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2013 Gymnastics guide

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Table of Contents & Quick FactsTABLE OF CONTENTS2015 Gymnastics Cover ........................................12015 Schedule .........................................................2 Table of Contents & Quick Facts ........................3Athletic Department Directory .........................4Athletic Media Relations ......................................52015 EMU Gymnastics Team Photo .................62015 EMU Gymnastics Roster ............................72015 Season Preview ............................................8Senior Gymnasts .....................................................9Chantelle Loehner ............................................... 10Carrina Lo Bello .................................................... 11Paulina Miller ........................................................ 12Nikki Paterson ....................................................... 13Anna Willette ......................................................... 14Juniors ..................................................................... 15Ashlin Chambliss/Kimberly Ebeyer ............... 16Tiffany Foy .............................................................. 17Sophomores .......................................................... 18Kelsie Brooks/ Natalie Gervais ........................ 19Bianca Jordaan/ Sydney McEachern............. 20Lacey Rubin/ Taylor Young ............................... 21Freshmen ................................................................ 22Catie Conrad/Kirsten Gendron ....................... 23Megan Marino/Julia Schwartz ........................ 24Rachel Slocum/Kendall Valentin .................... 25Head Coach Jay Santos ..................................... 26Asst. Coaches Jess Santos/Shea Anderson . 27The Mid-American Conference ...................... 28Individual & Team Records ............................... 29Award Winners ..................................................... 302014 Season Results ........................................... 312014 MAC Championship Results ................. 32Warner Gymnasium ............................................ 33Academic Performance ..................................... 34This is EMU .......................................................35-39President Susan W. Martin ................................ 40EMU Board of Regents ....................................... 41Director of Athletics Heather Lyke ..........42-43Athletic Dept. Staff ........................................44-52Athletic Dept. Staff & Head Coaches ............ 53Convocation Center ............................................ 54Pepsi ......................................................................... 55The EMU Identity ................................................. 56Student-Athlete Support Services ................ 57NCAA Compliance ............................................... 58adidas ...................................................................... 59Eagles Pride ........................................................... 60EMU Athletic Hall of Fame ................................ 61

EMU QUiCk FACTSLocation .............................................................................................................................................................................................. Ypsilanti, Mich.Founded.................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 1849Enrollment ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................22,638Nickname ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ EaglesColors ................................................................................................................................................................................................Green and WhiteConference............................................................................................................................................................................. Mid-American (MAC)Home Gymnasium ................................................................................................................................................................ Convocation CenterCapacity ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 8,784

AdministrationPresident .....................................................................................................................................................................................Dr. Susan W. MartinVP/Director of Athletics .....................................................................................................................................................................Heather LykeDeputy Director of Athletics...................................................................................................................................................... Christian SpearsSr. Associate AD/Administration ............................................................................................................................................................ Erin KidoSr. Associate AD/Administration ......................................................................................................................................................Chris HoppeSr. Associate AD/Finance and Operations ...................................................................................................................................Mike MalachAssociate AD/Compliance .............................................................................................................................................................Matt JakobszeAssociate AD/Development ............................................................................................................................................................. Dan McLeanAssistant AD/Media Relations .......................................................................................................................................................... Greg SteinerAssistant AD/Academics ........................................................................................................................................................................Erin BurdisAssistant AD/Equipment Operations ........................................................................................................................................ Tommy RapierFaculty Athletic Representative ...........................................................................................................................................Dr. Edward SidlowAdministrative Assistant ....................................................................................................................................................................... Lori Barron

Gymnastics Coaching informationHead Coach ................................................................................................................................................................................................ Jay SantosAlma Mater, Year ................................................................................................................................................................... Massachusetts, 1995Record at EMU (Years) ...................................................................................................................................................................0-0 (1st Season)Office Phone Number ........................................................................................................................................................................734.487.1082Assistant Coach .................................................................................................................................................................................. Jessica SantosAlma Mater, Year ...................................................................................................................................................................... West Virginia, 2005Office Phone Number ........................................................................................................................................................................734.487.0310Volunteer Assistant Coach ...........................................................................................................................................................Shea AndersonAlma Mater, Year ............................................................................................................................................................................Iowa State, 2012Office Phone Number ........................................................................................................................................................................734.487.0310

Team information2014 Record...............................................................................................................................................................................................................6-92014 MAC Record/Finish ...............................................................................................................................................................................2-4/6thLetterwinners Returning/Lost.......................................................................................................................................................................... 13/7Newcomers ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................6

EMU Gymnastics on the Web

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Over the past 11 years, some information that was once printed exclusively in EMU Athletics media guides has been moved to the department's official website, EMUEagles.com. Visit the gymnastics home page to find such information.

EMU on Mobile DevicesFans using mobile devices can access news, scores and schedules on emueagles.com/mobile

@EMUGYM #EMUGYM

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Credits Layout/Editor: Adam Kuffner Assistant Editors: Greg Steiner Sean Hostetter Megan Samassa Chloe Smith

Photography: Randy Mascharka, Walt Middleton, Steve King

Information is current as of: Jan. 6, 2015

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Mission, Vision & Core Values for EMU Athletics

Mission of EMU Athletics• Our mission, above all else, is to guide, support, and inspire our Student-Athletes in their comprehensive pursuit of excellence – academically, athletically and socially while maintaining a successful Division I-A athletics program.

Vision of EMU Athletics• Our vision is to become the premiere program in the Mid-American Conference both academically and athletically.

Core Values of EMU AthleticsFour values guide and govern our actions at all times and in all our affairs. The values define “what we stand for” and “what we will not stand for.” They include:

1. RespectWe treat ourselves and those we serve with dignity, kindness and respect.

2. integrityWe operate in a spirit of integrity at all times and know that doing the right thing is of utmost importance.

3. PassionWe have a strong work ethic and are passionate about what we do. This is more than just a job to us.

4. ExcellenceExcellence is the cornerstone of all we do within our department, on campus, within the local community, as well as on the regional and national levels.

ATHLETiC DEPARTMENT PHONE DiRECTORY(All phone numbers area code 734)

ADMiNiSTRATiONHeather Lyke, Athletics Director .......................................487.1050Christian Spears, Deputy Director of Athletics ............487.1050Christopher Hoppe, Sr. Assoc. AD/Admin. ....................487.3263Erin Kido, Sr. Assoc. AD/Admin. .........................................487.1050Mike Malach, Sr. Assoc. AD/Finance and Ops. ..............487.7174Matthew Jakobsze, Assoc. AD/Compliance ..................487.7859Dan McLean, Assoc. AD/Development ...........................487.1050Greg Steiner, Asst. AD/Media Relations ..........................487.0317Erin Burdis, Asst. A.D./Academics ....................................487.1283Tommy Rapier, Asst. A.D./Equipment Ops. ....................487.0166Dr. Edward Sidlow, Faculty Athletics Rep. ......................487.3113Ron Reid, Ticket Manager ....................................................487.2282Adam Martin, Director of Operations .............................487.1050

GYMNASTiCS STAFFJay Santos, Head Coach .......................................................487.1082Jessica Santos, Assistant Coach .........................................487.0310Shea Anderson, Volunteer Assistant Coach ..................487.0310

HEAD COACHiNG STAFFTBA, Volleyball .........................................................................487.0291David Bolyard, Wrestling .....................................................487.0395Bruce Cunningham, Men’s Golf ............................. 487.6703/2441Chris Creighton, Football .....................................................487.2160Melissa Gentile, Softball .......................................................487.1031John Goodridge, Men’s X-Country/Track .......................487.2245Kemp Savage, Women’s Rowing .......................................487.6690Scott Hall, Women’s Soccer .................................................487.2144Peter Linn, Swimming ...........................................................487.0463Sue Parks, Women’s Track/X-Country ..............................487.0262Rob Murphy, Men’s Basketball ...........................................487.0241Ryan Ray, Women’s Tennis ...................................................487.2244Buck Smith, Diving .................................................................487.3079Mary Spilski, Cheerleading .................................................761.2592Ron McKeefery, Sports Performance ...............................487.2152Mark Van Ameyde, Baseball ................................................487.1985Tory Verdi, Women’s Basketball .........................................487.0481Sandy Wagner, Women’s Golf .............................................487.6435Jenna Williams, Dance ..................................................248.470.9123

Athletics Department Directory

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Athletic Media RelationsDiRECTiONS TO THE

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

CALL ON USAll University Numbers start with 734.487.

(The last four are listed below)

Athletics AdministratorsAthletic Director Heather Lyke ............... 1050Deputy Dir. of Ath. Christian Spears ..... 1050Sr. Assoc. A.D. Mike Malach ...................... 7174Sr. Assoc. A.D. Chris Hoppe ...................... 3263Asst. A.D. Greg Steiner ............................... 0317Asst. A.D. Erin Burdis ...................................1283Asst. A.D. Matt Jacobsze ............................ 7859Asst. A.D. Dan McLean ...............................1050Secretary Lori Barron ..................................1050

Athletics Equipment StaffAsst. A.D. Tommy Rapier ........................... 0166Asst. Equip. Mgr. Wayne Smith ... 6478/1029

Facilities StaffDir. of Operations Adam Martin ............. 1050

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

Assistant Athletic Director/Media Relations ................................... Greg Steiner Office Phone .............................................................................................................................734.487.0317 Cellular Phone ..........................................................................................................................734.845.1132 E-mail ....................................................................................................................greg.steiner@emich.edu Primary Sports Covered ...................................Football, Women’s Basketball, Golf and Web site

Assistant Director of Athletic Media Relations ........................... Sean Hostetter Office Phone .............................................................................................................................734.487.0318 Cellular Phone ..........................................................................................................................734.218.3417 E-mail ........................................................................................................................... shostett@emich.edu Primary Sports Covered .....................................................Volleyball, Men’s Basketball and Tennis

Athletic Media Relations Graduate Assistant/New Media ........... Adam kuffner Office Phone .............................................................................................................................734.487.0318 Cellular Phone ..........................................................................................................................419.953.1679 E-mail ...........................................................................................................................akuffner@emich.edu Primary Sports Covered .................................................................Soccer, Gymnastics and Baseball Athletic Media Relations Graduate Assistant ............................ Megan Samassa Office Phone .............................................................................................................................734.487.0318 Cellular Phone ..........................................................................................................................810.223.3700 E-mail .......................................................................................................................msamassa@emich.edu Primary Sports Covered .................................................................... Softball, Wrestling and Rowing

Athletic Media Relations Graduate Assistant ................................... Chloe Smith Office Phone .............................................................................................................................734.487.0318 Cellular Phone ..........................................................................................................................619.384.3878 E-mail ..........................................................................................................................csmit241@emich.edu Primary Sports Covered .................... Cross Country, Swimming & Diving and Track and Field

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

Greg Steiner Sean Hostetter Adam kuffner Megan Samassa Chloe Smith

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2015 EMU Gymnastics Team

Front Row (L-R): Rachel Slocum, Sydney McEachern, Kimberly Ebeyer, Taylor Young, Kendall Valentin, Lacey Rubin, Megan Marino, Carrina Lo Bello, Catie Conrad and Kirsten Gendron. Second Row (L-R): Kelsie Brooks, Julia Schwartz, Natalie Gervais, Bianca Jordaan, Chantelle Loehner, Nikki Paterson, Tiffany Foy, Paulina Miller, Anna Willette and Ashlin Chambliss.

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2015 RosterName Events Ht. Cl.-El. Hometown-High SchoolKelsie Brooks AA 5-4 So.-So. Winston, Ga.-AlexanderAshlin Chambliss V, BB, FX 5-4 Jr.-Jr. Buford, Ga.-Mill CreekCatie Conrad AA 5-1 Fr.-Fr. Brighton, Mich.-Mill CreekKimberly Ebeyer V, BB, FX 5-4 Jr.-Jr. Greenwood, Ind.-Whiteland CommunityTiffany Foy UB,BB,FX 5-5 Jr.-Jr. Hickory, NC.-St. StephensKirsten Gendron AA 5-1 Fr.-Fr. Birch Run, Mich.-FrankenmuthNatalie Gervais AA 5-4 So.-So. Winnipeg, Manitoba-Sturgeon HeightsBianca Jordaan AA 5-6 So.-So. Oakville, Ontario-Abbey ParkCarrina Lo Bello AA 5-0 Sr.-Sr. Oshawa, Ontario-McLaughlin CollegiateChantelle Loehner UB,FX 5-5 Sr.-Sr. Cary, Ill.-Cary-Grove Megan Marino AA 5-3 Fr.-Fr. Girard, Ohio-HowlandSydney McEachern AA 5-1 So.-So. Winnipeg, Manitoba-KelvinPaulina Miller V,BB,FX 5-4 Sr.-Sr. Halifax, Nova Scotia-Citadel HSNikki Paterson UB,BB,FX 5-6 Sr.-Sr. Oakville, Ontario-Iroquois RidgeLacey Rubin AA 5-4 So.-So. Plainview, N.Y.-Plainview Old Bethpage John F. KennedyJulia Schwartz AA 5-5 Fr.-Fr. Gilbert, Ariz.-MesquiteRachel Slocum V,BB,FX 5-3 Fr.-Fr. Holly Springs, N.C.-Holly SpringsKendall Valentin AA 5-4 Fr.-Fr. Holmdel, N.J.-HolmdelAnna Willette AA 5-4 Sr.-Sr. Pylesville, Md.-North HarfordTaylor Young V,BB,FX 5-2 So.-So. Westerville, Ohio-Westerville Central

Head Coach: Jay Santos (Massachusetts, 1995) -- 1st seasonAssistant Coach: Jessica Santos (West Virginia, 2005) -- 1st seasonVolunteer Assistant: Shea Anderson (Iowa State, 2012) -- 1st season

Kelsie Brooks5-4 • Sophomore

Kimberly Ebeyer5-4 • Junior

Tiffany Foy5-5 • Junior

Bianca Jordaan5-6 • Sophomore

Carrina Lo Bello5-0 • Senior

Chantelle Loehner5-5 • Senior

Ashlin Chambliss5-4 • Junior

Natalie Gervais5-4 • Sophomore

Catie Conrad5-1 • Freshman

Kirsten Gendron5-1 • Freshman

Megan Marino5-3 • Freshman

Sydney McEachern5-1 • Sophomore

Paulina Miller5-4 • Senior

Nikki Paterson5-6 • Senior

Lacey Rubin5-4 • Sophmomore

Julia Schwartz5-5 • Freshman

Rachel Slocum5-3 • Freshman

Kendall Valentin5-4 • Freshman

Anna Willette5-4 • Senior

Taylor Young5-2 • Sophomore

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Heading into the 2015 season, a new era begins for the Eastern Michigan University gymnastics team. Following the retirement of longtime head coach Steve Wilce, who guided the Eagles for the past 32 years, new EMU Head Coach Jay Santos takes over the program. Santos, a former assistant at the University of Illinois, brought in assistant coaches Jessica Santos and Shea Anderson to help lead the Green and White to new heights, beginning with the 2015 campaign.

key Veteran Returners: Despite losing five seniors (Shawna Ciaramella, Miranda Jarvis, kaylee Meyers, Taylor Patterson and Ashley Quinton) from last year’s squad, the 2015 Eagles return 13 letterwinners, led by First Team All-Mid-American Confer-ence honoree Anna Willette (Pylesville, Md.-North Harford). Willette had a stellar junior campaign in which she represented the Green and White on beam at the NCAA Regional in Baton Rouge, La. In 2014, the Pylesville, Md. native led the Eagles in three of the four events by completing 24 of her 30 routines at 9.700 or higher. Along with her impressive scores all season long, four of those scores led to individual titles with two on vault and two on beam. She finished the year ranked fifth in the conference on beam with an average score of 9.767. Aside from Willette, Eastern will also be led by four other seniors in Carrina Lo Bello (Oshawa, Ontario-McLaughlin Collegiate), Chantelle Loehner (Cary, ill.-Cary-Grove), Paulina Miller (Halifax, Nova Scotia-Citadel High School) and Nikki Paterson (Oakville, Ontario-iroquois Ridge). Lo Bello appeared in the beam and bars lineups during every meet last season, while also starting on vault towards the end of the year. Loehner was relied on throughout the year on the floor exercise as she claimed three individual titles. Miller returns after being a team captain in 2014, when she competed in all 10 meets on vault and floor. As a junior during last year’s campaign, Paterson was in every bars lineup and added a routine to the EMU floor squad in the final three meets of the season.

Fresh Faces: EMU also welcomes six new Eagles looking to make immediate impacts as freshmen: Catie Conrad (Brighton, Mich.-Brighton) , kirsten Gendron (Birch Run, Mich.-Frankenmuth), Megan Marino (Girard, Ohio-Howland), Julia Schwartz (Gil-bert, Ariz.-Mesquite), Rachel Slocum (Holly Springs, N.C.-Hol-ly Springs) and kendall Valentin (Holmdel, N.J.-Holmdel).

Vault: On vault, another core group of Eagles led by Miller and Willette, who come back as veterans in the event. Miller and Willette were mainstays in the lineup. Willette recorded a season-best 9.800, while Lo Bello and Miller added bests of 9.775 and 9.750, respectively. In the starting six last season, Ebeyer will compete for a spot as well, recording the highest EMU vault score of the 2014 campaign, a 9.825. Watch for McEachern, Schwartz and Valentin to bring depth to the event for the Green and White, challenging to crack the lineup with dynamic vaults.

Bars: The Eagles welcome back a few gymnasts that found significant time in the bars lineup a season ago. Willette recorded the highest score of any bars returner with a 9.800 at the Michigan/Illinois Challenge, Feb. 1. Paterson also received a career-best 9.750 at that quad meet, while Lo Bello added scores of 9.725 three times throughout 2014. Both Eagles tallied 9.750 bar routines at one point during their freshmen seasons. Fellow classmates Sydney McEachern (Winnipeg, Manitoba-kelvin) could provide a consistent routine, and Lacey Rubin (Plainview, N.Y.-Plainview Old Bethpage John F. kennedy) will also compete for a spot in the lineup after sitting out last season due to injury. Rubin and Valentin have put together strong preseasons with solid handstands and clean execution. Look for Conrad and Schwartz to be in the mix as well.

Beam: Expect Lo Bello and Willette to start in the beam rotation as the duo found spots in the lineup last season. As an NCAA Regional qualifier on beam, Willette will be the leader of the rotation as she looks to earn another regional berth in her final season as an Eagle. In 2014, four of her 10 beam routines were scored 9.800 or better. Willette earned a career-high 9.850 on beam to finish third at the Eagle Invitational, March 8, a quad meet hosted at EMU. Lo Bello brought her best to help Eastern defeat rival West-ern Michigan, Feb. 15, receiving a 9.750 from the judges. Sophomore Natalie Gervais (Winnipeg, Manitoba-Sturgeon Heights) also will look to build upon her freshman

year. In her first season as a collegiate gymnast, Gervais competed on beam in every meet, including posting a career-high 9.800 at the Michigan/Illinois Challenge. The remaining three spots in the lineup will most likely be filled by either Conrad, Ebeyer, Rubin, and Valentin. Much like on bars, Rubin and Valentin have emerged as rising newcomers on beam with successful preseason training.

Floor: Loehner and Miller return to pace EMU in the floor exercise. Loehner was one of the most consistent scorers a season ago and is expected to continue her success. She won three floor titles throughout the season, including a personal-best 9.850 in the team’s victory at Ball State, March 14. Miller also tallied the same score, perform-ing her routine at the Michigan/Illinois Challenge. Towards the end of the season, McEachern and Paterson competed for the Eagles, and the pair will attempt to earn primary spots in 2015. While floor was the only event that Lo Bello did not appear in last season, the senior could possibly find herself in the rotation to complete her all-around schedule. Gendron, Slocum and Schwartz are three freshmen who could make noise in the exercise as well along with sophomore Taylor Young (Westerville, Ohio-Westerville Central).

A Look at the Schedule: The Eagles will kick off the 2015 regular season in front of their home fans, Jan. 9, at the Convocation Center. EMU hosts Temple in a Friday night matchup set to begin at 7 p.m. The season-opening meet will be the first-of-five inside the Convocation Center, the new home of EMU gymnastics. The Convo served as host of the 2014 Mid-American Conference Championship in March, but previous home meets took place at Bowen Field House. Following the season opener, MAC play begins with a trek to Mount Pleasant,

Mich. to face Central Michigan, Jan. 17. One week later, Jan. 24, the Green and White returns home to host Bowling Green for a 4 p.m. start time. Ending the month, Coach Santos and his squad will head to Normal, Ill. for the annual Michigan/Illinois Challenge, Jan. 31. The unique quad meet features rivals Eastern and Central Michigan partnering up to square off against Prairie State institutions Illinois-Chicago and Illinois State. The Eagles will start the month of February with a pair of home duals. First, conference foe Kent State arrives in Ypsilanti, Feb. 7, before Eastern faces Illinois-Chicago for the second time of the season, Feb. 15. The matchup with

the Flames will be the first of three in a seven-day span. On Friday, Feb. 20, EMU will take on rival Western Michigan away from the friendly confines of the Convocation Center. However, the Green and White come back to Ypsilanti two days later, Feb. 22, for the final home meet of the 2015 season. In a battle of the birds, the Eagles face the Cardinals of Ball State for a Sunday matinee set to begin at 1 p.m. Prior to the season ending in Kent, Ohio for the 2015 MAC Championships, March 21, Eastern Michigan will have three road meets to prepare for the conference championships. The Eagles will make their furthest road trip of the year, Feb. 28, to St. Charles, Mo. to compete against Lindenwood. Following the lengthy road test, EMU returns to the home state for a tri-meet in East Lansing as Michigan State hosts the Eagles and Arizona, March 6. In the final action before the MAC Championships, the Eagles soar into DeKalb for a conference dual against Northern Illinois, March 15. Six days later, EMU and NIU will join up with Ball State, Bowling Green, Central Michigan and Western Michigan in heading to the biggest meet of the year to decide the conference champion, hosted by Kent State, March. 21.

