Friday, September 25, 2009

The coaches’ take on fall sports previews

Compiled by Alex Conover
Sports Editor

Women’s Volleyball
2008 record: 19-13 (6th in the MIAC)
Key returners: Jessica Mate, Amy Kujak, Brittany Cherwinka, Sarah Gardner, Jessica Larson, Courtney Runge
Coach’s outlook: “There’s no question in my mind we have the talent and the ability to be considered among the top teams in the conference this season but we are going to have to be at our very best day-in and day-out in order to achieve that level of success.” – Head Coach Mike Lester

Men’s Soccer
2008 record: 4-13-1 (10th in the MIAC)
Key returners: Jon Szafranski, Jermaine Walker, Steve Boussie
Coach’s outlook: “Once we get into the conference schedule, we play three of the four top teams in the MIAC. If we’re in the hunt for a playoff spot, that will be great considering where we came from last year.”
– Assistant Coach Matt Perrigo

Women’s Soccer
2008 record: 5-12-1 (12th in the MIAC)
Key returners: Mariana Sanchez, Keirra Metcalfe, Stephanie Marnocha, Dana Winkler, Lauren Mazzuca, Amy Sibik
Coach’s outlook: “We’re taking it one game at a time. We’re pleased with the start, and we’re definitely ahead of where we were last year. It’s been a great team effort this year; I think we’ve got a lot more cohesion as a team.” – Assistant Coach Jeff Halberg

Men’s Cross Country
2008 MIAC finish: 10th
Key returners: David Feather, Robby McGuire, Quentin Moore, John Vallez, Michael Mockler
Coach’s outlook: “This team has a lot of talent on it and has strong leadership in its captains (John Vallez and Quentin Moore), which makes this the strongest men’s CC team in recent history. The incoming freshman class has added a great deal of depth and talent.” – Head Coach Ward Berndt

Women’s Cross Country
2008 MIAC finish: 10th
Key returners: Emily Dee, Rachel Folan, Ashley Acosta, Brittany Kuehn, Danielle Miller
Coach’s outlook: “The women’s team has a great nucleus of talent with college-level experience, and they have all really worked well together. They have a strong ability to move up in the conference and run for All-MIAC positions.” – Head Coach Ward Berndt

Men’s and Women’s Golf
2008 MIAC finish: 9th (men) and 8th (Women)
Key returners: Tony Hynes, Rob Klein, Gia Puch, Katelyn Rizzi, Brittney Nielsen
Coach’s outlook: “Both teams have strong returning players with experience and talented underclassmen who we expect to help out.” – Head Coach Jeff Stangl

No comments: