2012 umkc men's golf media guide

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2011 Summit League ChampionsG O L F

Cole Chelle Jack fiscus Jens Harr Nathan Hughes

Korbin Kuehn Viktor mikaelsson Will robsonTrevor Johanson

Park ulrichHead CoachJ.W. vandenborn

2012 UMKC Men’s Golf Team



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GENERAL INFORMATIONLocation ___________________________ Kansas City, Mo.Founded _____________________________________1933Enrollment _________________________________ 14,221Nickname _______________________________KangaroosMascot ____________________________ Kasey KangarooColors _______________________________ Blue and GoldAffiliation ___________________________NCAA Division IConference ______________________ The Summit LeagueChancellor ____________________________ Leo E. MortonDirector of Athletics _________________________ Tim HallSenior Associate AD/SWA ________________ Carla WilsonFaculty Athletics Representative __________ Ken FergusonAthletics Department Phone _____________ 816-235-1036

MEN’S GOLF INFORMATIONDirector of Golf/Head Coach ___________J.W. VanDenBornAlma Mater, Yr. __________________________UMKC, 20022011 Summit League Review ______ 1st of 10/860 strokesLetterwinners Returning/Lost _____________________ 8/1Newcomers ______________________________________1Last NCAA Tourney App. ____ 2011, 13th of 14/907 strokes

CREDITSThe 2012 UMKC men’s golf media guide was written, designed and edited by Rob McCutcheon. Covers de-signed by University Communications. Editorial assistance was provided by Nik Busch and the men’s and women’s golf coaching staff. Photography was provided by Matthew S. Hicks Photography, UMKC Photo Ser-vices, Scott Indermauer, Bob Greenspan, Carla Wilson, John Roushkolb/UMKC Athletics, Matt Potter/OnGoal, LLC., Place Properties, Google Maps and the Kansas City Convention and Visitors Association.

UMKC NONDISRIMINATION STATEMENTThe Board of Curators and UMKC are committed to the policy of no discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or Vietnam era veteran status. The Affirma-tive Action Office, 354 Administrative Center, 5115 Oak St., Kansas City, Mo., is responsible for all relevant programs. Call 816-235-1323 for information. People with speech or hearing impairments may contact the University by using Relay Missouri, 800-735-2966 (TT) or 800-735-2466 (voice).

NCAA PRINCIPLE OF SPORTSMANSHIP AND ETHICAL CONDUCTFor intercollegiate athletics to promote the character development of participants, to enhance the integrity of higher education and to promote civility in society, student-athletes, coaches and all others associated with these athletics programs and events should adhere to such fundamental values as respect, fairness, civility, honesty and responsibility. These values should be manifest not only in athletics participation, but also in the broad spectrum of activities affecting the athletics program. It is the responsibility of each institution to: (revised: 1/9/96) (a) establish policies for sportsmanship and ethical conduct in intercollegiate athletics consistent with the educational mission and goals of the institution and (adopted: 1/9/96) (b) educate, on a continuing basis, all constituencies about the policies in Constitution 2.4-(a). (adopted: 1/9/96)

TABLE OF CONTENTSQuick Facts _______________________________ 2Golf Courses _____________________________ 3-7‘Roos Play Courses All Over the Nation _________ 7Roster and Team Photo _____________________ 8Head Coach J.W. VanDenBorn ______________ 9-10Support Staff ____________________________ 10PLAYER PROFILESJens Harr ________________________________ 12Trevor Johanson __________________________ 13Will Robson ______________________________ 14Korbin Kuehn ____________________________ 15Viktor Mikaelsson _________________________ 16Park Ulrich _______________________________ 17Cole Chelle ______________________________ 18Jack Fiscus _______________________________ 19Nathan Hughes ___________________________ 20`Roos From Around the Globe _______________ 212010-11 REVIEW2011 Post Season Review ___________________ 232010-11 Results __________________________ 242010-11 Summit League Results _____________ 25MEN’S GOLF HISTORYHonors _________________________________ 27Year-by-Year Results _______________________ 28UMKC Records ___________________________ 29Hall of Famer Robert Russell ________________ 30ABOUT UMKCThe Evolution of the Kangaroo ______________ 32Chancellor Leo E. Morton ___________________ 33Director of Athletics Tim Hall ________________ 34Senior Administrative Staff _________________ 35Athletics Facilities _______________________36-37Head Coaches/KASF _______________________ 38The Summit League _______________________ 39UMKC Academics _______________________40-41Kansas City ____________________________42-43‘Roos In The Community ___________________ 44

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BLUE HILLS COUNTRY CLUBSince 1912, Blue Hills Country Club continues to be the finest championship golf course in the Kansas City area. With the completion of a green renovation in the spring of 2005, Blue Hills now has A-4 bent grass putting surface that is second to none. The Robert Dunning 7,250-yard layout has hosted many state and USGA events along with several future U.S. Open and local and sectional qualifiers. Blue Hills also hosted the 2006 Men’s Missouri Amateur Cham-pionship.

Everyone in the golfing community knows Blue Hills for its relationship with Tom Watson and the Children’s Mercy Hospital Golf Classic, which ended a 25-year run in 2004. In 2002, Watson hosted four of the games greatest players – Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Gary Player and Lee Tre-vino. Blue Hills is the only facility in the world where these five golfing giants have played together in the same group.

Along with the championship 18-hole course, Blue Hills practice facilities include a driving range, a 7,000 square foot putting and chipping green, a pitching and bunker facility with a tee box 60 yards from the green and a private secluded teaching tee.

Creekmoor Golf Course is located south of Kansas City in the Raymore, Mo. The 18-hole layout features 7,400 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72. The course features zoysia fairways and 65 sand bunkers.

Designed by Thomas E. Clark, ASGCA, the Creekmoor Golf Course opened in 2007.

CREEKMOOR GOLF COURSE



The Golf Club of Kansas, which is located in Lenexa, Kan., opened in October 2007 and features dramatic playing characteristics designed by acclaimed South Carolina Golf Course architect Tom Jackson and Project Founder and PGA Professional Tom Kelly.

The course, which is quickly being recognized as one of the finest 18-hole courses in the Midwest, runs through what was once a 50-acre open pit quarry with 60-foot sheer rock walls. The rest of the 7,019-yard, par 71 layout stretches across 130 rolling acres next to the Kansas Sports Center and the Lenexa City Center. It features wide zoysia fairways, A1/A4 bent grass greens and a fescue-bluegrass combination in the rough.

The Golf Club of Kansas was named the “#6 Best New Private Course in America” by Golfweek Magazine and “Kansas City’s Must Play Course” in Travel & Leisure Golf Magazine. It also received recognition for hav-ing the “Best Greens in the Midwest”.

In addition, The Golf Club of Kansas hosted the Championship Round of the Kansas City Amateur and a KCGA Stateline Tour event in its first season.

Golf Courses

GOLF CLUB OF KANSAS

LOCH LLOYD COUNTRY CLUBLoch Lloyd Country Club, which is located in the Village of Loch Lloyd, south of Kansas City is an 18-hole layout featuring 6,664 yards from the longest tees for a par of 70. The country club is opening a new Tom Watson designed nine-hole layout in July 2010, which will bring the total to 27 holes.

Loch Lloyd was designed by Donald Sechrest, and the “Loch Lloyd 18” opened in 1990. The course was also the host to a PGA Senior Tour event in Kansas City for nine years in the 1990’s.



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MILBURN GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB

Meadowbrook Golf & Country Club, which is located in Prairie Village, Kan., is recognized as one of the best conditioned, most challenging golf courses in the Metro.

Along with numerous Kansas City Golf Association and Kansas Golf Association events, Meadowbrook has hosted numerous events for the United State Golf Association such as the 2004 U.S. Mid-Amateur Qualifier, 2007 U. S. Amateur Qualifer and the 2008 U. S. Senior Amateur Qualifier.

In the summer of 2009, Meadowbook hosted the 2009 U.S. Amateur Qualifier.

The course has also hosted competitive junior golf on a national scale. Several American Junior Golf Association qualifiers and the 2006 Kansas City/Lockton AJGA Championship have been held at the venue.

The Milburn Golf & Country Club began as a dream that two men, Charles Babb and Max Phel, had shared in the fall of 1916. The original course featured a nine-hole layout with a small stone station used as the pro shop, clubhouse and snack bar. Soon after opening day the Board brought in William Boyce Langford, the noted golf architect of Chicago, to get his ideas on a full 18-hole course.

In 1926, the Milburn’s members decided they wanted a true “championship golf course” and hired the firm, Smith and Harrison. They installed 18 new bent grass greens, new tee boxes, and 85 sand traps.

Harry Robb, Sr., the club’s first professional, worked hard during his time at Milburn to make Kansas City and espe-cially Milburn a regular stop on the PGA Tour, and in 1949, the Kansas City Open became a reality.

In addition to the Kansas City Open, Milburn has hosted many other high profile tournaments, such as the Missouri Men’s Senior Tournament, Missouri State Amateur, Kansas State Amateur, The Tom Watson Challenge, and the course is one of the most often used venues for local U.S. Open qualifying, and is on the alternate year schedule for the final sectional U.S. Open Qualifier.



The Nicklaus Golf Club at Lionsgate is a Jack Nicklaus Signature Designed Golf Course that opened for play in 2001.

The course is consistently ranked among the top courses in the Kansas City area as well as the entire state of Kansas. The Club has played host to the Champions Tour and is currently the host to the Nationwide Tour’s Midwest Classic in August.

The great Jack Nicklaus’ last competitive round in the U.S. was played at the Nicklaus GC during the Senior Tour’s Bayer Advantage Classic in June of 2005.

NICKLAUS GOLF CLUB AT LIONSGATE

Designed in 1934 by legendary architect A.W. Tillinghast, Swope Memorial Golf Course features rolling fairways, beautiful mature trees and small undulating greens.

Once the home of the PGA Tour’s Kansas City Open during the 1940’s, Swope Memorial is the only public course in the Kansas City area to have hosted a PGA Tour event. The venue also served as the host course to the 2005 USGA Women’s Public Links Championships.

Swope Memorial has been challenged by some golfing legends, as Ben Hogan and Sam Snead have played on this historic layout.

SWOPE MEMORIAL GOLF COURSE

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Guadalajara, Mexico

The Kangaroos have routinely played a national schedule year-in-and-year-out during Head Coach J.W. VanDenBorn’s tenure in Kansas City. UMKC doesn’t shy away from playing top flight programs, as the squad faces the likes of Big 12, Big Ten and Pac-10 schools on a regular basis. UMKC generally heads out west for one or two tournaments each spring, and the squad has played in 18 different states and in Guadalajara, Mexico, during Coach VanDenBorn’s eight-year run as the head coach of the ‘Roos.

Shoal Creek Golf Course, which opened in the fall of 2001, has quickly become the number one public course in the Kansas City area. This 6,950 yard par 71 golf property was sculpted by golf course architect Steve Wolfard, and offers a truly unique golfing experience for players of varying skill levels. Every year since 2006, it has been ranked #2 on Golfweek Magazine’s “Best Courses You Can Play in Missouri” list and been bestowed a “4 Stars” ranking by Golf Digest. Shoal Creek has hosted the Kansas City Amateur in 2006-2008 and 2010-2012. It has also hosted US. Amateur Qualifying in 2006 and will again do so in 2012. This extraordinary design features breathtaking elevation changes and expansive landing areas that meander through some of the most picturesque terrain in the Northland.

SHOAL CREEK GOLF COURSE

‘Roos Play Courses All Over the Nation...



2011-12 UMKC RosterName Ht. Yr. Hometown (Previous School)Cole Chelle 5-11 So. Edmonton, Canada (Harry Ainlay HS)Jack Fiscus 6-0 So. Tulsa, Okla. (Bixby HS)Jens Harr 5-9 Sr. Oslo, Norway (Fagerborg Upper Secondary HS)Nathan Hughes 5-11 So. Bartlesville, Okla. (Oklahoma) (Bartlesville HS)Trevor Johanson 6-1 Sr. Maize, Kan. (Johnson County CC) (Maize HS)Korbin Kuehn 6-1 Jr. Overland Park, Kan. (Blue Valley West HS)Viktor Mikaelsson 5-9 Jr. Ystad, Sweden (Osterportskolan HS)Will Robson 5-10 Sr. Hexham, U.K. (Hayden Bridge HS)Park Ulrich 5-6 Jr. Overland Park, Kan. (Blue Valley HS)

Head Coach: J.W. VanDenBorn

2011-12 Team Photo

Back Row (l-r): Jack Fiscus, Nathan Hughes, Korbin Kuehn, Trevor Johanson, Franco Valencia-Zapata. Front Row (l-r): Head Coach J.W. VanDenBorn Viktor Mikaelsson, Cole Chelle, Will Robson, Park Ulrich.



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Former UMKC men’s golfer J.W. VanDenBorn was named the Director of Golf at his alma mater in June 2007. In this capacity, he oversees both the

men’s and women’s golf programs for the Kangaroos.

Overall, VanDenBorn has been the head coach for the men’s program for the past nine seasons. In each of the past four seasons (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011), VanDenBorn guided the ‘Roos to at least a second place showing at The Summit League Championship with his 2011 squad winning the first tournament title in school history. He has led the ‘Roos to top-four finishes in the league championship tournament seven times.

In the 2010-11 season, he led UMKC to its first ever NCAA Regional team appearance, and earned Summit League Coach of the Year honors after leading the ‘Roos to the Summit League title. He coached two second-team All-Summit League picks in Korbin Kuehn and Viktor Mikaelsson as well. The ‘Roos won two tournaments during the season, and placed third or better in seven tournaments.

During the 2009-10 season, VanDenBorn coached three student-athletes to individual tournament titles, which were the most individual victories since the 2000-01 season. Senior Brett Iliff won the ReBath Snowman Getaway for his first career victory, Alex Hogben was crowned champion at the Hawkeye-TaylorMade/adidas Invitational in April, where he fired a final round 64, which tied the school record, and Korbin Kuehn claimed the medalist honor at the 2010 Summit League Men’s Golf Championship on the first hole of a sudden victory playoff.

Following the win, Kuehn was named The Summit League Championship MVP and Co-Newcomer of the Championship, as well as being named to the all-Tournament team. Kuehn also advanced to participate in the NCAA Regional Championship in Atlanta, becoming just the second ‘Roo golfer to compete in the

NCAA Championship.

