uc women's soccer

The university of

CharlestonWomen’s soccer

2009 media guide

4 Sabrina Mullaney (M/F)

0 Caitlyn Seadler (GK)

9 Caitlin Shaw (M)

13 Sarah Shields (M)

17 Sharon Lapinsky (F/M)

5 Fallon Nicholas (D/F)

1 Whitney Sharp (GK)

10 Alexandra Noland (M)

14 Catherine Perry (M)

18 Tiffany Wise (D)

6 Elyse Surbaugh (D/M)

2 Holli Dalton (D/M)

11 Ashley Klemkowsky (M)

15 Amanda Megnia (D)

19 Hannah Pilcher (F)

8 Samantha Smith (M/D)

3 Leann McKay (M)

12 Taryn Conklin (F)

16 Sydney Click (D)

20 Katie Devore (D)

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Sports Information

Sports Information Director: …………..……………..….…Andy Spradling

Phone: …………………..………....................……...…..304.357.4717

Email: ……………………......................…[email protected]

Website: ……………………..……………..……………ucwv.edu/athletics

Address: ………………..............................…..2300 MacCorkle Avenue SE

Charleston, WV 25304

General Information

School: ………………………………………….....University of Charleston

Founded: ………………………………...……………………………..1888

Location: ……………………………….…………………..Charleston, WV

Enrollment: ……………………….…………………………………...1,385

Nickname: …………………………………………….……..Golden Eagles

Mascot: ………………...........................................……..MoHarv, the Eagle

Colors: ………………………………….……….………..Maroon and Gold

Home Field: …………………………………………………….Triana Field

Capacity: …………………………………………….…………………..500

Surface: ……………………………………….……………………….Grass

Conference: ………....….West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Affiliation: ………………………………...……………..NCAA Division II

President: ……………………………………………………..Dr. Ed Welch

Athletic Director: ……………………………...……………….Tom Nozica

Associate Athletic Director/SWA..............................................Bren Stevens

Compliance Coordinator: …………………………...…………Sherry Winn

Athletic Administrative Assistant: ……………..….Georgeann Lilly-Barker

Coaching Staff

Head Coach: ……………………….……….Todd Diuguid

Alma Mater: ………………….....…….Marshall (‗94)

Office Phone: ………….………………304.357.4827

Fax: …………………….………….…..304.357.4729

Email……………………[email protected]

Team Information

2008 Overall Record: …………...………………...10-10-0

WVIAC Record/Finish: ……….…………….8-2-0 (Third)

Postseason: …………………….......WVIAC Quarterfinals

Letterwinners R/L: …………………….....…...………12/6

Newcomers: ……………………………………….……..7

On the Cover:

Pictured on the front cover are (from left to right) Senior

midfielder Caitlin Shaw, Senior goalkeeper Whitney

Sharp, Head Coach Todd Diuguid, Senior forward Taryn

Conklin, and Senior forward Sharon Lapinsky. The 2009

UC Women‘s Soccer Media Guide cover was designed by

Justin Emerson and Robert Spain of UC.

Credits:

The 2009 University of Charleston Women‘s Soccer

Media Guide was written, edited, and compiled by Justin

Emerson and Robert Spain. Editorial assistance was

provided by Andy Spradling of the UC Sports Information

Department, Todd Diuguid, and Michelle Wells Action

shots are credited to Justin Emerson and Robert Spain.

Select city shots are courtesy of the Charleston Convention

and Visitors Bureau and ACE Adventure. Printed by

FedEx Office Supplies of Hoover,AL.

Nike is the official supplier for the

University of Charleston Women‘s

Soccer Team

Table of Contents

Table of Contents…………………………………………………………..…1

Quick Facts …………………………………………………………………..1

Introduction from the President ……………………………………………...2

UC Website/Brickstreet ………………………………………………….…..3

Administration Biographies ……………………………………………….4-5

UC At A Glance ……………………………………………………….…..5-7

Athletic Department Biographies ………………………………………..…..8

UC Hall of Fame ……………………………………………………………..9

Athletic Training/Support Services ………………………………………...10

Triana Field ………………………………………………………………....12

Morrison Fitness Center ………………………………………………..…..13

UC Women‘s Soccer Locker Room ………………………………………..13

Schoenbaum Soccer Stadium …………………………………..…………..14

2008 Season In Review……………………………………………….…15-18

2009 Schedule …………………………………………………………..…..20

2009 Opponents …………………………………………………..……..21-23

Websites of Interest ………………………………………………………...24

Coach Todd Diuguid Biography ………………………………....……..26-27

2009 Charleston Roster ……………………………………………………..28

Pronunciation Guide ………………………………………………………..28

Golden Eagles by State ……………………………………………………..29

Team Photo ……………………………………………………………..…..30

2009 Player Outlook …………………………………...………………..30-31

2009 Player Biographies ………………………………………………..32-51

Year by Year Results ……………………………………………………….52

UC Soccer Academy ………………………………………………………..53

WVIAC Administration Biographies…….……………………….……..54-55

About the WVIAC ……………………………………………………....56-57

WVIAC Women‘s Soccer Participants ……………………………………..57

WVIAC Commissioner‘s Cup………………………………………………57

Past WVIAC Champions ……………………………………………….…..58

The City of Charleston ……………………………………….......……..60-61

UC Women Go To ACE Adventure …………………………...………..62-63

Golden Eagle Athletic Club …………………………….…………………..64

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Welcome to the University of Charleston,

UC is On the Move and the Women‘s Soccer team is an integral part of our

movement and growth. Thank you for your interest in our program.

The University of Charleston is an independent, co-educational, residential

university. Our enrollment is over 1,400 students from 37 states and 22

countries. Beginning in 1995, the University of Charleston successfully

developed a performance-based curriculum known as Learning Your Way.

The focus is on student learning instead of faculty teaching. The curriculum requires students to

be proficient in six areas deemed critical to a liberal arts education: citizenship,

communication, creativity, critical thinking, ethical practice, and science.

With the completion of a new parking facility and residence hall to be completed in December,

2009, seven of the 11 buildings on the UC campus will have been built in the last 11 years.

Three new residence halls house 700 students in an attractive, modern campus community. The

new pharmacy school opened in 2006 and the Morrison Fitness Center in 2007.

A graduate school of business opened in 2008 and we began using a new softball complex in

2009. Plans are now underway for a new sports & fitness center on campus.

UC is really On the Move! Enrollment is expanding. New buildings are visible. Graduate

schools have emerged. Athletic facilities have been renovated and athletic teams are winning

championships. Intercollegiate athletics play an important role in accomplishing our mission.

Teamwork, fitness, community involvement, competition, initiative, dependability, and

leadership are some of the many life-long learning opportunities provided by athletics.

UC shares its beautiful riverside lawn with thousands of guests annually for community events

like Symphony Sunday, Wine and All That Jazz, and Blues, Brews and BBQs. The Erma Byrd

West Virginia Women Artists Gallery is recognized as a must-see local attraction and the city‘s

most beautiful meeting space. UC students perform thousands of hours of community service

every year with the American Cancer Society, Habitat for Humanity, Special Olympics, and

other local schools and organizations.

Welcome to UC! The University of Charleston is committed to providing the best possible

experience for our students and to encouraging the involvement of the Charleston community in

our activities as well. I wish you and the women of our soccer team all the best.

Sincerely,

Dr. Edwin H. Welch

President

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For all information

regarding the

University of

Charleston, visit the

official UC website at

ucwv.edu. From

admissions questions to

student life information,

find out why the

University of

Charleston is ranked in

the 2009 Princeton

Review 371 Best

Colleges as well as the

U.S. News and World

Report‘s America‘s Best

Colleges. Visit the UC

newsroom to stay up to

date with all the recent

happenings that

surround the University

of Charleston

community.

In 2009 Brickstreet Insurance became the official sponsor of the University of Charleston

Athletics. The partnership formed over the Summer months and produced the slogan ―Our Town.

Our Teams. Our Support.‖ The sponsorship will help provide University of Charleston Athletics

invaluable support in the Charleston community. Posters, advertisements, and a new and

improved UC logo will be seen throughout the 2009-2010 school year.

Dr. Welch served in the Executive Office of the President at The White House from 1961 to 1971 in the

administrations of Presidents Kennedy, Johnson, and Nixon.

Dr. Welch began his teaching career at West Virginia Wesleyan College. Prior to coming to Charleston,

he served eight years as the Provost at Wartburg College in Iowa.

Dr. Welch has been President of the University of Charleston since 1989. He has led the institution

through a period of unprecedented fundraising, expansion of full-time student enrollment, redefining the

institution‘s mission, transforming its academic program, adding graduate schools in pharmacy and

business, constructing seven of the eleven buildings on campus, and acquiring national recognition for

UC‘s leadership in outcomes-based learning and student assessment. He led the creation of a central

administrative computing corporation (i.e. ICE) which serves seven colleges and universities.

Dr. Welch serves on many boards, including Chairman of the Quality Committee for the Charleston Area

Medical Center Health Systems, Foundation for Independent Higher Education, Association of Governing

Board‘s Council of Presidents, and BB&T-West Virginia‘s Advisory Board.

In May 2006, Dr. Welch was given the first-ever Charles L. Foreman Award for Innovation in Private

Higher Education by the Foundations for Independent Higher Education. In August 2007, Dr. Welch was

the proud recipient of the 2007 YMCA Spirit of the Valley Award in recognition of his exemplary

Dr. Edwin H. Welch

President

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Dr. Edwin H. Welch is a native of Maryland and earned degrees from Western

Maryland College, Boston University School of Theology, and Boston University

Graduate School. He studied International Relations at the London School of

Economics and Political Science and Higher Education Administration at the

Harvard Institute for Educational Management. His Ph.D. is in Social Ethics and

he is an ordained minister in the United Methodist Church.

Barboursville College

T. S. Wade 1888-1890

Robert W. Douthat 1890-1895

J. M. Boland 1895

J. P. Marshall 1895-1896

T. C. Atkeson 1896-1897

Zephaniah Meek 1897-1898

S. F. McClung 1898-1900

Morris Harvey College

D. W. Shaw 1900-1909

R. H. Alderman 1909-1914

Paul H. Willis 1914-1916

U. V. W. Darlington 1916-1920

S. B. Vaught 1920

R. T. Webb 1920-1922

C. S. Pettis 1922-1923

R. T. Brown 1923-1926

U. V. W. Darlington 1926-1927

Robert H. Ruff 1927-1929

George West Diehl 1929-1930

David Kirby 1930-1931

Leonard Riggleman 1931-1964

Marshall Buckalew 1964-1975

Robert L. Bliss 1975-1977

Deal H. Tompkins 1977-1978


Thomas G. Voss 1978-1984

William M. Davis 1984

Richard D. Breslin 1984-1988

Lewis N. McManus 1988-1989

Edwin H. Welch 1989-present

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community service and his selfless concern

and care for our community. He has the

unique distinction of having a tug boat named

for him and he recently represented the United

States at an invitation only colloquium in

Istanbul, Turkey on promoting quality in

higher education.

President Welch‘s wife, Janet, earned her

Ph.D. in American Studies from the University

of Maryland. She has championed an aesthetic

dimension at the University of Charleston and

has received national recognition for the

creation of the Erma Byrd Gallery for West

Virginia Women Artists.

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Dr. Charles Stebbins

Provost and Dean of

Faculty

Dr. Stebbins received his

B.S. from the United

States Air Force

Academy and his M.S.

and Ae.E. from

California Institute of

Technology. He

received a Diploma from

Northwestern

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Graduate School of

Management and his

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since 2005.

Ben Director of DevelopmentB.A., University of Charleston(2009

Alan Liebrecht

Vice President for

Enrollment

Mr. Liebrecht received

his B.A. from Roanoke

College in Salem,

Virginia. He was at the


from 1993 through 1997

and returned to UC in

2008 to become the Vice

President for Enrollment.

Cleta M. Harless

Vice President for

Administration and

Finance

Ms. Harless received her

B.A. and B.S. from

Marshall University in

Huntington, West

Virginia. She received

her M.B.A. from West

Virginia University. Ms.

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since 2001

Ben Beakes

Director of Development

Mr. Beakes graduated

from the University of

Charleston, receiving his

B.A. in 2002. He

returned to his alma

mater in 2009 to fulfill

the role of Director of

Development.

