2009 etsu women's tennis media guide

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Athletic Media Relations .................... Clayton Felts Office Phone ...................................(423) 439-8212 Cell Phone ......................................(615) 594-6417 Email address [email protected]

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Quick FactsLocation........................................ Johnson City, Tenn.Founded ............................................................. 1911Nickname ................................................. BuccaneersEnrollment ...................................................... 13,389Colors ........................................Navy Blue & Old GoldAffiliation ........................................... NCAA Division IConference .............................................. Atlantic SunPresident ...................Dr. Paul Stanton, Jr. (Emory ’65)Athletics Director ............. Dave Mullins (Samford ’68) Sr. Women’s Administrator............. Barbara BreedloveAthletics Phone ..................................(423) 439-4343Ticket Office ........................................(423) 439-ETSUAtlantic Sun Conference SID ..............Amanda MurphyA-Sun Web site ..........................www.atlanticsun.org

Mailing AddressP.O. Box 70707Johnson City, Tenn. 37614

Tennis InformationHead Coach ..........Steve Brooks (Carson-Newman ’85)Career Record .......................... 86-73 (seven seasons)Record at ETSU ................................... Same as aboveAssist. Coach ...................... Travis Sandlant (ETSU ’07) Iulila Stupak (Armstrong Atlantic ’08)Women’s Tennis Office Phone .............(423) 439-8441Tennis Trainer ........................................ Heather WiceStrength and Conditioning Coach .............Lee MorrowIndoor.............................Memorial Center (six courts)Outdoor .... Buddy Hartsell Tennis Center (nine courts)Playing Surface ............................... all are hard courts

2008 Review2008 Record ......................................................14-11A-Sun Record (finish) .................................. 8-3 (2nd)2008 ITA Ranking .......... 15th Regionally (Southeast)Letterwinners Returning/Lost ...............................6/2Newcomers .............................................................. 3

Women’s TennisName ........................... Ht. ............ Cl. ............. Hometown/Previous SchoolTara Byrne .......................... 5’9” ................Sr. .................Johnson City, Tenn./Science HillKarina Kedzo ...................... 5’7” ................Fr. .................Puerto Ordaz, Venezuela/Loyola GumillaPaula Jamie ........................ 5’6” ................Fr. .................Madrid, Spain/Les Luis BrailleVita Moskaliova .................. 5’9” ................Sr. .................Minsk, Belarus/National Olympic Tennis CenterJessica Ratliff ...................... 5’9” ................Fr. .................Bristol, Tenn./TennesseeTara Sheets ........................ 5’10” .............. So. ................Gate City, Va/Gate CityYevgeniya Stupak ............... 5’7” ................Jr. .................Kyiv, Ukraine/National Technical Institute of UkraineWhitney Trotter .................. 5”7” ...............Jr. .................Guadalajara, MexicoAndra Voinea ...................... 5’7” ............... So. ................Brasov, Romania/Andrei Saguna National College

CreditsThe 2009 East Tennessee State University women’s tennis media guide is a production of the ETSU Office of Athletic Media Relations. Writing and design by Clayton Felts, ETSU men’s tennis contact. Layout and design by Jeanette Henry. Editing and special assistance was done by University Press and the ETSU Athletic Media Relations Office staff. All photos were provided by ETSU University Relations photographers Larry Smith and Jim Sledge. Special thanks and assistance to head coach Steve Brooks, student assistants Justin Sexton and Josh Sorah.

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By ClassSeniors ...................... Byrne, MoskaliovaJuniors ...................... Stupak, TrotterSophomores .............. Sheets, VoineaFreshmen .................. Jamie, Kedzo, Ratliff

Pronunciation Guide:Vita Moskaliova ......... Mos-ka-lee-ovahYevgeniya Stupak ...... Yev-jenny-uh Stoo-pockKarina Kedzo ............. Ka-rin-a Ked-Zo like O

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Quick Facts/Table of Contents ................................... 12009 Buccaneer Coaching Staff

Head Coach Steve Brooks .......................................... 2Assistant Coaches ..................................................... 3Season Preview2009 Season Preview................................................ 4

2009 Buccaneer Player ProfilesTara Byrne ................................................................ 5Vita Moskaliova ........................................................ 6Yevgeniya Stupak ..................................................... 7Whitney Trotter ........................................................ 8Tara Sheets ............................................................... 9Andra Voinea .......................................................... 10Jamie/Kedzo/Ratliff ................................................ 11

Records and History2008 Stats and Highlights ...................................... 12ETSU All-time records ............................................. 13Player Legends ....................................................... 142009 ETSU Opponents ............................................ 15

This is ETSUPresident Dr. Paul Stanton ...................................... 16Athletic Director Dave Mullins ................................ 17BucSports ............................................................... 18Strength and Conditioning ..................................... 19Buccaneer Academics ............................................. 20Johnson City, Tenn. ................................................. 21Winning the Right Way ......................................22-23NCAA History Page ................................................. 24

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Player Profiles Records and History

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2 ETSU Women’s Tennis 2009

Now entering into his eighth season as ETSU Head Women’s Tennis Coach, Steve Brooks has continued to elevate his team’s success in both the Atlantic Sun Conference and in the NCAA Southeast region during his tenure for the Bucs.

Last season Brooks and the Bucs posted a 14-10 overall record, reaching the Atlantic Sun conference finals for the third consecutive season, in addition once again being named an ITA All-Academic team. ETSU continued to make history earning one of its highest final rankings in school history by the ITA. The 2008 season also marked the fourth year in a row that Brooks and ETSU was ranked by the ITA at season’s end, with ETSU finishing the season as the only A-Sun member to receive a final ranking. Individually, Brooks would go on to lead current junior Yevgeniya Stupak to the first ranked singles player all spring season, finishing the year with an individual regional ranking of 14 and a spot in the NCAA Singles Championship. Also former Buc great Olya Batsula earned ETSU’s second A-Sun “Woman of the Year,” and NCAA “Woman of the Year,” nominee honor and was named the National Cissie Leary Sportsmanship award winner.

In 2007 Brooks led the Bucs to a 17-10 overall record, posting the school’s first back-to-back A-Sun regular season championships, going 8-1 in league play. Brooks’ club picked up victories over No. 73 Michigan State, UNC Charlotte, Winthrop and former SoCon rival UNC Greensboro. His team also recorded 11 shutout wins with eight coming over A-Sun opponents. The team also earned a No.11 ITA Southeast regional ranking and ETSU’s doubles tandem of former players Olya Batsula and Masha Illina earned the school’s ITA regional doubles ranking. Illina, under Brooks leadership, became the school’s career singles wins leader, while earning the prestigious Regional ITA/Cissie Leary Award for Sportsmanship award and Atlantic Sun “Woman of the Year,” award. Off the court Brooks, along with members of the ETSU Athletic Department, has helped lead a number of ETSU women’s tennis players to ITA Scholar Athlete awards.

The 2006 season marked the most successful season since his arrival at ETSU. Brooks led the team to a 23-5 overall record and a 9-0 conference finish, winning the Atlantic Sun Conference championship and making its first-ever NCAA appearance. His team’s wins during the season included a third consecutive win over former Southern Conference rival College of Charleston and victories over West Virginia, Middle Tennessee State, Davidson and No. 60 Loyola-Marymount. ETSU also recorded 15 shutout wins with nine of them coming over conference opponents. The 2006 squad also ended the season with a No. 75 national ranking, as well as a No. 11 regional ranking, their highest ever. Academically, the team was named an ITA All-Academic team for the third year in a row, while Olya Batsula and Sandie Knight were also named ITA Scholar Athletes.

During the 2004-2005 season Brooks’ team continued to show improvement earning a regional ranking and finishing tied for second in the regular season, while the 2003-04 squad improved from seventh to fourth in the Southern Conference.

After a solid recruiting class in 2001, both the 2001 and 2002 teams grew from two scholarship players and one walk-on to double that while improving to a school-best 12-17 record, which was a 62 percent improvement from the year before Brooks was hired by ETSU.

Brooks came to ETSU after serving as the men’s tennis head coach at The Citadel. He brought more than 10 years coaching experience to the position at ETSU, including stints at nationally ranked University of Tennessee (1987-1990), University of Arkansas (1986), and Carson-Newman, his alma mater, in 1985.

Brooks has also coached on the WTA tour and USTA National junior circuit. He coached four WTA players ranked in the top 120; one of them was No. 30. During the five years previous to coaching at The Citadel, his junior players won four USTA National singles championships along with more than 10 sectional and 30 state titles.

Brooks followed his father, brother, and two sisters by competing collegiately at Carson-Newman College. Brooks is the winningest player in Carson-Newman men’s tennis history.

Steve BrooksHead Coach – B.S. Carson-Newman 1985 – M.S. Tennessee 1989

Brooks was named to the CN Men’s Tennis Team of the Century. He was inducted along with his brother Chip (1999 USPTA National Pro of the Year). He was undefeated in both singles and doubles in conference regular season play all four years of college without losing a set. Brooks was ranked as high as eighth nationally in college.

A native of Jefferson City, Tenn., Brooks earned a Bachelor of Science in Business from Carson-Newman. He then earned a master’s degree in administration/recreation from the University of Tennessee. He has taught and lived all over the country and enjoys calling East Tennessee his home.



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A native of Werribee, Australia, Sandlant joined the ETSU women’s tennis coaching staff in the fall of 2007. Buc fans will remember that Sandlant was a key member of the 2007 ETSU men’s tennis team that took home the 2007 Atlantic Sun Conference regular and postseason championships. During that magical run Sandlant posted a 16-3 overall record in singles play and a 19-11 doubles record.

A graduate of Werribee Secondary College in Werribee, he attended Virginia Intermont College, where Sandlant was named to the AAC First-Team All-Conference in 2004, 2005 and 2006. Sandlant was honored by the AAC as its “Player of the Year,” in 2005, while being named the ITA “Freshman of the Year,” in 2004. Nationally, Sandlant was ranked as high as sixth in the nation, before transferring to the Bucs. Sandlant graduated from ETSU in 2008 with a Bachelor of Science degree in General Studies. Currently, Sandlant is pursuing a master’s degree in sports management from ETSU.