EMU Selected Fifth in MAC Preseason Poll: Eastern Michigan was predicted to fin-ish fifth in the Mid-American Conference, as the conference office released the 2015 MAC Gymnastics Preseason Coaches’ Poll, Saturday, Jan. 3. The seven conference teams will test the predictions, March 21, as Kent State University hosts the 2015 MAC Gymnastics Championship. The league’s head coaches picked Central Michigan to claim the regular sea-son title after winning its record fifth consecutive MAC team title last spring. Bowl-ing Green and Kent State were knotted in a tie for second in the standings, while Northern Illinois was picked fourth followed by EMU, Ball State and Western Michi-gan, respectively.

2015 Season Preview Senior Gymnasts

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Senior Gymnasts

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Seniors

Chantelle Loehner5-5, Redshirt SeniorBars, FloorCary, Ill. (Cary-Grove)

EMU: 2014: Competed in every meet for EMU on floor, tallying nine out of 10 scores over 9.700 and four at 9.800 or better…Won three floor titles throughout the season, including a personal-best 9.850 in the win at Ball State (March 14)…Earned Academic All-MAC honor-able mention accolades…2013: Competed in eight meets for EMU… Earned Honorable Men-tion Academic All-MAC accolades…Tallied a ca-reer-high 9.825 on floor at the Eagle Invitational (March 9)…Recorded 9.725 or better in 6-of-8 routines on floor throughout the season…2012: Did not compete...2011: Competed in eight meets for the Green and White…Recorded a season-high 9.625 on the vault at the CMU Quad Meet (Feb. 24)…Posted a 9.550 on the floor ex-ercise to help the Green and White defeat the Air Force Academy (Feb. 18)…Carded a 9.525 on the bars at the Air Force Academy (March 5)…High School: Two-year level 10 gymnast at Crystal Lakes Gymnastics Training Center…Three-year regional qualifier…One-year varsi-ty letterman in track and field…Set Fox Valley Conference record in the triple jump in 2007…Personal: Full Name: Chantelle Denae Loeh-ner…Daughter of Mark and Julie Loehner…Has one sister, Brittany…Major: Social Work.

Vault Bars Beam Floor9.625 9.525 ---- 9.850

Chantelle Loehner Career Bests

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Seniors

EMU: 2014: Was in the rotation on bars and beam for all 10 meets this season, while also competing on vault in the final five meets…Soared through the air for a personal-best 9.775 on vault at Air Force (Feb. 26)…Recorded a career-high bars score of 9.725 three times throughout the season…Received Academic All-MAC honorable mention accolades…2013: Competed in all 11 meets for the Eagles…Earned Honorable Mention Academic All-MAC accolades…Tallied a career-high 9.750 on vault against Bowling Green (Jan. 26)…Re-corded a personal-best 9.800 on bars at Eagle Invite (March 9) to finish second in the event…Received a career-best 9.725 from the judges on beam at the MAC Championships (March 23)…2012: Did not compete...High School: Attended R.S. McLaughlin High School...Two-time national champion in the open division...Competed as a senior at HP Nationals...Placed 11th at Elite Canada and eighth at Canadian Nationals...Personal: Full Name: Carrina Jose-phine Lo Bello...Daughter of Iggy and Beth Lo Bello...Major: Speech and Language Pathology.

Carrina Lo Bello5-0, SeniorAll-AroundOshawa, Canada(McLaughlin Collegiate)

Vault Bars Beam Floor9.775 9.800 9.750 ----

Carrina Lo Bello Career Bests

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Seniors

EMU: 2014: Named one-of-two team captains at the start of the season…Competed in all 10 meets for EMU on vault and floor, tallying 10 scores over 9.700…Recorded a season-best 9.85 on floor at the Michigan/Illinois Challenge (Feb. 1)…Received a career-high 9.75 on vault at the Eagle Invitational (March 8)…Named to the Academic All-MAC honorable mention list…2013: Competed in all 11 meets for the Green and White…Earned Honorable Men-tion Academic All-MAC accolades…Recorded a career-best and 10th-best mark in EMU his-tory 9.875 to win the floor exercise at the Eagle Invitational (March 9)…Tallied a personal-best 9.750 twice on vault…2012: Competed in all 11 meets for the Eagles...Earned a fourth-place finish on the beam tallying a season-high 9.775 at the Rutgers Quad (Feb. 25)...Tied for sixth place on the floor recording a season-high 9.725 and tallied a 9.550 on the vault at Bowl-ing Green (March 17)...High School: Attended Citadel High School...Was the Eastern National Champion in 2011...Personal: Full Name: Pau-lina Marie Miller...Daughter of Andrew and Mar-got Miller...Has one brother, Richard and two sisters, Andrea and Rebecca...Major: Biology.

Paulina Miller5-4, SeniorVault, Beam, FloorHalifax, Nova Scotia, Canada(Citadel)

Vault Bars Beam Floor9.750 ---- 9.775 9.875

Paulina Miller Career Bests

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EMU: 2014: Competed in every meet for EMU on bars…Tallied a career-high 9.750 on bars at the Michigan/Illinois Challenge (Feb. 1)…Found a spot in the floor rotation mid-way through the season, recording a personal-best 9.650 at the MAC Championships (March 22)…Received Ac-ademic All-MAC honorable mention honors for the first time in her career…2013: Competed at the 2013 MAC Championships, recording a 9.675 on bars…2012: Did not compete...High School: Attended Iroquois Ridge High School...Four-time National Open gymnast...Named to Team Silver at Canadian Championships...On-tario Tour Selection Champion her senior cam-paign...Personal: Full Name: Nikki Lynn Pater-son...Daughter of Allister and Lynn Paterson...Has one brother, Cory...Major: Geo-tourism.

Nikki Paterson5-6, SeniorBars, Beam, FloorOakville, Ontario, Canada(Iroquois Ridge)

Seniors

Vault Bars Beam Floor --- 9.750 ---- 9.650

Nikki Paterson Career Bests

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Junior Gymnasts

EMU: 2014: Competed in every meet for EMU, leading the Eagles throughout the season to earn All-MAC First Team honors as well as qualify for the NCAA Region-als on beam…Ranked fifth in the conference on beam with an average score of 9.767…Won four individual ti-tles during the season… Tallied 24 of her 31 routines at 9.700 or higher, including a career-high 9.850 on beam at the Eagle Invitational (March 8)…Collected Academ-ic All-MAC accolades…2013: Competed in all 11 meets for the Green and White…Was the top vaulter in the Mid-American Conference throughout the season with an average score of 9.828…Earned Second Team All-MAC honors as well as Academic All-MAC accolades…Tallied career-high 9.875 on vault three times for the fifth-best mark in school history…Led Eagles in three-of-four events at MAC Championships, including finish-ing runner-up on beam with a 9.800…Posted a career-high 9.825 on bars against Bowling Green (Jan. 26)…Scored a season-best 9.825 on beam twice…2012: Competed in all 11 meets for the Eagles...Recorded a 9.825 on the vault twice, first at the Cornell Quad, March 3, and at the MAC Championships (March 24)...Tied for first on the bars and was runner-up on the beam post-ing a season-high 9.800 on both at the Eagle Invitation-al (March 10)...High School: Attended North Harford High School...Four-year level 10 gymnast at Harford Gymnastics Training Center...Two-time national quali-fier and four-time regional qualifier...Personal: Full Name: Anna Marie Willette...Daughter of Daniel and Luann Willette...Major: Speech/Language Pathology.

Anna Willette5-4, SeniorAll-AroundPylesville, Md.(North Harford)

Vault Bars Beam Floor9.875 9.825 9.850 9.575

Anna Willette Career Bests

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Kimberly Ebeyer5-3, JuniorVault, Beam, FloorGreenwood, Ind.(Whiteland)

EMU: 2014: Was a focal point in the Eastern vault, beam and floor rota-tions for all 10 meets throughout the season…Recorded the highest score of her career, a 9.825 on beam at the Eagle Invitational (March 8)…

Tallied a personal-best 9.775 on floor in the season-opening Kent State Quad (Jan. 17)…Marked a new career-high on vault with a 9.775 against Central Michigan (Feb. 7)…Named Academic All-MAC honorable mention… 2013: Competed in five events for the Eagles, primarily on the balance beam…In her collegiate debut against Western Michigan (Jan. 20) received scores of 9.700 and 9.675 from the judges on vault and beam, respectively…Finished seventh on the beam against Central Michigan (March 16) with a 9.625…High School: Attended Whiteland Community High School...A level 10 gymnast from Wright’s Gymnastics in Indiana...Personal: Full Name: Kimberly Nicole Ebeyer...Daughter of David and Jen-nifer Ebeyer...Has two brothers, Matthias and Isaac, and one sister, Sarah who is a gymnast at Ball State University...Major: Pre-Dental.

Ashlin Chambliss5-4, JuniorVault, Beam, FloorBuford, GA.(Mill Creek)

EMU: 2014: Was a primary member of the vault lineup, competing in nine of the Eagles’ 10 meets… Tal-lied a career-high 9.750 on vault at the Eagle Invite (March 8), finishing fifth out of 24 gymnasts…Placed

24th at the MAC Championships (March 22) with a score of 9.700…Did not record lower than a 9.600 all season long… Named Aca-demic All-MAC honorable mention… 2013: Competed on the vault in five meets…Tallied a career-best of 9.700 on the vault against Southeast Missouri State (March 3) and Central Michigan (March 16)…Recorded a 9.625 on vault at the MAC Championships (March 23)…High School: Attended Mill Creek High School...Personal: Full Name: Ashlin Alisse Chambliss...Daughter of Tony and Laura Cham-bliss...Has two brothers, Jared and Jordan ...Major: Exercise Science.

Vault Bars Beam Floor9.750 ---- ---- ----

Ashlin Chambliss Career Bests

Vault Bars Beam Floor9.775 ---- 9.825 9.775

kimberly Ebeyer Career Bests

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Tiffany Foy5-5, JuniorBars, Beam, FloorHickory, N.C.(St. Stephens)

EMU: 2014: Did not compete...2013: Redshirt-ed..High School: Attended St. Stephens High School...Was a Level 10 gymnast,

qualiying for the 2012 Junior Olympic national meet...Captured the state championship in all-around, bars and floor at in 2011...Personal: Full Name: Tiffany Marie Foy...Has one sister, Bethany...Major: Biology.

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Sophomores

Kelsie Brooks5-4, SophomoreAll-AroundWinston, Ga.(Alexander)

EMU: 2014: Competed in five meets in her debut season don-ning the Green and White…Posted a career-high 9.650 on vault in her first collegiate event versus Central Michigan (Feb.

7)…Recorded a personal-best 9.750 on bars at the Eagle Invi-tational (March 8), helping the Eagles to a season-high score of 194.900…Represented EMU at the MAC Championships (March 22) on bars, posting a 9.700...High School: Qualified for Level 10 Georgia State and Region 8 in three separate years...Two-time NIT qualifier...Secured Level 9 Georgia State and Eastern qualifier status as a freshman...Personal: Full Name: Kelsie Elizabeth Brooks...Daughter of Kevin and Donna Brooks...Has one brother, Kevin Jr...Major: Business.

Natalie Gervais5-4, SophomoreAll-AroundWinnipeg, Manitoba(Sturgeon Heights)

EMU: 2014: Competed on beam in every meet for EMU in her first season as a collegiate gymnast…Posted a career-high 9.800 at the Michigan/Illinois Challenge (Feb. 1) as the Eagles

recorded a team score of 194.800, their highest in 10 years...High School: Represented Team Canada at the 2013 World University Games in Kazan, Russia...Won the all-around, un-even bars and balance beam titles at the 2013 Edmond Fi-nancial Women’s Manitoba Championships while training at Springers Gymnastics Club...Was runner-up on beam at the 2013 Canadian National Championships..Finished runner-up in the all-around competition at the 2012 Western Canadian Championships...Personal: Full Name: Natalie Eve Gervais...Daughter of Jeffrey and Claudine Gervais...Major: Education.

Vault Bars Beam Floor9.650 9.750 ---- ----

kelsie Brooks Career Bests

Vault Bars Beam Floor ---- ---- 9.800 ----

Natalie Gervais Career Bests

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Sydney McEachern5-1, SophomoreAll-AroundWinnipeg, Manitoba(Kelvin)

EMU: 2014: Competed on floor in a pair of meets for EMU in her first collegiate season…Tallied a career-high 9.45 in the Eagles’ victory over rival Western Michigan (Feb. 15)...

High School: Placed fifth and sixth on floor and vault, re-spectively, at the Canadian National Championships...Com-peted as Senior High Performance during her senior year...Won the all-around title at Provincials in 2012 and 2013...Took seventh at the 2013 L’internationale Gymnix...Finished runner-up on floor at the Western Canadian Championships...Member of Team Manitoba at the Canadian National Champi-onships from 2007-12...Was an honor student at Kelvin High School...Personal: Full Name: Sydney Lynn McEachern...Daughter of Jeff and Bonnie McEachern...Major: Science.

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Bianca Jordaan5-6, SophomoreAll-AroundOakville, Ontario(Abbey Park)

EMU: 2014: Immediately made an impact in her debut season, competing in nine meets for the Eagles on vault and bars…Re-corded a personal-best 9.75 on bars against Central Michigan

(Feb. 7)…Landed a career-high vault of 9.825 in EMU’s victory over Western Michigan (Feb. 15)...Recroded a 9.800 on vault at the MAC Championship (March 22)...High School: Was a mem-ber of Team Canada and a honor roll student her freshman and sophomore years of high school...Took first in the vault and third on the beam at the 2011 Canadian National Cham-pionships...Won the floor exercise while finishing runner-up in the vault at the 2010 Canadian National Championships...Per-sonal: Full Name: Bianca Heidi Jordaan...Daughter of Fritz and Marika Jordaan...Has one brother, Alex...Major: Undecided.

Vault Bars Beam Floor9.825 9.750 ---- ----

Bianca Jordaan Career Bests

Vault Bars Beam Floor---- ---- ---- 9.450

Sydney McEachern Career Bests

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Lacey Rubin5-5, SophomoreAll-AroundPlainview, N.Y.(Plainview Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy)

EMU: 2014: Redshirted...High School: Qualified for Level 10 nationals her junior and se-nior seasons, placing 15th on

the uneven bars her senior year...Advanced to Level 10 regionals as a sophomore while competed in the Level 9 regional as a freshman...Personal: Full Name: Lacey Christine Rubin...Daughter of Keith and Judy Rubin...Has two sisters, Brittany and Carly...Major: Exercise Science.

Taylor Young5-6, SophomoreAll-AroundOakville, Ontario(Abbey Park)

EMU: 2014: Made her colle-giate debut against Air Force (March 1), competing in the floor exercise...High School: Qualified for regionals in 2012 and 2013 as a level 10 gymnast,

winning the floor at the Buckeye Classic...Claimed the vault and floor titles at the 2011 Eastern Nationals...Won all events as well as the all-around title in the level 9 divi-sion of the 2011 Buckeye Classic...Was a cheerleader her freshman and sophomore year at Westerville Central High School, including a competition cheerleader and earning a varsity letter as a freshman...Played basketball as a fresh-man...Personal: Full Name: Taylor Sirron Young...Daugh-ter of Todd Smith and Pamela Smith...Has one brother, Allen, and one sister, Kiah...Major: Occupational Therapy.

Vault Bars Beam Floor---- ---- ---- 9.175

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Freshmen Gymnasts

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Catie Conrad5-1, FreshmanAll-AroundBrighton, Mich.(Brighton)

HiGH SCHOOL: Attended Brighton High School…Qualified for regionals six years in a row and the Junior Olympic National Invitaional

Tournament three straight years...Finished runner-up on beam at the 2014 Junior Olympic National Invita-tional Tournament…Won the all-round at the 2014 Parkettes Invitational...Took first on bars and second in the all-around at the Arizona Sunrays Classic Rock In-vitational...Placed second in the all-around at the 2014 Kalaharia meet...Won the 2013 Junior Olympic NIT on bars…Was a member of National Honors Society and Senior Serve Volunteer group as well as a four-year honor roll student...PERSONAL: Full Name: Catherine Lynn Conrad...Daughter of Jonathan and Lynn Conrad...Has two brothers, Caleb and Collin...Major: Business.

Kirsten Gendron5-1, FreshmanAll-AroundBirch Run, Mich.(Frankenmuth)

HiGH SCHOOL: Attend-ed Frankenmuth High School…Was a national qualifier as well as a 2012 Junior Olympic National

Invitational Tournament qualifier, placing second on bars and third in all around…Won the floor exercise at the 2012 level 10 state tournament...Competed at the level 10 nationals in 2011 af-ter qualifying for the level 9 eastern nationals in 2010...Was an honor roll student throughout high school...PERSONAL: Full Name: Kirsten Marie Gendron...Daughter of Guy and Jennifer Gendron...Has one sister, Mackenzie...Major: Biology.

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Megan Marino5-3, FreshmanAll-AroundGirard, Ohio(Howland)

HiGH SCHOOL: Attended Howland High School…Was a four-time Level 10 region-al qualifier…Placed fifth on vault at the 2014 Ohio State

Championship…Took second on the floor and third on beam, leading to a third-place all-around finish at the 2013 Ohio State Championship…PERSON-AL: Full Name: Megan Elisabeth Marino...Daugh-ter of Kim and Chris Marino...Has two brothers, Nick and Ryan...Major: Early Childhood Education.

Julia Schwartz5-5, FreshmanAll-AroundGilbert, Ariz. (Mesquite)

HiGH SCHOOL: Attended Mesquite High School…Qualified for the Junior Olympic National Champi-onships in 2013 and 2014…

Captured the state championship with a 9.65 on beam…Four-time regional qualifier as a Level 10 gymnast…Place in the top five all-around at every in-state meet from 2013-14..Posted a personal-best 38.4 all-around score at the 2014 Valley of the Sun Challenge, claiming the title as well as victories on beam and floor…Competed for Arizona Dynamics Gymnastics, a club team that cracked the top-four at the state championships in 2013 and 2014…Served as president of the Advanced Dance team…PERSONAL: Full Name: Julia Kathryn Schwartz...Daughter of Russell Schwartz and Gina Corona...Has one brother, Trevor...Major: Special Education.

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Rachel Slocum5-3, FreshmanVault, Floor, BeamHolly Spring, N.C. (Holly Springs)

HiGH SCHOOL: Attended Holly Springs High School…Claimed the level 10 state vault championship in 2014…Qualified for the

2013 Junior Olympic national competition, finishing ninth on vault…Became a regional vault champion in 2013 as well…PERSONAL: Full Name: Rachel Hele-na Slocum...Daughter of Marc and Maria Slocum...Has three sisters, Allison, Chelsea and Isabelle, and two brothers, Harrison and Benjamin...Major: Nursing.

Kendall Valentin5-4, FreshmanAll AroundHolmdel, N.J. (Holmdel)

HiGH SCHOOL: Attended Homdel High School…Qualified for regional and state competition all four years of high school…

Placed third in all-around competition at the 2013 New Jersey Region 7 competition before taking 20th at the Junior Olympic National Championship…Fin-ished fourth in the all-around at the 2013 New Jer-sey State Championship…PERSONAL: Full Name: Kendall Marie Valentin...Daughter of John and Marie Valentin...Has one brother, Justin...Major: Biology.

