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SONOMA STATE WOMEN'S WATER POLO
sophomore LINDSAY RANGEL
Dr. G. Edward Rudloff Pool
Named after one of the most important figures of SSU Athletics, the Dr. G. Edward Rudloff Pool was built in 1982 next to what is now known as The Wolves’ Den. For years, the pool has served as a vital part of P.E. classes, including scuba and water aerobics, and a place for students and staff to stay in shape. With the formation of the Women’s Water Polo team in 2004, the Dr. G. Edward Rudloff Pool has served as the home of the Seawolves.
Sonoma State University Women's Water Polo Quick Facts Address....................................... 1801 East Cotati Avenue Rohnert Park, CA 94928 Athletics Phone...........................................(707) 664-2521 Athletics Fax.................................................(707) 664-4104 Location................................................. Rohnert Park, Calif. Founded............................................................................1960 Enrollment.......................................................................7,050 Colors.....................................Navy, Columbia Blue, White Nickname...............................................................Seawolves Mascot....................................................... Lobo the Seawolf Affiliation.................................................... NCAA Division II Conference..................Western Water Polo Association President............................................. Dr. Ruben Armiñana Athletic Director..................................................... Bill Fusco Faculty Athletic Rep................................. Dr. Duane Dove First Year of Water Polo.................................................2004 All-Time Record (seven seasons)............ 108-135 (.444) 2010 Record......................................................................9-27 2010 WWPA Record........................................................5-12 Head Coach.............................................. Coralie Simmons Alma Mater........................................................ UCLA (2001) Coach’s Phone..............................................(707) 664-2688 Coach’s E-Mail...............coralie.simmons@sonoma.edu Record at SSU........................................ 35-64 (4th season) Assistant Coach........................................ Chelsea Hennan Sports Information Director............................ Tyler Lobe Sports Information Phone.......................(707) 664-2478 Sports Information Fax.............................(707) 664-3291 Sports Information E-Mail............... lobe@sonoma.edu Website..............................www.sonomaseawolves.com
Table of Contents Dr. G. Edward Rudloff Pool..............................................................................2 Table of Contents...............................................................................................3 2011 Schedule.....................................................................................................4 Head Coach Coralie Simmons.......................................................................5 Assistant Coach Chelsea Hennan.................................................................6 2011 Sonoma State Women’s Water Polo Team Picture.......................6 Numerical Roster................................................................................................7 Alphabetical Roster...........................................................................................7 Hillary Adam.........................................................................................................8 Cari Albers.............................................................................................................8 Taylor Basso..........................................................................................................8 Jamie Bee..............................................................................................................9 Sarah Clauss.........................................................................................................9 Sarah Decker........................................................................................................9 Natalie Del Carlo.............................................................................................. 10 Carissa DeMilte................................................................................................. 10 Olivia Donnelly................................................................................................. 10 Ashley Espinola................................................................................................ 11 Kelsey Goode.................................................................................................... 11 Laura Kunz......................................................................................................... 11 Malina Lorring.................................................................................................. 12 Kelsey Lowy....................................................................................................... 12 Emily Pearce...................................................................................................... 12 Lindsay Rangel................................................................................................. 13 Kyleigh Shea...................................................................................................... 13 Bridgette Souza................................................................................................ 14 Jessica Stansfield............................................................................................. 14 Monica Tasier.................................................................................................... 14 2010 Results...................................................................................................... 15 History................................................................................................................. 16 Records................................................................................................................ 17 Sonoma State Athletics Department................................................ 18-21 Sonoma State Athletic Training.................................................................. 22 Sonoma State University.............................................................................. 23
CREDITS The 2011 Sonoma State Women’s Water Polo media guide was written and designed by Sports Information Director Tyler Lobe. Photography by Stephen Kirschenmann, Tyler Lobe and Brandon Bronzan.
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2011 Sonoma State Women's Water Polo Schedule DAY Sat Sat Sat Sat Sat Sat Sun Fri Sat Sun
DATE Jan. 15 Jan. 15 Jan. 22 Jan. 22 Jan. 22 Jan. 29 Jan. 30 Feb. 4 Feb. 12 Feb. 13
OPPONENT OLYMPIC CLUB FRESNO PACIFIC vs. UC Santa Barbara vs. Cal Baptist at California Santa Barbara Tournament Santa Barbara Tournament at Cal State East Bay * UC San Diego Tournament UC San Diego Tournament
LOCATION ROHNERT PARK ROHNERT PARK Berkeley, Calif. Berkeley, Calif. Berkeley, Calif. Santa Barbara, Calif. Santa Barbara, Calif. Hayward, Calif. La Jolla, Calif. La Jolla, Calif.
TIME 11:00 am 4:00 pm 10:30 am 2:15 pm 6:00 pm TBA TBA 3:00 pm TBA TBA
Sat Sat Fri Sat Sat Fri Sat Sat Sat Tues Tues Fri Sat Thurs Sat
Feb. 19 Feb. 19 Feb. 25 Feb. 26 Feb. 26 Mar. 4 Mar. 5 Mar. 12 Mar. 12 Mar. 15 Mar. 15 Mar. 18 Mar. 19 Mar. 24 Apr. 9
at Cal State Monterey Bay * vs. Cal Lutheran at Santa Clara * at Fresno Pacific vs. Cal Baptist CAL STATE EAST BAY * UC Davis Tournament UC DAVIS OLYMPIC CLUB CAL STATE MONTEREY BAY * GEORGE WASHINGTON Loyola Marymount Tournament Loyola Marymount Tournament SANTA CLARA * Santa Clara Tournament
Seaside, Calif. Seaside, Calif. Santa Clara, Calif. Fresno, Calif. Fresno, Calif. ROHNERT PARK Davis, Calif. ROHNERT PARK ROHNERT PARK ROHNERT PARK ROHNERT PARK Los Angeles, Calif. Los Angeles, Calif. ROHNERT PARK Santa Clara, Calif.
11:00 am 4:00 pm 2:00 pm 1:00 pm 4:00 pm 3:00 pm TBA 10:30 am 1:30 pm 12:00 pm 6:00 pm TBA TBA 3:00 pm TBA
Sun Sat Fri Sat Sun
Apr. 10 Apr. 23 Apr. 29 Apr. 30 May 1
Santa Clara Tournament Pacific WWPA Championships WWPA Championships WWPA Championships
Santa Clara, Calif. Stockton, Calif. Hayward, Calif. Hayward, Calif. Hayward, Calif.
