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2 Mason Traditions Mason has 33 Individual National Champions in Track and Field and 23 Olympic Athletes, including Diane Guthrie-Gresham, Rob Muzzio and Richard Phillips. Chris Looze, National Baseball Academic All-American 2005 Player of the Year Women s basketball player Jen Derevjanik is now playing for the WNBA Phoenix Mercury. George Evans, 2001 National Honorable Mention All-American Since 1985, a total of 32 former George Mason soccer players have played professionally or for their national teams. Rich Kotschau currently plays for the Major League Soccer Real Salt Lake.

3 All-Time Roster 21 Awards and Honors 19 By the Numbers 32 Coaching Staff 4 Head Coach Fred Chao 4 Eastern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association 3 Facilities 3 Final Four 23 Media Information 2 Meet the Patriots 8-15 Bates, Hudson 10 Burik, Mark 8 Goubeaux, R.J. 9 Gramit, Kyle 11 Joyner, Brandon 15 Kwiatkowski, Ryan 12 Lanham, Erik 13 TABLE OF CONTENTS Lucas, Eric 15 Maloney, Luke 13 Marushka, Daniel 15 McLaughlin, Brandon 14 Naill, Colton 14 Nichols, Ben 14 Norton, Joe 15 Records, School Records, All-Time Coaching 20 Records, Series 20 Records, Year-by-Year 20 Roster, Season Outlook, Team Statistics/Results, The University CREDITS The 2008 George Mason University men s volleyball media guide is an official publication of the George Mason University Sports Information Department, with all graphic design by Jason Risley. Cover design and page 23 by Jeff O Bier. Pages designed by George Mason University Creative Services. Copy compiled by Jason Risley. Edited by Richard Coco, Maureen Nasser, Jason Risley and Fred Chao. Photos by John Aronson. Printing by Winchester Printing. George Mason s men s volleyball team runs through their introductions prior to a home volleyball match at John Linn Memorial Gym. Quick Facts General Information Location 4400 University Drive Fairfax, VA Enrollment 29,889 Founded 1957 (University Status, 72) Nickname Patriots Colors Green and Gold Facility John Linn Memorial Gym/ Fieldhouse Capacity 2,800/1,500 Affiliation NCAA Division I Conference Colonial Athletic Association President Dr. Alan G. Merten Ath. Dir. Thomas J. O Connor Men s Volleyball History First Year of Sport 1975 All-time Record NCAA Appearances Three Last Appearance 1988 Result Lost to UC Santa Barbara 2007 Record EIVA Rec./Finish 7-5/Third EIVA Tourn. Finish Semis Final Ranking None Men s Volleyball Coaching Staff Head Coach Fred Chao Alma Mater George Mason 94 Mason Record (Nine Seasons) Career Record Same Office Phone (703) fchao@gmu.edu Sports Information Asst. SID/Men s Volleyball Jason Risley Office Phone (703) jrisley@gmu.edu Asst. A.D. for Media Relations Maureen Nasser Office Phone (703) mnasser@gmu.edu Sports Info. Dir. Richard Coco Office Phone (703) rcoco@gmu.edu Dir. of Multimedia Jeff O Bier Office Phone (703) jobier@gmu.edu Asst. SID Dan Reisig Office Phone (703) dreisig@gmu.edu SID Main Phone (703) SID Fax (703) Sports Hotline (703) Web site GoMason.com Mail. Add. MS 3A5/Sports Info. George Mason University 4400 University Drive Fairfax, VA GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY MEN S VOLLEYBALL 1

4 MEDIA INFORMATION Media Information Sports Information The Sports Information Department is located in the Recreation Sports Complex (Fieldhouse) on the West Campus at the intersection of University Drive and Rt. 123 (Ox Road). The mailing address is: MS 3A5/Sports Information George Mason University 4400 University Drive Fairfax, VA Media Services Patriot Sports Hotline...(703) Web site... GoMason.com Sports Information Office...(703) Sports Information Fax...(703) Credentials Press credentials for all home men s volleyball matches can be obtained by calling Jason Risley, Assistant Sports Information Director, at (703) , by at jrisley@gmu.edu or by faxing a credential request on official letterhead to the office at (703) Please make requests at least 24 hours in advance. Interview Policy Locker rooms are off limits to the press; however, the Sports Information staff will provide athletes and coaches for interviews after a 10-minute cool down period following an event. Please notify the SID prior to the event. Media Parking Parking is available in front of the Recreation and Sports Complex (Fieldhouse). Media Services Media guides, game-by-game statistics and final results packets are available for the media at each home match upon request. Workroom space can be made for home matches when requested. Eastern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association For more information on the Eastern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association (EIVA), please visit the official EIVA Web site at com Mason Sports Online Final updated statistics, schedules, results and releases can be found 24-hours-a-day on George Mason s official athletic Web site, GoMason. com. George Mason University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to the principle that access to study or employment opportunities afforded by the University, including all benefits and privileges, be accorded to each person - student, faculty, staff member, or applicants for employment or admission - on the basis of individual merit and without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, sex or age (except where sex or age is a bonafied occupational qualification). Athletic Directory Area Code: 703 Men s Volleyball Chao, Fred, Head Coach Athletic Administration O Connor, Tom, Assistant VP/Director of Athletics Brick, Adam, Senior Associate AD/External Relations Collins, Sue, Sr. Assoc. AD/Administration & Compliance McDade, Mickey, Sr. Associate AD/ Operations, Facilities & Administration McNamee, Kevin, Deputy AD/Intercollegiate Sports Butler, D.R., Associate AD/Community Relations Marsh, Jay, Associate AD/Events & Fieldhouse Ruge, Andy, Associate AD/Marketing & External Affairs Shayka, Ron, Associate AD/Admin. & Info. Systems Cooper, Bruce, Assistant AD/Facilities Medford, Jeanne, Assistant AD/Finance Nasser, Maureen, Assistant AD/Media Relations Natoli, Stacy, Assistant AD/Event Administration Banks, Brian, Sales Manager Bowden, Paul, Director of Compliance Cooksey, Lynn, Admin. Assistant/HR and Legal Services Gregg, Debby, Executive Administrative Assistant, AD s Office Holt, Wendy, Director of HR and Legal Services Houston, Lee Ann, Manager, RSC/Scheduling Coord Kennedy, Greg, Director of Marketing Kreitinger, Bethany, Assistant Director of Compliance McPherson, Joshua, Director of Turf Management Meyer, James, Director, Tickets and Promotions Millar, Meghan, Ticket Manager O Bier, Jeff, Director of Multimedia Rogers, Nena, Director, Life Skills Schulien, Kathi, Business Office Manager Smits-Seay, Tai,Coaches Secretary Spousta, Bob, Coordinator, Club Sports Wimmer, Roger, Manager, Athletic Services Zebrak, Doug, Events Assistant Academic Services Wilson, Debbie, Associate AD for Academic Services Hunte, Cheryl Ann, Senior Academic Coordinator Brenkus, Courtney, Academic Coordinator Ouellette, Michael, Academic Coordinator Reese, George, Academic Coordinator Santore, Carrie, Academic Coordinator Patriot Club Patriot Club Baker, Max, Assoc. AD/Ex. Dir. of Patriot Club Montgomery, Jennifer, Director, Major Gifts Moody, Heather, Coordinator of External Relations Smith, Colin, Director of Corporate Relations Sturges, Megan, Coord. of Special Events, Patriot Club Training and Conditioning Pullen, Linda, Coordinator of Sports Medicine Handerahan, Robert, Head Strength & Cond. Coord Yamrus, Ray, Head Athletic Trainer Bagherzadeh, Shereen, Assistant Athletic Trainer Corbatto, Debi, Assistant Athletic Trainer James, Orlando, Assistant Athletic Trainer Rosenblat, Jacqueline, Assistant Athletic Trainer Teefy, Timothy, Assistant Srength and Conditioning Coord GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY MEN S VOLLEYBALL

5 EIVA/FACILITIES EASTERN INTERCOLLEGIATE VOLLEYBALL ASSOCIATION The Eastern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association (EIVA) sponsors men s volleyball for Divisions I, II and III teams on the east coast. There are 15 varsity programs in the EIVA, making it the largest of the nation s three Division I men s volleyball conferences. Each of the regions has an automatic berth to the fourteam NCAA Tournament, while the NCAA Men s Volleyball Committee selects one wild card to round out the field. George Mason Assistant Athletics Director Ron Shayka is a member of the aforementoned committee. Founded in 1971 as the Eastern Collegiate Volleyball League, the EIVA changed to its current name in This season, the Tait Division is comprised of the seven strongest teams, while the Hay Division has six teams. Each team in the Tait will meet twice during the LINN MEMORIAL GYM/FIELDHOUSE John Linn Memorial Gym, located in the Physical Education Building on the Fairfax campus of George Mason University, serves as the permanent home court for the Patriot men s volleyball team. However, the team will play at the Fieldhouse during the 2008 season while Linn Gym is being renovated and expanded. Named after the late John Linn, a pioneer in the George Mason athletic department, the gymnasium, which was updated with a new floor and court design prior to the 2001 season, seats 2,800 and features quality locker room facilities in addition to a full-sized training room, several athletic department offices and an equipment room. The gym, which is also the permanent home of the George Mason women s volleyball and wrestling teams, has been the site of several Eastern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association (EIVA) championship events including the men s volleyball tournament in 1984, 1985 and 1988, as well as the wrestling tournament in 1995, 1996 and 1999 and sessions of the NCAA Women s Volleyball Tournament in 1995 and In 2006, George Mason had its best season ever on its home floor, recording a perfect 12-0 record at Linn Gym. That mark included a victory against perennial EIVA powerhouse Penn State. Mason was also dominant on its home floor in The Patriots ran off a 12-3 record at Linn Gym, losing to thirdranked Penn State, 2003 national champion Lewis and the University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez, when Mason played for the third time in as many days. The Patriots have played several memorable matches at Linn Gym over the years, and have served as host to many of the premier teams in the nation. On April 23, 1984, the Patriots earned their most monumental victory, defeating Penn State in three games to earn their first-ever berth in the NCAA Championship Tournament. The 1985 season-opener against UCLA was the program s first sellout at home. On March 19, 1999, the Patriots retired the number eight jersey of the late Uvaldo Acosta, a former George Mason All-American and regular season and all seven, along with the winner of the Hay, will advance to the EIVA Tournament for a chance to compete in the NCAA Tournament. The teams with the best records will host the first round of the playoffs with the regular season champion of the Tait Division hosting the semifinals and finals. George Mason competes in the Tait Division, which includes East Stroudsburg, Juniata, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Penn State, Princeton and St. Francis (Pa.). George Mason is one of six teams to have represented the East at the NCAA Championships, having done so three times. In 1994, Penn State made EIVA and NCAA men s volleyball history by becoming the first non-california based team to win the national title. coach. A banner hangs in the gym to commemorate UV and all that he contributed to the Patriots and the sport of volleyball. The gymnasium was dedicated to the memory of John Linn on April 5, Linn, who died on June 3, 1992, spent 22 years on the George Mason campus as a physical education instructor and served as the head coach of the trap and skeet, men s basketball and cross country teams, and as an assistant baseball coach, intramural director and assistant athletics director. Linn s great success as a coach came with the trap and skeet team, which he guided to seven consecutive Association of College Unions- International (ACU-I) National Championships from Linn began the program as a club in 1976 and it achieved inter-collegiate status in Linn came to George Mason as the head basketball coach in 1970, and in 10 seasons directing the team in the gymnasium that now bears his name took the program to new heights. Linn, who resigned as basketball coach after the 1980 season, guided the Patriots from the NAIA ranks into NCAA Division I status in , surprising many by posting a 17-8 record that season. While the Patriots permanent home, John Linn Memorial Gym, is being renovated and expanded, the team will play its home matches at the Recreation Sports Complex (Fieldhouse), located adjacent to George Mason s main intercollegiate athletics complex. In addition to the temporary seating that will be set up around the volleyball court, the Fieldhouse contains an indoor track, weight and locker rooms, saunas, basketball courts and an indoor multi-purpose practice facility used by the baseball, softball, lacrosse and soccer teams. Home of the indoor men s and women s track and field teams, it has served as host to the Mobil Invitational and the USA Track and Field Golden Spike Invitational Indoor Meet. Additionally, many of the intercollegiate athletics departmental offices are located in the building GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY MEN S VOLLEYBALL 3

