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2009 University of Charleston Women's Soccer Media GuideTRANSCRIPT
The university of
CharlestonWomen’s soccer
2009 media guide
4 Sabrina Mullaney (M/F)
0 Caitlyn Seadler (GK)
9 Caitlin Shaw (M)
13 Sarah Shields (M)
17 Sharon Lapinsky (F/M)
5 Fallon Nicholas (D/F)
1 Whitney Sharp (GK)
10 Alexandra Noland (M)
14 Catherine Perry (M)
18 Tiffany Wise (D)
6 Elyse Surbaugh (D/M)
2 Holli Dalton (D/M)
11 Ashley Klemkowsky (M)
15 Amanda Megnia (D)
19 Hannah Pilcher (F)
8 Samantha Smith (M/D)
3 Leann McKay (M)
12 Taryn Conklin (F)
16 Sydney Click (D)
20 Katie Devore (D)
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Sports Information
Sports Information Director: …………..……………..….…Andy Spradling
Phone: …………………..………....................……...…..304.357.4717
Email: ……………………......................…[email protected]
Website: ……………………..……………..……………ucwv.edu/athletics
Address: ………………..............................…..2300 MacCorkle Avenue SE
Charleston, WV 25304
General Information
School: ………………………………………….....University of Charleston
Founded: ………………………………...……………………………..1888
Location: ……………………………….…………………..Charleston, WV
Enrollment: ……………………….…………………………………...1,385
Nickname: …………………………………………….……..Golden Eagles
Mascot: ………………...........................................……..MoHarv, the Eagle
Colors: ………………………………….……….………..Maroon and Gold
Home Field: …………………………………………………….Triana Field
Capacity: …………………………………………….…………………..500
Surface: ……………………………………….……………………….Grass
Conference: ………....….West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Affiliation: ………………………………...……………..NCAA Division II
President: ……………………………………………………..Dr. Ed Welch
Athletic Director: ……………………………...……………….Tom Nozica
Associate Athletic Director/SWA..............................................Bren Stevens
Compliance Coordinator: …………………………...…………Sherry Winn
Athletic Administrative Assistant: ……………..….Georgeann Lilly-Barker
Coaching Staff
Head Coach: ……………………….……….Todd Diuguid
Alma Mater: ………………….....…….Marshall (‗94)
Office Phone: ………….………………304.357.4827
Fax: …………………….………….…..304.357.4729
Email……………………[email protected]
Team Information
2008 Overall Record: …………...………………...10-10-0
WVIAC Record/Finish: ……….…………….8-2-0 (Third)
Postseason: …………………….......WVIAC Quarterfinals
Letterwinners R/L: …………………….....…...………12/6
Newcomers: ……………………………………….……..7
On the Cover:
Pictured on the front cover are (from left to right) Senior
midfielder Caitlin Shaw, Senior goalkeeper Whitney
Sharp, Head Coach Todd Diuguid, Senior forward Taryn
Conklin, and Senior forward Sharon Lapinsky. The 2009
UC Women‘s Soccer Media Guide cover was designed by
Justin Emerson and Robert Spain of UC.
Credits:
The 2009 University of Charleston Women‘s Soccer
Media Guide was written, edited, and compiled by Justin
Emerson and Robert Spain. Editorial assistance was
provided by Andy Spradling of the UC Sports Information
Department, Todd Diuguid, and Michelle Wells Action
shots are credited to Justin Emerson and Robert Spain.
Select city shots are courtesy of the Charleston Convention
and Visitors Bureau and ACE Adventure. Printed by
FedEx Office Supplies of Hoover,AL.
Nike is the official supplier for the
University of Charleston Women‘s
Soccer Team
Table of Contents
Table of Contents…………………………………………………………..…1
Quick Facts …………………………………………………………………..1
Introduction from the President ……………………………………………...2
UC Website/Brickstreet ………………………………………………….…..3
Administration Biographies ……………………………………………….4-5
UC At A Glance ……………………………………………………….…..5-7
Athletic Department Biographies ………………………………………..…..8
UC Hall of Fame ……………………………………………………………..9
Athletic Training/Support Services ………………………………………...10
Triana Field ………………………………………………………………....12
Morrison Fitness Center ………………………………………………..…..13
UC Women‘s Soccer Locker Room ………………………………………..13
Schoenbaum Soccer Stadium …………………………………..…………..14
2008 Season In Review……………………………………………….…15-18
2009 Schedule …………………………………………………………..…..20
2009 Opponents …………………………………………………..……..21-23
Websites of Interest ………………………………………………………...24
Coach Todd Diuguid Biography ………………………………....……..26-27
2009 Charleston Roster ……………………………………………………..28
Pronunciation Guide ………………………………………………………..28
Golden Eagles by State ……………………………………………………..29
Team Photo ……………………………………………………………..…..30
2009 Player Outlook …………………………………...………………..30-31
2009 Player Biographies ………………………………………………..32-51
Year by Year Results ……………………………………………………….52
UC Soccer Academy ………………………………………………………..53
WVIAC Administration Biographies…….……………………….……..54-55
About the WVIAC ……………………………………………………....56-57
WVIAC Women‘s Soccer Participants ……………………………………..57
WVIAC Commissioner‘s Cup………………………………………………57
Past WVIAC Champions ……………………………………………….…..58
The City of Charleston ……………………………………….......……..60-61
UC Women Go To ACE Adventure …………………………...………..62-63
Golden Eagle Athletic Club …………………………….…………………..64
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Welcome to the University of Charleston,
UC is On the Move and the Women‘s Soccer team is an integral part of our
movement and growth. Thank you for your interest in our program.
The University of Charleston is an independent, co-educational, residential
university. Our enrollment is over 1,400 students from 37 states and 22
countries. Beginning in 1995, the University of Charleston successfully
developed a performance-based curriculum known as Learning Your Way.
The focus is on student learning instead of faculty teaching. The curriculum requires students to
be proficient in six areas deemed critical to a liberal arts education: citizenship,
communication, creativity, critical thinking, ethical practice, and science.
With the completion of a new parking facility and residence hall to be completed in December,
2009, seven of the 11 buildings on the UC campus will have been built in the last 11 years.
Three new residence halls house 700 students in an attractive, modern campus community. The
new pharmacy school opened in 2006 and the Morrison Fitness Center in 2007.
A graduate school of business opened in 2008 and we began using a new softball complex in
2009. Plans are now underway for a new sports & fitness center on campus.
UC is really On the Move! Enrollment is expanding. New buildings are visible. Graduate
schools have emerged. Athletic facilities have been renovated and athletic teams are winning
championships. Intercollegiate athletics play an important role in accomplishing our mission.
Teamwork, fitness, community involvement, competition, initiative, dependability, and
leadership are some of the many life-long learning opportunities provided by athletics.
UC shares its beautiful riverside lawn with thousands of guests annually for community events
like Symphony Sunday, Wine and All That Jazz, and Blues, Brews and BBQs. The Erma Byrd
West Virginia Women Artists Gallery is recognized as a must-see local attraction and the city‘s
most beautiful meeting space. UC students perform thousands of hours of community service
every year with the American Cancer Society, Habitat for Humanity, Special Olympics, and
other local schools and organizations.
Welcome to UC! The University of Charleston is committed to providing the best possible
experience for our students and to encouraging the involvement of the Charleston community in
our activities as well. I wish you and the women of our soccer team all the best.
Sincerely,
Dr. Edwin H. Welch
President
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For all information
regarding the
University of
Charleston, visit the
official UC website at
ucwv.edu. From
admissions questions to
student life information,
find out why the
University of
Charleston is ranked in
the 2009 Princeton
Review 371 Best
Colleges as well as the
U.S. News and World
Report‘s America‘s Best
Colleges. Visit the UC
newsroom to stay up to
date with all the recent
happenings that
surround the University
of Charleston
community.
In 2009 Brickstreet Insurance became the official sponsor of the University of Charleston
Athletics. The partnership formed over the Summer months and produced the slogan ―Our Town.
Our Teams. Our Support.‖ The sponsorship will help provide University of Charleston Athletics
invaluable support in the Charleston community. Posters, advertisements, and a new and
improved UC logo will be seen throughout the 2009-2010 school year.
Dr. Welch served in the Executive Office of the President at The White House from 1961 to 1971 in the
administrations of Presidents Kennedy, Johnson, and Nixon.
Dr. Welch began his teaching career at West Virginia Wesleyan College. Prior to coming to Charleston,
he served eight years as the Provost at Wartburg College in Iowa.
Dr. Welch has been President of the University of Charleston since 1989. He has led the institution
through a period of unprecedented fundraising, expansion of full-time student enrollment, redefining the
institution‘s mission, transforming its academic program, adding graduate schools in pharmacy and
business, constructing seven of the eleven buildings on campus, and acquiring national recognition for
UC‘s leadership in outcomes-based learning and student assessment. He led the creation of a central
administrative computing corporation (i.e. ICE) which serves seven colleges and universities.
Dr. Welch serves on many boards, including Chairman of the Quality Committee for the Charleston Area
Medical Center Health Systems, Foundation for Independent Higher Education, Association of Governing
Board‘s Council of Presidents, and BB&T-West Virginia‘s Advisory Board.
In May 2006, Dr. Welch was given the first-ever Charles L. Foreman Award for Innovation in Private
Higher Education by the Foundations for Independent Higher Education. In August 2007, Dr. Welch was
the proud recipient of the 2007 YMCA Spirit of the Valley Award in recognition of his exemplary
Dr. Edwin H. Welch
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Dr. Edwin H. Welch is a native of Maryland and earned degrees from Western
Maryland College, Boston University School of Theology, and Boston University
Graduate School. He studied International Relations at the London School of
Economics and Political Science and Higher Education Administration at the
Harvard Institute for Educational Management. His Ph.D. is in Social Ethics and
he is an ordained minister in the United Methodist Church.
Barboursville College
T. S. Wade 1888-1890
Robert W. Douthat 1890-1895
J. M. Boland 1895
J. P. Marshall 1895-1896
T. C. Atkeson 1896-1897
Zephaniah Meek 1897-1898
S. F. McClung 1898-1900
Morris Harvey College
D. W. Shaw 1900-1909
R. H. Alderman 1909-1914
Paul H. Willis 1914-1916
U. V. W. Darlington 1916-1920
S. B. Vaught 1920
R. T. Webb 1920-1922
C. S. Pettis 1922-1923
R. T. Brown 1923-1926
U. V. W. Darlington 1926-1927
Robert H. Ruff 1927-1929
George West Diehl 1929-1930
David Kirby 1930-1931
Leonard Riggleman 1931-1964
Marshall Buckalew 1964-1975
Robert L. Bliss 1975-1977
Deal H. Tompkins 1977-1978
University of Charleston
Thomas G. Voss 1978-1984
William M. Davis 1984
Richard D. Breslin 1984-1988
Lewis N. McManus 1988-1989
Edwin H. Welch 1989-present
ALL-TIME PRESIDENTS
community service and his selfless concern
and care for our community. He has the
unique distinction of having a tug boat named
for him and he recently represented the United
States at an invitation only colloquium in
Istanbul, Turkey on promoting quality in
higher education.
President Welch‘s wife, Janet, earned her
Ph.D. in American Studies from the University
of Maryland. She has championed an aesthetic
dimension at the University of Charleston and
has received national recognition for the
creation of the Erma Byrd Gallery for West
Virginia Women Artists.
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Dr. Charles Stebbins
Provost and Dean of
Faculty
Dr. Stebbins received his
B.S. from the United
States Air Force
Academy and his M.S.
and Ae.E. from
California Institute of
Technology. He
received a Diploma from
Northwestern
University‘s Kellogg
Graduate School of
Management and his
Ph.D. from Colorado
University. Dr. Stebbins
has been with the
University of Charleston
since 2005.
Ben Director of DevelopmentB.A., University of Charleston(2009
Alan Liebrecht
Vice President for
Enrollment
Mr. Liebrecht received
his B.A. from Roanoke
College in Salem,
Virginia. He was at the
University of Charleston
from 1993 through 1997
and returned to UC in
2008 to become the Vice
President for Enrollment.
Cleta M. Harless
Vice President for
Administration and
Finance
Ms. Harless received her
B.A. and B.S. from
Marshall University in
Huntington, West
Virginia. She received
her M.B.A. from West
Virginia University. Ms.
Harless has been with the
University of Charleston
since 2001
Ben Beakes
Director of Development
Mr. Beakes graduated
from the University of
Charleston, receiving his
B.A. in 2002. He
returned to his alma
mater in 2009 to fulfill
the role of Director of
Development.
Jennie O. Ferretti
Vice President for
Advancement
Ms. Ferretti received her
B.A. from the University
of Virginia in
Charlottesville, Virginia.
She also received her
Juris Doctorate from the
University of Virginia.
