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THE PEOPLE. THE TRADITION. THE EXCELLENCE. O h i o S t a t e B u c k e y e s. c o m 7
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Ohio State has... One of the finest volleyball locker rooms in the country. It is shaped in a Block O. St. John Arena, an outstanding volleyball playing venue that has hosted numerous NCAA women s first and second round matches and four men s NCAA national championships. Charter flights to Big Ten matches to reduce missed class time. Challenging competition, playing in one of the most competitive conferences in the country and top non-league opponents, both at home and on the road. Had nine players (Laura Davis, Audrey DiPronio, Jen Flynn, Jenny Jackson, Gabrielle Jobst, Mary Ormsby, Tricia Stragliotto, Anna Szerszen, Vanessa Wouters) play for the United States, Canadian, French and Belgium National Team programs. Had 11 players continue their volleyball experience on the professional level in Europe and the USA. Been to the NCAA national semifinals twice in the last 19 years with the Big Ten Conference being represented in the semifinals 15 times in the last 23 years. Has had Jen Flynn set for the USA National Team, leading the squad to a Silver Medal at the 2002 World Championships. 10
rich in tradition During the last 21 years Ohio State has had... Twenty-three All-Americans Sixteen appearances in the NCAA championships Fifteen seasons with 21 or more wins. Eleven NCAA regional appearances Two trips to the NCAA national semifinals Two National Players of the Year One National Freshman of the Year Since 1989, Ohio State has a Big Ten Conference record of 265-163. This includes three championships (1989, 1991 and 1994) Additionally... Ohio State has been nationally ranked in the final AVCA Poll in 16 of the last 21 years. Ohio State is one of six Big Ten teams to reach the NCAA championship semifinals (Ohio State, Penn State, Illinois, Michigan State, Minnesota, Wisconsin). Ohio State has had six Big Ten Players of the Year (Holly O Leary, Leisa Wissler, Laura Davis, Vanessa Wouters and Stacey Gordon (twice). Ohio State has had six Big Ten Conference Freshmen of the Year (Laura Davis, Leisa Wissler, Jenny Jackson, Dana Stearns, Katie Virtue and Stacey Gordon). Ohio State had three student-athletes named to the 1980-1990 Big Ten All-Decade Team (Holly O Leary, Lisa Bettio and Leisa Wissler). Ohio State has had 25 All-Americans (Karen Alsbrooks, Julie Chellevold, Laura Davis [two-times], Audrey DiPronio, Katie Dull, Stacey Gordon [four-times], Holly O Leary [two-times], Jenny Jackson, Gabriele Jobst [two-times], Marisa Main [three-times], Danielle Meyer [two-times], Tricia Stragliotto, Katie Virtue, Vanessa Wouters, Leisa Wissler and Kelly Woolen). O h i o S t a t e B u c k e y e s. c o m 11
head coach geoff carlston The Mission of The Ohio State Volleyball Program has three components, none less important and each essential to our TEAM SUCCESS. First is to prepare and develop our student-athletes for what lies ahead of them once they have played their last collegiate match, I absolutely believe the game of volleyball, being a part of something greater than any one individual, is an incredible stage to learn the skills necessary to succeed on life s path. Becoming a leader while learning how to listen, owning up to your faults and being proud of your strengths, realizing obstacles and challenges are a part of every worthy journey, and understanding that nothing worthwhile is earned without complete dedication and passion. Ohio State volleyball players will leave our program with the tools necessary to make a positive impact in the world. Secondly, Ohio State volleyball players will learn to connect and give back to communities and people. Just as the TEAM is larger than any one individual, our players will understand there is a world outside of the volleyball court where they can make a difference. Community action, helping kids, elderly and others in times of need will be woven into the culture of the program. Ohio State volleyball players will leave our program with experiences that will allow them to positively influence the lives of other people. Finally, Ohio State volleyball players will live daily in a program culture that expects and demands excellence in all they do. In both their academic and athletic lives, our student athletes will learn to become the best versions of themselves through setting high goals, being disciplined and challenging who they are on every level. By focusing our energy on the process of being great, Ohio State volleyball players will understand what it takes to become a champion on the court and in the classroom. WHAT DO WE ASPIRE TO BE? BIG TEN CHAMPIONS REGIONAL CHAMPIONS NATIONAL CHAMPIONS 12
