2006 lincoln memorial university soccer guide

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LINCOLN MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY SOCCER GUIDE

LADY SPLIT-TER FACTS

NICKNAME: RailsplittersHEAD COACH: Helio D’AnnaALMA MATER: Univ. of Campinas/1988 LMU RECORD: 33-16-2 4th YearOFFICE: (423) 869-6245FAX: (423) 869-6382HOME: (606) 546-8270 ASSIST: Matt Akins, Robert MacNeill OFFICE: (423) 869-6340HEAD ATHLETIC TRAINER: Josh Holt ASSISTANT: Chris Moss2005 RECORD: 15-3-1GSC RECORD: 6-2-0

SPLITTER FACTS

LOCATION: Harrogate, Tennessee PRESIDENT: Dr. Nancy MoodyENROLLMENT: 2,802 (Fall 2005) ATH. DIRECTOR: Jay NidifferCOLORS: Blue & Gray SID: Rusty PeaceHOME FIELD: Les Gibbs Field SID OFFICE: (423) 869-6236AFFILIATION: NCAA Division II SID FAX: (423) 869-6376CONFERENCE: South Atlantic Conference ASSISTANT SID: Bill Porter

UNIVERSITY QUICK FACTS

NICKNAME: Lady RailsplittersHEAD COACH: Helio D’AnnaALMA MATER: Univ. of Campinas/1988 LMU RECORD: 35-19-3 4th YearOFFICE: (423) 869-6245FAX: (423) 869-6382HOME: (606) 546-8270 ASSIST: Matt Akins, Camila Moura OFFICE: (423) 869-6340HEAD ATHLETIC TRAINER: Josh Holt ASSISTANT: Chris Moss2004 RECORD: 16-3-1 GSC RECORD: 9-1

LADY SPLITTER FACTS

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The 2006 Lincoln Memorial University Soccer Media Guide was designed and produced by Sports Information Director Rusty Peace and Sports Information Assistant Bill Porter. Photography was provided by Ray Welch, with actions photos taken by Steve Taylor. Additional photographs were taken by the Lincoln Memorial University Sports Information Department personnel. Special thanks to, Head Soccer Coach Helio D’Anna, Assistant Coach Matt Akins, Director of Publications/Webmaster Regina Burns and Assistant Professor of Health and Kinesiology Dr. Katherine Pebworth for their editorial assistance.

CREDITS

LMU SOCCER FACT SHEET ....................... 2CONTENTS & CREDITS ............................ 3HEAD COACHHELIO D’ANNA ....................................... 4ASSISTANT COACHES .......................... 5-6LADY SPLITTER SEASON OUTLOOK ........... 72006 ROSTER/TEAM PHOTO ..................... 8MEET THE LADY RAILSPLITTERS .......... 9-192005 SEASON RESULTS ......................... 20PLAYER/TEAM RECORDS ....................21-22SERIES RECORDS ................................. 23

CONTENTS......

WELCOME...2006 SOCCER GUIDE

Athletics Director Jay Nidiffer (423) 869-6285Sports Information DirectorRusty Peace (423) 869-6236Assistant Sports Information DirectorBill Porter (423) 869-6376

Head Athletic TrainerJosh Holt (423) 869-6378Assistant Athletic Trainer Chris Moss (423) 869-6423Senior Woman AdministratorJudy Beal (423) 869-6393Faculty Athletics RepresentativeDan Graves (423) 869-6251 Compliance Officer Roger Vannoy (423) 869-6241

ATHLETIC SUPPORT STAFF PHONE DIRECTORY

Welcome to the 2006 Lincoln Memorial University Soccer Guide. For the seventh year we have been able to compile the women’s and men’s information to make available to you this guide for the 2006 season. The first section of the guide covers the women’s soccer program, the second covers the men’s soccer program and the final section covers general information on Lincoln Memorial University and the South Atlantic Conference. As always, we welcome your coverage of the Lincoln Memorial University soccer programs. If we can assist you, please don’t hesitate to contact the Sports Information Office at (423) 869-6236.

RAILSPLITTER SEASON OUTLOOK ........... 242006 ROSTER/TEAM PHOTO ................... 25MEET THE RAILSPLITTERS .................26-382005 SEASON RESULTS ......................... 39PLAYER/TEAM RECORDS ....................40-41 SEASON-BY-SEASON RECORDS .............. 42SERIES RECORDS ................................. 43ABOUT LMU ......................................... 44PRESIDENT/ATHLETIC DIRECTOR ........... 45ATHLETIC TRAINING STAFF .................... 46THE SOUTH ATLANTIC CONFERENCE ...... 47

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HELIO D’ANNACoach Helio D’Anna or simply Coach “L” (as he is known throughout the soccer world) begins his fourth season as head coach of the LMU soccer program on the heels of last season’s banner year and the best season in school history.

In 2005 the Railsplitters captured their second ever GSC Championship and were ranked among the top four teams in the NCAA South Region at the end of the year. The Lady Railsplitters also advanced to the NCAA South Regional Tour-nament for the second consecutive year to defend their 2004 crown. Although the LMU women were defeated in the semi-finals, the team layed the foundation for a big start in their new endevors as a member in the NCAA Southeast Region and the South Atlantic Conference in 2006.

A product of São Paulo, Brazil, D’Anna served as head men’s soccer coach for nearby Union College before coming to the Lincoln Memorial University program. While with the Bulldogs, D’Anna guided Union to four Mid-South Conference Championships and was named Mid-South Conference Coach of the Year each of those seasons. In addition, Coach D’Anna’s 1999 and 2001 teams earned trips to the NAIA Region XI Championship match and finished ranked No. 3 in the country in 2001.

D’Anna majored in physical education at UniCamp-Brazil and coached and played at different soccer clubs in Brazil, as well as the American High School of Campinas. His soccer back-ground also includes having worked as a coach and instructor at clinics and internships such as São Paulo Club (former back-to-back world champions), Clemson University Soccer Camp, Post-to-Post Soccer, Brazilian Soccer Academy, BRUSA, Brazilian Soccer Training Center and Cincinnati-Brazil Soccer.

D’Anna now possesses an overall winning record of 167-95-16 in his collegiate career as a head coach (132-76-13 with the men and 35-19-3 with the women).

Coach D’Anna is part of the Olympic Development Program as a coach in the state of Ken-tucky. He and his wife, Debbie, reside in Barbourville, Kentucky.

HEAD COACH

D’ANNA’S COLLEGIATE RECORD (Men)

Year Record School 1995 9-11-0 Union1996 10-7-2 Union1997 15-3-1 Union1998 13-9-0 Union1999 13-9-1 Union2000 17-5-0 Union2001 16-4-2 Union2002 6-12-3 Union 2003 6-10-2 LMU2004 12-3-1 LMU2005 15-3-1 LMUTotal 132-76-13

(Women)Year Record School2003 7-11-0 LMU2004 12-5-2 LMU2005 16-3-1 LMUTotal 35-19-3

Coach D’Anna looks on as the Lady Railsplitters capture the 2004 South Region Championship.

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MATT AKINSMatt Akins, a native of Lisbon, New York, and graduate of LeMoyne College, enters his second year with the Lincoln Memorial University soccer staff.

Last season, Akins contributions of time and effort were instrumental in help-ing the Lincoln Memorial University men’s and women’s soccer teams capture the Gulf South Conference Championships, and in helping the women reach the NCAA Regional Tournament for the second consecutive year.

Following four years of collegiate soccer and a bachelor’s degree in psychol-ogy from LeMoyne College, an NCAA Division II institution in Syracuse, New York, Akins worked as an assistant soccer coach at the University of Kentucky

where he also received his master’s degree in sports management.

His responsibilities included assisting with individual and team daily workouts, monitoring the academic progress of the soccer athletes and various other daily duties. “It’s great adding Matt to the family,” says Coach D’Anna. “He is a hard worker, a student of the game and someone who is eager to pro-duce. I know the players will benefit from his coaching skills, his experience and his willingness to sacrifice for them. He’s a nice final touch to the staff and someone who brings a lot to the table.” Akins additional coaching experience includes working with the Bluegrass Soccer Club in Versailles, Kentucky, and with the Olympic Development Program in the state of Kentucky.

As a collegiate athlete, Akins competed in the Northeast-10 Conference from 1998 to 2001, one of the strongest leagues in the nation. He has also traveled throughout England competing against various clubs and was a member of the Adirondack men’s open soccer team in the 2000 Empire State Games.

ROBERT MACNEILL

Coach MacNeill begins his third season with the Lincoln Memorial University men’s soccer program as graduate assistant coach while he pursues his M.B.A. Coach MacNeill hails from Scotland in the United Kingdom, and spent four years playing a major role in the soccer program at the University of Glasgow. MacNeill played his first three years at one of the strongest colleges in the United Kingdom; unfortunately, during his senior season; a severe injury ended his playing career. The University of Glasgow and the Scottish Football Association guided him through his youth qualifications in soccer. He has also

completed and gained his youth D license with the USSF, obtaining national status. MacNeill spent the 2003-04 season guiding Glasgow University U19s, along with Head Coach Raymond Farrelly, to a top three finish in the West Scotland Youth level, an accomplishment in Glasgow Univer-sity’s first season competing for the championship. Playing amateur soccer in the west and central portions of Scotland has given MacNeill a great deal of experience at the club level as well. Coach MacNeill has helped the program both by developing play-ers as well as finding talent from the United Kingdom. He is also the first coach to be given a scholar-ship in the United States through Firstpoint Scholarship Agency based in the United Kingdom. “Bob is a veteran coach and knows the ins and outs of our men’s soccer program,” states Head Coach Helio D’Anna. “He spent the summer doing clinics in Scotland and is ready and excited to start another great season.”

ASSISTANT COACHES

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CAMILA MOURAGraduate Assistant Camila Moura is a native of Campo Limpo Paulista, Brazil, and enters her second season with the Lady Railsplitters.

Moura played soccer while attending the University of Campinas, Bra-zil, where she received a bachelor’s degree in physical education. She recently coached soccer at the University of Campinas as well as Gua-rani Football Club, one of the premiere women’s soccer clubs in Brazil. She also works for Datafolha, the official statistics compiling company for the professional soccer teams in Brazil.

“CP” as Camila is known, is pursuing a master’s degree in education at Lincoln Memorial Uni-versity. The nickname comes from the abbreviation of her hometown.

“It’s exciting to have “CP” working with the ladies,” said D’Anna. “Camila has stepped right in and has become a big part of our program. The players relate well to her, and Camila is an extremely intelligent and dedicated young lady that we are thrilled to have.”

Moura also has a strong background in Futsal which is the international version of indoor soccer. She has played the sport in all levels including for clubs such as Parmalat Jundiai FC and Internacional FC from Campo Limpo Paulista.

LMU Athletic Director Jay Nidiffer congratulates the Lady Railsplitters after winning the 2005 Gulf South Conference Championship in Pensacola, Florida.

ASSISTANT COACHES

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2006 LADY RAILSPLITTERSEASON OUTLOOK

As we enter a new era in college athletics, the women’s soccer team will have several adjust-ments to make. Important players have graduated,we will compete in a new conference and a new tough region is ahead of the Lady Railsplitters. There will be a slim margin of error for our women since they will not be eligible to compete for a conference championship. That means every regional game will be important in the effort to qualify for nationals for the third year in the row.

With all this pressure and expectations ahead of us, all players and the coaching staff have done the right things to prepare for the fall, and to make 2006 a year to remember. Our

spring conditioning and training was very de-manding. We also had a strong show in the spring games going undefeated despite playing a num-ber of Division I teams. This summer, we have had a record number of players participating in soccer leagues (W-league and the WPDL, as well as various adult leagues in the USA and abroad). We also set a tough conditioning program for the players to follow in the summer. As it has been in the past years, we have also brought in a very strong recruiting class that will challenge the re-turnees and raise the level of the team.

We will be solid in every position and will have a lot of scoring power in the roster. Our defenders will be athletic and aggressive and our posses-

sion will be a strong point as usual. We return eight starters from last year although several new players will contend to start. The positions considered “up for grabs” will be fought for by returnees and incoming freshmen. The healthy internal competition will make everyone better. We also continue to become a seasoned team, having now four seniors, seven juniors, three sophomores, and seven freshmen (almost 50% of upperclassmen and underclassmen). Our new leaders have tremendous charisma and personality and will carry on our tradition of leadership.

Our schedule will also include new competition, and new rivalries will be established. Ca-tawba, Carson Newman, Mars Hill and Tusculum are among well-known top opponents we will play. USC Upstate, Columbus State, Clayton State and Lander will also be tough games. Salem International, Newberry, Presbyterian, Lenoir-Rhyne and Wingate are certainly among teams that will challenge us as well. All in all, our women will have very few (if any) easy games. It’s a strong schedule from top to bottom.

Maintaining high academic standards has become a tradition. Once again we start the year with a high team GPA (around 3.4), and one of our goals is to make the NSCAA team aca-demic award.

Our supportive coaching staff is ready to take it to the next level after a year of experience under their belt. We are a well oiled machine!

Anyone looking at all of the above has to agree: there is plenty to be excited about. Soccer is never a predictable sport but one thing is for sure. Anyone coming out to watch the Lady Railsplitters will enjoy the style of play, the effort and the quality of the players.

Let it all begin!

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2006 LADY RAILSPLITTERNUMERICAL ROSTER

No. Name Pos. Class Ht Hometown0 Stephanie Kwoka GK Sr. 5’6” Johnson City, TN1 Courtney Hollis GK So. 5’4” Fort Myers, FL 2 Catalina Varsalona D Fr. 5’6” Miami, FL3 Lindsey Parda D Jr. 5’6” Melbourne, FL 4 Leanne Harkness D/MF Fr. 5’5” Leamington Spa, England5 Missy McFadden D Sr. 5’3” Johnson City, TN6 Stefani Taylor D Sr. 5’2” Sacramento, CA7 Camilla Verissimo MF So. 5’2” Brasilia, Brazil8 Hanna-Mari Toivonen D/MF So. 5’3” Tampere, Finland9 Danielle Dos Santos F So. 5’7” Campinas, Brazil10 Patty Spielman MF Jr. 5’3” Melbourne, FL11 Heloisa de Oliveira F Jr. 5’8” Campinas, Brazil12 Sarah Harvey F Fr. 5’4” Daventry, England13 Lauren Korte D Jr. 5’6” Port St. Lucie, FL14 Tiffany Trent F Fr. 5’6” Powell, TN 15 Damaris Young MF Sr. 5’5” Republic of Panama16 Katie Simerly MF Fr. 5’6” Morristown, TN 17 Sarah Chung MF Fr. 5’8” Oak Ridge, TN18 Robyn Rowe D Fr. 5’2” Indialantic, FL20 Juliana Pova MF Jr. 5’1” Braslia, Brazil21 Erin Longworth D RS 5’3” Corunna, Canada Head Coach: Helio D’Anna Assistant Coach: Matt Akins Graduate Assistant Coach: Camila Moura

Front row left to right: Missy McFadden, Damaris Young, Catalina Varsalona, Patty Spielman, Erin Longworth, Danielle Dos Santos, Juliana Povoa, Hanna-Mari Toivonen.Middle row left to right: Robyn Rowe, Lindsey Parda, Lauren Korte, Camilla Verissimo, Sarah Harvey, Leanne Harkness, Stefani Taylor, Sarah Chung.Back row left to right: Assistant Coach Matt Akins, Stephanie Kwoka, Katie Simerly, Heloisa de Oliveira, Tiffany Trent, Courtney Hollis, Graduate Assistant Coach Camila Moura, Head Coach Helio D’Anna.

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MEET THE 2006 LADY RAILSPLITTERS # 0 Stephanie Kwoka

................................................HEIGHT: 5’4” POSITION: Goalkeeper CLASS: Sophomore HOMETOWN: Fort Myers, Florida MAJOR: English PARENTS: Rick & Kathy Hollis

COACH’S COMMENTS: Courtney has tremendous potential and was having a great spring until her injury. She has worked hard to regain her form and will definitely pick up from where she left off. She has very good reflexes and works hard at her game.

Courtney Hollis# 1

HEIGHT: 5’6” POSITION: Goalkeeper CLASS: Senior HOMETOWN: Johnson City, Tennessee MAJOR: Business PARENTS: Bill & Peggy Kwoka

COACH’S COMMENTS: Stephanie is now recognized as one of the top keepers in the nation. She has been a big part of our success and should close her career on a high note this season. Her leadership skills and positive attitude will be an asset as much as her goal keeping skills.

LMU CAREER STATISTICS


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GOALIE GP GS Minutes GA GaAvg Saves W L T Sho2003 17 0 133:10 2 1.35 8 0 0 0 02004 19 17 1177:02 20 1.53 82 10 4 1 22005 20 18 1712:25 28 1.47 77 16 3 1 5TOTAL 56 35 3022:37 50 1.49 167 26 7 2 7

GOALIE GP GS Minutes GA GaAvg Saves W L T Sho2005 6 0 112:21 2 1.60 0 0 0 0 0TOTAL 6 0 112:21 2 1.60 0 0 0 0 0

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MEET THE 2006 LADY RAILSPLITTERS # 2 Catalina Varsalona HEIGHT: 5’6” POSITION: Defender CLASS: Freshman HOMETOWN: Miami, Florida MAJOR: Undecided PARENTS: Charles & Ana Varsalona

COACH’S COMMENTS: Catalina is a key signee and comes to our program with very little time to adjust to the college game. She is expected to be a contributor right away and is extremely capable of doing that. She has a tremendous attitude and will fit in nicely with our returning players.

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Lindsey Parda # 3 HEIGHT: 5’6” POSITION: Defender CLASS: JuniorHOMETOWN: Melbourne, FloridaMAJOR: Nursing PARENTS: Bob & Ellen Parda

COACH’S COMMENTS: Lindsey is an important part of our system. She is very strong and versatile and can take players out of their game plan. She has been able to play this summer, which is a huge plus, and should have a great year in 2006.

LADY RAILSPLITTER FACTOID


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Do you know that Lincoln Memorial University, Carson-Newman College and Tusculum College used to be members of the Smokey Mountain Athletic Conference, the Volunteer State Athletic Conference and the Tennessee Valley Athletic Conference when they were on the NAIA level?

GP GS G A Pts Shots Shot% SOG SOG% GW2004 19 17 0 0 0 3 .000 1 .333 02005 20 20 0 0 0 2 .000 0 .000 0TOTAL 39 37 0 0 0 5 .000 1 .200 0

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MEET THE 2006 LADY RAILSPLITTERS

# 4 Leanne Harkness..............................................

................................................ HEIGHT: 5’3” POSITION: Defender CLASS: Senior HOMETOWN: Johnson City, Tennessee MAJOR: Accounting PARENTS: John & Ruth McFadden

COACH’S COMMENTS: Missy has a chance to finish her career at LMU on a strong note. The key for her will be how prepared she is when she returns this season. Her skills and knowledge of the game are there and, once fitness is in place, she will be an important player for us.

# 5 Missy McFadden

HEIGHT: 5’5” POSITION: Defender/Midfielder CLASS: Freshman HOMETOWN: Leamington Spa, England MAJOR: Athletic Training PARENTS: Graham & Rosie Harkness

COACH’S COMMENTS: Leanne adds depth to the roster and brings a wonderful attitude and love for the game to our program. She should adjust well to soccer in America and will be able to make her mark on our team right away.

GP GS G A Pts Shots Shot% SOG SOG% GW2003 18 18 0 1 1 7 .000 4 .571 02004 19 17 0 1 1 3 .000 2 .667 02005 13 3 0 3 3 4 .000 4 1.000 0TOTAL 50 38 0 5 5 14 .000 10 .714 0


Did you know since the program’s inception in 1994, the Lincoln Memorial University women’s soccer team has won two conference Championships, participated in two NCAA Tournaments, and has won one NCAA regional title?


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MEET THE 2006 LADY RAILSPLITTERS # 6 Stefani TaylorHEIGHT: 5’2” POSITION: Defender/MidfielderCLASS: SeniorHOMETOWN: Sacramento, CaliforniaMAJOR: Kinesiology PARENTS: Steve Taylor & Cheryle Loya

COACH’S COMMENTS: Stefani is among the fittest athletes on our roster and works hard on her soccer skills. She is capable of having a very strong year and is eager to take her game to the next level. She had a strong spring season and will come in this year with a lot of momentum.

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# 7 Camilla Verissimo

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HEIGHT: 5’2” POSITION: Midfilder CLASS: Sophomore HOMETOWN: Brasilia, Brazil MAJOR: Kinesiology PARENTS: Irene & Eugenio Verissimo

COACH’S COMMENTS: Camilla can play a number of positions. Her defensive punch summed with her offensive weapons make her a very important player for us. She had a superb freshman year in 2005, and now knows the competition well. She brings speed and game proficiency as well as a great attitude, to the team.



GP GS G A Pts Shots Shot% SOG SOG% GW2003 18 16 0 0 0 1 .000 0 .000 02004 8 2 0 0 0 0 .000 0 .000 02005 11 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 .000 0TOTAL 37 18 0 0 0 1 .000 0 .000 0

GP GS G A Pts Shots Shot% SOG SOG% GW2005 20 20 5 10 20 29 .172 14 .483 2TOTAL 20 20 5 10 20 29 .172 14 .483 2

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MEET THE 2006 LADY RAILSPLITTERS# 8 Hanna-Mari ToivonenHEIGHT: 5’3” POSITION: Defender/Midfielder CLASS: Sophomore HOMETOWN: Tampere, Finland MAJOR: Psychology PARENTS: Kirsti Toivonen

C O A C H ’ S COMMENTS: Hanna has all the tools to be a great player. Her ability to possess, as well as her finishing skills, are excellent. She is comfortable with either foot and can make pinpoint passes. As long as she is in shape, she is a force to be reckonded with.

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# 9 Danielle Dos Santos HEIGHT: 5’7” POSITION: Forward CLASS: Sophomore HOMETOWN: Campinas, Brazil MAJOR: Kinesiology & Business PARENTS: Daniel & Valdeci

COACH’S COMMENTS: Danielle is pure improvisation and creativity. She is the “X” factor on our roster and can score at will. As she improves her finishing percentages even more, she will stack up many more records. I expect her to improve her assist ratio and become that much better this season.



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MEET THE 2006 LADY RAILSPLITTERS # 10 Patty Spielman ...............................................HEIGHT: 5’4” POSITION: Midfield CLASS: Junior HOMETOWN: Melbourne, FloridaMAJOR: Criminal Justice PARENTS: Don & Monica Spielman

COACH’S COMMENTS: Patty is fundamental for our team. Her efficacy and dependability are undeniable. She rarely misses a pass and can defend and start the offense extremely well. I expect her to take a leadership role and have an improved offensive year this season. She worked hard in the summer and comes in this year ready to leave her mark.

................................................HEIGHT: 5’8” POSITION: Forward CLASS: JuniorHOMETOWN: Campinas, BrazilMAJOR: Psychology/Health PARENTS: Vitor & Eva Oliveira

COACH’S COMMENTS: Heloisa is an unselfish player who will deliver what the team needs, scoring, assists, vocal leadership, and plenty of possession time. She is extremely skilled and shields the ball like no other player. She is now a veteran player who can read the game like a coach on the field. She should have a banner year for us this season.

Heloisa Oliveira# 11




GP GS G A Pts Shots Shot% SOG SOG% GW2004 19 19 27 10 64 79 .342 47 .595 62005 20 20 11 10 32 55 .200 31 .564 3 TOTAL 39 39 38 20 96 134 .284 78 .582 9

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HEIGHT: 5’6”POSITION: DefenderCLASS: JuniorHOMETOWN: Port St. Lucie, FloridaMAJOR: Athletic Training PARENTS: Jeffrey & Lori Korte

COACH’S COMMENTS: Lauren has all the tools to be a solid contributor this season. She is strong and possesses the ball well. She can also defend and distribute with precision. As long as she is confident, she will do a lot of good things on the field for us. I expect her to be much improved by the end of the season.

HEIGHT: 5’4” POSITION: Forward CLASS: Freshman HOMETOWN: Daventry, England MAJOR: Accounting PARENTS: Colin & Kathy Harvey

COACH’S COMMENTS: Sarah is another key signee who will continue our tradition of scoring power. She will add a different flavor and dimension to the team and will be very important to our success. She is crafty and understands the language of the game. I believe she will fit in nicely on this year’s squad.

Sarah Harvey..............................................

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Lauren Korte



Did you know that Lincoln Memorial University’s Helio D’Anna is only the third head coach ever of the University’s women’s soccer program? Mike Varga (University of South Alabama) was the first head coach of the LMU women’s soccer program.


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# 14 HEIGHT: 5’6” POSITION: ForwardCLASS: Freshman HOMETOWN: Powell, Tennessee MAJOR: Undecided PARENTS: John Trent

COACH’S COMMENTS: Tiffany comes in with an arsenal of skills and raw talent. She is quick, fast and can finish with either foot. As she improves her touch, she will be even more dangerous and should be able to put together a nice career at LMU

Tiffany Trent..............................................

.............................................# 15 Damaris Young HEIGHT: 5’5” POSITION: Midfield CLASS: Senior HOMETOWN: Panama City, PanamaMAJOR: Criminal Justice PARENTS: Damaris Aranda & Ricardo Young

COACH’S COMMENTS: Damaris is a strong player with a lot of natural talent and potential. She has covered a lot of ground since coming to LMU and now needs to have consistency to finish her career with a bang. She worked very hard this summer and I expect her to deliver a lot of wing play on the left side for us this year.


LMU CAREER STATISTICS GP GS G A Pts Shots Shot% SOG SOG% GW2004 13 0 0 3 3 4 .000 1 .250 02005 15 0 0 1 1 3 .000 1 .333 0TOTAL 28 0 0 4 4 7 .000 2 .286 0

Did you know that former Lady Railsplitter soccer player Stacey Janetos went on to play professional soccer in Germany after graduation?

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# 16 Katie Simerly HEIGHT: 5’6” POSITION: Midfielder CLASS: Freshman HOMETOWN: Morristown, Tennessee MAJOR: Undecided PARENTS: Mike & Amy Simerly

COACH’S COMMENTS: Katie is smart and reads the game well. She has tremendous potential and a wonderful attitude. The amount of time it takes her to adjust to the college game will dictate how quickly she becomes a contributing factor for us. She is eager to learn and that should help her along.

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..............................................# 17 Sarah Chung HEIGHT: 5’8” POSITION: Midfielder CLASS: FreshmanHOMETOWN: Oak Ridge, TennesseeMAJOR: Chemistry PARENTS: Michael & Della Chung

COACH’S COMMENTS: Sarah is a great athlete with pure potential. She has very nice touch and speed, and will fit in well at LMU. As she develops her confidence and adjusts to the college pace she will cause a lot of mismatches. Her size and jumping ability will also make her a threat in the air.

Did you know the first Lincoln Memorial University women’s soccer media guide was printed in 1998?



Did you know that last year’s record of 16-3-1 was the most wins by a Lady Railsplitter soccer team since Mike Varga’s Lady Railsplitter squad won the 1997 Gulf South Conference Championship?

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MEET THE 2006 LADY RAILSPLITTERS# 18 Robyn Rowe..............................................

HEIGHT: 5’2” POSITION: DefenderCLASS: Freshman HOMETOWN: Indialantic, FloridaMAJOR: Criminal Justice PARENTS: Bill Rowe & Dina Marks

COACH’S COMMENTS: Robyn is aggressive and has a die hard attitude. She is tough to get by and defends with passion. She is a determined player and will work hard which is a contagious way to approach the game. Robyn is a welcome addition to our team.

# 20 Juliana Povoa ..............................................HEIGHT: 5’7” POSITION: Midfielder CLASS: Sophomore HOMETOWN: Brasilia, Brazil MAJOR: Kinesiology PARENTS: Elson & Mania Povoa

COACH’S COMMENTS: Juliana is set to have a banner year. Her skills are beyond question and she is extremely creative. As she improves her finishing skills, she can be unstoppable. She has worked very hard this summer and is ready to step up as one of the leaders on our team.

Did you know former Lady Railsplitter four-year starter Jammi McLead is one of only two players in the history of the Gulf South Conference to earn All-GSC honors in all four consecutive years of their collegiate soccer careers?


LMU CAREER STATISTICS GP GS G A Pts Shots Shot% SOG SOG% GW2005 19 19 1 9 11 10 .100 5 .500 1TOTAL 19 19 1 9 11 10 .100 5 .500 1

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MEET THE 2006 LADY RAILSPLITTERS# 21 Erin Longworth..............................................

HEIGHT: 5’3” POSITION: DefenderCLASS: Redshirt HOMETOWN: Corunna, CanadaMAJOR: Mathematics PARENTS: Lee & Annie Shilson

COACH’S COMMENTS: Erin comes in eager to learn and improve. She is dedicated and has a passion for the game beyond question. She will grab the opportunity to play in college and do the most with it. That will be a contagious attitude for her teammates and in itself an important contribution. She is a player for the future.

Check out the LMU soccer teams online!Get the lastest news, live statistics, and

other detailed information at: www.lmunet.edu/athletics/wsoccer

or call the Lincoln Memorial University Sports Line

24 hours a day, 7 days a week! For local calls dial 869-6400 or if calling

toll free dial 1-800-325-0900 extension 6400.

Go Railsplitters!


Did you know the Lady Railsplitters competed in six of the nine Gulf South Conference Tournaments in which they were eligible for while they were members of the GSC?

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2005 LADY RAILSPLITTERSEASON RESULTS

Date Opponent Site Score Rec. GSC Att.Aug 27 #20 Northern Kentucky A W-2-1 1-0-0 0-0-0 151Sep 02, #8 Tampa N L-0-5 1-1-0 0-0-0 22Sep 04 Columbus State A W-7-3 2-1-0 0-0-0 117Sep 10 Mars Hill H W (OT)-2-1 3-1-0 0-0-0 60 Sep 16 Lynn H W-4-2 4-1-0 0-0-0 50Sep 17 Oakland City A W-11-0 5-1-0 0-0-0 50Sep 23 Delta State A W-8-0 6-1-0 1-0-0 132Sep 25 Montevallo A W-1-0 7-1-0 2-0-0 105Sep 30 Ouachita Baptist H W-6-1 8-1-0 3-0-0 70Oct 02 Christian Brothers H W-7-0 9-1-0 4-0-0 90 Oct 07 #3 West Florida H L-1-3 9-2-0 4-1-0 80Oct 09 West Georgia H W-1-0 10-2-0 5-1-0 70Oct 14 Harding A W-4-2 11-2-0 6-1-0 193Oct 16 Central Arkansas A W-3-2 12-2-0 7-1-0 212Oct 23 North Alabama A W-1-0 13-2-0 8-1-0 84 Oct 26 #19 Tusculum H T-5-5 13-2-1 8-1-0 90Oct 29 Alabama-Huntsville H W-6-1 14-2-1 9-1-0 125GULF SOUTH CONFERENCE TOURNAMENTNov 04 Central Arkansas N W-2-1 15-2-1 --- 162Nov 06 #3 West Florida A W-1-0 16-2-1 --- 365NCAA SOUTH REGION TOURNAMENTNov 11 #3 West Florida A L-1-3 16-3-1 --- 250

The Lady Railsplitters are all smiles at the awards ceremony after capturing the 2005 Gulf South Conference Championship.