Jennie O. Ferretti

Vice President for

Advancement

Ms. Ferretti received her

B.A. from the University

of Virginia in

Charlottesville, Virginia.

She also received her

Juris Doctorate from the

University of Virginia.

Ms. Ferretti has been

with the University of

Charleston since 2004.

University of Charleston At A Glance

History

The University of Charleston was founded by the Southern Methodist

denomination in 1888 as Barboursville Seminary in Barboursville, West

Virginia, and became a college in 1889. In 1901, it was renamed Morris

Harvey College in honor of a prominent donor. During the Great

Depression, the college moved to Charleston to take advantage of the

larger metropolitan area. As a result of the merger between the Methodist

church North and South, the college disaffiliated from the denomination

and Morris Harvey College became independent in 1942. From 1935 to

1947, the college was located in downtown Charleston, holding classes in

several separate buildings. During these years, the college grew steadily,

in part because of a merger with Kanawha Junior College and an

affiliation with the Mason College of Fine Arts and Music. Recognizing

the need for a unified campus, in 1947 construction of the present

facilities began on the south bank of the Kanawha River. The Board of

Trustees changed the name from Morris Harvey College to the University

of Charleston on December 13, 1978. Today, the University still benefits

from its location in the dynamic capital city and from the beauty of West

Virginia's hills. Proximity to the seat of government, to the state's largest

medical, commercial, and financial centers and to major research and

manufacturing facilities provides excellent opportunities for experiential

learning. The University serves the community as a focal point for

numerous intellectual, scientific, cultural, athletic and civic events. These

interactions between the University and the community are vital to the

achievement of the University's mission.

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Enrollment

The University of Charleston's enrollment is approximately 1,400

students from 37 states and 22 countries.

Admission

The admission process at UC is competitive. Factors in admission

decisions include high school records, SAT or ACT scores, teacher

recommendations, personal qualities, special talents, extra-curricular

achievement, evidence of leadership and involvement and commitment to

learning. A personal visit to campus, though not required, is highly

recommended.

Financial Aid

More than 90% of UC students receive financial aid through scholarships,

grants, loans, and campus employment. For information, visit our online

financial aid information or contact the Financial Aid office at (304) 357-

4760.

Academic Calendar

The University of Charleston offers traditional fall and spring semesters

and two summer sessions.

Majors

Baccalaureate programs are available in 15 academic fields. An Associate degree

program is offered in Nursing. Master's degree programs are available in Business

Administration and Forensic Accounting. A Doctoral degree program is available in

Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)

Student Life

Approximately 40 clubs and organizations are active on campus to engage you in Student

Life. Beyond the campus, many students become active participants in the daily life of the

Charleston community by taking advantage of an impressive array of work and

entertainment options. Also, white water rafting, skiing, mountain climbing, and mountain

biking are available within a one-hour drive from the campus.

Learning Your Way

Beginning in 1995, the University of Charleston successfully developed a performance-

The view of The University of Charleston’s Clay Tower Building

from the Kanawha River.

Riggleman Hall is at the epicenter of the University

of Charleston.

based curriculum known as Learning Your Way. The focus is on student learning instead of faculty teaching. The curriculum requires students to be

proficient in six areas deemed critical to a liberal arts education: citizenship, communication, creativity, critical thinking, ethical practice, and science.

Emphasis on Assessment

Our comprehensive set of assessment tools lets UC prove students' return on their investment. UC students score well on the National Survey of

Student Engagement (NSSE). In the first year of the Collegiate Learning Assessment (CLA), UC students ranked number one out of all participating

colleges, showing the largest learning gain from first to final year. An article in The New York Times Magazine profiled the University of Charleston in

an article on the trend toward outcomes-based higher education on September 30, 2007. This historic coverage enhanced the University's growing

national reputation as a leader in outcomes-based learning and assessment.

A Dynamic Campus

Six of the 10 buildings on the UC campus have been built in the last 10 years, and a new parking garage and residence hall are under construction.

Three new residence halls house 700 students in an attractive, modern campus community. The new pharmacy school opened in 2006 and the

Morrison Fitness Center in 2007. Plans are underway for a new sports & fitness center and an additional residence hall with a parking garage.

Community Involvement

UC shares its beautiful riverside lawn with thousands of guests annually for community events like Symphony Sunday, Wine and All That Jazz, and

Blues, Brews and BBQs. The Erma Byrd West Virginia Women Artists Gallery is recognized as a must-see local attraction and the city‘s most

beautiful meeting space. UC students perform thousands of hours of community service every year with the American Cancer Society, Habitat for

Humanity, Special Olympics, and other local schools and organizations.

University of Charleston’s Mission

The mission of the University of Charleston is to educate each student for a life of productive work, enlightened living and community involvement.

Productive Work

The University prepares students to contribute to society immediately and throughout their lives. Their work will vary tremendously, but the

University hopes that each graduate will improve his or her world. "Productive" work isn't defined by the acquisition of great material gain for the

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graduate, but by the positive impact of the work

on the graduate's community and world.

Enlightened Living

The University believes that college graduates

must own a broad range of knowledge to thrive

in modern society. Graduates should be

scientifically, economically, politically,

aesthetically and culturally literate. They

should have a sense of history and shared

values, and a commitment to moral purpose and

personal character.

Community Involvement

Finally, the University attempts to develop

within the student a pattern of community

involvement. The foundation of our democratic

society rests on community involvement, so the

University wants graduates to take leadership

responsibility and initiative in shaping

organizations, institutions and communities.

The University's mission is an expression of

shared values and goals. These include offering

selected quality programs affording

professional preparation in a liberal arts

The Robert C. Byrd Pharmacy Building was constructed in 2006 and is home to the University

of Charleston’s Pharmacy Doctoral Program.

environment, preparing students to live in an increasingly complex and changing society by helping them develop the knowledge, abilities and

character needed to be lifelong learners, and utilizing and enriching the strong relationship between the University and the Greater Charleston

community to prepare students for a life rich in community involvement.

The West Virginia State Capitol Building sits directly across the Kanawha River from the University of Charleston’s campus. This particular view

of the Capitol is from the outside of Riggleman Hall.

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ALL-TIME ATHLETIC DIRECTORSMorris Harvey College

1910-1913 Kemper Shelton

1913-1918 Herman Beckelheimer

1918-1919 Paul Gray Miller

1919-1920 William W. Lovell

1920-1921 Elbert Martin Fulton

1921-1924 Herman Beckelheimer

1924-1926 H. J. Hindman

1926-1928 Elbert Martin Fulton

1928-1929 E. Spence Shannon

1929-1930 Arthur E. Rezzonico

1930-1931 Frank L. Arritt

1931-1932 George C. Nilan

1932-1936 Walter Hamilton Walker

1936-1942 Thurman L. Ward

1942-1943 C. B. Ross

(Athletics suspended due to WWII)

1945-1946 Alderson Propps

1946-1947 Alderson Propps & Carl Edward King

1947-1952 Carl Edward King

1952-1954 Eddie Cubbon

1954-1957 Carl Edward King

1957-1965 Garland E. Moran, Jr.

1965-1979 Richard Meckfessel


1979-1982 Richard Meckfessel

1982-1984 Richard Mullendore

1984-1990 James Buckalew

1990- 1998 Linda Bennet

1998- Present Tom Nozica

Dr. Bren Stevens

Associate Athletic Director

and Senior Woman

Administrator

Georgeann Lilly-Baker

Athletic Administrative

Assistant

Sherry Winn

Athletic Department

Compliance Coordinator

Andy Spradling

Sports Information Director

Tom Nozica

Athletic Director

Tom Nozica has been the Athletic Director at the University of Charleston for over ten years. He is only the fifth Athletic Director since the

University was renamed. Coach Nozica is a member of the University of Charleston Hall of Fame, as a member of the induction class of 1990.

Coach Nozica is also the Head Baseball Coach at UC and has also held the position of Head Men‘s Soccer Coach. Under Coach Nozica‘s

leadership, the University of Charleston Athletic Department has reached new heights during his tenure. The individual athletic teams have

experiences unprecedented successes during Nozica‘s tenure. The 1999 Men‘s Soccer team reached the NCAA Final Four, becoming the first UC

team to achieve such success and the 2005 and 2006 UC Women‘s Basketball team reached the NCAA Elite Eight. Under Coach Nozica, the

University of Charleston resurrected its football program in 2003. Since the resurrection, the University of Charleston has purchased Charleston‘s

Laidley Field and renamed it University of Charleston Stadium. In 2005 a $1.4 million renovation was completed at University of Charleston

Stadium, including the installation of a new field turf, construction of brand new locker rooms, and the renovation of an upgraded press box. Other

athletic facilities have also seen extreme upgrades under Coach Nozica‘s tenure as Athletic Director. In 2008 the construction of the University of

Charleston Softball Field was completed. Triana Field underwent a $1.5 million renovation of its facilities under Coach Nozica. Currently, the

University and the Athletic Department are raising money and completing plans to renovate Eddie King Gymncasium. The plans will include

major upgrades to the Basketball/Volleyball arena, several locker rooms, Athletic Training facilities, and offices for coaches and staff.

As well as serving as the

Associate Athletic Director

and SWA at the University

of Charleston, Coach

Stevens also serves on the

NCAA Management

Council. Coach Stevens is

also the Head Volleyball

Coach at UC and has also

been inducted into the UC

Hall of Fame as a member

of the class of 2007.

Andy Spradling is the

Sports Information

Director and Director of

Communications at the

University of Charleston.

Mr. Spradling deals with

all of the media relations at

UC and is also the Color

Commentator for UC

Football, Men‘s

Basketball, and Women‘s

Basketball.

Ms. Lilly-Baker is the

unsung hero behind UC

Athletics. As the Athletic

Administrative Assistant,

Ms. Lilly-Baker assists in

any and every job that

comes across the Athletic

Department. Her office is

located in the Eddie King

Gymnasium building.

Coach Sherry Winn

oversees all NCAA

Compliance issues dealing

with UC Women‘s Soccer.

She is also the Head

Women‘s Basketball

Coach at UC and was a

member of the 1984 and

1988 Olympic Team

Handball squads.

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UC Hall of Fame

Since 1984, the University of Charleston has inducted individuals into the Golden Eagle

Sports Hall of Fame who have played a key role in contributing to the success of the

institution's athletic program. Beginning in 1991 teams were eligible for special

recognition in the Golden Eagle Sports Hall of Fame. In 2001, the 1950-51 football

team became the first team to be inducted into the Golden Eagles Sports Hall of Fame.

The members of the Hall of Fame represent the highest standards of MHC/UC both on

and off their respective fields of competition. Through their hard work and dedication,

the University of Charleston continues to thrive athletically as the institution seeks to

further its pursuits for regional and national dominance. The University of Charleston

Hall of Fame Committee selects inductees for the Golden Eagle Sports Hall of Fame

through nominations and research of memorabilia. The committee has made every effort

to select individuals who best represent the rich history and tradition of MHC-

UC. Nominations are welcome and must be accompanied by proper documentation. For

a nomination form, please call (304) 357-4820.

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Student

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Student

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Ericka

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Program Director/

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Lance Thurston

Support Staff

Student Intern

Lance will begin his first

year as a Support Staff

Student Intern primarily

dealing with Gameday

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Mike Dahl

Support Staff

Student Intern

Mike will begin his first

year as a Support Staff

Student Intern primarily

dealing with Marketing

and Videography.

Athletic Training

Facilities

The Athletic Training

facilities at the University

of Charleston are centered

around maximizing each

student-athlete‘s

performance. Whether it be

injury prevention or injury

recovery, the UC Athletic

Training facilities help

exploit each student-

athlete‘s talent with the

help of top of the line equipment. The Athletic Training facility located in the University of

Charleston‘s Eddie King Gymnasium boasts sixteen training tables, two whirlpools, stim

machines, two ice machines, equipment for physical therapy usage and more. Ericka

Zimmerman, EdD, ATC is the Program Director and Department Chair for the University of

Charleston Athletic Training Staff.