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Jay Santos1st season (Massachusetts, ‘95)0-0 Career Record Jay Santos was named the Eagles’ head women’s gymnastics coach, June 17, 2014 by Eastern Michigan University Vice President and Director of Athletics Heather Lyke. Santos arrived in Ypsilanti after spending three seasons as associate head coach at the University of Il-linois. Santos, who owns 15 years

experience of coaching and competing at the Division I level, recently completed his third season as the associate head coach and fourth year overall in Champaign, Ill. The Bridgewater, Mass. native arrived at Illinois in 2010 following stints at Iowa State University and Ohio State University. At UI, he served as the head bars coach while assisting and spotting on the other events. He also had an integral role in recruiting, along with overseeing all equipment-related matters. “We are thrilled to welcome Jay and his wife, Jessica, to Eastern Michigan University,” Lyke said. “Jay’s coach-ing background and competitive experiences along with his passion to positively impact our gymnastics student-athletes make him an ideal person to lead our program. He has studied our program, student-athletes and is prepared to guide our team to great heights.” “I could not be more excited to be the next head coach at Eastern Michigan University” added Santos. “I am looking forward to the challenge of trying to improve this program and take it to new heights. I can’t wait to get the team back on campus to begin a new era for Eastern Michigan Gymnastics. I would also like to thank Director of Athletics Heather Lyke for this amazing opportunity.” During the 2014 season at Illinois, the 42-year old Santos helped the Fighting Illini to their third trip to NCAA Championships in four seasons and their first consecutive trips in school history. The squad recorded a 195.8 in Birmingham, its highest score ever in the NCAA semifinal session; and as a result, the Orange and Blue tied the program’s best finish and final national ranking of 11th. In addition, Illinois ended the season in the top 25 for the ninth consecutive year. The 2014 Illini placed their name into the record book and rewrote history more than any other squad in school history. They set a new team total record and the program’s first score above a 197 with a 197.1 at Gym Jam. Illinois placed five total scores on the all-time top-10 list, including three of the top-four. On bars, Illinois achieved the third (49.400), fourth (49.375), sixth (49.250) and seventh (49.225) best scores in program history. In addition, Sunny Kato took home the NCAA Regional Championship on the uneven bars with a career high 9.925 In 2013, Santos mentored senior Alina Weinstein to three bars titles while coaching Kato to two bars titles. On Feb. 16 against the University of Iowa, the Illini scored the fourth highest bars score in program his-

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tory with a 49.250. The Orange and Blue ranked No. 20 nationally in the event, as both Weinstein and Kato finished in the Top-50. In addition, the Illini scored a 49.025 on bars at the Big Ten Championships along the way to their season-high score of 196.475 and their fourth place finish. In 2012, Santos guided Weinstein and senior Kelsey Joannides to top-25 national rankings in the all-around. Altogether, Santos coached five different Illini to uneven bar titles for a total of 10 individual bars titles, which ranked as the second most for an event on the team. The highest bars score of the season by the team came at the Big Ten Championships when the Orange and Blue tallied a 49.100. In his first season at Illinois, the Illini notched their highest final ranking in school history, as they concluded the season No. 11 in the country following the squad’s second-ever appearance at the NCAA Championships. After arriving in Champaign in the midst of preseason training, Santos made an immediate impact on the Orange and Blue. Santos’ bar team tallied two of the top-10 scores in school history while two gymnasts placed in the top three on the event at the Big Ten

Championships under his guidance. The Illini also broke the school record for team score in his first year on staff. At Iowa State, Santos served as the re-cruiting coordinator and bars coach for the Cyclones. He helped guide the Cyclones to four-consecutive NCAA Regional appearances, a co-runner up finish at the 2007 Central Re-gional and second-place showing at the 2008 Big 12 Championships. Santos tutored three Big XII Conference bar champions and six top-four conference finishers on the apparatus during his tenure at ISU. Before his arrival in Ames, Santos spent two seasons as an assistant coach at Ohio State. While at OSU, he coached bars and floor and was a major factor in recruiting. He also

coached five Buckeyes to All-Big Ten honors. Prior to Ohio State, Santos spent eight years coaching at Somer-sault Gymnastics Center in Stoughton, Mass., serving as the women’s team director and head coach for his last four years. At Somersault Gymnastics, he was responsible for all facets of the women’s program and produced several Junior Olympic national and regional qualifiers, and many state champions. Santos served as a nationally-rated men’s gymnastics judge from 1997-2001, working numerous college dual meets as well as Junior Olympic state and regional championships. Santos graduated from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, Mass. in 1995, earning a business degree in operations management. He competed for the men’s gymnastics team for four seasons and during his stay at UMass the Minutemen won the Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference (ECAC) team championship in 1995, and the New England regional championship from 1992-95. Individually, Santos was a three-time co-captain for UMass.

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Jessica SantosAssistant Coach1st Season (West Virginia, ‘05) In her first season at EMU, Jessica Santos comes to Ypsilanti after spend-ing three seasons as a volunteer assis-tant coach at the University of Illinois to go along with previous coaching stops at Iowa State University, the University of Pittsburgh, and West Virginia University.

During her time at Illinois, her duties included coordinating floor music and choreography along with assisting on beam, floor and vault. Last season, Santos helped the Fighting Illini to their third trip to NCAA Championships in four seasons and their first back-to-back appearances in school history. The squad recorded a 195.8 for its highest score ever in the NCAA semifinal session, resulting in the program’s best finish and final national ranking of No. 11. Moreover, Santos helped coach Sarah Fielder, who took the beam title at the NCAA regional meet with a score of 9.9. On floor, Giana O’Connor and Erin Buchanan earned All-Big Ten Second Team accolades under her guidance. In addition, Illinois ended the season in the top 25 for the ninth straight season. The 2014 Illini rewrote history more than any other squad in school history. They set a new team total record and the program’s first score above a 197 with a 197.1 at Gym Jam, March 8. Illinois placed five total scores on the all-time top-10 list, including three of the top-four. In 2013, Santos assisted on both vault and floor, and her impact became quite evident on Senior Day. On March 10, the Illini posted a season-high 49.425 on floor, which was the fourth-highest team score in school history on the exercise. Illinois finished the season ranked 13th nationally on floor with a RQS of 49.235. In addition, the Orange and Blue walked away with nine individual floor titles in 2013. Amber See ranked 20th on floor while Alina Weinstein ranked fourth in the country. Weinstein ended the year as a First Team All-American on floor as she qualified for the floor finals at the NCAA Champion-ships. Finally, Santos’ coaching on vault could not be overlooked, as Weinstein recorded the first perfect 10.0 on vault in Illini history. In her first year at Iowa State, Santos’ beam squad was ranked as high as No. 8 nationally, and Ashley Kent was the ninth-ranked beam performer in the country for a period of time. Kent went on to place sixth and seventh at the Big 12 Championship and NCAA West Regional, respectively. Santos’ first season also saw the Cyclones earn their highest team score (196.225) and team national ranking (No. 13) since 2007. Santos joined Iowa State after spending three years at Pittsburgh from 2006-09, where she was named the 2007 NCAA Northeast Re-gional Co-Assistant Coach of the Year. She focused on vault and floor at Pitt and oversaw Dani Bryan, who won the league vault crown in 2007. Santos had four other gymnasts earn all-league recognition on vault during her tenure at Pittsburgh. She also served as the co-recruiting coordinator for the Panthers. Before joining the Pittsburgh staff, Santos was a volunteer assis-tant at her alma mater, West Virginia, during the 2006 season. In one season coaching the Mountaineers, she saw WVU take third in the East Atlantic Gymnastics League (EAGL) and place fifth at the NCAA Southeast Regional. While competing at West Virginia, Santos put together the third-highest all-around score (39.625) in program history. Additionally, she was a First Team All-EAGL honoree in the all-around and on bars in 2005. In 2004, she tied for the league vault crown and was a second team all-league recipient in the all-around and vault. Santos is the last Mountaineer to score a 10.0, a feat she accomplished on vault in 2004.

Shea AndersonVolunteer Assistant1st Season (Iowa State, ‘12) Shea Anderson joined the EMU gym-nastics coaching staff, Aug. 26, 2014 and will serve as a volunteer assistant coach. Anderson, a former gymnast at Iowa State University, will help coach the Eagles after spending two seasons as a graduate assistant strength coach

at Creighton University. “I am thrilled to have Shea joining our coaching staff; she is an intelligent and extremely hard working young woman,” mentioned EMU Head Gymnastics Coach Jay Santos. “Shea started as walk-on at Iowa State but was a solid contributor on multiple events and went on to earn a scholarship. She understands the commitment it takes to compete for a Division I university and I have no doubt that the girls at EMU will benefit from Shea’s knowledge and experience of competing at a Big 12 University.” While earning her master’s degree in exercise science from the University of Nebraska at Omaha, Anderson was a graduate assistant strength coach at Creighton, where she oversaw women’s rowing and cross country while also assisting with women’s soccer, volleyball, softball as well as men’s and women’s basketball. She got her start in strength and conditioning as an intern at South Dakota State University in 2012, following her graduation from Iowa State with a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology and health. With the Jackrabbits, she worked with both men’s and women’s basketball along with football and volleyball. As a Cyclone gymnast, Anderson was a four-year letterwinner, competing in 44 meets throughout her career. In her final season at Iowa State, she competed on the floor in 11 meets, while making the beam and vault rotations during the year as well. She shined against the No. 1 ranked team in the country at the time, Nebraska, tying a career-high on vault with a 9.850, while also recording a then season-best 9.775 on floor. She eclipsed that mark on floor with a 9.800 against Minnesota on Senior Night before closing out her career in the vault, beam and floor lineups at both the Big 12 Championship and the NCAA Salt Lake Regional. After being a solid contributor in her first two seasons at Iowa State, Anderson had a breakout season in 2011. Appearing in every meet on vault and floor, the Oakland, Iowa native earned the team’s Most Improved Gymnast award. She was the Cyclones’ top scorer in multiple meets in various events, including a victory on vault with a career-high-tying 9.850 against Missouri. Anderson also performed at a high level on a bigger stage, setting a new personal best of 9.750 on beam at the NCAA Regional in Ann Arbor. At ISU, Anderson excelled not only in the gym, but in the classroom as well. She was a two-time ISU Scholar-Athlete, made the Dean’s List once, and found herself on the Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll three times. As a sophomore, she earned a spot on the Academic All-Big 12 Second Team before making the conference’s first team during her senior season.

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Mid-American ConferenceTHiS iS THE MiD-AMERiCAN CONFERENCE Providing leadership in education and diversity, the Mid-American Conference moves into its 69th year of service to the student-athlete. Since its inception in 1946, the Mid-American Conference has progressively grown and devel-oped into one of the most aggressive Division I conferences in the country. One of only ten football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) conferences, the MAC named Dr. Jon A. Steinbrecher as its eighth commis-sioner in March of 2009. The league has grown its commitment to championships by expanding to six its number of neu-tral site post season events – football (Ford Field, Detroit), men’s and women’s basketball (Quicken Loans Arena, Cleveland), softball (Firestone Stadium, Akron) and baseball (All Pro Freight Stadium, Avon, Ohio). In addition, the SPIRE Academy (Geneva, Ohio) will also serve as the site for the 2015 MAC men’s swimming & diving championship. In addition to growing its commitment to MAC championships, Steinbrecher has strategically positioned the MAC’s participation in hosting NCAA events and championships. The MAC will serve as the host for the 2015 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Midwest Regional and was recently award-ed the 2018 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships as both events will take place at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland. The MAC has also hosted both the 2012 and 2014 NCAA Women’s Bowl-ing Championships under his direction. In 2013, the MAC had five programs receive football bowl invitations: Bowling Green (Little Cae-sars Pizza Bowl), Northern Illinois (San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl), Ball State (Go-Daddy Bowl), Buffalo (Famous Idaho Potato Bowl) and Ohio (Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Bowl St. Petersburg). The MAC had three programs with 10 or more wins (Northern Illinois 12-2; Ball State 10-3; Bowling Green 10-4) which tied for third among FBS conferences (ACC, Big 12 and Conference USA), trailing only the SEC and Pac-12. Last December Northern Illinois quarterback Jordan Lynch finished third overall in the Heisman Trophy voting, the highest ever finish by a MAC student-athlete. Lynch was invited to the Heisman Trophy Award ceremony in New York City and became only the third MAC student-athlete to re-ceive an invitation to the ceremony – Marshall QB Chad Pennington (1999) and Marshall WR Randy Moss (1997). Buffalo Bulls linebacker Khalil Mack was the fifth overall selection by the Oakland Raiders in the 2014 NFL Draft. Mack’s selection was the highest ever for the Buffalo program and the second-highest ever selection for a MAC student-athlete. This marked the second consecutive year for the MAC to have its two highest ever selections in the NFL Draft. In the 2013 NFL Draft, Central Michi-gan offensive tackle Eric Fisher was selected as the first overall selection by the Kansas City Chiefs, making Fisher the first-ever football player from the MAC selected first overall in the NFL Draft. In 2012, the MAC witnessed a record setting seven teams receive bowl invitations, including the first ever BCS Bowl invitation with Northern Illinois playing in the Discover Orange Bowl on Jan. 1, 2013. The MAC also had four football programs ranked in the top 25 of national polls – Northern Illinois, Kent State, Toledo and Ohio—as the BCS Standings had two MAC programs in the Top 25 at the end of the regular season with No. 15 Northern Illinois and No. 25 Kent State. The MAC also set a conference record for the most wins against FBS opponents with 16 victories. In the fall of 2013, the MAC announced the creation of newly created bowl games in Boca Raton, Fla., Nassau, Bahamas, Miami Beach, Fla., and Montgomery, Ala. for a six-year period (2014-2019). The creation of the Boca Raton, Bahamas and Miami Beach Bowls is the centerpiece of a joint agree-ment between several FBS conferences and will be supported by several FBS conferences on a six-year rotating basis. The Boca Raton Bowl will be owned and operated by ESPN and will be played at FAU Stadium, an open air stadium which seats nearly 30,000 fans on the campus of Florida Atlantic University. The Bahamas Bowl will be played at Thomas A. Robinson Stadium. The Miami Beach Bowl will be played at Marlins Park. The Camellia Bowl, based in Montgomery, Ala., is owned and operated by ESPN and will be played in the Cramton Bowl, a 25,000 seat stadium. The MAC is also a partner with the San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl as a primary partner in 2017 and 2019, and a secondary partner in 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2018 bowl seasons. The MAC will play the Mountain West in both the 2017 and 2019 bowl seasons, played at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego. Starting in the 2014 season, the MAC will have a minimum five guaranteed bowl opportunities. The MAC has long-term primary contracts with the GoDaddy Bowl (based in Mobile, Ala.) through the 2017 season and Famous Idaho Potato Bowl (based in Boise, Ida.) through the 2019 season. In its partnership with ESPN, the MAC is in the sixth year of its eight-year rights agreement (through 2016-2017 academic years) for football, as well as men’s and women’s basketball. The deal is the most extensive in the history of the conference. The agreement calls for a minimum of 25 events annually to be produced and aired on an ESPN platform including the men’s and women’s basketball championships, a regular-season MAC presence on ESPN, the Marathon MAC Football Championship Game and a minimum of 11 regular-season football games. In men’s basketball, the MAC witnessed the No. 1 seed Western Michigan win its first MAC Men’s Basketball Tournament since 2004. The MAC had five programs invited to postseason tournaments (NCAA-Western Michigan; NIT-Toledo; CIT-Akron, Eastern Michigan and Ohio). Eastern Michigan advanced to the CIT Second Round, while Ohio advanced to the CIT Quarterfinals. Buffalo senior forward Javon McCrea was named Associated Press All-American Honorable Mention. During the 2013-14 academic year, the University of Akron men’s soccer team won its tenth MAC championship and sixth in the last seven years. The Zips defeated Indiana in the 2013 NCAA first round before falling to Marquette, which snapped a string of five consecutive NCAA Round of 16 appearances. Akron witnessed senior Aodhan Quinn selected as one of 15 semifinalists for the prestigious Hermann Trophy. MAC affiliate member West Virginia had junior Andy Bevin named to the Capital One Academic All-America First Team. The MAC had two student-athletes selected in the first round of the 2013 Major League Soccer Supplemental Draft – No. 3 overall Akron goal-keeper David Meyes (Portland Timbers) and No. 12 overall West Virginia defender Eric Schoenle (Philadelphia Union). In wrestling, the MAC welcomed Missouri, Northern Iowa and Old Dominion as affiliate mem-bers over the last two seasons. Missouri won the 2014 conference tournament title for the second consecutive year. True freshman J’Den Cox of Missouri won the 197 lb. national championship to become the ninth MAC wrestler to win a national championship. A MAC record 43 wrestlers com-

peted at the NCAA Wrestling Championships and the MAC witnessed nine wrestlers named All-American – Joe Roth, Central Michigan (7th place at 133); Ian Miller, Kent State (4th place at 141); J’Den Cox, Missouri (1st place at 197); Drake Houdashelt, Missouri (5th place at 149); Dylan Peters, Northern Iowa (6th place at 125); Joe Colon, Northern Iowa (3rd place at 133); Joey Lazor, Northern Iowa (6th place at 141); Jeremy Johnson, Ohio (7th place at 285) and Jack Dechow, Old Dominion (4th place at 184). In men’s cross country, Eastern Michigan claimed its 18th conference championship, while Mis-souri State won its first ever swimming & diving championship as an affiliate member. In men’s tennis, Ball State won its second MAC title in four years. Akron won its third MAC indoor track and field title in the last four years. Akron sophomore Shawn Barber became the school’s first male individual national champion by winning the pole vault. In men’s outdoor track and field, Eastern Michigan won its 22nd conference title in program history and junior Donald Scott garnered First Team All-American honors in the triple jump after taking sixth in the nation. Kent State’s Matthias Tayala became the second MAC track and field stu-dent-athlete crowned a national champion this year in the hammer throw during the 2014 NCAA outdoor track and field championships. The 2014 track and field season was a historic one for the MAC with three national champions across men’s and women’s athletics. Akron’s Shawn Barber was the 2014 NCAA indoor track and field pole vault champion clearing 5.75m, Akron’s Annika Roloff was the 2014 NCAA outdoor track and field pole vault champion clearing 4.40m, while Kent State’s Matthias Tayala was the 2014 NCAA outdoor track and field hammer throw champion with a distance of 73.57m. Kent State won the program’s sixth consecutive and 20th overall conference title in men’s golf and received its 27th NCAA appearance. Kent State senior Taylor Pendrith became just the second player in program history to represent Kent State in the NCAA finals in each of his four seasons, in-cluding this year at Prairie Dunes Country Club in Hutchinson, Kansas. Kent State won its 11th MAC baseball tournament as the No. 3 seed and has won either the regular season or tournament title in 14 of the last 15 seasons. Earlier this summer the MAC witnessed 15 student-athletes selected in the 2014 Major League Baseball Draft led by Central Michigan starting pitcher Jordan Foley, who became the Chippewas highest draft pick in more than a decade when he was selected in the fifth round by the New York Yankees. Also, Ball State senior outfielder Sean Godfrey (drafted by Atlanta) and Miami senior pitcher Seth Varner (drafted by Cincinnati) were named to the Louisville Slugger All-America Third Team as chosen by Collegiate Baseball Newspaper. Women’s athletics continued to shine for the MAC this past year. In women’s basketball, Akron won its first ever MAC tournament championship and a program record 23 wins during the 2013-14 season. A total of five MAC programs were invited to postseason tournaments (NCAA-Akron; WNIT-Ball State, Bowling Green, Central Michigan; WBI-Eastern Michigan). Bowling Green defeated High Point, St. Bonaventure and Michigan in the WNIT before falling to Rutgers in the WNIT Quar-terfinals. In women’s soccer, Western Michigan earned the program’s first MAC title in ten years and went on to defeat No. 8 Marquette, 1-0, in the NCAA College Cup First-Round before falling to Notre Dame. In volleyball, Ohio claimed its eighth MAC title and fell to Michigan State in the NCAA First Round. Ohio’s Abby Gilleland and Kelly Lamberti, along with Toledo’s Lauren Rafdal, were named Division I All-American Honorable Mention. In women’s cross country, Miami claimed the MAC title for the third time in program history, while Ohio’s Juli Accurso won her second consecutive Great Lakes Regional and earned All-America honors at NCAA Regionals. In field hockey, Miami won the program’s second consecutive confer-ence title, while the RedHawks program won the conference championship in women’s tennis for the second consecutive year and the fourth time in the last six years. Akron won its first ever MAC swimming & diving championship, while Central Michigan won its fifth consecutive MAC tourna-ment title in gymnastics. In women’s indoor track and field, Kent State won its fourth conference title in the last five years, while the Golden Flashes won the women’s outdoor track and field cham-pionship for the fourth consecutive year. Akron’s Annika Roloff was the 2014 NCAA outdoor track and field pole vault champion clearing 4.40m. In women’s golf, Kent State won its 16th consecutive conference championship. Kent State fresh-man Wad Phaewchimplee became the second Golden Flash in history to win a NCAA Regional and was named All-American Honorable Mention by the Women’s Golf Coaches Association (WGCA). In softball, the Ohio Bobcats won their first-ever conference tournament championship and advance to the NCAA tournament for the first time since 1995. Ball State softball senior left fielder Jennifer Gilbert was named to the 2014 National Fastpitch Coaches Association NCAA Division I All-America Second Team. From two-time Super Bowl quarterback winning Ben Roethlisberger (Miami University), NFL Defensive MVP James Harrison (Kent State University), NFL Pro Bowlers (OT Joe Staley, TE Antonio Gates, WR Antonio Brown), British Open winner Ben Curtis (Kent State University), World Series win-ning manager Bob Brenly (Ohio University) and Olympic bobsled team member Brock Kreitzburgh (University of Toledo), the Mid-American Conference continues to excel in producing leaders in the world of athletics.

History of the MAC Based in Cleveland since July 1999 following a 15-year stay in Toledo, Ohio, the MAC has estab-lished historic measurements in both football and men’s and women’s basketball since moving to Northeast Ohio. The MAC was founded as a five-school league on February 24, 1946 in Columbus, Ohio with Ohio, Butler, Cincinnati, Wayne State and Western Reserve admitted as charter members. The Mid-American Conference membership consists of 12 universities across five states (Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, New York and Ohio). In 1946 men’s basketball was the first competitive sport in the MAC, which now sponsors a total 23 sports. Women’s sports were brought into the conference’s structure in 1980. For men, there are 11 championships sponsored in football, basketball, baseball, cross country, soccer, swimming and diving, indoor track and field, outdoor track and field, wrestling, golf and tennis. For women, 12 championships are sponsored in basketball, softball, volleyball, cross country, field hockey, golf, soccer, swimming and diving, gymnastics, indoor track and field, outdoor track and field and ten-nis.

