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Table Of Contents

University Of Charleston… …………………………..4-7

Athletic Department……… …………………………..8-9

Team Roster……………….. ………………………..10-11

Coach’s Information……... …………………………...12

Player Information………... ………………………..13-17

Team History…………… ………………………..18-20

2009-2010 Season Review… …………………………...21

Support Staff……………… …………………………...22

Facility Information………. …………………………...23

WVIAC……………………. ………………………..24-27

Charleston, WV…………… ………………………..28-29

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Quick Info:

Name of School: University of Charleston

City/Zip: Charleston, WV 25304

Founded: 1888

Nickname: Golden Eagles

School Colors: Maroon & Gold

Home Courts: Schoenbaum Tennis Courts

Enrollment: 1,436

Affiliation: NCAA Division II

Conference: WVIAC (West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference)

President: Dr. Edwin Welch

Athletic Director: Tom Nozica

Associate Director of Athletics: Dr. Bren Stevens

Athletic Dept. Phone: 304-357-4820

Athletic Department Fax: 304-357-4989

Coach: Matt Santen

Alma Mater: Connecticut College

Career Record: 30-40

Email: mattsanten@gmail.com

Contact Number: 304-444-4309

Sports Information:

Andy Spradling

Director of Communications

304-357-4717 304-437-1712 (mobile)

Web Page: www.ucwv.edu/athletics

WVIAC website: www.wviac.org

Team Information:

2008-2009 Record (15-14 overall) (5-4 WVIAC) 4th place (10 teams in WVIAC)

MEDIA INFORMATION Charleston, WV AP: 800-642-8291 Print: Charleston Gazette: 304-348-4820 Charleston Daily Mail: 304-348-4820 Television: WCHS: 304-345-4115 WOWK: 304-781-6058 WSAZ: 304- 690-3046 UC SID email: andyspradling@ucwv.edu UC SID Fax : 304-357-4988

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Quick Facts:

- 1,436 Full-Time Students

- 33% First Generation

- Located in the capital of West Virginia

- #1 Baccalaureate institution in WV (Princeton Review) and #15 in the

Southeast

- More than 10% of students graduate in less that 4 years

- 1 of 12 colleges nationally chosen as a model for the first year experience

The University of Charleston is located on the banks

of the Kanawha River directly across from the West

Virginia State Capital. There is no better location in

West Virginia in which to earn your college degree.

www.ucwv.edu

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Cleta M. Harless

Vice President for Administration and Finance B.A. and B.S. , Marshall University

M.B.A. , West Virginia University

(2001-present)

cletaharless@ucwv.edu

Dr. Charles Stebbins

Provost and Dean of Faculty B.S. , United States Air Force Academy

M.S. and A.E. , California Institute of Technology

Diploma, Northwestern University‟s Kellogg

Graduate School of Management

Ph.D. , Colorado University

(2005-present)

charlesstebbins@ucwv.edu

Dr. Edwin H. Welch

President B.A. ,Western Maryland College

S.T.B. , Boston University School of Theology

Ph.D. , Boston University Graduate School

(1989-present)

edwinwelch@ucwv.edu

Administration Staff

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Jennie O. Ferretti

Vice President for Advancement B.A. , University of Virginia

J.D. , University of Virginia

(2004 – present)

jennieferretti@ucwv.edu

Alan Liebrecht

Vice President for Enrollment B.A. , Roanoke College

(1993-97, 2008-present)

alanliebrecht@ucwv.edu

Ben Beakes

Director of Development B.A. , University of Charleston

(2009 – present)

benbeakes@ucwv.edu

Administration Staff

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Tom Nozica Director of Athletics

UC Baseball Coach

Phone: 304-357-4823

Email: thomasnozica@ucwv.edu

Tom Nozica has been at the University of Charleston since

1969 when he took over the Morris Harvey College soccer

team. For fifteen seasons he held the dual role of head coach of

men‟s soccer and baseball. As baseball coach, he led his team

to WVIAC conference championship in 1972 and 1990. He

was selected WVIAC Baseball Coach of the Year in 1987 and

1990. In 1985, he was named Associate Director of Athletics

and has held the position of Director of Athletics since 1998.

