Senior Captain Paul Graci
2010 York College Tennis
YorK CoLLeGe oVerVieW York College of Pennsylvania is a private-sector, independent institution of higher education, which focuses on offering baccalaureate degree programs in the arts and sciences, business administration, education, public affairs, and nursing. Students may also enroll in courses leading to the associate degree and master’s degree. The College draws its 4,600 full-time undergraduate and 1,500 part-time and graduate students from some 30 states and 36 foreign countries. Typically, 50% of York’s freshmen hail from Pennsylvania; 30% from New York and New Jersey; and 15% from Maryland, Washington, DC, Virginia, and Connecticut. Others come from states up and down the East Coast and from abroad. Most of York’s part-time and graduate students reside and are employed in the greater York Area. The College occupies a 190-acre, park-like campus, just beyond the York city (pop. 50,000) limits, in the rolling hills of the south central part of the state. Close to the heart of “Pennsylvania Dutch” country, York is one hour from Baltimore; two hours from Philadelphia or Washington, DC; and four hours from New York City, Pittsburgh, or Richmond. Nearly half of its undergraduate students reside in college housing in the vicinity of the campus. York College envisions itself as a center of affordable academic excellence and has received favorable national recognition for its success in offering a higher education program of high quality at a tuition rate substantially lower than the rates charged by institutions of similar type, scope, and distinction. York’s effective control of tuition costs stems principally from the long-term, generous support of the College by its friends in the York community and its alumni. This support has provided both superior debt-free physical facilities and permanent endowment resources sufficient to fund institutional scholarships and financial aid for needy students. York uses this fiscal strength in turn to provide a kind of “scholarship” to each of its students in the form of relatively modest charges for tuition and campus housing. York College is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and has specialized accreditation for its business, nursing, allied health, and recreation programs. York College is proud of its ongoing efforts in gender equity. As per the Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act of 1994, information regarding YCP’s gender equity statistics is available for review in the office of the Assistant Dean for Athletics and Recreation. Students can request a copy of the report from the Assistant Dean for Athletics and Recreation.
The GrumbaCher SPorT & FiTneSS CenTer The York College campus officially grew on April 29, 2006, as the College unveiled the Grumbacher Sport & Fitness Center to the public. This 160,000 square foot complex is the centerpiece for student life on the College’s West Campus. Bordered by McKay Hall and Grantley Hall, and a quadrangle of new dormitories, the Center features the Charles Wolf Gymnasium, a 1,712-seat arena hosting varsity competition in men’s and women’s basketball, volleyball, and wrestling. Other features include an eight-lane competitive pool with instructional areas and 1- and 3-meter diving boards, a three-court field house, spacious locker room facilities, and a stateof-the-art fitness area that spreads out over 7,600 square feet. Two new Sport Turf fields sit directly south of the Grumbacher Center. Graham Field is home to the men’s and women’s soccer and track & field teams while Kinsley Field is the home of the field hockey, men’s lacrosse, and women’s lacrosse teams.
York College Overview ................................Inside Front Cover The Grumbacher Center ................................Inside Front Cover Table of Contents ......................................................................1 Spartan Fast Facts ......................................................................1 Media Information ....................................................................1 2010 Men’s Tennis Preview ......................................................2 2010 Men’s Tennis Roster .........................................................2 2010 Women’s Tennis Preview..................................................3 2010 Women’s Tennis Roster ....................................................3 Spartan Spotlight........................................................................4 Coaching Staff................................................Inside Back Cover The 2010 York College Tennis media guide was produced by Garrett Wampler Sports Information Student Intern, with assistance from Scott Guise, York College Sports Information Director Photography by Scott Guise, Zach Clabaugh, Collin Jones, and Steve Doemland.
