2010 Defiance College Women's Soccer Media Guide

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TABLE OF CONTENTSINTRODUCTION

Table of Contents ..........................................1Quick Facts ...................................................22010 Opponents ...........................................3This is Defiance .............................................4Jackets in the Community ..............................5Athletic Facilities ...........................................6

ATHLETICS STAFFAdministrative Staff .......................................7Coaching Staff ......................................... 8-11Training Staff ..............................................11Head Coach Alex Van der Sluijs ....................12Assistant Coach Lauren Lewicki ....................13

2010 YELLOW JACKETSNumerical Roster ........................................14Roster Breakdown .......................................15Season Preview ...........................................16Player Profiles ........................................ 17-30Aileen Clouse ..............................................18Kelly Coble .................................................18Jordanne Buehrer ........................................19Hanna Firchau .............................................20 Trisha Denniston ..........................................20 Macy Ferrall ................................................21 Karly Smith .................................................21Bibiana Parra ..............................................21Katie Heitkamp ............................................22 Julian Miles .................................................22Melissa Alston .............................................23Kayla Knippen .............................................24Alexandra Johnson ......................................25 Anna Kusz ..................................................26 Dani Chadwick ............................................26 Hailey Trubey ..............................................27Aliisa Carter ................................................27Amanda Notley ............................................28Katie Myers ................................................28Janelle Doenges ..........................................29 Cherilyn Borkholder .....................................29 Kimberly Bingley .........................................30

2009 IN REVIEWStandings and Awards .................................31Cumulative Statistics ...................................32

2010 MEDIA GUIDE CREDITSThe 2010 Defiance College Women’s Soccer Media Guide was written and produced by DC Sports Information Assistant, John Sunde, using Adobe InDesign CS2 and Photoshop CS2 soft-ware.

A special thanks to the entire DC soccer coach-ing staff, Seth Mikel and all former members of the DC Sports Information staff for their assis-tance in this publication.

The media guide was edited by John Sunde, Seth Mikel, Jenni Morrison and Alex Van der Sluijs. Photos were provided by Jason Grohoske and the DC Photo Team.

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Quick FactsGENERAL INFORMATION

Institution .............................. Defiance CollegeAddress ..........................701 N. Clinton Street.....................................Defiance, Ohio 43512Founded ................................................1850Enrollment ............................................1,070President ................................Mark C. GordonNickname .................................Yellow JacketsColors ....................................Purple and GoldWebsite ..............................www.Defiance.edu

ATHLETICS INFORMATIONAffiliation ............................... NCAA Division IIIConference ... Heartland Collegiate Athletic ConferenceAthletics Website ....www.DefianceAthletics.comDirector of Athletics ...................Jenni MorrisonAthletic Department Phone ........ 419-783-2342Athletic Department Fax ............ 419-783-2369Sports Information Director ..............Seth MikelAlma Mater ............ Indiana Wesleyan UniversityPhone Number ......................... 419-783-2566Email .............................. [email protected] S.I.D/Soccer Contact. .....John SundeAlma Mater .....................Texas Tech UniversityPhone Number ......................... 419-783-2381Email .............................. [email protected]

SOCCER INFORMATIONField ................. Winsper-Knobel Memorial FieldSurface .............................................. NaturalHead Coach ........................ Alex Van der Sluijs Alma Mater ........................Wilmington College Career Record ....................................... 0-0-0Years at Defiance ................................... ThirdPhone Number ......................... 419-783-2588Email [email protected] Coach ....................... Lauren LewickiAlma Mater .............. Wheeling Jesuit UniversityYears at Defiance ................................SecondPhone Number ......................... 419-783-2445Email ............................. [email protected]

TEAM INFORMATION2009 Overall Record ............................ 5-11-12009 HCAC Record ................................ 2-5-12009 Final HCAC Rank...............................6thStarters Returning ........................................9Starters Lost ...............................................2Letterwinners Returning ..............................14Letterwinners Lost .......................................52010 Newcomers ........................................8Preseason HCAC Ranking ..........................8thPreseason Players to Watch ..........................4

2009 Team LeadersAmong Returners

Goals .......................... Cherilyn Borkholder (7)Assists ................................Dani Chadwick (4)Points ........................ Cherilyn Borkholder (15)Saves ...................................Kelly Coble (143)Wins .........................................Kelly Coble (5)

2010 SCHEDULEDate Opponent Time9/3 Greenville^ 1:00PM9/4 Waynesburg^ 11:00AM9/11 Marietta 12:00PM9/14 Trine 4:00PM9/18 Rochester 4:00 PM9/22 Alma 4:00PM9/25 Anderson* 1:00PM9/28 Heidelberg 7:00 PM10/2 Hanover* 12:00 PM10/5 Marygrove 4:00 PM10/9 Franklin* 1:00PM10/12 Manchester* 4:00PM10/16 Transylvania* 1:00 PM10/19 Earlham* 4:00PM10/23 Mount St. Joseph* 1:00 PM10/26 Bluffton* 4:00 PM10/30 Rose-Hulman* 1:00PM

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^ Denotes Defiance Classic Tournament* Denotes HCAC Competition


Saturday, Oct. 9 vs. Franklin Grizzlies

2009 Record:3-13-1, -7 HCAC

Key Players:Jena Elder - D

Chelsea Parks - M

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Non-Conference OpponentsDate9/39/49/119/149/189/229/2810/5

2009 Record15-5 6-125-11-1 0-184-11-19-7-3 7-12-110-4-2

LocationGreenville, Ill.Waynesburg, Pa.Marietta, OhioAngola, Ind.Rochester Hills, Mich.Alma, Mich.Tiffin, OhioDetroit, Mich.

Enrollment1,6002,3001,4501,9301,0941,4441,5003,103

OpponentGreenville CollegeWaynesburg UniversityMarietta CollegeTrine UniversityRochester CollegeAlma CollegeHeidelberg UniversityMarygrove College

NicknamePanthersYellow JacketsPioneersThunderWarriorsScotsStudent PrincesMustangs

Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference OpponentsSaturday, Sept. 25 vs.

Anderson Ravens

2009 Record:2-15-2, 1-6-1 HCAC

Key Players:Katie Rocholl - DHeidi Lanzer - GK

Saturday, Oct. 2 at Hanover Panthers

2009 Record:13-5-1, 7-1 HCAC

Key Players:Abbey Schmahl - D

Olivia Selm - D

Tuesday, Oct. 12 vs. Manchester Spartans

2009 Record:3-13-1, 3-5 HCAC

Key Players:Kaitlin Hutchinson - M

Paige Winey - D

Saturday, Oct. 16 at Transylvania Pioneers

2009 Record:13-7-1, 6-2 HCAC

Key Players:Sarah Zembrodt - D

Kristin Tenhundfeld - F

Tuesday, Oct. 19 vs.Earlham Quakers

2009 Record:12-7-1, 4-3-1 NCAC

Key Players:Karman Duchon - F

Megan Holthaus - GK

Saturday, Oct. 23 at Mount. St. Joseph Lions

2009 Record:11-6-2, 6-2 HCAC

Key Players:Jessica Smith - M

Andrea Caldwell - D

Tuesday, Oct. 26 at Bluffton Beavers

2009 Record:8-9, 2-6 HCAC

Key Players:Kourtney Lewis - FMaddie Moore - M

Saturday, Oct. 30 vs.Rose-Hulman Engineers

2009 Record:8-10, 7-1 HCAC

Key Players:Molly Richardson - F

Eli Baca - D


THIS IS DEFIANCEDefiance College, founded in 1850, is a private liberal arts college affiliated with the United Church of Christ, serving approximately 1,100 students.

Building on a strong foundation of more than a century of educating citizens for lives of leader-ship and service, Defiance College provides opportunities for its students to make a meaningful impact on society in the twenty-first century with an educational experience of engagement. Defiance’s spirit of service through leadership sets us apart.

The Princeton Review features Defiance College in Colleges with a Conscience: 81 Great Schools with Outstanding Community Involvement. Defiance College has been named for five-consecutive years to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for its commitment to community service, and for the past two years DC has been named a Military Friendly School for providing significant benefits and services to veterans. Defiance College is also one of 119 U.S. colleges and universities selected by The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching to receive its 2008 Community Engagement Classification.

The McMaster School for Advancing Humanity was created to provide opportunities for DC undergraduate students and faculty to more closely examine global issues and how they affect the human condition. Faculty and students conducted projects during the 2009-10 year in Be-lize, Cambodia and New Orleans. The School serves as the umbrella for the Service Leadership Program developing leadership communication, conflict resolution and cultural awareness; the Carolyn M. Small Honors Program providing opportunities for students to participate in an hon-ors curriculum; Project 701, a student-run nonprofit organization; and study abroad programs.

Defiance College is also home of the Hench Autism Studies Program, an innovative, multi-fac-eted program designed to specifically address the late adolescent years and the transition of individuals with autism to adulthood.

Student life is an important part of a Defiance College education. Activities include student gov-ernment, musical and theater groups, religious organizations, the student newspaper, intercultur-

al organizations, honor societ-ies, special interest groups, intramural athletics, and four Greek chapters including a service fraternity.

As a national leader in the field of service learning and engagement, DC teaches stu-dents to take the knowledge they have gained and use it to change lives for the better – in their communities, in distant villages, and in their careers.


Defiance College has challenged students to defy the ordinary, to explore academic boundaries, to take on roles of civic responsibility and leadership, and to become engaged on campus and in the community. All of this makes for an extraordinary college experience.

Nowhere else will you find students committed to their communities like Defiance College, and nowhere else will you find student-athletes and coaches as immersed in service and engage-ment.

During the 2009-10 academic year, Defiance College student-athletes contributed more than 2,400 hours of service in their community and around the country. Members of the men’s and women’s soccer teams contributed nearly 350 hours of service last year.