6 COACHING STAFF Fred Chao Head Coach 10th Season Fred Chao enters his 10th year as head coach of the George Mason men's volleyball team. Last season, he guided the Patriots to a overall mark and an appearance in the semifinal round of the EIVA Championship Tournament. Four Patriots were EIVA All-East selections and redshirt freshman opposite hitter William Price was named the EIVA Newcomer of the Year, marking the third consecutive year a player from George Mason has won the award. In 2006, Chao led the Patriots to one of their most successful seasons ever, finishing 22-6 overall, with an 11-1 record in conference play, and a perfect 12-0 record in home matches. Mason finished the season as the No. 14 team in the nation, marking the second consecutive season the Patriots finished the season ranked among the nation's top 15. The team achieved many milestones during its spectacular 2006 season: Chao picked up his 100th career coaching victory in the team s fourth match of the season against the University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez, redshirt senior opposite hitter Shaun Powell was named EIVA Player of the Year and a Division I-II First-Team All- American, five players the most of any team in the conference were named to the EIVA All-East First Team, two players were named to the EIVA All-Academic Team and Hudson Bates earned National Player of the Week honors for a record-setting night early in the season against the University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez. Chao is no stranger to such success. In 2001, Chao earned EIVA Coach of the Year honors after the team finished 20-7 overall and recorded their first win over EIVA-rival Penn State since Jan. 25, This is Chao's fourth season as a fulltime head coach. Prior to becoming a full-time head coach, Chao served as a part-time assistant coach for the women's team for six seasons. He also served as an assistant coach for the Patriots' men's team, under Ron Shayka, during the 1995 and 1996 seasons. He spent one season as an assistant coach for the University of Maryland- Baltimore County, where he helped guide the Retrievers to a 21-9 record. Chao's other coaching positions include serving as an assistant at the Youth National Team Training Camp, serving as technical director and coach of the girl's 16-and-under Starlings Volleyball Club of Baltimore, development coach of the Glasgow City (Scotland) Council Sport for Youth Program, head coach of the Calendonian University women's club team, head coach of the George Mason High School volleyball team ( ) and head coach of the 14-and-under Metro Volleyball Club. In 2002, he coached some of the top boys players in the nation at the USA Volleyball Development Camp. Chao was also an apprentice coach in 2004 with the USA Volleyball Junior National Team and an assistant coach at the USA Volleyball High Performance Camp. In 2005, he served as an assistant coach on the Junior National Team that traveled to India for the World Championships. He is also the camp director of the USA Boys Development Camp and in the summer of 2006 was the head coach of the USA Boys Youth National Team. He currently serves as technical director for the Metro Virginia Volleyball Club. Chao played volleyball for the Patriots as a senior after transferring from Pepperdine University, where he played volleyball for a year. In he played for the Su Ragazzi Volleyball Club in Scotland, where his team went undefeated and won the National League, the Scottish Cup and the Scottish Open. In 1999 he played with them again, winning the Scottish Open for the 10th straight year. Chao was a twotime all-tournament team selection at the Chesapeake Regional Tournament in 1999 with No Mo Locos and in 2000 with the X-Patriots, a team made up of former George Mason men's volleyball players. He continued his win streak in Scotland with the X-Patriots, capturing the Scottish Open in the summers of 2000 and 2004, and together they won the VoleyBol Tournament in the Bahamas in Chao and another team, Hip Sing, have played in the finals of the North American Nine-Man Volleyball Championships seven straight times. In 2004, with Hip Sing, they were runners up in the North American Nine-Man Volleyball Championships. They also traveled to China to play in an international nine-man tournament. In addition to picking up playing time during the summer, Chao works at several volleyball camps, including running the Premier Volleyball Camp for boys at George Mason. Chao, a native of Silver Spring, Md., played three years of volleyball at Paint Branch High School and graduated in 1990 as a National Merit Scholar. He graduated from George Mason University with a degree in psychology in Off the court he enjoys music and plays both the piano and guitar. He currently resides in Fairfax, Va. THE CHAO FILE Education George Mason University, 1994 BS, Psychology Collegiate Coaching Experience Men s Head Coach, George Mason 1999-present Women s Asst. Coach, George Mason , 2006 Women s Asst. Coach, UMBC 1997 Men s Asst. Coach, George Mason Coaching Record (Nine seasons), All-Time and Mason Coaching Honors 2001 EIVA Coach of the Year GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY MEN S VOLLEYBALL

7 2008 ROSTER Front Row (L to R): Hudson Bates, Kyle Gramit, Brandon McLaughlin, Luke Maloney, Erik Lanham, Colton Naill, Ben Nichols; Back Row (L to R): Assistant Athletic Trainer Orlando James, Eric Lucas, Joe Norton, Ryan Kwiatkowski, R.J. Goubeaux, Brandon Joyner, Mark Burik, Daniel Marushka, Head Coach Fred Chao 2008 MEN S VOLLEYBALL ROSTER No. Name Pos. Yr. Ht. Hometown/High School (Previous College) 1 Daniel Marushka S Fr. 6 0 Glenview, Ill./Glenbrook South 3 Hudson Bates OH RS Jr. 6 5 Richmond, Va./Monacan (Long Beach State) 4 Colton Naill OPP So. 6 5 York, Pa./Central York 5 Joe Norton OH Fr. 6 4 Eden, N.Y./Eden 6 Brandon Joyner S RS Fr. 6 4 Chester, Va./Thomas Dale 7 Eric Lucas L Fr. 6 1 Ellicott City, Md./Centennial 11 Kyle Gramit OPP Jr. 6 5 Naperville, Ill./Naperville North 13 Erik Lanham MB RS So. 6 5 Center Moriches, N.Y./Center Moriches (Suffolk C.C.) 14 Ryan Kwiatkowski S RS So. 6 5 Naperville, Ill./Neuqua Valley 15 Ben Nichols OH RS So. 6 6 Northbrook, Ill./Glenbrook North (Long Beach State) 16 Brandon McLaughlin MB RS So. 6 6 Huntington Beach, Calif./Huntington Beach (Golden West) 17 Luke Maloney L So. 6 1 Richmond, Va./Deep Run 18 Mark Burik OH RS Sr. 6 3 Queens, N.Y./St Francis Prep (Delaware) 19 R.J. Goubeaux MB RS Sr. 6 9 Lockport, N.Y./Lockport Head Coach: Fred Chao (George Mason 94, 10th Season) 2008 GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY MEN S VOLLEYBALL 5

8 The George Mason men s volleyball team enters the 2008 season full of confidence. With 10 experienced players returning from last season, a successful fall season under its belt, and a tight bond and strong team chemistry, the Patriots look to transfer the peak levels they ve reached in training into strong performances on the court. Both the team s unity and ability were on display during a fall schedule that culminated with an impressive display at the 15th Annual NCAA Men s Volleyball Preview to the Final Four Tournament in Buffalo, N.Y. In a span of two days, the Patriots knocked off a trio of powerhouse programs in defending national champions UC Irvine, last year s national runner-up IPFW and defending EIVA champions Penn State. While the team has lost a couple of key components from last year s squad that advanced to the semifinal round of the EIVA Championships, it will have its lineup bolstered by the return of both outside hitter Hudson Bates and middle blocker R.J. Goubeaux from injury. Bates played in only three matches, while Goubeaux missed all of last season, and their return to the lineup this season will go a long way in determining how far Mason will advance in I think it s huge to have the two of them back, said Head Coach Fred Chao, referring to Bates and Goubeaux. R.J. has a ton of experience in the middle and has really developed into a nice player, while Hudson s leadership, along with his skills, helps motivate the other five guys on the court to play well. With Goubeaux s 6-9 frame in the middle along with redshirt sophomore Brandon McLaughlin, it will be tough for opposing offenses to put the ball away. Goubeaux ranks fifth all-time at Mason in the rally-scoring era with 250 total blocks 2008 SEASON OUTLOOK in his career heading into his final year. He is also a threat on offense, posting an impressive hitting percentage of.504 during his last year on the court during the 2006 season. In addition to being an emotional anchor for the team as one of its leaders, Bates will have a lot of passing and hitting responsibilities on offense. Always a threat to put points on the board, he ranks fifth in the rally-scoring era with 737 career kills Hudson Bates returns to the court for the Patriots in heading into this season. While Bates will be counted on for kills, he will be part of a balanced attack that will also rely on outside hitter Mark Burik, returning for his senior season after earning Second-Team EIVA All-East honors last year, and Kyle Gramit, a First- Team EIVA All-East performer last season at outside hitter, who will be making the switch to the opposite spot this season after the departure of Will Price. Price led the team in kills last season on his way to earning EIVA Newcomer of the Year and First-Team All-East honors. He transferred to Penn State after last season. While Price s production at the opposite spot will be tough to replace, it appears Gramit is ready for the task, after playing well at the position during the team s preseason matches. The native of Naperville, Ill. ranked second on the team in both kills per game and points per game last season, and is poised to take his game to the next level this season despite having to learn a new position. Kyle will be an X-factor for us this season, Chao said. We can win matches if he s not functioning well, but for us to beat the better teams that we re going to play, he s going to have to play well. Setting up Mason s offensive firepower will be Ryan Kwiatkowski, back for his sophomore season after redshirting his first season with the team in Kwiatkowski performed well in his first season on the court in 2007, taking over the setting duties from Billy Freesmeier early in the year. He led the team in assists with 710 and with a year of playing under his belt should only be better this year. Backing up Kwiatkowski at setter will be Brandon Joyner, who redshirted last season. Mason has a big hole to fill at the libero position, where the team lost its career leader in digs during the rally-scoring era in Graham Sheppard, who wrapped up his senior season in 2007 with 183 digs to close out his career with 634 during his four-year career. Sheppard was named First-Team EIVA All-East at the position during both his junior and senior seasons. Looking to step into his place will be freshman Eric Lucas, the son of one of Mason s all-time greats, Ric Lucas. Ric graduated from Mason in 1985 as a twotime All-American and a member of the GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY MEN S VOLLEYBALL

9 1984 NCAA All-Tournament team. Having grown up around the game of volleyball, Eric has displayed natural ability on the court throughout preseason play. Backing up Lucas at the libero position will be sophomore Luke Maloney. Maloney is an excellent all-around player who will be counted on to come off the bench to serve and play defense when needed. Also contributing off the bench for the Patriots will be sophomore Colton Naill at opposite hitter, redshirt sophomore Erik Lanham at middle blocker and Ben Nichols, a transfer from Long Beach State, at outside hitter. Joining the team as freshman, along with Lucas, will be setter Daniel Marushka and outside hitter Joe Norton. The Patriots 2008 schedule begins on Jan. 15 with a match against the University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez at the Fieldhouse. Mason will play its first three matches in front of its home crowd before hitting the road for its first away match of the season against IPFW in Fort Wayne, Ind. on Jan. 25. Eastern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association Tait Division play gets underway with a match on the road against St. Francis (Pa.) on Feb. 1. In the conference opener, Mason will attempt to avenge last year s defeat in the semifinals of the EIVA Championships to the Red Flash. After completing the regular season, the EIVA Championship Tournament will begin on April 16 with first round matches, with the televised conference championship match slated for April 26 at the home of the top seed. The winner of the conference title will advance to the NCAA Championships, slated for May 1-3 at the Bren Events Center in Irvine, Calif SEASON OUTLOOK Mark Burik was a Second-Team EIVA All-East performer last season for the Patriots. Uvaldo Acosta Player of the Year Marc Honore, St. Francis (Pa.) Newcomer of the Year Will Price, George Mason Coach of the Year Mark Pavlik, Penn State 2007 EIVA Honors EIVA All-East First-Team Matt Anderson, Penn State; Shane Conley, St. Francis (Pa.); Kyle Gramit, George Mason; Alex Gutor, Penn State; Max Holt, Penn State; Marc Honore, St. Francis (Pa.); Max Lipsitz, Penn State; Luke Murray, Penn State; William Price, George Mason; Graham Sheppard, George Mason EIVA All-East Second-Team Jeremy Barndt, Juniata; Mark Burik, George Mason; Jon Daley, East Stroudsburg; Peter Eichler, Princeton; Eric Honsberger, Rutgers-Newark; Leonardo Paludo, NJIT; Jordan Varee, St. Francis (Pa.); Mike Vincent, Princeton; Matt Werle, Juniata; Zach Nanni, St. Francis (Pa.) 2008 GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY MEN S VOLLEYBALL 7

10 MEET THE PATRIOTS CAREER STATISTICS YR GP K E TA PCT A SA D BS/BA TB / /37 47 Totals /40 50 Mark Burik Redshirt Senior, 6 3 Outside Hitter Queens, N.Y. St. Francis Prep (Delaware) 18 eton on March 9 Finished with 13 kills and a team-high eight digs against St. Francis (Pa.) on March 10 Had nine digs and set a new career high with four total blocks against No. 15 Ball State on March 23 Led the team with nine digs against NYU on March 30 Set a new career high with six aces and tied a career high with four total blocks against Juniata on March 31 Hit.643 with 10 kills on 14 swings against Rutgers-Newark on April 6 Tied for the team lead with seven digs against No. 6 Penn State on April 7 Set a new career high with a.667 hitting percentage to go along with a match-high seven digs against East Stroudsburg on April 13 Tied a career high with 12 digs against Princeton on April 14 Made the Dean s List during the fall semester. 2006: Appeared in 27 of the Patriots 28 matches and played in 74 total games Posted a hitting percentage of.358 on the season Set career highs with 12 kills and a.632 hitting percentage against Ball State on March 3 Had a career best two aces against Penn State on March 25 Reached double-digit dig totals twice during the season, with a careerhigh 12 against Quincy on Feb. 4 and 10 against Juniata on Feb. 24 Named to the EIVA All- Academic Team Made the Dean s List both semesters. At Delaware: Played club volleyball while at the University of Delaware as the Blue Hens do not have a varsity team... Was named to the NIRSA National Club Volleyball Championships All-Tournament Team. Prep: Attended St. Francis Prep, playing four years of football, three years of baseball and one year of volleyball... High school coach was Kevin Colucci... Received school's award for excellence in physical education... Named All-Queens in baseball as a senior... As a junior, named All-Long Island for volleyball and selected to the NYC Empire State volleyball team. Personal: Full name is Mark Edwin Burik... Born Aug. 12, Parents are Elaine and Bruce Burik... Has three brothers, Kevin, 28, Brian, 30 and Scott, Brian played baseball at John Jay College while Scott played football for St. John's University... A 2003 graduate of St. Francis Prep... Majoring in exercise science. SINGLE-MATCH CAREER HIGHS KILLS: 19, vs. NJIT, 2/25/07 TOTAL ATTEMPTS: 41, vs. NJIT, 2/25/07 HITTING PERCENTAGE:.667 (9K, 1E, 12A), vs. East Stroudsburg, 4/13/07 ASSISTS: 3, at Penn State, 2/10/07 ACES: 6, vs. Juniata, 3/31/07 DIGS: 12, three times, last vs. Princeton, 4/14/07 BLOCK SOLOS: 2, vs. Penn State, 4/7/07 BLOCK ASSISTS: 3, seven times, last vs. East Stroudsburg, 4/21/07 TOTAL BLOCKS: 4, twice, last vs. Juniata, 3/31/ : Played in all 22 matches, receiving playing time in 80 games Second on the team in aces, aces per game, digs and digs per game Made only 28 receiving errors in 543 attempts Second-Team EIVA All-East Named to the EIVA All-Academic Team Recipient of the Aimee Willard Commemorative Award at the annual student-athlete awards banquet Served two aces and recorded six digs against Ball State on Jan. 19 Had eight digs and six kills against No. 7 Penn State on Feb. 10 Tallied 13 kills against Juniata on Feb. 15 and tied a career-high with 12 digs Registered 15 kills and five digs against Rutgers-Newark at The Golden Dome Classic on Feb. 24 Recorded a career-best 19 kills along with eight digs against NJIT at The Golden Dome Classic on Feb. 25 Had 12 kills and three blocks against No. 7 Ohio State on March 4 Had 13 kills against Princ GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY MEN S VOLLEYBALL