Travis SandlantAssistant Coach – East Tennessee State University 2007

A native of Kyiv, Ukraine Stupak joined the ETSU coaching staff in the fall of 2008. Stupak enjoyed an outstanding career at Armstrong Atlantic State University, where she was a four-year letterman for the Pirates. While there Stupak, led AASU to back-to-back NCAA Division II National Championships during both the 2007 and 2008 seasons.

Individually, Stupak was a member of the ITA All-Star team in 2007 and 2008, after leading the Pirates to a 33-1 overall record and winning the NCAA Division II singles title in 2006. Stupak was the highest ranked ITA Division II singles and doubles player in the nation in 2007, and was a three-time ITA Division II All-American.

Stupak earned her bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences and Track Fitness Management from AASU in 2008. Currently, she will be working toward her master’s degree in sports management from ETSU in the fall of 2009. Stupak is also the sister of current Buccaneer women’s tennis junior Yevgeniya Stupak.

Iulila StupakVolunteer Assistant Coach - Armstrong Atlantic University 2008



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2008 Season ReviewHead coach Steve Brooks and the Bucs posted a 14-10 overall record, reaching the Atlantic Sun Conference finals for the third consecutive season. The 2008 season also marked the fourth year in a row that coach Brooks and ETSU was ranked by the ITA at season’s end, with ETSU finishing the season as the only A-Sun member to receive a final ranking. Individually, current junior Yevgeniya Stupak reached a regional ranking of 14 and a spot in the NCAA Singles Championship, while former Buc Olya Batsula earned ETSU’s second A-Sun Woman of the Year award and was the National Winner of the ITA Cissie Leary Sportsmanship Award.

2009 ScheduleAfter playing in some of the toughest fall tournaments in the area, the Bucs look to continue that trend early in the year as ETSU squares off against former OVC rival Eastern Kentucky as well as road trips to Kentucky, Mississippi State, UNC-Charlotte and Georgia State.

The early tough non-conference schedule should challenge and prepare the Bucs as they open Atlantic Sun play on March 6 against Lipscomb. After playing Belmont a day later, ETSU will head west to Arizona to face both Northern Arizona and Weber State in Flagstaff. As the days of March continue, the Bucs head into the heart of conference play that features home matches with North Florida and two-time defending tournament champion Jacksonville.

After three straight road matches to open April, ETSU returns home to the Buddy Hartsell Tennis courts to close out the regular season against regional rival Wofford, UNC-Asheville and Tennessee Tech.

SinglesAfter graduating both former Buc senior greats Olya Batsula and Elena Volobueva, the Bucs return an experienced lineup that boasts some of the top players in the Atlantic Sun.

“Throughout the fall season our team really improved,” said Brooks. “Hopefully our girls will continue that trend this spring. In order for us to be successful, our team is really going to have to push opponents physically, while forcing them to play their weakness throughout a match. Overall, I’m very please with this team. All the girls get along and have qualities that make good teams great. As a coach it’s great to see each girl pumping the others up during a match. In the years past we haven’t had that, but this team really reminds me of the 2006 championship team.”

At No. 1 singles, sophomore NCAA participant Yevgeniya Stupak returns as ETSU’s top player. The third-year player had one of the best single seasons in A-Sun history in 2008. Stupak again earned A-Sun First-Team honors, while becoming the first conference singles player to individually qualify for the NCAA Singles Championships last May.

“Yevgeniya was really coming into her own this fall,” said Brooks. “When she first started playing here at ETSU she was pretty much a baseline player, but now she’s able to efficiently cover all areas of the court. The thing that she does so well is to really take advantage of player weakness throughout a match. This fall she proved that by

winning three tournaments. Again I expect big things for Yevgeniya this season.”

Also returning for the Bucs is senior Tara Byrne who should hold down the No. 2 singles spot. If Byrne can stay healthy this spring the Tri-Cities native should have a chance to leave ETSU as the all-time winningest singles player in the history of the program. After finishing the 2008 season with a 27-12 overall record, Byrne sits less than 15 wins away from the all-time mark.

“Tara has improved every year,” said Brooks. “She seems to now be playing better all-around tennis by hitting more slices, while moving to the net. Tara has always been able to put pressure on players with her serve, but now she is able to really take advantage of certain shots with her court position. That’s a big advantage for her this spring.”

With a solid one-two punch at the top of the lineup Brooks should have the option to play the rest of his youthful but skilled squad in positions No. 3 through No. 6. Of the remaining players senior Vita Moskaliova enters the 2009 season with the most experience. After struggling a bit in 2008 the three-year letterwinner looks to return to old form.

“Vita is one of the most valuable pieces in our lineup this spring,” said Brooks. “During late in the fall Vita really looked like she was turning the corner back to her old self. If she can play well our team should really be successful.”

Also returning for the Bucs are junior Whitney Trotter and sophomores Tara Sheets and Andra Voinea. Trotter enters the season after winning over 40 percent of her matches last season, while Voinea and Sheets combined to produce A-Sun All-Freshman team honors in 2008.

“Tara can really be a key for our team if she can stay healthy,” said Brooks. “After having a great season last year Andra looks like a better, more complete player entering this year. Last season she looked like at freshman at times, but this year she looks like she is ready to take that next step to be a more dominate player. She really should be tough to beat. Whitney also is a key for this year’s squad. Again like Tara, staying away from

injuries is going to be huge. If she stays healthy then Whitney should be able to return to form and give us much-needed depth.”

As the 2009 season approaches the Bucs will have a trio of newcomers that joins coach Brook and the ETSU team.

Freshman Paula Jamie comes to Johnson City after having one of the top amateur careers in Spain. The Madrid native was ranked as one of Spain’s top-25 women’s singles amateurs in the entire nation.

“Since Paula has come in she has played great,” said Brooks. “The key for her is going to be balancing school and tennis. She is a very smart player but this happens to most freshmen in their first year of school. On talent alone Paula is one of our best players. At times in the fall she was beating some of our upperclassmen, so if she can stay organized on and off the court she can really be an asset to our squad.”

Also joining the Bucs is freshman Karina Kedzo,

who comes to the Tri-Cites from Puerto Ordaz, Venezuela. Kedzo enters her first year of collegiate tennis after competing in a number of international tournaments that include the Venezuela Nationals.

“When Karina came in she was a bit out of tennis shape,” said Brooks. “She worked hard throughout the fall and really has improved over the last couple of months. She’s the type of player that is going to find a way to get the ball in. As the fall season went on she really was getting inside

her opponents’ head and once that happened the match was over. Karina really has the ability to charge the ball and give her opposition fits.”

The final ETSU newcomer will be local product Jessica Ratliff. The Tennessee High product comes over from Bristol as the eighth best women’s high school player in the state of Tennessee.

“Jessica is a player that I’ve watched develop over the last year,” said Brooks. “She’s a hard worker and once she gets adjusted to the speed of play she really can be a bonus as we move forward.”

Overall, coach Brooks and staff is pleased with all three newcomers this fall.

“This is by far the best freshman class I’ve had since I’ve been here at ETSU,” said Brooks. “They’re coming in higher than some of the classes we’ve signed in the past.”

DoublesUnlike singles play, the Bucs enter the season with most of its doubles teams well in place. Instead of featuring a No. 1 and No. 2 doubles team the Bucs instead have a pair of squads that could easily interchange as the season goes forward. Both the teams of Byrne/Kedzo and Stupak/Jamie really had an outstanding fall season, which in return gives the Bucs a large advantage in trying to take the doubles point during match play.

“We have two outstanding doubles teams,” said Brooks. “In the fall each team played some common opponents and I really couldn’t tell if one was better then the other. Last year we had a strong No. 1, when healthy, but injuries kept us from offering three solid teams who had not played together. Many times we didn’t know who would play with who just before a match started. Therefore we didn’t have a strong No. 2 or No. 3 doubles team. This year we have the option of playing either team at No.1 or No. 2. Both teams are really solid and play good tennis.”

Like in singles play, coach Brook should have plenty of depth and talent to choose for the No. 3 doubles position.

“No. 3 doubles is a tossup right now,” said Brooks. “We have a lot of players that can play with each other, which is another thing we haven’t had the last couple of years. Tara Sheets and Andra looked well at times, but at the same time Whitney, Jessica and Vita all bring something to the table, that depending on the match, could be a smarter play.”



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2009 Season Preview


2008 A-Sun Second-Team Member

2008 A-Sun Tournament Honors

2008 ITA Scholar Athlete



2006 A-Sun Freshman of the Year

2007-08: Stepped up and contributed as the team’s Most Valuable Player in her third year of collegiate tennis… finished the season with a 27-12 record, playing the No. 2 position for most of the year... her 27 singles wins placed her with the third most victories in a single season in ETSU women’s tennis history… currently sits fourth in career singles wins with 78… the Johnson City native won her last eight matches including going 3-0 in singles matches in the A-Sun tournament… along with her teammates, Byrne picked up 12 doubles wins for ETSU throughout the 2007-08 campaign… also earned all A-Sun second-team and all-tournament honors… was also named a 2008 ITA Scholar Athlete.

2006-07: Recorded a 23-16 overall record during her sophomore season… continued her outstanding play during conference competition going a perfect 9-0…was named the Atlantic Sun Player of the Week once during the season…was named to the Atlantic Sun All-Conference Second Team and the Atlantic Sun All-Tournament Team…put together a 12-game winning streak to end the season…defeated Michelle Mitchell of No. 37 Pennsylvania and Conner Vogel of Tennessee…earned the ranking of 12th in career singles wins..

2005-06: During her freshman campaign Byrne went 28-11, which places her tied for fourth on the single season wins list…competed in 24 of ETSU’s 28 dual matches, primarily playing at the No. 4 and 5 position in singles…Byrne went 7-0 in conference play and was named to the All-Conference second team, the All-Conference freshman team, and was named the Atlantic Sun Freshman of the Year…was 8-7 in fall tournament singles action...in doubles Byrne was partnered with Batsula, and the duo went 28-10, which placed her in first on the single season win list with 30 victories in doubles competition...won one round at the ITA Regional... had singles wins over No. 60 Loyola Marymount, Auburn, Louisville, and Winthrop.

Prep: Played tennis for Science Hill High School...was named to the all-conference and all-region teams for four years straight...was the conference and region MVP her sophomore, junior, and senior years... team captain... ran cross country her eighth and ninth grade years and was named all-conference and all-region both seasons... earned two letters in cross country and four in tennis... was ranked No.1 women’s tennis player for under 18 amateurs in the state of Tennessee.

