2014-2015
Te n n i s
Tennis
ALEXEY TOPOLYANSKIY LEXI GARZA
2014-15 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 Athletics Director....................................... Dr. Gary Williams Alma Mater...................................................Carthage, 1996 Athletics Phone............................................. (937) 327-6450
Coaching Staff
Head Coach.........................................................Nick Rohner Alma Mater........................................... Central (Iowa), 2008 E-mail............................................. rohnern@wittenberg.edu Record at Wittenberg...................................... 0-0 (first year) Career Record............................................................... Same 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: 531-333; Women: 323-249
STAS PAKHOMOV
Men’s Team Information
2013-14 Overall Record.................................................11-10 2013-14 NCAC West Record (NCAC Finish)........... 2-2 (7th) Letterwinners Returning......................................................7 Dennis Gleason, Juan Mena, Sean Munson, Stas Pakhomov, Akbar Tiwana, Alexey Topolyanskiy, Jialang Woo
Letterwinners Lost...............................................................2 Mitchell Patterson, Tyler Strong
Starters Returning................................................................5 Dennis Gleason, Juna Mena, Stas Pakhomov, Akbar Tiwana, Jialang Woo
Starters Lost.........................................................................1 Mitchell Patterson
Newcomers...........................................................................3 Martin Mora, Seth Quay, Stefan Thornberry
Women’s Team Information
2013-14 Overall Record...................................................6-11 2013-14 NCAC West Record (Finish) ..................... 0-3 (7th) Letterwinners Returning......................................................4 Riley Alexander, Jade Brown, Meghan Depew, Lexi Garza
Letterwinners Lost...............................................................6 Andrea Gaietto, Morgan McDermott, Chelsea Reeder, Olivia Underwood, Jaimie Whaley
Starters Returning................................................................1 Lexi Garza
Starters Lost.........................................................................5 Andrea Gaietto, Morgan McDermott, Chelsea Reeder, Olivia Underwood, Jaimie Whaley
Newcomers...........................................................................4 Parisa Bennett, Tutu Ekpebor, Claudia Fenzi, Rayika Karachiwalla
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JADE BROWN
CREDITS: Photography by university photographer Erin Pence ‘04
Coaching Staff
Head Coach Nick Rohner Nick Rohner was named Wittenberg’s head coach for men’s and women’s tennis in August 2014. Prior to his arrival in Springfield, Rohner served as an assistant coach at his alma mater, Central College, an NCAA Division III institution located in Pella, Iowa. He had been involved in all aspects of the program since graduating from Central in 2008. In six seasons as Central’s assistant coach, Rohner helped guide the Dutch men’s team to winning records three times and at least 10 victories each season, while the Dutch women posted winning records five times in that span. As a player, Rohner was a four-year letterwinner, and as a senior he finished second in his flight in both the singles and doubles competitions hosted by the Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
Women’s Head Coaching Ledger Name Nick Rohner Justin Stuckey Pablo Russo Dave Engle Connie Surowicz Cynthia Holliday Dottie Lemieux Maggie Armstrong Totals
Year(s) Seasons 2014-present 0 2008-14 6 2007-08 2 1997-2006 10 1995-96 2 1992-94 3 1984-91 8 1980-83 3 1980-present 33
Wins 0 70 19 94 17 28 70 25 323
Rohner also served as director of junior programming for the Pella Tennis Association from 2011-14, and he has provided individual and group instruction to youth and adults of all ability levels as a private tennis coach since 2006. He is a licensed teaching professional by the United States Professional Tennis Association. Rohner earned his bachelor’s degree in psychology from Central in 2008, and he also holds a master’s degree in sport and recreation sciences from Ohio University, earned in 2012. He resides in Springfield with his wife Kaela.
Men’s Head Coaching Ledger Losses 0 55 15 106 13 26 23 11 249
Pct. .000 .560 .559 .470 .567 .519 .753 .694 .565
Name Nick Rohner Justin Stuckey Pablo Russo Dave Engle Chris Wilberding Ron Murphy Scott McCune Dave Beach Totals
Year(s) Seasons 2014-present 0 2008-14 6 2007-08 2 1998-2006 9 1996-97 2 1983-95 13 1982 1 1963-81 19 1963-present 47
Wins 0 85 7 108 13 116 7 153 531
Losses 0 53 27 74 22 64 7 50 333
Pct. .000 .616 .206 .593 .371 .644 .500 .754 .614
2014-2015 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 Wittenberg’s athletics facilities are a unique blend of old and new, providing opportunities for a wide variety of recreational and fitness activities. The Health, Physical Education and Recreation Center (HPERC) is the centerpiece of the complex and hub of activity throughout the year. The main unit can be converted to three full-sized basketball courts or three volleyball courts. It seats 3,000 spectators for intercollegiate athletic events, and 4,300 for concerts and other public events. A second unit houses four racquetball courts with an upper balcony for instruction and two golf practice rooms with state-of-the-art equipment. Wittenberg’s Natatorium features a 25-meter by 25-yard swimming pool with one- and three-meter diving boards and a spectator viewing area. The Kremchek Family Athletic Training Room was completed in 2012 and includes more than 2,000 square feet of space and the latest in training equipment. The HPERC also includes the historic Wittenberg Field House, home to Tiger teams since 1929, the Heinzen Strength Center, and the Bob Rosencrans Hall of Honor Fitness Center, which was built in 2005. The strength center and the fitness center house the latest in training equipment to accommodate the wide range of needs of the entire campus. Edwards-Maurer Field and Earl F. Morris Track were renovated in 2005. EdwardsMaurer Field features an artificial playing surface and Earl F. Morris Track is a 400-meter
track outfitted with a cutting-edge surface. The entire complex is lighted, and it 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 was completed in 1997. It houses 12 tennis courts that were re-surfaced in 2012. 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 is Carleton Davidson Stadium, which opened in 2004 and 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. The Tigers share the facility with the Champion City Kings, a collegiate summer baseball franchise that started play in the Prospect League in 2014. In 2014, Wittenberg embarked on an upgrade of its athletics facilities, with the commitment to build a new indoor multipurpose athletics and recreation facility. Once completed, the facility will provide year-round opportunities that will benefit the entire campus community, including varsity athletic teams, club teams and intramural sports.
