University of Richmond Field Hockey 2002

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1 University of Richmond Field Hockey 2002 Welcome to Richmond Field Hockey! As second-year head coach, I have the exciting opportunity to build the hockey program here at Richmond. Spider hockey is under construction! The 2002 season marks the beginning of phase one of our rebuilding project. Phase one included the construction of a state of the art astro-turf hockey facility and our first season competing in the Atlantic 10 Conference. As members of the A-10, we now have the opportunity to receive an automatic bid to the NCAA tournament. In phase I, my student-athletes embraced the philosophy of living the life of a champion. They demonstrated personal sacrifice and selflessness by placing the goals of the team ahead of the individual. The Spider field hockey players committed themselves to a strong work ethic that included year round training, a high standard of fitness and the responsibility to become a student of the game. Their dedication and hard work paid off and is reflected in the many firsts that the 2001 Spiders brought to the Richmond field hockey program. The Spiders began the season with the best start in the program s history (5-0), recorded the most wins in a single season, received votes in the Top 20 ranking poll, and finished fourth in the conference which earned them a spot in the conference playoffs. As we enter phase two we welcome 11 new players who are proud to be members of my first recruiting class at Richmond. They are skillful, fit and excited to join us in our journey to continue to raise the bar for Spiders field hockey. The 2002 Spiders have taken ownership of this program and expect to continue to rewrite the history of Richmond field hockey. This group of 20 young women is prepared to focus small and dream big in their quest to capture a conference title and birth to the NCAA tournament. I eagerly anticipate the 2002 season along with all of its highs, lows, thrills and fun as we begin our quest to become the 2002 Atlantic 10 Champions. It s time to bring it home! Sincerely Ange Bradley NOTE FROM HEAD COACH ANGE BRADLEY This is University of Richmond Season Outlook Head Coach Ange Bradley Assistant Coach/Support Staff Roster Player Profile Statistics Season Review All-Time Records Crenshaw Field/Atlantic All-Time Series All-Time Roster Opponents Support Services My Perspective FIELD HOCKEY QUICK FACTS Home Field: Crenshaw Stadium Conference: Atlantic Overall Record: A-10 Record: 2-4 Head Coach: Ange Bradley Assistant Coach: Michelle Webber Starters Returning/Lost: 6/5 Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 13/5 Field Hockey Office Phone: (804) SpiderHockey@hotmail.com SID Contact: Lynn Busby Office Phone: (804) Office Fax: (804) nbusby@richmond.edu CREDITS Mark Sandy Associate Director of Athletics/External Stacey Brann Director of Athletic Communications Simon Gray Sports Information Director Lynn Busby Assistant Sports Information Director Mary Woodard Administrative Assistant Design and Layout Kim Barefoot, SpectruMax Photography Scott K. Brown Photography Jay Paul, Eric Dobbs Billy Howard, Tim Ribar, K. Morgan, Chuck Savage University Photographs Printing Colonial Printing, Richmond, Va. Department of Athletics Robins Center University of Richmond, Va (804) TABLE OF CONTENTS 1

2 Richmond Field Hockey successfully completed its first season of Atlantic 10 competition in 2001 and earned a fourth seed in the conference championships. The Spiders recorded the best start in program history this past fall when they began the 2001 campaign, 5-0. The previous record was 4-0, set by the 1976 Westhampton College varsity field hockey team. Senior Jill Murphy was named to the All-Tournament team and was fourth in the Atlantic 10 in scoring in 2002 with 18 points. Her 10 assists were a league-best. Heather Rice had a record-breaking senior season in She was named Atlantic 10 Offensive Player of the Year and scored a conference-best 14 goals and 33 points. Rice broke two of the Spiders all-time records last season becoming the career all-time points leader (133) and all-time goals scored leader (61). Rice was a second-team Regional All- American selection. Richmond s schedule is consistently one of the toughest in the country. In the last five seasons, the Spiders have faced 40 opponents ranked in the top 20. In 2000, three Spider players (Cathy Burgess, Brooke Fuller, Stacey Smith) were named to the 2000 NFHCA Division I National Academic Squad. During its tenure in the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) from , Richmond had six players selected first-team all-caa and twelve second team selections. Carol Kneer ( ) is fourth all-time on the Division I Field Hockey saves list with 975 saves. Ten members of the Spiders Athletic Hall of Fame were members of the field hockey team. Field Hockey began on the Westhampton College campus in

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5 Type of Institution: Private, independent, primarily undergraduate, highly selective, residential college Founded: 1830, the second oldest private university in Virginia University President: Dr. William E. Cooper, named the University s eight president by the Board of Trustees on May 9, 1998 Director of Athletics: Jim Miller Student Body: 2,950 full-time undergraduates. 3,400 full-time enrollment Student-faculty ratio: 10.1 to 1 Location: Richmond, the historical capital city of Virginia, with a population of 780,000 in the greater metropolitan area Academic Programs: School of Arts and Sciences, The E. Claiborne Robins School of Business, The Jepson School of Leadership Studies, The T.C. Williams School of Law and School of Continuing Studies Athletics: Division I athletic programs offering nine sports for men and 10 for women. Major conference affiliation is the Atlantic 10 for all sports. Student Life: 200 student organizations offering leadership opportunities. Seven social fraternities for men and eight sororities for women. Faculty: 229 full-time faculty at assistant professor rank or above. Ninety-nine percent hold Ph.D. degree or equivalent advanced degree. 5THE UNIVERSITY

6 6 Richmond has been ranked best regional university in the South for the eighth year in a row by U.S. News & World Report. Richmond is featured in Kaplan s new college guidebook The Unofficial, Unbiased, Insider s Guide to the 320 Most Interesting Colleges. The Fiske Guide to Colleges says, Overall, Richmond is a good choice for anyone looking for a solid education in business, international studies, natural sciences, or the liberal arts. Richmond also is listed as one of the nation s 42 Best Buys by Fiske. Only 22 private colleges are included Princeton Review s 2002 edition of The Best 331 Colleges rated Richmond the number one school in the nation in the best quality of life category. In addition, Richmond s campus was ranked the third most beautiful in the country, and its students were rated the 12th happiest in student satisfaction, campus beauty and quality of life. Peterson s Competitive Colleges guide says of Richmond: Students who attend Richmond find a rigorous intellectual experience that prepares them for the best graduate schools and the most challenging occupations in our society. The Insider s Guide to the Colleges 2001 says Richmond has strong academics and service-minded students. The National Survey of Student Engagement says Richmond is one of the most academically challenging institutions for both first-year students and seniors. Barron s Best Buys in College Education says Richmond has strong academics and service-minded students. Richmond is one of the Top 100 Most Wired Campuses, according to Yahoo! Internet Life. The T.C. Williams School of Law was the first law school in the country to require first-year students to have computers. Richmond s law school was ranked 20th in the nation in terms of student satisfaction in a Princeton Review Study. Seventeen Richmond faculty members have won the Virginia State Council of Higher Education s Outstanding Faculty Award since its inception in to 1370 is the middle 50 percent range of combined SAT scores of entering Richmond freshmen The $50 million the E. Claiborne Robins family gave Richmond in 1969 was at the time the largest gift by a living benefactor in the history of higher education. The Jepson School of Leadership Studies is the nation s first and only school of leadership studies. It opened in 1992 with General H. Norman Schwarzkopf as the keynote speaker. Richmond hosted the 1992 presidential debate that many say turned the tide of the election. The pass rate for Richmond s accounting graduates who take the CPA exam is frequently among the top 10 in the country. Nearly 85 percent of entering students graduate, compared to the national average of 50 percent. The admission process is highly competitive. About 6,000 applications are received each year for a freshman class of about 800. The University added a $22 million arts center on the Westhampton side of the lake in 1996 and a beautiful $7 million alumni center in Whitehurst, the living room of Richmond College, opened in Weinstein Hall, a new social sciences building, will open in fall 2003, thanks to $12 million in gifts from the Weinstein family and friends. It will house the journalism, political science, rhetoric-communication studies and sociology-anthropology departments, as well as the Richmond Institute and speech and journalism centers. Richmond s chapter of Habitat for Humanity has raised more money than any other college or university chapter in the nation. Earl Hamner, creator of the television show The Waltons attended Richmond College in the 1940s. The college John Boy Walton attended, Boatwright University, is based on Richmond College.

7 As seniors, we are enthusiastically anticipating the 2002 season in large part because we have the chance to lead the team to an A-10 championship and NCAA berth on our home turf. The returning players are ready to combine their experience with the surge of new talent in order to see our hard work pay off. As seniors, we have set the tone for how a true athete maintains confidence, practices hard, and works when no one is watching, now all we need is the trophy. IT'S TIME. 7

8 UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND FIELD HOCKEY 2002 Field Hockey Outlook and 11 newcomers are hungry for more in 2002, namely an Atlantic 10 Title. With the graduation of five seniors, including Atlantic 10 Offensive Player of the Year Heather Rice, Bradley has some holes to fill. Anytime that you lose a player of Heather s caliber, it is going to be difficult to fill their role, Bradley said of Richmond s all-time points and goals scored leader. However, we have many players who are eager and ready to step up. There are a host of new faces on the Spider sideline this season, and Bradley is looking to her upperclassmen for leadership. With the 11 newcomers, the five seniors will be expected to be role models, both on and off the playing field. FORWARDS Bradley returns experience at the forward positions with a number of returning players that bring a combination of speed, intensity and aggressiveness to the front row. Senior Jill Murphy led the team and the conference in assists (10) last season, while also posting a team second-best 18 Kristin Gavin 8 After a season of firsts, including an inaugural year of competing in the Atlantic 10 Conference, secondyear head coach Ange Bradley is excited about the coming season. Last year was a good learning opportunity and experience, said Bradley. We were able to see the level of play that is needed in order to be competitive in the A-10. The Spiders garnered a mark and a fourth-place conference finish last fall but Bradley and her team of 10 returnees Tricia Garrison

