Volleyball 2013-14 Media Guide

2013-14

volleyball media guide

About the NAIA The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, is the governing body for athletics programs at its nearly 300 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 communities it serves. To learn more visit www.NAIA.org.

SCHEDULE Home games are listed in crimson.

Aug 21

7 p.m.

9 p.m.

Indiana University–Kokomo Indiana University–Kokomo

Aug 22

7 p.m. CT

Purdue University–Calumet

Hammond, IN

Aug 23

3 p.m. CT 5 p.m. CT

Indiana University–Northwest Marygrove College

Gary, IN Gary, IN

Robert Morris University Tri-Match Aug 24 1:30 p.m. EST Cardinal Stritch University

3:30 p.m. EST Roosevelt University

Chicago, IL Chicago, IL

Aug 29

Pittsburgh, PA

7 p.m.

Carlow University

Penn State University–Greater Alleghany Tournament Aug 30 1 p.m.

Southern State Community College Elizabeth, PA

5 p.m

Penn State–Greater Allegheny Elizabeth, PA

7 p.m Penn State–New Kensington Elizabeth, PA Aug 31 9 a.m.

La Roche College Elizabeth, PA

11 a.m.

Clark State Community College Elizabeth, PA

1 p.m.

Penn State–Beaver Elizabeth, PA

3 p.m.

Placement Match (1st, 2nd, 3rd) Elizabeth, PA Sept 4

7 p.m.

Madonna University

Livonia, MI

Madonna University Tournament Sept 6 3:30 p.m.

Illinois Tech University

5:30 p.m.

Davenport University Sept 7 9:30 a.m.

Madonna University

11:30 a.m.

Roosevelt University

Livonia, MI Livonia, MI Livonia, MI Livonia, MI

Rochester College Tournament Sept 13 4 p.m.

Robert Morris University–Springfield

6 p.m.

Lindenwood University–Belleville

8 p.m.

Indiana University–Kokomo

Rochester College Tournament–Crossover Match Sept 14 11 a.m.

TBA

Rochester College Tournament–Placement Match

3 p.m.

TBA

Sept 16

6 p.m.

Concordia University

Madonna University Can. Am Matches Sept 20 4 p.m.

Western Ontario

8 p.m.

Fanshawe College (Scrimmage) Sept 21 11 p.m.

Windsor University

3 p.m.

Humber College (Scrimmage) Sept 27

7 p.m.

Purdue University-North Central

Rochester College Traveling Quad Match Sept 28 9 a.m.

Concordia University–Ann Arbor

11 a.m.

Marygrove College

1:30 p.m.

Ursuline College Oct 7

7 p.m.

University of Michigan-Dearborn

Dearborn, MI

Davenport University Tournament Oct 11 1 p.m.

Davenport University Grand Rapids, MI

7 p.m.

Huntington University Grand Rapids, MI Oct 12 10 a.m.

University of Michigan-Dearborn Grand Rapids, MI

2 p.m.

Aquinas College Grand Rapids, MI

Oct 19 Oct 21

7 p.m.

7 p.m.

Kuyper College University of Michigan-Dearborn

Cornerstone University Tournament Oct 25 1 p.m.

Grace University Aquinas College

5 p.m.

Goshen College Grand Rapids, MI

8 p.m.

Mount Vernon Nazarene University Grand Rapids, MI Oct 26 10 a.m.

Spring Arbor University Grand Rapids, MI Oct. 31–Nov. 2 USCAA Nationals – State University of New York–Canton

COACHING STAFF Head Coach David Crump, 9th Season

Assistant Coach Amanda Crump, 4th Season

Assistant Coach Kyle Yerrick, 7th Season

Team Manager/Recruiting Coordinator Laura Bellinger

SENIORS

Meryl Cunningham SR DS 5’7”

Lake Orion H.S.

Lake Orion, MI

3

5

Brittany Alexander SR MH 5’10”

Waterford Mott H.S.

Waterford, MI

Sara Hayes SR S 5’7”

Kellogg C.C.

Grand Blanc, MI

8

SENIORS

Krysti Weierstahl SR 12 OH 5’10”

Grand Blanc H.S. Grand Blanc, MI

Breanna Pelloni SR OH 6’1”

Kellogg C.C.

Battle Creek, MI

13

Vicki LaFramboise SR DS 5’4” Oxford H.S.

Oxford, MI

21

THE TEAM

Alexa St. Souver JR RH 6’0”

Holly H.S.

Fenton, MI

2

Lindsey Leppek SO MH 5’10”

Oxford H.S.

Oxford, MI

6

Paige TenBrink SO OH 5’8”

Jenison H.S.

Hudsonville, MI

7

Rebecca Smith FR DS 5’3” Homeschool

Attica, MI

9

Kayla Loepp SO DS 5’5”

Roseville H.S.

Roseville, MI

10

THE TEAM Abbey Amend JR 11 S 5’7”

Vassar H.S. Vassar, MI

Gabrielle Wilson SO OH 5’8”

Warren Woods Tower H.S.

Warren, MI

17

Chelsea Potter JR MH 5’10”

Byron H.S.

Byron, MI

18

Megan Saigh SO S 5’8”

Adlai Stevenson Sterling Heights, MI

23

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ROCHESTER COLLEGE ATHLETICS QUICK FACTS College Information Location: Rochester Hills, Michigan Nickname: Warriors Mascot: "Wally" the Warrior Enrollment: 1,200 Founded: 1959 Colors: Crimson and White President: Dr. John Tyson Athletic Director: Klint Pleasant Athletic Director Emeritus: Garth Pleasant Athletic Department Phone/Fax: 248-218-2181/2225 Affiliations: National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) Division I Women's Volleyball Information Head Coach: David Crump 2012-13 Team Record: 25-21 Media Information Sports Information Director: Ryan Chipka rchipka@rc.edu 248-218-2167 Warrior Athletics Website: rochestercollegewarriors.com