Personal: Born on May 7, 1987, in Johnson City, Tenn. … majoring in business... daughter of Charles and Betsy Byrne... Byrne’s younger brother Chas is currently a member of the ETSU baseball team.

Season Overall Win Per. Conference Win Per.2005-06 28-11 .719 7-0 1.0002006-07 23-16 .589 9-0 1.0002007-08 27-12 .692 9-1 .900Totals 78-39 .669 25-1 .961

Tara ByrneRight-Handed – Senior – Johnson City, Tennessee



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2007-08: After overcoming an injury that plagued her during her second year of collegiate tennis, Moskaliova rallied to post a 13-19 overall record, including picking up conference victories against A-Sun rivals Lipscomb, Campbell and Mercer… picked up a victory playing No. 6 singles against Whitney Spencer of No.12th ranked Kentucky February 9th.

2006-07: Battled injury during most of her sophomore campaign, recording a 14-14 overall record…was undefeated in the conference regular season, posting an 8-0 record…won nine of the last 10 matches of the season…defeated opponents from North Carolina State and Winthrop.

2005-06: Had a successful freshman campaign, accumulating a 24-8 record in singles…had a 19-match win streak…went 7-0 in conference play…was named to the All-Conference freshman team…had a 5-6 record in fall tournament action...won tough matches against MTSU and Virginia...in doubles play Moskaliova went 5-4, finishing the season on two wins at the UNC Kitty Harrison Invitational over Minnesota and Duke, with an ETSU first-ever victory over a previous NCAA All-American…became 10th on the single season singles wins list.

Prep: Won the Republic of Belarus national tournament... trained at the national Olympic center for tennis in Minsk... ranked as high as No. 1 in Belarus... won several national and international tournaments... played several ITF doubles tournaments with teammate Olya Batsula... qualified for WTA $10,000 Minsk tournament in singles.

Personal: Daughter of Viacheslav and Valentina Moskaliova... majoring in Business

Season Overall Win Per. Conference Win Per.2005-06 24-8 .750 7-0 1.0002006-07 14-14 .500 8-0 1.0002007-08 13-19 .406 3-5 .375Totals 51-41 .554 18-5 .783

Vita MoskaliovaRight-Handed – Senior – Minsk, Belarus

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2008 A-Sun First-Team Member

2008 NCAA Singles Championship Participant

2008 ITA National and Regional Ranking


2007 A-Sun First-Team Member

2007-08: Continued her outstanding play during the 2007 season with 24 victories… earned her second career spot on the A-Sun first team, while becoming the first-ever ETSU and A-Sun women’s tennis player to be selected to the NCAA Singles Championship last May after finishing the year ranked 83rd nationally and 14th regionally… earned A-Sun “Player of the Week” honors March 28th, after not dropping a set the entire week… posted a 7-3 record during league play, all playing as ETSU’s No.1 singles player… picked up wins against No. 51 ranked Yvette Hyndman of Georgia, Sept. 15 and No. 34 ranked Amanda Taylor of Vanderbilt February 15th… along with former senior Olya Batsula, the ETSU duo posted a 21-9 doubles record, including going unbeaten in A-Sun play (11-0)… was also named a 2008 ITA Scholar Athlete.

2006-07: Recorded a team-high 24-14 overall record during her freshman campaign…became the second Lady Buc to ever receive a regional ranking by the ITA coming in at No. 23…was named to the Atlantic Sun All-Conference First Team and the Atlantic Sun All-Freshman Team and was also named to the Atlantic Sun All-Tournament Team…defeated opponents from Purdue, North Carolina State, Kansas, National Champion Georgia Tech including a victory over No. 70 Sara Anundsen of North Carolina…paired up with Elena Volobueva in doubles and recorded a 13-4 record…earned A-Sun Honor Roll honors.

Prep: Transferred from the National Technical Institute of Ukraine…was a highly rated junior player… achieved her highest ITF singles ranking of 307 at the age of 16…competed in several tournaments sponsored by the WTA earning a world ranking as high as No. 1100.

Personal: Born on December 16, 1987, in Kyiv, Ukraine…majoring in business...daughter of Olersandr and Iryna Stupak.

Season Overall Win Per. Conference Win Per.2006-07 24-14 .621 8-1 .8882007-08 24-10 .705 7-3 .700Totals 48-24 .666 15-4 .789

Yevgeniya StupakRight-Handed – Junior – Kyiv, Ukraine

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2007-08: Went 15-16 in singles action… split two conference matches going 1-1 on the season… posted a four-match winning streak, while winning seven out of eight matches from Sept. 22 to Oct. 12… along with former senior Elena Volobueva, the ETSU duo posted a 14-12 record… was also named a 2008 ITA Scholar Athlete.

2006-07: Recorded a 7-6 overall record during her freshman campaign…had wins over opponents from Dartmouth, Ohio State and Marshall…went 3-1 in dual action...was named an ITA Scholar-Athlete.

Prep: Won two Mexican national tournaments in doubles in 2005…was ranked No. 1 in Jalisco from 2003-2005…ranked No. 6 nationally for juniors in Mexico…competed in two ITF tournaments and several Mexican pro-tournaments.

Personal: Born on March 5, 1989, in Baltimore, Md. …major is Biology and Spanish…daughter of Larry and Sandy Trotter.

Season Overall Win Per. Conference Win Per.2007-08 15-16 .483 1-1 .500Totals 15-16 .483 1-1 .500

Whitney TrotterRight-Handed – Junior – Guadalajara, Mexico




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2008 A-Sun All-Freshman Member

2007-08: Despite having a 6-11 overall record, Sheets earned A-Sun All-Freshman team honors… with various ETSU teammates, Sheets posted six doubles wins, while going unbeaten in pairs action during A-Sun action.

Prep: Played tennis for Gate City High School…helped her team to a 40-1 overall record and thirteen Single A Virginia state titles…had a career singles record of 101-1…was the 2005 and 2006 Virginia Single A State Champion in singles and doubles…was ranked No. 106 nationally as a junior…ranked in the Top 10 in the Mid-Atlantic in the under 16 and in the Top 5 for under 16 in the state of Virginia.

Personal: Born on February 8, 1989, in Colorado Springs, Colo.…major is undeclared…daughter of James and Karen Sheets.


Tara SheetsRight-Handed – Sophomore – Gate City, Va.





2008 A-Sun All-Freshman Team Member

2008 A-Sun All-Tournament Honors


2007-08: Had one of the most impressive freshman campaigns in ETSU history… posted a 23-14 overall record, including going 8-3 in A-Sun contests… earned A-Sun All-Tournament honors after going unbeaten in the conference tournament play… picked up a straight set 6-2, 6-1 victory against Iva Jaresova of A-Sun champ Jacksonville April 20th… posted 10 doubles victories throughout the season… was also named a 2008 ITA Scholar Athlete.

Prep: Attended the Andrei Saguna National College…highly ranked junior player was ranked in the Top 10 in Romania.

Personal: Born on December 8, 1988, in Brasov, Romania…major is communication…daughter of Ion and Viorica Voinea.


Andra VoineaRight-Handed – Sophomore – Brasov, Romania



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Prep: Was one of Spain’s better amateur players throughout her high school years… Jamie earned a top-1200 ranking by the WTA, while being ranked as one of the top-25 amateurs in the entire nation.

Personal: Born on February 21, 1990, in Madrid, Spain …major is business…daughter of Agustin Jamie and Carmen Agramon.

Paula JamieRight-Handed – Freshman – Madrid, Spain

Prep: Enters ETSU as the eighth ranked 18 and under women’s tennis player in the state of Tennessee… at Tennessee High Ratliff earned all-conference and all-region honors.

Personal: Born on May 11, 1990… major is nursing… daughter of Jim and Sharron Ratliff.

Jessica RatliffRight-Handed – Freshman – Bristol, Tenn.

Prep: Participated in the Venezuela Tennis Nationals... also competed in both the regional and state Venezuela tennis tournaments, as well as the International Tennis tournament in Colombia… earned a spot on the prestigious South American Tennis team in 2003.

Personal: Born on November 14, 1989 …major is business…daughter of Josip Kedzo and Elizabeth Hernandez.

Karina KedzoRight-Handed – Freshman – Puerto Ordaz, Venezuela





Singles Records (Overall)Player Overall Tourn. Dual No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 No. 4 No. 5 No.6Olya Batsula 24-11 7-5 17-6 2-1 8-4 7-2 - - -Tara Byrne 27-12 9-7 18-5 2-1 8-4 8-0 - - -Vita Moskaliova 13-19 6-9 7-10 - - - - 1-3 6-7Tara Sheets 6-11 2-4 4-7 - - 0-1 3-3 1-2 0-1Yevgeniya Stupak 24-10 12-3 11-6 11-6 - - - - -Whitney Trotter 15-16 11-9 4-7 - - - 0-1 2-1 2-5Andra Voinea 23-14 10-5 13-9 - - 2-0 7-7 4-2 -Elena Volobueva 14-12 5-8 9-4 - - 3-1 1-1 4-2 1-0

Doubles Records (Overall)Player Overall Tourn. Dual No. 1 No. 2 No. 3Batsula/Stupak 21-9 5-4 16-5 16-5 - -Batsula/Sheets 2-1 2-1 - - - -Batsula/Trotter 0-1 - 0-1 - 0-1 -Batsula/Moskaliova 1-0 - 1-0 - - 1-0Batsula/Voinea 1-0 - 1-0 - - 1-0Byrne/Moskaliova 4-1 - 4-1 - 4-1 -Byrne/Sheets 4-8 0-3 4-5 1-1 2-3 1-1Byrne/Trotter 1-2 1-2 - - - -Byrne/Voinea 4-0 - 4-0 - - 4-0Byrne/Volobueva 0-2 - 0-2 - 0-2 -Moskaliova/Stewart 0-2 0-2 - - - -Moskaliova/Voinea 3-4 3-0 0-4 - - 0-4Moskaliova/Trotter 1-3 - 1-3 - - 1-3Stewart/Trotter 3-0 3-0 - - - -Stewart/Voinea 0-3 0-3 - - - -Trotter/Voinea 2-1 2-1 - - - -Trotter/Volobueva 14-12 6-4 8-8 1-0 6-5 1-3Volobueva/Stupak 2-1 2-1 - - - -

Highlighted marks current players

• AgainETSUwasinthehuntforaconferencetitle,reaching the Atlantic Sun Conference finals for the third consecutive season.