During the past year, the men’s and women’s soccer teams volunteered their time and talents at the Defiance Area YMCA conducting soccer clinics and serving as referees for youth leagues.

Many student-athletes at DC have taken active roles in leadership and service initiatives campus-wide. Such experiences give Defiance College students a greater awareness of a diverse world and its needs as well as the leadership skills to create positive change.

Defiance College is featured for excellence in blending academics with community work by The Princeton Review in its Colleges with a Conscience: 81 Great Schools with Outstanding Com-munity Involvement. Defiance is included in the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for its commitment to community service.

JACKETS IN THE COMMUNITY


ATHLETIC FACILITIESThe Yellow Jackets utilize several facilities on the Defiance College campus. Whether the team is competing against an HCAC rival at Winsper-Knobel Memorial Soccer Field, or eating a pre-game meal at the Serrick Campus Center, Defiance College coaches, administration and staff are devoted to providing the squad with the best facilities possible. The Smart Fitness Center allows the Yellow Jackets to train on state-of-the-art cardiovascular as well as free-weight and Nautilus machines. The team also includes the McMaster Center gymnasium and weight room in its offseason workout routine.SMArT FITNESS CENTEr

COrESSEL STADIUM

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ATHLETIC ADMINISTrATOrSJenni Morrison

Director of Athletics

Seth Mikel

Sports Information Director

Craig Rutter

Assistant Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Engagement

Hillary Beachy

Graduate AssistantAthletics Director

Brian Boveington

Graduate AssistantAthletics Director

Terry Ranes

Facilities Director

Myra Stockdale

Program Director forAthletic Training

Michelle Trubey

Administrative Assistant

John Sunde

Graduate AssistantSports Information Director

COrESSEL STADIUM


COACHING STAFFKyle Brumett

Head CoachMen’s Basketball

R.J. Chidester

Graduate AssistantFootball

Nate Conley

Graduate AssistantMen’s Basketball

Danny Cornely

Graduate AssistantFootball

Megan Daw

Graduate AssistantTrack and Field

Dic Doumanian

Head CoachWomen’s Basketball

Chuck Ehret

Offensive CoordinatorFootball

Dave Etchison

Assistant CoachWomen’s Basketball

John Hartpence

Head CoachTrack and Field/C.C.


COACHING STAFFJodie Holava

Head CoachSoftball

Amber Jack

Graduate AssistantSoftball

Nate Jensen

Defensive CoordinatorFootball

David Kwan

Head CoachVolleyball

Lauren Lewicki

Graduate AssistantWomen’s Soccer

Jon Lies

Graduate AssistantBaseball

Matt Lydum

Assistant CoachTrack and Field

Craig McCord

Assistant CoachTrack and Field/Football

Lindsey Mesner

Graduate AssistantVolleyball

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COACHING STAFFFred Moore

Head CoachMen’s Golf

Nikki Oakland

Graduate AssistantWomen’s Basketball

Steve Oberlin

Head CoachMen’s and Women’s Tennis

Nubis Padhye

Assistant CoachFootball

Sterling Roberts

Graduate AssistantTrack and Field

Grant Russo

Graduate AssistantC.C./Track and Field

Craig Rutter

Head CoachWomen’s Golf

Pat Sullivan

Graduate AssistantMen’s Basketball

Rob Taylor

Head CoachFootball

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COACHING STAFF AND TrAINErSAlex Van der Sluijs

Head CoachMen’s and Women’s Soccer

Greg Vogt

Graduate AssistantMen’s Soccer

Derek Woodley

Head CoachBaseball

Myra Stockdale

Program Director forAthletic Training

Kevin Tong

Head Athletic Trainer

Kathleen Westfall

Assistant Athletic Trainer/Senior Woman Administrator

Kevin Kamlowsky

Graduate AssistantAthletic Trainer

Kurt Moneysmith

Graduate AssistantAthletic Trainer

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The 2010 season marks the beginning of Alex Van der Sluijs’ tenure as the head coach of the men’s and women’s soccer teams at Defiance College. Van der Sluijs assumes the position after having served as a graduate assistant for the soccer program during the 2008 and 2009 seasons.

Prior to his career at Defiance, Van der Sluijs attended Wilmington College, where he was a three-year starter on the men’s soccer team. The two-time Ohio Athletic Confer-ence Forward of the Year earned First Team All-OAC and All-Great Lakes Region honors three times, after spending one season as a member of the Wright State program. Van der Slujis has also played professionally for the Cincinnati Kings in 2007 and the Dayton Dutch Lions in 2010.

Van der Sluijs spent the 2007 season as an assistant coach for Wilmington, while also having served as a coach and trainer for the Lakota United Soccer Club, Thunder United Soccer Club and Midwest Soccer Academy.

Van der Sluijs graduated from Wilmington in 2007 with degrees in communication arts and sports management, and recently graduated with a master’s of education from Defi-ance College.

