Women’s Soccer
2013-2014
Women’s Soccer
KAYLA MURPHY KATIE MURPHEY
2013 Quick Facts General
School Name.........................................Wittenberg University Location............................................. Springfield, Ohio 45501 Founded..........................................................................1845 Enrollment......................................................................1,950 Nickname......................................................................Tigers Home Field.......................................... Edwards-Maurer Field Capacity.........................................................................3,000 National Affiliation...................................... NCAA Division III Conference.......................... North Coast Athletic Conference President................................................ Laurie Joyner, Ph.D. Alma Mater.................Loyola University New Orleans, 1986 Interim Athletics Director.............................. Dr. Jeff Ankrom Alma Mater...................................................Otterbein, 1978 Athletics Phone............................................. (937) 327-6450
Coaching Staff
Head Coach.........................................................Matt Fannon Alma Mater...........................................Davis & Elkins, 2009 E-mail........................................... fannonm@wittenberg.edu Record at Wittenberg.................................. 0-0-0 (First year) Career Record............................................................... Same Assistant Coach................................................ Jamie Tipton Assistant Coach...................................................Matt Tipton Women’s Soccer Office................................ (937) 327-6496 Athletic Trainer................................................. Ellen Crosbie Assistant Athletic Trainer.............................Greg Schneider Assistant Athletic Trainer............................... Molly Hopkins
Women’s Soccer History
First Year.........................................................................1986 All-Time Record................................................... 268-194-43 NCAC Regular Season Championships.............................2 NCAC Tournament Championships....................................4 NCAA Tournament Appearances........................................5 Last NCAA Tournament Appearance............................2012
MARY CLARE YERKE
Team Information
2012 Overall Record.....................................................11-5-3 2012 NCAC Record (Finish) ................................. 7-0-1 (1st) Letterwinners Returning....................................................15 Lauren Arona, Mackenzie Bolon, Kate Burns, Zoe Curry, Kaylee Gialamas, Lindsay Janmey, Chelsey Marcum, Katie Murphey, Kayla Murphy, Leslie Oliver, Erika Rich, Erin Rowell, Jessica Sinclair, Tobie Weston, Mary Clare Yerke
Letterwinners Lost.............................................................10 Briana Baise, Lauren Bischoff, Kelly Brothers, Amy Cook, Melissa Gartner, Katlyn Ireland, Cassie Lythjohan, Lauren McMahon, Kailey Striebel, Grace Winzeler
Starters Returning................................................................6 Mackenzie Bolon, Lindsay Janmey, Katie Murphey, Kayla Murphy, Tobie Weston, Mary Clare Yerke
Starters Lost.........................................................................5 Kelly Brothers, Amy Cook, Cassie Lythjohan, Lauren McMahon, Kailey Striebel
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LINDSAY JANMEY
CREDITS: 2013-14 Team Viewbook designed by John Strawn ‘07, associate director of sports information. Photography by university photographer Erin Pence ‘04, Kate Causbie ‘14 and Jordyn Baker ‘14.
Coaching Staff Head Coach Matt Fannon Matt Fannon was named Wittenberg women’s soccer head coach in April 2013 after one year as an assistant coach at the University of Wyoming. A native of York, England, Fannon helped Wyoming to a record of 8-8-2 in the 2012 season after spending two seasons as an assistant men’s coach at Regis University in Denver, Colo. While there, Fannon helped lead the Rangers to a two-year record of 27-7-5 and the program’s first NCAA Division II Tournament appearance. A center back during his playing days, Fannon was responsible for training the goalkeepers as well as field players at both Regis and Wyoming. Fannon has worked as the Challenger Sports Regional Director for Wyoming, New Mexico, Utah and Mexico, and he also coached the Broomfield Blast high school-aged girls’ teams from 2009-12, earning designation as Colorado Coach of the Year. He has his NSCAA Premier
Diploma and earned his Football Association Coaching Certificate in England in 2002. He also has a United States Soccer Federation Goalkeeping License. Fannon played collegiately at Davis & Elkins College in Elkins, W.Va. He earned first-team all-conference and all-region honors in both of his seasons with the Senators, while helping the team to a 17-5 finish in 2008, the team’s best record in 25 seasons that included 11 shutouts, a program record. Prior to Davis & Elkins, Fannon played one season at Dutchess Community College in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. Fannon graduated from Davis & Elkins College with a bachelor’s of science in physical education in 2008. He began work on his master’s degree in sports psychology at the University of Wyoming in 2013. Fannon resides in Springfield with his wife, Julie, an Ohio native and a graduate of Wittenberg’s NCAC rival Hiram College, where she won an Ohio Athletic Conference title in heptathlon in 2005, and their daughter, Rowen.
Assistant Coach Jamie Tipton Jamie Tipton joined the Tiger coaching staff prior to the 2011 season. A native of Key West, Fla., Tipton played collegiate soccer for Embry-Riddle University, helping the Eagles to a Florida Sun Conference championship, a Region XIV title, and a national tournament appearance as the team consistently ranked in the top 25 nationally. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Embry-Riddle in aviation business administration in 2008, graduating magna cum laude with academic honors. Tipton served as an assistant coach at Archbishop Alter High School in
nearby Kettering from 2008-10 and also assisted with the Northeastern High School program in 2011. She currently coaches a youth team with Metro FC and is actively involved with the Ohio South Olympic Development Program. Tipton currently holds a National Diploma from the National Soccer Coaches Association of America and a National D License from the United States Soccer Federation. A recipient of multiple aviation awards in her home state of Florida, Tipton currently works as a flight coordinator for NetJets Aviation in Columbus, Ohio. She is an active member of the Ohio Regional Business Aviation Association and the National Business Aviation Association. She currently resides in Springfield with her husband, Matt.