Ms. Ferretti has been
with the University of
Charleston since 2004.
University of Charleston At A Glance
History
The University of Charleston was founded by the Southern Methodist
denomination in 1888 as Barboursville Seminary in Barboursville, West
Virginia, and became a college in 1889. In 1901, it was renamed Morris
Harvey College in honor of a prominent donor. During the Great
Depression, the college moved to Charleston to take advantage of the
larger metropolitan area. As a result of the merger between the Methodist
church North and South, the college disaffiliated from the denomination
and Morris Harvey College became independent in 1942. From 1935 to
1947, the college was located in downtown Charleston, holding classes in
several separate buildings. During these years, the college grew steadily,
in part because of a merger with Kanawha Junior College and an
affiliation with the Mason College of Fine Arts and Music. Recognizing
the need for a unified campus, in 1947 construction of the present
facilities began on the south bank of the Kanawha River. The Board of
Trustees changed the name from Morris Harvey College to the University
of Charleston on December 13, 1978. Today, the University still benefits
from its location in the dynamic capital city and from the beauty of West
Virginia's hills. Proximity to the seat of government, to the state's largest
medical, commercial, and financial centers and to major research and
manufacturing facilities provides excellent opportunities for experiential
learning. The University serves the community as a focal point for
numerous intellectual, scientific, cultural, athletic and civic events. These
interactions between the University and the community are vital to the
achievement of the University's mission.
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Enrollment
The University of Charleston's enrollment is approximately 1,400
students from 37 states and 22 countries.
Admission
The admission process at UC is competitive. Factors in admission
decisions include high school records, SAT or ACT scores, teacher
recommendations, personal qualities, special talents, extra-curricular
achievement, evidence of leadership and involvement and commitment to
learning. A personal visit to campus, though not required, is highly
recommended.
Financial Aid
More than 90% of UC students receive financial aid through scholarships,
grants, loans, and campus employment. For information, visit our online
financial aid information or contact the Financial Aid office at (304) 357-
4760.
Academic Calendar
The University of Charleston offers traditional fall and spring semesters
and two summer sessions.
Majors
Baccalaureate programs are available in 15 academic fields. An Associate degree
program is offered in Nursing. Master's degree programs are available in Business
Administration and Forensic Accounting. A Doctoral degree program is available in
Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)
Student Life
Approximately 40 clubs and organizations are active on campus to engage you in Student
Life. Beyond the campus, many students become active participants in the daily life of the
Charleston community by taking advantage of an impressive array of work and
entertainment options. Also, white water rafting, skiing, mountain climbing, and mountain
biking are available within a one-hour drive from the campus.
Learning Your Way
Beginning in 1995, the University of Charleston successfully developed a performance-
The view of The University of Charleston’s Clay Tower Building
from the Kanawha River.
Riggleman Hall is at the epicenter of the University
of Charleston.
based curriculum known as Learning Your Way. The focus is on student learning instead of faculty teaching. The curriculum requires students to be
proficient in six areas deemed critical to a liberal arts education: citizenship, communication, creativity, critical thinking, ethical practice, and science.
Emphasis on Assessment
Our comprehensive set of assessment tools lets UC prove students' return on their investment. UC students score well on the National Survey of
Student Engagement (NSSE). In the first year of the Collegiate Learning Assessment (CLA), UC students ranked number one out of all participating
colleges, showing the largest learning gain from first to final year. An article in The New York Times Magazine profiled the University of Charleston in
an article on the trend toward outcomes-based higher education on September 30, 2007. This historic coverage enhanced the University's growing
national reputation as a leader in outcomes-based learning and assessment.
A Dynamic Campus
Six of the 10 buildings on the UC campus have been built in the last 10 years, and a new parking garage and residence hall are under construction.
Three new residence halls house 700 students in an attractive, modern campus community. The new pharmacy school opened in 2006 and the
Morrison Fitness Center in 2007. Plans are underway for a new sports & fitness center and an additional residence hall with a parking garage.
Community Involvement
UC shares its beautiful riverside lawn with thousands of guests annually for community events like Symphony Sunday, Wine and All That Jazz, and
Blues, Brews and BBQs. The Erma Byrd West Virginia Women Artists Gallery is recognized as a must-see local attraction and the city‘s most
beautiful meeting space. UC students perform thousands of hours of community service every year with the American Cancer Society, Habitat for
Humanity, Special Olympics, and other local schools and organizations.
University of Charleston’s Mission
The mission of the University of Charleston is to educate each student for a life of productive work, enlightened living and community involvement.
Productive Work
The University prepares students to contribute to society immediately and throughout their lives. Their work will vary tremendously, but the
University hopes that each graduate will improve his or her world. "Productive" work isn't defined by the acquisition of great material gain for the
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graduate, but by the positive impact of the work
on the graduate's community and world.
Enlightened Living
The University believes that college graduates
must own a broad range of knowledge to thrive
in modern society. Graduates should be
scientifically, economically, politically,
aesthetically and culturally literate. They
should have a sense of history and shared
values, and a commitment to moral purpose and
personal character.
Community Involvement
Finally, the University attempts to develop
within the student a pattern of community
involvement. The foundation of our democratic
society rests on community involvement, so the
University wants graduates to take leadership
responsibility and initiative in shaping
organizations, institutions and communities.
The University's mission is an expression of
shared values and goals. These include offering
selected quality programs affording
professional preparation in a liberal arts
The Robert C. Byrd Pharmacy Building was constructed in 2006 and is home to the University
of Charleston’s Pharmacy Doctoral Program.
environment, preparing students to live in an increasingly complex and changing society by helping them develop the knowledge, abilities and
character needed to be lifelong learners, and utilizing and enriching the strong relationship between the University and the Greater Charleston
community to prepare students for a life rich in community involvement.
The West Virginia State Capitol Building sits directly across the Kanawha River from the University of Charleston’s campus. This particular view
of the Capitol is from the outside of Riggleman Hall.
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ALL-TIME ATHLETIC DIRECTORSMorris Harvey College
1910-1913 Kemper Shelton
1913-1918 Herman Beckelheimer
1918-1919 Paul Gray Miller
1919-1920 William W. Lovell
1920-1921 Elbert Martin Fulton
1921-1924 Herman Beckelheimer
1924-1926 H. J. Hindman
1926-1928 Elbert Martin Fulton
1928-1929 E. Spence Shannon
1929-1930 Arthur E. Rezzonico
1930-1931 Frank L. Arritt
1931-1932 George C. Nilan
1932-1936 Walter Hamilton Walker
1936-1942 Thurman L. Ward
1942-1943 C. B. Ross
(Athletics suspended due to WWII)
1945-1946 Alderson Propps
1946-1947 Alderson Propps & Carl Edward King
1947-1952 Carl Edward King
1952-1954 Eddie Cubbon
1954-1957 Carl Edward King
1957-1965 Garland E. Moran, Jr.
1965-1979 Richard Meckfessel
University of Charleston
1979-1982 Richard Meckfessel
1982-1984 Richard Mullendore
1984-1990 James Buckalew
1990- 1998 Linda Bennet
1998- Present Tom Nozica
Dr. Bren Stevens
Associate Athletic Director
and Senior Woman
Administrator
Georgeann Lilly-Baker
Athletic Administrative
Assistant
Sherry Winn
Athletic Department
Compliance Coordinator
Andy Spradling
Sports Information Director
Tom Nozica
Athletic Director
Tom Nozica has been the Athletic Director at the University of Charleston for over ten years. He is only the fifth Athletic Director since the
University was renamed. Coach Nozica is a member of the University of Charleston Hall of Fame, as a member of the induction class of 1990.
Coach Nozica is also the Head Baseball Coach at UC and has also held the position of Head Men‘s Soccer Coach. Under Coach Nozica‘s
leadership, the University of Charleston Athletic Department has reached new heights during his tenure. The individual athletic teams have
experiences unprecedented successes during Nozica‘s tenure. The 1999 Men‘s Soccer team reached the NCAA Final Four, becoming the first UC
team to achieve such success and the 2005 and 2006 UC Women‘s Basketball team reached the NCAA Elite Eight. Under Coach Nozica, the
University of Charleston resurrected its football program in 2003. Since the resurrection, the University of Charleston has purchased Charleston‘s
Laidley Field and renamed it University of Charleston Stadium. In 2005 a $1.4 million renovation was completed at University of Charleston
Stadium, including the installation of a new field turf, construction of brand new locker rooms, and the renovation of an upgraded press box. Other
athletic facilities have also seen extreme upgrades under Coach Nozica‘s tenure as Athletic Director. In 2008 the construction of the University of
Charleston Softball Field was completed. Triana Field underwent a $1.5 million renovation of its facilities under Coach Nozica. Currently, the
University and the Athletic Department are raising money and completing plans to renovate Eddie King Gymncasium. The plans will include
major upgrades to the Basketball/Volleyball arena, several locker rooms, Athletic Training facilities, and offices for coaches and staff.
As well as serving as the
Associate Athletic Director
and SWA at the University
of Charleston, Coach
Stevens also serves on the
NCAA Management
Council. Coach Stevens is
also the Head Volleyball
Coach at UC and has also
been inducted into the UC
Hall of Fame as a member
of the class of 2007.
Andy Spradling is the
Sports Information
Director and Director of
Communications at the
University of Charleston.
Mr. Spradling deals with
all of the media relations at
UC and is also the Color
Commentator for UC
Football, Men‘s
Basketball, and Women‘s
Basketball.
Ms. Lilly-Baker is the
unsung hero behind UC
Athletics. As the Athletic
Administrative Assistant,
Ms. Lilly-Baker assists in
any and every job that
comes across the Athletic
Department. Her office is
located in the Eddie King
Gymnasium building.
Coach Sherry Winn
oversees all NCAA
Compliance issues dealing
with UC Women‘s Soccer.
She is also the Head
Women‘s Basketball
Coach at UC and was a
member of the 1984 and
1988 Olympic Team
Handball squads.
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Athletic department historyHall of fametraditions
UC Hall of Fame
Since 1984, the University of Charleston has inducted individuals into the Golden Eagle
Sports Hall of Fame who have played a key role in contributing to the success of the
institution's athletic program. Beginning in 1991 teams were eligible for special
recognition in the Golden Eagle Sports Hall of Fame. In 2001, the 1950-51 football
team became the first team to be inducted into the Golden Eagles Sports Hall of Fame.
The members of the Hall of Fame represent the highest standards of MHC/UC both on
and off their respective fields of competition. Through their hard work and dedication,
the University of Charleston continues to thrive athletically as the institution seeks to
further its pursuits for regional and national dominance. The University of Charleston
Hall of Fame Committee selects inductees for the Golden Eagle Sports Hall of Fame
through nominations and research of memorabilia. The committee has made every effort
to select individuals who best represent the rich history and tradition of MHC-
UC. Nominations are welcome and must be accompanied by proper documentation. For
a nomination form, please call (304) 357-4820.
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Logan Tretick
Student
Athletic
Trainer
Katie Hastie
Student
Athletic
Trainer
Lauren Benedum
Student
Athletic
Trainer
Kevin Dixon
Student
Athletic
Trainer
Ericka
Zimmerman, EdD,
ATC
Program Director/
Department Chair
Lance Thurston
Support Staff
Student Intern
Lance will begin his first
year as a Support Staff
Student Intern primarily
dealing with Gameday
Operations.
Mike Dahl
Support Staff
Student Intern
Mike will begin his first
year as a Support Staff
Student Intern primarily
dealing with Marketing
and Videography.
Athletic Training
Facilities
The Athletic Training
facilities at the University
of Charleston are centered
around maximizing each
student-athlete‘s
performance. Whether it be
injury prevention or injury
recovery, the UC Athletic
Training facilities help
exploit each student-
athlete‘s talent with the
help of top of the line equipment. The Athletic Training facility located in the University of
Charleston‘s Eddie King Gymnasium boasts sixteen training tables, two whirlpools, stim
machines, two ice machines, equipment for physical therapy usage and more. Ericka
Zimmerman, EdD, ATC is the Program Director and Department Chair for the University of
Charleston Athletic Training Staff.
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Triana Field
Triana Field is the primary home to the University of Charleston Women‘s Soccer team and is
located on the campus of the University. Formerly called Blackwell Field, Triana Field is
also home to UC Men‘s Soccer and various UC intramural activities. The grass surface has
dimensions of approximately 110 yards by 70 yards. Triana Field proudly boasts top quality
circular goal posts and professional style nets. Prior to the $1.5 million renovation of
Blackwell Field, the soccer field ran parallel to the Kanawha River. Now, the soccer field
runs perpendicular to the river and gives its fans a beautiful view of the West Virginia State
Capitol Building just over the treetops adjacent to the playing surface. Triana Field has
bleacher style seating capable of housing approximately 500 spectators. The facility also
boasts lighting for the capability for night soccer matches and a public address system for the
best quality environment possible. The facility also houses a baseball field for the UC
Baseball team practices. The baseball field has the capability to conduct local area senior
league competitions and other tournaments as well. The newly renovated and renamed
multipurpose field lies a short walk from UC's main campus.