sparTan fasT faCTs Location ..............................................................York, Pennsylvania Founded....................................................................September 1787 Enrollment ................................................................................4,600 President ......................................................Dr. George W. Waldner Conference ............................................Capital Athletic Conference Affiliation............................................................NCAA Division III Nickname ............................................................................Spartans Colors............................................................Kelly Green and White Arena ............................................................................Kinsley Field Capacity ..................................................................................300 Athletic Director ..........................................................Sean Sullivan Alma Mater ..................................Univ. of California-Santa Cruz Associate A.D. ............................................................Betsy Witman Alma Mater ........................................James Madison University Assistant A.D. ..................................................................Paul Saikia Alma Mater ......................................Southern Illinois University Sports Information Director ............................................Scott Guise Alma Mater................................Bowling Green State University Sports Information Intern ..............................................Brent Duffy Alma Mater ..............................................................York College Head Athletic Trainer......................................................Nate Cooke Alma Mater ........................................................Messiah College Asst. Athletic Trainer ................................................Allison Kunkel Alma Mater........................................University of Pitt-Bradford Asst. Athletic Trainer ..........................................Jennifer Robertson Alma Mater ........................................James Madison University Head Tennis Coach ........................................................Ryan Weber Alma Mater ..............................................................York College Athletic Phone ..........................................................(717) 815-1780 Tennis Office Phone..................................................(717) 815-1789 Athletic Fax ..............................................................(717) 849-1626 SID Phone ................................................................(717) 815-1394 SID Fax ....................................................................(717) 849-1642
Media inforMaTion • The York College Sports Information Office requests that any media interested in covering a Spartan tennis match please contact the Sports Information Office prior to game day so that a spot at the table may be held for that media member. • Requests for permission to broadcast must be made at least two weeks prior to the game. The visiting teams will be allowed to broadcast as long as there is a reciprocal agreement allowing Spartan radio to broadcast when York is on the road. • Postgame interviews will be arranged through the respective Sports Information Directors. If a visiting SID is not present, a representative from York College will arrange the visitor’s interviews. The Spartan players will be available ten minutes after the game and can be interviewed on the field or outside the locker room. • Interviews with players or coaches should be arranged through the Sports Information Office. Please allow 24 hours to arrange the interviews. The arrangements will be made for in-person and telephone interviews at a time that is agreeable to both the reporter and athlete. Head coach Ryan Weber is best reached during the early afternoons. The Sports Information Office phone number is (717) 815-1394.
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The York College men’s tennis team looks to the 2010 season with a new coach, new faces and a fresh start. The Spartans hope to continue to build on the program’s success over recent years. York introduced new head coach Ryan Weber in June of 2009 as the successor to previous head coach Mark Ludwig. Ludwig had led the Spartans over the previous 11 seasons, including a 2009 campaign that ended with a 10-8 record with a 4-2 result in Capital Athletic Conference action. Weber enters the season having coached the women’s team for the past two seasons. Spartan tennis players, familiar with Weber during his time as an assistant with the squad, will continue to look to Weber for his immense knowledge on the court. The 2009 campaign for the Spartans included a six-match winning streak that was halted in the CAC semifinals against then-seventh ranked Salisbury. York now looks to build on last season’s success with a core of returning players and a few new additions to the roster. Despite losing three of the top six singles players from the 2009 squad, the Green and White should be successful in the upcoming season with their depth of the roster. “We have the players capable of filling those positions and picking up wins throughout the singles lineup,” Weber said. “We have always been relatively deep and I think it remains true with this year’s squad.” Co-captains Paul Graci and Steve Collison, both seniors, will look to lead the program this season. Graci and Collison have been a part of the Spartans success as each has seen significant time in the singles lineup as well as on the doubles court, including an 11-5 record as a pair in 2009. Graci begins the year as York’s top-choice for the #1 singles slot. The Spartans’ #2 last year, Graci will bring quality experience to the top of the lineup. An offseason injury sidelined Graci during the fall but he has recovered and is ready for a strong 2010. “He is determined to overcome the injury and lead the team,” Weber said of Graci. “He brings the same determination to the court and is one of the best counter-punchers I have seen.” Collison embarks on the final season of his Spartan career looking to build on last year’s 12-6 mark. Collison is known for his forehand, and is celebrated as “extremely athletic and powerful” by coach Weber. Along with the two Spartan seniors the team returns juniors Colin Jones, Travis Klein, Justin Hostetter, Ryan Harvey, and Phil Myers. Rounding out the roster is sophomore James Villari, along with freshmen Eric Cooperman and Keith Welch.
