2009 emu women's soccer media guide

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UNIVERSITYLocation: Ypsilanti, MichiganFounded: 1849Enrollment: 22,638President: Dr. Susan W. Martin Nickname: EaglesColors: Green (349) and WhiteConference: Mid-American Conference (MAC)Home Field: Scicluna FieldCapacity: 700

ATHLETIC DEPARTMENTAthletics Director: Dr. Derrick GraggAssoc. AD/SWA: Stephannnie VandenbergAssoc. AD/External Ops: Doug Dowdy Assoc. AD/Internal Ops: Mike MalachAssoc. AD/Compliance: Melody Reifel WernerAssoc. AD/Development: Craig FinkAssoc. AD/Media Relations: Jim StreeterFaculty Athletics Representative: Liz BroughtonHead Athletic Trainer: Steve NordwallHead Strength and Conditioning: Mike SzerszenEquipment Manager: Jay SofenTicket Manager: Ron Reid

SOCCER STAFFHead Coach: Scott Hall (EMU, ‘94)Record at EMU (Years): 105-77-25 (10)MAC Record (Years): 68-37-13 (10)Career Record (Years): 105-77-25 (10)Office Phone Number: 734.487.2144Assistant Coach: Joe Malachino (TCU, ‘93)Goalkeeping Coach: Dan Diac

ATHLETIC MEDIA RELATIONSAssoc. AD/Media Relations: Jim StreeterAsst. Director of Media Relations: Greg SteinerMedia Relations GA: Jeremy AllenMedia Relations GA: Luke PattarozziMedia Relations GA: Dan Wyar

Office Phone: 734.487.0317 or 0318Office Fax: 734.485.3840

Office E-mail: [email protected] Address: 799 N. Hewitt Road Convocation Center Room 307 Ypsilanti, MI 48197Web site: emueagles.com

2009 TEAM INFORMATION2008 Overall Record: 13-5-52008 MAC Record/Finish: 6-2-3/t-2ndLetterwinners Returning/Lost: 16/4Starters Returning/Lost: 8/3 Newcomers: 7

1 T.O.C./Quick Facts 2 EMU Athletic Media Relations 3 Adidas - Official Outfitter of EMU 4 2009 Outlook 5 Team Photo/Roster 6 Head Coach Scott Hall 8 Assistant Coach Joe Malachino 9 Monique Budani 9 Maggie Christensen 10 Chelsea Detrick 10 Stephanie Janssens 11 Julie Kaim 11 Deana Kinter 12 Katie Lozar 12 Maggie Manville 13 Amanda Marsh 13 Katie Marsh 14 Kelly Poppaw 14 Ashley Rodrigues 15 Paige Sheridan 15 Carissa Wilson 16 Brandi Wood 16 Cara Cutaia/Alexis Heard/Chelsie Oddan 17 Megan Pedro/Claire Phillips/Jessica Thomas 17 Taylar Pulice 18 2008 Game-By-Game Results 19 2008 Individual Statistics 20 2008 MAC Season In Review 21 Mid-American Conference 22 EMU All-Time Honors 23 EMU Letterwinners 24 EMU Records - Scoring 26 EMU Records - Goalkeeping 27 Through the Years 29 All-Time Records 30 Eastern Michigan University 32 President Susan W. Martin 33 EMU Board of Regents 34 Director of Athletics Derrick Gragg 35 EMU Athletics Staff 36 NCAA Compliance 37 Student Athlete Support Services 38 EMU Athletic Club 39 The EMU Identity 40 Pepsi - Official Drink of EMU

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Quick Facts

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EMu athlEtics Mission statEMEntOur mission above all else, is to guide, support and inspire our student-athletes in their pursuit of excellence- academically, athletically and socially while maintaining a successful Division I-A athlet-ics program.

Vision oF EMu athlEticsOur vision is to become the premier program in the Mid-American Conference, both academically and athletically.

corE ValuEs oF EMu athlEticsFour values guide and govern our action at all times and in all our affairs. The values define “what we stand for” and “what we will not stand for.” These values include:

♦ Respect - We treat ourselves and those we serve with dignity, kindness and respect.

♦ Integrity - We operate in a spirit of integrity at all times and know that doing the right thing is of utmost importance.

♦ Passion - We have strong work ethic and are passionate about what we do. This is more than just a job to us.

♦ Excellence - Excellence is the cornerstone of all we do within our department, on campus, within the community, as well as on the regional and na-tional levels

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DIRECTIONS TO THE SCICLUNA FIELD

By air:Arriving at Detroit Metro Airport, take I-94 west to Michigan Avenue exit (exit 181B). Get in the far left lane and turn left on Hewitt Road. Head north on Hewitt for 2.5 miles, past Washtenaw Avenue. The field is on the east side of the road.From North:U.S. 23 south to Washtenaw Avenue east (exit 37A); take Washtenaw to Hewitt Road; turn left on Hewitt and proceed to Scicluna Field.From South:U.S. 23 north to Washtenaw Avenue east (exit 37A); take Washtenaw to Hewitt Road; turn left on Hewitt and proceed to Scicluna Field..From East:(A) Take I-94 west to Michigan Avenue exit (exit 181B). Get in the far left lane and turn left on Hewitt Road. Head north on Hewitt for 2.5 miles, past Washtenaw Avenue. The field is on the east side of the street.(B) Take I-96 west to M-14 west. Follow M-14 to U.S. 23 south. Go south to Washtenaw Avenue east (exit 37A); take Washtenaw to Hewitt Road; turn left on Hewitt and proceed to Scicluna Field..From West:Take I-94 east to Michigan Avenue exit (exit 181). Turn left and get in the far left lane. Turn left on Hewitt and head north on Hewitt approximately 2.5 miles, past Washtenaw. The field is on the east side of the road.

CALL ON USAll University Numbers start with 734.487.

(The last four are listed below)

Athletics AdministratorsA.D. Derrick Gragg ..............................................1050Assoc. A.D. Doug Dowdy .................................5279Assoc. A.D. Mike Malach ...................................7859Assoc. A.D. Stephannnie Vandenberg .........5642Assoc. A.D. Craig Fink .......................................8236Assoc. A.D. Melody Reifel Werner .................2327Assoc. A.D. Jim Streeter ....................................0317Secretary Karen Hansen ...................................1050

Athletics Equipment StaffEquip. Mgr. Jay Sofen ............................1173/1029Asst. Equip. Mgr. Wayne Smith ..........1173/1029

Facilities StaffFac. Supervisor Erich Keil .................................5152

Ticket OfficeTicket Manager Ron Reid .................................2282

EMu athlEtic MEdia rElations

EMU AthlEtic MEdiA RElAtions

Associate Athletic Director/Media Relations......................................................... Jim Streeter Office Phone..................................................................................................................................... 734.487.0317 Cellular Phone ................................................................................................................................. 734.260.1004 E-mail ..............................................................................................................................jim.streeter@emich.edu Primary Sports Covered ...............................................................................Football and Men’s Basketball

Assistant Director of Athletic Media Relations .....................................................Greg Steiner Office Phone..................................................................................................................................... 734.487.0318 Cellular Phone ................................................................................................................................. 734.845.1132 E-mail ............................................................................................................................ [email protected] Primary Sports Covered ........................................Women’s Basketball, Volleyball, Golf and Web site

Athletic Media Relations Graduate Assistant ....................................................... Jeremy Allen Office Phone..................................................................................................................................... 734.487.0318 Cellular Phone ................................................................................................................................. 724.980.9260 E-mail ....................................................................................................................................... [email protected] Primary Sports Covered ..............................................................................Rowing, Tennis, and Track & Field Athletic Media Relations Graduate Assistant ...................................................Luke Pattarozzi Office Phone..................................................................................................................................... 734.487.0318 Cellular Phone ................................................................................................................................. 608.225.9802 E-mail .................................................................................................................................... [email protected] Primary Sports Covered ...............................................................Soccer, Swimming & Diving and Softball

Athletic Media Relations Graduate Assistant .............................................................Dan Wyar Office Phone..................................................................................................................................... 734.487.0318 Cellular Phone ................................................................................................................................. 440.666.2129 E-mail ........................................................................................................................................dwyar@emich.edu Primary Sports Covered .................................................................. Baseball, Cross Country, Gymnastics

Office Fax ........................................................................................................................................... 734.485.3840

Address: .....................................................799 N. Hewitt Rd., Convocation Center, Ypsilanti, MI 48197

Jim Streeter Greg Steiner Jeremy Allen Luke Pattarozzi Dan Wyar

EMU MEDIA POLICIES AND SERVICES The EMU Athletic Media Relations Office offers a weekly release containing team and individual notes, statistics, reviews of past games and a look ahead to upcoming events. Additional informa-tion will include Mid-American Conference rankings, statistics and league notes.

CREDENTIALS AND PARKING EMU does not issue credentials for soccer, as the games are free to the public. All media wishing to attend away games should contact the host institution regarding media policies. Parking for Scicluna Field can be found west of the field and will be limited to a first-come, first-serve basis. Media personnel will be responsible for their own parking arrangements.

INTERNET ACCESS There is currently no internet access or a phone line at the field. Media should make arrangements to secure a wireless broadband card through any cellular provider if they need internet access at the field.

INTERVIEWS Head coach Scott Hall and his staff are available for interviews on an appointment-only basis after games and practices. Personal interviews with the coach and players should be scheduled with the EMU Athletic Media Relations Office. Individual players are available for interviews Monday-Thursday. Their availability will depend on practice and class schedules. Please give at least 24-hour advance notice so the players can be contacted and arrangements can be made. Home phone numbers for players and coaches will not be given out by the EMU Athletic Media Relations Office. The coaching staff and players will be available for post-game interviews following a short cooling-off period.

WORLD WIDE WEBThe media can access all the latest EMU soccer news on the athletic department’s Web site, located at emueagles.com. The EMU Athletic Media Relations Office produces this Web site with the most up-to-date and extensive coverage of the Eagles. Soc-cer information available on the EMU Web site includes statistics, rosters, press releases and notes.

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2009 EaglE outlook

With the core of last year’s Mid-American Conference Tourna-ment runner-up team returning for the 2009 season, the East-ern Michigan University women’s soccer team is primed for an-other successful season. Despite losing four letterwinners from last year, the Eagles welcome a seven-member freshman class with the hopes of a MAC Championship in 2009. EMU hit the double-digit win plateau for the seventh time in school history and the first-time since 2004, finishing the year at 13-5-5 with a 6-2-3 conference mark. The Eagles made it all the way to the MAC Championship game before dropping a heartbreaking, 1-0 decision to the University of Toledo. That game, in which Toledo scored in the 84th minute, is still very fresh in the minds of the Eagles. This year’s senior class, consisting of Katie Lozar, Carissa Wilson, Deana Kinter, Ashley Rodrigues and Kelly Poppaw have the experience of more than 250 games played between them and want nothing less than a MAC championship to add to their resume in 2009. “Toledo has won three [straight] championships and they have a good chance at pushing for a fourth,” Head Coach Scott Hall said. “We know we have to get through them to get to the cham-pionship.” Hall, entering his 11th season at the helm, got a good look at his group last spring when it played five games against some stiff competition. The Eagles went 4-1 against the likes of Michigan, Michigan State, Valparaiso, Oak-land and Madonna. It was a good test for what should be a pretty difficult non-conference schedule beginning with Eastern Illinois on August 28. “The non-conference schedule is a great way to get us prepared for the MAC,” mentioned Hall. EMU will have rematches with Michigan and Michigan State from last fall and spring this year. Indiana State, Detroit, Richmond, Loyola College and IUPUI will also test the Eagles heading into the MAC slate which kicks off with Akron, Sept. 25. The Eagles posted a 5-2-2 overall record at home last sea-son, going 4-2-1 at home against MAC competition. This year, they’ll host 12 home matches with seven of their 11 conference tilts taking place at Scicluna Field. EMU will host Central Michi-gan and Buffalo this year, both of which the Eagles played to draws in 2008. The swing in home field advantage could be a difference-maker for Coach Hall and company for finishing in the top-four of the conference and earning at least one home match in MAC tournament play.

“Obviously, the MAC is a very tough conference, in that, it is very balanced,” Hall said. “You don’t get a day off. If we just survive the season being in the top end of the group, we’ll be there.” The much-anticipated rematch with Toledo won’t take place until Oct. 23, which is the third-to-last regular season match for the Eagles. Unlike last season’s regular season and tournament battles, EMU will be hosting the Rockets in 2009 for at least its first meeting of the year. “Last year, we took one game at a time, and as much as they are excited to play Toledo, they realize we won’t play them until almost Halloween weekend.” Leading the Green and White this season will be the aforemen-tioned seniors as well as Maggie Christensen, who will return following a knee injury that kept her out of 2008. The junior led the team in goals (6) and was second in points (14) back in 2007.

“I know Maggie is really hungry to get back on the field and to get back to the form she had in her sophomore season,” Hall said. “I look at her as a player to watch this year.” Other individuals to keep an eye on will be the goalkeeper tandem of Monique Budani and Mag-gie Manville. The two combined for 10 shutouts in 2009, the third most by any team in the MAC. Defensively, Hall said the loss of All-MAC and All-Region selection, Katie Zundel, will be hard to re-place, but that the combination of Julie Kaim, Brandi Wood and Poppaw will return to provide a solid backstop in front of Bu-dani and Manville. Offensively, the Eagles return their top goal scorer from last season in sophomore Chelsea

Detrick as well as assists leader, Stephanie Janssens. As a team, EMU led the conference in points (111), goals (40) and was second in assists (31). The success of the 2009 season will center around the core of seniors that Hall raves about. “These seniors are a pretty special group of kids,” Hall said. “In their first year together, we didn’t make the MAC playoffs and they took that really personal. They have used that as a stepping stone for us to get better each and every year.” “We want to make sure we do everything we can for them to go out the way they want to go out and I think the rest of the team feeds off of that. That’s what makes going into this season pretty exciting for us.”

With the core of last year’s MAC Tournament runner-up team returning, the Eagles are primed for another successful season.

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2009 Eastern Michigan Eagles Women’s Soccer Roster No. Player Pos. Ht. Cl.-Elig. Hometown-High School 0 Monique Budani** GK 5-4 Sr.-Jr. Whitby, Ontario-Sinclair Secondary 2 Amanda Marsh* MF 5-2 So.-So. Dexter, Mich.-Dexter 3 Kelly Poppaw*** D 5-3 Sr.-Sr. Englewood, Ohio-Northmont 5 Chelsie Oddan MF 5-5 Fr.-Fr. Calgary, Alberta-Central Memorial 6 Julie Kaim* D/MF 5-9 So.-So. Palos Hills, Ill.-AA Stagg 7 Katie Lozar*** MF 5-8 Sr.-Sr. Broadview Heights, Ohio-Brecksville 8 Brandi Wood* MF/D 5-8 Jr.-So. Westerville, Ohio-Westerville Central 9 Alexis Heard D 5-4 Fr.-Fr. Middletown, Ohio-Bishop Fenwick 10 Maggie Christensen** F/MF 5-7 Sr.-Jr. Orland Park, Ill.-AA Stagg 11 Cara Cutaia MF/F 5-4 Fr.-Fr. Burlington, Ontario-Notre Dame Catholic 12 Jessica Thomas D 5-8 Fr.-Fr. Calgary, Alberta-Bishop Carroll 13 Carissa Wilson*** MF 5-3 Sr.-Sr. Linden, Mich.-Linden 14 Taylar Pulice MF/F 5-7 Fr. -Fr. Florence, Ky.-Ryle 15 Paige Sheridan** F 5-5 Jr.-Jr. Farmington Hills, Mich.-Mercy 16 Katie Marsh* F/MF 5-4 So.-So. Dexter, Mich.-Dexter 17 Chelsea Detrick* F/MF 5-4 So.-So. Grosse Pointe, Mich.-North 18 Deana Kinter*** MF/F 5-6 Sr.-Sr. Grand Blanc, Mich.-Grand Blanc 20 Claire Phillips D 5-5 Fr.-Fr. Saline, Mich.-Saline 21 Megan Pedro MF 6-0 Fr.-Fr. Fort Wayne, Ind.-Canterbury 22 Stephanie Janssens** MF 5-5 Jr.-Jr. Novi, Mich.-Novi 31 Maggie Manville** GK 5-8 Jr.-Jr. Chelsea, Mich.-Chelsea 99 Ashley Rodrigues*** F 5-4 Sr.-Sr. Pickering, Ontario-St. Mary’s Catholic Secondary Head Coach: Scott Hall (Eastern Michigan, 1994) -- 11th season Assistant Coach: Joe Malachino (Texas Christian, 1993)Goalkeeping Coach: Dan Diac

Breakdown by State/Country:Michigan (9): Chelsea Detrick, Deana Kinter, Stephanie Janssens, Maggie Manville, Amanda Marsh, Katie Marsh, Claire Phillips, Paige Sheridan, Carissa Wilson Canada (5): Monique Budani, Cara Cutaia, Chelsie Oddan, Ashley Rodrigues, Jessica Thomas Ohio (4): Alexis Heard, Katie Lozar, Kelly Poppaw, Brandi WoodIllinois (2): Maggie Christensen, Julie KaimIndiana (1): Megan PedroKentucky (1): Taylar Pulice

rostEr and tEaM Photo

Front row (l to r): Maggie Manville, Katie Lozar, Ashley Rodrigues, Kelly Poppaw, Carissa Wilson, Deana Kinter, Maggie Christensen, Monique Budani. Second row: Assistant Coach Joe Malachino, Cara Cutaia, Chelsea Detrick, Katie Marsh, Claire Phillips, Paige Sheridan, Stephanie Janssens, Amanda Marsh, Alexis Heard, Head Coach Scott Hall. Back row: Goalkeeping Coach Dan Diac, Taylar Pulice, Megan Pedro, Julie Kaim, Brandi Wood, Jessica Thomas

Pronunciation GuideBudani - boo-DAH-kneePoppaw - PA-powOddan - ODD-annKaim - CAMEDetrick - DEE-trickJanssens - JAN-senMalachico - mal-uh-CHEEN-O

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hEad coach scott hall

The 2009 season marks head coach Scott Hall’s 11th year lead-ing the Eastern Michigan University women’s soccer team. Hall has been with the program since it came into existence in 1995, serving as assistant coach for four years before taking over as head coach in 1999. Hall, a former member of the EMU men’s soccer team from 1990-94, has a career record of 105-77-25 and a 68-37-13 mark in Mid-American Conference play. A 3-1 victory at Kent State last season was the 100th win of his career, making him the second active MAC coach to reach the century mark at a league institution. The 2008 season was a return to the upper echelon of the Mid-American Conference for Hall and the Eagles. After bow-ing out of the first round of the MAC Tournament in 2007, the Eagles made it to the championship match in 2008 before losing a tough 1-0 game to the University of Toledo. EMU finished the MAC regular sea-son with a 6-2-3 record, earning the No. 3 seed for the tournament, the highest finish since the 2003 season. The 13 wins from last season marked the highest win total since the 2001 team went 15-6-0. As has been a trademark through-out his tenure, Hall’s 2008 team was dominant on both sides of the ball. The Eagles doubled up their oppo-nents, scoring 40 goals while allow-ing only 20. The Eagles led the MAC in goals while ranking third in goals allowed. EMU had five players earn All-MAC honors, led by first-team se-lections Katie Lozar and Katie Zun-del. During his first season as head coach in 1999, Hall led the Eagles to their first-ever Mid-American Conference title and NCAA tournament berth. During that memorable 1999 season, Eastern Michigan was ranked sixth nationally in team defense, with a 0.55 goals against average. The Eagles also finished the year with 13 shut-outs, good for seventh in the nation. Goalkeeper Sarah Willis was named MAC Player of the Year following the season, along with five other Eagles garnering all conference honors. Hall was selected MAC Coach of the Year for his efforts, the first time an EMU soccer coach earned the award.