9 points. She honed her skills this past summer for the USFHA s United Summer League team, the Tidewater Tempest. Jill has taken her game to a new level, Bradley notes. Her self-confidence has improved and she has increased her knowledge of the game. Jill has the ability to elude defenders and has an outstanding vision of the playing field. After a set-back from an injury in the fall, junior Brittney Parrish returned in the spring for an outstanding campaign. Parrish saw action in 13 games in the fall, earning the starting nod in nine of those contests. She recorded 11 points on five goals and one assist. Brittney has improved her stick skills and will provide a strong presence in our starting line-up, Bradley remarks. Additionally, Bradley will be looking to redshirt senior Tricia Garrison and sophomore Laura Hur to contribute on attack. Garrison, who saw action in the midfield last fall, made a switch to the front five during the spring and has adapted quickly and easily to her new position. Tricia has a strong work ethic, says Bradley. That has enabled her transition to the forward position to be an easy one. After earning the start in nine contests a season ago, Hur brings familiarity and experience to the attack. Also looking to contribute valuable minutes off the bench will be sophomore Danica Haupt, who enjoyed a good spring season. Freshmen Whitney Wells and graduate student Melissa Yuppa, who played three years at Duke, are expected to play a role. Wells brings the ability to score, Bradley notes, while Yuppa s three years of ACC experience coupled with her tremendous work ethic, give Richmond a new flair on the attack line. MIDFIELD Seniors Sarah Adams and Kristin Gavin and sophomore Amy Wilson will anchor the midfield for the Spiders. Sarah may be the most knowledgeable player on the field, Bradley comments. She is a smart player who makes others look better with her exceptional play. Gavin brings a wealth of experience to her role, as both a player and a mentor. She earned 19 starts in 20 appearances a season ago, notching one goal. Gavin along with Adams will be looked upon by Bradley to help guide the underclassman. Wilson, who earned 18 starts as a freshman, enhanced her game dramatically in the spring and will be a major contributor in Freshman Allie Howard is expected to challenge for a starting job this fall. The new addition brings, what Bradley calls, a great passion for the game. DEFENSE The key to Richmond s defense will be the ability of a host of freshmen to adjust to the college game. The elder member of the unit is junior Lydia Decembrino. Decembrino played a significant role in the backfield a season ago starting 19 of 20 contests. Joining her in the backfield will be sophomore Amy Wilson, who had a strong spring season after her transition to the college level last season, and senior Cathy Burgess. Burgess, Bradley notes, is the steady eddie of the team, bringing a wonderful attitude and perspective to the field. Freshmen Ashley Barnes, Lesley Russell, Michelle La Force, Colleen Wevodau and Jessica Stern will be looked up to step to the forefront. Freshman Michelle Swartz will immediately see playing time as the only goaltender on the roster. Swartz comes from a program of success in Severna Park Senior High School in Maryland, a three-time state champion. Michelle has an extremely high work ethic having participated in the Naval Academy boot camp (ROTC program), Bradley says of the incoming freshman. She is an outstanding leader that possesses leadership and conviction, qualities you normally don t see in a 17- year old. Jill Murphy 9OUTLOOK

10 UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND FIELD HOCKEY 2002 Head Coach Ange Bradley ANGE BRADLEY 2ND SEASON AT RICHMOND University of Maryland, assistant coach, University of Iowa, assistant coach, Goucher College, head coach, Ange Bradley enters her second season at the helm of the Richmond field hockey program. In her first campaign last fall, she led Richmond to the most wins since 1999 (10) and a 6-4 home record. Prior to Richmond, Bradley served as top assistant at the University of Maryland. During her tenure, the Terrapins won the 1999 national championship, and captured three consecutive ACC championships from Before joining Maryland s staff, Bradley was an assistant coach at the University of Iowa. During her time there, the Hawkeyes won two regular season Big Ten championships and earned an NCAA tournament berth both seasons. Bradley began coaching in 1991 as the head coach at Goucher College in Towson, Md. During her tenure as head coach, she was named the NCAA Division III South Region Coach of the Year in 1992 and led the Gophers to their first-ever NCAA Tournament appearance in Bradley has served as an assistant coach for the U.S. National Under-16 team that competed in Volkenswaard, Holland. She also coached the Chesapeake Regional Futures U-16 team to a gold medal in the 1999 National Futures Tournament. In addition, she has served as an instructor for the United States Field Hockey Association (USFHA) Level one coaching certification program and has also served as the head coach of the Tidewater Tempest team in the United Airlines Summer League. A University of Delaware graduate with a degree in physical education and a psychology minor, Bradley was a four-year letterwinner in field hockey and lacrosse. A goalkeeper for the Fightin Blue Hens, she holds school records for career shutouts (26) and ranks second in career saves (477). She earned her masters degree in exercise physiology from Northern Illinois University. 10

11 Assistant Coaches ASSISTANT COACH MICHELLE WEBBER First Season at Richmond Michelle Webber begins her first season as an assistant coach with the Richmond field hockey program. Previously, Webber was the head field hockey coach at Hood College (Frederick, Md.) for three seasons. In her first season at Hood, she led the team to their first conference championship and was also named Atlantic Women s College Conference (AWCC) Coach of the Year. In addition to her field hockey duties, Webber also served as head lacrosse coach and Recruitment Coordinator of Athletics at Hood College. Webber was a two-year letter winner in field hockey at Goucher College (Towson, Md.) and was named cocaptain in She received the team MVP in 1997 and Webber was honored as an All-South Region Second Team member, selected first-team All-Conference and named to the All-Conference Academic team. As a member of the Jamaican National Team from , she participated in the Junior Pan American Games (Venezuela), the Pan American Games (Argentina), and the World Cup Preliminary Qualifier (Trinidad and Tobago). Webber received a B.A. in International Relations from Goucher College in ASSISTANT COACH ERIKA COHEN First Season at Richmond After enjoying a stellar collegiate career at Richmond, Erika Cohen joins the coaching staff in The former Spider defender received her Bachelor of Arts degree this past May from the University. Cohen was named a Scholar Student Athlete, posting a cumulative grade point average over 3.0. Cohen started 39 of 40 games her final two seasons and appeared in 65 games in her four-year career. An extremely strong defender, Cohen helped lead Richmond to its best start in program history in She recorded two goals last season while registering a team-high six defensive saves. The Pennsylvania native was an All-State player at Radnor High School. Cohen was the Philadelphia Inquirer Player of the Year in 1997 where she was also tabbed all-area and all-league. She participated in the NFHCA's Future's Programs from COACHING STAFF 11

12 UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND FIELD HOCKEY 2002 Spider Roster NUMERICAL ROSTER No. Name Year Pos. Hometown/High School 0 Michelle Swartz Fr. GK Severna Park, Md./Severna Park 2 Melissa Yuppa Grad F/M Fairfield, N.J./West Essex (Duke) 3 Amy Wilson So. M/B Johannesburg, South Africa/Roedean School 4 Danica Haupt So. F/M West Chester, Pa./Archmere Academy, Del. 5 Sandeep Kaur Grad. F/M Salford, England/Salford University 6 Laura Hur So. F Chevy Chase, Md./Bethesda 8 Kristin Gavin Sr. F/M Roseland, N.J./West Essex 9 Emma Bradley Fr. M Kybybolite, South Australia/Pembroke School 10 Whitney Wells Fr. F Clayton, Del./Smyrna 12 Jill Murphy Sr. F/M Williamsburg, Va./Jamestown 13 Jessica Stern Fr. M/B Bernville, Pa./Tulpehocken 14 Sarah Adams Sr. B Tulsa, Okla./Holland Hill 15 Colleen Wevodau Fr. M/B Annville, Pa./Northern Lebanon 16 Lydia Decembrino Jr. B Hummelstown, Pa./Lower Dauphin 17 Allie Howard Fr. M/B Lancaster, Pa./Manheim Township 18 Ashley Barnes Fr. M/B Va. Beach, Va./Frank W. Cox 20 Brittney Parrish Jr. F Louisville, Ky/Assumption 21 Cathy Burgess Sr. B Richmond, Va./James River 22 Tricia Garrison Sr. B Houston, Texas/Kincaid 26 Lesley Russell Fr. B/M Dallas, Texas/The Hockaday School 29 Michelle La Force Fr. B Centreville, Va./Centreville ALPHABETICAL ROSTER Name No. Year Pos. Hometown/High School Sarah Adams 14 Sr. B Tulsa, Okla./Holland Hill Ashley Barnes 18 Fr. M/B Va. Beach. Va./Frank W. Cox Emma Bradley 9 Fr. M Kybybolite, S. Australia/Pembroke School Cathy Burgess 21 Sr. B Richmond, Va./James River Lydia Decembrino 16 Jr. B Hummelstown, Pa./Lower Dauphin Tricia Garrison 22 Sr. B Houston, Texas/Kincaid Kristin Gavin 8 Sr. F/M Roseland, N.J./West Essex Danica Haupt 4 So. F/M West Chester, Pa./Archmere Academy, Del. Allie Howard 17 Fr. M/B Lancaster, Pa./Manheim Township Laura Hur 6 So. F Chevy Chase, Md./Bethesda Sandeep Kaur 5 Grad. F/M Salford, England/Salford University Michelle La Force 29 Fr. B Centreville, Va./Centreville Jill Murphy 12 Sr. F/M Williamsburg, Va./Jamestown Brittney Parrish 20 Jr. F Louisville, Ky/Assumption Lesley Russell 26 Fr. B/M Dallas, Texas/The Hockaday School Jessica Stern 13 Fr. M/B Bernville, Pa./Tulpehocken Michelle Swartz 0 Fr. GK Severna Park, Md./Severna Park Whitney Wells 10 Fr. F Clayton, Del./Smyrna Colleen Wevodau 15 Fr. M/B Annville, Pa./Northen Lebanon Amy Wilson 3 So. M/B Johannesburg, South Africa/Roedean School Melissa Yuppa 2 Grad F/M Fairfield, N.J./West Essex (Duke) SPIDERS BY CLASS Graduate Students: Sandeep Kaur, Melissa Yuppa Seniors: Sarah Adams, Cathy Burgess, Kristin Gavin, Tricia Garrison, Jill Murphy Juniors: Lydia Decembrino, Brittney Parrish Sophomores: Danica Haupt, Laura Hur, Amy Wilson Freshmen: Ashley Barnes, Emma Bradley, Allie Howard, Michelle La Force, Lesley Russell, Jessica Stern, Michelle Swartz, Whitney Wells, Colleen Wevodau SPIDERS BY STATE/COUNTRY Delaware: Wells Kentucky: Parrish Maryland: Hur, Swartz New Jersey: Gavin, Yuppa Oklahoma: Adams Pennsylvania: Decembrino, Haupt, Howard, Stern, Wevodau Texas: Garrison, Russell Virginia: Barnes, Burgress, La Force, Murphy Australia: Bradley England: Sandeep Kaur South Africa: Wilson 12