11 MEET THE PATRIOTS CAREER STATISTICS YR GP K E TA PCT A SA D BS/BA TB / / / Redshirt Totals / R.J. Goubeaux Redshirt Senior, 6 9 Middle Blocker Lockport, N.Y. Lockport 19 Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras Served up six aces during the season Made the Dean s List during the fall semester and the Athletic Director s Honor Roll during the spring semester. 2005: Played in 28 of 29 matches and 93 total games... Second on the team with a.375 hitting percentage and 110 total blocks... Averaged 1.38 kills per game and 1.18 blocks per game... Had career-high 11 kills against Juniata in the EIVA Tournament, committing no errors on 16 attacks for a.688 hitting percentage... Also had five total blocks in that game... Hit.700 against University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez on Feb. 27 with eight kills and one error on 10 attacks... Had seven matches with seven or more kills... Had five blocks or more 14 times... Had career-high nine kills on March 8 vs. East Stroudsburg with one solo block and eight block assists... Had careerhigh four digs at IPFW on Jan Hit.500 or better 11 times. 2004: Played in all 25 matches and 79 of 90 games, leading all first-year players in hitting percentage with a.222 mark... Had career-high nine kills against Juniata and six times had a hitting percentage greater than.400 when attempting seven or more attacks... Had blocks in 23 matches and kills in 22 matches... Had 10 or more attacks in seven matches and five or more kills on 11 different occasions... Had a career-high six block assists against Findlay and was third on the team in solo blocks and block assists, with 13 and 50, respectively. Prep: Earned three letters in volleyball for the Lions... Was named first-team all-western New York as a senior... Had a career-high 136 kills and 100 blocks... Was most valuable player of the Williamsville South and Lockport Tournaments. Personal: Born Aug. 14, Son of Ron and Carol Goubeaux... Has two older sisters, Amanda (28) and Liz (23)... Sister Liz played volleyball for Towson University and was the CAA Player of the Year in graduate of Lockport High School... Named to the National Honor Society... Played three years for Powerstation Volleyball Club... Also recruited by Ohio State. SINGLE-MATCH CAREER HIGHS KILLS: 11, twice, last at University of California, San Diego, 3/15/06 TOTAL ATTEMPTS: 16, vs. Juniata, 4/28/05 HITTING PERCENTAGE: (6K, 0E, 6A), twice, last vs. Rutgers-Newark, 4/8/06 ASSISTS: 3, vs. Rutgers-Newark, 4/9/05 ACES: 2, twice, last at St. Francis, 4/8/04 DIGS: 4, twice, last vs. IPFW, 1/21/05 BLOCK SOLOS: 2, four times, last at Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras, 1/20/06 BLOCK ASSISTS: 9, at St. Francis (Pa.), 4/1/06 TOTAL BLOCKS: 9, twice, last at St. Francis (Pa.), 4/1/ : Redshirted during the season, retaining full eligibility Made the Dean s List during the fall semester. 2006: Appeared in 21 matches and 65 total games for the Patriots Led the team in hitting percentage with a mark of.504, the second-highest percentage all-time in school history His 91 kills were the fifth-highest total on the team Tied a career high with 11 kills against the University of California, San Diego on March 15 Averaged 2.12 points per game, the fifth-highest total on the team Was third on the team in blocks per game, averaging 1.18 Had 77 total blocks (5BS, 72BA) during the season Tied a career high with nine total blocks against St. Francis (Pa.) on April 1 Had two solo blocks against both the University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez and the University of 2008 GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY MEN S VOLLEYBALL 9

12 MEET THE PATRIOTS CAREER STATISTICS YR GP K E TA PCT A SA D BS/BA TB / /72 85 * /6 7 Totals / * denotes medical redshirt Hudson Bates Redshirt Junior, 6 5 Outside Hitter Richmond, Va. Monacan (Long Beach State) 3 SINGLE-MATCH CAREER HIGHS KILLS: 24, at Juniata, 3/2/05 TOTAL ATTEMPTS: 48, at Juniata, 3/2/05 HITTING PERCENTAGE:.882 (15K, 0E, 17A), vs. University of Puerto Rico- Mayaguez, 1/28/06 ASSISTS: 3, three times, last at UCLA, 3/18/06 ACES: 7, vs. Mount Olive, 3/25/05 DIGS: 14, at Ohio State, 2/2/06 BLOCK SOLOS: 6, at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez, 1/20/06 BLOCK ASSISTS: 10, vs. Rutgers-Newark, 1/27/06 TOTAL BLOCKS: 10, vs. Rutgers-Newark, 1/27/ : Saw action in three matches and 10 games before injuring his wrist and sitting out the remainder of the season, earning a medical redshirt Recorded 17 kills and seven digs against Ball State on Jan. 19 Hit.316 with 10 kills against Lees-McRae on Jan. 27 Made the Athletic Director s Honor Roll during the fall semester. 2006: Saw action in 26 of the Patriots 28 matches, participating in 90 games during the season Was second on the team in total kills (323), kills per game (3.59) and points per game (4.39) His 323 kills ranks seventh all-time at Mason for a single season during the rally-scoring era Reached double-digit kill totals in 18 matches during the season, recording a seasonhigh of 22 in two different matches during the season, on April 1 against St. Francis (Pa.) and on April 8 against Rutgers-Newark Hit a sizzling.882 (15K, OE, 17A) against the University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez on Jan. 28. The hitting percentage ranks second all-time at Mason for a single match during the rally-scoring era and is the fourth-highest total all-time in school history Had the third-highest total of aces on the team with 23 Was third on the team in digs with 126, averaging 1.40 per game Set a single-match career high with 14 digs against Ohio State on Feb. 2 Had 85 total blocks (13 BS, 72 BA) Recorded a career best six solo blocks against the University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez on Jan. 20 Had 10 block assists and 10 total blocks against Rutgers-Newark on Jan. 27, both career highs. The 10 blocks ties him for the seventh-highest single-match total during the rally-scoring era at George Mason Was named the Sports Imports/AVCA Division I-II Men s National Player of the Week for the week of Jan Was also named the EIVA Division I-II Player of the Week for the same week Named First-Team EIVA All-East Made the Athletic Director s Honor Roll during the spring semester. 2005: Named EIVA Newcomer of the Year... Second team All- EIVA... Named to the EIVA All-Academic team... Started all 29 matches for the Patriots and appeared in a team-high 105 games... Second on the team in kills with Second on the team in digs with Third on the team in service aces with Fourth on the team in total blocks with Only player on the team with at least 300 kills, 100 digs, 75 blocks and 25 aces... Was 14th in the EIVA in points per game with Hit.600 in his first match for Mason, against St. Francis on Jan Hit.400 or better in eight different matches... Had 24 kills against Juniata on March 2... Had double-digit kills in 18 matches and 20 or more kills on seven occasions... Led the team in kills 11 times... Had a career-high nine digs in his second match on Jan. 21 at IPFW... Had five or more digs 15 times... Led the team in digs three times... Recorded a career-high eight total blocks on March 6 at Princeton... Had four or more blocks in a match nine times... Led the team in blocks three times. Prep: Lettered three years of volleyball at Monacan High School... Named all-region, all-district, all-metro, and all-state his senior season... Named all-academic as well... Led the Chiefs to a state title his senior year... Named the MVP... Set the record for games played... Played on the Richmond V. Club in Richmond, Va. from Captured a silver medal at the Penn State tournament... Named to the all-tournament team in the Old Dominion Region and the Boys East Coast division... Named to the honor roll all four years... Received an advanced diploma. Personal: Born Hudson Martin Bates on March 11, 1985 in Lisbon, Portugal... Son of Carey and Lynne Bates... Father Carey played four years of football for University of Tennessee-Martin... Sister, Hollie, played volleyball (four years) at Charleston Southern... Sister, Heather, rowed one year at Virginia... Majoring in administration of Justice GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY MEN S VOLLEYBALL

13 MEET THE PATRIOTS Kyle Gramit Junior, 6 5 Opposite Hitter Naperville, Ill. Naperville North 11 SINGLE-MATCH CAREER HIGHS KILLS: 26, vs. NJIT, 2/25/07 TOTAL ATTEMPTS: 62, vs. NJIT, 2/25/07 HITTING PERCENTAGE:.579 (14K, 3E, 19A), at New York University, 2/18/06 ASSISTS: 3, twice, last at Princeton, 3/9/07 ACES: 3, twice, last at University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras, 1/20/06 DIGS: 11, at St. Francis (Pa.), 4/1/06 BLOCK SOLOS: 2, three times, last vs. Princeton, 4/14/07 BLOCK ASSISTS: 8, twice, last at University of California, San Diego, 3/15/06 TOTAL BLOCKS: 9, at University of California, San Diego, 3/15/ : Played in 19 matches and 70 games during the season Finished second on the team in kills, kills per game, points and points per game Third on the team in aces, aces per game, digs and digs per game First-Team EIVA All- East Named to the All-Golden Dome Classic Tournament Team Had 12 kills against East Stroudsburg on Jan. 31 Finished with 17 kills against No. 7 Penn State on Feb. 10 Had 16 kills, nine digs and two aces against Juniata on Feb. 15 Led all players with 18 kills against Rutgers-Newark at The Golden Dome Classic on Feb. 24 Set a new career high with 26 kills against NJIT at The Golden Dome Classic on Feb. 25 Named to the All-Classic Team at The Golden Dome Classic for his performance at the two-day tournament Tallied 11 kills and seven digs against No. 7 Ohio State on March CAREER STATISTICS YR GP K E TA PCT A SA D BS/BA TB / /42 53 Totals / Recorded 12 kills and a team-high nine digs against Princeton on March 9 Hit.471 with 10 kills, a match-high six digs and a career-high two solo blocks against Quincy on March 24 Hit.379 with 16 kills and seven digs against NYU on March 30 Registered a match-high 25 kills and a team-high nine digs against Juniata on March 31 Hit.545 with a team-high 14 kills and six digs against Rutgers-Newark on April 6 Tallied 17 kills and seven digs against No. 6 Penn State on April 7 Finished with a match-high 14 kills on.400 hitting against East Stroudsburg on April 13 Finished with 14 kills against Princeton on April 14 Hit.381 with 12 kills and five blocks against East Stroudsburg in the quarterfinal round of the EIVA Championship Tournament on April 21 Finished with 17 kills and seven digs against St. Francis (Pa.) in the semifinal round of the EIVA Championship Tournament on April : One of only two players on the team to appear in all 28 matches Saw action in 97 games during the season Was fourth on the team in total kills with 235, averaging 2.42 per game Recorded double-digit kill totals in 12 matches during the season, reaching a career high of 16 in two different matches during the season, on Feb. 10 against Rutgers-Newark and on Feb. 24 against Juniata Ranked fourth on the team in points per game, averaging 3.09 Hit a career best.579 with 14 kills on 19 attempts against New York University on Feb. 18 His 24 aces were second on the team Served up three aces in a match twice during the season, against the University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez on Jan. 19 and against the University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras on Jan. 20 Was fourth on the team in digs with 120 Reached 10 or more digs in a match three times during the season, with a career best 11 against St. Francis (Pa.) on April 1 Recorded 76 total blocks (7BS, 69BA) Registered a career best two solo blocks against Lewis on Feb. 4 Had a career-high eight block assists in a match twice, against New York University on March 4 and against the University of California, San Diego on March 15 Set a career high for total blocks in a match with nine against the University of California, San Diego on March 15. Prep: Attended Naperville North High School, earning four letters in volleyball and one in soccer... As a senior, named All-Conference, All-City, All-Area and All-State... Was team captain and most valuable player... As a junior, named All-Conference, All-City and All- Area and second team All-State... High school coach was Roger Strausburger... As a senior had 421 kills... Finished career with 808 kills, third most in school history... Selected for the USA Youth National Team in 2005 and competed against Brazil, Italy and Argentina. Personal: Full name is Kyle Steven Gramit... Born May 27, Parents are Karen and Erv Gramit... Has one brother, Ryan... A 2005 graduate of Naperville North High School... Also recruited by BYU, Hawai'i, Lewis, Loyola-Chicago, Ball State, Pacific, Quincy, UC San Diego and UC Santa Barbara... Majoring in sports management GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY MEN S VOLLEYBALL 11