Hall was named MAC Coach of the Year again following the 2001 season after going 10-4-1 in conference play. The 2003 campaign also proved to be a historic run for the Green and White. EMU opened up MAC play going unbeaten in the first nine games with a 7-0-2 mark en route to the MAC reg-ular-season title and earning the No. 1 seed for the tournament with an 8-2-2 record. The Eagles hit double digit wins again during the 2004 cam-paign, going 10-7-3 with a 6-4-2 MAC record. After missing the tournament in 2006, Hall’s team bounced back with a 5-4-2 MAC record in 2007, earning the No. 5 seed for the postseason tournament. EMU lost a heartbreaking 2-1 over-time game to Bowling Green, ending the 2007 season with a 7-8-

4 mark for the Green and White. Throughout his tenure with the Eagles, Hall has coached two MAC Players of the Year, 37 all confer-ence selections, 40 Academic All-MAC picks and seven All-Great Lakes region performers. The 37-year-old Hall (10-12-71) took over the women’s soc-cer program following the tragic death of the program’s first head coach, Paul Scicluna, in the fall of 1998. He had served as assistant coach since the inaugural season in 1995. During his time as assis-tant coach, the Eagles qualified for the MAC Tournament in 1997 and 1998. Hall also worked with his mentor at Total Soccer, Inc. as a counselor and instructor. A four-year varsity letterwin-ner at Grand Ledge High School (1985-89), Hall earned All-Capital

Area Conference and All-League honors. He continued his career as a member of the Eastern Michigan University men’s soccer program from 1990-94, earning four varsity letters. An Eastern Michigan graduate, Hall earned his bachelor’s de-gree in elementary education in 1994. Hall and his wife, Sue, have a son Jack (7-22-05), and a daughter, Maya (6-21-07). They reside in South Lyon, Mich..

ScottHallHead Coach ~ 11th Season at EMU Eastern Michigan University, 1994

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Scott Hall Through the Years

Year Overall Pct. MAC Record/Finish Highlights2008 13-5-5 .674 6-2-3/3rd MAC MAC Tournament Runner-up; Five All-MAC selections, led by 1st team selections Katie Lozar and Katie Zundel

2007 7-8-4 .474 5-4-2/5th MAC Four players named All-MAC; Returned to MAC Tournament

2006 6-10-2 .389 3-8-0/ 11th MAC Defeated eventual MAC Champion Ball State; Two All-MAC Freshman Team picks

2005 8-11-1 .425 6-5-0/ 6th MAC Michele Lawrence named 1st Team All- MAC; Earned MAC Tournament berth

2004 10-7-3 .575 6-4-2/ 7th MAC Fourth double-digit win season for Hall; Four All-MAC picks

2003 9-9-3 .500 8-2-2/ 1st MAC Captured MAC regular season title

2002 9-10-2 .476 5-5-2/ 5th MAC Three All-MAC selections

2001 15-6-0 .714 10-4-0/ 2nd MAC Named MAC Coach of the Year

2000 11-7-2 .600 8-3-0/ 2nd MAC Tracy Deeter selected MAC Player of the Year

1999 17-4-3 .771 10-1-3/ 1st MAC Captured MAC regular season and Tournament titles; Sarah Willis named MAC Player of the Year; First NCAA appearanceTotals 105-77-25 .540 68-37-13

hEad coach scott hall

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Joe Malachino enters his second season as a full-time assis-tant coach. He was a volunteer assistant from 2005-07 before being named a full-time assistant following the 2007 season. In his first year as a full-time assistant, Malachino helped the Eagles to their best finish since the 2004 season. The Eagles hit double-digit wins for the highest win total since the 2001 team won 15 games. The Eagles had five players earn All-MAC honors while lead-ing the conference in goals while ranking third in goals allowed. Malachino brings 18 years of coach-ing experience to EMU ranging from U-6, semi-professional and the college ranks. Over the past three years, Malachino has been the Director of Coaching for the Novi Jaguars and a member of the Region II Olympic Development Program (ODP) staff. He is a United States Soccer Federa-tion (USSF) A licensed coach, the highest level of coaching license for US soccer. He also played professionally for seven years

assistant coach JoE Malachino

with the Detroit Rockers in the National Professional Soccer League. In 2000, Malachino was named the Professional Develop-ment League (PDL) Coach of the Year for the Michigan Bucks

semi-professional team. During that season, the Bucks made the championship game before losing to Chicago, 1-0. In U.S. Open Cup action, the team also defeated the New England Revolution of Major League Soccer (MLS), 1-0, at Foxboro Stadium in Foxboro, Mass., before losing 6-5 in a penalty shoo-tout to the Miami Fusion (MLS) in the next round. Malachino earned a Bachelor of Science degree in physical education from Texas Christian University in 1993. He also has a Michigan Teaching certificate and is current-ly working towards a Masters of Arts degree in teaching from Wayne State University. Malachino and his wife, Miriam, reside in Howell, Mich. They have a son, Kiernan (7) and two daughters, Kaia (4) and infant Kate (July 2009).

JoeMalachinoAssistant Coach ~ Second Season at EMU Texas Christian University, 1993

DanDiacGoalkeeping Coach ~ Second Season at EMU

Dan Diac enters his second season with Eastern Michigan asthe goalkeeping coach. Before joining the coaching ranks, heplayed professionally in Romania for 10 years and with RapidBucharest, part of the UEFA Cup. He was also a goalkeeper for the Detroit Rockers of the National Professional Soccer League for a year. Diac has also been an MSYSA Olympic Develop-ment Program goalkeeper coach during his career, in addition to having his USSF National Youth License. Diac is married to Luiza, with one child, Alexandru.

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thE 2009 EaglEs

EMU: 2008: Shared time at backstop, starting 10 games…Named to the 2008 MAC All-Tournament Team…Led the MAC in goals against average and save percentage…Allowed only six goals, good for a 0.58 goals against average…Went 7-1-2 on the year with five shutouts…Made 55 saves, including nine at Buffalo (10-10-08)…Had a save percentage of .902…2007: Missed the season due to injury...2006: Started all 18 games in the net...Allowed 20 goals on the season, for a 1.10 goals against average...Totaled a .845 save percentage, the second-best season performance for a goalie...Her 109 saves were the fifth best season total by an Eagle...Ranks fourth on the all-time list in minutes played in a season...Faced the second-most shots in a season in the history of the program...Totaled six shutouts on the season…Recorded two straight shutouts, against Detroit (9-5-06) and Eastern Illinois (9-8-06)...Tallied five games with at least eight saves...Notched a career-best 10 saves in a double-overtime loss at Kent State (10-1-06)...HIGH SCHOOL: Named team’s Most Valuable Player all four years…Won the Canada Cup in summer of 2005 with the Vaughan Shooters club team…Won CGSL League Cup Championship with the Unionville Strikers club team in 2004 and captured the U.M.S.C. Goalie Award in 2004…Won Canadian National Championship with the Ontario Provincial U-15 club team in 2003…PERSONAL: Full name: Monique Anna Budani…Daughter of Thomas and Sally Budani…Has two sisters, Ga-briella and Nicole…Born: 1-17-88…Major: Pre-Med/Biology.

Goalie GP GA GaAvg. S W L T Sho.2006 18 20 1.10 109 6 10 2 62007 DNP-Injured2008 10 6 0.58 55 7 1 2 5Total 28 26 0.91 164 13 11 4 11

#0MoniqueBudaniGoalkeeper ~ Sr.-Jr. ~ 5-4Whitby, Ontario-Sinclair Secondary H.S.Letters Earned: 2 (2006, 2008)

Monique Budani Career Statistics

EMU: 2008: Missed the season due to injury..2007: Selected second team All-MAC and Academic All-MAC…Started 17 of 19 games played…Tied for first on the team in goals and sec-ond in points…Totaled 14 points on the year, scoring six goals with two assists…Ranks 12th in career scoring with 25 points and eighth in career goals with 10...Scored two game-win-ning goals, coming against IPFW (9-11-07) and Bowling Green (10-7-07)…Scored EMU’s lone goal against Eastern Illinois (8-31-07)…Against Buffalo (10-19-07) notched a goal and an as-sist in a 7-1 win…Assisted on the Eagles’ goal against Bowling Green (11-4-07) in the MAC Tournament...2006: Selected to the MAC All-Freshman team...Played in 15 games, starting 13 times...Finished second on the team with 11 points, netting four goals and three assists...Led the team with three game-winning goals, against Eastern Illinois (9-8-06), Ball State (10-8-06) and Northern Illinois (10-15-06)...Scored a goal in loss to Ohio (9-24-06)...Led the team in total shots (38) and shots on goal (19)…HIGH SCHOOL: Four-year varsity letter winner…Recorded 34 career goals and 20 career assists for the Char-gers…Earned SICA West All-Conference honors as a freshman and junior and SICA West Honorable Mention as a sopho-more…Named IHSSCA All-Sectional, Star Newspaper All-Area and Team Best Attacker as a junior and freshman…PERSON-AL: Full Name: Mary Margaret Christensen…Daughter of Pat-rick and Linda Christensen…Has three sisters, Tory, Jinnie and Anna, and a brother, Danny…Born: 8-2-88…Major: Nursing.

Offense GP G A Pts Shots SOG GW2006 16 4 3 11 38 19 32007 19 6 2 14 45 25 22008 DNP-InjuredTotal 35 10 5 25 83 44 5

#10MaggieChristensenForward ~ Sr.-Jr. ~ 5-7Orland Park, Ill.-AA Stagg H.S.Letters Earned: 2 (2006, 2007)

Maggie Christensen Career Statistics

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EMU: Is third on career assists list with 19 helpers and 10th in career scoring with 29 points...2008: Started all 23 games in the midfield for EMU…Named MAC Player of the Week (10-27-08)...Dished out 11 assists on the year, the second-best single sea-son mark in EMU history…Led the MAC in assists…Scored two goals on the season, giving her 15 total points…Scored game-winning goal at Akron (10-24-08)…Also scored a goal against Florida Atlantic (9-14-08)…Had two games with two assists, coming against Indiana State (9-19-08) and Central Michigan (10-30-08)…2007: Named to the MAC All-Freshman team…Led the team with eight assists, tying the second-best mark in school history…Started 17 of 19 games played…Totaled 14 points on the year…Scored three goals, including one game-winner…Scored her first collegiate goal against Buffalo (10-19-07), as well as contributing an assist in a 7-1 win…Scored the game-winning goal in a 1-0 victory against Kent State (10-21-07)...Scored the Eagles’ lone goal against Central Michigan (11-1-07)…HIGH SCHOOL: Three-year varsity letter winner at Novi High School...Team won the state championship three consecutive years (2004-2006)...Tabbed Michigan All-District first team in 2005 and 2006...Named to the All-Kensington Val-ley Conference first team after junior and senior years...Won academic achievement award for three years...Was named MVP of her junior varsity team following her freshman campaign...PERSONAL: Full name: Stephanie Marie Janssens…Daugh-ter of Rich and Sharon Janssens…Has a brother, John…Born: 4-21-89…Major: Marketing.

Offense GP G A Pts Shots SOG GW2007 19 3 8 14 14 6 12008 23 2 11 15 17 6 1Total 42 5 19 29 31 12 2

#22StephanieJanssensMidfielder ~ Jr.-Jr. ~ 5-5Novi, Mich.-Novi H.S.Letters Earned: 2 (2007, 2008)

Stephanie Janssens Career Statistics

EMU: Already ranks seventh in career goals and 13th in ca-reer points...2008: Named to the MAC All-Freshman team…Named MAC Player of the Week (9-22-08)...Led the MAC in goals (11) and points (24)…Netted 11 goals and 24 points on the season…Her 11 goals was the third-best season to-tal in EMU history...Had four games with two goals, coming against Eastern Illinois (9-7-08), Indiana State (9-19-08), IU-PUI (9-21-08) and Miami (9-26-08)…Had two game-winning goals, coming against Indiana State and IUPUI in consecutive contests…Played in all 23 games, providing a change of pace off the bench…Has great decision making and play-mak-ing skills...HIGH SCHOOL: Four-year varsity letterwinner at Grosse Pointe North...Selected All-District and All-MAC all four years of high school...Named All-Region three times during high school career...Was an All-State honorable mention af-ter freshman and junior seasons...After sophomore campaign, was selected second team All-State...Led her team to the state finals in 2007 and the state semi-finals in 2006...Also lettered in volleyball...Was a member of National Honor Society, honor roll and All-Academic team...PERSONAL: Full Name: Chelsea Ann Detrick...Daughter of Larry and Kim Detrick...Has a broth-er, Jared...Born: 6-1-90...Major: Social Work.

Offense GP G A Pts Shots SOG GW2008 23 11 2 24 41 21 2Total 23 11 2 24 41 21 2

#17Chelsea DetrickMidfielder ~ So.-So. ~ 5-4Grosse Pointe, Mich.-North H.S.Letters Earned: 1 (2008)

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EMU: 2008: Named to the MAC All-Freshman Team…Started all 23 games…Scored a goal in 3-0 victory at Akron…Hard worker who will solidify the midfield and back line...HIGH SCHOOL: Four-year varsity letterwinner at Amos Alonzo Stagg High School...Over four-year career, scored 35 goals and notched 43 assists...Four-time all-conference and all-sec-tional selection...Following senior season, was named Chica-go Tribune All-State first team, SICA West All-Conference, All-Sectional, IHSSCA All-State, District 230 MVP and team MVP...Selected to Chicago Tribune All-State third team following junior season...Also was selected team MVP and District 230 All-Academic after junior campaign...Named Southtown Star in 2006, in addition to being named Team’s Most Improved Player...Member of National Honor Society...PERSONAL: Full Name: Julie Rose Kaim...Daughter of John and Cheryl Kaim...Has two sisters, Brittany and Allison...Father, John, played baseball at St. Xavier from 1979-83 and sister, Brittany, cur-rently plays soccer at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside...Born: 7-20-90...Major: Political Science.


#6JulieKaimDefender/Midfielder ~ So.-So. ~ 5-9Palos Hills, Ill.-AA Stagg H.S.Letters Earned: 1 (2008)

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EMU: 2008: Appeared in all 23 games, starting three times…Scored four goals on the year…Netted game-tying goal against Michigan (8-24-08)…Scored game-winning goal against Cen-tral Michigan (11-7-08) in the MAC Tournament semifinals and against Florida Atlantic (9-14-08)…Also scored a goal against IPFW (8-29-08)…2007: Made the switch to the defensive end of the field…Started 15 of 16 games played, after missing time to an injury…2006: Selected to MAC All-Freshman team...Played in 15 games, starting 14 times...Led the team in goals and points...Netted five goals and two assists on the season, giving her 12 total points...Scored two game-winning goals, against Detroit (9-5-06) and Akron (9-22-06)...Scored two goals against Akron...Assisted on game-winning goal at Eastern Illinois (9-8-06)...Totaled 22 shots with 14 on goal...CLUB: Member of 2007 and 2008 National Cham-pion Bloomfield Force...HIGH SCHOOL: Four-year varsity letter-winner and two-year team captain…Led the Bobcats to four con-secutive Big Nine Conference championships from 2003-06, two district titles and a regional final appearance…Captured Regional championships during sophomore and junior seasons...Reached the state finals during sophomore campaign...Four time All-Dis-trict first team and All-Big Nine Conference first team…Three-time All Region first-team selection…All-State first-team selection and team Most Valuable Player as a senior…As a junior, named to All-State second team, Academic All-Big Nine Conference and team Most Valuable Player…All-State honorable mention as a sopho-more…PERSONAL: Full name: Deana Marie Kinter…Daughter of Michael and Marcia Kinter…Has two sisters, Crista and Bria, and a brother, Bill…Born: 9-25-88…Major: Secondary Education.

Offense GP G A Pts Shots SOG GW2006 15 5 2 12 22 14 22007 13 0 0 0 4 2 02008 23 4 0 8 23 11 2Total 51 9 2 20 49 27 4

#18DeanaKinterForward/Midfieler ~ Sr.-Sr. ~ 5-6Grand Blanc, Mich.-Grand Blanc H.S.Letters Earned: 3 (2006, 2007, 2008)

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EMU: 2008: Split time in goal…Started 13 games at backstop, compiling a 1.02 goals against average with a 6-4-3 record…Made 60 saves on the season while allowing 14 goals…To-taled five shutouts, including consecutive blankings against IPFW (8-29-08) and Detroit (9-2-08)…Had a season-best sev-en saves four times…2007: Selected to the MAC All-Fresh-man team…Forced into the starting goalkeeping role after an injury to returning starter Monique Budani…Had a 1.04 goals against average, the second-best season average in EMU history…Allowed 21 goals on the season while racking up 94 saves…Her save percentage of .817 is the fourth-best effort in EMU history…Did not allow more than three goals in any game…Played 1,821:47 minutes, good for third all time…Totaled six shutouts on the season…Had consecutive shut-outs against Bowling Green (10-7-07) and Akron (10-12-07) and then against Kent State (10-21-07) and Western Michigan (10-26-07)…HIGH SCHOOL: Four-year varsity letterwinner at Chelsea High School…All-State first-team selection follow-ing senior campaign...Two-time Ann Arbor News All-Area team pick...Named All-State honorable mention after freshman and junior seasons...Selected first team All-Conference all four years...Three-year captain...Recorded 37 career shutouts...PERSONAL: Full name: Margaret Anne Manville…Daughter of Stephen and Deborah Manville…Has a sister, Sarah…Born: 4-17-89…Major: Art with concentration on drawing.

Goalie GP GA GaAvg. S W L T Sho.2007 19 21 1.04 94 7 8 4 62008 13 14 1.02 60 6 4 3 5Total 32 35 1.03 154 13 11 7 11

#31MaggieManvilleGoalkeeper ~ Jr.-Jr. ~ 5-8Chelsea, Mich.-Chelsea H.S.Letters Earned: 2 (2007, 2008)

Maggie Manville Career Statistics

EMU: Ranks 14th on the all-time scoring list with 23 points...2008: First team All-MAC selection and All-Tournament team member…Started all 23 games for EMU, bringing strength and intensity to-midfield…Scored six goals, including three game winners against IPFW (8-29-08), Eastern Illinois (9-7-08) and Kent State (10-12-08)…Also notched goals against Miami (9-26-08), Central Michigan (10-30-08) and Northern Illinois (11-2-08)…2007: Started in 18 of 19 games played…Scored two goals with two assists for six points…Notched game-winning goal against Miami (9-28-07)…Scored a goal in a 3-1 victory at IPFW (9-11-07)…Had an assist against De-troit (9-4-07) and IPFW…Totaled 28 shots, with 12 on goal…2006: Played in all 18 games, starting eight...Netted two goals and one assist for five total points...Scored a goal in a 2-1 win at Ball State (10-8-06)...Added a goal in a 2-0 victory against Northern Illinois (10-15-06)...Assisted on game-winning goal against Detroit (9-5-06)...Totaled 19 shots with 13 on goal…HIGH SCHOOL: Four-year varsity letterwinner…Two-time All-Greater Cleveland first team and Sun Courier All-Star Team selection…Named to All-Region III Team, All-Ohio second team, All-Southwest Conference first team, Cleveland Plain Dealer All-Star Best of the Best Team and OSSCA first-team as a senior…Was Ohio Regional finalist and Super-Y Na-tional Team alternate…As a junior, named to All-Region IV Team, All-Ohio third team and All-Pioneer Conference first team…All-Pioneer Conference second team and OSSCA honorable mention as a sophomore…PERSONAL: Full name: Katherine Kelly Lozar…Daughter of Bernard and Kelly Lozar…Has two brothers, David and Patrick…Born: 12-25-87…Major: Physical Education.


#7KatieLozarMidfielder ~ Sr.-Sr. ~ 5-8Broadview Heights, Ohio-Brecksville H.S.Letters Earned: 3 (2006, 2007, 2008)

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EMU: 2008: Appeared in 10 games…Hard worker who can fit anywhere...HIGH SCHOOL: Four-year varsity letterwinner at Dexter...Was named second team All-State after sophomore and junior seasons...Recipient of Alex Forrester Passionate Player Award after sophomore and senior seasons...Given the Coaches Award after junior campaign...Helped lead her team to the state semi-finals three consecutive seasons...PER-SONAL: Full Name: Amanda Christine Marsh...Daughter of Lon and Robin Marsh...Has a twin sister, Katie...Born: 3-10-90...Major: Pre-Med.


#2AmandaMarshMidfielder ~ So.-So. ~ 5-2Dexter, Mich.-Dexter H.S.Letters Earned: 1 (2008)

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EMU: 2008: Played in all 23 contests, starting 22 times…To-taled four shots on the year…Natural left foot who will provide depth in the midfield and backfield... Joins sister, Amanda, on the team...HIGH SCHOOL: Four year varsity letterwinner at Dexter...Two-year first team All-State selection...Named team’s MVP after both junior and senior seasons...Helped lead her team to the state semi-finals three consecutive seasons...After 2007 season, was named MVP offensive player...Recipient of Coaches Award following sophomore campaign...Was a mem-ber of National Honor Society, student council, Key Club and Women in Science...Won the National Scholar Athlete Award...PERSONAL: Full Name: Katherine Belle Marsh...Daughter of Lon and Robin Marsh...Has a twin sister, Amanda...Born: 3-10-90...Major: Pre-veterinary.


#16KatieMarshForward/Midfieler ~ So.-So. ~ 5-4Dexter, Mich.-Dexter H.S.Letters Earned: 1 (2008)

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EMU: 2008: Had a breakout year, starting all 23 contests in the backfield for EMU…Notched her first career point on an assist against Western Michigan (10-3-08)…A technically sound and blue collar defender…2007: Appeared in three games…2006: Appeared in three games as a reserve…HIGH SCHOOL: Four year varsity letterwinner at Northmont High School…Helped the Thunderbolts win four consecutive Greater Western Ohio Conference (GWOC) Championships, two District Champi-onships along with Regional final and semi-finalist appear-ances…Two-time Northmount Scholar Athlete Award and Coach’s Award winner…As a senior, named to All-Miami Val-ley and All-GWOC first team…Scored game-winning goal on a penalty kick in the district championship game…Chalked up three goals and six assists as a defender…Selected team’s Most Valuable Player and Best Defensive Player...All-GWOC second-team selection and All-Miami Valley Scholastic Soccer Coaches Association third-team choice as a junior…PERSON-AL: Full name: Kelly Nichole Poppaw…Daughter of Timothy and Mary Poppaw…Has a sister, Erin…Born: 4-27-88…Ma-jor: Exercise Science.


#3KellyPoppawDefender ~ Sr.-Sr. ~ 5-3Englewood, Ohio-Northmont H.S.Letters Earned: 3 (2006, 2007, 2008)

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EMU: 2008: Appeared in all 23 games, 19 as a starter…Scored four goals with four assists for 12 points on the year…Found the back of the net against Michigan (8-24-08), Western Michi-gan (10-3-08), Bowling Green (10-19-08) and Central Michigan (10-30-08)…Dished out three assists against Eastern Illinois (9-7-08) to help EMU to a 4-0 win…2007: Selected first team All-MAC and Academic All-MAC…Led the team in points and goals…Scored six goals with four assists, totaling 16 points on the year…Against Buffalo (10-19-07), scored three goals as well as notching an assist…Her seven points in that game set a new EMU single game standard…Scored two game-winning goals, coming against Detroit (9-4-07) and Buffalo…Started 18 of 19 games played…Totaled 33 shots on the sea-son, with 19 coming on goal…2006: Played in 15 games, 13 as a starter... Notched one goal and two assists on the season, good for four points...Scored first collegiate goal against Buf-falo (9-29-06)...Assisted on game-winning goal against Akron (9-22-06)...Chalked up an assist in victory against Illinois State (9-15-06)...Had season totals of 18 shots, with eight on goal…True personality player who is a very creative attacker and can play anywhere…HIGH SCHOOL: Named team Most Valu-able Player as a senior...Also played basketball and volleyball...PERSONAL: Full name: Ashley Devia Rodrigues…Daughter of Mark and Nalini Rodrigues…Born: 9-12-88…Major: Health Administration.


#99AshleyRodriguesForward ~ Sr.-Sr. ~ 5-4Pickering, Ontario-St. Mary’s Catholic H.S.Letters Earned: 3 (2006, 2007, 2008)

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EMU: 2008: Appeared in all 23 games, bringing depth and speed to the forward line…Scored two goals with one as-sist on the season…Scored a goal in 4-0 victory at Eastern Il-linois (9-7-08) and in 3-0 win at Akron (10-24-08)…Notched an assist in 5-0 win versus Miami (9-26-08)…2007: Played in 19 games, scoring two goals and dishing out an assist for five points on the season…Scored her first collegiate goal in a win at IPFW (9-11-07)…Netted a goal in a 7-1 victory over Buffalo (10-19-07)…Also had an assist against Buffalo…Totaled 12 shots on the year, with 10 coming on goal…HIGH SCHOOL: Four-year letterwinner at Mercy High School in Farmington Hills...Named All-League all four years...Selected All-District following her junior and senior campaigns...Second-Team All-Regional selection after senior year…PERSONAL: Full name: Paige Ashley Sheridan…Daughter of Patrick and Melanie Sheridan…Father, Patrick, played baseball at EMU and played professionally for the Detroit Tigers, New York Yankees, Kansas City Royals and San Francisco Giants...Has a sister, Madison…Born: 7-17-89…Major: Criminal Justice.

Offense GP G A Pts Shots SOG GW2007 19 2 1 5 12 10 02008 23 2 1 5 34 17 0Total 42 4 2 10 46 27 0

#15PaigeSheridanForward ~ Jr.-Jr. ~ 5-5Farmington Hills, Mich.-Mercy H.S.Letters Earned: 2 (2007, 2008)

Paige Sheridan Career Statistics

EMU: 2008: Played in all 23 games, starting 13 times…Scored two goals with one assist for five points on the year…Scored a goal against Western Michigan (10-3-08) and Kent State (10-12-08)…Assisted on a goal against Eastern Illinois (9-7-08)…Started the last 12 games of the season…2007: Played in all 19 games, starting three times…Scored two goals on the year…Scored a goal in a 7-1 win over Buffalo (10-19-07)…Scored the Eagles’ lone goal against Bowling Green in the MAC Tour-nament (11-4-07)…Had nine shots on the year, with four on goal…2006: Played in 16 games, starting twice...Notched one goal on the season for two points...Scored the game-winning goal in a 2-1 victory at Eastern Illinois (9-8-06)...Recorded 11 shots, with five on goal for the season...2005: Redshirted for the season...HIGH SCHOOL: Four-year varsity letterwinner...Named first-team All-Metro, first team All-District and first-team All-Region four consecutive years...Received second-team All-State honors as a junior and third-team All-State honors as a senior...Named team MVP as a junior and senior...Won the 2004 National Championship with the U-18 Michi-gan Hawks along with former teammates Sophia Naum and Lindsay Hill...PERSONAL: Full name: Carissa Lynn Wilson...Daughter of Brad and Michelle Wilson...Has two sisters, Car-rie and Courtney...Born: 3-28-86...Major: Masters in Exercise Science.

#13Carissa WilsonMidfielder ~ Sr.-Sr. ~ 5-3Linden, Mich.-Linden H.S.Letters Earned: 3 (2006, 2007, 2008)

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EMU: 2008: Appeared in 20 games for the Eagles, providing athleticism and size in the backfield…Scored one goal off a throw-in against Miami (9-26-08)…2007: Redshirted…HIGH SCHOOL: Four-year varsity letterwinner…Named most valu-able player during her junior and senior seasons...Named most valuable defender after freshman and sophomore sea-sons...Selected All-OCC Honorable Mention following senior campaign...Garnered All-OCC first team selection after junior season...Had “Play of the Year” at Westerville Central...Also a four-year letter winner in track...State finalist in 4x400 relay during senior year...Placed third in the 4x400 relay during freshman year...Regional champion in 400 meter race...PER-SONAL: Full name: Brandi Marie Wood…Daughter of Bryan and Shellie Wood…Has one brother, Bryan Michael, and a sis-ter, Brooke…Born: 4-19-89…Major: Dietetics.


#8BrandiWoodDefender/Midfielder ~ Jr.-So. ~ 5-8Westerville, Ohio-Central H.S.Letters Earned: 1 (2008)

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#11CaraCutaiaMidfielder/Forward ~ Fr.-Fr. ~ 5-4Burlington, Ontario-Notre Dame Catholic H.S.

#9AlexisHeardDefender ~ Fr.-Fr. ~ 5-4Middletown, Ohio-Bishop Fenwick H.S.

HIGH SCHOOL: A four-year letter-winner for the Falcons, helped her team to a state title as a senior…Was named the Miami Valley Player of the Year as a senior…Scored 24 goals as a senior...Select-ed first-team All-Region, All-State and All-City...Was named the Falcons’ MVP as a sophomore, junior, and senior after leading her team in scoring all three years…PERSONAL: Full Name: Alexis Monique Heard…Daughter of Rodney and Melissa Heard…Has one sister…Born: 11-27-90…Major: Criminal Justice.

HIGH SCHOOL: A two-year team captain, helped the Fight-ing Irish to a OFSAA Gold Medal Championship, as well as a regional and district title as a senior…Earned the Notre Dame Athletic Award of Excellence as a senior…Helped her club team, the Oakville Phantoms, win the Ontario Cup in 2006 and 2008 and finish runner-up in 2009…PERSONAL: Full Name: Cara Ann Cutaia…Daughter of Angelo and Karen Cutaia…Has one brother, Angelo, and two sisters, Alyssa and Angela…Born: 7-9-91…Major: Exercise Science.

#5ChelsieOddanMidfielder ~ Fr.-Fr. ~ 5-5Calgary, Alberta-Central Memorial H.S.

EMU: Technically and creative attacker who will bring a two-way threat...HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from Central Memo-rial High...CLUB: Played for the Calgary Foothill Colts from 2005-2008...Helped lead the Colts to the 2007 and 2008 Youth National Championships...Selected tournament MVP in 2008...Member of the National Training Center training program from 2006-08...Scored 37 goals with 43 assists during outdoor competition from 2005-08 while team went 61-5-4...PERSONAL: Full Name: Chel-sie Lynn Oddan...Daughter of Wes and Kellie Oddan...Born: 10-7-1991...Major: Undecided.

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#21MeganPedroMidfielder ~ Fr.-Fr. ~ 6-0Fort Wayne, Ind.-Canterbury H.S.

#12JessicaThomasDefender ~ Fr.-Fr. ~ 5-8Calgary, Alberta-Bishop Carroll H.S.

HIGH SCHOOL: Helped her club team to the Canadian National Championships three times, earning a gold medal as a senior (top 18-U team) and junior (top 16-U team) and a bronze medal as a freshman…PERSONAL: Full Name: Jessica Leeanne Thomas…Daughter of Larry and Karen Thomas…Has two brothers, David and Andrew…Born: 12-20-91…Major: Undecided.

EMU: 2009: Tallest player on the EMU roster...Brings mobility and agility to the Eagles...HIGH SCHOOL: Played two years at Fort Wayne Bishop Luers and two years at Canterbury...Elected captain during senior season...Helped lead Canterbury to back-to-back state championships in basketball...Also won a basket-ball state title at Luers during freshman season...Played club with Indiana Fever, leading the team to a state championship in 2008...PERSONAL: Full Name: Megan Alise Pedro...Daughter of Tim and Kathy Pedro...Has two brothers, Joey and Jonathan, and three sisters, Amanda, Becky and Hannah...Born: 11-25-1990...Major: Business.

#20ClairePhillipsDefender ~ Fr.-Fr. ~ 5-5Saline, Mich.-Saline H.S.

#14TaylarPuliceMidfielder/Forward ~ Fr.-Fr. ~5-7Florence, Ky.-Ryle H.S.

EMU: 2009: All-around skilled and technically sound athlete...HIGH SCHOOL: Four-year varsity letterwinner at Larry A. Ryle High...Selected 2007 and 2008 Midfield Player of the Year...Class 5A All-Star Team member in 2008...Named NKGHSSCA Honorable Mention following senior and freshman seasons...Led the team to District 17 championships in 2005 and 2006...Scored 21 goals and handed out 29 assists during high school career...Member of Science National Honor Society and Future Business Leaders of America...PERSONAL: Full Name: Taylar Renae Pulice...Daughter of Scott and Tiffany Pulice...Has a brother, Tanner...Born: 9-10-1990...Major: Dietetics.

HIGH SCHOOL: Earned first-team All-SEC and All-Area accolades as a junior and senior, as well as first-team All-State honors as a senior…Named to the All-Region team as a junior and senior…Named Saline’s Best Defensive Player as a junior and senior…Helped the Hornets to four district titles, earning first-team All-District honors as a junior and senior…Named an SEC Scholar Athlete as a senior…Was a member of the Honor Roll…PER-SONAL: Full Name: Claire Ann Phillips…Daughter of John and Leslie Phillips…Has one brother, Grant…Father, John, played baseball at the University of Michigan…Born: 4-4-91…Major: Special Education.

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Date Opponent W/L Score Overall Conf Attend Goals scored (assist) Aug 24, 2008 MICHIGAN T O2 2-2 0-0-1 0-0-0 368 RODRIGUES, Ashley (ZUNDEL, Katie) KINTER, Deana (unassisted) Aug 29, 2008 IPFW W 3-0 1-0-1 0-0-0 138 LOZAR, Katie (JANSSENS, Stephanie) DETRICK, Chelsea (unassisted) KINTER, Deana (unassisted) Sep 02, 2008 at Detroit T O2 0-0 1-0-2 0-0-0 83 - Sep 05, 2008 at Michigan State L 0-3 1-1-2 0-0-0 538 - Sep 07, 2008 at Eastern Illinois W 4-0 2-1-2 0-0-0 202 LOZAR, Katie (RODRIGUES, Ashley) SHERIDAN, Paige (WILSON, Carissa) DETRICK, Chelsea (RODRIGUES, Ashley) DETRICK, Chelsea (LATHROP, RODRIGUES) Sep 12, 2008 at Univ. of Miami L 0-1 2-2-2 0-0-0 484 - Sep 14, 2008 at Florida Atlantic W 2-1 3-2-2 0-0-0 156 JANSSENS, Stephanie (ATANASOSKI, ZUNDEL) KINTER, Deana (ATANASOSKI, Vanessa) Sep 19,2008 at Indiana State W 3-1 4-2-2 0-0-0 109 ZUNDEL, Katie (JANSSENS, Stephanie) DETRICK, Chelsea (JANSSENS, Stephanie) DETRICK, Chelsea (TRUE, Katee) Sep 21, 2008 at IUPUI W 2-1 5-2-2 0-0-0 288 DETRICK, Chelsea (LATHROP, Jessica) DETRICK, Chelsea (unassisted)* Sep 26, 2008 MIAMI W 5-0 6-2-2 1-0-0 148 ZUNDEL, Katie (JANSSENS, Stephanie) WOOD, Brandi (unassisted) DETRICK, Chelsea (LATHROP, Jessica) LOZAR, Katie (unassisted) DETRICK, Chelsea (SHERIDAN, Paige)* Sep 28, 2008 BSU L 0-3 6-3-2 1-1-0 204 -* Oct 03, 2008 WMU W 2-0 7-3-2 2-1-0 168 RODRIGUES, Ashley (ATANASOSKI, LATHROP) WILSON, Carissa (POPPAW, Kelly)* Oct 05, 2008 NIU T O2 0-0 7-3-3 2-1-1 135 -* Oct 10, 2008 at Buffalo T O2 1-1 7-3-4 2-1-2 500 ZUNDEL, Katie (JANSSENS, Stephanie)* Oct 12, 2008 at Kent State W 3-1 8-3-4 3-1-2 194 DETRICK, Chelsea (penalty kick) LOZAR, Katie (JANSSENS, Stephanie) WILSON, Carissa (DETRICK, Chelsea)* Oct 17, 2008 TOLEDO L 0-2 8-4-4 3-2-2 154 -* Oct 19, 2008 BGSU W 2-0 9-4-4 4-2-2 188 ATANASOSKI, Vanessa (JANSSENS) RODRIGUES, Ashley (penalty kick)* Oct 24, 2008 at Akron W 3-0 10-4-4 5-2-2 101 JANSSENS, Stephanie (unassisted) KAIM, Julie (DETRICK, Chelsea) SHERIDAN, Paige (RODRIGUES, ATANASOSKI)* Oct 26, 2008 at Ohio W OT 2-1 11-4-4 6-2-2 321 DETRICK, Chelsea (unassisted) ZUNDEL, Katie (JANSSENS, Stephanie)* Oct 30, 2008 at C. Michigan T O2 2-2 11-4-5 6-2-3 131 LOZAR, Katie (JANSSENS, Stephanie) RODRIGUES, Ashley (JANSSENS, Stephanie) Nov 02, 2008 #6 NIU W 2-0 12-4-5 6-2-3 328 ATANASOSKI, Vanessa (unassisted) LOZAR, Katie (JANSSENS, Stephanie) Nov 07, 2008 vs #2 C.Michigan W 2-0 13-4-5 6-2-3 311 KINTER, Deana (unassisted) ATANASOSKI, Vanessa (unassisted)$Nov 09, 2008 at #1 TOLEDO L 0-1 13-5-5 6-2-3 - -

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Eastern Michigan 2008 Offensive Statistics

## Name GP-GS G A Pts Sh Shot% SOG SOG% GW PK-ATT17 DETRICK, Chelsea 23-0 11 2 24 41 .268 21 .512 2 1-1 22 JANSSENS, Stephanie 23-23 2 11 15 17 .118 6 .353 1 0-0 7 LOZAR, Katie 23-23 6 0 12 25 .240 13 .520 3 0-0 99 RODRIGUES, Ashley 23-19 4 4 12 25 .160 13 .520 1 1-1 21 ZUNDEL, Katie 23-23 4 2 10 17 .235 7 .412 2 0-0 4 ATANASOSKI, Vanessa 23-20 3 4 10 38 .079 19 .500 2 0-0 18 KINTER, Deana 23-3 4 0 8 23 .174 11 .478 2 0-0 15 SHERIDAN, Paige 23-1 2 1 5 34 .059 17 .500 0 0-0 13 WILSON, Carissa 23-13 2 1 5 20 .100 13 .650 0 0-0 11 LATHROP, Jessica 23-22 0 4 4 14 .000 3 .214 0 0-0 6 KAIM, Julie 23-23 1 0 2 6 .167 4 .667 0 0-0 8 WOOD, Brandi 20-1 1 0 2 1 1.000 1 1.000 0 0-0 3 POPPAW, Kelly 23-23 0 1 1 1 .000 0 .000 0 0-0 25 TRUE, Katee 6-0 0 1 1 0 .000 0 .000 0 0-0 14 UPTON, Ashley 23-14 0 0 0 19 .000 7 .368 0 0-0 16 MARSH, Katie 23-22 0 0 0 4 .000 0 .000 0 0-0 2 MARSH, Amanda 10-0 0 0 0 1 .000 1 1.000 0 0-0 31 MANVILLE, Maggie 13-13 0 0 0 0 .000 0 .000 0 0-0 27 EHMAN, Kaitlin 1-0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 .000 0 0-0 Total 23 40 31 111 286 .140 136 .476 13 2-2 Opponents 23 20 16 56 297 .067 137 .461 5 0-1