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Vault

Pos. Name Score 1. Natalie Hashimoto 10.000 2. Rachel Johnson 9.900 Leah Hashimoto 9.900 Tawna Bennett 9.900 5. Nikole Viltz 9.875 Anna Willette 9.875 6. Chrissy Holik 9.850 Kim Miller 9.850 Brook Morari 9.850 Laura Holensworth 9.850 Duyen Zu Vuong 9.850 Erin Grigg 9.850 Monica Lucas 9.850 Khadijah Hudson 9.850

Bars

Pos. Name Score 1. Natalie Hashimoto 9.950 2. Lindsay Gamrod 9.900 Leah Hashimoto 9.900 Jennifer Charlebois 9.900 5. Chrissy Jones 9.875 6. Heather Shire 9.850 Lucy Burgin 9.850 8. Missy Thompson 9.825 Emily Cercado 9.825 Ashley Quinton 9.825 Anna Willette 9.825

Team evenT RecoRds

VaulT: 49.350, at Missouri 3-2-03

BaRs: 49.200, vs. Kent State, 2-25-01

Beam: 49.075, at 2001 MAC Championships, 3-24-01

FlooR: 49.425, at 2002 MAC Championships, 3-23-02

OveRall scoRe: 195.550, at MAC Championships 3-19-04

*** Notice for individual Records ***EMU gymnastics only recognizes the top score for each individual gymnast

Beam

Pos. Name Score 1. Natalie Hashimoto 10.000 2. Jenika Faes 9.900 Jennie Spindler 9.900 Rebecca Fuss 9.900 5. Dana Stencel 9.875 Leah Hashimoto 9.875 Sara Wasilenko 9.875 Jolene Worley 9.875 9. Lisa Fleming 9.850 Kim Miller 9.850 Jennifer Cullom 9.850 Emily Rock 9.850 Tara Poche’ 9.850 Anna Willette 9.850

Floor

Pos. Name Score 1. Natalie Hashimoto 9.950 Sara Wasilenko 9.950 Leah Hashimoto 9.950 Brooke Morari 9.950 5. Emily Koechel 9.925 6. Robin Loheide 9.900 Kristi Mowl 9.900 Kristen Totten 9.900 Erin Grigg 9.900 10. Khadijah Hudson 9.875 Kaylee Meyers 9.875 Paulina Miller 9.875 Dee Knight 9.875 Rebecca Fuss 9.875 Nicole O’Hara 9.875 Emily Koechel 9.875

all-around

Pos. Name Score 1. Natalie Hashimoto 39.725 2. Leah Hashimoto 39.475 3. Jolene Worley 39.175 Khadijah Hudson 39.175 5. Rebecca Fuss 39.125 6. Regan Maurer 39.050 Kim Miller 39.050 Jennifer Cullom 39.050 9. Jolene Worley 39.000 Kaylyn Millick 39.000

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2007 MAC Champions

For the first time in 26 attempts, the Eastern Michigan Uni-versity women’s gymnastics team was successful in their at-tempt at a Mid-American Conference championship, capturing the title at the Convocation Center, March 31, 2007. The Eagles posted a season-high team score of 194.525, edging second place Kent State University by less then three-tenths of a point. KSU, who lead EMU heading into the final rotation, scored a 194.275. The victory marked the second consecutive year the host team was crowned Mid-American Conference Champions. EMU was paced by its first all-around champion since Robin Loheide (1993) in junior Jolene Worley, who notched a season-high 39.175 for the event title. The Eagles as a team posted season-high marks on the bars (48.725), beam (48.350) and floor exercise (48.775). After a first rotation bye, the Eagles started on the beam where Worley’s 9.825 third place finish led the way. In the floor exercise program, EMU collected three top-10 finishers. Mickayla Balow and Worley would tie for second place with a 9.800 and specialist Tawna Bennett registered a seventh-place tie with a season-high 9.775. On the vault portion of the 2007 championships, the Green and White were again led by Bennett, scoring a 9.800 and Worley, posting a 9.750, finishing in second and sixth place respectively. EMU also placed three gymnasts in the top ten in the final rotation of the evening in bars. Worley would post a 9.800 for second place, sophomore Monica Lucas and senior captain Rebecca Fuss tied for fifth, registering a 9.750, and sopho-more Duyen Zu Vuong coming in a tie for 10th with a 9.725.

The Eagles celebrate the first MAC Championship in school history, protecting their home floor with a score of 194.525

2007 MAC Championship ResultsYpsilanti, Mich. • Convocation Center

1. Eastern Michigan 194.5252. Kent State 194.2753. Central Michigan 194.0504. Ball State 193.4005. Northern Illinois 192.9506. Western Michigan 192.2007. Bowling Green 191.925

EMU gymnast Jolene Worley (center) was named First Team All-MAC after-winning the all-around title with a score of 39.175. Worley’s solid scores on all four events helped lead the Green and White to the program’s first MAC title.

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maC Gymnast oF the year

Name Year Jolene Worley 2008 Natalie Hashimoto 2002 Natalie Hashimoto 2001 Kim Miller 1997

maC senior oF the year

Name YearJolene Worley 2008 Natalie Hashimoto 2003 Kim Miller 1997Jodi Fosberg 1995Allyson Newman 1992

maC Freshman oF the year

Name YearZu Vuong 2006Jolene Worley 2005Rebecca Fuss 2004Natalie Hashimoto 2000J.J. Cullom 1997

maC all-tournament team

Name YearJolene Worley 2007Zu Vuong 2006Sara Wasilenko 2002Leah Hashimoto 2002Natalie Hashimoto 2000, ‘01,02J.J. Cullom 1998Reagan Maurer 1996Kristi Mowi 1995Kim Miller 1994, ‘96, ‘97Robin Loheide 1993Jamie Nieman 1992Robin Loheide 1992, ‘93Allyson Newman 1989, ‘90, ‘91, ‘92Chris Deitrick 1988Dawn Hintz 1987Sharon McNie 1985-87Linda Geordano 1983Cari Christensen 1982Sonya McGhee 1981, ‘83

all-maC (reGular season)*

Name (Team) YearAnna Willette (First) 2014Anna Willette (Second) 2013Khadijah Hudson (Second) 2013

Award WinnersnCaa reGional QualiFiers

Name Event YearAnna Willette Beam 2014Khadijah Hudson Floor 2013Nikole Viltz Vault 2011Nikole Viltz Beam 2010Kaylyn Millick All-Around 2010Erin Grigg All-Around 2009Maureen Moss Beam 2009Jolene Worley All-Around 2008Jolene Worley All-Around 2007Rebecca Fuss All-Around 2006Brooke Morari Floor 2004Laura Holensworth Vault 2003Natalie Hashimoto All-Around 2003Leah Hashimoto Floor 2003Natalie Hashimoto Vault 2002Natalie Hashimoto Bars 2002Natalie Hashimoto Vault 2001Natalie Hashimoto All-Around 2000Jennifer Culloum All-Around 1999Jennifer Culloum All-Around 1998Jennifer Culloum All-Around 1997Kim Miller All-Around 1996Regan Maurer All-Around 1995Robin Loeheide All-Around 1993Allyson Newman All-Around 1992Allyson Newman All-Around 1991Dawn Hintz All-Around 1989Dawn Hintz All-Around 1986Sharon McNie All-Around 1985Sharon McNie All-Around 1984Sonya McGee All-Around 1983

nCaa national QualiFiers

Name Event YearRobin Loeheide All-Around 2003

maC Champions (Vault)

Name Score YearChris Deitrick 9.25 1988Sharon McNie 9.40 1986Sharon McNie 9.35 1985Cari Christiansen 8.85 1982

maC Champions (Bars)

Name Score YearAllyson Newman 9.60 1992Sharon McNie 9.40 1987Sonya McGhee 8.90 1983

maC Champions (Beam)

Name Score YearJ.J. Cullom 9.850 1998Kim Miller 9.850 1996Robin Loheide 9.700 1993Sharon McNie 9.35 1986

maC Champions (Floor)

Name Score YearSara Wasilenko 9.900 2002Leah Hashimoto 9.900 2002Natalie Hashitmoto 9.900 2002Regan Maurer 9.775 1996Robin Loheide 9.675 1993Allyson Newman 9.35 1989Sonya McGhee 9.15 1981

maC Champions (all-around)

Name Score YearJolene Worley 39.175 2007Robin Loheide 38.800 1993Allyson Newman 37.95 1992Allyson Newman 37.40 1991Sharon McNie 37.15 1986Sharon McNie 36.60 1985Sonya McGhee 35.25 1981

aCademiC all-maC

Name YearAnna Willette 2014Anna Willette 2013Nikole Viltz 2011Erin Grigg 2010Erin Grigg 2009Jolene Worley 2008Zu Vuong 2008Zu Vuong 2007Rebecca Fuss 2006Rebecca Fuss 2005Emily Koechel 2005Laura Holensworth 2005Leah Hashimoto 2004Leah Hashimoto 2003Natalie Hashimoto 2003Regan Maurer 1997Lisa Fleming 1996Heather Shire 1996Sheryl Kayser 1988

*Regular season All-MAC selections started in 2013

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Overall: 6-9 (.400) MAC: 2-4 (.333) Home: 3-2 Away: 1-5 Neutral: 2-2

DATE OPPONENT LOCATiON RESULT SCOREkENT STATE QUADJan. 17 No. 21 Kent State* Kent, Ohio L 192.750-194.475Jan. 17 George Washington Kent, Ohio L 192.750-193.400 Jan. 17 No. 16 Rutgers Kent, Ohio L 192.750-195.250

Jan. 25 at Bowling Green* Bowling Green, Ohio L 192.525-194.600

MiCHiGAN/iLLiNOiS CHALLENGEFeb. 1 Illinois State Mount Pleasant, Mich. W 194.800-191.800Feb. 1 Illinois-Chicago Mount Pleasant, Mich. W 194.800-192.650Feb. 1 No. 23 Central Michigan Mount Pleasant, Mich. L 194.800-196.600

Feb. 7 NO. 19 CENTRAL MiCHiGAN* BOWEN FiELD HOUSE L 194.600-195.925

Feb. 15 WESTERN MiCHiGAN* BOWEN FiELD HOUSE W 193.500-194.125

Feb. 26 at Air Force USAF Academy, Colo. L 193.225-193.675

March 1 at Air Force USAF Academy, Colo. L 193.575-193.825

EAGLE iNViTATiONALMarch 8 NORTHERN iLLiNOiS* BOWEN FiELD HOUSE L 194.900-195.100March 8 AiR FORCE BOWEN FiELD HOUSE W 194.900-193.900March 8 TEMPLE BOWEN FiELD HOUSE W 194.900-191.575

March 14 at Ball State* Muncie, Ind. W 194.075-193.600

MiD-AMERiCAN CONFERENCE CHAMPiONSHiP (CONVOCATiON CENTER, YPSiLANTi, MiCH.)March 22 MAC Championship CONVOCATiON CENTER 6th 193.850

April 5 at NCAA Regional Baton Rouge, La. NTS Willette (9.6, beam)* Mid-American Conference meet

2014 Results

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2014 MAC Championship Results2014 MAC Championship ResultsYpsilanti, Mich. • Convocation Center

1. Central Michigan196.475

5. Ball State193.975

4. Northern illinois 194.150

7. Western Michigan191.575

3. Bowling Green194.625

2014 Freshman of the YearLauren Feely, Bowling Green

2014 Specialist of the YearJaelyn Olsen, Northern Illinois

2014 Senior Gymnast of the YearMarie Case, Kent State

2014 Gymnasts of the YearMarie Case, Kent State

2014 Coach of the YearBrice Biggin, Kent State

2014 Regular Season ChampionsKent State (6-0 MAC record)

First Team All-MACAlyssa Nocella, Bowling GreenHalle Morraw, Central MichiganAnna Willette, Eastern MichiganMarie Case, Kent StateKim Gotlund, Northern Illinois

Second Team All-MAC Denasiha Christian, Ball StateLauren Feely, Bowling GreenMegan Harrington, Bowling GreenJessi Buis, Western MichiganShelby MacDonald, Western Michigan

All-Tournament TeamDanasiha Christian, Ball StateAmanda Lievendag, Bowling GreenKylie Fagan, Central MichiganMarie Case, Kent State

2. kent State195.125

6. Eastern Michigan193.850

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Warner Gymnasium is the current pratice home of the EMU Gymnastics Pro-gram. Warner opened in 1964, and is named after Joseph E. Warner, a member of the Michigan House of Representatives who was influential in the funding of the facility. Warner is located within the Bowen Field House Complex. It also holds a coaches offices, a training room, weight room and classroom space. Over the years, Warner Gymnasium served as the home for EMU gymnastics meets; however, home meets now take place in Bowen Field House and the Con-vocation Center. In 2008, the Eagles upgraded their facility by adding a new pit, enabling them to better work on their tumbling ability.

>> The Eagles added a new pit to Warner Gymnasium

in 2009, enhancing their ability to pratice tumbling and more difficult events.

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Academic Performance Once again, the Eastern Michigan University gymnastics team proved to be successful in the classroom as six Eagles were tabbed as Academic All-Americans by the National Association of Col-legiate Gymnastics Coaches/Women (NACGC/W), Aug. 21. One graduated senior and five current Ea-gles earned the distinction. Out of all the collegiate gymnastics teams, EMU ranked 33rd in the nation with a team grade point average of 3.37. The six Eagles named NACGC/W Academic All-Americans are: Shawna Ciaramella, Natalie Ger-vais, Chantelle Loehner, Sydney McEachern, Pau-lina Miller and Nikki Paterson. A pair of Eagles were two-of-63 gymnasts across the country that held perfect 4.00 grade point aver-ages. Ciaramella, a 2014 graduating senior, finished her classes with a 4.00 GPA as an elementary edu-cation major, while Paterson, a senior for the 2015 season, also boasted a 4.00 GPA majoring in geogra-phy/geotourism. The NACGC/W seeks to actively manage and develop the sport of women’s gymnastics at the collegiate level and works with the NCAA and USA Gymnastics in order to provide the best possible ex-perience for student-athletes.

Gymnast GPA MajorShawna Ciaramella 4.00 Elemantary EducationNatalie Gervais 3.89 Elementary EducationChantelle Loehner 3.81 Social WorkSydney McEachern 3.95 Exercise SciencePaulina Miller 3.85 BiologyNikki Paterson 4.00 Geography/Geotourism

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Eastern Michigan University

Our Students With nearly 23,000 students, EMU provides a rich learning environment for the campus community. The University currently has approximately 18,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students. Our students represent 45 states and 93 foreign countries. Of undergraduate students, 72 percent are full-time and 57 percent are women. The most popular majors are education, business, social sciences and history, science and engineering, English, and the health professions. EMU’s undergraduate population is approximately 65 percent white; 21 percent black; 2 percent international; 2.5 percent Asian-American; 2 percent Hispanic, 0.5 percent Native-American, and 7 percent not answered (i.e. elected not to respond to this inquiry). Eastern Michigan offers a number of special academic programs to help students succeed. These include the Honors College; the Holman Success Center; distance learning; accelerated format programs; online, weekend and evening programs and courses; American Humanics certification; Study Abroad Tours; a specialized master’s degree program for corporations offered onsite; a double master’s degree; online technologies for education and training. With more than 200 academic and social organizations, an extensive intramural sports program, 21 NCAA Division I-A sports and numerous cultural activities from which to choose, EMU students have diverse opportunities to become involved in campus life. Students’ on-campus housing choices range from traditional dormitory-style rooms to apartments and include living/learning center options.

Where We’re Located Eastern Michigan University is located in historic Ypsilanti, about 10 miles east of Ann Arbor, 40 miles west of Detroit and just 20 minutes from Detroit Metropolitan Airport. It is an area rich in academic, research, technological and recreational resources. The University also has sites in Livonia, Jackson, Traverse City, Flint, Detroit and Monroe. EMU’s 800 plus-acre campus of scenic flora and wooded areas includes 18 miles of walkways and jog-ging trails and has 122 buildings throughout the academic and athletic campuses. Eagle Crest – Eastern Michigan’s conference center, golf course and resort – is located on the banks of nearby Ford Lake.Ypsilanti plays a leading role in industry and education. The city and the University have forged close ties that have lasted more than 160 years.

What Makes Us Unique In 1849, the Senate and House of Representatives of the State of Michigan formally paved the way for the establishment of Michigan State Normal School, with the exclusive purposes of instructing persons in the art of teaching; providing a good common school education; and giving instruction in the mechanic arts, husbandry, agricultural chemistry and the laws of the United States. Since its inception, Eastern Michigan, first as a Normal School, then as a College and finally as a Uni-versity, has grown and developed to respond to the ever-changing needs of society. Over the years, EMU has educated thousands of sons and daughters of Michigan, the nation, and the world. The university currently serves 23,000 students who are pursuing undergraduate, graduate, specialist, doctoral and certificate degrees in the arts, sciences and professions. In all, more than 200 majors, minors and concentrations are delivered through the University’s Colleges of Arts and Sciences; Business; Educa-tion; Health and Human Services; Technology, and its graduate school. Eastern Michigan’s exceptional faculty, students and alumni include CEOs from major businesses, a National Student Teacher of the Year, National Teacher of the Year, numerous Fulbright Scholars and Milken Family Foundation National Educators award winners, and several Michigan Teachers of the Year. EMU is regularly recognized by national publications for its excellence, diversity, and commitment to applied education.

Faculty/Staff Eastern Michigan University employs nearly 700 full-time faculty and 1,000 staff members. Ninety-four percent of EMU professors have doctoral de-grees or terminal degrees in their field. The student to faculty ratio is 19:1. Faculty work closely with students, and many involve students in their research. Recently, the University celebrated its 30th annual Undergraduate Symposium; a benchmark program for undergradu-ate research.

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

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

EMU’s Economic impact Since its founding in 1849, Eastern Michigan has provided quality services to the residents of Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County, the State of Michigan and other states and nations. EMU’s total impact on the Michigan economy of an estimated $3.7 billion annually reflects a return of more than $42 for each dollar received from the state. The University’s total impact on the Michigan economy results in a contribution of $166 million in state tax revenue. Thus, EMU’s impact on state government tax revenue is $1.87 in taxes for each dollar received from the state.

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Education FirstMission Statement Eastern Michigan University is com-mitted to excellence in teaching through traditional and innovative approaches, the extension of knowledge through basic and applied research, and creative and artistic expression. Building on a proud tradition of na-tional leadership in the preparation of teach-ers, we maximize educational opportunities and personal and professional growth for students from diverse backgrounds through

an array of baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral programs. We strive to provide a student-focused learning environment that enhances the lives of students and positively impacts the community. We extend our commitment beyond the campus boundaries to the wider community through service initiatives, and public and private partnerships of mutual interest addressing local, regional, national and international opportunities and challenges.

Our History Founded in 1849, when the state of Michigan was just 12 years old, Michigan State Normal School was designated by the state legislature as the first institution to educate teachers to serve the public schools. The University thus began, somewhat humbly, as the sixth teacher education institution in the nation. A campus that today comprises more than 800 acres was once a four-acre plot with one building and two programs of study – a classical course and an English Course. The school’s name changed several times – to Michigan State Normal College in 1899; to Eastern Michigan College in 1956; and finally to Eastern Michigan University in 1959. During its first 100 years, the institution certified thousands of teachers and developed the broad-based curricula that ultimately prepared it for university status. Within that new university, three colleges emerged: Education, Arts and Sciences and the Graduate School. The University has since expanded three more times, adding the College of Business in 1964, the College of Health and Human Services in 1975, and the College of Technology in 1980. More recently ,Eastern Michigan has developed Extended Programs and numerous community-focused institutes. The university has enhanced its learning environment through structural initiatives during the past several years. Recent construction includes the Terrestrial and Aquatic Research Facility (1998), the Convocation Center (1998), the Bruce T. Halle Library (1998), the John W. Porter College of Education Building (1999), the Everett L. Marshall College of Health and Human Services Building (2000), the Vil-lage residence hall (2001), University House (2003), new Student Center (2006), and the new Science Complex (2010).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

1959: The College of Education is established.

1959: The College of Arts and Sciences is established.

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

1964: The College of Business is established.