• ETSUhasnowearnedITAregionalrankingsforthefourth year in a row.

• CurrentjuniorYevgeniyaStupakfinishedtheseasonwith a national ITA regional ranking of 86, while qualifying for the NCAA Singles Championships.

• StupakandBatsulaearnedAllA-SunFirst-Teamhonors,while current senior Tara Byrne garnered second-team accomplishments.

• CurrentsophomoresTaraSheetsandAndraVoineaearned All A-Sun Freshman Team honors.

• OnceagainETSUplayersexcelledoffthecourtas the Bucs earned ITA All-Academic Team selection, while Olya Batsula, Yevgeniya Stupak, Tara Byrne, Whitney Trotter and Andra Voinea were named as ITA Scholar Athletes.

• FormerETSUstandoutOlyaBatsulaaddedtoherimpressive Buccaneer career by becoming the first ETSU player to earn the National Winner of the ITA Cissie Leary Sportsmanship Award.

Season Highlights



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2008 Stats & Highlights


Career Singles Wins1. Masha Ilina ................ 2007 .........1032. Kristy Pace-Wagner .... 1996 ...........943. Olya Batsula ............... 2008 ...........864. Tara Byrne ............. ------ ........785. Sylwia Ziolkowska ...... 2006 ...........776. Elena Volobueva ......... 2008 ...........747. Jessica Irey ................. 2004 ...........728. Lindsey Gastright ....... 1998 ...........719. Patty Vega .................. 2001 ...........7010. Cara Prupas ................ 2001 ...........62 Kim Toohey ................ 1992 ...........6211. Gemma Halim ............ 2005 ...........60 Becky Offenbacher ..... 1990 ...........6012. Kristen Reeder ........... 1994 ...........5713. Sandie Knight ............ 2006 ...........55 Jenni Cotsell ............... 1991 ...........5514. Megan Edwards ......... 1991 ...........5215. Vita Moskaliova ..... ------ ........5116. Dara Bushman ........... 1996 ...........4917. Yevgeniya Stupak .. ------ ........48

Single Season WinsSingle Wins1. Sandie Knight ............ 2006 ....... 32-92. Tara Byrne ............. 2006 ... 28-11 Masha Ilina ................ 2006 ..... 28-13 Masha Ilina ................ 2004 ..... 28-10 Kristy Pace-Wagner .... 1996 ....... 28-93. Tara Byrne ............. 2008 ... 27-12 Kristy Pace-Wagner .... 1993 ....... 27-54. Olya Batsula ............... 2006 ..... 26-10 Masha Ilina ................ 2005 ..... 26-135. Kristy Pace-Wagner .... 1995 ....... 25-86. Yevgeniya Stupak .. 2008 ... 24-10 Olya Batsula ............... 2008 ..... 24-12 Yevgeniya Stupak .. 2007 ... 24-14 Vita Moskaliova ..... 2006 ..... 24-87. Andra Voinea ......... 2008 ... 23-14 Tara Byrne ............. 2007 ... 23-16 Masha Ilina ................ 2007 ..... 23-18 Sandie Knight ............ 2005 ..... 23-12 Gemma Halim ............ 2004 ..... 23-178. Sylwia Ziolkowska ...... 2006 ....... 22-9 Patty Vega .................. 1998 ..... 22-16 Alejandra Arriaran...... 1997 ..... 22-14 Malissa Thompson ..... 1993 ....... 22-79. Elena Volobueva ......... 2007 ..... 21-12 Olya Batsula ............... 2005 ....... 21-4 Sylwia Ziolkowska ...... 2005 ..... 21-16 Mami Inoue ............... 1999 ..... 21-10 Cara Prupas ................ 1999 ..... 21-12 Paty Vega ................... 1999 ..... 21-13 Cara Prupas ................ 1998 ..... 21-13 Megan Edwards ......... 1998 ..... 21-1110. Elena Volobueva ......... 2006 ....... 20-8

Doubles1. Tara Byrne ............. 2006 ... 30-132. Olya Batsula ............... 2006 ..... 28-103. Sandie Knight ............ 2005 ....... 27-6 Elena Volobueva ......... 2005 ....... 27-6 Gemma Halim ............ 2005 ....... 27-84. Patty Vega .................. 1998 ....... 26-95. Olya Batsula ............... 2008 ..... 25-11 Masha Ilina ................ 2006 ....... 25-8 Sylwia Ziolkowska ...... 2006 ....... 25-9 Gemma Halim ............ 2004 ..... 25-116. Masha Ilina ................ 2007 ..... 24-14 Sandie Knight ............ 2006 ..... 24-10 Jessica Irey ................. 2004 ..... 24-10 Patty Vega .................. 1999 ....... 24-9 Angie Bailey ............... 1996 ..... 24-117. Yevgeniya Stupak .. 2008 ... 23-10 Masha Ilina ................ 2005 ..... 23-14 Bettina Traverso ......... 1997 ..... 23-10 Kristy Pace-Wagner .... 1996 ..... 23-14 Dara Bushman ........... 1996 ..... 23-148. Yevgeniya Stupak .. 2007 ... 22-16 Masha Ilina ................ 2004 ..... 22-13 Megan Edwards ......... 1998 ..... 22-11 Bettina Traverso ......... 1996 ..... 22-139. Corinne Castay ........... 1997 ..... 21-1310. Olya Batsula ............... 2007 ..... 20-16 Elena Volobueva ......... 2006 ..... 20-10 Olya Batsula ............... 2005 ....... 20-5 Sylwia Ziolkowska ...... 2004 ..... 20-15 Lindsey Gastright ....... 1998 ..... 20-12 Becky McAvoy ............ 1993 ....... 20-3 Kristy Pace-Wagner .... 1993 ....... 20-3

Doubles1996 ............................Kristy Pace-Wagner............................................Dara Bushman1998 ........................................... Paty Vega .......................................... Gloria Guntinas2005 ..............................Sylwia Ziolkowska ................................................ Masha Ilina............................................... Olya Batsula............................................ Gemma Halim

SoCon Player of the Year1992 .........................................Kim Toohey

SoCon Coach of the Year 1989 .................................... .David Mullins

SoCon Tournament Champions#

Singles1994 ........................ Kirsten Reeder (No. 2)

Doubles1993 ................ Kristy Pace-Wagner (No. 1).................................Becky McAvoy (No. 1)

#The SoCon discontinued awarding individual singles and doubles champions

in 2001.

Sportsmanship Award1993 ..............................Malissa Thompson1996 ............................Kristy Pace-Wagner

All A-Sun SelectionsFirst Team2008 ...................... Yevgeniya Stupak.............................................. Olya Batsula2007 ........................................ Masha Ilina............................. Yevgeniya Stupak2006 .................................... Sandie Knight................................................ Masha Ilina.............................................. Olya Batsula

Second Team2008 ................................. Tara Byre2007 ....................................... Olya Batsula................................................Tara Byrne.........................................Elena Volobueva

2006 ..............................Sylwia Ziolkowska.........................................Elena Volobueva................................................Tara Byrne

Freshman Team2008 ............ Tara Sheets, Andra Voinea2007 ........................... Yevgeniya Stupak2006 .............................. Vita Moskaliova................................................Tara Byrne

A-Sun Player of the Year2006 .................................. Masha Ilina

A-Sun Freshman of the Year2006 ................................. Tara Byrne

A-Sun Coach of the Year2006 ..............................Steve Brooks

ITA All-Academic Team2004 ............................................3.2542005 ............................................3.2652006 ............................................3.2852008 ............................................3.490

ITA Scholar Athletes*1991 .................................. Kim Toohey1992 .................................. Kim Toohey.......................................... Lisa Murray1993 ....................... Malissa Thompson2003 ........................... Tatiana Arriaran2004 ........................... Tatiana Arriaran..........................................Jewel Aldea2005 ............................. Sandie Knight................................ Muriel Sherwood2006 ............................. Sandie Knight......................................... Olya Batsula2007 ................................. Olya Batsula...........................Whitney Trotter2008 ................................ Tara Byrne........................ Yevgeniya Stupak..................................Olya Batsula.............................. Andra Voinea.......................... Whitney Trotter*ITA Scholar Athletes prior to 2003 were known as Academic All-Americans.

Bolded names indicate active players

All-SoCon SelectionsSingles1993 ............................Kristy Pace-Wagner1994 ............................Kristy Pace-Wagner1995 ............................Kristy Pace-Wagner1996 ............................Kristy Pace-Wagner1998 ........................................... Paty Vega1999 ........................................... Paty Vega2005 .................................... Sandie Knight

Yevgeniya Stupak Tara Byrne

Masha Ilina

Olya Batsula



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Lindsey GastrightThe Woodstock, Ga., native wrapped up her career at ETSU with a 71-49 singles record, including a 20-9 mark in her senior campaign. Her 71 wins put her in fifth place in career singles wins. Gastright’s four-year career at ETSU was just as

successful in the classroom as on the tennis court. She graduated with a 3.85 grade point average. She was named to the Buccaneer Academic Honor Roll, Dean’s List, as well as the Southern Conference Honor Roll several times.

Beck OffenbacherTurned in a 15-15 singles record as a senior and placed third at the 1990 Southern Conference Tournament in No. 2 singles. She teamed with Debbie Marshall to finish as the runner-up in doubles at the 1990 SoCon Championships.

Offenbacher tallied a 60-55 record at ETSU.

Kirsten ReederFirst ETSU women’s tennis player to capture a singles title. Reeder won the No. 2 singles title at the 1994 Southern Conference tournament. She was a finalist in the No. 3 singles competition at the 1993 SoCon Championships. Reeder

finished her playing career with a 57-31 singles mark.

Malissa ThompsonOne of four Buccaneers ever to be named a Volvo-ITA Academic All-American, as she was so honored in 1992-93. Thompson posted an overall singles record of 39-10 for three years and was a Southern Conference singles finalist in

1991 and again in 1992. An important factor in the Lady Bucs resurgence to the top of the Southern Conference, she won the 1993 SoCon Sportsmanship Award.

Kim TooheyClosed out her ETSU career in 1992; earned ITA Academic All-American honors in 1991 and 1992. She was named the 1992 Southern Conference Most Outstanding Player and was named to the Southern Conference Academic Honor

Roll four times during her career. Finished the 1992 campaign with a 14-7 singles record and led the Buccaneers to a second-place finish in the Southern Conference.