13 14 Sarah Adams Defense Senior Tulsa, Okla. (Holland Hall) 2001: Appeared in 16 games and earned six starts as a junior recorded five shots on goal started in 3-1 win over A-10 opponent Rhode Island. 2000: Appeared in two games as a sophomore, including a win over Colgate. 1999: Appeared in nine games as a freshman, including wins against Catawba, Ursinus, Central Michigan, and American in the CAA Tournament. High School: Four-year varsity letterwinner and co-captain in field hockey her senior season... honored as team Most Valuable Player... named first-team All-Conference... a United States Field Hockey Association Futures participant... played on both Under-16 and Under-19 Regional teams... a four-year varsity letterwinner in soccer and track... captained soccer and track squads... was a math mentor her junior year... named to the Headmaster s Honor Roll and bestowed the Alec M. Hill Award... active in Chorus and Show Choir. Player Profiles Personal: Born May 18, daughter of Jan and Roger Adams of Tulsa, Okla.... has an older sister, Andrea, and a younger sister, Laura... majoring in Leadership with a minor in Women s Studies... hobbies and interests include WILL (Women Involved in Living and Learning), Kappa Kappa Gamma, volunteer work, and FCA (Fellowship Christian Athletes). Adam s Career Statistics Year GP-GS Shots G A Pts. DS CAREER Cathy Burgess Defense Senior Richmond, Va. (James River) 2001: Appeared in eight games and earned one start as a junior. 2000: Appeared in one game as a sophomore, a win against Colgate. 1999: Appeared in one game as a freshman, UR s opening game victory vs. Catawba at Crenshaw Field. High School: A two-year varsity letterwinner and team captain her senior year in field hockey... named first-team All-District and All- Region... led her field hockey team to the state semifinals as a senior earned three varsity letters in soccer and was team captain for three seasons... first-team All-District in soccer... was district triple jump champion in track and field... served as President of the National Honor Society... a Richmond Times-Dispatch Scholar- Athlete. Personal: Born April 10, daughter of Lynn and Bill Burgess of Richmond, Va.... has one older sister, Beth... majoring in Spanish with a minor in education... hobbies and interests include listening to music and swimming. Burgess Career Statistics Year GP-GS Shots G A Pts. DS CAREER PLAYER PROFILES Sarah Adams 13

14 UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND FIELD HOCKEY Kristin Gavin 2001: Appeared in all 20 games and earned 19 starts as a junior...recorded 19 shots, including four at St. Joseph s, three at Rhode Island, and two at UVA recorded two points for the season with a goal in 3-1 win over Rhode Island. 2000: Appeared in 20 games, starting 18 as a sophomore... second on team in shots (18) for the season... scored goal in win against Rhode Island scored UR s lone goal in home loss to VCU... played for the Metro Rush, a USFHA United Airlines Summer League team. 1999: Started all 22 games as a freshman... fired 15 shots on goal, good for fifth on the team... finished her freshman campaign with one goal and two assists... scored first collegiate goal vs. #14 Boston U.... had an assist vs. Catawba in her first game at Crenshaw Field... recorded an assist in home victory over Temple. High School: A four-year varsity starter and letterwinner in field hockey... honored as team captain her senior year... named 2nd Team All-American, 1st team All- Kristin Gavin Forward/Midfield Senior Roseland, N.J. (West Essex) Region (NE), All-State, All-Conference, All-County and All-Group... played on club teams which toured Ireland, Scotland and England in member of the USFHA National Futures Tournament Team... selected to the USFHA United Airlines Summer League Team in chosen as an alternate for the United States National Team A-Camp tryouts in December three-year varsity lacrosse player and was team co-captain as a senior... tabbed second-team All-Conference in in lacrosse... an Honor Roll student high school teammate of newcomer Melissa Yuppa. Personal: Born February 6, daughter of Mary and Bodo Baltycki and Debbie and Michael Gavin... has an older sister, Mo, and a brother, Tim... majoring in Sociology with a minor in Spanish... hobbies and interests include biking, running, swimming, being outdoors, laughing and being with family. Gavin s Career Statistics Year GP-GS Shots G A Pts. DS CAREER Jill Murphy Forward/Midfield Senior Williamsburg, Va. (Jamestown) 2001: Started all 20 games as a junior recorded four goals on 26 shots, including two goals in 3-1 win over Appalachian State and 3-1 win over Towson led the team in assists with 10, including two assists in the 3-1 win over Rhode Island and the 3-0 win over VCU ranked fourth overall in scoring in the Atlantic-10 with 11 points selected to the USFHA United Summer League Tidewater Tempest Team. 2000: Appeared in all 20 games with 19 starts... recorded two goals on eight shots for the season... scored the game winning goal in double overtime against Georgetown... tallied two assists on the season. 1999: Appeared in eight games for the Spiders during her freshman campaign, including wins over Ursinus, Georgetown, and Villanova. High School: four year varsity starter and letter winner in field hockey named All-District, All-Region, and All-State First Team in 1997 and 1998 named Bay Rivers District Player of the Year in 1997 member of USFHA National Future s Team in 1997 and 1998 Junior Olympics Team member in 1997 also four year letter winner in basketball and three year letter winner in soccer member of State Champion Soccer Team in 1999 member of the National Honor Society played violin in the school orchestra perfomed as an extra in school musicals Brigadoon and 42nd Street served as Science Club President. Personal: Born June 3, daughter of Dee and Dan Murphy of Williamsburg, Va.... has one younger sister, Jodi... majoring in

15 Biology with a minor in Education... hobbies and interests include surfing, playing the violin, singing, basketball, lacrosse and going to Jimmy Buffett concerts Murphy s Career Statistics Year GP-GS Shots G A Pts. DS CAREER Tricia Garrison 2001: Played in 15 games as a junior recorded one shot on goal against James Madison. 2000: Did not appear in any games as a sophomore 1999: Appeared in six games for the Spiders as a freshman, including victories against Catawba, Ursinus, and Central Michigan. High School: A varsity letterwinner and co-captain her senior year in field hockey... USFHA Futures participant... was a four-year letterwinner in track and four-year letterwinner in Tricia Garrison Defense Senior Houston, Texas (Kinkaid) basketball... earned the Cathy Lea Merrill Award for loyalty and commitment to women s athletics. Personal: Born May 10, daughter of Patti and Robert Garrison of Houston, Texas... has one younger sister, Paige... majoring in Business... hobbies and interests include photography, travelling, waterskiing. Garrison s Career Statistics Year GP-GS Shots G A Pts. DS CAREER Lydia Decembrino Defense Junior Hummelstown, Pa. (Lower Dauphin) 2001: Played in all 20 games and earned 19 starts as a sophomore recorded three defensive saves, including two at Ohio State recorded two goals and one assist in six shots on goal. 2000: appeared in 15 games as a freshman, including a win over Colgate. High School: Asix-year member of the field hockey team... co-captain her senior year on a 21-1 team... named first-team All-State, Mid-Penn Conference All-Star, second-team Patriot News Big 11, and Lower Dauphin s Outstanding Athlete for Field Hockey... an All-American nominee in her final two seasons... member of Pennsylvania AAA State Champions in 1998 and District III, AAA Champions in six-year USFHA Futures participant, Elite Program in 1999 and three-year performer in the Keystone State Games, including championship team in appeared in the National 15PLAYER PROFILES

16 UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND FIELD HOCKEY 2002 Field Hockey Festival for two years... member of varsity soccer team for three years... named second-team Big 11, All-Keystone, Mid- Penn All-Star, and Lower Dauphin s Outstanding Athlete for Soccer in her senior season... played varsity basketball for one year... member of the National Honor Society... student Council Senator... named to the Honor Roll. Personal: Born May 28, daughter of Sue and Joe Decembrino... has one older sister, Lauren, and one younger brother, Joseph... hobbies and interests include running, biking, looking at the stars, and shopping. Decembrino s Career Statistics Year GP-GS Shots G A Pts. DS CAREER Brittney Parrish Forward Junior Louisville, Ky. (Assumption) 2001: Appeared in 13 games and earned nine starts as a sophomore recorded five goals in 15 shots, including two goals in the 6-2 win over Longwood ranked ninth in overall scoring in the Atlantic-10 with her nine points in the 2001 season. 2000: Appeared in 19 games as a freshman... scored her first collegiate goal with only one shot and came in a win over Rhode Island... she also recorded one assist on the season. High School: A four-year member of the varsity field hockey team... captained her team senior year... named All-State, All-Jefferson County, and firstteam HockeyPoint All-State... NFHCA All-American nominee... Team MVP... Futures participant... played varsity basketball for four years... ran track for a year... Regional and District High Jump Champion... member of the Spanish Honor Society and Beta Club. Personal: Born February 20, daughter of Brenda and Edward Parrish... has one older brother, Chad, and a twin brother, Brandon... hobbies and interests include waterskiing, snowskiing, and working out. Parrish s Career Statistics Year GP-GS Shots G A Pts. DS CAREER Danica Haupt Forward/Midfielder Sophomore West Chester, Pa. (Archmere Academy) 2001: Played in two games as a freshman. High School: Four-year letter winner for field hockey captained her team senior year named 1st team All-Catholic three years 2nd team All-State senior year participated in Rutgers All-Star camp for three years played four years in the USFHA Futures program USFHA Festival pool winner in 2000 racked up 18 goals and 11 assists her senior season led lacrosse team senior year as captain received All-Catholic honors two years received Coach s Award senior season netted 22 goals and gave 12 assists earned total of nine varsity letters received Women s Athletic Medal as a senior member of National Honor Society listed in Who s Who of High School Students. Personal: Born November 16, 1982 daughter of Richard and Kim Haupt has one older sister Alicia (22) and two brothers, Andrew (19) and Ryan (16) hobbies and interests include field hockey, basketball, lacrosse, golf, reading, spending times Danica Haupt with friends and family. Haupt s Career Statistics Year GP-GS Shots G A Pts DS Laura Hur Forward Sophomore Chevy Chase, Md. (Bethesda-Chevy Chase) 2001: Played in 19 games and earned 9 starts as a freshman recorded nine shots for the season. High School: Two-year letter winner for field hockey three-time state champion in field hockey received sportsmanship award named to The Montgomery Journal All-County First Team, The Chevy-Chase Gazette All- 16

