QUICK FACTS QUICK FACTS GENERAL INFORMATION University... Western Michigan University City/Zip...Kalamazoo, Mich. 49008-5166 Founded... 1903 Enrollment... 24,433 Nickname...Broncos School Colors...Brown & Gold Home Field (Turf/Capacity)...WMU Soccer Complex (natural grass/400) Affiliation... NCAA Division I Conference... Mid-American (MAC) President...Dr. John M. Dunn Alma Mater (Yr.)...Northern Illinois ( 67) Athletics Director...Kath Beauregard Alma Mater (Yr.)... Hope College ( 79) Athletic Department Phone... (269) 387-3120 PROGRAM HISTORY First Year of Soccer... 1996 Overall All-Time Record... 103-112-19 (12 seasons) Overall MAC Record...54-54-11 (11 seasons) MAC Regular Championships...None MAC Tournament Championships... 1/2003 MAC Tournament Record...5-8 NCAA College Cup Appearances... 1/2003 NCAA College Cup Record...1-1 COACHING STAFF Head Coach...Mike Haines Alma Mater (Year)... Kalamazoo College ( 93) Record at WMU...83-97-16 Record... 115-100-19 MAC Record...50-52-10 Assistant Coach...Suzie Grech Alma Mater (Year)... Michigan ( 05) Strength and Conditioning Coach...Tim Hermann Alma Mater (Year)...( 00) 2008 WOMEN S SOCCER SCHEDULE Thu. Aug. 14 IUPUI (Ex.) Kalamazoo, Mich. 3 p.m. Sun. Aug. 17 Davenport (Ex.) Kalamazoo, Mich. 12 p.m. Fri. Aug. 22 Wyoming Kalamazoo, Mich. 11 a.m. Fri. Aug. 29 Wisconsin Madison, Wis. 7 p.m. Fri. Sept. 5 Wis.-Milwaukee Milwaukee, Wis. 7 p.m. Sun. Sept. 7 Michigan Ann Arbor, Mich. 1 p.m. Fri. Sept. 12 Michigan State East Lansing, Mich. 4 p.m. Fri. Sept. 19 Arkansas# Fayetteville, Ark. 7 p.m. Sun. Sept. 21 Missouri State# Fayetteville, Ark. 11 a.m. Fri. Sept. 26 Toledo* Kalamazoo, Mich. 4 p.m. Sun. Sept. 28 Bowling Green* Kalamazoo, Mich. 2:30 p.m. Fri. Oct. 3 Eastern Michigan* Ypsilanti, Mich. 4 p.m. Sun. Oct. 5 Central Michigan* Mt. Pleasant, Mich. 2 p.m. Fri. Oct. 10 Akron* Kalamazoo, Mich. 4 p.m. Sun. Oct. 12 Ohio* Kalamazoo, Mich. 12 p.m. Fri. Oct. 17 Kent State* Kent, Ohio 4 p.m. Sun. Oct. 19 Buffalo* Buffalo, N.Y. 1 p.m. Fri. Oct. 24 Ball State* Kalamazoo, Mich. 4 p.m. Sun. Oct. 26 Miami* Kalamazoo, Mich. 12 p.m. Thurs. Oct. 30 Northern Illinois* Kalamazoo, Mich. 3 p.m. Sun. Nov. 2 MAC Tournament Quarterfinals TBA Fri. Nov. 7 MAC Tournament Semifinals TBA Sun. Nov. 9 MAC Tournament Championship TBA * Mid-American Conference contest # Razorback Invitational Home games in bold. TEAM INFORMATION 2007 Overall Record... 4-11-3 2007 MAC record/finish...2-7-2/12th 2007 MAC Tournament...n/a Starters Returning/Lost... 9/2 Letterwinners Returning/Lost...16/3 TOP OFFENSIVE RETURNERS # Name GP-GS Shots G A Pts GWG 5 Blenner, Kelly 16-11 4 2 0 4 1 7 Playford, Thalia 16-16 23 1 2 4 0 8 Impelido, Patrice 16-16 12 1 2 4 0 GOALKEEPERS # Name GP-GS Record Saves Sv.% GA Avg. Sho. 00 Francy, Julia 12-11 3-6-2 82.837 16 1.31 5 ATHLETIC MEDIA RELATIONS Assistant Director/Women s Soccer Contact... Adam Bodnar Office Phone Number...(269) 387-4122 Cell Phone...(269) 760-5133 Fax Number...(269) 387-4139 Email... adam.e.bodnar@wmich.edu Assistant A.D. Marketing, Lisencing & Publicity...Bob D Amelio Media Relations Director...Mat Kanan Associate Director...Matt Holmes Assistant Director...Kristin Keirns Mailing Address... 1903 W. Michigan Ave. Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5406 Website...www.wmubroncos.com 2008 Western Michigan Women s Soccer Media Guide Produced by the WMU Athletic Media Relations Office Layout/Content: Adam Bodnar Cover Design: Mike Naylor, Silhouette Graphics Printing: Performance Communications Editorial Assistance: Mat Kanan, Matt Holmes, Kristin Keirns Photo Credits: GS Photo, Zolten Cohen, Casey Spring Pictured on cover: Thalia Playford, Ashley Carpentier, Cassandra Nelson WESTERN MICHIGAN BRONCOS 1
ROSTER BREAKDOWN 2 ROSTER BREAKDOWN NUMERICAL ROSTER # Name Pos. Ht. Yr. Hometown/Last School 00 Francy, Julia GK 5-9 So. Westerville, Ohio (Westerville Central) 0 Phillips, Sarah GK 5-5 Jr. Holland, Mich. (West Ottawa) 1 Mellon, Amanda GK 5-9 Fr. Mason, Mich. (Mason) 2 Carmichael, Kelsey MF 5-3 So. Arlington Heights, Ill. (Prospect) 3 Szczypka, Alison D 5-10 Fr. Novi, Mich. (Ladywood) 4 Peterson, Emily D 5-4 Jr. Portage, Mich. (Portage Central) 5 Blenner, Kelly MF 5-9 So. Arlington Heights, Ill. (St. Viator) 6 Slavin, Victoria D 5-8 Fr. Livonia, Mich. (Stevenson) 7 Playford, Thalia F 5-2 Sr. Sudbury, Ontario (Lockerby Composite) 8 Impelido, Patrice MF 5-5 Jr. Glen Ellyn, Ill. (Glenbard South 9 Drees, Jackie F 5-5 Fr. Prospect Heights, Ill. (John Hersey) 10 Caliendo, Ashley D 5-5 RSo. Darien, Ill. (Downers Grove South) 11 Dulyea, Nicole MF 5-9 So. Kentwood, Mich. (East Kentwood) 12 Nelson, Cassandra F 5-6 Sr, Duluth, Minn. (East) 13 Boakye, Sara F 5-6 RJr. Keller, Texas (Western Kentucky) 14 Gibson, Maureen F 5-1 Fr. Bloomfield Hills, Mich. (Marian) 15 Roffey, Michele D 5-3 Jr. West Bloomfield, Mich. (West Bloomfield) 17 Rivera, Nikolette MF 5-0 Fr. St. Louis, Mo. (Lafayette) 18 Skowneski, Stephanie F 5-4 Fr. Clinton Township, Mich. (Chippewa Val.) 20 Henderson, Caitlin D 5-4 Fr. Dexter, Mich. (Dexter) 21 Carpentier, Ashleigh D 5-8 Sr. Portage, Mich. (Portage Central) 22 Uhazie, Nicole MF 5-4 Jr. Rochester, Mich. (Stoney Creek) 23 Wernlund, Hillary D 5-6 Jr. Kentwood, Mich. (East Kentwood) 24 Jacobs, Ali MF 5-3 So. Worthington, Ohio (Thomas Worthington) Head Coach: Mike Haines - 10th season (Kalamazoo College, 1993) Assistant Coach: Suzie Grech - second season (Michigan, 2005) ALPHABETICAL ROSTER # Name Pos. Ht. Yr. Hometown/Last School 5 Blenner, Kelly MF 5-9 So. Arlington Heights, Ill. (St. Viator) 13 Boakye, Sara F 5-6 RJr. Keller, Texas (Western Kentucky) 10 Caliendo, Ashley D 5-5 RSo. Darien, Ill. (Downers Grove South) 2 Carmichael, Kelsey MF 5-3 So. Arlington Heights, Ill. (Prospect) 21 Carpentier, Ashleigh D 5-8 Sr. Portage, Mich. (Portage Central) 9 Drees, Jackie F 5-5 Fr. Prospect Heights, Ill. (John Hersey) 11 Dulyea, Nicole MF 5-9 So. Kentwood, Mich. (East Kentwood) 00 Francy, Julia GK 5-9 So. Westerville, Ohio (Westerville Central) 14 Gibson, Maureen F 5-1 Fr. Bloomfield Hills, Mich. (Marian) 20 Henderson, Caitlin D 5-4 Fr. Dexter, Mich. (Dexter) 8 Impelido, Patrice MF 5-5 Jr. Glen Ellyn, Ill. (Glenbard South) 24 Jacobs, Ali MF 5-3 So. Worthington, Ohio (Thomas