*Western Water Polo Association (WWPA) match Home games in BOLD CAPS All times Pacific and subject to change
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TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA
Fourth Year Head Coach
CORALIE SIMMONS Coralie Simmons returns for her fourth season as head coach of the Sonoma State women’s water polo team in 2011. Previously an assistant at UCLA and the University of Hawaii, Simmons brings a wealth of national and international experience to Sonoma State’s water polo program. Last season, Simmons guided a young team to a 9-27 record overall and 5-13 in Western Water Polo Association (WWPA) play. 19 of the Seawolves’ 27 losses came against teams ranked in the Collegiate Water Polo Association Top 20 Poll. Despite playing one of the toughest schedules in the country for the second straight season, Sonoma State finished seventh in the WWPA Championship Tournament. In 2009, Simmons was named the Association of Collegiate Water Polo Coaches (ACWPA) Division II National Coach of the Year after leading the Seawolves to their best-ever finish in the WWPA Championship Tournament. Though the team would finish 12-20 on the year, the Seawolves played one of the toughest schedules in the country, of any team at any level. Nearly all of the Seawolves’ losses came to teams ranked in the National Top 20 and the Seawolves enjoyed wins over nationally-ranked teams like Santa Clara and UC San Diego. A two-time National Player of the Year at UCLA, Simmons guided the Bruins to their fourth national title in 2001 (in the inaugural NCAA title match). She was the recipient of the Pete Cutino Award, given annually to the top NCAA male and female players, and earned NCAA Tournament MVP honors. Simmons sat out the 2000 season as a member of the U.S. Olympic Team, and helped the United States bring home a silver medal at the Olympics in Sydney, Australia. She tied for the team lead in scoring with nine goals at the Games. Simmons helped the U.S. National Team qualify for the Olympic Games in the World Women’s Olympic Qualification Tournament in Italy, scoring a team-leading eight goals. In 1999, Simmons redshirted the season to compete with the U.S. Women’s National Team. She helped the United States capture a silver medal at the Pan-American Games that summer, and Simmons became the only team member to record a goal in all six Pan-Am Games (she also led the U.S. squad with 10 total goals). Simmons was named the National Collegiate Player of the Year in 1997 and 1998. The Hemet, Calif., native earned All-America first-team honors, All-MPSF first-team accolades and first-team National Collegiate Championship honors in 1998 when she led the team with a school-record 74 goals in 115 attempts and posted a team-best 64 percent shooting average. In the national title game, Simmons scored three goals to help UCLA defeat California (May 10, 1998). As a sophomore in 1997, Simmons collected MPSF Southern Division Player of the Year honors, in addition to earning All-MPSF Tournament first-team accolades. She tied her previous single-season school record for goals with 60 and netted points in 28 of 32 matches that season (15 multiple-scoring games). Simmons tallied two goals in the championship match versus California that season. In her first season at UCLA, Simmons earned All-America first-team accolades and led the Bruins in all offensive categories. She was selected to the 1996 National Collegiate Championship first-team all-tournament team. Simmons assembled a 10-game scoring streak through the Western Regional Qualifying Tournament and National Collegiate Championships. Simmons earned a degree in geography/environmental studies at UCLA.
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Fourth Year Assistant Coach
CHELSEA HENNAN Chelsea Hennan is back for her fourth season in 2011 as an assistant on the SSU water polo team. In 2005, Hennan was selected First Team All-American by the Water Polo Coaches Association. She was the first water polo player in school history to earn All-America status. Being an All-American was nothing new to Hennan, however, as she earned the designation at Santa Rosa Junior College as a sophomore. Hennan left an impression on the SSU record books as well. For her career she ranks third in shot attempts and goals scored, fourth in field blocks, and seventh in steals. In 2005, Hennan led the team in goals scored, goals per game and attempts. Eleven times she led the offense in scoring for a game. For her career she scored a team game-high in goals 19 times.
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Numerical Roster No 1 1 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 22
Name
Taylor Basso Olivia Donnelly Kelsey Goode Cari Albers Laura Kunz Jessica Stansfield Natalie Del Carlo Emily Pearce Ashley Espinola Jamie Bee Kelsey Lowy Sarah Clauss Kyleigh Shea Lindsay Rangel Carissa DeMilte Monica Tasier Bridgette Souza Sarah Decker Hillary Adam Malina Lorring
Pos GK GK GK G UT UT C D D UT D G D D D UT UT C D G
Ht
5-6 5-8 5-8 5-4 5-7 5-8 6-2 5-5 5-4 5-8 5-4 5-7 5-3 5-6 5-7 5-10 5-8 5-10 5-5 5-10
Yr
Fr. Fr. Sr. So. So. Fr. So. Sr. Jr. So. Sr. So. Sr. So. Sr. Sr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Jr.
Hometown
Rancho Cucamonga Chatsworth San Jose Monterey Sacramento Fullerton Ashland, Ore. Arroyo Grande Chowchilla Huntington Beach Benicia South Pasadena Brea Chino San Jose Fresno La Jolla El Cajon Santa Maria Kodiak, Alaska
Last School
Los Osos HS Bishop Alemany HS West Valley CC Monterey HS Loretto HS Foothill HS Ashland HS Arroyo Grande HS Golden Valley HS Orange Coach College
Santa Rosa JC South Pasadena HS Rosary HS Saint Lucy’s Priory HS West Valley CC Fresno City College La Jolla HS Grossmont HS St. Joseph HS Sierra College
Alphabetical Roster No 19 2 1 9 12 18 6 15 1 8 1 4 22 11 7 14 13 17 5 16
Name
Hillary Adam Cari Albers Taylor Basso Jamie Bee Sarah Clauss Sarah Decker Natalie Del Carlo Carissa DeMilte Olivia Donnelly Ashley Espinola Kelsey Goode Laura Kunz Malina Lorring Kelsey Lowy Emily Pearce Lindsay Rangel Kyleigh Shea Bridgette Souza Jessica Stansfield Monica Tasier
Pos D G GK UT G C C D GK D GK UT G D D D D UT UT UT
Ht
5-5 5-4 5-6 5-8 5-7 5-10 6-2 5-7 5-8 5-4 5-8 5-7 5-10 5-4 5-5 5-6 5-3 5-8 5-8 5-10
Yr
Fr. So. Fr. So. So. Fr. So. Sr. Fr. Jr. Sr. So. Jr. Sr. Sr. So. Sr. Fr. Fr. Sr.
Hometown
Santa Maria Monterey Rancho Cucamonga Huntington Beach South Pasadena El Cajon Ashland, Ore. San Jose Chatsworth Chowchilla San Jose Sacramento Kodiak, Alaska Benicia Arroyo Grande Chino Brea La Jolla Fullerton Fresno
Last School
St. Joseph HS Monterey HS Los Osos HS
Orange Coach College
South Pasadena HS Grossmont HS Ashland HS West Valley CC Bishop Alemany HS Golden Valley HS West Valley CC Loretto HS Sierra College Santa Rosa JC Arroyo Grande HS Saint Lucy’s Priory HS Rosary HS La Jolla HS Foothill HS Fresno City College
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#19 HILLARY ADAM
Freshman | Defender | Santa Maria, California High School: Prepped at St. Joseph’s High School in Santa Maria...was a second team All-League performer as a junior and a first team All-League selection as a senior...named to the All-CIF Division IV Southern Section third team as a senior and the team MVP. Personal: Came to Sonoma State for the setting, surrounding community, academics and for the water polo team...her biggest athletic influence is her sister...is a fan of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and follows the accomplishments of Olympic swimming gold-medalist Michael Phelps...listens to the music of Jack Johnson, Taylor Swift and RHCP...favorite good is pasta.