17 County First Team, Montgomery County Coaches Association All- County First Team and The Washington Post All-Metropolitan Honorable Mention as a senior netted 13 goals and accounted for 20 assists during her senior campaign three-year letter winner in lacrosse led her lacrosse team in points her senior year with 39 goals and 21 assists, totaling 99 points received notable lacrosse honors her senior year named to The Chevy Chase Gazette All-County First Team, The Montgomery County Coaches Association All- County First Team and The Washington Post All-Metropolitan Honorable Mention, The Montgomery Journal All-County Second Team Personal: Born March 18, 1983 daughter of Robert and Susan Hur has younger brother David (11). Hur s Career Statistics Year GP-GS Shots G A Pts. DS Laura Hur Amy Wilson Defense Sophomore Johannesburg, South Africa (Roedean School) 2001: Played in all 20 games and earned 18 starts as a freshman took 15 shots for the season recorded one assist in win against Georgetown. High School: Vice-Captain of both her high school Field and Indoor Hockey teams, and Squash team earned half and full colors for each sport (letters) bestowed the prestigious White Blazer for Sports provincial Squash and Field Hockey player member of Club 2nd Team Personal: Born December 30, 1982 daughter of Janie and Guy Wilson has two older brothers, Marc (26) and Jason (22) Marc played University Field Hockey hobbies and interests include watching movies, playing hockey and squash, reading, acting and writing poetry Wilson s Career Statistics Year GP-GS Shots G A Pts. DS Ashley Barnes Defense Freshman Virginia Beach, Va. (Frank W. Cox) High School: Three-year varsity letter winner at Frank W. Cox, serving as cocaptain senior season named First- Team All-District and Second-Team All-Region an Honorable Mention All-District pick junior season member of squad that won district, region and state honors in 1999 National Honor Society and SGA executive board member... Personal: Daughter of Hebert and Linda Barnes... has one younger sister, Alicia... hobbies include volunteering at Va. Marine Science Musuem and swimming. 9 Amy Wilson Emma Bradley Midfield Freshman Kybybolite, South Australia (Pembroke) High School: Captured Colours and Representation awards the past two years ( ) Pembroke First XI captain at Pembroke School in Adelaide, Australia named All-State in Schoolgirls (Under 16- Captain) two seasons 1998 Division I All-State U16, 1997 Division 2 All-State pick at National Tournament 1996 All-State U 12 Team member of Naracoorte District Hockey Association, Runner-up U15 (MVP) serving as captain and team MVP five-time all- 17PLAYER PROFILES

18 UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND FIELD HOCKEY 2002 District representative in State Country Championships also lettered in Track & Field, registering U17 runner-up girls champion honors in 2001 house Track & Field Captain and Representation Award (2001). Personal: Born June 1, 1984 daughter of Phil and Jenni Bradley... has one younger brother, Will and one younger sister, Jess hobbies include all sports, music and spending time with friends. 17 High School: A three-year letterwinner at Manheim Township named All-State following senior season also a L-L League First- Team All-Star honorable Mention selection junior season... School s Defensive MVP Lower Dauphin Field Hockey Tournament All-Star (01) selected as an All-Star at Maryland s Advanced Play Hockey camp in 2001 and at the East Coast Field Hockey Camp in 2000 field Hockey and Basketball Tri-Captain also lettered two years in softball and basketball a First-Team L-L League selection in softball... Personal: Born May 12, 1984 daughter of Wayne and Barbara Howard... has one older sister, Jessica... hobbies and interests include field hockey and basketball, writing for school newspaper and student council. 29 Allie Howard Defense Freshman Lancaster, Pa (Manheim Township) Michelle La Force Defense Freshman Centreville, Va. (Centreville) High School: A three-year field hockey letterwinner All-State honors selected First-Team All-Met (2001), Honorable Mention All-Met (2000) and All-Northern Virginia Journal received First-Team All- Region honors past two seasons a Second-Team All-Region selection following sophomore season named All-District three seasons participated in the 2000 Summer National Futures Tournament represented region at 2001 National Future's Tournament... selected to the USFHA 'B' cup team also lettered in lacrosse (three years)... Personal: Born December 21, 1983 daughter of Susan La Force... has one older brother, Andrew. 26 Lesley Russell Defense Freshman Dallas, Texas (The Hockaday School) High School: four year starter and letterwinner in field hockey, serving as captain senior year named All SPC, All North Zone and All Metroplex past three seasons as a sophomore, high school team was Conference Runner-up member of USFHA National Futures Team for three seasons two year competitor Junior Olympics four time participant in USFHA Festival an All- American nominee in 2000 participated in the 2001 Summer National Futures Tournament. Personal: Born January 24, 1984 daughter of Thomas and Jennifer Russell. 13 Jessica Stern Defense Freshman Bernville, Pa. (Tulpehocken) High School: Four-year letterwinner at Tulpehocken, co-captain senior season named All-Division junior and senior seasons. selected All- Berks in 2000 named to the Senior All-Star game, selected as Offensive MVP (2001) national Festival Participant three seasons (98, 99, 00- first in pool) keystone State games participant, first place in 2000 a National Futures Tournament AAU Junior Olympic Selection (silver medallist) a participant in the National Futures Tournament (U-16) in the summer of 2000 with Michelle Swartz futures player for four seasons, elite status in 2000 and 2001 a member of the club team, High Styx Stampede, a Pool Aparticipant at the National Field Hockey Festival along with future UR teammates Whitney Wells and Colleen Wevodau participated in the 2002 Summer National Futures Tournament. Personal: Born July 26, 1984 daughter of Mike and Sharon Stern has one younger brother, Jared... hobbies include skiing, hiking, swimming and reading. 18

19 0 High School: A four-year letterwinner at Severna Park High School a 2001 captain, led team to four county and region championships a member of three state championships squads A First-Team All-County selection twice the featured scholar athlete in the Washington Post Honorable Mention All-Met a participant in the National Futures Tournament (U- 16) in the summer of 2000 with Jessica Stern a National Futures Tournament AAU Junior Olympic Selection also lettered in softball and track. Personal: Born January 25, 1984 daughter of Brock Swartz and Terry Swartz... has one older brother, Brian and one younger brother, Branson... also has a twin sister, Emily... hobbies and interests include playing the piano, reading, working out, debating and boot camp. 10 High School: Named First-Team All- Conference and Second-Team All- State All-time leading scorer in Smyrna history (60 goals) Selected outstanding female athlete A Member of the club team, High Styx Stampede, a Pool A participant at the National Field Hockey Festival along with Jessica Stern and Colleen Wevodau Captained field hockey, basketball and track teams... named honorable mention allconference in basketball... Fifth in the state in the triple jump and third in the 4X200 relay (anchor) A four-year letterwinner in field hockey, three years each in basketball and track. Personal: Born January 14, 1984 daughter of Robert and Sue Wells hobbies and interests include coaching basketball, future Educators of America. 15 Michelle Swartz Goalkeeper Freshman Severna Park, Md. (Severna Park) Whitney Wells Forward Freshman Clayton, Del. (Smyrna) Colleen Wevodau Defense Freshman Annville, Pa. (Northern Lebanon) High School: Lettered four years in field hockey... A Lebanon All-County selection... Selected to the All-State squad and the Lancaster-Lebanon All- Star team... Patriot News Big 11 Team... A member of the club team, High Styx Stampede, a Pool A participant at the National Field Hockey Festival along with future UR teammates Whitney Wells and Jessica Stern.... A National Indoor Tournament 2001 Under-19 Participant... Also lettered four years in basketball and three years in soccer. Personal: Born October 1, daughter of Sue and Jeff Wevodau...has one older brother, Clint... hobbies and interests include all sports. 2 Michelle Yuppa Forward/Midfield Graduate Student Fairfield, N.J. (West Essex) 1999: Appeared in 20 games for the Duke Blue Devils was second on the team in scoring with six goals and six assists totaling 18 points took 15 shots on the goal. 1998: appeared in 18 games for the Duke Blue Devils scored her only goal of the season in Duke s 4-0 will over Richmond had 10 shots on the goal. High School: A three-year letterwinner in field hockey at West Essex High School captain of 1997 team that captured State Championship and were ranked first in the Garden State... An All-State selection... also tabbed allconference and all-county... Essex Co. Player of the Year (1997)... All- American... Essex Co. Scholar-Athlete of the Year... was a member of U.S. U-16 and U-18 teams... recorded best season (1997) of 35 goals and 15 assists also lettered four years in softball high school teammate of current Spider Kristin Gavin. Personal: Born May 2, 1980 daughter of Jack and Lisa Yuppa. 5 Sandeep Kaur Forward/Midfield Graduate Student Salford,England (University of Salford) Forward for England Universities team which won the British Universities Championship also played for the combined British University team against the Irish Universities and the Japanese National Team played for the North of England U21 team and for the Bradford Ladies Hockey Club for Bradford, helped lead team to third place in the league in the National League Division One played for the U21 team, scored the game-winner in the final of the North Championship game (1-0) against Lancashire also scored the game-winner in the final game of the national championship, first title in 14 years completed a three-year degree in quality management from University of Salford, a university situated in Greater Manchester, United Kingdom first Asian women to represent British University and the North of England. 19PLAYER PROFILES