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GOALSGame:6 - Heloisa de Oliveira vs. N. Greenville .. 8/26/044 - by 9, most recently by Danielle dos Santos vs. Christian Bros. .. 10/22/05

Season:27 - Heloisa de Oliveira .................................. 200424 - Danielle dos Santos ................................. 200524 - Erin Alexander .......................................... 199623 - Krista Shamblin ........................................ 199622 - Kristen Boujos .......................................... 2005

Career:58 - Erin Alexander ................................. 1994-199739 - Kristen Boujos ................................. 2004-200538 - Heloisa de Oliveira .....................2004-present38 - Gretchen Dever ................................ 1998-200135 - Krista Shamblin ............................... 1995-1996

ASSISTSGame:4 - Camilla Verissimo at Delta State ......... 9/23/054 - Liz DuQuesnay vs. Bluefield (VA) ......... 9/24/024 - Randi Timmons vs. Midway ................. 10/27/014 - Emily Davis vs. Campbellsville ............... 9/9/004- Gretchen Dever vs. Campbellsville ........... 9/9/004- Erin Alexander vs. UAH ........................ 10/13/964- Kilee Novak vs. Concord (WV) .............. 8/30/97

Season:13 - Yolanda Janiga .......................................... 199712 - Erin Alexander .......................................... 199611- Carol Lach ................................................. 199510 - by 6, most recently by Heloisa de Oliveira and Camilla Verissimo .......................... 2005

Career:37 - Erin Alexander ................................. 1994-199727 - Randi Timmons................................ 2000-200321 - Yolanda Janiga ................................. 1997-199821 - Carol Lach ....................................... 1995-199820 - Heloisa de Oliveira .....................2004-present

LADY RAILSPLITTER RECORDS

POINTSGame:14 - Heloisa de Oliveira vs. NGU .............. 8/26/0413 - Gretchen Dever vs. Campbellsville ........ 9/9/0011- Krista Shamblin vs. UAH .................... 10/13/9610- Erin Alexander vs. UAH ...................... 10/13/969 - by Cindy Campbell vs. Midway ........... 10/27/01and Aubrei Rumbaugh vs. Campbellsville ..... 9/9/00

Season:64 - Heloisa de Oliveira .................................. 200460 - Erin Alexander .......................................... 199656 - Danielle dos Santos ................................. 200554 - Krista Shamblin ........................................ 199649 - Kristen Boujos .......................................... 2005

Career:153 - Erin Alexander ............................... 1994-199796 - Heloisa de Oliveira .....................2004-present90 - Kristen Boujos ................................. 2004-200590 - Gretchen Dever ................................ 1998-2001 88 - Krista Shamblin ............................... 1995-1996

SHOTSGame:13 -Emily Davis vs. Ouachita Baptist ........ 10/10/0313 - Erin Alexander vs. Cumberland (KY) 10/11/9412 - Emily Davis vs. Campbellsville ............. 9/7/0312 - Gretchen Dever vs. Midway ............... 10/27/0111- Stacey Janetos vs. Campbellsville .......... 9/9/00

Season:95 - Danielle dos Santos ................................. 200587 - Erin Alexander .......................................... 199682 - Krista Shamblin ........................................ 199679 - Heloisa de Oliveira ................................... 200478 - Kristen Boujos .......................................... 2004

Career:234 - Erin Alexander ............................... 1994-1997187 - Emily Davis ................................... 2000-2003177 - Cindy Campbell ............................. 2001-2004161 - Gretchen Dever .............................. 1998-2001160 - Kilee Novak ................................... 1997-2000

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INDIVIDUAL GOALKEEPINGRECORDS SAVESGame:34 - Ellen Husarik vs. Carson-Newman ...... 9/22/9426 - Cindy Winterberger at Lynn ................ 9/17/9922 - Katie Fennell at Christian Brothers .... 10/19/0315 - Jennifer Haggerty at Union (KY) ......... 10/4/0013 - Jennifer Haggerty vs. Carson-Newman 8/29/01 Season:218 - Ellen Husarik .......................................... 1994110 - Ellen Husarik .......................................... 1995104 - Katie Fennell ........................................... 200393 - Katie Fennell ............................................. 200291 - Katie Fennell ............................................. 2001

Career:411 - Ellen Husarik ................................. 1994-1997306 - Katie Fennell .................................. 2001-2004221 - Cindy Winterberger ....................... 1996-1999167 - Stephanie Kwoka .....................2003-present164 - Jennifer Haggerty .......................... 1999-2002

TEAM GOALKEEPING RECORDS

SAVESGame:34 - vs. Carson-Newman .............................. 9/22/9426 - at Lynn .................................................. 9/17/9922 - at Christian Brothers ........................... 10/19/0315 - at Union (KY) ....................................... 10/4/0013 - vs. Carson-Newman .............................. 8/29/01 Season:137 - ................................................................. 1995131 - ................................................................. 2002124 - ................................................................. 2001117 - ................................................................. 2003103 - ................................................................. 1996

LADY RAILSPLITTER RECORDSTEAM RECORDS

GOALSGame: 17 - vs. Campbellsville ..................................9/9/00

Season: 73 - ................................................................... 2005

ASSISTS

Game: 17 - vs. Campbellsville ..................................9/9/00

Season: 57 - .................................................................. 1997

POINTSGame: 51 - vs. Campbellsville ..................................9/9/00

Season:202 - ................................................................ 2005

SHOTSGame:69 - vs. Campbellsville .................................9/9/00

Season: 369 - ................................................................. 2000

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LADY RAILSPLITTER SERIES RECORDSOpponent W L TAlabama-Huntsville 7 2 1Anderson 1 0 0Barry 1 2 0Bellarmine 1 3 0Belmont Abbey 1 0 0Bluefield (VA) 1 0 0Brevard First MeetingBryan College 1 0 0Campbellsville 2 0 0*Carson-Newman 4 7 0*Catawba 0 2 0Central Arkansas 8 1 0Christian Brothers 7 5 0Clayton State First MeetingColumbus State 1 0 0Concord 1 1 0Converse 2 0 0Covenant 1 0 1Cumberland (KY) 9 0 1Delta State 2 0 0Eckerd College 1 0 0Findlay 0 1 0Florida Southern 1 1 0Francis Marion 0 1 0Gardner Webb 1 0 0Georgetown (KY) 0 3 0Harding 4 2 0Hillsdale 1 0 0Indianapolis 1 1 0Kentucky Wesleyan 1 0 0King 2 0 0Lambuth 1 0 1Lander First MeetingLee 1 1 0Lees-McRae 0 2 0*Lenoir-Rhyne 1 0 0Liberty 1 0 0Limestone 1 1 0Lindsey Wilson 0 1 0Longwood 1 1 0Lynn 1 2 0*Mars Hill 5 1 0Martin Methodist 1 0 0Maryville 0 2 0Midway 3 0 0Milligan 0 2 0Missouri-Rolla 0 1 0Montevallo 7 5 1Montreat 1 0 0Morehead State 1 0 0*Newberry 2 0 0North Alabama 9 1 1

Opponent W L TNorth Florida 0 0 1North Greenville 1 0 0Northern Kentucky 1 1 0Oakland City 2 0 0Ouachita Baptist 6 0 0Piedmont 1 0 0*Presbyterian 1 0 0Rollins 2 1 0Saginaw Valley State 1 0 0Salem International First MeetingUSC-Aiken 1 0 0USC-Upstate First MeetingUniv. of the South 1 1 0Southern Indiana 0 1 0Spalding 1 0 0Spring Hill 1 0 0Tampa 0 1 1Tennessee-Chattanooga 1 0 0Tennessee Tech 2 0 0Tennessee Wesleyan 4 2 0Transylvania 1 2 0*Tusculum 6 5 1Union (KY) 4 1 1Virginia Intermont 1 0 0Warren Wilson 1 0 0West Florida 3 11 1West Georgia 1 0 0*Wingate 0 1 0LMU Overall Record: 139 80 12*South Atlantic Conference OpponentsBold - 2006 Opponents

LMU Lady Railsplitter Season Records1994 7-8-11995 10-9-11996 17-3-11997 17-2-2 (GSC Champions)1998 14-3-21999 14-6-02000 8-11-02001 10-8-12002 7-11-12003 7-11-02004 12-5-2 (NCAA South Region Champions)2005 16-3-1 (GSC Champions)

LMU Lady Railsplitter Head CoachesMike Varga 1994-1998 65-25-7Jeff Winterberger 1999-2002 39-36-2Helio D’Anna 2003-present 35-19-3

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2006 RAILSPLITTER SEASON OUTLOOKOur men seem to have amassed a number of broken records in the past few years. However, an unfulfilled goal remains: qualifying for the NCAA National Tournament. We have had close calls in the past two years. In fact, much to the surprise of the nation, our men missed the past two cuts. And of course things will not be any easier in 2006: since we are changing conferences, we will not be eligible to compete for a conference championship. That makes the regular season and the regional games that much more important. That will be our ticket to make it to nationals and we will have a very slim margin of error. But the Railsplitters are ready; all you need to do is look into their eyes.

All through the spring our men laid the foundations for this fall. They conditioned, lifted, got faster and stronger, as well as more eager to produce. With the loss of key players, the returnees took up the challenge to fill shoes and made no excuses during the spring matches. In fact, we went undefeated despite playing several Division I opponents. Our players also joined a number of PDL teams to play for this summer, as well as adult leagues in the USA and abroad. They have followed a tough conditioning program through the summer and now return fit and ready to fly. On top of it, we brought in an incredible recruiting class, possibly the best in the history of the program.

Our roster will be loaded with talent. In fact, we will be at least two players deep in every position with possibly three players being able to become starters in some positions. We are also going to be very balanced in terms of experience, with four seniors, five juniors, seven sophomores, and six freshmen. We will also have four redshirts that will raise the level of practice every day. The leadership will be a strong aspect as well, and we will have not only two strong captains, but also several strong leaders. No doubt about it, it is hard to point out a weakness in this year’s team. Perhaps the only unanswered question in the roster will be how to solve the puzzle of choosing starters. Although we will have eight returning starters, we could easily have an entire new team on the field. That is really not a problem but a great dilemma to have!Our schedule will also include new teams and new rivalries will be established. Catawba, Carson Newman, Barry University, Christian Brothers, and Tusculum are among well known top opponents to be played. West Virginia Wesleyan, Salem International, Shepherd University, and the University of Charleston will also be tough games. Newberry, Presbyterian, and Mars Hill are certainly among teams that will challenge us as well. In fact, no team can be overlooked this year. The men will face a tough schedule and will embrace the challenge that comes with it.

We have also to tackle the academic challenge that comes in playing and traveling. It is an important goal of ours to repeat as NSCAA team academic award recipients. And we start the year on a good spot: our team GPA is above 3.0 to begin with.

Our support coaching staff is also experienced and competent. We are a well oiled machine!

Without a doubt all that could be done to ensure a successful season has been done.

Let it all begin!

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2006 RAILSPLITTERNUMERICAL ROSTER

No. Name Pos. Class Ht Hometown0 Brent Cole GK Jr. 6’1” Knoxville, TN1 Patrick Riesenberg GK So. 6’1” Ft. Thomas, KY2 Jordan Green MF So. 6’4” Pensacola, FL3 Felipe Nogueira D Fr. 6’0” Uberaba, MG4 Vitor Souza D Jr. 6’0” Sorocaba, Brazil5 Pedro Canineu MF Fr. 5’10” Sorocaba, Brazil6 Marcelo Galafassi D/MF Jr. 5’9” Jundiai, Brazil7 Claudio Rico MF Jr. 5’9” Jacarei City, Brazil8 Diogo Silvy M Sr. 5’11” Santa Catarina, Brazil9 Ian Richardson F So. 6’2” North Lanarkshire, Scotland10 Leonardo de Barros MF So. 6’2” Brasilia, Brazil11 Leandro Pereira F Fr. 6’0” Brasilia, Brazil12 Adriano de Moraes M Sr. 5’10” Jacarei, Brazil13 Guilherme Alves M/F So. 5’8” Rio de Janeiro, Brazil14 Repton Abrahams F RS 5’11” Brooklyn, NY15 Afiba Moore M RS 5’11” Brooklyn, NY16 Kyle Gros D Fr. 5’11” Victoria, Canada17 Elio Benitez M So. 5’5” Lexington, NC18 Jon Williams MF Sr. 5’11” Memphis, TN19 Drew Payne MF Sr. 6’0” Corryton, TN20 Nelson Pizarro F Jr. 5’10” Pembroke Pines, FL21 Gavin MacLeod D So. 6’0” Glasgow, Scotland22 Andrew Bair D RS 6’0” Rudolph, OH23 Khader Hamdallah D Fr. 5’10” Knoxville, TN

Head Coach: Helio D’Anna Assistant Coach: Matt Akins Graduate Assistant Coach: Robert MacNeill

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MEET THE 2006 RAILSPLITTERS # 0 Brent Cole................................................

................................................ # 1 Patrick Riesenberg

HEIGHT: 6’1” POSITION: Goalkeeper CLASS: JuniorHOMETOWN: Knoxville, Tennessee MAJOR: Business PARENTS: Bruce & Billie Cole

COACH’S COMMENTS: Brent is now an established keeper that can be a factor in many games. He is capable of stopping opponents with his athleticism and reflexes. As he continues to improve on his mind and game, he will become an even bigger asset to the Railsplitter squad.

HEIGHT: 6’1” POSITION: Goalkeeper CLASS: Sophomore HOMETOWN: Fort Thomas, Kentucky MAJOR: Communications PARENTS: Terry & Kathy Riesenberg

COACH’S COMMENTS: Patrick is also an established keeper who will contend for a starting position. He has earned this status through his hard work and by improving his talent level which he displayed during last spring.


LMU CAREER STATISTICSGOALIE GP GS Minutes GA GaAvg Saves W L T Sho2005 7 0 124:44 3 2.11 7 0 0 0 0TOTAL 7 0 124:44 3 2.11 7 0 0 0 0

GOALIE GP GS Minutes GA GaAvg Saves W L T Sho2004 6 0 179:01 2 1.01 5 0 0 0 02005 19 16 1644:10 22 1.20 47 15 3 1 3TOTAL 25 16 1823:11 24 1.18 52 15 3 1 3

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MEET THE 2006 RAILSPLITTERS # 2 Jordan Green..............................................

................................................ # 3 Felipe Nogueira

HEIGHT: 6’4” POSITION: Midfielder CLASS: Sophomore HOMETOWN: Pensacola, Florida MAJOR: Kinesiolgy PARENTS: David & Patricia Green

COACH’S COMMENTS: Jordan is an imposing defender. His size and strength combined with his fine skills make him a modern defender who can support with runs from the back. I expect him to have a stellar year this season for LMU.

HEIGHT: 6’0” POSITION: Defender CLASS: Freshman HOMETOWN: Uberaba, Brazil MAJOR: Kinesiology PARENTS: Jose Ernani & Cristiana Vieira

COACH’S COMMENTS: Felipe comes in with a lot of expectations. He could immediately be a star player for us. His strength combined with his athleticisim and skills make him an excellent defender.


RAILSPLITTER FACTOID


Did you know the 2005 Gulf South Conference Championship was Lincoln Memorial University’s first GSC Championship since joining the conference and the NCAA in 1992?

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MEET THE 2006 RAILSPLITTERS

................................................ # 4 Vitor Souza

...............................................HEIGHT: 5’’10” POSITION: Midfielder CLASS: Freshman HOMETOWN: Sorocaba, Brazil MAJOR: Business PARENTS: Paulo & Maria Canineu

COACH’S COMMENTS: Pedro follows the footsteps of his brother (Paulo Neto), a former Railsplitter assistant coach who was a two-time All-American. He is capable of doing the same and more. He plays hard-nosed soccer and will surprise a lot of people this year.

# 5 Pedro Canineu

HEIGHT: 6’0” POSITION: Defender CLASS: JuniorHOMETOWN: Sorocaba, Brazil MAJOR: Kinesiology PARENTS: Pedro & Debora Souza


LMU CAREER STATISTICS GP GS G A Pts Shots Shot% SOG SOG% GW2004 16 16 2 2 6 10 .200 4 .400 02005 18 18 2 1 5 11 .182 5 .455 0TOTAL 34 34 4 3 11 21 .190 9 .429 0

Did you know last year’s record of 15 wins was the most wins in a single season by any Lincoln Memorial University men’s soccer team since the programs inception in 1987? The mark surpassed the old record of 12 wins set in 1998 and tied in 2004.

COACH’S COMMENTS: Vitor is ready to be the best defender in the nation. He earned that respect last year with his play. I see him as a leader this year and someone who will anchor a collection of star defenders. I also see him releasing more and scoring goals this season.

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................................................ # 6 Marcelo GalafassiHEIGHT: 5’9” POSITION: Defender/Midfield CLASS: Junior HOMETOWN: Jundiai, BrazilMAJOR: Athletic Training PARENTS: Assis & Regina

COACH’S COMMENTS: Marcelo is an important piece of the Railsplitter puzzle. If his fitness is there this year, he will be a solid contributor on the left flank. He has excellent crossing abilities and can finish well. He is a sleeping cell ready to be a factor.


................................................ HEIGHT: 5’9” POSITION: Midfield CLASS: Junior HOMETOWN: Jacarei City, Brazil MAJOR: Kinesiology PARENTS: Claudio & Maurizia

COACH’S COMMENTS: Claudio is a natural leader and an extremely important player in our system. His ability to destroy and create offense from the middle is fundamental. He will carry an important weight for the team this season and I believe he is ready to deliver.


# 7 Claudio Rico



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# 8 Diogo Silvy ................................................HEIGHT: 5’11” POSITION: Midfield CLASS: Senior HOMETOWN: Santa Catarina, Brazil MAJOR: Business PARENTS: Carlos & Maria Silvy

COACH’S COMMENTS: Diogo had an all star year in 2005. His work ethic and character won’t allow him to be content without pushing for more. He should be able to improve his offensive output this year while maintaining his aggressiveness defensively. He could also break several records assisting his teammates this season if things go right. LMU CAREER STATISTICS GP GS G A Pts Shots Shot% SOG SOG% GW2003 18 18 3 9 15 51 .059 13 .255 22004 16 15 17 12 46 69 .246 37 .536 52005 19 19 4 10 18 38 .105 18 .474 1TOTAL 53 52 24 31 79 158 .152 68 .430 8

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# 9 Ian Richardson HEIGHT: 6’2” POSITION: Forward CLASS: Sophomore HOMETOWN: North Lanarkshire, Scotland MAJOR: Kinesiology PARENTS: Andrew & Angela Richardson

COACH’S COMMENTS: Ian is strong and agile and has a powerful left foot. He is equipped with the tools to be a solid target forward. I expect him to build on last year’s performance this season.


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MEET THE 2001 RAILSPLITTERSMEET THE 2006 RAILSPLITTERS # 10 Leonardo Barros................................................ HEIGHT: 6’2” POSITION: MidfielderCLASS: SophomoreHOMETOWN: Brasilia, BrazilMAJOR: Business PARENTS: Goncalo & Lucia Barros

COACH’S COMMENTS: Leo is ready to have an All-American year. After an incredible start in 2005 when he was the Gulf South Conference Freshman of the Year, Leo will start the year as a veteran. With the quality of players surrounding him, he should rack up even greater stats this year.


# 11 Leandro PereiraHEIGHT: 6’0 POSITION: Forward CLASS: Freshman HOMETOWN: Brasilia, Brazil MAJOR: Kinesiology PARENTS: Corlis Martins

COACH’S COMMENTS: Leandro brings in instant offensive power. He will fit in quite nicely and will give us a different look up front. Explosiveness combined with craftiness, he is the real deal. I expect to see him looking like a veteran player right away.

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Did you know the Lincoln Memorial University men’s soccer team received it’s highest NCAA ranking ever in September of 2005? The Railsplitters reeled off seven consecutive wins to begin the season and elevated their ranking to 8th nationally before falling to the University of Montevallo on September 25.