The Morrison Fitness Center
The Morrison Fitness Center opened on January 19, 2007. The state-of-the-art facility is
located on the banks of the Kanawha River overlooking the State Capitol and Governor‘s
Mansion. The 7,300 square foot, two story facility is unique in design and offers a picturesque
view while excersizing. With 18 cardio pieces lining the mezzanine, the user may gaze out
over the river or the Capitol Building. Also, the Morrison Fitness Center boasts four flat-
paneled LCD televisions mounted throughout the facility. The facility features Cybex Strength
Equipment which utilized selectorized and plate loaded pieces. Users may also benefit from
the free weight selection which includes power racks and cable crossover machines. The
facility also schedules a variety of exercise classes which include cardio kickboxing, zumba,
pilates, hip-hop dance, and yoga. This interactive facility also provides the user with the
option of conducting their own exercise class via the facilities‘ DVD library. Locker rooms are
available with restrooms, showers, and towels. This welcoming environment has benefitted all
participants and fosters health and wellness campus wide.
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UC Women’s Soccer Locker Room
The University of Charleston Women‘s Soccer Locker Room
is home to the Golden Eagles throughout the soccer season.
Each player has her own locker room complete with
individualized Nike team gear for training and matches. The
carpeted facility boasts benches and stools as well as shower
accommodations. A television is also located in the UC
Women‘s Locker Room to assist the team in the viewing of
game film and entertainment. The approximately 600 square
foot locker room is located in the University of Charleston‘s
Eddie King Gymnasium.
Schoenbaum Soccer Stadium
Schoenbaum Soccer Stadium and Amphitheater is the second home for the University of
Charleston Soccer teams. The UC Women will often times train and play matches at
Schoenbaum Stadium. The soccer-specific facility was dedicated on October 22, 2000 and is
named after Alex Schoenbaum. Schoenbaum Soccer Stadium field dimensions meet FIFA
regulations at120 yards by 80 yards and boasts an artificial field turf that ensures perfect
conditions in any weather. The facility also is home to bleacher seating that can hold
approximately 2,000 spectators as well as lighting for the capability for night soccer matches.
Schoenbaum Soccer Stadium is also home to United Soccer League franchise, the West Virginia
Chaos. The Chaos are a member of the USL Premier Development League, the top U-23
development league in the country.
Schoenbaum Soccer Stadium and Amphitheater was funded by the Schoenbaum Family
Foundation, the Kanawha County Commission, and the Citizens of Kanawha County. The
County Commissioners during the project were Duke Bloom, Kent Carper, and Henry Shores.
The Kanawha County Parks and Recreation Commission were led by President Harold Carter
and Executive Director Stephen Zoeller. Schoenbaum Soccer Stadium is located within
Kanawha County‘s Coonskin Park. Directions may be found at the University of Charleston
Athletics website.
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Date
8/30
8/31
9/9
9/12
9/14
9/22
9/25
9/27
10/1
10/5
10/8
10/11
10/13
10/17
10/19
10/22
10/25
10/27
10/29
11/3
Opponent
at Shepherd *
at Shippensburg (PA)
at Wheeling Jesuit *
at Flagler (FL)
at Florida Tech
SOUTHERN VIRGINIA
at Indiana (PA)
at California (PA)
ALDERSON-BROADDUS *
at Urbana (OH)
CONCORD *
SALEM INTERNATIONAL *
KUTZTOWN (PA)
at Pitt Johnstown *
at Seton Hill *
at West Virginia Wesleyan *
DAVIS & ELKINS *
LAKE ERIE (OH)
OHIO VALLEY *
SETON HILL #
Result
W 2-1
L 0-2
W 1-0
L 0-3
L 0-3
W 4-1
L 2-3 (OT)
L 0-1
W 4-1
L 0-4
L 0-1
W 8-0
L 0-1
W 2-0
W 1-0
L 1-2
W 1-0
W 3-1
W 8-0
L 0-1
* Denotes WVIAC Conference Match
# Denotes WVIAC Quarterfinal Match
Home games in CAPS
2008 Results
Alexandra Noland challenges for a ball during a
match against Urbana.
2008 Season Review
The 2009 Golden Eagles come into the season following a successful 2008 campaign. UC finished the 2008 season with a 10-10-0 overall
record and a 8-2 WVIAC record. The success in the WVIAC was the best finish ever for Coach Diuguid‘s Golden Eagles as they finished
third in the conference and earned a spot in the WVIAC Tournament.
The 2008 season started off with an important 2-1 conference win on the road at Shepherd. Freshman Sabrina Mullaney scored both goals
in her first collegiate game for the Golden Eagles. For her efforts, Mullaney was awarded WVIAC Player of the Week Honors. The Golden
Eagles then took the field the next day against NCAA Atlantic Region foe Shippensburg (PA). After more than a week off, UC again drove
up to northern West Virginia to take on a WVIAC conference foe and again came away with a win. The Golden Eagles beat traditional
powerhouse Wheeling Jesuit 1-0 to improve to 2-0 in the conference.
The Golden Eagles continued their road tripping ways as they flew to the State of Florida for two matches. UC dropped both contests 0-3,
the first against Flagler (FL) and the last against Florida Tech. Against Florida Tech, goalkeeper Whitney Sharp recorded her season-high
amount in saves. The Junior recorded an amazing 17 saves in the loss.
The Golden Eagles played their first home match of the 2008 season on September 22 against Southern Virginia and recorded a 4-1 win in
front of the home crowd. Amanda Chanson recorded three goals in the win. The Golden Eagles hit the road again for their next two
matches, heading to Pennsylvania to play NCA Atlantic Region teams Indiana University and California University. The UC Women
dropped both contests, the first an overtime 2-3 loss and the second a close 0-1 loss. On the first day of October, the Golden Eagles returned
to action at home for only their second home match out of the first nine matches. UC took on WVIAC foe Alderson-Broaddus 4-1 to
improve to a perfect 3-0 in WVIAC play. In the win, the Golden Eagles amassed a season-high 38 shots and 23 shots on goal. At the half-
way point in the season, the UC Women traveled to Ohio to play Urbana. The Golden Eagles were defeated 0-4.
On October 8th, the UC Women hosted WVIAC foe Concord at home. The Concord Lady Mountain Lions squeaked by the Golden Eagles
with a 1-0 win. The loss dropped the UC Women to 3-1 in the WVIAC Conference. Three days later the Golden Eagles hosted Salem
International for the fifth WVIAC match of the season. The UC Women improved their WVIAC Conference record to 4-1 as they dominated
Salem 8-0. In the win, the Golden Eagles recorded their season-high in goals (8) and points (20), getting assists from Holli Dalton, Amanda
Chanson, Bailey Bryant, and Leann Mckay. The Golden Eagles also won an impressive ten corner kicks against the Tigers.
NCAA Atlantic Regional foe Kutztown (PA) were next for the UC Golden Eagles. Once again, the UC Women dropped a close contest by
the score of 0-1. Next on the schedule for the Golden Eagles were three straight road matches against WVIAC Conference teams. UC
improved to 5-1 with a 2-0 win over Pitt Johnstown as Whitney Sharp recorded 12 saves to keep the shutout. Next up for the Golden Eagles
was the Seton Hill Griffins. With a close 1-0 victory at Seton Hill, the UC Women improved their WVIAC record to 6-1.
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2008 WVIAC Standings
Team
x y West Virginia Wesleyan
Concord
Charleston
Davis & Elkins
Wheeling Jesuit
Seton Hill
Shepherd
Pitt Johnstown
Alderson-Broaddus
Ohio Valley
Salem International
W-L-T
10-0-0
9-1-0
8-2-0
7-3-0
5-4-0
5-5-0
4-6-0
3-6-0
2-8-0
1-9-0
0-10-0
Points
30
27
24
21
15
15
12
9
6
3
0
Overall
15-3-1
12-8-1
10-10-0
11-8-0
6-12-0
9-10-1
8-10-0
4-13-0
3-13-0
1-18-0
0-11-0
x Denotes WVIAC Regular Season Title
y Denotes WVIAC Tournament Title
November 3—Quarterfinals
(6) Seton Hill 1, (3) Charleston 0
(4) Davis & Elkins 4, (5) Wheeling Jesuit 1
November 7—Semifinals
(2) Concord 5, (6) Seton Hill 0
(1) West Virginia Wesleyan 2, (4) Davis &Elkins 0
November 9—Championship
(1) West Virginia Wesleyan 0, (2) Concord 0 2OT
West Virginia Wesleyan wins in penalty kicks, 4-3
2008 WVIAC Tournament Results
2008 UC Honors and Awards
First Team All-WVIAC
Sharon Lapinsky
Bailey Bryant
Second Team All-WVIAC
Taryn Conklin
Honorable Mention All-WVIAC
Whitney Sharp
Holli Dalton
Jena Mannick
NSCAA All-Atlantic Region
Bailey Bryant
WVIAC Players of the Week
Sabrina Mullaney – September 1
Whitney Sharp – October 20
WVIAC Commissioner’s Honor Roll
(Only student-athletes who are Juniors and Seniors are eligible
for WVIAC Commissioner‘s Honor Roll)
Whitney Sharp
Caitlyn Shaw
Ashlee Teel
Tiffany Wise
Bailey Bryant
Holli Dalton
Sharon Lapinsky
Caroline Price
Ashley Klemkowsky takes on a defender on the wing.
With an impressive 6-1 WVIAC record, the Golden Eagles headed to
Buckhannon, WV to face West Virginia Wesleyan in an important regular
season matchup. The Bobcats came into the October 22 matchup with an
impressive 9-0 WVIAC record. The Golden Eagles dropped an extremely
competitive 2-1 game against the eventual WVIAC Champions. With the
loss, the UC Women held a 6-2 WVIAC record.
Only three games remained for Coach Todd Diuguid‘s squad in the 2008
season and the Golden Eagles were determined to finish strong. With
each of the three remaining matches at home, the UC Women were
looking for three wins. They got their first of three with a 1-0 win over
WVIAC Conference foe Davis & Elkins. On October 27 the Golden
Eagles stepped outside of the conference for their last non-conference
matchup of the 2008 season. With a hard-earned 3-1 win over Lake Erie
(OH), the Golden Eagles improved their overall record to 9-9-0 and
headed into their final regular season match with a chance to finish above
.500.
With a 9-9-0 overall record and a 7-2 WVIAC record, the Golden Eagles
headed into their final regular season match with the hopes of finishing
above .500 and a chance to host a WVIAC Quarterfinal matchup as the
number three seed. The UC Women took on Ohio Valley at home on
October 29 and came away with an impressive 8-0 victory, tying the
season-high for goals (8) and points (20). Senior Aneta Pekalska scored
three goals in the win over the Fighting Scots. The win propelled the
Golden Eagles into the WVIAC Tournament to face a tough Seton Hill
squad. After a battle, the Griffins came out on top with a close 1-0 win
over the Golden Eagles. The UC Women finished the 2008 season with a
10-10-0 overall record and an impressive 8-2 WVIAC record. Six Golden
Eagles were named to All-WVIAC squad and eight were named to the
WVIAC Commissioner‘s Honor Roll for their achievements in the
classroom. Senior Bailey Bryant was named to the NSCAA All-Atlantic
Region squad for her outstanding play in 2008.