Eastern Michigan 2008 Goalkeeping Statistics

## Name GP-GS Minutes GA Avg Saves Pct W L T Sho0 BUDANI, Monique 10-10 936:56 6 0.58 55 .902 7 1 2 531 MANVILLE, Maggie 13-12 1238:19 14 1.02 60 .811 6 4 3 5TM TEAM 0:00 0 0.00 1 1.000 0 0 0 0 Total 23 2175:15 20 0.83 116 .853 13 5 5 10 Opponents 23 2175:15 40 1.65 95 .704 5 13 5 7

Game Breakdown

GOALS BY PERIOD 1st 2nd OT OT2 TotalEastern Michigan 14 25 1 0 40Opponents 8 12 0 0 20

SHOTS BY PERIOD 1st 2nd OT OT2 TotalEastern Michigan 123 147 9 7 286Opponents 142 142 6 7 297

SAVES BY PERIOD 1st 2nd OT OT2 TotalEastern Michigan 57 52 4 3 116Opponents 43 48 2 2 95

CORNER KICKS BY PRD 1st 2nd OT OT2 TotalEastern Michigan 40 59 8 2 109Opponents 31 30 2 1 64

FOULS BY PERIOD 1st 2nd OT OT2 TotalEastern Michigan 103 124 5 8 240Opponents 117 107 9 3 236

Stephanie Janssens dished

out 11 assists last season, the second-best single season

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Final Regular Season Mid-American Conference Standings Conference OverallSchool W L T Pct. GF GA W L T Pct. GF GAToledo 8 2 1 .773 17 8 16 5 1 .750 38 21Central Michigan 6 2 3 .682 19 7 12 5 3 .675 31 13Eastern Michigan 6 2 3 .682 20 10 13 5 5 .674 40 20Bowling Green 6 3 2 .636 14 7 12 6 4 .636 38 15Western Michigan 6 4 1 .591 12 8 7 11 1 .395 18 26Northern Illinois 5 4 2 .545 10 12 9 6 5 .575 19 20Ball State 5 5 1 .500 15 10 9 10 1 .475 24 19Ohio 4 5 2 .455 14 18 5 10 3 .361 19 30Miami 5 6 0 .455 13 23 6 12 1 .342 22 37Kent State 3 7 1 .318 17 21 6 11 1 .361 22 30Akron 2 7 2 .273 8 21 7 9 2 .444 23 37Buffalo 0 9 2 .091 9 23 4 10 4 .333 19 26

MAC Tournament Results

Quarterfinals -- Sunday, November 4 (at campus sites/higher seed)No. 1 Toledo (1) vs. No. 8 Miami (0)No. 4 Bowling Green (2) vs. No. 5 Western Michigan (0)No. 3 Eastern Michigan (2) vs. No. 6 Northern Illinois (0)No. 2 Central Michigan (1) vs. No. 7 Ball State (0)

Semifinals -- Friday, November 9 (at Toledo, Ohio)No. 3 Eastern Michigan (2) vs. No. 2 Central Michigan (0)No. 1 Toledo (1) vs. No. 4 Bowling Green (0)

Championship -- Sunday, November 11 (at Toledo, Ohio)No. 1 Toledo (1) vs. No. 3 Eastern Michigan (0)

All-MAC Teams

First Team Second Team Freshman TeamMF-Katie Lozar, Eastern Michigan MF-Catharine Marosszeky, Kent State Chelsea Detrick, Eastern MichiganD-Katie Zundel, Eastern Michigan MF-Caitlin Hester, Kent State Vanessa Atanasoski, E. MichiganMF-Megan Ridley, Ball State MF-Danielle Hays, Miami Julie Kaim, Eastern Michigan F-Sara Lund, Miami F-Emily Rein, Ball State Claire Horton, Central MIchiganF-Amy Lower, Ohio F-Corbie Yee, Bowling Green Megan Amann, Bowling GreenF-Molly Cornwell, Toledo F-Lindsey Bailey, Buffalo Alyssa Zuccaro, Bowling GreenF-Amanda Waugh, Central Michigan F-Britni Back, Akron Liesel Toth, Central MichiganD-Sarah Schumacker, Ball State D-Liesel Toth, Central Michigan Vicki Traven, ToledoD-Colleen Kordan, Bowling Green D-Sarah Burns, Central Michigan Jaimie Morsillo, ToledoMF-Stephanie Martin, Central Michigan D-Tara Witt, Toledo Kristen Lynn, ToledoGK-Alexis Arsenault, Bowling Green GK-Shay Mannino, Central Michigan Stephanie Skowneski, W. Michigan

Coach of the Year: Tom Anagnost, Central MichiganPlayer of the Year: Molly Cornwell, ToledoNewcomer of the Year: Vicki Traven, Toledo

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Mid-aMErican conFErEncE

Since its inception in 1946, the Mid-Ameri-can Conference has progressively grown and developed into one of the most aggressive Division I conferences in the country. One of only 11 football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) conferences, the MAC named Dr. Jon Steinbrecher as its eighth commissioner in the 63-year history of the league this past March. Steinbrecher came to the MAC after serving for six years as the commissioner of the Ohio Valley Conference. The league has grown its commitment to championships by expanding to six its num-ber of neutral site post season events – foot-ball (Detroit’s Ford Field), volleyball (Toledo’s SeaGate Centre), men’s and women’s bas-ketball (Cleveland’s Quicken Loans Arena), softball (Akron’s Firestone Stadium) and most recently baseball (Chillicothe’s VA Memorial Stadium). The MAC tied a league record in 2008 with five schools participating in bowl games – Buffalo (International); Ball State (GMAC); Central Michigan (Motor City); Western Mich-igan (Texas); and Northern Illinois (Indepen-dence Bowl). The 2008 season also saw the first MAC football team ranked in the Top 25 since 2003. Ball State was ranked as high as 12th in the BCS Standings, 12th in the AP and 13th in the USA Today Poll. The Cardinals were ranked in all three polls for 10 straight weeks. MAC football teams won a league record four games versus opponents from the Big Ten. Toledo became the first MAC team to ever beat Michigan in Ann Arbor; Ball State won its first-ever game against a Big Ten foe when the Cardinals beat Indiana; Central Michigan also defeated Indiana; and Western Michigan beat Illinois in a game played at Ford Field. In its partnership with ESPN, the MAC signed an eight-year rights agreement through the 2016-2017 academic year for football, as well as men’s and women’s basketball. The deal will be the most extensive in the 63-year history of the con-ference. The new deal calls for a minimum of 25 events annu-ally to be produced and aired on an ESPN platform includ-ing the men’s and women’s basketball championships, a regular-season MAC presence on ESPN, the Marathon MAC Football Championship and a minimum of 11 regular-season football games. Women’s athletics shined for the MAC this past year. For the first time in the history of the

conference the MAC sent three teams to the NCAA women’s volleyball tournament (Miami, Ohio and Western Michigan). Western Michi-gan became only the third team to make it to the Sweet Sixteen (Ohio 2005 and Western Michigan 1983). In women’s basketball MAC Tournament Champion Ball State upset pe-rennial national power Tennessee in the first round of the NCAA tournament handing the Lady Vols their first ever loss in the opening round of the NCAA tournament. The victory was named “Pontiac Game Changing Perfor-mance” of the 2009 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament, while first year head coach Kelly Packard was named Maggie Dixon Division I Rookie Coach of the Year by the WBCA. Akron continued its dominance of MAC men’s soccer with its 11 regular-season championship to go along with its sixth MAC Tournament title – both league records. The Zips were ranked as high as No. 2 during the season and reached the Sweet Sixteen of the NCAA Tournament before falling to North-western, 1-0. Steve Zakuani, who helped guide the University of Akron men’s soccer program to a record-setting campaign in 2008, was the first overall pick of the 2009 Major League Soccer Super Draft. Zakuani earned 2008 MAC Men’s Soccer Player of the Year honors and was a finalist for the Her-mann Trophy, which goes to the best men’s soccer player in the country. From two-time Super Bowl quarterback winning Ben Roethlisberger (Miami Univer-sity), NFL Defensive MVP James Harrison (Kent State University), British Open winner Ben Curtis (Kent State University), World Se-ries winning manager Bob Brenly (Ohio Uni-versity) and Olympic bobsled team member Brock Kreitzburgh (University of Toledo), the Mid-American Conference continues to excel in producing leaders in the world of athlet-ics.

History of the MAC Based in Cleveland since July 1999 follow-ing a 15-year stay in Toledo, Ohio, the MAC has established historic measurements in both football and men’s and women’s basket-ball since moving to Northeast Ohio. The Mid-American Conference was found-ed as a five-school league on February 24, 1946 in Columbus, Ohio with Ohio, Butler, Cincinnati, Wayne State and Western Reserve admitted as charter members. The Mid-American Conference has 12 full-time schools and a 13th, Temple, for football only. Com-prising the East Division is the University of Akron (joined in 1992), Bowling Green State University (1952), University at Buffalo (1998), Kent State University (1951), Miami Universi-ty (1947), Ohio University (1946) and Temple University (2007). The West Division mem-bers are Ball State University (1973), Central Michigan University (1971), Eastern Michigan University (1971), Northern Illinois University (1975-86, 1997), University of Toledo (1950) and Western Michigan University (1947). In 1946 men’s basketball was the first com-petitive sport in the MAC, which now spon-sors a total 23 sports. Women’s sports were brought into the conference’s structure in 1980. For men, championships (11) are spon-sored in football, basketball, baseball, cross country, soccer, swimming and diving, indoor track and field, outdoor track and field, wres-tling, golf and tennis. For women, championships (12) are spon-sored in basketball, softball, volleyball, cross country, field hockey, golf, soccer, swimming and diving, gymnastics, indoor track and field, outdoor track and field and tennis.

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Rachel Schmidt was selected to the 2000 College Scholar Central Region Second Team, in addition to being named Aca-demic All-MAC twice.

Mid-American Conference Honors

First Team YearKatie Lozar 2008Katie Zundel 2008Ashley Rodrigues 2007Katie Zundel 2007Michele Lawrence 2005Jessica Hupe 2002, 2004Heather Pederson 2001, 2002Tracy Deeter 1999, 2000Sarah Willis 1999Amanda Kulikowski 1998, 1999, 2000Katie Lewis 2000, 2001Courtney Sindelar 2000Brandy Jones 1997

Second Team YearMaggie Christensen 2007Trisha Roberts 2003, 2004Abi Morrell 2003Courtney Sindelar 2002Jessica Hupe 2001Amanda Kulikowski 2001Sarah Willis 2000Katie Lewis 1998, 1999Tania Orlow 1998, 1999Mamie Vandenburgh 1999Brandy Jones 1998

Freshman Team YearVanessa Atanasoski 2008Chelsea Detrick 2008Julie Kaim 2008Stephanie Janssens 2007Maggie Manville 2007Maggie Christensen 2006Deana Kinter 2006Ashley Upton 2005Katie Zundel 2005Jill Kehler 2004Sara Schiffbauer 2004Shannon McIntyre 2003Cyndi Mullins 2003

Player of the Year YearTracy Deeter 2000Sarah Willis 1999

Newcomer of the Year YearAmanda Kulikowski 1998

Coach of the Year YearScott Hall 1999, 2001

All-Tournament Team YearMonique Budani 2008Katie Lozar 2008Katie Zundel 2008Jessica Hupe 2001Michele Lawrence 2001Emilie Meier 1999Tracy Deeter 1999Katie Lewis 1999Sarah Willis 1999Stacy Gudorf 1997Kristah Manteuffel 1997Rachel Schmidt 1997Amy Westerhold 1997

Academic All-MAC YearKatie Zundel 2007, 2008Sara Schiffbauer 2005, 2006, 2007Maggie Christensen 2007Lindsay Hill 2007Ashley Rodrigues 2007Michele Lawrence 2005Trisha Roberts 2005Jessica Hupe 2002, 2004Mary Achatz 2000, 2001Elizabeth Blaney 2000, 2002Brandy Jones 2000, 2001Karen Kramer 2001Meghan Williams 2001Amanda Kulikowski 2000, 2001Katie Lewis 2000, 2001JoAnne Saltsman 2000, 2001Courtney Sindelar 2000, 2001Tracy Deeter 1998 (HM), 2000Rachel Schmidt 1998 (HM), 2000Megan Mahan 2000Emilie Meier 2000Jenny Parviainen 2000Amy Knechtly 2000Katie Kretschmer 2000Stacie Tokasz 2000Sarah Willis 2000Tania Orlow 1998Erin Norton 1998 (HM)Michele Fatute 1997, 1998

ESPN the Magazine/CoSIDA Academic Honors

Academic All-District IVSara Schiffbauer 2007-First TeamLindsay Hill 2007-Third TeamMichele Lawrence 2005-First TeamJessica Hupe 2004-First Team

NSCAA/Adidas HonorsAll-American Year-TeamSarah Willis 1999-Third Team

All-Great Lakes Region Year-TeamJessica Hupe 2004-Second TeamJessica Hupe 2001-Third TeamHeather Pederson 2001-Third TeamTracy Deeter 2000-Second TeamSarah Willis 1999-First TeamTracy Deeter 1999-First TeamAmanda Kulikowski 1999-Second Team

College Scholar All-AmericanTracy Deeter 2000-First Team

College Scholar Central RegionTracy Deeter 2000-First TeamRachel Schmidt 2000-Second TeamAmanda Kulikowski 2000-Third TeamEmilie Meier 2000-Third Team

Verizon Academic HonorsAll American-Univ. DivsionTracy Deeter 2000-First TeamAmanda Kulikowski 2001-Second Team

All-American District IVJessica Hupe 2002-Second TeamAmanda Kulikowski 2001-First TeamKatie Lewis 2001-Second TeamJessica Hupe 2001-Second TeamTracy Deeter 2000-First Team

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Amanda Kulikowski (1998-2001) is the all-time school leader in assists in a season and career assists.

AAchatz, Mary ‘99, ‘00, ‘01, ‘02Acker, Tessa ‘07Ahlstrom, Ann ‘95Allen, Nikki ‘01, ‘02, ‘03, ‘04Atanasoski, Vanessa ‘08

BBeard, Sam ‘04, ‘05, ‘06, ‘07Bell, Tony ‘95Bilovus, Tara ‘96Berry, Kristie ‘94, ‘95, ‘96, ‘97Blaney, Elizabeth ‘99, ‘00, ‘01, ‘02Bouldin, Andrea ‘05Bradford, Chrissy ‘97Budani, Monique ‘06, ‘08

CChristensen, Maggie ‘06, ‘07Cooley, Ashley ‘01, ‘02Clyne, Lauren ‘03, ‘04, ‘05, ‘06Cross, Molly ‘02, ‘03Cummings, Emi ‘04, ‘05, ‘06, ‘07Cummings, Kylie ‘01, ‘02, ‘03

DDargle, Jessica ‘99Deeter, Tracy ‘97, ‘98, ‘99, ‘00Detrick, Chelsea ‘08

EEhman, Kaitlin ‘08

FFarrell, Renee ‘06, ‘07Fatute, Michelle ‘95, ‘96, ‘97, ‘98Fox, Jodi ‘03Frederick, Missy ‘06

GGudorf, Stacy ‘’97, ‘98

HHarris, Kai ‘02, ‘03, ‘04, ‘05Hearns, Nealey ‘02Hill, Lindsay ‘05, ‘06, ‘07Hill, Madeline ‘00Hupe, Jessica ‘00, ‘01, ‘02, ‘04Hunt, Emily ‘01, ‘02, 03’ ‘04

IIvie, Kelly ‘97, ‘98, ‘99, ‘00

JJanssens, Stephanie ‘07, ‘08Jones, Brandy ‘97, ‘98, ‘00, ‘01

KKaim, Julie ‘08Kehler, Jill ‘04, ‘05, ‘06, ‘07Kinter, Deana ‘06, ‘07, ‘08Knechtly, Amy ‘98, ‘99, ‘00, ‘01Knott, Amy ‘96, ‘97, ‘98, ‘99Kramer, Karen ‘00, ‘01, ‘02, ‘03Kretschmer, Katie ‘00Kulikowski, Amanda ‘98, ‘99, ‘00,‘01

LLathrop, Jessica ‘05, ‘06, ‘07, ‘08Lawrence, Michele ‘01, ‘02, ‘03, ‘05Lewis, Katie ‘98, ‘99, ‘00, ‘01Lord, Kelly ‘01, ‘02Lozar, Katie ‘06, ‘07Lucas, Dawn ‘04

MMahan, Megan ‘97, ‘98, ‘99, ‘00Manteuffel, Krista ‘97Manville, Maggie ‘07, ‘08Maples, Robyn ‘96, ‘97, ‘98, ‘99Marsh, Amanda ‘08Marsh, Katie ‘08McCumber, Aryn ‘01, ‘02McIntyre, Shannon ‘03, ‘04, ‘05Meier, Emilie ‘97, ‘98, ‘99, ‘00Mollenkamp, Brooke ‘99Morrell, Abi ‘02, ‘03Mullins, Cyndi ‘03, ‘04, ‘05, ‘06

NNaum, Sophia ‘04, ‘05, ‘07Nierman, Kate ‘04Nierman, Libby ‘02, ‘03 ‘04, ‘05Norton, Erin ‘96, ‘97, ‘98, ‘99

OOrlow, Tania ‘96, ‘97, ‘98, ‘99

PPappas, Jessica ‘00Parviainen, Jenny ‘97, ‘98, ‘99, ‘00Pedersen, Heather ‘01, ‘02Philpot, Kelly ‘96Pietras, Shannon ‘00Poppaw, Kelly ‘06, ‘07, ‘08Priebe, Danielle ‘95, ‘96

RRaymor, Becca ‘95Roberts, Trisha ‘02, ‘03, ‘04, ‘05Rodrigues, Ashley ‘06, ‘07, ‘08

SSaltsman, Joanne ‘99, ‘00, ‘01, ‘02Sargent, Amanda ‘04, ‘05, ‘06, ‘07Schiffbauer, Sara ‘04, ‘05, ‘06, ‘07

Scholl, Evie ‘00Schmidt, Rachel ‘97, ‘98, ‘99, ‘00Sgouzos, Melissa ‘01Sheridan, Paige ‘07, ‘08Simpson, Kate ‘04, ‘05, ‘06Sindelar, Courtney ‘99, ‘00, ‘01, ‘02 Stevens, Shannon ‘96, ‘97, ‘98Stier, Allison ‘03, ‘04Still, Kelly ‘01, ‘02, ‘03

TTeeple, Cassie ‘02Tokasz, Stacie ‘99, ‘00, ‘01, ‘02

UUpton, Ashley ‘05, ‘06, ‘07, ‘08

VVandenburgh, Mamie ‘96, ‘97, ‘98, ‘99Vozar, Megan ‘00

WWard, Courtney ‘04Webber, Marie ‘01, ‘02, ‘03Westerhold, Amy ‘95, ‘96, ‘97Wilson, Carissa ‘06, ‘07, ‘08Willis, Sarah ‘98, ‘99, ‘00Williams, Kelly ‘03Williams, Meghan ‘00, ‘01, ‘02Woo, Alicia ‘98, ‘99Wood, Brandi ‘08Wrzos, Amanda ‘01

ZZawislak, Andrea ‘95, ‘96Zundel, Katie ‘05, ‘06, ‘07, ‘08

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Tracy Deeter (1997-2000) was named MAC Play-er of the Year in 2000. She was named to the All-MAC first team in 1999 and 2000.