In 2002, he played an active role in reinstating football after a

46 year hiatus.

He earned both his bachelor‟s and master‟s degrees in physical education from The Ohio State Univer-

sity, and has completed postgraduate work at the University of Maryland. Tom was awarded the Mike

McLaughlin Award in 2001, the award given annually to an administrator in a WVIAC member school

who exemplifies high moral standards and a strong work ethic.

Athletic Department

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Dr. Bren Stevens Associate Director of Athletics/ SWA

UC Women‟s Volleyball Coach

Phone: 1-304-357-4991

Email: bstevens@ucwv.edu

Dr. Stevens has been very active in her role as a leader by serving on

NCAA Regional Advisory Committees for the Great Lakes and Atlantic

Regions. Bren currently serves as the WVIAC liaison to the American

Volleyball Coaches Association. Dr. Stevens also serves in the role of

Associate Director of Athletics and as an Assistant Professor within the

Jones Division of Business for the University of Charleston. Dr. Stevens

is an avid scuba diver and enjoys playing the piano. Dr. Stevens reached

another milestone when she had the opportunity to watch her first player

(Stacey Cannon) from Milwaukie, Oregon inducted into the UC Hall of

Fame on October 11, 2008.

Athletic Department

Georgeann Lilly-Barker Administrative Assistant

Phone: 1-304-357-4820

Email: georgeannlilly-barker@ucwv.edu

Georgeann Lilly-Barker is from Charleston, WV. She attended West

Virginia University from 1977-1979 and has been at the University of

Charleston for three years. She has 25 years of insurance experience

and her duties consist of working with the coaching staff and purchas-

ing of equipment and products for all teams.

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2009-2010

MEN’S TENNIS TEAM

Kyle Barrett Eric Bodge Oliver Grimbly

Matt Hughes Sam Humphrey Andrew Jarrett Victor Machado

Reid McEwen Kris Riede Rico Williams Coach Matt Santen

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ROSTER

FRONT ROW (SEATED LEFT TO RIGHT): Sam Humphrey, Matt Hughes, Andrew Jarrett, Rico

Williams and Kyle Barrett. BACK ROW (STANDING L-R): Eric Bodge, Kris Riede, Oliver Grim-

bley, Reid McEwen, Victor Machado and Coach Matt Santen.

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Coach’s Information:

Coach Matt Santen Alma Mater: Connecticut College

Career Record: 30-40

Email: mattsanten@gmail.com

Contact Number: 304-444-4309

Matt Santen started playing tennis at the age of nine

and first picked up a racquet at Camargo Tennis Club in Cin-

cinnati. Santen is from Indian Hill, OH and graduated from

Indian Hill High School in 1986. At Indian Hill High School,

Santen played three years on varsity and was a two year state

qualifier in doubles in the state of Ohio. He was ranked 4th in

the state his senior year and was most improved on the team

two out of his four years he played there. Santen went to

Connecticut College where he continued his tennis career.

His freshman and sophomore year, he was most improved on

the team. His junior year, he became the unsung hero on his

tennis squad. His senior year, he was captain on his team that

was ranked 17th nationally in division III. He graduated from

Connecticut College in 1990 with a major in government. He

received his masters at Trinity Divinity School. After col-

lege, he went on to become part of Young Life staff for five

years in Cleveland and four years in Morgantown. Santen

was the founding pastor of River Ridge Church in Charles-

ton, WV which includes 500 people and he‟s been there for

seven years now.

Santen is married and has four chil-

dren. Santen has been involved quite a

bit with many community activities.

He was the recreational soccer coach

in South Hills and also has been a ten-

nis instructor at the YMCA in Charles-

ton. Santen has been to a wide variety

of cultures throughout his life. In high

school he went on a French tennis tour

and has been overseas to 10 countries.

Some may call him a world traveler.

Santen took a heroic and historic mis-

sion trip to Kenya where he got to

adapt to the culture in that part of the

world. Coach Santen took over the

University of Charleston men‟s tennis

team in the 2006-2007 fall and spring

season. He has quickly improved the

overall competition and experience

that this teams bring to the table. His

goal this upcoming season is to make

it to the Division II National tourna-

ment and send his seniors out right.