Worthington) 1 Mellon, Amanda GK 5-9 Fr. Mason, Mich. (Mason) 12 Nelson, Cassandra F 5-6 Sr. Duluth, Minn. (East) 4 Peterson, Emily D 5-4 Jr. Portage, Mich. (Portage Central) 0 Phillips, Sarah GK 5-5 Jr. Holland, Mich. (West Ottawa) 7 Playford, Thalia F 5-2 Sr. Sudbury, Ontario (Lockerby Composite) 17 Rivera, Nikolette MF 5-0 Fr. St. Louis, Mo. (Lafayette) 15 Roffey, Michele D 5-3 Jr. West Bloomfield, Mich. (West Bloomfield) 18 Skowneski, Stephanie F 5-4 Fr. Clinton Township, Mich. (Chippewa Valley) 6 Slavin, Victoria D 5-8 Fr. Livonia, Mich. (Stevenson) 3 Szczypka, Alison D 5-10 Fr. Novi, Mich. (Ladywood) 22 Uhazie, Nicole MF 5-4 Jr. Rochester, Mich. (Stoney Creek) 23 Wernlund, Hillary D 5-6 Jr. Kentwood, Mich. (East Kentwood) PRONUNCIATION Sara Boakye...Boy-a-chee Ashley Caliendo...Cali-in-doe Ashley Carpentier...Car-pen-teer Nicole Dulyea...Dul-ye-a Patrice Impelido...Im-pell-lee-doe Thalia PLayford... Tail-ya Michele Roffey...Row-fee Stephanie Skowneski...Sko-nes-kee Victoria Slavin...Slay-vin Alison Szczypka... Zipp-ka Nicole Uhazie...U-a-zee BRONCOS BY CLASS FRESHMEN (9) Drees, Jackie - #9 Gibson, Maureen - #14 Henderson, Caitlin - #20 Mellon, Amanda - #1 Rivera, Nikolette - #17 Skowneski, Stephanie - #18 Slavin, Victoria - #6 Szczypka, Alison - #3 REDSHIRT SOPHOMORE (1) Caliendo, Ashley - #10 SOPHOMORES (5) Blenner, Kelly - #5 Carmichael, Kelsey - #2 Dulyea, Nicole - #11 Francy, Julia - #00 Jacobs, Ali - #24 BRONCOS BY STATE MICHIGAN (13) Carpentier, Ashleigh - Portage Dulyea, Nicole - Kentwood GIbson, Maureen - Bloomfield Hills Henderson, Caitlin - Dexter Mellon, Amanda - Mason Peterson, Emily - Portage Phillips, Sarah - Holland Roffey, Michele - West Bloomfield Skowneski, Stephanie - Clinton Slavin, Victoria - Livonia Szczypka, Alison - Novi Uhazi, Nicole - Rochester Wernlund, Hillary - Kentwood ILLINOIS (5) Blenner, Kelly - Arlington Heights Caliendo, Ashley - Darien Carmichael, Kelsey - Arlington Heights Drees, Jackie - Prospect Heights Impelido, Patrice - Glen Ellyn REDSHIRT JUNIOR (1) Boakye, Sara - #13 JUNIORS Impelido, Patrice - #8 Peterson, Emily - #4 Phillips, Sarah - #0 Roffey, Michele - #15 Uhazie, Nicole - #22 Wernlund, Hillary - #23 SENIORS (3) Carpentier, Ashleigh - #21 Nelson, Cassandra - #12 Playford, Thalia - #7 MINNESOTA (1) Nelson, Cassandra - Duluth MISSOURI (1) Rivera, Nikolette - St. Louis OHIO (1) Francy, Julia - Westerville TEXAS (1) Boakye, Sara - Keller ONTARIO (1) Playford, Thalia - Sudbury
BRONCO SENIORS ASHLEIGH CARPENTIER DEFENDER 5-8 Sr./Sr. 3L Portage, Mich. Portage Central #21 2007: Played in 18 games, starting 17... as a defender, played a key role in the Broncos five shutouts during the season, including holding North Florida to one shot on goal... assisted on the game-winning goal in a 1-0 win over Central Michigan (10/28). 2006: Played in all 19 games, started 14... scored, unassisted, first career goal at Northwestern (9/17)... fired 11 shots, six on goal. 2005: Produced two assists in 4-0 win over Bowling Green (9/25) started six games. HIGH SCHOOL: Received Smith Award for Female Athlete of the Year as a senior named all-conference all four years received all-district, all-regional and all-state honorable mention as a junior and senior member of the TKO soccer club that participated as state semifinalists in 2005, 2003 and 2002 state finalist in 2004... high school teammates with current Broncos Sarah Joyce and Emily Peterson. PERSONAL: University curriculum maintains a 3.55 GPA daughter of Heidi Williams born Aug. 15, 1987 in Kalamazoo, Mich. CARPENTIER S CAREER NUMBERS YEAR 2007 2006 2005 TOTALS GP 18 19 17 54 GS 17 14 6 37 G 0 1 0 1 A 1 0 2 3 PTS 1 2 2 5 SH 5 11 5 21 GW 0 0 0 0 WESTERN MICHIGAN BRONCOS
BRONCO SENIORS CASSANDRA NELSON FORWARD 5-6 Sr./Sr. 3L Duluth, Minn. East #12 2007: Participated in 17 games, started in nine... scored a goal and fired off a season-high two shots on goal in a 2-2 tie against Buffalo (10/5). 2006: Started nine of 19 games played... tallied assists against both Northern Iowa (9/8) and Buffalo (10/6)... placed 12 of 20 shots on goal. 2005: Shared freshmen honors for games played (19). HIGH SCHOOL: Four-year letterwinner named Duluth News Tribune All- Area First Team as a junior and senior, second team as a sophomore all-state honorable mention as a senior also lettered in basketball and track. PERSONAL: Majoring in nursing carries a 3.90 GPA daughter of Thomas and Yolanda Nelson born Nov. 14, 1986 in Chicago, Ill. NELSON S CAREER NUMBERS 2007 17 9 1 0 2 16 0 2006 19 9 0 2 2 12 0 2005 19 3 0 1 1 11 0 TOTALS 38 12 0 3 3 23 0
THALIA PLAYFORD FORWARD 5-2 Sr./Sr. 3L Sudbury, Ontario Lockerby Composite #7 2007: Started all 16 games she appeared in... assisted on the game-winning goal in a 1-0 win over North Florida (9/14)... scored a goal against Bowling Green (9/30)... assisted on a goal and fired off a season-high five shots in a 2-2 tie against Buffalo (10/5). 2006: Academic All-MAC honoree, also named to ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District IV Third Team... one of only two Broncos to start in all 19 games... led team in points for the second-straight season, scored seven goals, including one game-winner... ranked seventh in the MAC in goal scoring... finished a pair of goals shy of the WMU season record... placed 12 of 38 shots on goal... had a hat trick (WMU s first since 2001) against Northern Iowa (9/8) at the Diadora Classic, earning all-tournament team honors... scored fourth goal of the season against Oakland (9/15), and added a fifth against Akron (9/29)... had both Bronco scores against Buffalo (10/6). 2005: Named to MAC All-Freshman Team chosen WMU s Newcomer of the Year led the Broncos in goals (6) and scoring (13 points) sixth in the MAC in goals per game (0.32) tallied first career goal, unassisted, against Michigan (9/16)... scored goals in four straight games struck for a pair of goals against Bowling Green (9/25) notched game-winners versus Akron (9/30) and Buffalo (10/7) launched a team season-high six shots against Ohio, netting one goal (10/2)... recorded first career assist vs. Northern Illinois (10/28). HIGH SCHOOL: Helped prep squad to a 14-0 record as a senior. PERSONAL: Majoring in marketing owns a 4.00 GPA daughter of Lee Playford and Joan Cass born July 21, 1987 in Owen Sound, Ontario. PLAYFORD S CAREER NUMBERS 2007 16 16 1 2 4 23 0 2006 19 19 7 0 14 38 1 2005 19 10 6 1 13 28 2 TOTALS 54 45 14 3 35 89 3 WESTERN MICHIGAN BRONCOS