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

1980: The College of Technology is established.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Fast FactsFounded: 1849 - Michigan State Normal SchoolEnrollment: Fifth-largest state institution in MichiganUndergraduates: 18,569Graduates: 4,772Gender: Undergraduates: 59% female; 41% male Graduates: 65% female; 35% maleMichigan residents: 88 percentPresident: Susan MartinBoard of Regents: Eight-member board, appointed by governorFaculty: 689 full timeFaculty holding Ph.D.: 93 percentStudent/Faculty Ratio: 19:1New Freshmen Average GPA: 3.1New Freshmen Average ACT: 21New Freshmen Average SAT: 1,014Academic programs: 423 majors, minors and concentrations, plus 167 graduate degrees and certificate programsDoctoral programs: 2 - Educational Leadership; Clinical PsychologyCampus Buildings: 122Campus Size: 880 acresAthletic Affiliation: NCAA Division FBS (1-A)NCAA Conference: Mid-American ConferenceMascot: Eagles Colors: Green and White

2013-14 Tuition and Fees*In-sate and Ohio, 30 credit hours: $8,683Out-of-State, 30 credit hours: $23,095Room and Board, 18 meals weekly: $8,069*subject to change

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

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Facilities Our 803-acre campus of scenic flora and wooded areas includes 18 miles of walkways and jogging trails, and has 128 buildings, the Lake House and Rynearson Stadium located on the south side of Huron River. Eagle Crest – our conference center, golf course and resort – is located on the banks of nearby Ford Lake. Most recent additions include the Terrestrial and Aquatic Research Facility (1998); the Convocation Center (1998); the Bruce T. Halle Library (1998); the John W. Porter Building, housing the College of Educa-tion (1999); the environmentally sustainable Everett L. Marshall Building, housing the College of Health and Human Services (2000); the renovation of Boone Hall (2000), housing our Extended Programs offices; and The Village (2001), a spacious, apartment-style residence facility. There are currently 11 residence halls and three apartment complexes with 583 units housing more than 4,000 students. The EMU Student Center also opened in November of 2006.

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The Bruce T. Halle Library The $41-million Bruce T. Halle Library represents the latest technological trends in libraries, integrat-ing traditional print with emerging electronic sources. The 218,000-square-foot facility has 520 computer workstations; 300,000 volumes of open-shelf books; 800,000 volumes in an automated retrieval collection; 3,000 network connection ports; a 100-seat auditorium with seats wired for laptop computers; a 70-seat teleconferencing room; a 130-station computing commons with six learning labs (electronic classrooms); a distance learning lab; a television studio; the Paradox Cafe; individual and group study areas and self-direction stations.

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The EMU Student Center Since Nov. 6, 2006, EMU Student Center has become the new vibrant hub of activity on EMU’s main campus in Ypsilanti, MI. In fact, in April 2007, it was voted the “Best Place to Hang Between Classes” by Eastern Echo readers. From the wide range of eatery choices to the fireplace lounges, there’s so much more in between: EMU Bookstore, Chase Bank, wireless Internet access*, a 24/7 computer lab, two art galleries, meeting/conference/banquet rooms, a dining room stage, and an auditorium for movies, live performances and guest lectures. Additionally, students will find many EMU student services, programs and organization offices all under one roof. When you view it altogether, EMU Student Center lives up to its slogan: Centered on You!

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President Susan W. Martin

Tory VerdiWomen’s Basketball

Sandy WagnerWomen’s Golf

Steve WilceGymnastics

Dr. Susan W. MartinEMU President

In her seventh year as the president of Eastern Michigan University, Dr. Susan W. Martin has made a significant impact on the campus in her time in Ypsilanti. Named the 22nd president of EMU May 14, 2008, she is the first female president in EMU’s 165-year history. Martin officially took office July 7, 2008. Martin’s tenure at Eastern has brought unprecedented five-year growth in facilities and record-setting growth in enrollment. During this time, Eastern has also led the state in tuition restraint. Since joining EMU she has led the institution to enrollment growth, kept tuition, room and board at 0% increase for 2010-11, enhanced the quality of education by investing in hiring new faculty, and enhanced the living and learning facilities by making $210 million in capital improvements to the campus. Eastern has been a nationally recognized leader in tuition restraint. Over the past five years, Eastern’s has been by far the lowest among the state’s 15 public

universities. This includes the “0, 0, 0” tuition, room and board freeze of 2010-2011, in which Eastern was one of a handful of universities around the nation to not increase fees. Additionally, Eastern completed its first comprehensive fundraising campaign a year ahead of schedule. “Invest. Inspire. The Campaign for Eastern Michigan” surpassed its $50 million goal in the summer of 2012 and reached $56 million. The highly successful campaign set the tone for future efforts to benefit Eastern students. “I am thrilled to be chosen for the honor of leading this great University, which has a strong history of excellent education and a bright future,” said Martin. During her inaugural address Martin set forth an ambitious vision for the university. The goals included building on

the pillars of academic excellence, refreshing alumni relationships, comprehensive fundraising and earning the public’s trust. Prior to coming to EMU, Martin was the provost and vice-chancellor of academic affairs at the University of Michigan-Dearborn.

The majority of Martin’s higher education career was at Grand Valley State University, where she taught and published as a professor of accounting and taxation. Martin served as director of the master of taxation program, director of international business programs, and chair of the accounting and taxation department. In June 2001, Martin joined the GVSU provost’s office and served in roles as assistant, associate, and executive associate vice president of academic affairs. One of her major duties in that office was to help manage the $154 million budget for the Academic Affairs Division. Before GVSU, Martin was deputy state treasurer for the Bureau of Local Government Services for Michigan from June 1981-June 1984. She also was the commissioner of revenue for the state of Michigan from 1985-88. Martin received her doctoral degree in accounting from Michigan State University in 1988 and her master’s degree in accounting from MSU in 1976. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Central Michigan University in 1971. In 2009, Martin received the MSU Department of Accounting and Information Systems Alumna of the Year Award. Martin is a member of the board of directors of the Michigan Educational Trust as well as Ann Arbor SPARK, a non-profit organization that seeks to bring businesses to the Ann Arbor area. She is married to Dr. Larry Martin, professor of economics at Michigan State University, and has three children and three grandchildren.

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Dennis BeagenDennis Beagen was appointed by Governor Rick Snyder in December 2014 to replace Floyd Clack, whose term expired. Beagen is communications professor at Eastern Michigan University where he previously served as acting associate provost, interim dean of continuing education, professor of communication, de-partment head of the Department of Communication, and executive associate to provost for advancement. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Eastern Michi-gan University, a master’s degree from the University of Michigan, and an ABD from Wayne State University. He is appointed for a term expiring Dec. 2022.

James F. Stapleton Jim Stapleton was appointed by Governor Jennifer Granholm in January of 2007 to replace Karen Valvo. Stapleton was reappointed by Governor Granholm in January 2009 to his own eight-year term that expires December 31, 2016. Stapleton is Presi-dent and CEO of B&R Consultants. From 2001 through July of 2004 (while continuing to fully own and operate B&R), Stapleton assumed the responsibilities of Senior Vice President of Business Affairs of the Detroit Tigers, making him (for a good majority of his tenure) the highest ranking African-American within the business operations of a Major League Baseball franchise. In July of 2004, Stapleton left Major League Baseball to participate in a group that, in June of 2005, purchased the Minnesota Vikings. He is the former president of the Think Twice Foundation, an organization comprised of African and Jewish American Community Leaders that raised more than $1 million and provided more than 200 units of new and/or refurbished hous-

ing for Detroit residents. He is also a past chairman of the Detroit Chapter of the Urban League. Stapleton has also served on several profit and not-for-profit boards, including the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Wayne State University’s Shiffman Medical Library Board of Visitors, Ontario Michigan Rail, and the Board of Directors of Detroit Commerce Bank. He currently serves on the Personnel and Compensation Committee and is chair of the Faculty Affairs Committee.

Mike Morris, Chair Mike Morris was appointed by Governor Rick Snyder in February 2011 to replace Gary Hawks, whose term had expired. He is appointed for a term expiring Dec. 31, 2018. He is the retired chairman and chief executive officer of American Electric Pow-er (AEP). From 1997 to 2003, Morris was chairman, president and CEO of Northeast Utilities System. Before joining Northeast Utilities, he was president and CEO of Con-sumers Energy, principal subsidiary of CMS Energy, and president of CMS Marketing, Services and Trading. He was previously president of Colorado Interstate Gas Co. and executive vice president of marketing, transportation and gas supply for ANR Pipeline Co., both subsidiaries of El Paso Energy. Morris was the founder and presi-dent of ANR Gathering Co., one of the first gas marketing companies in the United States. Morris is past chairman of the Edison Electric Institute, Institute of Nuclear Power Operations and Nuclear Electric Insurance Limited. He also serves on the U.S.

Department of Energy’s Electricity Advisory Board, the National Governors Association’s Task Force on Electricity Infrastructure, Business Roundtable (chairing the Business Roundtable’s Sustainable Growth Initiative). He serves as a director of the boards of Alcoa, Battelle and The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. Morris graduated from Eastern Michigan University with both bachelors and masters degrees in biology. He served on the Board of Regents at Eastern Michigan University from 1997-2004. He is currently serving a new term through 2018. In 1995 he received the university’s Distinguished Alumnus Award. During his graduate years, he was commander of the ROTC Brigade. Morris received a law degree, cum laude, from the Detroit College of Law and is a member of the Michigan Bar Association. He previously served as chair of the Finance, Audit and Investment Committee and currently serves as a member of the Education Achievement Authority, vice chair of the Educational Policies Committee, chair of the Personnel and Compensation Committee and is the chair of the Board.

Beth Fitzsimmons, Ph.D.Beth Fitzsimmons was appointed by Governor Rick Snyder in February 2011 to replace Mohamed Okdie. She is appointed for a term expiring Dec. 31, 2016. She serves as chair of the Student Affairs committee. Dr. Fitzsimmons founded Information Strategists, LLC, in 1987, a company that provides information services for high tech companies. Clients include scientists, engineers, marketing specialists and executives of major U.S. corporations. She earned a degree in chemistry from Simmons College, an MLS from the University of Albany and in 2001 she earned her doctorate in public policy, special-izing in information policy, from George Mason University. From 2003-2008, she was appointed by the President and chaired the U.S. National Commission on Libraries and Information Science (NCLIS). From 1996-1999, Dr. Fitzsimmons was involved with sev-eral projects at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Prior to that, she was associated with CENDI; an Executive Branch interagency working group composed of the scientific

and technical (STI) managers from the Departments of Commerce, Energy, Defense, Health and Human Services, and NASA. Dr. Fitzsimmons served as the information specialist for 10 years at Aerodyne Research, Inc., and also has served as the Chairman of the Depository Library Council to the U.S. Public Printer (1993-94) and received the Public Printer’s Distinguished Service Award. Dr. Fitzsimmons has served on the Advisory Board of the School of Library and Information Science (SILS) at the University of North Carolina (Chapel Hill), on the Advisory Board of the College of Computing and Information (CCI) at the University of Albany and was appointed to the Knowledge Trust. A member of the American Chemical Society for over 25 years, she has served on the ACS Committee of Patent and Related Matters (CPRM) for 5 years. Locally, she has served as President of the Rotary Club of Ann Arbor (2010-11), on the Boards of the Ann Arbor YMCA, University of Michigan Libraries, and the Library of Michigan Foundation. She currently serves as chair of the Educational Policies Committee and chair of the Student Affairs Committee.

Michael Hawks Michael Hawks was appointed by Governor Rick Snyder in February 2011 to re-place Phil Incarnati, whose term had expired. He is appointed for a term expir-ing Dec. 31, 2018. He serves as chair of the Athletic Affairs committee and vice chair of the Finance and Investment committee. In addition, he serves on the Eagle Administrative Services Board. Hawks was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan and grew up in Ypsilanti Township. He graduated from Ypsilanti High School where he excelled in football and received a full athletic scholarship from East-ern Michigan University. Hawks earned a varsity letter as a true freshman and went on to be the team’s starting noseguard the next three seasons. While at EMU, he earned a BA in Business Administration and subsequently earned an

MA in Higher Education Administration from Michigan State University. After completing his higher educa-tion, he served as Chief of Staff for the Majority Floor Leader in the Michigan House of Representatives and on the Staff of the Speaker of the House. He currently serves as a director of Governmental Consultant Services Inc. (GCSI) in Lansing, Michigan. GCSI is a multi-client Lobbying firm that is consistently recognized as Michigan’s number one rated firm. Hawks individually has consistently been voted among the 10 best lobbyists in the state by independent political surveys of Capitol insiders.

James Webb James Webb was appointed by Governor Rick Snyder in December 2012 to replace the vacated seat of Thomas Sidlik. He is appointed for a term expiring December 2020. Webb received an A.A. in Business Administration from College of the Sequoias in 1968, a B.B.A. in Management from Eastern Michigan University in 1971, and an M.B.A. in Finance from EMU in 1976. Webb worked for the United States Fidelity & Guaranty Company from 1971 to 1974 as a Property Underwriter, from 1974 to 1976 he worked as a Corporate Insurance Analyst for Masco Corporation, he was an Assistant Insurance Manager for The Budd Company, and from 1977 to 1981 he worked as an Assistant Risk Manager for Republic Steel Corp. Webb is currently the Chairman of Aon Risk Services, Inc. of Michigan. In addition to his work experience, Webb has been very active in the EMU community. In 1988 he received the Alumnus Achievement Award, and in 1989 he was Chair of the Campaign for Champions. He was an original member of the Foun-

dation Board, served as treasurer from 1993 to 1995, vice chair from 1995 to 1997, chair from 1997 to 1999, and in 1999 he became an Emeritus member. He received the Dr. John W. Porter Distinguished Service Award in 1992, was a member of the President Search Committee in 2005, Ethos week Supporter from 2007 to 2012 as well as Ethos Week Speaker in 2007, and was on the College of Business Dean Search Committee in 2012. Webb has also been involved in numerous Not-for-Profit activities. He is a member of the Greater Detroit Chamber of Commerce, Farmington Hills Police Benevolent Association, Michigan Property & Casualty Association, and was a Director of the Detroit Athletic Club. He is also active in Rainbow Connection (Brooks Patterson’s Charity Grants Wishes for Terminally Ill Children) and the City of Cleveland/Operation Improvement Task Force. In addition to the Not-for-Profit activities, he is involved in the Boards of FDI Insurance Limited (Ireland) and FCE Reinsurance Limited (Ireland). Regent Webb is currently the EMU Foundation Board of Trustees representative and is a member of the Joint Oversight Committee, the Eagle Administrative Services Board and Chair of the Audit Committee.

Mary Treder Lang, Vice ChairMary Treder Lang was appointed to the Board of Regents by Governor Rick Snyder in December of 2012 to fill the seat vacated by former Chairman, Roy Wilbanks, with a term ending in December of 2020. After earning a Bachelor of Science Degree in Ac-counting and Marketing from the University of Dayton, Treder Lang began her career at KPMG, located in Detroit where she specialized in financial institutions, non-for-profits and mergers, and acquisitions. Following her time at KPMG, she spent five years in various management positions at SBC/Ameritech. She spent considerable time in the Computer Security District and became a recognized computer security expert amongst the Bell Operating Companies. She ultimately left SBC/Ameritech to establish a new Midwest Office for LINX Technologies, assuming the position of North American (NA) Sales Director. LINX Technologies was acquired by Mosler,

Inc. and there she held various senior management positions providing coverage throughout North America. After her time spent with Mosler, Inc, she began working for Siemens, Inc. where she held various positions rang-ing from NA Sales Director, Sales Manager, and District Manager (first woman), to lastly becoming the Senior Executive-Government for Siemens Building Technologies, Inc. She eventually transitioned her career to Accretive Solutions where she was a Business Development Manager. In December of 2008, Treder Lang chose to begin her own business, Mary Treder Lang, CPA. In October 2011 she joined Baker Tilly in Michigan as Director of Business Development. Mary Treder Lang has held many different leadership positions throughout the years. Her posi-tions have ranged from senior level positions with employers, to executive positions on Board of Directors, to voluntary Treasurer for many organizations. She is active in the Michigan Women’s Foundation as a Power of 100 Women Leadership Advisory Cabinet Member, Women’s Forum and the East Side Club. In September 2011 she was appointed by Governor Rick Snyder to the Michigan State Parks and Outdoor Recreation Blue Ribbon Panel. In October 2012 she received the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Emerging Leader Award given by the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants (MACPA) for the first time in the State of Michigan. In addition, she is active in her community as a member of the St. Paul’s Catholic Church, the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), the Rotary Club, the Mother’s Club for Grosse Pointe South High School, the League of Women Voters, the Grosse Pointe Chamber, the Detroit Regional Chamber, the Detroit Economic Club, a Volunteer Council Member of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO), Past Commodore of the Grosse Pointe Yacht Club and a Board member of the MACPA. She is also active in philanthropic efforts for the March of Dimes, Leukemia Lymphoma Society, American Cancer Society and Michigan Women’s Foundation. Regent Treder Lang is currently on the Personnel and Compensation Committee, and is the chair of the Finance and Investment Committee.

The Board of Regents is the governing body of Eastern Michigan University. Its current format was created when the State of Michigan ratified a new constitution, Jan. 6, 1964. The Board comprises eight regents who are appointed to eight-year terms by the governor. The current EMU Re-gents are Mike Morris, chair; Mary Treder Lang, vice chair; Dennis Beagen; Michelle Crumm; Beth Fitzsimmons; Mike Hawks; James F. Stapleton; and James Webb.

Michael Hawks

Beth Fitzsimmons

Dennis Beagen

Mary Treder Lang Vice Chair

Mike MorrisChair

James Webb

James F. Stapleton

Michelle CrummMichelle Crumm was appointed by Governor Rick Snyder in December 2014 to replace Francine Parker, whose term expired. Crumm is CEO of Present Value and co-founder and chief business officer of Adaptive MaterialsInc. She also worked in auditing at both Kellogg Co. and Plante and Moran. Crumm was named 2011 Executive of the Year from AnnArbor.com, Most Influential Women by Crain’s De-troit Business, one of Enterprising Women’s Women of the Year and Entrepreneur of the Year by Ernst and Young. Crumm earned a bachelor’s degree from Purdue University and an MBA from the University of Michigan. Se is appointed for a term expiring Dec. 2022.Michelle Crumm

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Heather Lyke

Heather LykeEMU Vice President/Director of Athletic

Heather Lyke is in her second year at Eastern Michigan University, having been named EMU’s Vice President/Director of Athletics on July 1, 2013. Lyke came to Ypsilanti with more than 17 years of experience in intercollegiate athletics administration – 15 of which were at The Ohio State University. Lyke’s first year at Eastern Michigan was a successful one, as the Eagles won three Mid-American Conference team championships and 24 individual MAC titles in track and swimming. EMU also produced 64 All-MAC student-athletes to go along with 41 Academic All-MAC honorees. In the classroom, EMU student-athletes continued to showcase their success in the classroom, ending the Winter 2014 semester with a 3.145 grade point average. It marked the ninth consecutive semester that the Eagles had surpassed the 3.0 plateau as a department. Lyke also developed and installed the mantra of Eagles Unite. More than just a catchy slogan, it was a campaign of support that pervade through all of EMU 21 varsity sports. The campaign extended beyond student-athletes; it strongly encouraged the athletic department staff, fans, alumni and students to show their support as well.

The 13th athletic director in Eastern Michigan history, Lyke was selected from a pool of more than 80 candidates. She also is the first woman to hold the full-time AD position at EMU. “I am honored and excited to be named the Director of Athletics at Eastern Michigan University,” said Lyke at her hiring press conference. “This is a tremendous opportunity to become a part of a dynamic leadership team. I am eager to serve and build great relationships with President Martin and the University leadership, the faculty, our student-athletes, coaches and staff, alumni and donors, and the greater Ypsilanti and Michigan community. Eastern Michigan has a rich history of athletic success and academic achievement. I look forward to being part of the continued success of Eastern Michigan University as we help shape the next generation of leaders and achieve even greater accomplishments.” At OSU, she was a member of the athletic department’s executive

team and was responsible for the assessment, design and development of the department’s strategic plan. She directly oversaw 10 of OSU’s 36 athletic programs and managed/supervised 31 full-time coaches and staff. She also had oversight over all facets of the athletic councils involving budget oversight, revenue generation and facilities as well as the golf course operations. Additionally, she supervised the sport performance division of the department, which includes the strength

and conditioning coaches, athletic training staff and sports medicine staff. In 2013, she developed the first ever student-athlete internship program within the Department of Athletics. On a national level, Lyke has been active within the NCAA and Big Ten Conference committee structure as a member of the NCAA Division I Men’s Lacrosse Committee and Big Ten Sports Management Committee and previously served on the NCAA Softball Rules Committee and the NCAA Amateurism Committee. Her previous roles at OSU included associate athletic director for sport administration (2002-12) and associate athletic director for sport administration, compliance and camp operations (1998-02). Prior to Ohio State, Lyke was at the University of Cincinnati for two years, serving as the assistant athletic director for compliance as well as the senior woman administrator. Lyke began her athletics administrative career at the NCAA national office as an intern in the enforcement and student-athlete reinstatement department. Lyke also has worked for the Big Ten Network as a color analyst for softball games. Lyke grew up in Canton, Ohio, and attended the University of Michigan on a softball scholarship. While at U-M, she was a four-year letter winner as a first baseman, two-time team captain, Big Ten champion and Academic All-Big Ten honoree as a member of its softball team. She earned a Bachelor’s of Science in Education from University of Michigan and a Juris Doctorate from the University of Akron School of Law. She was admitted to the Ohio Bar in 1995. Lyke and her husband, David Catalano, have three children, Elle, Sophie and Eli.

