The Department of Athletics Mission at Bethany

Quick Facts Bethany College Swedes The Department of Athletics Mission at Bethany In accordance with the core values of Bethany College, the mission of the Department of Athletics is to utilize sports as a method to educate, develop, and challenge its participants. Bethany Swedes will: Genuinely engage in the greater Bethany community. Develop and evolve key character traits including integrity, humility, commitment, spiritual perspective, compassion and perseverance toward success. Maintain healthy mental and physical lifestyles while competing substance-free. Lead lives of faith, learning and service. Athletic Department Dane Pavlovich Dean of Athletics pavlovichd@bethanylb.edu...x89 Janice Esses Asst. Athletic Director essesj@bethanylb.edu...x88 Clair Oleen Asst. Athletic Director oleenc@bethanylb.edu...x87 Nathalea Stephenson Asst. Athletic Director stephensonn@bethanylb.edu...x8 Tony Stennett Coordinator of Athletic Comm. stennettca@bethanylb.edu...x87 Laura Moreno Athletics Admin. morenolc@bethanylb.edu...x884 Joyce Pigge Faculty Athletic Representative Quick Facts School: Bethany College Location: Lindsborg, Kansas Established: 88 by Swedish-Lutheran Settlers Enrollment: 7 Nickname: Swedes Colors: Blue and Gold Affiliations: NAIA Conference: KCAC Address: 5 East Swensson Street Lindsborg, KS 745 Website: www.bethanyswedes.com Twitter: @BethanySwedes Table of Contents - Facilities - Tradition - Affiliations - -4 Season Highlight - -4 Season Stats - -4 Season Results - 4-5 Season Outlook - 4-5 Roster - 4-5 Schedule - Coaching Staff

Facilities Hahn Gymnasium

Tradition Bethany College Conference Championships Bethany College has won 54 conference championships. The KCAC was reorganized in 98 and previous championships also are listed here. Baseball - 9 (W) Tennis 978 (M) 97 Cross Country 5 (M), 8 (W) 979 (M) 974 (M), (W) 98 979 (M) 985 98 (W) 98 98 (W) 989 98 (W) Football - 5 9 7 95 Basketball 94 (M), 5 (W) 97 94 (M) 9 (M) 9 (M) 9 (M) 9 (M) 94 (M) 9 (M) 94 (M) 95 (M) 977 (M) 98 (M/W) 98 (M) 98 (W) 99 (M) 998 (W) (W) 977 978 979 98 98 98 987 988 99 99 99 994 995 99 999 Golf - 98 984 987 995 997 998 999 4 5 9 4 Soccer (M), (W) 99 (M) 998 (W) 999 (W) 4 (M) Softball - 4 995 98 (M) 99 (M) 9 (M) 9 (M) 94 (M) 95 (M) 954 (M) 955 (M) 957 (M) 958 (M) 959 (M) 9 (M) 94 (M) 95 (M) 9 (M) 97 (M) 98 (M) 99 (M) 97 (M) 97 (M) 97 (M) 97 (M) 974 (M) 975 (M) 97 (M) 977 (M) 98 (M) 98 (M) 98 (M) 98 (M/W) 984 (M) 985 (M) 98 (M) 987 (M) 988 (M) 989 (M) (M/W) (M/W) (M) (W) 4 (M) 5 (M) (M/W) 7 (M/W) 8 (M/W) 9 (M/W) (M) (M) (M) (M) 4 (M) Bethany Athletic Association Track & Field 7 (M), (W) 97 (M) 977 (M) 978 (M/W) 979 (M) 98 (M/W) 98 (M/W) 98 (M/W) 98 (W) 984 (W) 985 (W) 98 (W) 987 (W) 99 (W) 99 (W) Volleyball - 984 BAA supports excellence in student-athletes and athletic programs. Contact Warren Olson, Associate Vice President of Development at olsonw@bethanylb.edu WHY should I contribute? Your gift has a direct impact on continuing the strong traditions of BC athletics. HOW can I contribute? Your gift may be in the form of check, cash, credit card, stocks, or online at www.bethanylb.edu/giving YES your gift is tax deductible! Membership Levels Swedes Team $5 to $499 Blue Team $5 to $999 Gold Team $+ Goals: Together-athletes from across sports and eras come together to support the Bethany College Swedes family. Excellence-strive to develop leaders both on and off the field and court. Advance-teams through fierce competition, fan suppor, and financial contributions. Motivate-communication between fans and players to share focus and vision.