#2 CARI ALBERS
Sophomore | Guard | Monterey, California 2010: Appeared in 14 matches for the Seawolves as a freshman...attempted seven shots and scored two goals...handed out one assist...earned three ejections and stole the ball five times. High School: Was a team captain on Monterey High School’s varsity team...an All-League Second Team selection in 2007 and an All-League First Team pick in 2008. Personal: Came to Sonoma State because of its beautiful campus...Cari’s biggest influence as an athlete is her parents and teammates...a fan of the World Champion San Francisco Giants...enjoys country music...favorite movie is The Blind Side...Cari exclaims that she loves the beach.
#1 TAYLOR BASSO
Freshman | Goalkeeper | Rancho Cucamonga, California High School: Prepped at Los Osos High School in Rancho Cucamonga. Personal: Claims that she didn’t choose Sonoma State, the school chose her because she sent in her application on accident, but it was the best mistake she has ever made...is a fan of the Boise State and California football teams.
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#9 JAMIE BEE
Sophomore | Utility | Huntington Beach, California High School/Previous College: Was a four-year Varsity water polo and swim student-athlete at Edison High School in Huntington Beach...a scholar athlete...earned the Coaches Award as a junior and the Captain Award as a senior...also attended Colorado State as a freshman and Orange Coast College as a sophomore.. was named the Most Improved Player on the water polo team at OCC. Personal: Comes to Sonoma State because of the beautiful surroundings and Jamie loved the small school atmosphere...would most like to meet the singer Pink...biggest athletic influence is Natalie Golda...is a fan of Tom Brady and the New England Patriots...favorite movie is The Gladiator...claims her favorite food is candy... she started wearing a black mouth guard in high school for intimidation purposes, but now she wears it to protect her teeth and she feels that she plays better with it in.
#12 SARAH CLAUSS
Sophomore | Guard | South Pasadena, California 2010: Was in the pool for 23 of the Seawolves’ 36 games as a redshirt freshman...scored three goals in 17 attempts...had four assists. 2009: Redshirted. High School: Selected First Team Rio Honda All League, First Team All-Area, and Team MVP her senior year… was a Rio Honda Honorable Mention selection her junior campaign at South Pasadena High School. Personal: Sarah tabs her high school coaches Robert Echeverria and Stu Blumkin as her biggest influences as an athlete…enjoys the movie Sound of Music and her favorite actress is Jennifer Aniston...a fan of the TV shows Friends...favorite food is Bananas...nursing major.
#18 SARAH DECKER Freshman | Center | El Cajon, California
High School: Graduated with honors from Grossmont High School in 2010. Personal: Wants to be an FBI agent after graduation from Sonoma State...her biggest influence as an athlete is her grandfather, Joe Miller...is a fan of the San Diego Chargers...listens to the music of John Mayer...favorite actor is Channing Tatum and likes to watch the TV show So You Think You Can Dance...loves to eat Macaroni and Cheese...did Scottish Highland Dancing for 15 years.
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#6 NATALIE DEL CARLO Sophomore | Center | Ashland, Oregon
2010: Missed just one of Sonoma State’s 36 matches as a freshman...had six goals in 32 attempts...was second on the team with six field blocks. High School: Prepped at Ashland HS in Oregon...led Grizzlies to a second place finish in the Oregon Class 5A State Tournament as a sophomore...named team captain in 2008, helping the team to a 15-2 record and the first 5A State Championship in school history...was a first-team All-State selection as a senior...tabbed as the MVP of the Southern Oregon Conference in 2009. Personal: She would like to meet singer/actress Miley Cyrus...favorite sports team is the World Champion San Francisco Giants and favorite athlete is Michael Jordan...enjoys the movie The Blind Side and Sandra Bullock is her favorite actress...likes the TV show Jersey Shore...likes the Twilight books...favorite food is Pesto Pasta.
#15 CARISSA DeMILTE Senior | Defender | San Jose, California
2010: Did not see any time in the pool. High School/Previous College: Prepped at Santa Teresa High School in San Jose and spent two years at West Valley CC in Saratoga. Personal: A sociology major with a minor in Environmental studies...Chose Sonoma State for the proximity to her hometown...a fan of the World Champion San Francisco Giants and the San Jose Sharks...follows women’s soccer player Mia Hamm...listens to The Frey...watches Grey’s Anatomy and loves to eat artichokes...Carissa makes sure that her nails are always painted.
#1 OLIVIA DONNELLY
Freshman | Goalkeeper | Chatsworth, California High School: Prepped at Bishop Alemany High School. Personal: Chose Sonoma State because of the beautiful campus and it is not too far and not too close to home...wants to become a forensic psychologist...her biggest athletic influence is her dad because he has always pushed her to live an active life and to play sports with her heart in every game...a fan of the Los Angeles Lakers...favorite actor is Bruce Willis and actress is Rachel McAdams...loves to eat anything delicious.
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#8 ASHLEY ESPINOLA Junior | Defender | Chowchilla, California
2010: Participated in 28 of the team’s 36 games as a sophomore...scored two goals in 17 attempts...stole the ball 11 times...had two field blocks and five ejections earned. 2009: Appeared in 18 games...scored one goal and had one assist. 2008: Redshirted. High School: Attended Golden Valley High School in Merced, California…selected All-League her junior and senior season…Team MVP in 2005 and Co-MVP in her 2006 campaign...was a First Team All-League selection in swimming all four years. Personal: Chose Sonoma State because of the beautiful campus and the close proximity to home…her favorite sports team is the World Champion San Francisco Giants, Jack Johnson is her favorite musician and pancakes is her favorite food...likes the TV show Grey’s Anatomy…most memorable sports moment is when SSU beat Santa Clara 12-4 at home two seasons ago.
#1 KELSEY GOODE
Senior | Goalkeeper | San Jose, California 2010: Did not appear in a game for Sonoma State. High School/Previous School: Prepped at Lincoln HS in San Jose...was a team captain...also attended West Valley Community College. Personal: Chose Sonoma State because it is close to home and she loves the environment...a fan of the San Jose Sharks...favorite TV show is 24...she is always painting her nails.
#4 LAURA KUNZ
Sophomore | Utility | Sacramento, California 2010: Started three of the 36 games played for Sonoma State as a freshman...had seven goals in 37 shot attempts...recorded 11 assists...had 19 steals and 29 earned ejections. High School: Prepped at Loretto High School for one year and Rio Americano High School for three years... received the Most Improved Award and the award for most Outstanding Player. Personal: Chose Sonoma State because of her close proximity of home and she is able to balance school and athletics...favorite movie is Love and Basketball, the Hangover and The Blind Side...enjoys the TV show Friends...likes her dad’s hamburgers...is a fan of the Sacramento Kings.
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#22 MALINA LORRING Junior | Guard | Kodiak, Alaska
High School/Previous College: Graduated with honors from Reno High School in Reno, Nevada in 2008... received the Most Improved Award for water polo in 2007...also attended Sierra College in Rocklin for two years...was the Defensive MVP in 2009 the Most Improved in swimming in 2010...helped the Wolverines win the Big 8 Conference in 2008 and 2009, also helped Sierra win NorCals and get fourth in state in 2009. Personal: Came to Sonoma State for the kinesiology program and for the water polo team.
