Date
Opponent
Location
Time
Tues, Aug. 27
Cleary
A
7:00 PM
Wed, Aug. 28
Huntington
H
5:30 PM
Sat, Aug. 31
Marian
H
12:30 PM
Wed, Sept. 4
Bethel University
H
6:30 PM
Sat, Sept. 7
Taylor
H
2:00 PM
Wed, Sept. 18
Spring Arbor
A
4:00 PM
Sat, Sept. 21
Indiana Tech
A
12:00 PM
Sat, Sept. 28
Cleary
H
12:30 PM
Wed, Oct. 2
Condordia
A
4:00 PM
Sat, Oct. 5
Madonna
H
12:30 PM
Wed, Oct. 9
Davenport
H
4:00 PM
Sat, Oct. 12
Cornerstone
A
12:30 PM
Wed, Oct. 16
Rochester
H
4:00 PM
Sat, Oct. 19
UNOH
H
12:30 PM
Sun, Oct. 20
Ashford
H
4:00 PM
Wed, Oct. 23
Siena Heights
H
1:00 PM
Sat, Oct. 26
Lawrence Tech
H
12:30 PM
Sat, Nov. 2
Marygrove
A
12:30 PM
AQUINAS COLLEGE GENERAL INFORMATION
AFFILIATION: NAIA Division II CONFERENCE: Wolverine-Hoosier (WHAC) 2012 RECORD: 8-10-1 2012 WHAC RECORD: 3-4-1 2012 WHAC FINISH: 6th
LOCATION: Grand Rapids, Michigan FOUNDED: 1886 NICKNAME: Saints COLORS: Maroon/Grey PRESIDENT: Dr. Juan Olivarez ENROLLMENT: 2,518 students STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO: 15:1
SPORTS INFORMATION AND ATHLETICS SPORTS INFO DIRECTOR: Mike Wojciakowski SID PHONE: 616-632-2482 WEB-SITES: www.aquinas.edu, www.whac.net MEDIA GUIDE: Linda Nash SAINTS SOCCER VARSITY SPORTS: 22 HEAD COACH: Mark Fales (10th year) ATHLETIC DIRECTOR: Terry Bocian ASSISTANT COACH: Lisa Goldsmith (2nd year), Jaimie ATHLETIC PHONE: 616-632-2474 Tomazewski (3rd year), Rodger Garner (2nd year) FACULTY REPRESENTATIVE: Gary Karasinski
2013 Soccer Schedule
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Table of Contents/Quick Facts
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Aquinas College
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Grand Rapids, MI
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Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference (WHAC)
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Roster
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Season Preview
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Head Coach Mark Fales
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Assistant Coaches
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Meet the Team
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Aquinas College, an inclusive educational community rooted in the Catholic and Dominican traditions, provides a liberal arts education with a global perspective, emphasizes career preparation focused on leadership and service to others, and fosters a commitment to lifelong learning dedicated to the pursuit of truth and the common good.
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Located on the eastern edge of Grand Rapids, Aquinas' location allows students to reap the benefits of living in Michigan's second largest city. With over one million people in the greater metropolitan area, Grand Rapids plays host to numerous festivals, concerts and cultural events each year. Residing on 107 wooded acres, the Aquinas College campus blends early twentieth-century architecture with modern-day structures. The campus is home to over 107 species of trees and shrubs, winding woodland paths and inviting creeks and ponds. Aquinas' campus creates a peaceful environment that is just moments away from the heart of downtown Grand Rapids.
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Aquinas College
Cornerstone University
1607 Robinson Rd. Grand Rapids, MI 49506
1001 E. Beltline Rd. Grand Rapids, MI 49505
Founded: 1886 President: Dr. Juan Olivarez Nickname: Saints Colors: Maroon & White Enrollment: 2500 School Web Site: http://www.aquinas.edu Athletic Web Site: http://www.aquinas.edu/athletics/
Founded: 1941 President: Dr. Joseph Stowell Nickname: Golden Eagles Colors: Navy & Gold Enrollment: 1850 School Web Site: http://www.cornerstone.edu Athletic Web Site: http://www.cugoldeneagles.com
Concordia University
Davenport University
4090 Geddes Rd. Ann Arbor, MI 48105
6191 Kraft Ave. SE Grand Rapids, MI 49512
Founded: 1963 President: Dr. Randall W. Luecke Nickname: Cardinals Colors: Red, White & Black Enrollment: 800 School Web Site: http://www.cuaa.edu Athletic Web Site: http://www.concordiacardinals.com/index.php
Founded: 1866 President: Dr. Richard Pappas Nickname: Panthers Colors: Red, Black & White Enrollment: 3500 School Web Site: http://www.davenport.edu Athletic Web Site: http://www.dupanthers.com
Indiana Tech 1600 E. Washington Blvd.. Fort Wayne, IN 46803
Lourdes College 6832 Convent Blvd. Sylvania, OH 43560
Founded: 1930 President: Dr. Arthur Snyder Nickname: Warriors Colors: Orange & Black Enrollment: 1471 School Web Site: http://www.indianatech.edu Athletic Web Site: http://www.indianatech.edu/athletics
Founded: 1958 President: Dr.David Livingston Nickname: Gray Wolves Colors: Orange & Gray Enrollment: 2600 School Web Site: http://www.lourdes.edu Athletic Web Site: http://www.lourdes.edu/ StudentLife/Athletics.aspx
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Lawrence Tech 21000 W 10 Mile Road, Southfield, MI 48075
Marygrove College 8425 W. McNichols, Detroit, MI 48221
Founded: 1932 President: Dr. Virinder K. Moudgil Nickname: Blue Devil Colors: Royal Blue & White Enrollment: 4000 School Web Site: http://www.ltu.edu Athletic Web Site: http://www.bluedevilathletics.com
Founded: 1927 President: Dr. David J. Fike Nickname: Mustangs Colors: Green & Gold Enrollment: 950 School Web Site: http://www.marygrove.edu Athletic Web Site: http://www.marygrovemustangs.com
Madonna University 36600 Schoolcraft Rd. Livonia, MI 48150
Siena Heights University 1247 E. Siena Heights Drive Adrian, MI 49221
Founded: 1937 President: Sister Rose Marie Kujawa Nickname: Crusaders Colors: Royal Blue, Gold & White Enrollment: 4291 School Web Site: http://www.madonna.edu Athletic Web Site: http://www.madonnacrusaders.com
Founded: 1919 President: Sister Peg Albert, OP, PHD Nickname: Saints Colors: Navy Blue & Gold Enrollment: 1200 School Web Site: http://www.sienaheights.edu/ Athletic Web Site: http://www.shusaints.com
University of Michigan—Dearborn 4901 Evergreen Dearborn, MI 48128
University of Northwestern Ohio 1441 N. Cable Road Lima, OH 45805
Founded: 1959 President: Daniel Little Nickname: Wolves Colors: Maize & Blue Enrollment: 8950 School Web Site: http://www.umd.umich.edu/ Athletic Web Site: http://gowolves.net
Founded: 1920 President: Dr. Jeffrey Jarvis Nickname: Racers Colors: Red, Black Enrollment: 4000 School Web Site: http://www.unoh.edu/ Athletic Web Site: http://www.unohracers.com/
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No.
Name
Pos.
Yr.
Ht.
Hometown/High School (College)
0
Lindsay Armstrong
GK
So.
5-6
Fruitport, Mich./Fruitport
00
Cristal Kurkowski
GK
So.
5-10
Mokena, Ill./Lincoln Way East
1
Molly Brown
GK
So.
5-8
Byron Center, Mich./Byron Center
2
Cari Jarvis
GK
Fr.
5-10
Coloma, Mich./Coloma
3
Molly O'Connor
GK
So.
5-7
Okemos, Mich./Okemos
4
Cami Baker
F
Fr.
5-6
Kentwood, Mich./East Kentwood
5
Kelly Petzold
M
Jr.
5-5
Romeo, Mich./Romeo
6
Leeann Latsch
F
Fr.
5-5
Spring Lake, Mich./Spring Lake
7
Casey McDonough
D
So.
5-2
Cedar, Mich./Glen Lake
8
Claire Krohn
M
So.
5-4
Muskegon, Mich./Muskegon Reeths Puffer
9
Mikayla Goldsmith
F
So.
5-8
Rockford, Mich./Rockford
10
Hannah Jablonski
M
Fr.
5-8
Caledonia, Mich./Caledonia
11
Elizabeth Vaughan
M
Sr.
6-0
Jenison, Mich./Jenison
12
Samantha Houchei
F
So.
5-4
Mason, Mich./Mason
13
Allison VanPatten
M
So.
5-7
Grand Rapids, Mich./Kenowa Hills
14
Colleen Vincent
D
Fr.
5-4
Rochester Hills, Mich./Avondale
15
Alison Anderson
F
Fr.
5-6
Kentwood, Mich./East Kentwood
16
Casey Westveer
D
So.
5-7
Kentwood, Mich./East Kentwood
17
Savanah McKellar
M/F
Fr.