Brandy Jones scored the quickest goal in EMU history, finding the back of the net just 1:34 into the contest when EMU defeated SVSU (9-4-98), 8-0.

LONGEST POINT-SCORING STREAK

Player Date/Season GamesTara Bilovus Sept. 29-Oct. 26-1996 8Jessica Hupe Sept. 14-Oct. 1-2004 6Jessica Hupe Aug. 30-Sept. 20, 2003 6S. Janssens Oct. 19-Nov. 2, 2008 5A. Kulikowski Sept. 1-Sept.12-1999 5Tania Orlow Oct. 10-Oct. 24-1999 5A. Kulikowski Sept. 18-Sept.25-1998 4C. Sindelar Oct. 8-Oct. 20-2000 4C. Sindelar Oct. 10-Oct. 22-1999 4Katie Lewis Aug. 27-Sept. 8-2000 4Katie Lewis Sept. 11-Sept. 20-1998 4Rachel Schmidt Oct. 8-Oct. 20-2000 4Jessica Hupe Sept. 9-26 and Oct. 5-14-2001 4Jessica Hupe Oct. 20-Nov. 2, 2002 4

GAME RECORDSGOALSPlayer Game GoalsA. Rodrigues vs. Buffalo (10-19-07) 3Amy Knott vs Dayton (10-26-96) 3Brandy Jones vs Kent (9-13-97) 3Michele Lawrence vs. Buffalo (9-30-05) 3Deana Kinter vs. Akron (9-22-06) 2Jessica Hupe vs. Detroit (9-14-04) 2Kai Harris vs. Toledo (9-17-04) 2Sara Schiffbauer vs. BGSUn (9-26-04) 2Trisha Roberts vs. IPFW (10-8-04) 2Jessica Hupe vs. Akron (10-10-04) 2Cyndi Mullins vs. NIU (10-26-03) 2Jessica Hupe vs. Stony Brook (9-1-02) 2Jessica Hupe vs. NIU (9-27-02) 2Jessica Hupe vs. BGSU (10-13-02) 2Kelly Still vs. Akron (10-14-01) 2Kelly Lord vs. Akron (10-14-01) 2Brandy Jones vs. Kent State (10-19-01) 2Courtney Sindelar vs. NIU (10-13-00) 2A. Kulikowski vs. IUPUI (8-27-00) 2Amy Westerhold vs. Windsor(10-12-95) 2J. Shildwachter vs. Northwood (10-19-95) 2Michelle Fatute vs. Toledo (10-28-95) 2Cynde Henning vs. E. Illinois (9-17-96) 2M. Vanderburgh vs. Valparaiso (9-28-96) 2Tara Bilovus vs. FAU (10-6-96) 2Tara Bilovus vs. Y’town St. (10-9-96) 2Jodi Coyle vs. NIU(9-26-97) 2Brandy Jones vs. Miami (10-25-97) 2Brandy Jones vs. Buffalo (10-26-97) 2A. Kulikowski vs. SVSU (9-4-98) 2Rachel Schmidt vs. BGSU (9-20-98) 2A. Kulikowski vs. IUPUI (9-1-99) 2Tania Orlow vs. Duquesne (9-10-99) 2A. Kulikowski vs. Valparaiso (9-12-99) 2Tania Orlow vs. Ohio (10-3-99) 2Tania Orlow vs. UW-Green Bay (10-6-99) 2Katie Lewis vs. Kent (10-24-99) 2

ASSISTS IN A GAME

Player Game AssistsA. Rodrigues vs. E. Illinois (9-7-08) 3Jodi Coyle vs. Kent State (9-13-97) 3Kate Nierman vs. Buffalo (9-14-04) 2Cyndi Mullins vs. BGSU (9-26-04) 2Jessica Hupe vs. Akron (10-10-04) 2Jessica Hupe vs. Marshall (10-15-04) 2Courtney Sindelar vs. Stony Brook (9-1-02) 2Kai Harris vs. Evansville (10-25-02) 2A. Kulikowski vs. IUPUI (9-23-01) 2Jessica Hupe vs. Akron (10-14-01) 2Meghan Williams vs. Akron (10-14-01) 2A. Kulikowski vs. WMU (10-15-00) 2Courtney Sindelar vs. NIU (10-13-00) 2Jessica Hupe vs. NIU (10-13-00) 2Jessica Hupe vs. IUPUI (8-27-00) 2Katie Lewis vs. IUPUI (9-1-99) 2A. Kulikowski vs. Ohio (10-3-99) 2Katie Lewis vs. Kent State (10-24-99) 2Tonya Bell vs. Windsor (10-12-95) 2Brandy Jones vs. Detroit (9-16-97) 2Tara Bilovus vs. Buffalo (10-26-97) 2Tracy Deeter vs. SVSU (9-4-98) 2A. Kulikowski vs. UW-Green Bay (10-25-98) 2

POINTS IN A GAME

Player Game PointsAshley Rodrigues vs. Buffalo (10-19-07) 7Amy Knott vs. Dayton (10-26-96) 6Brandy Jones vs. Kent State (9-13-97) 6Amanda Kulikowski vs. IUPUI 6Michele Lawrence vs. Buffalo (9-30-05) 6Jessica Hupe vs. Akron (10-10-04) 5Jessica Shildwachter vs. Detroit (10-17-95) 5Jodi Coyle vs. SVSU (9-4-98) 5Katie Lewis vs Kent State (10-24-99) 5

QUICKEST GOAL SCORED

Player Game TimeBrandy Jones vs. SVSU (9-2-98) 1:34Jody Coyle vs. Schoolcraft (8-29-96) 1:45A. Kulikowski vs. Miami (9-26-99) 2:16Rachel Schmidt vs. IUPUI (9-27-00) 2:20Jessica Hupe vs. Akron (10-14-01) 2:23Jessica Hupe vs. UNC Wilmington 2:41Rachel Schmidt vs. Findlay (9-10-96) 4:00

GOALS IN A SEASON

Player Goals SeasonJessica Hupe 17 2002Jessica Hupe 12 2004Jessica Hupe 12 2001Chelsea Detrick 11 2008Amanda Kulikowski 11 1999Tania Orlow 11 1999Amanda Kulikowski 11 1998Tara Bilovus 10 1996Michele Lawrence 10 2005Cyndi Mullins 8 2003Amanda Kulikowski 8 2000Katie Lewis 8 1999Brandy Jones 8 1997Katie Lewis 8 1998Amy Westerhold 7 1995Maggie Christensen 6 2007Ashley Rodriuges 6 2007Kai Harris 6 2004Courtney Sindelar 6 2001Kelly Still 6 2001Jessica Hupe 6 2000Amy Knott 6 1996

Ashley Rodrigues holds records for goals in a game (3) and assists (3).

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Jessica Hupe (2000-04) is the all-time leader in goals in a season (17), points in a season (39), goals in a career (49) and points in a career (117)

Michele Lawrence (2001-05) totaled 51 points during her time in the Green and White. She scored 19 goals while dishing out 13 assists.

Tania Orlow (1996-99) racked up 36 ca-reer points, scoring 15 goals with six as-sists.

Courtney Sindelar (1999-2002) is fifth on the all-time scoring list with 49 points.

CAREER ASSISTSPlayer Years AssistsAmanda Kulikowski 1998-2001 31Jessica Hupe 2000-2004 21Stephanie Janssens 2007-pres. 19Courtney Sindelar 1999-2002 19Katie Lewis 1999-2001 17Michele Lawrence 2001-2005 13Cyndi Mullins 2003-2006 11Brandy Jones 1998-2001 11Libby Nierman 2001-2005 10

CAREER GOALSPlayer Years GoalsJessica Hupe 2000-2004 49Amanda Kulikowski 1998-2001 35Katie Lewis 1998-2001 24Brandy Jones 1997-2001 19Michele Lawrence 2001-2005 19Tania Orlow 1996-1999 15Courtney Sindelar 2000-2002 15Rachel Schmidt 1997-2000 13Cyndi Mullins 2003-2006 13Ashley Rodrigues 2006-pres. 11Chelsea Detrick 2008-pres. 11Tara Bilovus 1996-1997 11Amy Westerhold 1995-1997 11Trisha Roberts 2002-2005 10Katie Lozar 2006-pres. 10Maggie Christensen 2006-pres. 10

CAREER SCORING LEADERSPlayer Years PointsJessica Hupe 2000-2004 117Amanda Kulikowski 1998-2001 101Katie Lewis 1998-2001 65Michele Lawrence 2001-2005 51Brandy Jones 1997-2001 49Courtney Sindelar 1999-2002 49Cyndi Mullins 2003-2006 37Tania Orlow 1996-1999 36Rachel Schmidt 1997-2000 33Ashley Rodrigues 2006-pres. 32Stephanie Janssens 2007-pres. 29Amy Westerhold 1995-1997 29Tara Bilovus 1996-1997 27Maggie Christensen 2006-pres. 25Chelsea Detrick 2008-pres. 24Katie Lozar 2006-pres. 23Jodi Coyle 1997-1998 23Libby Nierman 2002-2005 22Katie Zundel 2005-2008 21Trisha Roberts 2002-2005 21

ASSISTS IN A SEASONPlayer Assists Year Amanda Kulikowski 12 1999Stephanie Janssens 11 2008Stephanie Janssens 8 2007Cyndi Mullins 8 2004Jessica Hupe 7 2004Amanda Kulikowski 7 2000Katie Lewis 7 1999Courtney Sindelar 6 2001Amanda Kulikowski 6 2001Jodi Coyle 6 1997Amanda Kulikowski 6 1998Jessica Hupe 5 2002Abi Morrell 5 2002Jessica Hupe 5 2001Courtney Sindelar 5 2000Katie Lewis 5 2000Robyn Maples 5 1998Robyn Maples 5 1999

POINTS IN A SEASONPlayer Points Year Jessica Hupe 39 2002Amanda Kulikowski 34 1999Jessica Hupe 31 2004Jessica Hupe 29 2001Amanda Kulikowski 28 1998Tania Orlow 26 1999Chelsea Detrick 24 2008Michele Lawrence 24 2005Tara Bilovus 23 1996Amanda Kulikowski 23 2000Katie Lewis 23 1999Brandy Jones 19 1997Katie Lewis 19 1998Cyndi Mullins 18 2003Courtney Sindelar 18 2001Amy Knott 16 1996Cyndi Mullins 16 2004Amanda Kulikowski 16 2001Jessica Hupe 16 2000Amy Westerhold 16 1995Ashley Rodrigues 16 2007

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Sarah Willis was the first All-American in school history, as she was selected to the NSCAA/Adidas All-American third team in 1999. Willis became the first EMU women’s soccer player inducted into the EMU Hall of Fame.

BOLD denotes record set last year/active player

GAME RECORDSSAVESPlayer Game SavesApril Seitz vs. Buffalo (9-15-95) 16Nikki Allen vs. Kent State (9-19-04) 15April Seitz vs. Michigan (10-24-95) 15Erin Norton vs. Arkansas-LR (9-21-96) 15Erin Norton vs. Michigan (9-10-96) 14Nikki Allen vs. Denver (9-2-04) 13Nikki Allen vs. Ohio (11-2-04) 13Nikki Allen vs. Ohios (10-17-04) 10Nikki Allen vs. Northern Illinois (10-7-01) 10Nikki Allen vs. Oakland (10-28-01) 10S. Schiffbauer at Illinois State (9-11-05) 10M. Budani at Kent State (10-1-06) 10

SEASON RECORDS SAVESPlayer Saves YearErin Norton 126 1997Nikki Allen 125 2004Erin Norton 125 1996Sarah Willis 112 1999Monique Budani 109 2006Maggie Manville 94 2007Sara Schiffbauer 84 2005 Sarah Willis 82 2000April Seitz 82 1995

MINUTES IN A SEASONPlayer Minutes YearSarah Willis 1963:11 1999Erin Norton 1869:52 1997Maggie Manville 1821:47 2007Nikki Allen 1680:47 2004Monique Budani 1634:13 2006

SEASON SAVE PCT. (Five-game min.)Player Pct. YearSarah Willis .918 1999Monique Budani .902 2008Monique Budani .845 2006Nikki Allen .833 2004Maggie Manville .817 2007Aryn McCumber .814 2001Maggie Manville .811 2008Nikki Allen .809 2001

GOALS AGAINST AVERAGEPlayer Avg. YearSarah Willis 0.46 1999Monique Budani 0.58 2008Maggie Manville 1.02 2008Maggie Manville 1.04 2007Nikki Allen 1.05 2001Erin Norton 1.07 1999Nikki Allen 1.07 2003Monique Budani 1.10 2006Aryn McCumber 1.15 2002Sarah Willis 1.20 1998Sarah Willis 1.31 2000

CAREER RECORDS (min. 2 seasons)

CAREER SAVE PCT.Player Pct. YearMonique Budani .863 2006-presentSarah Willis .817 1998-2000Maggie Manville .815 2007-presentAryn McCumber .792 2001-2002Nikki Allen .784 2001-2004Erin Norton .756 1996-1999CONSECUTIVE SHUTOUTS

Player Date G YearSarah Willis Sept. 24 - Oct. 3 4 1999Nikki Allen Aug. 29-Sept. 14 3 2004M. Manville Aug. 29-Sept. 2 2 2008M. Budani Oct. 19-Oct. 24 2 2008M. Budani Nov. 2-Nov. 7 2 2008M. Budani Sept. 5-8 2 2006Nikki Allen Oct. 5-10 2 2003A. McCumber Sept. 27-29 2 2002A. McCumber Sept. 9-17 2 2001Nikki Allen Oct. 7-12 2 2001Nikki Allen Oct. 21-26 2 2001Sarah Willis Oct. 6 - 8 2 2000Sarah Willis Oct. 22 -25 2 2000Erin Norton Sept. 1 - 13 2 1997

SHOTS FACED IN A SEASONPlayer No. YearErin Norton 275 1997Monique Budani 269 2006Erin Norton 264 1996Sarah Willis 219 1999Maggie Manville 215 2007Nikki Allen 210 2001

CAREER SAVESPlayer Saves YearNikki Allen 312 2001-2004Erin Norton 297 1996-1999Sarah Willis 250 1998-2000Monique Budani 164 2006-presentMaggie Manville 154 2007-presentAryn McCumber 130 2001-2002

CAREER GOALS AGAINST AVERAGEPlayer Avg. YearMonique Budani 0.91 2006-presentSarah Willis 0.92 1998-2000Maggie Manville 1.03 2007-presentAryn McCumber 1.07 2001-2002Nikki Allen 1.45 2001-2004Erin Norton 1.59 1996-1999

SHOTS FACED IN A CAREERPlayer No. YearErin Norton 626 1996-1999Sarah Willis 521 1998-2000Nikki Allen 398 2001-2004

CAREER MINUTESPlayer Minutes YearNikki Allen 5698:71 2001-2004Sarah Willis 5066:59 1998-2000Erin Norton 4575:72 1996-2000

CAREER RECORDSPlayer Record YearSarah Willis 35-11-6 1998-2000Erin Norton 26-22-1 1996-1999Nikki Allen 31-22-7 2001-2004Aryn McCumber 9-6-0 2001-2002

Nikki Allen is the career leader in saves (312) and minutes (5698:71), while ranking third in wins (31), shots faced (398) and fifth in goals against average (1.45).

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The 1999 team celebrates the first Mid-American Conference Tour-nament title in school history. The Eagles went on to the first NCAA Tournament in EMU history, falling to Minnesota, 0-2.

Coach: Paul Scicluna (1995-1998 / 38-32-2)

1995 Record: 4-9-1 (Inaugural Season)9-15-95 BUFFALO L 1-69-20-95 OAKLAND L 2-39-22-95 at Toledo L 0-19-30-95 vs. St. Thomas W 3-010-1-95 at Florida Atlantic L 1-210-5-95 TIFFIN L 1-210-12-95 WINDSOR W 4-210-17-95 at Detroit L 3-710-19-95 NORTHWOOD W 3-110-22-95 EASTERN ILLINOIS L 0-310-24-95 at Michigan L 0-410-26-95 at Siena Heights T OT 0-010-28-95 TOLEDO W 2-111-3-95 at Valparaiso L 2-4

2000 Record: 11-7-2 / MAC 8-3-08-27-00 at IUPUI W 6-19-2-00 vs. Butler T 1-19-3-00 vs. South Alabama L 1-29-8-00 TOLEDO* W 2-09-10-00 MICHIGAN STATE T O2 1-19-15-00 at Arizona State L 0-79-17-00 at Northern Arizona W 2-19-22-00 CENTRAL MICHIGAN W 1-09-24-00 BOWLING GREEN L O2 0-19-26-00 OAKLAND L OT 1-29-29-00 at Kent State* L 0-410-2-00 at Buffalo* L 1-310-6-00 at Ohio* W 1-010-8-00 at Marshall* W 2-010-13-00 NORTHERN ILLINOIS* W 5-110-15-00 WESTERN MICHIGAN* W OT 2-110-20-00 at Miami* W 2-110-22-00 at Ball State* W 2-010-25-00 DETROIT W 1-010-31-00 vs. Bowling Green@ L 1-2

*Mid-American Conference match@Mid-American Conference Tournament

1997 Record: 11-7-1 / MAC 4-2-18-29-97 SCHOOLCRAFT W 6-19-5-97 at Western Michigan* L 0-19-10-97 FINDLAY W 3-09-13-97 KENT STATE* W 5-09-14-97 at Michigan L 1-59-16-97 at Detroit W 2-19-21-97 at Valparaiso W 1-09-24-97 NORTHWOOD W 2-09-26-97 at Northern Illinois* W 2-19-28-97 BOWLING GREEN* W 1-010-1-97 at Toledo L 0-310-4-97 at Youngstown State W O2 2-110-5-97 EASTERN ILLINOIS L 1-210-12-97 at Michigan State L 0-210-17-97 WISC.-MILWAUKEE L 0-210-19-97 OHIO* T 2-210-25-97 at Miami* W 2-010-26-97 BUFFALO* W 2-111-7-97 vs. Western Michigan@ W 2-111-9-97 vs. Northern Illinois@ L OT 2-3


Coach: Scott Hall(1999-present / 105-77-25)

1999 Record: 17-4-3 / MAC 10-1-3 (1st)MAC Regular Season & Tournament Title

9-1-99 IUPUI W 5-19-3-99 at Michigan State W 1-09-5-99 EASTERN ILLINOIS W 1-09-10-99 vs. Duquesne W 2-0 9-12-99 vs. Valparaiso W 3-19-17-99 at Youngstown State W 3-0 9-19-99 at Oakland L O2 1-29-24-99 BALL STATE* W 3-09-26-99 MIAMI* W 2-010-1-99 MARSHALL* T O2 0-010-3-99 OHIO* W 2-010-6-99 at Wisconsin-Green Bay W 2-110-8-99 at Western Michigan* T O2 0-010-10-99 at Northern Illinois* W 4-110-15-99 at Bowling Green* W 4-210-17-99 at Toledo* L 1-210-22-99 BUFFALO* W 2-010-24-99 KENT STATE* W 5-010-27-99 at Detroit L 0-210-29-99 at Central Michigan* W 1-011-2-99 vs. Kent State@ W 5-011-5-99 vs. Ohio@ W 1-011-7-99 vs. Miami@ (5-3 SO) W 0-0 11-10-99 vs. Minnesota# L 0-2*Mid-American Conference match@Mid-American Conference Tournament# NCAA Championships