14 MEET THE PATRIOTS CAREER STATISTICS YR GP K E TA PCT A SA D BS/BA TB 2006 Redshirt /40 50 Totals /40 50 Ryan Kwiatkowski Redshirt Sophomore, 6 5 Setter Naperville, Ill. Neuqua Valley 14 and set career highs in block assists (4) and total blocks (5) against Juniata on March 31 Posted a match-high 41 assists against Rutgers-Newark on April 6 Dished out a team-high 39 assists in addition to two aces and six digs against No. 6 Penn State on April 7 Recorded a matchhigh 39 assists against East Stroudsburg on April 13 Tallied a team-high 40 assists and seven digs against Princeton on April 14 Recorded a match-high 46 assists and seven digs against East Stroudsburg in the quarterfinal round of the EIVA Championship Tournament on April 21 Tallied a team-high 34 assists against St. Francis (Pa.) in the semifinal round of the EIVA Championship Tournament on April 26 Made the Athletic Director s Honor Roll during the fall semester. 2006: Sat out the season as a redshirt, retaining full eligibility... Gained valuable experience participating in daily practices and workouts. Prep: Earned four letters in volleyball at Neuqua Valley High School for coach Tim Piatek... Named All-Conference, All-Area and All-State as a senior and junior... Mizuno High School All-American Honorable Mention... Team most valuable player... Recorded 563 assists as a senior with 23 aces... Played right side as a junior with a.318 hitting percentage, 153 digs and 104 total blocks. Personal: Full name is Ryan Michael Kwiatkowski... Born Feb. 5, Parents are Mike and Joanie... Has one sister, Lisa, Native of Naperville, Ill. and a 2005 graduate of Neuqua Valley High School... Named to the Honor Roll and a U.S. Army Reserve National Scholar-Athlete Award recipient... Has relatives that have played collegiate football, basketball and volleyball... Also recruited by Lewis, New York University, BYU, UC San Diego, UC Santa Barbara, Juniata, St. Francis, Springfield, Mercyhurst and University of Hawai'i-Manoa... Majoring in marketing. SINGLE-MATCH CAREER HIGHS KILLS: 2, four times, last vs. Princeton, 4/14/07 TOTAL ATTEMPTS: 5, twice, last vs. Princeton, 4/14/07 HITTING PERCENTAGE: N/A ASSISTS: 59, at Juniata, 2/15/07 ACES: 2, vs. Penn State, 4/7/07 DIGS: 7, three times, last vs. East Stroudsburg, 4/21/07 BLOCK SOLOS: 2, at Juniata, 2/15/07 BLOCK ASSISTS: 4, vs. Juniata, 3/31/07 TOTAL BLOCKS: 5, vs. Juniata, 3/31/ : Played in 22 matches and 69 games during the season Led the team in assists and assists per game Registered 41 assists and a careerbest seven digs against St. Francis (Pa.) on Jan. 26 Led the team with 25 assists against Lees- McRae Set a new career high with 59 assists against Juniata on Feb. 15 Had a team-high 27 assists against No. 8 Ohio State on Feb. 17 Recorded a match-high 29 assists and six digs against Rutgers-Newark at The Golden Dome Classic on Feb. 24 Dished out a team-high 37 assists against No. 7 Ohio State on March 4 Had a team-high 45 assists and six digs against Princeton on March 9 Led the team with 33 assists against St. Francis (Pa.) on March 10 Led the team with 40 assists against No. 15 Ball State on March 23 Tallied a match-high 34 assists and four total blocks against Quincy on March 24 Led all players with 29 assists against NYU on March 30 Led all players with 58 assists GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY MEN S VOLLEYBALL

15 MEET THE PATRIOTS Erik Lanham 13 Redshirt Sophomore, 6 5 Middle Blocker Center Moriches, N.Y. Center Moriches (Suffolk CC) CAREER STATISTICS YR GP K E TA PCT A SA D BS/BA TB /57 68 Totals / : Played in 17 matches and 56 games during the year Tied for the team lead in blocks per game Tied for 15th in the nation and fifth in the EIVA in blocks per game with an average of 1.21 Made his debut against Lees-McRae on Jan. 27, finishing with three kills and three blocks Recorded two solo blocks, five block assists and seven total blocks against No. 7 Ohio State on March 4 Led the team with six blocks against Princeton on March 9 Registered seven kills and a career-best eight total blocks against No. 15 Ball State on March 23 Hit.875 with seven kills against Quincy on March 24 Registered a match-high seven total blocks against Rutgers-Newark on April 6 Finished with a match-high four total blocks against No. 6 Penn State on April 7 Set a new career high with eight kills against East Stroudsburg on April 13 Served a career-high two aces and recorded a match-high five total blocks against Princeton on April 14. At Suffolk C.C.: Attended Suffolk Community College in Long Island, N.Y. in 2006 Made the Dean s List and earned the distinction of Pi Alpha Sigma while attending Suffolk C.C Played for the Creole Big Apple Volleyball Club Team in Prep: Three-sport star at Center Moriches High School, competing in volleyball, basketball and track Graduated from Center Moriches High School in Personal: Full name is Erik LeRoi Lanham Born Aug. 9, 1981 Parents are Edward and Jean Lanham Has three siblings, Donald, 24, Emmanuel, 23 and Elisibeth, 19 Served five years in the U.S. Army Played three years for the All-Army Volleyball Team from Played one year for the Armed Forces Volleyball Team in 2005 Majoring in criminal justice. SINGLE-MATCH CAREER HIGHS KILLS: 8, vs. East Stroudsburg, 4/13/07 TOTAL ATTEMPTS: 17, at Rutgers-Newark, 2/24/07 HITTING PERCENTAGE:.875, vs. Quincy, 3/24/07 ASSISTS: 2, three times, last vs. Rutgers- Newark, 4/6/07 ACES: 2, vs. Princeton, 4/14/07 DIGS: 6, vs. NJIT, 2/25/07 BLOCK SOLOS: 2, twice, last vs. Princeton, 4/14/07 BLOCK ASSISTS: 7, twice, last vs. Rutgers- Newark, 4/6/07 TOTAL BLOCKS: 8, at Ball State, 3/23/07 CAREER STATISTICS YR GP K E TA PCT A SA D BS/BA TB /2 2 Totals /2 2 Luke Maloney Sophomore, 6 1 Libero Richmond, Va. Deep Run : Played in 20 matches and 49 games during the season Served up two aces against Lees-McRae on Jan. 27 Had three kills, two digs and two blocks against NJIT at The Golden Dome Classic on Feb. 25. Prep: Played JV volleyball for one season and varsity volleyball for three seasons at Deep Run High School Also played JV baseball for a year for the Wildcats Varsity Volleyball Team MVP in 2003, 2004 and Old Dominion District Player of the Year First-Team All-District in 2004 and 2005 and an Honorable Mention All-District selection in First-Team All-State and All-Region Richmond Times-Dispatch First- Team All-Metro his junior and senior years Second-Team All-Region in 2004 Made the Ukrop s Showcase All-Tournament Team his senior year Made the East Coast Championship All-Tournament Team in 2003 Played for the Richmond Volleyball Club. Personal: Full name is Luke Wood Maloney Born Nov. 9, 1987 Parents are Mary Wood-Maloney and Tim Maloney Has two siblings, Connor, 22, and Patrick, 17 Brother Connor played on the Men s Junior National Ultimate Frisbee Team Grandfather Robert Wood played soccer and basketball at Cornell Major is undecided. SINGLE-MATCH CAREER HIGHS KILLS: 3, vs. NJIT, 2/25/07 TOTAL ATTEMPTS: 15, vs. NJIT, 2/25/07 HITTING PERCENTAGE: N/A ASSISTS: N/A ACES: 2, vs. Lees-McRae, 1/27/07 DIGS: 3, vs. Lees-McRae, 1/27/07 BLOCK SOLOS: N/A BLOCK ASSISTS: 2, vs. NJIT, 2/25/07 TOTAL BLOCKS: 2, vs. NJIT, 2/25/ GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY MEN S VOLLEYBALL 13

16 MEET THE PATRIOTS CAREER STATISTICS YR GP K E TA PCT A SA D BS/BA TB /36 41 Totals /36 41 Colton Naill Sophomore, 6 5 Opposite Hitter York, Pa. Central York : Earned playing time in 17 matches and 47 games as a freshman Finished the season with 41 total blocks, for an average of 0.87 per game, which ranked third on the team Led the team with five blocks against Ball State on Jan. 19. Also tallied six kills on seven swings in the match His three blocks against Lees-McRae on Jan. 27 tied for the team lead Registered six blocks against East Stroudsburg on Jan. 31 Set career-highs with three assists and nine blocks against No. 7 Penn State on Feb. 10 Served a career-best three aces against Rutgers-Newark at The Golden Dome Classic on Feb. 24 Finished with five kills on five attacks for a perfect hitting percentage of against Rutgers-Newark on April 6. Prep: Played volleyball for four years at Central York High School Named to the YAIAA All-Star Team and was a PIAA District 3 All-Star Team Honorable Mention his junior year During his senior year, he was named to the PIAA All-State Team, a PIAA District 3 First-Team All-Star and made the YAIAA All- Star Team Played on two teams that finished fifth at the Junior Olympics in two consecutive years, 2005 and 2006 Played four years with the First Capitol USA Volleyball Club. Personal: Full name is Colton Harrison Naill Born Sept. 26, 1987 Parents are Harry Naill and Christine Lartz Has a brother, Tyler, Is an avid snowboarder 2006 graduate of Central York High School Majoring in business management. SINGLE-MATCH CAREER HIGHS KILLS: 6, vs. Ball State, 1/19/07 TOTAL ATTEMPTS: 11, vs. Lees-McRae, 1/27/07 HITTING PERCENTAGE: (5K/0E/5A), vs. Rutgers-Newark, 4/6/07 ASSISTS: 3, at Penn State, 2/10/07 ACES: 3, at Rutgers-Newark, 2/24/07 DIGS: 3, vs. Ball State, 1/19/07 BLOCK SOLOS: 2, vs. St. Francis (Pa.), 1/26/07 BLOCK ASSISTS: 8, at Penn State, 2/10/07 TOTAL BLOCKS: 9, at Penn State, 2/10/07 Brandon McLaughlin Redshirt Sophomore, 6 6 Middle Blocker Huntington Beach, Calif. Hungtington Beach (Golden West) 16 Ben Nichols Redshirt Sophomore, 6 6 Outside Hitter Northbrook, Ill. Glenbrook North (Long Beach State) 15 League MVP in 2004 All-CIF First Team in 2004 Named to the 2003 All-Sunset League First Team Third-team All-CIF in Team made it to the semifinals of the CIF Championship Tournament in 2003 Graduated in Personal: Full name is Brandon Michael McLaughlin Born May 20, 1986 Parents are Denis and Cindy McLaughlin Has a brother, Brian, 25 Hobbies include beach volleyball, surfing and ceramics Majoring in global affairs. AAU All-American in 2004 Led high school team to state finals in 2004 Named to the 2004 Illinois All-Tournament team. Personal: Born on June 9, 1987 Parents are Chet and Nancy Nichols Has a brother, Chet, 24 Hobbies include longboarding, surfing, reading and playing beach volleyball 2005 graduate of Glenbrook North High School Majoring in communications with a minor in public relations and video media. 2007: Redshirted during the season, retaining full eligibility. At Golden West J.C.: Earned two letters at Golden West in volleyball Graduated in Prep: Played basketball for four years and volleyball for two years at Huntington Beach High School Sunset Prep: Played four years of volleyball at Glenbrook North High School Named Chicago Sun-Times First- Team All-State Named Chicago Tribune Second-Team All- State Named All-Conference three years All-Area in 2004 and 2005 Team MVP in GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY MEN S VOLLEYBALL