Kuehn was the second UMKC student-athlete to win the individual league tournament title under VanDenBorn’s tutelage. Stephen Clark was the first student-athlete to win the Mid-Con Championship in 2006, as he earned medalist honors with a two-under par 214. Subsequently, Clark also was the first UMKC men’s golfer to earn Mid-Con Player of the Year honor.

During his tenure in Kansas City, VanDenBorn has coached a student-athlete to first team all-league honors in each of his seven seasons at the helm of the program. In five of his seven seasons, he had multiple student-athletes recognized, which included two first team and one second team honoree in 2010. During the 2005 campaign, VanDenBorn guided Brian Donnelly to Mid-Con Tri-Newcomer of the Year honors.

VanDenBorn has also coached the team to the top single round performances in school history. His squad posted single round records of 280 in a pair of rounds as the 2004 SEMO/Harris Invitational, where they finished with a 54-hole tournament record of 848. During that same event, he led Alan Johnson

to a school record 54-hole total of 203 and the top single round performance (64) in school history.

Off the course and on the recruiting trail, VanDenBorn has enjoyed a tremendous amount of success as well. Two of his recruiting classes were ranked among the top-25 in the country according to GolfStat. VanDenBorn’s recruiting efforts have produced some of the top players in UMKC men’s golf history, as Alex Hogben, Stephen Clark, Michael Schnegelberger and Brett Iliff all closed out their careers among the top-six in career scoring averages.

In the classroom, VanDenBorn has had 26 players named to the Academic all-League team and 18 to the Commissioner’s List of Academic Excellence. He also coached Michael Schnegelberger to Cleveland Golf/Srixon All-America Scholar honors in both 2008 and 2009.

DIRECTOR OF GOLF/HEAD COACHJ.W. VanDenBorn

• Ninth Season• UMKC, 2002

Summit League Tournament MVP2010 Korbin Kuehn

League Player of the Year2006 Stephen Clark

Summit League Newcomer of the Year2005 Brian Donnelly (tri-Newcomer)2010 Korbin Kuehn (co-Newcomer)

Summit League Newcomer of the Tournament2011 Cole Chelle

Summit League All-Tournament Team2010 Korbin Kuehn2011 Viktor Mikaelsson, Will Robson

First Team all-League2004 Alan Johnson2005 Alan Johnson2006 Stephen Clark2007 Stephen Clark2008 Brett Iliff2009 Michael Schnegelberger2010 Alex Hogben, Viktor Mikaelsson

Second Team all-League2004 Tim Helm2007 Michael Schnegelberger2008 Alex Hogben2009 Alex Hogben, Josh Taylor2010 Will Robson2011 Korbin Kuehn, Viktor Mikaelsson

Cleveland Golf/Srixon all-America Scholar2008 Michael Schnegelberger2009 Michael Schnegelberger

Academic All-LeagueAlex Carper, 2007Cole Chelle, 2011Stephen Clark, 2006, 2008Martin Fernandez, 2005Jack Fiscus, 2011Trevor Hampton, 2008Jens Harr, 2009, 2010*, 2011*Tim Helm, 2004Alex Hogben, 2008, 2010Korbin Kuehn, 2010, 2011Brett Iliff, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010Trevor Johanson, 2011Alan Johnson, 2007Viktor Mikaelsson, 2010, 2011Jordan Miller, 2007, 2008, 2009Kyle Mossfeldt, 2007, 2008Will Robson, 2009, 2010*, 2011*Michael Schnegelberger, 2007, 2008, 2009Jeff Stoppel, 2005Scott Swainston, 2008, 2009Josh Taylor, 2008, 2009, 2011Park Ulrich, 2010*, 2011*Franco Valencia-Zapata, 2011

* - Distinguished Scholar

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As a student-athlete, VanDenBorn was a two-

year letterwinner for the Kangaroos. As a senior co-captain in 2001-02, VanDenBorn recorded a 75.4 stroke average in 25.5 rounds and was twice named Mid-Continent Conference Golfer of the Week. He captured individual medalist honors by

winning the Southeast Missouri State Invitational,

where he matched the then school record with

a five-under par 66 in the opening round of the event.

As a junior in 2000-01, VanDenBorn quickly established himself as one of UMKC’s top players. He led the Kangaroos in four tournaments and was named Mid-Con Golfer of the Week (11-1-01) after finishing sixth with a two-over par score of 218 at the SMS Pepsi Challenge.

Before transferring to UMKC, VanDenBorn was the NJCAA Region III champion in 2000, while playing for Kansas City Kansas Community College (KCKCC). He captured the Jayhawk Conference individual championship and was an all-conference pick in 2000, which led to him being named the KCKCC Male Athlete of the Year.

Academically, VanDenBorn earned Verizon Academic All-District honors and Cleveland Golf All-America Scholar accolades. He also was the recipient of UMKC’s Stan Durwood Award, which is given annually to the UMKC student-athlete with the highest grade point average with a minimum of 100 hours passed.

As a prep, VanDenBorn was a four-year football, golf and basketball letterwinner at Henryetta (Okla.) High School.

VanDenBorn earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration from UMKC in 2002. He then received his master’s degree in business administration with an emphasis in marketing and management from UMKC in May 2009.

He and his wife, Stephanie, were married in June 2008, and they reside in Lee’s Summit, Mo.

Paul Arndorfer• Director of Strength & Conditioning, First Year

• Eastern Michigan, 2001

Jessica Lloyd• Assistant Athletics Trainer, Second Year

• Temple, 2008

Rob McCutcheon• Sports Information Director, First Year

• Missouri Southern, 2004

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Jens Harr• Senior • 5-9• Oslo, Norway• Fagerborg Upper Secondary HS

2010-11 -- Had a 79.70 stroke average with a low round of 78... He played 10 competitive rounds, competing each time as an individual... His best finish came at the Jim Colbert Intercollegiate at Colbert Hill C.C., taking 40th with a three round total of 241 (84-79-78)... Named a Distinguished

Scholar and to The Summit League Winter/Spring Academic All-League team... Also on the Commissioner’s List of Academic Excellence.

2009-10 -- Compiled a 90.33 scoring average over three rounds... competed in his first collegiate tournament at the Bill Ross Intercollegiate in October... finished in 74th place with a 271 (92-89-90)... UMKC Scholar Athlete... named a Distinguished Scholar and to The Summit League Winter/Spring Academic all-League team and to the Commissioner’s List of Academic Excellence.

2008-09 -- Did not see any tournament action... UMKC Scholar Athlete honoree... named to The Summit League Winter/Spring Academic all-League team.

High School -- Qualified for the Nordic League and P4 Tour in 2007, which is the highest level of competition in Norway for an amateur... tallied four top-five finishes in 2007... won a private tournament in Hollywood, Fla... finished second at the Mjolkeod Junior Open and the Ama-Tour... placed third at the Mjolkeod Open... tied for 13th at the North-Dialogue Open, P4 Nordic League Tournament... finished 33rd at the Norwegian National Men’s Championship... tallied three top-five finishes in 2006... tied for third place at both the Capgemeni Open and the Club Junior Championship... finished fifth at the BDGF Qualifying Tournament and tied for 20th at the PayEx Masters, P4 Nordic League Tournament, where he was the best amateur with rounds of 77-70-73.

Personal -- Born on Sept. 9, 1987 in Oslo, Norway... son of Christen and Nille Harr... spent one year as a foreign exchange student at Hollywood Hills High School in Hollywood, Fla... has two siblings, Mathias and Thorbjorn... also has competed in downhill/slalom skiing... majoring in business administration.

CAREER STATISTICSYEAR Rds. Strokes Avg. Low Rd. Top-10’s Top-20’s08-09 - - - - - -09-10 3 271 90.33 89 - -10-11 10 797 79.70 78 - - TOTALS 13 1068 82.15 78 - -



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2010-11 -- Played in six competitive rounds for the ‘Roos, notching an 80.33 scoring average... His low round of the year was 75, and his best place was 48th at the Branson Creek Invitational with a 248 (82-82-78)... Named to the Commissioner’s List of Academic Excellence and was an

Academic All-League selection

At Johnson County Community College -- Posted a 76.18 scoring average over 50 career rounds at Johnson County Community College... accumulated 11 top-five, 14 top-10 and 19 top-20 finishes in his Cavalier career... earned First Team all-Kansas Jayhawk Conference honors as a sophomore after finishing with 43 points - the fourth most in the conference and the second most all-time at JCCC... was an all-KJC honorable mention honoree as a freshman... posted a 77.4 scoring average over 23 rounds as a freshman, where he had eight top-20, four top-10 and two top-five efforts... had a 75.1 scoring clip over 27 rounds as a sophomore with 10 top-10 and nine top-five showings in 12 events... two-time NJCAA national qualifier... was JCCC’s top finisher at the 2009 NJCAA Championship, finishing in a tie for 43rd with a 306 (79-73-74-80)... was the team’s lone qualifier for the 2010 NJCAA Championship, where he tied for 69th place with a 232 (79-78-75)... won the JCKCC Designated with a 151 (77-74) as a sophomore... finished as the runner-up at the Indian Hills Invitational (70-73-69) as a freshman... also was the runner-up at the Coffeyville Designated (69-72=141), Dodge City Designated (75-75=150), Western Kansas Invitational (75-79-77=231), KCK Fall Classic (76-76=152) as a sophomore.

High School -- Posted a scoring average in the 70’s all four years of high school, including back-to-back marks over 74 as a junior and senior... two-time 6A state qualifier... placed 11th at state as a junior and senior... fired a career-low round of 70 to win the Goddard Invitational as a junior... also won the Dodge City Invitational during his junior campaign with a 73... finished as the runner-up at both the Hutchinson Invitational and the league championship with rounds of 73... four year varsity letterwinner in golf... three-year academic letterwinner... high school coach was Larry Dent.

Personal -- Born on Jan. 23, 1990, in Wichita, Kan... son of Lance and Dawn Johanson... has one sibling... majoring in business administration.

CAREER STATISTICSYEAR Rds. Strokes Avg. Low Rd. Top-10’s Top-20’s10-11 6 482 80.33 75 - - TOTALS 6 482 80.33 75 - -

Trevor Johanson• Senior • 6-1• Maize, Kan.• Johnson County CC/Maize HS



2010-11 -- Earned Summit League Championships All-Tournament team honors after taking second overall... Tallied a 74.26 scoring average to lead the team, along with teammate Viktor Mikaelsson... He had three top 10 finishes (Fairway Club Invitational, Jim Colbert Intercollegiate and Summit League Championships)... His three-

round total of 209 (72-67-70) at the Championships was the fourth-best 54-hole total in school history, while his 67 was the lowest round of his career, and sixth-best in school history... His 219 at the NCAA Central Regional (73-76-70) was good for 27th place, the highest finisher on the team... Tallied seven rounds at or below par on the season, and started all 34 rounds in the top five... Named a Distinguished Scholar and to The Summit League Winter/Spring Academic All-League team... Also on the Commissioner’s List of Academic Excellence.

2009-10 -- Second Team All-Summit League selection... finished third on the team with a 75.41 scoring average over 34 rounds... one of four players to compete in every tournament on the year... posted one top-10 and four top-20 finishes... had seven rounds at or below par on the season... fired a 146 (70-76) to tie for eighth place at the Pat Hicks Thunderbird Invitational... finished in a tie for 11th place at the ReBath Snowman Getaway with a 221 (72-76-73)... carded a 215 (70-76-69) to tie for 15th at the Arkansas State Red Wolves Classic, which led to him being named The Summit League Men’s Golfer of the Week on April 14... tied for 20th at the Fairway Club Invitational with a 219 (73-74-72)... finished with a 227 (75-80-72) to tie for 22nd at the D.A. Weibring Intercollegiate... tied for 24th at the 2010 Summit League Men’s Golf Championship with a 232 (74-83-75)... posted a 154 (77-77) to tie for 25th at the Jim Colbert Intercollegiate... fired a 227 (77-74-76) to tie for 29th place at the Jackrabbit Invitational... led the team by tying for 35th place at the Kansas Invitational with a 230 (79-75-76)... tied for 37th at the Bill Ross Intercollegiate with a 231 (76-74-81) and at the Hawkeye - TaylorMade/adidas Invitational with a 228 (76-80-72)... placed 49th at the Diet Pepsi Shocker Classic with a 234 (79-71-84)... recipient of UMKC’s Sam Davidson Award, which is presented annually to a student-athlete who best exemplifies the ideals of scholarship, sportsmanship and goodwill... named a Distinguished Scholar and to The Summit League Winter/Spring Academic all-League team and to the Commissioner’s List of Academic Excellence.

2008-09 -- Posted a 79.00 scoring average over six rounds... tied for 63rd at the UTA/Waterchase Invitational with a 238 (77-80-81)... tied for 72nd in his first collegiate tournament with a 236 (80-80-76) at the Kansas Invitational... named to The Summit League Winter/Spring Academic all-League team.

High School -- Named the “Young Sportsman of the Year” for the Tynedale area... selected as Northumberland U-18 Player of the Year in 2007... won the Northumberland and Durham U21 stroke play title (71)... claimed the medalist honors at the North East Junior Champion of Champions (69)... won the Bellingham Men’s Club Championship (72-72)... finished second after falling in a playoff at the Men’s Champion of Champions event north of England (71)... was the runner-up in the U-18 Nor-thumberland stroke play event (73-71)... placed third in the U-21 Northumberland stroke play event (73-72).

Personal -- Born on May 31, 1990... son of Billy Robson and Liz Guppy... majoring in geography/liberal arts.

CAREER STATISTICSYEAR Rds. Strokes Avg. Low Top-10’s Top-20’s08-09 6 474 79.00 76 - -09-10 34 2564 75.41 69 1 410-11 34 2525 74.26 67 3 4 TOTALS 74 5563 75.18 67 4 8

Will Robson• Senior • 5-10• Hexham, U.K.• Hayden Bridge HS



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2010-11 -- A second-team All-Summit League selection, garnering a 74.82 stroke average... He had a team-best 14 rounds at or below par, and seven top-10 finishes... His best finish came at the Kansas Invitational, taking third place with a 215 (71-72-71)... Kuehn tallied his lowest ever round at the Jackrabbit Invitational

on March 14-15 with a 67... It was also his best ever three round score at 208 (72-67-69), and the second-best in school history... His career 75.23 scoring average sits in fifth all-time at UMKC going into the 2011-12 season... Named to The Summit League Winter/Spring Academic All-League team... Also on the Commissioner’s List of Academic Excellence.