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................................................ # 12 Adriano de Moraes HEIGHT: 5’10” POSITION: Midfielder CLASS: Senior HOMETOWN: Jacarei, Brazil MAJOR: Kinesiology PARENTS: Antonio & Maviz de Moraes

COACH’S COMMENTS: Adriano is another impact player that we have signed. He has phenomenal ball skills and quickness. He is also very smart, and has a tremendous read of the game. He is a likeable young man and has a great overall attitude. RAILSPLITTER FACTOID

................................................# 13 Guilherme AlvesHEIGHT: 5’8” POSITION: Midfield/Forward CLASS: Sophomore HOMETOWN: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil MAJOR: Business PARENTS: Hermes & Taise Alves

COACH’S COMMENTS: Guilherme will have a chance to build and progress this year. As a lefty, he brings important qualities to the team and should take his game to a new level.

Did you know Lincoln Memorial University defender Diogo Silvy holds the school record for career assists? In 2005, Silvy handed out 10 assists to bring his career total to 31, surpassing former Railsplitter Eddie Escobar’s mark of 26 for the school’s all-time assist leader title.



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................................................ # 14 Repton Abrahams

HEIGHT: 5’11” POSITION: Forward CLASS: Redshirt/Freshman HOMETOWN: Brooklyn, New York MAJOR: Undecided PARENTS: Audrey Hamblin

COACH’S COMMENTS: Repton will be a star of the future. As he adjusts to college, he will deliever what he does best, goals. Without a doubt he will be capable of amassing goals in a team loaded with talent. Keep your eye on him in the near future.


Did you know that Lincoln Memorial University soccer Head Soccer Coach Helio D’Anna holds the highest winning percentage among all the soccer coaches in the history of the program at 57.3%?

...............................................HEIGHT: 5’11” POSITION: Midfielder CLASS: Redshirt/Freshman HOMETOWN: Brooklyn, New York MAJOR: Undecided PARENTS: Frank & Anna Moore

COACH’S COMMENTS: Afiba is a service player. His strength is putting teammates in scoring opportunities, although he can also score. He is capable of establishing a good flow in the game and should have a great career at LMU.


Did you know that former Lincoln Memorial University soccer coaches Spencer Smith and Mike Varga both moved on to coach soccer at the NCAA Division I level? Smith is the Head Coach at Radford University, while Varga is the top man at the University of South Alabama.

# 15 Afiba Moore

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# 16 Kyle Gros

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HEIGHT: 5’11” POSITION: Defender CLASS: Freshman HOMETOWN: Victoria, Canada MAJOR: Business PARENTS: Bob & Maureen Gros

COACH’S COMMENTS: Kyle brings work ethic, attitude, and talent to our program. He has good defensive skills and athleticism as well as aggressiveness. His first year may be a learning experience, but his learning curve should be short and quick. He will contribute to the team this year.


Did you know that former Railsplitter Frederico Moojen led the nation in NCAA Division II soccer in scoring in 2004 and 2005?

# 17 Elio Benitez

HEIGHT: 5’5” POSITION: Midfielder CLASS: Sophomore HOMETOWN: Lexington, North Carolina MAJOR: Mathematics PARENTS: Alberto & Graciela Benitez

COACH’S COMMENTS: Elio is a good piece in the team puzzle. He is quick and has good skills. His soccer qualities are complemented by his attitude and character. He is a beloved player on our roster.

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................................................ # 18 Jon Williams

HEIGHT: 5’11” POSITION: MidfieldCLASS: Senior HOMETOWN: Memphis, TennesseeMAJOR: KinesiologyPARENTS: Robert & Laura Williams

COACH’S COMMENTS: Jon has worked so hard throughout his career and has covered a lot of ground. He is eager to go out with a bang as he begins his senior year. He is quick, smart and plays with a big heart. He is a player who can be counted on at all times.

HEIGHT: 6’0” POSITION: Midfield CLASS: Senior HOMETOWN: Corryton, Tennessee MAJOR: History PARENTS: Dennis & Kim Payne

COACH’S COMMENTS: Drew has gotten better and better every year and contributed well in 2005. He also had a strong spring season which shold boost his confidence. Drew is ready to get over the hump and add points to his resume in 2006.

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MEET THE 2006 RAILSPLITTERS# 20 Nelson Pizarro

HEIGHT: 6’0” POSITION: DefenderCLASS: SophomoreHOMETOWN: Glasgow, ScotlandMAJOR: Kinesiology PARENTS: Murdo & Barbara MacLeod

COACH’S COMMENTS: Gavin works hard at his fitness and soccer. As his confidence increases, his contribution to the team will grow exponentially. With the quality of the players in the system, he will have the right setting to take his game to the next level. He is an emerging impact player for us.

................................................ # 21 Gavin MacLeod

HEIGHT: 5’10” POSITION: Midfield/ForwardCLASS: JuniorHOMETOWN: Pembroke Pines, FloridaMAJOR: Business PARENTS: Nelson & Claudia

COACH’S COMMENTS: Nelson is the real deal! He is unpredictable and a constant threat to opponents. His accumulated experience makes him a veteran player who knows the game. I expect him to have a tremendous year this year for the Railsplitters.

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MEET THE 2006 RAILSPLITTERS# 22 Andrew Bair

HEIGHT: 6’0” POSITION: DefenderCLASS: Redshirt/FreshmanHOMETOWN: Rudolph, OhioMAJOR: Undecided PARENTS: Gary & Denise Bair

COACH’S COMMENTS: Andrew is a young player that has good attitude and work ethics. He will progress a lot this year as he will be surrounded by great talent.

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Did you know that Lincoln Memorial University’s Eddie Escobar (‘96), David Mwendapole (‘98), and Leonardo de Barros (‘05) are the only Railsplitter men’s soccer players to be named Gulf South Conference Freshman of the Year?

# 24 Abel Martinez ................................................


Did you know in nine years of membership in the Gulf South Conference, the Lincoln Memorial University men’s soccer program had the second highest winning percentage among the ten schools surveyed at 65.9%?

HEIGHT: 5’6” POSITION: DefenderCLASS: Redshirt/FreshmanHOMETOWN: Buford, GeorgiaMAJOR: Undecided PARENTS: Juan & Rumualda Martinez

COACH’S COMMENTS: Abel is a strong defender and can also start the offense from the back. His skills are solid and he is capable of finishing as well. He will be a strong player for the future.

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HEIGHT: 5’6” POSITION: ForwardCLASS: Redshirt/FreshmanHOMETOWN: Buford, GeorgiaMAJOR: Undecided PARENTS: Juan & Rumualda Martinez

COACH’S COMMENTS: Misael has tremendous offensive capabilities. He can score, play-make and knows how to play the position. As a redshirt, he will elevate the level of our practices.

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Did you know before winning last year’s championship match, the Lincoln Memorial University men’s soccer program had only participated in the GSC Championship one other time (in 1998)?

# 25 Misael Martinez

LMU goalkeeper Brent Cole delivers a goal kick in the Railsplitter’s 2005 match against the University of West Florida.

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2005 RAILSPLITTER RESULTSDate Opponent Site Score Rec. GSC Att.Aug 27 Northern Kentucky A W 3-2 (OT2) 1-0-0 0-0-0 400Aug 28 Bellarmine N W 1-0 2-0-0 0-0-0 100Sep 02 Brewton Parker N W 3-1 3-0-0 0-0-0 48Sep 03 Thomas University N W 3-0 4-0-0 0-0-0 30Sep 11 Nova Southeastern N W 1-0 5-0-0 0-0-0 50Sep 17 Oakland City A W 3-0 6-0-0 0-0-0 50Sep 23 Delta State A W 4-1 7-0-0 1-0-0 148Sep 25 Montevallo A L 3-6 7-1-0 1-1-0 225Sep 30 Ouachita Baptist H W 2-0 8-1-0 2-1-0 80Oct 02 Christian Brothers H W 5-0 9-1-0 3-1-0 90Oct 07 West Florida H W 3-1 10-1-0 4-1-0 90Oct 10 Saint Leo N L 1-2 (OT2) 10-2-0 4-1-0 85Oct 14 Harding A W 5-1 11-2-0 5-1-0 243Oct 16 Central Arkansas A L 0-5 11-3-0 5-2-0 329Oct 21 Union (KY) H W 3-0 12-3-0 5-2-0 80Oct 26 Tusculum H W 3-2 13-3-0 5-2-0 125 Oct 29 Alabama-Huntsville H W 4-2 14-3-0 6-2-0 125GULF SOUTH CONFERENCE TOURNAMENTNov 04 Montevallo N W 2-1 15-3-0 ----- 181Nov 06 Central Arkansas N T 1-1 15-3-1 ----- 247 (LMU wins 5-4 on penalty kicks)

The Railsplitter men’s soccer team celebrates on the field in Pensacola, Florida, after winning their first Gulf South Conference Championhip in 2005.

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GOALSGame: 5 - John Payette vs. Lipscomb ......................9/21/954 - Frederico Moojen at Harding ................10/14/054 - Diogo Silvy vs. Delta State ..................10/23/044 - Frederico Moojen vs. Delta State ..........10/23/044 - Eddie Escobar vs. Hillsdale .......................9/6/984 - Nathan Caldwell vs. Crown ...................10/24/964 - Saleh Badah man at Carson-Newman .....9/30/87

Season:25 - Frederico Moojen ......................................200524 - Brett Scaccia ..............................................199223 - Frederico Moojen ......................................200421 - John Payette ...............................................199517 - Diogo Silvy ................................................2004

Career:48 - John Payette ..................................... 1993-1995 Frederico Moojen ............................ 2004-200542 - Dave Swaney ................................... 1995-199839 - David Mwendapole .......................... 1998-200032 - Nathan Caldwell .............................. 1996-1999

ASSISTSGame:3 - by 7, most recently byDiogo Silvy vs. Delta State ........................10/23/04Diogo Silvy vs. King ......................................9/7/04John Bongers vs. Montreat .........................10/26/04David Mwendapole at Harding ...................10/15/00

Season:13 - Eddie Escobar ............................................199612 - Diogo Silvy ................................................200410 - Diogo Silvy ................................................2005 9 - by 3, most recently by Diogo Silvy ...............................................2003 Career:31 - Diogo Silvy ..................................2003-present26 - Eddie Escobar.....................................1996-199924 - David Swaney.....................................1995-199821 - Edmond Bogonko..............................1998-200119 - David Mwendapole............................1998-200019 - Nathan Caldwell..................................1996-1999