Kristy Pace-WagnerA four-time All-Southern Conference pick, Wagner completed her collegiate career as one of ETSU’s all-time top female tennis players. She earned a career record of 94-30 in singles and 74-31 in doubles and was

honored with the 1996 Southern Conference Sportsmanship Award. She was a finalist at the 1996 league championships at number one singles and was named All-Conference in doubles along with teammate Dara Bushman. She recorded her best tournament record of 12-4 during the fall of 1995 and ranked 19th in the South Region in singles. First Buccaneer tennis player to win a match at the Rolex Region III Championships in 1995. Teamed with Bushman to post a 22-14 doubles record, earning the 15th ranking in the Southern Region. Registered a 25-8 record for the 1994-95 season, including a 17-3 mark in the spring. She recorded an 18-9 mark in doubles in 1994-95 and combined with Lindsey Gastright to advance to the conference semifinals at number one doubles. Earned 1993 Southern Conference Freshman of the Year honors and turned in a 27-5 singles record and a 20-3 doubles mark. Set Buccaneer record for the most singles wins by a freshman and most doubles wins. Reached the finals of the 1993 SoCon Tournament at number one singles and paired with McAvoy to win the number one doubles title.

Patty VegaFinished her ETSU career in 2001, Vega was a two-time All-Southern Conference singles selection in 1998 and 1999 and a doubles selection 1998 with partner Gloria Guntinas. Tied for fifth behind Kristy Pace-Wagner for single season wins

with 26 in 1998 and is sixth in career singles wins with 70.

Gemma HalimHad only three wins her freshman year and finished her career at ETSU tied for ninth in the all-time career singles wins with 60. In the 2004-05 season she tied for third in singles season doubles wins going 27-8 and in the 2003-04 season

she earned a tie in seventh going 25-11. Was an All-SoCon selection in doubles. Was on the ETSU Honor Roll three years.

Sylwia ZiolkowskaClosed out her ETSU career in 2006, Ziolkowska was named to the Atlantic Sun All-Conference Second Team in 2006 and was a Southern Conference First Team doubles selection in 2005. Improved her record every

season while at ETSU, as a freshman went 16-20, was 19-17 as a sophomore, 21-16 as a junior, and 22-9 as a senior. Was named the team MVP her freshman season. Played a large roll in leading the Lady Bucs to their first conference

title and first NCAA appearance. Ziolkowska is tied for seventh place in single season doubles wins with 26 and is third place in career singles wins behind Pace-Wagner and Masha Ilina with 77.

Masha IlinaNamed the Atlantic Sun Woman of the Year and was a finalist for the NCAA Woman of the Year following the 2007 season. At the close of her ETSU career in 2007, Ilina became the first-ever Lady Buc to ever reach 100 victories

with a career singles record of 103-54. She was an All-SoCon doubles selection in 2005 and was named to the All-Atlantic Sun First Team in 2006 and 2007. She was also named the A-Sun Player of the Year in 2006. Ilina was also awarded the ITA/Cissy Leary Sportsmanship Award for the Southeast Region in 2007. Played a large roll in leading the Lady Bucs to their first ever conference title and first NCAA appearance. She finished her degree in Finance in three years and is currently enrolled in the MBA program at ETSU.

Olya BatsulaOlya Batsula was awarded the National ITA/Cissie Leary Award for Sportsmanship, which goes to the women’s tennis player who displays inspiring dedication and commitment to her team and who enhances the team’s performance

and exemplifies the spirit of college tennis. Batsula was also chosen by the Atlantic Sun Conference to be the A-Sun nominee for the 18th Annual NCAA Woman of the Year Award. Batsula was a first-ever four-time all conference selection and leaves her ETSU career with 179 career victories, which is the third best mark in program history. Off the court Batsula graduated Magna Cum Laude, in May of 2008, and was a four-time member of the ITA Scholar Athlete team. Also Batsula was always active in the community throughout her ETSU career, helping out with the Boys and Girls Club, the Children’s Advocacy Center, Girls Inc., Relay for Life, Special Olympics, and Toys for Tots. Even though Batsula was busy with academics and practices she still found time to give lessons to wheelchair-bound students and underprivileged kids. Batsula would even drive 20 minutes to Kingsport with racquets, balls and a net to give tennis lessons to kids who were interested in the sport, but had no one to teach them the game.



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Player Legends


Eastern KentuckyRichmond, Kent.General InformationLocation: Richmond, Kent.Founded: 1906Enrollment: 15,000Conference: Ohio ValleyNickname: ColonelsColors: Maroon and WhiteHome Court: Greg Adams Indoor Tennis

CenterHead Coach: Rob Oertel2008 Record: 19-7Final 2008 ITA Ranking: NRTennis SID: Michael ClarkOffice Phone: 859-622-6170SID Fax: 859-622-6582E-mail address: [email protected]: www.ekusports.com

KentuckyLexington, Kent.General InformationLocation: Lexington, Kent.Founded: 1865Enrollment: 26,648Conference: Southeastern (East)Nickname: WildcatsColors: Blue and WhiteHome Court: Hilary J. Boone Tennis ComplexHead Coach: Carlos Drada2008 Record: 16-10Final 2008 ITA Ranking: 22ndTennis SID: Sara ReichbaumOffice Phone: 859-257-3838SID Fax: 859-323-4310E-mail address: [email protected]: www.ukathletics.com

Charleston SouthernCharleston, S.C.General InformationLocation: Charleston, S.C.Founded: 1964Enrollment: 3,135Conference: Big SouthNickname: BuccaneersColors: Blue and GoldHome Court: CSU Tennis CourtsHead Coach: Mike Baker2008 Record: 9-9Final 2008 ITA Ranking: NRTennis SID: Niki TurnerOffice Phone: 843-863-7688SID Fax: 843-863-8435E-mail address: [email protected]: www.csusports.com

Mississippi StateStarkville, Miss.General InformationLocation: Starkville, Miss.Founded: 1878Enrollment: 17,039Conference: Southeastern (West)Nickname: BulldogsColors: Maroon and WhiteHome Court: A.J. Pitts Tennis CentreHead Coach: Tracy Lane2008 Record: 5-14Final 2008 ITA Ranking: NRTennis SID: Jonathan EatonOffice Phone: 662-325-0965SID Fax: 662-325-2563E-mail address: [email protected]: www.mstateathletics.com

UNC-CharlotteCharlotte, N.C.General InformationLocation: Charlotte, N.C.Founded: 1946Enrollment: 22,388Conference: Atlantic 10

Nickname: 49ersColors: Green and WhiteHome Court: D.L. Phillips Tennis ComplexHead Coach: Michaela Gordon 2008 Record: 7-13Final 2008 ITA Ranking: NRTennis SID: Ryan RoseOffice Phone: 704-687-6312SID Fax: 704-687-4918E-mail address: [email protected]: www.charlotte49ers.com

LipscombJohnson City, Tenn.General InformationLocation: Nashville, Tenn.Founded: 1891Enrollment: 3,054Conference: Atlantic SunNickname: BisonsColors: Purple and GoldHome Court: Lipscomb Tennis CourtsHead Coach: Lynn Griffith2008 Record: 0-19Final 2008 ITA Ranking: NRTennis SID: Mark McGeeOffice Phone: 615-996-5862SID Fax: 615-966-1806E-mail address:

[email protected]: www.lipscombsports.com

BelmontJohnson City, Tenn.General InformationLocation: Nashville, Tenn.Founded: 1951Enrollment: 5,017Conference: Atlantic SunNickname: BruinsColors: Navy, Red, and WhiteHome Court: Davis Tennis ComplexHead Coach: Mark Srouji2008 Record: 8-11Final 2008 ITA Ranking: NRTennis SID: John LangtonOffice Phone: 615-460-6698SID Fax: 615-460-5584E-mail address: [email protected]: www.belmontbruins.com

Northern ArizonaFlagstaff, Ariz.General InformationLocation: Flagstaff, Ariz.Founded: 1899Enrollment: 22,507Conference: Big SkyNickname: LumberjacksColors: Blue, Gold and SageHome Court: J. Lawrence Walkup SkyDomeHead Coach: Kim Bruno2008 Record: 15-8Final 2008 ITA Ranking: NRTennis SID: Steven ShaffOffice Phone: 928-523-6792SID Fax: 928-523-1912E-mail address: [email protected]: www.nau.newtier.edu

Weber StateFlagstaff, Ariz.General InformationLocation: Ogden, UtahFounded: 1889Enrollment: 18,303Conference: Big SkyNickname: WildcatsColors: Purple and WhiteHome Court: John Edman Tennis CourtsHead Coach: Jonas Ehrlin2008 Record: 7-15Final 2008 ITA Ranking: NRTennis SID: Brad LarsenOffice Phone: 801-626-6010

SID Fax: 801-626-6490E-mail address: [email protected]: www.weber.edu/department/

athletics

MercerMacon, Ga.General InformationLocation: Macon, Ga.Founded: 1833Enrollment: 7,500Conference: Atlantic SunNickname: BearsColors: Orange and BlackHome Court: LeRoy Peddy Tennis CenterHead Coach: Nick Stutsman2008 Record: 9-16Final 2008 ITA Ranking: NRTennis SID: Randy JonesOffice Phone: 478-301-2735SID Fax: 478-301-5350E-mail address: [email protected]: www.mercerbears.com

Kennesaw StateKennesaw, Ga.General InformationLocation: Kennesaw, Ga.Founded: 1963Enrollment: 19,500Conference: Atlantic SunNickname: OwlsColors: Black and GoldHome Court: KSU Tennis ComplexHead Coach: Brandon Padgett2008 Record: 8-12Final 2008 ITA Ranking: NRTennis SID: Mark TomaOffice Phone: 770-499-3217SID Fax: 770-423-6665E-mail address: [email protected]: www.ksuowls.com

Georgia StateAtlanta, Ga.General InformationLocation: Atlanta, Ga.Founded: 1913Enrollment: 28,000Conference: Colonial AthleticNickname: PanthersColors: Blue and WhiteHome Court: Piedmont Park Tennis CenterHead Coach: Miha Lisac2008 Record: 12-10Final 2008 ITA Ranking: NRTennis SID: Deandra DuggansOffice Phone: 404-413-4033SID Fax: 404-413-4035E-mail address: [email protected]: www.georgiastatesports.com