5-3
Sparta, Mich./Sparta
18
Ali Mancini
D
So.
5-7
Berkley, Mich./Bishop Foley
20
Brenna Cojeen
D
Fr.
5-8
Rockford, Mich./Rockford
23
Allison Garstecki
D
So.
5-5
Macomb, Mich./Regina
24
Jackie Gipe
GK/F
Jr.
5-3
Clarkston, Mich./Clarkston
25
Khrystal Lewis
M
Fr.
5-5
Flushing, Mich./Powers Catholic
26
Melissa Hogan
F
Jr.
5-2
Coopersville, Mich./Coopersville
27
Ryanne James
M
Jr.
5-8
Cadillac, Mich./Cadillac
28
Skylar Bowne
M/F
Fr.
5-6
Lowell, Mich./Lowell
30
Katie Countryman
D
Fr.
5-5
Dewitt, Mich./Dewitt
32
Pearl Brochu
M/F
Fr.
5-5
Clarkston, Mich./Clarkston
33
Maggie Keiffer
M
Jr.
5-5
Brighton, Mich./Detroit Country Day
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Our upcoming season brings a new and fresh feel of challenge and anticipation. Fueling this is a team commitment to a new level of fitness. “Our team has worked hard all summer so that they are in the best physical condition possible.” In the past we gave our team workouts for the summer but this year this team wanted fitness standards. We searched and investigated and came up with a set of tough but reasonable standards and although we are not all at those standards yet the fitness level of team 2013 is better than ever.
Molly Brown, and Crari Jarvis. We have plenty of competition at keeper and it only makes for great practices and keeper training. Our attack this year should stronger than it has been for a couple of seasons with the return of Melissa Hogan and Allison Van Patten moved up from her midfield position. Mel is as tough as they come and will win balls and finish while Ali is lightning fast and is more the speedy frontrunner that can finish as well. They are backed up by a pair of feisty freshmen in Leeann Latsch and Cami Baker. All four work very hard and can find the net.
Our 2013 Saints team will look very much the same on paper but this team has matured and is very determined to take charge of the opportunity they have to represent Aquinas College. We lost three very good and experienced leaders from last season in Courtney Havens, Heather Lewis, and Kelli Sprenger to graduation so it’s time for others to step up and fill those holes. Last season we had three new coaches and 19 new players. All of our new coaches Lisa Goldsmith, JaimeTomaszewski , and Roger Garner are back along with twelve of the freshmen. We all know each other better and the chemistry is good so when we add that to a solid group of returning upper classmen and a very talented and feisty group of first year players our expectations are on the rise.
Our defense is lead by Maggie Keiffer and she is flanked by Casey McDonough and Jackie Gipe. Maggie is a solid defender that stays cool and handles the pressure while giving out direction to those in front of her. Casey is a quick and clever player that can win the ball and get it up the field fast. She has also done her work in the weight room and doesn’t mind mixing up a bit as well. Jackie is all about mixing it up while winning the ball. Opposing front runners will be looking for Jackie all season. In the middle we will look to Elizabeth Vaughan this season to be our attacking midfielder, she was first team all WHAC last year. Elizabeth will be backed up by Claire Krohn. The midfield is held down by Mikayla Goldsmith in the center and flanked on the outside by Ryanne James and Khrystal Lewis the younger sister of Heather Lewis who played outside mid for the last four seasons. Our defensive mid-field is up for grabs right now with three fighting it out for the starting nod. Those three are Ali Mancini, Brenna Cojeen, and Colleen Vincent.
Our key returners are lead by senior captain Elizabeth Vaughan. Told by doctors three years ago that she would never play soccer again because of three ACL tears in the same knee Vaughan made the decicion to do whatever it took to get back on the field. Her courage and determination has inspired the whole team to adopt that whatever it takes attitude. Our other key returners and assistant captains are Maggie Keiffer, Melissa Hogan and Jackie Gipe.
This should be a very exciting season for the 2013 Saints and a big improvement over last year. We are still very young but this team has worked hard the entire off season and has really taken the “Whatever it takes” attitude to heart. Our main goal is “We want the next goal”!