BRONCO VETERANS SARA BOAKYE FORWARD 5-6 Jr./Sr. Keller, Texas Keller/Western Kentucky #13 2007: was shortened to only three games due to injury. 2006: Redshirted. 2005: Appeared in nine games for the Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers. HIGH SCHOOL: Achieved All-District 5-A honors three times, twice earning first team recognition... three-year letterwinner... missed senior campaign due to injury. PERSONAL: Majoring in biomedical science daughter of Sammy and Oneda Boakye born Feb. 18, 1987 in Olathe, Kan. BOAKYE S CAREER NUMBERS 2007 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 PATRICE IMPELIDO MIDFIELDER 5-5 Jr./Jr. 2L Glen Ellyn, Ill. Glenbard South #8 2007: Started all 16 games she saw action in... notched an assist against Missouri (9/2)... tallied an assist against Bowling Green (9/30)... scored first collegiate goal in a 1-1 tie with Akron (10/19)... represented the Philippines in the 2007 Southeast Asia Games. 2006: Selected to the MAC All-Freshman Team... also tabbed WMU s Newcomer of the Year... one of only two Broncos to start in all 19 games... placed seven of 15 shots on goal. HIGH SCHOOL: All-sectional pick in 2006 named team captain and team MVP as a senior chosen as one of Chicagoland s top five midfielders by the Chicago Tribune after compiling 18 goals in 2005 three-time All-Suburban Prairie Conference selection played on three state club championship teams for the NSA Flames. PERSONAL: Majoring in exercise science parents are Butchie and Dora Impelido born Oct. 9, 1987 in Sydney, Australia. IMPELIDO S CAREER NUMBERS 2007 16 16 1 2 4 12 0 2006 19 19 0 0 0 15 0 TOTALS 35 35 1 2 4 27 0
EMILY PETERSON DEFENDER 5-6 Jr./Jr. 2L Portage, Mich. Portage Central #4 2007: Saw action in 15 contets, starting in seven. 2006: Saw action in 16 contests, starting nine... took four shots. HIGH SCHOOL: Twice earned all-state second team honors voted PCHS Most Valuable Player in 2005 part of the Olympic Development program two-time state finalist with the Michigan Hawks club program... high school teammates with Ashleigh Carpentier and Sarah Joyce. PERSONAL: Majoring in university curriculum daugheter of David and Christy Peterson... both parents attended WMU born Feb. 15, 1988 in Kalamazoo, Mich. PETERSON S CAREER NUMBERS 2007 15 7 0 0 0 1 0 2006 16 9 0 0 0 4 0 TOTALS 31 16 0 0 0 5 0 SARAH PHILLIPS GOALKEEPER 5-5 Jr./Jr. 1L Holland, Mich. West Ottawa #0 2007: Did not see action during the 2007 season. 2006: One of three to split time as starting goalie... started five of six games played... recorded 22 saves in 84 shots faced... had a goals-against average of 2.77 and a save percentage of.611... logged 454:17 minutes... owned a record of 1-4, notching first collegiate win vs. Northern Iowa (9/8). HIGH SCHOOL: Three-time MVP for the Panthers earned All-OK Red Conference honors as a senior and recieved honorable mention as a junior twice named to all-district squad all-area selection in 2005 member of the Grand Valley Premier club program. PERSONAL: Majoring in pre-medicine daughter of Dave and Sharie Phillips born Feb. 14, 1988 in Rochester, Mich. PHILLIPS S CAREER NUMBERS YEAR GP GS MIN GA GAA SV SV% REC SH 2007 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2006 6 5 454:17 14 2.77 22.611 1-4-0 0 TOTALS 6 5 454:17 14 2.77 22.611 1-4-0 0 WESTERN MICHIGAN BRONCOS
BRONCO VETERANS MICHELE ROFFEY DEFENDER 5-3 Jr./Jr. 2L West Bloomfield, Mich. West Bloomfield #15 2007: Participated in eight games, started in one... fired off a season-high two shots on goal against Wright State on (9/21) 2006: Appeared in all 19 games, starting 10... tallied four points on one goal and two assists... notched first career helper, assisting game-winner, against Northern Iowa (9/8)... added second assist at Toledo (9/22)... scored first collegiate goal in 3-1 win at Akron (9/29)... placed two of six shots on goal. HIGH SCHOOL: All-state honorable mention selection as a senior chosen to all-area team as a senior scored a school-record 40 goals during sophomore campaign earned Offensive Player of the Year honors in the Oakland Athletic Association compiled 80 goals and 40 assists in three seasons helped the Lakers to 26 wins against five losses over a two-year period three-time state club champion and state cup MVP for Vardar. PERSONAL: Majoring in athletic training daugheter of Chris and Nicky Roffey born Dec. 27, 1987 in Exeter, N.H. ROFFEY S CAREER NUMBERS 2007 8 1 0 0 0 5 0 2006 19 10 1 2 4 6 0 TOTAL 27 11 1 2 4 11 0 NICOLE UHAZIE MIDFIELDER 5-4 Jr./Jr. 2L Rochester, Mich. Stoney Creek #22 2007: Participated in nine games, started in two. 2006: Appeared in 13 games, made five starts... earned first career start at Bowling Green (9/24). HIGH SCHOOL: All-Oakland Athletic Association Division II selection in 2005 named team MVP as a sophomore chosen to Detroit Free Press and Oakland Press All-Area teams team made the state finals in 2005 earned four varsity letters two-year captain four-time state champion for Vardar. PERSONAL: Majoring in elementary education daughter of Michael and Nancy Uhazie born Jan. 14, 1988 in Rochester, Mich. UHAZIE S CAREER NUMBERS 2007 9 2 0 0 0 0 0 2006 13 5 0 0 0 0 0 TOTALS 22 7 0 0 0 0 0