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Triana Field

Triana Field is the primary home to the University of Charleston Women‘s Soccer team and is

located on the campus of the University. Formerly called Blackwell Field, Triana Field is

also home to UC Men‘s Soccer and various UC intramural activities. The grass surface has

dimensions of approximately 110 yards by 70 yards. Triana Field proudly boasts top quality

circular goal posts and professional style nets. Prior to the $1.5 million renovation of

Blackwell Field, the soccer field ran parallel to the Kanawha River. Now, the soccer field

runs perpendicular to the river and gives its fans a beautiful view of the West Virginia State

Capitol Building just over the treetops adjacent to the playing surface. Triana Field has

bleacher style seating capable of housing approximately 500 spectators. The facility also

boasts lighting for the capability for night soccer matches and a public address system for the

best quality environment possible. The facility also houses a baseball field for the UC

Baseball team practices. The baseball field has the capability to conduct local area senior

league competitions and other tournaments as well. The newly renovated and renamed

multipurpose field lies a short walk from UC's main campus.

The Morrison Fitness Center

The Morrison Fitness Center opened on January 19, 2007. The state-of-the-art facility is

located on the banks of the Kanawha River overlooking the State Capitol and Governor‘s

Mansion. The 7,300 square foot, two story facility is unique in design and offers a picturesque

view while excersizing. With 18 cardio pieces lining the mezzanine, the user may gaze out

over the river or the Capitol Building. Also, the Morrison Fitness Center boasts four flat-

paneled LCD televisions mounted throughout the facility. The facility features Cybex Strength

Equipment which utilized selectorized and plate loaded pieces. Users may also benefit from

the free weight selection which includes power racks and cable crossover machines. The

facility also schedules a variety of exercise classes which include cardio kickboxing, zumba,

pilates, hip-hop dance, and yoga. This interactive facility also provides the user with the

option of conducting their own exercise class via the facilities‘ DVD library. Locker rooms are

available with restrooms, showers, and towels. This welcoming environment has benefitted all

participants and fosters health and wellness campus wide.

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UC Women’s Soccer Locker Room

The University of Charleston Women‘s Soccer Locker Room

is home to the Golden Eagles throughout the soccer season.

Each player has her own locker room complete with

individualized Nike team gear for training and matches. The

carpeted facility boasts benches and stools as well as shower

accommodations. A television is also located in the UC

Women‘s Locker Room to assist the team in the viewing of

game film and entertainment. The approximately 600 square

foot locker room is located in the University of Charleston‘s

Eddie King Gymnasium.

Schoenbaum Soccer Stadium

Schoenbaum Soccer Stadium and Amphitheater is the second home for the University of

Charleston Soccer teams. The UC Women will often times train and play matches at

Schoenbaum Stadium. The soccer-specific facility was dedicated on October 22, 2000 and is

named after Alex Schoenbaum. Schoenbaum Soccer Stadium field dimensions meet FIFA

regulations at120 yards by 80 yards and boasts an artificial field turf that ensures perfect

conditions in any weather. The facility also is home to bleacher seating that can hold

approximately 2,000 spectators as well as lighting for the capability for night soccer matches.

Schoenbaum Soccer Stadium is also home to United Soccer League franchise, the West Virginia

Chaos. The Chaos are a member of the USL Premier Development League, the top U-23

development league in the country.

Schoenbaum Soccer Stadium and Amphitheater was funded by the Schoenbaum Family

Foundation, the Kanawha County Commission, and the Citizens of Kanawha County. The

County Commissioners during the project were Duke Bloom, Kent Carper, and Henry Shores.

The Kanawha County Parks and Recreation Commission were led by President Harold Carter

and Executive Director Stephen Zoeller. Schoenbaum Soccer Stadium is located within

Kanawha County‘s Coonskin Park. Directions may be found at the University of Charleston

Athletics website.

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Date

8/30

8/31

9/9

9/12

9/14

9/22

9/25

9/27

10/1

10/5

10/8

10/11

10/13

10/17

10/19

10/22

10/25

10/27

10/29

11/3

Opponent

at Shepherd *

at Shippensburg (PA)

at Wheeling Jesuit *

at Flagler (FL)

at Florida Tech

SOUTHERN VIRGINIA

at Indiana (PA)

at California (PA)

ALDERSON-BROADDUS *

at Urbana (OH)

CONCORD *

SALEM INTERNATIONAL *

KUTZTOWN (PA)

at Pitt Johnstown *

at Seton Hill *

at West Virginia Wesleyan *

DAVIS & ELKINS *

LAKE ERIE (OH)

OHIO VALLEY *

SETON HILL #

Result

W 2-1

L 0-2

W 1-0

L 0-3

L 0-3

W 4-1

L 2-3 (OT)

L 0-1

W 4-1

L 0-4

L 0-1

W 8-0

L 0-1

W 2-0

W 1-0

L 1-2

W 1-0

W 3-1

W 8-0

L 0-1

* Denotes WVIAC Conference Match

# Denotes WVIAC Quarterfinal Match

Home games in CAPS

2008 Results

Alexandra Noland challenges for a ball during a

match against Urbana.

2008 Season Review

The 2009 Golden Eagles come into the season following a successful 2008 campaign. UC finished the 2008 season with a 10-10-0 overall

record and a 8-2 WVIAC record. The success in the WVIAC was the best finish ever for Coach Diuguid‘s Golden Eagles as they finished

third in the conference and earned a spot in the WVIAC Tournament.

The 2008 season started off with an important 2-1 conference win on the road at Shepherd. Freshman Sabrina Mullaney scored both goals

in her first collegiate game for the Golden Eagles. For her efforts, Mullaney was awarded WVIAC Player of the Week Honors. The Golden

Eagles then took the field the next day against NCAA Atlantic Region foe Shippensburg (PA). After more than a week off, UC again drove

up to northern West Virginia to take on a WVIAC conference foe and again came away with a win. The Golden Eagles beat traditional

powerhouse Wheeling Jesuit 1-0 to improve to 2-0 in the conference.

The Golden Eagles continued their road tripping ways as they flew to the State of Florida for two matches. UC dropped both contests 0-3,

the first against Flagler (FL) and the last against Florida Tech. Against Florida Tech, goalkeeper Whitney Sharp recorded her season-high

amount in saves. The Junior recorded an amazing 17 saves in the loss.

The Golden Eagles played their first home match of the 2008 season on September 22 against Southern Virginia and recorded a 4-1 win in

front of the home crowd. Amanda Chanson recorded three goals in the win. The Golden Eagles hit the road again for their next two

matches, heading to Pennsylvania to play NCA Atlantic Region teams Indiana University and California University. The UC Women

dropped both contests, the first an overtime 2-3 loss and the second a close 0-1 loss. On the first day of October, the Golden Eagles returned

to action at home for only their second home match out of the first nine matches. UC took on WVIAC foe Alderson-Broaddus 4-1 to

improve to a perfect 3-0 in WVIAC play. In the win, the Golden Eagles amassed a season-high 38 shots and 23 shots on goal. At the half-

way point in the season, the UC Women traveled to Ohio to play Urbana. The Golden Eagles were defeated 0-4.

On October 8th, the UC Women hosted WVIAC foe Concord at home. The Concord Lady Mountain Lions squeaked by the Golden Eagles

with a 1-0 win. The loss dropped the UC Women to 3-1 in the WVIAC Conference. Three days later the Golden Eagles hosted Salem

International for the fifth WVIAC match of the season. The UC Women improved their WVIAC Conference record to 4-1 as they dominated

Salem 8-0. In the win, the Golden Eagles recorded their season-high in goals (8) and points (20), getting assists from Holli Dalton, Amanda

Chanson, Bailey Bryant, and Leann Mckay. The Golden Eagles also won an impressive ten corner kicks against the Tigers.

NCAA Atlantic Regional foe Kutztown (PA) were next for the UC Golden Eagles. Once again, the UC Women dropped a close contest by

the score of 0-1. Next on the schedule for the Golden Eagles were three straight road matches against WVIAC Conference teams. UC

improved to 5-1 with a 2-0 win over Pitt Johnstown as Whitney Sharp recorded 12 saves to keep the shutout. Next up for the Golden Eagles

was the Seton Hill Griffins. With a close 1-0 victory at Seton Hill, the UC Women improved their WVIAC record to 6-1.

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2008 WVIAC Standings

Team

x y West Virginia Wesleyan

Concord

Charleston

Davis & Elkins

Wheeling Jesuit

Seton Hill

Shepherd

Pitt Johnstown

Alderson-Broaddus

Ohio Valley

Salem International

W-L-T

10-0-0

9-1-0

8-2-0

7-3-0

5-4-0

5-5-0

4-6-0

3-6-0

2-8-0

1-9-0

0-10-0

Points

30

27

24

21

15

15

12

9

6

3

0

Overall

15-3-1

12-8-1

10-10-0

11-8-0

6-12-0

9-10-1

8-10-0

4-13-0

3-13-0

1-18-0

0-11-0

x Denotes WVIAC Regular Season Title

y Denotes WVIAC Tournament Title

November 3—Quarterfinals

(6) Seton Hill 1, (3) Charleston 0

(4) Davis & Elkins 4, (5) Wheeling Jesuit 1

November 7—Semifinals

(2) Concord 5, (6) Seton Hill 0

(1) West Virginia Wesleyan 2, (4) Davis &Elkins 0

November 9—Championship

(1) West Virginia Wesleyan 0, (2) Concord 0 2OT

West Virginia Wesleyan wins in penalty kicks, 4-3

2008 WVIAC Tournament Results

2008 UC Honors and Awards

First Team All-WVIAC

Sharon Lapinsky

Bailey Bryant

Second Team All-WVIAC

Taryn Conklin

Honorable Mention All-WVIAC

Whitney Sharp

Holli Dalton

Jena Mannick

NSCAA All-Atlantic Region

Bailey Bryant

WVIAC Players of the Week

Sabrina Mullaney – September 1

Whitney Sharp – October 20

WVIAC Commissioner’s Honor Roll

(Only student-athletes who are Juniors and Seniors are eligible

for WVIAC Commissioner‘s Honor Roll)

Whitney Sharp

Caitlyn Shaw

Ashlee Teel

Tiffany Wise

Bailey Bryant

Holli Dalton

Sharon Lapinsky

Caroline Price

Ashley Klemkowsky takes on a defender on the wing.

With an impressive 6-1 WVIAC record, the Golden Eagles headed to

Buckhannon, WV to face West Virginia Wesleyan in an important regular

season matchup. The Bobcats came into the October 22 matchup with an

impressive 9-0 WVIAC record. The Golden Eagles dropped an extremely

competitive 2-1 game against the eventual WVIAC Champions. With the

loss, the UC Women held a 6-2 WVIAC record.

Only three games remained for Coach Todd Diuguid‘s squad in the 2008

season and the Golden Eagles were determined to finish strong. With

each of the three remaining matches at home, the UC Women were

looking for three wins. They got their first of three with a 1-0 win over

WVIAC Conference foe Davis & Elkins. On October 27 the Golden

Eagles stepped outside of the conference for their last non-conference

matchup of the 2008 season. With a hard-earned 3-1 win over Lake Erie

(OH), the Golden Eagles improved their overall record to 9-9-0 and

headed into their final regular season match with a chance to finish above

.500.

With a 9-9-0 overall record and a 7-2 WVIAC record, the Golden Eagles

headed into their final regular season match with the hopes of finishing

above .500 and a chance to host a WVIAC Quarterfinal matchup as the

number three seed. The UC Women took on Ohio Valley at home on

October 29 and came away with an impressive 8-0 victory, tying the

season-high for goals (8) and points (20). Senior Aneta Pekalska scored

three goals in the win over the Fighting Scots. The win propelled the

Golden Eagles into the WVIAC Tournament to face a tough Seton Hill

squad. After a battle, the Griffins came out on top with a close 1-0 win

over the Golden Eagles. The UC Women finished the 2008 season with a

10-10-0 overall record and an impressive 8-2 WVIAC record. Six Golden

Eagles were named to All-WVIAC squad and eight were named to the

WVIAC Commissioner‘s Honor Roll for their achievements in the

classroom. Senior Bailey Bryant was named to the NSCAA All-Atlantic

Region squad for her outstanding play in 2008.