HEAD COACH Alex Van der SluijsFirst SeasonWilmington College

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SOCCEr COACHING STAFF

Lauren Lewicki is in her second season as the primary assistant coach for the Defiance College women’s soccer program. As a first-year coach in 2009, Lewicki guided the Yellow Jackets to a DC Classic Tournament title, and saw two of her players earn All-HCAC recogni-tion.

Lewicki came to Defiance after completing her career on the pitch at Wheeling Jesuit Univer-sity, where she anchored the Cardinals’ defense from her goal keeper position. Lewicki was a three-time team captain and led WJU to a 59-26 record during her career, including a trip to the NCAA Regional Tournament in 2004 and 2005. Along with being a three-time All-West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference performer, Lewicki earned all-regional status in 2005 and was tabbed as an NCAA Scholar Athlete in 2008.

The Erie, Pa., native began her coaching career working with teams at the high school and club soccer levels, and also served as a student assistant for the Cardinals in 2006 while she was sidelined due to injury.

Lewicki graduated from Wheeling Jesuit in 2008 with a degree in respiratory therapy and a minor in psychology, and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in education with a concen-tration in coaching.

ASSISTANT COACH Lauren LewickiSecond SeasonWheeling Jesuit University

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�0�0 NUMErICAL rOSTErNo. Name Pos. Cl. Ht. Hometown / High School1 Aileen Clouse GK Fr. 5-3 Beavercreek, Ohio/Beavercreek2 Kelly Coble GK Sr. 5-4 Cloverdale, Ohio/Continental3 Jordanne Buehrer M/F Jr. 5-5 Wauseon, Ohio/Wauseon4 Hanna Firchau D So. 5-6 Monroe, Mich./Monroe5 Trisha Denniston M/F So. 5-4 Philippi, W.Va./Philip Barbour6 Macy Ferrall M/F Fr. 5-4 St. Marys, Ohio/Memorial7 Karly Smith M/F Fr. 5-0 Parma, Ohio/Parma8 Bibiana Parra M/D Fr. 5-3 Indianapolis, Ind./Ben Davis9 Katie Heitkamp D So. 5-7 St. Marys, Ohio/ Memorial10 Jullian Miles M So. 5-8 Lima, Ohio/Lima Senior11 Melissa Alston M Sr. 5-2 Sterling Heights, Mich./Henry Ford12 Kayla Knippen M So. 5-7 Fort Jennings, Ohio/Fort Jennings13 Alexandra Johnson M/D Jr. 5-8 Oxford, Mich./Oxford14 Anna Kusz D So. 5-9 Swanton, Ohio/Swanton15 Dani Chadwick M Jr. 5-3 Delta, Ohio/Delta16 Hailey Trubey F/M Fr. 5-4 Bryan, Ohio/Bryan17 Aliisa Carter D Fr. 5-2 Pinckney, Mich./Pinckney18 Amanda Notley D So. 5-9 Oberlin, Ohio/Open Door Christian19 Katie Myers F So. 5-1 Delphos, Ohio/Delphos Jefferson20 Janelle Doenges F Fr. 5-7 Continental, Ohio/Continental21 Cherilyn Borkholder F Sr. 5-8 Shipshewana, Ind./Westview22 Kim Bingley D/M Fr. 5-9 Ottawa, Ohio/Ottawa-Glandorf

Head Coach: Alex Van der SluijsAssistant Coach: Lauren LewickiManager: Monica Switzer

PRONUNCIATION GUIDE: Jordanne Buehrer: BUE - err Alex Van der Sluijs: SliceHannah Firchau: Fur - show Lauren Lewicki: LUE - ick - eeBibiana Parra: PAR - a Monica Switzer: Swite - zerKatie Heitkamp: Hite - campKayla Knippen: Nip - inAnna Kusz: KuseHailey Trubey: True - beeAmanda Notley: Note - leeJanelle Doenges: Done - JisKimberly Bingley: Bing - lee


GOALKEEPErS

FOrWArDS

MIDFIELDErS

DEFENDErS

Front Row (L to R): Kim Bingley, Trisha Denniston, Macy Ferrall, Karly Smith, Melissa Alston, Aliisa Carter, Bibiana Parra, Hailey Trubey.Middle Row: Trainer Kurt Moneysmith, Amanda Notley, Katie Heitkamp, Jordanne Buehrer, Kayla Knip-pen, Anna Kusz, Hanna Firchau, Dani Chadwick, Janelle Doenges, Cherilyn Borkholder, Jullian Miles, Alexandra Johnson, Katie Myers, Manager Monica Switzer.Back Row: Assistant Coach Lauren Lewicki, Kelly Coble, Aileen Clouse, Head Coach Alex Van der Sluijs.