20 UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND FIELD HOCKEY Team & Individual Stats Overall Atlantic 10 Career No. Player GP-GS Shots G A Pts. DS GP-GS Shots G A Pts. DS G A Pts. 3 Amy Wilson (Fr. D) Danica Haupt (Fr. F/M) Molly Conway (So. D) Laura Hur (Fr. F) Erin McGowan (Fr. D) Kristen Gavin (Jr. F/M) Heather Rice (Sr. F/M) Jill Murphy (Jr. F/M) Sarah Adams (Jr. D) Lydia Decembrino (So. D) Leslie Ramich (Sr. F/M) Holly Chase (Sr. F/M) Beth Greer (Sr. F/M) Brittany Parrish (So. F) Cathy Burgess (Jr. D) Patricia Pearson (Jr. D) Erika Cohen (Sr. D/M) Lynsey Bateman (Fr F/M) Courtney Martin (Fr. F) RICHMOND Opponents Overall Atlantic 10 Goalkeepers GP/GS Min. Goals GAA Saves Save Pct. GP/GS Min. Goals GAA Saves Save Pct. 1 Jennifer Alpert Kelly Pierce Date Opponent W/L Score UR goals - (assists) Record 8/29 LONGWOOD W 6-2 Rice 2, Ramich 2, Parrish (Murphy, Ramich, Rice) 9/1 vs. Radford # W 2-0 Rice 2, (Ramich, Chase) 2-0 9/2 at Appalachian State # W 3-1 Murphy 2, Parrish (Rice 2) 3-0 9/8 vs. Cornell % W 2-1 Rice, Gavin (Chase 2, Murphy 2) 4-0 9/9 at Towson W 3-1 Parrish, Murphy 2, (Rice, Parrish) 5-0 9/14 GEORGETOWN NTS Cancelled 9/16 WILLIAM & MARY NTS Cancelled 9/19 at Virginia L /23 DUKE L /28 at James Madison L 2-3 Decembrino, Rice (Martin) 5-3 9/30 at North Carolina L /3 AMERICAN W 2-1 OT Ramich, Rice (Murphy, Decembrino) 10/5 VCU W 3-0 Rice 2, Bateman (Murphy 2) /6 OHIO STATE L /13 TEMPLE* W 1-0 Rice /14 SAINT JOSEPH S* L /20 at La Salle* L 1-2 OT Rice /21 at West Chester* L 1-2 OT Rice /27 MASSACHUSETTS* L 1-2 OT Rice (Chase, Murphy) /28 RHODE ISLAND* W 3-1 Cohen, Parrish, Decembrino (Murphy 2, Chase, Rice) /31 GEORGETOWN W 1-0 Rice (Wilson) /3-11/4 #1 UMass$ L 1-2 OT Cohen (Murphy, Chase) HOME GAMES IN BOLD CAPS Game-winning goals are underlined # Boone, N.C., % Newark, Del. $ - Atlantic 10 Championships, Philadelphia, Pa. 20

21 2001 Season Review SEASON REVIEW Richmond recorded its first Atlantic 10 victory over Temple on October 13, INAUGURAL SEASON IN A-10 Richmond Field Hockey completed its first season of Atlantic 10 competition in 2001, finishing the season with a mark. The ten wins match the most since 1999 and are just one victory shy of the all-time record of 11 wins set in 1991 and `93. Richmond earned a fourth seed in its conference championships. In the A-10 Tournament, the Spiders fell to eventual champion UMass, 2-1 in a grueling overtime match. WHAT A START The Spiders recorded the best start in program history one year ago when they started the season a perfect 5-0. The previous record was 4-0, set by the 1976 Westhampton College varsity field hockey team. MAGNIFICENT MURPHY Senior Jill Murphy was named to the All-Tournament team and was fourth in the Atlantic 10 in scoring with 18 points. Her 10 assists were a league-best and tied for fourth-best alltime in the Richmond record book for assists in a season. BEST OF THE BEST Heather Rice was selected the Atlantic 10 Offensive Player of the Year. The senior attacker scored a conference-best 14 goals and 33 points. Her 14 goals placed her 16th in the nation in scoring while she was ranked 20th in points per game with ATLANTIC 10 STANDINGS Conference Overall W L T Pct. W L T Pct. Massachusetts West Chester St. Joseph s Richmond Rhode Island Temple La Salle TOP OF THE CHARTS Rice broke two of the Spiders all-time records in 2001, becoming the career all-time points leader (133) and all-time goals scored leader (61). 21

22 UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND FIELD HOCKEY 2002 All-Time Records GOALKEEPING SAVES CAREER 1. Carol Knerr Nikki Ehrenzeller Brooke Fuller 619 SAVES SEASON 1. Carol Knerr (1995) Carol Knerr (1996) Carol Knerr (1997) Brooke Fuller (1999) Brooke Fuller (1998) 202 GOALS AGAINST AVG. CAREER 1. Nikki Ehrenzeller Carol Knerr Brooke Fuller 3.29 Carol Knerr 22 *BOLD Active Player *Season statistical leaders begin in the 1990 season GOALS CAREER 1. Heather Rice Dawn Reyerson Amy Ottavinia Amy Kingsberg Jess D Alturi 21 Lisa Wells Teece Norris Cindy DeMiro Alicia DiMarco 14 Ida Boodin 14 Dathe Archibald 14 GOALS SEASON 1. Dawn Reyerson (1993) Heather Rice (2000) 19 Amy Ottaviaia (1997) Heather Rice (1999) Dawn Reyerson (1991) Heather Rice (2001) Amy Ottaviania (1996) Heather Rice (1998) 10 Kathe Archibald (1994) 10 Amy Kingsberg (1991) 10 Ida Boodin 10 ASSISTS CAREER 1. Megan Conway Leigh Honeker Christy Yarnell Dawn Reyerson Jess D Altrui Melissa D Anton 17 Holly Chase Alicia DiMarco Jill Murphy Heather Rice 11 Amy Ottavinia 11 ASSISTS SEASON 1. Leigh Honeker (1997) Megan Conway (2000) Christy Yarnell (1997) Jess D Alrui (1999) 10 Jill Murphy (2001) Megan Conway (1999) 9 7. Christy Yarnell (1998) 8 8. Jess D Altrui (1998) 7 Kim Fryling (1996) 7 Leah Halfon (1996) 7 Heather Rice

23 GAME RECORDS Most Goals In a Game 4, Heather Rice, 9/3/00 vs. Colgate and 10/6/00 vs. Longwood RECORDS Leigh Honaker GOALS AGAINST AVG. SEASON 1. Nikki Ehrenzeller (1992) Nikki Ehrenzeller (1993) Nikki Ehrenzeller (1991) Brooke Fuller (1999) Brooke Fuller (2000) 2.89 SAVE PERCENTAGE CAREER 1. Nikki Ehrenzeller Carol Knerr Brooke Fuller.756 SAVE PERCENTAGE SEASON 1. Nikki Ehrenzeller (1990) Nikki Ehrenzeller (1991) Carol Knerr (1995).825 Nikki Ehrenzeller (1992) Carol Knerr (1996).799 Amy Ottavina Most Assists in a Game 3, Megan Conway 9/3/00 vs. Colgate, 3, Leigh Honaker, 9/27/97 vs. Georgetown 3, Alicia DiMarco, 9/26/93 vs. Georgetown Most Goals in a Game (Team) 8, Appalachian St., 10/13/99 and Longwood, 9/9/91 TEAM SEASON RECORDS Most Wins , 1993 Fewest Wins , 1997 Most Losses , 1996, 1998 Fewest Losses Most Ties , 1994 Highest Winning Percentage.550, 1991 Lowest Winning Percentage.200, 1997 Most Goals , 1999 Fewest Goals Most Games Played Fewest Games Played TOTAL POINTS CAREER Megan Conway Name G A Pts 1. Heather Rice Dawn Reyerson Amy Ottavinia Amy Kingsberg Jess D Altrui Lisa Wells Cindy DeMiro Alicia DiMarco Leigh Honeker Teece Norris Megan Conway Kathe Archibald Ida Boodin Melissa D Anton Michelle Weinlick Christy Yarnell Cindy Lukenda Holly Chase Leah Halfon Robin Cowan Jill Murphy

