2013-2014
Te n n i s
Tennis
SASHA TOPOLYANSKIY ANDREA GAIET TO
2013-14 Quick Facts General
School Name.........................................Wittenberg University Location............................................. Springfield, Ohio 45501 Founded..........................................................................1845 Enrollment......................................................................1,950 Nickname......................................................................Tigers Home Field........David & Georgiana Albright Tennis Complex Capacity............................................................................150 National Affiliation...................................... NCAA Division III Conference.......................... North Coast Athletic Conference President........................................... Laurie M. Joyner, Ph.D. Alma Mater.................Loyola University New Orleans, 1986 Interim Athletics Director....................................Jeff Ankrom Alma Mater...................................................Otterbein, 1978 Athletics Phone............................................. (937) 327-6450
Coaching Staff
Head Coach......................................................Justin Stuckey Alma Mater..................................... Johnson C. Smith, 2007 E-mail............................................ jstuckey@wittenberg.edu Record at Wittenberg................. Men: 74-43; Women: 64-44 Career Record.......................................Same (2008-present) Assistant Coach............................................ Eugene Brice II Tennis Office.................................................. (937) 327-6453 Athletic Trainer................................................. Ellen Crosbie Assistant Athletic Trainer.............................Greg Schneider Assistant Athletic Trainer............................... Molly Hopkins
Tennis History
First Year....Men: 1938-39 (records: 1963); Women: 1981-82 All-Time Record.................. Men: 520-323; Women: 317-238
JIALANG WOO
Men’s Team Information
2012-13 Overall Record...................................................16-8 2012-13 NCAC West Record (Finish) ..................... 1-2 (4th) Letterwinners Returning......................................................6 Mitchell Patterson, Tom Pinhas, Tyler Strong, Alexey Topolyanskiy, Sasha Topolyanskiy, Jialang Woo
Letterwinners Lost...............................................................7 Sergio Fishkin, Dennis Gleason, Joe Marra, Stas Pakhomov, Ian Streicker, Sam Wilke, Stuart Zorn
Starters Returning................................................................3 Tyler Strong, Alexey Topolyanski, Sasha Topolyanskiy,
Starters Lost.........................................................................4 Sergio Fishkin, Stas Pakhomov, Ian Streicker, Sam Wilke
Newcomers...........................................................................4 Juan Mena, Zach Messina, Sean Munson, Akbar Tiwana
Women’s Team Information
2012-13 Overall Record...................................................6-12 2011-12 NCAC West Record (Finish) ..................... 1-2 (7th) Letterwinners Returning......................................................6 Meghan Depew, Andrea Gaietto, Lexi Garza, Meredith Hammon, Morgan McDermott, Jaimie Whaley
Letterwinners Lost...............................................................2 Kaitlyn Payne, Kristin Wright
Starters Returning................................................................4 Meghan Depew, Lexi Garza, Morgan McDermott, Jaimie Whaley
Starters Lost.........................................................................2 Kaitlyn Payne, Kristin Wright
Newcomers...........................................................................3 Riley Alexander, Jade Brown, Chelsea Reeder, Olivia Underwood
MORGAN MCDERMOT T
www.facebook.com/wittenbergathletics CREDITS: 2013-14 Team Viewbook designed by John Strawn ‘07, associate director of sports information Photography by university photographer Erin Pence ‘04
Coaching Staff Head Coach Justin Stuckey Justin Stuckey was named Wittenberg’s firstever full-time men’s and women’s tennis coach in August 2008. In his first season at Wittenberg, Stuckey guided the Tigers to outstanding finishes and winning records on both the men’s and women’s sides. The men placed fourth in the North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC) and won 15 matches, more than the previous two seasons combined, and they reached the regional rankings for the first time in more than five years. The women placed fifth in the NCAC and tied the school record for wins in a season at 15. In Stuckey’s second year, he guided both teams to winning records again, and in 2010-11, his third season, the women broke the school record for victories and fought their way into the top 20 in the region. Stuckey came to Wittenberg from nearby Wright State University, where he served as a graduate assistant for the men’s and women’s tennis teams during the 2007-08 school year. He graduated from Wright State with a master’s in education in 2008, a year after earning his bachelor’s in sports management from Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte, N.C. Among the coaches who have influenced Stuckey, who held the No. 1 16-and-under national ranking in the American Tennis Assocation in 2001, are Rachel Fair, Tony Pack, Matt Dektas and James Cuthbertson, who guided him during his collegiate career at Johnson C. Smith. Stuckey helped Johnson C. Smith to an NCAA
Division II postseason berth in 2004 and four straight conference championships. Individually, Stuckey played both singles and doubles in the 2004 NCAA Division II Tournament. Stuckey was a team captain three straight years and team MVP in 2006 and 2007 while compiling career conference records of 61-5 in doubles and 55-11 in singles at Johnson C. Smith. Along the way, he won two conference doubles titles and finished second two other years, to go along with one conference singles title and three conference singles runner-up finishes. Stuckey began his coaching path during his college career by teaching tennis camps for elementary and high school students. Stuckey is a native of Cincinnati, where he graduated from Moeller High School in 2003. He resides in Springfield.