2010 Men’s Tennis RosTeR Name Steve Collison Eric Cooperman Paul Graci Ryan Harvey Justin Hostetter Colin Jones Travis Klein Philip Myers James Villari Keith Welch
HT 5-11 5-10 5-9 5-10 5-11 6-1 5-9 5-8 6-0 6-0
WT 155 150 165 175 165 185 150 190 185 180
CL Sr. Fr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. So. Fr.
Hand Right Right Right Right Right Right Right Right Right Right
Hometown/High School Westville, N.J./Woodbury Bridgewater, NJ/Bridgewater Rantan Exton, Pa./Bishop Shanahan Fallston, Md./Fallston Lincoln University, Pa./Oxford Area Felton, Pa./Red Lion East Stroudsburg, Pa./Pocono Mountain East York, PA/William Penn Clark, N.J./Arthur L. Johnson Boonsboro, Md./Boonsboro
The York College women’s tennis team looks to the 2010 season with a youthful team full of potential. The Spartan women look to improve on last season’s record that netted them a 5-11 campaign, including a 3-3 mark in Capital Athetlic Conference action. York will look to third-year head coach Ryan Weber continue to rebuild the program. For the immediate future, Weber will have to replace Megan Logan, a 2009 All-CAC second-team choice. The 2009 campaign for the Spartans included a run into the CAC semifinals where the fell to Salisbury. This season, the squad enters the 2010 campaign as an exceptionally young team sporting only one senior and one junior. “I am very encouraged by the way our team performed in the preseason,” Weber said. “I believe that the new additions to our lineup will be able to gain not only experience but victories.” The Green and White will look to last year’s #2 singles player to make great strides for the Spartans during the 2010 season. Senior Paige Doutrich will lead an athletic squad as the team’s captain. “As captain, Paige sets the tone at practices and has done a great job,” Weber said. “She works hard and pushes those around her to do the same.” Joining Doutrich as an upperclassman will be the York’s lone junior, Stephanie Nelson. Nelson has provided the team with multiple victories over the past two seasons including last years’s 8-5 campaign. Nelson’s ability to keep her opponents off balance is the key to her success. Katelyn Acker and Samantha Brenner, the Spartans two sophomore players, are each exceptionally talented student-athletes who have shown improvement over the offseason. “Their work ethic is unmatched,” Weber said of Acker and Brenner. “They are always hitting outside of practice.” Acker, last season’s #1 singles player, will look to build off of the valuable experience she gained as a rookie. Acker will apply what she learned last season in hopes of gaining ground on the rest of the conference. The Spartans will look to multiple freshmen during the 2010 season to provide quality matches in the singles lineup. Freshmen Megan McCullin, Maria McFaulds and Samantha Hunt will all look to showcase their individual talents on the court.
2010 woMen’s Tennis RosTeR Name
HT
CL
Hand
Hometown/ High School
Katelyn Acker
5-5
So.
Right
Narvon, Pa./Pequea Valley
Samantha Brenner
5-6
So.
Right
Mount Airy, Md./South Carroll
Paige Doutrich
5-6
Sr.
Right
Gap, Pa./Pequea Valley
Samantha Hunt
5-6
Fr.
Right
Albany, N.Y./ Albany
Megan McCullin
5-4
Fr.
Right
New Windsor, Md./ Westminster Senior
Maria McFaulds
5-3
Fr.
Right
North Effort, Pa./ Pleasant Valley
Stephanie Nelson
5-6
Jr.
Right
Marriottsville, Md./Liberty
Sarah Walsh
5-4
Fr.
Right
Nottingham, Pa./ Oxford Area
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2010 sPaRTan sPoTliGHT steve Collison senior Right-Handed
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westville, n.J. woodbury
Steve Collison enters his final season with the Spartans as he brings an athletic and powerful punch to the top of the singles lineup. His dangerous forehand makes him a tough opponent capable of scoring winners at anytime. A dedicated student-athlete, Collison has improved during each of his previous three seasons and will look to continue that excellent trend into the 2010 campaign.