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2008 Team Stats

GOALS 1st 2nd OT TOTAL

Charleston 20 17 0 37

Opponents 8 16 1 25

SAVES 1st 2nd OT TOTAL


Opponents 77 48 0 125

SHOTS 1st 2nd OT TOTAL


Opponents 104 140 1 245

CORNERS 1st 2nd OT TOTAL



FOULS 1st 2nd OT TOTAL



17

12

2

9

11

8

6

4

3

22

23

16

14

7

21

13

10

18

19

15

1

Lapinsky, Sharon

Conklin, Taryn

Dalton, Holli

Shaw, Caitlin

Klemkowsky, Ashley

Pekalska, Aneta

Chanson, Amanda

Mullaney, Sabrina

McKay, Leann

Mannick, Jena

Teel, Ashlee

LeRose, Lesley

Perry, Catherine

Smith, Samantha

Price, Caroline

Bryant, Bailey

Noland, Alexandra

Wise, Tiffany

Martin, Chelsea

Mahaffey, Alex

Sharp, Whitney

Total

Opponents

18-17

18-15

20-19

18-11

20-19

20-16

14-10

17-3

20-2

20-16

9-8

3-1

16-0

10-0

9-8

20-19

12-9

20-17

9-1

2-0

19-19

20

20

18

10

5

5

2

14

10

4

3

0

0

1

5

2

1

5

1

0

2

2

2

92

67

0-0

0-0

0-0

1-1

0-0

0-0

0-0

0-0

0-0

0-0

0-0

0-0

0-0

0-0

0-0

0-0

0-0

0-0

0-0

0-0

0-0

1-1

2-2

PKPts

9

4

1

1

1

7

3

2

1

0

0

0

2

1

0

2

0

0

1

1

1

37

25

G

0

2

3

3

0

0

4

0

1

0

0

1

1

0

1

1

1

0

0

0

0

18

17

AGP-GSIndividual#

2

0

0

1

1

2

1

1

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

9

10

GW

35

19

9

6

9

9

9

8

9

5

3

0

5

4

3

5

3

2

2

2

1

149

111

SOG

69

32

16

16

15

15

15

13

12

11

8

7

6

6

6

5

5

5

4

2

1

269

245

Sh

# Goalkeeper GAGP-GS Saves W-L-T Shutouts

1

8

12

Sharp, Whitney

Pekalska, Aneta

Conklin, Taryn

Total

Opponents

19-19

1-0

1-1

20

20

25

0

0

25

37

118

1

1

120

125

9-10-0

0-0-0

1-0-0

10-10-0

10-10-0

5

0

1

6

8

2008 Individual Statistics

2008 Goalkeeper Statistics

OPPONENT

Shippensburg %

California %

Kutztown %

East Stroudsburg %

Salem International *%

Shepherd *%

Lake Erie

Ohio Dominican

Alderson-Broaddus *%

Wheeling Jesuit *%

Davis & Elkins *%

Bloomsburg %

Ohio Valley *%

Seton Hill *%

WV Wesleyan *%

Pitt-Johnstown *%

Concord *%

Southern Virginia

Urbana

WVIAC Tournament

DATE

8/29

8/30

9/5

9/6

9/9

9/12

9/16

9/19

9/23

9/26

9/30

10/3

10/7

10/10

10/14

10/17

10/21

10/24

10/30

TBA

TIME

2:00 pm

4:00 pm

12:00 pm

12:00 pm

3:00 pm

11:00 am

4:00 pm

7:00 pm

4:00 pm

4:00 pm

4:00 pm

12:30 pm

4:30 pm

2:00 pm

7:00 pm

2:00 pm

2:00 pm

2:00 pm

3:00 pm

TBA

LOCATION

Charleston, WV

Charleston, WV

Kutztown, PA

East Stroudsburg, PA

Salem, WV

Charleston, WV

Painesville, OH

Columbus, OH

Philippi, WV

Charleston, WV

Elkins, WV

Bloomsburg, PA

Vienna, WV

Charleston, WV

Charleston, WV

Charleston, WV

Athens, WV

Charleston, WV

Charleston, WV

Higher Seed

* West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Match

% NCAA Division II Atlantic Region Match

Home games in bold

2009 Schedule

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LAKE ERIEWed. 9/16 ∙ 4:00 pm ∙ Painesville, OH

Founded: 1856

Location: Painesville, OH

Enrollment: 1,100

Nickname: Storm

Colors: Green and White

Conference: Independent

Head Coach: Jim Buchan

Home Field: Slattery Field

Media Information

Jason Tirotta, Sports Information and Marketing Coordinator

[email protected]

440.375.7475

Website: lec.edu/athletics

SHIPPENSBURGSat. 8/29 ∙ 2:00 pm ∙ Charleston, WV

Founded: 1871

Location: Shippensburg, PA

Enrollment: 7,600

Nickname: Raiders

Colors: Red and Blue

Conference: Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference

Head Coach: Rob Fulton

Home Field: David See Field (1,000)

Media Information

Bill Morgal, Interim Sports Information Director

[email protected]

717.477.7678

Website: shipraiders.com

CALIFORNIASun. 8/30 ∙ 4:00 pm ∙ Charleston, WV

Founded: 1852

Location: California, PA

Enrollment: 8,200

Nickname: Vulcans

Colors: Black and Red


Head Coach: Al Alvine

Home Field: Roadman Park/Booster Field

Media Information

Matthew Kifer, Sports Information Director

[email protected]

724.938.4552

Website: calvulcans.com

KUTZTOWNSat. 9/5 ∙ 12:00 pm ∙ Kutztown, PA

Founded: 1866

Location: Kutztown, PA

Enrollment: 10,300

Nickname: Golden Bears

Colors: Maroon and Gold


Head Coach: Erik Burstein

Home Field: KU Soccer Field (500)

Media Information

Rob Knox, Sports Information Director

[email protected]

610.683.4182

Website: kubears.com

SALEM INTERNATIONALWed. 9/9 ∙ 3:00 pm ∙ Salem, WV

Founded:1888

Location: Salem, WV

Enrollment: 600

Nickname: Tigers


Conference: West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Head Coach: Merv Johnson

Home Field: Salem Soccer Field

Media Information

Matt Perno, Sports Information Director

[email protected]

304.326.1201

Website: athletics.salemu.edu

EAST STROUDSBURGSun. 9/6 ∙ 12:00 pm ∙ East Stroudsburg, PA

Founded: 1893

Location: East Stroudsburg, PA

Enrollment: 7,200

Nickname: Warriors

Colors: Red and Black


Head Coach: Rob Berkowitz

Home Field: Eiler-Martin Stadium (6,000)

Media Information

Greg Knowlden, Sports Information Director

[email protected]

570.422.3312

Website: esu.edu

SHEPHERDSat. 9/12 ∙ 11:00 am ∙ Charleston, WV

Founded: 1871

Location: Shepherd, WV

Enrollment: 4,170

Nickname: Rams

Colors: Blue and Gold


Head Coach: Jim Sweeney

Home Field: Shepherd Soccer Field

Media Information

Chip Ransom, Sports Information Director

[email protected]

800.344.5231 (ext. 5228)

Website: shepherdrams.com

OHIO DOMINICANSat. 9/19 ∙ 7:00 pm ∙ Columbus, OH

Founded: 1911

Location: Columbus, OH

Enrollment: 3,100

Nickname: Panthers

Colors: Black and Gold


Head Coach: Jonathon Meade

Home Field: Panther Field

Media Information

Jeff Blair, Assistant Athletic Director/Sports Information Director

[email protected]

614.251.4577

Website:

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WHEELING JESUITSat. 9/26 ∙ 4:00 pm ∙ Charleston, WV

Founded: 1954

Location: Wheeling, WV

Enrollment: 1,700

Nickname: Cardinals

Colors: Red, Yellow, and Black


Head Coach: Carrie Hanna

Home Field: James LaRosa Stadium

Media Information

Brian Dennison, Sports Information Director

[email protected]

394.243.2012

Website: wju.edu/athletics

BLOOMSBURGSat. 10/3 ∙ 12:30 pm ∙ Bloomsburg, PA

Founded: 1839

Location: Bloomsburg, PA

Enrollment: 8,040

Nickname: Huskies



Head Coach: Sandy Dickson

Home Field: Sports Stadium (700)

Media Information

Tom McGuire, Director of Sports Information

[email protected]

570.839.4413

Website: bloomu.edu/sports

SETON HILLSat. 10/10 ∙ 2:00 pm ∙ Charleston, WV

Founded: 1918

Location: Greensburg, PA

Enrollment: 2,093

Nickname: Griffins

Colors: Red, Yellow, and White


Head Coach: John Fogle

Home Field: Seton Hill Soccer Field

Media Information

Jason Greene, Sports Information Director

[email protected]

724.830.1132

Website: setonhill.edu/athletics

PITT-JOHNSTOWNSat. 10/17 ∙ 2:00 pm ∙ Charleston, WV

Founded: 1927

Location: Johnstown, PA

Enrollment: 3,050

Nickname: Lady Cats



Head Coach: Jim Herlinger

Home Field: Pitt-Johnstown Soccer Field

Media Information

Chris Caputo, Sports Information Director

[email protected]

814.269.2031

Website: upj.pitt.edu

ALDERSON-BROADDUSWed. 9/23 ∙ 4:00 pm ∙ Philippi, WV

Founded: 1871

Location: Philippi, WV

Enrollment: 800

Nickname: Battlers

Colors: Blue, Gold, and Grey


Head Coach: Patrick McGinnis

Home Field: Alderson-Broaddus Soccer Field

Media Information

Patrick McGinnis, Head Coach and Sports Information Director

[email protected]

304.457.6479

Website: ab.edu/athletics

DAVIS & ELKINSWed. 9/30 ∙ 4:00 pm ∙ Elkins, WV

Founded: 1904

Location: Elkins, WV

Enrollment: 710

Nickname: Senators

Colors: Red and White


Head Coach: Raul Ovalle

Home Field: Harpertown Field

Media Information

Jason Asbell, Sports Information Director

[email protected]

304.637.1261

Website: godandesenators.com

OHIO VALLEYWed. 10/7 ∙ 4:30 pm ∙ Vienna, WV

Founded: 1958

Location: Vienna, WV

Enrollment: 582

Nickname: Fighting Scots

Colors: Blue, Red, and White


Head Coach: Brianne Lodato

Home Field: Ohio Valley Soccer Field

Media Information

Brianne Lodato, Head Coach and Sports Information Director

[email protected]

304.865.6047

Website: ovu.edu

WEST VIRGINIA WESLEYANWed. 10/14 ∙ 7:00 pm ∙ Charleston, WV

Founded: 1890

Location: Buckhannon, WV

Enrollment: 1,275

Nickname: Bobcats

Colors: Orange and Black


Head Coach: Glenn Francis

Home Field: West Virginia Wesleyan Soccer Field

Media Information

Duane Carpenter, Sports Information Director

[email protected]

304.473.8102

Website: wvwc.edu/athletics

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CONCORDWed. 10/21 ∙ 2:00 pm ∙ Athens, WV

Founded: 1872

Location: Athens, WV

Enrollment: 2,735

Nickname: Mountain Lions

Colors: Maroon and White


Head Coach: Carol Bonnes

Home Field: Concord Soccer Field

Media Information

Kyle Cooper, Sports Information Director

[email protected]

304.384.6259

Website: cumountainlions.com

URBANAFri. 10/30 ∙ 3:00 pm ∙ Charleston, WV

Founded: 1850

Location: Urbana, OH

Enrollment: 1,220

Nickname: Blue Knights

Colors: Royal Blue and White


Head Coach: David McCaig

Home Field: Blue Knights Field (3,000)

Media Information

Chris Anders, Sports Information Director

[email protected]

937.484.1290

Website: sports.urbana.edu

SOUTHERN VIRGINIASat. 10/24 ∙ 2:00 pm ∙ Charleston, WV

Founded: 1867

Location: Buena Vista, VA

Enrollment: 696

Nickname: Knights


Conference: USCAA Member Institution

Head Coach: Matt Grawrock

Home Field: The Fields at Southern Virginia University

Media Information

Matt Grawrock, Head Coach and Sports Information Director

[email protected]

540.261.4280

Website: athletics.svu.edu

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HEAD COACH

TODD DIUGUID

Eighth Year

Marshall (‗94)

After three years at Hurricane

High, Diuguid was hired as the

Head Men‘s Soccer Coach at

neighboring Nitro High School.

