2010 MSSU Volleyball WhatÊs Inside
2010 Schedule Date Sept. 3-4 Fri, Sept. 3 Fri, Sept. 3 Sat, Sept. 4 Sat, Sept. 4 Sept. 10-11 Fri, Sept. 10 Fri, Sept. 10 Sat, Sept. 11 Sat. Sept. 11 Wed, Sept. 15 Sat, Sept. 18 Fri, Sept. 24 Sat, Sept. 25 Oct. 1-2 Fri, Oct. 1 Fri, Oct. 1 Sat, Oct. 2 Sat, Oct. 2 Tues, Oct. 5 Fri, Oct. 8 Sat, Oct. 9 Wed, Oct. 13 Fri, Oct. 15 Sat, Oct. 16 Tues, Oct. 19 Fri, Oct. 22 Fri, Oct. 29 Sat, Oct. 30 Tue, Nov. 2 Fri, Nov. 5 Sat, Nov. 6 Wed, Nov. 10 Fri, Nov. 12 Sat, Nov. 13 Nov. 18-21 Dec. 2-4
Opponent Quincy Invitational Clarion University Quincy University Alderson Broaddus University St. Josephs University St. Edwards Invitational Texas A&M Kingsville St. Edward’s Abilene Christian Dallas Baptist Nebraska-Omaha* Drury University Truman* Missouri Western* Missouri Southern Crossover SW Oklahoma St. Central Missouri* Texas Women’s University Newman University Washburn* @ Ft. Hays* @ Emporia State* Pittsburg State* Southwest Baptist* Northwest Missouri State* Nebraska-Omaha* @ Central Missouri* Truman State* Missouri Western* @ Washburn* Fort Hays State* Emporia State* @Pittsburg State* Southwest Baptist* Northwest Missouri State* NCAA South Central Regional NCAA National Tournament
Location Quincy, IL Quincy, IL Quincy, IL Quincy, IL Quincy, IL Austin, TX Austin, TX Austin, TX Austin, TX Austin, TX Omaha, NE Joplin, MO Joplin, MO Joplin, MO Joplin, MO Joplin, MO Joplin, MO Joplin, MO Joplin, MO Joplin, MO Hays, KS Emporia, KS Joplin, MO Bolivar, MO Maryville, MO Joplin, MO Warrensburg, MO Kirksville, MO St. Joseph, MO Topeka, KS Joplin, MO Joplin, MO Pittsburg, KS Joplin, MO Joplin, MO TBA TBA
Time 12pm 7pm 10am 12pm 10am 8pm 12pm 4pm 5pm 5pm 7pm 2pm 2pm 7pm 12:30pm 5:30pm 7pm 7pm 7pm 7pm 7pm 5pm 5pm 7pm 7pm 7pm 7pm 7pm 2pm 7pm 7pm 5pm TBA TBA
2010 Volleyball Robert Ellis Young Gymnasium ...................................11 Head Coach Chris Willis ...............................................12 Assistant Coach Ryan Meek .........................................12 Assistant Coaches Robert Creekmore & Katie Gage 13 2010 Roster .....................................................................13 2010 Preview ............................................................. 14-15 2010 MIAA Preseason Coaches Poll ............................14 Meet the Lions Returnees .................................................................. 16-20 Newcomers ................................................................ 20-21 Season in Review 2009 Statistics .................................................................22 2009 Award Winners......................................................22 2009 Results ....................................................................23 History & Records MSSU Volleyball Coaching History .............................24 Individual Records................................................... 25-26 Team Records .................................................................26 Single Season & Career Leaders ..................................27 Annual Leaders ..............................................................28 Year-By-Year Results ............................................... 29-33
Matches in Bold indicate home matches played at Young Gymnasium * - Indicates MIAA matches
General Information
Missouri Southern State University This is Missouri Southern ........................................... 2-3 Missouri Southern Administration ................................4 Missouri Southern Athletics Administration ................5 Missouri Southern Athletic Support Staff .....................6 Missouri Southern Coaches & Staff ..............................7 Strength & Conditioning ............................................. 8-9 Missouri Southern Athletics..........................................10
(area code 417)
Location ............................................................................................. Joplin, MO 64801-1595 Founded ..................... 1937 (As Joplin Junior College; became a senior college in 1968) Enrollment ...................................................................................................................... 5,740 Affiliation ...................................................................................................NCAA Division II Conference .......................................... Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association Nickname/Colors.................................................................................. Lions/Green & Gold Home Court (Volleyball) ....................................................Robert Ellis Young Gymnasium Press-Area Telephone Number ............................................................................... 437-4513 Ticket-Office Number (Hours: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Mon.-Fri.).................................... 625-9366 Head Coach ......................................................................................... Chris Willis 625-9705 Assistant Coach .................................................................................... Ryan Meek 625-3043 President ...................................................................................................Dr. Bruce W. Speck Faculty Athletic Representative............................................................... Dr. Richard Miller Athletics Director ...................................................................... Jared Bruggeman 625-9317 Assistant Athletics Director for Compliance .................................Julie Wengert 625-9712 Assistant Athletics Director for External Operations .....................Kevin Greim 625-3075 Head Trainer ..................................................................................... Darin Moore 625-9337 Strength & Conditioning Coordinator ........................................ Troy Jorgensen 625-9804 Facilities Coordinator ........................................................................Aaron Lewis 625-9820 Sports Information Director ............................................... Justin Maskus 625-9359 (Office) FAX: 625-9397 EMail: maskus-j@mssu.edu Web Site: www.mssu.edu/athletics Athletics Secretary .............................................................................Karessa Burr 625-9317
The MIAA About the MIAA ............................................................34 MIAA Volleyball Champions ........................................35 2009 MIAA Volleyball Final Standings ........................36 2009 MIAA Volleyball Statistics ............................. 36-37 2009 All-MIAA Volleyball Team ...................................37 MIAA Records & Leaders ............................................38 The NCAA ......................................................................39 CHAMPS/Life Skills ......................................................40
Credits
Editor/Designer: Justin Maskus & Shaun Buck Photography: Justin Maskus, Terra Baugh, Mike Gullett, David Weaver & David Ross Special thanks to the Missouri Southern Public Information Office staff for providing the information on the University and administration and to opposing teams sports information offices for providing opponent information.
2010 MSSU Volleyball Media Guide
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