#11 KELSEY LOWY Senior | Defender | Benicia, California
2010: Started in 34 of the 35 games she appeared in for Sonoma State as a junior...scored 20 goals and had 11 assists...stole the ball 28 times. High School: Attended Benicia High School and played water polo all four years...Also, played two years at Santa Rosa JC in water polo and swimming. Personal: Chose Sonoma State because of the water polo program and the great coaching staff as well as the beautiful location.
#7 EMILY PEARCE
Senior | Defender | Arroyo Grande, California 2010: Started in 34 of 35 games she appeared in for Sonoma State as a junior...scored 35 goals and led the team with 32 assists...had a team-high 40 steals and earned 30 ejections. 2009: Started all 32 games for the Seawolves...scored 22 goals and had 26 assists...had a team-high 32 steals. 2008: Was in the pool in all 31 games for the Seawolves as a freshman…attempted 27 shots and converted 12 goals…chipped in nine assists and had 14 steals…also had two field blocks. High School: Was an All-American at Arroyo Grande High School…also a First Team and Second Team All League selection…garnered MVP honors as well. Personal: Is a kinesiology major at Sonoma State…wants to become a dental hygienist...favorite food is anything…loves the music of Dead Mau5…favorite opponent to play against is Cal…favorite actor is Kurt Vonnegut...likes to watch the TV show Intervention...biggest athletic influence is her coach, Coralie Simmons...is a fan of the Sonoma State Seawolves...Emily is a twin.
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#14 LINDSAY RANGEL Sophomore | Defender | Chino, California
2010: Started in all of Sonoma State’s 36 games as a freshman...scored 24 goals and recorded 19 assists...had 21 steals and five field blocks. High School: Prepped at St. Lucy’s Priory High School...named First-Team All-Sierra League as a sophomore, junior and senior...tabbed as the team MVP as a sophomore in 2007...First-Team All-San Gabriel Valley as a sophomore and senior. Personal: Favorite sports team is Notre Dame...favorite athletes are Brady Quinn and Tim Tebow...came to Sonoma State because it was a beautiful place that she could see herself in.
#13 KYLEIGH SHEA Senior | Defender | Brea, California
2010: Appeared in 32 games for Sonoma State as a junior...scored 10 goals in 28 attempts, the team’s second-best shooting percentage (36 percent)...had 17 steals. 2009: Was in the pool during 18 games for Sonoma State...had eight attempts and had four steals...registered one field block. 2008: Appeared in five games as a freshman…registered three attempts and two assists. High School: Played at Rosary High School in Fullerton where she was captain her senior year…selected to Second Team All League C.I.F. and was awarded MVP for her efforts in 2006. Personal: Lists the beautiful campus and the opportunity to play water polo as her reasons for attending Sonoma State…biggest athletic influence is Natalie Benson (Golda) and head coach Coralie Simmons...most memorable sports moment is scoring her first goal at Sonoma State…favorite opponent to play against is Olympic Club and Bakersfield...career goals are to continue her education and be successful in all endeavors...she sweats chlorine.
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#17 BRIDGETTE SOUZA Freshman | Utility | La Jolla, California
High School: Prepped at La Jolla High School. Personal: Chose Sonoma State for the water polo team and the beauty of the school...is looking into becoming a sports therapist or child therapist...her biggest athletic influence is her older sister, Nichole...is a fan of the San Diego Chargers...favorite movie is Step Brothers...likes to watch the TV show 30 Rock...lists Chelsea Handler as her favorite author.
#5 JESSICA STANSFIELD Freshman | Utility | Fullerton, California
High School: Graduated from Foothill High School in 2010. Personal: Is a fan of the Los Angeles Lakers...listens to the music of Taylor Swift...likes to watch the TV show House.
#16 MONICA TASIER Senior | Utility | Fresno, California
2010: Did not appear in a match for Sonoma State. High School: Attended Clovis West High School in Fresno...was a six-time athletic scholar...earned several honors including First-Team All-City, First-Team All-CIF Division I, First-Team All-League in 2006...named team captain as a senior...most valuable defensive player in 2006...also spent two years at Fresno City College... made the Dean’s List and was named Academic Scholar...team captain for the Rams in 2008. Personal: Favorite sports team is the Phoenix Suns...likes to listen to Brooks and Dunn...favorite movie is Animal House...loves seedless watermelon...favorite TV show is Hannah Montana...likes to read the book Chelsea Chelsea Bang Bang by Chelsea Handler...an interesting fact is that she hates the number 5.
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2010 RESULTS Date
Opponent
W
L
Jan 30 Jan 30 Jan 31 Jan 31 Feb 6 Feb 6 Feb 7 Feb 7 Feb 13 Feb 20 Feb 20 Feb 21 Feb 21 Mar 6 Mar 6 Mar 13 Mar 15 Mar 19 Mar 19 Mar 20 Mar 20 Mar 24 Mar 27 Mar 27 Mar 28 Mar 28 Apr 9 Apr 10 Apr 10 Apr 11 Apr 11 Apr 17
vs #15 UC Santa Barbara L at #4 UC Berkeley L vs #19 Santa Clara * L vs #8 San Jose State L vs #10 Loyola Marymount * L vs #20 Maryland L vs #16 Indiana L vs Redlands W at #1 Stanford L CAL LUTHERAN W #15 UC DAVIS L #19 CAL STATE EAST BAY * L #4 UCLA L vs Cal State Bakersfield * L at #15 UC Davis L at #18 Cal State East Bay * L #16 INDIANA L vs Chapman * W vs #20 Princeton L vs Pomona-Pitzer L vs #9 Loyola Marymount * L vs Santa Clara * L vs Cal State San Bernardino * W vs Brown L vs #20 UC San Diego * L vs Chapman * W at Cal State Monterey Bay * W vs #20 Cal State Bakersfield * L vs #17 UC San Diego * L vs Cal State San Bernardino * L at Santa Clara * L CAL STATE MONTEREY BAY * W
Score 2-13 3-23 1-8 3-17 3-17 7-13 6-15 8-6 6-17 15-11 7-20 16-17 (2ot) 4-24 2-13 1-15 9-10 4-9 16-6 2-17 7-8 7-13 8-10 8-5 4-8 6-15 12-4 9-8 8-10 6-11 5-6 7-8 16-9
Overall WWPA Top Scorer 0-1 0-2 0-3 0-1 0-4 0-5 0-2 0-6 0-7 1-7 1-8 2-8 2-9 2-10 0-3 2-11 2-12 0-4 2-13 2-14 0-5 2-15 3-15 1-5 3-16 3-17 3-18 1-6 3-19 1-7 4-19 2-7 4-20 4-21 2-8 5-21 3-8 6-21 4-8 6-22 4-9 6-23 4-10 6-24 4-11 6-25 4-12 7-25 5-12
Stricklin/Shea (1) Three tied with (1) Armijo (1) Stricklin (1) Three tied with (1) Stricklin (3) Stricklin (3) Armijo (3) Stricklin (4) Stricklin/Pearce (4) Shea (2) Stricklin (8) Stricklin (2) Stricklin/Armijo (1) Lowy (1) Smith (3) Stricklin (2) Stricklin (5) Armijo (2) Stricklin (3) Armijo (3) Stricklin (3) Three tied with (2) Stricklin (3) Three tied with (2) Armijo (5) Smith (3) Stricklin (5) Six tied with (1) Stricklin (2) Armijo (3) Lowy (4)
8-25 8-26 8-27 9-27
Armijo/Clauss (3) Pearce (3) Pearce/Smith (3) Stricklin (2)
WWPA Championship at Cal State Bakersfield (Bakersfield, Calif.) Apr 28 Apr 28 May 1 May 2
vs Chapman W vs UC San Diego L vs Cal State East Bay L vs Cal State San Bernardino W
15-8 7-10 10-13 7-5
*Western Water Polo Association (WWPA) match Home matches in CAPS