17 Brandon Joyner Redshirt Freshman, 6 4 Setter Chester, Va. Thomas Dale MEET THE PATRIOTS 6 Eric Lucas Freshman, 6 1 Libero Ellicott City, Md. Centennial : Redshirted during the season, retaining full eligibility. Prep: Played volleyball for three years at Thomas Dale High School Earned numerous accolades in volleyball, including being named the Virginia High School League (VHSL) State Player of the Year VHSL First- Team All-State Richmond Times Metro Player of the Year Richmond Times First-Team All-Metro Central Region Player of the Year and First-Team All-Region selection Central District Player of the Year and First-Team All-District selection Team MVP in at Thomas Dale Second-Team All-Central District Central District Honorable Mention Team Named the Richmond Times-Dispatch Scholar-Athlete of the Month in September of 2005 Named to the Central District, Central Region and VHSL All- Academic Teams Played on the Richmond Volleyball Club for two years. Personal: Full name is Brandon David Joyner Born Aug. 12, 1988 Parents are David and Mary Joyner Has a sister, Sarah, 17 Major is undecided. Prep: Played soccer and tennis at Centennial High School Named First-Team All-County in tennis Was a regional and county champion in tennis, and went undefeated in two of his four high school seasons Played club volleyball for the MVP 18s, helping the team to a second-place finish in the East Coast Championships Received the Most Promising Young Player award in the Pottstown Rumble Grass Volleyball Championships in 2007 Won the High Performance East Coast Beach Volleyball Championship in 2006 Named Student of the Month at Centennial High Member of the German National Honor Society. Personal: Born on Nov. 7, 1989 Parents are Eric and Linda Lucas Has three siblings, Ruthanna, 11, Bethany, 14, and David, 15 Father, Eric, played men s volleyball at George Mason from , and also played beach volleyball for more than 10 years Mother, Linda, played volleyball for C.W. Post from Hobbies include playing beach volleyball and surfing Majoring in computer science. Daniel Marushka Freshman, 6 0 Setter Glenview, Ill. Glenbrook South 1 Joe Norton Freshman, 6 4 Outside Hitter Eden, N.Y. Eden 5 Nationals All-Tournament Team Played club volleyball for the Excel VBC 18s and was named the team MVP Captain of both his club and high school teams in Was a John Drury Award nominee for best radio sports talk show Excellence in Biology Award recipient. Personal: Born on March 4, 1989 Parents are Roman and Lydia Marushka Has a sister, Andrea, 16 Hobbies include radio broadcasting, sports journalism, beach volleyball and table tennis Majoring in communications with a minor in marketing. MVP of the Webster Tournament in 2007 Named to the 2006 All- ECIC Team Member of the Eden Volleyball Club for three years Club team finished first in 2005 and 2006 at the East Coast Championships, second at the Great Lakes Festival and third at the Penn State Invitational... Two-time All-ECIC Scholar-Athlete. Personal: Born on April 22, 1989 Parents are Mike and Debbie Norton Has a sister, Lindsay, 16 Father, Mike, played football at Kent State Major is undeclared. Prep: Earned two letters in volleyball at Glenbrook South Was one of the Chicago Sun-Times Top-20 Players to Watch in the state of Illinois Named one of the Chicago Tribune s Top-50 Players in Illinois Was an AAU All-American Named to the Ukrainian Prep: Earned three letters in volleyball and two in hockey at Eden High School Played for the three-time New York State Volleyball Champions Named to the Eden Pan- Am All-Tournament Team in 2006 and 2007 Named First-Team All-Western New York in GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY MEN S VOLLEYBALL 15

18 2007 SEASON STATISTICS 2007 Men's Volleyball George Mason Combined Team Statistics (Final) All matches RECORD: OVERALL HOME AWAY NEUTRAL ALL MATCHES... (12-10) ( 7-4 ) ( 4-4 ) ( 1-2 ) CONFERENCE... ( 7-5 ) ( 3-3 ) ( 4-2 ) ( 0-0 ) NON-CONFERENCE... ( 5-5 ) ( 4-1 ) ( 0-2 ) ( 1-2 ) ATTACK SET SERVE DIG BLOCKING ## STATS SUMMARY G K K/G E TA Pct A A/G SA SE SA/G RE DIG D/G BS BA Total B/G BE BHE Points Sheppard, Graham Price, William Bates, Hudson Naill, Colton Gramit, Kyle Freesmeier, Billy Lanham, Erik Kwiatkowski, Ryan Swanson, Kyle Maloney, Luke Burik, Mark TEAM 14 GEORGE MASON Opponents TEAM STATISTICS MASON OPP DATE OPPONENT W/L SCORE SCORE-BY-GAME ATTEND ATTACK... Jan 19 BALL STATE W ,30-21,30-19, Kills * Jan 26 ST. FRANCIS (PA.) L ,30-23,29-31, Errors Jan 27 LEES-MCRAE W ,30-25, Total Attacks * Jan 31 at East Stroudsburg W ,31-29,30-27, Attack Pct * Feb 10 at #7 Penn State L ,30-23,18-30, Kills/Game * Feb 15 at Juniata College W ,30-22,30-26,25-30, SET... Feb 17 at #8 Ohio State L ,26-30, Assists *#Feb 24 at Rutgers-Newark W ,30-28, Attempts Feb 25 vs NJIT L ,30-24,23-30, Assist Pct Mar 04 #7 OHIO STATE L ,27-30,23-30, Assists/Game * Mar 09 at Princeton W ,30-26,30-22, SERVE... * Mar 10 at St. Francis (Pa.) L ,30-23,24-30, Aces Mar 23 at #15 Ball State L ,23-30,30-26, Errors Mar 24 vs Quincy W ,30-18, Attempts Mar 30 NEW YORK UNIVERSITY W ,30-27, Serve Pct * Mar 31 JUNIATA COLLEGE L ,27-30,30-22,27-30, Aces/Game * Apr 06 RUTGERS-NEWARK W ,30-24, SERVE RECEPTIONS... * Apr 07 #6 PENN STATE L ,30-19,25-30, Errors * Apr 13 EAST STROUDSBURG W ,30-22, Errors/Game * Apr 14 PRINCETON W ,30-24, Attempts Apr 21 EAST STROUDSBURG W ,30-27, Reception Pct Apr 26 vs St. Francis (Pa.) L ,22-30,30-27, DEFENSE... Digs Digs/Game BLOCKING... Block Solo Block Assist Total Blocks Blocks Per Game Block Errors BALL HANDLING ERRORS ATTENDANCE... Total Dates/Avg Per Date 11/173 8/548 Neutral site #/Avg 3/19 Current win streak 0 - Home win streak GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY MEN S VOLLEYBALL

19 RALLY-SCORING ERA RECORDS (2001-PRESENT) INDIVIDUAL SINGLE-MATCH RECORDS KILLS Shaun Powell at IPFW, 1/21/ S. Powell vs. Juniata, 4/28/ Felix Campos at SFU, 3/20/ S. Powell vs. SFU, 4/23/ William Price vs. SFU, 1/26/ William Price at ESU, 1/31/ S. Powell at Lewis, 2/4/06 28 S. Powell at Princeton, 3/6/05 28 F. Campos vs. Quincy, 2/16/ William Price vs. Ball State, 1/19/07 27 S. Powell vs. Quincy, 2/4/06 27 F. Campos vs. Findlay, 3/4/04 HITTING PERCENTAGE (min. nine kills) Chris Barnes (9) Juniata, 3/2/ Hudson Bates (15) UPR-Mayaguez, 1/28/ James Claney (11) Mt. St. Vincent, 2/25/ Scott Kittleson (17) Princeton, 3/19/ S. Kittleson (14) Quincy, 3/3/0/ J. Claney (9) Juniata, 3/2/ Matt Steinfurth (12) Ball State, 2/12/05 DIGS Brad Kniewel at NYU, 2/1/ Graham Sheppard at Juniata, 2/15/07 18 Graham Sheppard Juniata, 2/25/ Graham Sheppard at SFU, 4/1/ Art Kulans at No. 15 Concordia, 2/18/ Seven Tied BLOCKS M. Steinfurth vs. No. 9 Penn State, 3/25/ M. Steinfurth vs. Rutgers-Newark, 1/27/ Kyle Swanson vs. Juniata, 3/31/07 11 Kyle Swanson vs. S field, 3/26/05 11 M. Steinfurth UPR-Mayaguez, 2/27/05 11 M. Steinfurth vs. SFU, 3/21/04 11 M. Steinfurth Princeton, 3/16/ M. Steinfurth at Princeton, 2/17/06 10 H. Bates vs. Rutgers-Newark, 1/27/06 10 J. Claney vs. Springfield, 4/19/03 10 M. Steinfurth at No. 13 Ohio St., 1/15/03 10 C. Barns at Rutgers-Newark, 3/31/01 ASSISTS Dave Egan vs. St. Francis, 4/23/ D. Egan at Juniata, 3/2/05 69 Jonathan Hanners Rutgers-Newark, 2/23/02 SCHOOL RECORDS D. Egan at IPFW, 1/21/05 68 J. Hanners at No. 10 Lewis, 2/2/02 J. Hanners Quincy, 3/30/02 SERVICE ACES 1. 8 F. Campos No. 8 BSU, 3/18/04 8 Andre Melo Southampton, 1/19/ H. Bates vs. Mt. Olive, 3/25/ Mark Burik vs. Juniata, 3/31/ William Price at Juniata, 2/15/07 5 William Price vs. SFU, 1/26/07 5 S. Powell vs. No. 9 Penn State, 3/25/06 5 M. Steinfurth at Juniata, 2/24/06 5 F. Campos NYU, 2/5/05 5 A. Melo NJIT, 2/24/01 5 A. Melo NJIT, 2/27/00 INDIVIDUAL SINGLE-SEASON RECORDS KILLS Kills Year KPG Shaun Powell Shaun Powell Felix Campos William Price Hudson Bates Jason Wight Shaun Powell Hudson Bates Art Kulans Andre Melo HITTING PERCENTAGE (min. 100 attempts) Pct. Year Scott Kittleson R.J. Goubeaux James Claney Chris Barnes James Claney Matt Steinfurth Matt Steinfurth Matt Steinfurth Jonathan Hanners R.J. Goubeaux 2005 DIGS Digs Yr DPG Brad Kniewel Graham Sheppard Graham Sheppard Brad Kniewel Brad Kniewel Shaun Powell Art Kulans BLOCKS Blocks Yr BPG Matt Steinfurth James Claney Chris Barnes James Claney Matt Steinfurth Matt Steinfurth R.J. Goubeaux James Claney ASSISTS Assists Yr APG Dave Egan Jonathan Hanners Dave Egan Bryan Newcomb Jonathan Hanners Dave Egan R. Kwiatkowski Billy Freesmeier Dave Egan Dustin Crosby SERVICE ACES Aces Yr SAPG Andre Melo William Price Shaun Powell Jason Wight Felix Campos Shaun Powell Hudson Bates Felix Campos INDIVIDUAL CAREER RECORDS KILLS Years K/Game Shaun Powell Felix Campos Art Kulans Matt Steinfurth Hudson Bates James Claney Jason Wight HITTING PERCENTAGE Chris Barnes Scott Kittleson James Claney Matt Steinfurth Andre Melo 2001 DIGS Graham Sheppard Brad Kniewel Shaun Powell Art Kulans Felix Campos Dave Egan 2001, Hudson Bates Jason Wight Kyle Gramit Mark Burik BLOCKS Matt Steinfurth James Claney Dave Egan 2001, Shaun Powell R.J. Goubeaux Kyle Swanson Art Kulans GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY MEN S VOLLEYBALL 17

20 Hudson Bates Felix Campos Chris Barnes ASSISTS Dave Egan 2001, J. Hanners Bryan Newcomb R. Kwiatkowski Billy Freesmeier Dustin Crosby Art Kulans Shaun Powell Graham Sheppard Brad Kniewel SERVICE ACES Shaun Powell Felix Campos Dave Egan 2001, James Claney Andre Melo Hudson Bates Matt Steinfurth Jason Wight TEAM MATCH RECORDS Kills 83 St. Francis (Pa.) 4/23/05 Hitting %.563 Mt. St. Vincent 2/25/01 Digs 64 at Concordia 2/18/01 Blocks 22.5 Rutgers-Newark 1/27/06 Assists 79 St. Francis (Pa.) 4/23/05 Aces 16 Southampton 1/19/01 ALL-TIME SCHOOL RECORDS INDIVIDUAL SINGLE-MATCH RECORDS KILLS Mike Mauro Cal State-Northridge, 3/16/ Mike Mauro Princeton, 2/13/95 Uvaldo Acosta Penn St., 4/30/ Mike Mauro Rutgers-Newark, 3/25/95 Mike Mauro Ohio State, 3/30/ Shaun Powell IPFW, 1/21/05 HITTING PERCENTAGE (min. nine kills) Derrick Lawson (10) Juniata, 1/24/ Chris Barnes (9) Juniata, 3/2/01* Jason Robertson (9) Rutgers-Newark, 2/2/ Hudson Bates (15) UPR-Mayaguez, 1/28/06* James Claney (11) Mt. St. Vincent 2/25/01* Scott Kittleson (17) Princeton, 3/19/02* James Claney (21) NJIT, 1/29/00 DIGS Scott Kinloch Rutgers-Newark, 4/29/ Rob Baily SCHOOL RECORDS UC Santa Barbara, 3/16/ Uvaldo Acosta Ball State, 5/7/ Mike Mauro Princeton, 2/13/95 Mike Mauro Rutgers-Newark, 4/29/97 Uvaldo Acosta Ball State, 3/2787 Brad Kniewel NYU, 2/1/03* BLOCKS David Muir Penn State, 2/18/ Bob Rubino Penn State, 2/18/ Matt Steinfurth No. 9 Penn State, 3/25/06* 14 Jason Stang East Stroundsburg, 3/28/ Six Tied ASSISTS Dale Witmer USC, 2/7/ Kriss Eglitis Penn State, 4/10/ Kriss Eglitis LaVerne, 3/13/96 SERVICE ACES 1. 8 Felix Campos No. 8 Ball State, 3/18/04* Andre Melo Southampton, 1/19/01* 3. 7 Hudson Bates Mt. Olive, 3/25/05* 7 Guy Billauer E. Stroudsburg, 1/24/ Mark Burik Juniata, 3/31/07* 6 Jason Wright St. Francis, 1/30/ Eight Tied INDIVIDUAL SINGLE-SEASON RECORDS KILLS Mike Mauro Uvaldo Acosta Mike Mauro Jason Robertson Scott Metcalf DIGS Ric Lucas Uvaldo Acosta Rob Baily Moyo Kasim Jason Robertson BLOCKS Scott Metcalf Matt Steinfurth 2006* Doug Mannka Jason Stang David Muir Doug Mannka HITTING PERCENTAGE Scott Kittleson 2002* R.J. Goubeaux 2006* James Claney 2002* Chris Barnes 2001* Hokan Bjorne Jason Stang Mike Schwob James Claney 2001* ASSISTS Eric Olson Kriss Eglitis Efrain Lopez Dave Egan 2005* Jonathan Hanners J. Hanners 2002* Jason Oliver Dave Egan 2003* Bryan Newcomb 2006* SERVICE ACES Andre Melo 2001* Dag Erlandsson William Price 2007* Shaun Powell 2005* Ric Lucas Rob Baily Moyo Kasim Andre Melo Felix Campos 2004*.40 INDIVIDUAL CAREER RECORDS KILLS Mike Mauro Kris Grunwald Scott Metcald Uvaldo Acosta Jason Robertson Shaun Powell * 4.19 HITTING PERCENTAGE Chris Barnes * Scott Kittleson * James Claney * Jason Stang Matt Steinfurth * Doug Mannka R.J. Goubeaux 2004-* Uvaldo Acosta DIGS Mike Mauro Rob Baily Jason Robertson Kris Grunwals Uvaldo Acosta BLOCKS Scott Metcald James Claney** Matt Steinfurth * Doug Mannka Rick Michelback Kris Grunwald ASSISTS Kriss Eglitis Jonathan Hanners** 98, Dave Egan 01,03-05* Efrain Lopez Al Janosko Eric Olson GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY MEN S VOLLEYBALL