RAILSPLITTER RECORDSINDIVIDUAL

POINTSGame:11 - Diogo Silvy vs. Delta State .................10/23/0411 - John Payette vs. Lipscomb ....................9/21/9510 - Larry Reeves at Carson-Newman ......... 9/30/8710 - Saleh Badahman at Carson-Newman ....9/30/87 9 - Eddie Escobar vs. Hillsdale .....................9/6/98 9 - Nathan Caldwell vs. Crown ..................10/24/96

Season:57 - Brett Scaccia ..............................................199256 - Frederico Moojen ..................................... 200553 - Frederico Moojen ......................................200447 - John Payette ...............................................199546 - Diogo Silvy ................................................2004

Career:113 - John Payette......................................1993-1995109 - Frederico Moojen .......................... 2004-2005108 - Dave Swaney....................................1995-199897 - David Mwendapole............................1998-200083 - Nathan Caldwell..................................1996-1999

SHOTSGame:14 - Frederico Moojen vs. Delta State ........10/23/0411 - Dexter Cox vs. Bluefield (VA) .................9/7/9310 - Diogo Silvy vs. Delta State ................10/23/0410 - Frederico Moojen at Harding ..............10/14/0510 - Frederico Moojen vs. CBU ....................10/2/0510 - Frederico Moojen vs. OBU ...................9/30/05

Season:126 -Frederico Moojen .....................................200580 -Frederico Moojen .......................................200476 - Dexter Cox .................................................199369 - Diogo Silvy ................................................200465 - David Mwendapole ....................................2000

Career:206 - Frederico Moojen .......................... 2004-2005176 - David Swaney ................................ 1995-1998173 - John Payette ................................... 1993-1995163 - David Mwendapole ........................ 1998-2000158 - Diogo Silvy ................................2003-present

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TEAM RECORDS

GOALSGame: 11 - vs. Delta State .....................................10/23/0411 - vs. Hillsdale ............................................9/6/98

Season:63 - ................................................................... 2004

ASSISTSGame:10 - vs. Delta State .....................................10/23/04

Season:57 - ................................................................... 1998

POINTSGame: 32 - vs. Delta State .....................................10/23/04

Season:176 - ................................................................. 2004

SHOTSGame:46 - vs. Delta State .....................................10/23/04

Season:325 - ................................................................. 2000

INDIVIDUAL GOALKEEPING RECORDS

SAVESGame:19 - Ben Eckert vs. UAB ...............................9/4/9314 - Ben Madsen at Union (KY) ...................10/4/0012 - Ben Madsen vs. Montevallo ..................9/28/0111 - Justin Wilde at Catawba .......................10/30/0411 - Justin Wilde vs. King ...........................10/25/03 Season:156 - Tom Hardwick ......................................... 1994118 - Chad Newton ........................................... 1995109 - Ben Eckert ............................................... 1993105 - Paul Hammond ........................................ 200299 - Ben Madsen ............................................. 1999

Career:267 - Ben Madsen ....................................1999-2001202 - Chad Newton ..................................1995-1996169 - Tom Hardwick ................................1993-1995138 - Justin Wilde ....................................2003-2004118 - Donald Zalewa ................................1996-1999

TEAM GOALKEEPING RECORDS

SAVESGame:19 - vs. UAB ...................................................9/4/9314 - at Union (KY) ........................................10/4/0012 - at Catawba ...........................................10/30/0412 - at Montevallo .........................................9/28/0111 - vs. King ................................................10/25/03 Season:156- ................................................................... 1994154- ................................................................... 1995135- ................................................................... 1996127- ................................................................... 2002122- ................................................................... 1993

RAILSPLITTER RECORDS

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RAILSPLITTER SEASON-BY-SEASON RECORDS

Coaches History:

Jonas Holdeman (1987-1988)15-10-1 .596

Spencer Smith (1989-1990)14-20-3 .419

Craig Rasmuson (1991-1993)24-33-0 .421

Mike Varga (1994-1998)50-45-4 .525

Jeff Winterberger (1999-2002)20-51-4 .293

Helio D’Anna (2003-Present)33-16-4 .642 .

Season Results:

1987 - 7 - 4 - 0

1988 - 8 - 6 - 1

1989 - 6 - 12 - 1

1990 - 8 - 8 - 2

*1992 - 2 - 15 - 0

1992 - 12 - 8 - 0

1993 - 10 - 10 - 0

1994 - 10 - 9 - 0

1995 - 7 - 13 - 0

1996 - 11 - 6 - 3

1997 - 10 - 8 - 1

1998 - 12 - 9 - 0

1999 - 7 - 10 - 1

2000 - 5 - 10 - 2

2001 - 2 - 18 - 0

2002 - 6 - 13 - 1

2003 - 6 - 10 - 2

2004 - 12 - 3 - 1

2005 - 15 - 3 - 1

Total: - 156 - 175 - 16

*First Season as an NCAA Division II Institution.

1987-90 - NAIA1991-present - NCAA Division II

Lincoln Memorial University’s Claudio Rico intercepts a University of Montevallo pass at midfield in the semi-finals of the 2005 Gulf South Conference Men’s Soccer Tournament.

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RAILSPLITTER SERIES RECORDSOpponent W L T Alabama Birmingham 0 4 1Alabama-Huntsville 4 11 0Asbury 4 0 0Barry 0 1 0Bellarmine 2 5 0Belmont 2 1 0Berea 3 0 0Birmingham Southern 0 1 0Bluefield (VA) 3 0 0Brevard 0 1 0Brewton Parker 1 0 0Bryan 0 2 0Campbellsville 3 0 0Campbell (NC) 0 1 0*Carson-Newman 6 8 1*Catawba 2 3 0Central Arkansas 3 5 2Charleston (WV) 0 1 0Christian Brothers 8 8 0Cincinnati 0 1 0The Citadel 1 0 0Concord (WV) 1 0 0Concordia (MI) 1 0 0Covenant 1 2 1Crown (TN) 1 0 0Cumberland (KY) 5 4 2Cumberland (TN) 1 0 0David Lipscomb 1 0 0Davis & Elkins 0 2 0Dayton 0 2 0Delta State 2 0 0Eastern Michigan 0 1 0Findlay 1 1 0Florida Southern 0 3 0Freed Hardeman 1 0 0Gardner-Webb 2 1 0Guilford 0 0 1Harding 5 1 0Hillsdale 1 0 0Indianapolis 1 2 0Kentucky Wesleyan 0 2 0King 1 3 0Lambuth 0 1 0Lee 2 0 0Lees McRae 2 0 0*Lenoir-Rhyne 1 1 0Liberty 0 4 2Life 0 1 0Limestone 4 1 0Longwood 2 1 0Lynn 0 3 0

Opponent W L TMarshall 0 2 0*Mars Hill 5 3 0Martin Methodist 1 0 0Maryville 1 1 0Milligan 4 3 0Missouri-Rolla 1 0 0Montevallo 3 12 1Montreat 1 0 0Morehead State 0 1 0Morehouse 0 1 0*Newberry 1 1 0UNC-Greensboro 0 1 0North Greenville 1 0 0Northern Kentucky 1 4 0Nova Southeastern 1 1 0Oakland City 2 0 0Ouachita Baptist 4 2 0Pfeiffer 1 1 0*Presbyterian 1 0 0Queens 0 2 0Radford 0 1 0Rollins 0 4 0Salem International First MeetingShawnee State 1 0 0Shepherd First MeetingUSC-Aiken 4 0 0USC-Upstate 0 1 0Saint Leo 0 1 0Southern Indiana 0 1 0Southern Wesleyan 1 0 0Spalding 2 0 0Spring Hill 1 0 0Sue Bennett 1 1 0Tampa 0 1 0Tennessee Temple 4 1 1Tennessee Wesleyan 4 4 0Thomas 1 0 0*Tusculum 4 8 2Union (KY) 7 3 1Warren Wilson 1 0 0West Florida 4 7 0West Virginia Tech First MeetingWest Virginia Wesleyan 0 1 0Wheeling Jesuit 1 0 0Wofford 0 1 0Total: 156 175 16 *Gulf South Conference OpponentsBold - 2005 Opponents

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LINCOLN MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY

Location: Harrogate, TNFounded: 1897Enrollment: 2,802 (Fall 2005)Nickname: Railsplitters / Lady RailsplittersColors: Blue & GrayAffiliation: NCAA Division IIConference: South Atlantic ConferencePresident: Dr. Nancy MoodyAthletic Director: Jay NidifferSports Information Director: Rusty PeaceHead Athletic Trainer: Josh HoltMain Athletics Phone Number: (423) 869-6285

Lincoln Memorial University was founded in 1897 as a living memorial to Abraham Lincoln and his philosophy and ideals. Its inception dates from an occasion in the fall of 1863 when the President was meeting with General Oliver Otis Howard to discuss military operations in and around the Cumberland Gap and East Tennessee area. The President expressed his appreciation for the loyalty that the people of the region had shown to the Union during this time of Civil War. Pointing to the area on the map, Mr. Lincoln said, “General Howard, if you come out of all this horror and misery alive, and I hope that you may, I want you to do something for these people who have been shut out from the world all these years. If I live, I will do all I can to aid you and between us we may do them the justice they deserve. Please remember, and if God is good to us

we may be able to speak of it later!” Mr. Lincoln did not live to see his dream fulfilled, but O.O. Howard (who also was a founder of Howard University) never forgot those words. In 1895, he traveled to the Cumberland Gap area to address a small academy that was operated by a Congregational minister, the Rev. A.A. Myers, and his wife Ellen. While he was there, the General remembered Lincoln’s request and joined with the Myers and several prominent friends to lay the groundwork for a university honoring the slain President. It was to be an institution whose mission and principles would exemplify the life of Abraham Lincoln. The philosophy articulated by these founders as a guide for University programs and curriculum was based on the following principles which were exemplified in the life of Abraham Lincoln: individual liberty; the privileges and responsibilities of the American government; love and respect for the fellow people; personal initiative, individual effort; unselfish leadership; an appreciation for the common people; free enterprise; and belief in a personal God. Now in its 109th year of operation, LMU has grown into a progressive university, offering over 30 majors. LMU’s Fall 2005 enrollment of approximately 2,802 students and 96 faculty members at the main campus and ten extended-campus sites. The main campus is also home to the Abraham Lincoln Library and Museum, which houses one of the largest Lincoln collections in the country.