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HISTORY All-Time Series Brown............................................ 0-3 Bucknell........................................ 0-1 California...................................... 0-3 Cal Baptist.................................... 0-1 Cal Lutheran..............................12-1 Cal Maritime................................ 1-0 Cal State Bakersfield...............5-10 Cal State East Bay.....................14-9 Cal State Monterey Bay.........19-2 Cal State Northridge................. 0-4 Cal State San Bernardino......7-10 Cal Tech......................................... 2-0 Chapman...................................... 7-1 Colorado State............................ 6-3 Fresno Pacific.............................. 1-0 Hartwick........................................ 0-1 Harvard......................................... 0-1 Hawaii............................................ 0-2 Indiana.......................................... 0-4 Iona................................................. 1-0 La Verne........................................ 5-2 Long Beach State....................... 0-1 Loyola Marymount................... 0-7 Maryland...................................... 1-2 Michigan....................................... 0-1 Occidental.................................... 4-0 Pacific............................................. 4-3 Pomona-Pitzer............................ 1-3 Princeton...................................... 0-2 Redlands....................................... 1-1 San Jose State............................. 0-5 Santa Clara.................................1-22 Stanford........................................ 0-2 UC Davis........................................ 0-9 UCLA.............................................. 0-2 UC San Diego.............................. 1-9 UC Santa Barbara....................... 0-2 UC Santa Cruz...........................10-3 Wheaton....................................... 1-0 Whittier......................................... 3-2 Villanova....................................... 1-0
Yearly Leaders
Goals 2004 Amanda Haddock........... 58 2005 Amanda Haddock........... 75 2006 Chelsea Hennan.............. 66 2007 Jessica Scott...................... 68 2008 Samantha Mullins........... 50 2009 Laurel Stricklin................. 60 2010 Laurel Stricklin................. 76 Attempts 2004 Not available 2005 Amanda Haddock.........226 2006 Chelsea Hennan............158 2007 Jessica Scott....................162 2008 Samantha Burchard.....118 2009 Samantha Mullins.........130 2010 Laurel Stricklin...............191 Shooting Pct. (min. 50) 2004 Not available 2005 Chelsea Hennan............346 2006 Roxanna McEwen..........440 2007 Samantha Mullins.........500 2008 Laurel Stricklin...............440 2009 Laurel Stricklin...............530 2010 Laurel Stricklin...............400 Assists 2004 Lisa Roby............................ 17 2005 Sasha Versage................... 61 2006 Sasha Versage................... 76 2007 Jessica Scott...................... 32 Lauran Zambruski........... 32 2008 Jessica Scott...................... 28 2009 Emily Pearce...................... 26 2010 Brooke Smith.................... 35 Steals......................................... 2004 Amber McQugh............... 30 2005 Sasha Versage................... 87 2006 Ashley Phelps................... 81 2007 Samantha Burchard....... 51 Lauran Zambruski........... 51 2008 Jenna Bole......................... 33 2009 Emily Pearce...................... 32 2010 Emily Pearce...................... 40
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Field Blocks 2004 Not available 2005 Chelsea Hennan.............. 10 2006 Roxanna McEwen............ 18 2007 Roxanna McEwen............ 23 2008 Samantha Mullins........... 16 2009 Samantha Mullins..............7 2010 H. Armijo/E. Pearce............7 Saves 2004 Alejandra Garcia............281 2005 Kimberly Fortson...........303 2006 Kaitlyn Brownrigg.........164 2007 Kaitlyn Brownrigg.........326 2008 Lysa Lombard.................208 2009 Lysa Lombard.................266 2010 Gina Uliana......................291 *nine games are missing from the 2004 statistics
Team History Year 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Head Coach Overall Conf. Alicia Hansel 8-20 7-13 Alicia Hansel 26-17 15-11 Alicia Hansel 21-13 16-18 Alicia Hansel 18-21 8-15 Coralie Simmons 14-17 9-9 Coralie Simmons 12-20 9-9 Coralie Simmons 9-27 5-12
Honors
All-WWPA 2005 Amanda Haddock (2nd Team) Sasha Versage (Hon. Mention) 2006 Amanda Haddock (2nd Team) 2008 Samantha Burchard (2nd Team) 2009 Samantha Mullins (1st Team) Lysa Lombard (2nd Team) Laurel Stricklin (2nd Team) 2010 Laurel Stricklin (1st Team) Lindsay Rangel (All-Freshman) ACWPC All-American 2005 Chelsea Hennan (1st Team) 2010 Laurel Stricklin
RECORDS ATTEMPTS
Career 1. Laurel Stricklin (2007-10)................... 443 2. Amanda Haddock (2004-06)............. 439 3. Samantha Mullins (2006-09)............. 372 4. Chelsea Hennan (2005-06)................ 366 5. Sasha Versage (2005-06).................... 256 6. Jessica Scott (2007-08)........................ 231 7. Roxanna McEwen (2005-07) ............ 223 8. Holly Armijo (2008-10)........................ 210 9. Samantha Burchard (2007-08)......... 206 10. Brooke Smith (2007-10)................... 194 11. Jenna Bole (2007-08)......................... 192 12. Emily Pearce (2008- ).................184 Season 1. Amanda Haddock (2005)................... 226 2. Chelsea Hennan (2005)....................... 208 3. Laurel Stricklin (2010).......................... 191 4. Jessica Scott (2007).............................. 162 5. Chelsea Hennan (2006)....................... 158 6. Ashley Phelps (2006)........................... 150 7. Amanda Haddock (2006)................... 145 8. Sasha Versage (2005)........................... 143 9. Holly Armijo (2010).............................. 138 10. Samantha Mullins (2009)................. 130
GOALS
Career 1. Laurel Stricklin (2007-10)................... 199 2. Amanda Haddock (2004-06)............. 187 3. Samantha Mullins (2006-09)............. 165 4. Chelsea Hennan (2005-06)................ 138 5. Jessica Scott (2007-08)...........................93 Sasha Versage (2005-06)........................93 7. Roxanna McEwen (2005-07)................79 8. Samantha Burchard (2007-08)............70 9. Holly Armijo (2008-10)...........................69 Emily Pearce (2008- )....................69 Season 1. Laurel Stricklin (2010).............................76 2. Amanda Haddock (2005)......................75 3. Chelsea Hennan (2005)..........................72 4. Jessica Scott (2007).................................68 5. Chelsea Hennan (2006)..........................66 6. Laurel Stricklin (2009).............................60 7. Amanda Haddock (2004)......................58 8. Amanda Haddock (2006)......................54 9. Samantha Mullins (2009)......................52 10. Samantha Mullins (2007)....................51
ASSISTS
Career 1. Sasha Versage (2005-06)........................ 137 2. Samantha Mullins (2006-09)....................70 3. Emily Pearce (2008- ).......................67 4. Amanda Haddock (2004-06)....................61 5. Jessica Scott (2007-08)...............................60 6. Brooke Smith (2007-10).............................59 Lauran Zambruski (2005-08)...................59 8. Laurel Stricklin (2007-10)..........................57 9. Lisa Roby (2004-05).....................................48 10. Krystal Truman (2005-06).......................47 Season 1. Sasha Versage (2006)..................................76 2. Sasha Versage (2005)..................................61 3. Brooke Smith (2010)...................................35 4. Ashley Phelps (2006)..................................33 5. Emily Pearce (2010).....................................32 Jessica Scott (2007).....................................32 Lauran Zambruski (2007).........................32 8. Lisa Roby (2005)...........................................31 Krystal Truman (2005)................................31 10. Amanda Haddock (2006)........................29