On becoming a leader One of the key pillars to the Ohio State volleyball program is the high value placed on developing leadership. Whether you are a freshman or a senior, we challenge our players to become strong leaders both on and off the court. How they interact, how they communicate, how they respond in moments of adversity I firmly believe that every day there are opportunities to become a better version of ourselves. Being a part of the Ohio State volleyball program is a special chance in your life to reach your potential personally. When that time comes to hang up the uniform and move on to the next chapters of their lives, Ohio State volleyball players will be prepared to lead as they move along their career and life path. On being a part of an amazing team We go on a retreat at the beginning of each season to lay the foundation for becoming a true TEAM. We are off campus, together in a fun environment for the purpose of laying the foundations for becoming one as a group. If you are playing for the Ohio State volleyball team you are among the elite athletes in the nation. I believe that TEAMS win championships, that talent and chemistry together allow you to reach the highest levels in sport. Our players do a lot together to build team dynamic and the result is a family and connection to one another that is unique. Once you are a part of the Ohio State volleyball family you have friends that will support you throughout your college career and your life. On setting high expectations and goals Ohio State volleyball players strive for excellence in everything they do. Our team competitive goals are to win the Big Ten Championship and a National Championship. We want our players to see the world by playing professionally overseas after their college careers, an adventure many have done in the past and more will do each year. Playing for Ohio State volleyball provides and excellent opportunity to play for your country on the U.S. National Teams as well. Recruits who want to play at the highest level possible in their collegiate careers and on the international level will find the perfect home at Ohio State University. O h i o S t a t e B u c k e y e s. c o m 13
ACADEMIC SUCCESS Ohio State has earned the 2007-08 and 2008-09 Game- Plan/American Volleyball Coaches Association Team Academic Award. The AVCA Team Academic Award honors volleyball teams at the high school and college level that are successful in the classroom. Nominees include high school or college teams that have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.30 (on a 4.00 scale) during the full academic year (both semesters or all quarters), and include all varsity athletes who competed in volleyball with the institution for any portion of the academic year. The AVCA academic award is something we talked about with the girls when we arrived this spring, Geoff Carlston, Ohio State head coach, said. To see our players motivation to go out and achieve this goal, hopefully indicative of how they respond to a challenge. Chelsea Noble was an ESPN The Magazine District IV Academic All- American second team selection in 2008 and a third team selection in 2009 14