Assistant Men’s Coach Eugene Brice II Eugene Brice II joined Wittenberg University as an assistant coach in 2012, bringing with him years of playing and coaching experience. After a 25-year playing career that included time in the United States Tennis Association (USTA) Satellite Circuit and a USTA Midwest ranking of 13th, Brice became certified as a Teaching Professional by both the USNTA (2006) and the MTM (2007). He has worked with Satellite players Scott Warren and Ernie Jordan, Arizona State student-athlete Matt Kuss, and Keith-Patrick Crowley, who achieved a world-ranking of 788. In addition, Brice has served as a teaching professional at the Balboa Tennis Club in San Diego and Reid Park Tennis Center in Springfield, Ohio. He currently resides in Springfield.
Women’s Head Coaching Ledger Name Justin Stuckey Pablo Russo Dave Engle Connie Surowicz Cynthia Holliday Dottie Lemieux Maggie Armstrong Totals
Year(s) Seasons 2008-present 5 2007-08 2 1997-2006 10 1995-96 2 1992-94 3 1984-91 8 1980-83 3 1980-present 32
Wins 64 19 94 17 28 70 25 317
Men’s Head Coaching Ledger Losses 44 15 106 13 26 23 11 238
Pct. .593 .559 .470 .567 .519 .753 .694 .571
Name Justin Stuckey Pablo Russo Dave Engle Chris Wilberding Ron Murphy Scott McCune Dave Beach Totals
Year(s) Seasons 2008-present 5 2007-08 2 1998-2006 9 1996-97 2 1983-95 13 1982 1 1963-81 19 1963-present 46
Wins 74 7 108 13 116 7 153 520
Losses 43 27 74 22 64 7 50 323
Pct. .632 .206 .593 .371 .644 .500 .754 .617
2013-2014 TENNIS
CAMPUS Wittenberg’s stunning 95-acre, rolling, wooded terrain is situated in the heart of Springfield, Ohio. An impressive blend of traditional European classicism and contemporary architecture is abundant amongst the 26 buildings throughout campus.
The University
ADMISSION Wittenberg consistently selects academically strong students. Of entering freshman, approximately 65 percent graduated in the top fifth of their high school classes. Each new class combines National Merit Scholars, Ohio Academic scholars and Lutheran Scholars. STUDENTS What strikes most people when they visit Wittenberg is the genuine friendliness and welcoming nature of the campus and its residents. There are more than 1,950 full-time students currently enrolled, representing more than 37 states and approximately 23 foreign countries; 45 percent of students are male, 55 percent are female. FACULTY Wittenberg’s 195 outstanding classroom instructors all consider students their top priority. With an average class size of 20 and a student-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, Wittenberg faculty and students have numerous opportunities for meaningful interaction both in and out of the classroom. PROGRAMS OF STUDY Wittenberg has more than 60 majors, minors and special programs from which to choose. Among these majors are such outstanding interdisciplinary programs as East Asian Studies, Russian and Central Eurasian Studies and Biochemistry/Molecular Biology.
MYERS HALL OFF-CAMPUS STUDIES Wittenberg encourages off-campus opportunities that complement the classroom experience: pursuing an internship, studying abroad, and getting involved in the community through volunteer programs and community service. STUDENT LIFE More than 150 campus organizations offer opportunities not only to have fun, but to gain management and leadership experience while at Wittenberg. These include 11 national fraternities and sororities, the Outdoors Club, WUSO radio station, Residence Life, Campus Ministries, Student Senate, Pre-Health Club and many more. ATHLETICS Wittenberg enjoys a long-standing reputation as an athletics powerhouse, fielding winning teams in many different sports. Wittenberg competes annually against the best competition that NCAA Division III has to offer. The athletics department offers 23 varsity intercollegiate athletic teams for men and women.