24 UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND FIELD HOCKEY 2002 Atlantic 10 Conference ATLANTIC 10 STAFF DIRECTORY Commissioner: Linda Bruno Linda Bruno Associate Commissioner: Steve Hurlbut Assistant Commissioner: Mitchell Kendell Assistant Commissioner/Compliance: Liz Kane Assistant Commissioner/Public Relations: Ray Cella Assistant Commissioner/ Championships: Celene McGowan Assistant Commissioner/Corporate Sponsorships: Jeff Long Associate Director of Communications: Suzanne DeFruscio Assistant Director of Communications: Stephen Haug Assistant Director of Sponsorships: Marc Cruz Coordinator of Television Operations: Dan Schaefer Finance/Compliance Assistant: Genithia Yates Assistant to the Commissioner: Jina Mosley Supervisor of Officials: Jim Maconaghy Marketing Intern: Robert McMann Receptionist: Ginette Gilbert The University of Richmond begins its second year as an allsports member of the Atlantic 10 conference, which enters its 27 th year of existence. The institutions that make up the Atlantic 10 Conference are committed to providing a broad-based, competitive athletic environment without sacrificing the high ideals of scholarship and sportsmanship. The University of Dayton, Duquesne University, Fordham University, The George Washington University, La Salle University, University of Massachusetts, University of Rhode Island, University of Richmond, St. Bonaventure University, Saint Joseph s University, Temple University, and Xavier University each offer a rich blend of proud academic and athletic traditions to form an impressive athletic alliance. If a conference bases its success on the achievements of its student-athletes and teams, then the season was successful. That success was highlighted by six men s and three women s basketball teams earning postseason bids. On the men s side, Xavier earned the Atlantic 10 s automatic bid to the NCAA Men s Basketball Tournament, while Dayton, Richmond, St. Bonaventure, Saint Joseph s, and Temple all earned NIT berths. Temple finished third in the NIT and Richmond advanced to the quarterfinal round. Temple s women basketball team earned its first NCAA berth since 1989, while George Washington and Saint Joseph s represented the Conference in the WNIT. In baseball, the Atlantic 10 sent two teams to the NCAA Tournament for the first time ever as George Washington and Richmond garnered bids, with the Spiders falling one game short of the College World Series. Dayton garnered the automatic bid to the NCAA Women s Soccer Tournament and advanced to the Sweet 16; Massachusetts sent three teams to NCAA tournament play as UMass teams qualified in field hockey, softball, and men s soccer. Richmond sent teams to the men s and women s tennis tournaments; Xavier participated in the NCAA Volleyball Tournament; Temple played in the NCAA Women s Lacrosse Tournament; and Rhode Island represented the Atlantic 10 in the NCAA Golf Tournament. In all, 320 teams have represented the Atlantic 10 Conference in postseason play since the season. Atlantic 10 student-athletes excel in the classroom as well. The Atlantic 10 sponsors several academic awards programs, including Academic All-Conference teams in each of its sports and the Commissioner s Honor Roll, which honored an Atlantic 10 record 1,668 student-athletes with a 3.0 grade point average or better this past year. The league also cites a male and female Scholar-Athlete of the Year, and awards for postgraduate scholarships to student-athletes who express a desire to continue their education. The Atlantic 10 Conference will crown champions in 21 sports this season: baseball, men s and women s basketball, men s and women s cross country, field hockey, men s golf, women s lacrosse, men s and women s indoor and outdoor track & field, women s rowing, men s and women s soccer, softball, men s and women s swimming & diving, men s and women s tennis, and women s volleyball. ATLANTIC 10 CONFERENCE 230 South Broad Street, Suite 1700 Philadelphia, PA (215) Fax: (215) Fax: (215) ATLANTIC 10 FIELD HOCKEY MEMBER INSTITUTIONS La Salle University University of Massachusetts University of Rhode Island University of Richmond Saint Joseph's University Temple University West Chester University CRENSHAW FIELD Crenshaw Field is the home of Richmond Field Hockey. The facility received a major facelift in the summer of 2001 as the artificial turf was replaced. In inclement weather, the field also serves as an alternate practice site for many Spider sports. Crenshaw Field also serves as a training site for the USAFH Futures program. Amphitheater style seating is available. Crenshaw Field will host the 2002 Atlantic 10 Field Hockey Championships. 24

25 Kristin Gavin First Last Total Time Time times Opponent Played played played Wins Losses Ties Allied East Allied West Alumnae American Appalachian State Ball State Beaver Boston University Bridgewater C.W. Post Catawba Cavaliers Club Central Michigan Christopher Newport Colgate Collegiate Cornell Dartford College (Eng.) Dartmouth Davidson Davis and Elkins Delaware Drexel Duke East Carolina Eastern Kentucky Farmville Fredricksburg Georgetown Hampton Roads Club Harrisonburg High Point Hollins Iowa JMU John Marshall La Salle Lafayette Lehigh Little Colonels Lockhaven Longwood Louisville Loyola Lynchburg All-Time Series Madison Maine Mary Washington Maryland Miami of Ohio Michigan State N. Illinois New Hampshire Norfolk Club Norfolk Division North Carolina Northwestern Ohio State Old Dominion Petersburg Club Pfieffer Princeton R.P.I Radford Randolph Macon Rhode Island Richmond Club Roanoke College Rutgers Southeast Southeast II St. Catherine s St. Joseph s St. Louis University SW Missouri State Sweet Brair Temple Thomas Jefferson Towson State UNC Chapel Hill Univ. of California (Berkley) Univ. of Massachusetts URI Ursinus US Touring Team UVA V.P.I VCU Villanova Virginia Beach Club Virginia Tech Wake Forest West Chester William and Mary William and Mary Ext Yale Totals (94 Teams) Leslie Ramich ALL-TIME SERIES 25

26 UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND FIELD HOCKEY 2002 All-Time Roster A Acre, J Adair, Robin Adair, Temple Adams, Sarah Agee, S Aiken, D Allen, Laura Allen, P Allport, A Almarode, Terry Ameel, Susan 1978 Anderson, J 1957 Anthony, C Archibald, K Arnold, Lisa 1983 Arrighi, M 1957 Atkins, Susan August, P Aultice, D B Bambacus, I Barefoot, G 1958 Barnes, Ashley Barr, Nancy S Baugher, Julie 1979 Baylor, A Beattey, Valerie 1975 Beauchamp, Beth Beck, M Beible, Monica 1996 Belle, J Bennett, Nancy Birckhead, L Birdsail, J Boff, A Boles, Shannon Boliver, Lynn Boodin, Ida Borbein, K Bowman, Y Bradley, Emma Bradley, JK A Brewer, A Brewster, C Brie, B Brooks, L Brown, Marilyn 1979 Brogan, Sissy Brown, Drew Brown, Heather 1983 Brown, Leslie 1960 Brumble, B Brumble, P Bunting, Lisa 1960 Burgess, Cathy Burkett, M Burnette, K Burns, Julia Burton, E Butler, C Butrow, M 1963 Butterworth, Martha Byers, L C Cain, Susan 1984 Cambell, Susan 1978 Cannon, Denise Capasse, Mey Beth 1977 Carl, Marsha Carter, S Chase, Cathy Chase, Holly Cashion, J 1961 Cauthorne, Carolyn Cauvin, Janine Chance, Cindy 1974 Chappell, Robyn Chappell, Sally 1975 Cheatham, A Chewning, Beverly 1977 Childress, L Christenson, Pam Chura, Klarin Clark, S Clarke, Patricia 1984 Clarke, S Clement, Elizabeth Close, Betsy 1977 Coghill, P Cohen, Erica Coleman, L Coleman. S Colony, D Conway, Megan Conway, Molly 01 Connaway, R Conneway, L Cook, B Cooke, A.G Cooney, Ellen Cowan, Robin Cramme, M Cramme, R Crawford, P Creasy, Anne 1974 Crosby, Anne 1978 Cross, MK 1960 Curl, Debbie D D Anton, Melissa D Altrui, Jess Babich, Kathy 1991 Dail, P Erika Cohen Davis, Elizabeth 1982 Dawson, W Day, C Day, P Day, Toni 1971 Deaver, S Decembrino, Lydia Delea, Molly 1991 DeLesseps, S Demiro, Cindy Denmen, M DePoto, Kim Day, P DiMarco, Alicia Dittman, Heather Dodson, C Doetzer, Beth 1990 Doherty, Kathleen 1984 Dollor, Sandra Donohue, Julie Dooley, A.L Doubman, Carolyne Dorman, M Downs, R Draine, Anne Duffy, Lauren Dugan, Annette 1983 Dulin, B Dulin, P 1958 E Easton, E Eaton, L Edge, M Edgerton, P Egan, Kate 1979 Eherenzeller, Nikki Elliot, C Elsman, Jenny 1980 Engels, Leslie 1983 Evans, B Evans, M F Fahrner, T Fairfield, S Faller, Fern 1982 Falls, B Ferris, Caroline Finn, Mary Finney, Ann C Fischer, Karen 1977 Fish, S Fisk, Ginger Flake, M Fleming, M Fletcher, Gwen Fohl, Sharon 1973 Ford, E Francis, J Feudendorf, E Fridley, L Fryling, Kim Fuller, Brooke G Galfon, Leah Gardener, Heather Gardner, J Gavin, Kristen Geary, Chris 1988 Gehret, Margaret 1983 Gibbs, Ellen Glascock, Diane Glether, L Gocsey, M Gomez, Audra Gordy, Kathy 1973 Graham, Tracy 1982 Grasty, M Grasty, R Gray, J Gray, Thersa 1982 Green, Theresa B Greer, Beth Griesbach, Lisa 1977 Griffith, L Griffith, M.A Griggs, Robin Grizzard, Sheila Guynn, G Gwathmey, E H Haas, L Hancock, Erin Harvey, B.B Harwood, J Hall, N Hanbury, Lucy 1979 Hancock, P Hardman, B Harper, B Harper, Jane Harper, Jody Harper, N Harris, M Harris, M Harrison, P Harrop, Dorthy Hart, K Hart, Patsy Harvey, B.B Haynie, J Haupt, Danica Heizer, Marcis Helmbold, L Henley, S Hennessey, Clare 1980 Henry, J.T Henry, Rin Hewes, Sue Hickey, Deb 1980 Higginbotham, Bruce Hilley, T Hinrichs, C Hilsky, Victoria 1984 Honeker, Leigh Holderness, Robin Holland, G Holland, K Holland, N Holzgrefe, K Howard, Allie Huffman, R Hull, E Humber, Priscilla Hummel, Lynne 1974 Hur, Laura Hutchinson, Lynn 1974 Hutton, M I Irvine, D Irwin, Sue Ivey, S J Jackson, C Jamison, JA 1963 Jankas, P Jefferson, P Johnson, Jean L Johnson, Missy 1976 Joyner, D K Kaiser, M Kalman, W Kaur, Sandeep Kegan, M Kellam, Peggy 1976 Kern, Kristin 1983 Kertsos, Lisa Kidwell, Melissa Kiely, Maureen 1979 Kincheloe, T Kingsburg, Amy Kirk, Kathy Klaver, Linda S Knerr, Carol Knuden, Diane Koegler, Amy Kovac, Kimberly Kursch, P Kusek, Deb Kyle, ME 1962 L La Force, Michelle Lanam, Renee 1973 Lang, Suzi 1974 Lange, B Larson, Anna 1996 Lee, Dizie Lee, P Lennon, Lynne LeSieur, Carey 1974 LeVan, Lisa 1982 Lewis, Jane