1998 Record: 13-7-1 / MAC 7-3-19-1-98 at IUPUI W 3-09-4-98 SVSU W 8-09-6-98 MICHIGAN STATE L 2-59-9-98 OAKLAND L 0-39-11-98 VALPARAISO W 2-19-15-98 MICHIGAN L 1-29-18-98 MIAMI* W 2-19-20-98 BOWLING GREEN* W 5-29-23-98 DETROIT W 1-09-25-98 at Western Michigan* W 2-19-27-98 at Central Michigan* W 1-010-2-98 MARSHALL* W 2-110-4-98 OHIO* W 1-010-9-98 at Kent State* L 1-310-11-98 at Buffalo* T 0-010-14-98 YOUNGSTOWN STATE W 3-010-16-98 at Northern Illinois* L 2-410-17-98 at Eastern Illinois L 1-210-25-98 WISC.-GREEN BAY W 3-110-27-98 TOLEDO* W 3-211-3-98 BOWLING GREEN@ L 0-1


1996 Record: 10-99-4-96 at Schoolcraft W 3-09-10-96 MICHIGAN L 1-79-12-96 at Western Michigan L 1-29-15-96 MICHIGAN STATE L 1-49-17-96 at Oakland W 3-29-20-96 at Eastern Illinois L 3-49-21-96 vs. Ark. Little Rock W 2-09-24-96 DETROIT L 1-29-28-96 VALPARAISO W 3-09-29-96 at Toledo W 2-110-3-96 WESTERN MICHIGAN L 0-110-5-96 vs. Lynn L 0-910-6-96 vs. Florida Atlantic W 2-110-9-96 YOUNGSTOWN STATE W 3-010-12-96 at Findlay L 2-510-19-96 at Buffalo W 2-110-22-96 at Northwood W 4-010-26-96 at Dayton W 2-1

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2001 Record: 15-6-0 / MAC 10-4-08-31-01 at East Carolina W 2-19-2-01 at UNC Wilmington W 2-09-7-01 at Toledo* L 1-29-9-01 at Eastern Illinois W 2-09-17-01 MARSHALL* W 1-09-19-01 OHIO* L 1-29-21-01 BALL STATE* L O2 2-39-23-01 IUPUI W 6-09-26-01 at Detroit W 3-19-28-01 at Georgia L 0-310-5-01 at Western Michigan* W 3-110-7-01 at Northern Illinois* W 2-010-12-01 at Bowling Green* W 3-010-14-01 at Akron* W 6-110-19-01 KENT STATE* W 2-110-21-01 BUFFALO* W 4-010-26-01 at Central Michigan* W 1-010-28-01 at Oakland L 0-111-1-01 MIAMI* W 3-111-6-01 vs. Western Michigan@ W 4-011-9-01 vs. Miami@ L 1-4


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2006 Record: 6-10-2 / 3-8-0 MAC8-27-06 at IUPUI T2OT 0-09-1-06 WESTERN ILLINOIS L 0-19-5-06 DETROIT W 1-09-8-06 at Eastern Illinois W 2-09-10-06 at Iowa L 1-29-15-06 ILLINOIS STATE W 2-19-17-06 MICHIGAN STATE T2OT 0-09-22-06 AKRON* W 3-09-24-06 OHIO* L 1-29-29-06 at Buffalo* L 2-310-1-06 at Kent State* L 2OT1-2 10-6-06 at Miami* L 0-310-8-06 at Ball State* W OT 2-1 10-13-06 WESTERN MICHIGAN* L 0-1 10-15-06 NORTHERN ILLINOIS* W 2-0 10-20-06 at Toledo* L 1-2 10-22-06 at Bowling Green* L 0-1 10-26-06 at Central Michigan* L 0-1

*Mid-American Conference match

2007 Record: 7-8-4 / 5-4-2 MAC8-31-07 EASTERN ILLINOIS L 1-39-4-07 DETROIT W 4-09-11-07 at IPFW W 3-19-14-07 at UC Riverside L 0-29-16-07 at UC Irvine T2OT 0-09-19-07 at Michigan State L 0-29-23-07 IUPUI T2OT 1-19-28-07 at Miami* W 2-19-30-07 at Ball State* L 0-210-5-07 at Toledo* L2OT 1-210-7-07 at Bowling Green* W 2-010-12-07 AKRON* T2OT 0-010-14-07 OHIO* T2OT 1-110-19-07 BUFFALO* W 7-110-21-07 KENT STATE* W 1-010-26-07 at Western Michigan* W2OT1-010-28-07 at Northern Ill.* L 0-111-1-07 CENTRAL MICH.* L 1-211-4-07 at #4 Bowling Green@ LOT 1-2

*Mid-American Conference Match@Mid-American Conference Tournament

2008 Record: 13-5-5 / 6-3-2 MAC8-24-08 MICHIGAN T20T 2-28-29-08 IPFW W 3-09-2-08 at Detroit T20T 0-09-5-08 at Michigan State L 0-39-7-08 at Eastern Illinois W 4-09-12-08 at UMiami L 0-19-14-08 at Florida Atlantic W 2-19-19-08 at Indiana State W 3-19-21-08 at IUPUI W 2-19-26-08 MIAMI* W 5-09-28-08 BALL STATE* L 0-310-3-08 W. MICHIGAN* W 2-010-5-08 N. ILLINOIS* T20T 0-010-10-08 at Buffalo* T2OT 1-110-12-08 at Kent State* W 3-110-17-08 TOLEDO* L 0-210-19-08 BOWLING GREEN* W 2-010-24-08 at Akron* W 3-010-26-08 at Ohio* W 2-110-30-08 at C. Michigan* T2OT 2-211-2-08 #6 N. ILLINOIS@ W 2-011-7-08 #2 C. Michigan@ W 2-011-9-08 #1 at Toledo@ L 0-1

*Mid-American Conference Match@Mid-American Conference Tournament

2004 Record: 10-7-3 / 6-4-2 MAC8-27-04 vs. Pittsburgh W 2-18-29-04 vs. Duquesne W 1-09-4-04 vs. #23 Colorado L 0-49-10-04 at Ball State* T2OT 0-09-14-04 DETROIT T2OT 2-29-17-04 at Buffalo* W 3-19-19-04 at Kent State* L OT 1-29-24-04 TOLEDO* W 4-19-26-04 BOWLING GREEN* W 3-210-1-04 WESTERN MICHIGAN* L2OT 2-310-3-04 NORTHERN ILLINOIS* T2OT 1-110-8-04 at IPFW W 3-210-10-04 AKRON* W 4-110-15-04 at Marshall* W 2-010-17-04 at Ohio* L 2-310-22-04 CENTRAL MICHIGAN* W 2-010-24-04 at Michigan State L 0-110-29-04 at Miami* L 1-211-2-04 at #2 Ohio@ L 1-3


2005 Record: 8-11-1 / 6-5-0 MAC8-26-05 at IPFW W 2-18-28-05 at Oakland L 0-39-3-05 vs. #18 Pepperdine L 0-29-4-05 at Hawaii L 0-39-9-05 EASTERN ILLINOIS W 1-09-11-05 at Illinois State L 1-39-13-05 at Detroit T2OT 0-09-16-05 at Western Illinois L 1-39-23-05 at Akron* W 3-29-25-05 at Ohio* L 2OT1-29-30-05 BUFFALO* W 3-010-2-05 KENT STATE* W 2-110-7-05 MIAMI* L 0-2 10-9-05 BALL STATE* L 1-2 10-14-05 at Western Michigan* L 0-1 10-16-05 at Northern Illinois* W 2-1 10-21-05 TOLEDO* W 4-1 10-23-05 BOWLING GREEN* L 1-2 10-28-05 CENTRAL MICHIGAN* W 4-111-1-05 at #4 Miami@ L 1-2


2003 Record: 9-9-3 / 8-2-2 MACMAC Regular Season Title

8-30-03 at Drake L 0-28-31-03 at Purdue T 2-29-5-03 MICHIGAN STATE L 0-29-7-03 at Bowling Green* W 1-09-12-03 at Toledo* W2OT3-29-14-03 at Eastern Illinois W 2-19-19-03 OAKLAND L 0-39-21-03 BUFFALO* T2OT 1-19-26-03 MIAMI* W OT 2-19-28-03 BALL STATE* T2OT 1-19-30-03 at Detroit L 1-310-3-03 IUPUI L OT 0-110-5-03 at Central Michigan* W 1-010-10-03 MARSHALL* W 1-010-12-03 OHIO* W2OT2-110-17-03 KENT STATE* W 2-110-19-03 at Akron* L 0-110-24-03 at Western Michigan* L 0-110-26-03 at Northern Illinois* W 2-110-31-03 IPFW L2OT 2-311-4-03 #8 BOWLING GREEN@ L 1-2


2002 Record: 9-10-2 / 5-5-2 MAC8-30-02 at Hofstra L 1-79-1-02 at Stony Brook W 3-09-6-02 at Michigan State L 0-39-8-02 at Michigan L 1-59-13-02 CENTRAL MICHIGAN* W 2-19-15-02 EASTERN ILLINOIS L 2-39-20-02 at Kent State* L OT 1-29-22-02 at Buffalo* L 1-29-25-02 DETROIT W 3-29-27-02 NORTHERN ILLINOIS* W 2-09-29-02 WESTERN MICHIGAN* W OT 1-010-4-02 at Ball State* L 0-210-6-02 at Miami* L 1-210-11-02 TOLEDO* W 1-010-13-02 BOWLING GREEN* T O2 2-210-18-02 at Ohio* L 0-210-20-02 at Marshall* T O2 2-210-25-02 at Evansville W 3-110-27-02 AKRON* W 3-111-2-02 at IUPUI W 4-011-5-02 at Ohio@ L 0-1


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Opponent Record The Last TimeAkron 6-1-1 W,3-0•Oct.24,2008Arizona State 0-1-0 L, 0-7 • Sept. 15, 2000Arkansas Little Rock 1-0-0 W, 2-0 • Sept. 21, 1996Ball State 5-3-2 L,0-3•Sept.28,2008BowlingGreen 8-7-1 W,2-0•Oct.19,2008Buffalo 7-4-3 T,1-1•Oct.10,2008Butler 0-0-1 T, 1-1 • Sept. 2, 2000CentralMichigan 9-2-1 W,2-0•Nov.7,2008Colorado 0-1-0 L, 0-4 • Sept. 4, 2004Dayton 1-0-0 W, 2-1 • Oct. 26, 1996Detroit 7-4-3 T,0-0•Sept.2,2008Drake 0-1-0 L, 0-2 • Aug. 30, 2003Duquesne 2-0-0 W, 1-0 • Aug. 29, 2004East Carolina 1-0-0 W, 2-1 • Aug. 31, 2001EasternIllinois 7-5-0 W,4-0•Sept.7,2008Evansville 1-0-0 W, 3-1 • Oct. 25, 2002Findlay 1-1-0 W, 3-0 • Sept. 10, 1997Florida Atlantic 2-1-0 W, 2-1 • Sept. 14, 2008Georgia 0-1-0 L, 0-3 • Sept. 28, 2001Hawaii 0-1-0 L, 0-3 • Sept. 4, 2005 Hofstra 0-1-0 L, 1-7 • Aug. 30, 2002Illinois State 1-1-0 W, 2-1 • Sept. 15, 2006Iowa 0-1-0 L, 1-2 • Sept. 10, 2006IPFW 4-1-0 W, 3-0 • Aug. 29, 2008IUPUI 6-1-2 W,2-1•Sept.21,2008Indiana State 1-0-0 W,3-1•Sept.19,2008KentState 8-5-0 W,3-1•Oct.12,2008Loyola (Md.) First MeetingLynn 0-1-0 L, 0-9 • Oct. 5, 1996Marshall 5-0-2 W, 2-0 • Oct. 15, 2004Miami (Fla.) 0-1-0 L, 0-1 • Sept. 12, 2008Miami 9-6-0 W,5-0•Sept.26,2008

Opponent Record The Last TimeMiami (Fla.) 0-1-0 L, 0-1 • Sept. 12, 2008Miami 9-6-0 W,5-0•Sept.26,2008Michigan 0-5-1 T, 2-2 • Aug. 24, 2008Michigan State 1-8-2 L,0-3•Sept.5,2008Minnesota 0-1-0 L, 0-2 • Nov. 10, 1999Northern Arizona 1-0-0 W, 2-1 • Sept. 17, 2000NorthernIllinois 9-3-2 W,2-0•Nov.2,2008Northwood 3-0-0 W, 2-0 • Sept. 24, 1997Oakland 1-8-0 L, 0-3 • Aug. 28, 2005Ohio 7-6-2 W,2-1•Oct.26,2008Pepperdine 0-1-0 L, 0-2 • Sept. 3, 2005Pittsburgh 1-0-0 W, 2-1 • Aug. 27, 2004Purdue 0-0-1 T, 2-2 • Aug. 31, 2003Richmond First MeetingSchoolcraft 2-0-0 W, 6-1 • Aug. 29, 1997Siena Heights 0-0-1 T, 0-0 • Oct. 26, 1995South Alabama 0-1-0 L, 1-2 • Sept. 3, 2000St. Thomas 1-0-0 W, 3-0 • Sept. 30, 1995Stony Brook 1-0-0 W, 3-0 • Sept. 1, 2002Saginaw Valley St. 1-0-0 W, 8-0 • Sept. 4, 1998Tiffin 0-1-0 L, 1-2 • Oct. 5, 1995Toledo 8-9-0 L,0-1•Nov.9,2008UC Irvine 0-0-1 T, 0-0 • Sept. 16, 2007UC Riverside 0-1-0 L, 0-2 • Sept. 14, 2007UNC Wilmington 1-0-0 W, 2-0 • Sept. 2, 2001Valparaiso 3-1-0 W, 3-1 • Sept. 12, 1999Western Illinois 0-2-0 L, 0-1 • Aug. 27, 2006WesternMichigan 8-7-1 W,2-0•Oct.3,2008Windsor 1-0-0 W, 4-2 • Oct. 12, 1995Wisconsin-Green Bay 2-0-0 W, 2-1 • Oct. 6, 1999Wisconsin-Milwaukee 0-1-0 L, 0-2 • Oct. 17, 1997Youngstown State 4-0-0 W, 3-0 • Sept. 17, 1999

Paul Scicluna compiled a 38-32-2 record during his time as coach. He was the first coach in school history, starting the program in 1995. He was killed tragically in a car accident in 1999. Scicluna Field is named for him.

Scott Hall has been involved with EMU women’s soccer since it began in 1995. After taking over for Scicluna, Hall has a career record of 105-77-25, becoming only the second active MAC coach with 100 wins at one school.

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Enrollment Profile With nearly 22,000 students, EMU provides a rich learning environment for the university community. The University currently has approximately 17,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students. Our stu-dents represent 45 states and 93 foreign countries. Of undergraduate students, 69 percent are full time and 60 percent are women. The most popular majors are education, business, social sciences and history, science and engineering, English, and the health pro-fessions. EMU’s population is approximately 70 percent white; 16 percent black; 3 percent international; 6 percent undeclared; 2.5 percent Asian-American; 2 percent Hispanic and 0.5 percent Native-American. Eastern Michigan offers a number of special academic programs to help students succeed. These include the Honors College; the Holman Learning Cen-ter; distance learning; accelerated format programs; online, weekend and evening programs and courses; American Humanics certification; the World College Study Abroad Tours; a specialized master’s degree program for corporations offered on site; a double master’s degree; online technologies for education and training through the Centers for Corporate Training; and EMU Worldwide. With more than 200 academic and social orga-nizations, an extensive intramural sports program, 21 NCAA Division I-A sports and numerous cultural activities from which to choose, EMU students have diverse opportunities to become involved in campus life. Students’ on-campus housing choices range from traditional dormitory-style rooms to apartments and include living/learning center options.

Where We’re Located Eastern Michigan University is located in historic Ypsilanti, seven miles east of Ann Arbor, 40 miles west of Detroit and just 20 minutes from Detroit Metropolitan Airport. It is an area rich in academic, research, techno-logical and recreational resources. The University also has sites in Livonia, Jackson, Traverse City, Flint, Detroit and Monroe. EMU’s 800 plus-acre main campus of scenic flora and wooded areas includes 18 miles of walkways and jogging trails and has 122 buildings throughout the academic and athletic campuses. Eagle Crest – Eastern Michigan’s conference center, golf course and resort – is located on the banks of nearby Ford Lake. Recently named “A Cool City,” by Michigan’s Governor Jennifer Granholm, Ypsilanti plays a leading role in industry and education. The city and the University have forged close ties that have lasted 160 years.

What Makes Us Unique In 1849, with the passage of Act No. 138, the Senate and House of Representatives of the State of Michigan formally paved the way for the establishment of Michigan State Normal School, with the exclusive purposes of instructing persons in the art of teaching; providing a good common school education; and giving instruction in the mechanic arts, husbandry, agricultural chemistry and the laws of the United States. Since its inception, Eastern Michigan, first as a Normal School, then as a College and finally as a University, has grown and developed to respond to the ever-changing needs of society. Over the years, EMU has educated thousands of sons and daughters of Michigan, the nation, and the world. The University currently serves nearly 22,000 students who are pursuing undergraduate, graduate, special-ist, doctoral and certificate degrees in the arts, sciences and professions. In all, more than 200 majors, minors and concentrations are delivered through the University’s Colleges of Arts and Sciences; Business; Education; Health and Human Services; Technology, and its graduate school. Eastern Michigan’s exceptional faculty, students and alumni include CEOs from major businesses; a National Student Teacher of the Year, National Teacher of the Year, numerous Fulbright Scholars and Milken Family Foundation National Educators award winners; and several Michigan Teachers of the Year. EMU is regularly recognized by national publications for its excellence, diversity, and commitment to ap-plied education.

Faculty/Staff Eastern Michigan University employs 689 full-time faculty and 1,100 staff members. Ninety-four percent of EMU professors have doctoral degrees or terminal degrees in their field. The student to faculty ratio is 19:1. Faculty work closely with students, and many in-volve students in their research. In 2009, the University celebrated its 29th annual Undergraduate Symposium; a benchmark program for undergraduate research.

Community Outreach Eastern Michigan is making an impact nationally by channeling its academic research as a means of solving real-world problems. EMU currently has 14 research institutes and centers that focus on community build-ing and civic engagement, quality, community and regional development, small business development, geospatial education, textiles, export assistance and product development. EMU is well known for merging theory and practice for the benefit of the community. Applied research leads to new knowledge, new jobs and new business. Annually, the university receives about $15 million in revenues for sponsored research and community service activities.

The Alumni Association Representing more than 142,000 alumni and friends, the Alumni Association sponsors social and service-related programs for more than 20 geograph-ically-based and special-interest alumni chapters.

