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YorK CoLLeGe oVerVieW York College of Pennsylvania is a private-sector, independent institution of higher education, which focuses on offeringbaccalaureate degree programs in the arts and sciences, business administration, education, public affairs, and nursing. Stu-dents may also enroll in courses leading to the associate degree and master’s degree. The College draws its 4,600 full-time undergraduate and 1,500 part-time and graduate students from some 30 states and36 foreign countries. Typically, 50% of York’s freshmen hail from Pennsylvania; 30% from New York and New Jersey; and15% from Maryland, Washington, DC, Virginia, and Connecticut. Others come from states up and down the East Coast andfrom abroad. Most of York’s part-time and graduate students reside and are employed in the greater York Area. The College occupies a 190-acre, park-like campus, just beyond the York city (pop. 50,000) limits, in the rolling hills ofthe south central part of the state. Close to the heart of “Pennsylvania Dutch” country, York is one hour from Baltimore; twohours from Philadelphia or Washington, DC; and four hours from New York City, Pittsburgh, or Richmond. Nearly half ofits undergraduate students reside in college housing in the vicinity of the campus. York College envisions itself as a center of affordable academic excellence and has received favorable national recogni-tion for its success in offering a higher education program of high quality at a tuition rate substantially lower than the ratescharged by institutions of similar type, scope, and distinction. York’s effective control of tuition costs stems principallyfrom the long-term, generous support of the College by its friends in the York community and its alumni. This support hasprovided both superior debt-free physical facilities and permanent endowment resources sufficient to fund institutionalscholarships and financial aid for needy students. York uses this fiscal strength in turn to provide a kind of “scholarship” toeach of its students in the form of relatively modest charges for tuition and campus housing. York College is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges andSchools and has specialized accreditation for its business, nursing, allied health, and recreation programs. York College isproud of its ongoing efforts in gender equity. As per the Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act of 1994, information regardingYCP’s gender equity statistics is available for review in the office of the Assistant Dean for Athletics and Recreation. Stu-dents can request a copy of the report from the Assistant Dean for Athletics and Recreation.

The GrumbaCher SPorT & FiTneSS CenTer

The York College campus officially grew on April 29, 2006, as the College unveiled the Grumbacher Sport & FitnessCenter to the public. This 160,000 square foot complex is the centerpiece for student life on the College’s West Campus.Bordered by McKay Hall and Grantley Hall, and a quadrangle of new dormitories, the Center features the Charles WolfGymnasium, a 1,712-seat arena hostingvarsity competition in men’s andwomen’s basketball, volleyball, andwrestling. Other features include aneight-lane competitive pool with instruc-tional areas and 1- and 3-meter divingboards, a three-court field house, spa-cious locker room facilities, and a state-of-the-art fitness area that spreads outover 7,600 square feet.

Two new Sport Turf fields sit directlysouth of the Grumbacher Center. Gra-ham Field is home to the men’s andwomen’s soccer and track & field teamswhile Kinsley Field is the home of thefield hockey, men’s lacrosse, andwomen’s lacrosse teams.

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sparTan fasT faCTsLocation ..............................................................York, PennsylvaniaFounded....................................................................September 1787Enrollment ................................................................................4,600President ......................................................Dr. George W. WaldnerConference ............................................Capital Athletic ConferenceAffiliation............................................................NCAA Division IIINickname ............................................................................SpartansColors............................................................Kelly Green and WhiteArena ............................................................................Kinsley Field Capacity ..................................................................................300Athletic Director ..........................................................Sean Sullivan Alma Mater ..................................Univ. of California-Santa CruzAssociate A.D. ............................................................Betsy Witman Alma Mater ........................................James Madison UniversityAssistant A.D. ..................................................................Paul Saikia Alma Mater ......................................Southern Illinois UniversitySports Information Director ............................................Scott Guise Alma Mater ................................Bowling Green State UniversitySports Information Intern ..............................................Brent Duffy Alma Mater ..............................................................York CollegeHead Athletic Trainer ......................................................Nate Cooke Alma Mater ........................................................Messiah CollegeAsst. Athletic Trainer ................................................Allison Kunkel Alma Mater........................................University of Pitt-BradfordAsst. Athletic Trainer ..........................................Jennifer Robertson Alma Mater ........................................James Madison UniversityHead Tennis Coach ........................................................Ryan Weber Alma Mater ..............................................................York CollegeAthletic Phone ..........................................................(717) 815-1780Tennis Office Phone..................................................(717) 815-1789Athletic Fax ..............................................................(717) 849-1626SID Phone ................................................................(717) 815-1394SID Fax ....................................................................(717) 849-1642

Media inforMaTion

• The York College Sports Information Office requests that any media interested in covering a Spartan tennis match please contact the

Sports Information Office prior to game day so that a spot at the table may be held for that media member.