THE HOLLOW
RESIDENTIAL LIFE Wittenberg students live on campus in residence halls their first two years. Upperclassmen may choose to stay in the residence halls or move into Wittenberg’s campus housing, which includes apartments, houses and fraternity and sorority houses. FINANCIAL AID More than 98 percent of students are awarded financial aid at Wittenberg, thanks to the generosity and loyal support of more than 26,000 living alumni.
WEAVER CHAPEL
Athletics Facilities
ROSENCRANS FITNESS CENTER
DAVID & GEORGIANA ALBRIGHT TENNIS COMPLEX
Wittenberg Athletics Facilities The Wittenberg athletic facilities, a unique blend of old and new, provide opportunities for a wide variety of recreational and fitness activities. The Health, Physical Education and Recreation Center (HPERC) is the centerpiece of athletic activity. The main unit can be converted to three full-sized basketball courts, three volleyball courts or three tennis courts. It seats 3,000 spectators for intercollegiate athletic events, and 4,300 for concerts and other public events. A second unit houses six raquetball courts with an upper balcony for instruction and a 25-meter by 25-yard swimming pool with one- and three-meter diving boards, and a spectator viewing area. An athletic training room, locker rooms and team rooms are also located in the HPERC, which connects to the Wittenberg Field House, home of the Tigers since 1929, which houses offices and a state-of-the-art weight training facility. A 4,622-square-foot extension off the front of the HPERC opened in August 2005. The Bob Rosencrans Hall of Honor Fitness Center includes a wide range of weight training and cardiovascular equipment.
PAM EVANS SMITH ARENA
Edwards-Maurer Field and Earl F. Morris Track were renovated in 2005. EdwardsMaurer Field has a state-of-the-art artificial playing surface and Earl F. Morris Track is a 400-meter track outfitted with a similarly cutting-edge surface. The entire complex is lighted, and also serves as home to the Tiger football, track, field hockey, men’s and women’s soccer and men’s and women’s lacrosse teams. The David and Georgiana Albright Tennis Complex, a $2 million project completed in 1997, houses 12 tennis courts with a Dynaflex surface. Six of the courts are lighted, including two sunken center courts with space for seating. Situated a few blocks from campus are Bill Edwards Field, which offers playing and practice fields, and Betty Dillahunt field, home of the Tiger softball team. Less than two miles from campus Carleton Davidson Stadium, which opened in 2004, is the home of Tiger baseball. Owned and maintained by the City of Springfield, Carleton Davidson Stadium has seating capacity of 1,061, nearly half of which is under cover, a media center, locker rooms with showers and secured storage.
EDWARDS-MAURER FIELD
HPER CENTER NATATORIUM
2013-2014 TENNIS
Date 9/8 9/8 9/8 9/12 9/12 9/14 9/15 9/21-24 9/22 9/28-30 3/5 3/5 3/6 3/7 3/7 3/7 3/8 3/16 4/6 4/6 4/7 4/7 4/7 4/9 4/10 4/13 4/16 4/18 4/20 4/26 4/26 4/27 4/27 4/28 4/28
SCHEDULE/RESULTS
Opponent Men Women INDIANA-EAST W, 9-0 W, 9-0 INDIANA-EAST W, 9-0 INDIANA TECH W, 5-0 WILMINGTON (OHIO) W, 8-1 CEDARVILLE W, 8-1 WITTENBERG INV. Indv. WITTENBERG INV. Indv. ITA Central Regional Indv. MALONE L, 5-4 at Wright State Inv. Indv. vs. Misericordia % W, 9-0 L, 7-2 vs. Penn St.-Behrend % W, 8-1 vs. Wilkes % W, 5-4 L, 8-1 vs. Susquehanna % W, 9-0 L, 9-0 vs. Emory & Henry % L, 5-4 vs. Regis (Mass.) % W, 8-1 vs. Northwestern (Minn.) % W, 9-0 at Ohio Northern L, 7-2 L, 9-0 at Wabash * W, 7-2 at Fontbonne W, 9-0 at Washington (Mo.) L, 9-0 IND.-EAST W, 5-4 L, 5-4 CENTRAL ST. (OHIO) W, 9-0 W, 9-0 CEDARVILLE L, 7-2 vs. Case Western L, 9-0 DEPAUW * L, 8-1 L, 9-0 at Ohio Wesleyan W, 9-0 W, 5-4 DENISON * L, 8-1 L, 9-0 at Wooster W, 6-3 L, 8-1 vs. Allegheny + W, 5-4 vs. Denison + L, 5-0 vs. Kenyon + L, 5-0 vs. Wooster + L, 5-1 vs. Denison + L, 6-0 vs. Ohio Wesleyan + W, 5-4
2012-13 Season
ALEXEY TOPOLYANSKIY
* NCAC West Match % Spring Break in Hilton Head, S.C. + NCAC Tournament
POSTSEASON AWARDS
Men’s All-NCAC Second Team Singles - Ian Streicker
Women’s All-NCAC Honorable Mention Singles - Kristin Wright
LEXI GARZA
In 2012-2013, the Wittenberg Tigers...