Roo Item -- Became just the second golfer in UMKC history to claim the medalist honor at The Summit League Championship... also was just the second Kangaroo to compete in the NCAA Regional Championship.

2009-10 -- NCAA Regional participant, just the second NCAA individual qualifier in UMKC history... named The Summit League Championship MVP and Co-Summit League Newcomer of the Championship after winning the medalist honor at the 2010 Summit League Men’s Golf Cham-pionship... won the tournament via sudden victory in a first hole playoff with Oral Roberts’ David Holtgrewe... carded a 54-hole total of 216 (69-74-73) during the Championship, which led to him being named to The Summit League Championship all-Tournament team... his first round 69 was a career-low and the low round of the Championship... tied for 45th at the NCAA Southeast Regional Championship in Alpharetta, Ga., with a 220 (78-70-72)... finished with a 75.68 scoring average over 31 rounds... tallied two top-10 and four top-20 finishes on the year... tied for 10th place in his second collegiate tournament at the Kansas Invitational, carding a 221 (76-70-75)... carded a 222 (72-73-77) to pace the team and tie for 11th at the Jackrabbit Invitational... fired a 228 (73-80-75) to tie for 26th at the Diet Pepsi Shocker Classic... Named to The Summit League Winter/Spring Academic all-League team.

High School -- Two-time First Team all-Sun selection... First team Kansas City all-Metro and First Team All-Star Johnson County as a junior when he won the 6A Regional Championship with a score of 67... also received Second Team All-Star Johnson County and honorable mention all-Metro honors as a senior... received honorable mention all-conference honors as a sophomore... led team two three straight EKL League titles from 2006-08... team placed in the top-three at state all four years... was the runner-up in Class 6A in 2007 and 2008... claimed the 5A state title in 2006 after finishing third in 2005 during his freshman season... posted a 73.22 scoring average with four wins as a junior... posted a low round of 67 (-4)... named to the honor roll all four years... high school coach was Kevin Bandy.

Personal -- Born on May 21, 1990, in Overland Park, Kan... son of Kris and Kim Kuehn... has two younger sisters, Kailee and Kelsey... majoring in business administration.

CAREER STATISTICSYEAR Rds. Strokes Avg. Low Rd. Top-10’s Top-20’s09-10 31 2346 75.68 69 2 310-11 34 2544 74.82 67 7 8 TOTALS 65 4890 75.23 67 9 11

Korbin Kuehn• Junior • 6-1• Overland Park, Kan.• Blue Valley West HS



2010-11 -- A second-team All-Summit League selection, he also earned All-Summit League Tournament Team recognition after placing in the top five at the championships... Led the ‘Roos with a 74.26 scoring av-erage to rank 10th all-time at UMKC... He had 10 rounds at or below par, and three top-10 finishes (Bill Ross

Intercollegiate, Washington State Snowman Getaway and Summit League Championships)... His 214 at the Championships was his career best (74-72-68)... Played in all 34 rounds on the season, and carded a 67 at the Jackrabbit Invitational for his career-low score, and tied for sixth lowest in school history... Named to The Summit League Winter/Spring Academic All-League team... Also on the Commissioner’s List of Academic Excellence.

2009-10 -- First Team all-Summit League selection... posted a 74.68 scoring average over 34 rounds, which was the second best mark on the squad... one of four players to compete in every tournament... finished the year with four top-10 and eight top-20 finishes... posted six rounds at or below par on the season... placed fifth overall at the Pat Hicks Thunderbird Invitational with a 143 (73-70)... carded a 224 (78-73-73) to place 10th at the Bill Ross Intercollegiate... tied for 10th place in his first collegiate tournament at the Fairway Club Invitational, finishing with a 217 (72-73-72)... also tied for 10th place at the D.A. Weibring Intercollegiate with a 222 (76-72-74)... fired a 223 (75-76-72) to tie for 14th at the Jackrabbit Invitational... finished in a tie for 16th place at the 2010 Sum-mit League Men’s Golf Championship with a 227 (75-76-76)... posted a 217 (75-70-72) to tie for 19th at the Arkansas State Red Wolves Classic... tied for 20th at the ReBath Snowman Getaway with a 226 (76-76-74)... finished in a tie for 26th place at the Diet Pepsi Shocker Classic with a 228 (76-77-75) and at the Hawkeye - TaylorMade/adidas Invitational with a 225 (74-77-74)... placed 28th at the Jim Colbert Intercollegiate with a 155 (76-79)... tied for 47th at the Kansas Invitational with a 232 (77-76-79)... UMKC Scholar Athlete... named to The Summit League Winter/Spring Academic all-League team.

Before UMKC -- Won the Swedish Regionals three times from 2006-08... finished ninth in the SAS Masters on the Swedish Tour, while competing as an amateur... member of the Swedish Na-tional Team in 2008... tallied eight top-10 finishes from 2007-09 on the Swedish Skandia Tour, including victories in 2007 Stroke & Match Play Championships... won the Order of Merit for Skandia Tour in 2007... fell in the semifinals of 2009 Swedish Match Play Championship... played on club team that has claimed the Swed-ish Team Championship in 2009 after finishing as the runner-up in 2008... posted a 75.5 scoring average over 35 rounds in 2007 with a low round of 67; had a 74.1 scoring average over 30 rounds in 2008 with a low round of 67; had a 74.5 scoring clip over 28 rounds in 2008 with a low round of 70... club coach was Jonas Edlund.

Personal -- Born on Jan. 27, 1990, in Stockholm, Sweden... son of Per and Lena Mikaelsson... has one older sister, Sara... majoring in business.

CAREER STATISTICSYEAR Rds. Strokes Avg. Low Rd. Top-10’s Top-20’s09-10 34 2539 74.68 70 4 810-11 34 2525 74.26 67 3 4 TOTALS 68 5064 74.47 67 7 12

Viktor Mikaelsson• Junior • 5-9• Ystad, Sweden• Osterportskolan HS



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2010-11 -- Did not compete in any tournaments.

2009-10 -- Posted a 77.50 scoring average over six rounds... tied for 27th place in his UMKC debut at the Bill Ross Intercollegiate with a 54-hole total of 229 (76-80-73)... the 73 was a career-low round... tied for 57th place at the ReBath Snowman Getaway with a 236 (76-82-78)... co-recipient of UMKC’s David B. Milner Award, which is given annually to a student-athlete, who through persistence and determination has been an inspiration to others... UMKC Scholar Athlete... named a Distinguished Scholar and to The Summit League Winter/Spring Academic all-League team.

High School -- Won the KJGA Sectional with an eight under 64 during his junior season... posted seven consecutive rounds under par... also claimed the Big T State Tournament and finished 19th at the national event... additionally, he tied for 19th at the Kansas City Amateur and was a part of the Kansas Cup Team... posted a 74.5 scoring average as a junior with a low round of 70... medaled at the state meet as a senior despite missing a majority of the season due to illness... helped the team to the 5A State title as a freshman, where the team won the tournament by 13 strokes... also was an EKL all-conference selection as a freshman... member of the Principal’s Honor Roll and was an EKL Scholar Athlete all four years... high school coaches were Steve Rampus and Andy Milikan.

Personal -- Born in Seoul, South Korea... son of Mitchell and Suzanne Ulrich... finished high school with a 3.989 grade point average... majoring in business.

CAREER STATISTICSYEAR Rds. Strokes Avg. Low Rd. Top-10’s Top-20’s09-10 6 465 77.50 73 - -10-11 - - - - - -TOTALS 6 465 77.50 73 - -

Park Ulrich• Junior • 5-6• Overland Park, Kan.• Blue Valley HS



2010-11 -- Named the Summit League Newcomer of the Championships as a freshman... had three top-10 finishes, at the Fairway Club Invitational, the Bill Ross Intercollegiate, and the Sum-mit League Championships... Also tallied nine rounds at or below par on the season, with a low

round of 70... Best finish was a tie for eighth, in both the Fairway and Bill Ross Tournaments... Named to The Summit League Win-ter/Spring Academic All-League team... Also on the Commissioner’s List of Academic Excellence.

High School -- Member of Team Alberta in the 2009 Canada Games... placed ninth at the Games with a 72-hole total of 299 (70-76-78-75)... also competed for the team at the Junior America’s Cup in both 2008 and 2009, where he ranked fourth in the Alberta Junior Order of Merit in 2009... won the 2008 Alberta Provincial High School Championship with a 139 (71-68)... was the runner-up at the 2009 RCGA Future Links... tied for sixth at the 2009 Alberta Men’s Amateur Championship with a 285 (72-69-72-72) and tied for 22nd at the 2009 Canadian Junior Boys Championship with a 300 (71-78-76-75).

Personal -- Born on Oct. 8, 1992... son of Brent and Debbie Chelle... majoring in civil engineering.

CAREER STATISTICSYEAR Rds. Strokes Avg. Low Rd. Top-10’s Top-20’s10-11 34 2551 75.03 70 3 5 TOTALS 34 2551 75.03 70 3 5

Cole Chelle• Sophomore • 5-11• Edmonton, Canada• Harry Ainlay HS



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2010-11 -- Spent the entire season in the starting lineup, posting a 76.00 stroke average... He had two top 10 finishes in the Jim Colbert Intercollegiate and the Branson Creek Invitational... Top

finish was fifth at Branson Creek, and his top round was a 70... Played 33 competitive rounds on the season.

High School -- Three-time all-conference and all-district selection... was an all-state and a Tulsa World First Team all-Metro honoree as a senior after placing eighth place individually at the state tournament... was a Tulsa World Second Team all-Metro honoree as a junior... posted a 75.0 scoring average as a senior and a 76.0 mark as a junior... helped BHS to a runner-up state finish as a junior, a fourth place showing as a sophomore and a fifth place finish as a freshman... team claimed the regional title as a sophomore, while finishing as the runner-up in 2007 and 2009... posted two top-25 finishes in AJCA events and six top-five showings (two victories) in OJGT events... was a three-year letterwinner in football, where he was an all-district kicker as a senior... helped BHS to a pair of state runner-up finishes... kicked a long field goal of 47 yards... was Validictorian of graduating class... also was the Vice President of Student Council and a member of the National Honor Society... high school coach was Steve Owens.

Personal -- Born on Dec. 24, 1991... son of Martin and Libby Fiscus... has two older sisters, Claire and Sarah... cousin, Jason Fiscus, played collegiate golf at Stephen F. Austin... aunt, Bettye Dickey, played basketball at Arkansas... majoring in accounting.

CAREER STATISTICSYEAR Rds. Strokes Avg. Low Rd. Top-10’s Top20’s10-11 33 2508 76.00 70 2 2 TOTALS 33 2508 76.00 70 2 2

Jack Fiscus• Sophomore • 6-0• Tulsa, Okla.• Bixby HS



At Oklahoma -- 2010-11 -- Tied for eighth at 89-person U.C. Ferguson Classic in September (lone tournament of the year) with a three-round 204 (-4) ... Shot a 4-under 67 in third round...

2009-10 -- Redshirted.

High School -- Captured the 2009 Oklahoma 6A state title at Emerald Falls Golf Club in Broken Arrow, Okla. ... Sealed the win in dramatic fashion with a 12-footer for birdie on the first hole of a sudden-death playoff over Texas Tech signee Chandler Rusk ... Won back-to-back Centennial Conference titles (2008 and ‘09) while lettering in golf all four years at Bartlesville HS ... A 2009 all-state selection ... Successfully defended his medalist title at the 2009 PGA Junior Series at Kickingbird after winning the event in 2008 as well ... 2008 Bartlesville city champion ... Won six tournaments for the Bruins ... Qualified for the 2008 Junior World Champi-onship at Torrey Pines and the 2008 Junior PGA Championship at TPC Rivers Bend.

Personal -- Majoring in business.

Nathan Hughes• Sophomore-Tr • 5-11• Bartlesville, Okla.• Univ. of Oklahoma/Bartlesville HS



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`roos from aournd the Globe

The 2012 men’s golf roster is a diverse group with the `Roos representing five countries and two states.

• Canada • Norway • Sweden• United Kingdom • Kansas • Oklahoma



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The 2010-11 season was a breakout for the UMKC men’s golf team, winning the Summit League Tournament Championship after tak-

ing second the three previous years. UMKC also tallied its first victory at a tournament hosted by a BCS school when it won at the Nebraska Invitational. The ‘Roos also made their first ever team appearance in the NCAA Regional, while head coach J.W. VanDenBorn was named Summit League Coach of the Year.

Three ‘Roos Earn all-Summit League HonorsElmhurst, Ill. -- The Summit League released the 2011 all-League teams on Friday morning and UMKC’s Korbin Kuehn and Viktor Mi-kaelsson were named to the Second Team. The Summit League Men’s Golf Championships will take place on April 18-19 at the Primm Valley Golf Club - Dessert Course in Primm, Nev.

The all-Summit League second team honor is the first for Kuehn. He was named the League Championship MVP and Co-Summit League Newcomer of the Championship in 2010. Kuehn was also just the second `Roo golfer in UMKC history to claim the medalist honor and compete in the NCAA Regional Championship.

The all-Summit League honor is the second career-award for Mikaels-son. Last season, Mikaelsson was a first team selection.

The Kangaroos were selected as the preseason favorite to claim the 2011 Summit League men’s golf title.

UMKC Crowned Summit League Tournament ChampionsPrimm, Nev. -- The UMKC men’s golf team took first place at The Summit League Men’s Golf Championships for the first time in UMKC school history on Tuesday afternoon. The Kangaroos finished with a team score of 860 (303-280-277), four under par, and finishing 10 strokes ahead of runner-up Southern Utah. The `Roos third round score of 277 was a new UMKC school record in single round play.

The Kangaroos final team score of 860 was also the third best tourna-ment score in school history.

Will Robson was the runner-up at the tournament with a final score of 209 (72-67-70), seven under par. Viktor Mikaelsson moved up ahead one spot from yesterday to tie for third at 214 (74-72-68), two under par.