Affiliations The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and its members use sport as a vehicle for character development and administer programs and championships in proper balance with overall educational experience. In, the organization reaffirmed its purpose to enhance the character-building aspect of sport. Through Champions of Character, the NAIA seeks to create an environment in which every student athlete, coach, official, and spectator is committed to the true spirit of competition through five tenets: Respect, Integrity, Responsibility, Servant Leadership, and Sportsmanship. The Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference is a prominent intercollegiate athletics conference comprised of the following ten outstanding independent or private institutions of higher education in the state: Bethany College, Bethel College, Friends University, Kansas Wesleyan University, McPherson College, Ottawa University, Southwestern College, Sterling College, Tabor College and University of Saint Mary. The KCAC is an affiliated conference of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. The KCAC sponsors conference intercollegiate athletics in baseball, men s and women s basketball, men s and women s cross country, football, men s and women s golf, men s and women s tennis, men s and women s indoor/outdoor track and field, men s and women s soccer, softball and volleyball. KCAC Member Schools Bethany College Lindsborg, Kan. Swedes Blue and Gold Bethel College North Newton, Kan. Threshers Maroon and Grey Friends University Wichita, Kan. Falcons Scarlet and Grey Kansas Wesleyan University Salina, Kan. Coyotes Purple and Gold McPherson College McPherson, Kan. Bulldogs Red and White Ottawa University Ottawa, Kan. Braves Black and Gold Southwestern College Winfield, Kan. Moundbuilders Purple and White Sterling College Sterling, Kan. Warriors Navy Blue, Red, Silver Tabor College Hillsboro, Kan. Bluejays Blue and Gold University of Saint Mary Leavenworth, Kan. Spires Navy and Gold

-4 Season Highlight Every so often, there are nights in athletics that are, well, just special. Not just because of a highlight play, comeback win, or something along those lines. They say records are meant to be broken. Now that may be true, but when it happens, nine times out of ten you are still left in awe. That s exactly how people felt as they left Hahn Gymnasium on January, 4. People came to Lindsborg in hopes of watching another Swedes victory, or possibly they were there to support the Coaches vs. Cancer fundraiser. Whatever the case, the fans and media got a chance to witness something special. It was a night which the Swedes won easily over the Bethel College Threshers, -77. But one thing stuck out among all the rest: the play of senior guard Idris Ibn Idris. He led the way with 4 points and set the Bethany basketball record for most points scored in a single game. It was a night to remember for Swedes basketball fans. It seemed as though anything he put up was going in. The record was previously held by Ken McDonald at 4. McDonald was the record holder since the 988-989 season. The Bethel game in Hahn Gym was special as it was our Coaches vs Cancer suits and sneakers game. To top it off, Idris had an incredible record setting game, which was more the norm than the exception for him all season long. Idris was also his usual humble self which made him a pleasure to coach and endeared him to our fans, said Head Men s Basketball Coach Clair Oleen. Idris started his scoring early, and he continued to score often. Idris scored of his 4 points in the first half, and still found a way to dish out four assists. He was out of in the first half from the floor, and three of six from the line. He continued strong in the second half, making five of eight second half shots, including three more triples. The final stat line for Idris was: 4 points on 4 shots, while shooting 7 percent from the field (7-4) and six of ten from the free throw line. He grabbed seven rebounds, had five assists, and four steals. This wasn t the only scoring outburst or record