STEALS
Career 1. Sasha Versage (2005-06)........................ 149 2. Krystal Truman (2005-06)....................... 106 3. Lauran Zambruski (2005-08)................. 103 4. Roxanna McEwen (2005-07)....................99 5. Samantha Mullins (2006-09)....................97 6. Emily Pearce (2008- ).......................87 7. Ashley Phelps (2006)..................................81 8. Amber McQugh (2004-05)........................79 9. Lysa Lombard (2008-09)............................78 10. Chelsea Hennan (2005-06).....................73 Season 1. Sasha Versage (2005)..................................87 2. Ashley Phelps (2006)..................................81 3. Krystal Truman (2005)................................62 Sasha Versage (2006).................................62 5. Samantha Burchard (2007).......................51 Lauran Zambruski (2007).........................51 7. Amber McQugh (2005)..............................49 8. Roxanna McEwen (2007)...........................46 9. Shelley Grout (2005)...................................45 10. Krystal Truman (2006)..............................44
FIELD BLOCKS
Career 1. Roxanna McEwen (2005-07).........44 2. Samantha Mullins (2006-09).........42 3. Christina Maher (2005-08).............18 4. Chelsea Hennan (2005-06)............15 5. Holly Armijo (2008-10)....................14 6. Emily Pearce (2008- ).............. 13 7. Laurel Stricklin (2007-10)...............12 8. Lauran Zambruski (2005-08).........11 Samantha Bruchard (2007-08).....11 10. Brooke Smith (2007-10)...............10 11. Natalie DelCarlo (2010- )........ 8 Season 1. Roxanna McEwen (2007)................23 2. Roxanna McEwen (2006)................18 3. Samantha Mullins (2007)...............16 Samantha Mullins (2008)...............16 5. Chelsea Hennan (2005)...................10 6. Emily Pearce (2010)............................ 7 Holly Armijo (2010)............................ 7 Samantha Mullins (2009)................. 7 Shelley Grout (2005).......................... 7 Sasha Versage (2006)........................ 7 Christina Maher (2007)..................... 7
GOALIE SAVES
Career 1. Kaitlyn Brownrigg (2006-07)...... 490 2. Lysa Lombard (2008-09).............. 474 3. Kimberly Fortson (2005-06)....... 446 4. Gina Uliana (2008-10)................... 346 4. Alejandra Garcia (2004)............... 281 5. Meghan Saavedra (2007)...............47 Season 1. Kaitlyn Brownrigg (2007)............ 326 2. Kimberly Fortson (2005).............. 303 3. Gina Uliana (2010)......................... 291 4. Alejandra Garcia (2004)............... 281 5. Lysa Lombard (2009).................... 266 6. Lysa Lombard (2008).................... 208 7. Kaitlyn Brownrigg (2006)............ 164 8. Kimberly Fortson (2006).............. 143 (NOTE: Career records reflect first nine games of 2011 season).
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DEPARTMENT OF ATHLETICS SONOMA STATE UNIVERSITY Department of Intercollegiate Athletics 1801 E. Cotati Ave. Rohnert Park, CA 94928
Phone_ ________________________________ 707-664-2521 Fax ___________________________________ 707-664-4104 Website_________________________sonomaseawolves.com Director of Athletics__________________________ Bill Fusco Phone: 707-664-2521; E-Mail: bill.fusco@sonoma.edu Associate Athletics Director______________Brandon Bronzan Phone: 707-664-2358; E-Mail: brandon.bronzan@sonoma.edu Associate Athletics Director/SWA_ ________ Yvonne Burbank Phone: 707-664-2641; E-Mail: yvonne.burbank@sonoma.edu Associate Athletics Director____________________ Mike Ogg Phone: 707-664-3351; E-Mail: ogg@sonoma.edu Assistant Athletic Director_____________ Megan Christensen Phone: 707-664-2750; E-Mail: megan.christensen@sonoma.edu Faculty Athletic Representative____________ Dr. Duane Dove Phone: 707-664-2954 E-Mail: duane.dove@sonoma.edu Administrative Analyst_____________________ Nancy Crosat Phone: 707-664-2044; E-Mail: nancy.crosat@sonoma.edu Equipment Manager_ ________________________ Willie Lee Phone: 707-664-2106; E-Mail: willie.lee@sonoma.edu Compliance Coordinator_________________ Michael Balasek Phone: 707-664-2701; E-Mail: balasek@sonoma.edu Administrative Assistant_ _____________________ Erin Rock Phone: 707-664-2521; E-Mail: rocke@sonoma.edu
dept info
Sports Information Director___________________ Tyler Lobe Phone: 707-664-2478; E-Mail: lobe@sonoma.edu Sports Information Assistant___________________ Kevin Ash Sports Information Fax____________________ 707-664-3291 Athletic Training Phone___________________ 707-664-2937 Head Athletic Trainer_________________________Bo Owens Phone: 707-664-4316; E-Mail: bo.owens@sonoma.edu Asst. Athletic Trainer_________________________ Julie Miller Athletic Trainer_______________________ Andrew Simpkins Athletic Trainer_________________________ Yuko Hasegawa
COACHES DIRECTORY Baseball___________________________________ John Goelz Phone: 707-664-2524; E-Mail: john.goelz@sonoma.edu Men’s Basketball___________________________ Pat Fuscaldo Phone: 707-664-2110; E-Mail: fuscaldo@sonoma.edu Men’s/Women’s Golf_______________________ Val Verhunce Phone: 707-799-0712; E-Mail: verhunce@sonoma.edu Men’s Soccer____________________________ Marcus Ziemer Phone: 707-664-2614; E-Mail: ziemer@sonoma.edu Men’s Tennis_______________________ Steve Cunninghame Phone: 707-664-2657; E-Mail: steve.cunninghame@sonoma.edu Softball_______________________________ Jennifer Bridges Phone: 707-664-4054; E-Mail: jennifer.bridges@sonoma.edu Volleyball_ ________________________________ Bear Grassl Phone: 707-664-2656; E-Mail: bear.grassl@sonoma.edu Women’s Basketball_________________________ Mark Rigby Phone: 707-664-2498; E-Mail: mark.rigby@sonoma.edu Women’s Cross Country_____________________ Mark James Phone: 707-664-2290; E-Mail: mark.james@sonoma.net Women’s Soccer_________________________Luke Oberkirch Phone: 707-664-2481; E-Mail: luke.oberkirch@sonoma.edu Women’s Tennis_ ________________________ Joaquin Lopez Phone: 707-664-2291; E-Mail: lopezjoa@sonoma.edu Women’s Water Polo____________________ Coralie Simmons Phone: 707-664-2688; E-Mail: coralie.simmons@sonoma.com
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Director of Athletics