THE HEATHER LYkE FiLEName: Heather LykeBorn: Canton, OhioHigh School: Glen Oak H.S. - Graduated in 1988College: University of Michigan - Bachelor’s degree in education - 1992 University of Akron Law School - Juris Doctorate - 1995Family: Husband, David Catalano; Children, Elle, Sophie and Eli

COLLEGiATE WORk EXPERiENCEYEAR SCHOOL JOB TiTLE 2013-Pres. Eastern Michigan University Vice President/Director of Athletics2013 Ohio State University Senior Associate AD2009-12 Big Ten Network Softball Color Analyst2002-12 Ohio State University Associate AD/Sport Administration 1998-02 Ohio State University Associate AD/ Sport Administration, Compliance and Camp Operations1996-98 University of Cincinnati Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance/SWA 1995-96 National Collegiate Athletic Association Enforcement Intern1989-92 University of Michigan Four-year letterwinner in softball

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Reese Trophy - Men’s All-Sports Champion1987-88, 1990-91, 1995-96, 2008-09

Cartwright Award - Overall Excellence 2013-14

Baseball1975, ’76, ’78, ’81, ’82, 2003, 2007

Football1987

Men’s Basketball1988, ’91, ’96, ’98

Women’s Basketball2004, 2012

Men’s Cross Country1973, ’74, ’86, ’90, ’91, ’92, ’93, ’94, 2000, 2001, 2005,

2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

Men’s Golf2007, 2008

Men’s Outdoor Track & Field1974, ’77, ’78, ’82, ’83, ’84, ’86, ’87, ’88, ’89, ’90,

’91, ’92, ’94, ’97, ’98, ’99, 2001, 2002, 2007, 2010, 2014

Women’s Outdoor Track & Field1982, ’87, ’88, ’89, ’90, ’91, ’92, ’93, ’95,’97, 2003

Men’s indoor Track & Field1996, ’97, ’98, ’99, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004,

2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2013

Women’s indoor Track & Field1997, 2000, 2011

Men’s Swimming and Diving1978, ’80, ’81, ’82, ’83, ’84, ’85, ’86, ’87, ’88, ’89, ’90, ’91, ’92, ’93, ’94, ’95, ’96, ’98, 2000, 2001,

2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013

Women’s Gymnastics2007

Women’s Swimming and Diving2006, 2007

Women’s Tennis1998, 2001

Women’s Soccer1999, 2003, 2013

Softball2007

Wrestling1996

EMU’s MAC Championships

1972- NCAA DII Men's Swimming and Diving1972 – NCAA DII Outdoor Track and Field1971- NAIA Men's Swimming and Diving1971- NAIA Men's Indoor Track and Field

1971 – NAIA Men's Outdoor Track and Field1970 - NAIA Baseball

1970 – NCAA DII Men's Cross Country1970 - NAIA Men's Cross Country

1970 – NAIA Men's Swimming and Diving1970 – NAIA Men's Indoor Track and Field

1970 – NAIA Men's Outdoor Track and Field1969 – NAIA Men's Swimming and Diving1969 – NAIA Men's Indoor Track and Field1968 – NAIA Men's Swimming and Diving

1967 – NAIA Men's Cross Country1966 – NAIA Men's Cross Country

EMU National Championships

EMU Athletic Directors Through the YearsWilbur Bowen - 1903-28

Joseph McCulloch 1931-47Elton Rynearson 1948-63Dr. Keith Bowen - 1963-66

F.L. “Frosty” Ferzacca - 1966-73Dr. Albert E. Smith - 1975-76

Alex Agase - 1977-82Paul Shoults - 1982-86Gene Smith - 1986-93Tim Weiser - 1993-97

Carole Huston (Interim) 1997-99Dr. David Diles - 1999-05

Bob England (Interim) - 2005-06Dr. Derrick Gragg - 2006-13

Dr. Melody Reifel Werner (Interim) - April 2013-July 2013Heather Lyke - 2013-Present

Female Athletic Directors in the FBSSandy Barbour - Penn State

Kathy Beauregard - Western MichiganJulie Hermann - Rutgers

Lynn Hickey - Texas-San AntonioHeather Lyke - Eastern MichiganDebbie Yow - North Carolina State

Tina Kunzer-Murphy - UNLV

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EMU Support Staff

Erin Burdis is in her 13th year as a full-time member of the Eastern Michigan University athletics department. Burdis joined the EMU staff as a part-time academic counselor in 2001-02 and was elevated to full-time academic counselor and assistant to the director of compliance in October 2002. In the spring of 2004 she took over leadership of the program.

As the director of Student-Athlete Support Services (SASS), Burdis has developed a comprehensive learning support program which consists of learning specialist, mentoring and tutoring meetings that are all individualized. The department’s GPA has continued to improve over the last several semesters and the Winter 2014 cumulative GPA for all student-athletes was the department’s second-best tally in history at 3.145.

The 38-year-old Burdis joined the EMU athletics staff at the start of the 2001 academic year after serving as a graduate assistant in the University of Kentucky Athletics Department during 2000-01. A native of Frankenmuth, Mich., Burdis was an all-state softball player and played on state championships teams in softball and basketball at Frankenmuth High School before graduating in 1994. Burdis then went on to Concordia University in Ann Arbor and was an honorable mention All-American shortstop as a senior and the co-captain of the softball team her final two years. She helped lead Concordia to the National Christian College Athletic Association National Championship in both 1998 and 1999. In addition, the softball team won the Wolverine-Hoosier Conference title in 1997 and 1999 and Burdis was named All-League shortstop and was an All-League All-Academic pick three times (1997, 1998, 1999).

Erin BurdisAssistant Athletic Director/Academics

Fred Hale is in his first year as the Assistant Sports Performance at Eastern Michigan University. Hale joins the EMU Sports Performance staff after serving as a sports performance coach at Power Train Sports Institute for one year.

Prior to his time at Power Train Sports Institute, Hale was an intern for the Buf-falo Bills before spending a year with the

University of Tennessee, working primarily with the football, baseball and track and field teams.

Fred HaleAssistant Sports Performance Coach

Hale attended Mercyhurst University where he graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science in Exercise Science in 2011. The 25-year-old went on to earn his master’s in exercise science in 2012 from Mercyhurst while working with the rowing team. In the 2011-12 season, the rowing team won the Dad Vail Regatta, which is the largest collegiate regatta in the United States. A native of Cleveland, Ohio, Hale was a three-sport athlete participat-ing in football, wrestling and track and field while garnering all-state honors in football and wrestling at Mentor High School. Hale went on to play football and wrestle at Mercyhurst University where he earned all-conference and All-American honors.

Bryan Fink is in his first year as the Assistant Sports Performance at Eastern Michigan University. Fink joined the EMU Sports Per-formance staff after serving as the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Briar Cliff University.

Fink ran the strength and conditioning efforts for Briar Cliff from 2011-14. During his three seasons at BCU, Fink designed and imple-mented the performance programs for all 18

varsity sports for the Sioux City, Iowa-based institution, in addition to head-ing up all pre- and postseason speed, agility and conditioning programs for Briar Cliff’s football, basketball and volleyball programs. Fink was in charge of all operations within the weight room at BCU, including maintaining and improving the weight room by purchasing and organizing all sport perfor-mance equipment. Before joining the Briar Cliff staff, Fink ran the Sioux City North High School strength and conditioning program for two years. During his time at North,

Bryan FinkAssistant Sports Performance Coach

he was in charge of overseeing, developing and implementing all workouts for each athletic team, including the Stars’ summer workouts. In addition, Fink oversaw the weight room and other sport performance facilities in order to maximize efficiency. Prior to joining North High School, Fink served in an internship role for two seasons with Heelan High School in Sioux City. While working at Heelan, he received his first hands-on experience ccoaching student-athletes about proper sports performance and weight lifting technique. On top of his professional experience, the Wayne, Neb. native earned his Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)certification through the National Strength and Conditioning Association in January of 2011. Fink is also a Sports Performance Director (SPD) certified by Velocity Sports Perfor-mance and is certified in Under Armour Combine 360 Training and Testing. Fink graduated from Morningside College in Sioux City where he was a four-year letterwinner on a three-time national tournament qualifying men’s basketball team. He earned a bachelor of arts degree in business administra-tion in 2009, before garnering a master’s degree in exercise science from Wayne State College (Neb.) in 2013.

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Sean Hostetter is in his second year full-time with the Eastern Michigan University Athletic Media Relations Office serving as a graduate assistant before taking on the role of Assistant Director of Athletic Media Relations in Jan. 2013. Hostetter’s responsibilities include the handling of all publicity and publications for the men’s basketball, volleyball and tennis teams. In addition to those tasks, Hostetter

will coordinate the department’s social media efforts. Prior to coming to EMU, Hostetter spent the 2010-11 season as the As-sistant Sports Information Director at Brevard College in North Carolina. There he was the primary contact for the Tornados’ soccer, cross country, women’s basketball, softball, and track & field teams. He also was the ana-lyst on the men’s basketball radio broadcasts. A native of Livonia, Mich., Hostetter served as the Media Relations In-

Sean HostetterAssistant Director of Athletic Media Relations

tern for the Quad Cities River Bandits, the single-A affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals in 2010. He was in charge of the organization of the press box, as well as distributing statistics to media, coaches, and broadcasters, and producing game notes for all media outlets. He also was a webmaster of the River Bandits website and a columnist for the Bandits’ monthly gameday program, “Play Ball.” Hostetter also served as one-of-three River Bandits radio broadcasters during the season. Additionally, Hostetter held the title of Broadcasting & Media Relations Intern in the summer of 2009 while he worked for the Burlington Roy-als, the rookie-A affiliate of the Kansas City Royals. He was the solo radio broadcaster, while serving as the main media contact for the team. A 2009 graduate of Albion College, Hostetter earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Studies and Political Science. While at Albion, he served as a sports information student assistant. Hostetter earned a Master of Science in Sport Management from Eastern Michigan in 2013. He currently resides in Farmington, Mich. and is a member of the College of Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA).

Garrett Hotchkiss is in his eighth year as an Academic Counselor for the athletic department at Eastern Michigan Univer-sity. Hotchkiss joined the Student Athlete Support Services staff full time in 2007 after spending 2006 as a Compliance Assistant and Learning Specialist within the EMU athletic department.

Hotchkiss is currently responsible for pro-viding academic support and monitoring student-athletes academic progress in the sports of golf, cross country, track, wrestling and ten-nis.

Garrett HotchkissAcademic Counselor

The 36-year-old Hotchkiss earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from Central Michigan University in 2001. He completed his master’s degree in sports administration from Xavier University in 2005. Prior to his time here at EMU, Hotchkiss worked as a research assistant in the Government Affairs office in Washington D.C. for Corning Incor-porated. He also worked as a game day operations coordinator at the University of Cincinnati and graduate assistant for both the men’s and women’s soccer teams at the College of Mount St. Joseph in Cincinnati, Ohio, during his time as a graduate student.

Chris Hoppe is in his fourth year as a member of the Eastern Michigan University athletics department and his second as the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Administra-tion. In his role Hoppe serves as the sport ad-ministrator for baseball, rowing, soccer, swimming, tennis and volleyball. He also oversees the equipment and sports perfor-mance staffs.

The 35-year-old Hoppe earned two degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and is currently working on a third. He completed his undergraduate degree, with honors, in English literature in 2000 and earned his Juris Doctorate in the spring of 2003. Hoppe has also been working on a Ph.D in postsecondary education and leadership at UW.

Chris HoppeSenior Associate Athletic Director/Administration

A native of Rhinelander, Wisc., Hoppe began his professional career as a court commissioner for Oneida and Vilas County Circuit Courts in 2003-04. Upon returning to the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2004 for his Ph.D work, Hoppe began his career in collegiate athletics as an athletic compliance intern for the Badgers in 2005-06. In 2006, Hoppe joined the San Diego State University Aztecs as a student-athlete eligibility/student services coordinator. From San Diego State, Hoppe was named the Assistant Athletics Di-rector for compliance and sport supervisor at Robert Morris University in 2008, a post he held until joining EMU as the Associate Athletic Director for Compliance in the summer of 2011. Hoppe remains a member of the Wisconsin State Bar Association.

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Mike Malach is in his 18th year as a member of the Eastern Michigan University athlet-ics department and his second as the as the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Finance and Operations.

In his role, Malach oversees the depart-ment’s department’s budget and financial planning, event management, facilities and game operations staff, IT services and

is the liaison to the Convocation Center. The 47-year-old Malach joined the EMU staff in September 1998 after a two-year stint as the athletics business manager at Southeast Missouri State University. He was responsible for the development and control of the entire athletics budget at Southeast Missouri and he assumed the same responsibilities at Eastern, as well as overseeing

Mike MalachSenior Associate Athletic Director/Finance and Operations

facilities, game operations and sports oversight. A 1990 graduate of Carroll University in Waukesha, Wisc., Malach went on to earn a master’s degree from Eastern Kentucky Univer-sity in 1992. After completing his M.A., he joined the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point as an assistant athletics director from 1992-95. Malach then became a systems engineer with Office Technology Company in March 1995 before moving to Cape Girardeau, Mo., as a member of the Southeast Missouri staff in January 1996. A native of Denmark, Wisc., Malach attended Denmark High School and was a member of the 1985 boys basketball team that won the Class B state championship. He also participated in baseball and football as a prep. Malach lives in Milan, Mich. with his wife, Joan, and their son, Brevin (17) and daughter, Elaina (9).

Erin Kido is in her first year as the Senior Associate Athletics Director for Administration for the Eastern Michigan University athletic department. Kido came to EMU following a seven-year tenure in the Xavier University Athletics Department where she most recently served as the Associate Athletics Director and Senior Woman Administrator – a role she held since the summer of 2010.

At Xavier, Kido was primarily responsible for coordi-nating all facets of the Musketeers’ comprehensive athletics compliance program and overseeing all of

the department’s student-athlete welfare priorities, including sports medicine, strength and conditioning, academic support services, gender equity and diversity. She was the athletics department’s liaison to the Offices of Admissions, Financial Aid and Residence Life and also served as the sport administrator for the baseball and men’s and women’s cross country and track and field programs. Kido is also extensively engaged in intercollegiate athletics nationally. She currently serves on the Legislation and Governance Committee of the National Association for

Erin Kido Senior Associate Athletic Director/Administration

Athletics Compliance (NAAC), as well as the NCAA/NAAC Thought Leaders Group, which provides valuable input as policy and legislative concepts are developed at the national level. She also holds an appointment on the Division I Advisory Group of the NCAA Eligibility Center. Kido has previously served on the NAAC Board of Directors , NCAA Legislative Council, NCAA Recruiting and Athletics Personnel Issues Cabinet and NCAA Subcommittee for Legislative Relief. Prior to arriving at Xavier in 2007, Kido served as the Director of Compliance for the University of Oklahoma Department of Athletics. While at Oklahoma, she played an integral role in building a strong, comprehensive compliance program that included broad-based rules education, as well as effective and efficient monitoring systems. In addition to her compliance experience at OU, Kido was the Compliance Graduate Assistant at The Ohio State University. She joined the Ohio State staff after serving as the Championships and Marketing Assistant with the West Coast Conference and working as a student assistant in the UCLA Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. A native of San Jose, Calif., Kido graduated from UCLA in 2002 with a bachelor’s degree in physiological science before going on to earn her master’s degree in sport and exercise management from Ohio State in 2005. Kido and her husband, Jared, have a daughter, Sydney.

Matt Jakobsze is in his second year as the Associate Athletic Director for Compliance for the Eastern Michigan University athletic department.

At EMU, Jakobsze serves as a member of the athletic department’s Executive Staff. Jakobsze directs and manages all operations associated with the Athletic Department’s Compliance Office, with responsibility for legislation, governance, and policy. Jakobsze serves as EMU’s liaison to the NCAA and Mid-American Conference offices for NCAA rules interpretations and other matters. Jakobsze’s specific duties include dealings with agents, and issues regarding amateurism, promotions, donation requests, financial aid,

waivers, and investigations. Jakobsze joined Eastern Michigan after serving as the Assistant Athletic Director for Compli-ance at the University of Nebraska Omaha. His day-to-day duties included managing all aspects the Athletic Department’s compliance program, and serving as the primary liaison for coaches, student-athletes, boosters, and the university community. In this role, Jakobsze acted as the primary administrator for all educational outreach efforts, coordinated the department’s financial aid program, and oversaw recruiting, and playing seasons. In addition, Jakobsze oversaw the eligibility processing of student-athletes, and coordinated interactions between coaches, current and prospective student-athletes, the Summit League, and the NCAA. Jakobsze also supervised the athletic compliance office internship programs. While at Omaha, Jakobsze oversaw the second year of the University’s NCAA Division I Reclas-sification process and transition to the Summit League conference. Jakobsze also served on the

Matt JakobszeAssociate Athletic Director/Compliance

athletic director’s Executive Staff, assisted in drafting the National College Hockey Conference’s Bylaws, responded to multiple compliance reviews, and coordinated a Title IX review. Jakobsze joined the Omaha Athletic Department after serving as the Compliance Coordinator at Mid-American Conference member Northern Illinois University. While at NIU, Jakobsze served as the primary liaison for monitoring daily operations for eligibility, recruiting, personnel, and education. In addition, he supported the Assistant Athletics Director of Compliance and Student Services in monitoring the daily operations of financial aid, legislation, and playing seasons, and assisted student-athletes’ personal growth through the CHAMPS/Life Skills Program. Prior to serving as the Compliance Coordinator at NIU, Jakobsze started the Huskie Athletic Compliance Office’s externship program while attending Northern Illinois University’s College of Law. A 2008 magna cum laude graduate of Dominican University, Jakobsze majored in psychology and political science and was a Northern Athletics Conference Scholar-Athlete. While at Dominican, Jakobsze captained the men’s soccer team, and led the Stars to regular and conference tournament championships in 2006 and 2007, NCAA Tournament appearances in 2006 and 2007, as well as to the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament in 2006. In 2011, Jakobsze received his Juris Doctor cum laude from Northern Illinois University’s College of Law. While at NIU, Jakobsze was a Lead Articles Editor of the Northern Illinois University Law Review, President of the College of Law’s Sports & Entertainment Law Society, and represented NIU in the Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition. He has published three articles, including an award winning comment discussing Major League Soccer, collective bargaining, and the antitrust implications of diverging ownership interests. In addition to serving on the Communications Committee of the National Association for Athletics Compliance (NAAC), Jakobsze is licensed to practice law in the state of Illinois and is a member of the Sports Lawyers Association.

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Adam Martin is in his fifth year with the Eastern Michigan University Athletic Facili-ties department, and his third as the Director of Operations/Assistant Facilities Coordina-tor.

As the Director of Operations, Martin is responsible for the daily supervision of all athletic facilities at EMU including facility scheduling, maintenance and preparation,

and assisting in the planning, management and execution of all athletic events, campus events and external events. Martin hires, trains and su-pervises all event management staff along with graduate assistants and student staff. He also assists with various capital, facility maintenance and renovation. Additionally, Martin also serves as the secondary liaison to all campus-

Adam MartinDirector of Operations/Assistant Facilities Coordinator

operating units which include: physical plant, public safety, facility management, custodial, outside contractors and other various campus departments. As the Assistant Facilities Coordinator, Martin is responsible for game management of NCAA Division I-A football, Division I-A men’s and women’s basketball and all other Olympic sports. He also assists in the coordination of athletic facilities scheduling with coaches and administra-tion in accordance with department scheduling policies. A native of Albion, Mich., Martin was a four sport athlete as a member of the soccer, baseball, basketball and swimming and diving teams. Martin earned his bachelor’s degree in sports management in 2008 from Siena Heights University, playing soccer for the Saints before earning his master’s degree from Eastern Michigan in 2009. Martin resides in Milan, Mich. with his wife, Tracy, and their daughters, Natalie Marie and Peyton.

Dan McLean is in his first year as the Associate Athletic Director for Development for the East-ern Michigan University athletic department. McLean came to EMU after working as a Major Gifts Officer for the Mountaineer Athletic Club at West Virginia University.

McLean joined the Mountaineer Athletic Club staff in August 2012. He was responsible for se-curing high-end annual gifts and funds for major capital projects, as well as endowing student-

athlete scholarships. While working for the MAC, he was a part of a team raising more than $23 million annually for WVU Athletics as a part of the $750 million “A State of Minds” campaign for West Virginia University. During his two years, McLean was accountable for more than $1.8 million in annual gift, major gift and planned giving revenue. A native of Canton, Mich., McLean came to WVU after spending two years at Fresno State, serving as the director of major gifts before ascending to the assistant athletic director for development position in July 2011. In that posi-

Dan McLean Associate Athletic Director/Development

tion, McLean managed the day-to-day operations of the Bulldog Foundation, including the annual fund, major gifts and sports clubs. McLean led fundraising efforts that raised more than $7 million annually for Fresno State Athletics as a part of the $200 million University “Campaign for Fresno State.” McLean previously served as an athletic development assistant at Fresno State from 2008-09. In between his different appointments at Fresno State, he served as the regional director of development at Oregon State University’s Beaver Athletic Student Fund from July 2009–Aug. 2010. While at OSU, McLean was involved with fundraising efforts that raised more than $10.5 million annu-ally for OSU athletics. He also was directly responsible for implementing two new giving programs: “110% Beavers” and “Next Level Beavers,” which resulted in more than 1,400 donors increasing their donation and over 800 new donors generating upwards of $1.1 million in new revenue. McLean received his bachelor’s degree in applied arts from Central Michigan University in 2004 and his master’s degree in sport administration from Wayne State University in 2007. He and his wife, Lindsay, have two children, Moxon and Emilia, and two dogs, Darby and Whopper.