• Requests for permission to broadcast must be made at least two weeks prior to the game. The visiting teams will be allowed to broad-

cast as long as there is a reciprocal agreement allowing Spartan radio to broadcast when York is on the road.

• Postgame interviews will be arranged through the respective Sports Information Directors. If a visiting SID is not present, a represen-

tative from York College will arrange the visitor’s interviews. The Spartan players will be available ten minutes after the game and can

be interviewed on the field or outside the locker room.

• Interviews with players or coaches should be arranged through the Sports Information Office. Please allow 24 hours to arrange the

interviews. The arrangements will be made for in-person and telephone interviews at a time that is agreeable to both the reporter and

athlete. Head coach Ryan Weber is best reached during the early afternoons. The Sports Information Office phone number is

(717) 815-1394.

The 2010 York College Tennis media guide

was produced by Garrett Wampler

Sports Information Student Intern,

with assistance from Scott Guise,

York College Sports Information Director

Photography by Scott Guise, Zach Clabaugh,

Collin Jones, and Steve Doemland.

Table of ConTenTs

York College Overview ................................Inside Front Cover

The Grumbacher Center ................................Inside Front Cover

Table of Contents ......................................................................1

Spartan Fast Facts ......................................................................1

Media Information ....................................................................1

2010 Men’s Tennis Preview ......................................................2

2010 Men’s Tennis Roster .........................................................2

2010 Women’s Tennis Preview..................................................3

2010 Women’s Tennis Roster ....................................................3

Spartan Spotlight........................................................................4

Coaching Staff................................................Inside Back Cover

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2010 Men’s Tennis PReviewThe York College men’s tennis team looks to the 2010 season with a new coach, new faces and a

fresh start. The Spartans hope to continue to build on the program’s success over recent years.York introduced new head coach Ryan Weber in June of 2009 as the successor to previous head

coach Mark Ludwig. Ludwig had led the Spartans over the previous 11 seasons, including a 2009campaign that ended with a 10-8 record with a 4-2 result in Capital Athletic Conference action.

Weber enters the season having coached the women’s team for the past two seasons. Spartan tennis players, familiar with Weber during his time as an assistant with the squad, will continue tolook to Weber for his immense knowledge on the court.

The 2009 campaign for the Spartans included a six-match winning streak that was halted in theCAC semifinals against then-seventh ranked Salisbury. York now looks to build on last season’ssuccess with a core of returning players and a few new additions to the roster.

Despite losing three of the top six singles players from the 2009 squad, the Green and Whiteshould be successful in the upcoming season with their depth of the roster.

“We have the players capable of filling those positions and picking up wins throughout the singles lineup,” Weber said. “We have always been relatively deep and I think it remains true withthis year’s squad.”

Co-captains Paul Graci and Steve Collison, both seniors, will look to lead the program this season. Graci and Collison have been a part of the Spartans success as each has seen significanttime in the singles lineup as well as on the doubles court, including an 11-5 record as a pair in2009.

Graci begins the year as York’s top-choice for the #1 singles slot. The Spartans’ #2 last year,Graci will bring quality experience to the top of the lineup. An offseason injury sidelined Graciduring the fall but he has recovered and is ready for a strong 2010.

“He is determined to overcome the injury and lead the team,” Weber said of Graci. “He bringsthe same determination to the court and is one of the best counter-punchers I have seen.”

Collison embarks on the final season of his Spartan career looking to build on last year’s 12-6mark. Collison is known for his forehand, and is celebrated as “extremely athletic and powerful”by coach Weber.

Along with the two Spartan seniors the team returns juniors Colin Jones, Travis Klein, JustinHostetter, Ryan Harvey, and Phil Myers. Rounding out the roster is sophomore James Villari,along with freshmen Eric Cooperman and Keith Welch.