21 SCHOOL RECORDS/AWARD WINNERS SERVICE ACES Andre Melo Shaun Powell * Bob Rubino Felix Campos * Jason Wight ** Mike Duckworth Uvaldo Acosta Rob Baily Scott Metcalf James Claney **.209 ALL-TIME TEAM RECORDS TEAM MATCH RECORDS KILLS USC 2/7/ Ball State 3/27/ Penn State 1/29/89 Cal State-Northridge 3/15/89 Penn State 4/30/88 HITTING PERCENTAGE St. Francis (Pa.) 3/21/ AU-Puerto Rico 3/2/ Mt. St. Vincent 2/25/01* Rutgers-Newark 4/6/07* Lewis 2/4/06* Rutgers-Newark 2/2/91 Rutgers-Newark 4/2/ UPR-Mayaguez 1/28/06* Lees-McRae 1/14/06* NYU 2/18/06*.510 NJIT 1/27/95 DIGS Rutgers-Newark 4/29/ Ball State 4/5/ Penn State 3/24/ Ball State 5/7/88 Navy 1/18/91 BLOCKS Penn State 2/18/ Penn State 3/24/ Penn State 3/23/ Rutgers-Newark 2/25/ Navy 2/17/88 ASSISTS USC 2/7/ Penn State 4/10/ Penn State 4/30/ Rutgers-Newark 2/17/ Long Beach State 3/14/ UCSD 3/15/06* UPR-Mayaguez 1/19/06* NJIT 2/24/01* St. Francis (Pa.) 1/27/00 AU-Puerto Rico 3/2/99 NJIT 4/11/98 Penn State 1/29/89 TEAM SEASON RECORDS KILLS KPG KPG KPG KPG KPG HITTING PERCENTAGE (6th in nation) * (7th in nation) * (7th in nation) * , DIGS DPG DPG DPG DPG DPG BLOCKS BPG BPG BPG BPG BPG ASSISTS APG APG APG APG APG SERVICE ACES APG APG APG APG APG APG AWARDS AND HONORS USA NATIONAL TEAM Uvaldo Acosta ( ) USA NATIONAL TEAM TRYOUT Uvaldo Acosta (1989), Scott Graf (1985), John Hughes (1984), Willie Hughes ( ), Ric Lucas (1985), Scott Metcalf ( ) USA JUNIOR NATIONAL TEAM Uvaldo Acosta (1985) NCAA ALL-AMERICANS Uvaldo Acosta ( ), Rob Baily (1989), Scott Graf (1985), Kris Grunwald ( ), Jon Henwood (1984), Willie Hughes ( ), Moyo Kasim ( ), Ric Lucas ( ), Mike Mauro (1994), Shaun Powell (2006) NCAA ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM Ric Lucas (1984) ASICS/VOLLEYBALL MAGAZINE HONORABLE MENTION ALL-AMERICANS Chris Barnes (2001), Andre Melo (2001) ALL-EIVA Jeff Abt (1984), Uvaldo Acosta ( ), Rob Baily (1989), JK Barber (1986), Chris Barnes (2001), Hudson Bates ( ), Mark Burik (2007), Felix Campos (2004), Greg Cassel (1994), James Claney ( ), Mike Duckworth (1996, 98), Dave Egan (2003, 05), Kyle Gramit (2007), Kris Grunwald ( ), Jonathan Hammers (2001), Jon Henwood ( ), John Hughes ( ), Willie Hughes ( ), Moyo Kasim ( ), Brad Kniewel (2003), Art Kulans ( ), Ric Lucas ( ), Doug Mannka ( ), Mike Mauro ( ), Andre Melo (2001), Scott Metcalf ( ), David Muir (1989), Bryan Newcomb (2006), Eric Olson (1995), Shaun Powell ( ), William Price (2007), Bob Rubino (1990), Graham Sheppard ( ), Jason Stang (1995), Matt Steinfurth ( ) EIVA PLAYER OF THE YEAR Shaun Powell (2006) EIVA NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR Hudson Bates (2005), Bryan Newcomb (2006), William Price (2007) EIVA ALL-ACADEMIC TEAM Hudson Bates (2005), Mark Burik ( ), Art Kulans ( ), Bryan Newcomb (2006) SERVICE ACES Southampton 1/19/01* Rutgers-Newark 4/9/05* St. Francis (Pa.) 1/30/99 Penn State 2/18/ Mount Olive 3/25/05* NYU 2/5/05* IPFW 4/7/ Juniata 3/31/07* East Stroudsburg 3/8/05* ATTENDANCE HOME: 2,800 vs. UCLA (2/1/85) at John Linn Memorial Gym AWAY: 5,614 at Hawai i (2/12/99) * set during rally-scoring era (2001-) ** overlaps into rally-scoring era (2001-) ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICANS Rob Baily (1990), Art Kulans ( ), Jason Robertson (1992) NAIA ALL-AMERICAN Peter Germanis (1978), John Hughes (1979), Doug Porter (1978) VOLLEYBALL MAGAZINE NCAA MEN S ALL-CENTURY TEAM Uvaldo Acosta (Fourth Team) 2008 GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY MEN S VOLLEYBALL 19

22 A Alabama-Birmingham 1-0 Albany State 2-0 Allegheny 2-0 AU-Puerto Rico 3-0 Army 8-4 Azusa Pacific 1-0 B Ball State Bethany 1-0 Brown 1-0 Bucknell 0-1 BYU 1-3 C CSU-Long Beach 1-2 CSU-Northridge 4-6 CSU-Santa Barbara 0-1 CSU-San Bernadino 0-1 California Baptist 0-3 California Lutheran 0-1 California (Pa.) 1-0 Carnegie Mellon 2-0 Catonsville CC 0-2 Clarion 1-0 Columbia 3-0 Concordia 9-6 Coppin State 8-0 Cornell 5-1 D Dalhouise 3-2 DC Teachers 1-0 Delaware 2-6 Drexel 6-0 Duke 1-0 Duquesne 2-0 E Earlham 1-1 Eastern Mennonite 7-0 East Stroudsburg 49-7 Edinboro 5-0 F Findlay 1-1 Frostburg State 2-0 Furman 2-0 G Gallaudet 22-3 George Washington 2-0 George Williams 1-2 Graceland 0-1 Grove City College 2-0 H Harvard 3-0 Hawai i 0-3 I Indiana (Pa.) 1-1 IPFW opponents in bold ALL-TIME SERIES RECORDS J James Madison 12-0 Juniata K Kelloff CC 1-1 L Laurentian 1-0 LaVerne 3-1 Lees-McRae 2-0 Lehman 2-0 Lewis 2-12 Loyola-Chicago 1-5 Loyola Marymount 3-3 M Manitoba 0-3 Marietta 1-0 Maryland 18-1 Massachusetts 1-0 Millersville 0-1 MIT 1-0 Moncton 1-0 Mount Olive 2-0 Mt. St. Vincent 1-0 N Navy 42-3 New Brunswick 1-0 N.J.I.T NYU 8-1 North Carolina 3-1 N.C. State 4-1 O Ohio State P Penn State Penn State-Hazelton 1-0 Pennsylvania 10-1 Pepperdine 0-4 Pittsburgh Princeton Puerto Rico-Mayaguez 4-1 Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras 1-0 Q Queens 4-1 Queensboro 1-0 Quincy 5-2 R Regina 1-0 Rhode Island 0-1 Robert Morris 8-0 Roger Williams 1-0 RPI 2-0 Rutgers-Livingston 8-0 Rutgers-Newark S Sacred Heart 2-0 Salisbury State 6-1 San Diego State 3-4 Sherbrooke 3-0 Slippery Rock 2-0 Southampton 12-1 Spring Garden 1-0 Springfield 16-4 Stanford 0-1 St. Francis (Pa.) 22-5 St. Mary s 4-0 SUNY-New Paltz 2-0 Stevens Tech 1-0 Swarthmore 2-0 T Tennessee 1-0 Toledo 1-0 Tufts 1-0 U UC Irvine 1-3 UC San Diego 6-0 UC Santa Barbara 0-4 UCLA 0-10 UMBC 1-0 USC 0-5 USMMA 3-0 V Vassar 2-1 Villanova 2-0 Virginia 15-0 VCU 1-0 Virginia Tech 3-2 W Waterloo 1-2 West Chester 5-2 Western Ontario 1-4 Winnipeg 0-3 Wisconsin-Milwaukee 1-0 Y Yale 5-1 York 0-2 ALL-TIME MASON COACHING RECORDS Coach W L T Pct. Stalick Shayka Chao Acosta Totals YEAR-BY-YEAR RECORDS YEAR W L T POSTSEASON COACH Wayne Stalick th, NAIA Nationals Stalick th, NAIA Nationals Stalick th, NAIA Nationals Stalick rd, ECVL Tournament 4th, NAIA Nationals Stalick th, ECVL Tournament Stalick th, ECVL Tournament Stalick rd, ECVL Tournament Stalick nd, ECVL Tournament Stalick ECVL CHAMPIONS 3rd, NCAA FINAL FOUR Stalick ECVL CHAMPIONS 3rd, NCAA FINAL FOUR Stalick nd, EIVA Tournament Ron Shayka nd, EIVA Tournaent Stalick EIVA CHAMPIONS 4th, NCAA FINAL FOUR Stalick nd, EIVA Tournament Stalick rd, EIVA Tournament Stalick th, EIVA Tournament Shayka rd, EIVA Tournament Shayka nd, EIVA Tournament Shayka th, EIVA Tournament Shayka nd, EIVA Tournament Shayka th, EIVA Tournament Shayka th, EIVA Tournament Uvaldo Acosta rd, EIVA Tournament Acosta/Shayka th, EIVA Tournament Fred Chao th, EIVA Tournament Chao rd, EIVA Tournament Chao rd, EIVA Tournament Chao nd, EIVA Tournament Chao rd, EIVA Tournament Chao nd, EIVA Tournament Chao rd, EIVA Tournament Chao rd, EIVA Tournament Chao Totals all-time winning percentage GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY MEN S VOLLEYBALL