HILLARY WERNLUND DEFENDER 5-6 Jr./Jr. 2L Kentwood, Mich. East Kentwood #23 2007: Started in all 16 games that she appeared in... as a defender, helped the Bronco defense to shut out five opponents. 2006: Appeared in 17 games, started eight... recorded first career assist against Northern Iowa (9/8). HIGH SCHOOL: All-state honorable mention in 2004 and 2005 three-time All- OK Red Metro Conference selection twice named the Falcons Defensive MVP chosen to four all-district teams two-year captain earned four varsity letters teammates with current Bronco Nicole Dulyea... top 10 diver in the state for the swim team. PERSONAL: University curriculum daughter of Gary and Lori Wernlund born Jan. 19, 1988 in Grand Rapids, Mich. WERNLUND S CAREER NUMBERS 2007 16 16 0 0 0 2 0 2006 17 8 0 1 1 3 0 TOTALS 31 16 0 1 1 5 0 KELLY BLENNER MIDFIELDER 5-9 So./So. 1L Arlington Heights, Ill. St. Viator #5 2007: Participated in 16 games, starting in 11... led the Broncos with two goals and was tied for the team lead in scoring with four points... scored her first collegiate goal in her second collegiate game against Missouri (9/2)... scored the game-winning goal in a 1-0 win against Arkansas (9/9). HIGH SCHOOL: Named to the All-East Suburban Catholic Conference as a junior... all-area selection as a sophomore... member of St. Viator 2005 Class A state championship team... played club for the Chicago Sockers. PERSONAL: Majoring in exercise science... parents are Tom and Peggy Blenner... born April 20, 1989 in Hoffman Estates, Ill. BLENNER S CAREER NUMBERS 2007 16 11 2 0 4 9 1 WESTERN MICHIGAN BRONCOS
BRONCO VETERANS ASHLEY CALIENDO DEFENDER 5-5 So./Jr. 1L Darien, Ill. Downers Grove South#10 2007: Participated in eight games, starting six... picked up an assist against Missouri (9/2). 2006: Redshirted... played in two games before sustaining a season-ending injury (foot). HIGH SCHOOL: Earned IHSSCA All-State honors in 2005 and 2006 twice chosen the Mustangs Most Valuable Player compiled 11 goals and four assists to earn allarea honors from the Chicago Sun-Times and the Daily Herald All-West Suburban Gold selection team captain for three seasons member of the Illinois Olympic Development Program. PERSONAL: Majoring in exercise science daughter of Frank and Enesia Caliendo born May 23, 1988 in Hinsdale, Ill. CALIENDO S CAREER NUMBERS 2007 8 6 0 1 1 1 0 2006 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 TOTAL 10 6 0 1 1 1 0 KELSEY CARMICHAEL MIDFIELDER 5-3 So./So. 1L Arlington Heights, Ill. Prospect #2 2007: Participated in 17 games, started 15... made Bronco debut against Missouri State (8/31)... took first collegiate shot on goal against Missouri (9/2)... notched first career assist, first collegiate point, and fired off a career-high five shots in a 2-2 tie against Buffalo (10/5)... scored first collegiate goal, a game winner, against Central Michigan (10/28). HIGH SCHOOL: Four-year letterwinner... played both midfield and forward... lone freshman to make varsity team... led team in scoring sophomore season... as a senior, was a Illinois High School Soccer Coaches Association honorable mention all-sectional and honorable mention all-area... played club for the Chicago Sockers. PERSONAL: Majoring in math education... daughter of Douglas and Nancy Carmichael... born March 31, 1989 in Park Ridge, Ill. CARMICHAEL S CAREER NUMBERS 2007 17 15 1 1 3 29 1
NICOLE DULYEA MIDFIELDER 5-9 So./So. 1L Kentwood, Mich. East Kentwood #11 2007: Participated in 17 games, started 16... scored first collegiate goal in second collegiate game against Missouri (9/2)... picked up an assist in 2-2 tie with Buffalo (10/5). HIGH SCHOOL: Amassed 38 goals and 69 assists... led East Kentwood in assists all four seasons... set school records for number of assists in a season and a career... tallied seven goals and 19 assists during senior season... four-time all-conference, all-district and all-region selection... named first team all-state as a junior and a senior... was a third team all-state selection as a sophomore... three-time team MVP... named to Michigan Dream Team as a junior and senior... played club for Bloomfield Force, 2007 National Champions and Michigan Cup Champions... member of the Olympic Development Program. PERSONAL: Major undecided... parents are Alan and Kerri Dulyea... born March 25, 1989 in Kentwood, Mich. DULYEA S CAREER NUMBERS 2007 17 16 1 1 3 9 0 JULIA FRANCY GOALKEEPER 5-9 So./So. 1L Westerville, Ohio Westerville Central #00 2007: Started off career as a Bronco with three-straight shutouts, defeated Arkansas 1-0 (9/9) and North Florida 1-0 (9/14) and tied Wagner 0-0 (9/16)... made six saves in a 1-0 shutout win against Ohio (10/21)... made 11 saves in a 1-0 shutout win over conference rival Central Michigan (10/28)... saw the most minutes in goal for WMU... made a career-high 15 saves against Purdue (9/23)... led the Broncos with a 1.31 GAA average... finished with the fifth-highest save percentage in the MAC,.837. HIGH SCHOOL: Totaled 22 career shutouts in goal... as a freshman, received honorable mention for This Week-Westerville News Super 12 team... voted Second Team All Ohio Capital Conference as a sophomore... All-OCC honorable mention selection as a junior... named defensive player of the year as a senior... also lettered in track and basketball. PERSONAL: Majoring in biomedical science... parents are Tom and Donna Francy... born Nov. 29, 1988 in Houston, Texas. FRANCY S CAREER NUMBERS YEAR GP GS MIN GA GAA SV SV% REC SH 2007 12 11 1096:04 16 1.31 82.837 3-6-2 5 WESTERN MICHIGAN BRONCOS
BRONCO VETERANS ALI JACOBS MIDFIELDER 5-3 So./So. 1L Worthington, Ohio Thomas Worthington #24 2007: Played in 14 games, started five... scored first collegiate goal, a game-winner, against North Florida (9/14)... fired off a career-best three shots against Northern Illinois. HIGH SCHOOL: Tallied 26 goals and 16 assists at the varsity level... named First Team All-Ohio Capital Conference as a junior... presented team s Iron Cardinal Award sophomore and junior seasons... played club for Blast Football Club. PERSONAL: Majoring in exercise science... parents are John and Laura Jacobs... born March 23, 1989 in Mount Kisco, N.Y. JACOB S CAREER NUMBERS 2007 14 5 1 0 2 10 1 ALISSA BURGE UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT ASSISTANT 5-10 Sr./Sr. 1L Frankfurt, Ill. Thomas Worthington 2008: Will take the position of Undergraduate Student Asisstant coach for the 2008 season. 2007: Playing time was limited due to injuries. 2006: Voted team s Most Improved Player... saw action in 12 contests, starting five. 2005: Made appearances off the bench against Buffalo (10/7) and Northern Illinois (10/28). HIGH SCHOOL: Four-year starter... helped Griffins become regional and sectional champions all four years... 2004 team advanced to the state s elite eight... received defensive MVP, all-conference and all-sectional awards. PERSONAL: Majoring in dietetics... owns a 3.80 GPA... daughter of David and Pam Burge... born Sept. 9, 1986 in Olympia Fields, Ill.