CampbellBuies Creek, N.C.General InformationLocation: Buies Creek, N.C.Founded: 1887Enrollment: 4,364Conference: Atlantic SunNickname: Fighting CamelsColors: Orange and BlackHome Court: Nisbet Tennis CenterHead Coach: David Johnson2008 Record: 18-5Final 2008 ITA Ranking: NRTennis SID: Nikki CarnemollaOffice Phone: 910-893-1331SID Fax: 910-893-1330E-mail address:

[email protected]: www.gocamels.com

WinthropJohnson City, Tenn.General InformationLocation: Rock Hill, S.C.Founded: 1886Enrollment: 6,600Conference: Big SouthNickname: EaglesColors: Garnet and GoldHome Court: Winthrop Memorial CourtsHead Coach: Cid Carvalho2008 Record: 13-12Final 2008 ITA Ranking: NRTennis SID: Jack FrostOffice Phone: 803-323-6245SID Fax: 803-323-2433E-mail address: [email protected]: www.winthropeagles.com

North FloridaJohnson City, Tenn.General InformationLocation: Jacksonville, Fla.Founded: 1965Enrollment: 15,420Conference: Atlantic SunNickname: OspreysColors: Navy Blue and GrayHome Court: UNF Tennis ComplexHead Coach: Igal Buberman2008 Record: 11-11Final 2008 ITA Ranking: NRTennis SID: Tom StrotherOffice Phone: 904-620-4046SID Fax: 904-620-2821E-mail address: [email protected]: www.unfospreys.com

JacksonvilleJacksonville, Fla.General InformationLocation: Jacksonville, Fla.Founded: 1934Enrollment: 3,436Conference: Atlantic SunNickname: DolphinsColors: Green and GoldHome Court: Keith Watson Tennis ComplexHead Coach: Shane Wood2008 Record: 20-6Final 2008 ITA Ranking: NRTennis SID: Joel LampOffice Phone: 904-256-7409SID Fax: 904-256-7424E-mail address: [email protected]: www.judolphins.com

StetsonDeLand, Fla.General InformationLocation: DeLand, Fla.Founded: 1883Enrollment: 2, 492Conference: Atlantic SunNickname: HattersColors: Green and WhiteHome Court: Mandy Stoll Tennis CenterHead Coach: Sasha Schmid2008 Record: 14-11Final 2008 ITA Ranking: NRTennis SID: Quinn LeSageOffice Phone: 386-822-8130SID Fax: 386-822-7486E-mail address: [email protected]: www.gohatters.com

Florida Gulf CoastFort Myers, Fla.General InformationLocation: Fort Myers, Fla.Founded: 1997Enrollment: 9,400Conference: Atlantic SunNickname: EaglesColors: Kelly Green and Royal Blue

Home Court: FGCU Tennis ComplexHead Coach: Jennifer Gabou2008 Record: 8-14Final 2008 ITA Ranking: NRTennis SID: Chris PerryOffice Phone: 239-590-7064SID Fax: 239-590-7014E-mail address: [email protected]: www.fgcuathletics.com

USC UpstateSpartanburg, S.C.General InformationLocation: Spartanburg, S.C.Founded: 1967Enrollment: 4,600Conference: Atlantic SunNickname: SpartansColors: Dark Green, White and BlackHome Court: Spartan Tennis ComplexHead Coach: Alessandro De Marzo2008 Record: 17-3Final 2008 ITA Ranking: NRTennis SID: Adam WalkerOffice Phone: 864-503-5166SID Fax: 864-503-5127E-mail address: [email protected]: www.uscupstatesports.com

WoffordSpartanburg, S.C.General InformationLocation: Spartanburg, S.C.Founded: 1875Enrollment: 2,250Conference: SouthernNickname: TerriersColors: Old Gold and BlackHome Court: Reeves Tennis CenterHead Coach: Katie Hangstefer2008 Record: 12-8 Final 2008 ITA Ranking: NRTennis SID: Tyson ThompsonOffice Phone: 864-597-4098SID Fax: 864-597-4093E-mail address: Thompsontk@woffordeduWebsite: www.athletics.wofford.edu

UNC AshevilleAsheville, N.C.General InformationLocation: Asheville, N.C.Founded: 1927Enrollment: 3,900Conference: Big SouthNickname: BulldogsColors: Royal Blue and WhiteHome Court: UNCA Tennis CenterHead Coach: Lise Gregory2008 Record: 6-12Final 2008 ITA Ranking: NRTennis SID: Everett HuttoOffice Phone: 828-251-3857SID Fax: 828-251-6386E-mail address: [email protected]: www.uncabulldogs.com

Tennessee TechJohnson City, Tenn.General InformationLocation: Cookeville, Tenn.Founded: 1915Enrollment: 10,321Conference: Ohio Valley ConferenceNickname: Golden EaglesColors: Purple and GoldHome Court: Tech Tennis CourtsHead Coach: Barry Lewis2008 Record: 4-18Final 2008 ITA Ranking: NRTennis SID: Nick HeidelbergerOffice Phone: 931-372-3293SID Fax: 931-372-6139E-mail address: [email protected]: www.TTUsports.com



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Dr. Paul E. Stanton, Jr., became the eighth President of East Tennessee State University on January 1, 1997.

A native of Atlanta, Stanton earned a bachelor of arts in chemistry at Emory University in 1965 and was awarded an M.D. degree from the Medical College of Georgia four years later. His internship in rotating surgery was completed through Tampa General Hospital at the University of South Florida, where he was chosen from 23 interns to receive the Upjohn Intern of the Year Award in 1970.

Stanton went on to a surgical residency at Georgia Baptist Medical Center in Atlanta from 1970-74 and then began a one-year fellowship in vascular surgery at Northwestern University School of Medicine in Chicago. He received board certification in general surgery in 1976 and gained special certification in general vascular surgery in 1983.

Between 1975-83, Stanton directed the Surgical Residency Education Program at Georgia Baptist Medical Center, where he also served as active attending physician (1975-85) and as director of the Blood Flow Lab (1976-85). An assistant clinical professor of surgery with the Medical College of Georgia (1980-85), he became Chief of Surgery at Georgia Baptist Medical Center in 1982 and assistant director of the Medical Education Department the following year. Stanton also co-directed the Georgia Baptist Medical Center/Medical College of Georgia Vascular Fellowship from 1980-85 and was an adjunct professor of medicine at Mercer University Southern School of Pharmacy between 1982-85.

In 1985, Stanton came to Johnson City as director of the Division of Peripheral Vascular Surgery for the Veterans Administration Medical Center and ETSU’s College of Medicine (a position he held for six years) and served as associate professor of surgery at the university. The following year, he was named professor and chair of the Department of Surgery in the College of Medicine. In 1988, he became Dean of the James H. Quillen College of Medicine and Vice President for Health Affairs at ETSU.

In November 1996, Stanton was selected as the university president by the Tennessee Board of Regents, ETSU’s governing board and the largest higher education system in the state as well as the sixth largest in the nation.

Stanton’s professional memberships are many, and his community and statewide service is extensive. He is also heavily involved in academic committees and advisory councils from ETSU to the national level.

He has authored over 80 articles for a variety of medical publications and several chapters for books, delivered over 100 scientific and poster presentations, worked to attract millions of dollars in grants to ETSU, and from 1988-95 served as associate editor of Vascular Surgery. A member of Phi Kappa Phi and Omicron Delta Kappa, Stanton can be found in the Directory of Distinguished Americans for Achievement in Surgery, Men of Achievement, Outstanding Atlantans, and Who’s Who in the Southwest.

In 1997, then Tennessee Governor Don Sundquist appointed Stanton to the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB). In 2002, Stanton was elected Vice Chairman of the SREB, which is America’s first interstate compact for education with 16 member states. He was re-elected Vice Chairman in 2003-2005.

Stanton co-chaired the Tri-Cities Tennessee/Virginia Economic Summit, which was held in May 1998. And, in 1999, he represented the university as a delegate in the All-America City competition that culminated in the Tri-Cities TN/VA becoming the nation’s first All-America City Region.

In January 2002, Stanton-Gerber Hall was dedicated on the grounds of the James H. Quillen Veterans Affairs Medical Center at Mountain Home, ETSU’s neighbor and partner. The $36 million basic sciences building represents federal-state cooperation,

Dr. Paul E. Stanton, Jr.ETSU’s Eighth President– Emory, ’68

consolidates medical school operations on one campus, and is named for Stanton and for the late Dr. Carl J. Gerber, who was then the VA center director, as they worked together to see this project to fruition.

For five consecutive years (2004-2008), Business Tennessee magazine has placed Stanton among the 100 most powerful people in the Volunteer State. With the support and challenge of Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen, Stanton led the university and the region in a successful 2005 campaign to establish the ETSU College of Pharmacy, which opened in January 2007 with 72 students enrolled in its inaugural class. In 2008, the new school was named the Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy.

In 2004, the Medical College of Georgia honored Stanton with the Distinguished Alumnus Award for professional achievement. He is also the recipient of the “Spirit Award,” presented locally by the Mountain States Health Alliance Foundation in recognition of his leadership in and contributions to the region.

During its 124th commencement ceremony in May 2005, Milligan College lauded Stanton with an honorary doctorate of administration degree, and, last January, he was inducted into the Hall of Fame of The Chamber of Commerce serving Johnson City-Jonesborough-Washington County.

Stanton is married to the former Nancy Lynn Brumit, and the couple has two sons, Eric and Ryan, and one daughter, Shelley Stanton Canada; four grandsons, Matthew, Christopher, and Michael Stanton, and Grayson Paul Canada; and a granddaughter, Ava Stanton.



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ETSU President


Dave Mullins became ETSU’s Director of Intercollegiate Athletics on April 14, 2003. Mullins had served as interim director since the previous December. In that time Mullins help lead the Bucs athletic department through a transition to the Atlantic Sun Conference. In his tenure ETSU has won the 2007-08 Bill Bibb Trophy for combined All Sports race, the 2007-08, Jesse C. Fletcher overall men’s sports race and in 2006-07, ETSU sweep both the all-sports trophy after being named the top men’s and women’s athletic program in the Atlantic Sun.