23 ALL-TIME ROSTER A Jeff Abt 1984* Uvaldo Acosta 1988 Tom Adamson 1990 Brian Allen 2000 B Brooks Bailey 1994 Rob Baily 1991 William Baranowski 1987 JK Barber 1987 Christopher Barnes 2002 Craig Barnett 1998 Arturo Barreiro 2005 Olivier Barthelemy 1992 Hudson Bates 2008 William Bergstrom 1993 Guy Billauer 1999 Hokan Bjorne 1986 Paulo Bonturi 1984 Paul Bosse 1985 Jim Bour 1979 Keith Bowman 1987 Rob Boyce 1991 Jesse Boyer 1989 Dale Brink 2006 Bobby Bull 2004 Mark Burik 2008 Chad Brenneman 1992 Steve Brown 1999 C Chris Caldwell 1996 Carter Calloway 1982 Felix Campos 2005 Michael Carter 1996 Brett Cassel 1996 Greg Cassel 1994 Fred Chao 1994 Rob Cisney 1981 James Claney 2003 Kevin Conahan 1987 Jon Crockett 1981 Dustin Crosby 2004 Daniel Cullis 2006 Matt Curtis 2004 D Adam Dallas 2004 David Day 1979 Chris Denny 1998 Ulrich Diez 1990 Darren Dochuk 1990 Chip Downey 1995 Mike Duckworth 1998 Ryan Dudley 1994 William Bunky Dukes 1983 E Dave Egan 2005 Kriss Eglitis 1999 Dag Erlandsson 1988 ALL-TIME ROSTER F Peter Fabbro 2003 Todd Fanniff 1999 Elias Ferdoussi 1994 Brian Field 1982 Marco Franciosa 1992 Billy Freesmeier 2007 G Doug Gagnon 1981 Mike Gallogly 1977 Peter Germanis 1979 Kenny Giaclone 2004 R.J. Goubeaux 2008 Scott Graf 1985 Kyle Gramit 2008 Jereme Gross 1991 Kris Grunwald 1991 Bruce Guth 1981 H Michael Hammell 1987 Mike Hanlin 1984 Jonathan Hanners 2002 Scott Harrison 1980 Keith Hartranft 1981 Ross Hedlund 2006 Jon Henwood 1986 Steve Hilbert 1996 Chris Hindson 1998 John Hughes 1982 Willie Hughes 1984 Dave Hurst 1988 J Andrew Janosko 1990 David Johnson 1992 Brandon Joyner 2008 K Moyo Kasim 1987 Clay Kilby 2003 Scott Kinloch 1996 Scott Kittleson 2002 Paul Koncir 1998 Greg Koon 1988 Robert Koon 1985 John Kristick 1988 Jake Kujac 1993 Art Kulans 2003 Ryan Kwiatkowski 2008 L Erik Lanham 2008 Derrick Lawson 1994 Bobby Lazaneo 1992 Tim Lear 1981 Mark Lock 1994 Eric Lucas 2008 Ric Lucas 1985 M Corey Maack 1993 Luke Maloney 2008 Douglas A. Mannka 1996 Andres Mansisidor 2005 Daniel Marushka 2008 Dave Mattas 2000 Colby Mattson 1994 Mike Mauro 1995 Mike McDermott 1989 Brandon McLaughlin 2008 Dave Meisky 1978 Andre Melo 2001 Scott Metcalf 1992 Rick Michelback 1993 Gary Moore 2000 Chris Mose 1984 Gary Mugridge 1981 David Muir 1989 N Colton Naill 2008 Carl Nelson 1989 Bryan Newcomb 2006 Ben Nichols 2008 Joe Norton 2008 Doug Nunn, Jr 2000 O Roger Oliva 1979 Jason Oliver 1997 Eric Olson 1995 P Derrick Patchen 1992 Doug Porter 1978 Shaun Powell 2006 William Price 2007 Christopher Prince 1999 Q Nan Qu 1991 Daniel Quinn 1990 R David Rasp 1980 Scott Reagan 1998 Tom Rice 1991 Brett Richards 1994 Joseph Riggio 1998 Jeff Riley 1981 Todd Risko 1989 Jason Robertson 1992 Jeffrey Rockwell 1997 Edward P. Ross 1987 Michael Roy 1985 Bob Rubino 1990 S Jason Salmeri 1996 Bruce Sargent 1977 Mike Schwob 1988 Bill Segarra 1991 Ralph Sepulveda 1988 Graham Sheppard 2007 John Sieq 1989 Carlos Silen 2005 Scott Smith 2000 Graham Smithson 2004 Ashley Spurlin 1998 Mike Stafford 1981 Jason Stang 1995 Scott Stein 1993 Matt Steinfurth 2006 Kyle Swanson 2007 T Larry Thompson 1979 Chris Tischler 1998 Tod Tompkins 1988 Chris Topham 2000 Dave Trephan 1981 Gary Treser 1986 Robert Treser 1988 Steve Trypuc 1999 Janis Tupesis 1995 Eric Turner 1993 Robert Tyson 1995 W Justin Weeks 1999 Mitch Widmer 1984 Jason Wight 2002 Joe Wirth 1984 Dale Witmer 1986 Allen C. Wolfe, Jr * Players listed with final year they competed for George Mason. Bold denotes a current player THE UVALDO ACOSTA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND A scholarship fund was established in honor of former Patriots volleyball legend Uvaldo Acosta, who passed away on Feb. 12, 1998 in a tragic swimming accident. Tax-deductible donations used exclusively for this fund may be made directly to: The Patriot Club George Mason University 4400 University Dr. MSN 5E1 Fairfax, VA (703) GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY MEN S VOLLEYBALL 21

24 asics.com It divides teams. It unites them. It teaches lessons in triumph and educates in humility. It creates rivalries that extend for decades and friendships that extend even further.

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26 The University George Mason University began as the Northern Virginia branch of the University of Virginia in 1957 before being established as an independent member of the commonwealth s system of colleges and universities in With its proximity to Washington, D.C., it quickly grew into the largest university in the Commonwealth of Virginia with more than 30,000 students and the fi fth largest residential community in the state. Mason s dynamic student body, groundbreaking research programs, technological innovations, solid academic reputation, and distinguished faculty exemplifi es what a young university can successfully accomplish through foresight, determination, and hard work. Home to two Nobel Prize winners in economics: James M. Buchanan, PhD, retired (1986), and Vernon Smith, PhD (2002), the Mason faculty also includes a Pulitzer Prize winner and recipients of awards from the National Science Foundation, the National Endowments for the Arts and the Humanities, the Guggenheim Foundation, and the Templeton Foundation, and winners of Fulbright awards and fellowships. The Princeton Review consistently names Mason one of the most diverse universities in the country. Mason s School of Law is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the top 50 law schools in the United States. Location Mason s three campuses in Arlington, Fairfax, and Prince William counties and its program in Loudoun County are located in Northern Virginia, the East Coast s hotbed of information technology that includes such fi rms as AOL, Oracle, and Nextel. Our location provides internships and cooperative education opportunities superior to those found elsewhere. In addition, our campuses are just an average of 15 miles from the heart of Washington, D.C. You can easily visit the White House, tour the Smithsonian, cheer on the Redskins, grab a bite to eat in eclectic Adams Morgan, or bike along the C&O Canal. The university recently opened its fi rst international campus in the United Arab Emirates. Imagination Established in 1972, George Mason is a relatively young university. It is not bound by tradition or old ways of thinking, but rather, it embraces technology and new approaches to learning. One example is the George W. Johnson Center, which integrates academics and student activities. The library, food court, study lounges, computer labs, cinema, banks, and student organization offi ces are all under one roof, offering students a multifaceted learning experience. Innovation Mason embraces technology and new approaches to learning. In fact, there are whole buildings dedicated to innovation classes and programs. Technology touches every academic program at Mason, from chemistry, where students use online spreadsheets to analyze data, to art, where they discuss the effects of virtual museums. Mason also offers technology-based minors in information technology, computer science, telecommunications, electronic journalism, and multimedia. Globalization At Mason, you ll study alongside students from across the country and around the world. Undergraduates come from all 50 states and more than 135 countries, creating an environment rich in diverse cultures and ideas. Our students also participate in international internships, working at embassies as well as at the United Nations. With one of the largest studyabroad programs, our students have the opportunity to travel to more than 30 countries and immerse themselves in the study of a language or a culture. A National Leader A National Leader in Intercollegiate Athletics George Mason University regularly ranks among the top NCAA Division I-AAA (nonfootball) programs in the country. In fi ve of the fi rst six years of the Sears Directors Cup Poll, the Patriots fi nished among the top 10 I-AAA programs, including fi rst-place fi nishes in 1995 and They are perennially in the top one-third of all programs. National Champions Mason counts two national championships in its young athletic tradition. The Patriots won the 1985 NCAA Women s Soccer Championship and the 1996 Men s Indoor Track and Field Championship.

27 The Athletic Department University Leaders Tom O Connor Assistant Vice President and Director of Athletics Tom O Connor, who marks his fourth decade in NCAA Division I athletics, was named the athletic director at George Mason University on November 1, His arrival on the Fairfax Campus ushered in a new age in intercollegiate athletics for Mason. He was additionally named assistant vice president in O Connor is widely regarded as an innovative, conscientious, and visionary administrator, whose major priority has been to facilitate the university s commitment to its student-athletes, both academically and athletically. He has helped create an administrative process committed to excellence in the areas of academic assistance, gender equity, and compliance with NCAA rules and regulations. Under O Connor s guidance, Mason was one of the nation s first 15 schools to complete the NCAA certification process, and it completed a second cycle of athletics certification in February He also spearheaded an effort by the university to come into full compliance with Title IX. As a result, Mason perennially ranks among the nation s best in the Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act survey. A couple of Mason s athletic programs have been in the national spotlight the past few years. In 2006, the men s basketball team completed its best season in school history, making its first-ever trip and the first trip by any Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) school to the NCAA Tournament s Final Four. Mason finished the season ranked eighth nationally by the USA Today/ESPN Coaches Poll, the university s highest-ever ranking. The men s volleyball team was also nationally ranked throughout the season. The Patriots were unbeaten at home, and senior Shaun Powell was selected a Division I-II First-Team All-American. He becomes the 10th Mason men s volleyball player to garner All-American honors and the first since Mike Mauro was so honored in Along with the recent success of Mason s men s basketball and volleyball teams, the men s indoor track and field team won the 1996 national championship and the outdoor squad placed second. In the annual Sears Directors Cup standings, the Patriots ranked first among Division I-AAA (nonfootball) institutions in 1995 and Under O Connor s leadership, Mason student-athletes have excelled in the classroom as well as on the playing field. Three Patriots have received National CoSIDA/Verizon Academic All-America recognition: In 2005, Chris Looze became the first Mason studentathlete to garner Academic Player of the Year in baseball; Art Kulans won the honor for two seasons for men s volleyball, first team in 2003 and second team in 2002; and Keri Chaconas, who went on to play in the WNBA, was a third team Academic All-American in 1996 in women s basketball. In addition, Mason s athletic facilities have improved greatly during O Connor s tenure. The Aquatic and Fitness Center, a first-class recreation and competition facility, opened on the Fairfax Campus in 1998, and each athletics venue has received significant upgrades over the past decade. At the NCAA level, O Connor is entering his fourth year of a five-year term on the Division I Men s Basketball Championship Committee, which has control, direction and supervision of the NCAA Division I Men s Basketball Championship. He is the first representative from the CAA to serve on the high profile committee and recently was selected to serve as chair during the season, becoming the first chair of the committee from a non-football member institution. He has held a seat on the prestigious Management Council and was a member of the Division I Strategic Planning Committee and the Selection Review Committee. He was involved with the NCAA restructuring process as a member of the Business/Finance Cabinet and served a term as a member of the NCAA Men s Basketball Rules Committee. O Connor has served in other national and conference leadership positions, including as a member of the Executive Council of the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics Division I-AAA Athletic Directors Association. He completed a two-year term as the CAA president in July O Connor s bold leadership has also advanced other Division I institutions. He previously served as athletic director at Loyola (Maryland) College from 1976 to 1986, Santa Clara University from 1986 to 1992, and St. Bonaventure University from 1992 to He was also the head basketball coach at Dartmouth College from 1972 to 1974 and Loyola from 1974 to When he became head coach at Dartmouth at age 25, he became the sixth-youngest head coach to ever take over an NCAA Division I program. Teams at these institutions during O Connor s tenure also reached regional and national heights. Loyola won the 1976 men s soccer national championship, while Santa Clara s 1989 men s soccer team was the co-national champion with Virginia and the 1991 squad was the national runner-up. The school also earned NCAA bids in men s and women s basketball, women s soccer, and baseball. A native of Union City, New Jersey, the 60-year-old O Connor earned a BA in 1968 from Assumption (Massachusetts) College, where he was a four-year basketball letter winner. He is a member of the Assumption College Athletic Hall of Fame, he received the 2004 Pathfinder Award at the New England Basketball Hall of Fame induction ceremony and he won the 2006 Southeast Division AstroTurf AD of the Year given by the National Association of Collegiate Athletic Directors. O Connor and his wife, Barbara, reside in Fairfax. The couple have four children and eight grandchildren. Alan G. Merten, PhD President Maurice W. Scherrens, JD, EdD Senior Vice President Linda Miller, MFA Faculty Athletic Representative

28 Athletic Mission Statement The mission statement of George Mason University s Department of Intercollegiate Athletics comprises the Athletic Philosophy, Athletic Objectives, and Commitment to Equity. Athletic Philosophy George Mason University provides the student-athlete the opportunity and encouragement to progress toward a degree of his or her choice together with the opportunity to develop athletic abilities in an environment consistent with high standards of academic scholarship, sportsmanship, leadership, and institutional loyalty. The student-athlete at George Mason University is a bona fi de student pursuing a degree program. It is recognized that the George Mason University Intercollegiate Athletics Program is an important part of a well-rounded university dedicated to the service of a broad range of students, faculty members, and public interests; is important for generating community support for the institution at the state and local levels; fosters pride in the university among students, faculty members, and citizens of Virginia; can and should develop character, maturity, and a sense of fair play in its student-athletes; and is committed to the fair and equitable treatment of both men and women, the provision of equitable opportunities for minority students and institutional personnel, and the fair treatment of student-athletes, particularly in their academic role as students. Athletic Objectives The objectives of the George Mason University Intercollegiate Athletics Program are to have the university represented by men and women whose conduct refl ects credit on the institution and who are bona fi de students making normal progress toward a degree with appropriate academic counseling, advisement, and support; to fi eld disciplined and competitive amateur student-athletes and teams recruited, coached, and supported by highly qualifi ed individuals who are dedicated to the spirit and intent of all George Mason University, Colonial Athletic Association (CAA), and National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) rules; and to strive for improvements in the system of intercollegiate athletics by cooperating with individuals and institutions to reduce pressures toward improprieties. Commitment to Equity George Mason University is committed to providing equitable opportunities for male and female student-athletes. This commitment is measured by fulfi lling the requirements of Title IX, as well as by creating and ensuring an atmosphere that promotes a positive academic and athletic environment. George Mason University continues to strive to provide the best athletic experience possible for its student-athletes. Mason Nation Logo The Mason Nation logo represents the growing fan base of George Mason University. The large block lettered wording exudes confi dence and stands above the rest. The Mason Nation sits upon a golden star that shines bright for all to see. It represents Mason s success in the past and the accomplishments of the future. Mason s run to the Final Four in 2006 went down as one of college basketball s greatest stories ever and led to the evolution of the Mason Nation. Reaching New Heights in More fans saw the Patriots in action at the Patriot Center during the season than ever before. More than 88,000 fans attended Mason s 13 home games. The 6,834 average attendance was tops in the Colonial Athletic Association and ranked 82nd in the NCAA. The Patriots played in front of two sellout crowds (9,804). Mason Basketball made 24 television appearances, including four national television appearances on ESPN. Former men s basketball player Lamar Butler is congratulated by men s basketball head coach Jim Larranaga after earning his degree.