HISTORY AND RECORDS BRONCO NEWCOMERS JACKIE DREES FORWARD 5-5 Fr./Fr. Prospect Heights, Ill John Hersey #9 HIGH SCHOOL: Started every game as a freshman for John Hersey High School was part of the Illinois Olympic Development Team pool in 2005 played for Sockers FC club team. PERSONAL: Undecided on major daughter of Gerry and Joyce Drees born Dec. 24, 1989 in Arlington Hieghts, Ill. MAUREEN GIBSON FORWARD 5-1 Fr./Fr. #14 Bloomfield Hills, Mich. Marian HIGH SCHOOL: Walk on helped her team to 22-0-1 record her senior year was part of the District Three Regional Championship team her junior year. PERSONAL: Majoring in business daughter of Bob and Eileen Gibson born on Sept. 24, 1990 older sister Caitlin plays soccer for Siena Heights University. CAITLIN HENDERSON DEFENDER 5-4 Fr./Fr. Dexter, Mich. Dexter #20 HIGH SCHOOL: As a defender, helped Dexter High School to three-straight league, district, and regional championships was named the 2006 Ann Arbor News Player of the Year spent four years with the Michigan 1990 Olympic Development team member of the Michigan Hawks club team and helped them to two state championships, a regional championship and to the 2007 National Semifinals. PERSONAL: Majoring in nursing daughter of Jim and Cathy Henderson born Sept. 29, 1990 in Ann Arbor, MIch. AMANDA MELLON GOALKEEPER 5-9 Fr./Fr. Mason, Mich. Mason #1 HIGH SCHOOL: Walk on lettered in soccer, cross country, volleyball and basketball was named to the Academic All-Area team her junior and senior years. PERSONAL: Majoring in biomedical sciences daughter of Patrick and Kelly Mellon born on Aug. 7, 1990 in Saritoga Springs, N.Y. NIKOLETTE RIVERA MIDFIELDER 5-0 Fr./Fr. #17 St. Louis, Mo. Lafayette HIGH SCHOOL: Played midfielder for Lafayette Senior High School named First Team St. Louis Post Dispatch All-Metro helped the St. Louis Soccer Club to a national championship in 2005 two-time regional champion with St. Louis. PERSONAL: Undecided on major daughter of Dan and Chyn Rivera born Oct. 4, 1989 in St. Louis, Mo. STEPHANIE SKOWNESKI FORWARD 5-4 Fr./Fr. #18 Clinton Township, Mich. Chippewa Valley HIGH SCHOOL: Netted 64 goals before senior year at Chippewa Valley... scored a school record five goals in one game named all-state twice going into senior year was named team MVP three-straight years played for the prestigious Michigan Hawks club team, helping them to two state championships member of the Michigan Olympic Development team. PERSONAL: Majoring in elementary education daughter of Ed and Mary Skowneski older brother Eddie is a varsity wrestler at Michigan State born Oct. 18, 1990 in Mt. Clemens, Mich. VICTORIA SLAVIN DEFENDER 5-8 Fr./Fr. Livonia, Mich. Stevenson #6 HIGH SCHOOL: Recieved honorable mention all-division, all-area, and all-state during sophomore year was named team MVP junior year also lettered in basketball and volleyball helped the Michigan Hawks club team to three state championships. PERSONAL: Undecided on major daughter of Terry Slavin and Sue Speer uncle Al Iafrate played for the Toronto Maple Leafs (1984-90), Washington Capitals (1991-94), Boston Bruins (1994), and San Jose Sharks (1996-97)... born on Aug. 13, 1990 in Farmington Hills, Mich. ALISON SZCZYPKA DEFENDER 5-10 Fr./Fr. Novi, Mich. Ladywood #3 HIGH SCHOOL: Named second team all-state during junior season and was honorable mention as a sophomore named all-district and all-region during sophomore and junior seasons also lettered in basketball played for Livonia United club team. PERSONAL: Majoring in education daughter of Ken and Maureen Szczypka born on Aug. 30, 1990 in Livonia, Mich. WESTERN MICHIGAN BRONCOS 13
COACHING STAFF MIKE HAINES HEAD COACH Kalamazoo College, 1993 11th season - WMU Record 83-97-16 Record - 115-100-19 (12) Just the second head coach in the program s 12-year history, Mike Haines begins his 11th season at Western Michigan. Bringing stability and experience, Haines is the third-longest tenured coach in the Mid-American Conference. In three of the past five years, Haines has guided Western Michigan to a topthree finish in the MAC, highlighted by a MAC Tournament Championship in 2003. That same year, WMU qualified for its first NCAA Tournament in school history, upsetting nationally-ranked Illinois in the first round of the College Cup. In 2005, Haines guided WMU to its best start ever in league play (7-1), knocking off two NCAA Tournament teams and earning a regional ranking. The Brown & Gold also rattled off six straight wins, the second longest win streak in school history. Under Haines direction, Western Michigan has made eight MAC postseason appearances, reaching the semifinals on three occasions. His teams have recorded a.500-or-better league record in seven of the past nine seasons and have recorded double-digit overall win totals on five occasions. At the same time, Haines has coached 10 All-MAC players who have earned a total of 16 All-MAC certificates and three All-Great Lakes Region selections. Four of his first-year players have also been named to the MAC All-Freshmen Teams. Additionally, Haines athletes get the job done in the classroom, as 10 players have collected 12 Academic All-MAC honors, and one academic all-district award. Taking over the WMU program on Aug. 11, 1998, Haines was no stranger to the Kalamazoo community. For two seasons (1996-97), Haines coached next door at his alma mater, Division III Kalamazoo College. He directed the Hornet women to a 32-3-3 record and a pair of second place finishes in the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA). His 1997 squad captured a school-record 18 wins and reached the NCAA Tournament. A Kalamazoo native, he directed the Kalamazoo Quest through its inaugural season in the W-2 League of the United Systems of Independent Soccer Leagues (USISL), which consists of pro and collegiate players and is the highest level of women s soccer played in the United States. A USSF C licensed coach, Haines success also extends to the prep ranks, where twice he has been honored on the state level first as Class C Private School Coach of the Year for the boy s team at Hackett Catholic Central in 1995 then as Class B-C-D Coach of the Year for the Hackett girls in 1996. Haines led Hackett to the 1995 Class C boys title with a 22-2 record and guided the Irish girls to three consecutive state finals (1996-98) with an overall record of 67-4. Haines received his bachelor s degree from Kalamazoo College in 1993. He lettered four seasons for the Hornets (1989-92), earning All-MIAA Second Team honors twice and captaining the 1992 squad. Haines is married to the former Kristen Cooper and the couple has two daughters, Kasey (7) and Anna (5).