by Idris or the Swedes last season. The team was one of the most proficient scoring teams in the history of Bethany basketball. They ranked fourth in NAIA Division II for scoring offense per game with 89.5 points per contest, which was also first in the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC). The Swedes scored a total of,775 points in the season, which was st in the NAIA. They made 7.77 three point field goals per game (4 total), and shot 48 percent from the floor. Both categories ranked them 4th in the nation. Individually, Idris ranked second in NAIA Division II in points per game. He averaged 7. and scored a total of 847, third in the nation for total scoring. He also ranked in the top ten for three point field goal percentage shooting better than 45 percent from behind the ark. The Swedes were on a record breaking tear this year, and it seemed like any given night the record book would be rewritten. For example, Bethany College now holds the NAIA Division II team record for the largest margin of victory in an overtime game. The Swedes scored points on December 4, to beat Southwestern College by 7 points, 8-9. Bethany had the best scoring average per game in program history. They averaged 89.5 points per game, with the total of,775 points over games. The previous record was held by the 988-989 team that averaged 88. points per game. The -4 team holds the Bethany record for most field goals made and attempted in a season. The Swedes made 99 to best the previous record of 98, set again by the 988-989 team. They attempted,4 field goals last season, 498 more than the previous record in the 98-99 season of,5 shots. As a team, the Swedes had more free throws attempted than any other year. They shot 84 free throws last season compared to the previous high of 77 in the 988-989 season. They also made more, 59, than the 88-89 season, 5. Bethany pulled down, rebounds in -4. Before that, the highest was 98 in the 97-97 season. Bethany also set a new record for the most three-point field goals made in a game in a - win over Panhandle State on November 9,. The Swedes made of the 8 they attempted in the overtime win. While this team won games and was a record setting offensive team that was fun to watch, we were extremely disappointed we did not return to the National Tournament. We galantly fought through major injuries all season long, including two starters the last two weeks and during post season. However, the bottom line that ultimately kept us from returning to Branson was our deficient defense. We will be much improved defensively in 4-5, added Oleen. Idris set eight individual records, and Jordan Bieberle added another. Bieberle is the new record holder of most three-point field goals made in a game after he knocked down eight against Tabor College at a home game on December 7,. Besides the single game record setting night against Bethel, Idris was a scoring machine. He has the best scoring average during a season, 7. points per game, and the best scoring average over his whole career, 5. points per game. Dale Gorsky held the average during a career with 8.7, and Jerry Krone scored 59 points in the 978 season, an average of.4 points per game. Idris attempted and made more field goals than anyone in Bethany history. He made 84 of his 5, which was better than the of Kirk Swenson in 989-99, and more than the 87 of Swenson in the same season. Idris also set the records for most free throws attempted in a season, 89, and most free throws made in a season, 4. Gorsky previously held the record for most free throws in a season with 4 in 99-97, and Krone made free throws in 977-978. Idris finished the season with 874 points, and finished his career as a Swede with, points. Idris was a KCAC st team All-Conference award winner, a second team NAIA All-American, and also had the opportunity to play in the first ever NAIA All-Star game in Kansas City. Kirby Hawkins was named to the third team. Vincent Roybal received Honorable Mention in the KCAC. Derek Knopp was the Swedes KCAC Champion of Character and also was a NAIA All-American Scholar Athlete.