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2008 Team Stats
GOALS 1st 2nd OT TOTAL
Charleston 20 17 0 37
Opponents 8 16 1 25
SAVES 1st 2nd OT TOTAL
Charleston 53 67 0 120
Opponents 77 48 0 125
SHOTS 1st 2nd OT TOTAL
Charleston 146 123 0 269
Opponents 104 140 1 245
CORNERS 1st 2nd OT TOTAL
Charleston 41 35 0 76
Opponents 40 35 0 75
FOULS 1st 2nd OT TOTAL
Charleston 68 69 0 137
Opponents 59 58 0 117
17
12
2
9
11
8
6
4
3
22
23
16
14
7
21
13
10
18
19
15
1
Lapinsky, Sharon
Conklin, Taryn
Dalton, Holli
Shaw, Caitlin
Klemkowsky, Ashley
Pekalska, Aneta
Chanson, Amanda
Mullaney, Sabrina
McKay, Leann
Mannick, Jena
Teel, Ashlee
LeRose, Lesley
Perry, Catherine
Smith, Samantha
Price, Caroline
Bryant, Bailey
Noland, Alexandra
Wise, Tiffany
Martin, Chelsea
Mahaffey, Alex
Sharp, Whitney
Total
Opponents
18-17
18-15
20-19
18-11
20-19
20-16
14-10
17-3
20-2
20-16
9-8
3-1
16-0
10-0
9-8
20-19
12-9
20-17
9-1
2-0
19-19
20
20
18
10
5
5
2
14
10
4
3
0
0
1
5
2
1
5
1
0
2
2
2
92
67
0-0
0-0
0-0
1-1
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
1-1
2-2
PKPts
9
4
1
1
1
7
3
2
1
0
0
0
2
1
0
2
0
0
1
1
1
37
25
G
0
2
3
3
0
0
4
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
18
17
AGP-GSIndividual#
2
0
0
1
1
2
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
9
10
GW
35
19
9
6
9
9
9
8
9
5
3
0
5
4
3
5
3
2
2
2
1
149
111
SOG
69
32
16
16
15
15
15
13
12
11
8
7
6
6
6
5
5
5
4
2
1
269
245
Sh
# Goalkeeper GAGP-GS Saves W-L-T Shutouts
1
8
12
Sharp, Whitney
Pekalska, Aneta
Conklin, Taryn
Total
Opponents
19-19
1-0
1-1
20
20
25
0
0
25
37
118
1
1
120
125
9-10-0
0-0-0
1-0-0
10-10-0
10-10-0
5
0
1
6
8
2008 Individual Statistics
2008 Goalkeeper Statistics
OPPONENT
Shippensburg %
California %
Kutztown %
East Stroudsburg %
Salem International *%
Shepherd *%
Lake Erie
Ohio Dominican
Alderson-Broaddus *%
Wheeling Jesuit *%
Davis & Elkins *%
Bloomsburg %
Ohio Valley *%
Seton Hill *%
WV Wesleyan *%
Pitt-Johnstown *%
Concord *%
Southern Virginia
Urbana
WVIAC Tournament
DATE
8/29
8/30
9/5
9/6
9/9
9/12
9/16
9/19
9/23
9/26
9/30
10/3
10/7
10/10
10/14
10/17
10/21
10/24
10/30
TBA
TIME
2:00 pm
4:00 pm
12:00 pm
12:00 pm
3:00 pm
11:00 am
4:00 pm
7:00 pm
4:00 pm
4:00 pm
4:00 pm
12:30 pm
4:30 pm
2:00 pm
7:00 pm
2:00 pm
2:00 pm
2:00 pm
3:00 pm
TBA
LOCATION
Charleston, WV
Charleston, WV
Kutztown, PA
East Stroudsburg, PA
Salem, WV
Charleston, WV
Painesville, OH
Columbus, OH
Philippi, WV
Charleston, WV
Elkins, WV
Bloomsburg, PA
Vienna, WV
Charleston, WV
Charleston, WV
Charleston, WV
Athens, WV
Charleston, WV
Charleston, WV
Higher Seed
* West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Match
% NCAA Division II Atlantic Region Match
Home games in bold
2009 Schedule
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LAKE ERIEWed. 9/16 ∙ 4:00 pm ∙ Painesville, OH
Founded: 1856
Location: Painesville, OH
Enrollment: 1,100
Nickname: Storm
Colors: Green and White
Conference: Independent
Head Coach: Jim Buchan
Home Field: Slattery Field
Media Information
Jason Tirotta, Sports Information and Marketing Coordinator
440.375.7475
Website: lec.edu/athletics
SHIPPENSBURGSat. 8/29 ∙ 2:00 pm ∙ Charleston, WV
Founded: 1871
Location: Shippensburg, PA
Enrollment: 7,600
Nickname: Raiders
Colors: Red and Blue
Conference: Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
Head Coach: Rob Fulton
Home Field: David See Field (1,000)
Media Information
Bill Morgal, Interim Sports Information Director
717.477.7678
Website: shipraiders.com
CALIFORNIASun. 8/30 ∙ 4:00 pm ∙ Charleston, WV
Founded: 1852
Location: California, PA
Enrollment: 8,200
Nickname: Vulcans
Colors: Black and Red
Conference: Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
Head Coach: Al Alvine
Home Field: Roadman Park/Booster Field
Media Information
Matthew Kifer, Sports Information Director
724.938.4552
Website: calvulcans.com
KUTZTOWNSat. 9/5 ∙ 12:00 pm ∙ Kutztown, PA
Founded: 1866
Location: Kutztown, PA
Enrollment: 10,300
Nickname: Golden Bears
Colors: Maroon and Gold
Conference: Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
Head Coach: Erik Burstein
Home Field: KU Soccer Field (500)
Media Information
Rob Knox, Sports Information Director
610.683.4182
Website: kubears.com
SALEM INTERNATIONALWed. 9/9 ∙ 3:00 pm ∙ Salem, WV
Founded:1888
Location: Salem, WV
Enrollment: 600
Nickname: Tigers
Colors: Green and White
Conference: West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Head Coach: Merv Johnson
Home Field: Salem Soccer Field
Media Information
Matt Perno, Sports Information Director
304.326.1201
Website: athletics.salemu.edu
EAST STROUDSBURGSun. 9/6 ∙ 12:00 pm ∙ East Stroudsburg, PA
Founded: 1893
Location: East Stroudsburg, PA
Enrollment: 7,200
Nickname: Warriors
Colors: Red and Black
Conference: Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
Head Coach: Rob Berkowitz
Home Field: Eiler-Martin Stadium (6,000)
Media Information
Greg Knowlden, Sports Information Director
570.422.3312
Website: esu.edu
SHEPHERDSat. 9/12 ∙ 11:00 am ∙ Charleston, WV
Founded: 1871
Location: Shepherd, WV
Enrollment: 4,170
Nickname: Rams
Colors: Blue and Gold
Conference: West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Head Coach: Jim Sweeney
Home Field: Shepherd Soccer Field
Media Information
Chip Ransom, Sports Information Director
800.344.5231 (ext. 5228)
Website: shepherdrams.com
OHIO DOMINICANSat. 9/19 ∙ 7:00 pm ∙ Columbus, OH
Founded: 1911
Location: Columbus, OH
Enrollment: 3,100
Nickname: Panthers
Colors: Black and Gold
Conference: Independent
Head Coach: Jonathon Meade
Home Field: Panther Field
Media Information
Jeff Blair, Assistant Athletic Director/Sports Information Director
614.251.4577
Website:
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WHEELING JESUITSat. 9/26 ∙ 4:00 pm ∙ Charleston, WV
Founded: 1954
Location: Wheeling, WV
Enrollment: 1,700
Nickname: Cardinals
Colors: Red, Yellow, and Black
Conference: West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Head Coach: Carrie Hanna
Home Field: James LaRosa Stadium
Media Information
Brian Dennison, Sports Information Director
394.243.2012
Website: wju.edu/athletics
BLOOMSBURGSat. 10/3 ∙ 12:30 pm ∙ Bloomsburg, PA
Founded: 1839
Location: Bloomsburg, PA
Enrollment: 8,040
Nickname: Huskies
Colors: Maroon and Gold
Conference: Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
Head Coach: Sandy Dickson
Home Field: Sports Stadium (700)
Media Information
Tom McGuire, Director of Sports Information
570.839.4413
Website: bloomu.edu/sports
SETON HILLSat. 10/10 ∙ 2:00 pm ∙ Charleston, WV
Founded: 1918
Location: Greensburg, PA
Enrollment: 2,093
Nickname: Griffins
Colors: Red, Yellow, and White
Conference: West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Head Coach: John Fogle
Home Field: Seton Hill Soccer Field
Media Information
Jason Greene, Sports Information Director
724.830.1132
Website: setonhill.edu/athletics
PITT-JOHNSTOWNSat. 10/17 ∙ 2:00 pm ∙ Charleston, WV
Founded: 1927
Location: Johnstown, PA
Enrollment: 3,050
Nickname: Lady Cats
Colors: Blue and Gold
Conference: West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Head Coach: Jim Herlinger
Home Field: Pitt-Johnstown Soccer Field
Media Information
Chris Caputo, Sports Information Director
814.269.2031
Website: upj.pitt.edu
ALDERSON-BROADDUSWed. 9/23 ∙ 4:00 pm ∙ Philippi, WV
Founded: 1871
Location: Philippi, WV
Enrollment: 800
Nickname: Battlers
Colors: Blue, Gold, and Grey
Conference: West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Head Coach: Patrick McGinnis
Home Field: Alderson-Broaddus Soccer Field
Media Information
Patrick McGinnis, Head Coach and Sports Information Director
304.457.6479
Website: ab.edu/athletics
DAVIS & ELKINSWed. 9/30 ∙ 4:00 pm ∙ Elkins, WV
Founded: 1904
Location: Elkins, WV
Enrollment: 710
Nickname: Senators
Colors: Red and White
Conference: West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Head Coach: Raul Ovalle
Home Field: Harpertown Field
Media Information
Jason Asbell, Sports Information Director
304.637.1261
Website: godandesenators.com
OHIO VALLEYWed. 10/7 ∙ 4:30 pm ∙ Vienna, WV
Founded: 1958
Location: Vienna, WV
Enrollment: 582
Nickname: Fighting Scots
Colors: Blue, Red, and White
Conference: West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Head Coach: Brianne Lodato
Home Field: Ohio Valley Soccer Field
Media Information
Brianne Lodato, Head Coach and Sports Information Director
304.865.6047
Website: ovu.edu
WEST VIRGINIA WESLEYANWed. 10/14 ∙ 7:00 pm ∙ Charleston, WV
Founded: 1890
Location: Buckhannon, WV
Enrollment: 1,275
Nickname: Bobcats
Colors: Orange and Black
Conference: West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Head Coach: Glenn Francis
Home Field: West Virginia Wesleyan Soccer Field
Media Information
Duane Carpenter, Sports Information Director
304.473.8102
Website: wvwc.edu/athletics
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CONCORDWed. 10/21 ∙ 2:00 pm ∙ Athens, WV
Founded: 1872
Location: Athens, WV
Enrollment: 2,735
Nickname: Mountain Lions
Colors: Maroon and White
Conference: West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Head Coach: Carol Bonnes
Home Field: Concord Soccer Field
Media Information
Kyle Cooper, Sports Information Director
304.384.6259
Website: cumountainlions.com
URBANAFri. 10/30 ∙ 3:00 pm ∙ Charleston, WV
Founded: 1850
Location: Urbana, OH
Enrollment: 1,220
Nickname: Blue Knights
Colors: Royal Blue and White
Conference: Independent
Head Coach: David McCaig
Home Field: Blue Knights Field (3,000)
Media Information
Chris Anders, Sports Information Director
937.484.1290
Website: sports.urbana.edu
SOUTHERN VIRGINIASat. 10/24 ∙ 2:00 pm ∙ Charleston, WV
Founded: 1867
Location: Buena Vista, VA
Enrollment: 696
Nickname: Knights
Colors: Green and White
Conference: USCAA Member Institution
Head Coach: Matt Grawrock
Home Field: The Fields at Southern Virginia University
Media Information
Matt Grawrock, Head Coach and Sports Information Director
540.261.4280
Website: athletics.svu.edu
The UC Women stand for the National Anthem prior to a match
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For complete coverage of
all West Virginia
Intercollegiate Athletic
Conference sports and
events, visit the official
WVIAC website at
wviac.org. The WVIAC
website is the best source
to keep up to date with all
conference standings,
championship
information, awards, and
conference history. The
WVIAC updates the
website on a daily basis to
ensure all news and stories
are up to date.
Follow the Golden Eagles
and the West Virginia
Intercollegiate Athletic
Conference on the official
NCAA website, ncaa.com
where you can find all
information on NCAA
Division II athletics and
championships. From
retrieving weekly regional
rankings to reading
national Division II
feature stories to shopping
for collegiate merchandise
and clothing, the NCAA
website has complete
coverage from all across
the country.
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HEAD COACH
TODD DIUGUID
Eighth Year
Marshall (‗94)
After three years at Hurricane
High, Diuguid was hired as the
Head Men‘s Soccer Coach at
neighboring Nitro High School.
Diuguid led Nitro High to back-to-
back Sectional Championships and
were once again noted as one of the
top high school programs in the
State of West Virginia. Diuguid
received Regional Coach of the Year
honors in 1999 and 2000 and was
appointed the Regional
Representative for West Virginia in
2000.
Head Coach Todd Diuguid, a native of Monticello, NY will enter into his eighth year at the
University of Charleston. Diuguid has over 20 years of soccer experience as a player, referee,
and coach.
Early in his playing career, Diuguid was a member of Wallkill United which became the
Queens, NY Divisional Champions. He was also selected to the New York State Cosmopolitan
Select Team. In high school, Diuguid continued his success as a member of the Monticello High
School soccer team, being named to various Sullivan County All-Star Teams. Diuguid also
served as the Student Counsel President and was involved in a variety of charitable organizations.