Name HT WT CL Hand Hometown/High School

Steve Collison 5-11 155 Sr. Right Westville, N.J./Woodbury

Eric Cooperman 5-10 150 Fr. Right Bridgewater, NJ/Bridgewater Rantan

Paul Graci 5-9 165 Sr. Right Exton, Pa./Bishop Shanahan

Ryan Harvey 5-10 175 Jr. Right Fallston, Md./Fallston

Justin Hostetter 5-11 165 Jr. Right Lincoln University, Pa./Oxford Area

Colin Jones 6-1 185 Jr. Right Felton, Pa./Red Lion

Travis Klein 5-9 150 Jr. Right East Stroudsburg, Pa./Pocono Mountain East

Philip Myers 5-8 190 Jr. Right York, PA/William Penn

James Villari 6-0 185 So. Right Clark, N.J./Arthur L. Johnson

Keith Welch 6-0 180 Fr. Right Boonsboro, Md./Boonsboro

2010 Men’s Tennis RosTeR

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Name HT CL Hand Hometown/ High School

Katelyn Acker 5-5 So. Right Narvon, Pa./Pequea Valley

Samantha Brenner 5-6 So. Right Mount Airy, Md./South Carroll

Paige Doutrich 5-6 Sr. Right Gap, Pa./Pequea Valley

Samantha Hunt 5-6 Fr. Right Albany, N.Y./ Albany

Megan McCullin 5-4 Fr. Right New Windsor, Md./ Westminster Senior

Maria McFaulds 5-3 Fr. Right North Effort, Pa./ Pleasant Valley

Stephanie Nelson 5-6 Jr. Right Marriottsville, Md./Liberty

Sarah Walsh 5-4 Fr. Right Nottingham, Pa./ Oxford Area

2010 woMen’s Tennis PReviewThe York College women’s tennis team looks to the 2010 season with a youthful team full of

potential. The Spartan women look to improve on last season’s record that netted them a 5-11

campaign, including a 3-3 mark in Capital Athetlic Conference action.

York will look to third-year head coach Ryan Weber continue to rebuild the program. For the

immediate future, Weber will have to replace Megan Logan, a 2009 All-CAC second-team choice.

The 2009 campaign for the Spartans included a run into the CAC semifinals where the fell to

Salisbury. This season, the squad enters the 2010 campaign as an exceptionally young team

sporting only one senior and one junior.

“I am very encouraged by the way our team performed in the preseason,” Weber said. “I believe

that the new additions to our lineup will be able to gain not only experience but victories.”

The Green and White will look to last year’s #2 singles player to make great strides for the

Spartans during the 2010 season. Senior Paige Doutrich will lead an athletic squad as the team’s

captain.

“As captain, Paige sets the tone at practices and has done a great job,” Weber said. “She works

hard and pushes those around her to do the same.”

Joining Doutrich as an upperclassman will be the York’s lone junior, Stephanie Nelson. Nelson

has provided the team with multiple victories over the past two seasons including last years’s 8-5

campaign. Nelson’s ability to keep her opponents off balance is the key to her success.

Katelyn Acker and Samantha Brenner, the Spartans two sophomore players, are each exception-

ally talented student-athletes who have shown improvement over the offseason.

“Their work ethic is unmatched,” Weber said of Acker and Brenner. “They are always hitting

outside of practice.”

Acker, last season’s #1 singles player, will look to build off of the valuable experience she

gained as a rookie. Acker will apply what she learned last season in hopes of gaining ground on

the rest of the conference.

The Spartans will look to multiple freshmen during the 2010 season to provide quality matches

in the singles lineup. Freshmen Megan McCullin, Maria McFaulds and Samantha Hunt will all

look to showcase their individual talents on the court.

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2010 sPaRTan sPoTliGHT

Steve Collison enters his final season with the Spartans

as he brings an athletic and powerful punch to the top

of the singles lineup. His dangerous forehand makes

him a tough opponent capable of scoring winners at

anytime. A dedicated student-athlete, Collison has

improved during each of his previous three seasons

and will look to continue that excellent trend into the

2010 campaign.

Paul Graci brings an extensive experience to the

Spartan squad. His determination on and off the court

makes him one of the Green and White’s most viable

options at the top of York’s singles lineup in 2010.