Diuguid led Nitro High to back-to-

back Sectional Championships and

were once again noted as one of the

top high school programs in the

State of West Virginia. Diuguid

received Regional Coach of the Year

honors in 1999 and 2000 and was

appointed the Regional

Representative for West Virginia in

2000.

Head Coach Todd Diuguid, a native of Monticello, NY will enter into his eighth year at the

University of Charleston. Diuguid has over 20 years of soccer experience as a player, referee,

and coach.

Early in his playing career, Diuguid was a member of Wallkill United which became the

Queens, NY Divisional Champions. He was also selected to the New York State Cosmopolitan

Select Team. In high school, Diuguid continued his success as a member of the Monticello High

School soccer team, being named to various Sullivan County All-Star Teams. Diuguid also

served as the Student Counsel President and was involved in a variety of charitable organizations.

Following graduation from high school, Diuguid left the state of New York to play collegiate

soccer at Division I Marshall University, located in Huntington, WV. He lettered all four years

for the Thundering Herd and graduated with a bachelors degree in Criminal Justice in 1994.

After a few years of refereeing at the high school and collegiate levels, Diuguid was offered

his first coaching job with South Charleston High School, located in South Charleston, WV.

After just one year as an assistant coach with South Charleston, Diuguid was then named Head

Women‘s Soccer Coach at Hurricane High School in the Kanawha Valley of West Virginia.

While at Hurricane High, Diuguid‘s team was noted as one of the top programs in the State of

West Virginia.

Diuguid has also led nine different West Virginia club soccer teams to the West Virginia

State Championships and representation at the United States Youth Soccer National

Championships. To date, Diuguid has recorded more wins at Nationals for the State of West

Virginia than any other coach. In 2006 Diuguid‘s U-13 girls became the first girls team in state

history to advance to the regional semifinals defeating all of the preliminary challengers and

ultimately losing to the eventual regional champion.

Diuguid‘s success at the high school and club levels launched him into collegiate coaching

in 2001, being named the Head Women‘s Soccer Coach at the University of Charleston.

During his tenure the program continues to grow and develop. In 2006, Diuguid led the

Golden Eagles to a second place finish in the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic

Conference—the best finish in the history of the program.

Coach Diuguid holds his United States Soccer Federation ―C‖ License and has been a

member of the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) since 1994. He is a

member of the NSCAA regional ranking committee and also holds the position as the Fitness

Center Director/Wellness Coordinator at the University of Charleston‘s Morrison Fitness

Center. Coach Diuguid was the proud recipient of the Inaugural Spirit Award for Teamwork

amongst University of Charleston employees.

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During his tenure at UC,

Coach Diuguid has had the

distinction of coaching one

Academic All-American

student-athlete, two NSCAA

All-Regional student-

athletes, and numerous

WVIAC All-Conference

student-athletes. His 2007

and 2008 teams each were

honored with the NSCAA

Team Academic Award for

their cumulative grade point

average. In 2008, Coach

Diuguid‘s Golden Eagles

were named the recipients of

the Inaugural WVIAC

Sportsmanship Award

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Caitlyn Seadler

Whitney Sharp

Holli Dalton

Leann McKay

Sabrina Mullaney

Fallon Nicholas

Elyse Surbaugh

Samantha Smith

Caitlin Shaw

Alexandra Noland

Ashley Klemkowsky

Taryn Conklin

Sarah Shields

Catherine Perry

Amanda Megnia

Sydney Click

Sharon Lapinsky

Tiffany Wise

Hannah Pilcher

Katie DeVore

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D/F

D/M

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Height

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5‘9‖

5‘4‖

5‘6‖

5‘3‖

5‘2‖

5‘6‖

5‘8‖

5‘8‖

5‘9‖

5‘2‖

5‘5‖

5‘8‖

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Hometown/Previous School

Kingwood, TX/Kingwood

Charleston, WV/Capital

Ledyard, CT/Ledyard

Scott Depot, WV/Winfield

Dundalk, MD/Institute of Notre Dame

Folsom, CA/American River College

Virginia Beach, VA/Ocean Lakes

Manassas, VA/Osborn Park

Granville, OH/Granville

Dearborn, MI/Dearborn

Morgantown, WV/Morgantown

Milwaukee, WI/Thomas More

Dayton, OH/Centerville

Hampton, VA/Kecoughtan

Marshfield, MA/Marshfield

Chillicothe, OH/Unioto

Magnolia, DE/St. Thomas More Academy

Aliquippa, PA/Hopewell

Huntington, WV/St. Joseph Central Catholic

Pittsburgh, PA/Vincentian Academy

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Taryn Conklin

Holli Dalton

Katie DeVore

Ashley Klemkowsky

Sharon Lapinsky

Leann McKay

Amanda Megnia

Sabrina Mullaney

Fallon Nicholas

Alexandra Noland

Catherine Perry

Hannah Pilcher

Caitlyn Seadler

Whitney Sharp

Caitlin Shaw

Sarah Shields

Samantha Smith

Elyse Surbaugh

Tiffany Wise

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Hometown/Previous School

Chillicothe, OH/Unioto

Milwaukee, WI/Thomas More

Ledyard, CT/Ledyard

Pittsburgh, PA/Vincentian Academy

Morgantown, WV/Morgantown

Magnolia, DE/St. Thomas More Academy

Scott Depot, WV/Winfield

Marshfield, MA/Marshfield

Dundalk, MD/Institute of Notre Dame

Folsom, CA/American River College

Dearborn, MI/Dearborn

Hampton, VA/Kecoughtan

Huntington, WV/St. Joseph Central Catholic

Kingwood, TX/Kingwood

Charleston, WV/Capital

Granville, OH/Granville

Dayton, OH/Centerville

Manassas, VA/Osborn Park

Virginia Beach, VA/Ocean Lakes

Aliquippa, PA/Hopewell

Head Coach: Todd Diuguid (Marshall ‗94), Eighth Season

PRONUNCIATION GUIDE

Taryn Conklin…………………...tare∙in

Katie DeVore……………...…….duh∙vor

Todd Diuguid…………….……...doo∙good

Ashley Klemkowsky…………….klem∙cow∙ski

Sharon Lapinsky………………..luh∙pen∙ski

Amanda Megnia…………….…...meg∙knee∙ugh

Sabrina Mullaney……….….……mul∙AY∙nee

Fallon Nicholas……………..……fal∙in

Caitlyn Seadler…………..………seed∙ler

Elyse Surbaugh……………...…...sir∙baw

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Katie DeVore Pittsburgh, PA

Tiffany Wise Aliquippa, PA

TEXAS

Caitlyn Seadler Kingwood, TX

VIRGINIA

Catherine Perry Hampton, VA

Samantha Smith Manassas, VA

Elyse Surbaugh Virginia Beach, VA

WEST VIRGINIA

Ashley Klemkowsky Morgantown, WV

Leann McKay Scott Depot, WV

Hannah Pilcher Huntington, WV

Whitney Sharp Charleston, WV

WISCONSIN

Taryn Conklin Milwaukee, WI

CALIFORNIA

Fallon Nicholas Folsom, CA

CONNECTICUT

Holli Dalton Ledyard, CT

DELAWARE

Sharon Lapinsky Magnolia, DE

MARYLAND

Sabrina Mullaney Dundalk, MD

MASSACHUSETTS

Amanda Megnia Marshfield, MA

MICHIGAN

Alexandra Noland Dearborn, MI

OHIO

Sydney Click Chillicothe, OH

Caitlin Shaw Granville, OH

Sarah Shields Dayton, OH

Golden Eagles By State

Goalkeepers

The Goalkeeper position will be a strength for the Golden Eagles yet again coming into the 2009 season. With

Senior captain Whitney Sharp back for her fourth season, the UC defense looks to be strong in the 2009 campaign.

Sharp was named to the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Honorable Mention team following the

2008 season. The 5‘9‖ Charleston native looks to bring invaluable leadership to the Golden Eagles as the 2009

season progresses. Coach Todd Diuguid has added strength and depth to the Goalkeeper position for the 2009

season with the addition of incoming Freshman Caitlyn Seadler. The 5‘7‖ Kingwood, TX native comes to UC

from one of the most prestigious high school soccer programs in the country and will likely push for playing time in

the 2009 campaign.

Defenders

The 2009 UC defense will have a new look to it after the loss of two key defenders from the 2008 season including

All-Regional player Bailey Bryant. Only two Golden Eagles return to the new look defense in 2009—Juniors Holli

Dalton (Ledyard, CT) and Tiffany Wise (Aliquippa, PA). Wise looks to rack up the minutes at the outside back

position in Coach Todd Diuguid‘s 4-4-2 system while Dalton will likely be featured either the central defense or at

the defensive midfielder spot. At the close of the 2008 season, Dalton was named to the WVIAC Honorable

Mention Team. Both Juniors will be looked on to play important roles as leaders in the defensive third of the field.

Fresh faces will be plentiful in the defense for the 2009 season with the addition of five newcomers to the defensive

third. Fallon Nichols (Folsom, CA), a transfer from American River College in California will bring valuable

collegiate experience to the backline for the 2009 Golden Eagles. Elyse Surbaugh, a Virginia Beach, VA native

should push for playing time in the defensive third as UC will likely toy with lineup changes on a weekly basis.

Katie DeVore, a Pittsburgh native, will bring a decorated high school and club background with her to the UC

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Catherine Perry, Sarah Shields, Samantha Smith, Alexandra Noland, and Sydney Click.

Front Row (L to R): Taryn Conklin, Katie DeVore, Tiffany Wise, Ashley Klemkowsky, Fallon Nichols, Hannah Pilcher, Sabrina Mullaney, and

Leann McKay.

2009 Player Outlook

back line as will Amanda Megnia, a freshman defender from Marshfield, MA. Sydney Click, the Chillicothe, OH

native will also bring a great deal of experience and leadership to the UC defensive third. However, due to a

preseason knee injury, Click will be forced to take a medical redshirt year in 2009 and begin her playing career

with UC in 2010.

Midfielders

The Golden Eagle midfield will feature six returners and one newcomer for the 2009 season; this experience will

likely help UC to control the middle of the pitch. Senior Caitlin Shaw (Granville, OH) will be looked on to control

the center of the field as the primary holding center midfielder for UC during the 2009 season. Despite playing

through injuries for much of the 2008 season, Shaw still found herself on the WVIAC Honorable Mention team at

the close of the season. If she can be healthy throughout the 2009 season, Shaw looks to improve on these

individual accolades. Joining Shaw in the center of the park are Leann McKay and Sarah Shields. McKay, a

Sophomore from Scott Depot, WV will primarily be used by Diuguid as an attacking center midfielder in the 2009

season. Shields, a 5‘8‖ Freshman from Dayton, OH is the lone newcomer to the UC midfield. She will be looked

at to control the middle of the pitch in the air and on the ground.

Three Sophomores and one Junior will be relied on for their solid play in the outside midfield positions.

Sophomores Alexandra Noland (Dearborn, MI) and Catherine Perry (Hampton, VA) each look to bring their

athleticism and speed to the flanks to help lead the UC attack. Two of the more all-around athletes on the team will

likely call the flanks their home during the 2009 season, though both may be called upon in other roles as well.

Junior Ashley Klemkowsky, a 5‘2‖ Morgantown, WV native will also be a strong winger for the Golden Eagles in

2009. Joining these in the outside mid roles will be Sophomore Samantha Smith, a 5‘8‖ Manassas, VA native.

Klemkowsky and Smith each will look to show off their technical skill and knowledge of the game on the flanks for

Diuguid‘s side in 2009.

Forwards

Two Seniors will likely lead the attack for Diguid‘s Golden Eagle squad in the 2009 season. Taryn Conklin, a

Milwaukee, WI native and Sharon Lapinsky, a Magnolia, DE native will be looked upon to be the primary goal

producers for the 2009 UC side. Each were honored after the 2008 season, Lapinsky earning First Team All-

Conference honors and Conklin earning Second Team All-Conference honors. Conklin, likely regarded as one of

the more physical players in the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference will enter the 2009 season

looking to punish defenders with her physical style of play. Lapinsky has lead the Golden Eagles in goals in each

of her previous three years and the UC side will expect the same in 2009. This dynamic duo will assuredly cause

problems for defenses throughout the 2009 season.