BY CLASS: Seniors 3Juniors 3Sophomores 8Freshmen 8 BY STATE: Indiana 2Michigan 4Ohio 15West Virginia 1

BY POSITION: Forwards 4Midfielders 10Defenders 6Goalkeepers 2

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Aileen Clouse, Kelly Coble

Kim Bingley, Aliisa Carter, Hanna Firchau, Katie Heitkamp,

Anna Kusz, Amanda Notley,

Melissa Alston, Jordanne Buehrer, Dani Chadwick,Trisha Denniston, Macy Ferrall, Alexandra Johnson,

Kayla Knippen, Julian Miles, Bibiana Parra, Karly Smith

Cherilyn Borkholder, Janelle Doenges, Katie Myers, Hailey Trubey


2010 PREVIEWThe Lady Jackets were in need of a fresh start after battling through five-consecutive losing sea-sons from 2005-09, and received just that with the hiring of first-year head coach, Alex Van der Sluijs. Frustration has been replaced with optimism as the new skipper implements his aggressive style of play into a team loaded with a talented core of upperclassmen, and an influx of skillful freshmen that are expected to make an immediate contribution to the team.

Goalkeepers:Senior goalkeeper, Kelly Coble, established herself as a reliable stopper for the Yellow Jackets last year in her first season of extended minutes protecting the net. Coble finished her junior campaign ranked second in the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference in both saves and saves per game, while posting two shutouts and playing significant minutes in a third. Freshman keeper, Aileen Clouse, will serve as the primary backup at the position in her first year out of Beaver Creek High School.

Defenders:2009 All-HCAC performer, Katie Heitkamp, headlines a very young, but talented group of defend-ers. Heitkamp became known for her defensive prowess last season, and will be depended upon again this year to keep the team disciplined in the back. Fellow sophomore, Hanna Firchau, joins Heitkamp in the backfield after an impressive freshman campaign in which she earned 15 starts while notching one goal and one assist. Returning letterwinners, Amanda Notley and Anna Kusz, will help out in the defensive backfield as well, while freshmen Aliisa Carter and Kim Bingley will look to make their contributions.

Midfielders:Senior midfielder, Melissa Alston is the most experienced player on the squad, with 48 games under her belt at Defiance. After posting three goals and two assists last season, Alston enters her senior campaign as an HCAC Player to Watch, and will team up with fellow upperclassmen, Dani Chadwick and Alexandra Johnson in the midfield. Chadwick was one of the top distributors in the conference last season, notching a team-high four assists. Johnson finished third on the team with eight points on three goals and two assists in 2009, and en-ters the 2010 season as a HCAC Player to Watch. Jor-danne Buehrer and Trisha Denniston were impact play-ers for DC last season, and will compete with several talented newcomers at the position including freshmen, Macy Ferrall, Karly Smith and Bibana Parra.

Forwards:Speedy senior, Cherilyn Borkholder, was an offensive force for Defiance last season, racking up a team-high seven goals to go along with one assist and 15 total points. Borkholder will fit perfectly into coach Van der Sluijs’ up-tempo offensive attack, and will be expected to lead a young group of forwards, including freshmen Hailey Trubey and Janelle Doenges.


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# � - AILEEN CLOUSE Freshman - Goalkeeper Beavercreek, Ohio/Beavercreek H.S.

High School: Graduated from Beavercreek High School.

Personal: Daughter of Lenny and Susan Clouse.

# � - KELLY COBLE Senior - Goalkeeper Cloverdale, Ohio/Continental H.S.2009 at Defiance: Earned All-Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference honors at her goalkeeper position after making the switch from position player in 2008…Recorded 143 saves and two shutouts, including a double-overtime shutout against HCAC rival Anderson University.

2008 at Defiance: Started in 14 games as a defender and played in two games at goalkeeper…Posted a 0-0-1 re-cord as a goalkeeper, with a 1.35 goals-against average.

High School: Four-year letterwinner at Continental High School for head coach, Toby Bidlack…Four-time All-Putnam County League performer…Two-time all-district selection…Honored as the team MVP for one season and served as team captain for three seasons.

Personal: Daughter of Kevin and Shelly Coble…Majoring in mathematics.

CArEEr STATSYear GP/GS Sv GA Sv% W L T SHO2008 2/1 8 2 .800 0 0 1 02009 17/17 143 42 .773 5 11 1 2 Total 19/18 151 44 .774 5 11 2 2

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# � - JOrDANNE BUEHrEr Junior - Midfielder/Forward Wauseon, Ohio/Wauseon H.S.2009 at Defiance: Finished her sophomore campaign with 14-consecutive starts…Recorded a goal against Finlandia in the Jackets’ opening match of the 2009 DC Classic.

2008 at Defiance: Played in 17 games from her midfield-er position…Recorded one goal and one assist.

High School: Lettered for three seasons at Wauseon High School under head coach, Jerry Bowser…Two-time Defensive MVP and all-district selection…Served as a team captain and received the coach’s award.

Personal: Daughter of Jeff and Jan Buehrer…Cousin of former Defiance College athlete, Chad Herrick…Majoring in wellness and corporate fitness with a minor in sports manage-ment.

CArEEr STATSYear GP/GS Sh Sh% G A Pts GWG2008 17/16 13 .077 1 1 3 02009 17/14 16 .062 1 0 2 0 Total 34/30 29 .068 2 1 5 0

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# � - HANNA FIrCHAU Sophomore - Defender Monroe, Mich./Monroe H.S.2009 at Defiance: Earned the start in 15-consecutive games to close out her freshman campaign…Recorded three points with one goa and one assist.