NATIONAL SUCCESS Final Ohio State AVCA Ranking 2009 AVCA Final Top 25 Coaches Poll 1989...15th 1990...15th 1991...12th 1992... 21st 1993...15th 1994...4th 1995...9th 1996...13th 1997...15th 1998...24th 2000...15th 2001...12th 2002...13th 2004...6th 2005...23rd 2006...16th 2009... votes Rk School Total 2009 Last (First-Place Votes) Points Record Poll 1 Penn State (60) 1.500 38-0 1 2 Texsas 1,440 29-2 2 3 Hawai i 1,380 32-3 3 4 Minnesota 1,300 28-9 11 5 Nebraska 1,232 26-7 7 6 Iowa State 1,141 27-5 5 7 Stanford 1,100 23-8 4 8 California 1,058 21-11 10 9 Michigan 1,1012 27-10 16 10 Illinois 982 26-6 8 11 Florida State 921 31-3 12 12 Kentucky 823 29-5 13 13 Washington 751 24-6 6 14 UCLA 716 24-9 9 15 Florida 675 25-6 14 16 Southern California 578 22-10 15 17 Colorado State 516 25-6 25 18 Oregon 437 20-10 17 18 Louisiana State 398 25-7 18 20 Baylor 257 24-10 NR 21 Texas A&M 293 20-11 NR 22 St. Mary s (Calif.) 242 23-5 21 23 Northern Iowa 204 31-3 20 24 Tennessee 137 27-8 24 25 Dayton 93 30-7 23 Others receiving votes and listed on two or more ballots: Arizona 62, Saint Louis 24, Ohio 23, Ohio State 18, Wichita State 17, Notre Dame 16, Pepperdine 12, UC Santa Barbara 12, San Diego 5, Florida International 4 Four schools were listed on only one ballot for a total of 21 points.. In 1994, the Buckeyes finished 4th in the AVCA Poll, their highest finish in the history of the program O h i o S t a t e B u c k e y e s. c o m 15
ohio state and the postseason During the last 21 years Ohio State has had... 16 appearances in the NCAA championships 11 NCAA regional appearances Two trips to the NCAA semifinals NCAA tournament record of 24-16 (.600) Ohio State, one of 21 schools in the last 19 years to reach the NCAA Championship School...Years Texas... 3 Stanford... 12 OHIO STATE... 2 Long Beach State... 8 Louisiana State... 1 Nebraska... 8 Pacific... 1 Penn State... 8 Brigham Young... 1 Florida... 6 Michigan State... 1 Southern California... 5 Santa Clara... 1 Hawaii... 5 Tennessee... 1 UCLA... 4 Wisconsin... 1 Washington... 3 Arizona... 1 Minnesota... 3 California... 1 NCAA tournament road wins at Nebraska (1991) and Long Beach State (1994) The 1998 Buckeyes advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament in Gainesville, Fla. 16 Maya Mapp was a starter at middle blocker for Ohio State s 2004 NCAA quarterfinalist squad. Laura Davis was a key member of Ohio State s 1991 and 1994 Final Four teams. NCAA Championship Results Year Champion Runner-Up Score Site, Host Third Fourth 1981 Southern California UCLA 3-2 Los Angeles, Calif., UCLA San Diego State Pacific 1982 Hawaii southern California 3-2 Stockton, Calif., Pacific san Diego State Stanford 1983 Hawaii UCLA 3-0 Lexington, Ky., Kentucky stanford Pacific 1984 UCLA stanford 3-2 Los Angeles, Calif., UCLA Pacific san Jose State 1985 Pacific stanford 3-1 Kalamazoo, Mich. Western Michigan Southern California UCLA 1986 Pacific nebraska 3-0 Stockton, Calif., Pacific *Texas, Stanford 1987 Hawaii stanford 3-1 Indianapolis, Ind., Butler *Illinois, Texas 1988 Texas hawaii 3-0 Minneapolis, Minn., Minnesota *UCLA, Illinois 1989 Long Beach State Nebraska 3-0 Honolulu, Hawaii, Hawaii *Texas-Arlington, UCLA 1990 UCLA Pacific 3-0 College Park, Md., Maryland *Louisiana State, Nebraska 1991 UCLA Long Beach State 3-2 Los Angeles, Calif., UCLA *Ohio State, Louisiana State 1992 Stanford UCLA 3-1 Albuquerque, N.M., New Mexico *Florida, Long Beach State 1993 Long Beach State Penn State 3-1 Madison, Wis., Wisconsin *Florida, Brigham Young 1994 Stanford UCLA 3-1 Austin, Texas, Texas *Ohio State, Penn State 1995 Nebraska Texas 3-1 Amherst, Mass., Massachusetts *Stanford, Michigan State 1996 Stanford Hawaii 3-0 Cleveland, Ohio, Cleveland State *Florida, Nebraska 1997 Stanford Penn State 3-2 Spokane, Wash., Washington State *Florida, Long Beach State 1998 Long Beach State Penn State 3-2 Madison, Wis., Wisconsin *Nebraska, Florida 1999 Penn State Stanford 3-0 Honolulu, Hawaii, Hawaii *Pacific, Long Beach State 2000 Nebraska Wisconsin 3-2 Virginia Commonwealth, Richmond, Va. *Hawaii, Southern California 2001 Stanford Long Beach State 3-0 San Diego, Calif. *Nebraska, Arizona 2002 Southern California Stanford 3-1 New Orleans, La. *Hawaii, Florida 2003 Southern California Florida 3-1 Dallas, Texas *Minnesota, Hawaii 2004 Stanford Minnesota 3-0 Long Beach, Calif. *Southern California, Washington 2005 Washington Nebraska 3-0 San Antonio, Texas *Santa Clara, Tennessee 2006 Nebraska Stanford 3-1 Omaha, Neb. *UCLA, Washington 2007 Penn State Stanford 3-2 Sacramento, Calif. *California, Southern California 2008 Penn State Stanford 3-0 Omaha, Neb. *Nebraska, Texas 2009 Penn State Texas 3-2 Tampa, Fla. *Hawai i, Minnesota *No Third place match.