Korbin Kuehn shot a 69 in the final round to move ahead six spots and finish ninth overall with 218 (80-69-69) strokes, while Cole Chelle moved ahead five spots, shooting a personal low 70 in the final round, to tie for 10th at 219 (77-72-70) strokes.

The Kangaroos earned several Summit League honors following tour-nament play. Chelle was named The Summit League Newcomer of the Championships, while head coach J.W. VanDenBorn was named Summit League Coach of the Year.

Robson and Mikaelsson earned all-tournament recognition with their top-five finishes.

• This marked the first Summit League Men’s Golf Championship team in school history for the `Roos. They have been the runner-up at the past three League Championships and have recorded a total of five second-place finishes since 1995.

• Chelle being name The Summit League Newcomer of the Cham-pionship is the second straight for the Kangaroos, as Korbin Kuehn earned the honor at the 2010 League Championships.

• The Kangaroos have not placed first at a spring tournament as a team since the 2004-05 season.

• Robson’s second round score of 67 was a career-low and also the sixth best individual single round score in school history. His com-bined score of 209 (72-67-70) is the fourth top individual score in the UMKC record books.

UMKC Closes Out Play At NCAA Indiana RegionalZionesville, Ind. -- The UMKC men’s golf team closed out the 2011 season with its best showing of the NCAA Men’s Golf Indiana Region Tournament, posting a round three score of 295 in the final day. The Kangaroos finished 13th overall with 907 strokes (312-300-295). The `Roos were led by Will Robson, who tied for 27th overall at 219 strokes (73-76-70).

Freshman Cole Chelle moved ahead 20 spots with his third round score of 70 strokes, to tie for 41st (80-74-70=224). Viktor Mikaelsson and Korbin Kuehn finished 64th and 66th for the Kangaroos, 234 strokes (82-75-77) and 236 strokes (77-75-84), respectively. Jack Fis-cus rounded things out for the `Roos, finishing 75th with 253 strokes (89-85-79).



2010-11 Scoring Averages Rds. AtName Rds. Strokes Avg. Low Rd. Top-10’s Top-20’s Or Below ParViktor Mikaelsson 34 2525 74.26 67 3 4 10Will Robson 34 2525 74.26 67 3 4 7Korbin Kuehn 34 2544 74.82 67 7 5 14Cole Chelle 34 2551 75.03 70 3 5 9Jack Fiscus 33 2508 76.00 70 2 2 6Franco Valencia-Zapata 15 1168 77.87 74 - - -Jens Harr 10 797 79.70 78 - - -Josh Taylor 9 715 79.44 74 - - -Trevor Johanson 6 482 80.33 75 - - -Team 34 10,052 295.65 277

2010-11 Tournament ResultsFALL RESULTS

Fairway Club InvitationalSept. 13-14, 2010 - Nebraska City, Neb.ArborLinks Golf Club1st of 12 teams/576 strokes (285-291)t4. Will Robson 70-73=143t8. Cole Chelle 72-72=144t10. Korbin Kuehn 72-73=145t18. Viktor Mikaelsson 71-77=148t22. Jack Fiscus 76-73=149Individualt69. Jens Harr 78-84=162

Kansas InvitationalSept. 20-21, 2010 - Lawrence, Kan.Alvamar Golf Course3rd of 15 teams/878 strokes (294-292-292)t3. Korbin Kuehn 72-72-71=215t20. Will Robson 74-69-78=221t26. Cole Chelle 73-75-75=223t35. Jack Fiscus 75-77-73=225t40. Viktor Mikaelsson 77-76-73=226Individualst54. Franco Valencia-Zapata 75-81-74=230t76. Josh Taylor 80-82-74=236

Jim Colbert IntercollegiateSept. 27-28, 2010 - Manhattan, Kan.Colbert Hills Golf Course3rd of 7 teams/902 strokes (296-298-308)8. Will Robson 75-73-75=2239. Jack Fiscus 71-74-79=224t12. Korbin Kuehn 74-74-78=226t22. Viktor Mikaelsson 76-80-77=233t24. Cole Chelle 79-77-78=234Individualst40. Jens Harr 84-79-78=24146. Franco Valencia-Zapata 84-87-77=248

Squire Creek InvitationalOct. 4-5, 2010 - Choudrant, La.Squire Creek Country Club5th of 12 teams/906 strokes (303-294-309)t6. Korbin Kuehn 78-68-74=22015. Viktor Mikaelsson 71-75-78=224t31. Will Robson 76-74-80=230t37. Jack Fiscus 78-77-77=232t54. Cole Chelle 78-81-82=241

Bill Ross IntercollegiateOct. 18-19, 2010 - Kansas City, Mo.Blue Hills Country Club3rd of 14 teams/888 strokes (291-297-300)3. Viktor Mikaelsson 71-74-71=216t5. Korbin Kuehn 76-71-72=219t23. Will Robson 69-78-79=226t51. Franco Valencia-Zapata 80-74-79=233t55. Jack Fiscus 75-81-78=234Individualst8. Cole Chelle 75-73-72=220t44. Josh Taylor 78-79-74=231t68. Jens Harr 78-81-81=240t68. Trevor Johanson 80-75-85=240

SPRING RESULTS

Washington State Snowman GetawayFeb. 21-22, 2011 - Phoenix, Ariz.Cattail Course of the Whirlwing Golf Club3rd of 15 teams/868 strokes (289-291-288)t8. Korbin Kuehn 75-72-68=215t8. Viktor Mikaelsson 70-73-72=215t20. Jack Fiscus 71-72-75=218t39. Will Robson 73-74-78=225t39. Cole Chelle 78-74-73=225

Jackrabbit InvitationalMarch 14-15, 2011 - Primm, Nev.Primm Valley Golf Course - Desert3rd of 14 teams/846 strokes (284-279-283)t7. Korbin Kuehn 72-67-69 =208t14. Cole Chelle 70-72-71 =21322. Viktor Mikaelsson 72-67-76 =215t23. Will Robson 70-73-73 =21627. Jack Fiscus 73-74-70 =217Individualt48. Franco Valencia-Zapata 74-75-74 =223

UALR/First Tee Collegiate ClassicMarch 28-29, 2011 - Little Rock, Ark.Chenal Country Club - Bear’s Den Course15th of 17 teams/918 strokes (307-289-322)T23. Viktor Mikaelsson 76-72-77=225T53. Will Robson 74-72-85=231T53. Jack Fiscus 77-71-83=231T71. Korbin Kuehn 83-74-79=236T76. Cole Chelle 80-74-83=237

Branson Creek InvitationalApril 4-5, 2011 - Hollister, Mo.Branson Golf Club4th of 12 teams/911 strokes (304-305-302)T5. Jack Fiscus 77-73-75 = 22411. Cole Chelle 75-78-74 = 227T14. Viktor Mikaelsson 74-75-81 = 230T16. Will Robson 79-79-73 = 23167. Korbin Kuehn 78-94-83 = 255IndividualsT21. Franco Valencia-Zapata 80-76-78 = 23448. Trevor Johanson 82-82-78 = 242T58. Josh Taylor 81-86-81 = 248

ASU Red Wolf IntercollegiateApril 11-12, 2011 - Jonesboro, Ark.Ridgepointe Country ClubT12th of 18 teams/592 strokes (298-294)T24. Cole Chelle 74-70 = 144T50. Viktor Mikaelsson 74-74 = 148T73. Will Robson 77-74 = 151T73. Korbin Kuehn 75-76 = 151T81. Jack Fiscus 75-79 = 154IndividualT81. Jens Harr 77-77 = 154

Summit League ChampionshipsApril 18-19, 2011 - Primm, Nev.Primm Valley Golf Course - Desert1st of 10 teams/860 strokes (303-280-277)2. Will Robson 72-67-70 = 209T3. Viktor Mikaelsson 74-72-68 = 2149. Korbin Kuehn 80-69-69 = 218T10. Cole Chelle 77-72-70 = 219-- Jack Fiscus A-75-72 = No Score

NCAA Central-Indiana RegionalMay 19-21, 2011 - Zionsville, Ind.Wolf Run Golf Club13th of 14 teams/907 strokes (312-300-295)T27. Will Robson 73-76-70 = 219T41. Cole Chelle 80-74-70 = 22464. Viktor Mikaelsson 82-75-77 = 23466. Korbin Kuehn 77-75-84 = 23675. Jack Fiscus 89-85-79 = 253



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2011 Summit League Championship Team Rd. 1 Rd. 2 Rd. 3 Total1 UMKC 303 280 277 860, -4T2 Southern Utah 296 295 279 870, +6T2 IUPUI 297 292 281 870, +64 IPFW 301 301 283 885, +215 Oral Roberts 308 295 283 886, +226 Western Illinois 306 291 294 891, +277 South Dakota State 306 297 292 895, +318 Oakland 309 296 291 896, +329 North Dakota State 308 306 306 920, +5610 Centenary College 332 315 299 946, +82

2011 Summit League AwardsFirst Team

Gregory Berthelot, CentenaryMichael Coriaso, Oakland

Ben Engle, IUPUIJeff Evans, Southern Utah

Jakob Ziegler, Oakland

Second TeamMichael Davan, IUPUIPhil Giesker, Oakland

Korbin Kuehn, UMKCViktor Mikaelsson, UMKC

Michael Powell, IUPUI

Championship MVPMichael Powell, IUPUI

Newcomer of the ChampionshipCole Chelle, UMKC

Coach of the YearJ.W. VanDenBorn, UMKC

All-Tournament TeamJeff Evans, SUU

Nolan Meyer, SDSUViktor Mikaelsson, UMKC

Michael Powell, IUPUIWill Robson, UMKC

2011 NCAA Indiana Regional Results Team Rd. 1 Rd. 2 Rd. 3 Total1 Michigan 278 288 275 841, -112 Illinois 277 285 281 843, -93 Alabama 278 284 285 847, -5T4 Tennessee 287 297 281 865, +13T4 Iowa 285 289 291 865, +136 Stanford 284 292 293 869, +177 Charlotte 295 288 292 875, +23T8 Indiana 293 295 294 882, +30T8 Wake Forest 301 291 290 882, +30T8 Florida State 291 295 296 882, +3011 Memphis 292 297 304 893, +4112 Wichita State 301 303 302 906, +5413 Missouri-Kansas City 312 300 295 907, +5514 Sacred Heart 319 313 318 950, +98



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ATHLETIC HONORS

First Team all-LeagueYear ...... Individual ..........Place (Strokes)1996 .........Robert Russell ................... 2nd (149) Joe Martaliaro .................. t5th (153)1997 ........Robert Russell .................. 2nd (144)1998 ........Jon Hunt ..............................4th (150)2001 ........Mike Tanner ...................... t4th (230)2002 ........Chris Ichelson .................t2nd (214)2004 ........Alan Johnson ................... t3rd (227)2005 ........Alan Johnson .....................5th (223)2006 ........Stephen Clark .................... 1st (214)2007 ........Stephen Clark .................. t5th (216)2008 .........Brett Iliff .............................. t4th (218)2009 .........Michael Schnegelberger t4th (215)Selection changed to be based on entire season2010 .........Alex Hogben...................Viktor Mikaelsson

Second Team all-LeagueYear ...... Individual ..........Place (Strokes)1995 .........Eric Reisner .........................6th (227)1996 ........Steven Hastert ................. t8th (155)1999 ........Steven Robertson ............8th (225) Jon Hunt ............................. t9th (227)2000 ........Jon Hunt ..............................7th (221)2001 ........Matt Willmott ................... t9th (232)2002 ........Matt Willmott ................... t7th (217)2003 ........Ryan Alsleben .................. t7th (225)2003 .........Tim Helm ......................... t10th (227)2004 ........Tim Helm ........................... t9th (230)2007 ........Michael Schnegelberger t9th (219)2008 .........Alex Hogben ..................... t7th (219)2009 .........Alex Hogben ...................... t8th (217 Josh Taylor ........................ 10th (218)Selection changed to be based on entire season2010 Will Robson2011 Korbin Kuehn Viktor Mikaelsson

League Player of the Year2006 .........Stephen Clark

MVP of The Championships2010 .........Korbin Kuehn

League Newcomer of the Year (1993-2009)1996 .........Robert Russell1998 .........Jon Hunt2001 .........Mike Tanner (co-Newcomer)2002 .........Chris Ichelson (co-Newcomer)2003 .........Ryan Alsleben2005 .........Brian Donnelly

Newcomer of the Championship(2010-Present)2010 .........Korbin Kuehn (co-Newcomer)2011 .........Cole Chelle

League Coach of the Year2011 .........J.W. VanDenBorn

Individual NCAA Championship Qualifiers1997 .........Robert Russell MC - 154 (77-77)

Individual NCAA Regional Qualifiers1996 .........Robert Russell t24th - 220 (75-69-76)1997 .........Robert Russell t11th - 214 (71-73-70) 2010 Korbin Kuehn t45th - 220 (78-70-72)

Team NCAA Regional Appearances2011 NCAA Central - Indiana Regional 13th of 14, 907 (312-300-295, +55) Will Robson, Cole Chelle, Viktor Mikaelsson, Korbin Kuehn, Jack Fiscus ACADEMIC HONORS

Cleveland Golf/Srixon all-America Scholar2002 .........J.W. VanDenBorn2003 .........Tony Olson2008 .........Michael Schnegelberger2009 .........Michael Schnegelberger

CoSIDA Academic All-District VII

First Team2002 .........J.W. VanDenBorn2003 .........Tony Olson

Academic all-League1997 .........Justin Allen Robert Verbeck1998 .........Chris Allen Rob Verbeck1999 .........Ryan Apgar2000 .........Steven Robertson Rodney Wray2001 .........Tony Olson2002 .........Joe Anderson Tony Olson J.W. VanDenBorn2003 ......... Joe Anderson Sean Dyer Tony Olson2004 .........Tim Helm2005 .........Martin Fernandez Jeff Stoppel2006 .........Stephen Clark Brett Iliff2007 .........Alex Carper Brett Iliff Alan Johnson Jordan Miller Kyle Mossfeldt Michael Schnegelberger2008 .........Stephen Clark Trevor Hampton Alex Hogben Jordan Miller Kyle Mossfeldt

