Rochester College Women's Soccer Media Guide 2014

2014 women's

soccer media guide

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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: Ultimate Soccer Athletic Department Phone/Fax: 248-218-2181/2225 Affiliations: National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) Women's Soccer Information Head Coach: Todd Stank Years at Rochester College: 6 2013 Team Record: 3-14

Media Information Sports Information Director: Ryan Chipka rchipka@rc.edu 248-218-2167 Warrior Athletics Website: rochestercollegewarriors.com

SCHEDULE Home games played at Ultimate Soccer are listed in crimson.

August 20 Huntington University 3:00 p.m.

22 Roosevelt University 3:30 p.m. EST

23 Purdue University Calumet 5:00 p.m. EST 29 Marion University 5:00 p.m.

Concordia Classic 30 Goshen College 12:00 p.m.

Concordia Classic

September

5 Lawrence Tech University 6:00 p.m.

10 Holy Cross College 3:00 p.m.

13 Defiance College 4:00 p.m.

Home Game at Avondale H.S.

15 Lawrence Tech University 4:00 p.m.

17 Concordia University–Ann Arbor 3:00 p.m.

21 Siena Heights University 2:00 p.m.

23 Cornerstone University 3:00 p.m.

29 Madonna University 4:00 p.m.

October 8 Cleary University 3:00 p.m.

11 Olivet College 12:00 p.m.

15 Aquinas College 3:00 p.m.

19 Indiana Tech University 2:00 p.m.

21 Cleary University 3:00 p.m.

THE TEAM 0

Madison Bottiaux Fr. Goalkeeper Pontiac, MI Oakland Christian School

2

Jessica Ollila Defense Shelby Twp., MI Utica High School

So.

4

Emily Guirey Midfield Berkley, MI Shrine High School

Sr.

5

Christy Routheaux Fr. Forward East China, MI Marine City High School

6

8

Ginny Vincent So. Defense Troy, MI Avondale High School

Kaylee Khoshaba Sr. Midfield Canton, MI Plymouth High School

9

Emily Hall Fr. Midfield/Defense Marysville, MI Marysville High School

11

Brittany Sovran Defense Belleriver, ON St. Anne High School

Fr.

12

13

14

16

Angela Mancini Jr. Forward/Goalkeeper Redford, MI Redford Union High School

Sarah Economeas So. Forward St. Clair Shores, MI Lakeview High School

Krista Sabin Fr. Midfield Sterling Heights, MI Henry Ford High School

Taylor Bunyak Midfield Chesterfield, MI Schoolcraft College

Jr.

20

21

22

Breanna Bianchi Fr. Defense New Baltimore, MI Anchor Bay High School

Sarah Tomkowiak So. Midfield Oak Park, MI Faith Christian High School

Morgan Edwards So. Midfield Sylvania, OH Southview High School

COACHING STAFF Head Coach Todd Stank, 6th Season Coach Stank is entering his sixth season as the head women's soccer coach at Rochester College. Stank has been in the coaching ranks for 18 years and has coached at numerous levels.

Coach Stank graduated Magna Cum Laude from Siena Heights University. He made a quick entrance into coaching as he coached and trained at Capac and Romeo High School. Soon thereafter he became the President of the Blue Water Soccer Club. Before arriving at RC, Stank enjoyed much success coaching at the club level for the MetroStars, Rochester Soccer Club, and Blue Water Soccer Club. In addition to heading up the RC women's soccer program, he has also served as the Staff Coach at the Troy Soccer Club and evaluator for the State Olympic Development Program.

Coach Stank holds licenses from USSF and certifications from NSCAA. Todd is happily married to Lori Stank and has two children; Cassey, 26, who is a teacher at Boynton Beach High School in West Palm Beach and Dylan, 24, a Network Systems Administrator living in Columbus, Ohio. Todd and Lori live in the Port Huron area with their two rescue dogs. Todd's lovely wife of 29 years is a librarian at the Marysville Public Library. When he is not coaching, Todd works at Chrysler as a mechanical engineer.

Assistant Coach Heidi Gerhardt, 3rd Season

Assistant Coach Doug Steinard, 1st Season

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