paige doutrich senior Right-Handed
Gap, Pa. Pequea valley
Paige Doutrich begins her senior campaign in the Green and White as the Spartans’ lone senior. A seasoned veteran, she will use her extensive match experience to lead a young squad. A captain this year, Doutrich will push the team in practices as well as during matches throughout the Spartan schedule. Doutrich understands the rigors of the college game and will look to relate that knowledge and experience to her young teammates.
paul Graci senior Right-Handed
exton, Pa. Bishop shanahan
Paul Graci brings an extensive experience to the Spartan squad. His determination on and off the court makes him one of the Green and White’s most viable options at the top of York’s singles lineup in 2010. He has been a major part of the team’s success over the past few seasons, spending a majority of his time as York’s #2 last year. A talented veteran, Graci is primed for a tremendous season.
Tennis CoaCHinG sTaFF Head Coach
ryan Weber Men’s - First season women’s - Third season (10-21) Ryan Weber takes over the reigns of the York College tennis program beginning this season. Weber is no stranger to the squad however, as he spent the previous two seasons as the women’s head coach as well an an assistant to the men’s squad. During his two campaigns as the ladies’ mentor, Weber led the Spartans to a 10-21 overall record including a 6-6 mark in Capital Athletic Conference matches. In 2009, the Spartans went 5-11 before ending the season with a loss in the CAC Tournament semifinals. Weber was a four-year player for the Spartans during his time as an undergraduate. Accumulating an overall singles record of 33-30, he played primarily in the top three slots of the York lineup. Weber also combined with various teamates to notch a doubles record of 32-22, registering a total of 65 career victories. Additionally, Weber was a two-year captain for the Green and White, during both his junior and senior campaigns. In 2006, Weber began his coaching career as an assistant to then men's head coach Mark Ludwig and then women's head coach Tammy Myers. He was responsible for running team practices with an emphasis on drills designed to improve specific shots. He also helped the Spartans improve with shot selection strategies. In addition to his playing expierience Weber brings expertise from Wishaven Tennis Center where he has worked in a number of capacities since 2004. He has also served as a teaching pro at various summer camps conducted throughout the York area since 2005.
2010 Spartan Tennis Schedule Date Sep. 17 oct. 9 Feb. 20 Feb. 21 mar. 2 mar. 2 mar. 3 mar. 3 mar. 5 mar. 9 mar. 12 mar. 16 mar. 17 mar. 18 mar. 19 mar. 20 mar. 25 mar. 28 mar. 29 mar. 30 mar. 31 apr. 6 apr. 10 apr. 11 apr. 12 apr. 14 men'S apr. 18 apr. 20 apr. 23
opponent @ messiah (Women) @ Franklin & marshall (men) @ mary Washington* (Women) @ mary Washington* (men) vs. augustana @ hilton head, S.C. vs. roanaoke @ hilton head, S.C. vs. St. John Fisher @ hilton head, S.C. vs. Grand rapids CC @ hilton head, S.C. (men) vs. St. Vincent @ hilton head, S.C. (Women) Salisbury * @ alvernia (men) @ Wesley * @ Kutztown (men) @ Kutztown (Women) @ Penn State - harrisburg Gettysburg (men) @ hood* @ Catholic Dickinson (men) Goucher Gettysburg (Women) Stevenson* @ Washington (md.) St. mary's (md.) messiah (men) @ Lebanon Valley (Women)
Time L, 7-2 L, 7-2 4:00 pm 2:00 pm 8:00 am 12:30 pm 11:30 am 12:30 pm 12:00 pm 3:30 pm 3:30 pm 3:30 pm 3:30 pm 3:30 pm 3:30 pm 1:00 pm 3:30 pm 11:00 am 4:00 pm 3:00 pm 4:00 pm 3:30 pm 4:00 pm 2:00 pm 4:00 pm 3:30 pm
Sophomore Katelyn acker
CaPiTaL aThLeTiC ConFerenCe TournamenT CaC Tournament First round TbD CaC Tournament Semifinals TbD CaC Tournament Championship TbD
Women'S CaPiTaL aThLeTiC ConFerenCe TournamenT apr. 17 CaC Tournament First round TbD apr. 19 CaC Tournament Semifinals TbD apr. 22 CaC Tournament Championship TbD
Senior Captain Paige Doutrich
* Capital athletic Conference Contest
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