Michael Schnegelberger Scott Swainston Josh Taylor2009 Jens Harr Brett Iliff Jordan Miller Will Robson Michael Schnegelberger Scott Swainston Josh Taylor2010 Jens Harr* Alex Hogben Brett Iliff Korbin Kuehn Viktor Mikaelsson Will Robson* Park Ulrich*2011 Cole Chelle Jack Fiscus Jens Harr* Trevor Johanson Korbin Kuehn Viktor Mikaelsson Will Robson* Josh Taylor Park Ulrich* Franco Valencia-Zapata

* - Distinguished Scholar

Commissioner’s List of Academic Excel-lence2006 .........Brian Donnelly Kyle Mossfeldt2007 .........Stephen Clark Brett Iliff Jordan Miller Kyle Mossfeldt Michael Schnegelberger2008 .........Stephen Clark Brett Iliff Jordan Miller Kyle Mossfeldt Michael Schnegelberger Scott Swainston2009 .........Brett Iliff Jordan Miller Michael Schnegelberger Scott Swainston Josh Taylor2010 Jens Harr Brett Iliff Will Robson Josh Taylor2011 Jens Harr Korbin Kuehn Viktor Mikaelsson Will Robson Josh Taylor Park Ulrich

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Year ....................... Place .........................................Strokes1995 ............................4th (7) ............................... 945 (324-302-319)1996 ...........................2nd (7) ........................................612 (301-311)1997 ............................3rd (6) ........................................612 (305-307)1998 ............................4th (7) ........................................621 (305-316)1999 ............................3rd (7) ...............................914 (301-298-315)2000 ............................3rd (8) ...............................894 (299-298-297)2001 ............................4th (7) ...............................935 (327-305-303)2002 ...........................2nd (6) ...............................874 (284-297-293)2003 ............................4th (6) ...............................907 (298-302-307)2004 ............................4th (7) ...............................924 (305-311-308)2005 ............................4th (8) ...............................907 (302-300-305)2006 ............................5th (8) ................................897 (298-297-302)2007 ............................4th (7) ...............................875 (294-294-287)2008 ......................... 2nd (10) ............................... 880 (289-298-293)2009 ......................... 2nd (10) ................................869 (281-299-289)2010 ......................... 2nd (10) ................................886 (291-300-295)2011 ...........................1st (10) ................................860 (303-280-277)

The Summit League Year-by-Year Review

Year ....................... Place .........................................Strokes2011 ............................13 (14) ................................907 (312-300-295)

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Single Season Scoring Average Leaders (Minimum 12 Rds.) Name Year Rds. Strokes Avg.1. Robert Russell 1996-97 35 2534 72.402. Robert Russell 1995-96 30 2208 73.603. Alex Hogben 2006-07 23 1684 73.654. Stephen Clark 2007-08 22 1624 73.815. Alex Hogben 2008-09 30 2217 73.906. Stephen Clark 2005-06 13 962 74.007. Michael Schnegelberger 2006-07 23 1705 74.138. Alex Hogben 2007-08 31 2299 74.169. Alex Hogben 2009-10 34 2523 74.2110. Viktor Mikaelsson 2010-11 34 2525 74.2610. Will Robson 2010-11 34 2525 74.26

Career Scoring Average Leaders (Minimum 40 Rds.) Name Years Rds. Strokes Avg.1. Robert Russell 1995-97 65 4742 72.952. Alex Hogben 2006-10 118 8733 74.013. Stephen Clark 2005-08 49 3631 74.104. Michael Schnegelberger 2006-09 72 5397 74.965. Matt Willmott 2000-02 62 4684 75.546. Brett Iliff 2005-10 130 9841 75.707. Kevin Van Trump 1987-89 57 4323 75.848. Tim Helm 2002-04 68 5164 75.949. Brad Gershon 2006-08 41 3114 75.9510. Ryan Alsleben 2002-04 62 4714 76.0311. Alan Johnson 2004-07 82 6279 76.5712. Jeff Stoppel 2003-05 46 3523 76.5913. Tony Olson 1999-2003 112 8588 76.6814. Josh Taylor 2007-2011 70 5383 77.19NOTE: Player must have completed career to be on scoring average list

Team First Place Finishes (Since 1994-95)1995-96 ......................................................................Mark Bender Memorial Tournament.......................................................................................Bradley Fall Golf Classic1996-97 ......................................................................Nation’s Bank Billiken Intercollegiate2001-02 ......................................................................Ironhorse Intercollegiate.......................................................................................SEMO Invitational2004-05 ......................................................................SEMO/Morton B. Harris Invitational2005-06 ......................................................................Bill Ross Intercollegiate2006-07 ......................................................................Missouri Intercollegiate.......................................................................................Kansas City Intercollegiate2007-08 ......................................................................Missouri Intercollegiate2010-11 ......................................................................Fairway Club Invitational (U of Nebraska).......................................................................................Summit League Championships

Individual Medalist Honors (Since 1994-95) 1995-96 ..............Robert Russell ...........................Mark Bender Memorial Tournament...............................Robert Russell ...........................Bradley Fall Golf Classic...............................Robert Russell ...........................Drake Relays Golf Classic1996-97 ..............Robert Russell ...........................1996 Union Planters Classic...............................Robert Russell ...........................SMS Smitty’s Invitational...............................Robert Russell ...........................Nation’s Bank Billiken Intercollegiate...............................Robert Russell ...........................Diet Pepsi/Shocker Classic2000-01 ..............Matt Willmott ............................Bradley Spring Invitational...............................Matt Willmott ............................Ironhorse Intercollegiate...............................J.W. VanDenBorn ......................SEMO Invitational2002-03 ..............Tony Olson .................................Morton B. Harris SEMO Four-Ball...............................Tony Olson .................................Harry Mussato Beau Classic2003-04 ..............Alan Johnson ............................Methodist Sportscare/B. Brown Invitational2004-05 ..............Alan Johnson ............................SEMO/Morton B. Harris Invitational2005-06 ..............Stephen Clark ...........................Mid-Con Championship2006-07 ..............Alex Hogben .............................ORU Shootout2007-08 ..............Stephen Clark ...........................Battle on the Bend Golf Tournament2009-10 ..............Brett Iliff ......................................ReBath Snowman Getaway...............................Alex Hogben .............................Hawkeye - TaylorMade/adidas Invitational...............................Korbin Kuehn ............................The Summit League Men’s Golf Championship

Team Records Top-10 Single Round Team Scores1. 277 Summit League Championships (Primm, Nev.) 4/19/112. 279 Jackrabbit Invitational (Primm, Nev.) 3/14/113. 280 SEMO/Harris Invitational 9/12/04 280 Summit League Championships 4/18/115. 281 The Summit League Championship 4/27/096. 282 SEMO/Harris Invitational 9/12/04

7. 283 Kansas City Intercollegiate 4/9/07 283 Hawkeye - Taylor Made/adidas Invitational 4/18/10 283 Jackrabbit Invitational (Primm, Nev.) 3/15/1110. 284 Mid-Con Championships 4/22/02 284 Bill Ross Intercollegiate 10/2/06 284 Jackrabbit Invitational (Primm, Nev.) 3/14/11

Top-10 36-Hole Tournament Scores1. 570 Kansas City Intercollegiate 4/9-10/072. 576 Fairway Club Invitational 9/13-14/103. 584 Pat Hicks Thunderbird Invitational 2/8-9-104. 592 ASU Red Wolf Intercollegiate 4/11-12/115. 593 Crown Classic 10/9-10/066. 599 EIU Ironhorse Intercollegiate 10/15-16/01 599 Jim Colbert Intercollegiate 9/21/098. 606 Ark. Tech. Burris Inc. Classic 3/26-27/019. 607 Jackson St. Pizza Hut Intercollegiate 2/22-23/96 607 SEMO/Union Planters Classic 9/9/96

Top-10 54-Hole Tournament Scores1. 846 Jackrabbit Invitational (Primm, Nev.) 3/14-15/112. 848 SEMO/Harris Invitational 9/12-13/043. 860 Summit League Championships 4/18-19/114. 866 Bill Ross Intercollegiate 10/2-3/065. 867 SEMO/Harris Invitational 9/10-11/026. 868 Washington State Snowman Getaway 2/21-22/117. 869 The Summit League Championship 4/27-28/098. 871 Arkansas State Red Wolves Classic 4/12-13/109. 873 SEMO/Drury Inn Intercollegiate 9/13-14/99 873 Illinois State Weibring Intercollegiate 9/14-15/03

Individual RecordsTop-10 Single Round Individual Scores1. 64 Alex Hogben Hawkeye-TaylorMade/adidas Invitational 4/18/10 64 Alan Johnson SEMO/Harris Invitational 9/12/042. 65 Michael Schnegelberger ASU Red Wolf Classic 4/14/093. 66 J.W. VanDenBorn SEMO Classic 3/25/02 66 Tony Olson SEMO Four-Ball 3/31/03 66 Alex Carper Kansas City Intercollegiate 4/10/076. 67 Robert Russell Bradley Classic 10/13/96 67 Corne Maritz SEMO/Harris Invitational 9/12/04 67 Jeff Stoppel St. Louis Billiken Invitational 4/11/05 67 Alex Hogben ORU Shootout 9/29/08 67 Korbin Kuehn Jackrabbit Invitational (Primm, Nev.) 3/14/11 67 Viktor Mikaelsson Jackrabbit Invitational (Primm, Nev.) 3/14/11 67 Will Robson Summit League Championships (Primm) 4/18/11

Top-10 36-Hole Tournament Individual Scores1. 141 Robert Russell SEMO/Union Planters Classic 9/8-9/96 141 Robert Russell Jackson St. Pizza Hut Classic 2/16-17/973. 143 Stephen Clark Anteater Invitational 2/27-28/06 143 Alex Carper Kansas City Intercollegiate 4/10/07 143 Adam Blue Kansas City Intercollegiate 4/10/07 143 Jordan Miller Kansas City Intercollegiate 4/10/07 143 Viktor Mikaelsson Pat Hicks Thunderbird Invitational 2/8-9/10 143 Will Robson Fairway Club Invitational 9/13-14/1010. 144 Robert Russell Mid-Con Championship 5/3-4/97 144 Matt Willmont New Orleans Intercollegiate 3/18-19/02 144 Brett Gallinger New Orleans Intercollegiate 3/24/03 144 Cole Chelle Fairway Club Invitational 9/13-14/10 144 Cole Chelle ASU Red Wolf Intercollegiate 4/11-12/11

Top-10 54-Hole Tournament Individual Scores1. 205 Alan Johnson SEMO/Harris Invitational 9/12/042. 208 Robert Russell Bradley Fall Classic 10/8-9/95 208 Korbin Kuehn Jackrabbit Invitational 3/14-15/114. 209 Jeff Stoppel Billiken Invitational 4/11-12/04 209 Alex Hogben Hawkeye-TaylorMade/adidas Invitational 4/17-18/10 209 Will Robson Summit League Championships 4/18-19/117. 210 Corne Maritz SEMO/Harris Invitational 9/12/048. 211 Alex Hogben ORU Shootout 10/23-24/06 211 Brett Iliff ReBath Snowman Getaway 2/22-23/1010. 213 Peter McLachlan Kansas Invitational 9/19-20/05 213 Tim Helm SEMO/Harris Invitational 9/9-10/02 213 Michael Schnegelberger Bill Ross Intercollegiate 10/2-3/06 213 Cole Chelle Jackrabbit Invitational 3/14-15/11

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RobertRUSSELL

UMKC Athletics Hall of Fame InducteeInaugural Class - 2008Former UMKC men’s golfer Robert Russell wrote the UMKC record books during his two year stint in Kansas City.

Russell was the first student-athlete to participate in an NCAA Championship event, and he was the first men’s golfer to earn all-America honors in school history.

Russell came to UMKC following a two-year stint at Kansas City (Kan.) Community College, where he was the 1995 Junior College National Champion.

After moving across the city to UMKC, Russell won a total of seven tournaments, including three straight in the spring of 1997. He was a two-time first team all-Mid-Con selection after tallying

a pair of runner-up finishes at the Mid-Con Championship and in 1996, he was selected as the Mid-Con Newcomer of the Year. As a junior, Russell posted a 73.68 scoring average over 30 rounds. He tied for

24th at the NCAA Central Regional Championship, narrowly missing the cut to advance to the national tournament.

The following season, Russell advanced to the 1997 NCAA Championship as an individual after tying for 11th at the NCAA Regionals. By making an appearance in

the 100th NCAA Championship, Russell became the first Kangaroo to play in a Cham-pionship event. He posted a 72.40 scoring average over 35 rounds to finish

his career with a 72.95 stroke average in 65 rounds. Russell ended his career by receiving Golf Coaches of Association of

America honorable mention all-America honors in 1997. By receiving the nod, he became the first golfer and the second UMKC student-ath-lete to be recognized as an honorable mention all-America selection in

the NCAA Division I era, joining volleyball player Catalina Suarez (1989). Only one other UMKC golfer has been awarded all-America honors, as Dan

Key earned NAIA all-America accolades in 1986. The Joplin, Mo., native followed his collegiate career with a suc-cessful professional career on the Buy.com and Hooters Tours. In 1999,

Russell advanced to one of the biggest stages in professional golf, when he qualified and played at the U.S. Open Championship in Pinehurst,

N.C. In December 2008, Russell was recognized for his outstanding

athletic achievement when he was inducted into the inaugural class of the UMKC Athletics Hall of Fame.

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ABOUT UMKC


The Evolution of the Kangaroo

When choosing a mascot, the discussion usually starts with three main categories - predatory animals, historical or regional figures, or humans that represent

power and strength - and ends with a collection of the usual suspects. Thanks to Walt Disney, The Kansas City Star and the Kansas City Zoo, UMKC has a very unique mascot, but how exactly does the Kangaroo fit? As it turns out, quite well.

In 1936, the issue of a mascot was first brought up by the editors of The University - the campus newspaper for Kansas City University. Although there were no organized intercollegiate athletics teams at the time, the newspaper staff felt that KCU’s debate team - and more importantly the school itself - deserved a unique identity. During that same year, the Kansas City Zoo purchased a pair of baby Kangaroos, and The Kansas City Star lit the fire with an article titled “Kangaroo May Go To KCU ... Student Editors Believe University Should Have A Symbol.”