SUZIE GRECH ASSISTANT COACH Michigan, 2005 Second season Suzie Grech begins her second season as assistant coach at Western Michigan. Grech has coached at both the high school and collegiate levels and was a standout goalkeeper at the University of Michigan. The Philadelphia, Pa., native will be involved in all facets of the program at WMU, and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the goalkeeping unit. Grech arrived in Kalamazoo after spending the 2007 preseason with her alma mater as a volunteer assistant coach. She also served as the assistant girl s soccer coach at Pioneer High School during the 2007 season. Prior to the 2008 season Grech spent a week in Belize with Peacework, an organization in Blacksburg, Va. Grech and others helped out with construction projects for schools and helped coached students. She helped out with three other coaches, Matt Gwilliam (Virginia Tech), Erica Demers (Grand Valley State), and Scott Letts (Marshall). In addition to their coaching duties, they also passed out soccer equipment to the kids provided by Peacework. Prior to her stint around Ann Arbor, Grech was an assistant at Marshall for two seasons, acting as the goalkeeper coach. With the Thundering Herd, she was in charge of technical and tactical training of the goalies and assisted with on-field instruction. She also was highly involved in recruiting, travel and other administrative duties. Grech, pictured left, coaching local children from Belize on their footwork and dribbling. Grech played at Michigan from 2000-2003, and left the women s soccer program as the all-time leader in goals-against average and shutouts, ending her Wolverine career with a record of 36-18-3. Her Michigan teams made four NCAA appearances in 2000, 2001, 2002 (Elite Eight) and 2003 (Sweet Sixteen), and in 2001, she earned Second Team All-Big Ten and All-Great Lakes Region honors. Grech also participated internationally for Spain, where she earned a silver medal at the European Women s U-18 Championships in 1999 and 2000. She garnered six International Caps with the full national team, and 14 International Caps with the U-18 national team. From 2003 to 2005, she coached at Brighton High School in Brighton, Mich., and served as an assistant coach for the University of Michigan s Soccer Club. Grech graduated from the University of Michigan with a bachelor s degree in physical education in 2005 and received her master s degree in sports administration from Marshall in 2006. She holds a United States Soccer Federation (USSF) National B License and has a National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) advanced national goalkeeping diploma. WESTERN MICHIGAN BRONCOS
2007 STATISTICS 2007 STATISTICS Overall: 4-11-3 MAC: 2-7-2 (12th) Home: 2-4-1 Road: 2-7-1 Neutral: 0-0-1 # NAME GP GS G A PTS SH SH% SOG GW PK YC RC 5 Kelly Blenner, MF 16 11 2 0 4 9.222 7 1 0-0 0 0 7 Thalia Playford, F 16 16 1 2 3 23.043 13 0 0-0 3 0 8 Patrice Impelido, MF 16 16 1 2 4 12.083 5 0 0-0 1 0 2 Kelsey Carmichael, MF 17 15 1 1 3 29.034 13 1 0-0 3 0 18 Amy Letzgus, MF 16 16 1 1 3 15.067 5 1 0-0 1 0 11 Nicole Dulyea, MF 17 16 1 1 3 9.111 3 0 0-0 2 0 12 Cassanda Nelson, F 17 9 1 0 2 16.062 7 0 0-0 1 0 24 Ali Jacobs, F 14 5 1 0 2 10.100 6 1 0-0 3 0 6 Laura White, MF 15 6 1 0 2 8.125 5 0 0-0 2 0 16 Valerie McIntyre, D 15 15 0 1 1 6.000 5 0 0-0 4 1 21 Ashleigh Carpentier, D 18 17 0 1 1 5.000 2 0 0-0 0 0 10 Ashley Caliendo, D 8 6 0 1 1 1.000 0 0 0-0 1 0 15 Michele Roffey, D 8 1 0 0 0 5.000 1 0 0-0 0 0 23 HIllary Wernlund, D 16 16 0 0 0 2.000 1 0 0-0 0 0 9 Mereasa Brownlie, MF 9 5 0 0 0 2.000 2 0 0-0 0 0 22 Nicole Uhazie, MF 9 2 0 0 0 1.000 1 0 0-0 0 0 20 Julie Cummings, D 6 0 0 0 0 1.000 1 0 0-0 1 0 4 Emily Peterson, D 15 7 0 0 0 0.000 0 0 0-0 0 0 25 Sarah Joyce, D 3 0 0 0 0 0.000 0 0 0-0 0 0 19 Alissa Burge, D 2 1 0 0 0 0.000 0 0 0-0 0 0 13 Sara Boakye, F 3 0 0 0 0 0.000 0 0 0-0 0 0 Totals 18 18 10 10 30 155.065 77 4 0-0 23 1 Opponents 18 18 32 22 86 329.097 169 11 2-2 9 0 2007 Results Date Opponent Score Aug. 31 @ Missouri State L, 0-2 Sept. 2 @ Missouri L, 2-5 Sept. 9 ARKANSAS W, 1-0 Sept. 14 @ North Florida# W, 1-0 Sept. 16 vs. Wagner# T, 0-0 (2 OT) Sept. 21 WRIGHT STATE L, 0-2 Sept. 23 @ #15 Purdue L, 0-3 Sept. 28 @ Toledo L, 0-4 Sept. 30 @ Bowling Green L, 1-3 Oct. 5 BUFFALO T, 2-2 (2 OT) Oct. 7 KENT STATE L, 0-2 Oct. 12 @ Miami (Ohio) L, 0-4 Oct. 14 @ Ball State L, 0-2 Oct. 19 @ Akron T, 1-1 (2 OT) Oct. 21 @ Ohio W, 1-0 Oct. 26 EASTERN MICHIGAN L, 0-1 (2 OT) Oct. 28 CENTRAL MICHIGAN W, 1-0 Nov. 1 NORTHERN ILLINOIS L, 0-1 *Mid-American Conference opponent home matches in all caps # North Florida Tournament (Jacksonville, Fla.) # NAME GP GS MIN GA GAA SV SV% W L T SH ATTENDANCE 00 Julia Francy 12 11 1096:04 16 1.31 82.837 3 6 2 5.Home 990 (141 avg.) 1 Jessica Laning 7 6 613:11 16 2.35 50.758 0 5 1 0.. Road 2,896 (290 avg.) Totals 18 18 1709:15 32 1.68 138.812 3 11 3 5 Opponents 18 18 1709:15 10 0.53 67.870 11 3 3 10 GOALS BY PERIODS 1 2 OT 2OT TOT Western Michigan 6 4 0 0 10 Opponents 15 16 1 0 32 SHOTS BY PERIODS 1 2 OT 2OT TOT Western Michigan 62 82 5 6 155 Opponents 156 163 5 6 330 SAVES BY PERIODS 1 2 OT 2OT TOT Western Michigan 72 61 2 3 138 Opponents 31 32 1 3 67 CORNERS BY PERIODS 1 2 OT 2OT TOT Western Michigan 15 33 3 2 53 Opponents 29 41 0 3 73 FOULS BY PERIODS 1 2 OT 2OT TOT Western Michigan 91 104 0 3 198 Opponents 80 100 7 4 191 STATISTICAL ABBREVIATIONS: GP-Games Played GS-Game Started G-Goals A-Assists PTS-Points SH-Shots SH%-Shooting Percentage SOG-Shots On Goal GW-Game-Winners PK-Penalty Kicks YC-Yellow Cards RC-Red Cards MIN- Minutes Played GA-Goals Allowed GAA-Goals-Against Average SV-Saves SV%-Save Percentage W- Wins L-Losses T-Ties SH-Shutouts PK-Penalty Kicks 16
HONORS AND AWARDS HONORS AND AWARDS All-MAC 2005... Chantal Robinson, D, 1st Mandi Marsh, F, 2nd Chelsea McNally, D, 2nd Katie Ruzinsky, MF, 2nd 2004... Katie Ruzinsky, MF, 1st Andrea Tyler, MF, 1st Chelsea McNally, D, 2nd Michelle Palazzolo, D, 2nd 2003...Michelle Palazzolo, D, 2nd Katie Ruzinsky, MF, 2nd 2002...Michelle Palazzolo, D, 2nd 2001...Abi Morrell, D, 2nd 2000...Megan Ramey, GK, 1st 1999...Katie Markey, MF, 1st 1998...Jennifer Haller, GK, 1st Katie Markey, MF, 1st 1997...Jennifer Haller, GK, 1st Katie Markey, MF, 1st Hollie Bonnema, D, 2nd Jenna Schlee, F, 2nd MAC All-Freshman Team 2006...Patrice Impelido, MF 2005...Thalia Playford, F 2003...Amy Letzgus, MF Chantal Robinson, D MAC All-Tournament Team 2004...Katie Beaudoin, D Sara Cultra, F 2003... Chelsea McNally, MF Jessica Pattison, F Katie Ruzinsky, MF Megan Urbats, MF 2000... Kathryn Link, D Kelly Thack, D 1997... Kathryn Link, D Meghan Luckett, F Katie Markey, MF MAC All-Academic Team 2006...Thalia Playford, F 2005...Chelsea McNally, D Katie Perz, GK 2004...Chelsea McNally, D 2003...Katie Perz, GK 2001...Brandi Buschhausen, MF Mary Gignac, MF Brittanny Ivanic, F Jessica Pattison, F Megan Ramey, GK Cindy Webber, MF 1998...Kerri Verardi, MF 1997... Liz Gunn, GK Kristen Oakleaf, F Kerri Verardi, MF Hollie Bonnema, D, HM ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District IV 2006...Thalia Playford, 3rd 2005... Chelsea McNally, D, 3rd All-Great Lakes Region Team 2005... Chelsea McNally, D, 3rd 2003...Chantal Robinson, 3rd 1999... Katie Markey, 3rd 1998... Katie Markey, 3rd MAC Player of the Week 2005...Chelsea McNally, D, 10-17 2002... Megan Ramey, GK, 10-1 Kersten Conklin, F, 9-2 2001... Megan Ramey, GK, 9-25 1997... Jennifer Haller, GK, 9-2 Soccer Buzz Freshman