Prior to his promotion to AD, Mullins was a widely respected coach, leading the ETSU men’s tennis team from 1988-2002. In 2002, Mullins led the squad to tis second NCAA tournament appearance. Despite falling to Auburn in the first round, Mullins had many things to be proud of after looking back on the 2001-02 season. The SoCon Tournament crown was his fifth tournament championship and the program also boasted its fifth Most Outstanding Player of the SoCon Tournament in freshman Moises Serrano. However, these successes were modest when compared to ETSU’s List of accomplishments under Mullins’ direction.

Mullins coached 28 all-conference players during his tenure, en route to being named Southern Conference Coach-of-the-Year five times. After Mullins began coaching the Bucs in 1988, ETSU has had numerous ITA nationally and regionally ranked players, including the school’s first All-American, in current men’s tennis coach Yaser Zaatini, who received the honor in 1992 and 1993. Mullins also had 18 Southern Conference singles championships, 11 doubles champs, and five Southern Conference Player-of-the-Year.

Mullins twice guided ETSU to back-to-back regular-season SoCon championships in 1995 and 1996 and again in 1999 and 2000. The Bucs have gone undefeated in the SoCon four times and from April 1998 through April 2000 they won 21 straight conference matches. In his 15 years of service, Mullins compiled an overall record of 237-103 (.697) and a conference mark of 85-24 (.780).

Besides mentoring athletic talent, Mullins built a reputation of recruiting student-athletes who maintained a high standard of excellence in the classroom. In 2002, the squad was named an ITA All-Academic Team for a second time (1999) and six of the team’s eight players managed a GPA of over 3.60 (4.0) including a 3.9 GPA in the fall of 2002. On top of all that, Mullins coached five players who earned Academic All-American honors.

Prior to the 1996 season, Mullins doubled as the head coach for the ETUS women’s tennis program. During his eight-year stint with the Lady Bucs, he posted a 98-73 overall mark (.573) and a 29-19 (.604) record in the conference. Mullins registered winning records in five of his last six seasons with the women’s tennis team, and was awarded the women’s SoCon Coach of the Year in 1989. Mullins earned his B.S., cum laude, in English from Samford University in 1968 and his master’s degree in education from the University of Tennessee in 1974.

Dave MullinsDirector of Athletics – Samford, ’68

NCAA Apperarnces Singles - 1991, 1992, 1993 Team - 1999, 2002

Conference Championships 2002, 2000, 1999, 1996, 1995, 1992, 1991

Career Record (1988-2002) 237-103 (.697)

Conference Coach of the Year 1999, 1996, 1995, 1990, 1989

Conference Players of the Year 2000, 1995, 1993, 1992, 1991

ITA Region II Team Rankings 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995.1994, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988

The Dave Mullins Legacy



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HYDROWORXWithout a doubt the most used piece of equipment in the athletic training facility is the Hydroworx polar plunge pool. It is used by all teams on a daily basis post practice and used by all injured athletes under the care of the athletic training staff. Along with the cold pool is a Hydroworx 500 therapy pool. This pool has a treadmill as part of the floor and two cameras mounted on the front and side of the pool. This gives visual feedback to the athlete and athletic trainer during treatment.

BUCSPORTSThe Jerry Robertson BucSports Athletic Medicine Center serves as both the health center for all Buccaneer Athletics as well as an outpatient health center for the ETSU campus and Johnson City community. Athletic trainers, physical therapists, and primary care sports medicine physicians help to provide a comprehensive medical program to all patients. Completed in 2001, BucSports provides a variety of opportunities for physical therapy students, medical students and resident physicians interested in the field of sports medicine.

FLUROSCANThe “Mini C Arm” located in the athletic training room allows for quick and efficient exams by the team physician for those athletes that might need an x-ray.

GENERAL ATHLETIC TRAINING AREAThe general athletic training area is approximately 3500 square feet and services the day-to-day practice and competition preparation for the entire athletic department. With 17 treatment tables, various modalities and a large exercise area the general athletic training area allows multiple teams to receive treatment at the same time. Attached to the general athletic training area are three private rooms. Each room is equipped with a treatment table and combination therapy unit as well as one other distinguishing characteristic. The “Normal” room is for IV therapy, the “College” room is for casting and splinting, and the “University” room is for traction.

ATHLETIC TRAINING STAFF

Brian JohnstonDirector of Athletic Medicine

Scott CountsClinical Director

Brett LewisAssistant Athletic Trainer

Lori HillAssistant Athletic Trainer

Elizabeth SchoenAssistant Athletic Trainer

Valerie CsiszerGraduate Assistant

Travis LivingstonGraduate Assistant

Reghan BoobGraduate Assistant

Heather WiceGraduate Assistant

Travis PattonGraduate Assistant

Alex HondlGraduate Assistant

Dawn ThomasGraduate Assistant

Heather CornettGraduate Assistant

Zack EnsorGraduate Assistant



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BucSports


Over the past decade one of the biggest changes in collegiate athletics has been the new attitude toward strength and conditioning. ETSU’s success on the field could not have happened without the hard work and dedication of each student-athlete in the weightroom. Under the direction of head strength coach Lee Morrow, who is currently in his 24th season at ETSU, the Buccaneers have earned eight Gatorade/National Strength Coaches Association All-American Team honors. With its recent collaboration with the Sports Performance Enhancement Consortium (SPEC), ETSU’s strength and conditioning program has focused its efforts on helping each student-athlete reach his/her greatest athletic potential, in the areas of strength, speed, agility and injury prevention. Located inside Memorial Center, the ETSU’s strength and conditioning complex features one of the finest weightrooms in the area. Overall, the Buccaneers have access to a 7,200-foot facility that features state-of-the-art equipment, including customized full power racks, Hammer-Strength machines, including bench press, incline press, military press, rowing machines, speed mats, pull-up and other impressive sports performance tools. Through the SPEC and strength and conditioning web site, ETSU student-athletes have 24-hour access to workout plans, nutrition, and other information that monitors each individual’s or team’s off-season conditioning program.

BUCCANEERS STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING CENTER

SUPPORT STAFF

Lee MorrowHead Strength Coach

Meg StoneDirector of the Center of Excellence for

Sport Science and Coach Education

The Center of Excellence for Sport Science and Coach Education

The Center of Excellence was established July 1, 2008, and is housed in the College of Education. It incorporates three very important aspects of competitive sports: education, service, and research. The former Sport Performance Enhancement Consortium (SPEC) is now a very active branch of the Center of Excellence. The SPEC program continues to be a collaborative effort between Intercollegiate Athletics and the Sport Science Lab in the Department of Kinesiology, Leisure, and Sport Sciences. Buccaneer student-athletes in collaboration with sport science, sport medicine, and the sport coach have the opportunity to have their program evaluated and monitored throughout their college career. This monitoring and evaluation process produces one of the most advanced training environments in the nation. This type of relationship is not found anywhere in the U.S. and offers a unique opportunity for the advancement of athletic performance, athlete and coach education and sport science research.

The program is dedicated to meeting the following goals: 1. Providing monitoring services for the ETSU sport

teams2. Supporting and providing up-to-date information to

coaches regarding coaching practices 3. Advising on the Training Process4. Providing an opportunity for the interaction

between sport scientists, medical staff, strength and conditioning staff and the ETSU Sport Coaches.



This is ETSUStrength and Conditioning


erforming well in the classroom is an expectation of student-athletes who wear the Buccaneer uniform. Not only are time management skills and self-discipline musts, but also dedication and commitment are needed from each individual student to maintain eligibility and progress toward

graduation. ETSU Athletics provides many resources to assist the student-athlete in achieving his/her academic goals and in preparing ultimately for life after college. The staff not only advises students in scheduling classes and making academic progress, but offers support in the areas of group and individual tutoring, academic mentoring, career and personal counseling and life skills programming. Student-athletes have access to a state-of-the-art computer center that features Dell flat-screen computers, wireless Internet technology and study hall facilities that are open after hours during the week and on Sundays for their use. ETSU is also an active participant in the NCAA CHAMPS program. Through this model, student-athletes are offered a wide range of seminars designed to help them adjust to college life, develop as individuals and prepare for their careers after graduation.

The Humphreys Center for student-athletes is the home of our academic support services. Programming and services include: • AcademicAdvising • IndividualandGroupTutoring • AcademicMentoring • CollegeAdjustmentcoursesfornewstudent-athletes • ProfessionalDevelopmentandCareerPreparationseminars • On-sitestudyhallfacilitiesincludingastate-of-the-artcomputerlab • Academicworkshopsforstudent-athletes

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“ETSU student-athletes consistently rank higher than the regular student body and the national averages for Division I student-athletes in terms of GPA and graduation rates. The ETSU coaching staff and entire athletic department are committed to assisting our students in achieving academic excellence and in paving the road to bright futures.” — Bob Baker

ACADEMIC STAFF

Not PicturedJared Fries

Academic Advisor

Olya BatsulaGraduate Assistant

Kristi LillyStudent Intern

2007-08 Women’s Tennis A-Sun Academic Honor Roll

ETSU by the Numbers:• 89%Student-Athlete

Graduation Rate

• Spring2008cumulativestudent-athlete GPA of 3.12 (non-athletes at ETSU – GPA = 2.91)

• 15Student-Athletes–4.0Club

• 7teamswithteamGPAs 3.0 or higher

• 70%ofStudent-Athletes-Buccaneer Honor Roll (3.0 GPA or above)

• 33Student-Athletes–Dean’sList

• Finished1stintheA-Sunacademically in Spring 2008

Tara Byrne

Vita Moskaliova

Tara Sheets

Yevgeniya Stupak

Whitney Trotter

Andra Voinea



This is ETSU

Buccaneer Academics


Distance Chart from Johnson City (BASED ON 70 MPH SPEED):

For almost two centuries, Johnson

City has been the center for tourism

and business in Northeast Tennessee.

Originally a train depot, Johnson City

is now a metropolitan melting pot

with invigorating music, enchanting

culture, and exhilarating mountain

adventure. The city offers a wide

assortment of restaurants, art

galleries, coffee shops, cultural events

and outdoor activities.

Johnson City is located in

Washington County, which is also

home to Historic Jonesborough,

Tennessee’s oldest town, and the

International Storytelling Center.

Since 1973 the National Storytelling

Festival takes over Jonesborough

each October for a weekend of tall

tales in a storybook setting.