PAM EVANS SMITH ARENA
EDWARDS-MAURER FIELD
HPER CENTER NATATORIUM
2014-2015 TENNIS
SCHEDULE/RESULTS
Date Opponent Men Women 9/10 at Cedarville W, 8-1 9/13-14 WITTENBERG INV. Indv. 9/20-21 at Wright St. Raider S/O Indv. 9/27-30 at ITA Central Regional Indv. 10/1 INDIANA-EAST W, 7-2 W, 7-2 10/4 at Capital W, 8-1 2/16 DAEMEN W, 6-2 2/23 HEIDELBERG L, 5-4 3/10 vs. Emory & Henry % W, 7-2 3/10 vs. Defiance % W, 7-2 3/11 vs. Penn St.-Behrend % W, 9-0 W, 6-3 3/11 vs. Sweet Briar % W, 7-2 3/11 vs. Case Western % L, 9-0 3/12 vs. Marietta % W, 8-1 L, 5-4 3/12 vs. Eastern Nazarene % W, 7-2 3/16 at DePauw * L, 9-0 L, 9-0 3/22 ADRIAN W, 6-3 3/26 OHIO NORTHERN L, 5-4 L, 9-0 4/4 ALLEGHENY L, 9-0 4/5 WABASH * W, 5-4 4/5 vs. Oberlin & L, 9-0 4/5 vs. Allegheny & L, 8-1 4/8 OHIO WESLEYAN * W, 7-2 L, 8-1 4/11 vs. Calvin $ W, 5-3 4/11 vs. Hope $ L, 7-2 4/12 vs. Alma $ L, 5-4 4/15 at Denison * L, 6-0 L, 5-0 4/17 WOOSTER L, 6-3 L, 7-2 4/25 at Denison + L, 5-0 4/25 vs. DePauw + L, 5-0 4/26 vs. Wabash + L, 5-2 4/26 vs. Allegheny + L, 5-0 * NCAC West Match % Spring Break in Hilton Head, S.C. & Midwest Shootout, hosted by Kenyon $ MIAA-NCAC Challenge, hosted by Wabash + NCAC Tournament
2013-14 Season
DENNIS GLEASON
POSTSEASON AWARDS
Men’s All-NCAC Second Team Singles - Alexey Topolyanskiy Women’s All-NCAC Second Team Singles - Olivia Underwood
ANDREA GAIET TO
In 2013-2014, the Wittenberg Tigers...
• Won 5 North Coast Athletic Conference regular season championships in football, women’s soccer, volleyball, women’s lacrosse and men’s golf. • Finished in the top 5 in the final North Coast Athletic Conference standings in 16 of 23 sports • Finished 3rd in the final standings for the NCAC Dennis Collins Memorial All-Sports Trophy • Earned 6 NCAC Player of the Year trophies • Earned 4 NCAC Coach of the Year trophies • Placed 104 student-athletes on All-North Coast Athletic Conference teams • Placed 21 student-athletes on all-region teams and 8 on All-America teams • Earned 3 CoSIDA/Capital One Academic All-America awards • Finished 91st in the NACDA Director’s Cup (NCAA Division III all-sports comparison) thanks to postseason appearances by 4 teams
2014-15 Season 2014-15 Tennis Schedules Date Opponent Men Women 9/19-22 ITA Central Regional Indv. 9/26-29 ITA Central Regional Indv. 10/8 at Heidelberg W, 6-2 10/18 at Indiana-East W, 8-1 2/22 at Wright St. 5:00 PM 3/9 vs. Berry % TBA 3/10 vs. Texas-Tyler % TBA TBA 3/10 vs. Seton Hill % TBA 3/11 vs. Penn St.-Berks % TBA TBA 3/11 vs. St. Scholastica % TBA 3/13 vs. Connecticut Col. % TBA TBA 3/13 vs. St. Ambrose % TBA TBA 3/18 at DePauw * 4:00 PM 4:00 PM 3/22 at Ohio Northern 1:00 PM 1:00 PM 3/28 at Allegheny 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 4/2 at Wooster 4:00 PM 4:00 PM 4/4 at Wabash * 9:00 AM 4/6 CEDARVILLE 4:30 PM 4:30 PM 4/7 at Ohio Wesleyan * 4:00 PM 4/8 at Ohio Wesleyan * 4:00 PM 4/10 at MIAA-NCAC Challenge TBA 4/11 at MIAA-NCAC Challenge TBA 4/14 DENISON * 4:30 PM 4:30 PM 4/18 JOHN CARROLL 9:00 AM 4/18 CAPITAL 12:00 PM 4/24-26 at NCAC Tournament TBA TBA * NCAC Match % Spring Break matches in Orlando, Fla.
To schedule a home match visit, contact Coach Rohner at rohnern@wittenberg.edu or 937-327-6453
MEGHAN DEPEW
JIALANG WOO
WIT TENBERG TENNIS
2014-2015 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.