EMU’s Economic Impact Since its founding in 1849, Eastern Michigan has provided quality services to the residents of Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County, the State of Michigan and other states and nations. EMU’s total impact on the Michigan economy of an estimated $3 billion annually reflects a return of more than $30 for each dollar received from the state. The University’s total impact on the Michigan economy results in a contribution of $115 million in state tax revenue. Thus, EMU’s impact on state government tax revenue is $1.25 in taxes for each dollar received from the state.

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Mission Statement Eastern Michigan University is committed to excellence in teaching through traditional and innovative approaches, the extension of knowledge through basic and applied research, and creative and artistic expression. Building on a proud tradition of national leadership in the preparation of teachers, we maximize educational opportunities and per-sonal and professional growth for students from diverse backgrounds through an array of baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral programs. We strive to provide a student-focused

learning environment that enhances the lives of students and positively impacts the community. We extend our commitment beyond the campus boundaries to the wider community through service initiatives, and public and private partnerships of mutual interest addressing local, regional, national and international opportunities and challenges.

Our History When the state of Michigan was just 12 years old, Michigan State Normal School was designated by the state legislature as the first institution to educate teachers to serve the public schools. The University thus began, somewhat humbly, as the sixth teacher education institution in the nation. A campus that today comprises more than 800 acres was once a four-acre plot with one building and two programs of study – a classical course and an English Course. The school’s name has changed several times – to Michigan State Normal College in 1899; to Eastern Michigan College in 1956; and finally to Eastern Michigan University in 1959. During its first 100 years, the institution certified thousands of teachers and developed the broad-based curricula that ultimately prepared it for university status. Within that new university, three colleges emerged: Education, Arts and Sciences and the Graduate School. The University has since expanded three more times; adding the College of Business in 1964, the College of Health and Human Services in 1975 and the College of Technology in 1980. More recently Eastern Michigan has developed Extended Programs that include Continuing Education, the Centers for Corporate Training, the World College and numerous community-focused institutes. The University has enhanced its learning environment through structural initiatives during the past several years. Recent construction includes the Terrestrial and Aquatic Research Facility (1998), the Convocation Center (1998), the Bruce T. Halle Library (1998), the John W. Porter College of Education Building (1999), the Everett L. Marshall College of Health and Human Services Building (2000), the Village residence hall (2001), University House (2003) and the Student Center (2006).

March 28, 1849: State Legislature passed Act No. 138 entitled “An Act to Establish a State Normal School.”

Oct. 5, 1852: Official dedication of Michigan State Normal School.

March 29, 1853: Michigan State Normal School opens, offering two programs of study, a “classical course” and an “English course.”

1854: Michigan State Normal School holds first commence-ment, with three graduates.

Sept. 1881: The student newspaper, The Normal News, is founded as a monthly.

1890: MSNS is the first Michigan institution to establish a department of geography.

Oct. 22, 1896: Theodore Roosevelt visits Michigan State Normal School.

Sept. 15, 1897: The student newspaper is renamed The Normal College News, published twice a month.

1897: MSNS is the first U.S. teacher’s college to become a four-year institution.

April 28, 1899: Michigan State Normal School is renamed Michigan State Normal College.

1900: Student athletes unofficially adopt the nickname Normalites. Athletes could wear either a “Y” for Ypsilanti or an “N” for Normal.

1915: MSNC is the first U.S. teacher’s college to establish training for teachers of the disabled.

Oct. 24, 1929: Athletic teams are named the Hurons.

July 1, 1956: Michigan State Normal College becomes Eastern Michigan College.

July 6, 1956: The student newspaper is renamed The Eastern Echo, a weekly publication.

June 1, 1959: Eastern Michigan College is renamed Eastern Michigan University.

1959: The College of Education is established.

1959: The College of Arts and Sciences is established.

Oct. 13, 1960: Senator John F. Kennedy visits Eastern Michi-gan University

1964: The College of Business is established.

1975: The College of Health and Human Services is estab-lished.

1980: The College of Technology is established.

1990: Eastern Michigan University begins the first phase of a $213-million investment in campus renovations.

Jan. 30, 1991: The Board of Regents approve changing the Huron name and logo.

May 22, 1991: Board of Regents approve new EMU logo and nickname - the Eagles.

Sept. 9, 1994: The mascot “Swoop” is officially adopted.

Nov. 28, 1995: Groundbreaking for the Bruce T. Halle Library is held.

Oct. 30, 1996: President Bill Clinton visits EMU to present a speech on women in the business community.

Sept. 20, 1997: A “beaming ceremony” is hosted to celebrate construction of the new Convocation Center.

June 1, 1998: The official opening of the $41-million Bruce T. Halle Library is held.

Oct. 9, 1998: Official dedication of the Bruce T. Halle Library takes place.

Jan. 1, 1999: Eastern Michigan University begins a year-long celebration of its sesquicentennial.

May 2000: President Bill Clinton delivers the commence-ment address at Eastern Michigan University’s Convocation Center.

Sept. 21, 2004: A ground breaking Ceremony is held for the New $37.5-million EMU Student Center.

May 14, 2008: Dr. Susan Martin is appointed the 22nd president of EMU by a unanimous vote of the EMU Board of Regents.

July 7, 2008: Dr. Susan Martin begins her role as EMU President.

TIMELINE

Fast FactsFounded: 1849 - Michigan State Normal SchoolEnrollment: Fifth-largest state institution in MichiganUndergraduates: 17,808Graduates: 4,830Gender: Undergraduates: 59% female; 41% male Graduates: 65% female; 35% maleMichigan residents: 88 percentPresident: Susan MartinBoard of Regents: Eight-member board, appointed by governorFaculty: 689 full timeFaculty holding Ph.D.: 93 percentStudent/Faculty Ratio: 19:1New Freshmen Average GPA: 3.1New Freshmen Average ACT: 21New Freshmen Average SAT: 1014Academic programs: 423 majors, minors and concentrations, plus 167 graduate degrees and certificate programsDoctoral programs: 2 - Educational Leadership; Clinical PsychologyCampus Buildings: 122Campus Size: 880 acresAthletic Affiliation: NCAA Division FBS (1-A)NCAA Conference: Mid-American ConferenceMascot: Eagles Colors: Green and White

2009-10 Tuition and Fees*In-state and Ohio, 30 credit hours: $8,377Out-of-State, 30 credit hours: $22,282Room and Board, 18 meals weekly: $7,785*subject to change

The City of Ypsilanti Ypsilanti is a city in Washtenaw County with a population of 22,362. Originally a trading post established in 1809 by Gabriel Godfroy, a French-Canadian fur trader from Montreal, a permanent settlement was established on the east side of the Huron River in 1823 by Major Thomas Woodruff. It was incorporated into the Territory of Michigan as the village Woodruff’s Grove. A separate community a short distance away on the west side of the river was established in 1825 under the name “Ypsilanti”, after Demetrius Ypsilanti, a hero in the Greek War of Independence. Woodruff’s Grove changed its name to Ypsilanti in 1829, and the two communities even-tually merged. Henry Ford and the automotive industry came to Ypsilanti in the 1930s and beautiful Ford Lake was created to generate hydroelectric power for the manufacturing plants. During World War II, Ypsilanti became home to the Willow Run Bomber Plant, a factory that would employ 100,000 workers.

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EMu PrEsidEnt susan w. Martin

Entering her second year as the pres-ident of Eastern Michigan University, Dr. Susan W. Martin has made a sig-nificant impact on the campus in her short time in Ypsilanti. Named the 22nd president of EMU May 14, 2008, she is the first female president in EMU’s 160-year history. Martin officially took office July 7, 2008. “I am thrilled to be chosen for the honor of leading this great University, which has a strong history of excellent education and a bright future,” said Martin. During her inaugural address Martin set fourth an ambitious vision for the university. The goals included building on the pillars of academic excellence, refreshing alumni relationships, com-prehensive fundraising and earning the public’s trust. Under Martin’s guidance in 2008, EMU was again recognized as a “Best

Midwestern College” by The Princeton Review for the sixth straight year. Additionally, for the fifth consecutive year, The Princeton Review recog-nized Eastern’s College of Business as one of the “Best 296 Business Schools” in the nation. Eastern Michigan also was awarded a 2009 Michigan Historic Preservation Net-work’s (MHPN) Government/Institutional Award for its preservation of the Univer-sity’s core historic campus. Prior to coming to EMU, Martin was the provost and vice-chancellor of academic affairs at the University of Michigan-Dearborn. The majority of Martin’s higher education career was at Grand Valley State Uni-versity, where she taught and published as a profes-

sor of accounting and taxation. Martin served as director of the master of tax-ation program, director of internation-al business programs, and chair of the accounting and taxation department. In June 2001, Martin joined the GVSU provost’s office and served in roles as assistant, associate, and executive as-

sociate vice president of academic af-fairs. One of her major duties in that office was to help manage the $154 million budget for the Academic Af-fairs Division. Before GVSU, Martin was deputy state treasurer for the Bureau of Lo-cal Government Services for Michigan from June 1981-June 1984. She also was the commissioner of revenue for the state of Michigan from 1985-1988. Martin is chair of the State of Michi-gan Hospital Finance Authority, originally appointed by former Gov. Blanchard and then reappointed by Governors Engler and Jennifer Gra-nholm. She also was appointed by Gov. Granholm to serve as her ex-officio representative on The Detroit Medical Center Financial Emergency Task Force in 2003-2004. Martin received her doctoral degree in accounting from Michigan State University in 1988 and her master’s de-gree in accounting from MSU in 1976. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Central Michigan University in 1971. In 2009, Martin received the MSU Department of Accounting and Infor-mation Systems Alumna of the Year Award. Martin is married and has three chil-dren.

Dr. Susan W. MartinEMU President

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EMu Board oF rEgEnts

Roy E. Wilbanks Chair Roy E. Wilbanks was appointed to the Board of Regents by Governor Granholm in December 2004 to fill the seat vacat-ed by Dr. Rosalind E. Griffin for a term ending in December 2012. Wilbanks was employed by Eastern Michigan Univer-sity in various roles such as: Assistant to the President for Government and Community Relations, Vice President for University Relations and Secretary to the Board of Regents,

Executive Vice President, Interim Chief Executive Officer and President and Chief Executive Officer of the Eastern Michigan Foundation. In 2004, he was inducted into the Ypsilanti High School Athletic Hall of Fame and, in 2003, he was awarded the John W. Porter Distinguished Service Award. Wilbanks earned a master’s de-gree from Eastern Michigan University. Mr. Wilbanks serves as chair of the Ath-letic Affairs Committee and is a resident of Ypsilanti.

Thomas W. Sidlik Thomas W. Sidlik was appointed to the Board of Regents of Eastern Michigan University by Governor Granholm in Dec. 2004 to a term expiring in December 2012. He was elected by the Board as EMU’s Vice-Chair from June 2005 to Jan. 2007. In January 2007, he was elected to be the Chair of the EMU Board of Regents, for a term ending in Feb. 2009. He has served as the Chair of the EMU Educational Policies Committee since January 2007. In March 2009 he was ap-pointed to be the Vice Chair of the Faculty Affairs Commit-

tee. He is a member of the Finance Policy Committee. In other capacities, he is also a member of the Board of Directors of The Detroit Institute of Arts. Sidlik retired as a member of the Board of Management of DaimlerChrysler AG in Aug. 2007. Sidlik has been Vice-Chairman of the National Minority Supplier Develop-ment Council and Chairman of the Council’s Executive Committee. Mr. Sidlik is a resident of Ann Arbor.

Floyd Clack Floyd Clack was appointed by Governor Granholm in June 2005 to fill the seat vacated by Steven G. Gordon, and then reappointed to a full term in January 2007. Clack was a mem-ber of the Genesee County Board of Commissioners (District 2) from 1996-2004 and is a former state representative, serving seven terms from 1982 – 1996. He also served as a member of the Flint City Council from 1979 – 1982 and was a guidance counselor and teacher in the Flint Community

Schools. He is a former president of the Flint NAACP. Mr. Clack received a master’s degree in counseling from EMU in 1972. He lives in Flint.

Mohamed OkdieMohamed Okdie was appointed to the Board by Governor Jen-nifer Granholm in November 2007 to replace Ismael Ahmed, who resigned to lead the Michigan Department of Human Services. Okdie was reappointed by Governor Granholm in January 2009 to a term that expires Dec. 31, 2016. Okdie is a school social worker for the Detroit Public School System. He received a bachelor’s degree in anthropology and a master’s degree in social work from Wayne State University. Prior to working for the Detroit Public School System, Okdie

was a psychiatric social worker at Detroit Receiving Hospital and was a commu-nity liaison for Congressman John Conyers.

Thomas Sidlik

Gary D. Hawks Gary D. Hawks was appointed by Governor Granholm in January 2007 to replace Sharon Rothwell, who resigned. He is appointed for a term expiring Dec. 31, 2010. He was vice president for Community Development at Davenport University from 1993-1998. From 1987-92, Hawks served in the Michigan Department of Education where he held the position of Deputy Superintendent of Public Instruction and served as Interim State Superintendent of Public Instruction

from 1987-88 and again from 1991-92. From 1964-81, he held various positions at EMU, including Director of Personnel (1964-70), Executive Director, University Relations (1970-72) and Vice President of University Relations and Secretary to the Board of Regents (1972-81). He has been involved in numerous community organizations such as the Ypsilanti Chamber of Commerce, the Ypsilanti Area Kiwanis, and the Boy Scouts of America. Hawks holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Michigan State University and a Master’s Degree in Higher Education from EMU and an Honorary Doctorate of Humanities from Madonna University.

James F. Stapleton James Stapleton was appointed by Governor Granholm in January 2007 to replace Karen Valvo, who resigned. Staple-ton is president and CEO of B&R Consultants. Stapleton was reappointed by Governor Granholm in January 2009 to a term that expires Dec. 31, 2016.

Roy E. WilbanksChair

Francine Parker Vice Chair Francine Parker was appointed by Governor Granholm in January 2007 to replace Joseph Antonini, whose term ex-pired in December 2006. In 2008, Parker retired as president and CEO of Health Alliance Plan. She is appointed for a term expiring Dec. 31, 2014.

Philip A. Incarnati Philip A. Incarnati was appointed to the board by Governor John Engler in February 1992, to fill the seat left vacant by John Burton. He was reappointed in 1994 for a term end-ing December 2002. In December 2002, Governor Engler reappointed him for a term ending December 2010. Incar-nati is president and chief executive officer for the McLaren Health Care Corporation in Flint, Michigan. He is a member of the following boards: Michigan Health and Hospital As-sociation, Genesee Area Focus Council, Healthcare Council

of MidMichigan, Genesee County Medical Control Authority, Flint Cultural Center, Greater Flint Health Coalition, Flint Area Medical Education Corporation, The One Hundred Club of Flint, Inc., HBO & Company and the Detroit Area CEO Exchange. Incarnati is an Eastern Michigan University alumnus with a bachelor of business administration degree in 1976 and a master’s of business administration in 1982. He served as chair of the Board from 1995 to 2005. He is a resident of Clarkston.

Floyd Clack

Philip A. Incarnati

Gary D. Hawks

Francine ParkerVice Chair

James F. Stapleton

Mohamed Okdie

The Board of Regents is the governing body of Eastern Michigan University. Its current format was created when the State of Michigan ratified a new constitution, Jan. 6, 1964. The Board comprises eight regents who are ap-pointed to eight-year terms by the governor. The current EMU Regents are Roy Wilbanks, chair; Francine Parker, vice chair; Floyd Clack; Gary D. Hawks; Philip A. Incar-nati; Mohamed Okdie; Thomas W. Sidlik; and James F.

Stapleton. “Other institutions of higher education established by law having authority to grant baccalaureate degrees shall each be governed by a board of control which shall be a body corporate. The board shall have general supervision of the institution and the control and direction of all expenditures from the insti-tution’s funds. It shall, as often as necessary, elect a president of the institution under its supervision. He shall be the principal executive officer of the institu-tion and be ex-officio a member of the board without the right to vote. The board may elect one of its members or may designate the president to preside at board meetings. Each board of control shall consist of eight members who shall hold office for terms of eight years, not more than two of which shall ex-pire in the same year, and who shall be appointed by the governor by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Vacancies shall be filled in like manner.”

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dirEctor oF athlEtics dr. dErrick gragg

Dr. Derrick GraggAthletics Director

The mark of an exceptional athletics program is the progress that is made each year. And under the leadership of athletics direc-tor Dr. Derrick Gragg, the Eastern Michigan University department of athletics has turned in a trio of successful campaigns in his first three years at the helm. During Gragg’s first year at EMU in 2006-07, the department set a school and Mid-American Conference record by capturing a remarkable eight team conference titles, adding a league post-season crown and recording two runner-up finishes. The MAC-record eight team championships eclipsed the mark of six held jointly by Central Michigan University (2003-04) and Western Michigan University (1984-85). In 2007-08, Gragg’s second as athletics direc-tor, EMU followed up the record-breaking eight championships in 2006-07 with four league regular-season titles and one MAC Tournament crown and the Eagles secured the Reese Trophy which is awarded annually to the top overall men’s athletics program in the league. Eastern had won the prestigious Reese Trophy three previous times (1987-88, 1990-91 and 1995-96). Gragg was nationally recognized for the lead-ership in 2008-09, earning the Black Coaches & Administrators (BCA) Administrator of the Year Award. He received the award at the BCA National Convention and Expo Awards Banquet, May 29, 2009, in Indianapolis, Ind. The Eagles won a pair of MAC titles last season in men’s cross country and swimming, while finishing as the runner-up in men’s golf, men’s indoor track, men’s outdoor track, women’s golf and women’s soccer en route to a second place

finish in the Reese Trophy standings. Gragg was named EMU’s 11th athletic direc-tor, Feb. 21, 2006, after spending the previous six years at the University of Arkansas. He first joined the U of A in 2000 as an associate athletic director and was promoted to senior associate athletic director in 2003 and then to deputy athletic director. In his tenure at Arkansas, Gragg was involved in various areas including: ath-letic administration, sport program oversight, marketing, sports information, recruitment, budget, student-athlete support, compliance, facilities and game management, fund-raising and research. During his career, Gragg has published several articles and editorials on intercollegiate athletics as well as a nationwide study on sports-related gambling. He is a former member of the NCAA’s Minority Opportunities & Interests Committee, having served as co-chair of the committee in 2004-05. Gragg also served as a member of the Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Northwest Arkansas Board of Directors and as a member of the American Heart Association, Northwest Arkan-sas Board of Directors. He currently serves as a member of the NCAA’s Legislative Council and is a member of the NACDA Division I-A Athletic Directors Scholarship Ad Hoc Steering Commit-tee. A former collegiate wide receiver, Gragg let-tered four years at Vanderbilt while earning his degree. He graduated with a bachelor’s in hu-man development in 1992 and was a member of the Southeastern Conference Academic Honor Roll during his senior year. Gragg served from 1993 to 1995 as an academic counselor at his alma mater before adding the title of director

of student life in his final year at Vanderbilt. During his time as a Commodore athletic administrator, he coordinated student life and support programs as well as supervising the academic counseling programs for student-athletes. In 1995, Gragg was named director of compliance & operations at the University of Missouri. During his two years in Columbia, he was the game event manager for 10 Olympic sports programs and served on the Big 12 Compliance Coordinators Group during his last year as com-pliance coordinator at the university. Named assistant athletic director for compli-ance at Michigan in 1997, Gragg spent three years with oversight of the UM compliance department. While serving in Ann Arbor, Gragg also earned his master’s degree in sports administration from Wayne State University. He then served on the faculty at WSU, teaching intercollegiate sport administration and sports marketing classes. During the past three years, he has also served as an adjunct faculty instructor at both WSU and EMU. Gragg earned his doctorate in higher education administration from the U of A in May of 2004 and also taught two undergradu-ate courses during his tenure there as an athletic administrator. Gragg is a proud member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. He is also a member of the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) and the Black Coaches and Administrators (BCA). Gragg and his wife, Sanya, have a daughter, DeSha, 15, and two sons, Avery, 12, and Phillip-Raymond, 8.