Assistant Coach Matt Tipton Matt Tipton joined the Wittenberg women’s soccer coaching staff in 2013. He will work primarily with the team’s goalkeepers. A native of Pittsburgh, Pa., Tipton grew up in Stow, Ohio, before attending Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. He competed for the club rugby team at the university, the Iron Eagles, a subsidiary of the Daytona Beach Rugby Coconuts, and helped the club to a 2005 Florida Cup Championship, a 2006 National Championship Elite 8 appearance and a top 10 ranking nationally. Tipton earned his bachelor’s degree from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical
University in aviation business administration in 2008, graduating summa cum laude. After receiving his bachelor’s degree, Tipton attended the University of Dayton School of Law and received his juris doctor in 2011, graduating magna cum laude. He currently practices with the law firm Martin, Folino, Harmon & Stachler, LPA, in Dayton, Ohio. Tipton served as the goalkeeper coach at Archbishop Alter High School in Kettering, Ohio, from 2008–11. He has worked as a goalkeeper coach at the club level since 2011, training goalkeepers of all ages and acting as a guest trainer for local club teams and high schools. Tipton currently serves as a goalkeeper coach with Metro FC. He resides in Springfield, Ohio, with his wife, Jamie.
Head Coaching Ledger Name Linda Smith Diana Daniels Sheilah Lingenfelter Ken Glardon Jim Wendling Mary Romestant Fran Kulas Norm Riker Kwame Lloyd Matt Fannon Totals
Year(s)
1986-87 1988-89 1990-93 1994 1995 1996-98 1999-01 2002-10 2011-12 2013-present 1986-present
Seasons 2 2 4 1 1 3 3 8 2 0 27
Games 27 34 74 20 18 58 53 184 37 0 505
Wins 13 17 36 14 15 22 24 108 19 0 268
Losses 12 16 35 5 3 33 25 51 14 0 194
Ties 2 1 3 1 0 3 4 25 4 0 43
Win Pct. .519 .515 .507 .725 .833 .405 .491 .655 .568 .573
2013-2014 WOMEN’S SOCCER
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
EDWARDS-MAURER FIELD
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.
HPER CENTER NATATORIUM
CARLETON DAVIDSON STADIUM
2013-2014 WOMEN’S SOCCER
SCHEDULE/RESULTS 9/2 MT. ST. JOSEPH 9/5 at Wilmington (OH) 9/8 at Carnegie Mellon ^ 9/9 vs. Frostburg St. ^ 9/15 at Case Western 9/19 EARLHAM 9/22 at Allegheny* 9/29 at Oberlin* 10/1 TRANSYLVANIA 10/6 HIRAM* 10/7 at Thomas More 10/11 at Ohio Northern 10/13 OHIO WESLEYAN* 10/17 at Denison* 10/20 at Wooster* 10/23 DEPAUW* 10/27 KENYON* 11/1 DEPAUW # 11/9 vs. Wis.-Whitewater & * NCAC Match ^ Carnegie Mellon Tartan Cup # NCAC Tournament & NCAA Div. III Tournament
W, 6-0 L, 1-0 T, 0-0 (2OT) L, 2-1 T, 0-0 (2OT) W, 3-1 W, 1-0 W, 3-1 W, 1-0 W, 5-0 L, 2-0 W, 1-0 W, 2-0 T, 0-0 (2OT) W, 2-0 W, 2-1 W, 2-0 L, 2-1 L, 4-0
2012 Season
TOBIE WESTON
POSTSEASON AWARDS All-NCAC: Defensive Player of the Year – Lauren McMahon Coach of the Year – Kwame Lloyd First Team – Kailey Striebel, Kayla Murphy, Lauren McMahon Second Team – Cassie Lythjohan Honorable Mention – Tobie Weston, Kelly Brothers OSCA All-Ohio: First Team – Kailey Striebel, Lauren McMahon Second Team – Cassie Lythjohan, Kayla Murphy Honorable Mention – Kelly Brothers NSCAA All-Region: Second Team – Lauren McMahon Third Team – Kailey Striebel
LESLIE OLIVER
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 Season 2013 Women’s Soccer Schedule 8/31 9/1 9/4 9/7 9/8 9/11 9/15 9/18 9/22 9/25 9/28 10/1 10/4 10/12 10/19 10/23 10/26 10/29 11/2 11/6-9
vs. Methodist & vs. Averett & WILMINGTON (OH) at Hanover THOMAS MORE OHIO NORTHERN CASE WESTERN CAPITAL at Mt. St. Joseph at Heidelberg OBERLIN* at Transylvania at Ohio Wesleyan* DENISON* at Hiram* at Kenyon* WOOSTER* at DePauw* ALLEGHENY* NCAC Tournament
3 p.m. Noon 7 p.m. 1 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 1 p.m. 7 p.m. 2 p.m. 7 p.m. Noon 7 p.m. 5 p.m. 7 p.m. 1 p.m. 4 p.m. 4 p.m. 7 p.m. 5 p.m.
MACKENZIE BOLON
* NCAC Game & Johns Hopkins Invitational To schedule a home game visit, contact Coach Fannon at fannonm@wittenberg.edu or 937-327-6496
ZOE CURRY
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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.