In addition to Lapinsky and Conklin, Sophomore Sabrina Mullaney and Freshman Hannah Pilcher will be strong

goalscoring options for the 2009 Golden Eagles. Mullaney, a Dundalk, MD native started 2008 off with a bang,

being named the WVIAC Player of the Week during the first week of the season after a 2 goal performance against

conference foe Shepherd. Mullaney will bring valuable depth to the Golden Eagles‘ roster in 2009. Coming off a

season where she earned Second Team All-State and the honor of being named to the West Virginia North/South

All-Star Game, Freshman Hannah Pilcher (Huntington, WV) will look to contribute to the goalscoring festivities

throughout the 2009 campaign.

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Goalkeeper

5’7” FR

Kingwood, TX/

Kingwood High School

Before Charleston :Named Second Team All-Houston

District…Achieved the lowest goals

against average in Houston District during

Senior year…Helped Kingwood HS to the

number one national ranking during Senior

year…Won Texas State Championship in

2008 with club team, Kingwood Alliance

‗91.

Personal:Daughter of James and Keri Seadler…Born

January 13, 1991…Has one older sister

(Brittnee)…Majoring in Psychology.

COACH DIUGUID

ON CAITLYN:

―Caitlyn comes to UC from a strong high school and

club background. She will challenge for the

goalkeeper position in 2009. She is an enthusiastic

competitor, an agile player, and a coachable

individual.‖


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SHARP

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Goalkeeper

5’9” SR

Charleston, WV

Capital High School

Before Charleston :Named First Team All-State and First

Team All-Conference all four years at

Capital High School…Named West

Virginia State Goalkeeper of the Year

during Sophomore, Junior, and Senior

seasons in high school…Named Captain

during Senior season at Capital High.

Personal:Daughter of Robin and Bob Sharp…Born

April 8, 1988…Has one brother

(J.R.)…Majoring in Accounting and

Business.

COACH DIUGUID

ON WHITNEY:

―The team leader and captain, Whitney is projected to

be one of the top goalkeepers in the conference this

season. We are counting on her leadership and

prowess in the net to succeed this season.‖


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Defender/Midfielder

5’4” JR

Ledyard, CT

Ledyard High School

Before Charleston :Named Most Valuable Player at Ledyard

High School…Captained Ledyard High

School during 2005 and 2006

seasons…Named to the All-ECC

team…Played club for Milford Extreme

Soccer Club.

Personal:Daughter of Robin Grant and Gary

Dalton…Born April 2, 1989…Has three

sisters (Julie, Kaitlyn, and

Shelby)…Majoring in Radiology.

COACH DIUGUID

ON HOLLI:

―The team workhorse, Holli‘s effort and

determination is unparalleled. I have high

expectations for her to have a big season in

2009.‖


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Midfielder

5’6” SO

Scott Depot, WV

Winfield High School

Before Charleston :Named First Team All-State during

Sophomore and Senior years at Winfield

HS…Named Second Team All-State

during Freshman year at Winfield

HS…Scored 75 career goals while at

Winfield HS…Played club soccer for

West Virginia Chaos.

Personal:Daughter of Pat and Paula McKay…Born

August 4, 1990…Has one sister

(Trish)…Majoring in Athletic Training.

COACH DIUGUID

ON LEANN:

―Technically strong, Leann was setback by

injuries in 2008. I look for her to be an

offensive threat this season.‖


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Midfielder/Forward

5’3” SO

Dundalk, MD

Institute of Notre Dame

Before Charleston :Named Captain during Senior year at the

Institute of Notre Dame…Totaled 15 goals

and 3 assists during high school

career…Played club for Eastfield United.

Personal:Daughter of Tom Mullaney and Leona

Parker…Born January 3, 1990…Has two

sisters (Beth and Heather), one step-sister

(Shannon), and two step-brothers (Sammy

and Tyler)…Majoring in Nursing.

COACH DIUGUID

ON SABRINA:

―Sabrina has the potential to be a major contributor

in the offensive third. She has a good

understanding of the game and we look forward to

her becoming more physical and tenacious off the

ball.‖


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Defender/Forward

5’2” JR

Folsom, CA

American River College

Before Charleston :Named MVP as well as Most Athletic at

Folsom High School…Transferred to UC

from American River College in

Sacramento, CA…Helped club team,

Davis Legacy ‘89 to Nationals…Helped

club team, San Juan ‗89 to Regionals.

Personal:Daughter of Gina and Alan

Nicholas…Born August 16, 1988…Has

six brothers and sisters (Craig, Crissy,

Cheyenne, Jenette, Jarrod, and

Zach)…Majoring in Bio-Chem.

COACH DIUGUID

ON FALLON:

―A very technical and explosive player, Fallon

is expected to be an impact player for us this

season. As a transfer, her experience will bring

depth to our defense.‖


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Defender/Midfielder

5’6” FR

Virginia Beach, VA

Ocean Lakes High School

Before Charleston :Named First Team All-District and Second

Team All-Region during Senior year at

Ocean Lakes HS…Named Defensive

MVP two consecutive seasons at Ocean

Lakes…Captained Ocean Lakes during

Junior and Senior seasons…Played club

for Beach FC 91 Pirahnas.

Personal:Daughter of Steve and Mitzi

Surbaugh…Born March 26, 1991…Has one

sister (Jessica)…Majoring in Biology.

COACH DIUGUID

ON ELYSE:

―A true competitor, Elyse is expected to replace

2008 All-Region player Bailey Bryant in the

back. Her versatility will help us fill in gaps as

the season progresses.‖


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SMITH

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Midfielder/Defender

5’8” SO

Manassas, VA

Osborn Park High School

Before Charleston :Helped Osborn Park High School

become Cedar Run Tournament

Champions…Scored decisive goal that

propelled Osborn Park HS into Cedar

Run Tournament Championship…Helped

club team, Team America Select win

2007 State Cup.

Personal:Daughter of Denise and Kenneth

Smith…Born March 21, 1990…Has two

sisters (Amanda and Kacie)…Majoring

in Interior Design.

COACH DIUGUID

ON SAMANTHA:

―Sammy made significant strides in the spring.

She will challenge for an outside midfielder

position this season.‖


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Midfielder

5’8” SR

Granville, OH

Granville High School

Before Charleston :Named to First Team Mid State League

during three season while at Granville

High School…Team captain Junior and

Senior seasons…Named Newark Advocate

Player of the Year during Senior

season…Named Third Team All-State

during Senior season…won Super Clubs

National Championship with club team.

Personal:Daughter of Pete and Lucy Shaw…Born

July 25, 1988…Has one sister

(Carly)…Majoring in Business

Administration.

COACH DIUGUID

ON CAITLIN:

―Hampered by injury throughout her career,

Caitlin is expected to be healthy and dominate

the center of the midfield this season.‖


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NOLAND

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Midfielder

5’9” SO

Dearborn, MI

Dearborn High School

Before Charleston :Named All-City and All-Conference in

both Soccer and Volleyball during time

at Dearborn High School…Placed in

Michigan State Swimming

Meet…Played club for Michigan

Hawks and Michigan Rush.

Personal:Daughter of Susan and Richard

Noland…Born February 3, 1990…Has one

sister (Samantha)…Majoring in Business.

COACH DIUGUID

ON ALEXANDRA:

―A gifted athlete, Alex‘s pace and competitive

spirit will serve her well in 2009. She is

expected to control an outside midfielder

position.‖


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Midfielder

5’2” JR

Morgantown, WV

Morgantown High School

Before Charleston :Lettered in Women‘s Varsity Soccer during

time at Morgantown High

School…Named Captain of her club team,

West Virginia United.

Personal:Daughter of Pete and Tammy

Klemkowsky…Born August 24, 1989…Has

one sister (Jenna)…Majoring in Biology.

COACH DIUGUID

ON ASHLEY:

―One of the more technical players on the team,

Ashley‘s success will be measured by her work

over the summer. She has been a steady

performer on the flank since her freshman

year.‖


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KLEMKOWSKY

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CONKLIN

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Forward

5’5” SR

Milwaukee, WI

Thomas More High SchoolBefore Charleston :

Named First Team All-Conference during

Senior year and Second Team All-

Conference during Junior year at Thomas

More HS…Led Thomas More HS in

goals scored in all four years…Played

club for Milwaukee Kickers.

Personal:Daughter of Tina and Todd Conklin…Born

August 18, 1987…Has three

brothers…Majoring in Finance and Business

Administration…Planning to pursue Military

Finance at The Air Force Academy after

graduation.

COACH DIUGUID

ON TARYN:

―The fastest and most physical player on our

side, Taryn‘s success is predicated on her work

rate and preparedness to compete daily.‖


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5’8” FR

Dayton, OH

Centerville High School

Before Charleston :Lettered in Women‘s Soccer while at

Centerville High School…Helped club

team, Ohio Galaxies FC become Ohio

State Cup Semifinalists.

Personal:Daughter of Rick and Nancy Shields…Born

December 10, 1990…Has three siblings

(Katie, Laura, and Patrick)…Majoring in

Nursing.

COACH DIUGUID

ON SARAH:

―With our inability to win 50/50 balls in 2008,

Sarah‘s height will enable us to control more of

the midfield out of the air in 2009.‖


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Midfielder

5’8” SO

Hampton, VA

Kecoughtan High School

Before Charleston :Named First Team All-District during time

at Kecoughtan High School…Shutout

number one team in the conference

playing as a goalkeeper during Freshman

season at Kecoughtan HS…played club

for Virginia Rush Cyclones.

Personal:Daughter of Liz and Pat Perry…Born

January 2, 1990…Has one sister

(Christina)…Majoring in Athletic

Training and Pre-Physical Therapy.

COACH DIUGUID

ON CATHERINE:

―One of the more athletic and versatile players

on the team, Cat has the uncanny ability to play

every position on the pitch. It‘s my

responsibility to find the most productive one

to suit her strengths.‖


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Defender

5’6” FR

Marshfield, MA

Marshfield High School

Before Charleston :Named a 2008 Atlantic Coast All-

Star…Helped club team, MPS Cape Cod

Lady Crusaders become 2008 National

Champions…Helped MPS Cape Cod Lady

Crusaders become 2007 and 2008 Super Y

New England Champions.

Personal:Daughter of John and Dottie Megnia…Born

October 7, 1990…Has two siblings (John

and Maria)…Majoring in Nursing.

COACH DIUGUID

ON AMANDA:

―A decorated runner and club soccer player,

Amanda‘s fitness and experience is expected to

pay dividends for us in 2009.‖


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MEGNIA

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CLICK

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Defender

5’5” FR

Chillicothe, OH

Unioto High School

Before Charleston :Named First Team All-District during

Senior season and Honorable Mention All-

District during Junior season at Unioto

High School…Presented with Team

Leadership Award during Senior season at

Unioto HS…Named captain of HS team

during Senior season…Helped club team,

Southern Ohio Fury achieve a number one

regional ranking.

Personal:Daughter of Mark and Diane Click…Born

December 18, 1990…Majoring in Biology.

COACH DIUGUID

ON SYDNEY:

―A newcomer in 2009, Sydney brings

experience at the high school level as an

outside back.‖


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Midfielder/Forward

5’7” SR

Magnolia, DE

St. Thomas More Academy

Before Charleston :Named First Team All-State and First

Team All-Conference all four years at St.

Thomas More Academy…Named MVP

for three years…Tallied 110 goals and 56

assists in high school career…Three time

Delaware State Champions with club

team, the Kirkwood Rapids.

Personal:Daughter of Alex and Shannon

Lapinsky…Born September 13,1988…Has

one brother (Kyle) and one sister

(Patricia)…Majoring in Pre-Med.

COACH DIUGUID

ON SHARON:

―The team‘s leading scorer since her arrival, I

expect Sharon to lead the conference in scoring

in 2009.‖


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WISE

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Defender

5’5” JR

Aliquippa, PA

Hopewell High School

Before Charleston :Lettered all four years in Women‘s Varsity

Soccer while at Hopewell High

School…Named captain during Senior

season at Hopewell HS…Presented with

Scholar-Athlete Award during three seasons

at Hopewell HS…Played club for Hotspurs.