Others on campus were not as enthusiastic. The editors of The Crataegus - the University’s yearbook - thought that a Kangaroo was not an appropriate symbol for KCU. A proposed feature page in the 1936-37 yearbook for the Kangaroo emblem was deleted, sparking a tremendous amount of debate.

As the debate wore on, interest from the campus community began to wane. It looked as if KCU would not adopt a mascot after all. But in 1937, two events would combine to indelibly link the Kangaroo with the University and give the mascot a name.

During the student government elections in the spring semester, the CO-OP Party adopted the Kangaroo as its official mascot, naming him Kasey. With a landslide victory in April behind the slogan “Kasey fits KC”, the first part of the foundation was laid. During the same month the first issue of KCU’s humor magazine - The Kangaroo - was published, with a kangaroo gracing the cover. Six months later, a kangaroo made another appearance on the cover of The Kangaroo, and although it wasn’t a solo appearance, it put a quick end to the debate over whether a kangaroo was an appropriate mascot for KCU.

Missouri native and famed cartoonist Walt Disney provided the artwork for the cover illustration, which featured Mickey Mouse shaking hands with Kasey Kangaroo. In a matter of a few years, The Kangaroo thrived while The Crataegus floundered, with the latter eventually folding. The Kangaroo became the University’s yearbook and the Kangaroo became the official mascot of Kansas City University.

Kasey has undergone several changes over the years, with the most recent metamorphosis led by UMKC Director of Athletics Tim Hall. With the help of local advertising agency Bernstein-Rein, UMKC developed a set of new athletics marks in the spring of 2008. After a community vote, the new Kangaroo logo was unveiled in May. With its aggressive snarl, the new Kangaroo capitalizes on UMKC’s mission to be an outstanding urban university while keeping mindful of the traditions established in 1937.

The first incarnation

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Chancellor Leo E. Morton

Leo E. Morton was named Chancellor of the University of

Missouri-Kansas City on December 15, 2008. Prior to assuming the Chancellorship, Leo was employed by Aquila, Inc, joining the firm in January 1994 as vice president, performance management. He was named senior vice president in 1996 with responsibility for re-engineering, corporate procurement and environmental services. Morton assumed additional duties for the management of human resources in 1997 and information technology in 1998. He was named senior vice president and chief administrative officer in 2000 as he also assumed responsibility for additional corporate services.

Prior to joining Aquila, Morton’s management career spanned 26 years in a wide range of engineering and manufacturing positions with AT&T Microelectronics, Bell Laboratories, General Motors, Rust Engineering Company and Corning Glass.

Morton has been a University of Missouri-Kansas City trustee since 2000 and was in his third year as chairman of the Board of Trustees when he stepped down to serve as the university’s interim chancellor. Previously, he was a member on UMKC’s Center for the City board and chaired the community relations committee of the Trustees.

He is chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Menorah Medical Center and chairman of the advisory board of Prep-KC, a major regional youth educational development organization. Morton also serves as 2nd vice chairman of the board of Swope Community Enterprises. In addition, he serves on the Board of Trustees for MRI, the Economic Development Corporation, the Kansas City Area Development Council, the Starlight Theatre, the independent advisory commission on racial profiling for the Overland Park Police Department, the Ironhorse Golf committee and as a commissioner for the Local Investment Commission.

Morton has a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Tuskegee University, and a master’s degree in management from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

LEO E. MORTONChancellor

UMKC VISION STATEMENT UMKC will become a model urban research university

characterized by signature graduate and professional

programs, a dynamic undergraduate population, a highly

diverse faculty, staff and student body, and active engage-

ment with its city and region.

UMKC MISSION STATEMENT UMKC’s mission is to lead in life and health sciences; to

deepen and expand strength in the visual and performing

arts; to develop a professional workforce and collaborate

in urban issues and education; and to create a vibrant

learning and campus life experience.

GOALS- Strengthen resource base and financial capacity

- Strengthen core academic mission

- Increase student success

- Improve the racial climate and increase campus diversity

Tim Hall was named the UMKC Director of Athletics on Feb. 14, 2007. In this role, he serves as a member of the Chancellor’s executive cabinet, and is responsible for leading the strategic direction in growing the university’s intercollegiate athletics program.

Since Hall accepted the post in 2007, UMKC has seen competitive improvement every year. UMKC has won Summit League Championships in men’s soccer, men’s golf, men’s tennis and softball. This academic year, all four of those UMKC sports were named favorites to win the Summit League, with three others picked in the top three.

The women’s basketball team posted its first 20-win season since 1991-92 and its second ever trip to the Summit League Tournament Championship game. In the fall, the women’s soccer team advanced to the conference tournament for the first time in school history, while setting a school record for wins. Women’s tennis also set a record for wins following last year’s season, and advanced to its first ever Summit League Tournament Final appearance.

UMKC’s athletics department staffing has grown during Hall’s tenure as part of an effort to catch up to other Summit League schools. Those additions have made UMKC more competitive in recruiting student-athletes, while providing fundraising support for many facility improvements and agreements in each sport.

The successes were reinforced by the NCAA in 2009, as UMKC Athletics received full NCAA certification without condition. The certification showed that the University is operating its athletics program in substantial conformity with operating principles adopted by the NCAA Division I membership and is valid for the next 10 years.

Hall led the ‘Roos to their most successful year since 2000 in 2008-09 and the ‘Roos continued excelling in 2009-10. UMKC claimed a pair of Summit League titles in men’s soccer and men’s tennis, while also earning the runner-up nod in both men’s and women’s golf, which led to a record 2009 finish in the annual Learfield Sports Directors’ Cup.

During the 2010 campaign, the men’s tennis team won The Summit League regular season title and the men’s golf program was the league runner-up. This helped the men’s teams finish fourth in the Dr. William Steinbrecher Men’s All Sports Award standings, the best showing since 2001-02. Overall, the ‘Roos moved up to sixth place in the Commissioner’s Cup standings, which was the highest finish since 2006-07.

In the classroom, the department posted a grade point average of better than 3.20 this past year. It had a 3.10 cumulative grade point in the spring 2010 semester and eight programs finished with at least a 3.0 GPA. Additionally, UMKC finished with a 958.7 APR average and the volleyball team received the NCAA public recognition award.

Internally, Hall has been hard at work to align the department with peer institutions and the NCAA. He restructured the rules compliance office to be more in line with NCAA rules and the Student-Athlete Support Services Office to better assist and prepare Kangaroo student-athletes. He also continues to work with new UMKC Chancellor Leo Morton to craft the athletics’ strategic plan in concert with the University’s new strategic goals.

From a fund raising standpoint, Kangaroo Athletics have never been better. In 2008, UMKC received a $5 million pledge from the Stanley H. Durwood Foundation, the largest gift in Athletics’ and the fourth-largest gift in University history. The resulting Stanley H. Durwood Soccer Stadium and Recreational Field opened in August 2009 and is among the premier soccer facilities in the Midwest region.

Additional facility improvements have included revamped locker rooms and lounges for men’s and women’s basketball and volleyball and the retro-fitting of Old Swinney Gymnasium, which provides the basketball and volleyball programs with a first-class practice facility. The project was funded through $500,000 of private support.

Hall also was instrumental in the renovation of the Swinney Recreation Center with the installation of new seatback bleachers and new scoreboards, which enhances the venue for the men’s and women’s basketball and volleyball programs. The renovation allows the men’s basketball squad to move its games back on campus full-time for the 2010-11 season.

Hall is also in the midst of a partnership with the Kansas City Parks Department to build a sports complex that will house both indoor and outdoor tennis courts, a 200-meter indoor track and a softball field.

On an annual basis, the Kangaroo Athletics Scholarship Fund, which was rebranded prior to the 2007-08 school year, has posted three straight years of 50 percent growth, while donor participation is up over 200 percent. He also increased the department’s total sponsorships and gift-in-kind assistance to over $1.5 million and cash and trade sponsorships have increased 265 percent since 2008. Additionally, Hall has increased UMKC’s external support by 45 percent over fiscal year 2009 from $1.6 to $2.4 million. Hall also has also reconnected with over 200 former ‘Roos with the former student-athlete association.

In the community, Hall has been active in an effort to get more community leaders involved in the Athletics Department. Hall restructured the Athletics Foundation Board in 2009 by adding representatives from a number of Kansas City-based businesses such as Cerner, Kansas City Southern Railways, Lathrop Gage LLC, and Mark One Electric. New partnerships have come quickly to Kangaroo Athletics, including television (Niles Media Group) and radio (810 WHB) agreements that ensure a continued presence within the Kansas City region. Renowned local advertising firm Bernstein-Rein produced a redesigned athletics logo and graphics set, while additional contractual agreements have also been signed with adidas, Truman Medical Centers, Pepsi, T-Mobile and JumpTV to better serve the department’s student-athletes.

Hall continues to bring leadership to UMKC and The Summit League. In addition to his role on the Chancellor’s Executive Cabinet, Hall serves on The Summit League Joint Council leadership committee and sits on the league’s men’s basketball scheduling committee and the men’s and women’s soccer coaches committees. Additionally, Hall is also in the second of a three-year term on the NACDA Division 1-AAA Executive Committee and serves on the NCAA volleyball rules committee.

Hall came to Kansas City after serving as the Associate Athletics Director for Development at Kent State University in Kent, Ohio, from 2003-07. While at KSU, he was a member of the athletics senior administrative staff, working in all phases of departmental management including game and personnel contracts, scheduling, budget, policy and strategic planning.

In this role, Hall created and implemented a comprehensive restructuring of the athletic advancement unit, resulting in the creation of the Office of Athletic Advancement. He increased fundraising by more than 33 percent, helped secure the largest gift to date in the history of KSU athletics, a $1.53 million gift for the baseball stadium renovation, and raised more than $16.1 million.

Prior to moving back to Ohio, Hall worked at Eastern Kentucky University from 2000-03. Hall began work as the collegiate Director for Development in 2000 before being promoted to the Director of Major Gifts and Special Projects in 2001. In this capacity, he raised over $4.6 million for the university, including $1.3 million for athletics.

Hall also served as the Assistant Director of Development at Saint Xavier University in Chicago from September 1999 through October 2000. At Saint Xavier, Hall managed fundraising efforts for a $13 million Athletic and Convention Center. He also managed the President’s Club, and developed and implemented the Cougar Club, an athletics affinity group.

Before moving to Chicago, Hall worked at Youngstown State University as an Assistant Director of Athletic Development from 1997-99. In this role, he helped the university complete its successful $26 million capital campaign. Hall also began his collegiate career at YSU, serving in the school’s athletic marketing and promotions office.

Hall earned his bachelor’s degree in sports administration from the University of Toledo in 1994. He then received his master’s degree in sports administration from Kent State University in 1998.

Hall and his wife, Beth, have four children, Aidan, Aislin, Donovan and Landon, and they reside in Kansas City, Mo.

Director of Athletics Tim Hall

TIM HALLDirector of Athletics

Senior Administrative Staff

Carla Wilson was promoted to the Senior Associate Athletics Director for Business and Administration in September 2007. Prior to her appointment, Wilson served as the Assistant Athletics Director for Business Operations for nine years.

In her current role, Wilson is responsible for the human resources and business operations of the department, as well as all day-to-day operations in the absence of the Director of Athletics. Wilson is responsible for the preparation, development and maintenance of the budgets for all 16 sports and nine administrative areas of the department. She is also the sport administrator for women’s basketball and men’s and women’s tennis, and serves as a member of the Director of Athletics senior staff.

As Senior Woman Administrator, Wilson is the highest ranking female involved with the management of UMKC’s Intercollegiate Athletics program, and represents UMKC in dealings with The Summit League and the NCAA. She also partakes in program-wide administrative responsibilities, including decision making at the institutional, conference and national levels. She collabora-tively addresses departmental goals, supports women’s interests and supports and helps manage diversity, gender equity and Title IX matters.

Wilson, who is an action member of the National Association of Collegiate Women Athletics Administrators, the College Athletic Business Management Association and the Minority Opportuni-ties Athletic Association, is a 2010 graduate of the NCAA Fellows Leadership Development Program.

A 23-year career Kangaroo, prior to Wilson’s 14 years in athletics, she served UMKC as a budget specialist in the University’s administrative affairs office for four years, where she was respon-sible for assisting in the preparation of the University’s $159 million budget. From 1988-93, she also served in the accounting department as a senior accountant.

Wilson graduated from UMKC in 1988 with a bachelor’s degree in accounting. She and her husband Kevin, have four children, Shae, Tristan, Kevin Jr., and Kylan, and they reside in Olathe, Kan.

Carla WilsonSenior Associate Athletics Director for Business and Finance/Senior Woman Administrator

Ursula Gurney was named the Associate Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Services in August 2008. Prior to her appointment, Gurney spent seven years in various roles in academic athletic support at The Ohio State University.

In her current role, Gurney serves as a member of the Director of Athletics Senior Leadership Team and is responsible for the academic development of over two hundred student-athletes in sixteen varsity sports. She oversees athletic advising, initial and continuing eligibility monitoring, at-risk programming, the tutorial, mentoring and summer bridge programs, study hall, athletic orientation and freshman transition classes. She also directs the Athletic Department’s Life Skills program and serves as the advisor to the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC). In addition to her academic responsibilities, Gurney serves as the sport supervisor for the Men’s and Women’s Golf programs.

Under Gurney and her staff, UMKC has built a tradition of academic success. The current cumulative department GPA is 3.23, and in 2010-11 UMKC topped the Summit League with a cumulative GPA of 3.22. Currently 14 of UMKC’s 16 teams have a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or better.

At Ohio State, Gurney served as an academic specialist in the Student-Athlete Support Services Office. She assisted in the academic support of over 900 student-athletes in 36 varsity sports. She specialized in preparing football student-athletes to meet education requirements, and traveled with the football team to the 2008 BCS National Championship game in New Orleans, La., to monitor academic development.

In addition to her advising role, Gurney served as an undergraduate instructor in the history department at Ohio State from 2002-2008.

Gurney earned her bachelor of arts degree in history from Simon Fraser University in Vancouver, British Columbia, in 2000. She then went on to earn her master’s degree in history from SFU in 2002. She is currently a PhD. candidate in history at The Ohio State University.