He has been a major part of the team’s success over the

past few seasons, spending a majority of his time as

York’s #2 last year. A talented veteran, Graci is primed

for a tremendous season.

Paige Doutrich begins her senior campaign in the Green

and White as the Spartans’ lone senior. A seasoned

veteran, she will use her extensive match experience to

lead a young squad. A captain this year, Doutrich will

push the team in practices as well as during matches

throughout the Spartan schedule. Doutrich understands

the rigors of the college game and will look to relate

that knowledge and experience to her young teammates.

steve Collison

paige doutrich

seniorRight-Handed

westville, n.J.woodbury

seniorRight-Handed

Gap, Pa.Pequea valley

paul GraciseniorRight-Handed

exton, Pa.Bishop shanahan

Tennis CoaCHinG sTaFF

Ryan Weber takes over the reigns of the York College

tennis program beginning this season. Weber is no

stranger to the squad however, as he spent the previous

two seasons as the women’s head coach as well an an

assistant to the men’s squad.

During his two campaigns as the ladies’ mentor, Weber

led the Spartans to a 10-21 overall record including a 6-6 mark in Capital Athletic Conference

matches. In 2009, the Spartans went 5-11 before ending the season with a loss in the CAC

Tournament semifinals.

Weber was a four-year player for the Spartans during his time as an undergraduate.

Accumulating an overall singles record of 33-30, he played primarily in the top three slots of

the York lineup. Weber also combined with various teamates to notch a doubles record of

32-22, registering a total of 65 career victories. Additionally, Weber was a two-year captain

for the Green and White, during both his junior and senior campaigns.

In 2006, Weber began his coaching career as an assistant to then men's head coach Mark

Ludwig and then women's head coach Tammy Myers. He was responsible for running team

practices with an emphasis on drills designed to improve specific shots. He also helped the

Spartans improve with shot selection strategies.

In addition to his playing expierience Weber brings expertise from Wishaven Tennis Center

where he has worked in a number of capacities since 2004. He has also served as a teaching

pro at various summer camps conducted throughout the York area since 2005.

Head Coach

ryan WeberMen’s - First season

women’s - Third season (10-21)

2010 Spartan TennisSchedule

Date opponent TimeSep. 17 @ messiah (Women) L, 7-2oct. 9 @ Franklin & marshall (men) L, 7-2Feb. 20 @ mary Washington* (Women) 4:00 pmFeb. 21 @ mary Washington* (men) 2:00 pmmar. 2 vs. augustana @ hilton head, S.C. 8:00 ammar. 2 vs. roanaoke @ hilton head, S.C. 12:30 pmmar. 3 vs. St. John Fisher @ hilton head, S.C. 11:30 ammar. 3 vs. Grand rapids CC @ hilton head, S.C. (men) 12:30 pmmar. 5 vs. St. Vincent @ hilton head, S.C. (Women) 12:00 pmmar. 9 Salisbury * 3:30 pmmar. 12 @ alvernia (men) 3:30 pmmar. 16 @ Wesley * 3:30 pmmar. 17 @ Kutztown (men) 3:30 pmmar. 18 @ Kutztown (Women) 3:30 pmmar. 19 @ Penn State - harrisburg 3:30 pmmar. 20 Gettysburg (men) 1:00 pmmar. 25 @ hood* 3:30 pmmar. 28 @ Catholic 11:00 ammar. 29 Dickinson (men) 4:00 pmmar. 30 Goucher 3:00 pmmar. 31 Gettysburg (Women) 4:00 pmapr. 6 Stevenson* 3:30 pmapr. 10 @ Washington (md.) 4:00 pmapr. 11 St. mary's (md.) 2:00 pmapr. 12 messiah (men) 4:00 pmapr. 14 @ Lebanon Valley (Women) 3:30 pm

men'S CaPiTaL aThLeTiC ConFerenCe TournamenT

apr. 18 CaC Tournament First round TbD

apr. 20 CaC Tournament Semifinals TbD

apr. 23 CaC Tournament Championship TbD

Women'S CaPiTaL aThLeTiC ConFerenCe TournamenT

apr. 17 CaC Tournament First round TbD

apr. 19 CaC Tournament Semifinals TbD

apr. 22 CaC Tournament Championship TbD

* Capital athletic Conference Contest

www.ycpspartans.com

SophomoreKatelyn acker

Senior CaptainPaige Doutrich