27 Lewis, Sandra Ligon, D Loughridge, N Loh, Debbie 1976 Loh, Sharon 1977 Longest, J Lorndale, Deidre Lucke, Cherie A Lukenda, Cindy Lutz, Eileen 1983 M Madeksza, Michele 1974 Maley, E Mann, R Marlowe, M Marshall, Elisabeth 1977 Marshall, Helen 1974 Martin, Courtenay 2001 Martin, ML 1964 Martin, S Mason, A Massaro, Wendy Massie, Charlotte 1975 Maxim, Paula Mayer, F Mazarander, Vivian 1991 McCann, J McCleary, R McClintock, Beth 1979 McDevitt, Emily T McDevitt, Todd 1977 McDorman, K McGinnis, A McGuire, B McKinney, Maureen 1968 Mershon, Laura Merz, C Meyers, Debbie 1973 Meyers, Lynn Miller, Elise 1966 Miller, Karen Brooke Fuller Miller, Kate Miller, Kathy 1985 Miller, Lori Miller, Melanie 1975 Money, M Moore, Blair 1977 Moreau, Lee Morriss, Suzanne 1977 Moses, Linda Jo 1971 Moyer, F Mulvill, Beth Muntz, Nikki Murdah, Adrienne Murphy, Jill Murphy, Jodi Murphy, Liz 1991 Musial, Jean Mutascio, Mia N Nash, Patterson 1977 Natale, Christine Nearing, Suzannah Neely, J Neely, Linda Nettles, P Norriss, Teece O O Connell, Elizabeth O Donnell, C Orrison, L Ottovania, Amy Overstreet, J Owen, C Own, Kusy Owens, Kate 1982 P Pack, Leslie Paessler, S Pallen, Julie Palmer, S Parker, M Parish, Brittney Pascale, Daria Peake, Cindy Pearson, Tricia Perkins, L Perry, A Pereson, M.E Petko, Michele 1973 Petroll, Amy 1977 Phillips, L Pinkham, Susan 1979 Plenge, Amily 1995 Pointkowski, B.A Posey, Jennifer 1984 Powell, Carolyn 1972 Powers, Teri 1973 Presson, A Price, D Price, Diana Prickett, N Prince, Christine 1974 Pritchett, B Purcell, Megan 1979 Putney, L R Raasch, Pat Rainey, M Ramich, Leslie Ronsome, R Redding, S Reed, Rose Reese, Carol Regester, Lori Reuyl, H Reyerson, Chris 1991 Reyerson, Dawn Rice, Heather Rice, Janet Rigby, Suzanne 1982 Ritchie, Daryl 1978 Rigdon, Lisa Robinson, E Rogers, J Rosen, Lynne Ruschhaupt, S Russell, Lesley Ryan, Meredith 1994 Sanders, Sue Scalise, Deb Schlee, Kris Schlegel, Sally Schools, J Schrader, Jan Scott, Denise Scott, N Scully, Carole 1979 Shackelford, S Shelton, Carolyn 1973 Shephard, S Sherrerd, Lisa 1977 Shorkey, Kathy Shumate, Donna 1968 Sindler, Susie 1975 Lisabeth, Siok Skinner, C Slaughter, C Slaughter, Anne 1986 Smith, Becky 1969 Smith, Connie 1979 Smith, P Smith, Stacey Snead, B Snead, J Snellenburg, K Sperry, Sandy Sponsler, K Spring, M Steckman, R Steinberg, Jennifer 1991 Stemple, Melissa 1998 Stender, Margaret Stern, Jessie Stern, Jodi 1982 Stevens, Kathy 1980 Stevick, S Stewart, A Stewart, F Stripling, Terri Strobel, Amy Struthers, L Stuart, Debra 1978 Sullivan, M Swartwort, Kelly 1981 Swartz, Michelle Switzer, J T Tate, C Taylor, Ruth 1978 Tayor, Tootsie 1977 Terry, Salley Thomas, C Tierney, M Tirone, Jennifer Townshend, S Trent, B Tucker, E Turner, B Tyrell, E U Ulasiewicz, Gwyn Ussery, N V Voris, Sally W Wacher, Betsy Wagner, B Ware, L Ware, MC Warihay, Doreen Watson, K Webster, N Weeks, A Welch, L Wells, Lisa Wells, Lisa Wells, Whitney Weinlick, Michelle Werner, Wendy Werth, E Werth, J West, S Wevodau, Collen Wheatall, Suzanne 1984 Wheeler, N White, F White, Judy 1972 White, K Whiteside, H Whitten, Rachel 2001 Wilke, B Wilkins, Linda Wilkinson, Kristi 1985 Willett, MJ Williams, C Williams, D Williams, P Willis, Jane Wilson, E Wilson, Laurel 1975 Winch, Leah Wood, Garry Woodside, Carol Woodson, Barbara 1973 Woody, K Wyant, N Y Yarnell, Christy Yates, Sharon Young, Vickie Yeatts, G Yuppa, Melissa Z Zien, Marnie 1993 Zimmerman, Nancy ALL-TIME ROSTER

28 UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND FIELD HOCKEY Field Hockey Opponents 28 AMERICAN UNIVERSITY September 1, 2002 Richmond, VA Nickname: Eagles Colors: Red and Blue Conference: Patriot League Field: Reeves Field Athletic Director: Tom George Athletic Director: Kathleen Ralls SID Phone: (202) Website: aueagles.com Head Coach: Steve Jennings Coach s Record at Current School: Team s Record for 2001: 7-10 Conference Record: 4-3 Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 7/6 Starters Returning/Lost: APPALACHIAN STATE October 6, 2002 Richmond, VA Nickname: Mountaineers Colors: Black and Gold Conference: NorPac Field: Kidd Brewer Stadium Athletic Director: Roachel Laney Athletic Director: John Butts SID Phone: (828) Website: Head Coach: Patience Harrison Coach s Record at Current School: Team s Record for 2001: 8-13 Conference Record: 3-3 Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 9/3 Starters Returning/Lost: 8/3 DAVIDSON COLLEGE September 20, 2002 Richmond, VA Nickname: Wildcats Colors: Red and Black Conference: NorPac Field: No Official Name Athletic Director: Jim Murphy Athletic Director: Michael Clark SID Phone: (704) Website: Head Coach: Lisa Thompson Coach s Record at Current School: 0-0 Team s Record for 2001: 5-14 Conference Record: 0-6 Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 16/1 Starters Returning/Lost: 11/0 DELAWARE September 8, 2002 Newark, DE Nickname: Fightin Blue Hens Colors: Royal Blue and Gold Conference: Colonial Athletic Association Field: Fred P. Rull Stadium Athletic Director: Edgar N. Johnson Athletic Director: Scott Selheimer SID Phone: (302) Website: Head Coach: Carol Miller Coach s Record at Current School: Team s Record for 2001: 13-8 Conference Record: 6-3 Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 16/4 Starters Returning/Lost: 8/3 DUKE September 22, 2002 Durham, NC Nickname: Blue Devils Colors: Royal Blue and White Conference: Atlantic Coast Field: Williams Field Athletic Director: Joe Alleva Athletic Director: Matt Plizga SID Phone: (919) Website: Head Coach: Liz Tchou Coach s Record at Current School: Team s Record for 2001: 9-9 Conference Record: 0-4 Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 12/5 Starters Returning/Lost: 7/5 GEORGETOWN October 2, 2002 Washington, DC Nickname: Hoyas Colors: Blue and Gray Conference: Big East Field: Kehoe Field Athletic Director: Joseph C. Lang Athletic Director: TBA SID Phone: (202) Website: Head Coach: Laurie Carroll Coach s Record at Current School: Team s Record for 2001: 11-6 Conference Record: Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 17/3 Starters Returning/Lost: 8/2 JAMES MADISON September 28, 2002 Richmond, VA Nickname: Dukes Colors: Purple and Gold Conference: Colonial Athletic Association Field: Bridgeforth Stadium Athletic Director: Jeff Bourne Athletic Director: Milla Sue Wisecarver SID Phone: (540) Website: Head Coach: Irene Horvat Coach s Record at Current School: Team s Record for 2001: 12-9 Conference Record: 2-1 Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 15/4 Starters Returning/Lost: 8/3 LASALLE October 25, 2002 Philadelphia, PA Nickname: Explorers Colors: Blue and Gold Conference: Atlantic-10 Field: Hank DeVincent Field Athletic Director: Dr. Thomas Brennan Athletic Director: Sue Senner SID Phone: (215) Website: Head Coach: Sarah Catlin Coach s Record at Current School: 3-15 Team s Record for 2001: 3-15 Conference Record: 1-5 Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 17/5 Starters Returning/Lost: 9/2 MASSACHUSETTS October 11, 2002 Amherst, MA Nickname: Minutewomen Colors: Maroon and White Conference: Atlantic 10 Field: Garber Field Athletic Director: Ian McCraw Athletic Director: Misty Cole SID Phone: (413) Website: mcole@admin.umass.edu Head Coach: Patty Shea Coach s Record at Current School: Team s Record for 2001: Conference Record: 6-0 Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 13/5 Starters Returning/Lost: 6/4 NEW HAMPSHIRE September 13, 2002 Richmond, VA Nickname: Wildcats Colors: Blue and White Conference: Blue and White Field: Memorial Field Athletic Director: Martin Scarano Athletic Director: Douglas Poole SID Phone: (603) Website: Head Coach: Robin Balducci Coach s Record at Current School: Team s Record for 2001: 7-12