Following graduation from high school, Diuguid left the state of New York to play collegiate
soccer at Division I Marshall University, located in Huntington, WV. He lettered all four years
for the Thundering Herd and graduated with a bachelors degree in Criminal Justice in 1994.
After a few years of refereeing at the high school and collegiate levels, Diuguid was offered
his first coaching job with South Charleston High School, located in South Charleston, WV.
After just one year as an assistant coach with South Charleston, Diuguid was then named Head
Women‘s Soccer Coach at Hurricane High School in the Kanawha Valley of West Virginia.
While at Hurricane High, Diuguid‘s team was noted as one of the top programs in the State of
West Virginia.
Diuguid has also led nine different West Virginia club soccer teams to the West Virginia
State Championships and representation at the United States Youth Soccer National
Championships. To date, Diuguid has recorded more wins at Nationals for the State of West
Virginia than any other coach. In 2006 Diuguid‘s U-13 girls became the first girls team in state
history to advance to the regional semifinals defeating all of the preliminary challengers and
ultimately losing to the eventual regional champion.
Diuguid‘s success at the high school and club levels launched him into collegiate coaching
in 2001, being named the Head Women‘s Soccer Coach at the University of Charleston.
During his tenure the program continues to grow and develop. In 2006, Diuguid led the
Golden Eagles to a second place finish in the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic
Conference—the best finish in the history of the program.
Coach Diuguid holds his United States Soccer Federation ―C‖ License and has been a
member of the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) since 1994. He is a
member of the NSCAA regional ranking committee and also holds the position as the Fitness
Center Director/Wellness Coordinator at the University of Charleston‘s Morrison Fitness
Center. Coach Diuguid was the proud recipient of the Inaugural Spirit Award for Teamwork
amongst University of Charleston employees.
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During his tenure at UC,
Coach Diuguid has had the
distinction of coaching one
Academic All-American
student-athlete, two NSCAA
All-Regional student-
athletes, and numerous
WVIAC All-Conference
student-athletes. His 2007
and 2008 teams each were
honored with the NSCAA
Team Academic Award for
their cumulative grade point
average. In 2008, Coach
Diuguid‘s Golden Eagles
were named the recipients of
the Inaugural WVIAC
Sportsmanship Award
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Name
Caitlyn Seadler
Whitney Sharp
Holli Dalton
Leann McKay
Sabrina Mullaney
Fallon Nicholas
Elyse Surbaugh
Samantha Smith
Caitlin Shaw
Alexandra Noland
Ashley Klemkowsky
Taryn Conklin
Sarah Shields
Catherine Perry
Amanda Megnia
Sydney Click
Sharon Lapinsky
Tiffany Wise
Hannah Pilcher
Katie DeVore
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19
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Position
GK
GK
D/M
M
M/F
D/F
D/M
M/D
M
M
M
F
M
M
D
D
F/M
D
F
D
Height
5‘7‖
5‘9‖
5‘4‖
5‘6‖
5‘3‖
5‘2‖
5‘6‖
5‘8‖
5‘8‖
5‘9‖
5‘2‖
5‘5‖
5‘8‖
5‘8‖
5‘6‖
5‘5‖
5‘7‖
5‘5‖
5‘4‖
5‘4‖
Year
Fr.
Sr.
Jr.
So.
So.
Jr.
Fr.
So.
Sr.
So.
Jr.
Sr.
Fr.
So.
Fr.
Fr.
Sr.
Jr.
Fr.
Fr.
Hometown/Previous School
Kingwood, TX/Kingwood
Charleston, WV/Capital
Ledyard, CT/Ledyard
Scott Depot, WV/Winfield
Dundalk, MD/Institute of Notre Dame
Folsom, CA/American River College
Virginia Beach, VA/Ocean Lakes
Manassas, VA/Osborn Park
Granville, OH/Granville
Dearborn, MI/Dearborn
Morgantown, WV/Morgantown
Milwaukee, WI/Thomas More
Dayton, OH/Centerville
Hampton, VA/Kecoughtan
Marshfield, MA/Marshfield
Chillicothe, OH/Unioto
Magnolia, DE/St. Thomas More Academy
Aliquippa, PA/Hopewell
Huntington, WV/St. Joseph Central Catholic
Pittsburgh, PA/Vincentian Academy
Numerical Roster
Alphabetical Roster
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Name
Sydney Click
Taryn Conklin
Holli Dalton
Katie DeVore
Ashley Klemkowsky
Sharon Lapinsky
Leann McKay
Amanda Megnia
Sabrina Mullaney
Fallon Nicholas
Alexandra Noland
Catherine Perry
Hannah Pilcher
Caitlyn Seadler
Whitney Sharp
Caitlin Shaw
Sarah Shields
Samantha Smith
Elyse Surbaugh
Tiffany Wise
Position
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D/M
D
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M
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M/F
D/F
M
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GK
GK
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D/M
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Height
5‘5‖
5‘5‖
5‘4‖
5‘4‖
5‘2‖
5‘7‖
5‘6‖
5‘6‖
5‘3‖
5‘2‖
5‘9‖
5‘8‖
5‘4‖
5‘7‖
5‘9‖
5‘8‖
5‘8‖
5‘8‖
5‘6‖
5‘5‖
Year
Fr.
Sr.
Jr.
Fr.
Jr.
Sr.
So.
Fr.
So.
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So.
So.
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Fr.
Sr.
Sr.
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Hometown/Previous School
Chillicothe, OH/Unioto
Milwaukee, WI/Thomas More
Ledyard, CT/Ledyard
Pittsburgh, PA/Vincentian Academy
Morgantown, WV/Morgantown
Magnolia, DE/St. Thomas More Academy
Scott Depot, WV/Winfield
Marshfield, MA/Marshfield
Dundalk, MD/Institute of Notre Dame
Folsom, CA/American River College
Dearborn, MI/Dearborn
Hampton, VA/Kecoughtan
Huntington, WV/St. Joseph Central Catholic
Kingwood, TX/Kingwood
Charleston, WV/Capital
Granville, OH/Granville
Dayton, OH/Centerville
Manassas, VA/Osborn Park
Virginia Beach, VA/Ocean Lakes
Aliquippa, PA/Hopewell
Head Coach: Todd Diuguid (Marshall ‗94), Eighth Season
PRONUNCIATION GUIDE
Taryn Conklin…………………...tare∙in
Katie DeVore……………...…….duh∙vor
Todd Diuguid…………….……...doo∙good
Ashley Klemkowsky…………….klem∙cow∙ski
Sharon Lapinsky………………..luh∙pen∙ski
Amanda Megnia…………….…...meg∙knee∙ugh
Sabrina Mullaney……….….……mul∙AY∙nee
Fallon Nicholas……………..……fal∙in
Caitlyn Seadler…………..………seed∙ler
Elyse Surbaugh……………...…...sir∙baw
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PENNSYLVANIA
Katie DeVore Pittsburgh, PA
Tiffany Wise Aliquippa, PA
TEXAS
Caitlyn Seadler Kingwood, TX
VIRGINIA
Catherine Perry Hampton, VA
Samantha Smith Manassas, VA
Elyse Surbaugh Virginia Beach, VA
WEST VIRGINIA
Ashley Klemkowsky Morgantown, WV
Leann McKay Scott Depot, WV
Hannah Pilcher Huntington, WV
Whitney Sharp Charleston, WV
WISCONSIN
Taryn Conklin Milwaukee, WI
CALIFORNIA
Fallon Nicholas Folsom, CA
CONNECTICUT
Holli Dalton Ledyard, CT
DELAWARE
Sharon Lapinsky Magnolia, DE
MARYLAND
Sabrina Mullaney Dundalk, MD
MASSACHUSETTS
Amanda Megnia Marshfield, MA
MICHIGAN
Alexandra Noland Dearborn, MI
OHIO
Sydney Click Chillicothe, OH
Caitlin Shaw Granville, OH
Sarah Shields Dayton, OH
Golden Eagles By State
Goalkeepers
The Goalkeeper position will be a strength for the Golden Eagles yet again coming into the 2009 season. With
Senior captain Whitney Sharp back for her fourth season, the UC defense looks to be strong in the 2009 campaign.
Sharp was named to the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Honorable Mention team following the
2008 season. The 5‘9‖ Charleston native looks to bring invaluable leadership to the Golden Eagles as the 2009
season progresses. Coach Todd Diuguid has added strength and depth to the Goalkeeper position for the 2009
season with the addition of incoming Freshman Caitlyn Seadler. The 5‘7‖ Kingwood, TX native comes to UC
from one of the most prestigious high school soccer programs in the country and will likely push for playing time in
the 2009 campaign.
Defenders
The 2009 UC defense will have a new look to it after the loss of two key defenders from the 2008 season including
All-Regional player Bailey Bryant. Only two Golden Eagles return to the new look defense in 2009—Juniors Holli
Dalton (Ledyard, CT) and Tiffany Wise (Aliquippa, PA). Wise looks to rack up the minutes at the outside back
position in Coach Todd Diuguid‘s 4-4-2 system while Dalton will likely be featured either the central defense or at
the defensive midfielder spot. At the close of the 2008 season, Dalton was named to the WVIAC Honorable
Mention Team. Both Juniors will be looked on to play important roles as leaders in the defensive third of the field.
Fresh faces will be plentiful in the defense for the 2009 season with the addition of five newcomers to the defensive
third. Fallon Nichols (Folsom, CA), a transfer from American River College in California will bring valuable
collegiate experience to the backline for the 2009 Golden Eagles. Elyse Surbaugh, a Virginia Beach, VA native
should push for playing time in the defensive third as UC will likely toy with lineup changes on a weekly basis.
Katie DeVore, a Pittsburgh native, will bring a decorated high school and club background with her to the UC
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Back Row (L to R): Coach Todd Diuguid, Amanda Megnia, Sharon Lapinsky, Elyse Surbaugh, Caitlin Shaw, Whitney Sharp, Caitlyn Seadler,
Catherine Perry, Sarah Shields, Samantha Smith, Alexandra Noland, and Sydney Click.
Front Row (L to R): Taryn Conklin, Katie DeVore, Tiffany Wise, Ashley Klemkowsky, Fallon Nichols, Hannah Pilcher, Sabrina Mullaney, and
Leann McKay.
2009 Player Outlook
back line as will Amanda Megnia, a freshman defender from Marshfield, MA. Sydney Click, the Chillicothe, OH
native will also bring a great deal of experience and leadership to the UC defensive third. However, due to a
preseason knee injury, Click will be forced to take a medical redshirt year in 2009 and begin her playing career
with UC in 2010.
Midfielders
The Golden Eagle midfield will feature six returners and one newcomer for the 2009 season; this experience will
likely help UC to control the middle of the pitch. Senior Caitlin Shaw (Granville, OH) will be looked on to control
the center of the field as the primary holding center midfielder for UC during the 2009 season. Despite playing
through injuries for much of the 2008 season, Shaw still found herself on the WVIAC Honorable Mention team at
the close of the season. If she can be healthy throughout the 2009 season, Shaw looks to improve on these
individual accolades. Joining Shaw in the center of the park are Leann McKay and Sarah Shields. McKay, a
Sophomore from Scott Depot, WV will primarily be used by Diuguid as an attacking center midfielder in the 2009
season. Shields, a 5‘8‖ Freshman from Dayton, OH is the lone newcomer to the UC midfield. She will be looked
at to control the middle of the pitch in the air and on the ground.
Three Sophomores and one Junior will be relied on for their solid play in the outside midfield positions.
Sophomores Alexandra Noland (Dearborn, MI) and Catherine Perry (Hampton, VA) each look to bring their
athleticism and speed to the flanks to help lead the UC attack. Two of the more all-around athletes on the team will
likely call the flanks their home during the 2009 season, though both may be called upon in other roles as well.
Junior Ashley Klemkowsky, a 5‘2‖ Morgantown, WV native will also be a strong winger for the Golden Eagles in
2009. Joining these in the outside mid roles will be Sophomore Samantha Smith, a 5‘8‖ Manassas, VA native.
Klemkowsky and Smith each will look to show off their technical skill and knowledge of the game on the flanks for
Diuguid‘s side in 2009.
Forwards
Two Seniors will likely lead the attack for Diguid‘s Golden Eagle squad in the 2009 season. Taryn Conklin, a
Milwaukee, WI native and Sharon Lapinsky, a Magnolia, DE native will be looked upon to be the primary goal
producers for the 2009 UC side. Each were honored after the 2008 season, Lapinsky earning First Team All-
Conference honors and Conklin earning Second Team All-Conference honors. Conklin, likely regarded as one of
the more physical players in the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference will enter the 2009 season
looking to punish defenders with her physical style of play. Lapinsky has lead the Golden Eagles in goals in each
of her previous three years and the UC side will expect the same in 2009. This dynamic duo will assuredly cause
problems for defenses throughout the 2009 season.
In addition to Lapinsky and Conklin, Sophomore Sabrina Mullaney and Freshman Hannah Pilcher will be strong
goalscoring options for the 2009 Golden Eagles. Mullaney, a Dundalk, MD native started 2008 off with a bang,
being named the WVIAC Player of the Week during the first week of the season after a 2 goal performance against
conference foe Shepherd. Mullaney will bring valuable depth to the Golden Eagles‘ roster in 2009. Coming off a
season where she earned Second Team All-State and the honor of being named to the West Virginia North/South
All-Star Game, Freshman Hannah Pilcher (Huntington, WV) will look to contribute to the goalscoring festivities
throughout the 2009 campaign.
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Goalkeeper
5’7” FR
Kingwood, TX/
Kingwood High School
Before Charleston :Named Second Team All-Houston
District…Achieved the lowest goals
against average in Houston District during
Senior year…Helped Kingwood HS to the
number one national ranking during Senior
year…Won Texas State Championship in
2008 with club team, Kingwood Alliance
‗91.
Personal:Daughter of James and Keri Seadler…Born
January 13, 1991…Has one older sister
(Brittnee)…Majoring in Psychology.
COACH DIUGUID
ON CAITLYN:
―Caitlyn comes to UC from a strong high school and
club background. She will challenge for the
goalkeeper position in 2009. She is an enthusiastic
competitor, an agile player, and a coachable
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WHITNEY
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Goalkeeper
5’9” SR
Charleston, WV
Capital High School
Before Charleston :Named First Team All-State and First
Team All-Conference all four years at
Capital High School…Named West
Virginia State Goalkeeper of the Year
during Sophomore, Junior, and Senior
seasons in high school…Named Captain
during Senior season at Capital High.
Personal:Daughter of Robin and Bob Sharp…Born
April 8, 1988…Has one brother
(J.R.)…Majoring in Accounting and
Business.
COACH DIUGUID
ON WHITNEY:
―The team leader and captain, Whitney is projected to
be one of the top goalkeepers in the conference this
season. We are counting on her leadership and
prowess in the net to succeed this season.‖
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5’4” JR
Ledyard, CT
Ledyard High School
Before Charleston :Named Most Valuable Player at Ledyard
High School…Captained Ledyard High
School during 2005 and 2006
seasons…Named to the All-ECC
team…Played club for Milford Extreme
Soccer Club.
Personal:Daughter of Robin Grant and Gary
Dalton…Born April 2, 1989…Has three
sisters (Julie, Kaitlyn, and
Shelby)…Majoring in Radiology.
COACH DIUGUID
ON HOLLI:
―The team workhorse, Holli‘s effort and
determination is unparalleled. I have high
expectations for her to have a big season in
2009.‖
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#3
Midfielder
5’6” SO
Scott Depot, WV
Winfield High School
Before Charleston :Named First Team All-State during
Sophomore and Senior years at Winfield
HS…Named Second Team All-State
during Freshman year at Winfield
HS…Scored 75 career goals while at
Winfield HS…Played club soccer for
West Virginia Chaos.
Personal:Daughter of Pat and Paula McKay…Born
August 4, 1990…Has one sister
(Trish)…Majoring in Athletic Training.
COACH DIUGUID
ON LEANN:
―Technically strong, Leann was setback by
injuries in 2008. I look for her to be an
offensive threat this season.‖
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5’3” SO
Dundalk, MD
Institute of Notre Dame
Before Charleston :Named Captain during Senior year at the
Institute of Notre Dame…Totaled 15 goals
and 3 assists during high school
career…Played club for Eastfield United.
Personal:Daughter of Tom Mullaney and Leona
Parker…Born January 3, 1990…Has two
sisters (Beth and Heather), one step-sister
(Shannon), and two step-brothers (Sammy
and Tyler)…Majoring in Nursing.
COACH DIUGUID
ON SABRINA:
―Sabrina has the potential to be a major contributor
in the offensive third. She has a good
understanding of the game and we look forward to
her becoming more physical and tenacious off the
ball.‖
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NICHOLAS
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Defender/Forward
5’2” JR
Folsom, CA
American River College
Before Charleston :Named MVP as well as Most Athletic at
Folsom High School…Transferred to UC
from American River College in
Sacramento, CA…Helped club team,
Davis Legacy ‘89 to Nationals…Helped
club team, San Juan ‗89 to Regionals.
Personal:Daughter of Gina and Alan
Nicholas…Born August 16, 1988…Has
six brothers and sisters (Craig, Crissy,
Cheyenne, Jenette, Jarrod, and
Zach)…Majoring in Bio-Chem.
COACH DIUGUID
ON FALLON:
―A very technical and explosive player, Fallon
is expected to be an impact player for us this
season. As a transfer, her experience will bring
depth to our defense.‖
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5’6” FR
Virginia Beach, VA
Ocean Lakes High School
Before Charleston :Named First Team All-District and Second
Team All-Region during Senior year at
Ocean Lakes HS…Named Defensive
MVP two consecutive seasons at Ocean
Lakes…Captained Ocean Lakes during
Junior and Senior seasons…Played club
for Beach FC 91 Pirahnas.
Personal:Daughter of Steve and Mitzi
Surbaugh…Born March 26, 1991…Has one
sister (Jessica)…Majoring in Biology.
COACH DIUGUID
ON ELYSE:
―A true competitor, Elyse is expected to replace
2008 All-Region player Bailey Bryant in the
back. Her versatility will help us fill in gaps as
the season progresses.‖
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#8
Midfielder/Defender
5’8” SO
Manassas, VA
Osborn Park High School
Before Charleston :Helped Osborn Park High School
become Cedar Run Tournament
Champions…Scored decisive goal that
propelled Osborn Park HS into Cedar
Run Tournament Championship…Helped
club team, Team America Select win
2007 State Cup.
Personal:Daughter of Denise and Kenneth
Smith…Born March 21, 1990…Has two
sisters (Amanda and Kacie)…Majoring
in Interior Design.
COACH DIUGUID
ON SAMANTHA:
―Sammy made significant strides in the spring.
She will challenge for an outside midfielder
position this season.‖
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Granville, OH
Granville High School
Before Charleston :Named to First Team Mid State League
during three season while at Granville
High School…Team captain Junior and
Senior seasons…Named Newark Advocate
Player of the Year during Senior
season…Named Third Team All-State
during Senior season…won Super Clubs
National Championship with club team.
Personal:Daughter of Pete and Lucy Shaw…Born
July 25, 1988…Has one sister
(Carly)…Majoring in Business
Administration.
COACH DIUGUID
ON CAITLIN:
―Hampered by injury throughout her career,
Caitlin is expected to be healthy and dominate
the center of the midfield this season.‖
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5’9” SO
Dearborn, MI
Dearborn High School
Before Charleston :Named All-City and All-Conference in
both Soccer and Volleyball during time
at Dearborn High School…Placed in
Michigan State Swimming
Meet…Played club for Michigan
Hawks and Michigan Rush.
Personal:Daughter of Susan and Richard
Noland…Born February 3, 1990…Has one
sister (Samantha)…Majoring in Business.
COACH DIUGUID
ON ALEXANDRA:
―A gifted athlete, Alex‘s pace and competitive
spirit will serve her well in 2009. She is
expected to control an outside midfielder
position.‖
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Morgantown, WV
Morgantown High School
Before Charleston :Lettered in Women‘s Varsity Soccer during
time at Morgantown High
School…Named Captain of her club team,
West Virginia United.
Personal:Daughter of Pete and Tammy
Klemkowsky…Born August 24, 1989…Has
one sister (Jenna)…Majoring in Biology.
COACH DIUGUID
ON ASHLEY:
―One of the more technical players on the team,
Ashley‘s success will be measured by her work
over the summer. She has been a steady
performer on the flank since her freshman
year.‖
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Forward
5’5” SR
Milwaukee, WI
Thomas More High SchoolBefore Charleston :
Named First Team All-Conference during
Senior year and Second Team All-
Conference during Junior year at Thomas
More HS…Led Thomas More HS in
goals scored in all four years…Played
club for Milwaukee Kickers.
Personal:Daughter of Tina and Todd Conklin…Born
August 18, 1987…Has three
brothers…Majoring in Finance and Business
Administration…Planning to pursue Military
Finance at The Air Force Academy after
graduation.
COACH DIUGUID
ON TARYN:
―The fastest and most physical player on our
side, Taryn‘s success is predicated on her work
rate and preparedness to compete daily.‖
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Dayton, OH
Centerville High School
Before Charleston :Lettered in Women‘s Soccer while at
Centerville High School…Helped club
team, Ohio Galaxies FC become Ohio
State Cup Semifinalists.
Personal:Daughter of Rick and Nancy Shields…Born
December 10, 1990…Has three siblings
(Katie, Laura, and Patrick)…Majoring in
Nursing.
COACH DIUGUID
ON SARAH:
―With our inability to win 50/50 balls in 2008,
Sarah‘s height will enable us to control more of
the midfield out of the air in 2009.‖
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5’8” SO
Hampton, VA
Kecoughtan High School
Before Charleston :Named First Team All-District during time
at Kecoughtan High School…Shutout
number one team in the conference
playing as a goalkeeper during Freshman
season at Kecoughtan HS…played club
for Virginia Rush Cyclones.
Personal:Daughter of Liz and Pat Perry…Born
January 2, 1990…Has one sister
(Christina)…Majoring in Athletic
Training and Pre-Physical Therapy.
COACH DIUGUID
ON CATHERINE:
―One of the more athletic and versatile players
on the team, Cat has the uncanny ability to play
every position on the pitch. It‘s my
responsibility to find the most productive one
to suit her strengths.‖
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Marshfield, MA
Marshfield High School
Before Charleston :Named a 2008 Atlantic Coast All-
Star…Helped club team, MPS Cape Cod
Lady Crusaders become 2008 National
Champions…Helped MPS Cape Cod Lady
Crusaders become 2007 and 2008 Super Y
New England Champions.
Personal:Daughter of John and Dottie Megnia…Born
October 7, 1990…Has two siblings (John
and Maria)…Majoring in Nursing.
COACH DIUGUID
ON AMANDA:
―A decorated runner and club soccer player,
Amanda‘s fitness and experience is expected to
pay dividends for us in 2009.‖
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#16
Defender
5’5” FR
Chillicothe, OH
Unioto High School
Before Charleston :Named First Team All-District during
Senior season and Honorable Mention All-
District during Junior season at Unioto
High School…Presented with Team
Leadership Award during Senior season at
Unioto HS…Named captain of HS team
during Senior season…Helped club team,
Southern Ohio Fury achieve a number one
regional ranking.
Personal:Daughter of Mark and Diane Click…Born
December 18, 1990…Majoring in Biology.
COACH DIUGUID
ON SYDNEY:
―A newcomer in 2009, Sydney brings
experience at the high school level as an
outside back.‖
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5’7” SR
Magnolia, DE
St. Thomas More Academy
Before Charleston :Named First Team All-State and First
Team All-Conference all four years at St.
Thomas More Academy…Named MVP
for three years…Tallied 110 goals and 56
assists in high school career…Three time
Delaware State Champions with club
team, the Kirkwood Rapids.
Personal:Daughter of Alex and Shannon
Lapinsky…Born September 13,1988…Has
one brother (Kyle) and one sister
(Patricia)…Majoring in Pre-Med.
COACH DIUGUID
ON SHARON:
―The team‘s leading scorer since her arrival, I
expect Sharon to lead the conference in scoring
in 2009.‖
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#18
Defender
5’5” JR
Aliquippa, PA
Hopewell High School
Before Charleston :Lettered all four years in Women‘s Varsity
Soccer while at Hopewell High
School…Named captain during Senior
season at Hopewell HS…Presented with
Scholar-Athlete Award during three seasons
at Hopewell HS…Played club for Hotspurs.
Personal:Daughter of Russell and Cathy
Wise…Born September 4, 1989…Has
one brother (Matthew)…Majoring in
Business and Accounting.
COACH DIUGUID
ON TIFFANY:
―A steady performer as an outside back,
Tiffany‘s dedication to improving her
understanding of the game will dictate the
impact she has on this season‘s squad.‖
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Forward
5’4” FR
Huntington, WV
St. Joseph Central Catholic HS
Before Charleston :Named Captain of St. Joseph Central
Catholic High School during Junior and
Senior seasons…Named Second Team All-
State during Senior season…Named to the
North/South All-Star Team during Senior
season…Played club for the West Virginia
Rowdies.
Personal:Daughter of Mark Pilcher and Heather
Lycan…Born July 27, 1991…Has two
sisters (Summer and Hattie)…Majoring in
Interior Design.