All-America Team 2003...Chantal Robinson, D, 3rd Soccer Buzz All-Great Lakes Region Team 2003...Chantal Robinson, D, 3rd 1997...Katie Markey, F, 3rd Soccer Buzz All-Freshman Great Lakes Team 2003...Chantal Robinson, D WMU Most Valuable Player 2007...Valerie McIntyre, D 2005...Chelsea McNally, D 2004...Chelsea McNally, D 2003... Jessica Pattison, F 2002... Kersten Conklin, F 2001... Megan Ramey, GK 2000... Megan Ramey, GK Kathryn Link, D 1999...Katie Markey, MF 1998...Jennifer Haller, GK 1997... Katie Markey, F 1996... Denise Mayer, D WMU Newcomer of the Year 2007...Nicole Dulyea, MF 2006...Patrice Impelido, MF 2005...Thalia Playford, F 2004...Laura White, MF 2003...Amy Letzgus, MF 2002... Lisa Witt, D 2001...Sara Cultra, MF 2000... no recipient 1999... Jennifer Wiles, D 1998... Brandi Buschhausen, MF 1997... Kathryn Link, D 1996...Jennifer Haller, GK WMU Most Improved Player 2006...Alissa Burge, D 2005...Tara Cook, D 2004...Valerie McIntyre, D 2003... Chelsea McNally, F 2002...Kelli Nicholson, MF 2001...Jackie Champine, D 2000... Katie Koscielniak, D WMU Coaches Award 2000... Shawn Chipelewski, D 1999... Megan Ramey, GK 1998... Erin Merwin, MF 1997... Jennifer Samfilippo, F 1996... Angela Pandoff, MF LETTERWINNERS Kate Beaudoin, 02, 03, 04 Kelly Blenner, 07 Hollie Bonnema, 96, 97, 98, 99 Mereasa Brownlie, 06, 07 Alissa Burge, 06 Brandi Buschhausen, 98, 99, 00, 01 Ashley Caliendo, 07 Kelsey Carmichael, 07 Ashleigh Carpentier, 05, 06, 07 Jackie Champine, 00, 01, 02 Emily Chesher, 04, 06 Shawn Chipelewski, 97, 98, 99 Kersten Conklin, 99, 00, 01, 02 Tara Cook, 05, 06 Sara Cultra, 01, 02, 03, 04 Angela DeDomenico, 98 Nicole Dulyea, 07 Marjie Fleshman, 02 Cheryl Fox, 00 Julia Francy 07 Mary Gignac, 99, 00, 01, 02 Lisa Gilkey, 97 Jennifer Haller, 96, 97, 98, 99 Patrice Impelido, 06, 07 Brittanny Ivanic, 00, 01, 02, 03 Erin Ivory, 97, 98, 99, 00 Ali Jacobs 07 Stephanie Johnson, 02, 03, 04, 05 Sarah Joyce, 06 Melanie Kemmerling, 96 Katie Koscielniak, 00, 01 Jessica Laning, 06, 07 Jen Leone, 99, 00, 01 Carmen Leguizamon, 06 Amy Letzgus, 03, 05, 06, 07 Kathryn Link, 97, 98, 99 Meghan Luckett, 97, 98 Rachel Lupo, 04, 05 Anni Maclear, 01, 02 Gretchen Markey, 99, 00 Katie Markey, 96, 97, 98, 99 Mandi Marsh, 03, 04, 05, 06 Jamie Mastrangelo, 97, 98 Denise Mayer, 96 Shelley Mayer, 96, 98, 99 Allison McClelland, 97, 99, 00 Valerie McIntyre, 04, 05, 07 Chelsea McNally, 02, 03, 04, 05 Abi Morrell, 00, 01 Katie Markey (1996-1999) is the only Bronco to earn All-MAC First Team honors three times. A midfielder, Markey holds the school records in career goals, points, game-winning goals and game-winning assists. A two-time All-Great Lakes Region selection, she also holds the WMU marks for most shots in a game, season and career. Cassandra Nelson, 05, 06, 07 Kellie Nicholson, 02, 03, 04 Kristen Oakleaf, 96, 97 Michelle Palazzolo, 01, 02, 03, 04 Angela Pandoff, 96, 97, 98, 99 Jessica Pattison, 00, 01, 02, 03 Kate Perz, 02, 03, 04, 05 Lea Perz, 04 Emily Peterson, 06, 07 Sarah Phillips, 06 Thalia Playford, 05, 06, 07 Nicole Primmer, 03 Amber Rabeau, 96, 97 Megan Ramey, 99, 00, 01 Chantal Robinson, 03, 04, 05, 06 Michele Roffey, 06, 07 Stacy Rogers, 04, 05, 06 Melissa Rucker, 98, 00 Katie Ruzinsky, 02, 03, 04, 05 Julie Samulak, 96 Jenna Schlee, 96, 97, 99 Jenna Schrumpf, 04, 06 Amber Scyphers, 99, 00, 01, 02 Cathy Stovall, 01 Allison Surowitz, 99 Nicole Sweinberg, 05, 06 Kelly Thack, 97, 98, 99, 00 Andrea Tyler, 02, 03, 04, 05 Nicole Uhazie, 06, 07 Megan Urbats, 00, 01, 02, 03 Kerri Verardi, 96, 97, 98, 99 Cindy Webber, 00, 01, 02 Hillary Wernlund, 06, 07 Laura White, 04, 05, 06, 07 Jen Wiles, 99, 00, 01, 02 Lisa Witt, 02, 03, 04, 05 - bold indicates still active WESTERN MICHIGAN BRONCOS 17
INDIVIDUAL AND TEAM RECORDS INDIVIDUAL AND TEAM RECORDS GAMES 23 Katie Beaudoin, Sara Cultra,.. Katie Perz, Chantal Robinson,.. Andrea Tyler, Megan Urbats, 2003 81 Andrea Tyler, 2002-04 80 Sara Cultra, 2001-04 GOALS Game 3 Thalia Playford vs. Northern Iowa, 2006.. Amber Scyphers @ Akron, 2001.. Mary Gignac vs. Iona, 2001.. Jenna Schlee vs. BGSU, 1997 9 Jessica Pattison, 2003.. Katie Markey, 1997 23 Katie Markey, 1996-99 17 Chantal Robinson, 2003-06.. Kersten Conklin, 1999-02 Consecutive 4 Thalia Playford, 2005.. Sara Cultra, 2004.. Kersten Conklin, 2001 Quickest start of game/half 0:20 Katie Markey (1st) vs. EMU, 9-12-96 two goals 0:39 Mary Gignac vs. Iona, 9-9-01.. Jenna Schlee vs. BGSU, 10-5-97 three goals 7:42 Jenna Schlee vs. BGSU, 10-5-97 GAME-WINNING GOALS 4 Chantal Robinson, 2004 8 Katie Markey, 1996-99 7 Chantal Robinson, 2003-06.. Jessica Pattison, 2000-03 UNASSISTED GOALS 7 Chantal Robinson, 2003 14 Chantal Robinson, 2003-04 ASSISTS Game 3 Megan Urbats vs. Iona, 2001 13 Chantal Robinson, 2003 9 Katie Markey, 1996 23 Chantal Robinson, 2003-05 22 Katie Markey, 1996-99 Consecutive Games 3 Katie Ruzinsky, 2003.. Amber Scyphers, 2000 GAME-WINNING ASSISTS 4 Amber Scyphers, 2000 7 Katie Markey, 1996-99.. Amber Scyphers, 1999-02 SHOTS Game 14 Katie Markey vs. Valparaiso, 9-28-97 88 Katie Markey, 1997 243 Katie Markey, 1996-99 POINTS Game 7 Kristen Oakleaf (3-1) vs. Trinity Christian, 1996 6 Thalia Playford (3-0) vs. Northern Iowa, 2006.. Amber Scyphers (3-0) @ Akron, 2001.. Mary Gignac (3-0) vs. Iona, 2001.. Jenna Schlee (3-0) vs. BGSU, 1997 27 Chantal Robinson, 2003 (7-13) 24 Katie Markey, 1997 (9-6) Consecutive Games 6 Kerri Verardi, 1996 68 Katie Markey, 1996-99 (23-22) 57 Chantal Robinson, 2003-06 (17-23) 47 Kersten Conklin, 1999-02 (17-14) A four-year letterwinner (2003-06), Chantal Robinson etched her name into the WMU history book, setting season and career records for most assists and unassisted goals, as well as all-time season highs for points and game-winning goals. Additionally, Robinson ranks second in career points, goals and game-winning goals - accomplishing her many feats from the defender position. GOALKEEPING: GAMES 23 Katie Perz, 2003 67 Katie Perz, 2002-05 GK: MINUTES PLAYED Game 120:00 Several players 2095:27 Katie Perz, 2003 [MAC] 5839:13 Katie Perz, 2002-05 5790:01 Jennifer Haller, 1996-99 GK: SHOTS FACED Game 35 Jennifer Haller @ Northern Illinois, 1998 349 Jennifer Haller, 1998 1052 Jennifer Haller, 1996-99 GK: SAVES Game 17 Jennifer Haller @ Eastern Illinois, 1996 142 Jennifer Haller, 1998 448 Jennifer Haller, 1996-99 GK: GOALS-AGAINST AVERAGE 0.99 Katie Perz, 2002 1.11 Katie Perz, 2002-05 GK: SAVE PERCENTAGE.839 Katie Perz, 2002.825 Megan Ramey, 1998-01 GK: VICTORIES 14 Katie Perz, 2003 34 Katie Perz, 2002-05 GK: SHUTOUTS 8 Katie Perz, 2003 Consecutive 4 Katie Perz, 2003.. Megan Ramey, 2000 Consecutive Minutes 435:12 Katie Perz, 2003 20 Katie Perz, 2002-05 18