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Kyle Barrett

Sophomore

Eric Bodge

Sophomore

Hometown: Parkersburg, WV

High School: Parkersburg South

Height: 6-1

Weight: 170

Hometown: Cincinnati, OH

High School: Glen Este HS

Height: 5-10

Weight: 165

Eric graduated from Parkersburg South High School where he

played four years of varsity tennis. His sophomore year he was

named first team all-state and was state runner-up at the number two

singles position. Eric went to Northern Kentucky for his first semes-

ter of college where he composed a 1-0 singles and 1-0 doubles re-

transferring to the University of

Charleston where he composed a

11-10 record during his freshman

season. Eric enjoys playing the

serve and volley style of singles

game and prefers playing doubles

over singles. Eric is a finance major

at UC and then has plans to get a

Master in Business Administration.

He is the son of Steve and Deidra

Bodge and has one sister, Megan,

who is a pharmacy student at

WVU. In his spare time Eric enjoys

hanging out with friends and play-

ing video games. His favorite tennis

player is James Blake.

Player Profiles:

Kyle graduated from Glen Este High

School where he played 4 years of

varsity tennis, being named captain

every year. Kyle earned second team

all-conference his sophomore and

junior years and first team all-

conference his senior year. In his

freshman year at the University of

Charleston, Kyle compiled a 6-4 sin-

gles record and 13-7 doubles record.

Kyle is an accounting, finance, and

business administration major at UC

and has plans to go on to graduate

school following his graduation from

the University of Charleston. Kyle is the son of Dan and Carol

Barrett and has one sister, Kim, who resides in northern Ken-

tucky. In his spare time, Kyle enjoys playing cards, backpacking,

bowling, and hanging out with friends. His favorite tennis player

is Andy Roddick.

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Oliver Grimbly

Sophomore

Matt Hughes

Senior

Hometown: Charleston, WV

High School: Capital HS

Height: 6-0

Weight: 180

Hometown: Johannesburg, SA

High School: Crawford

Height: 6-4

Weight: 185

Player Profiles:

Matt Hughes had a late start to the sport of tennis by beginning

at the age of 17 but has managed to quickly adapt over the past

four years. Matt Hughes grew up in Charleston, WV and went to

Capital High School. Matt plays first doubles with sophomore Kris

Riede and has played in every singles position over his past three

Oliver started playing tennis at the

age of 10. He was coached at the

Charles Wheeler Academy and

achieved a high ranking of 36 in

his home country of South Africa.

Oliver has one brother, Tudor, and

is the son of Heidi and Trevor

Grimbly. Oliver not only enjoys

playing tennis but also loves to

play other sports like soccer and

rugby. Oliver played #1 singles

last spring semester and plays a

strong serve and baseline game.

Oliver majors in business at the University of Charleston and

maintains a 3.7 grade point average. In his spare time he likes to

hit with the other guys on the team and work out as much as he

can. Oliver is a tough competitor on and off the court and wants to

own and maintain his own business someday.

years of college tennis. Matt is an

interior design major and enjoys

playing flag football and likes to

hunt and hang out with his friends

in his spare time. He has a younger

brother, Jordan, who is attending

Capital High School. Matt says, “I

am excited for our upcoming spring

season. The team has improved tre-

mendously from last year and I am

ready to make it to the NCAA tour-

nament.” The team has not made it

to the NCAA tournament the past

three years Matt has been on the

team.

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Sam Humphrey

Freshman

Andrew Jarrett

Sophomore

Hometown: Watford, England

High School: Parmiter‟s

Height: 5-11

Weight: 150

Hometown: Charleston, WV

High School: Capital HS

Height: 5-11

Weight: 175

Player Profiles:

Sam Humphrey is the only freshman to

join the University of Charleston tennis

team this year. Sam represented Hertford-

shire (state) from 2007-2009, with a win-

ning record in both singles and doubles.

He grew up playing tennis from a young

age of 7, and progressed to a high ranking

of 43 in the United Kingdom at Under 16.

Sam had ambitions to come to an Ameri-

can college from the age of 16, and had a

successful fall season at number one on

the team. He had a 2-1 record at singles

and doubles. Sam was captain on the team

of his high school and had a successful

career at Parmiter‟s.

Sam is a business major at UC, and has a lot of support from his

friends and family in the move from England. Sam‟s parents, Tracy

and Steve Humphrey, have been involved in Sam‟s tennis career

from a young age and have guided him to make vast improvements

in his tennis and education throughout high school and onto college

Andrew Jarrett grew up in Charleston, WV and attended Capital

High School with teammate Matt Hughes. Andrew had a success-

ful tennis career at Capital High School where he played first sin-

gles and first doubles. His senior year he made it to the West Vir-

ginia state tournament and made the all-conference team.

Andrew is a psychology major at

the University of Charleston. He

likes to play video games and hang

out with his friends in his free time.

Andrew also enjoys running cross

country and swimming. Andrew is

proud to be the son of Eric and Kim

Jarrett who have supported him

throughout his high school and col-

lege tennis career. Andrew also has

a brother, Logan, who plays tennis

for Capital. Andrew‟s favorite

player is Andy Murray.

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Victor Machado

Senior

Reid McEwen

Senior

Hometown: Vitoria, Brazil

High School: Colegio Sao Jose

Height: 5-11

Weight: 160

Hometown: Bowling Green, OH

High School: Bowling Green HS

Height: 6-2

Weight: 185

Player Profiles:

Reid McEwen is a transfer graduate student from Arizona State

University, which he attended for three years majoring in Econom-

ics before joining the UC graduate school of business M.B.A. pro-

gram in the fall of 2008. He spent two months interning in China

during the 2009 summer and is a

partial owner of a graduate student

consulting company he started with

two other classmates from the busi-

ness school. Reid started playing

tennis his freshman year of high

school and played a lot of USTA

tournaments and leagues before de-

ciding to try and play NCAA tennis

at UC. Reid played a good amount

at the 1st and 2nd singles spots, but

played 3rd singles 2nd doubles

most of the time. Reid will be

graduating in the spring and has

ambitions of spending some time

working overseas.

Victor is a Business major at UC. Away from his family, he is

happy to have his sister attending Marshall University. Being

from the beach makes spring break week in Hilton Head the

highlight of the year. Victor gives thanks to his family for all

the support, Antonio Marcus (father), Luziene (mother) and

Laura (sister).

Victor Machado has played in every

position on the team over his college

tennis career. He is a great doubles

player even though he is not too com-

fortable serving and volleying, but his

serve and good placement on the court

help with his doubles game. Victor's

backhand has improved over the years,

but his forehand will still remain his

strongest shot. His mental game and

self-control are definitely an advantage

over his opponents. He is a friendly

person and keeps the competition on

the court. Victor started playing tennis

because of his father‟s influence.

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Kris Riede played three years of varsity

tennis for Fairfield High School. Kris

made the all-conference team in the

GMC and the all-city team in Cincin-

nati, Ohio. As a freshman on the Univer-

sity of Charleston men‟s tennis team

Kris was very successful in his first year

of collegiate tennis having a 14-6 singles

record. He also played doubles with

team captain Matt Hughes going 12-12

together. Kris and Matt have very good

chemistry on the court. They did not let

their opponents get any easy points in

doubles by running down every ball that

was possible to get.

Kristopher Riede

Sophomore

Rico Williams

Sophomore

Hometown: Fairfield, OH

High School: Fairfield HS

Height: 6-2

Weight: 170

Hometown: Cincinnati, OH

High School: Winton Woods HS

Height: 5-10

Weight: 140

Kris is a Sports Administration major at UC and loves his parents

Kevin and Mary Riede who support him and his love for the game

of tennis. He also has a younger brother, Brad, and an older sister

named Rachel. Kris loves the outdoors and enjoys fishing with his

friends. He also loves to compete and watch other sports.

Rico Williams played four years of varsity tennis at Winton Woods

High School. During this time Rico made first team in the FAVC

conference team. Coming into the University of Charleston, Rico red-

shirted his first year, but was still very active and involved in

Charleston tennis. With a year to better his tennis game, Rico is ready

compete at the collegiate level. Rico

is a public policy major at UC and

enjoys being at the University Of

Charleston. Rico is thankful for his

supportive and loving parents, Rick

and Kristie Williams. He is also

thankful for his tennis coaches, Lyle

Powell and Brian Peters. Rico has

two younger siblings, Chanel and

Ellis Williams, who play tennis as

well. Rico enjoys the game of tennis

and Gael Monfils is his favorite pro-

fessional player. Rico also enjoys

music, dancing, and relaxing in his

spare time.