-4 Season Stats Team Statistics Name Idris Idris Kirby Hawkins Vincent Roybal Jordan Bieberle Dwight Abad Nathan Coleman Jamelle Hays Larry McLin Alex Loul Brandon Huskey Derek Knopp Devin Smith Barry Garfinkel Jaden Perkins Luis Marrero Erik Giacomozzi Team Totals Opponents FG 84 95 97 78 8 45 9 9 99 9 Total FGA 5 447 8 4 9 75 7 9 4 7 4 98 PCT.55.4..94.7.49.44.4.58.5.7.4..5.4.7.479.45 -PT FG 55 9 8 5 4 9 FGA 9 75 9 4 5 58 78 PCT.458...89..8...4.........8 Free Throws FT 4 79 59 57 9 47 7 7 8 9 59 55 FTA 89 7 7 88 7 4 84 785 PCT.775.77.55.85.784.44.5.59..7..45....5.75.7 Rebounds OFF 5 8 74 57 5 DEF 7 7 7 58 99 5 5 7 9 4 75 754 TOT 5 4 74 9 79 5 78 48 5 7 8 54 9 PF 9 9 5 95 8 4 4 9 7 5 48 97 A 45 7 5 4 4 7 4 4 45 4 TO 4 5 4 7 5 4 8 4 44 BLK 8 9 7 ST 5 4 4 44 9 5 9 7 PTS 847 58 8 9 7 77 47 8 4 775 8 P/G 7. 7.9.4. 8.4 8. 5...4..4..5.5.5.4 89.5 84. GP 7 7 4 8 4 7 AVG 4.5 5.4.5.4 8.7 8. 7. 5.9..9 7.8 5..5.4 4.5. MIN 7 7 4 87 89 74 58 7 9 8 5 9 GS 4 8 9 Scoring by Half st nd OT Total Bethany 59 4 5 775 Opponents 4 8 8 Dead Ball Rebounds Total Bethany Opponents 57

-4 Season Results Date Opponent Result Record November Johnson & Wales University, Denver W-75-58 - at Avila University, Kansas City W-9-7 - 9 at Saint Gregory s University L-8-9 - 5 Oklahoma Wesleyan University L-8-85 - Southwestern Christian University L-7-84 - ^ at Pittsburg State University L-77-8 Pittsburg State Classic ^ at Missouri Southern State L-74- Pittsburg State Classic 9 at Panhandle State University W-- (OT) - Hampton Inn Thanksgiving Classic at Johnson & Wales University, Denver W-8-7 4- Hampton Inn Thanksgiving Classic December 5 Sterling College W-98-77 5- - 7 Tabor College W--8 - - at Ottawa University W-8-8 7- - 4 Southwestern College W-8-9 (OT) 8-4- at Northern New Mexico College W-9-85 9- Johnson and Wales Classic at Johnson & Wales University, Denver W-9-8 - Johnson and Wales Classic January at Central Christian College L-7-8 -4 Bahama House & Best Western Aku Tiki Shootout 4 at Trinity International University W-9-8 -4 Bahama House & Best Western Aku Tiki Shootout 9 at University of Saint Mary W-9-9 -4 5- at (9) Friends University L-8- -5 5- at Kansas Wesleyan University W-7- -5-8 McPherson College W-89-8 4-5 7- Bethel College W--77 5-5 8-5 at Sterling College L-95- (OT) 5-8- 9 at Tabor College W-77-75 - 9- February Ottawa University W-7-99 7- - at Southwestern College L-8-84 7-8 - 8 University of Saint Mary W-8-77 8-7 - (RV) Friends University L-- 8-8 -4 5 Kansas Wesleyan University L-8-9 8-9 -5 at McPherson College L-9-7 8- - at Bethel College W--4 9- - 7 Ottawa University W-9-8 - March at Sterling College L-77-89 -

4-5 Season Outlook The Bethany College men s basketball team is coming off of one of the most successful season in recent years both as a team and individuals. The Swedes eclipsed the -win mark for the first time in the past seasons. A season ago, the Swedes were known for their offensive explosiveness, but the team will look to the other end of the court for this season s success. We have a long and athletic team all across the board, said Head Cach Clair Oleen. The expectation is to use our length, athleticism, physical conditioning and work ethic to create a lot of offense with our defensive pressure. The result will be a very high octane, up tempo style of basketball. As a team Bethany was fourth in the NAIA in scoring offense per game (89.5) and was first in the KCAC. They were st in scoring offense with 775 points on the season. The Swedes made 7.774 three-point field goals per game which was 