The 2013 Saints are deep at the keeper position starting with returning starter Molly O’Connor. Lindsay Armstrong will push for playing time and they will be backed up by Cristal Kurkowski, 7
programs. After coaching a high school All-Star team against a team from France, Fales was offered the boy’s varsity assistant coaching position at Lansing Eastern High School. After a few years at Lansing Eastern, he was offered the varsity boy’s and girl’s head coaching job at Lansing Catholic High School. Fales went on to coach for 15 years at Lansing Catholic High School. In 1995 Fales was offered the head coaching position at Olivet College. The program was in great need of mending and Fales began to build the program. His first team, with no time prior to being hired to recruit, ended the season with just two wins. The next two years the team played .500 ball and the fourth year won the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) championship. Those were busy years for Fales, who also continued to coach at Lansing Catholic Central during his years at Olivet College. He realized that he needed to spend more time with his family, so he resigned in 2000. It wasn’t long before Fales realized that he missed the day to day contact that goes along with being a coach.
Head Coach Mark Fales Head Coach Mark Fales is eagerly awaiting the 2013 soccer season and his 10th year directing the women’s soccer program. With over 26 years of coaching, Fales knows what it takes to be a champion. Fales led the Saints to a Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference (WHAC) championships in the 2007 and 2011 season. He has his sights on being a contender again this season and feels that he has the talent to make a run
Coach Fales was very familiar with Aquinas College, as his son, Zach Fales was a standout goalie for the men’s soccer team. Ironically, former Aquinas head coach Abraham Shearer had contacted Fales about one of his high school players. Fales says, “The timing was right. I was missing the game and Aquinas College had a coaching vacancy in their women’s program. I had always been so impressed with Aquinas College and after meeting with Athletic Director Terry Bocian, the rest was history. I met with the captains and we hit it off. Aquinas College is a gem in terms of so many facets; the education, the people, the facilities and the support. Grand Rapids is such a vibrant city and Lake Michigan is just a hop away.”
Fales shakes his head as he recollects how he became involved in soccer. “There was no soccer being played when I was in high school. I competed in football and wrestling. When my son was five, I became involved with his youth program. I studied the game, went to as many clinics as I could and completed the Youth Sports Institute that Michigan State University offered in 1984. I have always prided myself on being a hard worker and I became very involved in the Lansing area youth club
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Assistant Coach Lisa Goldsmith
Assistant Coach Lisa Goldsmith enters her second year with the Aquinas Saints. Goldsmith is a California native, who moved with her husband and children to Rockford in 2009. She played college soccer at California State University, San Bernardino while obtaining her Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education. While in California, she coached youth soccer at the recreational and club level for several years. Lisa was also the JV Girls Soccer Head Coach at Heritage High School in Brentwood, California. Here in Michigan, she is entering her second year as the JV Girls Soccer Head Coach for Rockford High School and is also the Assistant Varsity Coach. She also has been coaching with the Grand Rapids Crew Juniors for the past 2 years. She holds an Advanced Regional Diploma and State Goal Keeping Diploma through the NSCAA.
Jaime remains on the Aquinas College sidelines, but this time as an assistant coach. Tomaszewski prepped at Lake Fenton High School where she was a four year starter. Tomaszewski was named All-State four times and holds the single season (42) and career goals (142) record at Lake Fenton. Jaime started her collegiate career at Central Michigan and then transferred to Aquinas for her final three seasons of play. At Aquinas, Tomaszewski recorded 87 points including 33 goals and 22 assists. Jaime was twice named MVP, was a six-time WHAC Player of the Week and a three-time NAIA National Player of the Week recipient. Tomaszewski is a Secondary Education major with an emphasis in Social Studies and History.
Jaime Tomaszewksi
Rodger Garner
Rodger rejoins Aquinas this year as both the men's and women's goalkeeping coach. Rodger also currently serves as the varsity assistant head coach at East Kentwood HS for both men and women. EK's boys team has won the Division 1 state championship 3 times in the last 5 years. Many of his keepers have earned all-state honors and continued their careers at both the collegiate and professional levels. Rodger played at the University of Dayton before playing professionally for the indoor Dayton Dynamo, and semi pro with several teams. His youth coaching experience includes 2 State Cup championships and several league championships. He has also served as the director of coaching for two youth clubs. 9
Colleen Vincent
Molly Brown
Jackie Gipe
Cami Baker
Sklar Browne
Pearl Brochu
Brenna Cojeen
Katie Countryman
Allison Garstecki
Mikayla Goldsmith 10
Melissa Hogan
Lindsay Armstrong
Kelly Petzoid
Ali Mancini
Casey Westveer
Alison Anderson
Allison Van Patten
Elizabeth Vaughan
Casey McDonough 11
Savanah McKellar
Claire Krohn
Leann Latsch
Khrystal Lewis
Ryanne James
Cari Jarvis
Maggie Keiffer
Samantha Houchei
Hannah Jablonski
Manager Amanda Rocha
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