Player Profiles:

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UC Overall Record: 6-14

UC vs. conference: 4-4

UC vs. non-conference: 2-10

2006-2007 Schedule

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UC Overall Record: 9-12

UC vs. conference: 4-4

UC vs. non-conference: 5-8

2007-2008 Schedule

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UC Overall Record: 15-14

UC vs. conference: 5-4

UC vs. non-conference: 10-10

2008-2009 Schedule

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The University of Charleston men’s tennis team is looking ready and very strong for

the 2010 spring season after the team had a great showing in the Days Inn Classic and went 2-

2 in the fall season. The Golden Eagles ended up ranked 6th in the Atlantic region after the

fall season; This is great because the NCAA gives the top eight teams in each region a bid into

the NCAA tournament: therefore the UC men’s tennis team is on the right track heading into

the spring season.

The team had wins over Davis and Elkins University and Johnson C. Smith Univer-

sity, who is ranked 11th in the Atlantic region after the fall season. They had a very close

match against West Liberty State College, who is ranked 4th in the Atlantic region and also

had a tough loss to West Virginia Wesleyan University, who is ranked 2nd in the region and

43rd in the nation. Coach Santen said, “We had some close matches in the fall that we could

have won and the team has learned that every match counts.”

The Golden Eagles have many other tough matches coming up in the spring and the

players are training hard in the off-season to stay in shape. The team is led by seniors Reid

McEwen, Matt Hughes and Victor Machado who are keeping the younger players on the

team focused and prepared for the upcoming season. Matt Hughes said, “This is our year to

make it into the NCAA tournament. Everyone on the team needs to work hard and stay fo-

cused because every match matters.”

Sam Humphrey, a freshman from Watford, England, has been a fantastic addition to

the University of Charleston men’s tennis team. The freshman is a solid tennis player all

around and shows no weaknesses when out on the court. Kris Riede, a sophomore on the

team, said, “Sam works hard every point and doesn’t let his opponents get any free points off

him.” Sam plays one in the line-up where the team struggled at getting some wins last year.

Having Sam will get the team some victories at the one position. Also, Rico Williams will be

playing in the 2010 season after red-shirting in the 2008-2009 seasons. Rico will be a solid ad-

dition in the team’s line-up this year.

The rest of the team doesn’t get any weaker with the three seniors- Matt Hughes, Reid

McEwen and Victor Machado. UC has five sophomores Kris Riede, Kyle Barrett, Oliver

Grimbly, Eric Bodge, and Andrew Jarrett as well. The team’s depth really makes practices

very competitive, which will just make the team stronger and prepare them for the 2010

spring season.

UC Men’s Tennis Looking Strong

2009-2010

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Sabrina Pletz Assistant Athletic Trainer

Sabrina Pletz is the Assistant Athletic Trainer and Instructor for

the University of Charleston, providing athletic training services

for men's soccer and women's softball and teaching in the Depart-

ment of Athletic Training. She received her bachelor's degree from

Cumberland College (KY) and her master's degree from Fort Hays

State University (KS). Prior to coming to the University of

Charleston, she served as the athletic trainer at the University of

Virginia's College at Wise. Sabrina's interests include on-field

emergency care and triage. She also has a passion for educating

everyone on basic first aid and CPR.

Curtis Zeilenga Head Athletic Trainer

Curtis Zeilenga is the Assistant Athletic Trainer for the University

of Charleston, providing athletic training services for volleyball,

women‟s basketball, and men‟s basketball. He received his bache-

lor‟s degree from Azusa Pacific University (CA) and his master‟s

degree from Sonoma State University (CA).

Prior to coming to the University of Charleston, he served as the

Certified Graduate Assistant in the Sonoma State Athletic Training

Room for two years and has worked at the University of the Pa-

cific for a year and for the Stockton Lightning, a Professional

Arena Football team during their inaugural season.