Ron McKeefery is in his first year as a member of the Eastern Michigan University athletics department. The 2008 Under Armour Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year, McKeefery has served as a strength and conditioning coach at both the collegiate and professional level.

McKeefery spent the 2013 season working with the NFL’s Cincinnati Bengals after serving as the head strength and conditioning coach at the University of South Florida and the University of Tennessee. In total, he has coached 30 NFL draft picks, including First Round Draft Pick and Pro Bowlers Mike Jenkins and Jason Pierre-Paul, along with Cordarrelle Patterson and Ja’Wuan James. Additionally, he has coached

numerous all-conference, All-Americans and NFL free agents selections. Before heading to Cincinnati, McKeefery was the football head strength and conditioning coach at Tennessee for three seasons. He was also the human performance coordinator for the United States Army Special Forces, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, in Fort Campbell, Ky. McKeefery got his collegiate start at the University of South Florida, where he served as assistant athletic director for strength and conditioning and the head strength and conditioning coach from 2000-10. A key member of the South Florida coaching staff, McKeefery’s tenure with the Bulls coincided with that program’s rise from Division I-AA to perennial Big East Conference contender. In addition to six consecutive bowl games and 16 NFL draft picks, the success of his strength and conditioning

Ron McKeefery Director of Sports Performance

program is best exemplified by the fact that South Florida was 10-0 in overtime during his tenure. The Missouri native owns a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Ottawa University in Ottawa, Kan., and a Master of Arts in Adult Education from South Florida. McKeefery earned all-conference honors in both football and track at Ottawa and was also a two-time Academic All-American. After spending one season as a coach with Ottawa, McKeefery worked as an intern with the Kansas City Royals in Major League Baseball. He also worked with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the 1999 season, a year in which the Bucs played in the NFC Championship Game. McKeefery also spent the 2000 season as the head strength and conditioning coach with the Berlin Thunder of NFL Europe. In addition, he has lectured for the National Strength and Conditioning Association, Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Association, and numerous major universities. McKeefery has been published in the National Strength and Conditioning Journal, American Football Monthly and Stack Magazine. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist w/Distinction (CSCS*D) and Coach Prac-titioner under the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) as well as a Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC) under the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCA). He also served as the state NSCA Director for Florida (North) and is certified by both the National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA) and the Collegiate Strength & Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCA). In 2013, McKeefery received the prestigious title of Master Strength & Conditioning Coach at the annual conference for the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association.

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Sam Olson joined Eastern Michigan University as the Assistant Compliance Director/Monitoring in January 2014. As a member of the Compliance staff, Olson is responsible for initial eligibility, re-cruiting, and student-athlete benefits. Olson also oversees playing and practice seasons, wherein he administers the department’s practice monitoring system and evaluation of countable athletic activi-ties.

Prior to joining Eastern Michigan University, Olson spent 2012 and 2013 at the University of Louisville as a compliance intern while earning his master’s degree in sports administration. While working at Lou-isville, he designed and implemented a student-athlete employment monitoring and auditing policy for the office. He also helped evaluate official transcripts of potential student-athletes to monitor and determine initial eligibility while moni-toring the Academic Progress Rate data for 23 Division I varsity sports. In 2013, Olson also interned at Bellarmine University in Louisville, Ky. While at

Sam OlsonAssistant Director of Compliance, Monitoring

Bellarmine, Olson helped conduct NCAA legislative research utilizing the Legisla-tive Services Database (LSDBi) and issued recommendations on a variety of issues relating to Division I/II athletic program and student-athletes. Olson also developed a Title IX Gender Equity Plan for the Athletics Department upon analysis of overall athletics budget, recruiting expenses, travel expenses, equipment expenses, coach-ing agreements/contracts, academic support services and the sports information department. Before joining the collegiate ranks, Olson worked six years at various levels of the judicial system. He was a legal intern for the Child Protection Section Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia in 2006 before serving as a law clerk for two years at Thomas & Delaney, PC in Grand Blanc, Mich. From there he went to the Ingham County Prosecutor’s Office and on to the Genesee County Probate Court. In 2013, Olson received his masters in sports administration from the University of Louisville. In 2010, Olson received his law degree from Michigan State University, after securing his undergraduate degree in English in 2006 from the University of Michigan.

Tony Orlando is in his second year as a full-time member of the Eastern Michigan University athletics department. Orlando joined EMU in August 2013 after working the past two seasons as the Director of Athletic Marketing and Promotions at Eastern Illinois University. The 28-year-old Orlando joined EIU in 2011. His duties included the coordination of

marketing and promotions for each of the Panthers’ 21 Division I athletic programs. He also was responsible for social media strategy, purchas-ing media-buys, organizing football tailgating and the oversight of the spirit squads, Panther Pack Kids Club and the Panther Nation student fan club.

Tony OrlandoDirector of Athletics Marketing

Prior to joining the Panthers, Orlando worked in minor league baseball for the AA affiliate of the Oakland Athletics, the Midland RockHounds. The RockHounds also owned a soccer club, the West Texas Sockers. As the director of game entertainment, presentation and promotions, he oversaw all aspects of the video board operation for both franchises, as well as the gameday management and promotions for each home event. He also played a role in the organizations branding/theme, which led to two all-time attendance records and a Franchise of the Year award in his three seasons with the ball club located in Midland, Texas. The Algonac, Mich. native is a graduate of Central Michigan University, earning a bachelor’s degree in sport management and journalism in 2009. Orlando and his wife, Emily, live in Ypsilanti with their two dogs, Coconut and Bella, and cat, Huck.

Angela Mierzwiak is in her second year at EMU and her first as the interim director of sports medicine. She took over the role in Sept. 2014 overseeing the department while also working directly with the football program.

Prior to coming to Ypsilanti, Mierzwiak had been the Director of Sports Medicine/Head Athletic Trainer at the University of

Arkansas-Fort Smith for two seasons. She serves as the primary athletic trainer for the EMU women’s gymnastics and track and field teams while overseeing softball. The 30-year-old Mierzwiak joined UAFS in 2010-11 as the assistant athletic trainer before being promoted the following season. She

Angela Mierzwiak Interim Director of Sports Medicine

oversaw the entire sports medicine department and its staff. She also worked directly with volleyball and women’s basketball and assisted with men’s basketball, baseball, men’s and women’s cross country, men’s and women’s golf, and men’s and women’s tennis. A native of Petersburg, Mich., Mierzwiak is a 2006 graduate of the University of Michigan with a Bachelor’s of Science in Athletic Training. Mierzwiak also is a 2010 graduate of Grand Valley State University, where she earned a Master’s of Education in Higher Education. While attending Grand Valley State, she worked in the sports medicine department as a graduate assistant certified athletic trainer for men’s and women’s cross country, track and field and football. Mierzwiak is a certified athletic trainer licensed by the State of Michigan and is a member of the National Athletic Trainers Association.

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Dr. Michael Paciorek, a Professor of Physical Education in the EMU College of Health and Hu-man Services, joined the Office of Compliance in January 2006 as Faculty Compliance Associate.

Paciorek is a 1975 graduate of St. Bonaventure University where he earned a B.S. degree in Physi-cal Education while also playing on the varsity baseball and ice hockey squads. He received a Master’s degree in adapted physical education from The George Washington University in 1977

and a Ph.D. from Peabody College of Vanderbilt University in 1981. He taught adapted physical education in the Norfolk, VA Public Schools from 1976-1979. Paciorek is known for his work in the field of disability sport having served on the Special Olympics Michigan Board of Directors for 12 years. He was a member of the United States Disabled Sports Team that competed in the 1992

Dr. Michael PaciorekFaculty Compliance Associate

Paralympic Games in Barcelona, Spain. He has worked with the United States Olympic Committee as Co-Coordinator for disabled athlete participation at the 1990 and 1991 U.S. Olympic Festivals. Additionally, he spent 14 years in the United States Army Reserves rising to the rank of Major. Paciorek has written extensively in professional journals and his book Disability Sport & Recreation is in its third edition. Since arriving at Eastern Michigan in 1981, Paciorek was the Physical Education Program Coordinator while teaching classes in adapted physical education, motor learning and development and disability sport. In 1999 he served as President of the Michigan Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (MAHPERD). He received the 1994 EMU Alumni Association Distinguished Teaching Award and in 2000 he received the Eastern Michigan University Distinguished Faculty Award for Service. Paciorek and his wife Karen, a Professor of early Childhood Education at EMU, have two sons; Clark (29) and Clay (26).

Ann O’Sullivan is in her 12th year as an academic counselor for the athletics department at Eastern Michigan Univer-sity.

O’Sullivan joined the SASS staff after spending six years as an assistant coach for the EMU softball team.

O’Sullivan earned a bachelor’s degree in recreation and parks managements with an emphasis in thera-peutic recreation from Central Michigan University in 1987. She earned her master’s degree in sport management from EMU in 2011.

Ann O’SullivanAcademic Counselor

While an undergrad at CMU, O’Sullivan helped CMU win two Mid-American Conference softball championships (1983 and 1986) and one league basketball title (1982-83). She played on CMU soft-ball teams that qualified for three NCAA regional appearances. A native of Ann Arbor, O’Sullivan lettered in basketball and softball at Gabriel Richard High School. She helped the softball team win the state of Michigan Class D championship as a fresh-man and senior and was named All-State as a senior. A two-time Class D All-State selection in basketball, O’Sullivan led the team to the Class D state championship game in her final season. O’Sullivan has a son, Brian (20).

Tommy Rapier is in his first year as the Assistant Athletics Director for Equipment Operations for the EMU athletic department.

Before coming to Ypsilanti, Rapier worked as an equipment assistant for the NFL’s Cleveland Browns. He was responsible for making sure that players, coaches, and staff adhered to the equipment and apparel regulations set forth by the National Foot-ball League, Nike, and individual apparel contracts for training camp, preseason, and regular season contests. Rapier was also in charge of the set-up

of home and away locker rooms while also overseeing the loading, transport, and unloading for equipment and trunks for all contests. The 37-year old Rapier spent four seasons (2009-13) working with Old Dominion University as the Assistant Athletic Director for Athletic Equipment and Facilities. There, he oversaw the equipment room operations of 18 NCAA Division I sports consisting of 465 athletes as the school began its transition to the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) and Conference USA. He also oversaw the facility needs for S.B. Ballard Stadium at Foreman Field and the L.R. Hill Sports Complex.

Tommy RapierAssistant Athletic Director/Equipment Operations

He joined ODU in 2008 as the Monarchs’ equipment manager. In that role, he was responsible for the equipment needs of the football program while overseeing the setup and operation of practice. A 2004 graduate of Virginia Tech with a bachelor’s degree in secondary educa-tion, Rapier spent seven years working with the Hokies’ athletic programs. He began his career as a student manager for the football team and upon graduation served as a graduate assistant from 2004-05. Rapier spent his final three years at Virginia Tech as the assistant equipment manager. While at Tech, he worked closely with the nationally-ranked football program, in addition to servicing the equipment needs of seven Olympic sports. Rapier also spent the spring and summer of 2008 interning with the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons, helping the coaching staff with the daily operations of practices and work-outs. A certified member of the Athletic Equipment Managers Association (AEMA), Rapier is also Equipment Manager Certified (E.M.,C.) as well as having earned his CoachComm Sideline Communication certification. A native of Chesapeake, Va., Rapier and his wife Angie have two sons, Talon (3) and Ty (2).

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Wayne Smith is in his seventh year as a full-time member of the Eastern Michi-gan University athletics department.

Smith joined the EMU staff as an under graduate in 2004-05 and was elevated to full-time in 2008.

Wayne SmithAssistant Equipment Manager

The 30-year-old Smith is responsible for the day-to-day equip-ment needs of the EMU’s men’s and women’s basketball, volleyball and EMU’s Olympic sports teams. Smith is a member of the Athletic Equipment Managers As-sociation (AEMA).

Dr. Edward Sidlow, a political science professor at Eastern Michigan University, was named faculty athletics representative in Aug. of 2013.

In this position, Sidlow serves as a liaison between the university administration and intercollegiate athletics, working to main-tain the campus’ academic integrity and a balance between academics and athletics

for all student-athletes. He also represents EMU at Mid-American Confer-ence and NCAA meetings and approves eligibility certifications, waivers and violations. A native of Detroit, Mich., Sidlow completed his bachelor’s degree in 1974 at Eastern Michigan. He earned his master’s degree from Ohio State University in 1977 and completed his doctorate degree at Ohio State in

Dr. Edward SidlowFaculty Athletic Representative

1979. During his 39-year career, he has served as an instructor or professor at Ohio State (1975-78), Ohio Wesleyan University (1978), Arizona State University (1978-79), Miami University (1979-85), Northwestern Univer-sity (1985-89), Loyola University Chicago (1989-95) and Eastern Michigan University (1995-present). He has published numerous articles and books, including: America at Odds, Freshman Orientation: House Style and Home Style, and Challeng-ing the Incumbent. His work has also appeared in such journals as Policy Studies Review, Journal of Law and Politics, Journal of General Education, Western Political Quarterly, News for Teachers of Political Science, and Col-lege Teaching. Sidlow, the recipient of numerous teaching awards throughout his career, is frequently called on by print and broadcast media for political commentary and analysis.

Katie Skinner is in her second year as an assistant athletic trainer at Eastern Michigan University. Skinner had previously been the Assistant Athletic Trainer at Anderson University (S.C.) for the 2012-13 athletic season.

She will serve as the primary athletic trainer for the EMU women’s basketball

team while overseeing women’s tennis and women’s golf. The 27-year-old Skinner worked directly with the Trojans’ women’s soccer, men’s basketball and baseball teams along with

Katie SkinnerAssistant Athletic Trainer

sharing responsibilities for track, golf and cheerleading. She also served as an adjunct professor in the kinesiology department. A native of Stow, Ohio, Skinner is a 2010 graduate of the Uni-versity of Toledo with a Bachelor’s of Science in Athletic Training. Skinner went on to complete her Master of Science in Exercise Physiology at EMU in 2012. While earning her degree, she worked as a graduate assistant athletic trainer for the women’s volleyball and women’s crew programs. Skinner is a certified athletic trainer licensed by the State of Michigan and is a member of the National Athletic Trainers As-sociation.

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Bill Tuscany is in his 29th year as a member of the Eastern Michigan University sports medicine staff, having been promoted to associate head athletic trainer in Sept. 2001. Tuscany works in the Bowen Field House Athletic Training Room where he oversees the Olympic sports. In addition, Tuscany serves as a lecturer and clinical instructor in EMU’s accredited athletic training curriculum. A

1973 Eastern Michigan University graduate, Tuscany earned his master’s degree from EMU in 1976. He is a charter member of the Athletic Training Chapter of the Eastern Michigan Alumni Association. Before joining the EMU athletics department, Tuscany was the head athletics trainer at Lewis University in Romeoville, Ill., from 1976-86. In

Bill TuscanyAssociate Head Athletic Trainer

addition to his athletic training duties at Lewis, Tuscany was the director of the Emergency Medical Service, an associate professor in physical education and from 1981-86 he was the chairman of the physical edu-cation department. In 1993 Tuscany was elected to the Lewis University Hall of Fame. Tuscany was also a Board of Certification Examiner from 1978 until 2009 at which time the exam was computerized. Tuscany is in his 39th year as a certified member of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) and is a recipient of the 25 year award. He is also a member of the Michigan Athletic Trainers’ Society, and the Great Lakes Athletic Trainers Association. He is a licensed Athletic Trainer by the State of Michigan. The 63-year-old Tuscany and his wife, Carol, have a daughter, Sarah (32).

Greg Steiner is in his 13th year with the Eastern Michigan University Athletic Media Relations Office and his third as the Assistant Athletic Director for Media Relations. From Dec. 2004 until Oct. 2012, he was the office’s assistant director. He serves as the primary contact for the football women’s basketball and golf teams, while aiding in game-day help with nearly all

21 sports. During his tenure in Ypsilanti, Steiner has directly promoted two Academic All-Americans, worked with seven Mid-American Conference championship teams and instituted an aggressive approach to web de-velopment to provide better online coverage of Eagle athletic events. In addition, he has worked as an announcer for radio and television broadcasts of EMU sporting events, and he was part of the media relations staff at the 2008 NCAA Men’s Basketball Regional and the 2009 Final Four in Detroit, Mich.

Greg Steiner Assistant Athletic Director /Media Relations

Steiner has also overseen the statistics crew for the past six MAC Foot-ball Championship games, seven MAC Basketball Tournaments and the previous eight MAC Baseball Tournaments. The 33-year-old Steiner worked as a student athletic media relations director at Eastern Michigan for three years. A 2003 graduate of EMU, he graduated cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in marketing. During his tenure as a student assistant, Steiner was responsible for the development of the athletics department Web site, as well as most of the office’s publications. Steiner worked four years (2001-05) for WOHL television in Lima, Ohio, as videographer and co-host of “The Friday Night Frenzy” and “The Ottawa Oil Pre-Game Show,” a local high school sports show. He completed an internship at Bluffton University during the summer of 2002, where he as-sisted with the day-to-day operations of the sports information office. A native of Bluffton, Ohio, Steiner graduated from Bluffton High School in 1999. He is a member of the College of Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). Steiner and his wife, Cathy, live in Milan.

Christian Spears is in his first year as the Deputy Director of Athletics for Eastern Michigan Univer-sity. Spears arrived in Ypsilanti following a five-year tenure in the Northern Illinois University Athletics Department.

A part of the the athletic department’s Executive Leadership Team, Spears oversees the External Divi-sion including development, marketing, corporate partnership efforts, fan experience and media relations. He also leads strategies to increase ticket sales, merchandise and other revenue streams.

In addition, Spears assists with the administration of the football program and be responsible for football scheduling. Before coming to EMU, Spears served as the Deputy Director of Athletics and as the sport administrator for the NIU football team. He also served as the acting director of athletics for nearly five months while NIU conducted a national search for their new Director of Athletics following the football team’s Orange Bowl appearance in 2013. While in DeKalb, Spears’ responsibilities included serving as the primary liaison between several campus units and Intercollegiate Athletics, including Academic Affairs and Student Affairs as well as the Office of General Counsel.

Christian SpearsDeputy Director of Athletics

Additionally, Spears directly supervised the following administrative areas for NIU: Academics, Compliance, Life Skills, Strength and Conditioning, Sport Psychology, Football Operations and Equipment. Moreover, he coordinated the department’s Academic Progress Rate (APR) and Graduation Success Rate (GSR). He was also the sport AD for football, men’s basketball, baseball, cross country and track and field. In addition to his duties at Northern Illinois, Spears served as president of the National Association for Athletics Compliance (NAAC) in 2012-13 and on the NAAC Board of Directors from 2008-14. Prior to joining NIU, Spears served for six years at Southern Illinois University, where he was the Assistant Athletic Director. Spears came to SIU in fall of 2003 from Harvard University. Spears began his career as a graduate student working in the athletic marketing office at Long Beach State University; he then served as the Big Ten Minority Intern for Ohio State University working in their athletic compliance office while he ma-triculated through the Moritz College of Law at Ohio State. Spears is a graduate of the University of Washington, where he majored in political science. He obtained a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from Long Beach State University in 1998 and he received his Juris Doctorate from The Ohio State University, Moritz College of Law in 2002. Christian and his wife, Julia, have three children, Rainier, Kai and Skyla.

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Corey Whitney is in his fourth year as a member of the Eastern Michigan University athletics department. Whitney joined the Student Athlete Support Services staff in the Fall of 2011 as an Academic Counselor. The 41-year-old Whitney spent four years in the United States Coast Guard

before earning his degree from Finger Lakes Community College in 1999. Whitney earned his bachelor’s degree from Arizona State University in 2005. In addition to living

Corey WhitneyAcademic Counselor

in Arizona, Whitney has also lived in Louisiana, New York, Ohio, and Oregon before returning to his native Michigan in 2006 to be closer to family. Whitney arrived at EMU in 2007 and worked as a grounds supervisor for the Physical Plant on campus. Prior to coming to EMU, Whitney enjoyed a successful career in golf course management working at a number of Top-100 courses across the country. Whitney is a certified Master Gardener and has also volunteered with Hospice and animal rescue organizations. His wife Amy, is a pharmacist.

Brad Watson is in his second year as an assistant athletic trainer at Eastern Michigan University. He will serve as the primary athletic trainer for the EMU men’s basketball team while overseeing volleyball and rowing.

The 25-year-old Watson joined EMU in 2011 as a graduate assistant athletic

trainer. He worked directly with the baseball and wrestling teams during his first two years in Ypsilanti, and earned a master’s degree in sport management in 2013.

Brad WatsonAssistant Athletic Trainer

A native of Bellevue, Ohio, Watson is a 2011 graduate of Ohio State University with a Bachelor’s of Science in Athletic Training. As an Ohio State undergraduate, Watson assisted with the football, men’s basketball, wrestling and women’s lacrosse teams. He also spent time aiding Worthington Kilbourne High School, Ohio Wesleyan University, the Ohio High School Ath-letic Association and various Ohio State sports camps. Watson is a certified athletic trainer licensed by the State of Michigan and is a member of the National Athletic Trainers Association.