4th in the nation, they made 4 which was 7th in the nation, and Bethany ranked 8th in the nation by making. percent of their three-point attempts. As a team Bethany made 47.9 percent of their shots which was second in the KCAC and 4th in the nation. Bethany set or broke nine team records while also having nine individual records broke through the -4 season. The Swedes also hold the NAIA Division II record for the largest margin of victory in an overtime game after the Swedes beat the Moundbuilders. Bethany scored points on December 4, held Southwestern College to six points and won 8-9 in a 7-point OT win. The Swedes will return only five players that saw playing time last year, as they lost a good amount, nine letterwinners total. Bethany will be without Idris Ibn Idris, Kirby Hawkins, Vincent Roybal, Jordan Bieberle, and Dwight Abad. All have moved on from the Bethany basketball program or have used up their playing eligibility. The five players accounted for the majority of the Swedes points last season, and they were the top five points per game averages on the team. Without those five players, the Swedes will have a new look. Bethany will rely on a new five who have KCAC experience. The Swedes will look to guards Larry McLin, Nathan Coleman, Devin Smith, and big men Alex Loul and Brandon Huskey to stabilize a new and young group of players. Coleman is the lone starter returning from last season s squad. He averaged eight points per game, 5.8 rebounds per game and also shot 47 percent from the floor. In addition to a bigger offensive role, Coleman will again be counted on to be a key defender. Last season he had the challenge of guarding every position on the floor at one point or another. There are five returners who played significant roles last season and are good athletes. All five have continued to develop their skill sets as basketball players and will have the opportunity to have even more significant roles on this year s team. The five are doing a tremendous job of leading this team. They are bringing us to a much higher level of work ethic while engraining us in a tremendous culture of defense, work ethic, and accountability, added Coach Oleen. Loul and McLin earned considerable minutes, especially near the end of last season. McLin averaged. points a game and. rebounds per game. Loul added.4 points per game and another.5 rebounds while shooting over 5 percent from the field. Huskey also shot over 5 percent from the field and added.5 points per game and. rebounds per game coming off of the bench. Smith added. points per game and a rebound per game for the Swedes. The Swedes brought in length and athleticism to help with their defense. Coach Oleen and Associate Head Coach Denver Cobb are optimistic for newcomers Jonathan Gidson, a junior from Denver, Colo., Cody Harris, a junior from Rapid City, S.D., Gary Jones, a sophomore forward from Kansas City, Kan., and Alex Peterson, a freshman forward from Overland Park, Kan. Coach Oleen said later, We have added some experienced newcomers who come to us with some very good credentials. The have joined our leadership team in bringing an incredible work ethic and defensive culture to Bethany basketball. They too, are accountable and unselfish and have blended very well with this team in regard to chemistry. Bethany hits the court for their alumni scrimmage on Saturday, October at : p.m. The Swedes officially open their season at home on Saturday, November against Avila University, Kansas City. Tipoff is set for 8 p.m.