BILL FUSCO Bill Fusco is now in his 14th year as the Senior Director of Intercollegiate Athletics at Sonoma State University. Under his leadership, SSU intercollegiate teams have become a competitive force since joining the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) in 1998. SSU teams have performed well at the regional and national level during his tenure. Fusco has overseen an unprecedented number of changes in the SSU intercollegiate athletic program, since his arrival in 1997. SSU Athletics has successfully moved into the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA), initiated the awarding of athletic scholarships, transitioned to a new mascot, established media partnerships and has expanded fund raising through special events like the annual car drawing and the Annual Fund Drive of the University Athletic Association (UAA). Fusco has served as President of the CCAA (2004-05) and is the Past President of the NCAA Division II Athletics Directors Association (D2ADA) (2003). He also served for four years (19992003) on the Executive Committee of the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA). Fusco also served on the NCAA Division II Degree Completion Scholarship Committee and the NCAA West Region Women’s Tennis Committee. He recently completed a term on the California State University Risk Management Authority Athletic Injury Medical Expense Board. Fusco has served on the NCAA Division II Championships Committee for the past three years. In 2010-11, Fusco will serve as Chair of the NCAA Division II Championships Committee. As part of his duties as Chair of the Championships Committee, he will serve a one year term on the NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel (PROP). As President of the NCAA Division II Athletics Directors Association he helped develop the Division II Model Athletics Department, a program that establishes the guiding principles of operating a Division II intercollegiate athletic program. With over 28 years of combined athletic administrative experience, Fusco has served as Director of Athletics at the University of San Francisco and Dominican University of California and as Sports Information Director at St. Mary’s College in Moraga and the University of San Francisco. He is an adjunct faculty member in the USF Graduate Sports Management Program where has taught an elective class titled Administrative Leadership in Intercollegiate Athletics. He is also an adjunct faculty member at Dominican University and has taught an undergraduate class titled Introduction to Sports Management. During his tenure as Director of Athletics at Dominican University, he was named NAIA West Region Administrator of the Year in both 1995-96 and 1996-97. He is an active member of the Rotary Club of Rancho Cotati and serves as the advisor to the Rotaract Club of Sonoma State University. Fusco received his Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of San Francisco (1973). He earned his Masters of Arts degree in Sports Management from the University of San Francisco (1995) Fusco resides in Petaluma with his wife Cathy. Their son Michael is a graduate of Long Beach State University and their daughter Marissa is a sophomore at Sonoma State University.
DEPARTMENT OF ATHLETICS Associate Athletics Director - Communications & Marketing
BRANDON BRONZAN Brandon Bronzan is in his ninth year as a member of the Sonoma State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. Hired as Sports Information Director in 2002, Bronzan was promoted to Assistant Athletics Director in 2006 and Associate Athletics Director in 2008. He was re-classified as the Associate Athletics Director for Communications and Marketing in 2009. Bronzan oversees seven sports within the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and is involved with the marketing and promotion of all teams and student-athletes. He also handles game scheduling and in 2008 established The Seawolf Sports Network, which broadcasts Sonoma State sporting events on the Internet. Prior to coming to Sonoma State, Bronzan was a Media Relations Assistant with the Tennessee Smokies, then Class AA affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays. Bronzan also worked for the Visalia Oaks and as a student assistant in the Sports Information department at SSU. He is a 2001 graduate of Sonoma State University with a B.S. in Business Administration (Management). Prior to attending Sonoma State, Bronzan attended College of the Sequoias, where he competed on the cross country and track & field teams. A member of the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) and the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA), Bronzan has also served for two seasons on the NCAA Division II Men’s Basketball Regional Advisory Committee. A native of Visalia, California, Bronzan resides in Windsor with his wife Tiffany and his daughter, Olivia, and son, Luke.
Associate Athletics Director - Student-Athlete Services
YVONNE BURBANK Yvonne Burbank is in her fourth year as Associate Athletics Director for Student Athlete Services in 2010-11 and also serves as the Senior Women’s Administrator for Intercollegiate Athletics at Sonoma State University. A decorated women’s basketball star at SSU from 1995-99, Yvonne Burbank (then Yvonne Daily) was a team captain and the president of the Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC). On the court, she helped lead the team to an NCAC co-championship and to back-to-back NCAA regional appearances. Burbank joined the women’s basketball coaching staff under Mark Rigby from 1999-2001 before moving on to the University of San Francisco for a two-year stint on the Dons’ coaching staff. While at USF, Burbank earned her Master’s Degree in Sports Management. Prior to returning to Sonoma State, Burbank spent three years as the head girl’s basketball coach at Sonoma Academy in Santa Rosa. She was also an integral part of the academy’s athletic department, overseeing scheduling, game management, and revenue generation.
Associate Athletics Director - Business Operations
MIKE OGG Mike is in his second year working as the Director of Business Operations for the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. Previously, he worked for two years at SSU in Common Management Systems. Prior to joining Intercollegiate Athletics, Mike worked for 10 years at American Home Shield in Santa Rosa, CA. As part of the national management team, he led corporate quality improvement project teams, and managed Training and Development specialists in multiple geographic locations. Mike graduated from SSU with a B.A. in Economics with a concentration in Finance (2001) and will be completing his M.B.A. in spring 2010. He lives in Santa Rosa with his wife Kimi and their daughter Carina.
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DEPARTMENT OF ATHLETICS Assistant Athletics Director - Special Events & Operations
MEGAN CHRISTENSEN Megan Christensen is in her fourth year at Sonoma State University, and in her second year as Assistant Athletic Director for Event Management & Operations. Christensen oversees special events, fund raising projects, camps and game day management. Christensen joined the department as a staff member after serving as an intern during her final two years as a student. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from Sonoma State in 2007. Christensen is a former All-Region defender for the Women’s Soccer program at Sonoma State (then Megan Catton). As a team captain, she led her team to two conference tournament appearances in four years. Off the field, she served as the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) president and was named one of Sonoma State University’s Student Woman Leaders of the Year in 2007. Megan is a huge fan of Manchester United and somewhat dislikes Liverpool. This past June, Megan wed former Sonoma State basketball star Kevin Christensen and the couple resides in Santa Rosa.
