Rochester College Tennis Media Guide 2014-15

2014-15 tennis

media guide

About the NAIA The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, is the governing body for all athletic programs in more than 260 colleges and universities throughout the United States and Canada. The long-held mission of the NAIA is to promote the education and development of wellrounded students and productive citizens through intercollegiate athletics. The Association offers equitable access and opportunities for participation in its 23 national championship events held annually throughout the country.

Today, the NAIA strengthens its commitment to student-athletes and strives to enrich their college experience by supporting academic achievement and character development. NAIA Champions of Character is the association’s innovative flagship program designed to instill character values in student-athletes, coaches, and youth in the community it serves. To learn more visit, www.NAIA.org.

SCHEDULE October

7

3:00 PM

@ Adrian College

8

1:00 PM

@ Lawrence Technological University

17

4:00 PM

@ Davenport University

February

7

11:00 AM

@ Alma College

8

3:00 PM

vs. Roosevelt University

20

12:00 PM

@ (RV) Aquinas College

19

3:30 PM

@ Trine University

22

9:00 AM

@ Ohio Wesleyan University

12:00 PM

vs. Otterbein University

March

Played at Ohio Wesleyan

26

4:00 PM

@ Defiance College

2

4:00 PM

@ Goshen College

10

1:00 PM

@ Spring Arbor University

4:00 PM

vs. Greenville College

April

Played at Spring Arbor University

COACHING STAFF Head Coach Evan Valeri, 1st Season Coach Valeri takes over the men’s tennis program in it’s inaugural season as the first ever head coach for Rochester College.

Valeri graduated high school from Pinckney High School in 2006. Valeri starred on both the soccer and tennis teams including winning three varsity letters in tennis. His senior year he led the Pirates serving as the team’s captain and playing one singles. Evan was also a member of the National Honor Society.

Valeri attended Ferris State University where he graduated in 2011 with a bachelor’s degree in Professional Tennis Management/Marketing. During his time at FSU he interned at Salt Creek Club in Hinsdale, Ill., the Birmingham Country Club in Birmingham, Mich., and the Saddlebrook Resort in Wesley Chapel, Fla. Valeri primarily taught tennis lessons at each of his internships.

In 2011-2012 Valeri served as a senior staff professional at the Georgetown Prep tennis Club in Rockville, Md. From there he served as the Director of Tennis at The Old Georgetown Club in Bethesda, Md. Valeri also served as the varsity tennis coach for The Academy of the Holy Cross in Kensington, Md. In 2012 Valeri moved back to Michigan where became the Director of Tennis at Plum Hollow Country Club in Southfield, Mich. During that time he also worked as a tennis professional at the Birmingham Racquet club in Birmingham, Mich. Currently, Valeri serves as a tennis professional at Life Time Fitness in Rochester Hills, Mich.

Valeri is a certified United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) Professional, United States Racquet Stringers Association (USRSA) Master Racquet Technician, and a Sports Science Level 1. He manages his own tennis website and has contributed articles to the USPTA Midwest Newsletter.

Evan and his wife, Mallory, currently reside in West Bloomfield, Mich.

THE TEAM

Dylan Bole FR Birmingham, Mich.

Univesity of Detroit–Jesuit

Christian Carlisle SR Detroit, Mich.

Detroit Technology H.S.

KenJoshua Jones FR Macomb, Mich.

Dakota H.S.

Sebastian Seeger FR Marine City, Mich.

Marine City H.S.

Kyle St. Pierre Warren, MI Cousino H.S.

FR

Rocky Willette JR Plymouth, Mich.

Canton H.S.

ROCHESTER COLLEGE ATHLETICS QUICK FACTS College Information Location: Rochester Hills, Michigan Nickname: Warriors Mascot: "Wally" the Warrior Enrollment: 1,100 Founded: 1959 Colors: Crimson and White President: Dr. John Tyson Athletic Director: Klint Pleasant Athletic Director Emeritus: Garth Pleasant Facility: LifeTime Fitness Athletic Department Phone/Fax: 248-218-2181/2225 Affiliations: National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) Media Information Sports Information Director: Ryan Chipka rchipka@rc.edu 248-218-2167 Warrior Athletics Website: rochestercollegewarriors.com

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