COACH DIUGUID
ON HANNAH:
―A star forward for her high school, Hannah
captained her side. Her ability to apply herself
to become a more dominant figure on the pitch
will have a direct correlation with her
effectiveness this season.‖
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#20
Defender
5’4” FR
Pittsburgh, PA
Vincentian Academy
Before Charleston :Named WIPIAL Defensive Player of the
Year in 2007 and 2008…Named team
Defensive Player of the Year in 2006,
2007, and 2008 at Vincentian
Academy…Named captain of high
school team during Junior and Senior
seasons…Played club for Arsenal.
Personal:Daughter of Suzie and Pat
DeVore…Born March 24, 1991…Has
two brothers (Patrick and
Braden)…Majoring in Interior Design.
COACH DIUGUID
ON KATIE:
―A decorated defensive player, Katie‘s
aggressiveness and tenacity will wreak havoc
on conference foes in 2009.‖
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Year by Year Results
Date
8/29
9/2
9/5
9/8
9/9
9/12
9/15
9/16
9/19
9/24
Opponent
DAVIS & ELKINS *
SHIPPENSBURG (PA)
WEST VIRGINIA WESLEYAN *
at Mercyhurst (PA)
at Gannon
at Davis & Elkins *
at Findlay (OH)
TIFFIN (OH)
at Concord *
OHIO VALLEY *
Result
W 3-2 (OT)
L 2-4
L 0-1
L 0-4
L 1-3
W 4-3
L 0-3
L 0-4
L 1-5
W 4-0
* Denotes WVIAC Conference Match
Home games in CAPS
2007 (Overall 7-12-0, WVIAC 7-6)
Head Coach: Todd DiuguidDate
9/26
9/29
10/2
10/6
10/10
10/13
10/17
10/20
10/24
Opponent
at West Virginia Wesleyan *
WHEELING JESUIT *
at Salem International *
SHEPHERD *
at Ohio Valley *
at Slippery Rock
CONCORD *
SETON HILL *
PITT JOHNSTOWN *
Result
L 0-5
L 0-3
W 8-1
W 4-0
W 7-0
L 0-6
L 0-1
L 1-4
W 4-0
Date
8/30
8/31
9/9
9/12
9/14
9/22
9/25
9/27
10/1
10/5
Opponent
at Shepherd *
at Shippensburg (PA)
at Wheeling Jesuit *
at Flagler (FL)
at Florida Tech
SOUTHERN VIRGINIA
at Indiana (PA)
at California (PA)
ALDERSON-BROADDUS *
at Urbana (OH)
Result
W 2-1
L 0-2
W 1-0
L 0-3
L 0-3
W 4-1
L 2-3 (OT)
L 0-1
W 4-1
L 0-4
* Denotes WVIAC Conference Match
# Denotes WVIAC Tournament Match
Home games in CAPS
2008 (Overall 10-10-0, WVIAC 8-2)
Head Coach: Todd DiuguidDate
10/8
10/11
10/13
10/17
10/19
10/22
10/25
10/27
10/29
11/3
Opponent
CONCORD *
SALEM INTERNATIONAL *
KUTZTOWN (PA)
at Pitt Johnstown *
at Seton Hill *
at West Virginia Wesleyan *
DAVIS & ELKINS *
LAKE ERIE (OH)
OHIO VALLEY *
SETON HILL #
Result
L 0-1
W 8-0
L 0-1
W 2-0
W 1-0
L 1-2
W 1-0
W 3-1
W 8-0
L 0-1
Date
8/30
9/2
9/3
9/6
9/9
9/10
9/20
9/26
9/30
10/1
Opponent
at Southern Virginia
at Seton Hill
at St. Vincent (PA)
at Marietta (OH)
GRAND VALLEY STATE (MI)
FERRIS STATE (MI)
at Davis & Elkins *
at Concord *
at Shepherd *
SHIPPENSBURG (PA)
Result
W 3-2
L 0-4
L 2-4
T 1-1 (2OT)
L 0-8
L 2-3
W 5-1
L 0-2
W 4-2
W 4-1
* Denotes WVIAC Conference Match
# Denotes WVIAC Tournament Match
Home games in CAPS
2006 (Overall 10-8-1, WVIAC 5-2)
Head Coach: Todd DiuguidDate
10/4
10/6
10/8
10/11
10/15
10/18
10/21
10/25
10/27
Opponent
OHIO VALLEY *
GANNON (PA)
MERCYHURST (PA)
SALEM INTERNATIONAL *
at Pitt Johnstown
WEST VIRGINIA WESLEYAN *
WHEELING JESUIT *
SALEM INTERNATIONAL #
WHEELING JESUIT #
Result
W 10-0
W 1-0
L 0-4
W 3-0
W 4-2
L 0-1
W 3-2 (2OT)
W 4-1
L 1-4
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UC Soccer Academy
Each year Head Women‘s Soccer
Coach Todd Diuguid and Head Men‘s
Soccer Coach Chad Duernberger hold
the UC Soccer Academy. The
Academy runs four consecutive days
and is open to three different age
groups. The Eaglet Acdemy is open to
four to seven year-olds, the Lil‘ Eagle
Academy is open to eight to twelve
year-olds, and the Eagle Academy is
open to thirteen to seventeen year-olds.
The daily skills provided at the UC
Soccer Academy are individualized for
each position on the field. Forwards
work on support runs, penetration,
crosses, shooting, and one v. one drills.
Midfielders work on mobility, depth,
width, combinations, improvisations,
finishing, positioning, and transitions.
Defenders work on positioning, tactics,
one v. one, two v. one, two v. two, and
marking. Goalkeepers work on
catching, distribution, position,
control, and psychological mindsets.
Each camper will receive a certificate
of participation and a camp t-shirt.
Team trophies, most valuable player
trophies, and most improved player
medals will also be rewarded for each
age group. Enrollment for the UC
Soccer Academy is limited and is
based on a first come first serve basis.
High school teams interested in
enrolling entire teams will be
accommodated as several coaches will
be available at the UC Soccer
Academy. For registration contact
Coach Todd Diuguid at 304.357.4827.
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Commissioner Barry Blizzard has been at the helm of the West Virginia
Intercollegiate Athletic Conference since his appointment in November,
1987. Through his very able leadership as the conference's fourth
commissioner, the WVIAC continues to enjoy national respectability and
competiveness among the 16 member schools and 17 sponsored sports.
One of the major accomplishments during Blizzard's tenure as WVIAC Commissioner has
been managing the conference's transition from the NAIA to NCAA Division II, which
occurred in the fall of 1995. He also oversaw the move of the conference headquarters to
Princeton, WV in 1987. Prior to NCAA affiliation, Barry held, at various times, a number of
NAIA-related national and regional offices. One in particular was a term as president of the
NAIA National Athletic Directors Association.
Once in the NCAA, Commissioner Blizzard has become involved with its administrative
matters and presently serves as the chairman of the Division II Awards Commissoners
Association. He also has served as the regional chair of the selection committee for the Disney
Wide World of Sports Basketball Tip-off Tournament. In addition, Blizzard has helped
structure a model conference format for Division II league offices. He currently is the chair of
the NCAA Division II Nominating Committee.
Barry's work in the field of intercollegiate athletics has not gone unnoticed by his peers. He
has received a number of awards including the NAIA's National Award of Merit for work as
president of the Athletic Directors Association and the seventh annual Mike McLaughlin
Memorial Administrative Award which is the WVIAC award recognizing persons who have
made outstanding contributions to the conference for a period of years. Additionally, a report
he authored, NAIA Eligibility Rules, Time for a Change, was published in the spring 1986
edition of The Athletic Administrator, a publication of the National Association of Collegiate
Directors of Athletics.
Blizzard's background in intercollegiate sports and sports management has served him well
to deal with the tasks of overseeing this league. Before taking on his present position, he was
the athletic director and sports information director at Bluefield State College, for 11 years
beginning in 1976. A two-year period as assistant athletic director and SID, preceded this.
The Commissioner is a native of Bramwell, WV, and received his undergraduate degree at
Bluefield State College. He earned a Masters in American History at Radford (VA) University.
Barry lives in Princeton, WV with his wife Vicki. They have two daughters.
Barry Blizzard
West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Commissioner
administration, and media relations at the league's Princeton, WV office.
The 1994 graduate of the University of Mississippi is a member of the NCAA Division II
Championships Committee and participates as the liaison for the sports of football and men's
golf. He previously served terms on the Division II Men's Golf Committee, the Division II Great
Lakes Region Softball Advisory Committee and the Division II Northeast Region Football
Advisory Committee. In addition, Prewitt was also selected to be a part of the NCAA Division II
Regionalization Advisory Board in the spring of 2007.
Prewitt played a key role in bringing the 2006 NCAA D-II Men's Golf Championship to West
Virginia and was the tournament's co-director. He has also been a part of the tournament staffs of
over 30 national championships, including the Division II Softball, Division III Football, and
Division III Men's Basketball events.
Prewitt served as Sports Information Director at Tusculum College in Greeneville, TN from
March 1998 until arriving at the WVIAC. He was the primary media contact for the Pioneers' 14
varsity sports as the school moved to the NCAA Division II level and the South Atlantic
Conference.
He previously worked with the baseball and basketball programs at NCAA Division I
Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina. Prewitt was the Sports Information
Contact for the Mountaineer baseball program in 1996 and 1997. He also was in charge of
statistical operations for home football and basketball contests, as well as traveling with the ASU
men's basketball team to handle road media relations.
In addition, Prewitt is a varsity high school football official and serves as the rules interpreter
for the Mercer Football Officials Board. He also is an active volunteer with Labrador Retriever
Rescue of SW Virginia.
Will and his wife, Stephanie, reside in Kegley, WV with their dogs Bailey, Bentley, Junebug,
Emmie, and Hershey
Will Prewitt assumed the newly created role of WVIAC Associate
Commissioner on July 1, 1999. The Williamsburg, Kentucky native
joined the WVIAC staff after stints at Tusculum College and Appalachian
State University. He deals primarily with championships, sport
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West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Association
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About the WVIAC
Founded in 1924, the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WVIAC) rates as one
of the oldest leagues at the small-college level. The 16-member conference currently boasts the
largest membership of any NCAA Division II league.
The WVIAC moved into the NCAA Division II ranks in 1994 after a long affiliation with the
NAIA. The conference was the only one in Division II to place a team in the national quarterfinals
in men‘s basketball, football and baseball during the 1998-99 academic year. In 2002 the WVIAC,
along with two other conferences, became the first league to earn four bids to the NCAA Division
II Men‘s Basketball Championship.
Commissioner Barry Blizzard, who has held the post since 1987, led the move into the NCAA.
Blizzard, a native of Bramwell, West Virginia, previously served as the athletics director at
Bluefield State. The long-time conference chief has served in a variety of national leadership
positions, including a stint as president of the Division II Conference Commissioners
Association. He is currently the chairman of the NCAA Division II Nominating Committee.
Alumni of conference members include West Virginia State‘s Earl Lloyd (the first African-
American to play in the National Basketball Association), Salem International‘s Cecil Underwood
(two-term West Virginia governor), Pitt Johnstown's John Murtha (current US representative), and
Wheeling Jesuit‘s John Beilein (current Michigan men‘s basketball coach).
The conference‘s basketball tournament is one of the longest-running events in collegiate
hoops; the 70th annual event was held earlier this year at the Charleston Civic Center. Attendance
at the WVIAC tournament ranks among the highest in Division II. The conference also boasts a
10-station radio network for the tournament.
Women‘s sports were incorporated into the WVIAC during the 1981-82 academic year as the
West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Association was absorbed. Currently, women‘s
championships are offered in softball, golf, tennis, track, basketball, volleyball, cross country and
soccer.
Men‘s championships are conducted in football, cross country, soccer, basketball, baseball,
golf, tennis and track.
The league was recognized by the State Journal as one of ―55 Great Things About West
Virginia‖ in the magazine‘s April edition. The WVIAC is headquartered in Princeton, WV.
The current WVIAC membership includes Alderson- Broaddus College, Bluefield State College,
University of Charleston, Concord University, Davis & Elkins College, Fairmont State University,
Glenville State College, Ohio Valley University, Salem International University, Shepherd
WVIAC Commissioner’s Cup
The Commissioner's Cup is awarded to the institution with the highest cumulative score as
determined by a scoring method used by the league. Points are awarded based on the school's
finish after completion of each of the sports sponsored by the WVIAC.
WVIAC champions are determined by the regular season standings in sports that receive
NCAA automatic qualification for the tournament winners. Tournament champions in all
other sports are considered conference champions. The tournament winner is considered the
WVIAC champion in sports with a divisional setup.
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University, West Liberty State College, West Virginia State University, West Virginia Wesleyan
College and Wheeling Jesuit University. The University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown and Seton
Hill University joined the WVIAC for the 2006-07 season. Pitt Johnstown and Seton Hill are
the WVIAC‘s first out-of-state members since 1932.