Compliance Coordinator
MICHAEL BALASEK Michael Balasek is in his second year as the Compliance Coordinator for Sonoma State University. Michael comes from Boise State University, where he worked in the General Council before serving as a graduate assistant in the Compliance office. He also attended the Pepperdine University School of Law. A 2007 graduate of Chico State with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy and a minor in Ethics, Michael was also a track and field athlete where he ran the 110m and 400m hurdles. Michael is a resident of Sonoma County and his interests include fly fishing, alpine sports and golfing.
Administrative Analyst
NANCY CROSAT Nancy is in her 15th year at Sonoma State University and her fourth year in the athletic department as the Administrative Analyst. She has a strong background in office management, bookeeping and a complete appreciation of sports, which helped her find a way into the department. A native San Franciscan, who proudly notes her children are “fifth generation SFers” and that she is a fan of the NFL’s 49ers and MLB’s Giants, Nancy currently resides in Petaluma with her husband Bob.
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DEPARTMENT OF ATHLETICS INTERVIEW POLICIES
All interviews with Sonoma State University Athletics administration, coaching staff members, and/or student-athletes must be arranged through the Sports Information office. All interviews with student-athletes will be arranged around their academic class schedules and/or practice times. Please give one (1) business day or at least 24 hours notice for interview requests to allow the Sports Information office to contact the person of interest. There will be no pregame interviews on the day of the game, unless prior arrangements have been made between the Sports Information office, the coach and the member of the media, at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled start time. Media are not permitted to contact studentathletes on their own at any time. Should you need to conduct a telephone interview with a student-athlete, a call will be placed to you from the student-athlete at a mutually agreeable time. Student-athletes will not be available for pre-game interviews on the day of the game. For post-game interviews, please contact Tyler Lobe prior to the completion of the game. There is a 10-minute "cooling off" policy after the contest is over before interviews can be conducted with coaches and/or student-athletes.
CREDENTIAL REQUESTS
All requests for media credentials and photography passes must be arranged through the Sports Information office 48 hours prior to scheduled game time. Only legitimate requests will be granted. All photographers must shoot from the baselines, and positions are at the judgment of the game’s officials and/or the Sports Information office at all times.
MEDIA SERVICES
Sonoma State University Sports Information uses computerized statistics. All working media will receive an official game program and notes, halftime box score, and a final game box score, including play-by-play scoring.
POST-GAME RESULTS
Sports Information Director
TYLER LOBE Tyler Lobe is in his second year at Sonoma State University and his first year as the Sports Information Director of Intercollegiate Athletics. He is responsible for all functions involving media relations, game oversight and statistics for all 13 intercollegiate teams at Sonoma State. Tyler will also produce preand post-game releases and publications while assisting with the production of media guides. In addition, he will help maintain the athletic department web site. A native of Auburn, Washington, Tyler holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism from Central Washington University. He spent five years as a student assistant in the Athletic Media Relations Department at CWU, serving as the main contact for women’s soccer and assisting with the sports information and media relations needs of the other ten varsity sports. In the summer of 2008, he worked as an intern for the Seattle Mariners in the Baseball Information Department. As a student at CWU, he also co-hosted a sports talk radio show -- The Sports Den -- for 88.1 FM The ‘Burg every Monday and Friday morning and was instrumental in helping with the creation of “Coffee With The Coaches,” a live weekly interview session with players and coaches from the athletic department. Tyler resides in Rohnert Park and is a die hard fan of the Seattle Seahawks. He also enjoys to play softball and golf in his free time.
Sports Information Assistant
KEVIN ASH A native of Loomis, Kevin graduated from Sonoma State University in the Spring of 2010 with a degree in Communications. When he is not labeling photos, Kevin enjoys playing FIFA Soccer 11 on his XBox and harboring jealousy towards the San Francisco Giants. Prior to attending Sonoma State, Kevin spent a year at the University of Louisville where he developed an immeasurable hatred of the University of Kentucky. As a high school basketball star at Del Oro High School, Ash scored five points as a senior, averaging 0.7 a game. He can often be found chatting on Facebook, eating Taco Bell, and researching Northern California high school football history.
The Sonoma State Sports Information office will provide e-mailing of the final game box score to media outlets of opposing teams. Please contact the Sports Information office with any special requests.
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ATHLETIC TRAINING Head Athletic Trainer
BO OWENS Bo Owens is in his second year as the Head Athletic Trainer at Sonoma State University. During the summer of 2009, Bo took over the position of Head Athletic Trainer after Dave Orr retired with 33 years of service for Sonoma State University. Before assuming the head position, Bo spent five years as the assistant athletic trainer for the Seawolves. After graduating from SSU, Bo went on a five and half year hiatus, before returning as the assistant in 2004. During this hiatus, he was the Head Athletic Trainer for the College of Marin, a junior college in Kentfield, Calif. He received his Bachelor of Arts with Distinction in 1994 as well as his Master’s of Arts in Kinesiology in 1998 from Sonoma State University. While completing his Master’s degree, Bo was the graduate assistant athletic trainer for SSU’s Athletic Training Room from 1995-98. Bo holds a national certification by the National Athletic Trainer’s Association (NATA). Over the last twelve years he has worked as an examiner / proctor / room captain for the NATA’s Board of Certification exam. He also holds a national certification by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). He recently has become an American Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid Instructor. He stays up to date on medical information by attending the NATA’s National Clinical Symposium’s. In his spare time, Bo likes to spend time with his wife and two daughters, taking spinning classes, camping with family and friends, hiking, and working out.
Assistant Athletic Trainer
JULIE MILLER Julie Miller is in her second year as the Assistant Athletic Trainer at Sonoma State University. In the summer of 2009, Julie took over the Assistant Athletic Trainer position for the Seawolves after Bo Owens was hired as the Head Athletic Trainer. She currently works with men’s soccer, women’s water polo, women’s tennis and women’s golf. In addition to her duties as the full time Athletic Trainer, Julie teaches sports medicine classes at Santa Rosa Junior College. She also helps the Sonoma State Men’s soccer team and the Sonoma State Women’s Water polo teams with the design and implementation of their strength and conditioning programs. Julie started her interest in Athletic Training while attending Cal Lutheran University in 2003 after transferring from Mendocino Junior College to run track and cross country. She then transferred to Cal State Northridge in 2004, where she finished her Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Athletic Training in 2006. While at Northridge, she had clinical sites at USC, Moorpark Community College, Pasadena Community College, as well as St. Francis High School in La Canada. After graduation, Julie decided to head back to northern California to pursue her Master’s degree at Sonoma State University while working as a part time Athletic Trainer at Sonoma State. She completed her Masters degree in Kinesiology in 2009.
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SONOMA STATE UNIVERSITY
Located in California’s premier wine country, one hour north of San Francisco, Sonoma State is a small campus with big ideas. With a tradition of promoting intellectual and personal growth, leadership opportunities and technological proficiency, SSU offers its students a friendly, safe and informal atmosphere on a beautiful campus setting. Currently, campus housing accommodates students in both apartment and residential suite style facilities. While SSU generally accepts all qualified students who apply from high schools in its service area, 80 percent of the freshmen and 55 percent of the junior transfer students come from outside the North Bay region. With approximately 40 percent of its student body living on campus, it is one of the most residential campuses within the system.