Personal:Daughter of Russell and Cathy

Wise…Born September 4, 1989…Has

one brother (Matthew)…Majoring in

Business and Accounting.

COACH DIUGUID

ON TIFFANY:

―A steady performer as an outside back,

Tiffany‘s dedication to improving her

understanding of the game will dictate the

impact she has on this season‘s squad.‖


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Forward

5’4” FR

Huntington, WV

St. Joseph Central Catholic HS

Before Charleston :Named Captain of St. Joseph Central

Catholic High School during Junior and

Senior seasons…Named Second Team All-

State during Senior season…Named to the

North/South All-Star Team during Senior

season…Played club for the West Virginia

Rowdies.

Personal:Daughter of Mark Pilcher and Heather

Lycan…Born July 27, 1991…Has two

sisters (Summer and Hattie)…Majoring in

Interior Design.

COACH DIUGUID

ON HANNAH:

―A star forward for her high school, Hannah

captained her side. Her ability to apply herself

to become a more dominant figure on the pitch

will have a direct correlation with her

effectiveness this season.‖


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Defender

5’4” FR

Pittsburgh, PA

Vincentian Academy

Before Charleston :Named WIPIAL Defensive Player of the

Year in 2007 and 2008…Named team

Defensive Player of the Year in 2006,

2007, and 2008 at Vincentian

Academy…Named captain of high

school team during Junior and Senior

seasons…Played club for Arsenal.

Personal:Daughter of Suzie and Pat

DeVore…Born March 24, 1991…Has

two brothers (Patrick and

Braden)…Majoring in Interior Design.

COACH DIUGUID

ON KATIE:

―A decorated defensive player, Katie‘s

aggressiveness and tenacity will wreak havoc

on conference foes in 2009.‖


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Date

8/29

9/2

9/5

9/8

9/9

9/12

9/15

9/16

9/19

9/24

Opponent

DAVIS & ELKINS *

SHIPPENSBURG (PA)

WEST VIRGINIA WESLEYAN *

at Mercyhurst (PA)

at Gannon

at Davis & Elkins *

at Findlay (OH)

TIFFIN (OH)

at Concord *

OHIO VALLEY *

Result

W 3-2 (OT)

L 2-4

L 0-1

L 0-4

L 1-3

W 4-3

L 0-3

L 0-4

L 1-5

W 4-0


Home games in CAPS

2007 (Overall 7-12-0, WVIAC 7-6)

Head Coach: Todd DiuguidDate

9/26

9/29

10/2

10/6

10/10

10/13

10/17

10/20

10/24

Opponent


WHEELING JESUIT *

at Salem International *

SHEPHERD *

at Ohio Valley *

at Slippery Rock

CONCORD *

SETON HILL *

PITT JOHNSTOWN *

Result

L 0-5

L 0-3

W 8-1

W 4-0

W 7-0

L 0-6

L 0-1

L 1-4

W 4-0

Date

8/30

8/31

9/9

9/12

9/14

9/22

9/25

9/27

10/1

10/5

Opponent

at Shepherd *

at Shippensburg (PA)

at Wheeling Jesuit *

at Flagler (FL)

at Florida Tech

SOUTHERN VIRGINIA

at Indiana (PA)

at California (PA)

ALDERSON-BROADDUS *

at Urbana (OH)

Result

W 2-1

L 0-2

W 1-0

L 0-3

L 0-3

W 4-1

L 2-3 (OT)

L 0-1

W 4-1

L 0-4


# Denotes WVIAC Tournament Match

Home games in CAPS

2008 (Overall 10-10-0, WVIAC 8-2)


10/8

10/11

10/13

10/17

10/19

10/22

10/25

10/27

10/29

11/3

Opponent

CONCORD *


KUTZTOWN (PA)

at Pitt Johnstown *

at Seton Hill *


DAVIS & ELKINS *

LAKE ERIE (OH)

OHIO VALLEY *

SETON HILL #

Result

L 0-1

W 8-0

L 0-1

W 2-0

W 1-0

L 1-2

W 1-0

W 3-1

W 8-0

L 0-1

Date

8/30

9/2

9/3

9/6

9/9

9/10

9/20

9/26

9/30

10/1

Opponent

at Southern Virginia

at Seton Hill

at St. Vincent (PA)

at Marietta (OH)

GRAND VALLEY STATE (MI)

FERRIS STATE (MI)

at Davis & Elkins *

at Concord *

at Shepherd *

SHIPPENSBURG (PA)

Result

W 3-2

L 0-4

L 2-4

T 1-1 (2OT)

L 0-8

L 2-3

W 5-1

L 0-2

W 4-2

W 4-1


# Denotes WVIAC Tournament Match

Home games in CAPS

2006 (Overall 10-8-1, WVIAC 5-2)


10/4

10/6

10/8

10/11

10/15

10/18

10/21

10/25

10/27

Opponent

OHIO VALLEY *

GANNON (PA)

MERCYHURST (PA)


at Pitt Johnstown

WEST VIRGINIA WESLEYAN *

WHEELING JESUIT *

SALEM INTERNATIONAL #

WHEELING JESUIT #

Result

W 10-0

W 1-0

L 0-4

W 3-0

W 4-2

L 0-1

W 3-2 (2OT)

W 4-1

L 1-4

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UC Soccer Academy

Each year Head Women‘s Soccer

Coach Todd Diuguid and Head Men‘s

Soccer Coach Chad Duernberger hold

the UC Soccer Academy. The

Academy runs four consecutive days

and is open to three different age

groups. The Eaglet Acdemy is open to

four to seven year-olds, the Lil‘ Eagle

Academy is open to eight to twelve

year-olds, and the Eagle Academy is

open to thirteen to seventeen year-olds.

The daily skills provided at the UC

Soccer Academy are individualized for

each position on the field. Forwards

work on support runs, penetration,

crosses, shooting, and one v. one drills.

Midfielders work on mobility, depth,

width, combinations, improvisations,

finishing, positioning, and transitions.

Defenders work on positioning, tactics,

one v. one, two v. one, two v. two, and

marking. Goalkeepers work on

catching, distribution, position,

control, and psychological mindsets.

Each camper will receive a certificate

of participation and a camp t-shirt.

Team trophies, most valuable player

trophies, and most improved player

medals will also be rewarded for each

age group. Enrollment for the UC

Soccer Academy is limited and is

based on a first come first serve basis.

High school teams interested in

enrolling entire teams will be

accommodated as several coaches will

be available at the UC Soccer

Academy. For registration contact

Coach Todd Diuguid at 304.357.4827.

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Commissioner Barry Blizzard has been at the helm of the West Virginia

Intercollegiate Athletic Conference since his appointment in November,

1987. Through his very able leadership as the conference's fourth

commissioner, the WVIAC continues to enjoy national respectability and

competiveness among the 16 member schools and 17 sponsored sports.

One of the major accomplishments during Blizzard's tenure as WVIAC Commissioner has

been managing the conference's transition from the NAIA to NCAA Division II, which

occurred in the fall of 1995. He also oversaw the move of the conference headquarters to

Princeton, WV in 1987. Prior to NCAA affiliation, Barry held, at various times, a number of

NAIA-related national and regional offices. One in particular was a term as president of the

NAIA National Athletic Directors Association.

Once in the NCAA, Commissioner Blizzard has become involved with its administrative

matters and presently serves as the chairman of the Division II Awards Commissoners

Association. He also has served as the regional chair of the selection committee for the Disney

Wide World of Sports Basketball Tip-off Tournament. In addition, Blizzard has helped

structure a model conference format for Division II league offices. He currently is the chair of

the NCAA Division II Nominating Committee.

Barry's work in the field of intercollegiate athletics has not gone unnoticed by his peers. He

has received a number of awards including the NAIA's National Award of Merit for work as

president of the Athletic Directors Association and the seventh annual Mike McLaughlin

Memorial Administrative Award which is the WVIAC award recognizing persons who have

made outstanding contributions to the conference for a period of years. Additionally, a report

he authored, NAIA Eligibility Rules, Time for a Change, was published in the spring 1986

edition of The Athletic Administrator, a publication of the National Association of Collegiate

Directors of Athletics.

Blizzard's background in intercollegiate sports and sports management has served him well

to deal with the tasks of overseeing this league. Before taking on his present position, he was

the athletic director and sports information director at Bluefield State College, for 11 years

beginning in 1976. A two-year period as assistant athletic director and SID, preceded this.

The Commissioner is a native of Bramwell, WV, and received his undergraduate degree at

Bluefield State College. He earned a Masters in American History at Radford (VA) University.

Barry lives in Princeton, WV with his wife Vicki. They have two daughters.

Barry Blizzard

West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Commissioner

administration, and media relations at the league's Princeton, WV office.

The 1994 graduate of the University of Mississippi is a member of the NCAA Division II

Championships Committee and participates as the liaison for the sports of football and men's

golf. He previously served terms on the Division II Men's Golf Committee, the Division II Great

Lakes Region Softball Advisory Committee and the Division II Northeast Region Football

Advisory Committee. In addition, Prewitt was also selected to be a part of the NCAA Division II

Regionalization Advisory Board in the spring of 2007.

Prewitt played a key role in bringing the 2006 NCAA D-II Men's Golf Championship to West

Virginia and was the tournament's co-director. He has also been a part of the tournament staffs of

over 30 national championships, including the Division II Softball, Division III Football, and

Division III Men's Basketball events.

Prewitt served as Sports Information Director at Tusculum College in Greeneville, TN from

March 1998 until arriving at the WVIAC. He was the primary media contact for the Pioneers' 14

varsity sports as the school moved to the NCAA Division II level and the South Atlantic

Conference.

He previously worked with the baseball and basketball programs at NCAA Division I

Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina. Prewitt was the Sports Information

Contact for the Mountaineer baseball program in 1996 and 1997. He also was in charge of

statistical operations for home football and basketball contests, as well as traveling with the ASU

men's basketball team to handle road media relations.

In addition, Prewitt is a varsity high school football official and serves as the rules interpreter

for the Mercer Football Officials Board. He also is an active volunteer with Labrador Retriever

Rescue of SW Virginia.

Will and his wife, Stephanie, reside in Kegley, WV with their dogs Bailey, Bentley, Junebug,

Emmie, and Hershey

Will Prewitt assumed the newly created role of WVIAC Associate

Commissioner on July 1, 1999. The Williamsburg, Kentucky native

joined the WVIAC staff after stints at Tusculum College and Appalachian

State University. He deals primarily with championships, sport

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Will Prewitt

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About the WVIAC

Founded in 1924, the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WVIAC) rates as one

of the oldest leagues at the small-college level. The 16-member conference currently boasts the

largest membership of any NCAA Division II league.

The WVIAC moved into the NCAA Division II ranks in 1994 after a long affiliation with the

NAIA. The conference was the only one in Division II to place a team in the national quarterfinals

in men‘s basketball, football and baseball during the 1998-99 academic year. In 2002 the WVIAC,

along with two other conferences, became the first league to earn four bids to the NCAA Division

II Men‘s Basketball Championship.

Commissioner Barry Blizzard, who has held the post since 1987, led the move into the NCAA.

Blizzard, a native of Bramwell, West Virginia, previously served as the athletics director at

Bluefield State. The long-time conference chief has served in a variety of national leadership

positions, including a stint as president of the Division II Conference Commissioners

Association. He is currently the chairman of the NCAA Division II Nominating Committee.

Alumni of conference members include West Virginia State‘s Earl Lloyd (the first African-

American to play in the National Basketball Association), Salem International‘s Cecil Underwood

(two-term West Virginia governor), Pitt Johnstown's John Murtha (current US representative), and

Wheeling Jesuit‘s John Beilein (current Michigan men‘s basketball coach).

The conference‘s basketball tournament is one of the longest-running events in collegiate

hoops; the 70th annual event was held earlier this year at the Charleston Civic Center. Attendance

at the WVIAC tournament ranks among the highest in Division II. The conference also boasts a

10-station radio network for the tournament.

Women‘s sports were incorporated into the WVIAC during the 1981-82 academic year as the

West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Association was absorbed. Currently, women‘s

championships are offered in softball, golf, tennis, track, basketball, volleyball, cross country and

soccer.

Men‘s championships are conducted in football, cross country, soccer, basketball, baseball,

golf, tennis and track.