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Lori BarronAthleticsSecretary

Virginia WeidenfellerSecretary

Bobbie Bowling Senior Account

Specialist

Administrative AssistantsEastern Michigan University

Head CoachesEastern Michigan University

Mark Van AmeydeBaseball

Melissa GentileSoftball

TBAVolleyball

Bruce Cunningham

David BolyardWrestling

Chris CreightonFootball

John GoodridgeMen’s XC/Track

Scott HallSoccer

kemp SavageRowing

Rob MurphyMen’s Basketball

Ryan RayTennis

Buck SmithDiving

Sandy WagnerWomen’s Golf

Jay SantosGymnastics

Peter LinnSwimming

Sue ParksWomen’s XC/Track

Tory VerdiWomen’s

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The Eastern Michigan University Convocation Center, in its 15th season as the crown jewel of EMU athletics, opened up a new era of excitement on the west campus of EMU in the fall of 1998. The state-of-the-art, $29-million facility is the result of a decade-long effort to improve and up-grade University facilities and followed closely the opening of the $41-million Bruce T. Halle Library on the main campus. Construction of the Convocation Center began in the spring of 1997 and culminated with its dedi-cation game, Dec. 9, 1998, with a men’s basketball game against the University of Michigan in front of a crowd of 7,647. Since its opening, the Convocation Center has served as home court for the Eagles’ men’s and women’s basketball and volleyball teams. The EMU wrestling team and women’s gymnastics team have held several meets on the arena floor. The Convocation Center has also served as the site for four Mid-American Conference Champi-onships. EMU hosted the 2000 and 2007 MAC Gymnastics Championship and the 2002 and 2009 MAC Wrestling Championship. The arena has been the host site for seven first-round MAC Women’s Basketball Tournament games, four first-round MAC Volleyball Tournament games and four first-round game for the men’s basket-ball squad. The building also played the host for the EMU women’s basketball team’s upset of the University of Michigan in the First Round of the 2011 Women’s National Invitational Tournament (WNIT). The Convocation Center also played host to the 2008 WNBA’s Eastern Conference Finals and the WNBA Championship, as the Detroit Shock utilized the facility for the playoffs. Along with their commitment to EMU Athlet-ics, the Convocation Center staff has brought some of the finest entertainers in the world to Ypsilanti. The Convo has hosted concerts by the Black Crowes, Indigo Girls, Godsmack, Smash-mouth, Ludacris, Bob Dillion, Toby Keith, Match-box Twenty, Goo Goo Dolls, Dave Chapelle, John Mayer and Jay-Z. The Convocation Center is also the site for EMU’s spring and winter commencement cer-emonies. Among other events that have taken

place include numerous youth sporting competi-tions, high school commencements, trade shows, job fairs, conventions, charity and community awareness events as well as a circus. The 204,316-square-foot facility features three user-friendly levels — arena, concourse and office — and three seating configurations to maximize crowd capacity and space usage. The largest seating capacity is for center-stage entertainment activities, with 9,500 seats available. The capacity for basketball games is approximately 8,800. EMU’s athletic administration is located on the office level, along with offices for the EMU foot-ball, men’s and women’s basketball and volleyball coaching staffs. The EMU Athletic Media Relations Office, as well as offices for the Convocation Cen-ter staff, are located on the office level. The main athletic training room and office space for EMU’s sports medicine staff is located on the arena level as are strength and conditioning facilities and equipment rooms. In the summer of 2012, the Convocation Center received a major face-lift, as a YESCO four-sided ceiling hung display sign, featuring video boards on all four sides, was installed above center court in the arena. The fixture features four 10MM full color video boards, with each board’s active area measuring 15.7-foot wide by 11.5-foot tall. In addition, the system also features three ribbon displays on the west and east sides and under the scoreboard. The arena will also showcase an integrated light emitting diode (LED) courtside scorer’s table. There is no doubt that the Convocation Center has become a special place for athletic events, but there is a warm spot in the hearts of Eastern Michigan fans for Bowen Field House, the home for men’s and women’s basketball games for 43 years. Bowen was built in 1955 at a cost of $1.25 mil-lion. The facility has 79,529 square feet of floor space and includes an eight-laps-to-the-mile indoor track. An additional 9,394 square feet, along with new permanent seating, a new court and upgrading of the facility was completed in 1982 at a cost of $506,938. Bowen still serves as home to EMU’s track teams and also serves as a practice facility for many of Eastern’s varsity squads.

TALE OF THE TAPETHE CONVOCATiON CENTER

Cost - $29.6 million

Square Feet - 204,316

Seating Capacity (Basketball) - 8,784Seating Capacity (Other Events) - 9,512

Building Time Frame -Construction Started: 1996

Dedication: December 12, 1998

Design/Build Team - Barton-Malow Company

Architects - Rossetti Associates of Birmingham/

The Argos Group

Convocation Center

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The EMU Identity

some oF emu’s prominent alumni

Eastern Eagles Fight Song

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

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

EMU Alma Mater

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

Go Green

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

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

A Look Back at EMU’s Logos

1929-1991

1995-2001

1991-1994

2002, 2013-present

2003-2013

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

• Ron Campbell – President, Tampa Bay Lightning

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

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

• Hayes Jones -- Olympic gold medalist

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

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

• Greg Mathis –Judge and later TV personality

• Lloyd Olds - designed the zebra shirt worn by referees

• Dean Rockwell – Olympic team wrestling coach in 1964

• Rocky Roe -- Major League Baseball umpire

• Jack Roush -- CEO and owner of Roush Racing

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

• Shirley Spork -- co-founder of the LPGA

• Bob Welch -- Cy Young Award winner

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

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

Sports Performance/Strength and Conditioning Our Sports Performance Program applies a complete approach to scientifi-cally and practically progress each individual athlete. Our purpose is to improve all components that will aid in achieving maximal athletic performance while reducing the occurrence of injury. We incorporate athletic based, free weight, multi-joint, and multi-directional movements which vary from a diverse col-lection of strength and conditioning disciplines to prepare each athlete for the general and specific demands of their sport. Standards that will be implemented at all times are: Integrity, Attention to Detail, Quality before Quantity, and Execu-tion before Innovation. Assuming quality thought and effort have been put into a sports performance program, all else being equal, the program feels that these three components are usually separating an elite level program from the average. Incorporating Daily Competitions – The ability for athletes to compete in an every day setting is critical to the success of team and individual sports. Anything from team relay’s, to 1 on 1 tug of wars, to using a dumbbell weight heavier than the previous week. I simply make the statement to my teams, “WIN THE DAY.” Work harder – beat your last weeks sets/reps/weight/time, COMPETE! There is competitive nature in all mankind. Sometimes it takes a little extra effort on the coaching end to see it. Fill your team with competitors and your program will take care of itself. Physical and Mental Sport Transfer – Training to the specifics of the sport, and style that the head coaches are teaching is an essential way to succeed at any level. Find out what the sport coaches are looking to achieve and speak their same language. You are an addition to their staff, hop on board and cater your philosophy to their needs. Giving each athlete specific examples of on field/on court experiences where success can either be earned or an opportunity can be lost. Being able to make athlete’s understand the importance of mental tough-ness that is needed in the weight room and how it transfers over to their sport. The pain, the physical and mental struggles they endure in each training session is setting them up for success for their competitive season. Fight for every rep just as you would for any rebound, blocked shot, interception, or stolen base. Make references back to their closest contests that might have been decided by one play – (or one rep). Positive Influential Environment – Do athletes leave the weight room looking to return for more or dreading the next time they have to mope through one of the most silent hours of their day? Each session, from the minute the first athlete walks in, to the last grueling minute they are dragging out, fill the room with ENERGY!!! Push them through their toughest moments and coach every rep. Show each and every athlete that you care about their progress. Stay vo-cal, provide positive feedback as well as constructive criticism, play that latest hip-hop track and find a way to create a positive training environment.

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NCAA ComplianceFiVE RULES TO REMEMBER

1. FANS HAVE RESPONSiBiLiTiES As an individual who is a season ticket holder, a member of an Eastern Michigan University booster organization (e.g., Eagles Pride, E-Gridiron Group), has made financial contributions to EMU, or been involved in promoting EMU’s athletic program, you are considered a “Booster” and are required to adhere to an atmosphere of compliance. As a booster, your conduct reflects on the integrity of the entire university. Once you support EMU Athletics, you retain that identity as a booster forever - the rules still apply! This is true even if the individual no longer contributes to, or is involved with, EMU’s athletics program.

2. DON’T GiVE BENEFiTS OR iNDUCEMENTS Student-athletes can only receive benefits that other students in the general population can receive. An extra benefit is any special arrangement by an EMU employee or booster to provide a current or prospective student-athlete (or the athlete’s relatives or friends) a benefit not expressly authorized by the NCAA. Examples of impermissible benefits include, but are not limited to:

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

The best way to support EMU student-athletes is by donating to Eagles Pride!

3. LEAVE THE RECRUiTiNG TO US! You’re passionate about your EMU Athletics programs and you want everyone to know it! But remember, only EMU coaches and athletic department staff members are permitted to be involved in the recruiting process. Boosters should be aware of the following: • Do not contact a prospective student- athlete (or members of the prospect’s family) by letter, telephone, e-mail, text, online (Facebook, Twitter), or in-person (on- or off-campus) for the purpose of soliciting their participation in EMU’s athletic programs. • Do not contact a prospect’s coach, principal, or counselor in an attempt to evaluate the prospect; • Do not become involved in making arrangements for a prospect (or the prospect’s relatives or friends) to receive money or financial aid of any kind;

• Do not visit a prospect’s school to acquire films or transcripts in an attempt to evaluate the prospect’s academic or athletics eligibility; • Do not have contact with a prospect (or the prospect’s relatives or friends) during any of their visits to EMU’s campus; • Do not contact student-athletes enrolled in other four-year institutions regarding the possibility of transferring to EMU. Even though there are many rules prohibiting your involvement with prospects and the recruiting process, as a booster you are permitted to do the following: • Notify EMU coaching staff about noteworthy prospects in your area; • Attend a prospect’s athletics event on your own initiative, as long as you do not have contact with the prospect (or the prospect’s parents or coach); • Continue existing friendships, provided you do not solicit the prospect’s enrollment.

Please note, a prospective student-athlete (prospect) is a student who has started classes for the 9th grade (7th grade for Basketball). Students enrolled in preparatory schools and two-year colleges are also considered prospects. An individual remains a prospect even after he/she signs a National Letter of Intent. If you know of a talented athlete, please let the coaching staff know, and we’ll do the rest!

4. kNOW THE CONSEQUENCES! EMU is responsible for the actions of its boosters. If a booster recruits or provides impermissible benefits to a current or prospective student-athlete (or the athlete’s relatives or friends), EMU may be subject to penalties from the NCAA and Mid-American Conference. When a violation occurs, regardless of the intention, it can: • Jeopardize the eligibility of prospective and current student-athletes; • Result in the EMU athletics program being penalized by the NCAA and/or the Mid-American Conference; and • Cause you to lose benefits or privileges associated with the athletics department (i.e., booster membership, ticket privileges).

5. ASk BEFORE YOU ACT! The NCAA Rules are not limited to the above, and they are often misunderstood. If you have any doubt or questions, please contact the Office of Athletic Compliance. We strongly encourage open communication between fans, supporters, and the EMU Athletic Department. Remember, our success is due to support from individuals who are cautious and knowledgeable of NCAA rules. Help us win with integrity!

WHAT iS NCAA COMPLiANCE? Eastern Michigan University is committed to operating its intercollegiate athletics program with the highest degree of integrity, sportsmanship, and professionalism, and we urge you to conduct yourself accordingly. The Eastern Michigan University Office of Athletics Compliance is committed to a comprehensive compliance program that ensures institutional control over the department of athletics. Our goal is to educate student-athletes, prospective student-athletes, institutional employees, community members, and boosters about the importance of adhering to NCAA, Mid-American Conference, and institutional rules. A successful athletic department depends on the willingness of coaches, administrators, staff, student-athletes, and boosters to be aware of NCAA, MAC, and institutional rules. All of us at Eastern Michigan University appreciate your support. Your commitment to rules compliance is necessary to ensure that the University, its student-athletes, and coaches remain in good standing. Our success is due to support from individuals who are cautious and knowledgeable of NCAA rules. Help us win with integrity!

QUESTiONS?The information on this page contains only a small portion of the existing NCAA rules and regulations. If you have any questions about any NCAA, MAC, or institutional rules, please ASk BEFORE YOU ACT!

EMU Compliance OfficeMatthew Jakobsze

Associate Athletic Director for Compliance734.487.1050

mjakobsz@emich.edu@EMUCompliance

EMUEagles.com/Compliance

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Eagles Pride

Online: EMUEagles.com/GiveNowBy Phone: 734.487.8236By Mail: 799 N. Hewitt Road Room 309C Ypsilanti, Mi 48197

How to Make a Gift

MissionEagles Pride is the newly created fundraising arm of the Eastern Michigan University Department of Athletics. Eagles Pride is dedicated to providing financial support for the educational, personal and athletic enhancement of more than 500 EMU student-athletes in 21 varsity sports. At the same time, we will focus on providing superior customer service to our fans, alumni and donors.

importanceEMU Athletics is often the window through which the entire University is viewed and many times considered the front porch of the institution. The successes and accomplishments of our athletic programs serve as a tremendous recruiting tool for enrollment and a catalyst for philanthropy to all areas of EMU.

impactAs a member of Eagles Pride you will be a difference maker for EMU student-athletes and their goals on the field, in the classroom and in their lives after EMU. On the chart below ahead you will find our levels of giving, areas of impact, ways to give, associated benefits and more. Your investment is Eagles Pride!

Tax Deduction (Consult with your Tax Professional)

Athletic Update Email from Director of Athletics Heather Lyke

Recognition on EMUEagles.com Athletic Website

Autographed team photo (team of your choice)

Eagles Pride lapel pin

Option to purchase 2 tickets to Eagles Pride Suite (Football) *Gift must be to EMU Football or Eagles Pride

VIP Parking for EMU Football and Mens Basketball games (Home) * With purchase of season ticket

Invitation for 2 to the 2014 EMU Football Kick-Off Luncheon

Invitation for 2 to the 2014 Party in the Paint luncheon for Men’s and Women’s Basketball

Special selected gift from EMU Athletics

Invitation for 2 to AD suite for selected Men’s or Women’s Basketball game

Invitation for 2 to Scholar-Athlete Banquet

All-Sport Pass (general admission passes for 2 – home games only)

In-game recognition (Football or Basketball) On Field and On Court

Option to purchase 4 tickets to Eagles Pride Suite (Football) *Gift must be to EMU Football or Eagles Pride

Dinner for 2 with Director of Athletics Heather Lyke and Head Coach of your choice

Option to purchase 6 tickets to Eagles Pride Suite (Football)*Gift must be to EMU Football or Eagles Pride

Invitation for 2 to accompany Football or Basketball team for select away game

Eagles Pride decal

Experience the Excellence - EMU Football. You and a guest will be granted "behind the scenes" access with EMU Staff as we prepare on game-day. Your day will include sideline passes for the game.

EAGLES PRIDE BENEFITS CHART Eagle$100-$499

All-American$500-$1,499

Green & White$1,500-$2,499

Leadership$2,500-$4,999

Excellence$5,000-$9,999

Signature$10,000+

All Eagles Pride members receive post-season ticket priority based on giving, beginning with the Signature Level.

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E-Club Hall Of Fame The Eastern Michigan University alumni varsity letterwinners club, E-Club, sponsors the EMU Athletic Hall of Fame.

This year’s class will marked the 39th anniversary of the E-Club Athletic Hall of Fame.

1976Charles Eugene Beatty*James “Bingo” Brown*

William E. Foy*George W. Marshall*

Lloyd W. Olds*Elton J. Rynearson, Sr.*

Edwin Shadford*Raymond L. Stites*

1977C. Dale Curtiss*

Charles Hanneman*Charles “Whitey” Hlad*

Hayes W. JonesHarry Ockerman*Dean Rockwell*

Olin Sanders*Paul Shoemaker*

1978William E. Crouch*

Daniel Webster KirkseyRobert K. Middlekauff

Thomas V. Quinn*Kenneth “Red” Simmons*

Andrew Vanyo*James A. Walsh*William C. Zepp*

1979Louis Batterson*

James BibbsMerrill Hershey*Harvey Marlatt

George Muellich*Ron Oestrike

Arthur D. Walker*Frank “Buck” Weeber*

1980Ruth Boughner*Leighton Boyd*

Kenneth “Beef” Matheson*Ferris G. Newman*

Bob Parks

1981Delmar Allman*Rha W. Arnold*

Charles E. Forsythe*James R. Martin*

David L. Pureifory*Abe Rosenkrantz*

Clarence B. Sabbath*Shirley G. Spork

1982Garion H. Campbell*

Clifford D. Crane*Marvin R. Mittlestat*

Albert H. PingelEarl N. Riskey*

Charles J. ShontaFred D. Trosko*

1983Roger Arnett*

Santee Brockman*Ralph Gilden

Augusta “Gussie” Harris*Kenneth Hawk*

Charles Lappeus*Neville “Tex” Walker*

George Wendt*

1984William Barrett

James BellWardell Gilliam*

Gordon MintyBernard Otto*

1985John BanaszakDoug Cossey*

Hasely CrawfordMichael H. Jones*Richard Moseley

Charles PaigeJean Siterlet*

1986Jean S. Cione*

David EllisBruce HowellRon Johnson

Richard G. RaymondBill Tipton

1987Glenn Davis

Marvin JohnsonBob Rowland*

William J. StephensJack Weiss

1988Norbert S. Badar

Clarence ChapmanSherm J. CollinsClare Ebersole

Stanley McConnorBob Welch*

1989Gary Bastien

William M. Cave*Ron Gulyas

Ann (Meachum) LohnerBob OwchinkoHarry Werbin*

1990Ken Bruchanski

Dottie Denise DavisJeffrey E. Dils

Frank ReaumeVirgil E. WindomDuane Zemper

1991James Brodie*

Tom FaganJim Grant*Jeff HuxleyJames Ross

Claude Snarey*

1992Cleon Gilliam

Jay JonesSusan “Sue” ParksMike Strickland

Leo Turner*

1993Joe Brodie

Laurie Ann ByrdOswald Gaynier*

George GervinNick Manych*

1994Terry Collins

Donna DonakowskiF.L. “Frosty”

Ferzacca*Kevin “Rocky” Miller

Robert SimsC.P. Steimle*

1995John Clay

Bob CrosbyKerry Keating

James MatthewsLucy Parker

Larry Radcliff

1996Jim Applegate

John C. FountainKennedy McIntosh*

Randy MillsAndrea (Bowman) Osika

Jeff Peck

1997Walter Gerald Brown*

Ed Engle*Glenn GulliverEarle HigginsDuane Root

Eugene ThomasClaudia Wasik

1998Marc Dingman

Grant LongLoita “Blink” Molineaux*

Nanette PushRon Saunders*

Pat SheridanTom Smith

1999Ron Adams

Jim HarkemaKelly HeblerDave Kieft

Leroy Potter*Mark Smith

Jeff Washington

2000Wilbur P. Bowen*

Jack BrusewitzChris Hoiles

Denise (Kaercher) LeipoldJim Nelson

Jenny RomatowskiWayne Seiler

2001Angie Fielder

Jon GatesBob Jennings

Mauri Jormakka*George Mead*

John “Rocky” RoeRodney Slater

2002William “Audie” ColeRena (Cox) McBroom

Earl JonesLanny Mills

J.E. Morcombe*Jim Pietrzak

Ron RiceMary Smith*

2003Sherry (Anderson) Boughton

Sharon (Brown) CalhounMarsha (Barker) Crosby

Jim DutcherGarry Grady

Paul McMullenJoel Smith

2004Melissa (Drouillard) Bater

Roxanne (Munch) Bronkema

Roger CoryellMark DaileyEarl Dixon

Mireille (Sankatsing) SmithJim Streeter

2005Tommy AsingaDan Boisture*

Ben BraunHamilton Morningstar*

Dr. Waldomar RoeserDanny Schmitz

Sara SeegersHarold Simons

2006Nikki (Stubbs) Douglas

Greg HoweCarole Huston

Dazel JulesPeter LinnBob Lints

Gary Tyson

2007Al Jagutis

Marci KelleyMark Leonard

Tamyka McCordStan VinsonDoug Willer

2008Joy (Inniss) Johnson

Lindell ReasonJeff Reaume*Sarah Willis

Chuck Wilson

2009Denise AllenCharlie BatchJerry Cerulla

Angela (Springer) JohnsonSharon McNie

Gary PattonGary Strickland

2010Clement Chukwu

Dawn (Godfrey) HeckLaurie Hubbard

JoAnne (LeFevre) McBroomHildred LewisJohn R. MartinBarry Stokes

2011Ingrid (Boyce) Benn

Howard BoothTraci (Parsons) McMullen

Linda MilhollandJamie Nieto

Norm Parker*John Schmidt

2012Erik Henriksen

Ivory Westly HoodBrian Tolbert

Sharon (Rose) SchwartzJerry Umin

2013Dennis Betts Earl Boykins

JoyAnn ClarkeWondella Devers

Derrick DialEugene Smith

Donald Stewart

2014Boaz Kisang Cheboiywo

Kathy HartFred LaPlanteTom Michael

Lorenzo M. NeelyAllyson NewmanBrett Petersmark

*Deceased

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