4-5 Men s Roster Num. Name Class Pos HT Hometown Previous School Alex Peterson FR G Overland Park, Kan. Blue Valley High School *Larry McLin JR G Colorado Springs, Colo. Mitchell High School Cody Harris JR G 5 Rapid City, S.D. Minnesota West Technical College Danny Thornton FR G Ogden, Kan. Junction City High School 4 *Nathan Coleman SR G 4 Oceanside, Calif. Palomar Community College 5 Jonathan Gidson JR G 4 Denver, Colo. Northwest College Josh Fiscus FR G 5 9 Peetz, Colo. Peetz High School *Devin Smith SR G Salina, Kan. Salina South High School Tyler Crowe FR G Cleburne, Texas Rio Vista High School *Alex Loul SR F 5 Portland, Ore. Clackamas Community College Jeffrey Willis FR F 4 Clermont, Fla. East Ridge High School Brandon Davis FR G Minneapolis, Kan. Minneapolis High School 4 Gary Jones JR F 5 Kansas City, Kan. Northwood University 5 Cameron Weber FR G Johnstown, Colo. Roosevelt High School *Aaron Cooley SO F Colorado Springs, Colo. Mitchell High School Bryce Money FR G Wichita, Kan. Wichita West High School Jerricus Funderburke JR F Leavenworth, Kan. Highland Community College Alec Schneider FR F Lindsborg, Kan. Smoky Valley High School *Chris Robinson SO F Colorado Springs, Colo. Pine Creek High School 4 Eric Wood, Jr. SO G 5 Mansfield, Texas Arlington Baptist College 4 *Jonathan Bledsoe SO G Gilbert, Ariz. Williams Field High School 5 *Brandon Huskey SR F Kansas City, Kan. Coffeyville Community College 4 Austin Rivera FR G Frederick, Colo. Frederick High School 4 Peterson Itugbu FR F 4 Colorado Springs, Colo. Mesa Ridge High School 44 *Lucas Holanda SO F 4 Hialeah, Fla. Champagnat Catholic High School 45 Rogelio Galvan FR G San Tan Valley, Ariz. Poston Bulte High School 5 Shannon Roberts FR G Colorado Springs, Colo. Palmer High School * Returners

4-5 Men s Schedule Date Time Opponent Location Nov. 8 PM Avila University, Kansas City Lindsborg, Kan. Nov. 7 7PM at Southwestern Christian University Bethany, Okla. Nov. 8 7 PM at Oklahoma Wesleyan University Bartlesville, Okla. Nov. 4 7 PM Johnson & Wales University, Denver Lindsborg, Kan. Nov. 8 8 PM Mid America Christian Lindsborg, Kan. Nov. 7 PM Saint Gregory s University Lindsborg, Kan. Nov. 8 PM vs. Dordt College Lakewood, Colo. Colorado Christian Classic Nov. 9 7 PM at Colorado Christian Lakewood, Colo. Colorado Christian Classic Dec. 4 8 PM McPherson College Lindsborg, Kan. Dec. 7 PM at Ottawa University Ottawa, Kan. Dec. 8 PM Bethel College Lindsborg, Kan. Dec. 7 PM Southwestern College Lindsborg, Kan. Dec. 7: PM at Fort Hays State University Hays, Kan. Dec. 8 7 PM at Johnson & Wales University, Denver Denver, Colo. Johnson & Wales Classic Dec. 9 PM vs. Northern New Mexico College Denver, Colo. Johnson & Wales Classic Jan. 4 PM vs. Haskell Indian Nations University Salina, Kan. Kansas Wesleyan University Classic Jan. PM vs. Peru State College Salina, Kan. Kansas Wesleyan University Classic Jan. 8 8 PM at Kansas Wesleyan University Salina, Kan. Jan. 7 PM Friends University Lindsborg, Kan. Jan. 5 8 PM at Tabor College Hillsboro, Kan. Jan. 7 7 PM at University of Saint Mary Leavenworth, Kan. Jan. 8 PM Sterling College Lindsborg, Kan. Jan. 4 7 PM at McPherson College McPherson, Kan. Jan. 8 8 PM Ottawa University Lindsborg, Kan. Jan. 7 PM at Bethel College North Newton, Kan. Feb. 5 8 PM at Southwestern College Winfield, Kan. Feb. 7 7 PM Kansas Wesleyan University Lindsborg, Kan. Feb. 8 PM at Friends University Wichita, Kan. Feb. 4 7 PM Tabor College Lindsborg, Kan Feb. 9 8 PM University of Saint Mary Lindsborg, Kan. Feb. 7 PM at Sterling College Sterling, Kan.

