2012-13 Men's Basketball Brochure

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he Simpson program is one that encompasses the great tradition of our past, but also the young men that are securing the reputation of excellence for our future. Our philosophy at Simpson is very simple ‌WIN. Win at everything you do: on the court, in the classroom and in the game of life. We create champions.

ATHLETIC FACILITIES Playing at Simpson gives you access to some of the best athletic facilities in the Iowa Conference. Many of Simpson’s facilities have been renovated recently to provide a positive experience for players and fans alike.

Simpson’s main indoor facilities, the Carse Fitness Center and the Cowles Center, house a variety of different amenities for training, strength and conditioning and recreation. Simpson’s indoor facilities include a 5,000 square-foot weight room, a competition fieldhouse for basketball and volleyball which includes a brand new wood floor, racquetball courts, a wrestling room, a 25-meter swimming pool, locker rooms and indoor batting cages.

Simpson’s outdoor venues include Bill Buxton Stadium, Dick and Nancy Buxton Memorial Tennis Courts, McBride Baseball Field and the Simpson Softball Complex. Simpson’s golf teams practice and compete at the Indianola Country Club.

KENT CAMPUS CENTER In the fall of 2010, Simpson’s board of trustees voted unanimously to construct a new $14 million student center. The Kent Campus Center will house a coffee shop, alternative eating options, space for concerts, banquets, meetings and additional office space for campus departments, including the Center for Vocation and Integrative Learning. Construction began in the summer of 2011 and will be completed in the fall of 2012.

2012-13 DATE OPPONENT N 16-17 at Bethel Tourney N 20 at Grand View N 23-24 at Neb. Wesleyan Tourney N 28 GRACELAND D 2 AIB COLLEGE OF BUSINESS D 8 at North Central (Ill.) D 15 at AIB College of Business D 20 at Whitman (Wash.)

D 22 at Whitworth (Wash.)

J 5 at Buena Vista* J 9 at Luther* J 12 WARTBURG* J 16 LORAS* J 19 at Dubuque*

DATE OPPONENT J 21 COE* J 23 CENTRAL* J 26 at Coe* J 30 BUENA VISTA* F 2 LUTHER* F 6 at Wartburg* F 9 at Loras* F 13 DUBUQUE* F 16 at Central* F 19-21-23 IIAC Tourney - Home games in ALL CAPS * Iowa Conference Game - Schedule subject to change - Visit simpsonathletics.com for game times

In two short years on the sidelines, Charles Zanders has brought enthusiasm and optimism back to the Simpson men’s basketball program.

The 22nd head coach in Simpson history, Zanders has led the Storm to a 24-31 mark in his first two seasons. The Des Moines native led the Storm to a 12-15 record in 2010-11, a six-game turnaround from the year before. Under Zanders, Simpson tallied the most overall CHARLES and conference wins since 2007 ZANDERS and made its first appearance in HEAD COACH the conference tournament since 2007. After a three-year drought, the Storm have reached the conference tournament in each of the last two years, advancing to the tournament semifinals each time.

Prior to joining the Simpson staff, Zanders led Des Moines Hoover High School to a 100-39 record in six seasons, guiding the Huskies to a Class 4A Iowa State Championship in 2006 with a perfect 26-0 record. Hoover’s title marked the first by a Des Moines public school since 1978. Zanders completed his bachelor’s degree from Simpson College and earned his master’s degree from Graceland University. Charles, his wife Linda, and their two sons — Austin and Kellen — reside in Des Moines.

EXCEPTIONAL ACADEMICS

As an athlete at Simpson, you’ll have the opportunity to excel both on the field and in the classroom. Simpson’s quality liberal arts program offers more than 75 majors, minors and programs.

Want to learn more about the Simpson Experience? Check us out online at http://experience.simpson.edu and discover what it means to be a Simpson student. To schedule a personalized campus visit, contact the Office of Admissions at 800-362-2454, email admiss@simpson.edu or schedule online at www.simpson.edu/admissions.

STUDENT-ATHLETE SUPPORT Strength & Conditioning Simpson’s strength and conditioning program will be an important element in your athletic experience at the college. Simpson’s certified strength and conditioning staff will work with you to build a fitness plan that can reduce the risk of injury and improve your athletic performance.

Athletic Training The athletic training staff at Simpson realizes that in order to have a successful season, the top priority for parents and coaches is the athlete’s health. The four certified athletic trainers on staff and their 30 students provide quality healthcare to over 500 athletes. To help keep costs down, they evaluate, treat, and rehabilitate all athletes on campus. In addition, two team physicians routinely visit the training room to evaluate athletes and determine the need for further testing and care.

BUILDING LEADERSHIP SKILLS NCAA CHAMPS/Life Skills Simpson is one of only two Division III schools in Iowa to participate in the NCAA CHAMPS/Life Skills program.

Some of the highlights of Simpson’s program include: • Academic assistance through study tables for first-year students and tutors for individual subjects • Leadership, character and professional development through seminars and guest speakers • Community service opportunities with the Special Olympics and other agencies that provide programming for students with special needs • Mentoring program that provides support for first-year students by pairing them with an upper-class student SAAC The Student-Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC) is one way for you to get involved in athletics beyond your sports team. As a SAAC member, you’ll be a part of a leadership group that provides a voice for studentathletes at the college and within the NCAA. SAAC members are focused on fostering positive images of athletes and often plan activities on campus. In the past, athletes on the committee have planned Spirit Day, National Student-Athlete Day and community service events.

To learn more about the eligibility requirements for becoming an NCAA Division III student-athlete, visit: www.simpsonathletics.com/information/compliance/index