Ursula GurneyAssociate Athletics Director for Student-Athlete Services/Director of ‘Roo Life Skills

Aulet, who began his duties at UMKC in May 2007, oversees game operations for each of UMKC’s 16 intercollegiate sports and serves as point person for construction of new athletic facilities for the Kangaroos. Additionally, he serves as the coordinator for the strength and conditioning departments, and is the sports supervisor for men’s soccer and volleyball. Prior to his tenure at UMKC, he served as equipment manager at the University of Kansas, where he was responsible for maintenance and inventory of all equipment for KU’s Olympic sports programs. He was also the departmental contact for Coca-Cola and served as the chair of the KUAC Staff Advisory Committee during the 2003-04 school year.

Aulet received his bachelor of arts degree in management from Hiram College in 1995, earning a master of arts degree with a sports administration concentration from Kent State University in 1999. He and his wife Kerrianne have two daughters - Danielle and Samantha - and reside in Lawrence, Kan.

Ron Aulet Associate Athletics Director for Operations/Facilities

Josh Snyder was hired on as the Associate Director of Athletics for Compliance on May 31, 2011. Snyder comes to UMKC from Boise State University, where he served as the Executive Director for NCAA Compliance. Prior to his appointment at Boise State, Snyder spent seven years at Iowa State in several different leadership roles. While at Boise State, Snyder served as a senior staff member for the Compliance Department. He was responsible for all compliance operations and efforts. He began his appointment with the Cyclones in 2003 as the Director of Compliance and moved up the ranks to be named an Assistant Athletics Director in two years.

Snyder received a bachelor’s of science in exercise and sports sciences from Iowa State University in 1995. He went on to graduate Cum Laude from Creighton University School of Law in 2001, ranking in the top-15 in his class. Snyder was admitted to practice before all Nebraska state and federal courts.

He has served on multiple NAAC Committee’s and presented at several NCAA Regional Rules Seminars. While at Creighton, Snyder received two American Jurisprudence Awards for finishing first in his class in a course, was on the Editorial Staff and was a published author.

Josh SnyderAssociate Athletics Director for Compliance

Jessica Dickson was named the Assistant Athletics Director for External Relations in July 2007. Dickson joined the UMKC staff as the Director of Marketing and Promotions in Aug. 2006. As the As-sistant AD for External Relations, Dickson oversees the marketing and promotions and ticketing initiatives for the Kangaroos.

Dickson came to UMKC from Time Warner Cable/Metro Sports in Kansas City. While with TWC, Dickson created promotional materials and advertising packages for sporting events, movies, specials and cable networks. She also educated Time Warner media sales departments across the country on the network programming.

Dickson graduated from Central Missouri State University in May 2002 with a bachelor of science degree in public relations and a minor in photography. At CMSU, she was a four-year letterwinner on the women’s soccer team.

Dickson and her husband, Ryan, reside in Liberty, Mo.

Jessica Dickson Assistant Athletics Director for External Relations

Victor F. Swyden Athletics Training FacilityThe Victor F. Swyden Athletics Training Facility continues UMKC’s commitment to the total care of each student-athlete. Under the guidance of Head Athletics Train-er Ted Ferris, the UMKC Sports Medicine staff prioritizes prevention, treatment and

rehabilitiation in working with Kan-garoo student-athletes.

Built in 1999, the Swyden Athletics Training Facility honors the memory of former Kansas City councilman and longtime UMKC Athletics supporter Victor F. Swyden, who headed the taskforce that guided the Kangaroos from NAIA to NCAA Division I. A lifetime resident of Kansas City and a graduate of Paseo High School, Swyden was honored in 1993 with the Golden Torch Award, one of the highest honors bestowed by UMKC upon an individual.

For the 2009-10 season, the UMKC Athletics Department is teaming up with the UMKC School of Medicine Sports Medicine Fellowship Program, under the direction of Dr. Russell D. White. The Fellowship Program will provide health care for the student-ath-letes by staffing the training room 3-4 days per week and will also be available to see student-athletes in need of urgent care. Members of the Sports Medicine Fellowship Program will also be present at all major home sporting events and tournaments, in addition to providing assistance with any specific athletic events. Dr. George D. Har-ris, Dr. Meg Gibson, Dr. Billy Irons, Dr. Matt John and Dr. Emily Lott will all be serving the needs of UMKC student-athletes.

Dr. Dan Gurley, meanwhile, is entering is eighth year as the Kangaroos primary ortho-pedic surgeon, and Dr. Grant Smith serves as the team dentist for the Kangaroos.

Durwood Soccer Stadium and Recreational Field will serve as the official home of the Kangaroos and will provide student-athletes, students and community groups with one of the top soccer facilities in The Summit League and the Mid-west. The $9 million addition adds to the growing residential feel of the UMKC campus. The gift from the Durwood Foundation and its trustees to construct this stadium is another in their long history of supporting a variety of UMKC initiatives.Durwood will provide seating for 850 fans and a separate addition will host locker rooms, offices and concession areas. Stanley H. Durwood was one of the University’s and the athletic program’s most ardent supporters. His affiliation with UMKC began when NCAA Division I partici-pation was a pipe dream. Durwood also helped establish an endowed scholarship for UMKC student-athletes.

Durwood Soccer Stadium and Recreational Field

UMKC Athletic Facilities & Departments

The home of UMKC Athletics, Swinney Recreation Center is also one of the finest fitness centers in all of Kansas City. Created through a $14.5 million addition to the old Swinney Gymnasium, the center includes five basketball courts, four racquet ball courts, a 25-meter indoor/outdoor pool and three exercise rooms - two weight rooms and a cardio room.

The competition court serves as the home venue for UMKC volleyball in the fall, UMKC women’s basketball and select men’s basketball contests during the winter. It is also the main practice venue for the men’s and women’s basketball and volleyball teams.

Kangaroo student-athletes enjoy some of the finest locker room facilities in The Summit League courtesy of a major renovation undertaken prior to the 2007-08 school year. Along with providing each student-athlete their own individual locker space, the facility also features a player’s lounge that includes leather couches and a big screen television. In addition, the lounge is equipped with a computer workstation with a high-speed internet connection.

Original Old Swinney Gymnasium, affectionately known as “Old Swinney”, which is part of the Swinney Recreation Center received a face lift in the summer of 2010. The renovation transforms the Old Swinney Gymnasium into a modern, collegiate practice facility that will better serve the student body, faculty and staff members and community members, as well as provide outstanding training opportunities for ‘Roo student-athletes.

The $500,000 renovation plan calls for new basketball/volleyball court flooring and basketball standards and volleyball nets to be installed in the existing facility. The current skylights in the building will also be altered, which will allow for modified lighting to be put into place. The entire Old Swinney interior will be updated and scoreboards will be installed.

UMKC Athletic Facilities & Departments

The Dutton Brookfield Strength and Conditioning Center at UMKC’s Swinney Recreation Center was officially dedicated on Sept. 22, 2004.

Led by Director of Strength, Conditioning and Sports Enhancement Trumain Carroll, the Brookfield Center is designed to help enhance UMKC student-athletes’ levels of perfor-mance while significantly reducing the chances for injuries. The benefit of performing structured strength and power training throughout the entire year will give student-ath-letes the opportunity to reach new levels of physical development.

The center contains free weights, plus platforms, benches and machines and the latest cardiovascular equipment. In the summer of 2006, the area purchased the latest Sports Motion system to give student-athletes the video analysis needed to improve their techniques.

Dutton Brookfield Strength and Conditioning Center

Old Swinney

Swinney Recreation Center

UMKC Head Coaches & the Kangaroo Athletics Scholarship Fund

Rick BenbenMen’s Soccer

Christi PoseyVolleyball

Shameika McFieldCross Country/Track & Field

Candace WhitakerWomen’s Basketball

Chris CissellWomen’s Soccer

Matt BrownMen’s Basketball

Kendell HaleMen’s & Women’s Tennis

Brianna BroderickWomen’s Golf

Meredith SmithSoftball

J.W. VanDenBornMen’s Golf

Donor Level

Minimum Donation Benefits

Boxing Roo $100 Tax Deduction, Membership Decal, Recognition Opportunities, Priority Status for season tickets and post-season tickets, and invitations to special events

Young Alumni

$35 A special introductory level for recent UMKC grads. If you’ve earned an undergraduate degree from UMKC within the past five years, get all the benefits of the Boxing Roo donor level for a reduced price.

Blue Kangaroo

$250 Access for two to the “Kangaroo Club” hospitality room at men’s basketball games plus all above benefits

Gold Kangaroo

$500 Complimentary men’s and women’s basketball media guides and special UMKC gift plus all above benefits

Swope Circle $1,000 Access for two additional guests in the “Kangaroo Club” hospitality room plus all above benefits

Captain’s Circle

$1,500 Complementary Parking for men’s basketball plus all above benefits

All-American Circle

$2,500 Premium UMKC gift, invitation to a special basketball reception plus all above benefits

Kangaroo Champions

$5,000 Invitation to the Champions’ Reception with coaches and student-athletes plus all above benefits

Director’s Circle

$10,000 Annual men’s basketball trip - including team travel and tickets - plus all above benefits

The Kangaroo Athletics Scholar-ship Fund (KASF) supports the

student-athletes of UMKC through the offsetting of expenses such as scholarships, travel, recruiting, and equipment. As costs continue to rise, support for our student-athletes through the KASF becomes more crucial as we continue to build an elite Summit League athletics depart-ment.

For the 2011-12 academic year, student-athlete scholarship ex-penses are expected to include: • Tuition (out-of-state): $17,692 • Room and Board: $10,130 • Tuition (in-state): $6,876 • Books and Fees: $1,612

In addition, over the past year it has become extremely difficult for budgets to keep pace with rising travel and food costs. While athletics must be vigilant in cost containment, we must continue to provide for the best possible student-athlete experience. That is where the KASF donors can play such a tremendous role.

Donors to the KASF enjoy a number of benefits based on their donor level, including Priority Seating, access to the pre-game Kangaroo Club hospitality parties at men’s basketball games, in-vitations to a number of events, complimentary media guides and gifts, and exclusive opportunities to meet the student-athletes, staff, coaches, and University leadership.

For more information on the Kangaroo Athletics Scholarship Fund, please contact Scott Turek, Associate AD for Advancement at 816-235-6018.

UMKC Athletic Training Staff and Team Doctors

Shelby Brown Head Athletic Trainer

Jessica Lloyd Assistant Athletic Trainer

Ashley Melson Assistant Athletic Trainer

Tyler Fox Assistant Athletic Trainer

Dr. Russell WhiteHead Sports Medicine physicianDr. Russell White received his Doctorate of Medicine from the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine in 1974 and completed a three-year residency in the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Missouri Medical Center-Columbia. Today he is Professor of Medicine and Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery in the Department of Community and Family Medicine at the UMKC School of Medicine where he is Director of the Sports Medicine Fellowship Program and Medical Director of the Sports Medicine Center.

Dr. Meg GibsonTeam Sports Medicine physician Margaret “Meg” Gibson MD is board certified in family medicine and has a certificate of added qualification in sports medicine. She works at Truman Medical Center Lakewood Hospital. She participated in collegiate athletics at Washington University in St. Louis. She completed her medical training including sports medicine fellowship in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvannia at the Unversity of Pittsburgh Medical Center. She has worked with athletes of all levels, from high school to professional. She spent additional time training in concussion management and is a Certified ImPACT Consultant.

Dr. George HarrisTeam Sports medicine physicianGeorge D. Harris, M.D., M.S., is a Professor and Assistant Dean at UMKC School of Medicine. He is board certified in family medicine and has certificates of added qualifications in both adolescent medicine and sports medicine. He has written widely on a variety of medical topics including areas in Sports Medicine. He is the Associate Director for the UMKC Sports Medicine Fellowship. His experience in the coverage of athletes and sporting events spans over 26 years. He was previously involved in Spring Training for Toronto Blue Jays professional baseball in the early 1990’s team and continues to provide medical coverage of Division I Collegiate sports teams, presently with UMKC.

Dr. Billy IronsTeam Sports Medicine physicianDr. Billy Irons attended the University of Kansas School of Medicine and did his residency at Saginaw Cooperative Hospitals. He is on the American Board of Family Medicine as well. He is now at Truman, and came there after 22 years in private practice in rural Oklahoma. During that time he assisted with high school sports. While at Truman he has spent five years in a Family Practice Orthopedic clinic and the last five years he has been involved in the UMKC Sports Medicine Fellowship.

Dr. Murtaza BatlaIntern Sports Medicine physicianBorn and raised in Karachi, Pakistan, Dr. Murtaza Batla eent to medical school at Baqai Medical University. He did his residency in Internal Medicine at St. Joseph Mercy Oakland in Pontiac, Mich. He is now doing a Sports Medicine fellowship at UMKC.

Dr. Nina Upham Intern Sports Medicine physician Dr. Nina Upham was born and raised in Finland, where she also completed medical school. After working for 2 years in Finland as a family physician, she moved to the US and completed UMKC Family Medicine Residency at TMC Lakewood. During residency, she met and married her husband. After residency, she continued her education in UMKC Sports Medicine Fellowship where she now serves as a physician for the UMKC athletes.

Dr. Dan Gurley Team Orthopeadic physicianDr. Dan Gurley attended Texas Christian University and received his medical degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine. He did his residency in Wichita. He was a member of the Mississippi Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center, in Jackson, Miss. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (ABOS). Gurley specializes in Sports Medicine, Arthroscopy and Orthopedic Surgery; specializing in shoulder, elbow, and knee injuries

Dr. Grant Smith Team DentistDr. D. Grant Smith is a comprehensive family dentist providing cosmetic, restorative and general family dentistry. Dr. Smith graduated from the UMKC School of Dentistry. Following graduation Dr. Smith decided to complete a Residency program in Advanced Education in General Dentistry at UMKC. Dr. Smith received a Bachelor degree in Biology from Missouri State University in Springfield, Mo. He is a member of the Academy of Sports Dentistry, the American Dental Association, the Missouri Dental Association, the Greater Kansas City Dental Society, the Academy of General Dentistry, and the Kansas City University Dental Study Club.