Curtis‟s interests include helping student-athletes succeed, finding

new ways to improve old problems, and watching greyhounds turn

the corner.

Men’s Tennis Support Staff

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The University of Charleston Men’s Tennis team plays their

home matches at the Schoenbaum Tennis Courts. The

Schoenbaum Tennis Courts are located approximately one

mile away from campus at the Watt Powell Annex on 35th

Street. There are 8 tennis courts and the facility can seat

150 spectators around the courts. The Golden Eagles also

use the Charleston YMCA to practice indoors during the

winter. There are 5 indoor tennis courts at the Charleston

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MEN’S TENNIS SCHOOLS

Commissioner’s Cup: - The trophy honors all-around athletic excellence among its schools

- The Commissioner's Cup is awarded to the institution with the highest cumulative score as

determined by a scoring method used by the league 2008-2009 Commissioner's Cup standings.

WVIAC Contact Information 1422 Main Street

Princeton, WV 24740

Phone: 304-487-6298

Fax: 304-487-6299

WVIA Conference History: -Founded in 1924

-One of the oldest leagues at the small

college level

- 16 member conference currently larg-

est membership of any NCAA Divi-

sion II league

- Moved into the NCAA Division II

ranks in 1994 after a long affiliation

with the NAIA

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Bluefield State College

Bluefield, WV

Home of the Big Blues

Concord University

Athens, WV Home of the Mountain Lions

Davis & Elkins College

Elkins, WV

Home of the Senators

Salem International

University

Salem, WV

Home of the Tigers

Seton Hill University

Greensburg, PA

Home of the Griffins

Shepherd University

Shepherdstown, WV

Home of the Rams

West Virginia State

University

Institute, WV Home of the Yellow Jackets

Fairmont State

University

Fairmont, WV

Home of the Falcons

West Liberty State

College

Wheeling, WV

Home of the Hilltoppers

West Virginia Wesleyan

College

Buckhannon, WV

Home of the Bobcats

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-Has been commissioner of the WVIAC since 1987

-Managed the conference transition from the NAIA to Divi-

sion II, which occurred in the fall of 1995

-Was athletic director and sports information director of

Bluefield State college for 11 years starting in 1976

- Native of Bramwell, WV

- Received his undergraduate degree at Bluefield State Col-

lege

- Earned Master’s in American History at Radford (VA)

University

- Native of Williamsburg, KY

-Deals primarily with championships, sport administra-

tion, and media relations

-1994 graduate of the University of Mississippi

-Joined the WVIAC in July 2007 as the league's first

NCAA compliance coordinator

-2006 Bethany College graduate

-Moundsville, WV native

- Member of the NCAA Division II swimming and diving

committee

- Served a one year stint as an intern for the President’s

Athletic Conference

Ben Brownlee

Compliance Coordinator

Will Prewitt

Associate Commissioner

Barry Blizzard

Commissioner

WVIAC STAFF

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WVIAC Tournament Information WVIAC Men’s Tennis Championship

The WVIAC Men‟s Tennis Championship tournament is the last weekend

in April and is played in Charleston, West Virginia. All 10 teams get

seeded in the tournament depending on their position in the conference at

the end of the spring season. There are two play-in matches which are the

7, 8, 9 and 10 seeds. The tournament is single elimination.

Location: Charleston, WV

Dates: Last Weekend in April

Champions: 2008-2009 - - - West Virginia Wesleyan College

2007-2008 - - - West Virginia Wesleyan College

2006-2007 - - - West Liberty State College

2005-2006 - - - Shepherd University

2008-2009 Tournament Results

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Created by: Kris Riede and Stephen Weiss

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Charleston, WV Charleston, the capital of West Virginia and seat of Kanawha County, is a regional hub

for transportation, finance, retail trade, commerce, government, and health care, and

acts as a lively center for the arts and recreation while also serving as West Virginia's

state capital. A vital urban area, the city also projects a comfortable charm that invites

visitors and residents alike; its downtown is active and filled with people in the evening.

With its nineteenth-century style brick sidewalks and streets lit by antique reproduction

light posts and dotted with wooden benches, the Village District stands as a monument to

the modern thinking that has kept the city on track both financially and aesthetically for

years.

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