4-5 Coaching Staff Clair Oleen-Head Coach- nd Season Alma Mater: Bethany College The 4-5 season is Head Coach Clair Oleen s th season on the sidelines in Hahn Gymnasium. He spent two years as the late George Stephens assistant coach (earning KCAC titles in 98 and 98) and years as the head women s basketball coach (winning 8 games, one KCAC title, NAIA play-off appearances and numerous national rankings). Oleen now enters his nd season as head coach of the men s basketball program. During his time as men s coach, the Swedes have won 87 games, won three KCAC Tournament Championships, earned several national rankings and qualified for three NAIA National Tournaments. The team played in the NAIA National Championship game, finishing as national runners-up. That year Oleen was honored as the NAIA Division II Coach of the Year, while the team was honored by then Kansas Governor, Kathleen Sebelius, with a state proclamation on April,. Most recently the -4 team won games and received votes several weeks in the NAIA National Poll. Coach Oleen is the all-time coaching wins leader at Bethany for both women s basketball (8 wins) and men s basketball (87 wins) as he approaches the 5 win mark at Bethany with a total of 495 wins entering the 4-5 season. Prior to the -4 season Coach Oleen ranked 8th in NAIA Division II for college head coaching wins among the active men s basketball coaches. Oleen insists that the reason for all the Bethany wins over the years is the fact that he has been blessed with good players, good people, good assistant coaches and that he has been mentored by some of the best including Dick Nagy (former longtime University of Illinois assistant coach), the late George Stephens (former Bethany Head Coach) and Tex Winter (National Basketball Hall of Fame and College Basketball Hall of Fame). As a basketball player, Oleen was a two-year starter and a captain at Barton County Community College before he joined the Swedes at Bethany. In a Swede uniform he earned All-KCAC, All-District of NAIA, and All-Lutheran honors nationally. He was a Bethany co-captain for the 97-77 KCAC co-champion team, while he also received the Most Valuable Swede award. Following his college playing days, Oleen received numerous AAU basketball awards, including induction into the Kansas Independent Basketball Tournament Hall of Fame. Coach Oleen was inducted into the Bethany College Athletic Hall of Honor in. He received his bachelor s degree in 977 from Bethany College and his master s in physical education from Kansas State University. Coach Oleen and his wife Jerrine have been married for 9 years and have two adult children, Nathan (wife Shannon), Andrea (husband J) and one grandchild, August.

4-5 Coaching Staff Denver Cobb-Associate Head Coach- rd Season Alma Mater: Embry-Riddle University (FL) Denver Cobb is from Daytona Beach, Fla., and attended Father Lopez High School. Cobb came to Bethany from the University of South Florida, where he served as a graduate assistant. During the - season he worked under the Big East Coach of the Year Stan Heath. USF finished the season -4 and in fourth place in the Big East. Cobb helped the team finish the season with the best record in school history and tied for most wins in school history. They also set the Big East defensive record for lowest points scored against (5. ppg). It was their first NCAA Tournament appearance since 99. During the - season, Cobb served as assistant men s basketball coach at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. While there, he helped lead the team to a 9-5 record and a conference tournament championship. Cobb coached a second-team All-American and two-time Defensive Player of the Year. As a player at ERAU, he was the team captain from 7-9, and he made National Tournament appearances in 5, and 8. Throughout his playing career, Cobb s teams averaged 7 wins per season and each year his teams were nationally ranked. In his four year playing career, Cobb is also only one of four players in Embry-Riddle history to score over,5 points and make over 5 career three-pointers. He made the Sun Conference All-Conference team in 8 and 9. Cobb also led the Sun Conference in free-throw percentage and three-point percentage. Cobb accumulated over community service hours through the Champions of Character program. In the summer of Cobb was the head coach of the Port Orange Warriors, a U AAU team. His team was the Easter Classic at Disney U Division II runner-ups, the Super Showcase Coast to Coast Regional U Division II champions and the Battle at the Beach tenth grade champions.during the 9- school year, Cobb was the varsity boys basketball assistant coach and the freshman head basketball coach at Father Lopez Catholic High School in Daytona Beach, Fla. Cobb completed his master s degree from the University of South Florida in physical education. He has undergraduate minors in education, humanities, and psychology. Jason Schneider- Assistant Coach- 5th Season Alma Mater: Bethany College Jason Schneider, a graduate and former player of Bethany College, enters his 5th season as assitant coach under Clair Oleen. As a senior Schneider averaged.5 points per game and 4 rebounds per game for the Swedes. A native of Great Bend, the Schneider family is a well-known basketball family around Kansas as his brother, Doug, is currently head coach at Smoky Valley High School and his brother, Scott, is a graduate assistant at Wheeling Jesuit University. Kale Terrill- Director of Basketball Operations- nd Season Kale Terrill joined the staff as Student Assistant/Director of Basketball Operations. Terrill comes to Bethany from Hastings College, where he participated in football.