Dr. Andrew Jacobs Sport PsychologistDr. Andrew Jacobs is one of the top sport psychology experts in the United States. He works with athletes of all ages from youth athletes to professionals in areas from concentration to motivation, to team building to sportsmanship. His expertise is at helping athletes and coaches reach their peak potential. He became one of the first sport psychologists to work with the U.S. Olympic team, professional teams and a major university in the 1980’s. Since 1992, he has hosted an extremely popular weekly sport psychology radio call-in show. He has produced numerous audio programs on success and visualization and has given over 1000 speeches nationally about mental training and sportsmanship. Dr. Jacobs grew up in Kansas City, received his undergraduate degree from Vanderbilt University in 1976 and his doctorate from the California School of Professional Psychology: San Diego in 1981, with a specialty in sport psychology and performance enhancement.

Becca McConville DieticianRebecca McConville, MS, RD, LD, is the UMKC registered and licensed dietitian. She is a member of the Kansas City Dietetic Association, the American Dietetic Association (ADA), and the ADA’s SCAN (Sports, Cardiovascular, and Wellness Nutrition) group. She attended the University of Kansas Medical School and earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Central Missouri. She currently works at Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville, Mo.

UMKC Training Staff

UMKC Sports Medicine Fellowship/Team Doctors

KANGAROOS OUT IN THE COMMUNITY The UMKC Athletics Department takes great pride in giving back to its neighbors and friends. During the 2010-11 school year, the Kangaroos outdid themselves by hosting and participating in a plethora of successful events. Here is a short list of the community service projects that UMKC teams, student-athletes and staff took part in:

UMKC Campus Move-In DayDepartment of Athletics Orientation DayUMKC Women’s Center Walk-A-Mile in Her ShoesChildren’s TLC October Pumpkin PatchThanksgiving Can Collection for HarvestersCall-A-ThonChildren’s TLC Groundhog Day RunUMKC Winter Warm-Up UMKC Career Services Etiquette DinnerRelay for LifeUMKC Career Services Mock InterviewsChildren’s TLC Duck Race on the PlazaBlue and Gold Games‘Roo Life Skills Challenge

Toys for Tots Toy CollectionFirst Downs for Down SyndromeGo Red With the ROOS & the American Heart Association Summit League Food Fight for Harvesters Samaritans Feet Shoe CollectionKansas City Head Start Book DriveProject Perfect – rewarded elementary schools students for grades and attendance Girls Scouts Fitness DayBoy Scouts Fill It Up CampaignWBCA Pink ZoneSports Day at Spectrum StationUMKC’s Hispanic Youth DayAnimal Haven

Student-Athlete Academic Support Services Office

MEN’S BASKETBALL• 3 Academic all-League• 2 Commissioner’s List of

Academic Excellence• 1 League Distinguished Scholar

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL• 9 Academic all-League

• 6 Commissioner’s List of Academic Excellence

• 2 League Distinguished Scholars

CROSS COUNTRY• 12 Academic all-League• 7 Commissioner’s List of

Academic Excellence• 8 League Distinguished Scholars

MEN’S GOLF• 10 Academic all-League• 6 Commissioner’s List of


WOMEN’S GOLF• 5 Academic all-League



MEN’S SOCCER • 14 Academic all-League• 7 Commissioner’s List of


WOMEN’S SOCCER• 13 Academic all-League• 7 Commissioner’s List of


SOFTBALL• Kaelene Curry Second Team Capital Ona

all-American • 12 Academic all-League



MEN’S TENNIS• 8 Academic all-League


• 4 League Distinguished Scholar

WOMEN’S TENNIS• Summit League Team Academic

Achievement Award• 6 Academic all-League



TRACK AND FIELD• 35 Academic all-League• 16 Commissioner’s List of


VOLLEYBALL• 8 Academic all-League



(Academic all-league selections must have a 3.0 GPA in the

semester in which they compete and be a letterwinner.)

(Commissioner’s List of Academic Excellence must have a

cumulative 3.0 grade point average at the end of the school

year and be a letterwinner.)

(UMKC Scholar Athletes must have a cumulative grade point

average of at least 3.5 during the calendar year.)

(League Distinguished Scholars must have a 3.60 GPA in the

semester in which they compete and be a letterwinner.)

2010-11 UMKC Student-Athlete Award RecipientsThe Student-Athlete Academic Support Services Office (SASSO) provides a variety of support services to ensure student-athletes acquire the tools

to meet their academic, professional and personal goals. SASSO integrates its services within the mission of the University of Missouri–Kansas City and the Athletics Department to promote the overall development of the student-athletes. To foster the positive development of student-athletes, SASSO provides a comprehensive support unit which includes: academic counseling, degree progress monitoring, assessment, tutoring, computer access, academic and individual skill development, mentoring, individual-ized study plans and knowledge of on-campus resources.

The Student-Athlete Support Services Office was founded in 1987 in con-junction with the UMKC Center for Academic Development (CAD).

Located in the Swinney Recreation Center, SASSO was renovated and ex-panded in 2005 and updated in 2008. The academic unit includes a study and computer room, quiet tutor spaces and several offices for personnel.

SASSO is committed to providing student-athletes with a well rounded and diverse education.

STUDENT-ATHLETE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (SAAC)Two members of each team are selected to serve on SAAC, the members represent the student leaders for the depart-ment. SAAC meets every three weeks during the academic year to discuss a variety of issues including student-athlete welfare, NCAA issues and UMKC issues. Additionally, SAAC is engaged in community and UMKC outreach. Under the direction of the Associate AD for Student-Athlete Services, SAAC students have been involved in many community and UMKC events such as: Walk A Mile in Her Shoes, Harvesters and Children’s TLC.

The Legends at Village West boasts 1.1 million square feet of retail space and is home to more than 100 shops and restaurants. This northern shopping mecca is also located by the Kansas Speedway and Community America Ballpark.

The Kansas Speedway hosts major league racing events like NAS-CAR’s Nextel and Busch series and Indy Racing League. Community America Ballpark is home to the Kansas City T-Bones and serves as the temporary site for the Kansas City Wizards. The Wizards are currently constructing a new $160 million state-of-the-art stadium at Legends.

Located within a short walk from the Volker Campus, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art includes works of art from some of the great masters. The lawn of The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art resembles a badminton court with 18-ft.-tall sculptures, titled “Shuttlecocks.”

The Country Club Plaza offers 14 blocks of shopping amid beautiful

Spanish architecture, fountains and statues.

More than 80 miles of lights outline every building, dome and tower on the Country Club Plaza each holiday sea-

son. The Plaza is within a short walking distance from the Volker Campus.

Kansas City is known as the City of Fountains with more than 200 foun-

tains on the Plaza and in downtown KC.

Cowtown ShmowtownAlthough Kansas City’s reputation outside the Midwest may be that of an agricultural cowtown, its residents know the truth. UMKC is in the middle of it all, with history, culture and entertainment options on all sides and within just a short walk or drive.

Here’s just a few of the options that students at UMKC have at their disposal.

Kansas City

Municipal Auditorium has hosted more NCAA Tournament games and more Final Fours than

any other venue in the country. The UMKC men’s basketball team will play a game there this

season.

The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum chronicles the his-tory and heroes of the Negro Leagues from their founding after the Civil War to their demise in the 1960s. The first professional Negro Leagues were founded in Kansas City in 1920, just two blocks from the museum.

The $850 million Power & Light District is the largest new devel-opment project in the Midwest. Just steps from the Convention Center and a short drive from the Volker Campus, the Power & Light District features eight blocks of dining, nightlife and enter-tainment venues.

Located next to the Power & Light District, the Sprint Center opened in downtown Kansas City in October 2007. The Sprint Center is a state-of-the-art, 18,500-seat arena offering marquee concerts and sporting events.

Located in the Sprint Center, the College Basketball Experience celebrates college basketball by placing visitors in electrifying, game-like situations. Home to the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame as well, UMKC had the honor of opening the CBE and held its first practice of the 2007-08 season.

Arrowhead Stadium, home of the Kansas City Chiefs, seats more than 79,000 on game day.

The Kansas City Royals play in Kauffman Stadium, which just wrapped up a $250 million renovation.

Kauffman Stadium’s unique features include a 322-foot-wide water spectacular. The water spectacu-lar is the largest privately funded fountain in the world.

Both teams play at the Truman Sports Complex.

Kansas City

“Ascending” and “improving” are adjectives frequently used in media coverage of The Summit League as it continues a renaissance on the playing eld and in the classroom. As The Summit League celebrates its 30th anniversary season as an NCAA Division I athletics conference, the level of

performance and achievement among the 11 member institutions and over 3,000 student-athletes in 19 championship sports continues to grow. Since 2007, The Summit League has produced 39 All-Americans and 28 Academic All-America selections along with three NCAA Champions, two NBA Draft choices and one Olympic Silver medalist. Headlining The Summit League’s most recent history were the additions of the University of South Dakota and the University of Nebraska Omaha to its membership. USD joined in 2009 and the 2011-12 academic year marks its rst year of full league competition. UNO’s membership took effect on July 1, 2011 and it will begin league competition in 2012-13. The Summit League’s visibility continues to expand on several fronts. The 2011 Baseball Championship drew a record number of fans after another successful Summit League Basketball Championship totaled the second-highest attendance gure in league history. Television exposure also increased with the broadcasts of four Summit League sport championships in 2010-11, including the second consecutive season that all 14 men’s and women’s basketball tournament games were televised live. Additionally, The Summit League Outdoor Track and Field Championships were televised for the rst time and the league’s entire Baseball Tournament was carried live, marking another rst. National reach of The Summit League was furthered when three member institutions hosted 2010-11 NCAA Championship events. IUPUI was a quad-host for the Women’s Basketball Final Four, UMKC co-hosted the Volleyball Championship and Oakland hosted the Great Lakes Cross Country Regional Championship. In men’s basketball, The Summit League ranked No. 18 in the Sagarin Ratings, placing four teams among the top 150 and six in the top 200. In the Mid-Major Top 25 poll, league champion Oakland ranked No. 5 with two rst-place votes entering the NCAA Tournament, putting them ahead of two Final Four participants, including the national runner-up. Women’s basketball joined the men in sending multiple teams to the postseason with three teams advancing for the second-straight year, including Oral Roberts, which reached the WNIT’s round of 16 to match the league’s deepest run in that tournament. Individually on the hardwood, Oakland’s Keith Benson was selected in the 2011 NBA Draft by the Atlanta Hawks and on the women’s side, Oral Roberts’ Kevi Luper became the rst player in history to lead the NCAA in both points per game and steals per game in the same season. Several teams continued impressive championship streaks within the league in 2010-11. Oral Roberts, which nished the season nationally-ranked, won its 14th-straight baseball title, tying for the second-longest streak in NCAA history. Oakland captured its 12th-consecutive men’s and women’s swimming and diving titles while North Dakota State won its fourth-straight men’s and women’s indoor track and eld championships and its third softball crown in a row. South Dakota State became the rst women’s basketball team to win three consecutive league championships. The Summit League enjoyed a successful track and eld season with eight All-Americans, including six at the NCAA Outdoor Championships. Oral Roberts’ Jack Whitt led the way by nishing as runner-up in the pole vault at the Outdoor Championships after placing third indoors. Two Summit Leaguers, North Dakota State’s Amy Anderson and Whitney Carlson, each received the prestigious NCAA Elite 88 Award, given to the student-athlete with the highest cumulative grade-point average participating at the nals site for each of the NCAA championships. Anderson went on to earn All-America status after recording the league’s highest NCAA golf nish and Carlson became the rst female athlete in league history to earn All-America honors in two events at both the NCAA Indoor and Outdoor Championships during the same year.

The accomplishments of 2010-11 came on the heels of exceptional success the previous two years. In 2009-10, IUPUI’s Chen Ni became The Summit League’s rst female NCAA Champion when she took rst in the platform dive. Oakland’s Keith Benson was named the Lou Henson Award winner as the men’s basketball Mid-Major Player of the Year. The preceding year, Oral Roberts track star Andretti Bain won a silver medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics as a member of the Bahamas’ 4x400-meter relay team after winning both the NCAA Indoor and Outdoor 400-meter titles and IUPUI’s George Hill became The Summit League’s second NBA rst round draft pick. Originally formed in 1982 as the Association of Mid-Continent Universities and later known as the Mid-Continent Conference, The Summit League is in its fth year of rebranding that followed its 25th anniversary and coincided with the Summit Plan, a strategic plan that places a renewed emphasis on improving the academic and athletic performances of all league student-athletes. The Summit League has a combined enrollment of over 135,000 at 11 universities, ve of which are located in the top 76 U.S. media markets (Detroit, Indianapolis, Kansas City, Tulsa and Omaha). Member institutions include: IPFW (Indiana University-Purdue University-Fort Wayne), IUPUI (Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis), UMKC (University of Missouri-Kansas City), the University of Nebraska Omaha (which begins league competition in 2012-13), North Dakota State University, Oakland University, Oral Roberts University, the University of South Dakota (in its rst year as a full member), South Dakota State University, Southern Utah University and Western Illinois University. Eastern Illinois University is an associate member in swimming and diving and men’s soccer. League champions receive an automatic NCAA Tournament bid in all applicable sports. Since its inception in 1982, The Summit League has had several transcendent moments on the national stage. In 1986, Cleveland State upset third-seeded Indiana in the rst round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament on its way to a berth in the Sweet 16. A decade later, Valparaiso captured the nation’s attention when Bryce Drew hit “the shot” to defeat No. 4 seed Mississippi in an NCAA rst-round game and spark its Sweet 16 run. More recently, Oral Roberts’ baseball program nished the 2004 campaign with a national-ranking and became the rst Summit League school to reach an NCAA Super Regional in 2006. Three years later, North Dakota State’s 2009 softball team became the rst to advance to the Super Regional round. During the 2008-09 basketball season, South Dakota State’s women’s team was nationally-ranked throughout the year and recorded an NCAA Tournament victory. The Summit League has produced ve NCAA champions, four Olympic athletes and several All-Americans in the sports of track and eld, swimming and diving and cross country. Numerous professional players and several draft choices have come directly from The Summit League, including three Major League Baseball rst round picks, a pair of NBA rst rounders, and one WNBA selection. Former Summit Leaguer Kevin Duckworth (NBA) was a two-time all-star during his professional career. Recent and historical success coupled with an increased growth among its membership base gives The Summit League a promising future on the landscape of college athletics.

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