trainer at Midwestern State. She was also a graduate assistant athletic trainer at Tarleton State. She also had athletic training experience at Vanguard University (Calif.) and Santiago Canyon College (Calif.).

She received her Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training from Chapman University (Calif.) and her Master of Science in Kinesiology from Tarleton State.

VICTOR SILVAGraduate Assistant Athletic Trainer Second SeasonVictor Silva begins his second season as a graduate assistant athletic trainer. His primary sports include softball and volleyball.

Silva is a Certified Athletic Trainer (A.T.C.) and a Licensed Athletic Trainer (L.A.T.). He is also a member of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) and Southwest Athletic Trainers' Association (SWATA).

Before joining the Hilltoppers, Silva was an athletic trainer at Springfield College. He was also a student athletic trainer at Westfield State University (Mass.).

Silva earned his Bachelor of Science in Movement Science from Westfield State. He is currently studying for his master’s degree in Athletic Training at Texas State.

CHRIS MAGOTTAssociate Athletic Trainer • 11th SeasonChris Magott begins his 11th season in Athletic Training at St. Edward’s. He started as an assistant in 2005 and became the associate athletic trainer in 2008. His primary sports include men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s golf, and women’s tennis.

Magott is a Certified Athletic Trainer (A.T.C.) and a Licensed Athletic Trainer (L.A.T.). He is a member of the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) and Southwest Athletic Trainers' Association (SWATA).

He came to St. Edward's after spending six months as an athletic trainer at Texas Lutheran University in Seguin. Prior to that, he was a contract athletic trainer at McKenna Memorial Hospital in New Braunfels, Texas.

Magott earned his Bachelor of Arts in Kinesiology from Texas Lutheran and master’s degree in Physical Education/Exercise Science from Texas State. He also served as a graduate assistant athletic trainer while at Texas State and student athletic trainer at Texas Lutheran.

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DEPARTMENT PHILOSOPHYThe Sports Medicine Department at St. Edward’s University is dedicated to providing the highest standards of sports medicine care for all 13 Hilltopper intercollegiate sports.

The department strives to provide the most efficent and effective treatment available to help prevent and manage athletic related injuries and illnesses.

The underlying philosophy for the St. Edward’s University athletic training staff is that the healthcare needs of the student-athlete shall be the first consideration. Services to be delivered are divided into five domains established by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association including (1) injury/illness prevention and wellness protection, (2) clinical evaluation and diagnosis, (3) immediate and emergency care, (4) treatment and rehabilitation, and (5) organizational and professional well-being.

The staff is committed to using the most recent advances in technology and continuing education services needed for delivery of these services, and to addressing problems and concerns in a timely manner so the needs of the student-athlete are met. The team is also committed to ongoing evaluations of athletic health care and educational servcies in order to assure the student-athlete receives the highest quality in athletic health care. The staff will integrate education about athletic injuries and physical fitness to the student-athletes of St. Edward’s University so that they may be empowered to lead healthier, injury-free lifestyles.

DEPARTMENT SERVICESEquipmentElectrical SimulationUltrasoundHot and Cold Whirlpools (Extremity Tank/Body Tank)HydrocollatorGame-Ready Cold UnitsHIVAMATRecovery Modalities Active Recovery Compression Units Compex Units

DEPARTMENT EDUCATIONSt. Edward’s University offers a Bachelor of Arts in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Athletic Training through the School of Education. The 55-hour major includes a wide range of challenging courses, such as Musculoskeletal Anatomy and Biomechanics, Evaluation of Athletic Injuries, and Rehabilitation Therapeutic Modalities. Upon completion of the program, you’ll be able to sit for the licensure test administered by the Advisory Board of Athletic Trainers through the Texas Department of State Health Services.

The program is internship-based, which means you will recieve hands-on experience working with NCAA Division II student-athletes at St. Edward’s. Over five semesters, you will complete 1,800 hours of field experience under the supervision of a state licensed athletic trainer.

Rehabilitation EquipmentAgility Training EquipmentSlideboardBalance Training EquipmentTubing and Free WeightsPhysioballsMedicine BallsBiodex Balance SystemSpin Bikes

FACILITIES

RecreAtion And ConvocAtion CenterThe Recreation and Convocation Center (RCC), built in 1987, is the main hub for Hilltopper Athletics. The RCC contains all athletic staff offices for the 13 varsity programs, one co-ed team and administration. The main gym seats up to 1,300 spectators for volleyball and basketball competitions. Other uses for this space include informal recreation, intramural leagues, dance shows and volleyball tournaments. It has two regulation volleyball and basketball courts.

The RCC has two meeting spaces available. The smaller meeting space, known as the Ed Norris Room or Trophy Room, is used for meetings and comfortably holds 20–25 people. Additionally, on the second floor of the RCC is a large multi-purpose classroom that is used for classes, film sessions, team meetings and study hall sessions.

The RCC contains a modern fitness center with cardio, free weights and Cybex machines, which is available to all students, faculty and staff, as well as a weight training facility for athletic teams. The RCC has four racquetball courts used for kinesiology classes, informal recreation and intramural leagues, in addition to a 25-meter competition pool with six lanes.