THE DERRICK GRAGG FILEName: Derrick Lamont GraggBorn: 11-19-69 in Huntsville, Ala.High School: Lee H.S. (Graduated in 1988) College: Vanderbilt University (Graduated in 1992 with a bachelor’s degree in human development) Wayne State University (Graduated in 1999 with a master’s degree in sports administration) University of Arkansas (Earned his doctorate in higher education administration in 2004)Family: Wife: Sanya (Whittaker); Daughter: DeSha (15); Sons: Avery (12) and Phillip-Raymond (8)

Intercollegiate Athletics ExperienceYear School Position2006-Pre. Eastern Michigan University Director of Athletics2000-2006 University of Arkansas 2003-06 Senior Associate Athletics Director 2000-03 Associate Athletics Director/Compliance1997-2000 University of Michigan Director of Compliance1995-97 University of Missouri Director of Compliance and operations1993-95 Vanderbilt University Academic Counselor for two years; Director of Student Life for his final year

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EMu athlEtic dEPartMEnt PErsonnEl

Mike SzerszenHead Strength

Coach

Greg SteinerAsst. Director ofMedia Relations

Steve NordwallHead Athletic

Trainer

Bobbie BowlingSenior Account

Specialist

Jim StreeterAssoc. AD/

Media Relations

Dr. Melody Reifel WernerAssociate

Athletic Director

Scott SchultzDirector of Marketing

Ann PiersonAcademic Counselor

Bill TuscanyAssoc. Athletic

Trainer

Liz Broughton Faculty Athletics Representative

Erich KeilFacilitiesManager

Lori BaronAthletic

Secretary

Mike MalachAssociate

Athletic Director

Erin BurdisAsst. Director

of SASS

Craig FinkAssociate

Athletic Director

Stephannnie Harvey-Vandenberg

Assoc. AD/SWA

Megan SnowStaff Athletic

Trainer

Dr. Michael Paciorek Faculty Compliance

Associate

Doug Dowdy Associate

Athletic Director

Karen HansenAdministrative

Secretary

Jay SofenEquipment

Manager

EMu hEad coachEs

Peter LinnSwimming

Karen BairdSoftball

Ryan RayWomen’s Tennis Buck Smith

Diving

Charles E. RamseyMen’s Basketball

Kim BerringtonVolleyball

Scott HallWomen’s Soccer

Jay AlexanderBaseball

Brad HoldrenRowing

Derek DelPortoWrestling

Brad FairchildMen’s Track

John GoodridgeMen’s XC

Sue ParksWomen’s Cross Country/Track

Ron EnglishFootball

AnnMarie GilbertWomen’s Basketball

Bruce CunninghamMen’s Golf

Sandy WagnerWomen’s Golf

Steve WilceGymnastics

Matthew CohenNelligan Sports

Marketing

Jessica NietrzebaDevelopment

Assistant

Wayne SmithAsst. Equipment

Manager

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ncaa coMPliancE

The Eastern Michigan University Office of Athletics Compliance is committed to a com-prehensive compliance program that educates student-athletes, prospective student-athletes, institutional employees, community members and boosters about the importance of adhering to NCAA, Mid-American Conference and institu-tional rules. The commitment to compliance en-sures institutional control over the department of athletics. The existence of a successful com-pliance program depends on the willingness of coaches, administrators, staff, student-athletes and boosters to be cognizant of NCAA, MAC and institutional rules.

WHAT IS COMPLIANCE? At Eastern Michigan University, the Office of Compliance works within the department of athletics and the University to ensure EMU's compliance with all applicable NCAA, MAC and institutional rules. In doing so, the compliance office is charged with the following tasks:

Educating administrators, coaches, staff, • prospective student-athletes, current stu-dent-athletes and boosters about NCAA, MAC and institutional rules;Developing monitoring systems to ensure • compliance with NCAA, MAC and institu-tional rules (e.g., recruiting, academic eli-gibility, financial aid, awards and benefits, amateurism and agents);Investigating and reporting violations of • NCAA, MAC and institutional rules.

ARE YOU A BOOSTER? You are a booster if you are or ever have:

Been a member of a booster organization • that supports EMU athletics (e.g., EMU Ath-letic Club, E-Gridiron Group);Made any financial contributions to the • athletics department;Been involved in promoting EMU's athlet-• ics program;Been a season ticket holder; or• Provided benefits to enrolled student-ath-• letes or their relatives or friends.

You can become a booster if you provide ben-efits to prospects, student-athletes, their rela-tives or friends and any of the following state-ments are true:

The relationship between the athlete (or • parents of the athlete) and the individual providing the benefits developed as a re-sult of the athlete's participation in athlet-ics or their reputation as an athlete;The relationship began only after the ath-• lete become a prospect;The relationship began only after the ath-• lete had achieved notoriety due to his or her athletic ability or reputation;The pattern of benefits increased after the • athlete attained notoriety as a talented athlete.

ONCE A BOOSTER ALWAYS A BOOSTER. Once an individual is identified as a booster, the person retains that identity forever! This is true even if the individual no longer contributes to, or is involved with, EMU's athletics program.

WHO IS A PROSPECTIVE STUDENT-ATHLETE? A prospective student-athlete (prospect) is a student who has started classes for the ninth grade, students enrolled in preparatory schools and two-year colleges are also considered pros-pects. An individual remains a prospect even after he/she signs a National Letter of Intent.

WHAT IS AN EXTRA BENEFIT? An extra benefit is any special arrangement by a EMU employee or booster to provide a pros-pect, student-athlete or their relatives or friends a benefit not expressly authorized by the NCAA. Examples of impermissible benefits include, but are not limited to, the following:

Gifts of cash, clothing, equipment or any • other tangible item;A special discount, payment arrangement • or credit on any purchase or service;Loan of money or co-signing of loans;• A vehicle, use of a vehicle, or any transpor-• tation expenses;Free or reduced-cost services, purchases or • rentals;Entertainment on- or off-campus; or• Free or reduced-cost rent or housing.•

WHAT ARE THE CONSEQUENCES? EMU is responsible for the actions of its boost-ers. If a booster provides an impermissible ben-efit to a prospect, student-athlete, their relatives or friends, EMU may be subject to penalties from the NCAA and Mid-American Conference. When a violation occurs, regardless of intention, it can:

Jeopardize the eligibility of prospective • and current student-athletes; Result in the EMU athletics program being • penalized by the NCAA and/or the Mid-American Conference; and Cause you to lose benefits or privileges • associated with the athletics department (i.e., booster club membership, ticket privi-leges).

QUESTIONS? The above information is a brief overview of compliance and rules pertaining to boosters and their interactions with prospective student-athletes. If you have any questions about any NCAA, MAC or institutional rules, please contact the Dr. Melody Reifel Werner at 734.487.2327 or [email protected]. For more information on compliance and boosters, please visit the Office of Athletic Compliance's website at: EMUEagles.com/compliance

RECRUITING DO'S AND DON'TS Only EMU coaches may be involved in the recruiting process. Boosters may not make any recruiting contacts with prospective student-athletes, Boosters are prohibited from the fol-lowing:

Do not telephone, write or make in-person • contact with a prospect for recruiting pur-posesDo not contact a prospect's coach, princi-• pal or counselor in an attempt to evaluate the prospectDo not become involved in making ar-• rangements for a prospect, the prospect's relatives or friends to receive money or financial aid of any kindDo not visit a prospect's school to acquire • films or transcripts in an attempt to evalu-ate the prospect's academic or athletics eligibilityDo not have contact with a prospect, their • relatives or friends during any of their vis-its to EMU's campusDo not contact student-athletes enrolled • in other four-year institutions regarding the possibility of transferring to EMU

Even though there are many rules prohibit-ing your involvement with prospects and the recruiting process, as a booster you are permit-ted to do the following:

Notify EMU coaching staff about notewor-• thy prospects in your area,

Attend a prospect's athletics event on • your own initiative, provided no contact with the prospect, the prospect's parents or coach occurs,

Continue existing friendships, provided • solicitation of a prospect's enrollment does not occur.

FOR MORE INFORMATIONContact Dr. Melody Reifel Werner, EMU’s As-sociate Athletic Director for Compliance and Special Projects.

Dr. Melody Reifel [email protected]

734.487.2327

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studEnt-athlEtE suPPort sErVicEs

Student-Athlete Support Services Academic, personal and professional support are essential to college success. At EMU, Student-Athlete Support Services (SASS) helps student-athletes reach their full potential. Our philosophy is to offer an academic support program, integrated with the University, that will assist all student-athletes with their transition into college. This all-encompassing support continues throughout each student-athlete’s collegiate career, until the day he or she receives a diploma, lands a job or enters graduate school. Being proactive rather than reactive, our staff does not wait for an academic crisis to occur. We gather important background information and build an academic profile on each student-athlete, assessing his or her needs in advance. Services provided through SASS include the following: programs that focus on student-athletes’ special needs, monitoring academic performance, providing learning assistance, assisting with registration procedures, assisting in monitoring athletic eligibility, providing priority registration and making sure that athletes are advised about current NCAA, MAC and University rules and regulations. Freshmen and transfer student-athletes encounter a major transition when making the switch from high school or community college to a university. These students, while adjusting to their new routines, receive extra attention and sup-port. College is not easy. But with hard work and dedication from both the student-athlete and the support staff, the student-athlete can have a successful college experience. The success of Eastern’s student-athletes hinges on their willingness to seek as-sistance from SASS as well as other University student services. SASS staff members continually refer student-athletes to the Admissions Office, Academic Advising Center, Career Services Center, Health Services, the Records Office, Financial Aid and The Holman Learning Center. Faculty members also provide assistance to student-athletes through advising in course selection and providing additional help with courses when requested.

Athletic Training and Sports Medicine The Eastern Michigan University Sports Medicine Department has a long history and reputation for excellence in the health care of student-athletes and the educa-tion of athletic training students. Founding practitioners Gary Strickland, Ron Venis and Dr. Wally Roeser envisioned a goal of first-class prevention, management and rehabilitation of athletic injuries for all student-athletes. Although the department continues to grow, its primary mission remains the same. The student-athletes participating in intercollegiate athletics receive comprehensive health care from an expansive sports medicine team. The Eastern Michigan University Sports Medicine staff is led by Dr. Wally Roeser and head athletic trainer Steve Nordwall. Additionally, the staff consists of two primary care sports medicine fellows, three full-time staff athletic trainers, two full-time athletic training clinical educators, five graduate assistant athletic trainers. Our sports medicine staff works in conjunction with various medical professionals within the community who provide nutritional, dental, vision and other specialized services for our student-athletes. At Eastern Michigan University, the philosophy of the Sports Medicine staff is two-fold: to provide a high standard of medical care through effective preventive and management programs, and to facilitate an effective post-injury rehabilitation process for a safe return to competition. In all cases, the ultimate well-being of each student-athlete is considered our number one priority, not only while they compete at Eastern Michigan University, but during their lifetime as well. The Sports Medicine staff operates out of three campus athletic training facilities in the Convocation Center, Bowen Field House and the Rynearson Stadium team building.

Strength and Conditioning The main focus of the EMU strength and conditioning program is to develop the complete student-athlete. Everything that is incorporated into the training program relates to success on the court. The program is not just about lifting weights, but rather the development of all aspects of athletic performance. These areas include speed, strength, quickness, agility, flexibility, explosion, sports nutrition and mental toughness. One of the main objectives of the program is to improve the players’ agility and speed. The goal is to develop stronger and more physical student-athletes without losing speed or flexibility. With that in mind, our staff focuses on improving strength in the “Power Zone.” Abdominal, lower back and hip strength are crucial for an athlete’s success. Increas-ing strength in these areas decreases the chance and severity of injury and assists in strength and power development. EMU athletes are pushed as much as possible to prepare for competition. The athletes are challenged through physically demanding and intense workouts year-round. The athletes are also challenged during each workout with some type of mental toughness/physical challenge. We train not only the physical side of the student-athlete, but also the mental and competitive side. While everyone lifts weights during the year, EMU Eagle student-athletes will also condition. This places us as one of the best conditioned teams in the country each year. Our goal is simple: Be the best conditioned/most physical team in the country. A highly motivated athlete is a program’s most valuable asset. Everyone in the country works on developing their athletes from the neck down, but at EMU, our program strives for excellence both mentally and physically. Our staff works to develop long-term and short-term goals for success. We work closely with the athletes so we know exactly what they are doing and what they need to do to improve. Developing athletes is a year-round task for our strength staff. During the year, the athletes will spend almost as much time in the weight room as they do on the court. Strength and Conditioning at EMU is a full-time commitment. There is no such thing as part-time champions. EMU athletes work hard but have fun. The camaraderie and work ethic developed in the weight room carry onto the field.

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EMu athlEtic cluB

Online: www.emuathleticclub.comBy Phone: 734.487.8236By Mail: 799 N. Hewitt Road Room 309C Ypsilanti, MI 48197

Supporting EMU Student-Athletes Since 1994

MEMBErshiP lEVEls and BEnEFits:Hall of Fame -- $5,000 and up• All of the benefits of the lower levels, plus ...• Receive first-level priority on the purchase of football/basketball season tickets,

see (B) below• Purchase rights to six luxury football box seats• Opportunity to travel to a road game with a team of your choice• Specially designed EMU Athletic Club gift

Olympian -- $2,500 - $4,999• All of the benefits of the lower levels, plus ...• Purchase rights to four luxury football box seats• Invitation to dinner with Athletic Director with other Olympian and higher members

All-American -- $1,000 - $2,499• All of the benefits of the lower levels, plus ...• Football/basketball reserved parking (season ticket holders only)• Purchase rights to four chair back seats for football• EMU Athletic Club Leader recognition pin

All-Conference -- $500 - $999• All of the benefits of the lower levels, plus ...• Media guides upon request• Postseason ticket priority• Purchase rights to two chair back seats for football• Invitation to annual social event with EMU head coaches and administrators

Captain -- $250 - $499• All of the benefits of the lower levels, plus ...• Access to the E-Club Room (must show membership card)• Exclusive access to the “Eagles Nest.” Located in the Convocation Stadium

Club, a hospitality area will be available for select home men’s & women’s basketball conference games and will feature a variety of refreshments and pre-game “chalk talks” from members of the coaching staffs. (C)

Varsity -- $100 - $249• Tax deduction, see (A) below• Invitation to special events• Discounts at Eagle Crest Golf Club, Eagle Crest Conference Center and the Ypsilanti

Marriott (must show membership card)• Membership card • Membership decal

(A) Material value of benefit provided will reduce tax deduction by value of benefit. (B) Current football/basketball season ticket holders retain their current seats.(C) Must also purchase season tickets or single game tickets to access this area.

The EMU Athletic Club provides vital financial support to more than 550 student-athletes at Eastern Michigan University as they strive for excellence on the court and in the classroom. Nearly 1,000 donors generously supported our outstanding scholar-athletes each year. Established in 1994, the EMU Athletic Club raises funds in three key areas for EMU’s 21 varsity athletic teams: annual-use operating funds, endowment, and facility related projects. Today, annual-use giving is the most critical area of support needed by the Athletic Department. These contributions directly support the operating budgets of our teams and help provide the most basic needs to our coaches and student-athletes, including compre-hensive national recruiting efforts, out of region travel to maintain nationally competitive schedules, equipment such as uniforms, balls, nets, bats, and much more. Gifts to any of our teams, or to the Eagles for Excellence Fund (which will be used for the most urgent needs of the athletic department), are an investment in the future leaders of the state of Michigan. Join the EMU Athletic Club today and make a difference for EMU Athletics.

Join the EMU Athletic Club

How to Make a Gift

For more information or to join the EMU Athletic Club, please contact:

Craig Fink - Associate Athletic Director/Executive Director of the EMU Athletic ClubOffice Phone - 734.487.8236E-mail: [email protected]

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Eastern Eagles Fight Song

“Eastern Eagles, hats off to you!Fight, fight, fight for ole EMU.Look to the sky, the Eagles will fly,the bravest we’ll defy.... Rah,rah, rah!”

“Hold that line for ole Green and White.Sons and daughters show your might.So, FIGHT, FIGHT! for ole EMU and vic-tor-y!”

EMU Alma Mater

Eastern, sacred Alma Mater to your name we shall be true.Ever marching on to victory, we’ll stand by to see you through,Softly floating on the breeze, verdant green with white of snow,This our banner we will carry in our hearts whe’er we go.

Go Green

Go Green, roll up the score.Go Green, let’s get some more.Raise a cheer for old Green and White.Let’s show them we came here to fight.Go Green, vic’try we’ll claim.Go Green, let’s win this game.We’ll always fight for old EMU.Come on and let’s go Green!

Since the 1991 season, Eastern Michigan University athletic teams have gone by the nickname “Eagles.” The Eagles name was officially adopted on May 22, 1991, when the EMU Board of Regents voted to replace the existing Huron nickname and logo with the new one. EMU originally went by the nicknames “Normalites,” “Men from Ypsi” and various other titles through the years before “Hurons” was adopted in 1929. The “Hurons” first came into being as the re-sult of a contest sponsored by the Men’s Union in 1929. On Oct. 31 of that year, a three-person committee, composed of Dr. Clyde Ford, Dr. Elmer Lyman and Professor Bert Peet, selected the name “Hurons” from the many entries in the contest. The name was submitted by two students, Gretchen Borst and George Hanner. Hanner was working at the Huron Hotel at the time of the contest and was no doubt as much influenced by his place of employment as by the Huron Indian tribe. The runner-up name in that contest was Pioneers. EMU began investigating the appropriate-ness of its Huron Indian logo after the Michigan Department of Civil Rights issued a report in October 1988 suggesting that all schools using such logos drop them. The report indicated that the use of Native American names, logos and mascots for athletic teams promoted racial stereotypes. At that time, four colleges, 62 high schools and 33 junior high/middle schools in Michigan used Indian logos or names. The EMU Board of Regents voted to replace the Huron name with Eagles, taken from three recommendations from a committee charged with supplying a new nickname. The other two final names submitted were Green Hornets and Express.

A Look Back at EMU’s Logos

1929-1991

1995-2001

1991-1994

2002

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• Charlie Batch, Lional Dalton, Jason Jones, L. J. Shelton, Barry Stokes, Kevin Walter – professional football players

• Ron Campbell – President, Tampa Bay Lightning

• Fred Cofield, Earle Higgins, Harvey Marlatt, George Gervin, Grant Long, Derrick Dial, Earl Boykins, Carl Thomas, Charles Thomas – professional basketball players

• General John G. Coburn -- one of eight four-star generals in the United States

• Hayes Jones -- Olympic gold medalist

• Bruce T. Halle -- Founder and CEO of Discount Tire Co.

• John Heffron -- Winner of NBC’s Last Comic Standing in 2004

• Greg Mathis –Judge and later TV personality

• Lloyd Olds - designed the zebra shirt worn by referees

• Dean Rockwell – Olympic team wrestling coach in 1964

• Rocky Roe -- Major League Baseball umpire

• Jack Roush -- CEO and owner of Roush Racing

• Rodney Slater -- former U.S. Secretary of Transportation

• Shirley Spork -- co-founder of the LPGA

• Bob Welch -- Cy Young Award winner

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