LINCOLN MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY QUICK FACTS

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PRESIDENT / ATHLETIC DIRECTOR

Nancy B. Moody was born and raised in Middlesboro, Kentucky. Following gradu-ation as an honor student from Middlesboro High School, she received degrees in nursing from Eastern Kentucky University. Other degrees were received after begin-ning her professional career at Lincoln Memorial University. While at LMU, Dr. Moody was involved with initial and continuing accreditation activities from the American Veterinary Medical Association, the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences, and the National League for Nursing (NLN). She was indirectly involved with accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), but directly involved with the preparation of substantive change reports and visits from SACS fol-lowing the development of off-campus nursing programs in Corbin, Kentucky, Knox-

ville, Tennessee, and Madisonville, Tennessee. She was directly involved with development of an R.N. to B.S.N. program, three off-campus programs, and programs, in veterinary science. Dr. Moody has taught in associate, baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral degree programs in nursing. She has worked closely with faculty from the Colleges of Business, Public and Allied Health and Medicine to develop interdisciplinary courses and a certificate program in health care management. She has taught in private higher education, and in both statewide systems of higher education in Tennessee, the Tennes-see Board of Regents and the University of Tennessee. Dr. Moody serves as a program evaluator and peer review panel member for the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, as a research grant reviewer for the NLN and is a peer panel reviewer for Nursing and Health Care Perspectives. She has published in the Tennessee Nurse, the Journal of Pro-fessional Nursing, the Journal of Nursing Administration, the Nurse Practitioner and in Clinical Excellence for Nurse Practitioners. She has presented or is scheduled to present locally, regionally and nationally on nursing work force issues at conferences sponsored by the American Nurses Association, the American Organization of Nurse Executives, the National Association of Student Nurses, the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculty, the Rural Health Association of Tennessee, the Southern Regional Education Board, the Southern Nursing Research Society and the Tennessee Nurses Association. Since 1994, she has garnered approximately $1 million in grants and contracts to study work force issues in Tennessee. In terms of leadership, Dr. Moody has served as department chairperson, dean and executive direc-tor of an organization that was incorporated and became recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501[c]3 organization. In the latter capacity, she has been directly involved in the conduct of state-wide meetings, worked with a multidisciplinary state-wide group, represented the organization at state and national meetings, appeared before state boards, developed contracts with individuals and agencies, gar-nered donations, and written and administered grants for the organization. She and her husband Tom have been married for 26 years and have two young adult children, Adam and Mykel. Before moving to the President’s Home in Harrogate, the Moodys lived in Knoxville, Tennessee.

PRESIDENTDR. NANCY MOODY

ATHLETICS DIRECTORJAY NIDIFFER Nidiffer returned to his alma mater for the second time in 2003 as Lincoln Memorial University’s athletics director after serving as an assistant men’s basketball coach at NCAA Division I institutions such as Auburn, Mercer, Georgia Tech and East Tennessee State. In 1987, Nidiffer took over the helm of the LMU athletics program and played an instrumental role in the University making the transition from NAIA to NCAA Division II. Nidiffer also helped guide the Railsplitter athletics program into the Gulf South Conference in 1992, and into the South Atlantic Conference this season In addition to his daily duties as Lincoln Memorial University’s athletics director, Nidiffer is heavily involved with development opportunities for the University’s athletics program.

An Elizabethton, Tennessee, native and 1956 graduate of Lincoln Memorial University, Nidiffer is married to the former Katie Hodge, also a 1956 graduate of Lincoln Memorial University.

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LMU ATHLETIC TRAINING

ASSISTANT ATHLETIC TRAINER/INSTRUCTORChris Moss

HEAD ATHLETIC TRAINER/INSTRUCTORJosh Holt

Lincoln Memorial University offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training . LMU’s Athletic Training Program is accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of Athletic Training Education. The major is designed to prepare entry-level athletic trainers to make appropriate decisions and important judements regarding sudden injuries or life threatening situations. The program faculty believes that graduates must be able to communicate clearly and effectively while providing the best possible health care to student-athletes. Athletic training students have the advantage of a well-equipped, spacious facility in which to practice basic competencies. Personal interaction and supervision by staff athletic trainers enables students to continually learn and practice their skills. Practicum courses within the major al-low for clinical rotations at physical therapy clinics and doctor’s offices. Students looking for a challenging and rewarding career in athletic training need to contact the University admis-sions office or the athletic training program director.

ATHLETIC TRAINING EDUCATION PROGRAM DIRECTOR Jack Manfield

ATHLETIC TRAINING EDUCATION PROGRAM CLINICAL COORDINATOR/INSTRUCTORAhleasha Hill

THE SOUTH ATLANTIC CONFERENCE

The South Atlantic Conference is in its 31st year of ath-letic tradition and excellence. The conference has enjoyed tremendous success due to dedicated people building a premier athletic conference throughout its history. The distant forerunner of the South Atlantic Conference was the North State Atlantic Conference (NSIAC). The NSIAC was formed when the “Little Six”, as it was called, broke from the North Carolina Intercollegiate Athletic Conference in 1930. These charter members included Lenoir-Rhyne College, Atlantic Christian, Catawba Col-lege, Guilford College, Elon College, and High Point University. The North State continued to grow over the next 30 years, adding Western Carolina (1933), East Carolina (1947) and Pfeiffer (1960). A name change became neces-sary when the league accepted Newberry as its first South Carolina member in 1961. The league took on the name Carolinas Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (CIAC) on May 20th of that year. The CIAC saw several changes in the following years as East Carolina withdrew from the league in 1962. Ap-palachian State and Western Carolina followed in 1971 and 1976. All three landed in the Southern Conference. The South Atlantic Conference was founded in 1975 solely as a football conference. The league received its name from a contest in which Kurt Brenneman of Greensboro, NC became the first to submit the SAC-8 moniker. The SAC-8 consisted of Carson-Newman College, Catawba College, Elon College, Gardner-Webb University, Lenoir-Rhyne College, Mars Hill College, Newberry College, and Presbyterian College. Dr. Fred Bentley, of Mars Hill College, was named league president for its inaugural year, by a vote of the member institutions. After the first season of play in the SAC-8, the Bears of Lenoir-Rhyne College captured the first football title. In 1989, the league’s 15th year of operation, the South Atlantic Conference became a comprehensive, all-sports conference. That year the South Atlantic Conference sponsored 10 sports - football, men’s and women’s bas-ketball, baseball, softball, men’s soccer, volleyball, men’s

golf, men’s and women’s tennis. Later the conference grew to 14 championship sports by adding women’s soc-cer (1990), men’s and women’s cross country (1993) and women’s golf (1999). The South Atlantic Conference was composed of the same eight member institutions from 1975 until 1988, when Wingate University replaced Newberry College as the eighth member institution. Newberry later rejoined the conference in 1996. Today the conference is a group of nine private, liberal art colleges and universities, similar in size and athletic philosophy. Since becoming eligible for NCAA Divi-sion II postseason play in 1993, the league has sent representatives from all of its sponsored sports to NCAA tournaments. Tusculum College was admitted as a member of the league in 1998. In 2006, Lincoln Memorial University became the league’s newest member. The league membership now includes Carson-New-man College in Jefferson City, TN; Catawba College in Salisbury, NC; Lenoir-Rhyne College in Hickory, NC; Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate, TN; Mars Hill College in Mars Hill, NC; Newberry College in Newberry, SC; Presbyterian College in Clinton, SC; Tusculum College in Greeneville, TN; and Wingate University in Wingate, NC.

HISTORY OF THE SOUTH ATLANTIC CONFERENCE

KEY DATES IN SAC HISTORY

1930 – North State Atlantic Conference formed when six schools broke from the North Carolina Intercollegiate Athletic Conference 1961 – Newberry joins league. Conference changes name to Carolinas Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (CIAC) 1975 – South Atlantic Conference formed as foot-ball league with eight schools, called the SAC-8. 1988 – Wingate replaces Newberry 1989 – SAC became an all-sports conference 1996 – Newberry rejoins conference 1998 – Tusculum joins conference 2006 – Lincoln Memorial joins conference

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2006 RAILSPLITTER SOCCER SCHEDULEDATE OPPONENT SITE TIMEAugust8/25 West Virginia Wesleyan College Newport, KY 5:00 p.m.8/27 Salem International University Newport, KY 1:00 p.m.8/30 Tusculum College Greeneville, TN 7:30 p.m.September 9/2 Maryville College Maryville, TN 1:00 p.m.9/3 Guilford College Maryville, TN 11:00 p.m.9/6 Carson-Newman College Harrogate 5:00 p.m.9/9 Newberry College Newberry, SC 5:00 p.m.9/15 Shepherd University Shepherdstown, WV 4:00 p.m.9/16 Spalding University Louisville, KY TBA9/19 Christian Brothers University Memphis, TN 3:00 p.m.9/24 West Virginia Univ. Institute of Technology Montgomery, WV 1:00 p.m.9/26 Brevard College Harrogate 4:00 p.m.9/29 Presbyterian College Harrogate 4:00 p.m.October10/6 University of Charleston Charleston, WV 4:00 p.m.10/13 Barry University Harrogate 2:00 p.m.10/18 Mars Hill College Harrogate 3:00 p.m.10/20 Catawba College Salisbury, NC 6:00 p.m.TBA NCAA Southeast Region Tournament TBA TBA

2006 LADY RAILSPLITTER SOCCER SCHEDULEDATE OPPONENT SITE TIMEAugust8/24 Union College Harrogate 2:00 p.m.8/27 Salem International University Philippi, WV 10:00 a.m.8/30 Tusculum College Greeneville, TN 5:00 p.m.September 9/1 University of South Carolina-Upstate Spartanburg, SC 5:00 p.m.9/6 Carson-Newman College Harrogate 3:00 p.m.9/9 Newberry College Newberry, SC 3:00 p.m.9/13 Cumberland College (Ky) Harrogate 4:00 p.m.9/17 Columbus State University Harrogate 1:00 p.m.9/23 Lander University Lander, SC 7:00 p.m.9/27 Spalding University Harrogate 4:00 p.m.9/29 Presbyterian College Harrogate 2:00 p.m.October10/4 Catawba College Salisbury, NC 7:00 p.m.10/7 Mars Hill College Mars Hill, NC 6:00 p.m.10/10 Lenoir-Rhyne College Harrogate 4:00 p.m.10/14 Clayton College & State University Marrow, GA 3:00 p.m.10/22 Wingate University Harrogate 3:00 p.m.TBA NCAA Southeast Region Tournament TBA TBA

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