Asheville, N.C. .............. 1 hourAtlanta, Ga. ..................4 hoursBaltimore ......................7 hoursBirmingham, Ala. ........6 hoursBristol, Tenn. ................30 min.Charlotte, N.C. ..............3 hours

Chattanooga, Tenn. ...3 hoursColumbia, S.C., .............4 hoursGatlinburg, Tenn. ........2 hoursJacksonville, Fla. .........8 hoursKnoxville, Tenn. ...........2 hoursMemphis, Tenn. ...........8 hours

Myrtle Beach, S.C. . .....6 hoursNashville, Tenn. ...........4 hoursRaleigh, N.C. .................5 hoursSavannah, Ga. .............6 hoursWashington D.C. ........7 hours

Johnson City Facts

Population: Johnson City ......55,469

Average Temperatures: summer ....................... 76 winter ........................... 41

Precipitation: 41 inches

Average Snowfall: 16 inches

Altitude: 1525 feet above sea level

CommunityJohnson City ranked #73 out of 354 metropolitan areas – criteria based on cost of living, job outlook, climate, crime, transportation, education, the arts, health care, and recreation.

Buffalo MountainWith a scenic overlook and 15 miles of hiking, Buffalo Mountain Park is a great destination to relax and rejuvenate your body and spirit. The park is also an excellent place to watch and admire birds and wildflowers. Also, enjoy the terrain with mountain biking through the park.



This is ETSUJohnson City, Tennessee


Women’s BasketballThe ETSU women’s basketball team went to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in school history after posting a program-tying 21-win campaign. The Lady Bucs stormed through conference play with an impressive 14-2 record and followed that up with three straight wins in the Atlantic Sun Tournament to receive the league’s automatic bid to the Big Dance. Along the way Michele DeVault and Siarre Evans received First Team All-Atlantic Sun accolades; head coach Karen Kemp was tabbed Coach of the Year for the second time in her career. Five Lady Buccaneer players were named A-Sun

All-Academic, including TaRonda Wiles – who also was named to the All-Tournament Team. Joining Wiles on the tournament team were DeVault and Evans as well as Tournament MVP Latisha Belcher. As a team, ETSU ranked in the top 20 nationally in scoring offense (14th), steals per game (18th) and assists per game (19th); DeVault ranked 12th in three-point field-goal percentage and 23rd in three-point field goals per game. DeVault also set a new all-time record with 239 treys made for her career.

Men’s GolfFor the first time in school history, men’s golf became the only program at ETSU to ever compete in the NCAA Championships 20 times. Under the direction of head coach Fred Warren, the team built on its record number of NCAA appearances, while once again finishing with a trio of Top 20 national team rankings. In addition, senior Gareth Shaw was named PING All-American, marking the second straight year he has earned that honor.

Men’s TennisAfter winning the Atlantic Sun regular season and conference tournament for the second straight season, the ETSU men’s tennis team earned its sixth trip to the NCAA tournament. This time around the No. 7th regionally ranked Bucs added to its program’s storied history by advancing to the second round of the NCAA tournament for the first time in school history, defeating Notre Dame, 4-2, in Columbis, Ohio. Individually, junior Enrique Olivares earned All-America honors after becoming only the second Buccaneer to advance to the NCAA Round of 16, earning a final ITA ranking of eighth regionally.

Women’s Golf Women’s golf made history in 2007-08 by capturing the program’s first-ever conference title and earning its

first trip to the NCAA Championships. The Bucs picked the perfect place to win their first Atlantic Sun Conference championship, doing so on their home course at The Ridges Golf and Country Club in Jonesborough. In addition, the Bucs watched sophomore Laura Jansone capture the A-Sun individual title as well, becoming the first woman to ever win a conference individual championship.

Winning the



This is ETSU

Winning the Right Way


Enrique OlivaresCurrent senior Enrique Olivares earned

All-America honors after becoming only the second Buccaneer to advance to the NCAA Round of 16, earning a final ITA ranking of eighth regionally.

Olya Batsula Olya Batsula was

awarded the National ITA/Cissie Leary Award for Sportsmanship, which goes to the women’s tennis player who displays inspiring dedication and commitment to her team and who enhances the team’s performance and exemplifies the spirit of college tennis. Batsula was also chosen by the Atlantic Sun Conference to be the A-Sun nominee for the 18th Annual NCAA Woman of the Year Award. Batsula was a first-ever four-time all conference selection and leaves her ETSU career with 179 career victories, which is the third best mark in program history. Off the court Batsula graduated Magna Cum Laude, in May of 2008, and was a four-time member of the ITA Scholar Athlete team. Also Batsula was always active in the community throughout her ETSU career, helping out with the Boys and Girls Club, the Children’s Advocacy Center, Girls Inc., Relay for Life, Special Olympics, and Toys for Tots. Even though Batsula was busy with academics and practices she still found time to give lessons to wheelchair-bound students and underprivileged kids. Batsula would even drive 20 minutes to Kingsport with racquets, balls and a net to give tennis lessons to kids who were interested in the sport, but had no one to teach them the game.

Yevgeniya StupakCurrent junior Yevgeniya Stupak finished the 2007 season with an individual regional ranking of 14th, becoming the first-ever ETSU women’s tennis player to be ranked in singles and doubles regionally at the same time. After claiming 24 victories, including wins over No. 39 Yvette Hyndman of Georgia and No. 17 Amanda Taylor of Vanderbilt, Stupak became the first Lady Buc to qualify for the NCAA singles championship last May.

Gareth ShawShaw earned his second straight Cleveland Golf All-America Scholar award, becoming the first-ever ETSU player to be named to that list two years in a row. Shaw, who enjoyed his own successes on the course with three All-America selections, an Atlantic Sun individual championship, and a conference player of the year award, reached several impressive criteria to receive the award.

Paul HoilmanFirst baseman Paul Hoilman was selected to the “Louisville Slugger” Freshman All-America Team. The Johnson City native was the first freshman ETSU baseball player to receive national recognition in the school’s history. Hoilman was also named to the Atlantic Sun All-Freshman Team after an outstanding freshman campaign finishing tenth in the conference in batting average (.353), fifth in the conference in doubles (18), tied for eighth in home runs (9), ninth in RBIs, ninth in slugging (.598), ninth in total bases (110) and seventh in on base percentage (.442).

Right Way~ Championships ~

Includes all regular season and tournament championships

Baseball 1978, 1980, 1981 Men’s Basketball 1967-68, 1977-78, 1988-89, 1989-90, 1990-91, 1991-92, 2000-01, 2001-02, 2002-03, 2003-04, 2006-07 Women’s Basketball 1994-95, 2007-08 Men’s Cross Country 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1988, 1989, 1991, 1992, 1995 Women’s Cross Country 1985, 1999 Football 1962, 1969 Men’s Golf 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1976, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1989, 1991, 1992, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2005, 2007 Women’s Golf 2008 Men’s Tennis 1978, 1991, 1992, 1995, 1996, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008 Women’s Tennis 2006, 2007 Men’s Track 1980, 1998, 2006, 2007 Women’s Track 1995, 1996

Volleyball 1987, 1988, 1989, 1991, 1992, 2006

Jenny KnoxShattering school records was a common theme among the 2007-08 Buccaneer track /field team. Jenny Knox set a new time in the 100m, which resulted in her second consecutive appearance in the NCAA Mideast Regional. Knox also helped guide the women’s relay team to the Regional, and ended her career nationally ranked in the 100m as she finished the season 47th.



This is ETSUWinning the Right Way


2006-Atlantic Sun Regular Season and Tournament Champions-NCAA Participant

Championship Teams NCAA Individuals Championship History

2008In one of the most impressive individual seasons in ETSU and A-Sun history, current junior Yevgeniya Stupak became the first-ever Buc and league member to qualify for the NCAA Singles Championships. A 2008 A-Sun First-Team member, Stupak finished the season with an outstanding 24-10 record, and an ITA ranking of 83rd nationally and 14th regionally.

ITA National and Regional Awards

National Rankings and Awards Team Individual Doubles 2008 Stupak, 2008 Stupak/Batsula, 2008 2001

Regional Rankings Team Individual Doubles 2008 Stupak, 2008 Stupak/Batsula, 2008 2007 Batsula, 2007 Illina/Batsula, 2007 2006 2005 2001

ITA/Cissy Leary Award for Sportsmanship

2008 Olya Batsula-National Award 2007 Masha Illina-Regional Award

A-Sun Woman of the Year 2008 Olya Batsula 2007 Masha Illina

ETSU had one of its most successful seasons in school history as the Bucs won their first-ever Atlantic Sun Conference Regular season and tournament championships. Also ETSU finished the year ranked 11th in the region and 75th in the nation in the final ITA poll. Overall, the Bucs finished 23-5, going a perfect 9-0 in conference play, with a record 15 shut-out matches. In the NCAA tournament the Bucs would draw in-state foe Vanderbilt. The No. 12-ranked Commodores ended the Bucs incredible season with a 4-0 win.

2007-Atlantic Sun Regular Season Champions

The Bucs captured back-to-back regular season championships after ETSU finished the year with an impressive 17-10 overall record after battling eight nationally ranked opponents on their way to an 8-1 A-Sun mark. The Bucs again dominated opponents, posting 11 shut-out wins.

Masha Illina

Olya Batsula

Yevgeniya Stupak



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A Buccaneer Tradition

2009 ScheduleJanuary 29 at Eastern Kentucky Richmond, Ky.

February 14 at Kentucky Lexington, Ky. 20 at Charleston Southern Charleston, S.C. 28 at Mississippi State Starkville Miss.

March 3 at UNC-Charlotte Charlotte, N.C. 6 Lipscomb * Johnson City, Tenn. 7 Belmont * Johnson City, Tenn.

9 at Weber State /Northern Arizona Flagstaff, Ariz. 13 at Mercer * Macon, Ga. 14 at Kennesaw State * Kennesaw, Ga. 15 at Georgia State Atlanta, Ga. 20 at Campbell * Buies Creek, N.C. 24 Winthrop Johnson City, Tenn. 27 UNF * Johnson City, Tenn. 28 Jacksonville * Johnson City, Tenn.

April 2 at Stetson * DeLand, Fla. 4 at FGCU * Fort Myers, Fla. 7 at USCU Spartanburg, S.C. 10 Wofford Johnson City, Tenn. 11 UNCA Johnson City, Tenn. Tennessee Tech Johnson City, Tenn. 17-19 at A-Sun Championships

All times are eastern and subject to change

* Conference games

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