The league was recognized by the State Journal as one of ―55 Great Things About West

Virginia‖ in the magazine‘s April edition. The WVIAC is headquartered in Princeton, WV.

The current WVIAC membership includes Alderson- Broaddus College, Bluefield State College,

University of Charleston, Concord University, Davis & Elkins College, Fairmont State University,

Glenville State College, Ohio Valley University, Salem International University, Shepherd

WVIAC Commissioner’s Cup

The Commissioner's Cup is awarded to the institution with the highest cumulative score as

determined by a scoring method used by the league. Points are awarded based on the school's

finish after completion of each of the sports sponsored by the WVIAC.

WVIAC champions are determined by the regular season standings in sports that receive

NCAA automatic qualification for the tournament winners. Tournament champions in all

other sports are considered conference champions. The tournament winner is considered the

WVIAC champion in sports with a divisional setup.

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University, West Liberty State College, West Virginia State University, West Virginia Wesleyan

College and Wheeling Jesuit University. The University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown and Seton

Hill University joined the WVIAC for the 2006-07 season. Pitt Johnstown and Seton Hill are

the WVIAC‘s first out-of-state members since 1932.

DAVIS & ELKINSFounded: 1904

Location: Elkins, WV

Enrollment: 710

Nickname: Senators

Colors: Red and White

SALEM INTERNATIONALFounded:1888

Location: Salem, WV

Enrollment: 600

Nickname: Tigers


CHARLESTONFounded: 1888

Location: Charleston, WV

Enrollment: 1,385

Nickname: Golden Eagles


SHEPHERDFounded: 1871

Location: Shepherd, WV

Enrollment: 4,170

Nickname: Rams


WEST VIRGINIA WESLEYANFounded: 1890

Location: Buckhannon, WV

Enrollment: 1,275

Nickname: Bobcats

Colors: Orange and Black

PITT-JOHNSTOWNFounded: 1927

Location: Johnstown, PA

Enrollment: 3,050

Nickname: Lady Cats


OHIO VALLEYFounded: 1958

Location: Vienna, WV

Enrollment: 582

Nickname: Fighting Scots

Colors: Blue, Red, and White

SETON HILLFounded: 1918

Location: Greensburg, PA

Enrollment: 2,093

Nickname: Griffins

Colors: Red, Yellow, and White

ALDERSON-BROADDUSFounded: 1871

Location: Philippi, WV

Enrollment: 800

Nickname: Battlers

Colors: Blue, Gold, and Grey

WHEELING JESUITFounded: 1954

Location: Wheeling, WV

Enrollment: 1,700

Nickname: Cardinals

Colors: Red, Yellow, and Black

CONCORDFounded: 1872

Location: Athens, WV

Enrollment: 2,735

Nickname: Mountain Lions

Colors: Maroon and White

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Wheeling Jesuit


Tournament Champion

Wheeling Jesuit


Tournament Champion

Wheeling Jesuit


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Tournament Champion

Concord


Tournament Champion



Tournament Champion

Wheeling Jesuit


Tournament Champion



Tournament Champion



Tournament Champion



Tournament Champion



Regular Season Champion

West Virginia Wesleyan/Wheeling Jesuit



Wheeling Jesuit



Wheeling Jesuit



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The City of Charleston

Students at the University of Charleston have the benefit of being in the capital city of West Virginia, with all the cultural and entertainment

advantages that brings. At the same time, Charleston is a tranquil, small-city environment with easy access to the beautiful, rolling Appalachian

Mountains. Here is a small sampling of the many opportunities available to UC students and their families.

Cultural Offerings

The Charleston Civic Center provides a venue for concerts, conferences, and sporting events. Its website boasts that the world's top recording

artists in country, pop, rock, jazz, and Christian receive their biggest encores in Charleston. You can also find live music in more intimate venues

like the Sound Factory, the Empty Glass, the Vault, and Impulse.

In addition, Charleston has a growing number of outdoor festivals that feature live music from all over the world. In late June, the UC riverfront is

packed with visitors for Blues, Brews & BBQ, which brings a full day of blues to the UC campus, followed by Wine and All That Jazz, a day of

jazz performers and wine tastings from West Virginia vineyards. The annual Steamwheel Regatta offers headliners on a

downtown stage in September, and a variety of bands perform outdoors

every Friday night in the summer months for Charleston‘s Live on the

Levee.

The NPR radio show Mountain Stage is produced in Charleston, and

attending these live recording sessions is a favorite Charleston pastime.

Host Larry Groce brings an eclectic mix of well-known and up-and-

coming artists to town to record the broadcast every Sunday evening.

Charleston‘s art community features music, theater, dance and visual

works that will impress cultural connoisseurs and more casual

audiences alike. Stroll through downtown during the monthly art walks

to check out the fine arts offerings of local galleries while enjoying

refreshments, music and appearances by featured artists. Take a tour of

the gold-domed State Capitol, the Governor‘s Mansion, or the historic

East End. Check out the Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences, home to

the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra and the Avampato Discovery

Museum, and host to a full program of musical and theatrical

performances each year.

Above: The West Virginia State Capitol Building.

Below: Downtown Charleston and the Kanawha River

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Shopping & Dining

Pamper yourself with a trip to the Bridge Road shops, featuring unique businesses

with art, food, clothing, toys and jewelry, just 10 minutes from the UC campus. For

wine, chocolates, and locally grown produce and flowers, visit the Capitol Market

downtown. The Town Center Mall offers three indoor floors of retail therapy, and

for outdoor shopping centers, try Southridge, Trace Fork, and Dudley Farms on

U.S. Route 119 South.

For upscale dining with local flair, enjoy prime steaks at the Chop House or fresh

sushi and Pan-Asian cuisine at Ichiban. Lola‘s Pizza in South Hills has gourmet

pizza and innovative salads. The Bridge Road Bistro, Soho‘s, Bluegrass Kitchen,

and Blossom Deli all offer delicious menus in inviting environs.

Charleston is a family-friendly city full of great things to see and do for people of

all ages. In addition to great variety, everything is close by. Capitol Market, West

Virginia‘s best source for home-grown produce, plants, and flowers, hosts two chili

cook-off events: the Green Chili Shoot-Out around St. Patrick‘s Day, and the

Smoke on the Water Chili Cook-off in June. The Vandalia Gathering in May

celebrates the music and culture of the Appalachian Mountains.

The West Virginia Power, Charleston‘s minor league baseball team, plays in Power

Park from April through August. The Charleston Rod Run and Doo Wop car show

and the West Virginia Book Festival keep the city bustling in October.

For a leisurely day ay time of year, stroll along tree-lined brick sidewalks and see

first-hand why historic Capitol Street remains a popular spot for visitors and locals

alike. Start from the levee and go all the way to the Capitol Market for an up-close

look at what makes Charleston unique. Pop in the Peanut Shop for candy or fresh

roasted nuts. Linger in Taylor Books, an independent bookstore with the added

advantages of a cozy café and an art gallery annex. Savor homemade ice cream at

Ellen‘s or sample what‘s fresh out of the oven at Charleston Bread Company.

Outdoor Pursuits

Charleston is a gateway to all kinds of outdoor excitement, including skiing,

whitewater rafting, ATV and mountain bike trails, horseback riding, rock climbing,

canoeing, kayaking and hiking. In the winter, West Virginia offers the best skiing

in the Southeast, with Snowshoe, Silver Creek, and Canaan Valley resorts all

within a four-hour drive, and Winterplace only an hour away.

The Gauley and New Rivers are both within easy driving distance of Charleston,

and attract whitewater rafters and kayakers, from beginners to extreme sports

enthusiasts, to some of the best whitewater in the U.S.

Nearby Kanawha State Forest, with 9,300 acres of hilly terrain and beautiful

woodlands, has over 25 miles of trails, providing challenging terrain for hikers and

mountain bikers. Coonskin Park has over 1,000 acres of woodland trails, picnic

shelters, open meadows, tennis courts and soccer fields. The Carriage Trail links

the old Sunrise Mansion in South Hills with downtown via a mile-long wooded

footpath.

Residents and visitors enjoy walking or jogging on the Kanawha Boulevard walk,

which stretches three miles from Patrick Street to the 36th Street Bridge and offers

scenic views of downtown, the State Capitol, and the University of Charleston.

Fresh Ideas

Charleston is a family-friendly city full of great things to see and do for people of

all ages. In addition to great variety, everything is close by. Capitol Market, West

Virginia‘s best source for home-grown produce, plants, and flowers, hosts two chili

cook-off events: the Green Chili Shoot-Out around St. Patrick‘s Day, and the

Smoke on the Water Chili Cook-off in June. The Vandalia Gathering in May

celebrates the music and culture of the Appalachian Mountains.

The West Virginia Power, Charleston‘s minor league baseball team, plays in Power

Park from April through August. The Charleston Rod Run and Doo Wop car show

and the West Virginia Book Festival keep the city bustling in October.

The Charleston Civic Center

The Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences

The New River Gorge Bridge

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UC Women Go To ACE Adventure

Each preseason Coach Diuguid allows the UC Women‘s Soccer Team to relax from the

rigorous training schedule to enjoy the beautiful landscape of the Appalachian Mountains.

From canoeing down a river to challenging ropes courses, the Golden Eagles use these

breaks from training to get to know each other and bond as a unit. Prior to the 2009

season, UC visited ACE Adventure in Oak Hill, WV for team bonding and relaxation.

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Golden Eagle Athletic Club

The Golden Eagle Athletic Club (GEAC) is the comprehensive fundraising program for

University of Charleston athletics. Beginning August 1, 2007, all GEAC contributions will be

used to provide annual scholarship support to UC athletes. Contributions are vital to enabling

student athletes to remain competitive in Division II and the West Virginia Intercollegiate

Athletic Conference. These gifts have an immediate impact on the entire athletics program,

enabling UC to recruit better athletes and field better teams.

UC has built an impressive winning tradition, capturing both the WVIAC Commissioner‘s Cup

and the WVIAC Presidents‘ Cup in 2007. Scholarship support through the GEAC will ensure

that UC can sustain this winning tradition. These gifts have the power to take UC‘s athletic

program to even greater heights, while giving student athletes an exceptional education.

GEAC members enjoy tangible benefits based on their contribution levels, including preferred

seating and parking, invitations to special events, and insider information about what‘s hot in

UC athletics. GEAC members who make annual gifts of $1,000 or higher are also members of

the President‘s Circle, the University‘s leadership annual giving group.

How to make a gift:

• Go to ucwv.edu and click ―Support UC‖ and ―Donate online‖ to make a credit card gift on

our secure online server.

• Make your gift over the phone at 800.995.alum (2596).

• Mail your gift to UC GEAC, 2300 MacCorkle Ave. S.E., Charleston, WV 25304.

DATE

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8/30

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OPPONENT

Shippensburg %

California %

Kutztown %

East Stroudsburg %

Salem International *%

Shepherd *%

Lake Erie

Ohio Dominican

Alderson-Broaddus *%

Wheeling Jesuit *%

Davis & Elkins *%

Bloomsburg %

Ohio Valley *%

Seton Hill *%

WV Wesleyan *%

Pitt-Johnstown *%

Concord *%

Southern Virginia

Urbana

WVIAC Tournament

TIME

2:00 pm

4:00 pm

12:00 pm

12:00 pm

3:00 pm

11:00 am

4:00 pm

7:00 pm

4:00 pm

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4:00 pm

12:30 pm

4:30 pm

2:00 pm

7:00 pm

2:00 pm

2:00 pm

2:00 pm

3:00 pm

TBA

LOCATION

Charleston, WV

Charleston, WV

Kutztown, PA

East Stroudsburg, PA

Salem, WV

Charleston, WV

Painesville, OH

Columbus, OH

Philippi, WV

Charleston, WV

Elkins, WV

Bloomsburg, PA

Vienna, WV

Charleston, WV

Charleston, WV

Charleston, WV

Athens, WV

Charleston, WV

Charleston, WV

Higher Seed

* West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Match

% NCAA Division II Atlantic Region Match

Home games in bold

2009 Schedule

uc women's soccer

Documents

robert spain of uc

uc womens soccer locker

charleston convention

charleston roster

uc websitebrickstreet

uc hall of fame

justin emerson

head coach todd diuguid