High School: Three-year letterwinner at Monroe High School under head coaches Ian Cooke and Kyle Christensen…Recog-nized as both Most Improved Player and Most Valuable Player.

Personal: Daughter of Mark and Terri Firchau…Majoring in molecular biology...Also a member of the Defiance College women’s basketball team.

# � - TrISHA DENNISTON Sophomore - Midfielder/Forward Philippi, W.Va./Philip Barbour H.S.2009 at Defiance: Saw action in 15 games during her freshman season…Recorded six shots, including three shots on goal.

High School: Three-time letterwinner at Philip Barbour High School for head coach, Pete Ferguson…North All-Star Team selection and Blue Chip Trophy winner.

Personal: Daughter of Terry and Marsha Denniston…Major-ing in business with a concentration in marketing and a minor in art.

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CArEEr STATSYear GP/GS Sh Sh% G A Pts GWG2009 15/15 10 .100 1 1 3 0Total 15/15 10 .100 1 1 3 0



# � - MACY FErrALL Freshman - Midfielder/Forward St. Marys, Ohio/Memorial H.S.High School: Four-year letterwinner for Memorial High School under head coach, Paul Dingledine…Two-time regional qualifier and one-time state qualifier in soccer at MHS…Archie Griffin Sportsmanship Award recipient.

Personal: Daughter of Greg Ferrall and Nan Huckeriede…Ma-joring in elementary education…Also a member of the Defiance College softball team.

# � - KArLY SMITH Freshman - Midfielder/Forward Parma, Ohio/Parma H.S.High School: 2009 Northeast Ohio Conference Player of the Year…Four-time All-NEO performer…2010 Parma Senior High School Player of the Year…Greater Cleveland All-Scholastic honoree…U.S. Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete Award recipi-ent…Four-time All-Cleveland selection…All-time PSHS scoring leader and single-season scoring leader.

Personal: Daughter of Jim and Lori Smith…Majoring in edu-cation.

# � - BIBIANA PArrA Freshman - Midfielder/Defender Indianapolis, Ind./Ben Davis H.S.High School: Three-year letterwinner for head coach, Robert Irvine, at Ben Davis High School.

Personal: Daughter of David and Silvia Parra…Majoring in social work with a minor in criminal justice.

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# � - KATIE HEITKAMP Sophomore - DefenderSt. Marys, Ohio/Memorial H.S.2009 at Defiance: Earned All-Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference honors as a defender after starting in each of DC’s 17 contests during her freshman season…Selected to the DC Classic All-Tournament Team after helping Defiance to a win over Finlandia with an assist in her first collegiate competition.

High School: Four-year letterwinner at Memorial High School for head coach, Paul Dingledine…All-Western Buckeye League selection and all-district performer…Served as team captain during her senior campaign at MHS.

Personal: Daughter of Jeff and Kris Heitkamp…Majoring in sports management.

# �0 - JULIAN MILES Sophomore - MidfielderLima, Ohio/Lima Senior H.S.2009 at Defiance: Played in three games for the Yellow Jackets in her first season out of Lima Senior High School.

High School: Four-year varsity letterwiner at Lima Senior High School under head coach, Morgan Lashaway.

Personal: Daughter of Staci and Michael Miles…Majoring in wellness and corporate fitness.

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# �� - MELISSA ALSTON Senior - MidfielderSterling Heights, Mich./Henry Ford H.S.2009 at Defiance: Made 17 starts for the Jackets at her midfielder position, recording two goals with a .688 shot-on-goal percentage…Scored in two-consecutive games to lead the Jackets to a DC Classic Tournament title.

2008 at Defiance: Played in 15 games for the Yellow Jackets as a sophomore, recording one goal and a .308 shot-on-goal percentage.

2007 at Defiance: Registered two assists and three goals as a freshman, including the game-winner in DC’s 1-0 victory over Heidelberg.

High School: Two-year letterwinner at Sterling Heights High School under head coach, Carl Territto.

Personal: Daughter of Bob and Dee Alston…Majoring in well-ness and corporate fitness.

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CArEEr STATSYear GP/GS Sh Sh% G A Pts GWG2007 16/10 16 .188 3 2 8 12008 15/7 13 .077 1 0 2 02009 17/17 16 .125 2 0 4 0Total 48/34 45 .111 5 2 14 1


# �� - KAYLA KNIPPEN Sophomore - MidfielderFort Jennings, Ohio/Fort Jennings H.S.2009 at Defiance: Started in 16 of the Yellow Jackets’ 17 games as a midfielder during her freshman campaign…Fin-ished the season with five shots and two shots on goal.

High School: Lettered for four seasons at Fort Jennings High School under head coach, Rodney Wagner…All-Putnam County League performer and all-district selection.

Personal: Daughter of Robert and Jill Knippen…Majoring in social work and psychology.

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# �� - ALEXANDrA JOHNSON

Junior - Midfielder/DefenderOxford, Mich./Oxford H.S.2009 at Defiance: Recorded three goals and two assists, ranking third on the team with eight points on the year…Named to the DC Classic All-Tournament Team after recording two as-sists in as many games.

2008 at Defiance: Tallied one goal and one assist as a freshman with a .600 shot-on-goal percentage.

High School: Two-time all-district selection and three-time all-conference performer at Oxford High School…Served as team captain for OHS during her senior year.

Personal: Daughter of Paula Johnson…Majoring in forensic science.

MEET THE JACKETS

CArEEr STATSYear GP/GS Sh Sh% G A Pts GWG2008 18/17 20 .050 1 1 3 02009 17/17 17 .176 3 2 8 0Total 35/34 37 .135 4 3 11 0


# �� - ANNA KUSZ Sophomore - DefenderSwanton, Ohio/Swanton H.S.2009 at Defiance: Made an appearance in 10 games, in-cluding her first-career start in a contest against Indiana Tech.

High School: Earned a varsity letter for four seasons at Swanton High School under head coach, Jim Carpenter.

Personal: Daughter of Marla and Kevin Kusz…Majoring in wellness and corporate fitness with a minor in sports manage-ment.

# �� - DANI CHADWICK Junior - Midfielder/ForwardDelta, Ohio/Delta H.S.2009 at Defiance: Led DC with four assists on the year, ranking sixth in the conference in both assists and assist per game…Registered 12 shots, including five shots on goal.

2008 at Defiance: Started in 18 games as a freshman, posting three goals and one assist on the year.

High School: Four-year letterwinner at Delta High School under head coach, Jerry Smith.

Personal: Daughter of Mark and Joy Chadwick…Majoring in biology.

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CArEEr STATSYear GP/GS Sh Sh% G A Pts GWG2008 18/18 21 .143 3 1 7 02009 17/14 12 .000 0 4 4 0Total 35/32 33 .121 3 5 11 0


# �� - HAILEY TrUBEY Freshman - Forward/MidfielderBryan, Ohio/Bryan H.S.High School: Earned a varsity letter for four seasons at Bryan High School under head coach, Kim Pepple…Re-ceived the ABC Award from BHS for math and social studies.

Personal: Daughter of Keith and Michelle Trubey…Major-ing in early childhood education.

# ��- ALIISA CArTEr Freshman - DefenderPinckney, Mich./Pickney H.S.High School: Selected as the Defensive Most Valuable Player at Pinckney Community High School under head coach Joel Lindblade…Received the PCHS Coach’s Award and Captain’s Award…Received an academic letter and was a member of the Honor Roll.

Personal: Daughter of Brian and Susan Carter…Majoring in education with a concentration on life science and chem-istry.

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# �� - AMANDA NOTLEY Sophomore - DefenderOberlin, Ohio/Open Door Christian H.S.2009 at Defiance: Made an appearance in three games during her freshman season, two of which were wins over Fin-landia and Rose-Hulman.

High School: Selected as the Most Valuable Player for Open Door Christian High School…Received the Coach’s Award from head coach Ivan Jackson…Honorable Mention All-Lorain County.

Personal: Daughter of John and Rebecca Notley…Majoring in athletic training and wellness.

# �� - KATIE MYErS Sophomore - ForwardDelphos, Ohio/Delphos Jefferson H.S.2009 at Defiance: Played in three games as a freshman, including one start at her forward position.

High School: Four-year letterwinner for Delphos Jefferson High School under head coach, Sara Stearns…Student-Athlete Award recipient.

Personal: Daughter of Darrell and Michelle Myers…Majoring in graphic design.

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# �0 - JANELLE DOENGES Freshman - ForwardContinental, Ohio/Continental H.S.High School: Four-year letterwinner and two-time team cap-tain at Continental High School…First-Team All-Putnam County League performer and all-district honorable mention.

Personal: Daughter of Kevin and Denise Doenges…Majoring in early childhood education.

# �� - CHErILYN BOrKHOLDErSenior - ForwardShipshewana, Ind./Westview H.S.2009 at Defiance: Led the team with seven goals to go along with one assist and 15 total points …Posted a career-high three goals against Finlandia on her way to being selected as the DC Classic Team MVP.

2008 at Defiance: Did not play due to injury.

2007 at Defiance: Led the Jackets with six goals as a freshman…Scored in four of DC’s last seven contests…Hon-ored as an All-Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference perform-er and DC Classic Team MVP.

High School: Voted Team MVP at Westview High School, where she lettered for three seasons under head coach Cecil Miller…Three-year all-county selection and Offensive Team MVP.

Personal: Daughter of Herb and LaVera Borkholder…Major-ing in biology with a minor in business management and autism studies.