DAVIS & ELKINSFounded: 1904
Location: Elkins, WV
Enrollment: 710
Nickname: Senators
Colors: Red and White
SALEM INTERNATIONALFounded:1888
Location: Salem, WV
Enrollment: 600
Nickname: Tigers
Colors: Green and White
CHARLESTONFounded: 1888
Location: Charleston, WV
Enrollment: 1,385
Nickname: Golden Eagles
Colors: Maroon and Gold
SHEPHERDFounded: 1871
Location: Shepherd, WV
Enrollment: 4,170
Nickname: Rams
Colors: Blue and Gold
WEST VIRGINIA WESLEYANFounded: 1890
Location: Buckhannon, WV
Enrollment: 1,275
Nickname: Bobcats
Colors: Orange and Black
PITT-JOHNSTOWNFounded: 1927
Location: Johnstown, PA
Enrollment: 3,050
Nickname: Lady Cats
Colors: Blue and Gold
OHIO VALLEYFounded: 1958
Location: Vienna, WV
Enrollment: 582
Nickname: Fighting Scots
Colors: Blue, Red, and White
SETON HILLFounded: 1918
Location: Greensburg, PA
Enrollment: 2,093
Nickname: Griffins
Colors: Red, Yellow, and White
ALDERSON-BROADDUSFounded: 1871
Location: Philippi, WV
Enrollment: 800
Nickname: Battlers
Colors: Blue, Gold, and Grey
WHEELING JESUITFounded: 1954
Location: Wheeling, WV
Enrollment: 1,700
Nickname: Cardinals
Colors: Red, Yellow, and Black
CONCORDFounded: 1872
Location: Athens, WV
Enrollment: 2,735
Nickname: Mountain Lions
Colors: Maroon and White
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2007 WVIAC Women‘s Soccer
Tournament Champion
West Virginia Wesleyan
2005 WVIAC Women‘s Soccer
Tournament Champion
Wheeling Jesuit
2004 WVIAC Women‘s Soccer
Tournament Champion
Wheeling Jesuit
2006 WVIAC Women‘s Soccer
Tournament Champion
Wheeling Jesuit
2003 WVIAC Women‘s Soccer
Tournament Champion
West Virginia Wesleyan
2002 WVIAC Women‘s Soccer
Tournament Champion
Concord
2001 WVIAC Women‘s Soccer
Tournament Champion
West Virginia Wesleyan
2000 WVIAC Women‘s Soccer
Tournament Champion
Wheeling Jesuit
1999 WVIAC Women‘s Soccer
Tournament Champion
West Virginia Wesleyan
1998 WVIAC Women‘s Soccer
Tournament Champion
West Virginia Wesleyan
1997 WVIAC Women‘s Soccer
Tournament Champion
West Virginia Wesleyan
2008 WVIAC Women‘s Soccer
Tournament Champion
West Virginia Wesleyan
2007 WVIAC Women‘s Soccer
Regular Season Champion
West Virginia Wesleyan/Wheeling Jesuit
2005 WVIAC Women‘s Soccer
Regular Season Champion
Wheeling Jesuit
2004 WVIAC Women‘s Soccer
Regular Season Champion
Wheeling Jesuit
2006 WVIAC Women‘s Soccer
Regular Season Champion
Concord
2003 WVIAC Women‘s Soccer
Regular Season Champion
West Virginia Wesleyan
2002 WVIAC Women‘s Soccer
Regular Season Champion
Concord/Wheeling Jesuit
2001 WVIAC Women‘s Soccer
Regular Season Champion
West Virginia Wesleyan
2000 WVIAC Women‘s Soccer
Regular Season Champion
Wheeling Jesuit
1999 WVIAC Women‘s Soccer
Regular Season Champion
Wheeling Jesuit
1998 WVIAC Women‘s Soccer
Regular Season Champion
West Virginia Wesleyan
1997 WVIAC Women‘s Soccer
Regular Season Champion
West Virginia Wesleyan
2008 WVIAC Women‘s Soccer
Regular Season Champion
West Virginia Wesleyan
Past WVIAC Champions
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2008 WVIAC Women’s Soccer
Innaugral Sportsmanship Award
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The City of Charleston
Students at the University of Charleston have the benefit of being in the capital city of West Virginia, with all the cultural and entertainment
advantages that brings. At the same time, Charleston is a tranquil, small-city environment with easy access to the beautiful, rolling Appalachian
Mountains. Here is a small sampling of the many opportunities available to UC students and their families.
Cultural Offerings
The Charleston Civic Center provides a venue for concerts, conferences, and sporting events. Its website boasts that the world's top recording
artists in country, pop, rock, jazz, and Christian receive their biggest encores in Charleston. You can also find live music in more intimate venues
like the Sound Factory, the Empty Glass, the Vault, and Impulse.
In addition, Charleston has a growing number of outdoor festivals that feature live music from all over the world. In late June, the UC riverfront is
packed with visitors for Blues, Brews & BBQ, which brings a full day of blues to the UC campus, followed by Wine and All That Jazz, a day of
jazz performers and wine tastings from West Virginia vineyards. The annual Steamwheel Regatta offers headliners on a
downtown stage in September, and a variety of bands perform outdoors
every Friday night in the summer months for Charleston‘s Live on the
Levee.
The NPR radio show Mountain Stage is produced in Charleston, and
attending these live recording sessions is a favorite Charleston pastime.
Host Larry Groce brings an eclectic mix of well-known and up-and-
coming artists to town to record the broadcast every Sunday evening.
Charleston‘s art community features music, theater, dance and visual
works that will impress cultural connoisseurs and more casual
audiences alike. Stroll through downtown during the monthly art walks
to check out the fine arts offerings of local galleries while enjoying
refreshments, music and appearances by featured artists. Take a tour of
the gold-domed State Capitol, the Governor‘s Mansion, or the historic
East End. Check out the Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences, home to
the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra and the Avampato Discovery
Museum, and host to a full program of musical and theatrical
performances each year.
Above: The West Virginia State Capitol Building.
Below: Downtown Charleston and the Kanawha River
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Shopping & Dining
Pamper yourself with a trip to the Bridge Road shops, featuring unique businesses
with art, food, clothing, toys and jewelry, just 10 minutes from the UC campus. For
wine, chocolates, and locally grown produce and flowers, visit the Capitol Market
downtown. The Town Center Mall offers three indoor floors of retail therapy, and
for outdoor shopping centers, try Southridge, Trace Fork, and Dudley Farms on
U.S. Route 119 South.
For upscale dining with local flair, enjoy prime steaks at the Chop House or fresh
sushi and Pan-Asian cuisine at Ichiban. Lola‘s Pizza in South Hills has gourmet
pizza and innovative salads. The Bridge Road Bistro, Soho‘s, Bluegrass Kitchen,
and Blossom Deli all offer delicious menus in inviting environs.
Charleston is a family-friendly city full of great things to see and do for people of
all ages. In addition to great variety, everything is close by. Capitol Market, West
Virginia‘s best source for home-grown produce, plants, and flowers, hosts two chili
cook-off events: the Green Chili Shoot-Out around St. Patrick‘s Day, and the
Smoke on the Water Chili Cook-off in June. The Vandalia Gathering in May
celebrates the music and culture of the Appalachian Mountains.
The West Virginia Power, Charleston‘s minor league baseball team, plays in Power
Park from April through August. The Charleston Rod Run and Doo Wop car show
and the West Virginia Book Festival keep the city bustling in October.
For a leisurely day ay time of year, stroll along tree-lined brick sidewalks and see
first-hand why historic Capitol Street remains a popular spot for visitors and locals
alike. Start from the levee and go all the way to the Capitol Market for an up-close
look at what makes Charleston unique. Pop in the Peanut Shop for candy or fresh
roasted nuts. Linger in Taylor Books, an independent bookstore with the added
advantages of a cozy café and an art gallery annex. Savor homemade ice cream at
Ellen‘s or sample what‘s fresh out of the oven at Charleston Bread Company.
Outdoor Pursuits
Charleston is a gateway to all kinds of outdoor excitement, including skiing,
whitewater rafting, ATV and mountain bike trails, horseback riding, rock climbing,
canoeing, kayaking and hiking. In the winter, West Virginia offers the best skiing
in the Southeast, with Snowshoe, Silver Creek, and Canaan Valley resorts all
within a four-hour drive, and Winterplace only an hour away.
The Gauley and New Rivers are both within easy driving distance of Charleston,
and attract whitewater rafters and kayakers, from beginners to extreme sports
enthusiasts, to some of the best whitewater in the U.S.
Nearby Kanawha State Forest, with 9,300 acres of hilly terrain and beautiful
woodlands, has over 25 miles of trails, providing challenging terrain for hikers and
mountain bikers. Coonskin Park has over 1,000 acres of woodland trails, picnic
shelters, open meadows, tennis courts and soccer fields. The Carriage Trail links
the old Sunrise Mansion in South Hills with downtown via a mile-long wooded
footpath.
Residents and visitors enjoy walking or jogging on the Kanawha Boulevard walk,
which stretches three miles from Patrick Street to the 36th Street Bridge and offers
scenic views of downtown, the State Capitol, and the University of Charleston.
Fresh Ideas
Charleston is a family-friendly city full of great things to see and do for people of
all ages. In addition to great variety, everything is close by. Capitol Market, West
Virginia‘s best source for home-grown produce, plants, and flowers, hosts two chili
cook-off events: the Green Chili Shoot-Out around St. Patrick‘s Day, and the
Smoke on the Water Chili Cook-off in June. The Vandalia Gathering in May
celebrates the music and culture of the Appalachian Mountains.
The West Virginia Power, Charleston‘s minor league baseball team, plays in Power
Park from April through August. The Charleston Rod Run and Doo Wop car show
and the West Virginia Book Festival keep the city bustling in October.
The Charleston Civic Center
The Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences
The New River Gorge Bridge
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UC Women Go To ACE Adventure
Each preseason Coach Diuguid allows the UC Women‘s Soccer Team to relax from the
rigorous training schedule to enjoy the beautiful landscape of the Appalachian Mountains.
From canoeing down a river to challenging ropes courses, the Golden Eagles use these
breaks from training to get to know each other and bond as a unit. Prior to the 2009
season, UC visited ACE Adventure in Oak Hill, WV for team bonding and relaxation.
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Golden Eagle Athletic Club
The Golden Eagle Athletic Club (GEAC) is the comprehensive fundraising program for
University of Charleston athletics. Beginning August 1, 2007, all GEAC contributions will be
used to provide annual scholarship support to UC athletes. Contributions are vital to enabling
student athletes to remain competitive in Division II and the West Virginia Intercollegiate
Athletic Conference. These gifts have an immediate impact on the entire athletics program,
enabling UC to recruit better athletes and field better teams.
UC has built an impressive winning tradition, capturing both the WVIAC Commissioner‘s Cup
and the WVIAC Presidents‘ Cup in 2007. Scholarship support through the GEAC will ensure
that UC can sustain this winning tradition. These gifts have the power to take UC‘s athletic
program to even greater heights, while giving student athletes an exceptional education.
GEAC members enjoy tangible benefits based on their contribution levels, including preferred
seating and parking, invitations to special events, and insider information about what‘s hot in
UC athletics. GEAC members who make annual gifts of $1,000 or higher are also members of
the President‘s Circle, the University‘s leadership annual giving group.
How to make a gift:
• Go to ucwv.edu and click ―Support UC‖ and ―Donate online‖ to make a credit card gift on
our secure online server.
• Make your gift over the phone at 800.995.alum (2596).
• Mail your gift to UC GEAC, 2300 MacCorkle Ave. S.E., Charleston, WV 25304.
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Bloomsburg %
Ohio Valley *%
Seton Hill *%
WV Wesleyan *%
Pitt-Johnstown *%
Concord *%
Southern Virginia
Urbana
WVIAC Tournament
TIME
2:00 pm
4:00 pm
12:00 pm
12:00 pm
3:00 pm
11:00 am
4:00 pm
7:00 pm
4:00 pm
4:00 pm
4:00 pm
12:30 pm
4:30 pm
2:00 pm
7:00 pm
2:00 pm
2:00 pm
2:00 pm
3:00 pm
TBA
LOCATION
Charleston, WV
Charleston, WV
Kutztown, PA
East Stroudsburg, PA
Salem, WV
Charleston, WV
Painesville, OH
Columbus, OH
Philippi, WV
Charleston, WV
Elkins, WV
Bloomsburg, PA
Vienna, WV
Charleston, WV
Charleston, WV
Charleston, WV
Athens, WV
Charleston, WV
Charleston, WV
Higher Seed
* West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Match
% NCAA Division II Atlantic Region Match
Home games in bold
2009 Schedule