HONORS AND AWARDS HONORS AND AWARDS GAME Most Goals 11 vs. Trinity Christian, 9-28-96 8 vs. Iona, 9-9-01 6 @ Akron, 9-23-01 Most Goals, Half 10 vs. Trinity Christian (1st), 9-28-96 Largest Win Margin 11 vs. Trinity Christian (11-0), 9-28-96 7 vs. Iona (8-1), 9-9-01 Most Goals Allowed 7 @ Bowling Green, 10-25-02 6 @ Ohio State, 9-24-96 5 @ Northwestern, 9-17-06.. @ Michigan, 9-16-05.. @ Oakland, 9-24-96 Largest Loss Margin 7 @ Bowling Green (0-7), 10-25-02 5 @ Ohio State (1-6), 9-24-96.. @ UW-Milwaukee (0-5), 10-26-96 Most Shots 55 vs. Trinity Christian, 9-28-96 47 @ Kent State, 10-25-97 46 @ Aquinas, 10-5-96 Fewest Shots 1 @ St. Louis, 10-11-96 Most Opponent Shots 37 @ #12 West Virginia, 9-1-06 35 @ Northern Illinois, 9-20-98 32 @ Eastern Illinois, 10-3-96.. @ NIU, 10-12-97 Fewest Opponent Shots 1 vs. Trinity Christian, 9-28-96 Most Corners 13 vs. Akron, 10-6-02.. vs. Valparaiso, 9-18-01 Most Offsides 8 vs. Nevada-Las Vegas, 9-12-99 SEASON Most Wins 14 2003 Most Losses 15 2006 Most Home Wins 10 2003 Most Road Wins 7 2004 Consecutive Wins 10 2003 Unbeaten Streak 10 2003 Unbeaten Home Streak 13 1996-97 Non-Shutout Streak 15 2003 BRONCO COACHING HISTORY Overall MAC MAC MAC Year Record Record Finish Tourney Coach 2007 3-11-3 2-7-2 12th --- Haines 2006 3-15-1 2-9 12th --- Haines 2005 10-8-1 8-3-0 3rd Quarterfinals Haines 2004 11-6-4 6-3-3 3rd-t Semifinals Haines 2003 14-8-1 8-4-0 3rd Championship Haines 2002 7-10-1 5-5-1 7th Quarterfinals Haines 2001 8-11-0 6-6-0 7th Quarterfinals Haines 2000 10-9-2 5-4-2 6th Semifinals Haines 1999 10-9-1 5-5-1 6th Quarterfinals Haines 1998 6-10-2 3-6-1 8th Quarterfinals Haines 1997 9-8-2 4-2-1 2nd-t Semifinals O Shaughnessy 1996 11-7-1 O Shaughnessy Totals 99-101-16 52-47-9.. MAC TOURNAMENT Year Opponent Res. Score Round Site 2005 Central Michigan L 0-1 Quarterfinals Kalamazoo, Mich. 2004 Bowling Green L 1-4 Semfinals Athens, Ohio Ball State T (PK) 2-2 Quarterfinals Kalamazoo, Mich. 2003 Bowling Green W 4-1 Championship Kalamazoo, Mich. Ohio W 2-1 Semifinals Kalamazoo, Mich. Buffalo W 3-0 Quarterfinals Kalamazoo, Mich. 2002 Ball State L 1-3 Quarterfinals Muncie, Ind. 2001 Eastern Michigan L 0-4 Quarterfinals Ypsilanti, Mich. 2000 Bowling Green L 1-2 Semifinals Kalamazoo, Mich. Central Michigan W 2-1 Quarterfinals Mount Pleasant, Mich. 1999 Miami L (OT) 0-1 Quarterfinals Oxford, Ohio 1998 Ohio L 2-3 Quarterfinals Athens, Ohio 1997 Eastern Michigan L 1-2 Semfinals DeKalb, Ill. NCAA COLLEGE CUP Year Opponent Res. Score 2003 #9 Illinois W 2-0 Purdue L 3-2 GREAT PERFORMANCES WMU successful in NCAA College Cup debut Nov. 14, 2003 Western Michigan s first ever NCAA Tournament appearance provided the backdrop for the program s most significant victory. WMU shocked ninth-ranked Illinois, 2-0, on a chilly evening in Champaign. The Illini held a commanding edge in shots (18-5) and corners (9-1), but goalkeeper Katie Perz was unflappable, earning the shutout with four saves. Chantal Robinson (21st minute) and Jessica Pattison (85th) provided the goals, handing Illinois just its fourth loss in 22 games. WESTERN MICHIGAN BRONCOS 19
UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT - DR. JOHN M. DUNN Dr. John M. Dunn became the eighth president of Western Michigan University on July 1, 2007. His official inauguration took place on March 24, 2008. WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY He was appointed to the post by the WMU Board of Trustees in April, following a nationwide search. Prior to coming to WMU, Dunn served as interim chancellor at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Before accepting that appointment, he held the position of provost and vice chancellor at SIUC. An educator for more than 30 years, Dunn was dean of the University of Utah s College of Health before moving to SIUC, holding that post from 1995 to 2002. Before that, he was at Oregon State University for 20 years, last serving as associate provost there from 1990 to 1995. His earlier positions at Oregon State included dean of Health and Human Performance, chair of the Department of Exercise and Sport Science and director of the university s Special Physicaland Motor Fitness Clinic. Since moving to Michigan, President Dunn has been actively engaged with state and community efforts that focus on quality-of-life issues and enhancing economic development. By appointment of Gov. Jennifer Granholm, he represents the University and West Michigan as a member of the Michigan Strategic Economic Investment and Commercialization Board. He also is a member of the boards of the Bronson Healthcare Group, First National Bank, Southwest Michigan First and the WMU Foundation as well as the governing boards of both the Greater Kalamazoo Area United Way and the Gilmore Keyboard Festival. Dunn, who was named Southern Illinois interim chancellor in November 2006, had previously served as provost and vice chancellor there since 2002. He says his interest in the WMU position was piqued by the similarities between WMU and SIU, a research university with more than 21,000 students, an extensive portfolio of grants and contracts, a number of major research centers and a historical background as a state teachers college. Internationally known for his research and writing about the long-term health of individuals with disabilities, Dunn is the author of more than 50 professional papers and book chapters. He is a past president of the Research Consortium of the American Alliance for Health Physical Education, Recreation and Dance; past editor of Quest, a professional publication for kinesiology scholars; and president-elect of the American Academy of Kinesdiology and Physical Education. BOARD OF TRUSTEES Dennis W. Archer Jeanne H. Carlson Sarah L. DeNooyer. William D. Johnston William J. Martin. Kenneth V. Miller. Daniel W. Pero. Larry F. Tolbert. UNIVERSITY SENIOR STAFF Dr. John M. Dunn. Dr. Timothy J. Greene. Lowell Rinker. Carl M. Bud Bender. Carol L.J. Hustoles. Gregory J. Rosine. Dr. Leonard C. Ginsberg. Dr. Diane K. Anderson. Dr. James A. Gilchrist Dean K. Honsberger. Robert G. Miller. David A. Glenn. Cheryl P. Roland. Kathy B. Beauregard. Jamie M. Jeremy. Dr. Martha B. Warfield Jon M. Andrews. Betty A. Kocher. Detroit, Mich. Novi, Mich..Kalamazoo, Mich. Portage, Mich..Battle Creek, Mich..Kalamazoo, Mich..Dimondale, Mich..Kalamazoo, Mich..President.Provost & VP for Academic Affairs.CFO, VP for Business and Finance.VP for Development.VP for Legal Affairs & General Counsel.Senior VP for Advancement & Legislative Affairs.Interim VP for Research.VP for Student Affairs Vice Provost for Academic Operations, CIO.Associate VP for Budget & Planning.Associate VP for Community Outreach.Associate VP for Institutional Equity.Associate VP of University Relations.Director of Intercollegiate Athletics.Executive Director of Alumni Relations Assistant VP of the Div. of Multicultural Affairs.Assistant to the President.Secretary to the Board of Trustees Dunn, who began his teaching at the University of Connecticut in 1972, earned a bachelor s and master; s degree from Northern Illinois University in 1967 and 1969, respectively. He earned his doctoral degree in physical education from Brigham Young University in 1972. He and his wife, Linda, are the parents of three adult children who live around the nation. Media contact: Cheryl Roland, (269) 387-8400, cheryl.roland@wmich.edu WMU News Office of University Relations Western Michigan University 1903 W Michigan Ave Kalamazoo MI 49008-5433 USA (269) 387-8400 www.wmich.edu/wmu/news 20