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CArEEr STATSYear GP/GS Sh Sh% G A Pts GWG2007 17/17 43 .143 6 1 13 22008 DNP 2009 17/16 42 .167 7 1 15 1Total 34/35 85 .153 13 2 28 3


# �� - KIM BINGLEY Freshman - Defender/Midfielder Ottawa, Ohio/Ottawa-Glandorf H.S.

High School: Voted Best Defensive Player at Ottawa-Glandorf High School for head coach, Bob Huth…Three-time All-Western Buckeye League performer…Northwest Ohio All-Dis-trict selection.

Personal: Daughter of Kevin and Twig Bingley…Majoring in sports management.

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GP Record Win % PF PA Hanover 8 7-1 0.875 21 2 Rose-Hulman 8 7-1 0.875 18 9Transylvania 8 6-2 0.750 18 7 Mt. St. Joseph 8 6-2 0.750 22 5Manchester 8 3-5 0.375 9 7 Defiance 8 2-5-1 0.312 6 16 Bluffton 8 2-6 0.250 5 14 Anderson (Ind.) 8 1-6-1 0.188 3 21Franklin 8 1-7 0.125 2 23

The Yellow Jackets got the season off to a good start with a dominating performance to earn the DC Classic title, but struggled in conference play. Defiance was shutout in four-consecutive games down the stretch, but turned it around with a 2-1 victory over Franklin in the season finale.

Conference Standings

Overall Standings GP Record Win % PF/PA Last 10Hanover 19 13-5-1 0.711 46/12 8-2 Transylvania 21 13-7-1 0.643 42/16 7-3 Mt. St. Joseph 19 11-6-2 0.632 42/21 6-3-1 Bluffton 17 8-9 0.471 30/28 3-7 Rose-Hulman 18 8-10 0.444 25/39 7-3Defiance 17 5-11-1 0.324 21/44 2-7-1Franklin 17 3-13-1 0.206 13/45 2-8 Manchester 17 3-13-1 0.206 17/39 3-6-1 Anderson 19 2-15-2 0.158 10/65 2-7-1

Honors and AwardsMelissa Alston: HCAC Preseason Player to Watch

Cherilyn Borkholder: DC Classic Team MVP and All-Tournament selection

Kelly Coble: Second-Team All-HCAC

Hannah Davis: HCAC Preseason Player to Watch HCAC All-Sportsmanship Team (Fall)

Katie Heitkamp: DC Classic All-Tournament selection Second-Team All-HCAC

Alexandra Johnson: DC Classic All-Tournament selection

Lauren Ranalli: DC Classic All-Tournament selection

2009 IN REVIEW


No. Name GP-GS G A Pts Sh Shot% SOG SOG% GW PK-ATT ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 Ranalli, Lauren 17-17 7 2 16 52 .135 30 .577 4 0-0 21 Borkholder, Cherylin 17-16 7 1 15 42 .167 26 .619 1 0-0 13 Johnson, Alexandra 17-16 3 2 8 17 .176 9 .529 0 0-0 11 Alston, Melissa 17-17 2 0 4 16 .125 11 .688 0 0-0 4 Firchau, Hannah 15-15 1 1 3 10 .100 6 .600 0 0-0 3 Buehrer, Jordanne 17-14 1 0 2 16 .062 6 .375 0 0-0 7 McGill, Danielle 5-1 0 0 0 0 .000 0 .000 0 0-0 9 Heitkamp, Katie 17-17 0 1 1 6 .000 3 .500 0 0-0 10 Shindorf, Autum 15-4 0 0 0 1 .000 1 1.000 0 0-0 6 Goldstein, Kristen 10-5 0 0 0 1 .000 0 .000 0 0-0 5 Denniston, Trisha 15-0 0 0 0 6 .000 3 .500 0 0-0 16 Davis, Hannah 16-16 0 2 2 18 .000 8 .444 0 0-0 14 Kusz, Anna 10-1 0 0 0 0 .000 0 .000 0 0-0 15 Chadwick, Danielle 17-14 0 4 4 12 .000 5 .417 0 0-0 18 Notley, Amanda 3-0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 .000 0 0-0 20 Myers, Katie 3-1 0 0 0 1 .000 0 .000 0 0-0 1 Kleman, Melissa 8-0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 .000 0 0-0 23 Knippen, Kayla 16-16 0 0 0 5 .000 2 .400 0 0-0 19 Miles, Jullian 3-0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 .000 0 0-0 Total............... 17 21 13 55 203 .103 110 .542 5 0-0 Opponents........... 17 44 21 109 358 .123 195 .545 11 0-0

No. Name GP-GS Minutes GA Avg Saves Pct W L T Sho ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 Kleman, Melissa 2-0 71:27 2 2.52 5 .714 0 0 0 0 2 Coble, Kelly 17-17 1479:33 42 2.55 143 .773 5 11 1 2 TM TM 0:00 0 0.00 2 1.00 0 0 0 1 Total............... 17 1551:00 44 2.55 150 .773 5 11 1 3 Opponents........... 17 1551:23 21 1.22 89 .809 10 5 1 10

Overall: 5-11-1 Conf: 2-5-1 Home: 3-7-0 Away: 2-4-1 Neut: 0-0-0

Cumulative Statistics2009 IN REVIEW

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