Ohio State s NCAA Tournament Matches 1989 - Regional Semifinalist Ohio State def. Iowa 15-9, 15-6, 15-13 Mideast Regional Semifinals in Lincoln, Neb. Illinois def. Ohio State 13-15, 15-7, 15-10, 17-15 1990 - Participant Pittsburgh def. Ohio State 15-12, 15-13, 9-15, 15-13 1991 - National Semifinalist Ohio State def. Pittsburgh 15-9, 17-15, 9-15, 15-7 Mideast Regional Semifinal in Lincoln, Neb. Ohio State def. Penn State 13-15, 15-9, 11-15, 15-5, 15-11 Mideast Regional Championship in Lincoln, Neb. Ohio State def. Nebraska 9-15, 15-9, 17-16, 15-7 National Semifinal in Los Angeles, Calif. UCLA def. Ohio State 15-8, 15-8, 15-5 1992 - Participant First Round in Champaign, Ill. Illinois def. Ohio State 15-2, 15-7, 15-12 1993 - Regional Semifinalist First Round - bye Ohio State def. Idaho 7-15, 15-6, 16-14, 15-2 Northwest Regional Semifinal in Long Beach, Calif. Long Beach State def. Ohio State 7-15, 9-15, 15-13, 12-15 1994 - National Semifinalist First Round - bye Ohio State def. Texas A&M 15-6, 15-13, 15-10 Northwest Regional Semifinal in Long Beach, Calif. Ohio State def. Pacific 15-10, 10-15, 15-11, 15-4 Northwest Regional Championship in Long Beach, Calif. Ohio State def. Long Beach State 15-5, 14-16, 15-9, 15-5 National Semifinal in Austin, Texas Stanford def. Ohio State 15-11, 15-9, 15-7 1995 - Regional Semifinalist First Round - bye Ohio State def. Maryland 12-15, 15-10, 15-11, 15-13 Central Regional Semifinal in Lincoln, Neb. UCLA def. Ohio State 15-6, 15-6, 15-9 1996 - Regional Semifinalist First Round - bye Second Round in Notre Dame, Ind. Ohio State def. Notre Dame 8-15, 11-15, 15-11, 15-11, 15-8 Central Regional Semifinal in Gainesville, Fla. Florida def. Ohio State 15-8, 14-16, 13-15, 15-12, 15-6 1997 - Regional Semifinalist First Round in College Park, Md. Ohio State def. Fairfield 15-2, 15-2, 15-8 Second Round in College Park, Md. Ohio State def. Maryland 15-13, 15-10, 15-9 East Regional Semifinal in State College, Pa. Penn State def. Ohio State 15-4, 15-4, 15-10 1998 - Participant First Round in Gainesville, Fla. Ohio State def. Texas Tech 12-15, 13-15, 15-10, 15-3, 15-10 Second Round in Gainesville, Fla. Florida def. Ohio State 15-5, 13-15, 16-14, 15-12 2001 - Regional Semifinalist Ohio State def. Robert Morris 30-17, 30-16, 30-13 Ohio State def. Cincinnati 30-16, 22-30, 30-27, 30-20 Region 2 Regional Semifinal in Los Angeles, Calif. Southern California def. Ohio State 30-25, 30-20, 30-27 2002 - Regional Semifinalist Ohio State def. Robert Morris 30-22, 30-20, 30-16 Ohio State def. Louisville 30-26, 30-28, 30-24 Pacific Region Semifinal at Stanford, Calif. Stanford def. Ohio State 30-24, 30-25, 30-27 2004 - Regional Finalist Ohio State def. Dayton, 30-25, 32-30, 30-22 Ohio State def. Ohio, 30-25, 30-20, 30-20 Region Semifinal at Minneapolis, Minn. Ohio State def. Tennessee, 29-31, 27-30, 30-16, 30-26, 15-12 Region Championship at Minneapolis, Minn. Minnesota def. Ohio State 30-32, 34-32, 27-30, 30-28, 15-8 2005 - Participant Ohio State def. Marshall, 30-25, 30-26, 30-22 Ohio def. Ohio State, 30-27, 30-23, 30-22 2006 - Regional Semifinalist First Round in Louisville, Ky Ohio State def. Belmont, 30-22, 30-16, 30-22 Second Round in Louisville, Ky Ohio State def. Middle Tennessee, 23-30, 30-29, 30-17, 30-22 Regional Semifinal at Seattle, Wash. Washington def. Ohio State, 30-16, 30-18, 30-18 2009 - Participant Ohio State def. Cincinnati, 25-20, 16-25, 25-15, 25-23 California def. Ohio State, 25-13, 18-25, 25-23, 25-20 Shelly Draeger competed on Ohio State s 2001 and 2002 NCAA tournament teams. Kirstine Jensen played on Ohio State s 1993-96 NCAA tournament teams. AIAW Tournament Appearances State Regional National 1972 placed - - 1973 3rd placed - 1974 1st 7th - 1975 5th - - 1976 1st 2nd placed 1977 1st placed - 1978 2nd 2nd 10th 1979 1st 1st 6th 1980 1st 9th - 1981-2nd 12th O h i o S t a t e B u c k e y e s. c o m 17