The Athletic Training Room is home to the Sports Medicine Department which is dedicated to providing the highest standards of sports medicine care for the 13 Hilltopper intercollegiate athletic teams. Hilltopper student-athletes receive care in the newly renovated athletic training room, located on the lower level of the Recreation and Convocation Center. The 750 sq. ft. facility has been upgraded with new rubber composite flooring, taping stations and cabinetry, along with the latest therapeutic treatment, rehabilitation and recovery equipment to ensure that student-athletes receive the best care possible.

Lewis-Chen FAmily FieldWith some of the best views of Austin, the Lewis-Chen Family Field sits on the north side of campus overlooking downtown and is used as the competition and practice field for the men’s and women’s soccer teams. The field was relocated from its original location, where the current residence halls of Dujarié and Moreau sit, in 2004. Renamed Lewis-Chen Family Field in Fall 2011 for the Lewis-Chen families, who generously donated to the university, the facility hosted the 2007 NCAA South Central Regional as well as the 2010 first round through Elite Eight round of the NCAA National Tournament. The field is a natural bermuda grass surface with an extra 50x70 yard practice area on the back end. A quarter-mile walking/jogging crushed granite path surrounds the field.

DiAne DAniels FieldBuilt in 1988, the Diane Daniels Field is the home of Hilltopper softball. Dedicated in April of 1990 in honor of Diane Daniels, a physical education instructor and the first female coach at St. Edward’s, the field is 190 feet down the lines and 220 feet to center. Just outside the left field fence is a 2,800 sq. ft. covered batting/pitching facility built in 2008. Also added in Winter 2011 was a net backstop, which replaced the outdated chain link. The field contains two enclosed dugouts, as well as a storage and changing area for the home team. The home and visitors bullpens were renovated in Spring 2010 to add pitching lanes to each.

LuciAn-HAmilton FieldLocated on the northernmost point of campus, Lucian-Hamilton Field was built in 1968, and was named for longtime athletic director Brother Lucian Blersch, CSC, and former baseball coach Tom Hamilton.

The facility has received recent updates, such as new dugouts in 2007, new infield turf in 2008, a new net backstop to replace the outdated chain link in 2010, and, most notable, a new enclosed hitting and pitching facility in 2011. This facility houses two full-length batting cages and three regulation pitching mounds. Another unique addition is a four-camera video system added in Spring 2012. The system provides unique game and practice film to the baseball team from four different angles and is also used for live streaming of home games.

Brother Emmett Strohmeyer VArsity Tennis CourtsBuilt in the late 1960s, the tennis facility is named for Brother Emmett Strohmeyer, CSC, legendary tennis coach at St. Edward’s, who amassed 25 consecutive conference championships. The facility is the home of the men’s and women’s tennis programs. The facility was most recently repaired and resurfaced in Spring 2012. New top-of-the-line windscreens adorned with the famous Hilltopper logo were added in 2011. The courts have video streaming capabilities, and the Hilltoppers had several matches streamed this past season.

At times, the tennis programs compete at the South Austin Tennis Center (SATC), located just one mile from campus. The SATC has 10 courts, including one championship court and a pro shop. For more information, visit rippnertennis.com.

Onion Creek Country ClubOriginally opened in 1974, the Onion Creek Country Club is the home of the St. Edward’s University men’s and women’s golf teams, both nationally ranked. Located just 15 minutes from campus, the 27-hole course designed by Jimmy Demaret and Ben Crenshaw is known as the “Birthplace of the Senior PGA Tour.” It hosted the first-ever Senior PGA event in 1978. The course has been a regular host of Senior PGA and LPGA Tour events. For more information, visit onioncreekclub.com.

AdditionAl PrActice And RecreAtion FieldsTwo additional fields are available on the St. Edward’s campus. The practice field is located just north of the Brother Strohmeyer Tennis Courts. This field is natural turf and has dimensions of 130x75 yards. It is used by all club sports programs and also as a secondary practice field for the varsity men’s and women’s soccer programs.

The Recreation Field was built in 2010. Located just in front of Teresa Hall, the field is 70x40 yards and is used for informal recreation as well as several club sport practices.

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Recreation and Convocation Center (Pool)

facilities

Grey Rock Golf Course

Diane Daniels Field

Recreation and Convocation Center (Volleyball)

Lewis-Chen Family Field

Lucian-Hamilton Field

Recreation and Convocation Center (Basketball)

Onion Creek Country Club

Athletic Training RoomBrother Emmett Strohmeyer

Varsity Tennis Courts

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About St. EdwArd’s University

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St. Edward’s offers a challenging and inspiring academic environment that empowers students to make a difference in their world. From its founders, the Congregation of Holy Cross, the university acquires certain values: to think critically, act ethically, appreciate diversity, strive for social justice and serve the community.

A nationally recognized university, with partner universities in 14 countries, St. Edward’s prepares students for the opportunities and challenges of an interconnected world. Our students gain an internationally focused education that broadens their worldview and builds a foundation for lifelong learning, achievement and personal satisfaction in career and community life.

Economic growth and endless opportunity. Diverse and eclectic cultures. A laid-back lifestyle and hip music scene. It all comes together in Austin, the heart of Central Texas, to create one of America’s most vibrant cities. Austinites enjoy great year-round weather — with an average of 300 days of sunshine. You can hike the Barton Creek Greenbelt, take in an outdoor concert on the shores of Lady Bird Lake, relax in 351-acre Zilker Park or explore the nearly 200 other parks around town.

With more than 200 live music venues, Austin is the “Live Music Capital of the World” and home to the South by Southwest and Austin City Limits music festivals.

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