29 Conference Record: 3-6 Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 16/5 Starters Returning/Lost: 9/3 RHODE ISLAND October 13, 2002 Kingston, RI Nickname: Rams Colors: Light Blue, Dark Blue and White Conference: Atlantic 10 Field: URI Field Hockey Complex Athletic Director: Ron Petro Field Hockey SID: Jaclyn Galvanin SID Phone: (401) Website: Head Coach: Stacey Bean Coach's Record at Current School: 0-0 Team's Record for 2001: 5-13 Conference Record: 2-4 SAINT JOSEPH S October 19, 2002 Philadelphia, PA Nickname: Hawks Colors: Crimson and Gray Conference: Atlantic 10 Field: Finnesey Field Athletic Director: Don DiJulia Athletic Director: Philip Denne SID Phone: (610) Website: Head Coach: Joan Broderick Coach s Record at Current School: Team s Record for 2001: Conference Record: 3-3 Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 16/2 Starters Returning/Lost: 9/2 SYRACUSE November 3, 2002 Richmond, VA Nickname: Orangewomen Colors: Orange Conference: Big East Field: Coyne Field Athletic Director: John Crouthamel Athletic Director: Kerrin Perniciaro SID Phone: (315) Website: Head Coach: Kathleen Parker Coach s Record at Current School: Team s Record for 2001: 16-4 Conference Record: 5-0 Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 17/3 Starters Returning/Lost: 10/1 TEMPLE October 20, 2002 Philadelphia, PA Nickname: Owls Colors: Cherry and White Conference: Atlantic 10 Field: Geasey Field Athletic Director: Bill Bradshaw Field Hockey SID: Carlos Bates SID Phone: (215) Website: Head Coach: Lauren Fuchs Coach's Record at Current School: Team's Record for 2001: 8-11 Conference Record: 2-4 Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 18/6 TOWSON September 29, 2002 Richmond, VA Nickname: Tigers Colors: Gold, Black, White Conference: Colonial Athletic Division Field: Towson University Stadium Athletic Director: Dr. Wayne Edwards Athletic Director: Dan O Connell SID Phone: (410) Website: Head Coach: Lynette Mitzel Coach s Record at Current School: Team s Record for 2001: 5-14 Conference Record: 2-7 Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 18/3 Starters Returning/Lost: 10/1 VILLANOVA September 7, 2002 Newark, DE Nickname: Wildcats Colors: Blue and White Conference: Big East Field: Villanova Stadium Athletic Director: Vince NiCastro Athletic Director: Vince Nicastro SID Phone: (610) Website: Head Coach: Joanie Q. Milhous Coach s Record at Current School: Team s Record for 2001: 12-8 Conference Record: 3-2 Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 13/10 Starters Returning/Lost: 7/4 VIRGINIA September 18, 2002 Richmond, VA Nickname: Cavaliers Colors: Orange and Blue Conference: Atlantic Coast Field: University Hall Athletic Director: Craig Littlepage Athletic Director: Chip Rogers SID Phone: (434) Website: Head Coach: Jessica Wilk Coach s Record at Current School: Team s Record for 2001: 14-8 Conference Record: 2-2 Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 11/4 Starters Returning/Lost: 8/3 VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH October 30, 2002 Richmond,VA (VCU) Nickname: Rams Colors: Black and Gold Conference: Colonial Athletic Association Field: Cary Street Field Athletic Director: Dr. Richard L. Sander Athletic Director: Scott Garbarini SID Phone: (804) Website: Head Coach: Dawn Hill Coach s Record at Current School: Team s Record for 2001: 3-7 Conference Record: 0-4 Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 17/4 Starters Returning/Lost: 9/2 WEST CHESTER October 27, 2002 Richmond, VA Nickname: Golden Rams Colors: Purple and Gold Conference: Atlantic 10 Field: South Campus Field Athletic Director: Dr. Edward M. Matejkovic Field Hockey SID: Tom Dicamillo SID Phone: (610) Website: http: iws.wcupa.edu/athletics Head Coach: Kathy Krannebitter Coach's Record at Current School: Team's Record for 2001: 12-7 Conference Record: 5-1 Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 14/5 Starters Returning/Lost: 7/4 WILLIAM AND MARY September 15, 2002 Williamsburg, Va. Nickname: Tribe Colors: Green, Gold, and Silver Conference: Colonial Athletic Association Field: Busch Field Athletic Director: Terry Driscoll Athletic Director: Dan Wakely SID Phone: (757) Website: Head Coach: Peel Hawthorne Coach s Record at Current School: Team s Record for 2001: 14-5 Conference Record: 1-2 Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 13/4 Starters Returning/Lost: 8/ OPPONENTS 29

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31 All of the University s more than 400 student-athletes are served by support services designed to ensure their welfare in all of their academic and athletic endeavors. This commitment to Spider student-athletes is unwavering and ever-growing. STUDENT ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT AND ACADEMIC SERVICES In order to achieve excellence in all areas, Richmond student-athletes are encouraged to utilize the department s academic support services. The office welcomed two additions in 2001, Assistant Director of Athletics/Academics Rodney Lackey and Academic Coordinator Tom Woodard. Senior Associate Director of Athletics for Student Athlete Development and University Relations, Dr. George Ivey directs the department. Richmond s Student Athlete Development and Academic Support office oversees the academic services for all 19 varsity sports on campus. In addition, the academic coordinators advise student-athletes in the areas of life skills, tutoring, class scheduling and career planning. They also monitor the progress of Richmond studentathletes throughout the school year and aid in the areas of scheduling of tutors and provide monitored study hall sessions. Each studentathlete also has easy access to the University s Wellness/Computer Lab. The office is concerned with providing opportunities and support for University student-athletes to achieve success at the highest level, both academically and athletically. Richmond student-athletes boast a graduation rate of 83 percent, which ranks among the nation s best. Tutors on all subjects are available for all student-athletes. Student-athletes can take part in life and study skill seminars, as well as time management workshops. Each student-athlete is provided a supervised study hall and periodic academic progress reports are afforded to each head coach and student-athlete. Computers are accessible for all studentathletes use. Academic and personal counseling is offered by academic advisors and licensed clinical psychologists. SPORTS MEDICINE The Spider Sports Medicine Department provides for the prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. The expansive Spider Training Room was recently renovated and features the latest electric modalities and cardiovascular equipment. Team Physician, Dr. Christopher Young, and Team Internist, Dr. Leslie Rose, direct studentathletes health care. Richmond s Director of Sports Medicine is assisted by seven NATA-certified athletic trainers. Certified coverage is provided for all sports, and student-athletes have year-round accessibility to athletic trainers and facilities. A staff physical therapist is available for individualized rehabilitation protocols. Education is provided to student-athletes regarding health matters and concerns in order to aid students in achieving optimum health and conditioning. STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING Strength and conditioning efforts are conducted in a 4,000-square-foot facility that has recently been upgraded. Darin Thomas directs a staff that provides strength and conditioning programs for all 19 Spider varsity sports. Each team has a strength and conditioning staff member to direct its training program, with emphasis on strength, conditioning, agility, speed, flexibility and plyometric training. Each team works out year-round, both during its season and in the off-season. Each squad s coaching staff is involved in the development and implementation of these workouts. Every athlete on every squad is provided his or her individual workout. Specific workout times for each team are scheduled. Strength and conditioning staff members are in constant communication with the sports medicine staff in order to ensure the proper rehabilitation of athletes and to prevent possible injuries. SUPPORT SERVICES 32

32 UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND FIELD HOCKEY 2002 My Perspective HEATHER MICHELLE RICE Heather Rice is one of Richmond's most prolific players ever. She holds the program mark for points (133) and goals scored (61) in a career. The All-American was chosen the Atlantic 10 Offensive Player in 2001 and was a two-time All-CAA selection. I came to the University of Richmond from Oklahoma City where Field Hockey was virtually unknown. On my visit to UR, I found an atmosphere that would allow me to achieve my full potential of being a student athlete. At the end of my visit, I knew UR was the place for me. As it turned out, I received a first class education, formed friendships that will last a lifetime and was privileged to play four years of field hockey and one year of basketball. For me, UR athletics has a decidedly close family atmosphere. Richmond has a unique structure because all of its athletes are supportive of one another and become your closest friends. It is the athletes, coaches and athletic administration you see sitting on the hill, cheering you on and supporting you throughout the season. It is a great community environment that is bound by the bond of common experiences. Richmond offers a rich tradition of academic excellence through its 0 curriculum. Athletics at the Division 1 level is very demanding and for me, academic success would have been virtually impossible without a supportive and understanding faculty. My professors took a genuine interest in my progress and I found motivation through their concern. I wanted a University that would challenge my thoughts and enrich my knowledge and as a graduated senior of the Robins School of Business, I can assure you that Richmond did all of these things and much more. At UR, I learned the value of hard work and that having talent does not guarantee success. However, success is achieved through a strong work ethic and always giving 100% and this is what I prided myself in. Throughout my career, I focused on one quote from an inspiring coach. North Carolina women s soccer coach Anson Dorrance once said that The vision of a champion is someone who is bent over, drenched in sweat, at the point of exhaustion when no one else is watching in reference to soccer star Mia Hamm. I have always believed that hard work and desire will get you further than any talent you might have, and that a championship is always won in the off-season. For me, off-season workouts are a time to work outside your comfort zone in order to push ones self to that next level. You have to trust in the process, knowing your goals will be accomplished when you see the final result in the fall. I have found that if you have dedication and love for something, the sky is the limit to what you can achieve. Looking back on my four-year athletic career at Richmond, I could not have asked for a more rewarding experience. I learned many life lessons that include dedication to one s goals, loyalty to one s team and desire for one s success. University of Richmond allowed me to become a wellrounded person, not just an athlete. I take great pride in calling myself a Spider and have numerous memories of my experience that will last a lifetime. Thank you, UR, for giving me the opportunity to grow and the honor of representing you. Forever a Spider, Heather Michelle Rice #9 32