• Won 4 North Coast Athletic Conference regular season championships in football, women’s soccer, volleyball and men’s golf. • Finished in the top 5 in the final North Coast Athletic Conference standings in 16 of 23 sports • Finished 4th in the final standings for the NCAC Dennis Collins Memorial All-Sports Trophy • Earned 8 NCAC Player of the Year trophies • Earned 2 NCAC Coach of the Year trophies and 1 Great Lakes Region Coach of the Year trophy • Placed 90 student-athletes on All-North Coast Athletic Conference teams • Placed 18 student-athletes on all-region teams and 6 on All-America teams • Earned 3 CoSIDA/Capital One Academic All-District awards • Finished 91st in the NACDA Director’s Cup (NCAA Division III all-sports comparison) thanks to postseason appearances by 4 teams
2013-14 Season 2013-14 Tennis Schedule Date 9/10 9/13-14 9/20-22 9/27-30 10/1 10/4 10/5 2/21
Opponent Men Women at Cedarville 5:30 PM WITTENBERG INVITATIONAL Indv. at Wright St. Raider Shootout Indv. at ITA Central Regional Indv. IND.-EAST 4:30 PM 4:30 PM at Capital 4:30 PM HEIDELBERG 12:00 PM at Wright St. 7:00 PM
3/10-14 Spring Break; Hilton Head, S.C. 3/16 at DePauw * 12:00 PM 12:00 PM 3/19 OHIO NORTHERN 4:30 PM 3:00 PM 3/23 ADRIAN 12:00 PM 3/25 at Cedarville 5:00 PM 4/4 ALLEGHENY 5:30 PM 4/5 CAPITAL TBA 4/5 WABASH * 10:00 AM 4/5-6 at Ohio Shootout TBA 4/8 OHIO WESLEYAN 4:30 PM 4:30 PM 4/11-12 NCAC vs. MIAA TBA 4/15 at Denison * 4:45 PM 4:45 PM 4/17 WOOSTER 4:00 PM 4:00 PM 4/25-27 at NCAC Championships TBA TBA * NCAC Match
JAIMIE WHALEY
To schedule a home match visit, contact Coach Stuckey at jstuckey@wittenberg.edu or 937-327-6453 T YLER STRONG
WIT TENBERG TENNIS
2013-2014 TENNIS
Statement of Responsibility for Balance Between Academics & Athletics
Wittenberg Athletics Philosophy
Student-athletes are primarily responsible for balancing academics and athletics. However, recognizing the pressure that studentathletes face from competing time demands placed upon them by both professors and coaches, we establish the following statement of responsibility. The statement assumes that the student’s primary responsibility is to academic coursework and that practice sessions are always subordinate to class attendance. Students should work with advisers to schedule courses so that practices and contests are not in conflict with academic courses. Student-athletes are expected to contact professors in advance in order to resolve conflicts between class attendance and participation in athletic contests. It is recommended that student-athletes miss not more than four sessions of any class in a semester for regular season athletic contests. Permission of a Faculty Athletic Representative is required before additional excused absences will be permitted. Coaches will, as necessary, establish and maintain communications with the professors of team athletes regarding academic progress. Professors should feel free to contact coaches regarding the academic responsibilities of student-athletes.
The Wittenberg Athletic Department is an integral part of the university that strives to achieve the same standards of excellence that exist within various academic disciplines at the university. Further, the athletic department embraces the concept that the student-athletes are first and foremost students, possessing individual rights, academic abilities, personal interests and ambitions comparable to those of other members of the general student body. Wittenberg University is committed to the principles and practices of amateurism, student-athlete welfare, gender equity, sportsmanship and fair play, cultural diversity and overall athletics excellence, and this commitment shall reflect in every aspect of the athletics departmental operations.
The North Coast Athletic Conference and Wittenberg University work together to encourage good sportsmanship on the court, on the field and in the stands. The Wittenberg Athletics Department expects all competitors and spectators to help maintain an open, accepting and competitive environment in order to promote positive, enjoyable experiences for all involved with Division III athletics.