29 Student Services Commitment to the Student-Athlete George Mason University is well staffed to meet the needs of its student-athletes in the highly competitive NCAA Division I. The Intercollegiate Athletics Department has more than 100 full-time employees, including 14 members of the athletic directors management team, who provide a national-caliber 4:1 ratio of staff to nearly 400 student-athletes, competing in 22 intercollegiate sports. In addition, Mason teams have the benefi t of a full-time strength and conditioning coordinator and nutritionist, a full-time sport psychologist, a full-time director of community relations, and a full-time NCAA Life Skills coordinator. Rounding out the staff are full-time personnel in athletic training, academic support, facilities and events operations, marketing and sponsorships, sports information and media relations, and weight training. To support its own efforts, Intercollegiate Athletics has access to a wide range of university-sponsored resources to provide comprehensive and progressive services. Student Services and Welfare Intercollegiate Athletics provides student-athletes services that focus on their health and welfare with the ultimate goal of helping them become adults who enjoy satisfying lives. These services attend to the knowledge, skills, attitude, and personal health needed by student-athletes to succeed athletically, academically, socially, and as citizens of the university and the community of which they are a part. Mason is one of a growing number of schools in the nation to offer student-athletes not only assistance in the academic and athletic venues, but also to help them become more well-rounded. Debbie Wilson, a full-time sports psychologist, counsels studentathletes on alcohol and drug issues, psychological concerns, and performance enhancement. In addition to this service, Mason student-athletes also have access to the following programs: Life Skills Program The Life Skills Program, under the direction of former Patriot and NCAA National Champion Nena Rogers, focuses on the student-athlete s welfare in college, but its ultimate goal is to develop adults who will lead satisfying lives and make positive, meaningful contributions. Now in its sixth year at Mason, the program promotes an image of intercollegiate athletics as an integral part of the college experience and the studentathlete as an integrated member of the general student body. The Life Skills Program focuses on three key components: Commitment to Personal Development, which supports the development of a well-balanced lifestyle for student-athletes, encouraging emotional well-being, personal growth, and decision-making skills Commitment to Career Development, which encourages student-athletes to develop and pursue career and life goals Commitment to Service, which encourages studentathletes to become involved in service to their campus and surrounding communities. Student-Athlete Advisory Council The Student-Athlete Advisory Council provides a medium of communication between student-athletes and the athletic administration, Student Government, the faculty, and the community. In addition to providing feedback and insight into Intercollegiate Athletics issues, the council disseminates information, builds a sense of community within the department involving all athletic teams, organizes community service efforts, and promotes a positive student-athlete image on campus. The council comprises two student-athletes from each intercollegiate team, including cheerleaders and student trainers. Sports Medicine and Strength and Conditioning Training Take a look behind the scenes of Mason athletics, and you ll fi nd a group of people integral to the success of Patriot student-athletes: Mason s sports medicine and strength and conditioning staffs. The sports medicine department, located in the Recreation Sports Complex (Field House), is equipped with the latest in medical supplies and technology. The staff consists of four full-time certifi ed athletic trainers, two certifi ed graduate students, and a number of widely respected local doctors to deal with the nearly 400 Patriot student-athletes. Linda Pullen, who has been on the staff at Mason since 1984, coordinates and directs Ray Yamrus with a lacrosse player.

30 sports medicine at Mason. The full-time athletic trainers are head athletic trainer Ray Yamrus Jr. and assistants Shereen Bagherzadeh, Debi Corbatto and Jacqueline Kay. Frank Pettrone MD, head team physician and orthopedic surgeon for Mason athletics, has worked with Patriot student-athletes since 1977 and directs physician coverage of events and weekly clinics. A number of other area specialists also work with Intercollegiate Athletics to provide the best medical care possible for Mason student-athletes. Weight Training Another factor integral to the success of Mason student-athletes is the state-of-the-art weight room located in the Field House. An excellent strength and conditioning program, vital for every studentathlete, has been exclusively designed for each team to meet its specifi c needs. Robert Handerahan, head strength and conditioning coordinator, is responsible for the design and implementation of strength and conditioning programs for all athletic teams. Handerahan is assisted by Timothy Teefy. Robert Handerahan with a student-athlete. Communications and Marketing Mason s Sports Information and Public Relations Offi ce promotes timely and accurate coverage of the Patriots by coordinating interviews, meeting the information needs of reporters, and compiling and maintaining Patriot statistics, photographs, and archives. The offi ce offers many progressive media services: GoMason.com The Patriots offi cial web site contains information on Intercollegiate Athletics and up-to-date information on student-athletes with biographies, statistics, and comprehensive game day information. Patriots Sports Hotline ( ) Updated game and event results and statistics are available by phone. Video Streaming Live video webcasting is provided for both men s and women s basketball home games. The webcasts are state-of-the-art and offer tremendous picture quality to fans with fast or broadband Internet connections. Video Services A complete video archive of all Mason intercollegiate athletics teams is maintained. Tapes are completely logged and are available to local media. The Patriot Club The Patriot Club was established in 1975 to create greater interest in and fi nancial support for Mason varsity athletics. A component of Intercollegiate Athletics and the George Mason University Foundation, the Patriot Club is charged with soliciting donations for the Student-Athlete Scholarship Fund, enhancing the visibility of Mason athletics and engaging individuals and businesses in Mason s Division I athletic programs. The Patriot Club comprises university faculty members, alumni, and friends. Green Coat Society The Green Coat Society is a new giving category that was offi cially launched by the Patriot Club at the Final Four Celebration in May Members of the Green Coat Society make a three-year commitment to Mason Athletics at a minimum donation of $5,000 per year for three years ($15,000 total). In addition to a special Green Coat, these donors receive invitations to exclusive events, offers for special ticket opportunities, and several recognition occasions. For more information on the Green Coat Society or to receive a Green Coat Society commitment form, please contact the Patriot Club at The Green Coat Society is recognized on the court during a men s basketball home game.

31 First-Class Facilities The George Mason University campuses are home to some of the finest athletic facilities in the country. The Patriot Center is a superb 10,000-seat arena and home of Mason s men s and women s basketball teams. Mason fans have watched the Patriot men earn fi ve postseason appearances in the past nine seasons, three times in the NCAA Tournament, including a trip to the 2006 Final Four, the fi rst ever in school and conference history, and two National Invitation Tournaments. The women advanced to the Women s National Invitation Tournament in 2001 and The men s team set a facility record and had one of the largest on-campus crowds in Virginia state basketball history when nearly 10,000 fans cheered on the Patriots against Wichita State on Nov. 18, 2006 in a nationally-televised game on ESPN2. In addition, the facility hosts more than 100 events per year, including concerts and other live performances. The Aquatic and Fitness Center, which opened in 1998, is an eye-catching, well-designed facility on the Fairfax Campus. Named a 1999 Facility of Merit by Athletic Business magazine, the center houses the Jim McKay Natatorium, which has been the host facility for the past eight CAA Swimming and Diving Championships and has become the annual home of that event. The $11.2 million 66,000-square-foot two-pool complex features a 50-meter Olympic-size pool and a 25-yard recreational pool. The center also includes a fi tness gallery, four classrooms, whirlpool, and sauna. The center is undergoing an expansion that will create additional space for fi tness equipment and fi tness rooms. George Mason Stadium is an expertly landscaped outdoor facility and home to the men s and women s soccer teams, the men s and women s outdoor track and field teams, and the women s lacrosse team. There is grandstand seating for 5,000 spectators, an all-weather track and an electronic scoreboard. A quality Musco lighting system was added prior to the seasons to allow for expanded use of the facility at night. The stadium has hosted NCAA Championship soccer matches, as well as practices for the U.S. Men s National Soccer Team, the U.S. Women s National Soccer Team, and visiting teams that participated in World Cup competition in 1994 and George Mason Stadium has been the host facility for many Eastern College Athletic Conference/ IC4A Outdoor Championships, which feature some of the top track and field athletes on the East Coast, and served as the site for the inaugural NCAA East Regional Track and Field Championships in May 2003.

32 The John Linn Memorial Gymnasium, located in the Physical Education Building, is the home of the men s and women s volleyball teams and the wrestling team. The facility can seat 2,800 spectators and has been the site of several CAA championship events and hosted NCAA Tournament volleyball matches in 1995 and The building is currently undergoing a $30 million renovation and expansion project. The project enhancements will include a new 1,500-seat venue for volleyball and wresting matches. Raymond H. Hap Spuhler Field is widely regarded as one of the top collegiate baseball complexes in the mid-atlantic region. It has grandstand seating for 900 spectators, an enclosed press box, and an electronic scoreboard. The fi eld was named the 2002 Sports Turf Managers Association Baseball Field of the Year in the College/University Division. The Recreation Sports Complex (Field House) contains an indoor track, weight and locker rooms, saunas, basketball courts, and an indoor multipurpose practice facility used by the baseball, softball, women s lacrosse, and soccer teams. Home of the indoor men s and women s track and fi eld teams, the Field House has hosted the Mobil Invitational Meet and the USA Track and Field Golden Spike Invitational Indoor Meet. The George Mason Softball Complex, an outstanding, well-maintained, and high-quality playing facility, was the site of the 2000 Eastern College Athletic Conference Division I Softball Championships. The complex is home to the Washington Glory, the women s professional fast pitch softball team. The Freedom Aquatic and Fitness Center on the Prince William Campus is an $18.3 million building, the largest of its kind on the East Coast. The center is the result of a partnership among the university and local governments.

33 Academic Services The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics Academic Services Program is dedicated to helping Mason student-athletes develop the intellectual skills, work habits, and academic résumés that will serve as the basis for personally satisfying adult lives that make positive contributions to society. The Academic Services Program staff provides support for each student-athlete during the college experience so that he or she completes a degree in a timely manner, maintains academic eligibility to participate in his or her NCAA sport, and has a positive college experience, becoming a critically thinking adult who demonstrates self-accountability for learning. At Mason, academic coordinators in the Academic Services Program work directly with individual student-athletes, coaches, and teams. Specifi c help is given to each student-athlete in adjusting to the combined athletic, academic, and social expectations at the college level. Most college student-athletes benefi t from working with qualifi ed professionals in learning to manage time effectively and balancing athletics with academic demands. They also learn to develop the necessary study skills, meet expectations of increasing self-accountability, and make career development choices that help ensure their success as college students, athletes, and graduates. Although many enhancement experiences are offered in small-group, team, and classroom settings, individual support is available to student-athletes as determined by the individual s need and availability. All aspects of the Academic Services Program are overseen by Debbie Wilson, PhD, who was named the associate athletic director for academic services in July Wilson, who came to Mason in 1988, also serves the Intercollegiate Athletics Department as a sports psychologist. In that role, she counsels studentathletes on personal, social, and athletic performance concerns. A former women s basketball coach at Ohio State University, she holds a doctorate in counseling psychology from the University of Maryland and is a licensed psychologist. Also on staff are: Academic Resource Center and Computer Lab The Academic Resource Center and Computer Lab provide student-athletes a dedicated study environment. PC-style computers are available to accommodate the accessibility needs of student-athletes. Tutoring All student-athletes are eligible to receive tutoring through the Academic Services Program. Tutoring is available upon request and within the resources of the program. Travel and Competition Verification The Academic Services Program assists student-athletes in providing professors with verifi cation when a class or class experience is missed because of participation in or travel to a regularly scheduled athletic competition. Eligibility, Degree Progress, and Degree Completion Academic Services Program staff members help student-athletes ensure that their scheduled classes will meet NCAA academic eligibility requirements. Although responsibility for meeting graduation requirements is shared between student-athletes and their academic advisors, the staff helps student-athletes balance the training and competitive demands of collegiate sport experiences with those of the student-athletes chosen degree programs. The academic performance and progress of each student-athlete is systematically monitored, and the results are made available to the student-athlete and his or her head coach. Undergraduate Degree Programs For information regarding undergraduate degree programs, see the current University Catalog or visit Cheryl Ann Courtney Michael George Hunte, Brenkus Ouellette Reese, Esq. senior academic academic academic academic coordinator coordinator coordinator coordinator

34 By the Numbers 6 Academic All-Americans 6 National Coach of the Year Honors 13 National Team Championships 35 Individual National Championships 41 CAA Rookies of the Year 41 CAA Coach of the Year Honors 42 CAA Team Championships 49 CAA Player of the Year Honors 128 NCAA Postseason Appearances 300+ Individual CAA Championships 300+ All-America Honors

35 Located in Northern Virginia, just 30 minutes away from our nation s capital, George Mason University is in the perfect location for life in the 21st century. With a touch of the old, seen in nearby historic landmarks, while embracing the advancements in the largest technology corridor on the East Coast, George Mason University is equipped to prepare its student-athletes for success.